The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-21
FRATERNAL SOCIETIES MAKING PLANS
FOR ENTERTAINMENT OF FAIR VISITORS.

Active preparations rave begun among
the fraternal societies for entertaining Wis
itors during the Worlds Fair. Many of
the organizations have already appointed
committees and others nave the matter
under consideration.
From reports, nearly every order in st.
Louis is making large gains in member
ship, and it is stated that the conditions
are more gratifying than in any previous
year ,- '
knights of the Maccabees.
The sympathy of all Maccabees in Missouri
is extended TO tho great commander on account
OF the loss OF his infant son during the last
week. The child had been sick about two
weeks. The funeral took place Saturday after
weliston TENT is making preparations to, en-
tcrtaln visitors on Monday evening. Com
candidates initiated and that u good time is in
On last Monday evening Tower Grove Tent
had an excellent review. with a large number
of members and visitors present. The degree
supreme Instructor Stamm assisting. Under
the good OF the order remarks were made by
others, Refreshments were served by the En-
tsrtainmcIt Committee.
j. 6. Date. the commander OF Ivanhoe Tent.
MAS married on Wednesday at Christ Church
Miller Tent is holding excellent reviews and
making splendid prpsrsss: The business Of this
Sisw Is shS S'n ,snt s,,bs srlss.S s sr a., at the him lssi r.;
captain Jacob Phillip stamm; the press repre-
Sir siirr'KfsnrGi Knights under III, i@p good o, thees orders. 'h'
Al the last review Of American Tent several
rrtst record keeper was present and delivered
an address under the good Of the order. This
s]ufacisnt funds. Sir Knight obrock. the Iss
keeper. is still confined to his home. but is re-
ing trip to be held next s spring. Q "'"-
An eonmanders and record keepers. and. in
at the next meeting Of the commander%. s and
Past commanders. Association next Monday
scmmsnders and record keepers 70 be present
Reception COMMITTEE during the Worlds Fair
and the convention. This undoubtedly will be
n Saturday evening. February q. the Re-
1 Great hG camp T heaa soaa sns a ANNUAL al, e repaesen,a a.
tiyes are urged to be present.
day evening and Initiated one candidate. the
Foest sesP I'D keeper eonfer,inE the secret work:
members were In attendance. During the even
ing an invitation was read from the ladies
pate in a little social after the review. The
invitation was unanimously accepted. and after
the hive and was served with ice cream and
cake. Sir Knight Goldstein OF Liberty Tent
and Sir Knight Moss OF Anderson Tent were
Missouri Tent held an interesting review
bushiness. Commander Frankenberg has made
II a rule to open the meeting promptly at s
o'clock. and finishes the business at 9:45. thus
giving the Entertainment Committee plenty of
time to serve refreshments. Sir knight Losch-
man was elected sergeant and Sir knight Alex
ander appointed delegate to the Relief Board.
The Euchre Committee reported a net gain Of
$50. Sir knight Goodman. the record keeper,
Is at his post, having returned from Denver:
all members are requested to be present. The
tent turned over a S.0D check to Mrs. Lechuer
for the death claim of her husband. The claim
was settled in two weeks time.
Apollo Tent had one Of the best meetings
Of the season on Thursday evening. receiving
mittee was instructed TO arrange for a trolley
party to be held the early part OF the spring.
Refreshments were served.
Union Tents review last Monday evening was
the reports Of the .diferant committees de-
note progress. The third and final reading OF
the amended bylaws will take place at the next
meeting and a vote taken. All sir knights
should be present.
The Hungry Six" Band Is progressing. but
turns. The band will be seen in its new role
soon.
Oak Hill Tent held a masquerade ball last
Saturday with Oak Hill Hive at CROSS Hall.
These social meetings of this tent and hive
pleasure by the residents of Oak Hill.
Imperial had a big review on Thursday even
ing. the degree team initiating eight candi-
dates. Captain Stamm assisting. A large
amount Of business was transacted. fifteen ap-
cess in his administration and is receiving the
hearty support OF the members. Under the
good of the order. remarks. were made by
Commander Woolam of Busy Bee Tent. Cap |
tain Stamm and a sir knight from Indiana