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members. in 1852. had decade later
grown TO 222 lodges ana 1924 Elks.
During subsequent years 10 the latest
grand lodge reunion, IN Denver, Col,
the lodges have increased to over ], 100.
and the total membership to ESQ 90
whole-souled, influential, law-abiding,
powerful Elks
The Thespians of the 60's were the
founders OF the order. but an OrganiZa-
tion with such grand principIes-char-
ity. justice. brotherly love. fidelity. hu-
manity. friendship for all mankind
could not be ciTcumscribed within such
narrow limits Men In otier walks of
life soon discerned the grandeur the
beauties. and the possibilities OF the
order, and its membership spread TO
other professions. until today It includes
men OF all callhgs OF life While nearly
every actor of note and reputation in
the country is a member. there Will be
found all over the land Governors, Sen
atoTs. Congressman. bankers. ministers
or the Gospel. Journalists. merchants,
doctors. lawyers, and the bright lights
OF the world OF science, art and utera-
ture on its roll Of honor
So thai one can go TO no American
city Of note mo lodge can be formed in
any city OF less than 5000 population1
without finding a band Of cOugenial
spirits linked together by d mystic tie
who greet each other with the kindly
smile OF brotherhood and the warm
handclasp OF Elkdom. Although purely
Alaska. and the PM 9pine islands come
with its gcone-
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PLANS Of PYTHIANS
FOR BIG JUBILEE
Dramatic Order Knights Of
KhOrraSSan to Celebrate
Tomorrow.

The Order of Knights Of PythIas Of
this domain are making great prepara-
uons for the jubilee to be held on the
1th OF December. and the committee
having the matter in hand under the
leadership of Grand Chancellor. JeGer-
son Middleton is doing a great deal Of
hard work 8NaTd making this celebra-
u0n success in every particular The
committee is holding Wes kly meetings,
and all the members are evincing great
interest in the esent. Tns committee is
composed of TIE grand lodge officers
and The cha aceIlOr commanders of the
several subordinate lodges. together
with two representatives. from each
lodge. The reports OF the several sub
committees are very satisfactory, and
show that al are working tor the sue
cess of the undertaking. At a recent
meeting the committee on Tiyualistic
work. which viii have fuH charge Of
the degree work on that night asked
Tor TIE appointment of fou. more MEM
bers on that committee. owing TO the
Ereat amO int Of work TO be done Grand
Chancellor Middleton, as chairman OF
the Jubilee committee, appointed Broth
ers NJ T. Pines. IF Century Lodge, No
20; b. +. Harrison, OF Capital I.odge.
No p. Q. = Wnans OF Excelsior
Lodge, No. i, ana W H. Briekerd of
Calanthe Lodge No. II. TO act with
The following brothers who constituted
the committee: =. NJ. Eader of Frank
lin Lodge. No ?: S. H jacobson. of
Calanthe Lodge, No, IL s. II. Bassett.
of Rathbone-Superior Lodge, No. % S.
NJ Pearson. OF Syracusians Lodge, No
10. and George s. Warren. of Decatur
Lodge. No. 8 The ritualistic commit
Tee also outlined to the jubilee commit
tee the plans that had been made for
pOrtraying the work of the first rank
In CONNECTION with the WORK Of the.
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American Pen Women.

The League of American Pen Women
met in regular session on Monday even
ing last. in the parlOrs OF tie University
OF Music and Dramatic Art. 1347 L street
northwest, Mrs Virginia King Frye,
president. in the chair
Resolutions Of sympathy were adopted
on the long and severe illness of Miss
Elizabeth a. Hyde, corresponding sec
retaTy OF the league, and on Mrs. Chris
tine Walton Dunlap in her recent i'll
ness
a committee, consisting Of Miss Mabel
l.. White. Mrs. JulieJte y. BabbitJ and
Miss Mary ID. Garter, was appointed 10
draft resolutions Of coincidence in the
death Of Mrs Rose A. Emmons. Of san
Francisco. Cal.
Greetings from the Illinois Press CIub
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RUgsIA,s REIGN OF TERROR.

In sixteen months. ending with May OF
this year there had been killed or dea-
perately wounded by the terroTists Lszl
Russian officials or persons supposed 70
be in sympathy with them. The llst IN
cludes governors. generals. police. sol
diers. army officers. clergy, land owners.
bankers, and traders. Since that date
there have been other crimes, some Of
them so sweeping as 70 be massacres.
Day by day the story Of e-ghter re-
eeives new chapters. Whils the terror
ist aims at the government. he does not
square any VINO happen 10 be in the
way He is ready TO strike down
score of the innocent for the sake OF
huzling bomb at some agent Of au-
thority.
PHILADELPHIA LLDGER.
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Notes Among the Clubs

were presented throseh an Interesting
letter from Mrs. Maude 81. Jackson. OF
Chicago
Mrs. Frye. the president. Lroached the
subject of clubhouse for the League
Of American Pen Women. which was
heartily Indorsed, and an interesting
discussion as 10 ways ana means for
carrying out the project ensued-
Mrs Ia Sale Corbeh Pickett kindly
offered the use or her apartments at the
Ontario to the league as headquarters.
which was accepted. The next meet
ing Of tie league viii be held At that
MACE
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Adoption Of Name Elk"

Continuing 10 grow in numbers and
/ financial strength, steps were initiated
for placing the society on a more en-
during foundation. The necessity for a
more dignifed and appropriat te title was
soon recognized. and the proper seIec-
ton became a matter Of grave consid-
GRAFTON. The members Of the committee
to choose the name were Charles Wv
len. Richard Stierly Thomas G. Riggs,
Harry Fandermark, and George r. Nc
Donald
Vivts n. mindful Of the English society ,
Of which he had been a member, pro-
posed the name Of 'BuffaIoes," but the
majority were partial to a purely Ameri-
ca7- designation, and, finally en- sun
day. February {. 1S6S, the name Elk
was adopted. This is the authentic na-
tai period Of the B. p. o. +.
The first benefit given for augmenting
the funds Of the new organization was
on Monday afternoon. June s. 1868. at
the Academy OF Music. Fourteenth and
Irving place. New York. Stierly being
chairman of the benefit finance commit
tee.
So slow was the orders growth that
not until 1876, eight years after the in
stitution Of New York, No. /. the pa
rent lodge, were Philadelphia. No. 2;
San Francisco, Ne. 8. and Chicago, No.
1, added to the stars of the fraternaI
constellation. while. in 1881. after an
other interval of I'VE years. the num-
ber OF lodges was but fourteen, the ten
dency being to conflne the membership
TO members Of the theatrical profession.
Membership of 100000.
But with the organization of wash
ington Lodge, No. 10, on Abraham Lin
coins birthday. February II. 1852, began
the era of Elkdom's marvellous develop
ment and increase in lodges and men,
bership. The fourteen lodges, of 1906
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Aid Society Meefine

The Ladies' Aid Society Of St Jhilip's
Protestant Episcopal Church held an
oyster supper Thursday evening in the
Masonic Hall The following had
charge of the tables: Misses
May and Frances Williams, Miss Cath
crime Gambrill, Elizabeth Stanley, Mary
Gilbert. Margaret Wilson. Josephine
Wilson. and Susan Cronmiller. Messrs.
Charles II. Stanley. Burke Overington,
Howard Gilbert. Fisher Tavenner. and
DuVaU
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Meeting Of Washingtonlans.

The WashingtOHians held q weekly
meeting az the home Of Miss Marion Cid
dings. Z15 II street northeast. when final
arrangements were made for the clubs
November dance. which takes place in
National Rifles ArIGOry on Wednesday
evening. Cards have been issued for
same and the committee viii endeaVOr 10
make the dance a most popular affair.
The club will meet Monday night al the
home OF Miss Edith Appleby. s23 Eighth
street northwest
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Heptasophs Hold Initiation.

Ivy Conclave, Improved Order Hepta-
sophs, initiated several new members
Tuesday evening. The degree was con-
ferred by the team from Eutaw Con-
clave. Samuel Tattersall. supreme sec
retary. and District Deputy Perry. of
Washington. were present. and made
addresses upon the aims and objects OF
the order. After the meeting refresh
ments were served
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POTOMAC POST ON RECORD
FOR G. 4. r. NOMINATIONS

At the regular meeting OF Potomac
Post. No Il. g. a r., held Frit,ay nisht,
IL was unanimously resolved 10 support
n the next encampnent, Senior Vice
Commander 3. =. Graham, OF Farragut
Post. No. 10. for Commando of the De
partment of the Potomac fOI the en-
suing year. ard Junior Vice Commando
John Walker. Of Lincoln Post No 3.
for senior vice commander
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Law Class Officers.

The class OF 1917 of the Washington
College Of Law met on Monday evening
and elected the following officers for
the ensuing year: Mrs. J. @ Kern,
president; A NJ Walker. vice presi-
dent; Miss Fannie !. Peter, secretary;
Wallace J. Eil. treasurer Elmer +.
Clements was elected class speaker.
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in allusion 20 a trick Brothers Vivian
and George Lloyd Bowron had learned
in England. and which they had prac-
tiCed With infinite amusement 10 AL con-
ceTne1 upon their associates in the So
ciaI gatherings. Vivian was the first
I'm ~"riai Cork" as the presiding Of
ficeT was designated
Tire popularity OF the new organiza-
ton soon caused il TO Overtax the ca
pacity Of the boarding house parlors.
Accordingly new quarters were secured
in a r5rtion OF the building Il Delaney
stT5-t.
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Ir. o. u. A. M. Yisita.ion-

The State Council OF District Of Co
lumbia. Junior order United American
Mechanics, paid it's annual visitation to
Washington Council. No. 13 Tuesday
last, at p m, with full set of officers.
The secretary and treasurer indulged
ia patriotic speeches. Refreshments
were served and the council adjourned
al 10:50 D. m
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Game Association Meeting.

The Laurel Game Protective Assoeia-
ton held a smoker at their club room
on Main street Thursday evening. when
a very large crowd was present Harry
F. Frost is president of the association
and lie Page Cronmiller secretary.
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THEIR MECCA.

But. dear" said the. caller, u don't
see why you should care to change the
name OF your charming little country
place. Idlewild is so romantic. It seems
to signify dreamy idleness.
That's just the trouble replied the
housewife. 1t was too suggestive"
IN what Way?'
why, it attracted all the tramps in
the country
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NEIGHBOHOOD GOSSIP
OZAN.Nd=.=

II. r. AIcCabe. who has been visiting
in the vicinity of Pittsburg, has return
ed home Mr.. MeCabe is connected with
the Geological Survey in Washington.
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Washington Lodge Organized.

Washington Lodge. No. L. was inc0r-
porated October L. Issz. and chartered
December 10, of the same year. The
onarter list OF the lodge numbered
fOTty-fve substantial. gens Gus. congen-
ial men OF our city, of whom only six
survive: Michael G. Mccormick. Robert
J.. Walker, Mont. D. Jacobs. Edward a
Williams. Joseph Y Potts. and George
". Harrison.
From its small beginning, meeting in
rented halls Of limited dimensions. the
lodge, matured ty the enthusiasm OF its
rapidly increasing membership. and sGs-
tanned by a EeneroL :. open hearted
public, has steadily PrCspered until to-
day With a roll OF go active members
IL - proud in thc UnincuUbered posses
sion OF It's own home and In Il record
showing the transformations and judi
CiOus expenditure and distribution OF
many thousands OF dollars for the re-
lief or the sick and destitute in this
and other cities among persons both
in and out OF the order.
Though the Elks are Classed with Sc
cret organizations. il can be trJthfully
stated tbat the one great, in fact, the
only secret Of the order is the dIspen-
slt!oD OF charity without the knowledge
OF others. Tho greatest crime against
Elk law IS the disclosure by member
g a person not an Elk of the name Of
those receiving aid or relief 1T the
hands OF the lodge. and the punishment
is the seVCrest-CXpulsion This in1uEC-
IiOu has never been violated.
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History of Order of Elks.

Nearly forty years have passed since
the Benevolent and Protective Order Of
EIks was launched upon its career. On
Friday. in the fall OF 1867, Charles Al
gernon Sydney Viyian. the son Of an
English clergyman. who had beer a
comic singer in England, landed in New
York from an English trading vessel.
on the afternoon Of the same day he
found his way to the old star Hotel,
a celebrated free and easy" but very
respectable chop-house kept by John
Ireland, on Lispenard street, near
Broadway. Richard Stierly was the
pianist at this place. and while he was
engaged in playing, Vivian volunteered
TO sing. StierIy invited Vivian to dine
at his boarding house. kept by Mrs.
GIesmann. at ISS Elm street, which was
at that time a faVOrite resort with a
number Of musicians and members of
the theatrical profession AT that time
the excise laws Of New York were very
stringent, in consequence CT which Vivian
and number Of congenIaI associates
were in the habit of assembling in the
boarding house parlors on Sunday after
moons for the purpose OF spending the
time in social Intercourse. On one Of
these occasions Vivian suggested that
their association be given a more per
manent and tangible form, which met
with unanimous approval. and the or
sanization was formed In the winter of
1s67-6S. being termed The Jolly Corks."
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The Rev. and Mrs. a. r. Bird who
have been spending some time at Rich
mond, Va. as the guests OF the latter's
parents, DR.. and Mrs. Moore. has re-
turned home.
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Dr. and Mrs. Clifford Hearn and
daughter have returned 20 Baltimore.
after spending some time with the fam
fly Of 5. c. Hearn. OF Rosedale. near
Laurel
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The Rev. s. NJ. Hartsock, pastor Of
the Centenary Methodist Episcopal
Church, has been confined to his home
near Laurel. for the past few days on
account of Illness.
The Washington times., 1906-11-11

George + Pollock. Assistant Land
Commissioner, who has been visiting in
North Lawrence. Ohio. with his parents.
returned here Wednesday.
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Mayor and Mrs. William z. Gilbert
celebrated the twentieth anniversary
of their marriage by a family gathering
at their residence, on Main street.
few evenings ago
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Mrs. J. Sullivan. Of Tenth and Law
renee streets, who has been III for the
past two weeks with typhoid fever. is
recovering.
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Charles +. Thomas. of Pittsfield,
Mass, is here visiting his parents, Mr.
and Mrs, Jacob y, Thomas Mr. Thomas
was a former resident Of Boyds and
Washington, and is connected as an Of
fetal OF the Berkshire Traction Com
pany. OF Massachusetts.
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Miss Agnes Breene. of washington. is
visiting Mrs. II. r. McCabe.
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Franklin T. Howe. ir., and family
have moved 70 their new home in
Georgetown.
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Personal Mention.

Mrs. Samuel Fl Fox, ST. of Church
Hin. Queen Anne county. is visiting
her daughter. Mrs William Crane
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Mrs Harley, mother OF DR.. Richard
Cook Harley who has been quite i'll
with pneumonia. Is much improved.
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Mrs Winnemore, OF Washington, is
visiting her son, }. NJ. Winnemore. on
Mont gOn'Cry street
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Mrs. Josephine Cronmller is spending
several weeks in Baltimore, the guest
Of her cousin, Mrs. Samuel Sharretts
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Mrs. SchWier, VINO has been very ia
for the past two weeks. is gradually re-
covering.
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Joseph Schlajt. of Thirty second
street, has been the guest OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Rodler during the past week
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The rector and vestrymen of st.
James Episcopal Church Friday night
rendered a large reception 10 the con-
gregatiOn OF the church al the Tectory.
II is the desire OF the rector, ". II.
Burkhardt. to bring the congregation to-
Eether socially and he has devised the
means Of these occasional parish TeCep-
tions 10 accomplish his purpose. The
large number of guests pronounced the
affair a success
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The Rev +. p. Mackall. of Midland,
Nd, visited friends here during the
week
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Miss Sadie Leizear has returned from
a visit to friends in Virginia
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Joseph L. Burg is on ar extended Wis
it to friends in Pennsylvania
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Mr.. md Mrs, James L. Williams
passed heir iftieth wedding anniver-
. sary here October %.
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their home after an extended visit TO
Dr. and Mrs. J. W Lupton
Miss Marv Harper. who has been Wis
iting friends in Leesburg, has returned
10 her home in Washington. d. c.
r. c. Littleton left this week to ac-
cept a position in Newark. N j.
Miss Cora Lutz is visiting her sister
Mrs. Charles T. Claggett OF Washing
ton, d, C
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Miss Leota Castle gave 4 masquerade
party TO a number OF her friends a few
evenings ago at her residence. on Prince
George street
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John W. Spreckelmyer. of Washing
ton. has removed his family to Laurel
occupying the Tapping residence. on
Washington avenue.
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ON Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Z. 3.
White entertained the Bridge Club at
Selma" her home. near here Those
playing were the Misses Elizabeth Lip
pincOtJ. Chestan. Belle AIcGuI, Mary
Arthur FendalL LiIias Janney, Rebvcca
Harrison, Richard Wise. Violet Alex
auder, Maria Harrison, Nancy Lee
Janney. Mesdames 5. S, Lutz, Thomas
W. Edwards. William II. Martin. John
y. Gibson, +. 3. White. and 5. S. Lutz
The highest scores were made by Mrs.
John n. Gibson. Miss Iilias Janrey.
Mrs. T. ". Edwards. and S. s. Lutz.
The club viii be entertained next by the
Misses Januey.
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'Br0okland

The Ladies' Aid and Missionary Circle
met Wednesday evening at the Brock
and Baptist Church Considerable bus
mess was transacted relating to articles
Tor the use of foreign missions.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Volt spent the past week
in New York city.
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Mrs Ward, Of South Brookland, gave
very enjoyable theater party Wednes-
day 10 "A number OF her friends in hon
or Of her birthday
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2-R. L. Mattingly, Exalted Ruler.
4-Enest W. Emery, Esteemed Loyal
Knight.
5-GeoIge A. Garner, Secretary to the
Trustees.
6-Hugh T. Harvey, Esteemed Leading
knight.
Edward J. Shine, Past Exalted Ruler
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WASHINGTON NO. 15
MOST PROSPEROUS
History of the Organization
From Time of Found
ing in 1867.

/ The coming week VIII be one OF re
| 1oicing among the Eiks of the city and
! their friends of Washington Lodge. No.
L. L viii mark the breaking of ground
| for the erection of their magnificent
new home on the HoTth side OF II street
between Ninth and Tenth streets north
west, and will he made further memor-
able by fraternal visit enmasse TO Bal
timorc as the guests IF the Baltimore
Lodge.
! The contract for the preparation Of
J the site has been let 10 the Brennan
/ Construction Company, which viii begin
the work Of demoHshins the old build
!ngs early In the week, and which. under
the terms of the contract viii have to
+ complete the work of excavation for
| the foundations by December 81.
/ Plans and specifications for the new
| building are now in the hands of sew
| eral well-known builders. VINO are work
/ ing upon estimates. and as soon as he
! bids are submitted the contract for the
/ construction work viii be let. This
will permit OF the successful builder
: completing his plans ard having his ma
teriaI on hand ready TO begin work on
the building on the first day Of the new
year The building viii be an orna-
ment 10 the city complete in every de
| tail and will cost about $4,000
! There VIII De no formal ceremonies
attending the beginning of work THIS
week, but a large number OF members
/ have arranged to be present when the
/ first hammer is swung and take name
/ in successfully starting tile contractor
upon his work of preparation, The Tor
/ NAL ceremonies, which viii be OF a
most elaborate character. and will be
attended by visiting brothers from
many Jurisdictions. will occur early In
the year when the cornerstone is laid.
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Mr. and Mrs. Edward Pierce, of
Brighton. recently celebrated their gold
en- wedding anniversary. Many friends
called at the home and congratulated
the aged couple, Mr.. Pierce being eighty
six years OF age and Mrs. Pierce eighty
Two.
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Fraternal Visit to Baltimore.


The visit To Baltimore will take place
Wednesday night when the oInceIs oi
washington Lodge will head delega-
I zion of over one hundred members bent
uDon returning the fraternal visit that
baltimore Lodge paid to Washington IN
the early spring.
The Washington delegation viii be c.
COMMANDED by, and will, in fact, act as
a guard OF honor to, Joseph a. BurK-
hardt. District DepU-y Grand Exalted
Ruler for Maryland and the District Of
Columbia. who VIII make an official
visitation TO the Baltimore Lodge or
this occasion.
The success of Washington Lodge is
exceeding the\most sanguine hopes OF
its members. Applications for member
ship are coming in at rapid rate. not
a meeting being held without a number
Of candidates presenting themselves.
The scramble. for such II has almost
become. rr-y partly be accounted for
by the human weakness OF desiring 70
lee identified with that which is sue
cessful. and partly by the fact that after
the new building is occupied the intia-
ton fee will be raised from s25 to $50.
There will also be some increase in the
present nominal dues.
Probably no order IS SO well known
as the EIks because Of the many in
sigma of the order 10 be seen pom the
lapels OF coats worn by men prominent
in the affairs of life. and for the good
fellowship which generally Is attributed
to its members. But so far as the his
tory. aims. and ambitions Of the order
are concerned. but little is known TO
the public.
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Miss Katie Browning. an assistant at
the postoffiee, is quite sick with a bron-
chial attack.