The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-03
Masonic Body Active.

Amongst the uplifting sights are, not the least
important, those shown by the Masonic bodies.
The temple has realized one of the noblest uses
for which all temples are built, namely, the ef-
fective help Of men and women and children.
King Solomon'a temple has been turned into a
bedroom for women and children, new mattress
es placed on, the hoors blankets new and
clean, sheets white as snow and women fair as
the morning and cheerful the sunlight, antici
pated every need of the refugees. Women who
are leaders in all that is best in Oakland thought
no time too long work too hard. Women known
all over the coast, women like Mrs Emery,
Mrs Van Court Mrs. Porter, Mrs. Moore and
Mrs. Meek assisted by probably a hundred 9TH
ers. Yesterday they sent one widow and seven
children to st. Paul.
Relief Abundant.
Dr. r. W. Meek had charge Of the mems re-
lief. He was assisted by r. G. Evans. A. W.
Burrell, }. G. Chandler and George Routh, treas
urer of Masonic orders, with many other mem
bers Of the craft. They have done clansman's
work for the clansmen in distress.
The hands Of these men and women have been
made strong by telegrams Of cash from all over
help, and if they could how 1t is used and
how much good it does, those who send would
be glad indeed.
More than 10000 meals have been served at
the temple.
meeting Of the allied Masonic bodies was
held last night to consider what should be done
to aid members Of the fraternities In getting
furniture and household effects. It was found
that effective help can be given
Eagles Do Good Work.
The Eagles at work with a keenness o.
vision and swiftness Of action which justihe!
the name they bear. They spare pains II
their efforts to do good work. The Forester
are an influential body and are at work likt
beavers One Of the societies doing servic,
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society. Bills are everywhe telling Scandinav
ians where to go for help, and It is cheerful.
given.
One Of the advantages. distinct one Of thes
| sectional relief organizations is that those Il
need have in their language question ant
| answer Language is bond Of union at a tim
| like this. .-
Rev. Mr.. Allen Of st. Paul's Episcopal church
| Rev. g. E. Baker, Presbyterian chairman Of tn
| general relief: Rev. G. R. Brown. Congrega
| tionalist, and Rev. E. R. Ollie. Methodist Epis
| copal, all have done and now are doing all the
| can and in way to bring honor to the name
they bear and the churches they serve.
Meet All Demands.
The Catholics, by their priests, such as Fathe
| McSweeney, who Is here regarded as perhaI
the leading priest in Oakland, have been equal
| all demands. Fifty priests are being sent on
| to get help for the San Francisco church and II
| stitutional losses. Today there is to be
| great meeting Of all classes. D. Baker preside'
| Rev B. f. A. Mills. who represents W.
Hearst. speaks. In all unchanged churches SCI
| vices will be held. Courage and comfort wi
| be the keynotes. preach in st. Paul's and ais
| In the Idora theater.
| The refugees are faring we'll. good health pr
| walls, all are fed and sheltered and shattere
fortunes and ruined hopes are being left behind
It is very wonderful how we see something
Macaulay's description. None are for part
all are for the state. The rich man helps tt
Door, the poor man loves the great. Thousands
persons have not vet found friends Every ho'
families and persons find those they feared los
E" That tired, languid feeling and du
headache is very disagreeable. Tai
two Of Carter's Little Liver Pills b
fore retiring and you will find relic
They never fail to do good.