The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-02-21

United States. He has charge of the
, largest Company Of the U. r. K. of P.
in America. Captain Bowen has his
men under splendid military discipline
and they move rlife regular United
States soldiers. During the conclave
this company will not only put up
some fine drilling, but will show the
visitors an old time Kentucky hos
pitality." Captain Bowen Is admired
by all of his men for his intregity,
loyalty and kindness to, all alike
Only few years ago he started at
the foot Of the rank and today his abil
ity as a drill master has been estab.
lished In many sections where he has
carried off the honors. Partially through
him Pythian success can be laid at his
door, as he is one of the most tireless
workers Of the Order, and in August
he will be one of the sure3t ones to
help make the meeting a great success.
One Of the most excellent programs
that has been rendered here for sew
e-al years, was staged last Friday
night at Odd Fellows Hall for tho
benefit Of the flood sufferers fund, by
some Of the best talent Of the Central
High School, and the best pTocurable
talent Of the city. 1t was cre1itable
from start to finish, and not a mem
Der failed to receive great applause.
The first part of the program was
made up Of High School students, and
among the commendable features were
q solo by Miss Emma Ashford; an
original reading on San Francisco by
Charles Dickens; an original poem on
the effects of the food, by Miss Alma
Wright; O dramatic reading, ''Molock,"
by James Adams; humorous reading.
Speak Up Ike" Miss mamie May
Steward, and recitation by William
Grimes, the "Miser.' Other members
Of q dramatic nature were "Cataline's
Defiance. by Harriet Hooker, hum
orous recitation by Viola Ransom and
a reading of "Hager," by Miss Bonnie
Smith. The above numbers were I'M
der the direction Of Prof. w. P. Annis,
| of the Central High School, and 1t Is
said that the characters we're presen-
| ted with more strength and intelligen.
&C than the usual commandments In
the olio appeared several Of Louis
villes funny characters.
Bud Live, who is reputed to be one
Of the bet rag time singers OF the
stage in this section, brought down the
house by his appearance and ex--
cellent voice, rendering the latest
| melodies from the East.
| huUQlcy SOOublI duu bttSSOS kNSH
in the "Strande Ministries" kept the
house in an uproar for thirty mimi
| ties. VIM. harris and a. r. Wilhoite
each delivered decidedly humorous
readings that we're nlgnay enjoyed.
| The idea was O. iginated by Cary B,
| Lewis, and neat sum was realized
| for the food relief fund,h with
Miss. Mamie h. Burroughs as treas
uter. - .i'H & 't.
1t may be SAID tRatthepriemoh
IT may be said that the prime mover
| was Pythianl ,,..
The Board ofGGontrol of Kentucky,
met in this. eltytlaato whekfeto audit the
booksof the Grand X 5ep6T Of Records
adm Seals. The books OF the Endow-
ment Department were gone over, and
every account was found to be In per-
| feet order. The Endowment Depart.
ment has surplus of $4,000. Assis'
ant K. of X. and S. w. w. Williams
has issued 500 new policies since the
last Grand Lodge. The Board of Con-
| troll is composed Of Grand Chancellor
J. b. Snowden, Ben. F. Johnson,
French Thompson, w. w. Williams
and Dr. Gwypn,
News reaches here that Capt. Vul-
can Irwin, who has aftaQfe f5nsfe aTfec-
ord as drill master pssaas be- To, 'fipe
, for oneysf the prizes that viii be of1er~
, cd here this sumner. = IS. =
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