Omaha daily bee., 1909-09-14

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of North Platte; state conductor, Henry
Rothholtz of South Omaha; chaplain, A.
HirschmRn OF Harrington; treasurer, Joseph
S-ommenberger of Omaha.
Reports were made by the on
credentials and by Secretary j. M. Tanner
OF South Omaha. Treasurer L. ]. +. Jaeger
Of Chadron was absent and his report,
which has been mailed, had not been re-
ceived.
Two Aeries Added.
In his report Secretary Tanner reviewed
the progress of the Nebraska aerle during
the year. He showed that two new aerles
had been added and that the fraternity
had been enlarged by 1000 new members
during the year. The new towns that Joined
the grand aerie were Bloomington and
Columbus. He said the, financial condition
of the fraternity was good. ...,t..
over the question Of making a recon-
mendation to the grand aerie regarding the
creating of an office of grand physician
considerable discussion took place. Some
Of the delegates favored 1t and some did
not. A warm debate among four or five
the members promised, for a while, to be
rather lively. but wiser counsel soon pre-
vailed and the delegates were induced to
ACaNN TIC matte uHNl lOudys
No morning session of the state acre
win be held today, the delegates all wi h
ing to witness the opening Of the grand
aerie at the Auditorium. The last session
yesterday adjourned until 1 o'clock todaJ.
At this meeting the officers for the ensu-
ing year will be elected and the work OF
the convention concluded.
A smoker was given at the Eagle audi
forum at Benson last night in honor OF
the visiting state delegates. Grand Worthy
Vice President Herring, Past Grand Worthy
President Theodore A. Bell of California
and Deputy Worthy Grand President John
S. Parry of San Francisco were booked to
give short talks, but only Mr.. Parry was
able to be present.
A few minutes after 10 o'clock President
Ryder called the convention to order, the
big hall of the Eagles being we'll filled with
delegates and visitors. He at once intro
duced Mayor Tracy, who in a ten-minute
talk on behalf Of Benson bid the Eagles
welcome to the little town. At the opening
of his speech he presented a large key Of
wood. painted in gold, to President Ryder.
Make 1T Bright with Use.
This key" he said in making the pre-
sentation, has grown rusty from disuse In
Benson and we want you Eagles to make
good use of II and see everything our little
town has. This week Benson is yours.
I'VE have sent the chief Of police away
on a vacation and the few officers we con-
troll we have escorted to Omaha to help
that city take care Of the crowd there dur
ing the week.
Benson may not be the largest town in
this slate, but It is hospltable, and you can
enjoy yourselves while you are there. We
will do all we can to show you a good
time.
After these words Of welcome the mayor
defined the policy and intentions OF the
Eagles, as he understood them.
The Eagles" he continued, wish to do
the right thing by all their brothers. It
is their wish to help each other. They
do not tear down.
When a man Is sick the Eagles will
come to his aid. This fraternity is a real
one and there is no wrangling about Civ
ing up money to help the needy.
The Eagles are growing better, day by
day, and they will soon come to be what
their head officers want them TO be. Ben
son and Nebraska will help them along, 1
trust, by leading in the forward move
ments''
President Ryder Speaks.
President Ryder, responding for the
state aerie, thanked Mayor Tracy and
Benson for it's warm welcome and de-
clared that he and his brothers appreciated
what the little city was doing for them.
In the serious part Of his speech he sd-
vised the Nebraska aeries what he be-
lieved the best things for them to do in
helping the grand aerie to progress. He
said they should discuss. in their con-
%vention, the matter of buildings, sick bene-
fits and the social side OF the fraternity,
for by this method they would be able to
start an uplift for the society.
Il am sure" he said. that you dele
gates can get a great deal OF good out
Of this convention and out Of the national
convention. 1t is your duty TO take these
good things back to your local aeries and
study them out. so that your members can
be benefited.
There are three vital things. as / look
upOn our work. These are the regulation
OF sick benefits, the social features and
the discussions about uplifting the fra
tsrnity.
you may rest assured" ne said, with