The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-22
NEWS OF FRATERNAL
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, nual election of officers will be held
ard after the installation which will
be held few weeks later plans will
be considered for attending the state
convention at Traverse City in June.
German Aid Anniversary.
The dancing party given at the Ital-
ian hall last evening i'm honor of the
fortieth anniversary of the organiza-
ton of the Calumet German Aid So
ciety proved one of the most success
full of the season. The attendance was
large and the evening was thoroughly
enjoyed by all. Music was furnished
by the Calumet orchestra and refresh
ments were served.
Addresses were given by Attorney
w. ]. Galbralth of Calumet, who
gave the history of the order and
commented in glowing terms upon its
objects and aims and by Judge of Pro-
bate George c. Bentley of Houghton,
who spoke in a very interesting man.
ner.
The financial report for the two
score years the local branch has been
in existance was presented as follows:
Total Receipts for Forty
years .................... 1874, $4,000
Death Claims. Arbeiter Bund
For Insurance, 2S years. 41,1OO.OO
Sick Benefits ................ 39,1S0OO
Funeral Expenses .......... 5,660.00
Other expenses, hall rent,
nursing etc. ............ 100000
Total disbursements ......... 100000
balance ....'............... 4,5O0.t
The following communication was
received from Joseph NJ Meyer of Buff
falo. first president of the society aad
was read at the meeting last evening:
Word has reached me that on the
Sth inst forty years will have rolled
into eternity since twelve of the sons
launching upon the sea of fraternity a
stalwart little craft, which during the
many long years has struggled on
ward. safely avoiding the rocks of dis
aster and ii fills my aged heart with
keen joy and satisfaction, to learn that
it is now fast sailing safely toward
the shore of success and accomplish
ment.
Though the years have been kind to
me, l am fast descending the trail of
life, approaching the horizon which di-
vides time and eternity, and in the
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graduate you upon your fortieth birth
day and wish you success and contin-
ned prosperity.
"Of those ten charter members who
have crossed the river of death. can
only say knew them well and though
the gust of ever rushing time has long
since swept our paths apart, say with
sorrow and sincerity in the words of
the poet
Green be the turf above thee,
Friends of my better days.
None knew thee but TO love thee,
Nor named thee, but to praise"
Fraternally and Sincerely,
Joseph NJ. Meyer.
Pythian Ball Tonight.
All preparations have been complet-
ed for the dancing party to be con-
Quoted under the auspices of Charity
lodge, No. 131, knights of Pythias at
the Calumet Light Guard armory this
evening. The decorations at the ar
nlory are complete and very attractive.
A large number of members of the or
der from Houghton and Hancock are
expected to be in attendance and it is
expected the evening will prove a very
enjoyable one.
Foresters to Gather.
The second district meeting of the
members of the different courts of the
Foresters of America in the northern
end of the county will be held this
evening at the Laurium bank hall, at
which time the members of Court La
Fayette will entertain. The degree
work will be in charge of the team of
Court North Star of Calumet and n
fine program has been arranged in
connection with the meeting, including
refreshments. Addresses will be given
i'm English and French.
Seventeenth Anniversary.
Willing Workers Tent, l. O. r. will
on Friday evening, celebrate the sew
enteenth anniversary of the lodge. a
program will be rendered and re-
freshments served.
Rebekahs Initiate.
At the regular meeting Of the mem
bers of Stella Rebekah lodge. |. O. O.
f. held last evening, several candidates
were initiated. following which a So
cial time was enjoyed.
Work in Third Degree.
Work in the third degree will be
conducted at the regular meeting Of
Hecla Lodge, No. 80, /. o. o. f. i'm the
Union building this evening.