Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-07-17

DINNER ENDS
CONVENTION
Mary AIlStOn is Chosen Grand
Vice Templar and ElwOOd
Nichols Chief Templar
DECIDE TO ISSUE LIFE
MEMBERSHIP CARDS

An enjoyable banquet with covers
for fifty or more guests, given last
evening at the pavilion on the lake
at Brandywine Springs, in honor Of
the visiting delegates, brought the
sessions of the Grand Lodge of Della
ware and Pennsylvania. /. o. G. T.,
to a close Arrangements for the
banquet we're supervised by Miss
Ella NJ. Winchester, chairman Of the
entertainment committee. who was
commended for her excellent man
agement
The retiring Grand Chief Templar
j. =. Hauck. of Philadelphia. was
the postmaster. and a number of
speeches we're interspersed with the
fun and smerriment which was the
order of the evening.
The speakers included Miss NJ.
Winchester and r. Ross Farra, of
this city: Mrs Annie J. Weichman,
George Turner, of Philadelphia; Mrs.
S. G. Embre of Marshallton; Mrs.
A. +. b. Benson. of Dagus Mines,
Pa. Miss Ella stern, of Pomeroy.
Pa; George Rankin. Jr of Wilkins
berg: c. Wilmer King, Washington,
d. c.; Elwood Nichols, HamortOn,
Pa, and o. r. Westlund, Braddock,
Pa.
The principal business OF the af-
ternoon session which was held in
Pylhian Castle. was the election OF
officers. Those elected for the year
were Mary AllstOn, of this city,
grand vice-templar; EIwood Nichols,
Hamorton, Pa, grand chief templar;
/ the Rev f. II. Jones. Mt. Jewell. Pa,
grand counsellor; George Turner,
/ Philadelphia, Pa, grand superinten-
dent OF juvenile work; Edward Cole
man, Philadelphia, grand secretary;
| o. f. Westlund. Braddock, Pa, grand
treasurer. and j. K. Hauck, Phlladel-
phia. past grand chief templar.
The principal feature of the report
of the state of the order, presented by
George Rankin was the adoption OF
a plan for life membership. Greater
interest in the educational features oil
the order was urged.
MisA Elizabeth Deacon made an APP
peal for work among the boys and
girls She urged that every family
try the juvenile circle plan. which is
to gather a few children from the
neighborhood into their own homes
and teach temperance truths. and
have them sign the pledge.
The outlook of the general worl
was reported to be most favorable
one
Other business transacted was thu
adoption Of resolutions. One com
. ] IrI f1an off ~
son, Vice President Marshall, Score
tary Of State Bryan and other in an
thority I'm reference to the temper
ance movement J. o. Wolcott, at
torney- general of Delaware. also wa
i commended for his stand In defend
, ing the Hazel law. The increase o
dry" counties in Pennsylvania from
/, four to six during the year was noted
=, Hearty thanks we're extended tn
publicity committee for the wide dis
tribution of helpful literature; and &
the Wilmington newspapers for re
ports Of the sessions. The loss Il
membership in some districts was de
plored, and there was rejoicing at tn
gain i'm others.
II was further resolved that life men
Z hership certificates for $40 be issued, an
n that a committee of FIVE be appointed o
= life membership certificates
4 Wilmington Lodge. No. Ia. was heart
ilv thanked for its efforts in securin
pleasant homes for the delegates duriu
their stay. and also for the entertain
b lnent with orchestra. soloists reader
d banquet. etc.
/ Philadelphia will probably be the pla,
/ of meeting for the next annual CONVEX
= ton.