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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18

place Philadelphia district, n not in the
lead, At least on equal footing with the
other districts by the first of the year.
Miss Burgin thanked them for their loyal
support, and plans were made for the
campaign. After the Central Committee
meeting, President Mrs. Morrissey pre-
siding, last months Hospital Committee
was discharged with thanks and the fol-
lowing ladies offered 20 serve until next
meeting: Sisters Bange. Laddy, Hess
Ank, England. Lewis and Cooke. The
meeting was then turned over TO the BAN
quet Committee. which elected Mrs. Mary
Crouch, chairman: Mrs. Rottenbury, sec
retary, and Mrs. Frances II. Helmes,
treasurer.
The banquet will take place on wednesday
evening November 3. at the Eagles Hall on
Spring Garden street near Broad, and viii BE-
Miss Nellie p. Lounsberry, will be an In
yited guest, and u promises 20 be the best
and largest banquet ever held BY the member
ship IN this city II was decided that mem
The Temple COMMITTEES also gave a very On.
couraEing report. The business sessions were
followed by most sumptuous supper served
by the hostess in the basement, which had
hags and the coiors OF the association.
Philadelphia Review will celebrate its af
teenth anniversary at the Parkway BUILDING
tomorrow evening, when it will receive me
city banner won IN the membership contest for
tho sreatest net Increase All members OF the
order are welcome.
Bartram Review. Oriental Hail, SD and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18
Philadelphians Wed at Elkton

ELKTON, Md, Oct. 1S. Marriage
licenses were issued today in Elkton to
the following persons: Henry F. Bir-
melin and Emma F.. Wixler, James Hone
and Emma Simon and Thomas S. Jamison
and Florence NJ. Hendrick. all of Phila-
delphia; Charles l.. Reed and Edna ID.
Bowermaster. Lancaster; Jacob B. Gil
bert and Minnie Hayes, Stonetown, Pa;
Clarence S. Bailey and Olga P. Flaharty,
Fernwood, Pa; Allen f. Wilmer and
Mary Mentzer, Harrisburg; Peter A.
Swenson and Bertha Seifritz, Belmar, N.
j.; Stephen H. McDermott and Harriet d.
Jamison, Freehold, N. J.; Ira c. Keller
and Lottie C. Haas, Pleasantville. N. j.;
William Grob and Anna Kessler, Camden,
N. j.; Alfred J. Walraven and Ellen
Ramworth, Newark, Del, and Karl s.
Stubbins and Josephine F. Hunt, West
Philadelphia, Pa.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18

Creased in volume eventually and there
were crashing sounds, as thought some
one was playing a tune on a wash-boiler
with a crowbar.
Ant. Bradford telephoned to the goth and
rederal streets police station. In a few
minutes Sergeant Smith and a squad of
cops arrived. The occupants OF the
snop objected to the intrusion of the
pcllce, and there was battle royal, in
which the changing of anvils and tools
emphasized the excitement.
me bluecoats finally conquered and
uasged 10 OF the enemy to the police
tuuon' AS all were covered with SCOT
sna art. 1t was difficult for Magistrate
1.isss to tell who were prisoners and
VINO We're the cops. They were finally
sufed out. and James Mcknight, alleged
sauer OK the merrymakers, attempted to
s~p'sin But he was quickly silenced,
ena ne and his followers were given five
oAys each in the County Prison.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18
$2,OOO,OOO TEMPLE Is
DEDICATED BY MASONS
AT NATIONAL CAPITAL
Prominent Members of Frater-
nifty From All Parts of U. S.
and Canada Present
at Ceremonies
RESEMBLES MAUSOLEUM

WASHINGTON. Oct. 1s.-In the pres
ence of Masons of prominence from all
parts of the United States and Canada,
Sovereign Grand Commander George
Fleming Moore dedicated today the
s2,O0O,0O0 Temple of the Supreme Council
of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite
of Free Masons for the Northern Juris-
diction OF the United States.
The rites used were those of the order
originally prepared by the late Sovereign
Grand Commander Albert Pike, and re-
arranged especially for this occasion by
Lieutenant Grand Commander Charles e.
Rosembaum.
The ceremonies took place at the main
approach to the temple and were open to
tho public.
Sovereign Grand Commander Moore
was the orator of the day. He was as
sisted by the eight other leading officers
of the order.
The new temple is in the heart of the
fashionable 18th street residential district
and is an imposing structure patterned
after the mausoleum at Halicarnassus.
The Camp Guard of Arkansas Con-
sistory acted as the escort to the Sow
ereign grand commander. The Scottish
Rite Choirs OF st. Louis, Mo-, and Louis
Vile. KY, with the st. Louis Scottish
Rite Orchestra, all under the general
direction of A. +. NJ. Custance, of Duluth,
Mimi, took part in the services.
The dedication ceremonies were Wit
messed by thousands of persons. Among
many Masons of prominence from all
over the country were Sovereign Grand
Commander Benjamin Allen. of Canada;
Lieutenant Grand Commander Leon Alb
bott, Sovereign Grand Inspector General
James H. Codding. Secretary General
Harry ]. Guthrie. of Delaware; James B.
Krause, of Pennsylvania; Charles T. Gal
lagher and Frederick w. Hamilton, of
Massachusetts; Robert A. Shirrefs, of
New Jersey, and George w. Currier, of
New Hampshire, of the Supreme Council
of the northern jurisdiction.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18

evening. more than 100 members and
their ladies' having accepted invitations
The committee In charge is Past Grand
Chief Dean j. Deakyne, chairman: Grand
Master Of Records L. l.. Gallagher. Mas
ter Of Records John Butterworth, and
Past Chiefs-R Robert Priestly and Robert
A. Newton.
on November this castle will admit
large class Of candidates, when the first
degree will be conferred. On the follow
ing weeks the second and third degrees
will be conferred. All degrees will be
conferred by Chester Castles sworn de-
gree team, In charge Of Past Chief John
Butterworth.
The PhIiads Iphia 4oth Anniversary Commit
ns Red last f Friday W eSenins S ms w sEd found after
paying all bills for most successful fraternRl
IN The treasury The S ola eoSmmttss Adjourned
sine de and q new permanent organization
deiphia Anniversary Committee" having for
its purpose the celebrating Of ~ the ts snniyerssry
reelected.
The 4oth anniversary was very appropriately
celebrated by, the Castles in Allegheny and
strations and public meetings. IN addition 10
good substantial class Invitations. Among the
Grand Chief John III BesSs. Past Grand Chief
r. Emery.
The members of upper Darby Castle at Gar
posed Of the young men Of the castle and IL
promises 20 be a very live one and great
factor toward building up that castle. which
n eniovinR great prosperity, having admitted
since January I over 30 candidates.
The returns from all over the State for the
term ending June 30 indicate that every county
has had a substantial increase In membership.
Particularly has this been true OF Phiiadei-
phia. Lancaster, Chester and Delaware Coun-
ties In addition TO this. most OF these
counties have held large class limitations since
the first OF october. There were 45 candidates
az Perkasie. 90 in Philadelphia and 100 at
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18

Hayerford avenue. held pleasant msfI|1I
With Lieutenanl CommendeI Ritter .pre.I I1In4
hall IN their locality and vna eivcu power
20 oct. Bartram Review viii also try 20 fIII.
ninh some applicants for tho IIankHrINIrN
class and WIN celebrate their sixth birthday
next month. Supreme Chaplain Burrin o.
members who had been away and who heartily
approved Of H.. Commander Kennedy and
Record Keeper perii. Of Oiivot Review. we're
also present and invited the members % their
Jitney Fair" 70 be held m tho rnrfwaV
Betsy Ross Review, Capron Hall s0f7 Ruth
street reporis q pleasant meeting and The
stcelman was elected chairman o. the .'Freak
Social" to be held AZ their hall TUESDAY
evening. october "a for which all arrange
nents have been made.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18
ELUSIVE CHINAMAN SOUGHT
Tank Ships Cook Vanishes and Cap
tain May Have TO Pay
$500

santiago wumm, a ChInsman, with
crooked nose and long face. is being
sought by the immigration officials.
Wumm. sailor on the oil tanker Can
Held, vanished yesterday while the rest
Of the crew were asleep. The tanker is
lying at Point Breeze.
Unless Santiago" is found. Captain
Fem will have to pay the $500 Cine. due
for violating the Chinese Exclusion Act.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18
Tribe Of Ben Hur

Ben Franklin Court No e7. has Just held
one Of the best msetlngs Of the season.
Through the efforts OF Brother NJ. Ahrn h ma
deputy supreme chief, there were IS candI-
dates made 70 cross the hot sands OF the
desert.
The Ben Franklin Court has voted 70 hold
It's first annual ball on Friday evening NO
vember 49, AZ the New Auditorium Hal. III
ing committees Hail Committee--B VEIN
,reue, A. r As,sms an, and L A. Fsldman.
Mrs, A. Levin, Mrs. NJ Margoiies. Mrs. Z.
Moikof, Mrs. y. Bogln. Entertainment Com
mittee-Edpa Fashay, d. NeedIeman. A. E.
Abrams, Mrs l. Fein, Mrs. 8. Goldman, u.
Schwartz. II. Kobulnick, !. KurtE b. Lieber-
chuck.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18
THE WEATHER
Official Forecast

~ WASHINGTON, Oct. IS.
,.s eastern Pennsylvania: Unsettled
.sasnt and Tuesday. with probably rain;
ss..l aalner tonight; gentle TO moderate
r's'neast to south winds.
,.s,1n z shower area extends from the Lake
5on ..n southwestward across the central
s,,e,s.s INTO Mexico this morning and is
e..Itng slowly eastward. cioudiness rs
Using over the Atlantic States and
sl,sns sll,,o'sions are becoming unsettled In some
We, with light rain reported from
hs-ssnlnlston. ID. Q. Fair weather prevails
i,.'svashout the far western States The
,sss'sIatures ,sas are mostly above the nor
rs,h u the eastern half OF the country.
IN me greatest excess In the Ohio val
,sg,aa sna the southern portion Of the Lake
y 3. Weather Bureau Bulletin
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18
Police Court Chronicles

The anvil chorus rang outssin clarion
Jones from the blacksmith shop of Rob-
trt Bradford. at 21st and Dickinson
streets. AS the shop was closed and the
hour was early in the morning, Bradford
was amazed. So were the neighbors.
Lusty choruses mingled with the clang-
ing Of the anvil, and this was followed
BY boisterous laughter. Heads went out
Of windows, and all eyes were turned to-
ward the musical blacksmith shop. Sew
erai men were seen entering and leaving
the shop with cans. The singing in
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18
W. B. A. OF MACCABEEs
Central Committee of Commanders
and Recordkeepers in Campaign

The October meeting of Central Com
mittee was held at the home of Com
mander Duckworth, of Liberty Bell Re-
view, at which So members and vis-
itors were present. The meeting was
preceded by commanders and record
keepers meeting to plan for the "get-a-
friend" campaign and Thanksgiving class
All commanders and other officers pres
ent pledged their support to Supreme
Chaplain Miss Burgin. who wishes to
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18
MASTER MAsoNs' ENTERPRISE
"Point or Points" Club for Social As
semblies and Entertainment

The activities Of the Point or Points"
Club OF Master Masons, through its
various committees, are now in evidence
and under fun sway. The complimentary
moving picture entertainment, entitled
Are You a Mason2" given in Scottish
Rite Hall under the auspices OF the club
in conjunction with invitations issued by
the consistory to its members and their
families, was the preliminary event, and a
pronounced success. IL was estimated
that 1900 attended, and hundreds more
were unable TO gain admittance.
In addition to the principal attraction. pic
tpres were thrown upon the screen showing
known as suite i2T-i3i. Viz: Reception room,
Also the lobby, Indian and main dining rooms
The picture displayed of Edward p Bailey,
which he responded IN his usually happy vein
Arrangeirents are now complete under the en-
ergetic direction OF the chairman and secre-
tary OF the Entertainment Committee, DR.
Sor %Sorke tSo ~ noehng & en1 r. Frank Ntghtingale
ballro0m Of the Hotel Walton tomorrow even:
al the cub rooms o az 1apg Sg pg J,(n Totsl1eo neg
nee in the hotel. et 50 each admitting a sem
tleman accompanied by one or two ladies, in
Since the opening Of the club quarters. June
members. and every Tuesday evening has been
observed as open house right for the en-
tertainment OF the members and visiting Master
VA. Masons. These social assemblies have been
addressed Gn by Charles r. Bowers n y. O; N,
Scottish Rite Consstory: Bertram ID. Rearck,
somshder SHge ESn fS PssrsGn' eminent
Gilmore, adjutant general n. G. p, and others
Letters have also been received from a number
OF distinguished members OF the craft express
ing interest and approval. set of bylaws
has been adorted.
At the meeting last Tuesday evening the
Franklin Lodge band delightfully."- entertained
those present with music and Popular songs
Chairman William r. Graham, OF the Member
ship Committee, predicts a membership of at
least 800 before the close of this year. The
dues are fixed at $50 annually for charter mem
hers. and the admission fee has been dispensed
with for the present. The club was born Of a
desire TO procure wider sociabillty among the
members of the Masonic fraternity I'm this city,
a long-felt need. The Publicity Committee OF
which A T. James is chairman, has awaited
the time when sufficient interest was mani
tested to warrant giving out information
sought and looked for by Masons IN PhIla-
delphia and elsewhere.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18

motored 70 Manavvan Council, Phocnixvills,
"a, last week The party included Past
1nennq Regent A. y. Eaton and Dr. p. n.
AZ Dupont Council y. y. q. r. Charles q.
rI2WeIt, Jr,, headed a delegation OF deputies
and and Sarnation Club members, who conducted
tne ~ Hiualietlc work. Seventeen propoaltione
have been read, most Of whom have passed
.h,,ai,ai hheal,Sai eNaminations Brother Allaun u en-.
tnnslastic and expects n repetition Of last
winter's boom. when ITO members were en-
rolled In four months.
Nuarantee Council was honorcd by n visit
rom me y. y. q, r. J. Dallas Smith. II was
agreed tQ hold a donation I'm the council cham
ber on Thursday November II.
"a party of live wires from the Carnation
tipb motored TO Pottstown BY way OF College
NlHe, where they were met by representatives
from Pottstown Council and treated 10 a
chicken and waffle dinner. Their machines ar
rived ,!ate, but In season 10 Join Pottetown
Councils session. Past Grand A. w. Eaton
bet OF other Interesting takers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18
KNIGHTS GOLDEN EAGLE
Closing Events of Fortieth Anniver-
"a sary-Fayorabl State Reports

Chester Castle will conduct a second
event in celebrating the 40th anniversary
by a large banquet next Wednesday
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18
ROYAL ARCANUM
A Whirlwind Campaign for a 1000
Gain in the State

The Philadelphia deputies are In the
midst OF the whirlwind campaign for
greater membership i'm this vicinity to
end December 81, when IL is expected
over 900 new members will be enrolled
in the various councils in this section
and 1000 new members in the State. The
contest arranged between councils i'm the
Jurisdiction and that of a adjoining juris-
dictions promises to be very interesting.
Handsome prizes are to be awarded by
the grand jurisdictions as well as the
supreme council. Philadelphia proved to
be such splendid field in contest work
last winter that no less than 10 councils
have been challenged to repeat their
splendid work of the past, and all have
been accepted. A number of the coun-
CHS nave been visited by auto parties,
particularly those located in the out
skirts where strong appeals are being
made for greater efforts and results.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Royal Area
mum held a meeting at the residence OF the
president Mrs. Newton E. Roedel, 1890 Hunt
ng Fatk avenue, when a permanent organiza-
tion was formed. with a membership OF IS
ladies'. An effort will be made to increase the
mSemnersnip for active duty. Various com
mittees have been appointed, including one
TO drat suitable bylaws. 1t was decided to
assist in the sale of tickets for the euchre and
dance at Lu Lu Temple on December /. in
aid OF the hospital association. There will be
several social affairs held and conducted by
the ladies' during the season. The principal
object Of this society will be to assist in the
work OF relieving Royal Arcanum members and
their families in distress
At Pennsylvania Council, under Regent
Brachman Deputies Young, Wallace and Con-
way were elected for boosting the council for
a greater membership. October 20 will be
special ladies' night when evening of real
pleasure will be held The athletic association
is being organized and its future Is almost
assured. The athletic field at Willow Grove
has been secured for June "a, the date of the
councils 3Tth anniversary.
second meeting at the Casino alleys. Six r. A.
teams contested for honors. There are some
valuable club and Individual prizes offered
including special cup. offered by the grand
regent The club Is meeting with splendid
success.
Philadelphia Council initiated three candi-
ated for Nay Aug Council. of Scranton, Pa.
Past Regent Smith made an appeal for greater
effort In the contest with Allegheny Council.
There is possibility of beating the famous
record Of 1901. when 273 candidates were in
itiated into the order through Philadelphia
Council, by securing about 100 more members
this year. After the close of the meeting a
vaudeville entertainment enjoyed. At the
next meeting l.. r. Geisenberger, of Lancaster,
will be the guest Of old 203. Regent Brach-
man and ID. u. G.. r. Charles F. Walters were
the visitors.
Bro. r. H. Conway is optimistic in his re-
tol, Pa, speaking highly OF the possibilities
in the little council.
A delegation OF Philadelphia enthusiasts
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18

on Monday evening the NJ. Il. officers were
greeted by an enthusiastic crowd OF members
at Scranton Assembly. One new member wa y
admitted and one petition received. cam
paign movement was organized for a large
attendance Of nonmembers at the November
meeting. Every one present agreed to do some
personal work during the month";
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18

The sale of tickets for the Artisan rally at
the Academy of Music opened on Wednesday
of last week, and there an enormous
demand About 1400 seats were sold the first
two hours. There may be some choice seats
left at 204 Parkway Building.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18

Southwestern Assembly will celebrate its
silver anniversary at Lu Lu Temple on We'd
nesday evening, November g.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18

Coming events-October %, auto parade: Oc-
tober 49, union meeting Of small assemblies
Parkway Building; October 27. Artisans Rally
Academy of Music; November 3. silver ami.
versary. southwestern Assembly, Lu Lu Tenn
pie; November 10, opening night Artisans
bowling League, Central Alleys; November 10
big dining club. 18th street and Girard avenue
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18

The Royal Arcanum Bowling League held it's
teams contested for honors. There are some
valuable club and Individual prizes offered,
including a special cup, offered by the grand
regent. The club is meeting with splendid
success.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18

Harry @. Smith Night" is booked for
Union Assembly next Thursday evening. There
will be a class of candidates and a good time
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18

Brother Jacob r.. Jordan master Artisan
Of Prospect Park Assembly. will address the
Ladies' Night of Frankford Assembly on
Thursday evening next at Assembly Hall,
Frankford avenue and Sellers street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18

Fort OF visit TO Nonpareil Council. OF Bris-
tol Pa, speaking highly OF the possibilities
in the little council.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18

A delegation of Philadelphia enthusiasts
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18

A meeting preliminary to the formation Of a
basketball league was held in the Parkway
Building, at which l3 assemblies were repre-
sented. The call for the meeting sent out
by Brother e. r. Pike. OF Fox Chase Assem-
bly,. Each Assembly present agreed to place
a team in the league.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1915-03-27

Greatly reduced fares IN effect March
Il to November 80, with three months
return limit and very liberal stop,over
privileges Variable route tickets will
De sold enabling purchaser to make
going trip via Memphis or New Or
cans Or Shreveport or st. Louis, re.
Turning via anyone OF these gateways
lor any other regular ticketing route.
The Land OF the Sky in Western
jNorth Carolina is very inviting the
year through and trip through this
lcountry, at least IN one direction,
should prove very enjoyable
The Washington-Sunset Route is
Ialso operated over the Southern Rail
way through Atlanta and New Orleans
This constitutes a daily Pullman Steel
Tourist car service with through per.
lsonal conductor.
For further Information, descriptive
matter, apply to RI. l.. BISHOP, Div.
Pass. Agt, Southern Railway, GOT r.
Main ST. Richmond, Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1915-03-27
ROANOKE, IVA.
MARCH,, 90 191

Il; sS As Marcel, % 1915 .
! On last Monday q pm. Madame
Lucian Cox, one Of Roanoke's best
white women, lectured tosthe Matron
, Board OF the st. Luke hospital and
to begin with she stated that there
twas two colored hospitals opening In
the city and that both~.are making
application to the white citizens for
, help. Madam Cox Is trying to find out
just how the two will be run, she
expresses the Willingness Of those
she represents to give to, charitable
causes. She also spoke of two color
ed medical societies existing among
the colored doctors and Of how the
spirit seemed to exist between them
and wanted to know IL there was not
q way for them to get together and
mend the rent between them reliev-
ing that only in that way would the
movements Of the two hospitals pros
per. y}.Is
In her closing. remarks she assur-
would be made into both causes be-
fore any donations were made. &
All X. of P. Uniform Rank and
Cadets and are requested to be pres
emit Sunday, March 49, $3.50 p. M
OF the Burrell Hail. Come in full re.
gala. BY order OF I. II, Fowllles,
D. D. r. @. G.,s
All Courts OF Calanthe are re-
quested to meet in the lower part Of
the High Street church, Sunday, Mch
% at 1850 p. nj. Come In full re-
gala. By order Of Madam Burrell.
D. D. E>.. ...
J. H, Fowlkes Is much, improved
at this writing and after going
through treatment at the st. Luke
Hospital for colored people, will be
able to be out In few days. ;]E -
On last Wednesday, March ! 7th,
Sir 4, 8. Edmundson met with q
slight accident with an assassin, over
ten cents W orth#of goods purchased
by Edmundson'B son. which resulted
! III the assassin having q Cracked
skull and Sir Edmundson getting two
bullets III his right arm.
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