Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-09
ECHOES OF THE ANTE-ROOM
Douglas County Delegation to A. o.
U. W. Convention at Lincoln
Has Special Train.
CHARLES RACKIEY is HoNoRED

The Douglas county delegation of the
a. Q. q. W. VIII leave Monday evening
at $50 o'clock over the Burlington on a
special train 10 Lincoln to attend the
sixteenth biennial session Of the grand
lodge Of Nebraska which convenes on
May II. Z and 12
Over 100 delegates will represent Doug
las county and will go on the special ac-
companied by the No. II A. o. u. w.
military band.
The Omaha delegates are going with
the intention OF capturing the next con-
vention for Omaha, which will meet in
1917.
Invitations have been sent to towns
tributary to Omaha, and whose delegates
will come by way of Omaha to attend
the session, to accompany the Douglas
county delegation on the special
DTaccabees.
Thomas E. Germ. accompanied by Mrs.
Germ, will leave Sunday for San Fran
mlsco. MIR. Germ goes as the supreme
representative from the state of Ne
braska, to the national convention of the
Maccabees. which convenes there May Is
Mr.. Germ will be accompanied by the
Iowa delegation from here to Kansas
City. Mo-. where they will meet the bal
ance of the delegates from the east and
south. They have chartered a special
train OF the finest cars on the Santa Fe
lines.
They will be entertained by the Mac
cabees at many different points, stopping
over for day at Grand Canyon, San
Diego and Los Angeles. At the latter
place they will be highly entertained with
a big banquet in the evening. They will
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woodmen of the world.
Kosciuszko camp, No 3S2. Woodmen OF
the World, held a social at its hall. oil
North Twenty-seventh. South Omaha, on
last Wednesday evening. 1t was largely
attended by members and their friends.
Robin Hood camp No. 30, and Florence
camp. No. sos of Florence. will be en-
tertained by Mime Lusa grove. Woodmen
circle. on Monday evening. May II. at
Ancient Order of United WorlSmen hall,
Florence A special program has been
prepared
Columbus camp, No. 60, Is arranging
for large class initiation in June. ]. J.
Namestek is chairman of the soliciting
committee. which assures its success
Benson camp, No. 2Ss. Benson, Neb.,
Is holding week meetings preparatory to
attending the encampment with its crack
drill team at Lake Okoboji in July.
Omaha-SeyInour. No. 16, held an inter-
ssting session at its regular meeting on
Monday evening, May 81
Druid camp. NO. 26. win interest itself
in an increased membership for the next
sixty days. It's beautiful hall and club
room ought to attract to its membership
all the live and progressive citizens of
North Omaha. It's dedication ceremonies
and fair was a great success.
brotherhood of American Yeomen.
Last wednesday evening Omaha home
stead 14O4 of the Brotherhood OF Ameri-
can. Yeomen held one of the most unique
meetings in the history OF the homestead
In spite of the weather, O very large
crowd turned out to enjoy the surprise
on Captain Charles Raekley. For two
weeks past the members had been plan
ming on giving Captain Rackley sur
prise which would in some way show
their appreciation for his efforts in or
.anizing in the homestead the ladies'
drill team, Of which the homestead is SO
proud. 1t was decided TO present him
with past foreman's medal After the
acting foreman presented the medal, Cap
tain Rackley tried to tell the members
how much he appreciated IT. but he was
30 taken by surprise at the whole affair
that his actions spoke louder than his
words. Lady Rowena announced that
the entertainment committee had decided
that on Wednesday evening, May IL
benefit dance and card party would be
given, the proceeds of which would be
given TO Mr.. S. q. Swanson. who is in
very critical condition. All Yeomen and
their friends are invited to be present at
this dance.