Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-28
ARTISANS ORDER OF
MUTUAL PROTECTION
ON SOUND BASIS
Official Statements on Re-
cent Readj djustment of
Rates Birthplace of the
Order and First M. e. Of
ficers Still Living.

This appeal TO Keystone Assembly, OF
which he is Recorder; THE last annual
reports showed a balance of s1SS, ,5i5A In
the death beneflt fund OF the order. Dur
ing the year 1914 there was gain Of
over $4,000. after the payment of SiS2,0O0
in death claims. Nevertheless, that large
balance was not sufficient TO perpetuate
the order. This was demonstrated TO
the commission on rates beyond perad-
venture In consequence, the commission
came to the conclusion that the time to
make the rates adequate was now, while
we were In a fairly good standing, and
not later when we were going down
ward and eating UP the funds. Suppose
business man would knowingly con-
tinue to sell his merchandise below cost
what would happen? Bankruptcy and
ruin, Just as sure as the sun rises and
sets. The same applies to our order.
After years Of experience we found that
the order was not charging enough for
insurance, and II was only after we had
taken account OF stock that the order
came to n realization OF IT, What was
to be done2 There was only one course
TO pursue to be honest, to charge enough
TO carry on legitimate honest and fair
: business. The commission, with the aid
OF a we'll qualified actuary presented n
table OF rates which in their opinion was
adequate and sufficient. That rate the
most excellent assembly, by over two
thirds vote. wisely adopted.
"Thls increase may pinch in some
cases. but those OF US who Joined In the
early years, and who paid but 50 per an
mum for 5000 insurance have no COM
plant to make. All these years we have
had the protection far below cost and had
the Grim Reaper come along the order
would have met its obligation. But the
older member way down in his heart Is
real glad he is still on earth and the
order did not have to pay his claim. But
to be sure that the order will be able |
to pay that claim in the future-and the !
time will surely come-the order wants |
to be in the proud position of being able |
to satisfy your beneficiary in full. To |
do that in fairness to the old and young |
member alike, our charge for insurance !
had TO be increased 1t was done and |
will be in effect July 1. 1915. What is
your answer? What will you do7 There |
should be but one answer; remain true, |
loyal Artisan and firm believer in fra |
ternalism."
p. NJ. +. NJ. A. t. Frank Kendrck presents
s,r Dc sS very " e% VIII s 4ss sE s our mann +:
Sho5 pssr" n S6SaPsSs 70 to- S1sSsy s f tho hot
he. who. wants assurance OF adequacy and |
INSURANCE as against taking ehSnSo Win re- re-
main, with US, and viii be more and more
him that we are s6s9Stoy Eht and t5st safe
T. O.. II you were 20 years OF age when ad-
q ags, mot e your attained e present sse:
The latter atssinsd aES) PSn, has M been adopt
several others. but 4 Is not necessary in our
In the world.
life insuranee at Cheaper % rates in an an old in.
company you cannot Their agents are busy
dsI{sae tSs :lgSsss for toE ,soSyssgiISis term
''The real. true fraternal feeling Is as strong
Sr ods ban a. IN ny any qce a when liz see iny
Nsnowledge; This truth combined with as as
& Sr r. sat future 5ecos aas MS 4aus
out the land as the strongest and best order IN
rapidly as that becomes KNOWN
NJ. E. Recorder Cox finds a broad view and
dsS. and claims aims tBst he work of the commits
sion on rates almost unanimously Endorsed by
ed in good faith. and members. with few ex-
are ~ ae aF m 9t
expressing their approval In the very practical
order and ntrodcins s ther G sonS S'sp in ther e
semblies. There is no reason 70 feel now thar
but. on the contrary ample reason to feel that
It win be success.
NJ. e. Recorder Cox visited BrookevIlle. Pa
Which wsieh was yoS the birthplace OF the 1rdeT e
eorder, and DR.. Charles NJ. Matson. the second
M T. MubLeF AItlsaus lie learned from these
gentlemen many facts Of historical value. The
original ritual was written In the summer OF |
BrooEeville. and in September Of 1878 these
two gentlemen were obligated Artisans by
of the order Or, James NJ, Bum. in Mr.. Nc
Murrays otheer qSs.a dFy goods box being used
take the obligation Of Artisanship. The laws
1879 while attending the Pennsylvania Consti-
tutional Convention, which assembled in what
rs Phadspbs was va Oth there S'd ths Ss
first session Of the Most Excellent Assembly
i,eI, men expressed M the greateg5 pleasure in the
session OF the NJ. e; Assembly.
wsy and was Ersetsd By . per een OF of he he
members After lengthy talk on the rate
expressed satisfaction ana their intention to =
remain loyal to the organization 3
The n. r. officers visited Ideal Assembly on 2
Monday evening and found the assembly in Z
srsssive campaign for the order.
efneera tonight at 141T Columbia avenue. Re 4
eorder HarYie has demonstrated 70 his mem u y
eial and individual loyalty to the order.
The Most Exeellsnt Officers will 20 10 yaver z
u Assembly July and Northwestern Assem-
Germantown Assembly had the NJ. 70. officers
and AZ a GOOD time az the regular nesting last
next Wednesday night for the benefit of
nonactiye members who need information ana
loyal spirit In the matter OF the readiustment !,
cf rates. y
Iarehwood Assembly had a ladies' night last :
Thursday, presenting a good program, As fol-
loWas Address Of welcome, Master Artisan J
Myers; music selection orchestra; tenor solo 4
George Baker Young; soprano solo Mrs | r
Charles Eyes baritone solo, James ii. Grosz- :
iaEer; selections, hardwood Quartet; motion .
pieturee, Henry Dickinson The program was a
followed BY rehsshmsnta and daneing.
Credit for thu success s due 10 the Enter :
aaiumaut Committee. ggmuOand II A 7
u. u Woodrow, Charles Nagle. 1
~ AZ. jackson. Thomas Harter and Thomas / !
Craig The other committees Of the assembly / |
are; Finance. +. 81 Woodrow lchairmRni.
Ihomas Harter and =. M Jacksoni Relief. |
John w. Myers (chairmanl, u. ~ jackson |
and Amos n. Rohsrtsi Athletic, Amos u. Rob
trt1 lehairmanl Dr. n. A. W. McKledln and | /
AL Watson Alumni John Krautar lchalrmanl /
AL Watson, Al Gillon and AL Moore.