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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-29
HOPE FOR sPARTANs
Proposition for Reorganization on Diff
ferent Protective Basis.

Without waiting for the decision of
Common Pleas Court No. in the suit
brought against the officers of the Order
of Sparta by dissatisfied members for ap-
pointment of receiver, George w.
cambridge, 1908 Arch street who was
chairman of the Finance Committee Of
the order has sent out the following let
ter:
TO all suspended members OF the Order
OF Sparta who were in good standing
on January J. 1915;
"a conference held to look after these
members with view to provide a means
of taking care OF them will be ready 70
confer further in the near future, and
would request that you, II you are inter-
ested in this new project and wish to
protect the insurance that you formerly
carried and have your families provided
for hereafter communicate with the sec
retary upon the inclosed card
TT will be necessary, If we wish to
carry the project to success. to have the
hearty cooperation OF all. An early re-
ply will be Of great assistance TO this con-
ference"
This is move toward the effort to re-
organize the willing members upon a
beneficial plan different from the old one
in order to atone for the losses suffered.
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members for the purpose Of arranging !.
monster parade and rrescntntion OF fars ,rs
Bibles to all the public schools or prist1t
September is. All members should aiten9
this meeting
The following baseball games viii be plav..
next Saturday afternoon at 8.1b Houetar T..
Eagle and Loyal W. Diligent, 18th ana 60
bria streets, and Integrity vs.. Hamilton tB5
street and Warrington avenue. "-u
After many fryitiess. Efforts on the part q,
precednF councillors, the present coupeiinS ~ ~
John r.. Murphy Council hns at last euccssasyk
in getting the meeting started at o'rioep
and ending It by 10 o'clock. This ouebt ~
atlmulate tho distant members to get 70 ,Ss ,SSs
council early. Brother Fox, tho new recosse
~ secretary. is entitled 70 some share in tSs
measure TO his prompt arrival that the eounsN
IVES able to open at the regular time Brntbat
Fox has also handed In the name OF a pros
poc'fve candidate F''s'
Brother sulzbach showed no on Tuesday s,
he was Installed as assistant recording eecro'
tnry, and IL is hoped he Will prove 10 bs .,
the callbre OF which good councillors are tnaAS'
Bro. Andrew Arnold, who has been al M
Gretna is awaited by the Murphy Guards ~
drill them. While away he was promoteS y,
corporal IN the National Guards and he viii
be greeted with congratulations. W."
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The Order of Liberty

The Supreme Executive Committee held its
semlannual meeting last Friday and Saturday
u the Office Of ne Society at 4th and Green
counts OF income and disbursements Tor the
last six months which they found correct 10
a penny, They paid a high compliment 10 the
cashier and 9ookksseper Miss Helen Alendorf.
Alendorf, who has been the cashier and head
boolSkeeper for the last three years, was com-
plimented upon her excellent work and Franted
Two weeks vacation with double pay. The
auditors for the last six months were William
3; Gardiner. Pittsburgh John Bahorich. VIII
kinsburg, Pa. and Michael Abrahams Pbiia-
delphla After receiving the ofncers' report
seyerSl ,. appeals g., were taken up from members
them q square deal ana each case was con
sidered separately and justice given.
The Christmas fund proposition was taken
9P ana gnanimously Endorsed as q grand
support % Home Lodge No l. IN promoting
thl5 tund. The officers pledged 70 do All they
could 20 help make II a great Huccess
Brother John Bahorlch. 81 Wrkinsburg, Will
spend a week In Reading IN the interest 81
the society before he returns TO Williamsburg
iirothef Willlam 5. GaTdiner VIII spend his
TO the Smoky City.
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KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs
Big Outing and Crowd of the Twelfth
District at Georges Hill.

Oriental. Harmony, Livingstone. Pythag-
oras, Shiloh and Union Lodges, of West
Philadelphia, comprising the 18th dis
trict, held their annual sports and picnic
last Saturday at Georges Hill, Fair
mount Park, under the most ideal
weather conditions, more than 500 knights
and their families being present. There
was baseball match of five innings, the
combined lodges of West Philadelphia
defeating Union Lodge team by to g.
There We're running races for fat men,
ladles and children, all events being
hotly contested and some with close, ex-
citing finishes. The egg and spoon, DO
tato and ladies' hammer and nail con-
tests created great amusement. Then
there was good old-fashioned peanut
scramble.
Dunston of Pythagoras Lodge, made an elo-
gutnt address on the meaning OF true Pythian-
w T. Robinson. chairman OF tho Picnic Com.
mltee, fine gold watch as a token OF esteem
Of West Philadelphia, for his untlring effoTts
IN making the picnic success and for his
reply the district deputy GraGT sated m tRst word n
iailed him TO express fully his appreciation Of
touched to make any long address So at That that
iI' tiIme' There were also present Bros Lemuel
Bodle chairman OF Press Committee, d. L.;
e; O., Thomas Thompson and other dis
=. Union Lodge Military Company viii hold
It's annual excursion to Augustine Beach
Del, IN Wednesday, August g. when all mem
bHrs or the order are cordially invited to par
ticlpate. Tickets can be had from any brother
OF Union lodge or from committee on day OF
excursion at the wharf
The Supreme Tribunal of the order in the
United States met in Indianapolis last week.
One Of the important cases decided was one
appealed from the order In Pennsylvania,
where there o question about the right
or the Grand Lodge OF that State to assess
members for the support of an orphans homo
that WAS not entirely supported by the order
The Supreme Tribunal held that since the or
phans' home not affiliated entirely with
the knights of Pythias. tho contention Of the
was well taken.
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IND. ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS
Mile Lodge After the outing-Death
of Grand Master Benson.

Mile Lodges session on Thursday
night last was unusually large for the
summer months Brother stratmer. OF
Coaquanoek Lodge, was very welcome
visitor.
The members who attended the odd
Fellows outing at Wildwood had an en-.
Joyable time. p. @. Harry c. Benner
was very much elated over the success
ful results OF his labor. P. G. Billy
Mills had his family down and was Kept
busy pulling strings at the various
stands p G. William Miller ana p. q.
w. ]. Burnett We're there with fiags
nying from their buttonholes. P. G. q.
Heidel Louden ana p, q. II. L. sines
acted as ehaperons for the rest OF the
boys. Brothers Charles Bird, A. 5. Daw-
son and Fred schmidt didn't forget their
sweethearts, p. G. George Brunner. sec
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other councils follow with excellent records.
a5s ans CoNSnei N o So ggG s2neS 9d 15 SPrG2g Gy
No. 81. gained o.; Eureka Council No. SO;
General Grant Council, No 50: Coopersdale 10
Council, No. ~; Troy Council, No. I'd: Pride
Of Mountain city Council, No. 472. and Rose
Ing from 30 to 60 members. The total net
gain to date in Pennsylvania, from councils re-
ported, is 1903.
Benton Council, No. 81, was Instituted by
State Organizer Charles r. Fear on July %.
The Council starts with 4G members and a
selected list of competent officers They will
meet on Thursday evenings in L. o. s. Of A.
Hall at Benton.
Pennsylvania now has 30 children in the
National Orphans Home Mt Tifnn, o., rang
ing In ages from little tots to young men
ana women. The fund for the Pennsylvania
Building is rapidly growing, and a building
mat ma, VIII be credit to the Keystone State
adorn the home grounds.
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SUMMER RESORTS
ATLANTIC CITY, n. ).
o S T E N D

y = / l. N ~
Occupying an entire block OF ocean front and
connected with the famous Boardwalk; in
the popular Chelsea section; capacity 800
unusually large, cool rooms with unobstructed
view OF the ocean from all sea and fresh
water In an hathsi running water In rooms
aOoo y. oi porches surround the hotel the
cuisine and white service; orchestra OF solo
lists; dancing twice daily social diyersions.
Lounge. Special-s1Ta0 up weekly; booklet
mailedi auto meets trains MANAGEMENT bv
owners. JOHN c. OOsS LER. Aigr
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as master Of ceremonies. Great Mshinewa j..
Frank Rcdfear1 great prophet. =. 5. Peter
J. Kite. No. -, as great senior sagumpre! r.
s. baldwin, No l3S. as great junior saga
more. After the dedicatory ceremonies are
over thoro viii be concert Of vocal and In
Btrumcntal music. As this Is also the occa-
sion Of the Goth anniversary OF the tribe, great
preparations have been made to insure the
success OF the evening. and II Is expected that
more than 500 persons Will be present.
Tucquan Tribe, OF Quarryville, will hold
festival and fair, to be proceeded by a short
street parade, next Saturday. The proceeds OF
the evening will be used to entertain the great
chiefs who will visit them IN the near iu-
ture.
Divine services at the Red Mems Home,
last Sunday, were conducted un-
der the auspices OF Roohootah Tribe and ladies.
who trRiled TO the home by special cars. After
a tour OF inspection the services were held on
the lawn. Appropriate solos and duets were
rendered by Mrs Irene Griffith, Miss lrma
Griffith and Arthur Ford. Newton IA. Har-
man played THE Lost Chord" on the violin
7rtlstically, The Rev. Joseph NJ. F1thian de-
liverod an impressive sermon touching the in
spiration which fraternal societies receive from
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Thieres Rob Hnherdnsherr stnra

Thieves broke into the haberdashery
store of Walter G. Becker at 1918 Chest
nut street, early today, according to the
police. and stole several dollars worth
OF silk shirts. SO far as could be learned
no money was taken. The robbery was
denied at the store.
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After tho regular session OF the order at
Doylestown an association was formed which
every Rainmaker In good standing In his tribe
can join individuals by paying an assess
ment OF 10 cents. This will entltle him to
the funeral boneft Immediately of $50. The
annual cost is calculated TO be about 10 cents.
a board OF 10 trustees and officers were elect
ed and viii speedily submit laws to be sent out
to all tribes for their consideration and sup
port. This organization will in no wise In
teriere with those lotts who now pay SICK
and death benefits.
Shawnese Loft has the honor Of the appoint
ment Of Charles G. Seidel rs great outSide
guard OF ntinmakcrs OF the United States,
1t Is reported that there Will be branch
council started In Baltimore, the home OF
the l.. o.. r. NJ also on the boundary line of
New York
Mandan Loft will be visited by the degree
team Of the District Deputies Association OF
RaInmHkers, which win carry all of It's
paraphernalia used according to the new ritual:
This will be rare opportunity for South ana
West Philadelphia members to witness for the
first time the work written by Thomas *.
Donnalley and Richard Tongue. who are eN-
pected to be present.
]. Foulkes, the popular and hard working
great secretary OF the new state body, is In re-
ceipt OF the specially designed gold ring from
a few members and co-workers in the Deputy
Association. The presentation was complete
surprise.
The. Fife and Drum Corps connected with
Wapella Loft No. 3261a, was highly commended
at Doylestown session.
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FRAT. PATRIoTIc AMERICANs
Midsummer visitations Of Frankford
Band to the Big Councils.

Integrity Council, No. sss, Broad and
| Federal streets, was the scene last
| Thursday evening Of one OF the most
| successful visitations made to any coun-
| ell OF this county during the year. The
| Frankford Band, composed OF 70 mem-
| bers Of Frankford Council No. lf6 ana
| Minerva Council No. 1886, was present
! and rendered most excellent program
| OF music. The many visiting brethren
/ were very cordially welcomed by ID. ~.
| s. c. Brother Frank Airey, OF NO SSs.
| Besides instrumental music, recltations
| and songs were rendered by members OF
! No. 83s -. d. s. G. Walton, as usual,
made very interesting address about
| the Frankford Band and the councils OF
| the northeastern section OF the city.
| state Council Secretary Ford and state
Vice Councillor Sheneman we're pleased
to congratulate the council upon It's great
success and activity. p. s. G. Casper nj.
Berry. of Aeolian Council, No. H. headed
delegation Of members from that coun-
ell and pledged the best efforts Of the
members Of No. II In the work Of the
organization generally and Of It's particu-
lar district Refreshments were served
and very pleasant evening passed.
The councils of this district are planning
and preparing for m9ns!er glass inlt,anon nI Ja az
All members Of this city and especially OF
South Philadelphia District. should remember
and take notice thereof.
Hamilton Council, No. sli. $40 Market
street. gave one Of its excellent entertainments
and welcomes to visitors last Tuesday night.
when the FranlSford Band and largo number
of visiting brethren attended in a body. ID. y.
S. G. Sherwood who ls a member OF No Sil,
made interesting remarks about the excellent
condition OF No. s41 and the other West Phila-
Ter, No. 941's efficient secretaries, told Of the
good work which had been done during the
last year by the council. No. S41 has Just
ended most successful term reporting large
increase Of members and assets Almost all
deputies OF Philadelphia County we're present
and the large room OF No S41 filled with
members and visitors State Vice Councillor
Sheneman made interesting commenta upon
the good work which has been done by the
ell Secretary Ford gave facts which most
inspiring. Many congratulations were show
cred on No. S41 upon It's proud record.
The Franltford. Band, D. d. s. C. Walton,
many members from the northeastern section
Of the county and some OF the members Of
Pennsylvania, Will pay a fraternal visit next
Monday evening to Port Richmond Council !
No 234 Richmond street and Indiana avenue |
All members are cordially invited to attend |
as most interesting time is assured. ID. D. |
s. G. Freeman, who Is in charge of the dis |
trlct in which No 234 Is assigned, reports that |
this particular council and the others in the |
term and promises that there will be no abate- |
ment of interest work during the summer.
SO that the same viii be continued in the |
fall and winter with increased viBor.
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order Indenendent American.


The First Regiment. o. l. A.. will 90 i,,o
camp at Fenton Beach. N. J on Saiurds,vso
August Z. and remain until Sunday Auens,
- which was decided after tour OF inspsss
and the following officers or the Hornis
Corps Major Thomas Matlack, M. D., Captsis
J: +, Mayer, NJ. D., Captain Grlfnths, Captain
Hollmuller Lieutenant ,. n. Scott and Eisu,.
bathing fine and the sanitary conditions of tss
camp VIII be well taken care or water being
installed at this time The location Will be
about 800 feet from the boat landing.
Colonel Single and his associates have
their desire to have every member ~ az
regiment go to this camp. a price has bean
made as low as possible, namely. So so per nj.
tomb and ST. 80 lone in tenO. This WIZ VIII In
elude transportation both ways and ali ths
feed. "'
The superintendent OF Fenton Beach nror,
stay pleasant and the Colonel guarantees tbat
every private and officer that goes to this carnn
VIII want to stay a month, as he had a hard
time TO get tho committee away.
The large excursion steamers leaving Areh
direct to the beach. ~
There VIII be drills and dress parades evory
day inspection and all the regular routine Of
n military camp.
Fourth Estate Council. No. ITO, instalsa
new officers last Friday evening at 1905 North
goth street by Representative Brother r, II u
Sharpess, as follows Councillor, Brother
Dougherty; assistant recording secretarv
Brother Wise; conductor, H. W. Goettel; N.
side sentinel Brother sllberman; recording
]. II. Pethrldge; treasurer. Charles Austin;
warden William Allen; outside sentinel l.
Marks; trustees, Brothers sharpless Byrah
Councillor j. Bridge Is spending his yaes.
tion at Atlantic City.
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retary of the Outing Committee, was a
busy man all day, and 1t was hard to
catch a glimpse of him even in a bath
ing suit. Brother William Culver and p.
G. James Love were having quiet enjoy
ment. Brother william Gilbert did not
mingle much with the boys. His better
half was with him.
Mile has six candidates for next
Thursday night. Visitors always well
come.
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RICH AND POOR ALIKE
INSURE

George w. Vanderbilt carried
one policy for one million dob
lars-paid last year. Bdt it's the
$1,000 aud $1,000 Certificates
that do the most good. Ten
hundred dollars in a cottage can
provide more comfort than a
million ia 4 palace. The Arif-
sans Order for ~ years has
offered life protection q Is
members paid aiek benefits q
Iihess afforded them social
e1teftalnmea1 esd EratefniiF
atI e rH H 1H Ur1F1rF|E
~
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The Franlsford Band will visit Fidelity Coun-
ell, No. q. of Bristol, Pa. next Thursday
evening, leaving by trolley from Bridge street
Frankford at $3.50. No 81 will have a very
attractive meeting, having notified all of its
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-29

Fx-JudEe Paul A. Benson, late grand master
Of the l. O. .. F.t died last week at his resi-,
session in stroudsburg, in May and was keeniy
interested in the affairs OF the order. having
visited nearly every lodge In the State. He
was 30 years old and died from the effects OF
a carbuncle. The secret of Judge Bensons sue
cess in life was that he was a man of the
people. He was one who met his fellowmen on
an equal footing and the lesson taught by the
Good Samaritan was before him at all times.
No task was too great II II was to help a
fellow being. He was known a big-hearted.
one who could be depended upon in any emer-
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Merchants Lodge will hold an outing and
picnic next Saturday afternoon at Mountwell
Park, HaddOnheld, n j., to which ali mem
bers and their families are cordially invited.
An elaborate program has been arranged in
Guiding games for the ladies and baseball
game, and other sports for the men. The
committee in charge includes Bros F. Shuman,
chairman: Il. A. Henry W. Brittin, e. /.
iRlgrtnn. y, = r! Mitchell w. f. Mitchell d.
I'LL. Ross and ] r. Smith. Special car leaves
Federal street. Camden, at 1880 p M Every
member has entered into the affair with the
true Merchants spirit and the occasion prom
ises to be complete success
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Amber Lodge entertained last week a party
OF % prominent members from Norristown,
headed by Grand Master ]. =. Hale Jenkins,
Grand Conductor Grant r. McGiathery and
Grand Marshal Wesley p. Boyer, Addresses
wero made by the Rev. A. c. James, of Am
blor; Abraham D. Hallman, William Irwin
Bros. McGlathery and Jenkins.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-29

on Tuesday night last. The following past
Frandg were present; F. +; Kribbs, Edwin
Joseph Ferguson A. b. wannop Joseph S.
Tomlinson, Wilbur II. zimerman, James Ed
wards George Tucker. w. T.. Hnndsbery. T..
G, Crouthamel Walter Snyder, Herbert Brown,
Warren Homiller, George II. j. Burgert and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-29

Imperial Lodge conferred the inltatory de-
gree last Thursday evening on Russell Young
on this candidate this evening. A large at
tendance and visitors will find a hearty well
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some Of the Councils Ia the state have made
exceptional net gains ia membership during
the last three months. considering the indus
trial depression that has prevailed everywhere.
list with a net gain OF 10 members. Many
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-29

General Grant Council No So or Norrlstown
on October I viii change their meeting night
from Wednesday 10 Friday evening. This Will
be a great benefit to the council.
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Brother John f. Rue. Jr, will spend his
hcneymoon Ia rOughkenamon In the very near
future
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BEAeH RAVEN, \. }.

THE WARD Daeasa4 IS ahoss ssaeh
sez nI1I 1al So.
BOY AHH E E1rIErf
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-29

The members OF John X. Marlin Council are
still continuing along the progressive lines as
laid down by Councillor Cross. The COMMITTEES
on Country Fair ana Dance rs arranging the
looked after.
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Every Monday evening Great sachem WsIker
q ~ the great council office until O.s0 for
me purpose ot meeting committees or mem
oers who desire to talk over the aftairs ~
tneir tribes, from working siandpoint -
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TIE games played BY the baseball teans az
ine tribes IN ne northeastern part Of de civ
raFa proven very lntereatnF the attendanes
being evidence that she members on the Various
tlina1 are much Interested ID their fayoaltss
3 e. 4ste HuHaQ Hunue has the greatest
nuEatsJ 81 taneE and L nov looks a. IL M
HoaId capture the loving cup.
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Ialtota Council held their monthly artsr,,,,
ment on Friday night, the speaker ~ tn
esselhs being ths gTea! sachem; The council
leet or the great aachem's talk was s'Isbs
llhllifs' the part they take In our fraternai
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The Funeral ReimhursinR Agsoeiatiop h,tt
special convention IN the Parkway Buiidins
tnlnoffpW night for the purpose OF laving pians
for a more active campaign In ne eoole5
moons. - $40 N9Ylci
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fha equity grand sachema are husiy en-
aazsa = sec.srins teams @ raise their chiefs
~ f4lolaF- f4Qm present ludiea lions ihe riis-
'nss ihe telm VIII bs the best had Tor seg-
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Ist a1H ~ lHl1 moon VIII ho ona of
ala. HteleatipE % the pfaaadt term ~ the
Is 4Ha WA ot enc tAat Alu Is long
"UEzHN HIuat ElHnem walker E1rn.t
sFe Eoqllta ana Great fraphei
traH 81 fe1s cad pagtielpatl in ne
Iaz Aa4u4 county. Ihay vii have
tHe efiffaoQn ailh at lea1f latl rs