The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-01-07
AMONG THE LODGES
Items of Interest From the Various
HsUnts of the Goat.

Oskaloosa camp of the Modern
Woodmen have Matched something
new in the way of entertainment. The
first sample of it at the last meeting
was like a tonic and had everyone
ON tip toe"
The session was somewhat extra
ordinary. The attendance was the
largest it has been in many months,
many being out who have nat been
at lodge in years, and a splendid spir-
it prevailed the entire camp.
| 1t was like old times. Starting out
with the new year every one is in for
something bigger and better and old
timers state that unmistakable signs
of new life point to year of &C
Complishment. In the way of new en-
tertainment some member or men,
bers will provide diversion for the
social side of each session and some
thing worth while will be given at
each meeting. John Stafford who by
the way. is one of the Oldest mem
bers in point of lodge record in the
camp, was the first to respond and
the way he gave himself over to the
spirit of the occasion had them all
going" c. w. Jones, Frank l.. Rey-
nolds, A. J. Convey and VIII Holmes
are a special committee to meet
committee of the Royal NeighbOrs
and made arrangements for the joint
| installation of officers that will take
place next Monday night January IL.
Refreshments will be served and
every one will have a time worth
telling about.
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Hlawatha Homestead, No. 379, Bro
therhood of American Yeomen, held
annual installation of officers last ev-
ening. C. A. Kessler acted as install
| ing officer and was assisted by DR.. E.
NJ. Williams. A class of several can
ddates was initiated into the order
at the regular lodge session. Follow
ing the meeting short literary pro-
gram was given, and Arthur S. Shaw,
worthy foremanelect gave brief
talk. Refreshments were served.
The following officers were install
ed and will serve for the ensuing
year:
II. F.-Arthur s. Shaw.
NJ. C.-Dave Jamison
Chaplain-Edith Stone.
Correspondent-B. A. Wright.
Watchman-Harry Byers.
Sentinel-Don Hawkins.
Guard-Carl Billick.
Lady Rowena-Ida Doll.
Lady Rebecca-Cora Starlin.
! DePayens Commandery No 6, Knights
ITemplar, assembled at the Oskaloosa
Masonic Asylum Tuesday evening for
installation of officers and the inaugu-
ration of new year Of lodge effort.
Attendance was above the average
and the best of spirit marked the pro
ceedings and deliberations. w. w.
Davis, the Eminent Commander of the
year 1914 ofFiciated in capacity of If
l stalIing officer and Was assisted by o.
p. Flower as general marshal. The
new administration will be made up as
follows:
e. C.--GeOrgc BamtOrd.
Gen-Frank H. StrOuse.
Capt Gen Leighton r. Perry.
ST.. W.-CIyde f. Furnald,
Jr. W-Frank f Laird.
PreIate-Rey A. McFerran.
Treasurer-Frank e. Smith.
Recorder-Jerome b. Woods.
Standard Bearer C. Harold
Sword Bearer-N. w. Pond.
! Warden-James G. Patterson.
Guards-E. NJ. Cheesman, J. H. Tet-
er and John H. Perry.
Sentinel--G. w Fisher.
Good feeling prevailed and num-
Der of the Sir knights were moved to
say things touching the eXigencies of
the occasion and the prospects for an
active year. Generous quantities OF
new material are being offered up by
the other branches and considerable
work is in sight. The session was a
full dress affair and the ceremonies
were duly impressive.