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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-15

erfenized IN FhnadoinHis and.f ihs aa-tis. Il
h2ne Lodge. 30 !. imported by ail thc I1-ai
lodsts. which have appointed edminiiess IS
general object of the order. qhie ear,nsllsz
WI leave nothina undons TO make lhr f4f.f4
teelEnent on December Q one OF the httt fte
Committee has many novel features ,inSff 1o-.
liberation for this event md ali are ac+tt-I+
VIII The thqnehi to make 4 the beat
members very encouraein1 rer,rf ~ ts
Christmas fund and NJ the order In rene-5<
He informed them that about 1870 new n1aIn-
q this year and that about $4,000 was ais
trihutod among the members re frIt fhas
tnia was excellent work considering tho hard
ZINES v,s ' and the age Of ne society e hs order
distributed IN that time about $40 600 10 Ifs
memhers and has surplus funds Of about 500
popular,
Mansion Lodge, No. g. held a lively session
last week and admitted hve new nnefnhor-
secretary + T. Winderman was of the opinIo-
members during tho bniarce of this ycar
Brother William Spoil asserted that he vsosd
secure his share Of the candidates ar wei
as sell his share OF the stock for The Christ.
mas fund. Brother John Rorenhurs nrediotef
noxt meeting Brother n. siibert rSportsd th@t
m reS mould bTosss hsSg ,ss,e ss new memssTs hers Brother
merhers, Brother Harry Tessier stated that
he had sold Ave books Of stock ana would trv
TO sell at least 80 books ~ December. Every
mas fund, Brother John Baimrich. Of viii
klnshtrgs pennsylvania supreme marshal, In
pSi, IpSSTim,ed ,So,Is, Is9,dse No d that he would be N
Committee meeting Iuiy % and would be Eiad
to pay visit. Brother Bahorich Will be
given royal reception by Mansion Lodge.
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a8sEgIT Asso. OF MAccABEEs
4l'ss and Hives Maintaining Active
Membership Work.

q. a'Asr City Review initiated one candi-
s..a formed a degree team COM
asmi.sl the following; Sisters Taylor,
saos sgi Cooke. Jodan. Hunt, Wright.
elsssby, Goodwin, Posen and Hos
Sisters Marley. Varneii, Gun
81. sager, Kiefaber and Parker.
81 lis4sns Posen. the drummer girl OF
..e.s,,sfin Rank, was appointed as Mrs.
a,.sss alternate as musician. Visitors
o we're Supreme Chaplain BurRin.
Helms, OF Keystone Hive;
ava England, OF Betsy Ross
st Commander Smith, OF Liberty
aa..n5e' ana Lieutenant Commander
s' OF Philadelphia Hive.
anna p Berli reports the moving
t. ssnt of Allentown Hive q great
salt 49, picture drill Of the Uniform
'as . sreat hit
reunion OF the local msmberahip
fts5s, r-s d success IN the able hands
80 Engiand, ol Betsy Ross Hive and
lz fl,s santsi And the very good work
7 se4by and othera Tha children
A-a good time
- Review. Parkway Budding, re-
49, nesting, The daFres stan con-
leEree on four candidates. Al
presented % Past Commander
kiulness when ~ 1neeiinF ,.ss
residence. Elm Hail ou cd York
hsima Of Kqyetone Re-
a4f MoFfiaaay. cf Quaker ClIg
kaaz eere eeleonse guests.
-al-ia bafsia rstsrasi lIom ths
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-15

Tho Frankford Band will visit Integrity
Council. No, 33s. Broad and Federal streets
neXt Thursday evening. No. 33S Is in most
fiourishing condition. and will greet all who
attend In the most frRternal way.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-15

The Frankford Band and members OF Frank
ford and Minerva Councils will pay a visit to
Concord School Council No. 600. 1854 German
town avenue. next Monday evening, and very
good time can be expected. The Frankford
Band deserves great credit for the work It is
oolng, and members should attend the carnival
to be given by it in Frankford. Saturday.
August 2l,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-15

The following baseball games will be played
by tho league OF this organization next Satur-
day afternoon at 3:15: Loyal vs. Eagle, nth
ami Cambria; Colonel D. f. Houston VS. In
tegrity, 10th and Hardwick streets, Chester,
Pa. Hamilton vs.. Dlligent, 52d and Warning
ton avenue.
State Vice Councillor sheneman will visit
Courtland Saunders Council, No. $780, 4ll5
Lancaster avenue. next Monday evening. All
tend.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-15

Colonel W. C. d. Heath will visit soudeEten
Council No. 112. on Wednesday evening. July
of the Second Regiment, Jr. o. u, A. n. Vol
Of PCnnsylYania.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-15

George N. Polnsett Council. No 16i, is
starting movement for a big class Initiation
on Seplember Q.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-15

The semlmonthly visitation meeting will be
held with Kenderton Council, No. 22l, on
Thursday evening, July p.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-15

The Officers Of Spring City Council, No 300,
were Installed into office on Monday evening
bv :, District Deputy State Councillor Henry
WeiIenmann, as follows; Junior past councillor.
Renianln Walker, councillor, Jesse Freed JT.
Vice councillor. Harry A. Pennypacker: record
ing secretary. Harry II. Slifer; assistant re.
rordinR secretary, Leon Sheederi financial
secretary John s. Clemons; treasurer. Henry
II Deihi: trustee. Edward Yeager; conductor.
C,tri YeaEer; warden, LinWood Settler: senti-
nefs Richard Walker and Harry Keher. Jr,
chaplain, John T. Wagner.
Ishe report OF the trustees show that the
eonnciI has made good progress for the last
term having had an increase In membership
on 10 and a good financial gain. Among the
visitors present Wera State Secretary Charles
II Hall Colonel Weston c; ID. Heath. of the
"a T}eFifnent Jr. o. u. A. NJ. Captain James
parker representing Company y. or the regi-
ment' and District Deputy Weilenmann. Colo
raj Heath in his address pointed out 10 the
foiincil what an advantage the uniform rank
would be TO the council both for bringing out
the attendance and for improving the degree
team His suggestions were adopted and after
the meeting adiournsd a good uniform rank
serve captain.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-15

The net increase In membership in the stats
Of Pennsylvania for the term ending June 81
Is about 2o00.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-15

The Past Councillors and Willing Workers
Association win meet In Room l2T stephen
Girard Building on Saturday evening.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-15

A delegation from several OF the Philadelphia
tribes trailed to Norrstown last week TO pay
a visit to Mime Kaunee Tribe. Their purpose
was 10 organize council OF the degree Of
Rainmakers, The degree was conferred on 40
applicants, and next month they win add ~
more to the roster. Past Sachems Louis J,
List, No. l45; Henry Angstadt, No ils;
Charles j. Foulkes No. Ill. and Harry +.
,Brounn, No 5lT made pertinent and we'll
timed remarks for the benefit OF the fraternity.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-15

Since the first OF Flower Moon Maneto
Tribe, OF Wilkes Barre. added 30 new members
and will adopt 25 more to night. Before the
end OF the term In September the indications
are that they will once again assume their old
position In membership and finances.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-15

Teton Tribe, OF Yeagertown. has added 10 to
It's membership and has bright prospects for
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-15

ne fratsrnal day at the Kutztogn centennial
e.iehrafion was . big success. Charles a.
Gerasch Council No. 1904. was among the
leading organizations IN the parade, attracting
much attention With lta Well-driilea infantry
company and historical noat
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-15

Great Sachem Samuel II. Walker promises
to issue a speaking leaf during Sturgeon Moon
advising tribes to exert every EFFORT to reclaim
their suspended members.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-15

The degree team OF John T. Armstrong
Council No. ls0 8ill Initiate a large class for
Chatham Council. No. 2s5. on Saturday even
Ing, July "a
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-15

The monthly meeting OF the Employment
Bureau VIII be held tomorrow CFrldayj eve
ming at America Council. No. 90 1lth street
and Columbia avenue. Every delegate should
attend and learn what Is being done.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-15

Yonah Tribe is adding 30 new members to
Its roll making II the largest under the jurls-
dlction OF the Great Council OF the United
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-15

Manalung Tribe OF Manayunk will admit 10
new members during these seven suns.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-15
FRATERNAL PAT. AMERICANS
Frankford Councils Visits-District
Meetings and Council Committees Act

The visitation to Grace Council, No.
6Sl' last Friday evening was a great sue
cess, both as to numbers and the spirit
of fraternity manifested. The Frankford
Band had % members present. state
Council Secretary Ford, Deputies Alrey,
Walton and Tripmaker. and p. S. c. Me-
Kelvey made interesting remarks. Cap
tain Wilde, of Dillgent Guards, was pres
ent with a number of members from No.
4. z. c. Jacoby, of No. 63l, gave an in
teresting illustrated lecture on Arizona.
The music of the band was much enjoyed
Refreshments and cigars were served
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-15

The monthly meeting Of the Good OF the
Order Association will be held this evening al
Minerva Council. No 800. Kinsey and Paul
streets, Frankford. to which the delegates OF
all councils are most urgently invited to at
tend. This association has done mucn good
work since II became a representative body OF
the various councils of this county and It's
future success depends upon the delegates at
tending all meetings. to keep advised
and interested the various councils in the
splendid work which Is being done generally.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-15

Great Chief of Records Donnalley, who is
in close touch with the visiting chiefs reports
conditions OF various tribes as Follows During
sS psbSs SenTn anntsd sus c" 9I Sen
members. with prospects OF having at least 20
more before the 1Bt of October.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-15

177- ~ I4vusvt no. 3hHI BdNe n HufVTIHe
rS 2 rs Oldest member, EphTaim SuEg.
80 n4Flng been enrolled July 10, 1S4T,
- s.hse members, headed by p. G. August
~, leurneyed TO Bethayres by auto and pre-
Brother Slugg with a cane and a cake
sAs 70 pounds decorated with the em-
s II. y y me order and lettered with his record
iease. The committee provided a splen-
8 ~ least. Brother GUIDE who made the
49, made the presentation speech. The
t-.sp having charge OF the party was
'ea Of Brothers August GUIDE chairman:
- a Gray, Samuel HOFFMAN, James Nc
~ Hnd August Locks Brother Slugg was
~. aleeted by this demonstration OF af-
6i ahd expressed his thanks with dit
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-15

esln a elaa Berli reports the moving
s. asnt of Allentown Hive q great
sa1s n.i5 picture drill Of the Uniform
-la. I EreaL hit
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-20
The Beginning of Prosperity.

CLARK tells of old farmer in the mountains who had
~ ceived loan of few dollars friend Of the Speakers
with which The who had extended
the of the old chap,
for the latter did enjoy being in debt.
that at other
he occupying different the friends
vice he had the before entirely field
dozen miles from his haun and had for
several months When the friend did him. at last it
quite by accident business taking him into the old neigh
borhood The farmer hailed him from the coned and
out to the fence
Hello" said the friend els this your FARM
Yes, jist tell sir that I'll be
to pay part Of that claim of yourn before long"
you must be doing WE'LL"
Il think I'm dom fustTate, and obliged
sir, for headn' this way"
Il always glad help if l can"
Il knOwed that, sir and that's why away here
home o as
dom as well as am am goin to stand it,
Are making money!
The old mans face frightened perceptiby
NO. amt sir" he replied. hopefully "but losn
slowern / done my life before"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-20
DistruStful Pigs.

IN there certain politician, formerly farmer,
reputation the best colleague meeting
whence the politician the
Windy City. asked confdentialy:
What do think Of him down way Is he honest
The elderly rate stroked his whiskers smiled but said
nothing
Would you call him lar?" persisted the other
whiskers, followed finally by this
prOnouncement:
Well now. dunno I'd far call him liar.
but them knew him down that when he
wanted his pigs for their eed he had git somebody
Sc o cal
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-20
Hung with Black.

tTHE darby has of bumor peculiarly his and
he by objects to joke with reference to his
color-provided ne makes 1t himself
There darby in Missouri who has acquired considerable
in his locality for his in landscape gardening He
employed in setting out shrubs the lawn of his
ployer The of the place nowhere be but
the friends leaning comfortably
the the foot the lawn watching the operations with
absorbed interest.
Another darby, who driver for physician living
looked cuousy this thus addressed
the doctor, who just getting into his buggy
Docah Every soemnly) deres somebody dead at Misah
Jones's, shore
Dead% said the doctor No such thing Tom should have
heard of ii if there had been illness in the family.
Well docah, said Tom pointing to the Of sable in
dviduals who hanging the pke EFF dere amt
body dead Mistah Joness, what TO is all dis heah
mOurnin strung along de fence""
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-20
A Fable.

CLARK has invented little fable dog and
- than he has used it point
Jones and Smith nextdoor neighbors
that barked every Finally
said 10 Jones:
See here have always been friends and hope
is driving me and my family mad for of sleep"
That's said Jones that the
barked any speak Of"
Two three evenings later Smith leading
the doggy a string
Nov" said he Mrs Smith. eve will
I while belonged
Jones' have bought him. Nobody blame for killing
chlOroform tomorrow
A month passed and Jones and Smith
"Wel. Smith you haven't chloroformed the dog yet"
the truth rather fond
him. He so lively and playful"
barking
Il haven't noticed it
"the the
/ don't how you endure it."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-20
Reconstructed.

ElI KNEW fiery old gentleman out who OF
the Union with his State and refused 10 be reconstructed
after the They used know once Confederate
always Confederate and although this old gentleman recOv
cred from the bitterness engendered in the four OF civil
strife he regarded himself alien in the Union and refused
90 vote exercise of the duties of citizen.
I'm 1895 however when the with Spain came the old
IRE bazed in the veterans and he offered objection
when his salwart specmen of manhood joined
the army and went TO Cuba TO fight.
zone after the battle OF Juan, the
Ceved letter from his father.
well said he after thought Tather is back in the
Union
Does ne say so?
Not precisely but he might as well. He writes United
States without putting word United in quotation
marks"
Copyright 1916. Comp
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-20
Paired.

(SAIOT all the political srategsts holding office in Wash
ngton; sometimes the country districts afford taccan
Who within his limitations produce rather exaod
political effects remember Cal Collins native of
State, who of a reprehensible Ehrewdness.
ION the morning of election farmer into Calls
shop, Cal, being blacksmith have his shod.
Busy this mornin, Cal" asked the farmer.
Yes said Cal Hardly got time to to the village to
vote
Kinder busy myself said the I'll tell you what
we'll do he added after reflection. AS you're
Republican an I'm Democrat We'll pair off, just they do in
Congress- an neither of us will vote. What do say"
"Cal the proposition After election found
the blacksmith had paired off with every Republican
who had come into the shop"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-20
The Efficiency Engineer.

NNE day spoke Clark Of scientific farm
- mont
When said the Speaker 81 hear the Dragging of these
efficiency engineers that they by many fold
output of a farm, reminded of the Bill
Moore.
Bill feeding his hens Summer day with cornmeal
when along came of these sharps
Why? queried the expert waste al that good cornmeal
these hens? The stun looks just like sawdus then sub
hens will know the difference.
Then away. When next he that he sought
Bin how the sawdust feed working. Fine
said Bill an old yellow hen has been since left
and her Matching six nj the chicks had wooden legs
three woodpeckers and the remainder rabrd
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-20
JoShing "Old Prob"

ONE day Clark visiting the Weather with
" appointment in which he interested His
business concluded he rising when suddenly he said
don't mind I'll give the of these
weather predictions"
The of any prac
tcal help he could get
I've been figuring it about bit" said Clark "and find
that you're not always right"
mo, sometimes make mistakes"
"Of course you do Everybody
been thinking that line they used print auction hand
bills Missouri might do rstrae weather predictions
aud lots of explanation"
What the line?"
Wind weather permitting" said Clark,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-20
The Main Peril.

the Caoitoi California Representative dis
"A sport Of fishing for of the Pacific
Coast
I'VE in small boats said the Representative
"and fish with long Inc DATED with flying fish Anything
a hUndred-pOund isn't considered good sport"
Just then calored messenger who had been listening
stepped
"Scuse sub said ne wide-eyed. "bu did understand
&c dat hshin 70 hundreds little
TOtah boat"
Yes" said the Congressman with smile. Eve fire.
Ouently."
But" urged he darky 20 feared 20 might ketch
one?'
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-20
Which One?

TWO working the highway Of town in northern
they worked, they discussed various people and
Finally of them referred
the Secretary o War, and the other asked:
Hiram, who is the present Secretary Of Warp
his name" said Hi, "but here old
Bill Morgan. Well ask him"
Morgan up of the laborers called
"Hey Bill can you tell Secretary is?"
We'll" said Bill, 4 ougher know but 1 can't
member" he thinking deeply. Soon the two
back, when he within hal.ng
distance he called
Say. you feIers, what did you mean?"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-20
Alphabetically Speaking.

NONG batch of candidates for appointment the
n police force of Washington big darkey evidently OF
origin his readiness to stand examination.
you this city" he asked.
NO. sub. 1 from the first State in the Unoni"
"A New Yorker"
| ar Alabamai"
the first State in the Union, the saying
goes" responded the examiner
Alphabetically speaking subj said the candidate with
conviction. Alphabetically speaking"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-20
a Colonel by Brevet.

THOUGH native Kentucky" the Speaker Il
a colonel nor have I been Maybe It's because
Missouri a tender met from the
Blue Grass State who had acquired the title in
than others my acquaintance lie introduced him
self Colonel Gates
yoa, asked, colonel in the Confederate
army?
ION the Union side. them?
"'No. ] have served in war.
you belonged the Texas Rangers
No. sir.
~ command enc Of The State militia regiments?
No sir; I do not know nothing about soldering
where. sheu. did the title OF Colonel?
II q colonel BY marriage, sir
by marriage Eow's that2
81 married the widow of colonel sirCOone Morgan,
oi Lexington"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-20
Real Indifference.

During Cas service the floor of the House he
- day approached by a newspaper seeking Champs
opinion q certain political question.
Il can't give opinion in this matter the
spouse because it's question attention to- am in
different 90 as Indifferent the backwOodsmans wife in
Missouri That lady know, looked while her husband
engaged in fierce tusse with bear She said it the
only tight she where she didn't who wOn'
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-20
Hon. Champ Clark, Gravel weilder of the House
) Mons To7I SVA=H "

no TORIES, to make any kind of hit with an
dienee must be short and snappy," declares
- Champ Clark, Speaker Of the House Of Repre-
sentatives. Champ has been telling 'em for years. in
all parts the country, before ali of audiences
and like Lincoln has learned just what people like and
what good story is-ust what kind will stand the test
There must be good denouement concealed to the
very last" he further explains. az" must be concealed
toe II the audience catches the point in advance It
spoils everything That the trouble with long story
They are bound to guess the point.
"Tll tell you what think is the best story of them
ALL but first TI tell you the story of the story An old
in Missouri tried to commit suicide by hanging
himself blind trdIe. His him down just
In time.
"Cn that foundation added this: When the cut
him dOwr and brought him to, the old man complained
feebly:
OK amt right, Henry; you've kept your old father
out OF Heaven!
"'You'd cut fine figure in Heaven looking through
a blind Bride wouldn't your retorted the
you see, they only use blind brides young and
risky the Missouri country and the irreyerent
Kidding the old for trying to make cosh
debut in the Golden City.
Nov, regard that ny story. At least, it is
my most successful. Bob Taylor stole it after had
used il for years and told in his lectures, finally
put it in his book friend of mine named Jordon put
the climax the story of my story, though. He sup
posed had made all up, and he told it night be-
fore audience out in country audience that
had the old whose cut him down the front
The old broke cried, and that rather
spoiled the point for Jordon"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-20

THE SPEAKER tells with chuckle of visit he made
a clergyman a Western He there
days and the cergyman wife had avished her upon
To ALL the svermounted toilet articles of the family
conspcuousy furnished forth the table in the
wherein Mr. Clark slept
appears that his departure the good dscov
dsmay that the entire toilet missing This
since the had been supplemented
articles borrowed from the neighbors After
suation decided that Mr. Clark had absentmndedy
packed the articles with his thought
him the situation delicaey possible
When the Speaker received the he
in these
Poor but hone Look in the rghthand bu-
reau drawer"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-20
True RespectfulneSS.

tANY of the old darkes in the South especially those of
IVA type. handle violin with good
degree of skill One such had employer in Missouri with
similar
day fddng together, and
they finished the piece the master said
You handle the pretty well Tom always
bar behind. Why is that?
"Out Of derrence to you Majah' Tom"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-20

A Dignifed Figure, to BE Sure, but He Does Like
to Tell Good Story.

antagonist Mclean lived before the
food
Flood? What fcod?" asked Mclean.
know, drowned all the world but Noah,
and his family and his focks," said Campbell.
"You your food" exclaimed Mclean. my clan
before the food"
read in Bible, observed Campbell, "of the
name OF Mclean going into NOahs ark"
"Noah's Mclean. contempt, who
a that had boat of his own!"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-20
The Flood Story.

TWO Scotchmen Mclean and Campbell became involved in
argument older family.
would allow his opponents family had any right
rank antiquity with HIS The IcLeans he insisted hao
a from the beginning CT the
Campbell possessed Biblical lore his