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Evening journal., 1915-12-31
WORKMEN IMPERILED BY
FIRE At DUPONT PLANT

APPLETON, Wis, Dec. 3l.-Three
hundred worlSmen were imperiled by a
fire of alleged incendiary origin which
started on Tuesday night at the dupont
Powder Company's plant at Barksdale,
according TO District Attorney Mark
Catln. who returned from that place
yesterday.
Workmen shut of the blazing section
from another part of the building where
quantity Of nitroglycerin was stored.
Evening journal., 1915-12-31
CrRRENT EYENTS GLASS.

The Current Events Glass of the
New Century Club will hold its meet
ing on January a. Mrs S. A. Bonnaf-
fon Is chairman for the month and
Miss Grace Beadendopf alternate. The
program will consist Of original num-
bers by Miss Mabel Talley. Mrs. Fred
orick Bringhurst and Miss Mary r.
de You: music by Mss Swift, and Cur
rent Events. by Mrs. George B. Miller
Evening journal., 1915-12-31
LOSES FINANCEF BY DEATH.

Matthew NJ. Spire. OF No. 200 IL
West Second street, returned yester-
day from Philadelphia, where he at
tended the funeral of Miss Mary
Figueres. NJ No. 119 Dorfor street, 10
whom he was engaged TO be married.
Miss Figueres contracted grip on
Wednesday of last week and died on
Friday. She was IS years old
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FRATERNAL SOC[ETIESS@z8

Secretary sister 8, Moore we're appointed TO
an1ist the marshal and secretary 1he In
stAhtion exercises were conducted by L0uge
DeAty Brother George Turner. sister II. Nc.
Cleland expressed her earnest desire Tor go
operation Of all members ana appointed the
II, Nichols, Jr.. n. a. M0lrh and Sistere A.
Alrey II. Hartshaw and VI. Dickey, knter-
taintnent; Brothers Z. w. knOrr, William
MuD. sharp. William n. Toa anu Sisters H.
McCleliand, H. j.. knorr and sadie MORROW
Keller. II has been the custom FOR ~ yenrs
by giving n banquet. After much ulhcussiJh
as to whether n caterer or the Entertainment
Committee should furnish the feast, the lodge
decided IN favor Of catered banquet, The
following committee was appointed to arrange
he necessary details; Brothers Frank Alrey,
Airey, H. Keely and NJ. Netr.
The reason for the awakening In Quaker
City Lodge has been due greatly to the cstab-
lishment OF a membership team by Brother
William Sharp. The lodge ls divided Into Two
opposing teams. which constantly try TO out-
run each other IN he gaining OF points The
Increase in attendance mas been about 10 per
cent. over last year. and the financial standing
has Increased.
Grnee Temple, the Juvenile branch Of Quaker
City held Its regular meeting February = ai
Grace Church, 22d and Federal streets. Sister
the Temple that she visits It regularly, and
has become so dear to the youngsters that
60 them no meeting Is complete without her.
Sister Airey has gained the distinction of being
the star collector OF points for her team at
Quaker City. Sister T.. Deacon, superintendent
who are in charge OF each session. take great
pleasure In teaching the morals OF total absti-
renee and temperance In all things to thelr
young charges.
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Manchester Unity

February to receive the full board Of Phiia-
delphia District officers. who made n special
visit to do honor to John r. Heyes. OF Per.
severance Lodge who elected deputy
grand master at the last district convention.
A distress fund was formed to take care of
members who may be in need of assistance
Hutchinson Dougall was heartily received as
deputy and honOrs OF the order were CON
ferred upon him. He presented. behalf Of
The lodge. past grands emblem to p. @,
Edward Nuskey who received II with thanks
and who pledged himself to work harder than
ever. George Smith. T. G, NJ. glad to be
present to do honor to John Il. Heyea. p. d, g.
NJ, who Is fully capable OF attending to the
duties as district officer. and he spoke OF tho
many men who had served the district with
honors. Others who smoked in honor OF the
newly elected officers We're: John Ed Aram
?. G, s; Nicoi Smith; T.: James Stewart
Joseph Armstrong. p. p. G. NJ. after which a
The lodge celebrated its fourteenth anniver-
sary last Saturday evening by an entertain
ment and refreshments.
FTankford Lodge met in Ashworth Hall Feb
ruary s. with Brother Joseph GTeenhalgh pre-
siding. A new entertainment committee was
formed with great prospects. They immedl-
ately announced WASHINGTON party would
be held at the hall on February %. and ex-
pect Il large turnout of brothers and their
friends. Brother Walter Hone was appointed
deputy To Frankford by the grand master and
was gladly accepted by the lodge. they
know him to be the best deputy they have had
brothers Holden. George Mellor and DIR. John
Mellor made interesting addresses.
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Sunday Morning

Text: And being more In agony He
prayed more earnestly; and his sweat
was as 1t were great drops of blood
falling down to the ground."-Luke 22;24
Infidels have seized upon certain verses
OF scripture and have given these as
reasons for their unbelief. One OF these
verses ls the one / have just Tead-"And
being in agony He prayed more earn
estly; and his sweat was as 1t were
great drops OF blood falling down to the
ground"
For. says the inhdel. 1t is physical
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years. In business he is a building contractor.
Brother Sorber is the present NJ. 70. Jr,
Master Of Ceremonies by appointment. and has
been faithful in the duty Of official visitation.
Assembly, but withdrew TO Join In the forma-
tion OF Harmony scmbly seven years ago,
and has been active there ever since.
Brother Pawlng has been n member OF
Union Assembly for 12 years, having gone
through the chair Offices and been active In the
work and enterprise of that assembly. He
conceived the idea OF Artisan Day, and tho
Artisans Athletic Ossociation, and has been
its president and inspiring spirit since Its In
ceptlon, encouraging clean sport developing
the numerous baseball clubs and Association
and Bowling League and his systematic efforts
for amateur athletics in this section OF the
country have been recognized by his repeated
election as president of the Middle Athletic
Association OF the Amateur Athletic Union and
vice president OF the Amateur Athletic Union
OF America. He Is a civil engineer OF estao-
lished reputation.
Enterprise Assembly will hold Mt Bank Hall,
Tacony, Friday evening next, memorial services
for the late NJ Il, Chaplain, Rev Hugh G. Nc
Bride. All members of the order are Invited.
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The CarnntiOn Club nhu tno
= !. !.
.Naw usual number OF representa-.
.&ES~ nine applicants were elected to
M8IM Grand Secretary Webster c.
ESFt5H3SN Weiss. Of Bethlehem. made an
" - Ciass" The movement for
nounced a success. The PhllGdelphla districts
ssTias M sST she and mGni9 II IN 1t
solved to appoint committee to secure reser. .l.
'.BIIiy'' Sunday tabernacle. Grand Regent Ar
thur p; Eaton made a splendid adGTeSS n,ortni 9ti
Lneoin washnron and McKlHey and tho
9gTgsrg %g9ag in MHbeR tEs club 'R9 S
Tioga Council entertained visitors and IN
ward Ssartf v w VanHooE % substituted for A. r Lawssr
and he was assisted in the lnltiatory work r,; Sy
coS couneil ri ' has an energetic member In Rrother
Wright, who is destined to inject eonsideraDIe , @
Ggssr, GSss IN the council wen as ploy'as pro
ing February resolved to adopt the move
ment for big class for the grand regent be-
fore May l. One candidate was contributed on
this night; The newly Installed regent BrothsT.
Lang looks ht for the office and his appeal
&c eesrston n SuTs from "tS the caaen club as well as
a degree team assisted at the meeting.
splendid sappo4 10 Regent Albert Wo
sdmnistration ABOUT 20 GppIisatiopssg, s were
was aamlIIstersa to large s essS ssyersI cd0 OF
e % s%e fST PPStb fSe dounc + %SnS for
BY procuring 25 candidates before April 30,
Is a sure thing and will be presented to the
deserving past regent DR.. f. II. Belof. The
prospects for the second past regents jewel Is
santed TO Past Regent BENJAMIN II. Whitaker.
For enthusiasm and active interest this meet
inK exceled any for long time past.
The Associated Council meeting at head
quarters. % South 18th street. February O.
from the various councils in PHILADELPHIA The
reports indicated the greatest activity ever
known I'm II. A. circles For the first week in
February various councils have secured more
day tabernacle service reports II has
cured a reservation OF $4,000 seats for Roval
ArcRnum members ana their wives for the nrst
week IN March the date to be fixed later
Philadelphia Councils various teams contest
piicntions T February The spirit Of enthu,
slasrn prevailing In this council was indicated
BY 100 members participating In the activities
and discussion or the meeting. Past Regent
Dass smith was oyfGl az The PTSsGs9itf PDsssi do aor
uty r, II. Wattenberg gave a very Interesting
story that came under his personal observation
or lovRity Of one brother Arcanian for another
covering a period Of two years continuous
livered one OF his forceful "Billy'' SUNDAY
talks, mailing deep impression upon his
"Navy Night at Admiral Dupont Council.
Ia Il tnitIsted by the csrnatton "6iub's degree
team. The reports indicate 100 new members
for this council within the next 30 days. The
10 plembers present were immensely inter
ested IN brother Maurice Anuans reports, par
ticulnriy on the Membership Committee. After
tire session a good supper was served where
songs and stories with nautical flavor were
immensely reliHhed.
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Order Good Templars

new quartsr-yeaT session began February
At Quaker City Lodge, No, 8. Sister Harriet
three months to succeed Brother Charles W.
Knorr. Other officers installed were Harriet L.
r. HRrtzke, secretary; Sister NJ. Mem haan-
eial seeretaryt Brother Martindell, treasurer;
guard; brother W. W. Weir. sentinel Deputy
Marshal Brother c. A. Candy and Assistant
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10000 MEN TO PARADE
Out-of-Town Organizations to Be in
Line on Washington's Birthday.

From present indications more than
10000 men will be in line in the Wash
ington Day parade one week from today.
In addition to the organizations from this
city which will marcn, numerous bodies
from nearby places have signltied thelF
intention of taking part.
The exercises will begin in Independents
Square. A chorus of 100 children, spe-
cially trained, will sing, and orations VIII
be delivered by Chief Justice John p
Elkln. of the Pennsylvania Suprene
Court; Freeland Kendrick, Receiver 0f
Taxes, and William Rowen.
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LOYAL OrnnRe Institution

Guiding Star No. 6o5. Instituted Feb
ruary by Dtst1ot No. 10. with charter mem
bsrship Of 1zo. Dnoourasins reports have been
Fscetvsd from ali iodgss showing big increases
IN the order numerically and financially. The
district lodgss have completed their annual In
slaiiatlona, Prince OF Orange District. No Z,
has inBtaitsd me follewtnF lodges; Sandy Row,
mantQWn Golden Star No. 89i Mizpah No. 4si
Phlladsiphia be 30; SS Ha s
and Dunlap's PLogrsasas'v,ssss NO SSq DistTlet
f8I with charter mSnleership OF 40, ana
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Sons of Temperance

Visitors from Silver Chimes keystone. Pro-
gressive and Quaker City accompanied the
Grand Worthy Patriarch, Charles W. Hang
which is the oldest IN tho State jarlstictI0n,
were given by the grand worthy patriarch,
Maxwell, T., L. Smith. Casper, Miller, Thomas
Stokes and Representative C.. w Bowen, after
which an oyster supper was served.
Keystone Division, No. TO- held its annual
Dutch supper and initiated four candidates.
Thomas 4. Jones acted as toastmaster and re-
marks suitable to the caFion We're given by
Casper Miller Thomas Stokes Robert f. Jen-
kins and others of the division. Keystone
expects to nave the grand worthy latriarch
and a large class initiation February p. Key
stone extends an invitation to AZ visitors on
Broad and Federal streets
Americus Division, No. l01 meeting In Well
come Hall. 22lO East Susquehanna avenue
was visited by G.. w. p. Hampton. accom-
panied by the grand officers and large delega-
tiors from Keystone. Silver Chimes Progress
slve Union Welcome, Champion, Quaker City
Diligent. Nicetown and Friendship OF New
Jersey Remarks on the good OF the order
were made by Grand Scribe speeee. Harry s.
b /. smith, cegs9er Miller. =; Stokes Y, u.
b, Anderson, C.. w. Bowen. James Williams
and George Rankin, Entertainment and re-
freshmentB were served.
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the Supreme Commandery In 1884, ana at that
session was elected supreme recorder. The
order was in shactic state at that time and
II was with some misgiving that he assured
the office: but with persistent work and the
help OF his fellow-officers he was enabled to
gather the fag ends together and start the
order on the upward grade, with tho result
been able to build up the order to IT. present
quarters OF the Supreme and Grand Com
manderies arc located In this city.
st. Elmo George II. Pierce and Quaker City
Communicates Will attend divine service at
the kynott Methodist Episcopal Church, 1Ith
and Caypsa streets, on Sunday evening. Feb
Tuary Il.
Constantine Commandery held very en-
the hall, 292S Germantown avenue. Two COM
panions who have been out of tho order for
\ considerable period OF time were rcinstated.
Interesting remarks were delivered by Past
Grand Commander A. S. Van Artsdalen, of
bethany Commandery.
Arrangements arc being made for series
OF public installations In the various COM
term by q specially drilled uniformed team
mandery, March / Quaker City Commandery,
March i: Bethany Commandery, at Amber,
Pa, March 3; st, Elmo Comniandery, March
=: George II, Pierce ConmnndCry, March IL.
Naja Siesta, Princes of Bagdad. will hold
forth In the Parkway BUILDING on Saturday
sSSening February ~ when ala large g,,S class s 81
OF the dog biscuits and goat milk that have
been provided for them, and they Will be puri-
fled from the contaminatIons OF this repulsive
bailiwtCk by the application OF sharp contact.
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Mrs Lucy Forman. 400 South I'd street.
is in Cooper Hospital, Camden. suffering
from cuts on the head. She told the doc
tors that she was struck by a plate while
acting as peacemaker between her daugh-
ter and a young woman,
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stat and Y, c. wiiliam e. r.
Radell, ably assisted by @;
r. Robert s. Hansbury and
Bro. DR.. j. z. Storr, were
highly complimented for the
excellent manner in which
they carried out their re-
spective charges. Past C. C.
s. j. Hall. OF the insurance
department., made an inter
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blliio vi tlle COHlIllunuFTy huu
became a past commander
March 1, 1893, elected a rep
reSentative to the Grand
Comnandery session, held III
Lancaster, In May OF that
year. He was then elected a
representative to tho Supreme
Commandery session, held in
Paterson. ". j.. In June of
the same year, and was again
alarfpd n rapraaapNafiya IN
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The Grand Fraternity


Members Of the order in the Philadelphia dis
trct are looking forward to the dance in Lu Lu
Temple on the 10th. Chairman Applegate has
announced that all plans for the big affair
have been completed and that there will be
a record crowd. In order to insure perfection
in the floor arrangements, Frater Applegate
has asked the members of former committees
to volunteer their services auxiliary
committee. Chairman Applegate's committee
Burns. George Arnold, S. ID. Feldmhn. Howard
Hollingsworth. John Nolan, John Fitzpatrick.
McCaulley. Rudolph Kuehne. Andrew ]. Sim
mons, JE and Charles Echert,
East Park Branch No. Ii, is making siren
uous efforts TO keep in the lead in the matter
Of new members initiated each month At the
when Commander Hollingsworth announced in
itiation. The Fraters in this progressive branch
ter date on the calendar. Each meeting is in
the nature of a surprise, and the air OF mys-
each month. brings them out in force. At the
February meeting President CASTOR paid the
by Superintendent NJ. w. Meixel, OF the Phla-
delpha district.
heRrt-to-heart talks, a series of this is just
between you and me- remarks that each man
cluded with a request that each member sign
a pledge to bring in at least one member
citation OF Frater CASTOR. each man not only
signed the pledge. but gave his personal as
kept. Following an address by Superintendent
MeiXel' the branch ,,' entered on the SOCIAL part
the plano. they held an impEomptu minstrel
show. Songs, jokes and stories followed in
the singing and v. 9. Samuel Feldman hold
Ing the role Of chief end man.. Commander
close were futile. They finally agreed to
permit the meeting to close II Al Maxzei, who
would consent operatic selection. Frater
Maxzei pleaded TO be excused because he had
not brought his music.
Industrial Branch. No so, has arranged for
a good time meeting on the ioth. just what
that occasion they refuse 10 say but promise
that It will be something In the way OF a
novelty.
Philadelphia Branch. No. 4. will hold a
vaudeville entertainment at the meeting on the
18th.
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ship OF 30. Charter Oak District, No 10, has
installed the following lodges: Boyne True
Blues No. ~; Victoria, No. 49, Sons OF Derry,
No. a. and Sons of Levi, No. 51.
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Charles v. T. Sorber and
George F.. PawllnR. Brother
Funk has been n member Of
the order through Dorian AS
semblv for IA years. and an
exceedingly active one, having
been absent only two meetings
during that time. He has been
a representative from Dorian
IN the NJ IL. Assembly for 12
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with an eloquent tribute to Billy Sunday
for the good that has been done by his earnest
appeals TO the people. After the meeting the
Military Company. under the captaincy OF
Past C. C. Benjamin Savage, held an inspec-
tion and drill. which was highly appreciated.
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Turned Too Centlv

what your heart has been ioss,.s
and you'ii md It nowhere else %
Turned Too Gently
I can see Jesus in the garden loo.,.
down on Jerusalem and saying. 20 ss.''s ~,
salem. Jerusalem, thou that kIn.,, "
prophets, and stoned them which
sent unto thee. how often would
gathered thy children together .v,.
a hen gathereth her chickens upd.r
wings, and We would not" Il a
ter OF history that from that dav i.. e
turned away from the Jews. He Ss s.u,
Gp.s, appealed to them again, but turned to n.
Jews. 80 Jesus is God made maniS.., "
the flesh. u
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r. planning an Interesting program.
district Grand Chief Charles b. Anderson has
orgnnized a district convention of the castles
in his district. composed Of Gilt Edge, Ians-
dale and Telford The following officers were
appointed: Charles b. Alderman. presldenti
Charles Knusfelder, secretary. Tho next meet
Ing OF the convention to perfect the organiza,
tion and to hear reports Will be held at the haii
OF Golden Rod Castle, at Teford' on Mey III
Grand Keeper OF Excheauer Harry Neamand
and District Grand Chiefs A. II. Scholl and
Ewald Winzer paid visit TO Green lane
Castle last Friday evening and were royaIy
welcomed. This officers were installed and
plans started toward taking in a large class
OF members March .. This castle eNpects
to admit o. candidates. ..,,, -,
A. =. Lyttie Comnandery was ofhcially yls-
tied by Colonel williams at its last meeting
and passed very creditablO Inspection. inc
Ladies' Auxiliary Of this commandery pro-
Mountain Castle. Of Pottsyille. is one Of the
first castles in the order TO install the use OF g
vfctrola In It's degree work, and Is denBnteu
with the results. This castle was recently
burned out and has purchased q complete out
ht The members arc enthusiastic over an IN
flux Of members. -. . W..
Upland Castle paid fraternal visit to West
End Castle last Friday evening. Grand second
GuardHGnan Herbert II. Holmes was the pre-
siding officer and welcomed the visitors. Tne
evening was spent in entertalnmeht ana
West Chester Castle at its last meeting ad-
mItted IA candidates and received six appiee-
tions for membership, This makes a gain LOT
this castle Of 81 members since December ]: a.,
Berryshurg Castle will admit class OF Il
candidates at It's next meeting.
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Lodge,, lT2s Arch street,
Samuel l.. Prince. a past
grand master OF ClncinnntuH
Lodge and n part district
grand master. well known In
irnternnl circles. has charge
OF the bureau, dovotlng his
whole time 10 the work Of
securing employment for any
member OF a lodge. encamp-
fnfnf canton or naunbleF NJ
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Knights of Pythias

Union Lodge No. IA, at Thrush Hall. $40
Lancaster avenue, February g., had 10 pages
advanced to rank of ESQUIRE before large
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Knights Of the Golden EarIe

Grand Chief John n. Graybil accompanied
BY other Grand Castle officers. viii pay Of
nciai visit 70 Delta Castle, at 2Tis German
town avenue, on Friday eve-
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Knights of Malta

Frank Gray was instrumental in organizing
Oriental Commandery. No. 1O6 Chester, Pa,
March IL, 1892. He was the first genernlis-
~
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Reheknh who may seek aid There wifi be no
employer.
SO far there are 4s lodges In the city pledged
q the bureau, but after the operation ot the
bureau for a time many OF the other 60 lodges
are expected TO Join. This privilege Will be
jnriefictlcn
This movement was established through the
sncrta of Phllanthrunic Lodge, No. i5, Bro II.
=. Arthur being n primo spirit In developing
the plan uf cooperation and publicity. II haH
received the approval Of all Grand Lodge Of
ncere. The Officers OF tho bureau are William
a w. Shaney. OF Phllanthropio Lodge, prea-
dtutt ]. T.. Ioux. or Kenderton Lodge, Vice
treasurer board OF directors representing
the iodFe dlsiTicts. enoampments and Rebekahs
viii cO-Operote IN the management.
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Artisans Order Mutual Protection

The absorbing topic in Artisan circles is the
candidacy Of three brothers for the office Of
Moat Excellent Inspector. EuRene Y. FunN.
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ming next. This Is the first OF
n series OF visits ARRANGED
by District Grand Chief John
\. Brounley.
Chester Castle, No. 20, OF
Chester, has arranged for. n
ladies' night on Thursday
next, when all tho members
and their ladies' will be enter
tained; : ne committee az
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Royal Arcanum

The Carnntion Club had the
usual number OF representa-
tives at the last meeting and
nine applicants were elected TO
membership.
Weiss. Of Bethlehem. made an
encouraging report ON the prog
ross OF the Arthur r. Eaton