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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-06
THE MACCABEES
General Committee of Local Hives
Plans for Public Installations

The first meeting of the Installation
Committee of 19lj-i9l6 was held in X. G..
u. Hall Tuesday evening, Supreme Chap
lain Miss Minnie Il. Burgin presiding.
Election OF officers resulted as follows:
Chairman, Mrs. Arabclla Rotcnhury. OF
Philadelphia Review; assistant chairman,
Mrs. Elizabeth Collum. of keystone Re
view; secretary, Miss Elenor Hill. Of
Betsy Ross Review; corresponding secre-
tary. Mrs. Ruby Taylor. of Quaker City
Review: treasurer. Miss Mary Collins of
Olivet Review; chaplain, Mrs. Mary
Smith, of Liberty Bell Review. The next
meeting of the committee will be held at
the home of Mrs. Ruby Taylor. 2l0i North
Park avenue, on Friday evening next. at
which time further arrangements will be
made for the installation and entertain
ment in Lu Lu Temple Wednesday. jan
uary 26.
The December meeting of the Central
Committee was held under the auspices OF
Opus Review members in the hall. 1925
Germantown avenue. The commander of
Opus Review, Mrs. Louisa Jones. could
not be present, owing to illness. one new
member. Mrs. Arters. lieutenant COM
mander of Olivet Review, was present,
and another application from Olivet Re-
view was presented for the next meeting.
All the sick were reported as doing well,
except Past Commander Hartman, of
Betsy Ross Review.
under the auspices of the members of
Philadelphia Review, at the home of their
commander, Mrs. Anna Haney, 2}l7 South
18th street.
Quaker City Review conferred the
"short form" on one applicant at its
meeting Thursday evening and voted to
join the rally" TO be held at the close
OF the year Four commanders were
present. Mrs. Morrissey. of Quaker City
Review; Mrs Haney, of Philadelphia Re-
view; Mrs. Helms, of keystone Review,
and Mrs. England, of Betsy Ross Review
and Lieutenant Commander Arters. OF
Olivet Review. Other visitors were Rec
ord Keeper Olson. of Philadelphia Re-
view; Finance Auditor Collins, of Olivet
Review. and Supreme Chaplain Burgin.
Commander Haney, OF Philadelphia Re-
view. announced a euchre for the benefit
of the Central Committee in the Park
way Building. Broad and Cherry streets.
tomorrow evening, and Captain Crouch.
of the uniform rank, called attention to
the benefit for the uniform rank in
Eagles Hall, 1896 Spring Garden street.
Wednesday evening, December 10.
1t is expected that all Reviews will unite
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-06
KNIGHTS OF MALTA
INCREASE IN NUMBERS
New Commandery Instituted by
State 0fficers-Malta Tenn
pie Formally Dedicated

That Malta Knghthood is booming and
the membership growing at satisfactory
rate in the jurisdiction of Pennsylvania Is
evidenced by the daily reports received
from local and distant Communicates
telling OF an influx of new members, as
well rs the many applications for or
ganization literature received by Grand
Recorder Sir John II. Hoffman. at head
quarters In this city.
Saturday afternoon. Phoenix Commandery,
40, l9b. was formally instituted at Marcus
Of Reading. assisted by The deputy Of Chester
County. Alexander Smith. and other grand
The new commandery starts with list OF
l,O members. with william r Roberts
ganizei by Sndfow l.. Green. assisted by
deputy Aiexander smith ana Sir Knight i
Efees were cSempiiaCd at the institution sat
urday afternoon.
saturday afternoon. witnessed big parade
5erics i.shcaSter, 2f iarse nnmhSr OF Sqmnan.
70 the formal dedication Yesterday Of the
new and commolious Malta Temple, just com
or ThG ,5i new building is an mp9sInE strnssgrs
wholly 70 the work OF Malta Commanderlcs
Rma Rbmga AUXILIARY bodies In addition to- meet,
contain library AMI social rooms where sir
knitGhts may meet in social Intercourse.
corCcr John IT, HOFFMAN. delivered the deii-
Catory address and Grand Commander c. II.
the order ana turned II over to the board
9i trustees Of the three Lancaster comman-
Last wcci Grand Recorder Hoffman visited
Siege OF Acres Commnndcry. No 35T Mt Mo
Ecngahela, and assisted In comforting tho 10
dates.
Grand Commander c. II. Blngaman accom-
panied by Grand Recorder HOFFMAN, on Tues
day last visited shlnar Commnndery No. ii3.
conferred and IN instructive historical all
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-06
MANUFACTURERS FEAR
LIFTING EMBARGO ON
DYES WILL NOT HELP
cov Germany Probably Has Not
tbe Stocks U. S. Needs or
British Will Take
Them
PRICES STILL SOARlNG

-. chat England has lifted the
INV ~ ~, the expectation of dyestufs
empa' s,orr,,ny has produced little or no
iIonn iIo,n.sioen, among the dyers of yarns and
..,o en.,i,I goods in Philadelphia.
rev p1rosent famine in dyestuffs means
ter uue sr .be country, and more especially
~ g. citv which Is the centre of an
70 W.. e.s,,s textile industry. In every dye
eno' eno'I..tUabiishment stocks Of dye materials
nls :, tbe lowest ebb. Prices for dye ma
a,ots arg A. have scared beyond all reason
-rSe utter dependence not only OF the
.,,.ea states. but also of every other
son5n,rv ON Germany for supply OF dye
oou.sr,aIs Is emphasized by n visit to tho
principal aSe'"s
delphla A., rt,,,o,, r,.,t,,,
y finishing Company, 1891 Frankford
o,no said: ~ am pleased to hear that
~ embargo has been lifted, and ] hope
nnrr,anv will trade for cotton or gold. II
yre can only get the cotton INTO 'TerInahy
w w ,iii get the dyes. Our stock OF dyes
" n,ory low. and the prices demanded for
s,ss,,,fss are soaring out of all bounds.
yy..,orJav I paid s. a pound for black
a. which 7 bought before the war Tor
o. conts n pound, and what ] bought yes
,erdoy is not as good as when was only
having % cents for IT.
" II. Brehin, OF BTehIl q oN'llic' VI
,on and Allegheny avenues, said: Ger
.Oory W.. has something which no other coun-
,ry has. and which every other country
so,ts She will not exchange dyestuns
Gov Gold She wants cotton, and VIII in
stst on getting It, otherwise there will be
no trode. The fact that England has
,o,sed the embargo on dycstutfs means
ro,binp England is as badly off for dye
s,uffs MS we ere a few days ago at
sole of unclaimed baggage at n railroad
station in England n small bag of dye
stuff brought $500. Under ordinary
Conditions IL would be worth about 500.
The dye situation is n very serious one,
end is getting worse. 1t Is not alone
a matter of price for dyestuffs, but the
absolute scarcity of the dye materials,
and no means of replacing them"
"It is a question with me-" said Albert
Foster, of Firth e Foster. of Emerald
and York streets. whether or not Ger
many has the goods to deliver. 1t is
prison offense today to send even a small
bottle of anniline dye by parcel post or
any other way out of Germany ! don't
think the raising of the embargo by Eng
land amounts to anything England is
as badly off for dyestuffs as we are. ]
bought some dyestuffs from England
months ago They are lying over there
on the docks and | have not got them
vet The amount of dyestuffs made in
this country isn't bagatelle, not drop
IN the bucket. One of the reasons why
think Germany hasn't the dyes her
self is the fact that all her expert
chemists and scientists are in the
trenches The only available part of the
population for Industries are the farmers
BOYS, and they can't make dyes"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-06
THE ROYAL ARCANUM
The Carnation Club Elects officers
and Plans Work for the New Year

Representatives night was the special
feature OF the monthly meeting and din
ner Of the Carnntion Club last week. All
representatives of Philadelphia and vicn-
ity TO both supreme and grand councils
were present by special invitation
An entertainment followed the dinner,
inttrspcrsed with addresses by the grand
regent and grand secretary OF the state
and Supreme Trustee Harry Lathy and T.
w Wallace, of Irving Council.
fonc TnS election Gt officers for LIZ rSsqited vss Ss
president. Richard l.. wattenberE;, secretary
:; ~, ~ ward kllhurni treasurer, Arthur Is nii
chairman o, the Entertainment Committee,
Thc next meeting OF the club VIII be helu
DC ember 20. featured as a ladies Christmas
attractions as part Of the program.
The third annual cuchre and dance Of the
ROYAL Arcanuu pussed Into history W"dncs-
day evening In Lu fu Temple. The member ,
with u host Of ROYAL Arcanum friends The
PLAYING or cards under tho supervision ot II;
Brother George X. Neisscr is entitled to credit
for the splendid manner In which the music
and dance floor were mannged. ,,..
Among the prominent ArCanlans attending
were Granu Eegent l.. II. Gcisenbcrger OF
Lancaster; Grand Secretary WehstSTT. Ti Weiss
Young. supreme Trustee Henry *, lRthy and
Newton y. Roedel About lnQ members anu ln,
friends participated The Ladies' Auxiliary
VA, Vas much i1 evidence At This junction. a5sisS "
admission. as well as conducting the enter
\ Ladies Night" in Continental Council
Thursday night brought out large gathering
q mIG,inncrs I, and their friends The La9iies
AuNiliary was well represented, and Mrs.
RoCac president OF this active organization.
Piso, SP%ES upon th% helpful work being accom-, NJ
Royal Arcanum interests An excellent enter.
IGt m n%r, was EyGna s"T'Iu orsn ap
Arthur H. Eaton.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-06

The degree team OF Court wyomissng No.
1870. Of Reading. under the leadership OF Chief
Ranger Clarence BlnEamnn and Captain Ed
ward Decmer. nt the last meeting OF Court
Lebanon, No. 30, OF Lebanon, visited that
body and conferred the intiatOry degree in
AN impressive manner upon class OF eight
candidates.
Among those taking part in the exercises
were Grand Subchlef Ranger Howard u. Good
win. OF Reading; Grand Secretary Robert Com
bcr, OF Philadelphia: Past Grand Senior Wood
ward Howard Z. Dccmgr Of Reading; Deputy
Grand Chief Ranger Harry s. Weber. and
brothers c. II. Shantz. Joseph II. Swoycr and
j. Brisslcr, of Court Lebanon: John A. Fran
cis Harry II. Peters. Harry II. Noll and Dam
icl Lorah. OF Court Wyomiss ng. and Robert
Leonard. Of Court George StcltZ. No. 33O Of
Lebanon.
After the close the session n Dutch
lunch was served and general good time
enjoyed. A revival OF interest now being eN-
peTlCnCed by the two courts located in Leba-
non has been productive OF good results Car
dldates are being proposed at almost every
meeting. and class Invitations held ut regular
Intervals, and the members WORKING hard
Grand Court for increasing the membership.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-06

Tor the rally" and arrangements will be
completed at a commanders and record
Keepers meeting. which will precede the
installation committee meeting at Mrs.
Taylor's on December 10. A great effort
Us being made by all Reviews to secure as
many members as possible before the re-
duced fee for admission closes on Decem-
ber a.
Betsy Ross Review mourns the death of
Past Commander Mrs Sophia Hartman,
who passed away Friday. Mrs. Hartman
was also member Of the central commit
late home. 953 East westmoreland street,
this afternnnn
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-06
Of The Push Committee

c. Tongue, OF No. n. was elected chairman
OF The Push Committee.
The success Of tho class Initiation held in
the northeastern section OF the city last month,
has started another movement for a big class
Initiation, which II Is proposed TO hold IN Feb
rnary. An enort viii be made to interest
ever circle and to secure at least 100 candi-
dates for the occasion.
Keystone circle No is. last week celebrated
their 10th anniversary in Allcmanla Hail, 5th
street above Dauphln. The entertainment fur
nlshel was an ENJOYABLE minstrel show, given
by members Of columbia Circle No, 81, under
the direction Of WenEel Hess. Following the
entertainment which was well attended, re-
freshments were served
Tomorrow evening Mary Ann Davis Home
No - Irving Hall. Bridesburg will receive an
official visit rom Elmiru v. Heller, grand
guardian, who Will he accompanied by kath.
ryn Fritz, PrUnd scroll keeper, and other grand
home officers, The same officials on Thurs
day evening Will visit Quaker City Home NO.
~, at iO2G Lancaster avenue.
This series OF official vlsitations being made
by the grand officers Is bringing out many
suit In much practical bcnedt to the
garlzatior.
Tie Supreme Association OF the Continent
or America, Charles a. Staicr. secretary. Will
give its annual banquet Monday evening next,
at MosebaChs Casino Covers Will be laid
for 300 persons and all members OF the
brotherhood or members OF their families are
privileged 10 participate.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-06
ARTISANS ORDER
Local Assemblies Show Membership
Gains in Final Efforts of the Year

NJ. r. Master Artisan Smith has Issued
an official circular In which he urges
every assembly to take full advantage OF
the great wave OF enthusiasm along the
line OF membership getting that is sweep
ing over the order at this time. He sug-
gests that special meetings be held to-
ward the end of the month for work and
in order that no opportunity may be lost
has arranged to hold mass-mcetInE Of
Artisans December 81. I'm the Parkway
Building, at which time any assembly
can bring in candidates for initiation, All
members Of the order are cordially in
vited to attend on this occasion 1t will
practically be an Artisan open house.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-06
aurmonted. onIcers win ). aI-o elected for

be susmented, onicers win be also elected Tor
the ensuing year.
Eureka Assembly. No IS. is meeting with
a fair degree OF success IN It's new home, n
Rockland Hall 1891 North Marvine street.
The convenient, attractive hall Is noticeabiy
Increasing attendance, With the natural
quence OF more numerous candidates. At the
December session. wednesday evening, a fun
corps OF officers elected for the coming
year.
Keystone Assembly, No. @ VIII ceiebrate
It's 42d anniversary Friday, December ~,
with hn organ recital, vaudeville entertainment
and dance, to be given In Lu Lu Temple,
1887 Spring Garden street. Tho affair will be
OF complimentary character. and n certain
TO attract large outpouring OF members and
friends.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-06
THE WEATHER

WASHINGTON. ID. C.. DO

" WASHINCfTON, d. c, Dec. b.
For eastern Pennsylvania and New
Jersey: Partly cloudy tonight and Tues
day; continued cold; fresh to strong
northwest winds.
Light rain or snow occurred in scat
tered areas from the Lake region east
ward, and light rains covered about one
half Of the cotton belt during the last q
hours Fair weather prevailed elsewhere
except in the Far Northwest. The tenn
peraturts are generally below the normal
throughout the eastern half of the coun-
try, the deficiency ranging from . degrees
TO 10 degrees, while seasonable conditions
prevail in the plains States, and an ex-
cess is reported from Texas and the Far
West
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-06
CAN'T SHAME DELINQuENTs
McAdoo's Plan to Get Money Due
u. S. Fails

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.-The plan OF
Secretary Of the Treasury McAdoo to
shame Americans given money by the
Government to get them out Of the war
zone into paying back the funds by pub
fishing their names has proved failure.
The list of delinquents. containing about
400 names. was made public on Novem-
Der l. During November Ss9S9 was repaid
and approximately s25O,0O0 of the money
advanced to the Americans abroad still
Is outstanding.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-06

The largest class Of new members admitted
during the current year was received In
p1ssviink Assembly on Thursday evening
Sixtv.one novitiatcs were received at this
meeting This gives the Indians un un-
objectionable lead for first honors tor the great
cst number Of candidates for the year, they
having initiated lis. This splendid effort was
made at the instance OF Master Artisan HcydC
Ills comprehensive grasp ct the affairs OF the
assembly has stimulated action along the line
Of mcr1bCr getting and will result IN another
large class uf Initiates prior TO the close OF the
year Most Excellent Inspector Pawllng de-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-06
Knights of Pythias

Al the last convoCation OF Quaker City
Lodge No. II. which meets Mt Germantown
avenue and Price street Brother ]. Russell
Windcr was unanimously elected manager OF
th,, polo team FOR the coming year masked
marty and dance will be- given ny this lodge
Fridny evening. December H. which promises
10 he an enjoyable social feature OF the winter
season Brother Frank WundCr, chairman
Of the Entertainment Committee. IL arrang
ing an attractive program for this occasion.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-06

william Patton Assembly which meets to-
morrow evening IN the Parkway Building. will
doubtless have an interesting and wcil-attcndei
session. Circular letters have been mailed to
all members urging special efforts on behalf
Of candidates for this. the final meeting Of the
wear. \ class OF 2i candidates is promised,
although Il Is thought even this number may
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-06

Isaac G, t-nderdown Assembly No. 80 held
an enthusiastic meeting Thursday evening and
admitted "a new mcmbcrs The menhcrs Of
the assembly were iuhi'ant over the presence
Of Past Master Artisan Conrad Hafner. who
Is back in active service after q prolonged
Illness. The assembly adjourned. to meet
again December 20 when another class Of
cnmlIdntes VIII be received.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-06
BROTHERHOOD CIRCLES
IN ANNUAL ELECTIONS
Grand and Subordinate officers
to Be Chosen by the Brother
hood of America

Grand Scroll Keeper c. A. Leng has sent
out to all subordinate circles the annual
reports and necessary election parapher-
MALTA Incidental to the election. which will
be held In all circles the second meeting
night of this month. In addition to sub
ordinate officers. the following Grand
Circle officers will be voted for:
Grand Chief Washington, Robert w.
solly, No. 36; Grand Chief jefferson. John
A. Slower, No. a.; Grand Chief Franklin,
John Held, No. IS; grand scroll keeper,
c. a. Leng, No. ~; grand treasurer
Charles Zaiser, No. 81; grand herald, An
drew H. Schuler No. 81; grand watcher
Of the day, William e. Tongue, No al;
grand watcher of the night, William B.
Bartholomew. No. 81; grand trustee, H. NJ
Cramp, No. %; representatives to the Su-
preme Circle. John Wills, No. %; Theo
a. Homan. No. g5; Valentine Linn, No Is;
william II. Benner. No. 50; Arthur Il.
Kitchen. No Il: William II. Liller, No.
80: Wharton +. Lafrerty, No. 81 Charles
w. SpIngler, No "a; William Thomas, No.
50, and Theo O. Dost, No. "a.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-06

The Deputy Grand Chief washingtons. Of
Philadelphia. held q meeting. in the office
OF the Grand ScrolikCcpcr last week To lis
cuss uucstions affecting the general welfare
Of the hrotherhod committee was appointed
to arrange for n series NJ formal yisitatInns
starting carly In January and to embrace
every circle In the city and vicinity. William
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-06

The committee in charge OF the demonstra-
ton Of the mccmbcrs Of the y; q A.; at the
THANKSGIVING bay, met last week TO wind
up the AFFAIRS of the committee All bills
Rave been paid and, as there Is surplus the
committee decided to give a banquet to the
active workers with this fund on January IL
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-06

Organizer Charles F. Hess, OF Quakcrtown,
to be held at Wyomlssing Berks County. sat
Mrday next; for the purpose Of organ!2ing a
natures have already been secured to the APP
plication for charter. and good healthy
circle seems to be assured. Grand SCROLL
keeper tenE and supreme Scrollkecpcr Wal
ser, OF this city. will both attend the prelimi-
didatcs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-06

ilvered brilliant address upon Artissnship.
Past Most Excellent Master Artisan Greathead
addressed the new initiates in the presentation
Of emSlems.
Tho four New York assemblies will hold n re-
union at the hall OF Brooklyn Assembly. No s.
Tuesday evening. The occasion VIII be the
tenth anniversary OF the assembly. The first
be a dinner at 6;3O O'Clock This will be fol-
lowed hy the regular assembly meeting, at
which there will he class Of candidates for
Initiation, The most excellent officers will be
present
Passyunk Assembly No ss held a gala
night and It's seventh anniversary in f,u 1u
Temple on Tuesday evening last az which
over 1000 persons were present. The affair
took tho form Of a vaudeville entertainment
OF unusual merit and n dance pr. s. W.
Gadd made the address of welcome, and later
III the evening VI. II Master Artisan Smith
was introduced to the audience and delivered
interesting talk on artisanship.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1915-01-08
Chancery Sale of Land

In obedience to decree OF the Chancery
Court at Maryville, made in the case of
Ross Lumber Company, VS.. w. c. Norwood
ct al, will, on Monday, February list,
1915, at II o'clock A. NJ, in front of the
Court House door in Maryvile, sell TO the
highest and best bidder, the tract of land
described in said decree and in the plead
ings in said cause, being the undivided one
seventh interest of Nancy 7. Snider in and
to said tract of land, situate in the nth.
District Of Blount County, Tenn, near tn e
river, where the said Nancy J. Snider now
resides, containing approximately four acres
Said sale will be made on credit of six,
twelve, eighteen and twenty.four months,
in bar of the equity of redemption. Notes,
drawing interest, from day of sale, with
good personal security, will be required of
the purchaser, and lein will be retained
on the pre- perty sold, as further security.
Jan. 7, 1915.
R. S. Walker, C. & M.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1915-01-08
Household Bargains

81 If you want bargains in house.
.hold and kitchep furniture, look
over this list and call at my house
in the next few days We are
leaving the city and must sell every
thing at once. One absolutely lew
mahogany piano without a scratch,
cost S325.O0, have had this piano
about two months. Library table,
several rockers, new O. K. Frank,
lin open CRATE heater, sewing
machine, mahogany dressing table,
large extension round pedestal.
dining table and chairs, one of
the very best make Refrigerators.
one Quick Meal 3 burner oil@ stove
with oven good as new, ore large
cast range with reservoir and
warming closet, one new HOosier
White Beauty kitchen cabinet, a
big lot of canned fruits of all kinds
| only mention a few things, call
and see the rest.
CHAS. T. HUDSON,
Bell Phone 1873. West Main St,
ADVERTISEMENT
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1915-01-08
YOUNG LADY MAKES
SPEECH TO COURT
Continued from first page


perience as a teacher. / have taught
both country and city children.
have taught in the grades and the
High school. | have taught in
this county and in other counties
of this state. | have taught in this
state and in ether states, and l
know that my varied experiences
as a teacher, well qualify me for
holding this position.
Gentlemen of the court, if elect.
ed to this position, l promise you
that l will devote my entire time to
the duties of this office. I proprose
to have no other interests except
such as come in direct line With
school work. | propose in every
way possible to further the educa
tional interests of Blount county
with justice to all and favoritism
TO none"