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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-17
THE MACCABEES
Uniform Guards and Staff Prepare
for Public Installation of Officers

The General Installation Committee held
n meeting at the home Of Mrs. Frances
NJ. Helms, the chairman of the Souvenir
Program Committee 1925 Grar davenue,
Friday evening. to perfect arrangements
for the public meeting to be held in Iu
Lu Temple. Wednesday evening, January
26. The guard and the union stan and
ladies OF ceremonies are rehearsiug the
floor work, and all subcommittee are
working hard and great interest prevails
among members and their friends. The
moving pictures taken ut the laying OF
the cornerstone of the new home office
building by the Grand Lodge of the
Michigan Masons, will be used for the
first time on this occasion.
,rhsS9. ThS9 folowlnF sommttegs were APPOINTED:
ins Hal Gommlttce MIS- Msry Crouch. chair
nun. mmnm Mrs. Mary. MorrIssey and Mrs; lady;
srmTiaHn P"'iSS MPs Anna NE K Wright SgIsGiat sssIsiS2t
E55s fS44s8 S4 n R,er I,GE1s saraS @ BssF%ss %!S
Mls br, Tirsn iiGsis b. 5ays Msf bmty Hall MRS; Mrs
SGsmam,;Ssi Ms hs., Martha liqnlsy ehhsIIrman
Jennie WTisht %i;s A%%!'se Fe5nsids Ms. Ms.
Ru6y TAYLOR, chairman; Mrs Ella II.
Me- Eioic9aen os6Srnc,, Mrs, kalRryS DsFef.
6GS %se % Hss MAS Angs P' st cba2msn bi2nS%l GGT &Ps
Anna Hatnesy' 2sslstgnt chermani and the fol-
Morricsey. Mrs, Fanny ID Hambleton. Mrs
9 b6 Minnie FGg%y GR}ye "E fs Mnnd Ms MRtas Evans
and Mrs. Sarah Arndt Some necessary
changes or additions to these committees may
be made at the noxt meeting pf the General
Committee Great Commander Miss Nellie u
LOuusbury and Past Supreme Commander Mrs.
L. II. Brown have accepted invIta tions to be
present, and Miss Bina NJ. West, the supreme
commander IL expected. and all member OF
the association here or I'm adjacent counties
and S,a will receive II most cordial welcome.
and II the c9rrGsgonling secretary Mrs Ruby
A, Taylor. 2l0l North Park avenue. receives
word IN time the Quest Committee will make
arrangements for their entertainment over
night,
PHILADELPHIA Review reports a good net gain
IN membership for lnl5 And WI VII seek to make
instructed for the installatlon by Supreme
Chaplain Burgn and Mrs. Olson.
Penn Treaty Review, formerly OPUS. began
the wear with nearly all tho officers in their
places, despite the lnclement weather. Mrs.
Emma !. Miles and Mrs. Frances NJ Helms,
ladies Of ceremonies for the I.u Lu Temple
meeting. were present. and with Miss Burgln
Instructed the officers, Mrs. Ungemacht. past
commander OF Girard Review, formerly Ollvet,
also n welcome visitor.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-17
ABSORBENT COTTON IN DEMANr
Order Knights Hospitallers

Tuesday evening Philadelphia Encampment,
No. 2 1sder knights Hospitallers initiated
two candidates into the mysteries. followed by
installation OF officers. Deputy Supreme Com,
mandeT Joseph HarpeT Of Trenton, Installed
ment commander Charles, Reidenger; lieu;
tenant commander. S. 7. McNelle; tS captain Of
chancellor. r, r; Lawley; alm99ner, Gi D.:
sword bearer. G +. sanderson; marshal. q. 4:
Wagner; first guard. 4. Moyeland; SECOND
Eomery; sentinel, G. II. Rettner musical di-
rector, Alan Hobbs: trusteeB, John Bowers, @.
Past supreme Commander II; B.. Rudolph. o.
Chester was present and spoke for the good
OF the order He complimented the encamp-
ment on its past success, Past Supreme Com
presented Companion G. II. Rettner. the re-
tlring commander. with gavel to remind him
future service. The next regular meeting takes
place Tuesday evening. January 20.
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Unusual preparations are being made for tho
annual ball of the combined divisions of tho
Ancient order Of II hcrnians Of Philadelphia.
which will take place in the Academy OF Music
on the evening of January 81. Two bands Of
- pieces each, string and brass band. Win
play for the modern dances and prumcnades
In the main auditorium. and an orchestra Of Il
dozen p'cccs, including Irish baEpipes. High
land pipes. pcColos, NOlins, a harp and a plano
Will discourse airs suitable for irish dancing.
These lively. mrthful dances OF ireland VIII
take place In the banquet hail OF the Academy.
The Reception Committee, OF which County
President Patrick j. McCiarvcy Is Chairma n
and John O'Dea secretary, has for its other
members Joseph Mclaughlin, national presi-
dent OF the order; James u, SheehPn, past
state president; Judge =. c. BIonnwell, Joseph
+. Horgan, Bryan ], Tansey Patrick Flt2ger-
aid Henry Boylan. James jackson. Or. Will
lam J. ORrlen John A. GILLIAN and Patrick
Conway. The G9mmlttSe he. held 4 me,eetDipE ,eD last
broad street. to- arrange necessary details
Judge Joseph =. Rogers, member OF Division
No. Is, and Mrs. Rogers will lead the grand
march,
PltriclS McLaughlin Is chair--an OF the Gem
crRl Committee. the other officers being Pat
rick Donohue. John w. Comyn, John ]. % Reil-
ly and Francis 5, Clark,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-17

son. who was supreme keeper OF eS-
cheduer Of the Supreme Castle, and
passed away January I. has been sue
ceeded by appointment by Past Grand
Chief Dean J. Deakyne. Brother Dea-
kyue has been a member Of the order
since 1884. and very active In its affairs
during that time in the Subordinate,
Grand and Supreme Castles
The membership Increase throughout the
state during the past year IL shown BY the
city to have been most eratifying. Tho re-.
ports of castlce indicate a general revival OF
freeiv. made thSt the upward trend Of The
orEaniz9uon " sustained during the SprLent
Garc wv oi prospcfg @pss G n i}s Sss,9SrSG" SG" e '
Much Of this success has been due 10 the
o & ycSr n s he pS pS'R Ws% TssSr5
s,andiaetts 20 MS credit, Davis &; WrjisF5}i
SO. a$s. lS' with Il gssnmdilatcs FSIp HsEGrr
TSG9Gs Ca" waSm' G oTser TSG PFopMsSa pMonoG2 2
GGastlei 10 lS6 w9qq proposed = canaidatSs;
s5S proPgsSG SSii5 Il g9fnrdfqa,es s gowcrls 69SS S
Gastie No fb,lnPiS,Nw who PROPOSED 22 ea3lidaisS
klns Claussyille castle No 4S6. who pro-
posed ~ candidates
Livingston castle. No 2as Of Allentown,
reached the hiEh-wRtcr mark In point Of mem.
bcrshlp at The end of the last term. II, Is
with f56 members, and is stiii gaining rapidly
and viii before long. II IS believed, reach the
1000 mark
Montour castle. No lsG. or Danyilie, is one
o. iho castles that hAs made a splendid gam
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-17
Good Templars

During the coming week a series of inter-
estlng meetings will be held. to be addressed
by Michael j. flaming. distingulshed orator
Ing Tonight he viii speak in Ebenezsr Metho-
d'st Episcopal Church, SD and Parrish streets
dis; Episcopal Church. 10Th street and Coium-
bla avenue. ..-,..
3 .. M. Germantown Y: w, G: A BUILDING:
b2d street and llaltimore ayenue Thursday
evening Church Building, 5eth and Catharine
Church, Unity and Paul streets. and p m.
The series will be completed Sunday next by
addresses In the Baptist Church OF Fox Chase
Ket IN street below 10Th 3 80 In the afternoon,
aud ut night In the church at 40th street and
woodland avenue
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-17
npIcF,S ON POTASH STILL SOAR:
a $1,000 PER TON NEW TOP FIGURE
u.r Makes Situation Serious for Farming interests
" roal Substitute Urged as Poor Mans Fuel"
shortage of Vessels Halts South American Trade

| ner Building, believe they have solved
the problem, Their mines are situated
IN the vicinity Of Elkhart, Md, and not
ll Belgium, as the title would indicate.
Ihe process OF preparing the coal for
domestic consumption Is n Belgian proc
ess' they say. The Jumps are all uni
form In size, are shaped like a hens ono
ana weigh about ten to the pound They
say also that this fuel for domestic pur-
poses lasts longer, burns cleaner and
makes no smoke or SCOT and very little
ashes.
This fuel Is made from slack or fine
coal aust by compression, by a process
said TO be superior to the briuuet process.
and is called the poor mans fuel"
SHIPS FOR SOUTH AMERICA SCARCE
II. X. Mulford, of the II. X. Mulford
Company, manufacturing chemists. saws
his firm has hundreds of orders for South
America which 1t could not ship because
there arc absolutely no vessels available
The communicating by the Allies of
great numbers of freight carriers, he
said, has completely broken off the trade
between the United States and South
American ports on the west coast Mr.
Mulford stated that his firm is not the
only Philadelphia firm in the same posi-
tion. He thinks the Government should
be petitioned to meet this emergency by
putting into the South America service
some of the Government transports until
such time as other means could be de-
vised to meet the situation.
FREIGHT CONGESTION RELIEVED.
The freight committee of the Chamber
OF Commerce has been successful In pro-
curing additional service by the Mer-
chants and Miners Transportation Com
pany between Philadelphia and Boston
and thus relieving the great congestion
of freight at this port destined to New
England points.
GROWTH OF INDUSTRIES IN STATE.
During the year 1915 there were new
cotton mills erected and put in operation
in Pennsylvania, new worsted and
woolen mills. Is new knitting mills and
of the 25 new silk mills erected in the
United States in 1915 over 90 per cent
were in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
ABSORBENT COTTON IN DEMAND
The Annual Review number OF the Tex
tile World journal states that the de-
mand for absorbent cotton is larger than
at any time in the worlds history, and
equipment to manufacture the product
and for furnishing and putting up gauze
and bandages has been installed in many
mills
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-17

Friday evening Americus Division. No,
101, celebrated It's 34th anniversary. In the
hall 22i0 East Susauehanna avenue, An
excellent musical and literary entertain
ment was enjoyed by large audience Of
members and their friends. Grand Worthy
Patriarch Charles w, Bowen addressed
the meeting.
Refreshments were served and box Of mix
lures handed to each one. r. ~. w. \. Will
lam II. Dungan WAS master of ceremonies. ably
assisted by +. w. =. william Anderson and
Ernest StcinmeyCr.
Grand Worthy Patriarch charles ", Bowen
paid HIS first official visitation to ChampiOn
Division. no. ~. in tho hail Orthodox street
and Eranlford avenue. saturday evening, Jnnu.
Any = accompanied by the stan OF onicers VI
the grand division and large delegations from
Divisions Nos. {, u. 10, 10, 20. "a 10, 30. 1s
100 and Ill.
taincd with music and rceitations; short ad-
dresses were given BY g. ". +. Bowen, q. w
A. james Guy, =. G. W. Ps. Mechert. Smith
Miller and Hampton. a. sent. Robert r.
Jenkins T., q. W. As. Stokes. Sheppard. Scott
and stackhouse, 7. 2. Conductor phlpps and
The meeting was helpful and inspiring one
and notable for the display OF enthusiasm and
optimistic feeling.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-17
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS
Interested Sir Knights Crowd Castle
Halls to Install New Officers

At the first convocaton this year. held
in the castle hall, Germantown avenue
and Price street. the following newly
elected officers of Quaker City Lodge, No.
81, were formally installed by District
Deputy William ]. Broadbelt, assisted
by Grand Inner Guard B. b. Bodle:
Chancellor commander, Harry L. Neal: vice
chancellor, j. Russell Winder; master alarms.
John +. Hamhrose: master of work. James II
A. Shingle; outer guard. II. j. X. Dahl trus-
Eahl.
Al the conclusion OF the address Past Chan
Cellor II. Taylor spoke briefly, and the new
chancellor commander, Harry l.. Neal. in an
inspirlng address appealed to the members for
cordial support and concerted action toward
the attainment OF the lodge and the develop.
ment and extension OF Pythian principles.
Inauguratlng tn fraternal work OF the new
term, the Pythiai. knights OF she third District
OF this city, composed or Continental Lodge.
No. 1866; Damon Lodge, No 3. and Cosmo-
politan Lodge, No. 233 held a public installa-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-17

ton Of newly elected officers Frlday evening
in the Drawing Rooms Ills -<ofih broad street.
There was n iaree turnout o. fntereftcd u1em-
hers and considerable interest wak m4ulteeted.
reetion OF Deputy Grand chancellor Joseph a.
Lord. An excellent entertainment followed
the installation.
Wednesday evening The castle hall of South
wqrk Lodge No. rs. at TfA South broad street,
win doubtless be well nled With msmhe,s ard
fratcrnal visitors. Officers VIII he formally n-
stalled ior the coming torn and the Entertain-
mont Committee promises m ENJOYABLE evening
10 an who attend
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-17
ARTISANS ORDER
MUTUAL PROTECTION
Local Assemblies Renew Eff
forts for Glass Initiation and
Membership Increase

Southwestern Assembly, No. IS. will hold
its regular monthly session Thursday eve
ming next in Parkway Building, Broad
and Cherry streots This enterprising as
, sembly now has more than 1000 members
in good standing and starts the active
work Of the current year with the fol-
lowing efficient corps Of officers:
Master artisan, Robert F, Mckee; sgPerln-
iendgnt John r. Logan: inspector, William
cashier Howard p HRyes. conductor, William
She'd 3ssSiant conductors, SaImyel nsHfeFr'
Ereagrigk s., Thomas John A. s.hillb Robcrt {!,s
Phiiip ; sutton: Shapiain. FFfGSScricE NJ Tur.
: gCss. senior master OF ceremonies, William G..
WmR iqniSr %or9e2 master sho2es a W Garss
trustees, Walter, U. Iamond. James f. Arm-
Iaers, p D. M@tGcSTron IT, j. Fr%ssr, 4, Z;
Rct6iGGss5c; and James rs5'i H. icunnlnsbamH.. '
Grard Assembly, 40. O. will hold its regular
Baker B fo.t 'i HaI iIiT CoiumSia Avenue Ths
the mcp9ers and az enthusiasm gws,ksrGd & b.
month OF December alone.
The most excellent recorder is about to issue
Assembly. Witch viii be held Mt Prospect Park.
Wclnesday March With, the call arc, q
which Will be acted qgon az this session. s on
n1pg 'nsse arg pT9p25stl2g 5 90 70 P9olin tne IN 70
e5Gs r ysSts M 10 Bs5 H. eSFS ] OF m te tr IfdSr cr 70
HtMuLe ~ lsi;,se s.i;,se llv ;lvu,l ~
ncates at any uine Rnd 70 Ivy nenshts t9r s tns
ma, , Week OF s.shhhesS Whsn We'nuer IA SICK
t"u VI HoIe Ne'NS' -
MnIh OF me credit Ior winrin6 OF l,. tne cham m
Sorthwcsierp Assembly. No 81. was due to
9u'Ite{L Il un r,on,o',s y"tPGsrI s q AMISw AMISw
- N,SHVlHS, HlCEei w. tssInS
@ @ahI h,e.nLu = .>iUnoins ,r9; ,.r1; iTGW Nl'n,
Wits W ~ NuHH NuHH h'tUMn Il 's WI TiV t"k oi
~. .,,r,ci :, ,,i, a., ~ StIi,'ti,F s,,,,, -
mMcN mMcNsr N.lrneu @ u n,htv ~ tne Atnielie sun on
tiE u,' N'yi, ~ , Wnr i,S ~ t ~ i,nt
~ His So,,n,st,S.toI M. !, a. ~, 'o o,,' ~
the inC6n,inE nstor artisan and is ponuinriv
known as "i7v" He is nh iutjefatiEp bio worker
and n man ot detail. This nuulity was drawn
heavily upon during the Cn nintign Rro Rlch-
the tug Of war team and Il bcinE sroomed tor
the inspectorship of the assembly for ipiI
Eec5rier Denny Is entitled to a whoIesome
share I'm the honor OF victory pr ii Hunter
NJ III, ,IpnutN unr tho nm In gnring' bnCk ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-17
ARCANUM COUNCILS
INSTALL NEW REGENTS
Pennsylvania Leads All Other
States in Membership Gain
for the Last Year

The officers Of many Royal Arcanum
councils in Philadelphia are retiring from
office this year with a feeling OF content
ment and pride by reason Of the support
the rank and file contributed to the MEM
bership of the 1915 administration, Sew
eral Philadelphia councils will show the
greatest annual report in their history
which will make the newly elected stan
for 1916 hustle to outdo their efforts, not
withstanding all of this the reputation
of the incoming regents Is such that
there is strong possibility of outclass-
ing many of these splendid records, with
the, aid of the many social functions TO
be given by the numerous auxliaries.
Pen rsSinTnsYElyag}iis COUNCIL, No, si2, VII hold
January 2s, 10 be followed by an entortain-
BsfrRs. her hhnEe ve. lHT nhd endr The S
ceremony should be very impressive, with the
officer.
Fraternity Hall. llll Arch street, y. p. q r;
a hand and give advice. Several Implications
Tssed or e and sar u1T one Of "u %s s
active councils located outside Of Philadelphia
oedrs 6P r2E@s TUESDAY N2 seGs S in IT,
way Building: y. p, g: r. John @ steusS, OIL, 9dl,
been working. the members foT applcatons
thai SSs ~ hard wSrk hmd &
efforts and results 50 The inSommlng administra.
9n1 soFan nd Tor pnG9 Sp @ GS or e Sfsaen
memSeFfship" 1erSStFshi." hrotRsr John Gglhsrt was il.
as his able viCc regent On Of tho interestinS
G G iP Clock 70 Maf I
Newton p. Rocdel for having, procured the
SSS SNo fiio ffiioo o' of Broobiyn.. i.'' Ut ''''" OD'''
-, According to, an official circular issued by
Ssnla @ leads ' ali other jIrisdiGtions % in net NJ.
ss5 10 ssH s5,b,c 9r bs ss 3 Wh W. rns th
regent calls upon all subordinate councils for
special efforts toward membership Increase dur
All regents are urged Immediately following
active members 10 cooperate with the Officers
and 10 inaugurae movements looking TO
dates. tt,sS' missionary MOIN :" Oe"''' u '"'"'
Announcement is made that the State council
for candidates. for the month OF December as
c9unc phdenisvc secures first honor aprES priss
$50; James Y. Merton. o. Wyomissing COUNCIL
isdy's prize Of $50 passes to Miss Sophia
Ettinser.
The next meeting o, Philodelphia Council will
the attraction this night. with many handsome
prizes for the fortunate participants.
The ladies' auxiliary held an afternoon 500
at the residence OF Mrs. y. i. Roedeil, Hunt
ing Park avenue. on saturday Gradually they
are building fund for the good work for
which they were instituted
Haverford Council. No. 2Ot5 will hold n
public Installation Friday evening IN Ritten-
house Hall. sd street and Havertord avenue
Chester Council will give an entertainment
this evening. The ladies OF the Philadelphia
Auxiliary have been specially invited 10 attend
GOLDEN EAGLE KNIGHTS
Past Grand Chief Dean j. Deakyne
Appointed Supreme Chief of
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-17

SPRINGFIELD. Mass. Jan, 1I-Fire
which started early this morning in the
Chicopee High School group of buildings
has practically destroyed the structures
The loss probably will be $4,000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-17
KNIGHTS OF MALTA
Valiant Sir knights Seek to Organ
ize New Subordinate
Communicates

A largely attended and enthusiastic
open meeting was held Wednesday eve
ming in Perkasie, under the auspices OF
Amalh Commandery. No. Ss2, for the
purpose OF exploiting the principles OF
the organization and aiding in the gem
eral movement for membership gain.
which seems to be permeating the order.
Delegations were present from Lehlgh-
ton and Quakertown, and seven petitions
handed In was tangible evidence Of the
benefit and concrete value OF such gath
erings \ luncheon was served, a social
hour enjoyed and addresses delivered by
Grand Commander G. II. Bngaman and
Grand Recorder John II. Hoffman.
An application was received last week At
state Headquarters for charter for new
comma andery 10 be located at Dotmont. in the
southwestern section Of the State. To the ap-
plicatIon Tt2r warrant IRAN Ss names names were at
Wandiess. will he instituted Fobruary 10.
Grand Commander G., Il Bingaman Will per
sonally have charge Of the ceremonies, and SIR
Knight Joseph Barker will be Installed as the
hrst commander.
Friday evening Grand Recorder John u.
tGoSmnmmsndcry GSnmsnd msaf No. lsa q Marsu. hoos 9gr
Of the Grand dommandery OF the state a large
altar Bible. This body was organized only
week ago with charter Of 90 names. and
already has admitted % additional candidates:
and the rltualstc work presages bright
and prosperous future.
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Hss H:S.sh sssS p nae: and W EsSssa

West Philadelphia Assembly held its regular
January session Thursday evening in Davis
Hall 3O30 I.ancartcr avenue when the follow
ink officers. elected IN December, were In
stalled for the current year; Master artisan,
n t. johnson; siiperintendent Roy y. Chud-
lev. Inspector. Theodore =. Roedeli recorder
H. Is. preutzei. medical examiners j. w.
Ihatchcr and ]. Marvin Hanna.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-17

Collingswopd Assembly. Nc 80, OF Ceilings
wood met Wednesday evening when the fol-
lowing brethren assumed tne reins Of office Tor
the current year: Master artisan. William q.
Phillips; superintendent. Luther s. Reasner;
Inspector, William T.. ratem: recorder, William
Hambrecht Jr.. cashier George w. Ayres:
medical examiner, Dr. Edward II. Rogers:
trustee i, =. Mace; rcpresentatives-Dr Ed
ward II. Rogers r.. q. Knebcl and william B.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-17

Oriental Assembly held its monthly session
Monday night in Fraternity Building, 1914
Arch street, Two applicants for membership
were initiated. The following newly elected
officers Will have charge Of the work Of the
assembly for the current year: Master artisan,
Frederick II. Gilpin. superintendent, Howard
NJ. Morrison; :, INSPECTOR Anihony, l.. An; re-
Corder, John Il. Brown; cashier, George Lance;
trustee, Alexander Levi, medical examiner,
A Mautz
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-17

Chester Council will give an entertainment
this evening The ladies OF the Philadelphia
Auxiliary have been specially invited 10 attend.
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GOLDEN EAGLE KNIGHTS

Past Grand Chief Dean j. Deakyne
Appointed Supreme Chief of
Exchequer
Past Supreme Chief William Culbert-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-17

ut the end of the tongue of sand
~ stood a girl. A white cotton robe
was at her feet Her hair was
blowing around her slim shoulders.
Over one of them she gazed, startled,
at Gerry. Then she plunged with
long clean dive. But before she plunged
she laughed Gerry heard the laugh.
With an answering cry he flung him
self into the water and swan as he
had never swum before"
Incident in Home" the Evening Ledger's
great serial story commencing next
Saturday
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-17

Haverrord Council. No. 2ot5, will hold n
public installation Friday evening In Ritten-
house Hall. SD street and Haverford avenue.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-17

THE POOR MANS FUEL,
With the outlook on every hand indi-
eating higher prices for coal, the domestic
consumer will be Interested in anything
which promises a cheaper fuel.
officers Of the Belgium Coal and Fuel
Company, on the fifth floor of the Wide
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-10-12
ALREADY MORE b HAVE ENLISTED.
INTEREST ANIFEsTED sue
CESS OF THE MOVEMENT
The FEDERAL GOVERNMENT EQUIPS
THE BOYS OF ANY HIGH sCHOO WHERE MORE THAN
FIVE STUDENTS ARE ENLIs TED THE COMPANY
TAUGHT t LATEST SYSTEM OF MILITIA.
RY TACTICS

Captain George NJ. Lynch has re-
Gently organized a military system IN
the local high school. This course T.
optional with the student, however,
but It is a well known fact that one
OF the best trainings a boy can have
is in a military school. Every boy in
the high school should join this com
pany, as 1t will be a benefit in many
ways, aud he should do his best to
make it standard company. Under
Il new federal law the government
will equip any high school that can
get seventy-fve boys as cadets. They
will be furnished with uniforms aIh
guns. A school that has 100 cadets
will he fully equipped and an Off.
Ger from the United States army VIII
be placed in command OF the drill
ing. At present the DeSoto County
High School has between eighty anG
ninety enlisted. The entire company
r. under the supervision Of Cnptair
Lunch, who Is an old military man.
There have hccn no permanent OH.
GERS appointed yet. The students