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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-25
SONS OF AMERICA
Outline of Action Planned for Hot
Month Convention in Luzerne County

The annual convention which is TO be
held at Wlkes-Barre August 2S 20 and
80, promises to be one Of the most inter-
estng as well as the most important yet
held by the State camp OF Pennsylvania.
II has been the aim OF the present state ex-
ecutive committee to build up the weak
camps of the order, instead of having new
camps organized. 1t has shown itself to be
the best plan, for the small camps are re-
porting increases continually.
In tho trips through the western part OF
Meyer and state, Secretary Helms, they found
make paRs to v have the order "n In he Vest
expand and grow as 1t should do in that section
to the attention OF the delegates at the con-
yention and steps WIN be taken TO bring the
men Of these western counties
Another matter Of Importance TO be acted
yention held In the month of June Instead Of
since there Is n6 Tea 6r Rodhs Re
session H. The most uncomfortabie month in tho
elect their delegates to the convention and there
Gus camps, The counties are holding their con-
yentions this month to prepare for the indorse.
!, The district president l. a very important in
nv hold this position seHcTay show w"s'I large rye
= - 3ei for the camps are wonderfully en-
y %il pay every camp in PhlleqslPha TO send
"a a. iuli roPresentation to wilkes Barre to make
yet held by the order.
District No. T. Of BerIs County, held its
semiannual convention at seishotzvine, at
which the camps of that district had represen-
in that section. Brother w. i, Price, nS wSo Is
the present district president, has been working
County. He reports that the camps are pro;
a large delegation from ReadnS, who, al
9oqSG Rp mot make ess oS t G5 B6ts fss that
utmost to boom the p o. S, A.
visiting Camp No 5 o wes Ponp oG psaSufe snS Found
there there one Of the most progressiye camps in the
thirty years ITO, to make AXE their camp liye or
L furnished and have player piano to enter uaH
tain the members at the meetings. The State
Ss & on BrShe the Harry aEa
Helms onliyened the members with his ready
provded good menu Camp No. Ss s''tiS is trying
to secure 100 new members by thS end Of the
present year
Camp No, 7o4, of Kennett Square will en-
tertRin the state secretary tonight. Brother
Robert Bancroft. who is secretary Of this camp
bn OF the mem Sn % o ths hs' order
his section. lie has labored to make the camps
the state secretary viii take this opportunity it
Of py s 81 The he Services
term.
interesting meeting tomorrow, This camp,
which started the present term with seventeen,
hays been strvng to to Capture the Prize oeTed
by the STATE eTsSgsSs GSmnsess foT fT the HTgsst
1919, 70 June 80, 1911: The state secretary
upon its increase during the term.
Camp No 1Ol of Frankford will hold a
N. 81. Church All the members OF the ''ordt order
are invited to help make this service successful.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-25
DIR. CARRIER INSPIRES
GERMANTOWN GRADS
School Superintendent Orator at
Commencement of Boys and
Girls High School

The trenches In war-swept Europe won't
be the scene Of the greatest battle for
democracy, but instead, that battle will be
staged in the industrial, social and economic
world, according to DIR. John =. CARRIER,
city superintendent Of schools
Doctor CARRIERS words in the course Of
an address today at the commencement ex-
erclses for the Boys and Girls Germantown
High School, Germantown avenue and High
street were Cheered one hundred and
seven diplomas We're awarded. The princi-
pal, Dr. Harry +. Kellar, presented the
diplomas, and Prof Samuel +. Berger, Of
the language department, awarded the
prizes.
The Sheppard medal In the manual train
ing course for the highest average was won
by Ralph NJ. Bair, while the silver medal
for the same course went to Edward IL.
Moore. who is now in the United States
Government service. Silver medals for
the highest average in German We're
awarded by German organizations to Dor
othy e. Stewart, Josephine Stengel, Lucille
Schmickle, Ernest r. Schreiber, Anthony A.
Hausser and Edwin n. Mayer. The $50
gold prize for proficiency in Latin and Greek.
awarded by the Classical Club of Philadel-
phia, was won by Richard B. Kitzmiller.
Twelve Of the boy students of the school
have enlisted in the Government service,
three Of whom came back today to receive
their diplomas.
Ralph Milton Bair was valedctoran and
Marie Louise Stuart, salutatOrian. An essay,
"Our National Emblems," written by JOS
ephine Stengel was read by Esther Clark.
son JOhnstone. High School Athletics,
Help or Hindrance," written by Anthony
Adolf Hausser, was read by George Everett
Yeomans
The school orchestra and the members of
the graduating class furnished musical Sc
lections. The invocation was pronounced
by the Rev. w. NJ Yeomans.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-25
JUNIOR ORDER U. A. M.
Marlin Councils Presentation of Gold
Watch to High School Graduate

The committee representing John r. Mar
lin Council No. 20, Brothers Allen l.. Kirby,
William S. Ferguson and Henry Weilen-
mann attended the exercises held by the
June class, 1917, at the William Penn High
School, and presented to John Wilbur Doll,
the fatherless boy, who had the best aver
age for graduation, a gold watch, the
presentation being made by Brother Kirby.
Nominations for officers were again IN order
q at the last meeting, Several additional ap-
plications for membership were received, which
her FsRs sas. on the SON. Brosr % chTss
s. Wallace, a member OF the state nnances com
mittee, and p. c. Thomas hewitt, OF Franklin
vile Council. were present.
A preliminary meeting was held on Thurs
day evening for the purpose Of organizing new
was well attended by applicants for the new
Council as well visiting members OF the
order. Among those present were Junior Past
Councillor Samuel @. Scott. Deputy William G.
Hahn. and organizer r.. knabb
The John r. Marlin Council, Oriental Court.
paid fraternal visit 10 the Dlrigo Council
Court on Friday evening and asspted in con-
ferrlng the degrees on a large number OF candi-
dates While the weather was warm the meet
Ing was well enjoyed by the candidates. as well
as all others.
America Council is still eontinuing the good
initiation tsSi wsh 81 6sI6 il Jgy II the a..
sssSs SSi q iR' y ig;y q: ssasissss. Risie'
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81. Charles High Graduates

Commencement exercises OF ST. Charles's
High school were held IN the school chapel
IN Clifton Heights yesterday. The Rev.
FranclB J. Hamilton delivered an address.
Prizes were awarded 10 the following pu-
pills: Margaret Grassland. Margaret Par
fetf James Quinn. Anna Gallen, Daniel
Fan6l Joseph Oorham, James Jordan,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-25
HAVERFORD TOWNSHIP
HIGH TO GRADUATE l6
Commencement Will Be Held Tonight
in Auditorium Of School at
Llanerch

Haverford Township High School viii
graduate sixteen boys and girls tonight at 8
O'Clock in the auditorium OF the school at
Llanerch. One OF the boys, William Cook.
who left 10 enter the United States Naval
Academy at Annapolis. win have TO receive
his diploma by proxy
Prof. Smith Burnham, Of the West Ches-
ter State Normal School, will deliver the
address Joseph w. Hun. principal OF the
school. WIN award the prlzea, and Edgar G.
FELTON, viii present the dIpIomes The Rev,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-25

tees. and he has been chairman OF the assembly
athletic committee for years. 80
As a reward for merit as an Artisan ne was
Syet1b the honor 9a s as assembly, Two
years in succession. With reputation as
ConEenial, enthusiastic worker OF attractive per
every support In making Of Fidelity Assembly
ono large and happy family Of Artisans.
Adelphi Assembly Is expected TO respond 10
Master Artisan Bertram smiths appeal for a
big meeting at Fraternity Hall tonight. Chair
5k has w Ee ouars and oSa
things" the social welfare viii be well looked
after. Brother Lurker, at the military camp at
Niagara, send his compliments TO Recorder Lip
Brother ArnOd's campaign committee Is outln-
ing plans for fall work that will prompt the
older assemblies to sit up and take notice.
The thirteenth annual Artisan Day will be
at Franklin Field. Thlrty-third and Spruce
streets. These occasions have developed into
tho greatest open track and field meet held
Association, under whose auspices the games
will be held, Is making special preparations TO
have this meet the greatest yet. Admis-
sion s free and II Is expected a great throng
OF people will be present to witness the games
Some very attractive specinlties Will be pro-
vlded chief among which are several military
scaling setting up field wireless telegraph,
a Demonstration OF the latest type Of machine
II. c. LINCOLN, the present national champion
and recordhoder In the javelin event, will at
tempt 70 make a new American record A
been secured and will entertain during the
games. j. Howard Berry, captain Of Penn's
football team. who for two years has won the
have been distributed.
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M'lNTYRE GRADUATES
SHOW PATRIOTISM
Will Present Liberty Bond and
Photograph of Independence
Hall to School

The class Of 1876 boys and girls that win
graduate from the William II. Mcintyre
Grammar School at Thirteenth and Gordon
streets, tonight distinguishes itself in sew
eral ways.
1t will present Liberty Bond to the
school and a large carbon photograph OF
Independence Hall The girls have all made
the dresses they will wear in the exercises
and boy members Of the class are the proud
possessors OF hve silver cups and four
medals won in interschool athletics.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-25
Former German Soldier Sent to Jail

POTTSVILLE, Pa, June 25.-For speak
ing disrespectfully Of President Wilson and
declaring that American soldiers are mo
good" John Klllerman, a butcher, was sent
to Jail by Alderman Martin last night.
Killerman, who is former German soldier.
is said TO have declared he would fight for
Germany against the United States.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-25
MOB HANGS MULATTO
Man Accused of Attacking Wife Of
Dairyman Lynched

GALVESTON, Tex, June 25.-Henry
Sawyer mulatto, was taken from the county
jail today by a hundred armed and masked
men and hung 70 a sign board Just beyond
the city limits.
Sawyer was charged with attacking Mrs.
Carlton, wife Of prominent dairyman two
months ago
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-25
REOPEN REICHsTAG JULY 5
Committees of Berlin Legislature to
Resume Deliberations July 8

BERLIN, June 25.-The Reichstag COM
mittees will resume their deliberations on
July 3, as had been agreed, the Tagesblatt
announced.
The first plenary sitting Of the midsur,.
mer session of the Reichstag, which is eY.
pected to last from eight to ten days, will
begin July 8. '
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-25
H. H. FURNESS GRAMMAR
TO GRADUATE 129PUPHS
Specially Large Class at One of
City's Largest Public
Schools

The Horace Howard Furness School, one
OF the largest Of Philadelphia's public gram
mar schools, will graduate 129 pupils to-
night. Exercises will be held in the school
auditorium at Third and Miffln streets.
The diplomas will be presented by Thomas
II. Johnston, supervising principal II w,
Brown, district superintendent. will deliver
the commencement address.
Albert Leshner will give the valedictory
and members Of the class will furnish a
musical program.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-25
Reading Boy browns in Canal

READING, June 25.-While swimming
in the canal today, James Casey, twelve
years old, was seized with cramps and
drowned before help could reach him.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-25

c. II. Shirk will pronounce the Invocation
and the benediCtion.
In her salutatory Mildred A. King will
treat of Economy and Conservation"
Helen NJ. Kean, valediCtoran. will speak on
the World War and Literature" Other
numbers on the program will be given by
the school orchestra and combined choruses.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-25
GRAND FRATERNITY
Loyal Legion Drill and Discipline Be-
coming Popular Among Members

Branch 4, of the Grand Fraternity, met
in the large concert hall on the third floor
of the Fraternity Building on Thursday
evening, where the boys turned out well, as
It was Parker A. Clymer's last meeting as
commonder OF the branch. A large class
of members was admitted and obligated,
after which the Loyal Legion, the military
branch of the Grand Fraternity, gave an
exhibition drill, which was much enjoyed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-25
KNIGHTS GOLDEN EAGLE
Testimonial Dinner and Gift Tokens to
a Retiring Grand Chief

One of the very pleasant and successful
events of the season was the testimonial
dinner tandered to Past Grand Chief John
f. BROMLEY at the Rosedale Inn on June
20. A committee consisting of Past Su-
preme Chief John w Ford, Past Grand
Chief Dean ]. DeaRyne and Grand Master
of Records L. L. Gallagher was appointed
at the last session of the Grand Castle to
present the testimonial to Brother Broun-
ley that had been voted by that body, and
1t arranged for this dinner.
Among the prominent members of the order
Past supreme CHIEF John C. Mckinney. Grand Grand
Graybiiii Grand sir Herald Frank, il. ,sEeeR,
p @. c. Harry Neamand p. G. c, John W.
finggg p G. g Harvey y Lgtz> a & John
Walter {. naus p. O., c. John 3. Pierce, Grand
BbSSR'F bSSR Of Fast SoRR pmS r. cEt oh6 @
Shappen, Judge Of Election Harry " Whitley,
Grand Master of RsSords T. dalaEhcF ESf's Dis
f da1d 6df chSf arge GeGs' shaFa RSt
Jo5n D. MIigsot, PAU 1; dSiiagEhsr Charles
EaaET EdWad HafEy H2n RurSn hSgST gSmds
Deyeney, William :, L.. stephens and Colonel
S'1 way, JT William A. McEiSbsH' and 3 H. 'f3In. FiR.
During the evening Grand Chief Herbst pre-.
1snted to ii Brother GS, BroYnley his CERTIFICATE q
presented him with Past Grand Chiefs badge
and jewel and p. @, c, Dean j. Deakyne pre-
sented him with a handsome diamond ring, ali
these tokens coming from the Grand Castle, Ad-
dresses were made by the majority Of those
present,
The annual banquet Of the anniversary COM
morrow o h K o. HAN oS s4 4e Nor tn
Broad street. These banquets have grown each
year in numbers and influence. and this one
promises TO eclipse anything yet attempted by
celebrated the forty-hrst anniversary OF the or
der and all OF the events IN connection with
order. All members participating In this ban
quet Will be treated TO genuine surprise,
Canton Castle No 500 was Instituted at Can.
g. stemme, acting for the Grand Chief. on
at Troy, bradford County, by Grand CHIEF
Herbst This makes a good start for the term
Of the Grand Chief
It is with sincere regret that, the order at
Young. OF Baltimore, Nd, who passed away al
his home on June 20. Brother Young was one
castle and the Grand Castle of MarylanS
through almost every office with marked ability
He also served on all Of the very important
became Past Supreme Chief In that body He
strong and right on all matters referred TO
him concerning the order and was considered
try. He was a wise counselor and sincere
of f'fRS the o K G. 0u ''''o' " Shaping the destiny
He was also prominent In many other fra
ternal orders. He represented his district in
the General Assembly Of Maryland in 1850 and
from 1904 TO 1905 was State Senator from the
in Keeping with his splendid record in the fSs fra
ternal world.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-25
THE MACCABEES
Uniform Rank in Public Exhibitions for
the Woman's Benefit Association

Miss A. f, Berli, the recordkeeper OF
Girard Review, Parkway Building, reports
that the Review is working on the member
ship contest and expects to run Betsy Ross
Review challenged, close race.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-25

The. Uniform Rank, which put on its dIs.
play drill at the theatre last week. for which
Huron trip, and received many nice compliments
for Its work, Atill has big sum to earn in
order 10 take the team to Port Huron for" tba ~
dedication OF the temple there this fiii II
is urdaunted and Will work hard to raise the
necessary fund as It wishes 10 bring the cham
pionship OF the United States back to Philadei-
phia and hopes that the membership and me
public will support its efforts anu '"e
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Vice President George A. Huggins, who was
in command of the squad. stated that while
as a finished product they still felt that they
had made such commendable progress would
work and extended the invitation to ali pres
ent who were not members Of the Loyal Legion
His desire TO obtain two moro squads, If pos
sible. Judging from the manner in which
The tbere Is no doubt that he viii secure his
two additional SQUADS; sou d., The he SQUADS drilling
pIished along the line OF military knowledge by
simply coming out and drilling once q week.
precision At the conclusion OF the driIi Vice
President Huggins and his men were rOundy
applauded.
The branch then went into the election Of
officers. resulting as follows; Past Commander,
heldi, vice c3Vmmtandeg Robert u, Delchpmann
try, Thomas Keegsn; guard. Charles n. Weand
ment tfs sGpsernsndcHt NJ w MsSci by DgPaFS reason
stalled the newly elected Officers in their sew.
eral positions, after, which he thanked the
hti'k had shown during their term and requested @
that their successors put forth an equal effort
that part OF the branch. W
At the conclusion Of the business session ice
smokes" were served
Ladies' Branch, No, 90, will hold their
"a when the usual social features refresh
ments etc. will follow the regular business
meeting.
Sterling Branch, No. 60, will meet tomorrow
that he has class for initiation that promises
TO surpass all other classes. The business
meeting will be followed by refreshments and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-25

Penn Treaty Revew, Mrs. Louisa NJ Jones.
ant meeting last Friday. and that the stere-
opticon slides which were put on by Mrs Evans
OF Bartram Review were very interestinE ana
that u expects 20 have soon another meefinS
open 70 the public. ''''''hs
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-25

Mt Heekiier husband Of Mrs, Mabel Hecklsr.
had his right limb 80 badly injured by an s,it,
mobile which ran Into him while he was sfan8
ing on the walk az Broad street and Afonteonsry
avenue, last Wednesday afternoon. that n haS
q RS ampgtated, but he persisted that Nrs
sane which. she ga. growing that she was not
gsl she has NJ aympsihs u 1hs enl1s nal9s msis.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-25

Canton Castle. No. 500. was instituted at Can.
ytOn, Bradford County. by Grand Vice Chief A.
g, stsemme acting for the Grand Chief. on
at Troy, Bradford County by Grand Chief
Herbst. This makes good start for the term
of the Grand Chief.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-25

Philadelphia Council, 203 will hold appro-
canym's fortiethh annlyerssry. in The The PARKWAY
established a splendid record for sociability,
and a good time Is anticipated as well as bis.
crowd
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-25

Ladies' Branch, No. 90. will hold their
monthly meeting on Thursday evening June
2S when the usual social features, refresh
ments, etc, will follow the regular business
meeting.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-19
THE BRAZILIAN MISSION.

This is a season of diplomatic
missions. We have just been enter
tanning distinguished missions from
France and England Another has ar
rived from Italy. Others are on the
way, or about to start, from other bel
ligerent countries. We ourselves are
dispatching an important mission to
Russia Various neutrals are prepar
ing to send representatives here for
here for the settlement of practical
matters connected with the war. And
one OF the most important and signli-
cant of these out ofthe.ordinary diplO-
matte bodies is the one coming from
Brazil
The Brazilian mission is headed by
an eminent statesman named DR. Ru-
by Barbosa. Its purpose is said to be
the arrangement of mutually help
full war program by Brazil and the
United States Brazil has severed re-
lations with Germany and is believed
to be eager to declare war But the
country is handicapped by lack Of
war material Brazil is not manu-
featuring country. If she could ar
range to get from us the arms and
munitions necessary to suppress the
threatened German insurrecton al
home and wage an effective campaign
against Germany, she would probably
enter the conflict along with us.
We should have to supply her with
nearly all her fighting paraphernalia.
and with liberal credit for its pur.
chase On the other hand, Brazil is
In position to furnish a good-sized
army of well trained men, and
large amount of the food needed by
US and our allies
Our government will doubtless
make every effort to come to terms
with the brazilian ENJOYS. We can
elford to be liberal In view of the dc.
STABILITY of Inning up so powerful a
nation to hep Us fight German abso.
lutism. It would be a big step in the
direction CT arraying the western
hemisphere solidly against Germany
Argentina Is Wavering on the verge
Of war, and q satisfactory understand
ing with her big neighbor would en-
courage her to follow suit II wouldn't
take much to bring a landslide of Lat
in.American republics. We could af-
ford to finance their war and supply
them with the necessary munitions in
return for their men, food and moral
support
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-19
SUNDAY IN GETAWAYS
MANY CHURCHES

81. Patrick's Catholic church. Rev.
~ \. Qulrk, pastor. Low mass at S
and high mass at 1890 q. m.
st. Francis Catholic church, Rev.
Casimir Miller, pa2tor Masses at s
and 1900. First mass sermon in
English and the last in German.
ST. Columbia Catholic church. Dean
Quinn, pastor Low mass at 1860 AMI,
80 High mass at 1880. Dean
Quinn viii preach. Sunday school af-
ter $3.50 mass.
First Church Of Christ, Scientist,
lafayette street Morning service at
- As; subject. "Mortals and Tmmor.
tails Testimonial meeting on
Wednesday al $ p. N The public Is
cordially inyitod to attend TIE serv.
ice Sunday school at IL M. Reading
room open Tuesday. Thursday and
Saturday from 2.30 to g.
swedish u. u. church, Prairie street,
Rev. Mohliu, Of Evanston, pastor. Sun.
day school at 10 a. m Evening sery-
ice at 7;f5.
First Pre- hyterian church, Rev. J.
f. Vonclx pastor Sunday school at
9f5 a. m Tor all children; subject,
a Submarine Nett" 10:45, morning
worship; subject, "a discreditel"
Junior Ende2yor meeting at p. H..
Evening worship at 1880. $50 y. Y.
P. y. meeting with Junior society.
Subject, "Fatherhood
Christ Episcopsl church, Rev. G. w.
Farrar, rector Celebration OF the
holy communion at 1926 o'clock Sun.
day school al 1900 m. Evening pray.
or at 200 D, III.
Trinity Norwegian Lutheran church,
Rev. II. NJ Thompson, pastor Sun
day school at 9i5. Divine worship at
1915 a. m. in Morse. No evening
service. Prayer meeting wednesday
evening at 1870 Ladies' Ala meets
on Thursday afternoon.
First Baptist church, Rev G. w.
Chesgman, pastor Sunday school at
90. Morning service at 1916; ser.
man 2, Y. p U. $780, Senior meet.
Ing at 1880.
Jefferson Street Christian church,
corner Jefferson and Chestnut streets.
w W. Vose, rnstor. Bible school at
~ 4. m Preaching by tho pastor, Rev
Vese. Christian Endeavor at 1880.
Al invited
First Congregational church, Rev.
Carl Stackman pastor. Preaching
service at 1890 a. M; subject,
The Misuse of Power" Sunday