Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-21
SUMMER SESSIONS FOR
ODD FELLOW RECRUITS
Plan of Aiding Social Welfare
by Lodge Entertainment and
Degree Work


At meeting In the Grand Lodge rooms
on Monday night Of the general and execu-
tive committees having in charge the
ninety-eighth anniversary demonstration 1t
was resolved by motion that these organi-
cations be continued with the object Of pro.
viding ways and means TO entertain the
members Of the order enlisted in the United
states service who may be quartered in or
near our city during the mobilization Of
the forces; and that the lodges be asked
to contribute the surplus funds remaining
from the anniversary demonstration for the
purpose stated"
The balance remaining after the payment OF
~ $339is which would uudcr normal condi-
to the original fund. samuel u. Pope will
remain as chairman and Joshua y Ltchneld
has been made secretary OF the committee.
The object in hand Is to enlist the co-opera-
ton Of the city lodges in an arrangement for
special benefit and attendance Of all brothers
enlisted in any branch Of the Government serv-
These VIII be open meetings for friends as well.
degreo WORK s5 that The sniisted bTothers NAV
t}kE t3}kEe part In or witness the various floor eNcm-
- The FIRST open smoker viii take place at
Totem Lodge Hall, Twonty-sixih street ana Co
This idea is in harmony with the movements
OF 9lhgr 3rEanizauons IN promotng the social
service Of the Government
AZ mce,ins or the Flying Squadron at
Shanor was surprised by the gift Of q fine
morocco leather album containing separate
Grand secretary Han also was surprised by the
Trsynladt'3n rr,n..ltadt or IN, photos Of me squadron
tokens OF appreciation of the work done by these
.G1I gui,",nt oHlSrra duI'nE ihG eamp1lEn OF th'
pressing their ncknow lcdEmont and thanks. The
pictures represent the folowins named brothers
Conway Edwin NJ Earickson. Joshua n Litch-
Harry Graham, William licM. Culi, Lewis Men
gle, Perry \. shanor, Usher \. Hall Charles
| william Mills, Charles n Entwistie, Andrew IL
Jenries, Blair Riley, Joseph NJ. Fithian, James
This oTganizatIon is intended to be kept in
tact for work next fan and winter.
In view Of the general desire of the lodges
| 70 donate any necessary aid to maintaining the
Is, Is offered IN the following communieation sent
! gree STAFF Association:
| ITO the Entertainment Committee Of the
| go, Lodges and Encampmcnts;
! seective conscription law. will Of necessity be
! called TO the colors during the next few months
| several subordinate bodies are arranging 10 keep
! those brothers who enter the service Of the
| Government In good standing in their respective
| examinations. To do this special funds must
! be established; as it is Illegal under Sovereign
| Grand LodEe law, either TO remit weekly dues
| or pay the same from the regular or contingent
! funds Of the lodges
! effort TO raise funds to meet the expenses Of a
! trip to Louisville. ~, to, compete in the en-
! Lodge, has decided to have n distribution OF
! turkeys for Thanksgiving. To assist those lodges
| special fund for the payment Of the dues OF
members who enter the Govcrnment service
| commission Of forty cents on each book OF
! twenty fve-cent tickets sold by any lodge oi
ing for the payment OF dues Of members whc
Accompanying this circular you will find 3
| number Of the books. should more be desired
they can be obtained by applying to any one o.
~. ScGyii!, ls47 West Huntington street; J
Smith, 5413 Kingsessing avenue A. T. Ritter
| 3llO Ridge avenue; j. w. Rogers, 1921 Aide
| street, committee"
Mile Lo-ss celebrated its -sirty.third ami
! versary last week at the Colonial Theatre, FIJI
tenth ard Chestnut streets There were a6ou
stirr!pg address by Past Grand Master Perr,
SornS in Cold S West6cr BrothtT shanor e
rendered very hearty welcome by the audience
siiE rgsuiston nas BY The, ladies' 10 SIiie LodFss
Louder, made the presentation through Nobi
| Grand Albert e. Fry. p. G. Blair Reiley mad
ssr q UST
c2TgTo P tn,Eap 0TFa rendered some choice
ali mebers Of Mile kept "nP up en-
thusiasm to high p pitch by PLAYING The ptopusa
sil0stnF' irost. Those who did not attend missed
At the regular session of the lodge the frs
decree was exemplihed In tuli ceremonial form
SIsltoTs % 'y %sTo T. %9rnss: & &os $osqua "a
nSSE odEe h0aF nd Frank Fdo Quaker 2t C
Lodge Brother Wagner presented an applica
WRcR 1SPo hc lodge wager 10
TonlsRt the second degree will be conferred il
ful! form, !he last IN fun ceremony for tw,
coined.
| CaIedonian Lodge, No. 700 conferred the sec
ond degree in full form under Degree Maste
George d. Craig Visitors were not numer
torical. enthusiasm,, Past Grands Charles Buck
ey; Of Hamilton Lodge william Wagner an
hearers a good treat, which was heartily ap
Tomorrow night the third degree will b.
Order are lnyitedFo Be present.
All pEspara,iQPqs have been made for Gale Gale
prSp %R Charles e faESs gccg OF HSm
@ L9df Rdns as unohe m h hay Se sraass
Il tie Kind NJ 200 has undertaken The con n
iPsa asnreP G "S Aaeker WRo Is at i9SsSsH peH R
infant member OF the board Of directors a. n
waking thoughts are centered on this subJec
| Of making the children happier.
| The recreation grounds OF the nome nav
been selected for the scene Of the festivities
where several presentations are 10 be made
This. with the presence Of Past Grand master
| Shauor. Grand Master Montgomery and several
! II not all, OF his grand official stan repre- senta
! tves Of tho Grand Encampment and Rebekahs
will prove 70 those without clear unders LANDING
Of the preCepts Of the order the true and estab
shed principles Of the three links, the father
! hood Of God and the brotherhood Of man, carry
4 ing out its commanding duties. the Of th
| orphan. Brothers AnCker and Buckley reques
| the presence Of all members Of the order witt
| their friends and families. to join in this cele
| bratlOn the afternoon Of the Fourth Of July.
Spring Garden Lodge, No. 90, gave the frs
degree In fun form 10 hve candidates at tn
last meeting. There were several yisitin
! brothers, who were much pleased with tn
rendition Of the work Past Grand h. c. Moore
| representative to the Grand Lodge, was pre-
| sented by the lodge and Temple Encampmen
| with a forty-yeaT Jewel the presentation bein
| made by Brother Entwstle, OF Caledonian Lodge
| who el0quently emphasized the work Rnd wort
! OF Brother Moore in both lodge and enCamp
! ment. Brother Moore accepted the valued gif
| In grateful expression and made Witty remark
for which he Is noted; II ever a recipient /
aid, "surey Brother Dlnty Moore IS the on
proud possessor. May he live 10 receive th
hfty-year Jewel and be as active and valued
member as he is al the present time"