Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11
2 ASSEMBLIES A. 0. MP.
HONOR GEO. MAGOWAN
Great Crowd of Eminent Mem
bers Greets a Loyal Past
Master Artisan

The reception and honor accorded =. NJ
A. George Mcgowan at I. G. Underdowr
Assembly on Thursday night constituted
the greatest event OF the kind all thing
considered, ever experienced In the order
Il was fraternal triumph The meetinl
room In the Parkway Building was aglow
with light and color, draperles OF hag'
and bunting in abundance being superby
arranged the walls and across the
ceiling while suspended over the platform
were the words in incandescent lights
Hello, Mac"
There were eighteen assemblies repre-
scented in the attendance, the largest dele
cation from Progressive (the mother) As
sembly. which had been especially invited.
The line-tp of seventy-five brothers OF No,
4. each with white carnation In lapel,
made an inspiring sight.
Two candidates were duly initiated. The vet.
sran deputy; John w. Cayer. being unable 70
accorded 70 Joseph 2, wisyelii, Mem9rlgl ,: sery,
hss s William rnSIss Sossr T. and d aPS' 9fnPry smith
delivering personal euloges OF the character and
When Brothsr err MssowaS iS' was brousht into the
crowded room viewlng the elaborate dsc9rStops
was vslbly affected and could hardly give voice
Master Xrtisan sehsarsr then ysssted, his his
II favor OF nc Con pTaaasSrrs dr 6 81 e
o. The nget 6ssan With SS blast nISsg from se ~ % %e
zeal feature n the, EVENINGS enjoyment Neither
Ssr 9 even sna humoP
of notebles and veterans Of the order or q tho
and the natural mutual trend Of sentiment made
.S hn not o9y mI1gSI
Brother George wiswe on behalf Of Prosres-
sive Assembly, presented TO the guest fine
Brother % cotteP, P for '' Underdown Assembly. pre-
sSttsd him With valuable heayy W. cane, ne . Ihen
ers-high officers past officers, members OF me
and child 80 well represented, whose testimony
and iaudaton Of and gratitude for the work and
eere. They told how IN the young and strggsng
%orksPs tossthcr BY bis irresisSe falth cogr
aee and optimism. The same qualities. after the
@ n isRSa 0 tnGsdo%H %Sa
o. which CHI he became a charter cha Ter member; ~,
incompl rIble; then Frank Chalmers Allen Cox,
soSe ttr written IN s5S from isaac G Un
dsriowni which had pertinent interest on this &C
ited patriotic riot address Cashier I'd sShel EditSr
stately Charley Mcconneli {; @ the digniaed jim
Msioney. Charley Witty. who proposed Brother
AleSSandsr {S Gamble Doctor Pearson; Westog!
Mepopos KssemSy ng gounE son Of BqohSr
MssoYSn voiced bis gratiag at this splendid
he hoped to be able to follow. There Was hardly
time to hear from Officers Knapp. MARI, Doctor |
;. Broth Brother Masoyan in a very modest way Re-,
iSternai work IN c9Gpe5ation with those strong
him BIN. honIor rsisrSng Pariicgg,,ary to his leaving
20 the interesting Incidents leading up to the |
formie,tion OF Metropolis Assembly and afterward
Brothers Mcgowan and witty having had |
nay % Sd haSng Sen doahed the
n %are saeS sePs apgn to Sh favor e h5
The lapse OF time had had only aTected the color color
Of Voice expresson o4' @ ana finished acting dee
msndsd ma Ry the b brpns 6S
ae.smonstratlons Of pleasure had subsded Brother
FFsso%%an Foaio r'''ed timely poem entitled The
The Ereetlnss now Of the old comrades in
the wiswelIs scholl. Reeder. Pearson, STOCKTON,
ST. Boyd Ksmmefer Kesr Drdd aRd others from No e T.
Sens 8oetoT castle and Pau w6o Sh sturdy
:se :sP HPs Ss nE RsTns as %e to hs n9S how to
Brot5hsr GeqTEs gss Masowan Joined PT9FrsssiyS
AsssS%5y Ti5sdE%%si e SSo =
l. c. Underdown Assembly, named after the FIRST |
recorder ot Progressiye and NJ. n; recorder. lie |
time his business compelled him to move to New |
the largest ssssmbss mas ia hs ordeT 70 e e cane be-
said that it could have lost no greater indl-
em6ly tSa4 BrotSeT Masowsn snd il ia is PROS
true asS thf Number RS ose ~ ady Saa
In proportion to his circle of contact.
hall at Fifty-sixth street and woodland ave |
nue. was full Of genuine patriotic sentiment. The
even the active forces of subordinate organl- |
and support Of enlisted comrades is geneTaiiy |
prompt, generous and sincere; Doctor Stout. |
raised by individual contribution. to which he |
SsTsp SH " those the Ss' seeS f the O osrn
ment Brothers Betz and Mays agreed with |
HssnS Seemed % to 'nS convince the the
brothers that the plan that would be more |
fand any expense for the obJect in vew foT
then all Of the members % Of the assembly would
Cashier Ruperts report showed that the Teas-
eient to Justify such cOntributions as might be
called upon IT, It was decided to invest $3.50 |
Brothers wadley and Mcconnell on behalf |
Of Palmyra Assembly. extended an invitation TO |
hsd on july L. stating that anS SSoommoda EsS u ions
and entertaiIment would Be, furnished for not |
might come.
Robert II, Hepburn, ensineer and constructor.
his experiences on journey in connection with |
the Collins expedition through South America:
for by the reading from manuscript by Recorder !
peTous trip % in sa boats witch me ereasd tShs Sna eS
citing interest and desire for the continued in
Hepburn later on
p. NJ. A. Tom Vance, chairman of the enter
ponad vonsp sSother someoh Stanley Of
the quartet and Brother Boyd OF Northwest
PEELED to respond TO encores Refreshments were
served. Brothers John Carille. OF St. john
Assembly, and II. s. Furness, of Progressive
Assembly. were interested visitors.
Deputy Harry Smith presenting the button.
There was memorial service for seven broth
ers deceased during May. Deaths and suspen-
sions make heavy inroad upon the roll OF the
big assemblies, though the number OF suspen-
Hions In Progressive last quarter only
seven, fewer than many % the smaller assem-
bles. Superintendent Hubbs gives special atten-
tion TO the matter Of minimizing the delinquent
element acting on the policy, he puts IL,
lent TO an Initiated candidate. Some members
especially those carrying additional protection,
become careless or allow unfavorable conditions,
often temporary, TO create such Indifference to-
ward the maintenance Of their membership that
the recorders notice has negligible effect Then
II Is that through personal advice and appeal
the dilatory brother sees new light In time to
save an asset often the most valuable in his
Brother Fred Keene gave some pertinent ad.
vice on the matter OF the contest with ST. Johns
Assembly and Deputy Recorder Harry Smith
was promised a big delegation 20 Underdown
Assembly Thursday night, all getting through
with a plentiful supply OF strawberries. cream
and cake by 1880.
Pennsylvania Assembly has decided to meet
'-ne success OF the new departure. The regular
meeting held the third Monday 10 10 be pre.
oeded by Joint lmeeting with Oriental Assembly
on the second Monday OF the month. II Is the
Intention OF the entertainment committed 10
provide the entertainment at the meeting OF