Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-08
GRAND REGENT AT
FRANKFORT COUNCIL
Boom Session Sets Pace for
Progressive Councils in
Royal Arcanum

Friday evening was a complete success.
The reception to the guests was care
fully prepared and the many features
were smoothly carried out Two appli-
cants were approved and ready for in
duction, one was initiated, five petitions
read and twenty-one cards deposited.
The large, well-appointed quarters were
filled.
The initlatory ceremony was conducted hv
Regent Ernest Bailey. Of the II. \. Dining
Clubs degree team, which made an i'm
pressIve appearance in the gowns loaned BY
gent Norton presented thu newly made
brother with A cadet button in his usually
appreciation for the splendid work and tho
glorious promises for FranNord Council.
in good trim, but somewhat in a hurry,
which all exceedingly regretted Brother
upon patriotism. Tho speakers were cor
who holds down his title and station by
Grand orator stokinser dwcled narticu-
larly upon the honors FrankfOrd Is con
forrinE upon. the Philadelphia district by
every council in Philadelphia Regent Bailey
of Philsdelphia COUNCIL. and President Cul;
their hearty conEratulatons. Other digni
taries present We're supreme Representative
Council D. y. 9, r. Charles r, Walter, OF
Ionic Council charles j. Goldsmith, OF
r6adcp5is, 6Si'a5E1T5hsl Hd"' and Gcorsc W Hsr' Of
cnt = administrStion of FranSford Council i:
100 per cent Increase in the membership
before January 1 next. and the chances
hopes. Brother Stevenson, who is re-
sponsiblc more than any other one. member
cit, was congratulated upon al sides and re-
"smoEesS and bountiful refreshments In tho
FranFfErd aThSESi closed the best and most en-
thusiastir meeting in the history OF Frank
The Associated Councils Of Philadelphia
and vicinity closed their fiscal year with
last. While some attention had been directed
70 make this a big patrioti ic event, Grand
90 be tho greatest attraction, delivering
one Of his finest fraternal addresscs, inter
ilrsi visit 10 ms assucla Lluh resuIte1 u, s.sn
a pronounced success that the good or the
order s ~ 5rrs1EnE inr wns I esr son.
grated with third Liberty Loan and thrift
posters Thc war address vas delivered 10y, oT
forces He dwelt considerably upon the
tortures to war prisoners and tho beastly
Sergeant Major Wells has a faculty of in
terspersing his narratives with humorous eN-
brother Allen =. Cox. chairman OF the
fraternal division of the thrift and savings
committee. made a stirring appeal for con-
ceties in every r. n. council. The entire
stock Of literature was disposed OF and good
results must surely follow. Brother Cox,
who is II distinguished officer of the Ar
tisans' order Of Mutual Protection. referred
very kindly to the success Of the r. a. in
defeating the aims OF the enemy of frateTnal
insurance and his address was very heartily
the pr, sent officers, were elI re-elected
for another, term: w: J, Stoklnger,. OF
GuarantSer CoInci. PRESIDENT; joseph whit
dent; James Il. Pinkcrton, of Pennsylvania
Council treasurer; y F.. II, Bellot, of Haver-
Loan was thoroughly discussed and every
representative urged to enlist his council in
the aggressive campaign for subscriptions
Supreme Representative W. r. Wallace, Of
Ionic Council represented the Royal Ar
hers Of the hftieth anniversary Of the bene-
fetal organizations in the assembly room
Of the Chamber of Commerce, The method
Of celebration and the details connected
therewith were discussed. Tho celcbration
part Of August at time when the National
Fraternal Congress will hold a convention
stration ever attempted by the united fra
ternal societies Of America.
Arcanisu Council had an at home night in
its council chamber Regent Arey pre-
sided. Several members from Oakdale COun.
this msstns and waTG made to fSe 1
home BY the officers The secretary an
bs 'hat 3hsF 2rds Thrift RT eTRsite8 SG va
savings society was perfected and the mem,
hgTs urged to assit t9s tSSnd Ihf rd 81
Regent Newton and Grand orator StOkinger
for aPpropriato talks to he T,''@ members e from
Oakdale, who will add considerable strength
to the working force Of Arcanlan Council
The newcomers are ali dependable workers
The usual cigars and refreshments were
served.
Guarantee Council suffered the. absence OF
Secretary Charles Goldsmith, and the duties
We're assumed by Brother ]. d. Maize, The
proofs Of claim bano2G are In PrePaTsto9 The
bers, who made encouraging addresses and
promises tor better attendance. Brother
tion at the next session of tine council or
the first meeting in May. He urged the mem
stamp society and prepare for an aggressive
campaign for the third Liberty Loan. Talks
Council and Brother stewart, from Arcan.
ian Council, were enjoyed. The remarks OF
/ prSparatIon for the fftieth anniversary ceie-
| bration OF the founding OF the hrst frsternal
here IN August ' and nyited the Councirs et co..
operation in this event; The evenings enter
! ''Weather" by brother /. d. Maize. OF the
Weather Bureau.
Chester Council entertained d. y. G. r.
Charles walter, OF Lansdowne, in his official
capacity, The council has had g real case
nine Of its members in the Government
service, It is identified in every ,moyement
! toward financing the war and caring for the
boys in the trenches as well as those in the
hospitals, The inauguration Of thrift and
war-savings society is the latest move, while
ARRANGEMENTS win soon be MADE for an
aggresslye campSign for the third Liberty
gether with the stan Of newly elected younp
InTA n ed "A &
credit credit for their splendid efort in rSisnl
funds for our country
In the matter of the financial condition
OF the order. this further statement Is made
"Recognizing as they do, and deeply ap
precatlng the spirit Of fairness which ami
mated without exception the officials OF the
several departments, the authorities Of th'
Royal Arcanum nevertheless express thetl
t stranGd ssrT Snddr s their constTuction Of 'S tn
governing Massachusetts statute, 70 exclud
from valuation assets, certain credit items
Liens against outstanding certificates o
members paving on the halt-eSsh basis weE'
22o 009; % no credit vas Vas allowed f9T gen
value Instead market value on sepiembs
TO cna efeSt ua of sa24s95 4IGS ote total SS
~ Is obvious that Il the aboM item
have shown condition OF actuarial solvenc
OF more than 100 per cent and an sdvsnc
0''aS' THE posssSsion ] Of Of ' a iprss amount o
cash assets doubtless imparts a warm an
comfortable feeling, but even IN nsuran nc
| money is not everything. The creates
! asset any fraternity can possess is tn
: loyalty and confidence Of its members
During its nrat twenty years OF extstene
the Royal Arcanum lived literally fror
hand to mouth. paying claims as they ma
tured and making no advance provlsio
whatever for the certain increase In quo
claims Ra the members grew older and thei
death rate increased. A. everybody can .
now, In the light Of the ekperience 0f Il
> second twenty years. Whiio the order va