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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-22
NEW OFFICERS NAMED
 BY ROYAL NEIGHBORS
Electon Held During Semi-Annual
 Jefferson County Convention

The second semiannual district convention of the Jefferson county district, Royal Neighbors of America. met Wednesday. April IS, with Cora Chambers camp No. 9O95 at the Red Mems hall, Ensley.
 In the morning a school or ln- struction was conducted by State Su- pervising Deputy Frances Galloway, and a large class of candidates were initiated. One hour was given for lunch and social converse.
 The afternoon session opened at 2 o'clock. Officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: Oracle, Maggie S. Ware; past oracle, Minnie E. Green; vice oracle Nelle G. Hamm: recorder, Cora B. Wilson; receiver, Sarah J. Curtis; chancellor, Mabel Barch; marshal. Lillie Roddam; as sistant marshall Anna M. Clutter: outer sentinel, Josephine Palmeter: inner sentinel. Queenie Sims; mod esty, Kathleen Davis: unselfishness, Pearl Watts; faith. Alma Cordray; Eunice Todd; manager for one year. Trixie Henderson,; credential com mittee. Alice Jones, Ethel Hogan and Etta Warner; advertising committee. Annie Lammert, Laura B. Goldthrop and Era c. owen; musician, Annie Lammert.
 A rising vote of thanks and the honors of the camp were extended to the refreshment committee.
 It was voted that note of thanks be sent to the Dainty Flour company and to their demonstrator. Mrs. Bruce. for the delicious cake. and to the Batterton Coffee company and to Mrs. Waters demonstrator. for the refreshing coffee. Invitation were extended by several camps for the convention to be held on October 25. Decision was made, however, to hold hA tfnt, tr-tt FrN, lodge, where the Royal Neighbors have a very enthusiastic camp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-22
Weeks Calendar Of Organized Labor
.F|F TEETH BIRTHDAY
 T0 BE CELEBRATED
 bYF|REMEN'S BODY
Next to Youngest of Big Four Has 125,00O Members
 In Organization

The Brotherhood of Locomotive Bremen and Enginemen, next to the youngest of the Big Four, which have absorbed so many feet of headline since 1916, will celebrate its fiftieth birthday this year. Officials and members have begun to discuss a fitting semi centennial.
 With 125.oo0 members, 1t pays over a million dollars per year in insur- ance claims It Is thus business institution as well as a labor union. Corporations which have weathered 90 years successfully are interesting business subjects. frequently dis cussed on financial pages. Perhaps q labor union might stand little analysis from the business view point.
 Few appreciate the magnitude Of the insurance business conducted by labor bodies. The rail unions lead in this field. The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, because of it's ards, tops them all. It is now paying out over $300,000 in insurance claims every month. and It's total payments since it's organization amount to s56, 900, 600.
 Firms or corporations with 50 years of success behind them rightly assume that they have proved their Nelthlly eiHu NdtIe lO SOtltlN. DotS a similar presumption attach to . labor organization?
 When an organization of 125 900 members can point to an uninter- rupted existence of half a century in which period it's officers have conducted business negotiations in- volving hundreds of millions of dol lars and carried on It's own enter prises involving over a million an nually, it is entitled to consideration as a business as well as a labor uniOn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-22
POPLAR CAMP w. 0. w. RUSH WORK ON HOME
Will Hold First Meeting In New
 Home May

Poplar Camp No. 118 Woodmen of the World of East Lake met in reg ular session Tuesday night with Barney c. Phillips, consul comman- der, presiding. Due to the baa weather the meeting was called to order at o'clock. One applica- tion for membership was received,
 Sovereign w. T. Dedman was awarded the contract for remodel ing the new home and busily en- gagged in getting the structure in readiness for the first meeting to be held there May 1. It was voted to have an open meeting for the mem bers of the camp and their families and the circle of Poplar Grove. An old time entertainment and banquet is being arranged under direction of a special committee appointed for that purpose. Plans are also being made for a house warming on the occasion of the first meeting to be held in the newly rem odeled build ing when inspection will be open to the public. The new home will be amongf the best in the state, includ- ing kitchen reception room, dining room, private property rooms for uniform rank camp and three addi- tional locker rooms with modern painting and electrical fixtures
 Consul Commander Phillips re- quests all members of the camp to be present at the first meeting in the new home and bring their fam ilies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-22
CLERKS WILL OPEN NATIONAL BANK IN
 CINCINNATI JULY 1.
Tenth Labor Institution Of Kind Organized In
 Three Years

The comptroller of the currency has approved the application of the Brotherhood of Railway and Steam ship Clerks, Freight Handlers, Ex- press and Station Employes for a na- tional bank charter. the bank to be located in Cincinnati. Fifty-o one per cent or complete control of the bank will be held by the organization as such. The capital is to be s200 000, with surplus aid of S50.000. To bring the stock within reach of the largest possible number of it's mem bers, the organization has provided a plan of installment payments.
 The bank. whJh is to be known as tho Brotnerht ~d of Railway Clerks National bank of Cincinnati, will be the tenth labor bank to be estab- lishcd in the United States within three years. It will be conducted on the cooperative plan like it's prede- cessor. the Brotherhood of Iocomo- tive Engineers bank, which has made such q phenomenal success.
 Stockholders dividends will be re- stricted to 10 per cent; profits in eX cess of | per cent will be distributed among deposltors. The bank will be located in the brotherhood's new faif million dollar headquarters building now under construction It is expected that the bank will be ready to open it's doors about July 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-22
FESTIVITIES [ N ] IN DEDICATION OF MASONIC TEMPLE
James s. McCandIess, Impe- rial PotentateA Principal
 Speaker of Ceremony

Biggest doings in Birmin gham's s fraternal history have just closed in the dedication and festivities incident thereto of the fine new Masonic temple. Nothing of a like scope ever has been attempted in this city before and never will be again in many moons. To say that it was all a grand success Is far short of paying justice to the wonderful occasion. The old town was alive for three days with wearers of the fez. They poured into the city from far and train, and Birmingham was theirs. Truly the spirit of hospitality and cordiality for which the Magic City is noted was forever perpetuated, and to the credit of Birmingham nothing of an untoward nature trans pired.
 Anxious to participate in and to help local Masonic bodies in the ded- ication of their handsome home, not only Alabama, but practically every southern state was represented. Many notables of the various orders were in Birmingham, headed by James s. McGandless of Honolulu, imperial potentate Ancient Arabic Or der Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. who acted as principal speaker for the occasion. He was the recipient of the usual brilliant social events always staged in his honor, notably the elaborate reception at the Tutwiler hotel Wednesday night. Other like affairs were held at the Hillman hotel and at the Southern club. Shrinedom never staged a more bril- liant affair than the program carried out in Birmingham.
 Heralding the big Thursday pro- gram at the temple. 5000 members of the Masonic order paraded Birming- hams streets. The greatest spectacle of it's kind of all times. Following the parade was an afternoon dinner at the temple. and in the evening the ceremonial session.
 Many tenderfoot candidates cross ing the hot sands of the desert on the great occasion are glad that they were members of the dedication class and well they should, for never was a Shriner initiated under more elabo- rate and spectacular circumstances. Long after the curtain has been rung down and the event written on Ala bama fraternal chapters, will Bir- mingham be remembered by thou sands of visitors as having staged the one big event of it's character in this state. Truly, the phrase should be coined. Not since the dedication" :" as a calendar for fraternal events the south over
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-22
KAMRAM GROTTO PLAN
 ANOTHER CEREMONIAL
1,20O Will Form Largest Class
 Initiated In United States

Kamram Grotto, one of the Ma sonic fun branches is making prepa- rations for another, large class lnltla- tion to be held May 10 in the audi torium of the Masonic Semple when 1,20O candidates are expected to take the degree We'll over 700 applica- tions are already in hand which practically assures the goal Of l,soo being reached by date of the initla- tion. E. ,e ys
 While -ioldt to, other communities, Kamram Grotto is new to Birming- ham, the local branch having been organized only few months ago with a present membership of 700. The growth of the local grotto has been the most phenomenal of any in the United States, and the class to be initiated in May is said to be the largest every initiated in this coun- try.
 An elaborate program of enter tainment Is being prepared for the occasion, including a banquet on the night of the 10th of May, and many other social and amusement features to be announced after completion of the program by the committee in
 Birmingham is planning to send banner delegation to the meeting of the supreme council in Cleveland during June. Reservations have a1- ready been made for 75 members and it is expected that this list will, he materially added to before the date of the meeting.
 Birmingham has never forgotten the great event staged by the grotto only a few weeks ago when a large class of candidates were initiated and many Of the celebrities of the order were present at an elaborate ban uuet at the Hillman hotel. The forth coming event promises to surpass even that. which was the biggest of it's kind ever held by the order else- where in the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-22
ACTORS WANT SIX DAYS
All Members Of Equity Body Asked
 To Hest SuptlayS

The Actors Equity association has declared for a siN-day week and has instructed all members of the asso- citation to decline to appear in Sun day performances. The association is affiliated with the American Fedora ton of Labor and includes among it's members practically every the atrical star of both sexes on the American dramatic and musical com edy stage.
 Everyone enjoying the benefits of the shorter workday will be in sym pathy with the association in it's en- deavor to obtain the siX-day week for it's members. This organization has large membership among stage folk. and especially among the lead CTS of the profession. It has on many occasions proven that it's members thoroughly understand and are i'm. bued with the principles and objects of the trade union movement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-22
BIRMINGHAM ELKS START DRIVE FOR
 N [ w MEMBERS
Chairman Crittenden Is Pre- pairing General Plan Of
 Campaign

At well attended meeting of Bir- mingham Lodge No @, Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, held Tues day night, Exalted Ruler T. w. Nor gan presiding, plans were completed for the new membership campaign. The committee of which T. J. Crit tenden, is chairman, and Hugh M. Bagley secretary, has started pre- liminary work.
 Chairman Crittenden is preparing the general plan of the campaign and is sending out letters to the membership of the lodge generally, urging their utmost cooperation. Each member is asked to bring in one or more new applications and all are requested to aid the lodge and committee in making the member ship campaign success. Committee headquarters will be in the Ell1s matrializ.
 Quite a number of members of 70 have signed up for the reservations on the special train that has been chartered by the lodge for the dele sation to the grand lodge meeting home, and Secretary Bagley or some other member of the committee will be on hand at all times to give in formation regarding the campaign.
 Exalted Ruler Tom Morgan and tAe other officers of the lodge are giving their best assistance and are confi- dent that 1000 members by July" materialiZe.
 the slogan of the committee. will in Atlanta in July. It is urged that all who intend going make their reservation a { once in order that the committee in charge may know whether or not the number of coaches Chartered will be sufficient to amply meet the needs.
 In regard to the Atlanta meeting it was reported Tuesday night that the Elks band recently organized. Is making fine progress and that the new uniforms have been ordered. Practices are being held regularly. The band will head the Birmingham delegation to the grand lodge meet ing.
 The lodge meets every Tuesday night at the Elks home, corner of Eighth avenue and Nineteenth street. All Elks are cordially invited to at tend
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-22
UNION LABEL LEACUE

At largely attended meeting of members of organized labor held at Ben Hur temple last Sunday after noon the Union Label league was or ganized. The charter will be received in a few days from the American Federation of Labor, after which the league will be ready for active busi- ness. Much credit is due the com mittee in charge of the organization. The plan of the organization is to urge all members of organized labor to buy union made goC ds and to en- deavor to have union- made goods sold in the stores of Birmingham.
 The following officers were elected;
 Mrs. Hattie Steele, Garment Work CTS union, president.
 Robert H. White, Typographical union, vice president.
 c. II. Harrison, Painters unicn. corresponding secretary.
 w. H. Proctor. plumbers union, treasurer.
 A. T. O'ddo, carpenters union, No, o96 Sergeant-at-armS,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-22
ENSLEy El kS TO P A N ACTIVITIES FUR COMING YEAR
Fraternal, Social and Civic Features Included In
 Program

Activities for the year planned by Ensley Lodge No. 987, Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, include not only fraternal but several civic and social features having for their purpose the betterment of the com munity. P. L. Plemons, exa1ter ruler, states that with the assistance and cooperation of the members which has been pledged. the ensuing year promises to be banner one for the Ensley lodge.
 Among the civic activities of the lodge will be the establishment of an Elks playground, near the cen ter of the city, which will be mod ernly equipped in every particular. The lodge rooms and parlors will be at the service of all clubs and so- cieties having for their purpose com munity welfare. and for social en- tertainmentS.
 Of interest to the wives and fam files of Elks is the announcement that an all-day picnic is being ar ranged and will be given at an early date. A social committee is prepar- Ing the program and it is the inten- ton of the committee to make this picnic day of genuine frolic and pleasure.
 An intensive new membership cam palgn Is to be inaugurated at once with an objective of 200 new mem bers. The territory in the jurisdic- tion of Ensley lodge will be thor oughly canvassed and with a num- Der of new applications already pro- missed, indications are that it will be great success.
 With the campaign for new mem bers, degree team will be organ lzed composed of Elks well posted Tn the work. This team will be specially trained for the big initia- ton that will follow the close of the membership drive.
 In regard to the grand lodge meat ing in Atlanta in July, Ensley lodge expects to send a large delegation and has chartsred a special ear for the trip to the Georgia metropolis ana return. The delegation will be m regulation dress, and expeet to make fine showing for the Steel City lodge. Exalted Ruler Plemons IS being ably assisted in all these activities by Ed Warniel. secretary, ana other officers of the lodge.
 standing committees appointed bv the ruler are as follows: House com mittee, Tom Devereaux, chairman. JIm Busby and Gus Nelson: finance W l. Phillips, J. w. Berry and Lonls Meanza; auditing, Joe Davis, Johh Breemer, c. w. Dunn; visita- ton Of the sick. E. A. Warnick. | A Miiier' Il. C. Miller; cemetery, Nell son, J. Ellis Brown; publicity, Charles Hyatt; community welfare P l., chadwick. Joe Steed, J. NJ. Donald = son, J. Ellis Brown publicity. Charles Ii: Ii. Mandy, E. A. Warnick and Dan Tillery. A'ii
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-22
IS VERY PROGRESSIVE
A. F. GnrrcttsOn Auxiliary Is Always
 Doing Good Work

One Of the most progressive of the various ladies' auxiliaries in Bir- mingham is A. B. Garretson auxiliary No. 296, to the order of Railway Con- ductors. It is one of the oldest of the conductors auXiliaries in th~ dstrict end has always been foremost in any movement looking to better things for the conductors and their families It has very able set of officers. as follows:
 President-Mrs s. NJ Terhune, 1751 Woodland avenue, north
 Vice President-Mrs E. s. Corley. 6004 First avenue. Woodlawn.
 Secretary and Treasurer-Mrs. F. J. Chambers. 1739 Woodland avenue, north.
 Senior sister-Mrs. r. II. Dollar. 1911 North Seventeenth street.
 Junior Sister-Mrs. W. c. Wells. 1911 Fourteenth street. north.
 Guard-Mrs. II. J, Whlsenant. 5103 Third avenue, Woodlawn.
 Chairman Executive Committee Mrs. J. A. Cunningham 5050 Third avenue, Woodlawn.
 First Mem-Mrs IT. c. Nelson, SSl5 Avenue c, Avondale.
 Second Mem.-Mrs. J. l.. Buckner, 1753 Woodland avenue. north
 Musician-Mrs T. NJ. Young, 1529 Thirty-fourth avenue, north.
 Insurance Secretray-Mrs. T. NJ. Young, 1529 Thirty fourth avenue, north
 Meetings are held second Thursday afternoon in each month at Fraternal hall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-22
MACHINIsTs

Business is on the increase " Birmingham musicians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-22
UNION BOOSTERS
Very Interesting Meeting Held \
 Ben-Hur Temple

\ meeting of the Union Boosters club was held Tuesday afternoon at Ben-Hur temple, at which time q very interesting program was en- joyed by those present
 Much favorable comment is being heard on the success of the open meeting held recently by the club under the auspices of Plumbers and Steamftters union, No. 91. Plans lave been made to hold open meet ings once each month, some one of the local unions to he host to the me mbers. In this way it is hoped to bring the families of union men together that they may become bet ter acquainted and enter into the organized labor movement.
 The purpose of the Boosters club is to boost the sale of unioH- made goods. The officers report arrange ments with a larg manufacturer of union made flour to have the prod net placed on sale in Birmingham Tn the near future.
 The club will meet again next Tuesday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-22
Woodlalun Con1mandery Ls Busy
STAR LODGE |. 0, 0. F. ADDS NEW MEMBERS
Members Stand Enthusiastically Be-
 hind Work of Lodge

Star Lodge No. 2SS, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, initiated two more candidates to their growing order at a meeting held Thursday night, by the degree team under di- rection of Capt. Meyer Cohen. Star lodge now has one of the best de- gree teams in the state.
 One of the best reports ever pre- sented will be sent to the grand lodge, showing 57 applications re ceived since January, with an antfci- pated goal of 75 by July.
 Every member of Star Lodge is stnnding behind the noble grand, Peter B. Gilbreath, who expressed his deep and earnest appreciation for the loyal cooperation which has re- suited in a very gratifying growth of the order, and the accomplishment of much good work.
 The following visitors made short talks: N. c. Nichols of Toronto Canada; J. II. Waggoner of Anniston and A. B. Warner of Magnolia lodge
 All candidates for the third degree are requested to be present Thursday y night at s o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-22
PRATT CITY LODGES TO HOLD MEMORIAL
Sunday Services At Fraternal Gem
 etery May 13

One of the most interesting pro- gra ms of all fraternalism is the an nuaI memorial day services held by the combined fraternal organizations of Pratt City in memory of and to do honor to departed members of the various organizations. The ser vices will be held by the Pratt City orders at Fraternal cemetery on the second Sunday in May. a
 The following committees have been appointed; Music. ". J. Has kins. J. N Lundom, R c. Granger, Henry Thomas, T. N. Harris, R.. l.. Busby; ice and water. J. N. Lundon.
 Ben L. Ingram has been appointed marshal of the day. with Will Mon- 1ot and T. N. Harris, assistants.
 The program includes big pa rade composed of practically every member of the combined fraternal orders of Pratt City, speaking by prominent members, and some good music by several bands. Nothing will be left undone to assure the suc-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-22
LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERS
Division 407 Holds Two Meetings At
 Hall In Boyles

Division No. 407. Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers held meetings at the efty hall. Boyles, at ] o'clock a. m, and ! o'clock D. m, las Mon day. Both meetings Were well at tended and 8 large amount of busi- ness Was transacted. Division A07 is one of the most progressive of the engineers organizations In this dis tlfct and ts accomnlisu;ng splendid Il results In it's line Of ends lvor.
 The next meeting tf thl5 divisios will be held the first sunday in Maff morning and night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-22
SUBMIT REFERENDUM
Carpenters And Engineers To Reach
 Decision On Important Question

After long consideration on the question of establishing a home and pension system, the executive board of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America have submitted these questions to the referendum:
 Shall the board of trustees be au- thorized to purchase land to be used for home for the aged and infirm members of our organization, to be owned and controlled by the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Join CTS of America?
 shall the per capita to the general office be increase 10 cents per mem Der per month. and be placed in a special fund for the home and pen sion purposes?"
 A home and a pension fund have been discussed by the carpenters for years. and conventions have author ized general officers to study the proposals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-22

A good state of trade is reported by the barbers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-22
LADIES AUXILIARY aos

Ladies Auxiliary No. 39s, to Brotherhood of Locomotive En- sineers. held aa enjoyable and high ly instructive meeting at the Fra ternal hall Friday afternoon. X splendid attendance was present and the program of business was unusu- ally attractive The ladies compos- ing 39S are among the most progress siye in the city and are being very successful in their auxiliary work.
 The next meeting of the auxiliary will be held at forst Friday in May at the usual place and hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-22

This is an unusually busy season with the photo engravers and all members of the local union are em ployed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-22

cess of the memorial day services
 and an invitation is extended to every member to participate in and help make the affair worthy of the memory of the departed of the orders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-22
Wage Increases

CLEVELAND. April 21.-The Typo graphical union has made two year agreement with newspaper pub fishers in this city. Rates will be S19.5O week for day work and $5450 for night work.
 WASHINGTON. April 21.-After a four-days' strike organized painters in the nations capital raised wages from sS day to s9 and secured a two-year agreement. The 44-hour week will be continued.
 PITTSBURG, Pa, April 2l,-Wage increases that range from 10 to % cents an hour have been secured by several building crafts in thls city.