Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1955-10-29

to all Masonic Brethren, Sisters of |
the o. E S. Churches, Fraternal
Organizations and the public in
general to join in with the thou
sands expected to be present for
the biggest Masonic Celebration
ever witnessed in Vicksburg, by
a Masonic organization.
Sunday evening at pm. big
High Degree meeting will be held
in the Hall of Mt. Nebo Lodge No.
81 at TIT Groves Street. Brethren
from all Sections of the state will
be on hand to witness this meet
ing, which will be presided over
by Ill. Clarence Winters 33 degree
Mason, State Deputy for Missis-
sippi A good time assured all.
The Matron's Council Program
of Electa Grand Chapter, State of
Mississippi will be held Sunday
night, November Goth at 1880 pm.
in the auditorium of the Mt. Pill
grim Baptist Church, 515 Lynn
Street. Sister Martha Skinner,
President of Leland, Mississippi is
inviting the public to come out and
witness this program.
The members of the four lodges
and chapters of Vicksburg, are do
ing all in their power to highly
entertain the visiting brethren,
sisters and friends on this day.
The activities of the past year
will be summed up by the Grand
Secretary Clarence Winters. His
Annual Report will site gains fl
nancialIy and membership increase.
The worth of this organization is
measured in terms by the benefits
it brings to their members and
families. The years operation of
collections and disbursements will
be told in this meeting, the thous-
ands of dollars having been paid
to decrease brethren beneficiaries
before member is buried, no in
stallment, no waiting. This matter
is taken care of in due notice OF
death, when the money is most
needed. There is nothing secret
but the Grips, Signs and Password
our books stand open at all times
to all financial members Of the
organization.
The Grand Treasurer, Steve ].
Edwards Annual Report to the
Body will show thousands Of dol
lars in the banks at Jackson, Miss.
The members of the King Hiram
Grand Lodge are not kept in the
dark as to the status of the or
panization. Complete reports are
given in each annual meeting.
The Grand Matron of the OES,
Sister Ora M. Reese will make her
Annual Address to the members OF
Electa Grand Chapter in the Of
fetal opening, Monday, Novem-
Der 21st at 9 am. The Grand Sec
rotary, Sister Lille M. Pace will
show substantial increase in men,
bership and finance.
Another accomplishment Of this
organization is the Old Age Bene-
fit Fund Department organized to
help members when they become
permanently and totally disabled
to carry on a gainful occupation.
Memorial Service Monday night
at 8 pm. at the King Solomon
Church, Corner Farmer and Craw-
ford Sts., Sermon By Rev. E. D.
Jackson, Grand Chaplain.
Grand Master J. C. McClendon
states that from the opening Of
the Session until it closes, the
delegates will be busy with the
works, resolutions, etc., Of the or
ganization.
Special chartered buses will
leave the Masonic Hall, 318 liz
North Parish Street, Jackson, Mis-
sissippi, Sunday morning, Novem-
Der goth for Vicksburg Mississippi
with reduced fares for everyone.
Come join this excursion for
day of entertainment in the Hill
City. Buses returning the same
day. Any one can ride these spec
ial buses. Any information please
contact the office at 318 1/2 North