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THE BROOKLYN DAILY EAGLE. NE YOBK, SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 1900. tion. aro also otlier tmportant rtci'ipns on iln trcsilt board. Tho worshipful masttr would bo pleated to welromo all.

candidates were Initiated. Tho entertainment committee intends to give its friends a good time In the form of a concert and dance in April. 3IIss Marble, Mrs. Stona. Mrs.

Franklyn FotteA Mrs. TniBwell, Miss Maude Hutchinson, H. Cogswell. Mr. Brady.

Montague Council Xo. 13G on March win tender a reception to its acquaintances. An excellent musical and literary entertainment will bo presented, followed by progreBsU'c euchre. On April IS It will celebrate its eleventh anniversary by having an entertainment, to be followed by dancing. Of the original charter members Supreme Warden John Heydlnger, Secretary George A.

Ward, Financier Franci Hayward. Grand Trustee Mrs. Fannie M. Eai sell and Friend Benjamin Croner are still members of tho council and they take as active a part as thev did when the council was instituted In April. 1SS0.

Members of all councils aro always welcome at any of the meetings or entertainments. 3T0BESTEKS OF AMEBICA. The meeting of Court Kden Xo. 151 held offl March 14 was a notable one in every respect. Tn visit of Courts Conran.

Unique and Howard ana the attendai.ee of supreme and grand court oiiicers tested the capacity of the hall, and showefc tha spirit of fraternal is 111 In Its true meaning There was one initiation under the direction of the degree team of Court Eden. Their work; was excellent. The assembly hall was used andl Bro. J. J.

Loughran assumed charge of the social session, introducing the various speakers in hin own original stv. peputv Supreme Chief Ranger Frank F. Shultz'B remarks were congratulatory regarding Court Eden and the method employees for advancing the order received praise. D. G.

C. II. John T. Cronln renewed his acquaintance wltn the Eastern District Foresters by an excellent ad dress upon the duties of subordinate courts relative to the order at inrge. Past Chief Ranker Samuel W.

Lambert, the father of forestry in Brooklyn, placed before the members the alms ana objectn of the Long Island Home Association, and! tiie com entertainment for the benefit of tho home. Grand Treasurer John J. Haley of Whltw Plains. X. had a word to say upon the principles and motto of the order.

"Liberty, Unity, Benevolence and Concord." and the steady growth of Forestry since Its American organization. Grand Chief Ranger Henry C. Young spoke of Brooklyn as a center of Forestry. Past Supreme Chief Ranger Joshua A. Shaw spoke of the hlph station Forestry holds among other fraternities.

Chief Ranger Francis Sehofleld of Court Oonran spoke upon the purposes, object and principles of the order. Other speeches were made by C. R. Edward Ruddy of Court Cedric, D. G.

C. 7i. E. Schellems. P.

S. B. Jacob Faess ler, grand trustee; Robert S. O'Xell and Tra vers of Court G. B.

MeClellan. Among othera present were O. G. C. R.

Arthur S. Hlnckele. X. G. C.

R. Patrick r. G. C. R.

Dents O'Brien. D. G. C. R.

Dalzell Severns. Past D. O. C. R.

John J. McQun.de, Oscar Burrows of Court Daniel WebFter, beside representatives from Courts AVInfhrop. Gcraldine; Atlantic. Hawthorne, Harmonv Z'tlea, Van Sympathy, Linden Grove. Gresham Brooklvn and Orient.

Musio was llst ned to nnd refreshments were served during the evening. irnPnnd, Grand Warden II. F. Raabe, T. D.

G. Commander Mrs. Morris Dr. Schoonhover, L. Lew itt, Is.

W. Gough. Among the companions present were Commander and Mrs. Gough of Anna wanda Council, Miss E. Hcn M.

Raabe of Goorg Washington Council, Past Commander Rudolph Woerner, Guide Mrs. Fannv K. Wocrner of Stella Council Xo. 100. Mr.

and Mrs. Robinson of Henry Clay Council Commander William Walsh. Secretary W. j. Earrv.

Collector J. S. Reld, Ttvasurt Dr. S. A.

JJardio. Mrs. G. 12. Nceu liardt.

Mrs. S. Morton. Vice Commander W. Morton.

"Warden p. j. Alorso Mrs. Marv Hcrnard and Guide Lilly V. Walsh vi St.

Ctcile Council. Henry Clay Council had an interesting mectlns on March and received an oillcial visit from Commander Joseph X'oth of German Oak Council and tin1 orator of Amitv Council, "who invited the companions to thetr St. Patrick's night, which was held on March 16. Tile orator of Amphlon Council Xo. ST7 promises a treat for the evtimu: of Haturday, April 11, when the seventeenth "birthday of the council will be celebrated.

Orator Elsie Evertwm of Mcrrltt Council has a surprise for the members and visitors of Mcrrltt Council on "Puosdav evening next. Grand Commander McGowan and Supreme Secretary Adam Warnock ieft Xew York on Tuesday last for a short trio to irt. Augustine, Fla. Guldinir Star Council' No. tiPJ held a most enthusiastic meeting on March 0 in the Grand Opera House.

Manhattan. Xot alone was the meet Ing an open one but it was also tho visit of the crand officers and district deputies. The programme was furnished by Misa Josio Bell, little Adella, J. J. HoUar.d.

Miss Elsie Ever son and Commander ii. P. Mnrris. Supreme Representative Morris inado tho address of the evening. Ex Grand Pi civtury E.

Heart spolco earnestly of GtMdins star's past and Its hopos for tho future. Grand Orator Everson presented Orator Mrs. Praia with a handsome majolica vase laden with beautiful flowers. During the evening speeches were mad'! by D. D.

O. C. Mrs. C. V.

Morris, Orand ('hnolain Maithind, the orator of Mutual, and n. I). G. C. W.

Kcndrick. Tli councils represented anions the visitors Amity. Amphion. Ph nix. Hermann, Merrltt, Gr nre Washington, Mutual.

Grand Commander McC.owan has appointed D. D. G. c. G.

P. Morris as committee for the Grand Council, find sceivturlca of subordinate c.aiMc'.ls and district deputies haviny items of hit'Vst should send them to his address, 370 Lafayette avenue. Tho last meetinj of Amnhlon Council, on March was 'xcoprionally iaterestlrx Many matters of business importance wc hroupht up. The next meetinsr will be Iield on March 24, and tha extra attraction on this occasion will be a draw luff for a prize offered by thf commander. All members of tlie order are invited to attend and participate in the drawing.

The committee of Stella, under the chairmanship of Mrs. "Woerner, is making extensive preparations for the annual woman's night, on March 20. The executive committee of the Grand Council, wishing to encourngre the councils to more active work, and as an inducement for them to Increase thetr enthusiasm, has decided to make a present a handsome banner to the council which makes larpest pain during the present year. A council must Initiate at least twenty new members before it can be considered as 0:1 the list as a possible winner. Sr.

(Vcile Council Xo. 5.013 held an exceptionally interesting meeting: on Wednesday evening last. A larpe number of members and visitors wore present and speeches w.re made by Supreme Pcpresentative Morris Adlcr. Grand Secretary William Holland. Grand Warden II.

F. Raabe, Grand Finance Committeeman Louis Lewitt and District Deputy Orand Commanders W. Schoon over, Mrs. C. V.

Morris, and P. W. Gough. As an incentive for members to obtain new biooil for the order and by so doinct reduce the cos; of Insurance and eure hryond dispute the face of each certiiieate the sum of 5:1 will jrlvt'Ti to the proposer of each new candidato. T'nifs uir.

into effect at once. Knox Council Xo. 1.002 met las: Monday even inir and unproved, the papers of the proof of the death their late companion, Mrs. Betsey Ehrtch. This Is t'ie thirty fifth mmibor the council has lost bv liath and the order has paid to thetr benefit in ries over 200.000.

Important busl ness wr.s transacted and the nincil decided to st pont ii.s rep 11 Jar inontijJv ainment and rect ption until the fourth Monday In April. ft DIRECTORY of Fraternal Organizations. JVrAS0ATIC. fourth Mon ayu at 153 Pierrepont riiAJ nc p. pouch, Master.

A. G. COUPPP. S. W.

PKi.AN lPT, J. W. WILLIAM O. F. H.

VGSS. Treas. CH.APPKS P. STAVOX. i ecrt Uuy.

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ML'LLIVS Oii CH K. Uu first Mor. ays, Arlitun Hull. Gait i and ava. r.

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A. M. HAlNCb. J. PAV11 M.

TiMts CKARLK.S Sc. iU' I av. ISLAND. llrt aa itilru VALEXT1XE Y.AHX.li.W.: J. L.

CL.UIK, rcG Tenth st. COrtlrtlON JOALTli, 'iJUf eve Jay. 1 3 Jt'jerrepoiit at. A. I.

W. 'A IM TJ'KO. A. 73. J.

CAMP1512LC. Sec, P. O. i I'' J. W.

Tt noklvn. communicai WILLI J. TJ. K. 1 M.

Ill rrcr. i fourth i. V. I I. fU K.

Thiuda: n. j'A j. v. A. HlJLLciKiVE.

third and fifth Moa iayii at HanyocI: iilding. 1.231: iwrord av. Iavid i. s': V.mooks.j.w. H.

L. hEDI'iKLL. Trns. W. m.

'llX 'Ur place. ihi. and fittH Tuusdaya At 44 Sthera co EDWARD NKI'. Jr. S.

Al'tiL'STUS P. U. R. W. GNXi St c.

377 Atlantic av. liLCLiij. G.Hi. tfecmd and luurth WcuaebUa yd iiart ui; Uatea av. Ai.l A.

Al A.M. Msistor. i XELliKltT. J. W.

KKViLO Secretary, 2." ITacon st. third ana lifta Wearies fiays at 1 a v. nar Fulton fit. JAM i i HOLM Ktf. Mastt r.

r.lAIiKI.";. S. UOI IKHT IHLL. J. Vv.

Ot ZOHO Trea3. I WM. E. KHLIC, li DutUr fit. ItlJJLijW OOU, 71(1, every Thursday at Hart'a Jtiuiitiini, 1, Ii.

A. II. jBahtah rETnil VAX COTT. Muster, SXVl'KR, Quincy st. OSllOA.

717. third firth Tv.esdiya at 2i 2.J ft. DA.VA r. Mr.Kler. ALrlXAX 5.

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I'jiT. ApfKP. riR. KIiL. tecend and fourth Tnuradays at ire Pi' 'irororu t.

a. poti.t:. Mvt Washington ul'lklky. s. w.

EL LOVELL J. W. J. SPAP.Il. Treaa.

JOS. WILLIAMS, Scl, Ci2 Lmerson ulat e. MIflCRVA, 74.rj. first and third Wednesdays, Acme Hall, corner Xlr.th st vent av. nDW.Vitli P.

M. Wcr. M.ifter. SAM'L UTIi. nior Wnrden.

Kit AX W. IiOBSINS. Junior Warden. J. T.

WHnP.H?:At. Sec. 2CJ V.V.i zt. Prookl n. S25, second and fourth Thursdays at Arc num Hall, 1,236 Bedford av.

CkO. it. KEKR. Masf r. IAX.EX.

p. COOK. a. WM. It.

YOUNG. J. W. DUNCAN DO UG A LL, Traasurer. JAMES Mi.

MUP.DO, Sec. 774 Barbey st. ROYAL ARCH CHAPTERS. ORIENT. 1I5S, seecitd and Mirth Fridays a Cfonnstor.

Djtldir.jr Xevins st. near Fulton. WILLLV.i ii. JKNK1XS. Jiii Prit.

AMES X. LUHALL. K. E. ALLAN fTEVrONSOX.

Trea. GEO. M. LU'VAL. 2i7 lsventh St.

BROOKU'N. 1S. fce.ont UnvR at 14 nnd 'iC, Graham av. fourth Mon CHAS. A.

TOXr OK. IPEh VTM. H. RILEY. Kinsr.

U. W. GELD ART, Ecrlba. I i I Fast Grand Councilor Henry C. Bailie, Grand Vice Councilor IP P.

Murray and Grand Trustee F. H. Deckel. After the adjournment of the council tho contest in euchre tools place between Marlon and Klectrlc Councils, which resulted in Marlon winning thirty sanies and Klectrlc twenty games out of the fifty Barnes played for the trophy donated by Eagle Council. It is expected that another Initiation will take place In the council on March 27, to which all visitors are requested to bo present.

CATHOLIC KNIGHTS 03? AMERICA. The Brooklyn Council of Officers held a monthly meeting on Monday evening last. The deliberations were opened by Slate Secretary Conklln, who occupied the chair In the absence of the president. The various branches in thin borough were well represented and the delegatus submitted very satisfactory reports. Large increases In tho membership were reported on all sides.

Secretary Tombler submitted a communication from Secretary LouRhlhi of the Xew York Ulcers Council relatives td a meeting to be held on March 13. at which the sense of the various Xew York branches 011 the subject of the Passion Play to be presented during this Lenten season would bo solicited. Branch Xo. 2ii has definitely decided on a theater party to be given during the last week in April, "Shore Acres" having been selected. Bro.

O'ltourke, president of the M. B. referred to an entertainment which the association will give and President Griflln of Xo. 201 Muted that steps had been taken in the matter of the yearly Bummer reunion of the branch at Fcitman's, Coney Island. The council adjourned after Nome interesting remarks by National OrguuUer Hustings and Stato President Manne.

Columbia Branch Xo. 5 S(J. the women's branch organised last fall, convened on Monday evening. March 12, at Apollo Hall. President Mary P.

Sohaefer presided over the meeting. The acceptance of two applications for membership and the Initiation of two successful candidates was the cause oC much enthusiasm. The women have many more prospective members in view ond the branch is progressing beyond the expectations of the most optimistic of Its supporters. Ex Supreme President Bro. Edward Feeney of Xo.

Z'l was among the visitors, as was also a delegation from Xo. 1S6. composed of Bros. Loughran, Byrne. Dcery and Deputy McDonnell.

The remarks of the ex supreme president were appropriate. Pro. LoufTliran's witty sayings and humorous stories contributed much to the pleasures of the evening. After a short period of social exchanges the meeting was closed with tho usual devotions. An Interesting meeting was held by St.

Branch Xo. 242 on Sunday afternoon. March P. Vice President B. V.

F.agen occupied the chair in the absenco of President Power. The. members had assembled in unusually large numbers and enthusiasm and good fellowship reigned supreme. Tho board of auditors submitted a statement which showed a most satisfactory state of the finances. State Secretary Conklln' a eloqtienL address proved the feature of the meeting.

The meeting held by St. Agnes Branch Xo. S21 on Wednesday evening proved the most Interesting scBsion thus far this year. The announcement that President Qufnn was 1U was hoard with many regrets. Vice President John J.

Smith took the chair and conducted the proceedings. Secretary Duffy submitted tho application of another prospective member, proposed by Bro. Martin. Bro. Martin stated that he would propose still another candidate at the next mooting.

Bro. John O'Rourkc. president of the M. B. ond President W.

Loughran of No. 16 were present and officiated at the Initiation ceremonP3 performed, over two successful candidates. Pro. O'Rourke made an eloquent address on tho workings of tlie Mutual Benefit Association and waa warmly applauded, as was also President Loughran of Xo. 1S6.

whose remarks wcro interesting and encouraging. CATHOLIC BENEVOLENT LEGION. Holy Xante Council Xo. 100. of which State Vice President Thomas Seward is president, will have, a meeting to night In honor of Erin's patron saint at 536 Eighteenth street.

The visits of Comrade Seward to other councils should assure a large attendance this evening. St. John's Chapel Council Xo. 1 turned its meeting Wednesday evening into an informal euchre party, the prUen going to Comrades A. G.

Mitchell and Edward L. O'Shea. An interesting story of tho council, written by Comrade J. F. Kennelly.

the historian of Brooklyn Council Xo. 59, was read bv Orator Xlcholas Doyle. Harlem Council Xo. 211. at Us last meeting contributed 00 to the Hutchinson Memorial Fund.

Tho late slate president was a charter member of tho council and his fellow members have been generous in their individual contributions to the erection of a monument in his honor. South Brooklvn Council Xo. held lis meeting on March 5 in Grand Union Hall, llarri. on street, corner of Court. Tho meeting proved Interesting.

Among those present were Comrades Stephen Covle. McGrowe. Dixon and Hennersey of Madison Council. Comrades McGrowe and Hennessey made very stirring addresses, as did also Comrade Covle and the chaplain, the Rev. Father Mc Mahnn of St.

Mary Star of the Sea Council. Comrade McGowan and George E. Lanagan sang and save some recitations. The next meeting will be held on March 13, when a large attendance is expected. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.

On Wednesdav evening Leo Council Xo. 122 held Its meeting, after which Lecturer John Lambet treated the members to a rtnely prepared entertainment. Bro. Edward Byrne of La Salle headed the programme with piano selections. Bro.

James Casev of Fort Green told stories. Bro. Hunt was the vocal combiue. Dr. O'Brien of La Salle was then Introduced and delivered an essay, appropriate to this season ot the year.

'Irish Times." It was verv interesting and touched on Ireland and its people from the early centuries up to the present day. Bro. Clarke then rendered some Irish ballads. Paul MeGulre, elocutionist, was next introduced. The entertainment cloned with Bro.

Conner of Christopher. There were many visiting brothers present. At the next meeting on March 23 the minor degree will be exemplified on manv candidates by Xlcholas riarkin of La Salle. On the first meeting in April B. Lambert wil have another fine programme arranged for the member's and their friends.

Bro. Lambert is assisted in his undertakings by the able entertainment committee consisting Bros. Ui iam Jones. George Goodwin, Jeremiah O'Leary On the tirst meeting of every month there is a lecture or entertainment in this council and ali brothers are cordially iavited. LADIES' CATHOLIC BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION.

St. Edward's Branch will hold a euchrs tonight at Granada Hall, Myrtlo avenue. Breoklvn Branch Xo. 311. desirous tu aid the church with which It is connected, will celebrate St.

Patrick's night by a euchre ur.d reception at St Hall, Atlantic and un Siclen avenues. St. Augustine's Pranch held an enjoyable ins on Tuesday last. Again a long Hut of applicants was received, making St. Augustine's th larseat branch in tho city.

Sisters. Ord ot Pittsburg and Sisttiv. Butter and Hanion from locai branches will bo transferred to Xo. 234. These ulsters wPd be received, with many ethers, noc yet Initiated, in true Augustlnian fa Mi ion on March 27.

At the last meeting many interesting topics wore discussed. A recess was talom to bcc other rooms In the building, and the chances are that beginning May St. Augustine's will have "three course A khem is attached to the new rooms fiomo of thy sisters have promised to bake the cake while the business of the meeting is "oehiR transacted. The housekeepers will be Ebzub' tk Dinnen. Mrs.

Dunlea vy. Mrs. Prion, Mra. Kdul and Mis. Fasto rell.

The titer bu reau rather unfe ml to th baby branch of, Lrooklyn. Its meetings are. ul waya attended by a storm. X. there is an nir of prosperity about the infant that emphasizes the saying that "every cloud has a silver lining." KE2 MEN.

Tae Hay makers' Association of County will have "its annual comb: costume hall this evening at Palm Garden. There will be a midnight marriage and a drawing for a live calf. Every ticket holder will be wiititled to a chance. Therci will be a public union me iing of the Second District at the wigwam of agoewatha Tribe Xo. in Grenpoint.

on Monday evening next. Beside short talka by many treat chiefs of the order, an entertainment will also be given. Palefact 3 are invited. JOHN II. A I DLij.

1 er. crec on thr candidates. There wan quit a larso H. Koyi OKK S.n tary. 211 Purea 1 It ttendanue.

Pro. Ira M. Cornwall, senior war R1DGEWO I Hy, se r.a ar.d fourth den. confeirrd thft decree. Wor.

Br. Ramsay fThursdavs. and Jamnici v. presc nttrd tlio lamb skin? and Wor. Pro.

Thomas T. IPsn ie Orr made th a demand and prest nied The w. rk ROYAL AHCH. Pe "Witt Clinton Chapter No. H2 held a convocation at ltd tabernacle, 90 101 Broadwav.

on Prtday Fvenlnsr. March 3. with Pn. Vnm panion fhnrles W. Hoch the chair.

The de i.iiiriv master past master nl moat excellent master were conferred on Bros. Joseph L. Fiah and Anderson. Aiun: ihn distinguished craft sriKvi were Companions worse John I Charhs V. Carpenter, John M.

Peivir.i. i 'ompanloiiH MrVicor and Llovd Po'. rsan of Pros Charter: Isaac tf. Charles A. I'anjr born and Poherl Kolls of Star Chapter: Charles uj Uk cvood Jnlicn Larke of Mount Ziuti Kmerson of vue.

pm tor. II. K. and Sumuel Jvoch of Kt'uuinir ChantL r. lon, 1MV Companion'? Vlllinm X.

carml haol and ford K. MxivMlent Mortimer W. casitor. Thoniasi c. Adams.

David Companions Willlanj II. 'ryra. jr. Ptaccy 15. P.r William It.

Jao 'bs. ii s. Fr. Mau: Joseph A cher and William K. of I WUt CH Chaptt r.

On FrIJay trvoninff. Ma; the i hajiii v.i'l work tho sublim clcprref royal av. on excellent mapLer. lliKh Prlesi I it exlenus a cordial greeting to all Uoyal Arch Magnus to avail thpin eolvus of the fjji'. 'VLunity the con fori lug this degree.

Jly ar.nouiicos a pleaunt surprise for tiics i cttetiiinK. ROYAL AND SELECT MASTEHS. Tho r.oxt assembly of Council No. 2 will bo helil at Masonic Hall, sixrh uvcsiuo ami T.hi; street, MaTinattun, tills evening, tit o'clock. icrcea be conferred.

EASTEHN STAB. The present and past matrons and tho present pust patrons of Greater New York, to the number or about one hundred, assembled in he Delta Chapter room. Eighth avenue and Tv. er.iy third street. Manhattan last Wednesday to witness exemplification or" the ailniinistriitive des time it has been fiiven in nearly six years, Tho degree was presented unuer a now arranged by Alonzo J.

Utirto: of this borouirh, iv'ho acted as ivortliv pai.ruu. The east also included Mrs. L. A. the D.

l. G. matron, as the worthy matron; Mrs. Eraniinda Von Minden, associate matron; Mrs. S.

H. rf. Thompson, conductress: Mra. Parah P. Sherman, associate conductress: Mra.

Haute I'. Lt wis. organist; Edward F. Barnes, marshal, and Nellie McL. Wikley.

secretary. The candidate, wr.s Mr.s. E. Williams, the srand matron. At the conclusion, addresses were delivered by Mrs.

Will Jams, Mrs. It. Xiner, associate Stand mntron; William J. Duncan. patron, a.nil Duin an P.oss.

associate prrand patron, the ti plc being qualifications necessary for the successful presiding i The rtr.ditioii and recitals of the programme occupied two hours and at the eon cJusion a reception follouoiJ. The present staff of officers will endeavor to confer the Uor'e matrons and pat mis v. reside yiitside of city at the Jtinf sessions of tlie prund chanter. The matmns of twenty chapters wtrj present last Wednesday, 'Stella Chapter Xo. 25 will hold a brief session evenlnif, then jro to malts r.

sioeit vifit. last of the oiIK tal KNIGHTS OP HONOK. Iw Podge will celebrate the nmivr sary of Us institution at sehwaben Hall on Tu evening. April pi. All members of the order invited to the conceit and tv ef ption.

United States Lodge premise; rirt rla.s timo all who attend the liK rai inun ai tatnment at the lodo rooms 011 Wednesday wen March 2S. Lode of Manhattan, defirin? to snow appreciation of the tamest and continuous faithful work of its dictator. Ii: u. J. Fivt mari.

carried its desire into eiYect at the Teutonla Assembly Manhattan, or. March at a cop.i ert and reception, when hi was the happy recipient an emblematic watch harm. The Past Dictators and Db tatoiV Association its laat mc tin decided up holditu: th annual bann' int of th assoclatli or. April at Elephant, on Fulton st near reouivn avenue. The titn and pla.

for holding church service will det rmin the next in. et April A donatir.n hads was oy "coriri P. Lvcn and he was chart: of badges of the reports presented wer very a r.erai discussion was had on matters pertaining to the good and welfare of order. Sweden Lodge has several applications ship undr wav and nine moiv In prospf tive. Ik; Witt Clinton will cal! nut all its old timers the ncasiuii of dictators' nlyht.

at :t.i rooms ii Thursday evening, r.pru j. a uchtv wiil also bo held. tho sanio Sen ite Pdgo had a full house on March a ho nfciul future of attraLtlcn was the initiation "candidates DoniCace. Lopez. William Ronnie.

Marion Alarnillo. John DufC and Hubert E. T' An application for meinbt.rsh'n was also roeeivr d. ran 1st W. P.

Goate wen the reu drwui.q;. senat i ago cMim; received i their good work. Tlu; usual smoker rollowfd unuer rh mJ. uddres by Seniu. cooti tlie order.

tJro. i. jia Ur VTu tat. Danb Hulllvan was dMiv red 7 ni. bv i aM 'n His suW jet was Lire in I Mrto itl.

JV ther Sullivan Y.a$ major of the Krty fuVenth Pt.glnnt durinfr "hai.Inin oriro E. Henderfoii. Jrar.d Guide V. Doty, Leputy Grand DUitati.ru din E. r.iann and J.

Gecre Uartmann. Pat lh tat lchn F. M. of Statcri A. Lvek of Ivy Lo'': and Kntnk Ann line Arcanum L.de.

Th syiujiosiUDi whi'jn the in ni bers of senate hav rovide i tlir msutves will teke 1 at ijr iC iricr Hotel evening. i 'ri lare iiun.iber mdidats i 1. 1 1 Pt vl and an in vjTij.tl.'n extended 10 nl! i re' hr' Tiie ncert and reconti "'n will take plac ''tv. venin, April 4 Hall, it beimr lbra tion cf twentieth ai.niver.sary the institu ticn th.o I dec. A fine IPorary and n.urica! will and a n'Mnitrc per formanctf cf a chain ner as well.

KNIGHTS AND LADIES CF HON OS. Pro loi; 'tiny prei Wl i nn a rordi ft! good i ASTEHICAN 1EGI0N OF HCNOH On March Stella CouncP Xo. i P9 iin i n. Tlie ii waa r.i i ivitit all the stativ Plod and a fair at (.: companions je ent. Tho commander" present re P1.

H. (juimby. M. V. Miller.

P. John and S. Stv ns. Vndei of tho order Jo Mr: i P. ir nwr Y.

made an Mar.y Ada M. from David As emarkrt tables had be u.rea by ti ii. W't lvr gamrj i nr.J ili i ntt staiits wer follows: Miss T.iz:; Anna. Mrs. Mill M.

W. Punumuir. M. i. rid Piv A Match niciu.

hnit. Jy by the women. at ending with reP hin All uds of Stella and compi' nions 1 1 iijter are c.oPallv Invited to ait md. An nthusbistlc and very 'y at vlval or district meetln wa.s heid th Daniel Webster Counci. in I Jod worth ilaii, Prca corner D'jd worth str Mar.

i' tro ausnices of following councils: V. 'filter Xo. Fr iicrick Von Xo. i.P.". Kin 5s County Xo.

PiiKiiiwa Xo. Hermann So. ti 54. ilrand (Vuide lm E. bad chare.

During in evening an entertainment was ivon, xviiicii jii jiciously iriteriTperPtd witli lnt iiH tiiat the etirur wau declared by all Miis eiK. The councils decided to ba. ano met.im;. A mong those who tribnted to make trie me: tins Interesting we: Gecr Jacob lmts Drl.J:r. Mi.

'rf ivarbara Jteimoutn, Miss Gertl linyiituiul. the Miases Verce, May and Gertrude P.aymon Anions thoe who wpoke were Supreme Representative Morris Adlr, Grand Guide H. E. Kup vh baoh, D. IX Cr.

C. Ji. Faber, D. iJ. O.

Alfred Gaskell, Commander Jere P.srnett, Commander Horeis, Commander Jacob Van Pi's. After the entertnlninent refreshment; were served and dancing was indulged In. Amons tlie companions preaent wre v'ommaJider Joseph Kyl Past mander Xlcholai; Kdaboo, tft'rutary and Treasurer A. Gn.nkeII and Cmpanfons Melcdy, Lp bacher and Eurnatein of Ml.pah Council Xo. Past Commander P.

tSleyer and "ommatidr HorelR of Frederick Von Schiller Council Xo. Commander Jere Harnett, V. IP J. Po rKri', Secretary Geurgn Collector Jnhn lly. Chaplain Mrs.

Shoenan and f'omrjanions Philip GrenFer. Edward and Alice Stufben of Kin: County Council Xo. 143: Companies A. W. p.

nett. organist of Puritan Council; Compnril.jr:i MrK. R. PMk. H.

I'. Palk. Sentry Pavl 1 Asken, Guide Mrs. 7 Ft. Woern.

and I'nrt Cr.n maucbr R. Wucrncr of Stella Council Xo, Past Commander Louis Linbach, Conunnn 1 col) Van fluiile A3yr, baphiin KleiiiHohmldt and Collector Mr. J. Van of Wld Avr.k Council of Corona. L.

1.: II. Wtlkenf. Guide Mrs. L. Xiclio.

Mr. Gnrnitt f3ohonwerk, Mis; Mairb Brown. Mrs. Wllk' ns and Mary P. Mahon of Counr iP, Cf 1r Mrs.

Louis Itutz. Collector J. V. foibn? jadl. AP u.

iJ Xr.i. l.l.'.i: r. Mr. and Mrs. L.

Mr. ai. i Mr. M. Mrs.

K. Peviioh. Mrs, rn. 1 h. M.

A. Linder, P. Scnoepain. M. Sin n.

p. I Verhiier o' Pnnlel Guidins Star Council Xo. fJiH i if. March 1) It Tn. i ax.

T' if reel and Kigktb Tiie jiuid ml ofUrfiil visit rn i Vvi pica. jar.ilv 1 crnt') by pre. ntiiur Jo hr a i with in rrc hit bci v. nct 'he council. Wp.

Ibo ii P. 1 1. G. i'lricK T'i K' rr.o 1 'ie ve.s Wi (j j. fj Prtrain P.rrl a si ro; ultntlon th? li tion.

Vinons ..1 i Ad and win Hc.Pand. ar.bo and P. 1 V. P. urn.

ris A die has Pvl rs Vo P. o. Pi mi About r. ippointr.ivnt fr mi Mav or tin n)rtliig' I .1 oi r. ni hm I I that p.

rid In belirdf of 1 1 fuctory nt of th" board be was mi in ''n Par I on Ii S. wtrre in 1 lU. 1 Xo. IO IT nr t. 11 itpplicat Ions for nn ii make four ppMcat lutis iv.

A of bt medical i x.imhior. ly to pin ihdpult i he lit id in lis i ii.h i AV i id. ti.lTi;.uir tin r.U!i,b ha tJe y. Car J) trivf dlfl'i roni coiiiiops makh.s i i.l th rondng ill no rmml I ery 'imo il ji. ii'it in th' St.

Mif i' ol Xo. l.Olit a visit from tho 1 01 tin 111 i t.tco Marcit apr oriterraiinncnt si ti er ma di by tlie SupreiTiQ nnd Grand i dilo presfnt. Anion; tbo. v.l were ftipi c. jn.

H' oriec tai 1 i ris A.iP. "rand XA il i I DAUGHTERS OF AMEBICA. At the meeting of Puritan Council Xo. 23. D.

of held on March 2. In Decorior Hall, S79 Gates avenue, Mies Jeannette Huxford was Introduced to the mysteries of the order. The council la proud of tho ofiicera for this term, as their work reflects great credit. Tiie degree staff is also rapidly attaining a high degree of proficiency. On Friday evening.

March 20, another social euchre party will bo held in the council rooms. The usual number of hamlfoni prizes has been provided for the event. This council is one of the councils In the United states. Several more will be instituted during this term. The Daughters of America is an auxiliary organization, wherein a wife, daughter and sister can have an opportunity to reap the same, benefits and help to advance the uiiie principles that a man does in the Junior Order of L'ntted American Mechanics.

GOOD TEMPLABS. Broolcl; rt Ludg Xo. 3. J. O.

G. which meets In Columbia Hail, t'uurt and State streets, on the first, third and fifth 1'ridays. is getting along nicely. Although the latest addition to tlie order in Brooklyn, the pi aspects are for its being among the bent and largest in the city. Applications for membership are being received at eaeh meeting and members are always glad to welcome visitons Pom other lodges.

Golden Circle Lodge No. 10 1. tho oldest lodge of the order in County, held an interesting u.nd well attended meeting in ic: rooms on March 9. There were present large delegations from Kman uel and lodges, also Bro. C.

C. Wilcox, the county eldc' templar of Kings County, and Pros. C. W. poyPton and W.

T. Funis of the executive imniu of the county. Two candidates received the initiatory uegice. The following oilk ers ncre liu tallcd by Pro. C.

C. Wilcox, S. D. G. C.

T. C. Pro. J. W.

Cummings; V. Sister PeariiaP: chaplain, the Kev. John Mason; secreturv. W. T.

Funis; marshal, Bro. Parmoteer; P. Sister Lriggs; guard, Wo. FoMer; F. Pro.

Moore. After April first the lodge will meet on the second and fourth Friday evenings, at Meserole avenue. The following members took part in good of the order: Slater Wilcox of Proolclyn. Pro. of Golden Circle, Bro.

Johnson of I hiianuel, Sister Pearsall of Golden Circle, Pro. Parmcteer of Goiden Circle, Pro. J. W. Cuinming3 of Golden Circle and C.

C. Wilcox, C. C. T. A vote of thanks was extended to Bro.

Wilcox, O. C. for his untiring efforts in the upbuilding of the lodtje. Members of the order are always welcome. NATIONAL EB0VIDENT UNION.

Amaranth Council Xo. 1Z does not intend to waste any opportunity to impress its friends with' tlie fact that there is a social feature connected With the National Provident Union. With that end In view, the coramittee on entertainment arranged for a progressive euchre, which took place in the council rooms on March Pi. About forty players took i)art in the game, at the conclusion of which four handsome prizes were awarded the successful players. Among the many present were State Treasurer H.

W. Hodges, Clerk of Congress J. F. Keenan, President W. L.

Meade, ex President F. 13. Currier and Mrs. Currier, Mrs. Sherman and Mr.

and Mrs. Byrnes of No. 11, Mrs. Cooper of Xo. J.

W. Hodges of No. 7. Arlington Council Xo. 62 held its meeting on March 13 at the council rooms, 40: and 107 Bridge street.

The officers elect for 1000 were installed by Governor G. A. Cooper, assisted by State Secretary W. H. Ballantine, who acted as marshal.

The pleasant feature of the evening was the Installation of Citizen Otto II. Kraft for tho fourth term. The other oiiicers Installed ware: Vico president, A. 11. Fllard; chaplain, William Palmer; counselor.

J. J. Chapin; secretary, Yv'. S. Marsh; collector and treasurer, J.

J. Daly; marshal, W. J. Dunlan. President Kraft made a st.rring appeal to the citizens to do their utmost to secure applicants for membership.

Governor G. A. Cooper, In his address, informed the council that the National Provident Union was adding to Its membership largely, that new councils were being instituted and initiations were taking place in the older councils and the prospects for the future of the union were never brighter. State Secretary W. H.

Ballantine furnished the citizens with Home importune matter, which wns much appreciated. Short addresses were made by Counselor J. J. Chapin. Treasurer J.

J. Paly, 'Marshal W. Jidap, Secretary S. Marsh and Citizen M. F.

Pons. Citizen C. S. Jones of Benjamin Franklin Counci! Xo. 42, who has been appointed as special a gum for the council, wiil visit Xo.

32 on Match 27. All citizens are cordially invited to be present. The entertainment committee of Long Island Council Xo. Vj la busy arranging for the annual entertainment and reception, which is to take place on Faster Monday night, at Schiellein's assembly rooms, Atlantic avenue, corner Vermont street. One the features of the entertainment will be female minstrels selected from the council.

Fx President J. F. Keenan. chairman of the entertainment committee, is doing his utmost to have this affair excel all previous efforts. Ex President James F.

Keenan of Long Island Council No. 4i. having been appointed by Governor Cooper as special agent tn Ocean Hill Council Xo. madu his first visit to tho council on March 11. Special agent Keenan delivered a stirring address, in which he urged the citizens ot Xo.

rl to make every effort to increase their membership. President of the Council John White, in response, promised the special agent that Xo. would make every effurt to further the interests of the Union. Among the visitors present and who delivered addresses were Governor G. A.

Cooper. Lieutenant Governor John Hanson, Ex Governor John Magi 11, 'Secretary ot State W. 1L Ballantine, State Treasurer II. W. Hodges, J.

W. Hodges of No. 7 and Mrs. Craft of Xo. 23.

On March a new council was Instituted at American Star Hall. 165 East Broadway( Manhattan, which has taken tho name and nurauer of Independence No bJ (the original council of that name having consolidated with Xo. 11). The council was Instituted and tho new citizens Initiated by State Governor G. H.

Cooper, assisted by an able staff of officers. The following named citizens were elected officers of the council and duly inaugurated by President of tho Union James Younle, assisted by ex President E. B. Rodgers of Admiral Dewey Council Xo. 98.

as marshal: President, Henry Spitzer; vice president. Ellas Levine; secretary, Samuel Cohen; collector, Samuel Deutpch; treasurer, M. Sophlan. M. counselor, Louis Karaslk; chaplain.

ph Karasik; trustees, Ellas Levine. Marguelir, Jacob Tachntt. Counselor Louis Karasik was unanimously chosen as reprer entat) ve to Congress. Seventeen candidates wore Initiated nnd several mora had been organized and passed but were not present. They will bo Initiated nr.

th next meeting. After tho meeting all were inviv rl to the hull below where refreshments and cigars were served. Addresses were made by President Younie. Governor hooper. Secretary of the Union H.

P. Cnrr, State Secretary Buliuntlne. Citizen K. P. ledgers.

President Sol ro of Xo. i and Citf: Edward: C. Tiafford of Xo. lnl. Governor Cooper announced the appointment of Citizen Spiro as special agent at the request of the council.

Thin council is tho result of the systematic labor of Citizens Rafford and Spitzer. The third meeting of General Lawton Council was a a uoeess. The hail, corner Broadway and FioKMb avenue, was crowded. Thirty nine candidates were initiated by ePresident of Xo. US by request of President Dreschlor.

During the Initfatory President TY.ynle accompanied by the secretary of the union, arrived and wan received In duo form. Shortly afterward Governor Cooper. cx Cm crnr Mngiil, Clerk of "ss Koonan. Seereiarv Piallantine. atatft Treasurer IT.

W. podges and Citizen Hodges No. 7 Rrrived from visit to council No. L'j. A new ireretary and chaplain were elected and and instructor appointed by Pr fid'mt Preschb r.

The new officers were Immediately inaugurated by Special Agnt Spiro. Citizen 1 P. Rafford vr.n imaniiriourdv chosen tn represent the council In oon r. esh. A collation was served at which address were made by President Younle.

Secretary Carr. Governor Cooper. ex Governor Clerk of Congress Keen an, Secretary Pa llnntlne and a stirring speech by Congressman Tt afford, who announced that two new councils would shortly be Instituted New Jersey with trong probability of a third. 3STATI0ITAL UUIOI T. Kings County Council Xo.

held its rem! monthly meeting on March at Wilbur Hall. A coodly number of members were present. Senator W. F. B.rkowltz and Cabinet President O.

P. Derby made the counrdi a visit. Two applications were presented. This is. a rogul.ir feature In tho council and Jio tn3etlng passes without applications being received.

Two of the accepted candidates prerented themselves for initiation and the pfiicTfl performed the beautiful ceremony in their usual manner. A resolution increasing the salaries of the two secretaries was introduced and adopted. These officers will receive per capita remunera tion. Instead of a listed amount In future. Friends Berkowltz and erby addressed the council.

At the close of the meeting, informal euchre for prizes was played bv the friends. Tlie next meeting of Klm County Council will held on Tuetiday at Wilbur Halt. In addition to the regular order, there will be Initiation, good of the order nnd euchre. Thre are eight candidates to be initiated. Vbttbtg friends from other councils are cordially invited to be present at the meatlng.

A hearty welcome Is always extended and good refreshments aro provided. KlflGECTS OF ST. JOHN" ANT MALTA. On Thursday, March 15, Palestine Encampment held Its 273d regular meeting and there was a fair attendance of members. Past Commander J.

TI. Bock presided, as he was the senior P. C. present. Past Commander T.

P. WUsnak made sonio very interesting remarks as representative of tho staff of the military division of the order and among otlier thlngn Htated that 5150 will be necess. iry 10 defray the expenses of the parade on Decoration Day. Palestine pledged itself to the amount of $15 for that occasion. AH encampments of the order are urged to decorate the graven of those members who, during their lives, cave their services to their country in Its hour of need.

HOME CIKCLE. Plerrepont Council No. 212 held its meeting on Mamh 14 at the Argyle Building with a good attendance of members and visitors present. Among the visiting friends were Pact Supreme Leader Uriah V. Tompkins.

Grand Leader George W. Keesier nnd Mrs. of Pxcelsior Council Grand Guide C. IP Poberts, Mrs. C.

H. Roberts and Mra. S. II. Wljlman of Hancock Council, Secret a ry F.

Thornnson nf Umpire Council, Klohrs, Mrs. Ida M. Fotinialn and Mrs. Uorin Montufrue Council. A letter from Supremo rv Julius M.

Swain Informing the counell that it hail in all probability won 1 he prize 11C 2. offered by the Supreme for tho larg st nejv.f(n to 1 be benefit, fund on the esment called January 1 read. Friend Tompkins ma do a t. address luting the eonnrll upon he gnod showing it. lmd nut do durlniv tho past id: months.

Friends Roberts, Thompson. Flohrs and Mrs. Fountain upoke briefly, after wlibh the council waa elorcd arid were ndmPf'd to iiaie in the progressive euchre bv the entertainment committee. The prize winner's Women. Mifs Magurct P.

Loonnrd, Mrs. Anna G. Young mul Misn Jos in Copcui men, Se w. Keuulcr, Wallace Young and C. II.

Roberts. brooklyn 9r niet lnM Wednesday and initiated one candidate into the second ib grec. After lb' ting il progr'Tslve ciH'hre was given with the fallowing result: First, prize for women was won by Mrs. Jnn'e: Morrison, Feeond by Mabel 'euree. Fli nt prlz" for men.

A. J. II utilhn ton scermd, Wells. Among, (hose pi sent woro Franklin, Mbis Franklin. Pn rt howls, John' P.

Lewis, Mrs. 1'toberl Peareo, the Mleii Feareo, n. W. KffHh'r, Oeorse A. Wnrd, J.

Sharpe, Mm. Unsoll, A. P. CblchcHter, Mrs. Rlurdaii, W.

W. Wright. Mm. Ganter, Mrs. Bee hp, Mn.

Wyatt, T. S. Woodcock. Mra. F.

Abcrs. Fmucis Hay ward. YOTTOV S3 KNIGHTS AUD LADIES OF HONOB. Ii J. ni'vis fcLiul and iourth b'nduya M5 Oateri a corner of Keid.

i'i ii. 340 Uehl av. Kccrc tm vaii'k i. i.Aii?n. 12:: Tumnklns av.

J'in. Sec. FRANK PKYMCU'Ii. Treusiirer. JKUMOX SCHNPIPKit.

3 Held av. A ME HI CAN" LEGION OF STKI.L A. ami third Thursdays it Johnnn Puii.bny;, vin.s st, near Fulton. A VI Ij Li Lafayette av. 1 1 'MoRi: I'l 'TTIT, oc, Ltiuis place.

NATIONAL UjSTION. nuOKLY. and third aicndaya a.t ton jr. Gates av. M.

O. P.ICK. 1.10 praw et. STATIONAL PE OVIDENT UNIOUT, 1 I A IS li'IO, as, tccond Fridays, oS Ft. UICKRlI a lr iv.

i.XiopKi;, ry, iJ3 Willoughby av. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS. COLLMIBtS COLXCIL M. ltf, Columbia Vi.ion st. r.ear Fifta av, first, third and fifth Mondays.

J. CHAS. Fin. Sec. 433 First 8t.

PiltETTI Rec. :,2 Third St. TT? TVT rx A nut mTmrn nn rTrrv IRO.V 1I.Y1.L OF BALTIMORE CITY. JiUA.CU Xt. 47.

meets in Johnston Building, Xrtvjna st. nrjt. third and fifth Tuesdays. s. LOU A A.

CRANE. President. 202 Park Place; Mrs. rOMUS, Vice President; Mr. M.

C. JACKiv. oretary. Elmhurst. L.

Miss s. K. t'ASIl. Treahtirer. A Lafayette av; Mr.

K. MARTIN, Counsel'. Mips L. DE PAUW, Chaplain; Mrs. S.

KCHP.OEDER. Chairmun Trus tfE Jos. WF.LCH, ruprf me Doputy. CATHOLIC KNieHTS OF AMESICA. 'E'lIK 11 O.N I'.

internal Assessment Insur ir.rt ft.r Catholic Men and Women. ilf: tUnci. full a.l'JroPS W. COXKLIX. St ev.m:i:7.

2.i st, or OSWALD MAUN'K. State T'ts. JeTy Vsrr.on av. CA1KOLIC BENEVOLENT LEGION. MiW VOKK STATU fOUM'IL DIS SO.

1, firs: Suri'luy of each month at I1. Argyia ICC Plerrepont 'trj KI v. wh M. COYLK. 1" Cli fton place, LASIES' CATHOLIC BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION.

ST. ACGl'STINE'S. ntots 5 and foiirtii Tuesdays, pootn 5. Johnson Eulldins, Nev inb i. n.1:!:' Fuitori.

Mrs. MAIMAllCT O'TOOLH. P.orr yd' r. AK1E L. I EN WillnuKribv st.

Fin. Sec SZrtf. AXX.a '1 st. No comiminications for these columns will be received 12 M. Friday.

MASONIC. Morton I.odgo Xo. ud on hiyiit. March 12. reeidw i an o'diclal visit frnin 11.

Wor. nklin. P. I G. First Masonic District.

Th i of muster was handsfiii ly received by Wor. Master William Mi. ar.n eloquently addressed the craft. TJie It ice rm was crowdel by representatives from ail the nearby Senior Grand i' t.i""rge M. Gale bein? ir.

with a dt ifii.itlon Jamaica Lodce. Th: Iodse was early called to refreshment when Junior Wu.rde:i I. W. Williams introduced, a tin programme fnterDreted by the Hempstead fll' ii.ro. j.

wiiu PiionoKiiii Mi Pf st and' Eune' V. Willis'' assisted by Bro. William M. exempUrHd the fourth desro in the usual manner, and Cor v.hicu Mur ton i odse is ramoup. ne.si com.niumc.iuon or Lrystai av? Lodae the Masion cueree will furred on thr iV lloworuftf.

M. Wor. John Stew art will llver the historical lecture. The hreih promised a cordial and fraternal welcome. Marcn Delta Lodge onferreu the hrst fie lag o.s.

On Tuesday nvxt tht detiiCo will bo conferred on tiv entered apprentices. Bro. S. D. I'y.

ker f.f dford Lodge will deliver the rniddJ chamber Wr. Pro. I'r ffia wiil Le pleas t. welcome a31 who may call. O.

i Wednesday ev uing: xt, March 2i. Wor. 7Hir.es Ji. K' dlin i wilt mak his ofR' ial visit to Lods4. Th v.

oi will con for the second ai that occasion. At tiie c'. fnii of Common wealth Lodf; heM last Tuesday the oj decree was CL ijferrJ by Pro. th rniddle cha ruber P.eture Ir. efi Py Bro.

llobertson, S. 1. Seated Wor. Pros. We' nis Ll' of Leverlch of Iani' I Ca! Pr wn of Adytum.

Patch ot Mir.erv.i. nf St. clia. ii. Wo Taylor.

Wicht ar.fi Palmer. Prr.s. Livttiton, Bather, Bamt r. Qua II of ouinion wealth. Lu, (he thlrl will be vxcrnpM: pic p.

lid llt JjTn tcJl form. Pro. Madison Wor. Pro. of lnde Iiis olficers aiirl a delegation Vi.

it Common wealth oa that oc 0 Xo. 4 SO will rr.nrt on Mon 1 1 1 the German ns a a aaii Eoerum street. P. Wor. P.

P. O. Second Masonic official visit on that even ir i d. srec MasJ er Mason. His Jt.

Wor. James PL Podtn. A car i y.i S.tar Hop Mi Jitiu' II. Jnp. tortal 1.

bv cord hd and frat' rni! invitation is to the urat t. 1. No. 710 held ita communication (:: Thnrs iuy last. Wor.

Pro. Gould i the uegre upon canjidaten, Cvn. a s'i)ior tieacon. Or. 'Hrars ev.

ii: i i meond Sdegree v. HI hsIti Tjs oonfsrr.id. Visitir brethren are cordially Invited to be present. tiornnv.mioation of Mammal Lodge Xo. tj' h': 'A tno ledge rooms, Artinprton 'rri Gat3 and Xostrand avenut s.

on i sor.i Tfio wi i Wort, master Mason .7 nines H. Rollin. D. D. G.

istrict, will deliver the Ucturo. the degree will be conferred of Manual Lodge, In full The om muni cation of Greonpoint Lod'i wiii be li iri on Thursday evening. March when the nidiin i deg ree of master Mas jn wlP ba inferred Prothers fclJovrcrart John C. rintrtr. Walter FlnklcdK.

James W. Hpringstead, WnHace Tie bout and Charles H. Tcdd. Tho nest communication of Hill Grove Lod se Xo. be held on Monday even ins next.

The work be that of entered apprentice to b.r conferred upon several candidates. Wor. Pro. Walter Twlg will preside in the east during the firft and hopes to see a aroodiv attendance of bmtherK, Bro. Senior Warden D.

P. Moore wip ntriv inte nurine tlie Fecond section. The entertainment and reception whi be heid on Tnursdny cvr.injy nest. Will Min.srrela v. lp provide the entertainment, to be followed by dancing.

The comr.vjni. at ion of Baltic Lodgi No. 3 wan hd Wednedaj last and was sracej by the presence of the representative of the crand lodRO, D. P. O.

M. Rollins of th Second Masonic i istrict. Seventeen Bitting" masters helped to Rreet the dep yrand master. W. M.

Woodcock received tho ofiiclal visitor and Denuty Rollins seemed deeply moved on the presentation of a lovely bourp'j of rare flowers tendered for Mrs. RoPkis. The lodge room was beautifully decorated with flowers and plants, and in the east was a deaiffn which tend "Baltic welcomes you." The usual symposium followed. Tho i.eit communication of Adytum Lodg will bo hId or. Tuf sday evening, which oocatdon will be a notable event.

The work will be the five dloverafts to the nubilme degree 01 muster inasoo. Pt is anticipated nat many distiaMiilrOied cf the craft will be pn fi ent. Tho j.is'.r section will be delivered by Wor. Tiieo A. Thetler of Ceclie Lodce.

Another feature will the mtisicai Helectlons, to lie rendered by Puchd Quartet Wor. A. Brown ex i.p a i or jlai Invitation to th; craft. Wedr.os.l&v evening; Covenant Lode its R. Wor.

Per.Jamin V. W. Ov. er.H ma le his official visit and an cer dially welcomed by the master, Wor. P.

e. 1 fepov.craf ts i t.e wa if masnn desre. others present v. re Wor. Pros.

Pruntun and Miller of Greenwood Duval end J. r.kina of Joppa, ot Etar Br 1: lib. hem. Bo Ice of Fortitude, leyno'ds. and SPiiratt ff r'oamop(dlttin( Ket chair, of Prrwln an White of Adytum.

Woenm and Park ol' Ar.uiliv ason, Stubcnbord of Iwt Jroii, WWch Ann a Grata, Puawell of Acar.thu: Curthi a .1 Pud to her i Stella, Merritt of Pedford, 'rlcrii; bcrs flatha. Doyle of E. 1. Jonh of Thei rif Cclle, Fraser of nr. rrt Mr? Wumtt: a.zv Smith of Pari Xo.

:,7. Flemlnffton. X. J. Pealey.

Walker. V. an Franklin of Covenant. At r. jct (:o.Mir.iu:iic t.ii..''i tiie llrht dese will be CiVif.rro.j.

eveninfr I Muid.i y'Vt' of the ciaft wk Anions those The Ii to was cor.ierre at n. ilalriJi ami many proini were nt ij wit 1 Heated 1 1 tits W. Owena. D. D.

G. Prrif. P.r.MWfll nt Aei'nthUF. Wolfe of ijtnr m. liU'ch of I'orfitude, Weemn of Aiir! axi.n, Perwin, v.

aut. nip Hter of Adytum; K' ioliai pan: u.lisit ni' APair; Gro.iean of i luinbia 1 V' rk CPy. Next Monday i im.r tiio will be wt.rkeu. lire hern istt.T 1 rices invited. mmur.fcaMon nf Urlun fxoge wit! be i bold on Tii s'tv Mitivh when th il: dc' To b.

ci. 1 A' nrp.o; i. Xo. 719 conf' tho lh nt 1 up iu ndidate. at tl: fotnniunlojitlon r.

'idor Wiivd' wjo i.it.; rluring tbo first se' of r.r,:. v.fji on nds a c.n dial inviia pon tho to ho present. 'I'h i ii or.iitnniicrit ini of Minerva will Ti hld oori. er Xinth street ani Seventh fivt on 2 fan 1 L'b which occasion the third dfgr Mill be rre.1 on full ten.m oZ fellowcrafts, 1'r a.con rind his workman Invt 1 die work diirlr.tr the second I sdve K. Han tho of 8 and the the M.

G. the the tiie this Uay are to in, its S. at the ing, P. alt bc on 1 slv i of i ldn. i V.

ta me ba op M. i A. i en C'' i i 1 iel IP I su i 0:1 1 lt: Ii: iV.j 1 In ODD FELLOWS. Magnolia Lodge Xo. 106 Is making arrangement to fji re an entertainment In the Criterion Theater during the first part of April.

One of the amateur dramatic societies will be engaged and an evening full of enjoyment Is promised. A competent committee has the matter in charge. Amaranth P.obekah Lodge Xo. 176 met in its lodge rooms. 49 Court street, on March S.

Tha attendance was large. There were several visitors and the meeting proved very interesting. The next meeting will be held Thursday, March 21. There will be initiaticna. Members are requested to attend and members of sister lod jes will ba cordlalp vv 1 c.

omcil, Arlington Hall was visited by fire on Thursday morning last and considerable damage was done to tlie rooms, of Prospect Lodge Xo. liUO and Mayflower Rcbekah Lodge XTo. which meet there. Silver Spray Rcbekah Lodge Xo. 63 had a good attendance last Thursday evening, many visitors being present, also District Deputy Grand Master Sister LlsiKie Baker and her staff of officers.

Twenty three candidates were admitted to membership in full form. After tiie admission of the candidates the twenty three applied for their withdrawal cards to enable them to start a new lodp at Lefferts Park, a charter for same to applied for at the next session of the Grind Lodge. The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Long Island I. O. O.

F. flornc AsforMatlon has appealed to the lod.rn for subscrintIon and donations for th fair to bo held from April 24 to 28 inclusive. The purpose of this fair Is to create a home for the orphans of Odd Fellows. and to raise means whereby th? littlo cnes may have the love and protection of Odd Fellowship. The fair will be heid in Columbia.

Hall, 1.2 13 Fulton street. All donations will be cheerfully received by the committee and may be pent to the ofiieos of Pro. F. Pouch, 305 Adams stieet. or P.

G. M. Sidney L. Rowland, GS5 Myrtle avenue: or to the president of tha board. Decatur street.

Ivanhoe Lodge No. 127 hold a well attended meeting last Wednesday evening. Xoble Grand Bro. Thompson presiding In the upper chair, with a number of visitors present. One candidate presented himself for admission Into the lodge.

Franklin deforce team was present to perform tha work. P. G. Bullenkamp acted as noble grand and P. G.

Beasley acted as vice grand, while all the other chairs were filled with members of Franklin degree tram. The work was done in a most satisfactory maimer, while the floor movements were finely performed and the charire delivered in a most Impressive manner. Tho lodge will have work again next Wednesday evening and several more propositions axe on tha way. Xext Wednesday evening the various district will hold their annual grand committee meetings for the purpose of placing In nomination grand officers to the Grand Lxidge and district deputies for the various districts. The following is the ticket for grand officers: For grand master.

August F. French of Charles Sumner Lodge Xo. 387; deputy grand master, J. Barton French of On jndaga Lodge Xo. 79, of Syracuse; grand warden.

Leon Lew In of Xew York Lodge Xo. 10; grand secrotarv. John G. Deubert of Warren Lodge Xo. S4: grand treasurer, John F.

Bullenkamp of Magnolia Lodge Xo. 166: grand representative. Franklin P. Trautman, P. G.

M. of Charter Oak Lodge Xo. 306; district deputy of Kings Xo. 1. Robert Calvin of Ivanhoe Lodge Xo.

127; Past Grand Anderson of Principal Lodge. Artistic Lodge Xo. 101 heM a very good meetlmj last Tuesday evening. Prill Master Bro. Rafford announced that there were eleven candidates in waiting who wished to be instructed In the first degree.

After the lodge had prepared the candidates were duly admitted and instructed In that decree. Many visitors were present. Amonff them were brothers from Maine and California. The entertainment committee reported that It hud made arrangements to hold a smoker on Tuesday evening, April 3, at the rooms. Xext Tuesday evening the lodge will work the second decree.

Mayflower Rebekah odge Xo. 77 held a pleasant meeting on March 9. Xoble Grand Sister Slocum, presiding in the upper chair, with a fair attendance of members. The following candidates were admitted to membership: Minnie M. Maikoffske.

Bro. Charles MalkoITske. Fanny L. Jones. Margaret E.

Vnlentine and Kila F. Arnold. Xathan Hale Lodce Xo. S04 will give an entertainment at Its rooms on Monday evening, March 2i. Tho committee In charge has prepared an exceptionally good programme.

Ivv Lodge Xo. 472 held a well attended meeting Friday evening. The entertainment committee had arranged a smoker and the business was hurried through, after which the committee plana vere carried out. An interesting programme had been arranged and cigars were provided for "Vurliv? Lodge Xo. 37 met with a fair attendance Mondnv evening.

Purirg good and welfare manv subjects cimc I'D i'v discussion. Facie Lodgo last Wednesday cvenlmt held "on interesting meeting. In the good of the der manv fniffReiitlnns were offered for the good nf O.Id Fellows hip. The lo lgo i doing good work in bringing in candidates and nn doubt will hae a good showing at the end of the term. iivstlc Link Lodge No.

711 held its meet ns last Thursday evening. Many brothers were called upon in good and welfare and the evening was a. plensant one. Principle Lodge Xo. 4S held a pleasant meeting last Thursday evening.

In good and welfare several subjects came up for debate Montruk Lodge Xo. Ill met witn a fair attendance laac Monday evening and a plcasunt evening was spent in good nnd welfare. Mentauk will have good report to render at the end of the term. The nolde grand extends an invitation to sinter lodges to visit at any meeting. Franklin Degr.ee Lodge No.

13 will meet thle evening and confer tho third degree on candidates presenting tho proper cards for same. Visitor arc always welcomed. HUTTED WORKMEN. The grand lodge of the Ancient Order of P'nited Workmen met in Rochester on Tuesday, March 6 and remained in session until the Friday following. It was the twenty seventh annual session and In many respecta as important as any yet held.

Practically there was no contest for the oillces and the grievances were few and of a mild form. The reports of the several grand officers show the order to be In a very nourishing condition. On December 31 last there were 27,000 members In York State. The average age of the membership is half a year less than It was ten years ago. and tho duration of the membership of those who died In 1S99 was than double that of 1hr.se who died In 1S89.

This Is duo to the rigid medical examinations and also to the fact that persons whose habits and vocations tend to nhorten life are excluded from membership. Grand Master Workman Van Fleet was succeeded by Grand Foreman W. B. Moynlhan, who will make a very satisfactory chief executive. Argyle Lodge met last Wednesday evening at Dodworth Hall nnd held a very Interesting meeting.

Master Workm in Von Arx presided and bad the pleasure of welcoming a. number of visiting brethren who departed evidently well pleased with tho lodge's hospitality. The next meeting; will be held on March 2. In Alpha Lodge ITO. aftr the usual business, at a well attended meeting on March 7, the doors were thrown open to the many friends.

Tlie feature of the provided by the entertainment committee was the piano solo by one of the brothers IPrr PhP'npskl. On Wednesday. March 21, after the in! tin tion of several Candida tet there will be a vaudeville followed by a collation. A large attendance is expected. MESS HUGHES SURPRISED.

The friends of Miss Gertrude Hughes, daughter of Bryan Hughes, a well known Manhattan politician, surprised tho young woman on Thursday night, at tho home ot Mr. and Mrs. IjOuJs Ehr.ore, on Ocean ave iroe, Slecpshend Bay. Among those present, v. ere Mr.

and Mrs. Bnrrnll, Mrs. Jeffries, John J. HurroH. Philip Lowinsky, John Dunphy and Mr.

and Mrs. Sidney Solomon. After supper, which was served by a caterer, the party drove to tho residence of John J. IJiirrell. on Pearl street, where tho festivities were continued until a late hour.

BROOXIYNITE A STOCKHOLDER. (Special to the Eagle.) Albany. March 17 Tho New York, Auburn and l.anslno; Railroad Company, just lncor pnr.Hfd v.ith tlie Secretary of State, with a i capital of 100,000, has, as one of Its directors and as Its largest stockholder, John Itoblee of Brooklyn. lie subscribes for 3,930 shares I of stock. 1 ROYAID ARCAITUM.

Vlffltantia (ottneii had a attendance at Its meeting; "ii March P. Vardn Pnffel resigned his office and asked for a withdrawal card to enable hi 111 to join a new council now forming. Sentry II. Poody was advanced to the offlee of warden and Pro. Mux va elected sentry.

Both ofliocrH were immediately installed. The council adjourned at ir.iC and welcomed a large company of friends to the matins morn, when next to the final pame in the progressive euchre tournaiiient waa played. Past Itegent Moody was tho master of ceremonies and announced tlmt the closing game In the series would li played on April when tho prizes will distributed. Vlgllantia Council hay decided to change its meeting nights after May 1 to the second and fourth Thursdays, of Fridays. Manhasset Council Xo.

I.wlS held It? meeting on Tuesday, March K. delegations from different councils v. eivj to witness the Ht v.uUstle work on Bros. Walter Poyle. Patrick Tyr rlll.

John J. Quigley, Charles Frandig. Josepn Ma tiers Jjnd Michael LaJiey. Xine applications ra received and a like number aro pending be lor the PNamlner. Pi Puty 17 the orator called upon Pio.

H. W. Joms nf Dauntless Coun vil fur leniark.s. also upon Grand Trustee Thonet of Acme Council and Pro. Pannav of Fern Council.

Pros. "Wjliinm J. Corcoran, Cody and LeoplfT pang. Cigars and refreshments were served during th fntertniiimont. The vouncll will meet on Mii'vh 7.

Visiting brothers aro cordltliy invited. Park Council meeting on March 1" and rf t.wu applications for membership. Thive andldates were initiated. After the business of tho council was transacted the doors wtrre and the council room was crowded with members, wives and friends who had come '0 njoy tiie entertainment and dance which followed. The enlng' ontertadntnent was charge Proa.

Lawon. Wlielan. Allen. Little, Ilespe Mid Ponobue, ai by many members of the eounell. P.

ng Pl.ir.d Council Xo. 17.1 Fcored its biggest fi on March 14 on which date the Amaranth ic Society under tho auspices of Iong l.Jiand Coun jii ted the comedy, "Ambition." at the Academy of Music. The place was crowded. The play was well presented and Long Island Council is to be congratulated. This event is only one of many that ais to folio v.

from, this ounr Long Island Cour. il l.eM a met ing on March v.ith over two and fifty brothers present. Th followirivr applicmts wore initiated in th of order: Joseph 'J'inibaloo, A. br i 1 Frank H. Hnd guis.

There v. ere eleven applications for niern br. Kepresentatl ve Kaw from and District Deputy P.edtleld 01 were visitors. Pre. Kegent and Pro.

Carl Rodin were presented girn the council for largest num bf of appdiea; i for February, pro. Regent Loi f.b ils tt w.t.h pight application. Bro. Carl se with four applications. Vfrr the l.

Orni. Franklin O. Phoadeu nno rt Forrest, and Burt i. 's. Loth were well received, the orator will present a i': "Ma line p.

laniiii. nf Franblfn Council Xo. intcK 'ifng on record. Trie on Aiiv rt and 'iuidiriatf for tho next meet Imty 17 wa.H pleasantly ppent ir wisdom from the visiting of the council. Among brfithei" from Xa tixford roihers m'i ii se pr' oTier Tbi next meeting promises to be iut rt yting and ntertainins and ti: vised to be prepent.

Pruoklyn Xo. 7 is making great prep nratfnfi? ff dinner to be pivn on A pril 1 ln. tin: tweniy et ond nn niversnry rh 5 utf on of the cviinoil. The omm.tt o. laynard.

Erlstol and I I.tlloran, psj ts i to tho circular issued. at "'larkf has signa.ted next meet Ins nifdit as id' nt u.ti"ii nislit and hopes for nulte a larpce ail', ad ant esr im i of those members who do iva att rej viiarly. Orator Halloran had i.i i met hi ng good in the way ut en to: nnd will also furnish refreshments. Stay. sunt h.

its meeting on March PI ni rutb. Hall. a good number of brother? bo'mg re font. applloationa were ro nj nil reports showed marked progress. Count; tunril was the guebt of the evening, a large dn Pent ion attending.

Pemarks were mad' by Surervising Deputy Smith of P'nlvereity, Urgent Pa. Rogents Nixon and Ashley of Kinvs duty seventeen Past Regent F. rry irator Roths teen of en tertaine'. with sons and story, as did also Orator Konny nnd Pro. Fidlo of Kings County.

H. Levy arid Itcillv 'ave a clever athletic exhibition. Charb Kphrahn sanp and W. Wesley Bach. nan Witmark'n latent soiibs.

Kefreah v. e. i. All brothers are welcome at Stiiyv. uxt nr Ptls'.

March 27. Amaranth "ounciI Xo. 461 last Tuesday evening had a vry Inrffflv attended meeting. Five appll oatb i for were received and three approved anplieatlons. Joseph A.

The ford and Frederick Van Tbum were Initiated. The Bym atbv of council was sent to Past Regent W.minm lb lndsay and his esteemed wife. It v. as birib niah: and as soon as tha business of th T.iir.oi) was concluded the dofra wro opened and the friends noon filled the room. Ten fiames i.

iyed and nine nrlses wen dis trii.nt' d. "i M.irch 28 tho council will celebrate ittt tti anniversary. The whole evening will bo I i and the entertalnntnt will h. i.l in ih nssemblv rooms in the Arsyle A musical and literary entertainment will followed by danclnj, i'oi Xo. l.SC" save another members' pai tv on Pi vt Tuesday evening.

Aft' the close ti. Uibi'. otlns the doors were opened to Ir i. rniir.berr:. A ft it c'rai hd 01 fi tb' orator, the tables wcr1.

pre and "preriAnt participated iij sir, handed oiifbi o. ('l. iylriiT Ktnpped after ten zrzAvt and prly.i"? iv rc Team Xo. composed of P. .1.

Granville. O' prp and Mr. Pbtiii iT! wen 11k flt rit prizes; TViin Xo. 4. com p.

ii M' "tjUy, Packer aid G.itchell, won pry. 'Die company ua th favored i ir. n. It by Past Fjpgent IP A. KPe.

r. tlx orator, P.ro. P. R. McCully made a i addrfsed icirticujarly to the iri.

i'P r. ni of tho ci der. which nlnced (b'oJv the man bent Its and prlv n.b v. rl by ail Arcnnu hPcp. Ab rt Council 10 ij.

things during the coniinpr year, ah Xi 'i orn no fniprtaiii.rn uiniimiuoo prom Foiiir bPur of interest every ineM Inpr. At xT on March Jc7 the drawini; where bv a isi, i. ts his ass'sment patd. will take i a Pvl atten Jancj is After a vii r. of atjaletio nontpts will take 'd.

wiil be plication nlht. ti tmplars of HOiroa. ibb Tompp. xo, oT, Ternpla rs of lnor nnd T. iMii v.

ill j.old third annual recep 'ii '11 i 'Mur biy, March, 24, at the Athenum ut P. M. 1. the only Hweiiisi temple in in i the entertainment will be or iiirn T. Many nupreine couneii and Brand tempb: i will be trefifnt.

LOYAL ADDITIONAL BENEFIT. II Xn. Sr, met at ur un in Wilbur trill 't A larff'J at! cmln of uu vi iacjudiu, Crand f'oiinellor mi P. Grand ih.r Piillle. CoUnpllOT Pciljaniill P.

i I 11. nwzi, .11 r. oimtl. visitors. Mr.

p. Putfhabcr recorder mul mado vii'tr tho council with an uouii tlnonces. The nnanr enter cil also cm lied the foj who in loafing nnd or.neerninflr the iiropress and wJ 1 Grand Councilor J. II. WM.

SCHXEIPEP. p. G. PA VT. 'OX.

Peribe. GEORGE D. SIinP.T. T. Ashford st.

W. CRAW. Treasurer CHALDEAV. acr, second and fciirth Thurs ifays at Acme Hall, Ninth s. and Seventh av.

JOHN CAXX. Klh Pri' st. H. J. Kins'.

C. X. TOpEX, Scriba. H. PCHEELE.

Tr i. urr. rt. Secret. "ourtovith st.

KOYAIi ASTX) SELECT MASTES3. BROOKLVX, 4. jnonth at Arcanum Ha! eaeb ton Bt. CHARLIE FTEWAFtT. Th.

Pi. Tdastir. E. W. VAX VfiAXKF.N.

P.i. iVr.uiy iA MACKENZIE HUGHES. Conductor. W. H.

TOU.NTt. necorder. st. HEIGHTS TEMPLAH, rA3tASCL'5, 3S. t3 t.

and ftfth Mondays la the Johm Tcn Luildl. Xevins and Fulton ets. JOHN McXElL. Etnirer.t C. fWM.

H. SUTTON. Vsn. V. Hl.v,HF:S.

CO. FRED. D. CLAPP, frc. 152 North Elliott piece.

MYSTIC K.ISMS 7.T, Aurora. Cathedral, meets monthly cn rail, except July. Augujt and Sept. wm. i i.ue.

J. PPAXK VALKNTi N' P. ''I. n. J.

W. IPsh Pri. and Prorhet. JOHN ACKV jFt. P' rd 'i'.

unv u. House. KASOITIO VETEHA1STS. BKOOKLT.N 31AS0.MC VKTKttAXg. last Saturday each.

jnUi at Auiura Grata. Cath2 Cral. JOSEPHUS P. Op. Pr' s.

A. SHAW. V. CKAS. W.

"OW'TAS, Tr J. K. MOW Cor. Kc. AV1I, L.

A PDN Pt, P.ec. Sec, Hancijck Jt. EASTERN STAK. STELLA. 2I, first and third Saturdays, Commonwealth Hull, ZZ'S Pierrepont fit.

Mra. HAITI 13 P. Ll PA'l. Wortbv Matron OEOHGE W. F.l.'ifKLPh".

Wor Patron. Mrs. KATJP. F. HAHl Associate Matron.

ALOXZO J. BCRTON. i c. 4)7 Proadwav. Man.

BOYAIi ARCAN TJSI. MIIOOKLYX, Tii, Unit and third Wedis tfiays, Johnston DuIIdlnir, Xevins i Fulton fttreetF. CHARLES CLARKE. Regent, 5 Madison st. A.

CALDWELL. Secretary. 12 Wiiluuchby av W. P. WILD, Collector.

44a Carlton av. XjOXG ISIiAM). 17, busineBSfefnnd and fourth Fridays; uclal. third and fifth Fridays, Commonwealth 15 Pinrreoont CI I A 3. C.

H. LEOPOLD, P.p ent. WILLARI A. MEPUPfT. Sec.

Madison at. JArdES MADDP.EX. Collector. 1'. O.

Po.t TTO. PRATI3RVITY. .104. meeta first, third and Bfth Mondays IS Graham av, Urocklyii. All bo'h tra welcome.

WM. E. PRILL, Collector, 275 Cov. rt st A. IIARRPSOX, Ssecretftrv.

o2 Hanek WALTER K. O.rpT HELL. PeKent. PlilLADEId'HOS, second and fourth Mondays at Arlington Hall, Gates ana Kostrand avenues. CHARLES P.

WALDEX. Regent, 70 Jcffeon Brooklyn, X. OLIVEP HCLL, Sc 5qv nteenth av, Bath Brazil. KLIIA, 1 4, eecond and fourth Mondays at Johnston Bulldlns'. comer Xeviub unci Pultoa ata 11.

CP THOMAS, I'JJ Twelfth J. W. McKEEVER. Secretary. Liberty at PORT GKKKXE.

I.U4S. "T.Trr Thuredaya b.i Xew Johnston Uuildlns. Piatbuah Fulton and Xevins? ata. FRED. WM.

H. LTXCTJ. Sec. ZoZ f. WM.

STOOTHOFF. 417 Fulton Ft. SOIVS OE ST. GEO KG S. TUK OHU13K SsOAsi OF ST.

GliOtWP Compoaed of Emrliahmen ir.ii Ha nine Jodg in Brooklyn. Which hoid regular iiemi monthty inettinKs. and offer rcat. indui tl xnenta to those eligible to juln them than an 1 ther well established inr I lJ.lM.VlI.Nb, V. W.

G. 315K Ineland v. Z. L. JUDGE.

Aavenswood, L. I. HOME CIRCLE. BKOOKMi Carson Hall. HMfoi av and Fulton 8t, second and fourth Wednesdays at P.

M. Leader, C. P. McOKORGE. SJ 1 E.

Twrlfth Secretary, 1. E. CIIUISTIE. MO flVrsyn av' Financier. A.

Ji. COM Hi, 34fi Jjocmur si ORDER OF CHOSEN" EMENDS. ALFIIA, 'L scroll ii and fourih Fridays, Dod (Worth Hall, 1.0 Proiuiway. A. LEXT, Councilor.

HARRY SIZIPMAX, Sccretan. 71S Madlsoa mU i I 1 IBON HALL OE BALTIMORE. The last meeting of Branch Xo. 47 In the Johnston Building on Tuesday evening was very interesting A new candidate was admitted and several propositions reported. The branch will secure the large hall In the Johnston Building for the evening of May 29.

A committee, of which, Joseph Welsh Is chairman, has been appointed to arrange a programme for the occasion. Irlend W. G. Bourko. secretary of Branch Xo.

136, was present and President Crane asked him to tell the members of his treatment by Iron Hall. Friend Bourke in reply produced a photograph of the check sent him in full payment of his claim by the Iron Hall on the completion of his membership. He said his confidence was stronger than ever In the stability ct the order and he had renewed lib membe' mp for almost double the sum originally heP He also etated that he had Just returned from a visit to the supreme ofllce. in Baltimore ond had learned there that four dayo after was paid a friend In Branch Xo. of WinoySkL had received his On February 8 another member waa paid In full and on Ma.

eh. 12 Miss Virginia Mitchell of Branch Xo, yo of Xew York City was also paid In full. said hla visit to the supreme office was for tho purpose of finding fault if possible, but he confessed he returned thoroughly convinced there wh a no room for faultfinding. Supreme President Hall will pay a visit to Branch No. on Monday 'vening, to Xo.

47 on Tuesday evening and to Branch Xo. on Wedncsdiy He Is anxeloua to meet Brooklyn members and every should attend to greet him on hla first oWelal visit. All the Brooklyn branches report good progrpgH lately and Branch No. Kit; will receive tiie banners from the supreme president in recognition of the good work done by that branch recently. UNIOB, O.

V. A. M. An unusually larffe attendance marked the IjW session of Valley Forge Council Xo. 75 Monday evening.

March lli. Prancls Garret A Ho baj and General Wuyn; councils 'wen wolf ron reaented. The meeting was intcreslliir Four raw recruits rode the through ihe chunnels of mystery. lid ward Pemwtt ami f'harles Itobcrton aillllating with No. 71; mid Theodore G.

iugha ami Itiflmrd "Went worth wi'h No. IP. Next Monday evening Valley Fori'c Counr il Xo. Tti will bold an old time smoker 1 Montaulc Council Xo. i0, Jr.

o. an Interest hit: and wfdl at tended oting on March 12 In its counoll ror.nis, Brooklvn' venue. Georite B. received the Initlatorv degree. Several Important business mutters uo attended to.

Interesting atldroHos were madi bv Pros. L. Page, S. C. Sec Jr.bn Cornell of PnJ C.

C. Wilcox, of Moniauk and ThminK llo i of General Putnam Council. Tlie next meeting will be hold March 2C. All members cf v. order cordially Invited.

DAUGHTERS OF LIBERTY. The nxt session of Valley Forge Xn. will convene on Wednesday evening. March 21. Vh meetings of late have brr profitable a nd lnter r.stJlg, which ti wtru ior tan luilire.

Th" members are looking forward to a large accession to their ranks thin spring. Quite a number nf (1 ppllcfit ions for membership are now under rnn sideratlon. The ofilcers of the enuneil nr work 1 hit harmoniously together to further tho csts of the Daughters of Liberty. Star of the tTnlon Council No. to held Us first mating on Thursday evening In Decorlor Hall.

Tluro waa qutto a largo numb or present and two.