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SECRET SOCIETIES. Florida Knljjits Templar Issue an peal to Their Brethren for Aid. Ihe Orean of the Old Frtlowa SeTerely Scores the Grand Officers or the State. rolnla as to Pythian Prosrma Great Conncil of ImproTed Red Men OJicr Orders. ATI matter intended for Oii Department must tx received at 7 UK ISTER OCEJLS oflctlo 3 o'clock of tte day previous to cublicatioix.1 MASONIC.

THE corner-stone of the Masonic Temple, now In oonrse of creation in Pittsburg on the Bite of the temple 'destroyed by fire a year ago, tu laid at noon Tuesday, with the usual impressive Haaonio ceremonies. Grand Master Joseph Eichbeum, of the Grand Lodge presided, assisted by Simpson Africa, B. A. Senior Grand Warden; Jliciiael Arnold, W. Junior Grand Warden, and Clifford P.

Maccalla, B. W. Deputy Grand Master. Previous to the laying of the corner-stone there was a proocssion, in which 2,500 Masons, representing all the lodges in the western part of the Stale, were i line. Visitors at Grand Secretary Barnard's office dnring the week were: H.

A. Collins, Havana; Grand Master J. C. Past Grand F. Bronfield; N.

Bowditch, An- rnn OEDFK OF TOT KA8TXBX STAB. A memorial so trice in nonor of llobert Morris, LL IX, the fonnder of the Order of the Eastern Star, was held by Maple Chapter, No. IHi, O. E. Englewood.

Sept 7. Thechaptor-room and jewels were draped in mourning, and the valtar and pedestals were covered witn Cowers. The services were presided oyer by Mrs. Chamberlain, the Worthy Matron, and were rery impressive. Mr.

and Mrs. G. Vance, members of Qneen Esther Chapter, No. 41, O. E.

celebrated their silver wedding anniversary Tuesday evening. About 120 were present The Rev. Mr. Fowler conducted the ceremonv. Among those from outside of Chicago were Mrs.

Itnpurt and J.fr. Thompson, W. Patron of Belifonntain Chapter of tit Louis. Lillian Phelps plaved a wedding march, and Mary E. Lyman, Worthy Matron, and Ward B.

ltogers. Worthy Patron, led the way to the tables, which were loaded with good tilings and decorated with fruit and flowers, Music and daucing followed. The gift most noticeable was a silver water set from Queen Esther Chapter, elaborately carved and appropriately engraved, WORK XX THE COUJfCIIA The work in the councils of Koyal and Select Masters throughout tne State is qnite flourishing this fall Grand Master Bowditch reports recent visits to Centralis, Murphyaboro, Bolle-. w. 1..

.1 -v- l. erred the degrees of IS. and 8. M. on twelve candidates, and that of 8.

ex-Master on sixty. The promulgation of the new ritaal for the S. ex-Miaater has created a great interest whenever it has been exemplified by the Grand Master, and -ia tne means of a general revival in council matters. The. severe bereavement of Grand Master Bowditch.

by the death of bis mother, which last week at Aurora. will temporarily prevent his personal attention to ervntia matters until hii return from th East, -about Sept. 20. when he will again re- Bume am omciai visitations. The following ap- Thorsday by Damas cus Commandery, of Jacksonville, through Dr.

1L Mallett, i en Commander: To the Masonic Knights Templar of the united States: Xn the presenoe of the pestilence now sweeping the city of Jacksonville, it seems emineutly fitting that the order of Knights Templar, as such, should dispense to the desti tute and stricken that charity which has ever been one of its fundamental principles, it is the intent of the commandery here to establish a hospital, the equipment and maintenance of which shall be directly-' under -the auspices of the Knights Templar of the United States, for the reception of the destitute and sick of all classes and creeds. Will the Eminent Commanders of every commandery receive donations and forward the tame to Samnel Briggs, Cleveland, Ohio; James It. Thompson. Chicago, IlL Henry Hosley, IV a. 507 Dorchester avenue.

Boston, Mara. Joseph Wright, No. 704 Market street, Philadelphia; Captain J. E. Akins, Ka 3 City Halt New York City, or directly to Jacksonville.

The preferable way in which to transmit donations is in currency by express. The cause merits a hearty and speedy response. Cm ruh li. Miixktt, M. Eminent Commander Damascus Commandery.

The annual inspection of St Bernard Commandery, Ka 35, was held Wednesday evening, at the asylum on Kinzie Btreet About GOO Sir Knights," in full regalia of the order, answered the summons, and were reviewed by the Knight Eminent SirC. Johnson, of Sterling, inspector of the seventh district. The visiting Sir Knight was received with military honors at tbe Northwestern depot shortly after 6 o'clock, and escorted to his hotel. He was attended by about twenty Knights from Sterling. Knights from the adjacent suburban towns Hyde Park, Oak Park, and Englewood were also present After the reception came the formal opening of the commandery.

followed by a rigorous inspection of those beating arms. A grand renew was tbe next feature in order, and this was succeeded by a rehearsal. Tbe initiating work of the order concluded the evening's gathering, at least, so far as pertained to the executive portion of it Tbe qualification is necessary, for there was a singularly recherche banquet served in the upper hall near midnight The strikingly handsome uniforms of the Knights made a perfect picture of the banqueting board and rnom whilA unstinted mirth in.1 itlnAuantrv waM the order of the hour. THE ODD FELLOWS. TBI UXXa.

CHEVALIER F. A. HEATHER has been elected ensign of air. TCs. (gf 7, P.

M. preme law-making power of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows will convene in annual session at PAX AUTtSE Li. gelea, CaL The session in some respects will be an important one. The three leading questions that will likely come before the body are: Admitting to membership candidates at the age of 18 years; substituting a badge for the present regalia, and giving tbe right to Bebekah degree lodges to organize State grand lodges. The officers and members of Home Lodge, Ka 416, to the number of sixty or more, paid fraternal visit to Fort Dearborn Lodge, No.

214 last Tuesday evening Tbe initiatory degree was conferred on two candidates by the Fort Dearborn degree team, the work being rendered in a very creditable manner. On the conclusion of the work short and pithy speeches were made by Noble Grand Sol Steele, Vice Grand Stewart, and Deputy J. M. Campbell, of Home Lodse, Past Grand Master Thomas Mitchell, of Bloomington, and Pant Grand Representative W. H.

Crocker, of Fort Dearborn Lode. After adjournment an excellent collation was served in the banquet hail. Grand Warden J. I Barnum paid an official visit to Maywcod. Lodge last Thursday evening.

He reports the lodo in a flouribing condition, although only about six mouths old. Past Grand Master J. Ward Ellis has returned from a throe weeks' vniit to rolauous in New Xork State, The Odd FellowB Review Printing and Publishing Company, of this city, is a recent incor- ration. The incorporator! are A. IX Sanders, M.

Campbell, and Louis Kiatlor. Grand Secretary Huddle, of Bloomington, baa formally resigned his oflice, and the Grand Master Las appointed George Adams, editor of the Odd eUowf Jlrrald, to till the vacancy. The hitter has not had sufficient experience in the ordor to fit him for such a rospousible position, and besides be was in full sympathy with Huddle throughout his recent nnpieasantuess. J. M.

Campbell, Secretary of tbe Chicago Odd Fellows' Association, acknowledges the following recent donations to that worthy iiisaration: "History of Odd Fellowship," from Grand Secretary Theodore A Boss; "Odd Fellowship in Canada, from 1843 to 1875." from Grand Secretary J. It King, of Toronto; carpet matting, from Chicago Carpet Company; gavel, from the Boundy Begalia Company. acosnco thk officers. The Odd Fellow lievieit, of this city, in its issue of Thursday last, speaks as follows anent the recent trouble in the Grand Secretary's office: "On account of the inactivity of some of our graud officers and the shameful conduct of one of them, the order in Illinois is some what demoralized at the present Never has our jurisdiction suffered so much in a single year at the hands of tho grand officers as it has dnring tbe year 1888. It is a miracle, under uie existing circumstances, that we are able at all to retain oar present strong organization.

Such work and such conduct by those in au thority the order in this State has never before witnessed. If tbe order in this jurisdiction had not been in such spleudid ooudi tion at tho beginning of the present admin istration, to-oay ail would be in turmoil and confusion. And as it ia there is a deep- seatea ioenng ox discontent tnat is uaeiy to show itself at any moment if this thing is not soon brought to a close. The order naturally looks to its leaders for counsel and advice, and when they fail to perceive this a lukewarmness is liable to pervade the whole institution. This seems to be the condition of affairs to-day in this jurisdiction, and if we mistake not there will be a regular weeding out process at the next session of the Grand Lodge of the inferior material, and none but those who have been weighed in the balance and found not wanting win be placed on guard.

Something must be done to place the grand old prairie State back in ner position in tne great fraternal procession. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. MADISON Lodge, No. 134, at its last session received applications for membership and also conferred the rank of knight on two candidates in amplified form. VXmffw SA ft its last convention did work in the second or armorial rank of esquire.

DeMolay Lodge, No. 13, at its last session conferred the rank of esquire and rank of knight on candidates and received new applications for membership. The charity entertainment, tinder the auspices of the Pythian Board of Belief, was given last Friday evening at DflMolay's Halt The programme consisted of fine selections, with songs, muaio on the violin, guitar, banjo, receitations, eta The ball was filled, fully 500 persons being present Everything proved a success. Tbe surplus receipts of tbe entertainment go the treasury of the Pythian Board of Belief. Orders will soon be issued from brigade headquarters tor the election of -ofiioers in both the First and Second Begtmenta.

H. P. Caldwell, Grand Keeper of Records and Seals, after being absent from the city for a fortnight, has returned. Brother Caldwell has been rusticating in Colorado for his health, which is much improved. The latest popular move seems to be for lodges to rganice and own their own divisions.

It has been found that divisions thus organized will work in the iuterest of their lodge, and thus be the means of adding immensely to its growth and prosperity. There are several wide-awake lodges in the city that see die point and are working in that direction. The annual church parade of tbe Illinois Brigade will take place Sunday, Sept 30. tbe Very Rev. W.

T. VYhitmarah. Brigade Chaplain officiating. In the absence of General Brand Colonel Cntbbert W. Laing, Major Aruold Tripp, and Sarzeant Joseph Dimesy were appointed a committee to make all necessary arrangements for the successful carrying out of this custom.

This ia an event that tends to elevate the order in the minds of all good citizens. General Brand has directed the committee to oonrteonsly invite the lodges to participate with thorn io the proper observance of the day. The Illinois Brigade, Uniform Bank, ia growing wonderfully. There are at the present time in process of formation no less than ten new divisions in different parts of the State. All of this work has been accomplished since the supreme session in Cincinnati last June.

General Brand, who at preeeut is taking a short rest from his severe labors, says it will be necessary to call a special meeting of the officers of tbe brigade in the near ntnre for the purpose of attending to necessary legislation and to organ ize two new regiments and to rearrange some of the older ones. At the annual encampment of tho brigade at Peoria next June there will be six full regiment in line, a result that will reflect the highest honor upon its officers. One hundred and forty lodges of the Knights of Pythias met at club-room 4 of the Grand Pacific Hotel Wednesday evening to formulate some definite plan of action touching a mammoth celebration of tbe twenty-fifth anniversary of the order on Feb. lit. A committee of three from each lodge was present and from this committee another, consisting of nine members, was appointed by temporary Chairman Henry Gant to prepare some definite plan of celebra tion.

The report of tbe committee made pro vision for a grand parade in Chicago, and rec ommended that the two armories be engaged for tne purpose or speecn-maxing and the custom ary phases of such a gathering; and also recommended that the event be signalised by a grand ball and banquet In order to defray the expenses of such a festivity the sum of $25 was recommended to be levied on each lodge in the city, the surplus, if any existed, to be equally refunded among the lodges, THE NATIONAL UNION. A SECEFTI0SNT0 FSESIDKKT OAOB. LINCOLN COUNCIL, No. 68, held a largely attended meeting Wednesday evening, the members turning out to some extent in anticipation of the initiation of a distin guished citizen. Six applications were received and two candidates initiated, the exercises pass ing off very smoothly.

Considerable interest manifested in the matter of the National Union Club, and under good of the order. Several members who have not often been seen in the council chamber, made some interesting re marks. Senator Dexter, who was present, made a brief address. The quartet gave some excellent music. Continental Council.

No. 55. hold a notable meeting Friday evening. Seventeen applications were presented, and several candidates initiated. The members present were correspondingly elated, and the meeting wonnd no with quite an elaborate oi a musical cnaracter.

Northwestern Council. No. 232. has decided to meet hereaftorn Franklin Hall, on the second and fourth Tuesdays. This brings all the councils of the National Union heretofore mooting in the down-town district under the same roof, except one, and that is expected to soon follow.

The committee on good of the order of the Caoiuet have issued the following to all mem bers of tne order lu this jurisdiction: A reception to Senator Frank N. Gage, President of the National Union, will be given Friday evening, Sept. 21, in conjunction with the opening of the National Union No. 66 to 73 Adorns street. Yourself and ladies are cordially invited to attend.

There will be a meeting held Monday evening in accordance with the following notice, which has been gonerally distributed: At the Aneunt meeting of the Cabinet the Ke- retary was instructed to invite the members of the order to attend a meeting at which the question of the formation of a National Union Clnb will be considered. Jht meeting will bt held Monday evininz. IT. at No. 70 Adams street, at 8 o'clock.

Vuur presence is desired. The director-M of the National Union Building hold their regulur monthly meeting Friday evening, and transacted a largo amount of business. Reports were received from the various branches of the building committee, and the work was shown to be in an encouraging condition in all departments. It was resolved that tbe formal opening of the building snoum take place next Friday evening, and a committee was appointed to advise with the cabinet com mittee having in charge tho reception to Presi. dent Gage, which will occur at the same time and puce.

The programme has not been completed, but will probably consist of a brief address by the Chairman ot tne budding committee, wno will formally turn over tne building to the association, with a response by the Presidont President 1L H. Soott, of the Cabinet, will preside and make the opening remarks, to bo followed later bv ex-Senator George G. Ingham and others. Musical selections will be interspersed. The formal exercises will tako place in Washington HaU.

The reception proper will probably be held in Lincoln HalL where all 11 be enabled to pay their respects to President Gaze. The entire building will be thrown open for inspection and at the conclusion of the features spool lied the fitness of tbe balls for dancing purposes will be tested by those who enjoy that form of festivity. Ex-President Crcager and Secretary Myers, of the Senate, nave expressed their intention to oe i present, suu it is prouauio wa quiie uuiog- tion irom a oieao may also come, THE ROYAL ARCANUM. AH AinruAb VISITATIOX. LAST MONDAY evening the annual visit of the Grand Regent.

Daniel W. Wilson, was made to Oak Park. Bra Gnstorf, the Orator rVinnnil No. 01 6. fr bad prepared for the occasion a most de lightful evening's pleasure.

The visitors in the company of the Grand Regent were Bros, George G. Gerrish, Grand Treasurer; James Lane Allen, P. a of V. M. O.

Council, No. 1022. of Chicago; E. Whitehead, Begent; W. H.

Crafts, Orator; John Purvis, Chaplain; T. J. Cavey, Collector, and J. Q. A.

Bugg, all of doero Council, No. 500, of Austin. Bra Thomas G. Newman, of Home Council, No. 400, Chicago, who ia the Grand Commander of the American Legion of Honor in Illinois, was also present 'W1 Under Duty ZVXL tbe Regent of General Grant Council invited the Grand Begent, Bra Wilson, to assume tbe chair, and two hours wore given to social eoiovmenta.

Tbe council clismber was beautifully decorated with eat flowers at tbe four pedestals and tne altar, and the table in tbe center of the hall was loadod with fruit and flowers. Tbe Weber Quartet, of Chicago, all members of North western Council, Na 315, were there, and as usual were enjoy able in their music Two instantaneous photographs, by the flash light process, were taken of the officers of the council in a group, by Bra. Bredberg, of Lincoln I'arz iwuncu. THE ROYAL LEAQU5. XXTTIATIOSS AJtD IXBPKCTIOKa, their meeting oa Monday evening, conferred the degree and received two applications.

Deputy Supreme Archon, George D. Si moods, was present and as sisted in the work. While present he installed Brother William Eirsch as Scribe, vice Brother J. B. Taylor, resigned, Enterprise Council.

No. 50, at its meetirg on Tuesday evening last, received six applications as a beginning of the oontest recently arranged for by the membership. At present the contest seems to be a one-aided affair, but it is expaoted that the tables will be turned shortly. Under the "good of tbe order the council was entertained by their quartet Millard R. Powers.

Supreme Archon. is tak ing a brief vacation, and is at present visiting his father in the central portion of Uie State. Unity Council. No. 18.

Lake View, received a visit from their Deputy. John Mortacbmann. Tuesday evening, at which time, after tbe rou tine of business was performed, be installed the following officers: F. tsparaer. Scribe; A.

Prus-seing. Orator; and Henry Moeng, Treasurer. Lincoln Council. No. 0.

of Englewood. as per arrangement of a few weeks since, hold their oyster supper Tuesday evening, at which time large number or invited guests were present Brother W. Atkinson, and Brother B. H. Ilea, Deputy ia charge of tbe council, made the priucipal addresses of tbe evening.

Central Council. No. 3. gave their Archon. H.

Tobbetta. a hearty welcome at their meet ing on Tuesday evening last, the first since hie return from the last. Several applications were received, and arrangements were made for the entertainment of invited guests on tbe oc casion of tne visit of tbe Orator's Association, Tuesday evening. Sept 25. Home Conned.

Nov 34. held an interesting meeting on Thursday eveuing. on which occa sion ten visitors were preeeut from Anon Council. No. 1L Eight candidates are on the way to the altar.

The evening was made pleas ant by remarks by visiting brothers, and sing ing by the nc quartet, also zither playing oy members ot dow noma and Anon CouncUa, Shipping Clerks Council, No. 22, completed arrangements at their meeting on Btturdiy evening for a stereoptioon exhibition in the First Methodis'. Church Auditorium on Tuesday evening. Sept 25. which will be known as Around the World in Ninety Minutes." At the uma meeting an invitation was extended the offioers of the council to exemplify the ritaal in the presenoe of the mombarsof Ilope Council.

No. 47. to-morrow evening, in tne National Union Ball. The President of the Orator's Association, P. T.

Crittenden, announces that arrangements are completed for the visit of the assoctauonn to Central Council on Tnesday evening. Sept 25, and that it is expected Oakland Council, No. 19, Chicago Council, Ka U. and Wahpansen Conned. No.

32, will be represented with large delegations. Arrangements are being made for the Supreme Gnide, Brother Frank S. Wright, to be present to superintend the initiatory cors-mony. Excelsior Council, No. 49, at their meeting on Friday evening, saw for the first timi the Bttnal of tne Leagne exemplified by the following-named officers from sister oonncils: Archon.

George Schrooder, of No. 23; Theodore Juergeus, Vice Archon, No. 23: F. Crane. Orator, No.

22; W. H. D. odrich. Past Archon, No.

11; A. Wendt, Guide, 'Na 23; P. Walters, Prelate, No 23. Five candidates were initiated and three applications received. The "good of the order'' was fully occupied with remarks from Bro hers Schroeder, odrich, and Supreme Scribe Warren.

P. O. S. OF A. caicp xtmoBs.

CAMP NO. 1 occupied its new ball at No. 25 East Washington street for tbe first time last Wednesday night The furnishing of the hall is not quite complete yet but will be time for the dedication, which will take place on Wednesday evening. Sept 26. Camp Na 16 will have an entertainment and ball at Van Buren Hall, Na 1249 Madison street, Friday evening, Oct 5.

Besides the commandery. Union Council Na 1, will be another tenant Jof tbe new hall of Camp 1, and possibly Camps No. 3, 9, and 14. At a recent meeting of Camp Na its Secretary, J. N.

Hoatetter, resigned his office, and Brother Clarence McDaniel was elected to fill tbe unexpired vacancy. The Utter part of the currentjmonth Chicago Commandery, Na 31. P. O. S.

of will occupy Camp Na l's new hall at Na 23 Fast Washington street, they having rented that hall for two evenings each month. Camp 17, of Lake View, was recently presented with a verv handsome altar Bible, the gift of Mrs. Q. W. Keleey, the wife o' their past President Soma time apro Brother Kelney and wife lost a child through death, and the, camp, in order to show its sympathy to the be reared brother's family, couiributou an elegant floral tribute.

Tlio vi'i from the camp waa appreciated so much that they, iu return, made this premutation to the Camp, by which they show thoir gratitudo. Wetinosday, Oct 3, Camp Na 11 will hold an entertainment and eornncopia festival at Na 14(1 Fast Twenty-second street Undor the supervision of the brothers of this camp there is no reason why this entertainment should not be a success, both socially and financially. Camp Na 4 had its usual interesting weekly mooting last Tuesday night with a large attendance of its own members. Brothers Williams, Kelley, Chamberlain, and Peat, of Camp Na 17. were also in attendance, and made a few haupy remarks.

One candidate was received into full membership, and Brother A. Fox, of Camp Na 193. of Pottstown, was admitted by transfer card. In order to accommodate red degree members of this camp who are unable to attend the white degree moo tings of tbe Union Council, it was decided to confer the white degree in full at the hall or Camp Na 4, on Tuesday evening. Sept 25, for the benefit of the red degree brothers of Camps Nos.

4 and 17. The meeting closed with an interesting lecture by the Bev. Brother J. B. MoCluro on the "History of the Northwest Territory During the the Revolution." Tbe camp, by a rising vote, extended their thanks to tbe brother and requested a repetition of tbe same at some future time.

AMERICAN LEGION OF HONOR. DECKICHUXi AJfXrVEBSABV. TUB GRAND Council of Illinois will assemble at the ball of George H. Thomas Post, G. Na 204 Dearborn street, Wednesday morning, at 9 VSsSa clook- This ia the ion of the grand body of the order, and representatives will be present from every council of the State.

Tho Supreme Commander will be present and take port hi the deliberations. On the evening of the first day an entertainment will be provided by the councils of Cook County in honor of the tenth anniversary of the establishment of the order. The exercises will consist of a musical and literary entertainment and addresses by the Supreme and Grand Commanders and tbe grand officers of other States, several of whom are expected to be present During the past ten years the order baa increased from the ton original inoorporatats to tbe present membership, which is about 66.000. The order in this State has bad over 700 initiations during the term since the last meeting of the Grand Council. Chicago Council, Na 025, at its meeting last Wednesdry, was well attended, and three members were added to the council by initiation.

Speeches were made by the Grand Commander and others, and Orator Uigby read a very amusing paper, which was received with con siderable applause, -j---- THE RED MEN. y- OBKAT COUNCIL SK88IOW. THE Great Council of the United States of the Improved Order of Bed Men began its session in this city Tnesday morning with an attendance of about 150 delegates. Addresses of welcome were given and responded to, and very encouraging reports were received. The increase of tribes and of membership has been very great, in the reservation cf Illinois alone the membership showing an increase of over 80 per cent, twenty-nine new tribes having been formed during the past great sun.

The condition of the relief and oencficiary funds was also indicated. 449. lo having been paid ont for tbe relief of members, d.itSS.15 for the relief of widows and orphans. M.44t3l for the banal of the dead, and $243.71 2 91 being now stored in the tribal wampnm belts. edaesday evening an entertainment and dance was given at the First Regiment Armory, which was largely attended Tbe following officers wore elected: Great In- eohonee, Thomaa J.

Francis, Camden. N. J. Great Senior Sagumore. Tbomas K.

Dnanally. Philadelphia: Great-Jndior Sagamore. Thomas E. Peckiopaugh, Wooster. Ohio: Great Prophet Ralph H.

Gregory; Great Chief of Records, G. 0. Conlev; Great Keeper of Wampum, Joseph Pyle. Tbe next session is to be held in Balti more. PATRIARCHAL MONDAY evening witnessed a goodly gathering of Knights Patriarch at Occi dental Temple, where work hi the primary degree was exemplified hi highly creditable manner.

A number of visitors from Northern Light Temple were present, and at the close of the business, a moeqne of the Orient was opened in fnll form, and the sublime degree of the princes was conferred on a large clam, after which roiresnmenta and remarks were in order. A new temple will shortly be instituted at Humboldt Park, Chicago Temple bold an enthusiastic meeting of their drill corps, adopted a code of by-laws. ana etectea omcers. Garfield Temple is keeping np the standard of good work for which it is already noted. There is come talk of this temole ohanging its place of meeting to the Haymarket Theater Building.

Northern Light Temple held its regular meet ing Tnesday evomng aud bad a good drill Occidental Temple will probably visit Northern Light Sept 25 and institute a mosque of the Orient there. UNITED WORKMEN. TBK BU7EJEUX CONCLAVK. WEDNESDAY afternoon, by special train over the North-western Road, An- chor. Unchurch, Star jof the land Liberty Legions Select Knignts, A.

O. U. of Chicago. arrived at Madison, and wore escorted to Capital Park Mm by the Madison Legion and the First Regiment Band. They went to Madison to participate in the sixth annual conclave of Select Knights, A- a U.

of the jurisdiction of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Wisconsin, At the park the visitors were welcomed by Dr. A. H. Hollister on behalf of Mayor Doyon, who is out of the city. An appropriate response was made by Grand Treasurer Haven, of Chicaga At 4:30 o'clock the grand officers reviewed the legions upon the lower university campus.

The Select Knights made a fine appearance. Legions were present not only rrom Chicago, but irom itocKiora. Neillsville, Baraboo, other places in Wisconsin, and delegates irom various places in Indiana and Iowa. In tbe evoniug the secret work of the order was exemplified. Missouri ia only twontv-four ahead of Illinois.

It will be an interesting race dnring the coming win ten The first annual ball under tbe auspices of the members of Troy Lodge, Na 348, will be given Saturday evening, Sept 22, at North Side j. urner naiL At the session Thursday it was resolved to meet biennially hereafter, and officers were elected as follows, all being from Chicago: Presidont, George W. Linn; Vice President M. H. McQuirk Treasurer, E.

P. Haven Secretary, D. J. Ullard. In the morning they enjoyed a steamDoai excursion on ljake Monona, and alter dinner had a dreBs parade, followed by a prize drill by legions.

TUa first prize of $30 in cash, beHides a uniform for the commander went to DeMolay Legion: the second, $20 and a sword for the commander, to the Star of the West Legion; third, bade for each member of the corps, to Anchor Legion; and fourth, Master Biifi nie il, to Up I. -rion. of Cuicari, A t'oid Liwlo fur tuo presort was awarded to Uuioa Legion of Llucttga ORDER OF MUTUAL PROTECTION. BCPBEME LODOS ICHOSH. THE exoitoment caused bv the meet- Jl of the Supreme o.

and lodges are setting down to work again. xiu, fsi, wo numHAP nf Sn- preme Lodge members last Friday evening Eleven new members were added to the roU. After the order of business was gone through a recess was declared, and the visiting members were given an opportunity to make the ac quaintance of the lodge members. Chicago Lodge, Na 42, will have an especially interesting meeting Monday evening. In addition to the initiation of several new members there will be a private entertainment for the lodge members and their friends.

A new lodge will be instituted next week on West North avenue. Bra Otto Mathison. of Northwestern, having already secured thirty-seven charter members for it Schiller Lodge, Na 23. will initiate aeven members at tbe next meeting, which will give the lodge a membership of seventy-nine, an in crease of fifty-nine since Jan. 1, 1SS8.

Jnnean Lodge. No 131. held a special moot ing last Thursday evening for the purpose of congratulating its representative. Bra Charles Schultz, on his election as a Supreme Lodge omoer. Mucb credit is due to the committee appointed by tbe Chicago lodges to entertain the visiting members to the Supreme Lodge meeting for the satisfactory manner with which all the details were carried out It is understood that the committee has still a considerable sum left over in its hands, aud that a meeting will shortly be called to determine on its disposition.

MISCELLANEOUS. OBPES OF CHOftEX VBIEXDS. Crescent Council, Na 25, O. (X will give a musical and literary entertainment with dancing, on the evening of Sept 25, at their hall, iu the Haymarket Theater Building. Apollo Council, Na 29.

gave a house-warming party at thoir new bail. Noe. 70 and 72 East Adams street, Wednesday evening. It was a very enjoyable affair, aud was participated in by about seventy couples. Lunch was served at 1 1 o'clock.

AXCIKXT OBDSB OF HtBXBXIAKa. Tbe State couveutiou of tbe Ancient Order of Hibernians opened at LaSalle Wednesday. The city was gsyly decora tod with flags and bunting, and bauds of mania made the streets echo as each visiting delegation marched through on ite way to Taylor's Grave, northeast of tbe city, where the ceremonies were held. Addresses were delivered in the afternoon by the Hon. E.

Speliman, of i'eoria, IVesident of day: the Hon. Alexander Vanghcy, of Seneca, marshal of the day; the Bev. F. Powers, of Spring Valley, and Father Higgina, of LaSalle. Companies of Hibernian rifles from Aurora.

Bloomington, Joliet, and Chicago, were present during the session, and delegations from Buda, Odell, Dwight Tolono, Btrealor, and other 1 cities. rai oood rrxri ui I The Grand Lodge of Good Templars of Illinois held its thirty-fourth an una I session at i Pythian Hall, in Bockford, Uriah 'Copp, Grand Chief Tempter, presiding. About 200 representatives were present. The report of the Grand Chief Templar referred to the efforts of tbe saloon interest to control elections and the work of Templars against them. Tbe death of John B.

Finch was alluded to with deep regret and a movement for a monnrneut to his memory in Rose Hill Cemetery, Chicago, commended. B. J. Hazlett, the Grand Secretary, reported that 126 lodges had been organized in Illinois dnring tbe year, while fifty-six bad forfeited their charters through failure to pay their dnes, EETTEE BUMMER THAN CHEYALItR. Detroit tree Yes: A blear-eyed, red-faced old hanger-on at the market saloons went over to the vegetable market yesterday to consult stall-keeper who is acknowledged to be way np in politics.

The old bom had a newspaper in bis hand, and as he looked it over he said: "I frequently' observe that this one and that one ia termed an old wheel-horse. What does it mean? That be is steady and sure and can be de pended on, answered the stall-keeper. "Any money ia being a wheel-horse?" "Sa" r- 1 Any beer in 7 Na "And here it speaks of a fellow me the young Domosthenes of Indiana'. What's that?" "He's a fine orator. i "Any free drinka with "Na" "Any one pay for his "Na" "And hero's another referred to as that stench old hero.

What's that?" He's high-np and distinguished, Supposed to be unswerving in principle. -Does he get any free treats?" "Na" "Not even nickel cigars?" "Na" v. "Well, here's another, who ia referred to as that gallant chevalier loading his band to victory'. Anything good in that?" "He's distinguishing himself. "But be has to pay for nia drinks?" "Yes." "And no pay, no pool?" 'Yes.

Well, here it speaks of the twin hickories of the banner county'. Solid chaps, eh?" "Tnat'ait" "Bntiftbey drink and don't pay, the bartender hits 'ein witn a club?" "I suppose sa v- "And here it speaks of 'the courtly and polished oratory of Colonel Magee'. The Colonel can't shake dice and kick if lie loses, can her" -Na" "Got to take two parte beer and one part froth, same as the rest?" "Yes" "And cash on the bar? "Yes. "And a policeman would give him the collar if be was drunk?" "All right Some of my friends want me to take bold and become a great poll ti can. I ob ject on the ground that I am happy enough as it is.

You have confirmed me in my objections. When a man bas to pay for his drinks it's better to be a bum than a cnevaher. Don't hurt his feelings eq much. Good day." MIXEKS FOB PROTECTION. BRAZIL, Sept 15.

Special Telegram. Brazil is the center of tbe block coal fields and iron industries of Indiana, Fully 3,500 miners and 1,000 iron mill men are employed here nd in this vicinity. Many of them are foreigners, a large proportion being from England, Wales, Scotland, France, and other countries. They are all at home on tbe great National issue: Protection vs. free, trade.

They came here to escape free trade, and almost to a man will vote for Harrison and Morton. About 100 Democrats among them have thus far renounced Democracy, and will vote the Republican ticket Business men, foreseeing the evil effect of tree trade, have abandoned Cleveland for Harrison. Tho Hon. Charles II. Knight, Chairman of the Democratic Central- Committee in 1884, is now active in Harrison's interest because of free trade and the second term.

We are all ready to vote down here. For The Sunday Inter Onesn. HAKTEST DATS AT PEOXiP 8. AtrXTIXBOY. What subtle essence doth the air distil That ev'ry pulse throbs with exultant beat? All fragrant forces of the vanished months Within this consummation rare do meet The full heart whiiers iu a soft content: 'Can life indeed then be a boon so bleat?" Scent, sight, and sonnd com Dine to weave a garb Whose nestling, silken folds woo one to rest All on the season's golden afternoon, Unheedful of the niRht of bright-winged hours, Until a meliow snnset stains efuoon The green of forest trees a warmer hue Thst cliirms us so we.

smiling, wonder why Xliere 'scaped our lips one Un't unreas'niog sigh. The leading catarrh aud asthma cure on ex- hthition St the Frnnaitlnn ia T')Ka'. T.w if If not as represented, mouej rtluaiai K. I Vf 1 ciiuiiciiLsrD Tire or Them Wore Wise and Tiro Were Foolish," the Day's JSIeJI-tition. ProJestant and Catholic Church Xrfes Var-icus Items or General EeligioM luierrst.

Brief Collect for the THt The Sibbata Chimo A Mediation ril Eelijiom THE SABBATH CHIME. JjIi bail. Inearnste GodI The wondrous thine tore-told Of Thee In sacred writ With iov our eves behold: Still does Thine arm new tropmes wear; And mon amenta or. To Tbee the hoary head Its silver honors nay: To Thee tbe blooming youth Devotes his brightest days; And every aire their tribute bring. And bow to Thee, ail conquering jung.

baste, victorious Prinee, That happy, glorions day. When soul, like drops of dew. Shall own Thy gentle sway; may it bless oar longing eyes. And bear our shoot beyond tbe skies 1 All hail, triumphant Lordt -Kternal be Thy reign: Behold the nations sue To wear Thy gentle chain; When earth and time are known ne more. Thy throne shall stand for ever sore.

beott. 1761. Barer collect fob rax sax. Almighty God. in whom are all the springs of our life and all the fountains of our joy and hope, give oa the true wisdom that uses all the boundless gifts of Thy grace for the good of others.

May our lamps of life, fed with the unwasting oiL bum brighter as days pass on. and bring glory to Tby name and peace to our souls, Lesson for the day Walthm xxr. JfKDITATIOX. Five were wise and live were foolish. "Then shall ths Kingdom of Heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps and went forth to meet the bridegroom.

And five of tbem were wise and five Were foolish. They that were foolish took their lamp sad took bo oil with tnem; but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamp." Mattlitrc 1-s. The careful student of these beautiful para bles of Jesus Christ is at no loss to find great lessons of love and duty in every hue of tneee matcnless word pictures, lint tne reader wbo can only see one great person, and that a pnreiy theological one in each of these parables, is like one wno, standing by the sea-shore, bears only one bar of solemn music in Uie ebbing and flowings of the tides: or lrazing oa a broad expanse of moon tain and meadow and sky, sees only one form of beanty. Tbe parable of the wise and foolish virgins is very rich ta those lessons of life that so much need to be learned. and that because of their importance, take so mucn tunt sod care and patience to learn tnem perfectly.

Palestine, ia tne days of Jesos. made mica every social opportunity. unermls were exceedingly soiama occasions, and a wed ding in a village was sufficient cause for uni versal buaoon. Tbe parable of the wise and foolish virgins can never be understood by as in these Western lands as it would be understood by these eons and daughters of the Orient. And yet this beautiful story touches ail hearts, and has buried itsolf into tbe deathless memory of all generations.

All the forms of this Eastern wedding are strange to us, but the great lessons are none the leee apparent Where uiere is no oil we need not look tor ligntl Empty nntrimmed lamps mean darkness! Sorrow and sympathy are of no avail. The stern logic of common sense confronts as. and will not be denied. We are always sorry for the foolish bridemaids. and wish, their foolishness notwithstanding, tnat that tbey might nave been spared tne bitterness of tnat sad refusal.

'loo late, too late! Xe can not enter now! But it was inevitable! And the more we study the story in the light of Eastern customs, the more we are impressed with the truth, that even eareleewnesM, to say notniog of grosser forms ef the neglect of duty, is witnout excuse. Mnota evil is wrought by thoughtlessness where there seems to be no wicked design. Bat the evil is none the lees evil There was no- excuse for these foolish virgins. They did so well that the fact that' tbey did not do better makes their folly all tne more culpable. They took their lamps, but they took bo oU with them ia their vessels with their lamps.

They had onlv them solves to blame whea the door or 'be banqueting ball was closed against them. We msy bow with profit turn away from the exact form of this parable; we can afford to leave the wedding festival, with its musio and dancing and manifold delights. There is a Urge, wids lesson for as In tneee empty lamps and these aad-hearted. belated bridemaids, that will serve as for all our days. A lesson which, well learned now, may fill many future days with brightness and joy and singing How is it that the later years of life, that should be by far the most delightful, are so often sad, dull, gloomy, and unprofitable? The buoyancy of youth belongs to youth, and age would seem ill at ease playing the fantastic tricks of boyhood.

But tbe heart sould never grow old. You can not have the light of mornings in the evening 'hours, but still at eventide there should be light, and there will be a calm, a steady, and a plexsaut light we if are mindful not to barn out all the oil and luavo the lamo empty and un-trimmed when tbe night of life begins-to falL Men are very mindful to provide money for the needs of declining ago. But the years will come when other oil than that of a mere golden hue will be needed. Therois no sight more beautiful than the vision of a life whose lamo burns with an nn flickering, lambent flame as the years pass onward. But if we would know the joy that glows beneath "tbe light of eventide," the light that has lost all the fitful glamor of the garish day.

tbe light that "never was sea or shore," we must koep the vessel filled with oiL Thou with lamps tr.mmea and ready, the coming of the bridogroom with tne silent foot and the solemn voice can never be untimely or anweloome. OLD EX THOUGHTS FOB KVXST DAT. Monday Then only have I attained to that which deserves tne name of goodness, to that moral perfection of wmch Christ is the type, when law bas passed into life, wnen duty baa ceased to be a thing of self-denial, and has become a kind of self-indulgence, the expression of an irresistible inward impulse, the gratification of the deepest passion of the soul; then onlv have I reached ths elevation of nature to which Christ would exalt na, when I not only hearken to the voice of duty, but when, listening to the inmost utterances of my own spiritual nature, it is ths very accents I hear when the dictates of conscience not merely echo, but blend themselves inextinguishably with the commands of the living God; and when, as I yield myself np to thoir sway, it is not two wills, but the one will of infinite goodness, that rules and reigns within ma. JYinci pal taird. Tuesday A blight a gloom, I know not what has crept upon my gladness Some vsgua, remote, ancestral touch of sorrow or of madness; A fear that is not fear, a pain that is not pain's ln- sistence.

A sense of longing, or of loss. In some forgone existence; A subtle hurt that pen never has writ nor tongue ha spoken Such hurt oerchance, as nature feels when a blossomed bough is broken. T. B. AldricK Wednosday Learn from the earliest days to Inure your principles against the perils of ridicnle; you can no more exercise your reason if you live iu constant dread of laughter than vou can on iov tout life if you are in constant terror of death.

Thursday By understanding I mesn that faculty whereby we are enabled to apprehend the objects of knowledge, generals as well as particulars, absent things as well as credent aud to judge of then: truth or falsehood, good or evil. 1 fl Friday Go and do something for "the least of these. That is bow we work for our Christa who have been lifted nn. Do their errands; enter into the sacrifice with them; be a link yourself in the divine chain, and feel the Joy and the life of it The moment voti give yourself you shall fool that Jr. A.

U. T. Whitney. Saturdav I had rather that one fading bnd of kindly jirmpatliy were laid in the palm of my living baud" 'mtu that tny coilin were shadowed ef tie exw-; Uit etwt riuce the chambe FROM THE CHURCHE3. PASTOB AXD PCLtrr.

A movement looking to holding aoonv to organize a babnath Association in lowt foot The Bev. Frank W. Gunsaulus. D. preach at both services to-day in the Plynwath Congregational Church.

The first meeting of the Chicago Baptist Social Union, after tho summer, will be --td Tuosdsy. Oct at ths Grand Pacific Hob Mr. Moodv will go to California ta through the winter on an evangelistic while Mr. Sankey will go to England to Spurgeon and ouiers, Tbe Bev. Dr.

HcrrickJohnaon will preac! morning at the First Baptist Church. 1 eveuing the pastor. Dr. onsen, wUl pros' "Chicago's Beal Pent Bisbop Cheney, having returned frc. vacation, will officiate in Christ Church, Michigan avenue and Twenty-fourth street at 10:45 o'clock, the Bev.

William Tracy proachir.s.- i The forty-second annual meeting of American Missionary Association will be held at Provideuce, It Oct lJ-25. The lie v. Artuur Little, D. ot ChicagOf will preach the sermon, The Connecticut Biennial State Sundav-ac convention will be held in 2U, '21, and 22. Among the speakers ei-tt -from abroad are the Bev.

i. L. Hnrlbut, tho Bev. Frank BusseH, D.D., F. Ja of Chicago, and others.

A public meeting in the interest of Chicago Theological Seminary, is to be held the Seminary Chapel at 4 o'clock Tuenda' afternoon. Brief address will be made by Pre lent F. W. Fiak, Dr. E.

P. Goodwin, Dr. F. W. Janawlus 4 and others.

Friends of the as inary are specially invited to be present -r. A special meeting of the Amerb si Baptist Home Mission Society will be held i. Xaah vilie, Sept 25-20. The work of te society" i among the colored people will tr fully Sept 111-25 meetings of tfc es general organizatioiia of she Colored ltapl of the United States will be held in the sani city. The Protestant Episcopal Blehoc1 tt Florida was absent from his diocese when, the yellow fever made its appearance at Jacksennlle, where ne resides.

As soon as he heard of the outbreak he started for home, arriving by the first Tbe ministers of that city are nobly remaining to minister to the sick and dying and to encourage tne people in general, The Young People's Methodist Alliance will hold a mass convention in the First SL Chnrch. Chicago, Sept 20, 27, and 2a At! organized alliances in, the United States and Canada are requested to send from two to four delegates; also every Methodist chnrch, and especially every district in the United States, la invited to send at lea it one representative. Tbe fifty-first annual session of the Illinois Ubiversabst Convention will be held at Hoopesv ton, beginning Tnesday. Sept 25. The convention ia composed of all ordained Universalis! clergymen residing in the Stale, duly admitted to its fellowship; of two lay delegates from eeok parish, and one additional lay delegate for each twonty-nvo rami lies contributing to tne parisa expeuseev The sixteenth annual State Convention of the Young Men's Christian Association of this State will convene at Bock Inland Sept.

10-2JL The Bev. F. W. Gunaaulus, D. of Chicago: the Bev.

3. H. Brookes, IX of St Lome, and JX Wis hard, college secretary of the world's -central committee, have promised to be present and asmst. a maie cnorua Irom uaieaDorg will lead the singing, The Bev. G.

Mara, for the past two years Etor at Woodlawn Park, boar Chicago, has I been elected to the professorship of Eog-i literature in the State University of Dakota, located at Vermillion. Mr. Mars is' a graduate ef Xortb. western University and Garrett Biblical Institute, at Evanstoo. 'lhe university i presided over by Dr.

Edward Olson, formerly professor of Greek ia the University of Chicago. The opening exercises of ths Baptist Theo logical Seminary at Morgan Park were held Tuesday, the Bev. Dr. Goodspeed delivering tne oueuiag auureoa. xueenw.ffig risw ia an usually large, even for this which baa the largest attendance of any la Li denomina tion.

At a meeting of tne bw( fr: rxmierenoe. held in Chicago last week, it wvt. ded unani- mously to accept the terms offered -oy the trustees of tbe seminary for the re-estabUahmen. 'a? the Swedish department fe, Twenty-nine persona were received intf Wialaf r.linroh laitt Habrmth sua During the two years pastorate of the KeW10 li, liurns about 4UU nave nailed with, this church, and it now ranks, ia numbers, financial strength and activity, among the first in the citv. A full meeting of its official members was held Monday evening, with Dr.

Treusdell in tbe chair. The elosingact was to present and adopt a series of resolutions most complimentary lo the work done by this faithful and earnest pas tor, and to request his return for another year. The programme for the forty-ninth session of the Bock liiver E. Conference, to open at the Western Avenue M. E.

Church Oct 3, has been Btsnop Walden will preside, tbe Hon. J. Ia Whitlock will give the address of -and Presiding-elder ft. Dandv will respond, Anniversarv addressee are as follows: 'Freed-men's Aiv J. M.

Clendennmg, J. Hartzell; "Chnrch T. It to bridge, W. A. Spenoer; -Sunday-school Reunion, F.

Mat-tison. A. H. "Education. CC Love-" joy, S.

F. Jones; "Superannuates Belief. M. Boring, F. M.

Bristol; "Missions, D. M. Tompkins, J. O. Peck; "Temperanoe," F.

F. Farmdoe, 8. M. Davis, H. Freeman will preach the annual missionary aermonr CATHOLIC CHURCH NOTES.

PBIKST A5T PABI5H. The Bev. Father Bronsgeeat will preach in the Sacred Heart Church to-day at high mass. Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday of this week are Ember days, to be observed by fasting and abstinence. The Bight Bev.

Bishop Spalding, of Peoria, will preach at high mass to-day in the Holy -Name Cathedral. The Bev. Father Lagae, of St Ignatius College, will celebrate mass end preach to-day at the County Poor Honse. The Most Bav. Archbishop will administer confirmation this afternoon at tbe Church of Our Lady of Sorrows, on West Jackson street The Bight Bev.

Bishop Keane, of Richmond. Ta, will deliver the sermon at the midday mass to-day in Sr. James' Church, Twenty-ninth street and Wabash avenue. Tbe Bev. Father P.

Muller. O. of St -Michael's Church, has been tranferred to St Peter's Church, Philadelphia, and tb Bev. Father Standor, Q. Si takes nis place.

Tbe StMalachy'a Chorea choir will sing Giorza's first macs; "Yeni Creator," tenor solo, Mozart, sung oy Mr. T. J. Amberg; effei tory, Salctaris, solo, bv Miss Mamie Sullivan. The choir of the Sacred Heart Church to-day will sing Haydn's seventh mass; "Yeni Crea-tor," quartet Werner; offertory, MUlard's "Ave Maria," tenor solo, song by Mr.

T. S. The laying of the corner-stone of the new Catholic Orphan Asrlnm will take place this morning about IO oi clock. Archbishop Feehan will officiate, and will be attended by a number of the clergy. Tbe feast of the Seven Dolors of the Virgin is celebrated in all the churches to-day.

In the Jesuit Church, on West Twelfth street, there will be a solemn high mass and a sermon by the Bev. Father Higgins. The Stigmata of St Francis of Assist is celebrated to-morrow, more especially by members of the Third Order, who are granted a general benediction and plenary indulgence by Uie Pope, with the usual conditions on that day. A bazar for the benefit of the new Church of Notre Dame opened Friday evening in Curran's Hall, on Bine Island avenue, and will continue for a week. Next Wednesday evening a Urge chorus, with full orchestra, will give a grand concert in the hall, interspersed with choice selections and solos, vocal and intrumentaL The fair will continue till Saturday, and there will be excellent music during the evening sessions.

A circular letter from the Archbishop announces that the Pope bas enjoined that on the last Sunday of September a requiem maaa for the souls of the be said in every church, and with as much solemnity as possible. He also grants a plenary indulgjaco, applicable to the souls in purgatory, to all the faithful who, having confessed tneir sins and received holy communion, shall also pray for Uie intention of the Pope, The choir of the Holy Family Church to-dy will sing Farmer's mass; "Yfui Creator," aitij solo, Hodjres, will bosnng by Mrs. O'Leary; offertory, "iloUemptor Mundi," bass solo. Mo- cart will be sung by Mr. Spoo.

At the evening services the quartet will sing Gilsiu's L' tamos; 'Mad re del Sanno Amore," tno for soprano, tenor, and alto. Campana; Fautiirn quartet Pollcri. This choir Is preparing Cueru-bini's maes and other appropriate, selections for the solemnities of Sept U(, oui-" ehrated for the departed souls. bnr.lcned sickly fra; Uuum. JiUJixr.L ru.CSAii'3tiiCj:.J3 2.3 l.lZL.