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SECRET SOCIETIES. Installation of Officers for tbi Year Occupies the Attention of v. Many Lodge. Sereral New Lodges Instituted and Many Candidate Initiated Dnr ing tbe Echoes from Many Lodge Chambers Items of General Fraternal MASONIC. Corinthian Hall crowded to overflowing Friday Bight.

Paopl stood nd sat on vry available bit of pac ea tbe ball floor, and core of other were suable to get Inaid tbe door. Tbe oeca-doa wae tbe annual inttallation xeroleee of tbe newly elected officer of CoTenant Lodge, No. 696, A. F. and A.

and from tbe beginning to tbe end tbe ceremonial and it attending exercise were btgbly entertaining. Tbe work of Installation wa carried on by Grand Hatter E. B. Gould. Grand Marshal G.

W. War-velle, and Grand Chaplain 8. 8. Friedly. The gentlemen who were Initiated into the duties of their offices, end who will preside oyer the destinies of Covenant Lodge daring the ensuing year are: Worshipful Master.

T. Lincoln Miller; Senior Warden, M. Moulton: Junior Warden, Monroe A. Smith; Treasurer, Thomas E. Miller; Secretary, George A.

Wait; Chaplain, Raymond L. Leonard; Senior Deacon, W. F. Holg; Junior Deacon, Frank L. Gerwig: Senior Steward, O.

F. H. Hohn: Junior Steward, Adolph Frank; Marshal, W. Handlin Organist, H. M.

Packham: Tyler, Samuel II. Richardson. Beside the installation services, whioh were brief, a programme consisting of Tocal and instrumental masio was enjoyed by the andience, one of the most pleasing parts of which was the singing by the Schumann Lady Quartet. Mr. Henry If.

Decker also sang, hla number being a bans solo, "The Viking's Song." Master Ernst Wagner, the boy flute player, rendered a solo Tery prettily, and Mr. Frederick Austin plaved as a cornet solo Belford's "Souvenir de Moecoe." Austin' orchestra furnished the rest of the mnsio, and the night enjoyment ended with a ball, which closed early. Palace Lodge, A. F. and A.

of Pullman, Thursday evening publicly installed it officer for the ensuing year in the presence of a large number of members, with their families and friends. The installation was conducted by Acting Grand Master Louis Pickett, assisted by Acting Grand Chaolain Alexander McLachlin and Acting Grand Marshal Alexander Kerr, the officers being follows: L. H. Wilson. Worshipful Master; W.

H. Annand. Senior Warden; A. D. Campbell, Jnnior Warden; W.

C. Brown. Chaplain; F. Johnson, Treasurer; Jonn M. Price, Secretary; Eugene Smith, Senior Deacon; Aaron Handler, Junior Deacon; Edwin J.

Martin, benlor Steward; Nathan Inberwood, Junior ttteward; F. W. Merchant, Organist; L. Patterson, Tyler. After the ceremonies of installation the audience was entertained with music and a bountiful repast.

At a ape lal communication of Dearborn Lodge, he'd Thursday evening, the following officers for the year were duly installed by B. W. William K. Forsyth, D. D.

6. Robert F. Mix, W. Walter 8. Muir.

8. Ira J. Mix, J. the Rev. J.

J. Tohias, Chsplain; W. I. Forsyth, Treasurer; William M. Thexton.

Secretary: Thomas Smith, 8. D. John H. Lucas. J.

D. C. Porter Johnson, 8. 8. George E.

Reagan, J. 8.: 8. R. Kew, Organist: X. Marshal; Charles J.

Manvel, Tyler. Visitors at Grand Secretary Barnard's office during the week were: L. L. Monti, Freeport; W. Mordburst, Fort Wayne, C.

M. Wheeler, Marquette, Fred E. Holmes, Richmond; William M. Repine, Tiskilwa. The newly elected officer of Lady Washington Cbipter, O.

E. 8 will be installed Wednesday night at No. 161 West Madison street. A rendezvous of Oriental Consistory Will be held Thursday evening. THE ODD FELLOWS, LIXXS.

American R. t. Lodge, No. 18, publicly installed it officer Wednesday night. Cantone Occidental, No.

1, will, on Jan. 30, give it third annual hard time masquerade ball. After the dan cers have unmasked the cantone will give one of their best ex hibition drill. This cantone has won prize three consecutive years for ex. cellence in rompeti- AX -AUTaSeUUM tive drills.

Tbe can- tone, at the next meeting, will enroll on Its roster six new members. General J. C. Smith, Grand Scribe, accora- anted by Pan Chief Patriarchs J. L.

Barnum. P. Fosk. William Sharp. J.

M. Campbell. J. P. Ellacott, Robert A.

Smith, and several other Chicago Patriarchs, went to Pullman last Tuesday evening and reopened Columbia Encampment, No. 84. which had been removed from Grand Crossing by Grand Scribe Smith. This encampment will receive a fresh Impetus In its new location, and promises to soon become one of the most prosperous encampments in the State. A large class of candidates were admitted, advanced and exalted, the Chicago Patriarchs officiating.

At the close of the ceremonies a substantial collation was served in the banouet room. The newly installed officer ere: J. W. Taylor. Chief Patriarch R.

F. Cheyne, 8. W. J. W.

Mar wick. H. F. L. Woodford, Scribe: Nets Bergreen, -treasurer; i nomas rame, n.

was a large attendance at the meeting of Home Lodge, No. 41(1, last Monday evening, the caier attraction oemg an atldreas on the Unwritten Work." by H. H. Tilton. State Official Instructor.

That the address was appreciated was amply attested by the undivided attention of the throughout the discourse, which occupied over an hour in delivery, and the unanimous vote of thanks tendered at it conclusion. Among the many visitors present from sister lodges in the citv were Past Grand Master J. L. Barnum, T. P.

Marvatt. Noble Grand of Excelaior Ko. 92, and Past Grand William Sharp, of Fort Dearborn Lodge. No. 214; also visitors from the Jurisdictions of California.

Utah, Pennsylvania, and Ontario. Home Lodge will confer the ini ie-tory degree on several candidate at the meeting to-morrow evening. Through the effort of Anna E. Moreland, rrewueni oi ins a. u.

eiaie convention, a He-hekah degree lodge will be Instituted at Pontiac by Grand Secretary Adam, aasisted by C. B. Kellar. of Peoria. Tuesday evening, with over fifty charter member.

Visitor are expected irora reoria, oioson uity, ana Marseilles. A banquet win be served. Excelsior Encampment. No. 1.

will be Tin the new term next Friday evening by conferring tbe patriarchal degree on a large number of candidates. Visiting patriarchs are always cordially welcomes to me lent oi excelsior. Flora R. Lodge. No.

153. ha Increased its membership quit materially during the past jp uu hww unnvui inuicauons win oe tne largest Rebekah-degreo lodge in the city ere 1UB The next regular meetin of Elite T1 No. 9, will occur Thursday evening. Officer for the ensuing term will be Installs! Put Master will soon give a grand ball. THE ROYAL ARCANUM.

council Mctrixoa. I Oakwood, No. 806, will have the officer in stalled Tuesday evening by the officer of the B. assisted by the Weber Quartet. AH member of the order are Invited, Washington Height Council, No.

we, held a rousing meeting Sat urday, Jan. a F. J. Kaon, D. D.

O. only installed the of Seer. Accompanying him were F. TJ. Wilder.

I Regent of Morgan Park Council, No. 638, also I Bros. Moffat, Gow. and other. Lunch was eervad latter the ceremony.

Regent Elect J. B. Gascoiima starts with a good stall, and success 1 promised Illinois Council Is entitled to the credit nt tt. ling arranged aud brousht to successful conanm. ou of the most enjoyable entertainment ev-r given under the auspice of a eouncil of the Inoyai arcanum in micago.

rand Army Hall was crowded Maturdav evanine with the member land friends of the council, the occasion being the uataiiaiioa oi omt.Ti elect py the oiand Regent ni me anniversary concert or tne council. The mincers eieet nor tuemsMves with becoming dig- nitir. Mfik nfiitannff Mmu vnar ia iis office solely for Ui good of the eouncil and of in oraer. Alter thrie exercise were concluded be entertainment was proceeded with, the num-ers being furnished by the following: Miss Keigber, reaner; Mis Cora May Garland, foprano: Master Norton Smith, pianist the S.incoln"Male Quartet; H. K.

Kaiser, violinist: Insars. Dougherty sad Crow in piano duets; SUnley, soprano, and Professor W. W. Larne. elocutionist.

Among the distinguished kuesu present were Sap. Rep. -Fernald, whose Pkper oa the "Aims and Achievement of the Order," we closely listened to; Sup. Orator Miller, O. V.

R. Ross, Grand Councillor Oliver, G. Bee. Chandler. G.

Sen. Hlckey, P. B. Anthony of Alcyone, and Davi of Progressiva. Mr.

Adams, J. installed tbe officer of Gross Park Council, No. MM, Wednesday evening, finding all books in good shape and all ready to install the officer without delay. Grot Park Council has, without doubt, the best record of any eouncil in the State of Illinois. Jan.

1. isao. It started with twenty-seven member and cloved the year with fifty-nine members In good standing, ahowing an increase ot about 107 per oent. with eight applicants to be initiated at tbe next meeting. The officer are a follow tor the earning year, who will try to break their previous record: B.

A. Clark. Regent; J. G. Nishover.

Vice Regent; Mr, Scatlif. Orator; M. J. GUligher, Paat Regent; Jacob Link? Secretary; W. 8.

Baker, Collector; George E. Beckwtth.Treaaurer; William Grimmer, Chaplain; William San torn. Guide; A. JCociah, Warden; Mr. Johnson.

Sec retary. tailing District Deputy at the meeting of Logan iouncu nuay evening. A most appropriate OOCUrrenOB. sine Loran Conneil waa nriraniutfl by the same deputy, who 1 proud beyond mea sure or me recora or ni enarge, which doses the year with 164 members, a net gain for the year ot forty-two. Orator Cooper oa the same evening was the recipient ot a handsome set of the Encyclopaedia Britannlea, as a token of the council's regard for a faithful officer and sealous worker.

tne presentation speech being made by r. a. Rankin, who waa himself presented with a beautiful jewel of office. Cicero Council. No.

890. barCIta Installation ex cises, which were pnblie, Friday evening, after wnica, unaer tne direction o( the Orator, a enoice musical programme waa furnished by the following: 8. Gardner, basso; Mr. G. Farrelly E.

Hunter, violin; Mrs. Gedde. piano. The installing officers were Regent Stimpson and Bro. Attridge, of General Grant Council, a D.

G. R. and D. G. G.

The gathering waa large and the programme much enjoyed. Northwestern Council added to It membership nearlv a dozan men at it last meeting. Arrange ment were eomnleted for the installation of officers and the anniveraary entertainment, which will be combined for Wednesday, when the Hon. C. C.

Kohlsaat, Probate Judge, will be the orator oi tne evening. The officers elect of Garden Citv Council were installed JTrlday evening Dy u. it. u. is.

van Bands. A nleaaaat feature of the meeting was the presentation by Bap. Rep. Fernald, in behalf of the eouncil, to its retiring Regent, Bradley Dean, or a handsome gold watch and chain. The officers of Alcvone Council were Installed by Acting D.

D. G. R. Newhall on account of the absence from tbe city of tbe regular Deputy, P. R.

Wagner, of Northwestern council. The officers elect of Pullman Council were dulv Installed Wednesday evening, the gathering being public and tbe attendant exercises interesting to the large audience present. Word comes from St. Louis that Vallev Council eloeea the year with 67 member, thua ending the race wiin nortn western in alley a xavor Dy tweniy-tnree memoer. Hyde Park Council installation was a aulet one.

onlr member of the order being nreaent. D. D. G. R-.

E. B. Tolman did the deed in his usual graceful manner. ROYAL LEAGUE. COUKC1I.

CULLISOS. Alpha Council, No. 1. met Monday evening and waa visited by Deputy 8upreme Archon, C. U.

Tlbbetta, accompanied by a delegation of member from Central Council, No. 98. While present he installed the officers for 1801. In the absence of work the evening was devoted to the "good of the order, which was blade very enjoyable by remark from the visiting brother. Beta Council, No.

of Racine met in good number Wednesday evening. Deputy Supreme Archon J. E. Bhurr, installed the officers elect. Beta Council waa instituted Jan.

16, 1884, with sixteen charter member. There ere now 171 members in good standing, and three candidate on the way to the altar. The outlook for the coming year is exceedingly promising. Arrangements were made to attend the public installation ot officer of Wisconsin Council, No. OS, of Milwaukee, Wednesday evening next.

Columbia Council, No. 7, had a large attendance of lauiea and gentlemen at the meeting Friday evening, at No. 83 Madison street The occasion wss the public Installation of officer. This interesting ceremony waa eouducted by E. C.

Brenen, Deputy Supreme Archon, assisted by Supreme Archon M. R. Powers, and Paat Archon William Mangier. A very interesting programme wai presented by tbe Orator, consisting of an address of welcome by Past Archon WardG. Clarke, M.

vocal aud Instrumental selections, whistling, fancy dancing, and. a half hour with Mr. Henry Mayer, the caricaturist: also an address by Supreme Archon Millard R. Powera. A delightful banquet waa served during the evening.

This council makes an excellent beginning, suggestive of a successful year's work In liWl. The excellent entertainment furnished was dne largely to the personal work of Brother F. E. Strickland. The council and its guesta showed their appreciation of tbe affair by liberal applause of each number.

Occidental Council. No. 27, held a delightful session Tuesday evening. One application was received. The installation ot officer took place under the supervision of Deputy Hupreme Archon U.

U. Bennett- The features of tbe evening were the able addreaa of tbe Orator. R. 8. Ilea, and ex cellent remarks by Deputy Supreme Archon Beu-nU and members of the council.

The efficient Scribe closes his report of the meeting by saying: ''The year starts off with bright prospects and with enthusiasm, which members ot toe Royal League are not strangers to, all awakened by the unapproachable record of the order up to the preaent, which we trust will ever ooutinue. R. C. Lower, Archon of Wisconsin Council, No. 63, of Milwaukee, visited the office of Supreme Scribe Warren and reported perfected arrangements for the union meeting, to be held Wednesday evening.

It is expected that representatives of the several councils of the State will be present at this meeting; Eighty-five membors of Bet Council, of Racine, have signified their intention of being present; also delegates from the Milwaukee and Manitowoc Councils. The Supreme Council will be represented by Supreme Archon Millard R. Powers and Supreme Orator Robert H. Ilea. The meeting is to be held at Fraternity Hall, No.

21 Grand avenue. Oakland Council. No. 19. held IU Installation of officers Monday evening In the absence of Deputy D.

H. Kocbersperger, Deputy Supreme Archon Cooper officiated. Two applications were received. The Orator presented an outline ot hi proposed work for the first half of the year. Arrangements are progressing for a union meeting, which is to be held by the South Side councils, Feb.

a. with Oakland Council, the officers of Imperial Council, No. 8, conferring the degree. It is expected this will be the largest attended anion meeting of the season. Oak Park Council, No.

18, held a very enthn-iastic meeting Saturday evening, a good number of the members being in attendance with visitors from Douglas Park and Austin Councils. Three applications were received. F. Johnson, who has been very sick, was reported as improving. The officer were installed by Deputy Supreme Archon Percy V.

Castle. Tbe ex-Orator offered a gold medal to the member bringing in the largest number of candidates during the next term. Deputy Supreme Archon H. J. D.

Wodwich visited American Council, No. 63. Thursday evening and publioiy Installed the In addition to the installation ceremony the council bad an elegant programme, consisting ot vocal and instrumental music, recitations and addresses. The attendance was very large and enthusiastic There are four candidate on the way to tbe altar which will give the newly elected officer work for their next meeting. Dongla Park Council, No.

17, met la good number Monday evening with but two officer absent. One application waa received. Deputy Supreme Archon J. F. Lee.

being present, installed the newly elected officer. This council i a lively competitor of Lake Shore Council, of Roger Park, In forwarding its assessments to the Supreme Treasurer. No. 17 was the Orst to remit this time, bat Lake Shore come in a lively second. Welcome Council, No.

90. was visited by Deputy Supreme Archon John White, of Logan Council. No. 21. One application waa received and after going through the usual routine of business, Mr.

White took charge of. the eouncil and Installed the newly elected offlcera. Under the head of the ''good of the order" remark were made by the Deputy and the committee on entertainment reported progress. E. Wagner, D.

S. In charge of Manitowoc Council, No. 42, visited the council Friday evening and Installed the offlcera, after which tbe council adjourned to tbe banquet ball and enjoyed an excellent repast served by the lady friend of the council. Arrangements were completed for a good delegation to visit Wisconsin Council, No. 69, Wednesday evening.

Star Council. No. 81. Is to have the Installation of officers Monday evening. At the conclusion ot the leremony refreshments will be served.

Star Council begin 1641 with seventy-five member and substantial balances in it several fund. Arrangement were perfected for a viait to Unity Council, No. 16, as it guest oa Friday evening. a General Grant Council, No. (7.

held a well attended session Tuesday evening with bnt one officer absent. Deputy Supreme Archon H. L. Austwick waa present and installed tbe newly elected officer, after which he gave them some excellent instruction as to the successful way to manage a council. Humboldt Park Council, No.

75. held a well-atteadrd session at Bchariau'a HaH Tuesday evening. Three applications were received. Arrangement were made to exemplify tbe ritual at the next meeting, J.a. JO.

Arion Couaeil. No. will do the work oa this occasion. Imperial Council, No. was visited Monday evening bi 'Deputy Supreme Archon F.

M. Bur-dick, who installed the officer in an impressive manner. Two applications were received sod on candidate initiated, which make aa excellent beginning for the new year. Banker' Council, No. 66, held an excellent meeting Friday evening.

Deputy Supreme dm THE SUNDAY INTEB OCEAJ-T. JANUABY 11, 1891 TT7EXTY-FOTJR PAGES. Archon 1. B. Hollne was nreaent.

The visiting brothers assisted in conferring the degree, which waa don lu aa excellent manner. L. L. Morrison, of Roekford. Brriha of the Advisory ConaeH of Illinois, ha Issued a circular calling the annual meeting of the Advisory Conn- eu iot jao.

ju ai id olocx aoaxp la nau AO, no, 86 Madison street. Wahoanaah Cnnnell. Wo. M. will hold a Buhlla Installation ot officer ia Fourth Ward Hall Friday veiling.

Jan. 16. THE NATIONAL UNION. couHCUf CTJLUiroa. Congrea Council, which ha bar pnblie lnttal- latioa Wdosdy, will give a vocal and literary entertainment la am night Bed, White and Blue Council, No.

978, had pnblie installed oa ot its officers tor the year 1691 Friday Thomas t. Conway, President of Baveniwood Council, and Senate Deputy conducted the exercises, and waa anlated by T. H. Batchelor. of Ben Fnnklin Council, as marshal.

The following officer were installed: President, R. H. Towns; Vice President, J. E. Tracy Speaker, F.

A. Faris: ex-President, N. A. Oremer; Secretary, A. K.Graham: Financial Secretary, O.

W. Haynie; Treasurer, J. B. Root; Chaplain, O.Anderson; Usher, R. G.

Peckman; T. Hover; trustees, P. Baamussen, H. M. Farrell.

H. B. Hanson. An excellent programme interspersed the installation exercise, in which the following ladies and gentlemen participated: Raven Quartet (H. B.

and C. K. Field, H. a Clough, C. E.

Thomas), Mesdamea Donaa Hill, Sadie Fassett. Msttie Gray; Professor H. M. Boper and Mia Marian Hyde (6 year old), elocution: Professor J. M.

Kayne.ventriloquism. Short addresses were made by O. W. Haynie, B. F.

Chase, and T. H. Batchelor, ot Ben Franklin Council, and Henry Diamond, of Illinois Council. Another new eouncil, which was organised by Senate Deputy Fenn and instituted by Senator Charles J. ICavanagh, assisted by Senator Henry Henry A.

Ott. at Irving Park Thuradsy night, took the nam of Fidelity. The charter list contained fifty-live of the beat men of both Irving Park and Montrose. In Masonic Hall every seat wa taken, and at the Vice President' station a large number were standing unable to procure eat. The officers elected were divided between tbe above two places, and the great interest that wa taken amoug tbe officer and member, particularly after the very able remark made by Senator Kavanagb, which were enthusiastically received, was a conclusive guarantee that this council will reach a membership of 100 in the very near future.

Deputy Fenn and the National Union may well feel proud for procuring such a substantial council for the order. Members of the Masonic fraternity were noticed among the audience. The officer are: E. L. Rivenburg, President; Charles N- Loucks.

Vice President; E. W. Friott, Speaker; M. Thomas, ex-President; Arthur Goodrich, Secretary; Charles Anderson. Financial Secretary Leandar Dickson, Treasurer.

Friend L. 8calossmaa visited Merchants' Conn-ell. No. 80. Wednaadav renins' and installed the officers and performed the other duties incident to the occasion.

This council is in excellent shape acd shows a steady increase. An exception to the ordlnarr course was the election and in stallation of Mrs. Rachel Page to the office ot trustee. This eouncil haa quite a number of lady member who were admitted before tbe change in the law. Friend Ott, the retiring President, made a very able and exhaustive report ot the work done by the council during the past three years Drexel Council held a public installation of officers land banquet Tueaday evening, at which some four hundred of the friends and wives participated.

Tbe officers elect are: J. Dempsey, President; J. W. Andrews, Vice President; R. 8.

Hill, Ex-President: G. H. Beetham, Speaker; D. J. Harrison, Recording tiecretary; J.

H. Slichter. Financial Secretary; W. S. A.

Dring. Treaaurer; J. Melville, Chaplain; W. Peacock. Usher; J.

M. Proudflt. Sergeant: J. Boffin, Doorkeeper: O. J.

Richards. C. D. Barnard, S. C.

Sargeant, Trustees; C. H. Buchanan, Medical Examiner. Montefior Council, No. 211, was visited Monday evening by Friend E.

E. 8. Eagle, who performed the usual duties of a senate deputy and installed the following officer for 1W1 President, Harry Pflarm; Vice President, M. Uuthman; Speaker, L. Strans; ex-President, D.

Eichberg; Secretary, L. G. Wolff; Financial Secretary, S. J. Marks; Treasurer.

Charles Hefter. The dele-rates to the cabinet will be E. 0. Hamburgher. L.

Schloaaman, and D. Eichberg. The council is reported a being in fine condition. The installation ot officers for 1861 and seventh anniversary of Calumet Council, No. tt, took place Tuesday evening at Washington Hall, Mr.

C. J. Kavanagb, President of the Cook County Cabinet, acting aa Installing officer, and Senator Chambers as marshal. Principal officers for 1861 Presid-nt, John Chambers; Vice President, Z. E.

McCullougb; Speaker, D. W. Delatleld; Ex. President. A.

J. Bradford: Recording Secretary, A. G. Lipsey; Financial Secretary, Henry Hans, Treasurer, bainuel A. Cohen.

Lawndale Council had a public installation Tuesday, which waa a success in every particular. President John G. Sbedd presented the eouncil with a flag: Two candidate were found In waiting, and through the effort of Deputy Fenn the team, headed by W. J. Bennett, of the cabinet, aasisted by frienda.

Young. Pendarvia, White, and Parr, initiated the candidates into the secre.a of the order. W. G. Bennett installed the officers and a fine entertainment followed.

Wendell Phillips Council finished the election of officers at last meeting, and they will be in stalled and report collected by Senate Deputy McCabe Jan. l'J. wben all who can should visit this council. Tbe officers-elect are old and tried members of the council, except the secretary, C. H.

Owen, who I a prominent member of other orders. This council has changed its hall, and now meets over the postoffice, on Halsted street, opposite the Transit House. Prairie Council. Ko. 378.

was visited by Friend D. 8. Baldwin, who installed the officers, and report a a pleasant meeting and an excellent condition of affaira. The officer are: President. T.

A. Snow; Vice President, D. Ollphant; Speaker, W. M. Hurlbot; Ex-President, W.

R. Layman; Secretary, R. Phoenix: Financial Secretary, J. E. Tborndike; Treasurer, W.

P. Guntborp. The village of Austin is fortunate in having so fine a council within it border. Lincoln Council, No. 66, will meet Wednesday eveninr.

on which occasion the officer will be Installed bv Senator Scott. Preparations are being actively made for the coming celebration of Lincoln'a birthday. The Hon. George Driggs has been secured to deliver the address, the policy having always beea punned of getting a Westeru man aa orator. The committee con-aider themselves exoeedingly fortunate in their selection.

Mayflower Council wa visited Tuesday evening. Owing to the Ulnes of Senate Deputy Du Pre, who had been assigned to this counotl, the Secretary ot the Cabinet took hie place. The council was found to have made a substantial advance during the year, and the officer are imbued with a commendable purpose to push ahead tor the coming year. They meet In a line and commodious ball at State and Eighteenth streets. Underwriters' Council, No.

236, waa visited Wednesday evening la Franklin Hall br Senator Johnson, who installed the officers, and reports a good attendance at tne meeting, a generally prosperous condition, and an intention to do better during tbe coming year than in tbe paat. The members, belonging to the lire insurance interest, evidently appreciate the National Union. Vice President McCabe, of the Cabinet, visited Continental Council. No. SS, Friday evening and Installed the offlcera.

This pioneer council I constantly progressing in membership, and proposes to not be behind in it operations for the new year. The senate deputy made one of his effective speeches, dwelling particularly on the patriotic aide of the order. The installation of the officer of Pros Council, No. 71, will take place Thursday afternoon at Friend Leo Canmau i the President elect, and the installing officer alll be Senator F. H.

Scott. Member of the cabinet generally are invited to be preaent ORDER OF MUTUAL PROTECTION. liODOX HXWB, One assessment haa been called for for the month of January. xne new semi-annual password will go into effect on Feb. 1.

5 Joseph Nederlander. Decretarr or xacnarta 13 Lodge, No. U2, of De ttoit. called at the Supreme Secretary' office laat Monday oa official business. Germania Lodge, No, 44, held a special meeting Tuesday evening for the purpose of filling two Tacancie ia the officer eleet for the next term.

K. Lodge. No. 91. had three application at the laat meeting and a Bomber of applicant Initiated.

Ira J. Garland. Secretary ot Tennl Lodm. No. 69.

ot South Englewood. haa recovered from hi lllne, and I bow attending to his regular duties. Gonthe Lodge. No. 66, and Belmont Lodge.

No. 135. received proposition at the laat mooting, and win nave initiation on taeix nrat regular meeting. The following offloem ot Harmony Lodge. Nov 61 were installed on Monday evening by Deputy Supreme President Henry Rich tor: Past President, Emil Reuichj President, Frits Kloepper; Vie President, H- Rraieh Secretary, Louis Bpandatt; Financial Secretary, F.

Fichter; Treas urer, Aieyer. Deputy Supreme President Charles Rheia Installed the officer of Home Lodge, No. 46. on Jsn. 9.

the following oeing toe prtnolDal officers: Past President, Henry Eisner: President, H. Landweor; Vic President. A. Warner; Secretary, Ida Ltndwebr; Financial Secretary, vosrsa KBroa, irmanr, v. agusa.

The following are the officers elect of Garden City Lodge No. 137: President, Anna Bucfahoidt; vice xreuoeut, u. xuuiaon; Docrgiary, j. Christ) an son; Treaaurer, Tiedt; Chaplain, Mary Buehboldt: Guide, P. Hydabl; Guardian.

H. Lanfer; Sentinel. F. Tiedt. Tbe Lodge will give ita eleventh annual ballon Jan.

17 at it Hall, No. 228 Milwaukee avenue. UNITED AMERICANS, fbok tbx cotrxcixa. Officers were Installed during the week by Franklin, No. V.A Grant, Netio; Columbia, No.

14; Keystone, No. IT; Stephen A. Dongla, No. 19; Continental, No. 20; America, Ko.

11; Colfax, No. 21 The second annual ateatoa ot the Stat Council of Illinois will convene at 10 a. m. Monday. Jan.

26, at Lincoln Hall, Madison and Halsted street. The report for the auarter Jut ended are Tory gratifying, showing aa increase of over 60 per cent ia membership. As the terms of alt the State officers expire at this session a lively meeting Is looked for. The candidates for the more Important office are legion. The eouncil will see thst every representative Is present, as business of great importance to this jariadictioa will com before the Bute Council.

The State Council will visit the Keystone Council. No. 17. at No. 646 Blue Island avenue, Wednesday evening.

Tbe Bev. O. E. Murray will deliver aa address oa the "Morals of the Black Pope," at the Wabash Avenue Methodist Church this afternoon at 2:99 o'clock. The United Entertainment Committee will meet at Parlor A.

Grand Pacific Hotel, next Thursday, at 6 p. m. Good progress haa beea made during the paat week. Thl evening at o'clock, kttheDoremu Mission, Thirty-first and Butler streets, the pastor, the Rev. R.

D. Scudder. will deliver a patriotic sermon to the member of America Council and it frienda. Thursday the P. O.

0 and G. H. P. degree will be conferred in Washington Council Chamber, No. 69 LaSalle street, by Shaler Temple.

The member expect to witness the finest exemplification of the work ever seen in the Weat. The member of Franklin Council, No. 1. will dedicate the new meetiug place at Well and Division streets to-morrow evening by tendering its many friends an entertainment and reception. The exercise will be of an unusually interesting character.

Lincoln, No. 4, initiated five candidates Wednesday; Columbia, No. 14. all the same evening, and Coninental, No. 20, six Thursday.

Fifty-seven candidates received two degrees during the past week in fifteen councils, thus showing that the members are determined to make a good showing during the coming year. A grand patriotic entertainment and reception will be tendered by the order to ita friends and visiting brothers at the Second Regiment Armory Tuesday evening, Jan. 27. Ex-Governor Hoard, of Wisconsin, and other prominent speaker will attend the meeting. A grand musical programme has been arranged and the entertainment will be one of the leading event of the season.

Ten petitions for membership hare been received by Washington Commaadery, No. 1, since Jan. 12. The offlcera for the ensuing term are: Jr. P.

Commander, F. J. Shaler; Commander, A. D. Sumner; Vice Commander, P.

D. Beaver; Prelate. W. S. Pitt: Protector, J.

W. Nichols; Marshal. C. A. Helder; Recorder.

H. P. Hull, No. ill Michigan avenue: Financier, E. A.

Worthlngton; Treaaurer. Robert Patterson 8. Councilor, J. H.Hubacher; J. Councilor, H.

M. Ayara; Warden. M. F.Wight. No.

1 meet at Madison. and Halsted street every Saturday evening. DAUOHTXB or LSBEETT. Pride of Lincoln, No. 4, elected tbe following officers: Mrs.

A. D. Sumner; Ass Dr L. J. Mitchell; V.

C. Miss E. Stsnsburr; A. V. H.

L. Manures; Guide, Miss Valk; 8., Mlaa MattieBlak; 6.. W. S. Stanaberg; Treaaurer Mis Mary E.

Richmond. SONS OF AMERICA. CAMP XtTXOBS. Pride of Lincoln Conncil, No. 4, held It regular meeting and installed the officer for Friday evening: Councilor.

Mrs. A. D. Sumner; Vice Councilor, Mis EHeD Stansbury Secret ary. Miss Ida L.

Valck. The meeting waa well attended. A handsome gavel waa presented to the council. Although started only few month ago this council ha attained a membership of forty-two, and is In a very flourishing condition, new candidate being pro- poaea at every meeting. Washington Camp.

No. 48. will hold an ems meeting Tuesday night, at which the newlv- elected offlcera will be installed and a literary en- wnainineDi xinn. Martha Washington Camn. No.

held a nn Interesting meeting Thursday evening. The fol lowing omcers were instilled by Brother Taylor, of Camp No. 4: Sister K. E. Amos.

President; U. t. Lwts, President; Sister L. Thompson, Vice President; G. Wood.

Vice President; Sister Nellie Lewis, Conductor; C. M. Thompson, Conductor; Sister Florence Goodell, Recording Secretary 1.. n. a.

jonnson. Assistant berretary; bister C. E. Snell, Financial Secretary: Sister A. L.

Strong. Treasurer; Sister H. 8. Noel Inner Guard; Theodore Noel. Outer Guard.

The eamn mjutta every Thursday at Lexington Hall. No. South nesteru avenue. At the regular election of offlesrf held by Camp 30 Tuenday evenin. Dec ao.

tha (atlnvlna elected for tbe ensuing terra: Chatiea A. fiasco. Titcorab, M. of F. and J.

D. Claghorn, R. J. Camplin, I. and George Roberta, O.

G. Fredeiick Peake, R. 8. J. E.

Vernon. Financial Secretary J. D. Strons. Treasurer: J.

irusm. rvi isetegaiea to tue Blase camp J. M. Goodell. A.

8. Crosby, L. H. Hardin. 1 C.

A. Kusco, O. C. Dudley. E.

A. Tltcomb. For Alternates vr n. vy hltcomb. a.

c. Alexander. A. L. Merriam.

P. A Gordon. J. F. Parker, and A.

A. Palm. The memberahia still eontinnaa lirn and sereral applications are received at every irvuus. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. KTBTLE 6PBIOS.

Hoffnong Lodge, No. 7, will publicly install it officer triday evening at the Twelfth street Turner HalL Madison Lodge, No. 194. held a publio in stallation of its officers ThursdkT evening at the Castle Hall, No. 83 Madison street.

Deputy Grand Chancellor Frank M. Wood and taff Installed the offlcera as follows: P. 0., Charles Salisbury; C. Albert Richmond; V. Thomas E.

Young; Prelate, C. H. Cashing; K. of R. and 8..

W. R. Taylor; M. of W. W.

Abbott; Mat. A. F. Srhultx; Leopold Alexander; O. T.

W. Angrave. After Installation ceremonies a very interesting and elaborate musical and literary programme wa given a follow: 6ong, Exoel-sior Quartet; cornet solo, John T. Nnun; violin solo, member of Nnnn's Orchestra; song, Mr. C.

H. Cushing; closing ode, quartet. Aa elaborate banquet waa served during the evening. A new set of offloera' robes for the lodge was presented by Mra. Albert rtichmond, the presentation speech being made by H.

M. Cobure. A jewel ot honor was presented to Chacle W. Salisbury as a slight token by the member of No. 134.

The hall wa well filled with it member, ladies, and friend. After the banquet the ball oa the floor below wa arranged for the dance. Illinois Lodge, No. 166, will install IU officer for the ensuing term Wednesday evening. Hoffnung Lodge, No.

will hold a public Installation at Vorwaerts Turner Hall Friday evening. During the evening Germania Division, No. will give an exhibition driU. Aldine Lodge, No. 129, at lu last session conferred the rank of Esquire on Ave candidate; also received several new application for mem-bership.

The officers for the ensuing term were installed by Deputy John M. Paahley and staff, The semi-annual' report of the K. and 8. of Aldine Lodge (how a record which can not be 'beaten by any lodge in the Supreme jurisdiction Applications for membership received, 196; Knight made. 116; received by card, 11; treasury mad a net gain of $t1.

Woodland Lodge, No. 151, held a public Installation and entertainment at it Castle Hall Friday evening. Depaty H. P. Caldwell.

G. K. of R. and sadist ed by A. J.

Carbery, G. and W. 8. Bell, G. Mat and It officer aa follow: P.

J. Michaels; C. L. M. Tur-bin; V.

A. L. Prince: Prelate, Sam Prince; M. ot H. Davidson M.tof Harry Snyder; K-of R.and 8Iao Scheffer; Mat A.

E. Dryfus; M. Frank; O. Henry Anisx. After the intallatloa an entertainment wa given.

Gauntlet Lodge, No. 6. held a public Installation of it officer Tuesday evening. The officers were installed by Deputy Walter 8. Bell and staff.

After the installation aa addres wa made by Past Supreme Chancellor Henry C. Berry. Tbe entertainment consisted of musical selections. P. C.

Georse Moore was nresented with a nna emblematlo charm by the members of No. 4. The xouowing were installed lor the ensuing term: P. C. Charles E.

Ken von: V.ti-. V. A. H. Wade; Prelate, F.

H. Zirom; K. of R. and J. W.

Snow; M. of Etv, K. T. Gilbert; M. of H.

Rowley Mai. Thomas Good- Bn- o. 1 Tneaday evening a meeting wa called for the purpose oi organising a new lodge, air. Henry Samuels acting a chairman, at De Molsv Hall. No.

IM Clark street. The new lodge start out unaer moet isvoraoie auspice, saving already eighty member. It haa been christened "Justus aiodge, complimentary to the founder of tbe order, Justus li. Rathborae, Eta, Th following offi- cert hsve been elected: C. B.

Wlllism, Past Chancellor Commander: Henry Samaela. Chan cellor Commander H. J. Franks, vice Chancellor Commander; H. Wllmarth.

Prelate; Dr. F. Goodwin, Master-at-arms; E. W. Turner, Keeper or neeord ana neais; b.

uuDin, ai aster ot exchequer; H. I. Goldle, Master of Finance; Dr. Wiggins. Inner Guard: A.

L. Griffith. Outer Guard. The lodge will be regularly Instituted Jan. 90, and tbe officers Installed, when the asual Dow or sentiment, good wtehe, and UDMastiaia will th principal order.

THE GOOD TEMPLARS, 'A TXABl OBBXTIJro. The Grand Secretary, R. J. Haxlett, ha pub lished a letter of greeting to tha Good Templar of Illinois, and speak nthuiaa-ti rally and hopefully of the proe-pecU for a year ot successful work. Twenty-ceres lodge bar beea instltated and four reorganised lno the Molin seaaion of th Grand Lodge.

Mr. Hax lett offer the following advice: "Alway speak well of your lodge, especially la the presence of those who are not member of th order. Ton owe it to the order to do thia. If you feel that there are any fault or falling that need correction always do it within th sacred precincts of our own family circle and sever la lb presence Of outsiders." Mr. and Mrs.

Georse W. Mver were absent from th elty early In tbe week, oa account of th serious illness of Mr. E. U. Myer at Ottawa.

They hope this Btatement will be accepted as sufficient explanation of the apparent neglect of th line oi wore tney nave ia charge. Home Lodge ha adopted and published long and vigorou resolutions protesting against th ale of liquor on the World'a Fair ground. Copies of the resolution have been sent to Grand Lodge offlcera in many part of the United Statea, and 11 is believed the agitation will have a beneficial effect. Pure Fountain Lodge ha made substantial galna la membership thia quarter, and the number of candidate awaiting initiation I large that, notwithstanding possible suspensions, per capita tax will probably be paid oa 100 members. Two clearance cards have been granted this term to Mia Emily Clark and Miss Kitti Welbasky.

The latter will unite with Oakland Lodge. Saturday night will be letter sight In Pure fountain Lodge. Aqua Pura Lodge I doing a good proportion of the active temperance work carried on in Chicago thia winter. At the meeting Deo. 90, after tbe regular initiatory ceremony had been concluded, a belated candidate arrived, and, as be was greatly in need ot friendly aasistanc.

tbe entire ceremony wa repeated. Laat Tneaday evening a father, son, and granddaughter were added to the roll by initiation an unusual spectacle. Th New Year's reception by the ladies of the lodge wa highly successful. SELECT KNIGHTS OF AMERICA. axoxo thk Lsaioxa.

Recorder Watson, of Savanna, write: "We had a good time at oar anniveraary party New Tear' Eve. received a delegation from Free-port and one from Warren, met them at the depot with a band and our legion la uniform, escorted them to the hall and entertained them royally." Tbe Grand Commander, Grand Trustee Cook, and a delegation from Unchurch Legion, No. 33, acd another from Anchor, No. 6, naited Apollo, No. 28, at Kensington, Monday evening, when they Installed tbe officer and enjoyed the hospi tality of the legion, which i well known to the craft.

Captain W. G. Livingston visited Fort Dearborn Legion. No. 61.

Friday evening with an escort of trained Knight and installed the legion omcers. Captain Carpenter write each week of the gaining -trengta and popularity of Venice Legion, No. 68. He says he is now ready to reorganise I o. ot at baei bi.

iiouia. Star ot th Weat Legion. No. 47. I enjoying a Doom, ana ia now rasing irom tea to nneea new member at each meetiag.

The annnal reception and ball occurred laat evening, when aa unusually pieaaant time waa experienced. John Erlckson Legion, No. 69, baa secured tbe services oi captain UYineaton a instructor, and is having regular drill each Thursday evminr. The legion now ha a drill corps of sixty men. vuicn wutuu sftupaaa aiu mu viuor organise1 lion.

Tbe Installation of the officers of TJnehnrh Legion. No. t3, will take place Wednesday even ing, ratner upenuren was ine rounder ot the beneflcisry organisations in America, which pay a fixed sum on the death of the member, and is neio in great veneration by all. Harmony Legion, No. 67.

was visited by the grand officer and delegation from several of the city legions. The evening's programme included the conferring of the degrees by a new legion In a manner that wa welt calculated to excite tha admiration of all present. Following this the grana Hirers installed we Liefion omcers tor th coming term, alter Which cupper wa served. General Bartlett, aasisted by hi adjutant, inuii. wihi, tnu nvr a.narson.

quartermaster, is making every effort to secure tne thor ough organ! ration of the several legions into a oompiete military organization. The committee is having "Grant Tactica" reprinted wi'h such additiona aa are suggested by General Bartlett and approved by Captain Grant, the author. Quartermaster Anderson write that he I highly pieaaou wim varneatoeas wuu wnicn tne com' rades are assisting to complete the military de partment. A soon a th several legion officers are installed and com missioned for tbi term aa lecaoB win oe neia xor regimental offloera. ROYAL ADELPHIA.

CONCLAVB KOTO. Calumet Conclave, No. 64, hsld it regular meeting Thursday evening at Jefferson HaU, No. 66 Adam street. After th bust naaa martin tha nublio installs tion ot the offi cers for th ensu ing year occur' red, the cere monies of which were conducted by Paat Commander- G.

8. Salomon. After a short address by th new commander, Dr. C. F.

Hartt, the audi nee- wa delighted with a very excellent and highly artistic musical and literary programme. Garden City Conclave, Ko. ISA, held a well attended meeting Friday vning at Qui en's HaU, Madison street and We stem avenue. degree wa conferred on three candidate, and six applications for membership were received. During the evening the offlcera tor the ensuing year were duly installed by Past Commander Davidson, assisted by Supreme Deputy H.

P. Hlckey. The outlook for Garden City is very bright, and under the management ot Commander Richards and hia able staff of officer tbe conclave I certain to enjoy a year of prosperity. Very fluttering reports on the condition of th order are received from Supreme Commander J. D.

Maria, ot Detroit, and It ia expected that th National Organiser will soon begin hi labor la Chicago. Chicago Conclave, No. 46, will celebrate Its "houaewarmitia" Wednesday eveninr in Ita mw quarter. Hall No. 77 Thirty-flrat street.

During the evening the officer for the awing year wiu oe inataueo. Charter list are ia circulation for th for mation of a new conclave on the Southwest Side. As there is no conclave At present located ia that section th new conclave, whoee destiny Is in good hands, will undoubtedly fill a long felt want. Calumet Conclave, will hold It next meeting Thursday evening at Jefferson Hall. No.

66 Adam street. Invitations hav beea issued to all brother nd friend of the order to present on this occasion and to witness the eeremonle of th public tnstaiilon ot omcers. Hickory Conclave, No. 198, held a well-attended meeting Baturasy evening, 4 an. at Ita nail.

No. 44 West Chicago avenue, at which ita staff ot officer lor urn were installed by Depaty H. Hlckey. Commander William Samson waa the happy recipient of tbe prise presented by the conclave to the brother bringing ia tbe largest number of application for membership during tne paat year. Electric No.

lit, held a meeting Thursday evening at Madison Hall, No. tt Madi- soa street, wita vio uommamler t. Kenny ia the chair. Four applications for membership were oreeentod and business of imnortanea trans acted. The committee on the Optional Degree reponea mat ine team wouia oe prepared to ex emDlify the derree at the next meetlne.

Tha in staiiatioa of officers waa postponed antil tbe next meeting nignt on account oi tne unavoidable absence from the city of some of the offlcera alaet. Applications for membership continue to come into Electtlo conclave wita unabated activity, and when th Medical Director ha passed aooa those bow oa band the conclave will hav over on hundred member on it roll. ORDER OF CHOSEN FRIENDS. a PBoarnoca obdib. A.

S. Fells V. Baschick says that th reports mad by th District Secretary will be diaeootla- ued in consequeno of dlsastiafactloB on both aides. Some death report furnished th Suprem Council recently have beea delayed In getting np proof. Th Fraternal Congress at its re cent session decided that societies who adopt a ritual, bold regular lodg meeting, and know each other by sign and signal ar th only on to be recognised ss Fraternal Benevolent Associations, and admitted to membership therein.

The American Councils are eoaaJderins' tha aA. visabllity of holding monthly meeting by on or more elected representative from each Council, to consider plan and devise mean to Improve their Council method, and build up th order. i am increase ot new memoer in Cook. County for December wa fully ap to th average. BuBreme Assistant rannrlltnv A Vnnli leave at noon to-day for Kansas and Kentucky on busine for the Supreme COnnclL under the direction ot th execative committee.

IMPROVED ORDER OF RED MEN. ran tkpxk. Paasynnk Tribe, No. 94, gave a public inttalla tion and danc Monday. Thfull line of elective -rtfitfB OJtfp and appointed chief wer v5ugj- Aafcta attendance and raised ap In ample form by Deputy Great Sachem W.

J. Laf-ferty, assisted by Deputies Helder and Shannon. After the ceremony the assembled multitude of braves, warriors, paleface, and ladle enjoyed a dance antil a late boor. The wigwam waa literally packed with the enjoyment seekers. During the evening an- nonaeement Invitation for Paasynnk' fifth annual masquerade, which will occur at the Becond Regiment Armory, No.

136 Michigan avenue, Feb. 10. were distributed. The committee are making special efforts to have the grandest success they hav ever experienced. Pasayunk will have league work at to morrow (Monday's) sleep.

The coming week win be principally devoted to raising np of chiefs in the various Chicago tribes. Mish-we-neu-ne League. No. 2. will kindle Its next fire at No.

182 Clark street, room 21. at Tues day's sleep. The raising up of chieftains will be tne leature. Hiawatha Council. No.

2. D. will kindle Ita next council fire in their tepee and Fraternity Hall, Clark and Monroe street. Saturday evening. A number of new members will be admitted.

nVi VA aa MMu 1 .1 entertainment and dance at Wednesday 'a sleep at Fraternity Hall. The ceremonies were conducted br Deputy Great Baehem P. W. Heldor. aaaiatod by Deputy Shannon and Brother Haroi, of Oklahoma The full corps of elected and annotated chiefs were oa hand and raised to their respective stumps, aner wuicn a moat enjoyable entertainment waa given, followed by tbe dance.

Tbe entire entertainment waa excellent, but anecial mention ia deserved by the Kleinbeck Brothers. both tenors with good and cultured voices and truly artists in their line. Their selections wera both difficult and artistic and mastered to a charm, in duet and solo both being equally good. ORDER OF MUTUAL AID. IXKT ILLATION.

At the regular meeting of Monroe Lodge, Ko, Us. held Thursday, the following officer were duly Installed by Jno. N. Jemi-on, P. G.

of th order: President, Bernard Bplithoff; Vio President, J. H. Basaett: Recording Secretary, Andrew Marshall; Financial Secretary, H. F. Mahler; Treaaurer, S.

C-Storer; Chaplain. J. Joseph; Conductor, C. B. Strouse; Inside Guard.

John T. Geraty; Outside Guard. John Professor. Trustee. Bro.

Joseph, Campbell, Walker, At the close of the imnresaive 5b6) vTl fwt ay Brother Jennison was presented with a beautiful rold beaded cane suitably inscribed aa a slight testimonial ot the member's apredation of his services since tbe organisation of the lodge nine years ago. Elected to every office la hi lidge and to the highest in th Grand Lodge, he now retire from active service, being the outgoing treasurer. Tne presentation wa in Hi nam of Monroe Lodge and the address was made by the Lodge Medical Examiner. Dr. Hi gglna, in a very appropriate manner and convinced all present that no error bad been made la selecting him for the occasion.

PATRIARCHAL CIRCLE. TKMPLI KIWB. Occidental Temple, No. 1, will meet in1 ita new hall. No.

192 Washington street, Monday evening. Jan. IX Ita regular meeting nights are the second and fourth Mondays of each month. At the next meeting (tomorrow evening) there will be aa Inspection by regimental officer of the First Illinois Regi ment, P. C.

A fall attendance is desired. Aa isspectioa of Ecllp Temple by the same officer will take place Tuesdsy evening at Patriarchal Hall, Sixty -sixth street and Wentworth avenue. Also, Inspection of New Alert Temple, No. 2t, Wednesday evening, Jan. 14.

at it hall. Forty-eighth and State street. There will be degree work at this camp on that night, at which some of the supreme and grand officers will be preeent aud assist in tbe exercises. The charter of New Alert is still open, but will soon be closed and those interested are fraternally Invited to take notice of the fact. Tbe new temple starts out under highly favorable auspices.

The Oracle ia H. F. Carroll and the SrcreUry is F. F. Keener.

A cordial invitation is extended to all members of the order to viait this new temple. Br proclamation of Supreme Oracle the work of the order, as amended at the last session of the Supreme Temple, Is now In force. The new ritual baa beea furnished to all temples sad the work of tne order mast conform to it. Th new work give much aatiafactioa and more is made of the military feature of the order than heretofore, which I especially gratifying to? th membership, aa far a intelligence haa been re-oaivetLi order is constantly growing. KNIGHTS OF THE GOLDEN EAGLE.

Friday evening Crusader' Castle bad the first opportunity of seeing bow the new officer would fill th post. There was sot a single bitch throughout the ceremonies, showing that the nw officers had cloeely observed tha movements of their predecessors. The officer of Chicago Castle, No. 6, win be recularlv Installed Wednesday evening at Ko. 161 Randolph street.

C. C. Turner will guid this Castl through th first six month of th new veer, and as aa quite a reputation aa a ear- llamenuriaa. the will be ia com Detent hands. Noble Chief West, whose term lust anda.

serves great credit for the manner ia which he haa pushed tats castl to the front during his administration. PROGRESSIVE BENEFIT ORDER. Tneaday evening Supreme President Thomas Davey and Suprem Secretary Richard H. Archi bald, ot Boston, visited Chicago and wer th guests of th lodge member of th city. In the evening a Jefferson HaU a complimentary reception and literary entertainment was givsn ia honor ot th distinguished visitors.

After th asual Baaa-anKlng and cordial greeting between the supreme offloera and members, the evening' programm waa carried out as follows: Instrumental solo, Mia LUlieZieuike; oag, Apollo Suartet: address, Thomas Davey, of Boston, Supreme President, Progressive Benefit Order; ong. Apollo Quartet; vocal solo. Mis LUlle Ziehlke, accompanied by Miss Lottie Ziehlke; address, Richard H. Archibald, of Boa- ton, bupreme eecretary it ogre sal ien fit Order; ong, Apollo Quartet. Dancing followed.

The following gentlemen acted as tbe re ception committee: Peter A. Rabig, Chicago ijodge, Mo. 107; as. U. xtecc, Garden vity, no.

aooa v. u. viarc. xiearoorn, no. i isi ueorgw vor vina.

Weat Bide. Mo. 2U2: L. Com Den da. Daver- Bay, No.

90S; E. J. RehiU, L'Etendard, No. ttt; Leon Duboia, Notre Dame, No. 247: Simon Hilton, Bkandia, No.

27; Henry Kaack. Fair City, No. 289. Deputy Supreme President W. W.

Fletcher waa chairman of. we meeting. Standi Lodge admit new member at every meeting. There will be four sew lodge Instituted tn the city tbi mouth. Deputy Leoa Dubois I an earnest worker In th promotion or new loons.

Wert Bide Lodge. No. 202. admitted six saw member at th laat meeting. Supreme Secretary Richard H.

Archibald aa- 21 ASK YOUR GROCER FOR 1 The ilOOOLAT 'Anaasi Sales Jtaeed 30 MILLIONS Lbs tertained th audience Tuesday evening in lo- qaeatrord for the good of th order. K. Beck, Secretary of Garden City Lodge, report new addition at every meeting-Deputy Peter A. Rablg give good aasuraao of I the growth and welfare of Chicago Lodge, Under tha direction of Deputy Henry Kaack, Fair City Lodg membership is rapidly growing, "John C. D.

Clark, President of Dearborn Lqdga, No. its, reports four new applications at th last meeting. Supreme Depaty W. W. Fletcher report many new lodge In eoura of perfection in many cities outside of Chicago.

Th addres of Supreme President Davey waa warmly received by the large audience of gentlemen and ladle who went to tha hall to meet aim. MISCELLANEOUS. FBOK AAIOC OBOIBX The musical and hop given by Amity Assembly, No. 262, International Fraternal Alliance, at the assembly rooms, Jsnsssa's hall. West Lake and, Hobey streets, Monday night, was largely attended by members end about on hundred Invited guests.

The music and dancing were highly ujoyedbyalL Two new assemblies of th International Fraternal Alliance ar being organized on the Weat bide. At tbe regular meeting of Court Success, No. 6.6T6, Ancient Order Forester of America, held at No. 2974 State atreet, the following officer were installed for tbe ensuing term by Depnty C. Peterson, aasisted by Past Chief Ranger J.

Debus: C. John Melville: S. C. R-, John Horn; Treasurer, George Panlon; Secretary, William Feare; Sr. T.

W. Dixon; Jr. Joseph Toolan; Br. M. Henry: Jr.

Joan Dusold: P. C. Joseph Debus; Physician. A. E.

Coy. At a regular meeting held by Peabody Lodge, No. 143, A. O. U.

at their lodge rooms, Sid Turner Hall, Monday evening, the following offloer were duly installed bv E. P. Haven. D. L.

G. M. P. J. Perry.

P. M. W.i John Mo-Meckln, M. Peter Pitsehner, Foreman; John ate Hale. Overseer; E.

M. Dickson, Recorder; G. Rathafeld, Financier; B. Heaaeiner. Receiver; Charles Molby.

Guide; J. M. Borne, Outaide Watch; John Blnningbam, Inside Watch. E. M.

Dickson was elected representative to tbe Grand Lodge: J. King, alternate. The lodge will give ita first masquerade ball at the hall Saturday evening. At the annual meeting, general forsamllag, of Branch No. 1 of the Scandinavian Workingmea's Association of North America held at the new Braudia Hall, No.

96 to 100 West Ohio street. Dee. 2s, the following officer were elected for tbe ensuing term: President, Joha.Oleeon; Vio President, P. Holgersen Secretary, L. H.

Steensohn; Treaaurer, M. Field; Marshal, John Hapstea Librarian. O. M. Bora Door-keeper, Paul Paulsen; one trustee, eighteen months.

Fr. Aache. The installation took place Jan. 6 at th same olace, a large number of members being present at tbe time. The total number of members ot this branch Jan.

1, 191, wa 763, and th membership i (till Increasing. HOSPITAL MASQUERADE. The Annnal Masquerade at th SoatherwHoa-' pital for the Insane. Amu, EL, Jan. 9.

The grand annnal masquerade at the IUinoia Southern Insan Hospital waa given with great success. Among the visitors from abroad 'were Trustee, bottom and wife, of Sparta, and Trustee W. H. Boieonrt, of Goloonda; Miss Brown, Mr. T.

8. Murphy and wife, and Mr. P. H. Murphy, of Sparta.

The affair waa highly creditable to the management. The follow ing a list oi the maaquersder and their oMtumes: Mrs. Josie Craig. Dueen Esther: Mr, tmaaa Fiaher, Scotch Lassie: Lillie Terpintts, Mary, Queen of Scots: Ella Barrv. Diana: Ella Caaaal.

Kpauiah Lady; Emma Stewart, Huntress jaHtti Miller. Marguerite; Gasta btackard. Tsmboria Girl; Rosa Ranch, Daughter of the Regiment; Ella Spence. Morning. Star; Julia Woods, Marie Stuart; May Sloan.

Spanish Gypsy: Josie Jet-tin rer- Cleopatra: Flora Robinson, Flower Girt: Tin I vMMa, aauaauMU, 4sna liaaai, Hlia Jones, fancy costume; Bella Hoffman, School Girl Marguerite Wentworth, Topsy EUa Wigga, lopsy; ntitii ausioB, xopay: Addle ttaxUn. Topay; Moliie Bpaan. Old woman; Annie bteera. Lady of the Mist; Josto Msyo, Night; Stella Licdsley. Snow: Emma Phelps.

Gypsy Fortune Teller: Susie Hunt. Sailor Girl; Jan. nie Henley. Phantom; Maggie Cola, Phantom: -J. H.

Russell, Italian Cavalier; P. G. Paul, Comic Dude; Ed Finch, Red Devil; D. T. Harknesa, Polish Cavalier; W.

P. Henley, Plantation Negro; Thomas Dickey. Negro Swell; J. iv. naney, ocnooi xtoy; vamee Biacg, Mexican A.T.

Thompson, Fauat; W. L. Leidigh, Gypsy wu, aukii-u iwiwni a uguiM ffvnniufvi, Jockey; Ed Whalen, Italian Cavalier; Clement asoDoina, itomee; it. n. atotaao, Bosnian nobleman 8.

P. Borer. Chinaman; J. L. Borer, Foot Soldier; John Muliiue.

Sitting BuU; W. H. Ranch, Toung-man-afraid-of-his-hor; W. R. Morris, Grandma' Boy; N.

McElroy, Shepherd Boy; Corbus, Prince: D. N. Mc-Namee, Astrologer: Cord. Finch, Knight Teaip' lax; T. H.

Miller, Unci Sam. HE WORRIED ABOUT IT. Th sun's beat will give oat in ten minion years more." And he worried about it: "It will sur giv out then, if it doesnt be for," And he worried a boat it; It would surely give out, so th scientists said In ail scientific! books that he read. And the whole mighty universe would be them dead, And he worried about it: "Aid soma day tha earth will tall Into the sun," Ana ue worried about it; Just aa sure, and as straight, as if ahot from gun," And be worried about It 'When strong gravitation nnbockle aer strans Jest picture, he said, "what a fearful cot lapse I It will come la a few million age, perhaps. And he worried about it.

"Th earth will become much too small tor th race, And worried about it; "When well pay thirty dollar an inch for pure And he worried about it; "Th earth will be crowded to much without doubt, That there'll be no room for one's tonga to stick oat. And no room for one's thoughts to wander about, And he worried about it, "The Gulf Stream will curve, and Nw England grow torrider," And he worried about It: "Than was rer th climate of aoathernmost Florida," And he worried abont it Thefcearop will be knocked into small smithereens, And erooodilea block up our mowing machine. And w'il loss our An crop of aotatoe and bean," And he worried about it, "And ia less than ten thousand year thsre's a doubt, And he worried about It "Out supply of lumber and eoal will giv) out, Aad he worried about it: "Just than th ice age wi return cold and raw. Frozen men will etand stiff with arm oat stretched in awe. -As it vainly beseeching a general And he worried about it.

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