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19 THE BKOOKLYN DAILY EAGLE. NEW YOEK, SATUKDAY, JUNE 23, 1900. held atCourt RMgewood No. 54. Quarterly meeting is always a busy night and a meeting which always bring out a large number of the brothers.

The main topic was the election of officers for tho ensuing term. It was tho wish of the brothers that the present officers of the court he again elected because of their good record in the past. Bro. Calrnes arose and in a short speech nominated the present chief ranger. Adam W.

Meyers. For sub schief ranger there were 59 ballots cast, of which George Boll received 43 and Frank Dou 'dera got 1C. Bro. Charles Fraser was again elected recording secretary. Bro.

J. Welch was also AMERICAN LEGION OF HONOR. in the form prescribed by the Grand Lodge, to.be transmitted on or before the fifth day of April. Amend section 94 by striking out the word "May" aad inserting In place thereof the word "April," so that said section shall read: Section 94. All dispensations to form new lodges shall expire on the fifteenth day of April in each year.

Amend section 10 by adding after the word "Queens," the word "Nassau," so that said section shall read: Section 10. The Metropolitan District shall be composed of the Counties of Suffolk, Queens. Nassau. Kings, Richmond. New York and Westchester.

When the grand mast er sha 1 bo chosen from the Metropolitan District, the deputy grand master shall be chosen from some other portion of the state; and when the grand master shall bo chosen from any lurtion of the slate other than the Metropolitan District, the deputy grand master shall be chosen from that district. Th. senior grand warden and the Junior grand warden shall bo chosen from some part of the state other than the Metropolitan District. The grand treasurer and the grand secretary shall bo chosen from the Metropolitan District. A residence of four months immediately preceding such election shall be re qnlred to comply with this section.

Amend section 45 bv adding thereto the following: "And he shall be entitled to draw against three years' Grand Lodge dues paid by hl If the lodge was not represented in the two preceding years," so that said see Ion shall read: Section 43. The representative from etch Jorlgt shall be entKled to recti va mileage, at the rale of three cents per mile, for traveling to and returning from Grand Lodge, to be camput sd on thu number of miles from the place of meeting of the lodge marshal. After the work of tho evening a collation was ORDER OE THE AMARANTH. Quoon Esther Court No. 7.

Marian Beresford Lull, royal matron, will bold its at regular meeting for tha season this evening. It has been decided to postpone the work until tho first meeting In the fall, owing to the absence of several of the ofilcera, who are In the country. All members of Queen Esther Court who aro in the city will meet at Stone's gallery, on Fifty second street, tomorrow morning, Juno 24, from 9:30 to 11:30 o'clock. Charter members are particularly urged to be present. ROYAL ARCANUM.

Fraternity Council No. y4 held regular meeting. Monday evening, June 1a. The meeting was well attended. Tho degree was conferred on Dr.

Robert W. A. Carley, Richard Jennings and James W. Wilson. One application for membership was presented.

Under good of the order P. R. Sawyer of BIythebourne Cuuncil was called on and responded. P. R.

Adams, who has been appointed a 5. D. favored the council with several songs, as did Bros. John F. O'Reilly and Richard Hill, OlgurH, were parsed around and J'.

It. Martin told few torios. At th Rfiyrd Arcanum Shvre Club meeting held Wi dneudiiy venltig, June Secretary Bogcrt rc cf iv nine applications for membership, all of wh ch were cite ted, as fallows: Bro. E. A.

Kelts ci Anii.rhJ Council, Bro. Gordon of Pro Patria Council. Bro. Sidney Wlckam of Gilbert Council, J. J.

Charles William Stou b' r. Manuid S' ln.uih, Herbert S. Harry and James Smith. By an unanimous vote of the club a check for the profits or. the tickets sold on Arcanum Day wlli be given to the Royal Arcanum Employment Bureau.

The ground. and club house are oi" for Inspection on June 23 to visitors attending the Royal Arcanum picnic at Ulmer Park. The small gate back of the concert hall will be open for visitors to the Royal Arcanum Shore Club grounds. The regular meeting of Brevoort Council No. 1.3o0 was held on Tuesday evening, June 19, on which occasion the members turned out in goodly numbers, and wero amply repaid for the few hours they had devoted to attend the council meev ing by the interesting manner in which all the work was conducted, especially the conferring of the degree upon Theophilus Cogtley Benson of Mount Klsco, N.

who was deeply impressed with the work done in the Royal Arcanum and profundly pleased with his reception into Brevoort Council. Three applications for membership wera presented, making four now on the way, which will, in all probability, be increased at the next meeting. Bro. Past Regent Nimmo gave some Interesting sketches of the scenes he witnesses In his daily meanderlngs about the docks of tho city, which were well received, especially his description of the old country woman from the backwoods of New Hampsh I re on her return from 'Cuby with her old stocking. On July 3.

the next night of meeting, there will he a display of oratorical fireworks under good of the order, and an enjoyable evening is promised. If It Is possible, all ih rhairs will be filled by the past regents, comprising the. ranks of the "has beens." Carroll Park Council held its recular meeting on second degree at its council chamber on "Wednesday next. Lafayette Council No. 204 will exemplify the first and second degrees on June 28.

The second degree will commence at 8:30 o'clock sharp, and tho conferring of tho first degree will follow. A meeting of La Salle Council No. 454, K. of was hold on Tuesday evening, June 19. A large delegation from Montauk Council, headed by Bro.

P. S. U. McCloskey and Bro. G.

K. Fee of Montauk, honored La Salle Council by their presence. Bro. Nash demonstrated that he Is capable of holding tho office of lecturer, to which he was elected at the last meeting, by the able manner In which he managed the. entertainment for the evening.

Since the last meeting It was learned, with djep regret, of the departure from this life of Bro. Evans of La Salle Council. Bro. Evans went South about three months ago for the benefit of his health, Intending to remain away several months. lie returned about three weeks after his going and sank rapidly since that time, until he died on Friday, the lath Inst.

A memorial service for Bro, Evans will bo neld at the council chamber, DeKalb and Bedford avenues, on Tuesday evening, July 17. Brothers of the order are respeetfullv Invited. The first degree will be exemplified at the next meeting. Tuesday evening, July a. Brothers of the order are cordially Invited.

LADIES' CATHOLIC BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION. The members of Fort Greene Branch No. 553. C. who are nothing if not original, have planned an outing for themselves and friends on Sunday, June 24, on the steamer Idlewild, leading Peck Slip, Manhattan, at 9:30.

The committee, headed by Mis Hall and Miss McQueeney. has made ample arrangements for a very enjoyable time ana the branch will add another page to its history of hospitality and pleasant reunions. The advisory board meeting has been put on to Fridav. June 29. As this will be the last meeting of the reason, it is hoped that every delegate will be present.

Business of importance to ea.cn and everv branch 'as well as the annual trolley ride of the board will be discussed. St. Augustine's Branch will have its annual June fete on Tuesday next. The committee charge is a guarantee of a pleasant and successful Branch No. 555 will hold its next regular meeting on Thursday.

A full report of the committee on euchre will be heard. The result of this, the baby branch's, initial effort is well worth the consideration and following ot other Brooklyn branches. KNIGHTS OE ST. JOHN AND MALTA. Montauk Encampment held its usual convocation on Monday evening last with Eminent Commander Messeder in the occidental station, ine candidate proposed at the previous meeting not having arrived, the Initiation was deferred till next convocation.

The order of priesthood was, however, conferred on one hospitaller, by air I. B. Kimball, as brother prior, assisted by air L. as deacon. Sir John Mosseder as prelate and Sir E.

S. Stanley as guardian. The eminent commander stated that two companions out of work had not paid their assessment. Their assessments were paid for them. Major V.

S. Squire has been relieved from command of the First Battalion and appointed as aid de camp en the staff of General W. A. Carter with thu rank of colonel. A general order emanating from the office General W.

A. Carter of the military department, makes some changes in the make up of that branch of the order in Brooklyn. Instead of one large battalion in Brooklyn there are to be three. Each corps constituting a battalion to consist or two companies. The First Battalion to be composed of Crusader Con's, comprising Companies great work.

A wide acquaintance and every acquaintance an enthusiastic friend his entrance Into and leadership In National Union work will soon place this order among the leading fraternal societies of the city. The assembly chose as state executive committee Moni'rs. A. T. Williamson of Schuyler Council, editor of the Albany Times, chairman; George H.

P.ay of Kings County Council, Brooklyn, secretary; J. Thompson Paterson of Greeley Council. Lee C. Abell of Colonial Council. Buffalo, and Thomas J.

Wilbee of Cibola Council. Buffalo. At the regular meeting of Kings County Council on Tuesday night Vice President Wilson presided. President Vcslna being absent at the assembly. Seven applications for membership were presented.

After a transaction of routine Friend George L. Emminger of Toledo, one of th founders of the order, entertained the members with a humorous account of the trlatH and tribulations of twenty one years ago In founding order, which now numbers 60.010 members. Tho doors were then opened to waiting friends and Friend Sands entertained the council with One phonograph selections. Meantime the tables were being prepared for the usual progressive euehrtt and Friend Sands bore off the prize, a handsome morocco pocketboolc. KNIGHTS AND LADIES OE HONOR.

Bro. William Coleman, D. G. presented a P. P.

badge to William H. Dayle. tho youngest past protector In the United States, In token or his energetic and hard work for the order. Columbia No 2,153 held an enthusiastic regular meeting on the 20th. Deputy Doyle presented handsome gold fountain pens to Secretary J.

F. Coaklev and F. Sec. Charles J. McFadden; a handsome jewel to Bro.

R. N. Thlen for meritorious work, and a gold emblem to Bro. J. Carney for merit as an officer and member.

Xeat responses were, made and the members promised to vie with each other In the good work. Three approvals received from S. M. K. and three candidates initiated.

At recess refreshments and dancing. Base ball team reported winning over. Hickory Club by 4 to 2, and bowling team reported new victories over Queens bowlers again. Charter will be unvailed with appropriate services at o'clock In the morning of July 4, and delegate from each lodge invited, also above. Seven new applicants.

A hospital bed fund in connection with Ida Lodge No. 1.035. Knights and Ladles ot Honor, has been founded by Grand Vice Protector Harry, G. Schneider. JVNXoiTb.

TJ. A. M. The volume of business transacted at the last session of Valley Forge Council Xo. 76 Monday evening, the was productive of the usual good results, and in strict conformity with, tile rules and principles constituting the order.

There was a full attendance. A number of visiting members of the order were present. Somo sound arguments were listened to relative to the Junior Order United American Mechanics as a body. Initiation next Monday evening. June 25.

A large and enthusiastic meeting of Warren Council No. 13 was held last Wednesday. June 13, In its new rooms over the Montauk Cafe. One candidate was put through the mill and three propositions were received. The members oi this council are expected to turn out in full force at the next meeting to be held on Wednesday, June 27, as the election of officers for the next term will take place, and beside the initiations there will be considerable other important business to transact.

DAUGHTERS OE LIBERTY. Valley Forge Council No. 2S held Its regular election of officers for the ensuing term last Wednesday evening, the 20th with tho following result: Councilor. Mrs. Samuel H.

Sorneli; Associate councilor. Miss Minnie Perrln; vice councilor. Mrs. A. Nitcher; A.

V. Mrs. Will lam H. Darllrfg; recording secretary, Mrs. Jennie A.

Fleming; A. K. Miss Carrie E. Graham; treasurer. Mrs.

Joseph Richmond; financial secretary. Mrs. C. Bailey; Mrs. H.

L. Southard: I. Mrs. Emma Slmpton; O. Mrs.

M. Packard: trustee. Mr. A. Stein; delegates to the state convention, Mrs.

B. J. Van Cott. Mrs. Nelson, Mrs.

Jennie A. Fleming. Mrs. Mary E. Richards and Mrs.

O. Bailey. State Deputy Howard James acted as Judge, assisted by Peter C. Cornell. Mrs.

Cleveland and Miss Hodson. Mrs. Lillian L. Speltze and Mrs. Henrietta O.

Andrews were received In the council as members. ODD FELLOWS. Amaranth Rebekah Lodge No. 176. I.

O. O. will hold their next regular meeting Thursday evening, June 28. A full attendance is requested, as there will be initiation. Members of sister lodges will be cordially welcomed.

As yet the hot weather seems to have no terrors for the faithful, the regular meeting of Ceres Lodge Xo. 225 cn Weanesday having a good average attendance of the members, not to speak of several visitors. Three candidates re celved the third degree. The visit of the lodge to the home at Hollis on Sunday last was successfully carried out. the number who went being much more than expected.

For many of those who went It was their first visit and much good was accomplished in showing the members the practical work and financial stability of the home. It Is proposed to make another trip during the summer between now and the annual Labor Day picnic in aid of the home. elected to nil his present otnee as nnancnu retary. In the woodward there waB only one nhnticp marl a "Ft Sfhcilsir was aeain elected as senior, while George J. Kauling was elected Junior, One change was made In the beadles.

D. ljaweon was elected senior, wnne diu nm Smith was elected to succeed himself as junior, captain of the guard. Bro. Edling; A. Wostly Llsk, orgnnitjt.

There were also three new members taken Into the court. KNIGHTS OP HONOR. The session of the Supreme Lodge ends with the present week. The following officers were reelected: John P. Shannon, supreme dictator; Douglass Biggs, supreme vice dictator; Noah M.

Oiran. supreme assistant dictator; J. W. Go hen, past supreme dictator; B. F.

Nelson, supreme reporter; Joseph W. Branch, supreme treasurer; the Rev. H. M. Hope, supreme chaplain; John Hancock, supreme gufde; J.

R. Cole, supreme guardian: Frank' It. Sliger. supreme sentinel; S. B.

Riggs. D. T. Weill and E. O.

Wood, supreme trustees; members of advisory board. J. C. Shop hard, Samuel Klotz and W. R.

Spooner; H. C. Dalton, M. supreme medical examiner. A special committee of twelve were appointed at the opening of the session to consider all questions relating to assessment plans and rates to be submitted to the Supreme Lodge.

One proposition submitted to this committee was to place all members Initiated on and after October 1, 1900, In a class to be known as Class C. Crystal Lodge had a rousing meeting last Thursday evening. Several candidates wore initiated by uniformed degree team of Northern Valley Lodge of Tenafiy. N. J.

Their work was splendid and was thoroughly appreciated by all present. Under good of tho order many addresses were delivered of a highly interesting and instructive character. Sweden Lodge extends fraternal invitation to all sister lodges to be represented at its meeting next Thursday evening. Grand Guide Doty Is working like a beaver to make the meeting a social and Interesting one. Protective Lodge is working in the right airec tlon.

At their first meeting in June they Initiated three candidates and at their meeting last Tuesday evening the degree was conferred upon two more candidates. The meeting of the Past Dictators and Dicta isonpiaticn ir held nn Saturday evening, the 16th inst. First Vice President W. V. Doty presided.

Resolutions of congratulation were parsed and ordered transmitted to President John Ma pill who is now rapidly recovering from a recent revere illness. A special committee was appointed to maD out a programme for the fall. Adjournment was taken to September. The Deputv Grand Dictators of Manhattan and Brooklyn will moet next Friday evening at the Grand Union Hotel, Manhattan, acting as an executive committee to transact business relating to the concert and reception to be given under the auspices of the Grand Lodge at Terrace Garden, Manhattan. September IS.

Grand Dictator Thomas Fitzpatrick will preside. Net Wednesdav evening a delegation of Brooklyn Knights of Honor will visit Palisade Lodge at Jersey City Heights. The visit will be made under the direction of Grand Guide W. V. Doty.

Senate Lodge met last Friday evening and Dictator Thomas Christy presided. A pleasant smoker was enjoyed by a large assemblage. Tho entertainment committee have completed the details for a midsummer outing which will take place at Pleasant Bay, near Long Branc.h, about the middle of August, the route being via Patten line of steamboats. Tickets will be ready tor distribution in a few days. Enterprise Lodge housewarming held on Thursday evening, the 14th was a success.

The visitors turned out in large numbers. Dictator David Teese. P. D. A.

H. Marinus. Reporter W. J. Cochrane and Financial Reporter Louis Oss mann deserved much credit for the reception tendered the visiting brethren.

Amrng those present were Grand Chaplain George E. Henderson. Grand Guide V. V. Doty.

Deputv Grand Dictator John H. Bell. John F. Burnett, Jacob Fuchs. Louis E.

Grnsg. George E. Lyon, A. H. Marinas.

R. J. Reynolds, and Poter N. Wahlstodt. Dictator Joseph Simmons and Financial Reporter D.

E. Christy of Senate. P. D. E.

A. Leers of Ivy. P. D. Louis Bluhcn of Long Island.

Dictator H. D. Water bury of Crystal, Bro. Kenned of Charleston. S.

P. D. J. H. Lay, R.

3. Tobln and Walter M. Ewing of Senate. P. D.

David Smith of United States. V. D. Allan Russell. Albert W.

Winters. Chaplain W. R. Pitften. Guide W.

W. Williams. Guardian G. W. Hcllmus.

organist W. Goate and Bros. R. s. Anient, George W.

Colt and Edgar T. Jones, all of Senate, and P. D. Charles Mllllgan of Ivy Lodge. Wllllamsburgh Lodge on Monday evening, Julv 1C will have a gala night.

The fallowing members of the Grand Lodge will be present: Grand Dictator Thomas Fitzpatrick, Grand Reporter John Mulligan. Grand Chaplain George E. Henderson and Grand Guide W. V. Doty.

Arcanum Lodge celebrated the twentv first anniversary of its Institution at Popper's Hote Bath Beach, on last Thursday evening. A sr.ecla'l trrl ley car conveyed tho members and guests starting from DoKalb avenue and Fulton street fine time was had. The committee, consisting of P. D. W.

Stopford. P. D. Edwin Havward Bro. Frank Bower and Vice Dictntor Grge Walnh deserve much credit for the success of the affair.

CATHOLIC BENEVOLENT LEGION. Arrangements are completed for the annual ctatp convention which will be held in Troy July '0 7 general committee, consisting of Daniel A. Healy of Troy, the Rev. John H. iioach and Thomas Lee of Manhattan and State Treasurer P.

G. achakers of Brooklyn, met In that city visited the different hotels and selecte 1 the Trov House as Legion headquarters. The business sessions will be held in Rand's Opera House and the solemn high mass, which always precedes the convention, will be held in St. Joseph's Church. After the committee had departed for home.

District N'u 6 met in the rooms of Troy Council and arr mg a programme of welcome and entert inme it fl.r the delegates. It was decided to have a grand parade In which the councils of Trov Cohoe Wa tsrvliet, Lanslngburg. Green Island and of more distant cities are expected to be In line. The delegates, about three hundred in number will meet at the Troy House at 9 A. on Julv 10 and, oscorted by the councils of the cities named, will march to the church and, after the servioop, to tne opera house.

The formal welcome to Trov will then take place. That evening the local councils will give a banquet to the delegates. State Secretary Lea Is now preparing circulars of general information which will be mailed within a few days. The large and constant demand of councils for adoitional tickets for the Hospital Guild picnic at Coney Island, on July 2, is gratifvlng to the committee, and proves that this annual gathering In aid of the sick and distressed Is th pride a It is the greatest auxiliary, of the legion. Treasurer Urell is looking forward to a profit of from this picnic, and the interest everywhere indleatoa that his idas will be fully realized.

Large delegations are coming over from Staten island and Manhattan and a picnic partv of Now Jersey comrades is now forming to attend. As the Hutchinson Monument nears completion, members are beginning to realize the magnificent work of the committee in charge, Secretary Lawrence F. Dowllng and Treasurer James .7. Reid. Any movement in which Comrade Reid Interests himself is sure to succeed.

He Is an earnest, zealous legionito, who devotes nil his spare time to the order and is ever thoughtful and active for its advancement. He was state treasurer for a number of years, voluntarily withdrawing last year at Newburgh. His efficient services In that and other offices and his general popularity have endeared him to his fellow members, who are anxious. If he will consent, to have him accept one of the other offices at the coming state convention. This offer comes unsought and has sprung up spontaneously throughout the state.

Another popular ofiicrr who served on the monument committee is State Treasurer P. G. Schak ers, who is the general choice to succeed himseif in that office. CATHOLIC KNIGHTS OE AMERICA. St.

Agr.es' Branch No. 321 assembled on the 13th inst. with a goodly attendance. President John J. Qulnn presided.

John Warm worth was instructed into the mysteries of the order, an incident which provoked great enthusiasm. Bros. Feeney and Brady gave short talks. Bro. Chester again favored with several popular airs on the piano.

Tho state officers naid a special visit to St. Joseph's Branch No. 270. Manhattan, last Thursday evening. Branch No.

2 12 held a very satisfactory mooting on tho 10th over which President Power presided. The routine work was cleared up wfth out delay. Several Important matters were discussed wIMi good results. After a short social period the meeting wound up. The members of Visitation Branch No.

767 attended the funeral services of their late associate, Bro. Nicholas Crilly, last Sunday afternoon. Neighboring branches were also represented at the ohsequjes. The New York council of officers convened last Wednesday evening with a very large attendance. President Thomas Qulgiey occupied' the chair.

Secretary Thomas Loughlin recording. The delegates reported handsome gains in membership and an encouraging onward tendencv of the order in their territory. President Quicrler In the course of his remarks under good and welfare referred to his recent visit to tho Brooklvn otll cers' council and paid high tribute to the Interest that body displayed In matters tending to the good of the order. The matter of picnic at Sulzer's Park on August 23 was reported as pro grtiising nicely and indications point to a great Catholic Knights outing on that date. KNIGHTS OE COLUMBUS.

New Amsterdam Council of tho Knights of Columbus has completed all arrangements for its grand vesper service, to bo held at the Church of tho Paulist Fathers, West Fifty ninth street and Columbus avenue, on Sunday evening. June 24. at 7 o'clock. The menibe of the order, with their friends, will assemble nt Columbus Hall, on West Sixtieth street, and from there proceed In a body to the church. From present Indications at least 3.000 members will be In line, which will include large delegations from Jersey City, Brooklyn.

Newark. Passaic, Paterson and other nearby towns. Tho Rev. E. F.

Leonard, chaplain of New Amsterdam, will bo tho celebrant, and the preacher will bo the Rev. Alexander P. Doyle of the Paulist Fathers. Professor Hurlev will preside at the main organ on the altar and will be assisted by E. G.

Hurley. Jr. An excellent musical programme has also been arranged for tho occasion. It Is safo to say that from the interest manifested this will bo tho largest demonstration of its character ever held in this city. Patrick H.

Dunn. Frank Moris. F. Relchard. Frank J.

Goodman. Thomas J. Rogers are the commute of arrangements. William J. McGin lev, grand knight.

Unity Council No. 153. K. of exemplified the first degree last evening In Its best style. This council has a star dogreo corps, tho warden hav i tng organised it last year.

They are now proficient in every detail. Next Friday, June 9, Unltv will have a red letter night. Tho degree corps have requested the. G. to let them have that evening to entertain the council and their friends.

Bro Past State Doputy Francis A. McCloskev will address the mecllnrr on National Holiday" th Fourth of July. In Marquette council No. 2SS, K. of fifteen candidates received the first degree Thursday evening.

ro. Kelly, O. of Jamaica Council, conducted the ceremonies. Tho members were pleased with his work. Forty eight members have thus far signified their intention to participate In the dinner at Brighton Beach in honor of Bro.

Francis A. McCloskey. Loo Council will have an exemplification of tho DIRECTORY of Fraternal Organizations. MASONIC. LEXINGTON, 310, second and fourth Mondays at 153 Pierrepont st.

PRANK E. POUCH. Master. A. G.

COOPER. S. HERMAN KEBL.T. J. W.

WILLIAM C. F. H. VOSS, Treas. CHARLES L.

STATON. Secretary. STAJR. OF BETHLEHEM, 322, coiner Court and Joralemon sts, first and third Fridays. WILLIAM F.

WOLFE, Master. J. J. EOSSBOTTOM. S.W.

H.W.BUBMAHD, J.W. JOHN H. WIECKEN, Treas. JOHN C. MULLINS.

Sec, 455 Gates av. PROGRESSIVE, 54. drat and third Mondays, Arlington Hall, Gates and Nostrand avs. GEORGE GUXTZ, Master. CHAS.

A. BOOTH, 3. A. M. HAINES.

J. DAVID M. DRURY, Treas. CHARLES E. MARK, Sec, 130 Lee av.

LONG ISL.ANU. 3S2, meets first and thiri Thursdays, at 153 Pierrepont st. 'SVM KINSMAN. Master. VALENTINE ZAHN, S.W.; LOUIS ARNOLD, J.

W. C. L. CLARK. Secretary, 566 Tenth st.

H. C. BLACKMORE. Treasurer. COMMONWEALTH, 400.

every Tuesday, 153 Pierrepont st. SAMUEL CROOOK, Master. A. MADISON, S. W.

ED. W. WRIGHT, J. W. THEO.

A. TAYLOR. Treas. Sec. P.

O. Box 161. Brooklyn. STELLA, 485. 14 Nevins st, Brooklyn.

Regular communications second and fourth Thursdays. WILLIAM H. CURTIN. Master. J.

H. K. GREEN. S. L.

D. SHEPARD, J. W. FRANCIS R. CORE, 103 Front st, A.

B. MONTGOMERY. 479 Eleventh St. Sec. HILL GROVE, B40.

first, third and fifth Mondays, at Hancock Building, 1,252 Bedford av. WALTER TWIGG. Master. DAVID P. MOORE.

S.W.; GEO. E. BROOKS, J. W. H.

L. REDFIELD. Treas. W. M.

ROBINSON. 325 Clifton place. ADYTUM, 40. lirst. third and fifth Tuesdays at 44 Schermerhorn st, comer Court.

A BRUCE BROWN, Master. FPTTIATRD O'NEIL. S. AUGUSTUS P. SOUTHERLAND.

J. IV. JOHN H. FOX. Treas.

GUNZENHATTSER. Sec. 577 Atlantic av. IilCLID, 65(, second and fourth Wednesdays at Hart Building. 1.02S .10 Gates av.

ALFRED A. ADAMS. Master. N. S.

JONAS. S. W. E. NEUBERT, J.

W. FRED. HE EG, Treasurer. REVILO WELLS. Secretary.

237 Macon st. TUSCAN, 704, first, third and fifth Wednesdays at 1,252 Bedford av. near Fulton st. JAMES C. HOLMES.

Master. JOS. MARFING. S. W.

ROBERT HILL, J. W. GEORGE MO.VSEES. Treas. M.

E. KELK. Sec. 12 Butler St. RipUEWOOD.

71 every Thursday at Hart's Building, 1.02S 3O Gates av. HARRY H. GOULD, Master. A. H.

WESTON, S. W. JAS. H. SNYDER.

J. W. OBADIAH HARNED. Treas. PETER VAN COTT.

Sec, S23A Qutney St. ORIOX, 717, first, third and fifth Tuesdays at 14 and 16 Nevins st. DANA C. LKWIS, Master. ALEXANDER GARDNER.

S. W. WM. H. ORPEN.

J. W. ALLAN STEVENSON. Treas. CHAS DELAPIERRE, Sec.

S63 First St. EZEL, 7ft2, second and fourth Thursdays at 153 Pierrepont st. JAMES A. DOYLE. Master.

WASHINGTON BULKLEY. S. W. J. LOVELL JUDGE, J.

W. J. P. SPARR. Treas.

JOS. WILLIAMS. Sec. 242 Emerson place. MINERVA, 7S, first and third Wednesdays, at Acme Hall, corner Ninth st and Seventh av.

EDWARD F. MARSH. M. Wor. Master.

SAM'L SMITH. Senior Warden. FRANK v. BOBBINS, Junior Warden. J.

T. WHITEHEAD. Sec. 265 11th st, Brooklyn. KILWINNING, 823, second and fourth Thurs days at Arcanum Hall, 1,256 Bedford av.

GEO. R. KERR. Master. ALEX.

S. COOK. S. W. WM.

R. YOUNG, J. W. DUNCAN McDOUGALL, Treasurer. JAMES McMURPO, Sec, 774 Barbey st.

ROYAL ARCH CHAPTERS. ORIEST, second and fourth Fridays at Johnston Building, Nevins st, near Fulton. WILLIAM H. JENKINS, High Priest. JAMES N.

EDS.VLL, JOHN WIERK. S. ALLAN STEVENSON, Treas. GEO. M.

DUVAL. Sec. 2S7 Eleventh st. BROOKLYN, 14S, cecond and fourth Mondays at 14 and 1G Graham av. CHAS.

A. TONSOR, High Priest. WM. H. RJLEY.

King. R. W. GELDART. Scribe.

JOHN H. TWADDLE, Treasurer. G. H. KON'ECKE, Secretary, 214 Van Buren st.

RIDGEWOOD. 23, second and fourth Thursdays, Bushwlck and Jamaica avs T. PAULSEN, High Priest. WM. SCHNEIDER.

King; F. G. DAVISON. Scribe. GEORGE D.

SHORT. Sec. 37 Ashtord st. W. R.

CRAW, Treasurer. ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS. BROOKLYN, 4, second Saturday in each month at Arcanum Hall. 1,254 Bedford av, near Fulton st, CHARLES STEWART, Th. III.

Master. E. W. VAN VRANKEN. 111.

Deputy Master. A. MACKENZIE HUGHES, Prln. Conductor. W.

H. YOUNG. Recorder, 162 Montague st. KNIGHTS TEMPLAR. DAMASCUS, OS, meets first, third and fifth Mondays, in the Johnston Building, Nevins and Fulton sts.

WM. SUTTON. Commander. JAS. F.

HUGHES. HENRY LANGE, C. G. FRED D. CLAPP.

Rec. 152 North Elliott place. MYSTIC SHRINE. KISMET, Aurora Grata Cathedral, meets monthly on call, except July, August and Sept. WM.

O. CAMPBELL, Illustrious Potentate. J. FRANK VALENTINE. Chief Rahban.

J. W. RICHARDSON. High Priest and Prophet. JOHN D.

ACKER. Recorder. County Court House. MASONIC VETERANS. BROOKLYN MASONIC VETERANS, last Saturday of each month at Aurora Grata Cathedral.

JOSEPHUS L. WOOD, CHAS. A. SHAW, V. CHAS.

W. COWTAN. J. S. MOW RY.

Cor. Sec; WM. L. GARDNER. Rec.

Sec. 1,007 Hancock st. EASTERN STAR. STELLA, first and third Saturdays, Commonwealth Hall, 153 Pierrepont st. Mrs.

HATTIE F. LEWIS. Worthy Matron GEORGE W. VAN BUSKIRK. Worthy Patron Mrs.

KATIE F. HARD, Associate Matron ALONZO J. BURTON. Sec, 407 Broadwav Man SOYAL ARCANUM. BROOKLYN, 72, first and third Wednes days, Johnston Building, Nevins and Fulton Btrcsts.

iu" CHARLES R. CLARKE. Regent. 36 Crooke av G. A.

CALDWELL. Secretary. 365 Lafayette av W. P. WILD.

Collector, 448 Carlton av, LONG ISLAND, 173, ami fourth Fridays; social, first, third and fifth fh days. Commonwealth Hall, 153 Pierrepont it CHAS. C. H. LEOPOLD, Regent WILLARD A.

MERRITT. Sec. 153 Madison st JAMES MADDREN. Collector. P.

O. Box 770. FRATERNITY, 504, meets first, third fifth Mondays, 16 Graham av, Brooklyn AiihiiS? ers welcome. orotn WM. E.

BRILL. Collector, 175 Covert st A. HARRISON. Secretary, 542 Hancock it WALTER B. COTTRELL.

Regent. PHILADELPHOS, 502, secondhand fourth Mondays at Arlington Hall, Gates and Nostras avenues. 1 UIla CHARLES F. WALDEN, Regent. 470 Jefferson av, Brooklyn, N.

Y. OLIVER HULL, Sec. Sev enteenth av. Bath Beach. FERN, 774, second and fourth MondavsTt Johnston Building, corner Nevins and FultSJ st H.

G. THOMAS; Regent. J. W. McKEEVER, sZJe? 13 Liberty st.

FORT GREENE, 1,048, second and fourth Thursdays at Now Johnston BulIcHns, Piatbuah av, Fulton and Nevins 6t. Jipu3n Reent 13 Montague at. WM. STOQTHOFF, 417 Fulton st. SONS OF ST.

GEORGE. THE ORDER SOW OK ST. GEOKGJiT, Composed of Englishmen and their descendants Has nin lodges In Brooklyn, which hold retrulur semi monthly meetings, und offer greater inducements to those eligible to Join them than aiiv other well estahllshed organization. Address REUBEN TIMMIMB. J.

D. W. G. 315 Kingsland av. Brooklyn J.

JTOOrc, Dipt. Ravenswood. I. SCO ME CIRCLE. BROOiAyS.

8(, Carson Hull. Bedford FuHon st, second and fourth Wednesdays, at Leader. C. D. McQKORGE.

34S E. Twelfth st Secretary. D. K. CHRISTIE, S30 Jefferson av.

Financier, A. R. COMBS. IUG IVcfitm sf. ORDER OF CHOSEN FRIENDS.

ALPHA, JI, oeeond and fourth Frlday, worth Hall, 1.0S9 Broadwav. A. L.I2NT. Councilor. WARUY V.

SHIPMAN. Secrctury, 71S Madison at. 8TEI. JLA, 400, first and third Thursdays, at Johnston Building, Nevins st, near Fulton. IAVJD S.

QU1MBY, Commander. FRED. KOEXIG. Collector. G4 Lafayette av.

SKIDMORE PKTTIT. Sec, 9 Louis place. KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF HONOR. IDA, 1,035, meets second and fourth Fridays at 845 Gates av, corner of Reid. Trotector, HARRY G.

SCHNEIDER, 340 Held av. Secretary, JAMES L. LAIRD. Tompkins av. Fin.

Sec, FRANK SEYMOUR. 17 McDougal st. Treasurer. HERMON SCHNEIDER. 340 Reid av.

INDEPENDENT ORDER FORESTERS. IX DEI EX DE i oTmVE It OF FORESTERS It is a fraternal benefit society, that has been in business 23 vears. Has a membership of 175.000 and a surplus fund of S4.031.S50.1S on May 1, 1900. Admits either sex, but in separate courts, and pays old age, total disability and death benefits. 40 in Creator New York.

Does not assess for death claims. ORONHYATEKHA, S. C. Toronto; A. McGILLI VRAY.

3. Toronto; FRANK E. HAND. D. S.

C. Superintendent Organizers. 472 Thirteenth st, Brooklyn, N. Y. Telephone 427 South.

NATIONAL UNION. illlOOKLiX, first and third Mondays at Johnston LiuIMingr. F. is. ILSLEY.

President, 377 Gates av. M. O. PRICE. Secretary, 1,1 Degraw st.

AVON C. BURNHAM, Financial Secretary, S25 Park place. NATIONAL PROVIDENT UNION. LAFAYETTE, second and fourth Fridays, in Sumner Hall, 1.3S4 Fulton st "WILLIAM HERR1ES, President. ALFRED BEAMS.

857 Dean st. L. COOPER. Secretary, 123 Willoughby av. IRON HALL OF BALTIMORE CITY.

IUOX HALL OF RALTIMORE CITY, BRANCH XO. 47, meets in Johnston Building, 12 Nevins st, first, third and fifth Tuesdays. Mrs. LOUISA A. CRANE, President, 202 Park place; Mrs.

E. McCO MBS, Vice President; Mrs. M. C. JACKEY, Secretary, Elmhurst, L.

I. Miss S. E. CASH. Treasurer, 43 Lafayette av; Mrs.

B. MARTIN, Counselor; Miss L. DE PAUW, Chap Iain; Mrs. S. C.

SCHROEDER. Chairman Trustees; JOS. WELCH, Supreme Deputy CATHOLIC KNIGHTS OF AMERICA. THE PIONEER Fraternal Assessment Insurance Organization for Catholic Men and Women. Reserve fund, $485,000.

For full Information address C. W. CONKLIN, State Secretary, 224 Fifty fourth st, or OSWALD MAUNE. State 2(3 Vernon av. CATHOLIC BENEVOLENT LEGION.

XEW YORIv STATE COUNCIL, DISTRICT XO. meets first Sunday of each month at 3:30 P. Argyie Uuilding, 153 Pierrepont street. EDMUND A. WHALEN, Sec.

153 Clifton place. STEPHEN M. COYLE, District Deputv. LADIES' CATHOLIC BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION. ST.

AUGUSTINE'S, 214, meets second and fourth Tuesdays, Room 5, Johnston Building, Kevins st, near Fulton. President. Mrs. MARGARET O'TOOLE. Recorder, MARIE L.

DEXNEN. J3 Willoughby st. Fin. Sec, Mrs. ANNA CLEARY, 529 Pacific st.

No communications for these columns will be received after 12 I. Friday. MASONIC. Thanks are due to R. Wor.

E. M. L. Ehlers, grand secretary of the Grand Lodge of the State of New York, for a copy of the proceedings of the Grand Lodge's recent session. It is the largest compilation of the kind ever made, and contains 498 pages, beside 1G3 pages of foreign correspondence, with index.

It contains the decision In the case of Robert Kopp. wherein Judge Stover decided against the plaintiff; brief reports of the Washington centenary services by the lodges In the various Masonic districts throughout the state; the report of th special committee on the Spanish War, showing the number of Masons engaged in the United States service; the necrology the reports of the district deputies, and gives the number of Master Masons in good standing in this state as 101,543. Tho large space given to foreign correspondence is at once an indication that there is much therein that interests the fraternity. The report of the historian is a document well worthy the attention ot tne fraternity. The board of relief has received expended $1, 930.64, and now has a balance of S7.602.45.

The report of the superintendent of the home Ehows that there are 247 Inmates, the expenses of which have been $63, 649.50. There is much other matter of interest to tho brethren, and a perusal of the proceedings will be found a very profitable occupation to those who desire to keep posted on matters pertaining to the craft. On Wednesday evening the stated communication of Covenant Lodge No. 75S will be held. The work of the evening will be the conferring of the entered apprentice degree and Wor.

Charles D. Durkeo will be pleased to welcome all visitors who may fovar him with their presence. The next stated communication of Kilwinning Lodge No. S25 will be held on Thursday evening, the 2Sth when the degree of entered apprentice will be conferred by S. W.

Alexander S. Cook. Visiting brethren are always made welcome by Bro. George R. Kerr, the master.

Fortitude Lodge No. 19, F. and A. Gabriel Bloch, master, exemplified the second degree at Its last communication. On Thursday, July 5, the last communication of the season will take place.

The sublime degree of. Master Mason will be the work of the evening. The master fraternally and cordially extends a welcome to visiting brethren. The third degree was conferred in Yew Tree Lodge by the master. Wor.

Ira O. Tracy, on Thursday evening last. The historical lecture was delivered by Right Wor. Charles H. Cox.

There was a goodly attendance and the work was well done. The last communication for the season of Tuscan Lodge was held on last Wednesday evening with Wor. J. C. Holmes in the east.

There was a large gathering and several fellow crafts received the master Mason's degree in a manner that was sure to leave a deep and lasting Impression upon them. The first section was conferred by the master. Wor. Bro. Holmes, the second section by Right Wor.

William H. Sutton, and the historical lecture was given by Wor. Bro. Henry L. Redfield.

The lecture waa listened to by the candidates and members of Tuscan Lodge as well aa by the visitors with the utmost attention. This is a new lecture gof.ten up by Wor. Bro, Redfield. and the eloquent language, the smooth tones of the lecturer, the impressive RymbaUam and the lucid explanations all had the tendency to Interest In a fascinating manner, as well as deeply impress the listener. Many were the congratulations extended to Bro.

Redfield and hopes expressed to hear him again in the near future. A vote of thanks was tendered him for his able services. The closed subject to the call of the master. Refreshments were served. Hill Grove Lodge No.

540 called ofT for tne summer at its stated communication held last Monday evening. There was a large attendance and there being no work done the brothers, after transacting some business, went in a body to Acanthus Lodge. A very pleasant evening resulted. The toltovring circular has been sent out bv the grand master and will be found of much Interest to the Masonic fraternity: Office of the Grand Master of Masons in the State of New York. Masonic Hall.

New York, June 20. 1900. To the Master, Wardens and Brethren of Every Lodge In the State of New York: Brethren At the one hundred and nineteenth annual communication of the Orand Lodge fov cral amendments to the book of constitutions were adopted, so far as the same can be done at one annual communication, and in accordance with tho directions of the Grand Iodgo the same are hereby submitted to the lodges for their concurrence. The amendments referred to are as follows: Amend section 5 by adding after the words "grand librarian" the words "grand historian," so that said section shall read: Sec. 5.

The following officers, namely, a district deputy grand master for each Masonic district, three grand chaplains, grand marshal, grand standard bearer, grand sword bearer, four grand stewards, senior deacon, junior 'Miand deacon, grand lecturer, errand librarian, eiiid historian, grand pursuivant and prand tllorjfchall bo appointed by tho grand master at thftannual communication, or within thirty days after th? close thereof, to hold office during his pleasure, or until their successors are appointed. Amend subdivisions li and 6 of section 37 by striking out the word. "May" In each of said subdivisions and Inserting In place thereof the word "April," po that said subdivisions shall read: n. To prepare on blanks, to be furnished by the grand secretary, statement In tabular form of the condition of each lodge In his district for the year ending on the 31st "day of December, and transmit such report to the grand secretary on or beftve the loth day of April, to be by him laid before the Grand Lodge. G.

To prepare a report for the year ending on the first day of April, on the general condition of Masonry In his district, and of his acts therein, with such particulars as he may deem necessary, including the mes and numbers of th lodges in his district not visited by him, together with (he reasons therefor, and transmit such report to the grand master on or before the 15th day of April. Amend section 47 by striking out the word. "June" and Inserting in place thereof the word, "May," and by striking out the word "May" and inserting in place thereof the word "prilr so that said section shall read: 'Section 47. The grand treasurer, grand secretary grond lecturer, grand pursuivant and grand tiler shall each recslve such stated compensation for his services as the Grand Lodge Hhall direct, which compensation shall fixed before said ofilcera or any of them are elected or appointed nnd shall not bo altered at any time so ns to affect the Incumbent In office. In the computation of time relative to salaries of said olllccrs, the year shall bo considered an (commencing on the first day of Mav and such salaries shnll be payable In equal monthly Installments on the lust day of on oh calr nilnr month, except tho month of April, when salaries shall be paid on the Amend subdivision 8 of section 7S by striking cut the word "My" and inserting In place theio of the word "April," po that said subdivision shall rend: S.

To make a full and correct return annual lv to the district deputy grand master of the condition of the lodge on the thirty first day of December, tne city or. rsew lone, as tne uisuinre may termlned by the Grand Lodge, and alro livi dollars for each day's attendance at the Grand Lodge. No representative shall receive more than the amount of the dues paid by the lodge he represents; provided, however, that a representative shall be entitled to draw pay against two Grand Lodge dues paid by his lodge, if the lodga was not represented the preceding year, and he shall be entitled to draw against three years' Grand Lodge dues paid by his lodge, if the lodge was not represented In the two preceding years. It Is my order that these proposed amendments be submitted to each lodge at the first communication following the receipt of this letter, and that the secretary of the lodge immediately thereafter notify the grand secretary under the seal of the lodge of the action had upon same, for which purpose a blank certificate and addressed stamped envelope are inclosed. Fraternally yours.

CHARLES W. MEAD. Grand Master. By tho grand master: E. M.

S. Ehlers. grand secretary. ROYAL ARCH. R.

Ex. J. Harris Bale: the deputy grand high priest, with associate Ulcere, will visit Irving Chapter at Tarrytown on Thursday evening next. A large delegation of the royal craft will accompany him. The high priest, Ex.

Louis D. Ferris, has made elaborate preparations for their reception. The tabernacle of Orient Chapter was crowded last evening, notwithstanding the heat. Ex. William H.

Jenkins, the high priest, was kept busy for some time receiving his numerous guests. The special feature was the conferring of the royal arch upon four classes of most excellent masters. After the business of the chapter was transacted, R. Ex. Charles Stewart assumed the charge of the chapter and proceeded with the work.

lie was assisted by R. Ex. William H. Sutton. William H.

Smith, A. Maxileld. Ex. T. Paulsen.

I. S. Waters and John D. Godwin and E. Stevens.

It Is needless to say the work was well dene. It was intended to work the degree in costume, but owing to the heat the costumes were dispensed with. Among the visitors were M. Ex. George E.

W. Stivers, M. Ex. John W. Falmer, R.

Exs. E. Loewenstein and F. D. Clapp.

Ex. Charles A. Ton sor. William Itamber. George Duval and C.

Gardiner. J. M. Edsall. John M.

Wierk. J. Evans, G. Brlstow, J. Fitzgerald, T.

Palmer and J. H. Rodgers. The next stated convocation of Triune Chapte" No. 241, R.

A. will be held in Its tabernacle, Monday evening. June 2.i, at o'clock. The degrees of mark, past and most excellent master will be conferred, as follows: The mark master's degree by the high priest, the past master's degree bv Ccmp. King Benjamin P.

Waring, the most excellent master's degree by R. Ex. Albert Maxileld. The next stated convocation of Brooklyn Char tor will be held In Its tabernacle on Monday evening next at o'clock. Work, mark master's ri ogres.

The presence of all Royal Arch Masons will be duly appreciated by the olhcers of the chanter. Ex. Charles T. Tonsor will give them a hearty greeting. Evening Star Chapter held its stated convocation last Thursday evening.

Ex. Isaac S. Waters presided and disposed of the Important business. The chapter decided to not call off. There is work for all Summer.

Two classes of most excellent masters were raised to the sublime degree of royal arch In an excellent manner. The rough and rugged roads were passed over safely under the guidance of Comp. Kent of Altair. who acted as principal sojourner. M.

Ex. F. T. Nolan act jd as high priest. R.

Ex. William H. Sutton as king and Dr. Carolan as scribe, visitors were R. Ex.

Charles Stewart. Exs. Charles A. Tonsor. T.

Paulsen, F. W. Dillingham and Exs. E. D.

Davis, J. Kirsch. W. Langston of Evening Star. A symposium followed.

The mark, past and most excellent master's degrees are announced by Ex. Comp. T. Paulsen for Ridgewood Chapter on Tuesday evening next. The high priest hopes to greet a goodly number of Royal Arch Masons on the occasion.

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR. There was a soodly gathering of sir knights in Damascus Commandery on Monday evening last, although not as large as usual. Em. Sir William H. Sutton presided.

The important business of the evening having been transacted a council of the illustrious Order of the Red Cross was opened and the order conferred upon several candidates by the eminent commander. Next conclave July 2 the red cross wiil again be conferred. Em. Sir Knights Ray. rond, Palmer.

Clapp, Lang and Edmister in the work, as well as Sir Knights H. Lang, J. F. Hughes. C.

Powers, Packard, Wat kins, Moxley, Cann, Fitzgerald, Hanson, Fisher and Lewis. The usual refreshments were served. Columbian Commandery met in their asylum last Tuesday evening Em. Sir Knight Clarence H. Hatton presiding.

The appointed oiiicers were installed. The work of the evening was the appendant orders which were conferred in good form. A number of applications were received. A banquet followed the close of the commandery. York Commandery No.

55. K. is ordered to assemble on Tuesday evening. June 2fl, at 7:20 o'clock, at Staten Island Ferry, foot of Whitehall street. New York (boat leaves at 7:30) and proceed to Port Richmond, S.

where the officers of York Commandery will confer the order of tho temple in the asylum of Empire Commandery, U. D. There will also be a presentation of a libation set by York Commandery. On arriving at Staten Island the commandery will be received by a delegation of Empire Ccmmandery, headed by a htir.d of music, who will escort them to their asylum. The knights of slsier commanderies who desire to parade under the banner of York on this occasion will be cordially welcome.

Sir knights will report prepared to appear in full Templar uniform. A quartarmaster will take charge and check all valises, at St. S. and remain there with them, so that anyone desiring to return before the conclusion of the ceremonies can do so. The next stated conclave of York Commandery will be held at the Asylum on Wednesday Ing.

27th at o'clock, in full Tvrnplar uniform, on which occasion the installation of officers for thee year will take place, and It i.i edsired that every member who can do ro will be present to encourage the new officers In tchir work. The Illustrious Order of the Rod will bo conferred. Arrangements for the pilgrimage to Rochester in September next, to attend the annual conclave of the grand commandery, are progressing rapidly. SCOTTISH RITE. The annual rendezvous of the Sovereign Grand Consistory of the United States of America, its ujieiuieneiea.

will tie neid at 117 JTwenty lhtrd street. Manhattan, on Monday and Tuesday. June 2r and tu tv, Steffner of Washington. D. C.

will preside over its deliberations and delegations will bo present from all parts of the United States. KISMET TEMPLE. Kismet meets for business and the election of candidates only, on June 29. at P. in tho Aurora Grata Cathedral.

Kismet badges adopted by the Temple at the last passion will he ren, fr distribution at the June meeting. On July 21 Kismet will make a pilgrimage to Patchoguo to play ball. EASTERN STAR. Xo' 2 9 heM a dellshtful meeting on June lb. the occasion of the rcinti.m to the the regular The mem nf tIu' cnmhlnort citv in fiUfiir ient to fill the room.

Eor officer was In attendance nnd Mrs. Rattle Presided. After the usual routine of business was transacted the floral wnrk and marches followed, and the oiogr.r.t groupings 'nb in graceful evolutions elicited numerous bursts of applause. Mrs Goor giana Lyons wan the candidate. The following persons assisted In the work: Miss Celia Mackenzie, commander; Miss Elizabeth Sparrow Mrs.

Llda E. Palmer. Mrs. Llllle K. Bobbins.

Miss Llz MrW Mrs. Nellie M. Finlay, Mrs. Kate M. Hilton.

Mrs. Wee B. bmlfi. Mrs. Annie Edwards, Miss Jean Flom lnp MK Monce W.

Mrs. Kmilv J. How land Mrs. Emine A. Whilldin.

Miss licc II Rowland, pianist; Edward W. C.illon. drlllmastar; Stephen W. Aekerman, organist, and choir Mrs. Maggie Mullins.

Mrs. Anglo Smith. Mrs, FIor 4 tr IT 'lzan0U1 naxton, Mrs. Lot Ue.w Mrs. CaroIInn C.

Hooker. Mlsa MolIIe 13. Moore. Oswald Keith and August C. Saxton.

During the Intermission dancing and re fresbmpnts followed, with an exchange of congratulations er the successful termination of tho half your. The chapter was then closed, to remain so. until September 15. There wore present Mrs. Ella L.

F. Nicholson, formerly a resident of Brooklyn, but now the matron of Holly Chapter of Rome, N. who made an Interesting address, and Mrs. Antoinette Edwards, conductress of the same chapter. Tho worthy matron, Mrs.

Lewis, has several novelties upon tho tapis for the autumn entertainment, and all In keeping with tho policy of progress and advancement of this society Miriam Chapter No. 120,. O. E. will hold its last regular meeting previous to the summer vacation on Monday, Juno 25.

At the last meeting two candidates were Initiated and a vorv pleasant evening After the floral addenda refreshments were served, and the largo and appreciative audience entertained with music and readings. There were a number of tho grand officers present and a pleasant evening was spent by all. Tho worthy matron and members extend a cordial Invitation to sisters and brothers or the onkr, also master Masons, to be present with them on next Monday night. The officers of the Grand Lodge, Order of Eastern Star, State of New York, visited Huntington, L. last evening to constitute nnd Install the ofllccrB In Jcphtha's Daughter Chapter.

This chapter was organized In February last, and now has twenty three members. The work of the evening was enjoyed by a large delegation of master Masons from lodges on the Island. The new chapter was the recipient of a set of Jewels, seventeen in numher. from Adah Chapter, Xorthpnrt. Mrs.

Benjamin T. Bobbins made tho presentation ad The distinguished visitors pivumt were Rebecca Nlucr. grand matron: Susan Martin, noting associate grand matron; Cornelius t'arker, acting grand patron; Benjamin T. Bobbins, acting associate grand patron; Annie pass, grand conductress; Helen Bobbins, acting; associate grand conductress; R. I.

Nieto, noting grand tnjaaurcr; L. Bolney, acting grand lecturer; X. Judafl, grand Adah: M. Hubbs, nctlng rrarKt finth; Louis Emerson, grand Esther; Eliza Smltbv ctln grand Martha; Franco: Strawson, acting (KrantI Electa; A. H.

Nieto. grand chaplain; Mr. Van Pelt, grand Tuesday evening, June 12. One application was received and one candidate initiated. After the council business was transacted, the following pro Biuinme was presented ana enjoyed oy tne members and their friends: Recitations.

Mr. Price; song. Bro. Little soncs. Frank Foirartv.

accom panied by Professor tenor solo. Frank Bar wk Gorman comedian. Charles Anderson; comic songs, Mr. Matters and Happy Schum; negro songs. Samuel G.

Burton baritone solo, Thomas Bret songs, Harry Breen. At the meeting on June 26 business of importance will be discussed and the regent desires a larire attendance. Undine Council No. 1,547. R.

held its regular meeting on wennesuay evening, with over seventy members present. The meet tne Hirl nnt it Interept from start to finish. Three propositions were read by Secretary Lanlgan and Mr. George Samuel Matthew? initiated aorordinar tn Inn nml Bro. M.

Jacob! Increased the membership roll of Undine nnd diminished the roll of Victory Council No. 7S3 of Chicago by the deposit of his card. Under Duty 17 the orator was missing, he having ma ji wuuuius iu aiLenu. i ix. urown nuea tne chair, much to the amusement of the memhpra Undine contemplates having an excursion during li iiioiiui iil iufcuiri.

am me matter was placed In the hands of a committee to rr.mnWa th rar.gements. The council Invites all members of ui uruer ana meir menus to attend church services on Sunday eveninc June 24. nt nVinr ir at the Greene Avenue Presbyterian Church, on Greene avenue, near Patehen at whiph time, Dr. John F. Carson of Gilbert Council will deliver the sermon and Bro.

Clare nce E. Earl, also of Gil oert council, win sing. ndine hopes a large con grctration will greet Bro. Carson, thus showing an "n'ia nun ui ins Hinnness and his efiorts lr bringing the order to the attention cf the public. INDEPENDENT ORDER FORESTERS.

William R. Wright, D. S. C. will institute a new court of the Independent Order of Fores Lers in on the evening of the 27th.

ourt Admiral Dewey No. 733 is increasing its membership at each meeting Interesting meetings and a pleasant time await all visitors. Ishior Blatt, D. S. C.

will institute a companion court the latter part of the month. He has alsc added a class of ten candidates to Court pse Manhattan. The smoker given by Court Kings County No. 3.GJ1 wau a very enjoyable affair and resulted In securing ten applications for the court. Bro.

Schmitt, past chief ran ere r. manaerp.l th hiiRinpmj and that was sufficient guarantee for a well conducted entertainment. Bro. Anwander. rhief ranger of Court Star of Hope No.

4,062, has offered some valuable prizes for the brothers securing the greatest number of members during May and June, and the plan has resulted In a good Increase and renewed Interest in the work. On Saturday evening, the 23d, Court Yorkville No. 3.207 will celebraLe its first anniversary with a public meeting, to be held at Its headquarters wan, East Klgnty sixth street, Man hattan. A first class programme has been pre pared. Court Canamar No.

3.SS2 admitted several candidates at the special meeting held on tl." Uth, and has six candidates tu initiate on the Great credit io due Bros. Tousaaint and Dr. George nayunga tor tne spienaia results accomplished by their untiring efforts. Court Mount Morris No. 3.75S.

the only court lo cated in the Borough of the Bronx, Is looking after all of the inhabitants of that section, and admitted a goodly number of them at the meeting held on the 21st. Bro. Otto Ochs, the chief ranger, is eternally at it, and there is always something doing at court Morris. Court Otter No. 4,131 Is one of the coming courts of Manhattan.

The chief ranger. Bro. John Bever idge, is an experienced man in such work, and has an able corps of assistants. Three candidates were admitted Tuesday evening and four applications filed. The court now meets on the first floor of 1S9 East Fifty ninth street, on the first and third Tuesday evenings.

District Deputy Downey visited the court the last meeting and gave the members good advice. Court Sumner No. 4,146 now meets on the first and third Tuesday evenings, at Broadway Palace Hall, corner of Broadway anti DoKalb avenue. Bru. Isidor Blatt.

D. S. C. added ten members at the second meeting, the 19th. The court Is destined to be one of the largest courts In Brooklyn and speaks eloquently for the hustling capabilities of Deputy Blatt, who Is also the chief ranger.

District Deputy Harry Carpenter paid the court an official vitdt last meeting. The last meeting of Court Reid No. 1.S63 was well attended. A number of candidates secured by Bro. Wright, D.

S. C. were admitted. District Deputy Harry Carpenter assisted with the initiations. Bro.

Wright has another class of candidates for the next meeting, the 27th. Arrangements have been completed for a smoker, to be held by this court in the near future, to which all members of the order and their friends are cordially invited. The degree team from Court Kings County No. 3,611 paid a visit to Court Handsfirst No. 4,111 on Monday evening, the ISth, and initiated live candidates.

The work was done in a pleasing manner to the large assemblage. A special meeting will be held the evening of the 30th to admit a class of candidates. A delegation from this court returned thrt call on Friday evening following and enjoyed the hospitality of Court Kings County. The coming i ionic of the Associated Courts of Brooklyn, at DIstler's West End Park, on August 2:1. promises to be a great success.

The ball game will' be an interesting event, as It will be played by clubs composed of members of the order in Brooklyn. Bro. Carpenter, who hads one of the clubs, states that lie has a splendid set of amateurs and expects to win the cup. The games committee announces a first class programme, that caters to each member of the family. As Bro.

Carpenter Is the prime mover In the affair its success In assured. The annual meeting of the high court of the State af New York will convene at Elmlra on Sentembor 4. Tho election of delegates from the subordinate courts must bo held at the first meeting in July. The recent circular letter Issued by Bro. Charles Fitzgerald, high secretary, explains the matter fully.

It Is now in order for the brother who only attends one meeting each year to brush up on the secret work and got In line to be elected a delegate. It is hoped that the various courts will overlook this brother, as well as the one who never sees any pood in any of his superior officers and is always finding fault with those who honestly and faithfully work for the good of the order. On Friday evening, the 15th. at Sanctorum Hall, corner of Court and Union streets, another fine court was instituted, thirty charter members. Tho D.

C. R. Bro. Hand, announced that it was very largely due to the Indefatigable of Mr. Edward Klrkeby that this splendid oody of nn had boon brought together, and in his honor tho court was named O.

which is synonymous of Our Klrkeby. as he is familiarly Known among ins many rnenns. mis court win hold its meeting at the above address, on the second and fourth Friday evenings, but a special meeting will be hold on the "Pth to admit a class of candidates. There were many visitors present to wish the" court success. Remarks were made by Bros.

Sanmions, i' and Woerner, C. of Court Perfection; liros. Schmitt. P. C.

and Carpenter, D. I of Court Kings County; Bro. Sagendorf of Court Brooklyn City. Bros. George Macfarlano, Dlelniann.

C. D. Gunther, S. W. Malcolm Macfarlano.

Ward, recording secretary, and Glbbs, S. J. O. of Court Handsfirst. Bros.

Carpenter. Schmitt. Sammons, Ward and Glbbs rendered valuable assistance to the D. S. C.

R. In the inrtltuting ceremonies. Refreshments were served, after which flash light pictures were taken by Bro. Glbbs. The following officers were elected and Installed: Court deputy, John Kelly; court physician.

William J. McAveney, M. D. court chief ranger David E. Stedman; past chief ranger, Daniel Rvan; vio chief ranger, Charles W.

Oakley; recording secretary. Charles Nygaard; financial secretary. Niels Nielsen; treasurer, Edward T. Klrkeby; orator. George Correll; Supt.

J. HUarv F. Turner: crganist, Herman C. Frltzen; S. Sr.

Ott Larson; Jr. James H. Mitchell. M. D.

Sr. Alex T. Hlgglns; Jr. Herbert Baker: trustees, Edward P. Carr and Charles E.

Rnrko. EORESTERS OF AMERICA. Court Defender's last meeting wns well attended. Tho semi annual election of officers held and the following were selected Chief ranger, George D. Burton: sub chief ranger, James J.

0inn; treasurer. Patrick Hlckey; recording socretarv, Stephen S. Gorry; senior woodward, Frederick Backing; junior woodward, James a. Jordan senior b. adle.

Richard A. Hunt; junior beadle, Charles' l'ayno; captain of guard, Joseph Lee; trurtoe, Joseph Smith. Defender's annual seaside festival, which Is to be held on Saturday, July 7 at Fcltman's. Coney Island, promises to bo a huge buccvsh. The next meeting will bo hold on Tuesdav evening.

July 3, when there will be installation, refrcphmentB and entertainment. All Foresters are invited. Last night the regular quarterly meeting was and and is at present tne uniy oaLwuuu in i the city thoroughly and efficiently. organized i and containing fully equipped hospital corps, Crusader Corps (First Battalion) is ordered to at once proceed to elect a major, an adjutant and a I quartermaster, the two latter ranking as first lieutenants. Colonel A.

F. Lamson, aid de camp I on the general's staff, to supervise the election. Nonpareil and Coeur de Lecn Corps are ordered 1 to recruit another company, when each corps will be recognized as a separate oattanon. mese vo corps at present consisting of one company each. Although St.

John's day is always observed by the sir knights all over tho grand jurisdiction this year more elaborate arrangements have been fnt (n.mnrrnvi 'e nheurvarcp thin heretofore. The sir knights are ordered to assemble at 2:15 I to morrow afternoon at the Melrose Hotel, 9 i Ocean avenue, near Flat bush, In full uniform, wh'i'. gloves, but no swords. Cars will be provid ed to take the sir knights to Sheepshead Bay, i where a sermon especially arranged for the or i der will be given by the Rev. Thomas A.

Hyde i in St. Matthew's Church. After the service cars will be taken to the Melrose Hotel again where I a lunch is to be served, after which the sir linlghts will proceed to the Fleet Street Methodist i Episcopal Church (the Rev. F. B.

Stockdale), where a special service appropriate to the occa sion will be given in the evening. All sir knights vivho are as yet unenrolled in any company are also urged to te present ana rt port to Adjutant josepn Genner, who will assign them to places In the ranks. This probably being the last time that the whole military department in this city will be ordered out until the general muster in the fall. It is hoped there will be a large attendance not only for the credit of the order but to show the interest In the observance of St. John's day for which so elaborate preparations have been made.

OEJDEB OF PBOSPEEITY. Morning Star Lodge No. 2, cn Wednesday evening last, had a jrala time in the lodge rooms. Upward of 200 members and visitors from sister lodges were present. The Grand Lodge was represented by President Franz Krueckel.

Vice President Sophie Kreycnhop. Secretary Oustav Geb hartlt and District Deputy Jucob R. Roether. Benefit certificates were issued, three new members were initiated. Mr.

and Mrs. Frederick Haedrich and Mrs. Johanna Bolte. and three applications v'e received. Addresses were made bv the grand vers and others and Frcsi.knt Krueckel appointed Sister J' Volke special deputv to organize Tier: lodges in South cklyn.

After" the oraer ot ousmess CI. adjourned to the large hall where a cn.mittee consisting of Sisters Marie Thiem. Christine Klecn. Emma Alt and Johanna outers had prepared a feast of good tilings to eat and drink and then there was dancing until a late hour led by the music of Professor Frederick Goebringer. Liberty Xo.

13. the youngest In the order, is making rapid strides. At the last meeting Miss Anna Mundoiff was Initiated anj six applications were received, hero was dancing after the meeting. A delegation of twenty members visited Morning Star Llge on Wednesday evening tvery lodge was represented at the resular monthly meeting of the fioard of Directors held on rrioay even.ng. The report of the financial secretary was most encouraging and showed nothing but progress The delegates reported" that the issuance of the permanent charter cf the state a creat difference in all the lodges, and tn.

the membership would now grow much more rapidly. Every lodge of the order orts of membership during the past month Harmonie Lodge Xo. 4 on ednesda een ng last Joseph Weissenberge" uas Initiated and Sister Mordlek handed In two proposals for membership. There was a ver? and tho proceedings after the took on the shape ot a birthdav eels bratlop, Sister Mordick as th chief center' was a spIendla supper At the next meeting of Teutonla Lod No four members will be Initiated 6 Pnoenlx Wm No. 12 on Monday night Initiated of Vorwarts Lodge Xo.

1 will be an important one. Arrangements are be' a limt' nnd members from all sister lodges are Invited to attend. Business of great importance is to come up. bu there will an" ga heer after 7t nas AMERICAN LEGION" OF HONOR. June 21.

Stella Council Xo. merican Legion of Honor, held its regular meeting and was favored with a delightful even took advantage of it bv turning out In goodly numbers. Visitors were present from Henry Clay and Bedford councils. Commander David S. Quimby opened the session and all business was transacted as quickly as possible The orators and chaplain's stations being vacant on account of resignations, an election was held to fill vacancies, which resulted in George Chamberlain being elected orator and m' Harvey chaplain, to serve till December 31 Bicycle committee reported ran to Hacken'sack, X.

for to morrow, to leave the arch at 10 A committee was arointed to make arrangements for Stella's outing, to report at the next meeting. nder good of the ofder Orator George Chamberlain made a few remarks assumlnr the station ot orator and c.illed on Past Commander W. Tnomas who favored with a recitation. Tne ouni; SalesranJi." Companion Rohlnson ot a rt, atlon entitled "Mar rled Life nf Mr. Tvjtnpklns." Miss Ada M.

Wliev favored with a Piano solo and Past j' A. Quintal made some very interesting remarks on the order pertaining to councils In general ico Commander Y. Miller spoke on the subject of 'Welcome." Representative S. S. Gorden on the "illorious Future," which was followed bv Commander David S.

Qulmbv on remarks from the supreme, which shows the A. L. of to be second to none as far as finances and stability nre concerned. The council was then closed and all were Invited to participate in the bowling contest for prizes, which resulted in the following being the successful winners: First ladv's prize Miss A. first man's prize.

Albert C. Auberv second lady's prize. Mrs. M. M.

Harvev; secorld man's prize. M. v. nunsmulr; consolation, lady's. Mrs.

F. R. consolation, man's "yv Koenig. Companions of sister councils will always be accorded a cordial welcome. NATIONAL TTNION.

Long Island Council' Xo. 19 was" visited on evening. June 2C. by the New York state officers. There was a very large attendance and the meeting was one of great interest.

Clerk of Congress J. F. Keenan. who Is one of the representatives from N'o. gave a report of what had been done In congress In a most satisfactory manner.

Among the many present were Governor O. A. Cooper and Mrs. Cooper Secretary of State AY. H.

Ballantlne, State Treasurer A. W. Hodges, Special Agent at large Harmon Thatferd. Special Agents J. F.

Lane, F. Currier. James Barlow. J. v.

Hodges and Henry Balz. There were also present large delegations of citizens from Washington Council No. 11. James A. Garfield Xo.

Vnlty No. 34. Marlon No. 12S. Concord Xo.

r9 and several other councils wero represented by two or more of Its citizens. Governor Cooper delivered an address, which was full of Interest. He was followed by a number of the visitors. At the close of the meeting all present were invited to enjoy refreshments. Long Island Council is noted for its hospitality, citizens of the union are most cordially invited to be present at any of the meetings.

NATIONAL UNION. The National Union Assembly for tho State of Sew York met in Arcanum Hali, Rochester, June in. C. Lee Abeil of Colonial Council. Buffalo, was elected president, and 3.

Goldman of Empire Council, Xew York, secretary. After tho transaction of routine business the assembly proceeded to the election of senator. Friends C. A. Klstler of Colonial Council.

Dr. W. F. Berkowltz of Empire Council. Xew York, and Theodore Lofovro of Riverside Council, Xew York, were placed In nomination.

There has been a lively contest for the position, but when the ballots were counted Friend Lefevre was found to have a majority over all. Mr. T. C. Lefevre.

the newly elected senator. Is one of the best known newspaper men In Xew York, a member of the Beck with Advertising Agency, 154 Xassau street: a native of Ixuilslana, graduate of several colleges, of wide acquaintance and high standing in many secret and fraternal orders, In which he has dona IMPROVED ORDER OE RED MEN. At the lost regular council fire of Tomahawk Tribe Xo. 305, held on Tuesday evening, the following chiefs were elected: Sachem, S. Gulsanl; senior sagamore, George Lazarus; junior sagamore, J.

Delay; prophet. C. Gottlieb; representative to great council. Sam Boll; alternate, M. Sternberg: organist.

George Scheurer. A large number of visitors was present, which included Past Sachems Otto Schmidt. L. Schonemann, H. Walter.

Senior Sagamore J. E'oerle of Oneida No. 11. and Bro. George J.

Hansen of Wilmington, who rendered short talks. The next council fire of this tribe will be kindled on Friday, the Oth of next moon, instead of the 3d, when the newly elected chiefs will be raised up. TEMPLARS. Brooklyn Lodge. I.

O. G. held a regular meeting on Friday evening, June 15. Ero. C.

C. Wilcox, chief templar, was In the chair, assisted by a full staff of officers. As usual the meeting was Interesting and well attended. One candidate was present and received into membership after the ceremony. On Wednesday evening.

June 20, a special meeting was held for the purpose of conferring the initiatory degree ott Miss B. F. Hague, which was done in a very impressive manner. The steady growth that has marked the successful advancement of the lodge Is becoming more apparent each session. This augurs well and tends to solidify the membership.

Members of the order are always welcome. LOYAL ADDITIONAL BENEFIT ASSOCIATION. Marion Council No. 35 met on Tuesday evening. June 12.

and notwithstanding the warm weather a good attendance was present with the officers in their respective stations. The business having been gone through with Bro. Charles H. Brushnbel was installed as collector and Immediately proceeded to perform the duties of said office. There being no other business before the meeting the council adjourned at an early hour and proceeded to play progressive euchre which resulted In Bros.

Fuller. Brldgman and Barthel winning the prizes. HOME CIRCLE. Amaranth Council No. 144.

Home Circle, held a regular meeting on Thursday, June 21. A very warm night greeted many new faces and the Initiation of Edward L. Hartigan was a feature. The steady inoreare in membership is very gratifying. The comnjktees which have in charge the annual outing 5ino trolley ride feel assured of the suc cmb of the affair.

It is the desire of the committee to have It a select rather than a large Cflr and have limited the tickets to 125. Cars rill leave City Hall at o'clock next Monday night, June 25. GANDY BETBOM. One ot the June weddings occurred in Edge wood Reformed Church, Fiity iourth street, Borough Park, on Wednesday. The church was tastelully decorated with ferns, and was well filled with the relatives and friends ot the brido and groom.

Miss Esther A. Be bora of BIythebourne was given in marriage to Dr. Raymond R. Gandy of Colchester, Conn. Miss Florence Gandy of Philadelphia, sister of tha groom, was the maid of honor, and Miss Bertha Gandy, another sister of the groom, and Miss Lilly Peterson, both of Philadelphia, were the bridesmaids.

The ushers were Harry Barley and U. S. Reeves, both of Brooklyn. The bride was met at the altar by the groom and the groomsman, Blis A. Bejbom, brother of the bride.

The Rev. V. T. Adams, the pastor, officiated. i The wedding was followed by a reception at the homo of the bride's parents, after, which the newly married couple started on a brief wedding tour.

In addition to the bridal party there were present at the Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Bejbom, Mr.

and Mrs. Adolf Peterson, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Eric son, Frank Bricson, Mr. and Mrs.

Charles Carlson. Mrs. Louise Ernest, Mr. and Mrs.i YV. L.

Hull, Miss Elsie McXamara. Miss Liz zie Hufdola, Mrs. W. T. Adams, Mr.

and Mrs. A. R. Gandy, Mr. and Mrs.

G. S. Gandy, Mrs. Jane Ann Gandy, Mr. and Mrs.

Smith Reeves, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Reeves, Mr.

and Mrs. Herbert Reeves. SEASIDE HOME SUBSCRIPTIONS. Edgar McDonald, treasurer of the Seasido Homo for Children, at Coney Island, acknowledges receipt of the following contributions for the week ending June 22, 1900: Julia Pearson, io; Clinton L. Hossiter, 525; Mrs.

Julia A. Boynton, Mrs. Carrie Wheeler, Miss M. A. Barlow, Proctor and Donald Knight.

Mrs. Mary Willis, 16; A. G. Cooper, $1: Mrs. D.

S. Bennet. Mrs. A. J.

Ramsdell, Kate Tong, Mrs. M. D. Hebard, Mrs, P. Burden, Mrs.

E. Dewes. S2; Reginald B. ami Cortland J. Strang, $4: M.

Allaire, C. Zabrlskte, H. L. Mersereau, member of Tompkins Avenue Church, SI; Addle M. Docert.

Miss Edith M. Gillespie. $10; Mrs. E. N.

Potter andl daughter, Charles A. Silver. So: Miss G. S25; Mrs. Itlpley Ropes, 5: in memory of 15.

B. Wood from Mrs. E. B. L.

H. W. and M. II. S3; Dr.

M. A. Cohn, Mrs. Robert O. Moran.

Marjorle P. Moran, 25 cents; Mrs. Harmon, 75 cents; T. P. Wilkinson.

P. A. Ktl ler. $10: George C. Blanke, $10: G.

B. s. Mrs. A. H.

Mead, a friend, Central Congre 1 Rational Church, SI: Mrs. H. H. Hubbell. Mrs.

Ida J. Ray. H. S. Anderson, J.

A. Woolley. $25; Thomas Wilson, S10: F. K. Turner, J.

F. Anderson. $25; Susan C. Hamilton, S20; R. Hamilton Torrey.

$2: Jennette S. Torrey, Miss V. B. Anderson, $6: fair held at 28SV4 i Stuyvesant avenue by tho Misses Katherlne Ken nedy. Edith G.

Flatt, Ruth S. Stockdale, Lillian i Macdonald. Mattle Moore. Marjorle If. Rich ardson and Dora tierllng.

and Masters William; Kennedy. Jonas H. Piatt. Robert Macdonald, Harold L. Piatt.

George Stockdale, W. Hawkins. Steward Richardson, Harry F. Richardson ana C. Dykemnn, $30: Mrs.

C. Davles. $2: Emily s. Wood, $10; cash. Central Congregational Church, $2.75: Pilgrim Club, Plymouth Sunday school, )S; kindergarten, tl: Mr.

and Mrs. F. W. Hln rlchs. E.

T. Wilkinson, 525; Pastors' Aid So clety, Central PrtSSbyterian Church. $10; Frank i Lyman, $200. Total, $567.25. Previously acksowl.

I dged. 'Orand total, Jkii JVJ.