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tlon last Tucsdav evening at 6:30 o'clock, tor the next Wednesday evening at Its rooms: Bedford TO FRATERNAL SOCIETIES. RUSSIAN PEASANT LIFE sentry. Thomas Wyant: trustees. J. P.

Jones. William Wldnall, Albert Denham: representatlv T. I. fc. Krueger; alternate, Charles F.

Tonner. Phiiadelphos council No. 562 had twenty five charter members when the institution ceremonies took place, February 7, 1881, and a steady growth has marked the progress ever since, until now there are 538 members enrolled. Including thir purpose of conferring the third degree. Bro.

Fel lowcrofts a. S. Lamphear, Robert F. Swnyzl and W. E.

Ebbltts were raised. At the regular communication, held the same evening at 8 o'clock, the election of officers took place. Occasions of this character always Insure a large attendance of members and this" was no exception to the rule, a large percentage of the membership being present. "When the time arrived for election the master. Walter F.

Clayton, turned the gavel over Hal lock: milde. B. Brouard; warden. C. H.

Hoffman: sentry W. Murray trustees, J. V. Phillips, G. E.

Caldwell, W. A. Force; represen tatrv es. H. C.

Balnbridp. G. W. Maynard. During the course of the evening Secretary Julian E.

Baker was made the recipient of an elaborate roll top desk arrd revolving chair for use at hi own home, 1n appreciation of his able service to the council. Sentry Charles V. Murray, who has filled his position for a dozen or more years, was aleo remembered with an Arcanum watch chain cha m. Grand Regent Price will pay an official visit to Brooklvn council on the evening of December 26. Preparations are making to make the visK a memorable one.

during the. year now cioelng. Mr. William Mc Cutchean, the retiring president, has. reason to be proud of the advance made under his leadership during the present year.

President Berry, who also retires, has rendered excellent service In his Insistence upon proper respect for the format observances of courtesy and order. The five and six weekly meetings of the Lincoln social were helt at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Campbei 1, 531 Sixth avenue, on December 5. and on December 11, at Mr.

and Mrs. R. S. Purdy'e, 32S Twelfth street. At both meetings the members were entertained in songs and recitations by Messrs.

Peyton, Bos well and Jones, and G. H. Jackson, better known in musical circles as Jack Eckford, in his whistling solos. Emll A. Pleper rendered an imitation of the music box on the piano, to the delight of all.

The membership now numbers thirty. Excellent collations were served at the above meetings. The state convention to nominate candidates for the offices of governor and lieutenant governor of the National Provident union in the State of New York assembled in Wilson's rooms. 153 Wor. Bro.

Perry Dean, who presided. Walter At the last meeting of Longfellow lodge, D. D. Clayton, Walter L. Schoneld and N.

H. Gil w. P. G. H.

Wood, assisted by G. A. Mess, lettc were each unanimously re elected for the Fred Hoyle Installed the odlcers for the ensu ofTiccs of master, treasurer and secretary, re I ng term, after which the members, friends and spectlvely. but each declined to serve another visitors adjourned to the supper room to partake year. Bro.

N. H. Gillette who has been secre I of tnc bountiful spread supplied by the landlord, tary for ten years, will be very much missed. John Weber. After the refreshments ad been In declining the re election he thanked the broth w.erefa v.r"dJ wlth speeches by ers for their kindness in the past, but said that the A.

H. Wood. G. Mess. R.

T. owing to his removal to the upper port of the A G. A. Mes3. state It would be impossible for him to serve.

I F. Hoyle. Bros. Warboy and Nugent of law com GROWTH OF THE ROYAL ARCANUM DURING THE YEAR. Newly Elected Officers in Many Lodges.

Now Council for tie United American Mechanics Sermon to the Knights of Pythias. The growth of the Royal Arcanum has been so remarkable In Brooklyn, which has come to be called the banner city or the order tn the United Slates, that the Kagle has been at some Thiit runnnt hut hf nf interest to Royal Area I xiumltes and all kindred benetlcial insurance fra I ternities. The order was Instituted In Boston June by nine men who felt the urgent need of a fraternal beneficiary order, which tould combine with sound business principles the beat social and fraternal features. original officers of the order were as foil lows Supreme regent, Darius Wilson; supreme vice regent, J. W.

Swain supreme orator, George W. Sllah; past supreme regent, A. Cummings; supreme secretary, W. O. Rcbson; supreme treasurer, Charles K.

Darlinc; supreme chaplain, the Rev. "William Bradley; supreme guide, J. H. Wright; supreme warden. E.

M. Crawford. The order spread rapidly in Massachusetts and Connecticut, and Brooklyn was not long in discovering its good 1 ong before New Tork city had heard of the existence of the order the first council in this city. Brooklyn council Xo. 72 was instituted, April 10, 1ST8, with twenty charier members.

From that small beginning the order in Brooklyn, not yet twenty years oid, has grown to proportions that now require fifty three councils to accommodate Its thousands of members. Quickly following Brooklyn council came Long Island now the largest In the city, which was Instituted September 27 of the same year. In the following year, 1S79, three more councils were organized. Franklin, on February IB; Fulton, on March 31. and De Witt Clinton on December 5.

Every year since now councils sprung into existence nnd during the past year three new ones, Algonrjuin, Hid wood and Palm were organized. Two councils, De Witt Clinton and Long Island, have each over 1,000 members, and the following six councils have each over 500 members: Gilbert. De Long. Fort Greene, Fraternity, Fulton and Phiiadelphos. It is also remarkable that while no council reports a falling orf.

almost every of ihe fifty three councils in the city shiv an Increased membership for the year Just closing. The following table shows present membership and the increase of each cnincll for the year: Member In JI BTIN I. ICE. Grand Buc ut. ship, crease.

3C6 27 i re 117 40 "Algonquin 01 91 laranth ip: 4 mi LI iy Itldge til ir. 1. 23 1 DS llrlhebourne 7G 14 1: ura 5 163 26 It ooklyn 412 2 Burnslde :i.v, 17t 3S Carroll Park US 2 Ctinimonwf dHh AS0 2 De Kurest 101 2. I't: l.iirt 27 lA'ist New York 127 25 I Sunlit i Ft rn I'M 40 Fort Greeene 720 72 Franklin 20 Fraternity 30 i Fulton CM (B intnam Gilbert r.30 sn Gramcrcy Jfi 13 I Iolanthe 122 IS Kings County 2')) 21 Lon Island 1.S7.1 10 yharswt SS 20 ood r.l Rl 7t rntauk 251 11 Morning Star 2 'l G7 Nassau 1S4 Ot ean Hill Ml Osceola 102 12 Oxford 232 11 Palm 102 "Pi conic r.O 10 Philadelphia S2S 13 Pro Patria Hi 18 Pivwrwrt Heights 21 Rldsewood 47!) Stny'esant US t'mliae 20S 41 Utrecht 91 13 Valiant S2 24 VJjyrlant 1 lu Vljrila ntJa 100 25 "Washlnpton Irvins 165 al 'eIcome 150 Tern! H.7S7 l.MS t.il of Lons Island 2.020 222 Gvarri 10.807 1.630 avenue, near Mvrtle. when the newlv elected officers will exhibit their proficiency in' the.

work of the order. Other lodges meeting next week are Primrose No. 63 at 360 Fulton street. Wednesday: London, No. 72 at Kent and Myrtle avenues.

Tuesday; Longfellow No. D4 at DeKalb and Throop avenues, Thursday; Palmerston No. 197, Greenpolnt and Manhattan avenues, Tuesday: White Ro3e No. 3is, Long island city, Friday. music by Messrs.

Moore and Atherton and Bros. Wolfrey Green. Fred Chadderton Trlcker and others. The feature of the evening was the ren dering oc Longreiiow's by Mr. Atherton and Bro.

Wolfrey. KNIGHTS OP HONOR. Senate lodge "No. 2.133 held its meeting Tuesday evening at 441 Bedford avenue. Considerable business was trancacted and several propositions.

ere nanded in. Alter the regular order of business was the lodge wept into the election ot onicers. Brooklyn commandery No. 24. uniformed rank.

will meet this evening at 150 Broadway. Commander M. B. Brodt Jis desirous that all sir knights will attend as" business of importance will be transacted and election of officers. Parkway lodge No.

3.933 held its meetinic last Wednesday evening at 23 Smith street. Several candidates were initiated and propositions were handed in. This is the youngest lodge In Brooklyn and was instituted by the grand dictator of tnis state, ju. i. warte.

xne next meeting win be the election of ollicers. The following officers were elected at the last meeting of Moltke lodge No. 1,641 for the ensuing term: anting past dictator. Herman v. tj.

Subhahn; dictator, Henry Behrens; vice dictator. (jarston i i. witte; assistant dictator, wiuiam Kammann; reporter, Charles Meyer; financial reporter, A. S. Gehring: treasurer, C.

W. Benjes; Chaplain, Charles Hoffmann; guide, C. C. Lass; guardian, Heinrich Blehl; sentinel, C. Beck; trustees, Fred MIethke, F.

W. Schulz, Louis Herold; reporter to the grand lodge, C. Benjes. The installation of the officers elected ill be public and will take place on January l. 1S96, in Stawltz hall, Broadway, corner of Lexington avenue, to which all are cordially Invited.

ANCIENT ORDER UNITED WORKMEN. The election of officers of Mizpah lodge No. 315 for the year 1896 took place on December 5, In the Criterion, 972 Fulton street. The election resulted as follows: Master workman. Dr.

Louis M. Halsev: foreman. Edward E. Underwood: overseer, Millard F. Van Voris; financier, William Davis; receiver.

Byron P. ebler; recorder. G. De B. Stoddard.

On December 19 another of the progressive euchre parties, which have proved sc popular with the members, win oe held in the lodire rooms. Prizes will be awarded, as before. and members of other lodges will be At the annual election of Irving lodge, held December 7, the following officers were elected for tne ensuing year: s. t. noiuster.

master; ueorge A. Harkness. foreman; John W. Thomas, overseer; Charles H. Townsend, recorder; A.

H. Wagenseil, financier; Charles J. Sands, receiver; Charles H. Townsend, representative to. grand lodge; A.

H. Wagenseil, alternate to grand lodge. UNITED AMERICAN MECHANICS. General Wayne council No. 43 was Instituted December G.

at Fulda hall, corner ot Fulton and Ashford streets, by State Councilor F. E. Parker, assisted by J. Past State Councilor Charles W. jjisie and uro.

jooiey ana team or vaitey orge council No. 76 and visiting brothers from Valley Forge council No. 76. Columbia No. 31, Brooklyn No.

20 and Union No 25. at the close of which State Secretary Lewis F. Page installed the following officers: J. past councilor. C.

Hicks; councilor, J. G. Storm; vice councilor, George W. Schaefur; recording secretary, James H. Owens; assistant recording secretary.

Lucas E. D. Storm; treasurer, George Poole; conductor. P. s.

Roberts: warden, Charles W. Deny; Inside sentinel, George W. Corwin: trustees, C. R. Hicks; eighteen months; G.

W. Williams, six months. After the Installation the new council opened for the regular transaction of business. After a short session the council adjourned and invited the guests to the banquet hall, where a collation awaited them, after which the visiting brothers toasted the new council and wished it every success. Valley Forge council No.

G. O. o. A. held Its meeting last Monday evening at Triangle hall.

Broadway and Halsey street. Quite a large numoer or visitors and memoers were present. After the usual routine or business was transacted Bro. E. J.

Kaltenbach gave a very Interestlntr account of his trip to the Atlanta exposition on Brooklyn day, wnicn was very instructive as well as In many cases amusing. Bros. Webb. Kllgore and Bacon made some very interesting remarics on tne south during war times. Coun cillor Storm and several of the members of the baby council.

General ayne No. 4S, were also heard from. Nominations of officers will occur at next meeting, December 16. An entertainment wrii oe held on December 23. The advisarv committee of the Jr.

O. TJ. A. M. will hold a meeting on next Monday evening at council cnamoers or a.

i.mcoin council o. 121. Franklin street, near Greenpolnt avenue. All rcDresentatives are reouestdd to be nresent as Business ot importance win oe transacted. KNIGHTS OP PYTHIAS.

Palmer temple No. 3. Rathbone Sisters, held a session Wednesday evening at 44 Court street. The M. E.

C. Emma Nichols opened the temple In ritualistic form and there was a large repre sensatlon of the members present. Two candidates, Mrs. Gettys and Mrs. Keiser, for the sisters' degree of P.

L. E. and wer Initiate in an exceedingly able manner, under the guidance of the acting manager. May E. Forrester P.

C. W. ti. fat. John of Kochester and editor of the Pythias Knight was obligated.

Considerable business was transacted. Arrangements were made to hold a special meeting December IS at the residence of P. C. Malvlna S. Coffin.

621 President street, at which time the officers for 1S96 will be elected and the temple will decide the question about procuring another temple room, beside other necessary business. It Is hoped all the members possible will be present. On last Monday evening Putnam lodge No. 64 held its regular weekly session at 633 Third avenue and had a good attendance of Its members and several visiting brothers. The lodge elected its omcers ror tne ensuing year as roiiow Chancellor commander.

H. Feinbenr: vice chancellor W. Wllcock; prelate. E. J.

Randall; master of the work, J. W. Taylor; keeper of the records and seal, A. H. Collins; master of finance.

F. W. rioerschgen master of excheouer, W. T. Blffi master at arms.

nay; gruna representative, Y. F. Jones: alternate representative. B. J.

Ran dall: trustees. J. E. Cook. E.

Kv and C. filler. sleeve. Dr. W.

S. Balken was elected as lodge phy sician, in gooa ana weuare oi tne oraer past Chancellor Charles Smith of George Washington no. 2U9 maue some lavorao le ana encouraging remarks regarding the development and growth of the order. Bro. Boosy of Putnam amused the members by one of his comical stump speeches.

Justus H. Rathbone commandery No. 27, unltorm rank, will attend divine services In St. Paul's f. E.

church, corner Sul Ivan and Rlehn.rds streets, on Sunday evening. An Interesting programme has been arranged by the committee. The Rev. Frederic Stelhler will preach a. Pythian sermon and John E.

Luckey will sing. It Is es pecially urged tnat a large attendance or knights be present and make the event a memorable one. Assemble in Erie hall, 2S2 Van Brunt street, at 7 P. M. KNIGHTS OF MALTA.

At Its convocation last Monday evening at Pros pect hall Palestine commandery decided to hold an anniversary celebration on January 13, to which Mizpah and Palestine sanctuaries of the Dames or Malta, as wen as mends, win be In vited. Palestine commandery will also hold i Uhcater party at the Montauk in February, the attraction being "A Trip to Chinatown." On the second Thursday of April an entertainment and reception will be held at Malta temple. Prospect hall, When it is expected that many sir knights from out of town will be present. Sir Edward O. Llchtensteln has been Installed captain general, vice Sir A.

N. Nelson, resigned, and Sir Benla mln K. Gantt of 101 Third place is now the as sistant recoraer, vice ir j. Llchtensteln. The special work at the next convocation, December 23.

will be in the knicht of malta. de. gree, which will be conferred on three novicts in full form according to ancient rite and custom. By invitation many companions of Palestine commandery attended a banquet and reception tendered by Palestine sanctuary at its asylum. Builders' exchange, corner of Fifteenth street and Sixth avenue, on Thursday evening.

An elaborate repast was furnished and dancing was indulged In. Sir Robert C. Stewart, past grand master of Imperial Parent Grand Black encampment of tne universe, vjiasgow, wcotiana, DUt who now resides at 34 bneioy street. orcester. Mass.

writes under date of December 10: "As to the great cross tror which he recently received charter from Imperial Scottish body). I have two priories almost ready for Institution one in Worcester and one in Boston. I had hopes that new aorit wouia o. dui iacrosse, is about ready for Institution; expect to go there In January. Pittsburg, and Washington, D.

are also organizing." It would seem that the order of the great cross Is booming and it will be of material assistance in the upbuilding of Uhe ancient and illustrious order. Knights of Malta, on this continent and tend to bring the sir knights in closer touch with the fraters of the parent body. The supreme council at its last convocation selected Sir Ell G. Jones, M. P.

S. C. of Paterson, N. Sir George C. Young, M.

P. D. C. of Washington, N. editor of the Red Cross Knight, and Sir Silas A.

Uentz. supreme commander of Allentown, as representatives to the next convocation of the imperial at Glasgow, Scotland, in June, K96. DAUGHTERS OF LIBERT Y. Liberty Bell council No. 22 held Us meeting last Tuesday evening at Columbia hall, Fifth avenue and Union street.

Councilor Martha D. Bridges In the chair. Quite a large amount of business was transacted. Final nominations of officers for the ensuing term were made. Election of officers will take place December 24, at which time the council will open at 7 o'clock.

Every member is earnestly requested to be present. NATIONAL, PROVIDENT UNION. Great interest is being shown in the contest for governor of the state the National Provident Union. The candidates are Thomas B. Jones and John Magill.

Mr. Jones is a member of Valley Forge council No. 57. He joined the organization In 1883. when Its financial resources Were low, and it is very largely owing to his energy and push that Its present excellent standing is due.

Mr. Jones Is now a member of the congress of the union, and should he be elected governor his present position, of course, would become vacant. The chances are that he will be elected. He certainly will be If unswerving fidelity to the interests of the union end a sound knowledge of its affairs constitute a claim to promotion. It Is very certain that should he be elected the ofTice of governor will be In the hands of an upright, conscientious and capable man.

Lafayette council No. 2S held Its annual election for officers on Thursday evening. There was quite a large attendance. There was one initiation. The election resulted as follows: S.

M. Fisk, president; F. E. Stiens, vice president; C. Toole, counselor; R.

L. Foster, chaplain; M. H. Chapel, secretary; Charles A. Gilbert, treasurer; Alfred Beams, co.ector; F.

A. Toole, H. St. John Foster and J. A.

Sackott, trustees. The choice thus Indicated shows a desire on the part of Lafayette to at least carry on the good work done REPRESENTED AT THE ACADEMY FOR CHARITY. Novel Entertainment in Aid of th Brooklyn Diet Dispensary A Genulna Rnssian Choir Ceremonies Attending a Betrothal and Marriage Feast. Tbe good people who are necking to Increase the funds of the Brooklyn Diet dispensary through the' novel entertainments which began on Thursday night at the Academy of Music met with flattering success in last night's production. On the former occasion a Russian honeymoon was portrayed.

Last night the audience was treated to a highly realistic representation of a Russian peasant wedding with accessories of costuming, scenic effects and genuine Russian choir music, which lent artistic verslmllitude to the picture. The feature of the occasion which held the greatest interest for the managers was the audience from whom the much desired dollars must flow. The audience numerically considered was a disappointment distinct and severe, albeit it numbered many of Brooklyn's reputable neonle. who witnessed tne performance with due appreciation of its merits and a charitable disregard for Its Shortcomings, if it had any. Several of the boxes were occupied.

As a scclety affair it was a success, for society people from all parts of the city attended, but as a money making: enterprise for a charitable object it fell far short of its purpose if the size of the gathering represented the amount earned. There were delightfully novel features of tha entertainment whicn repaid the auditors. fatage sleigh bell ringing and imitation snow taiten conjunction with scenerv from tha land of long winters, and figures clad in cold defying garb and using for the most part the strange Russian language were found sufficiently suggestive to render the peasant wedding a very life like proceeding, despite the intermixturevpf English In the dialogue, which was necessary for the interpretation to the audience of what was going on. Adding to the effect materially was the solo and chorus singing of the LinefE choir and several danoes in pure Russian style. The cast for the piece was made ud as fol lows: Henry Allen Price, an American illus trated journal correspondent; Miss May Kint zing, a Russian girl; Mrs.

Thomas Mcllvaine, me unue; i nomas luciivame, tne groom; Miss Falconbridge, Svakha: Arthur Doble. father of the groom; Miss Laura Hyde, mother of the groom: Miss Mlna Clement, mother of the bride; Miss Louise Gimbrede, brother oi tne Driae. All the other characters were iaen oy tne ttussian peasants, J. F. Spen cer was stage manager.

The first act develops the betrothal. In its first scene the bride, her parents and younger brother, are shown preparing for the guests. The second scene snows a social gathering of young people, called possidelky. Here were interpolated choruses, "The Birchwocd Splinter." which, is characterized as one of the most pathetic productions of the Russian people, the subject referring to the unhappy condition of a newly married woman living with her husband's family, whom the mother in law does' not like and annoys out of spite. The birch wood splinter was used formerly to light the peasant homes.

There was a nicely rendered solo by Mme. E. Lineff, leader of the choir. Another chorus was, "Pozd no Vetcherdm" and another, "Reckless Boys," "Rasondaly Melodchiky," with an incidental solo by Mr. N.

Orloff. A recruit song, "Ne Boll Snegi," which pictures two young fellows sitting at the oaken tables making out a list of recruits, and a maiden ccming to them in tears to plead for a sweetheart, was given with fine effect. There was an incidental solo by Mr. Kotoff. Scene 3 Introduces the Svats or Matchmakers and this was made the occasion for songs, Devitzl Krassavitzi, "My Handsome Svatonshka, "Foolish Matonshka Golonbonshka, "Dear Mother," with a solo by Mrs.

M. Orloff. In the fourth scene the svakha, female matchmaker, undoes the bride's hair and the other girls comb it out as a sign of taking leave of her. after which it is plaited into a single braid again for the last time in her life. Then comes a Ontonshka, "Little Duck," which contains a comparison between a duck about to leave the beautiful sea just before tylntor anditt ratrurTgiri arjouc nmrrieoT.

Another wedding song of great sadness is Ze lenaia Gronsha, "The Green Pear." descriptive of a young girl's grief when she is about to leave her parents to wed and go among strangers. The second act, which opens with the ringing of church bells and singing of a hymn in the distance, presents the events of the marriage feast at the home of the groom. The bride's parents prepare the house for the reception of the bridal party on their return from the church. The guests appear and there are songs and dances. The couple are blessed and the svakha leads the bride away to have her hair rearranged in two braids and place upon it the headdress worn by married women.

Then the bride is brought back and unvalled. There are other incidents distinctively characteristic of a Russian wedding feast, such as the sweetening of the wine drunk by the newly married pair witn Kisses. To night the Russian honeymoon which was given on Thursday will be repeated. A FRIEND OF HOUSEHOLDERS. SOME PRETTY ARTICLES THAT MO ENERY OFFERS FOR PRESENTS.

James McEnery has not been many years la the business of selling furniture and household goods generally, at 86 and 88 Myrtle avenue, corner of Lawrence street, but his energy and enterprise have helped him to win a place in the front rank. He has enlarged every department in the store this year. His prominent offerings Just at this time, are. in the Hue of furniture, especially pieces appropriate for Christmas presents. So great is the assortment the floors are fairly crowded to the walls.

To select a few examples, there are fancy rockers, in plush and highly finished mahogany desks and parlor suites, upholstered in brocatelle and damask. An odd and comfortable chair is called the cobbler, from its leather seat. Japanese rugs, just imported, are offered forfrom $1.50 to $15 each, in various patterns; the size of those for the latter price being 12x15 feet, large enough to cover a good sized room. Cabinets for mantels are sold as low as J7.50, and In oak and mahogany finish, with fancy bevelled mirrors. For room decorations there are Mexican onyx top tables, brass banquet and piano lamps and pier glasses.

For muBlcal persons one of McEnery's pretty cabinets for sheet music would be an acceptable present. These come in various highly polished woods and for surprisingly low prices. The best seasoned, quarter sawed oak is used in McEnery's rocking chairs and in the popular combination writing desk' and book cases. These are very serviceable and will last for generations. China closets, 3 feet wide and 5Jeet high, are sold for from $5 upward.

Quartered oak is also used in hatracks with seats and come as low as $3.75. though a higher grade is also offered. Couche3 and lounges for the library come In plush, corduroy imitation leather and leather, and are sold for from upward. A pretty choice for a Christmas gift noticed was a chlffon nier and mirror and In antique oak, for $3.95. These are offered either with or without French bevelled mirrors.

Then there are clocks and mantel ornaments for dining rooms. In fact. In all that goes to fit up dining rooms. McEnery has a complete assortment. He has buffets, extension tables and 'dining chairs.

Not only these, but also stoves and ranges, as well as carpets, handsome rugs, mats, comfortables and blankets. McEnery has adopted the installment plan for the accommodation of customers and he says it has with him proven successful. WOJlAN'S SHELTER. The managers of the Woman's Shalter, at 50 Wiiloughb'y street, have issued this card: Recognizing the great need of helping the many women whom we are unable to admit to our home for girls, wc nave opened a shelter where we can lodge and feed all sorts and conditions of women, no one being refused admission but for disorderly drunkenness. We shall furnlshe good bed, bath And breakfast of coffee and rolls for 13 cents.

Subscription tickets seven for Jl. Will you avail yourself of our woman's shelter. In place of giving money to the many unknown cases that will appeal to you during the winter, and in so doing help us in starting our new branch of work? Kindly send your order upon attached postal card and tickets will be delivered to you at once. Please fill out each ticket. Every Inmate will be expected to be willing to give half an hour in the morning for bed making or housework If required.

Applications for extra tickets must be made to Mrs. D. MUler, 13S Lawrence street. teen gathered In during the past year. The new officers are: Regent, William H.

Brldgeman; vlcoTcgent. Jacob A. T. Obrig; orator, William F. Randel; past regent, Edward J.

Adams; secretary, Oliver Hull: collector, Philip E. Bogert; treasurer, Henry C. Van Riper: chaplain, Edward Moeh rlng; guide. Van Valentine: warden, William M. Valentine; sentry.

Frank T. Bassett: trustees, George Weir, William T. Young and G. H. Jud son; representatives, George Shearman, Edward J.

Adams and George C. Jeffcry: organist, Walter Decker; delegates to R. A. Hospital Bed Fund association, L. B.

Morehouse and Edward Moen rlng. Morning1 Star council No. 680 was instituted May 4, 1BS2, with fourteen charter members. The membership now stands at 261, with an increase for the past year of thirty seven. The new officers are: Regent, Sylvester H.

Downey: vice regent, Thomas Hill; orator. Hugh T. Donnelly: past regent, Sylvester H. Downey; secretary, William R. Kerr; collector, Frank J.

Kalt; treasurer, William McChesney; chaplain. Patrick J. May; guide, Lawrence J. Byrnes; warden, John Brawn; sentry, William Murphy; trustees, Antonio Marquis, William McCormlck: and Jeremiah Mahoney: representative, S. H.

Downey: alternate representative, William F. Holmes. Pro Patria council will at the conclusion of the Installation of officers, which Is to he held on Wednesday en 'ngnext, gWc''' a reception at to be invited. Orator C. R.

McF.lwain will nave charge of the entertainment, which fact is sufficient guarantee that none of those who are invited will miss the opportunity for a pleasant evening's enjoyment. The talent for this occasion is to consist entirely of such as is contained in the council. Aitlanrtiic council No. 1,417 began its Royal Arcanum Kfe February 17, 1S92, with the charter Ll mlit 43 irwrmbere, eund the roll now shows a member shiip of 191, and a gaiin during the year of 21. The officers just elected are: Jlegent, John C.

Smith; vtfee regent Jchn H. Skinmer; orator, Thomas J. Thompson; past regent. Cyrus V. Washburn secretary, Adelbert M.

Wood 3, re elected; collector, WlUIiam H. Reeve land, (re elected; trasurer, Lu clen J. Gangler; chaplain, F. C. Pickering; guide, John Moelier, re elected warden, Robert H.

Craig; sentry. John Steverwald. re elected; trustees, H. B. Hardenburg.

three years, Jacob Gruber, two years. Jostah B. Boone, one year; representative, Cyrus V. Washburn al'ternute. John D.

Carroll. Prospect Heights council No. 1,421 began its career with the charter limit of forty members. June 1S93, and since, then has just doubled Its membership, which now stands at eighty, including twenty one Initiated during the past year. The new officers are: Regent, George F.

Haaklns: vice regent. Frederick Goat; orator. Charles F. Byrnes; past regent, W. H.

"Wells; secretary. E. Edward Let: collector. James F. Smith; treasurer, E.

Schroeder: chaplain, E. Foley; guide. i. Mott; warden. J.

F. Lee; entry. D. L. Bennett: trustees.

B. S. Butler. W. H.

Wells, W. T. Travis; representative, B. S. Butler.

Vigllantia council No. began with fourteen members at its Institution November 23. 1S87, and last nlcnt it reached the century mark with just 100 members, twenty five of whom were initiated during tnc year. Tne new onicers are: Regent, R. U.

Delapenha vice regent, S. B. Baker; orator. John. H.

Carr: past regent, A. lu Denton; secretary, Walter Wade; collector, L. Moody; treasurer, P. D. Rollhaus; chaplain, J.

B. Hulse; guide, Thoma3 H. Synder; warden. X. Gehrllng: sentry.

John E. Brazel; trus tees, John H. Carr, C. F. Guyon, W.

A. Underbill: renresentatlvea. A. L. Denton.

L. Moody; delegates to the Royal Arcanum Hospital Beet Fund association, "Walter Wade and T. H. Snyder; General Putnam council No. 1.446 had thirty five members present at the ceremony of institution, which took place April 23.

1892. The membership at last night's meeting was 1T2, with four teen applications pending. The increase ror tne vear was fifty one members. The new officers are: Regent, Frank Young; vice regent, Alfred C. Boughton; orator, Lewis C.

Webster; past regent, Benjamin Cooke; secretary, Frank C. Brand: collector, William B. Hicbee; treasurer. Jay P. Denton; chaplain, Walter T.

Hathaway; guide, Samuel Simms; warden, Oamore Webb; sentry, D. W. M. Thompson; trustees, 189G, John S. Skill man; 1BS7, John xt.

isu. rjuwaru Cooke. Representative. Charles H. Place alternate, Benjamin Cooke; delegates to bed fund, John H.

Ferguson and Vincent M. Hobby. Mannassett council iso. was instituted witn forty charter members May 27. 1S93.

and the mem bership to day Is eighty six, twenty of them initi ated during tne past year, xne onicers ior jshj are: Regent, W. J. O'Bierne; vice regent, J. W. Cody; orator, J.

T. Wheeler; past regent, George McICibbcn; secretary, W. G. Crooks; collector, W. J.

Cosgrove: treasurer, C. W. Beyre; chaplain, J. F. Fagan; guide, C.

A. Alexander; warden, J. J. Kelly; sentry, B. Connors; trustees, B.

w. Finn, J. M. Nash and T. L.

Fogarty, At. representative, George McKibben; alternate, J. H. Mogl.1. Oxford council No.

6o0 was instituted February 21. 1SS2 with twenty charter members, and the report for the past year shows a membership of 232. of whom forty one are credited to 1S95. The ofllcers for the coming year are: Regent, C. L.

A. Baden; vice regent, William J. Roome: orator, Morris L. Shillak; past regent, William H. Riley; secretary, George W.

Barnett; collector, John Barnott; treasurer, Richard T. Coonfbs; chaplain. Samuel F. Thompson; guide. William u.

lirecK enrldge; warden, Henry Stvesser; sentry. John J. Rowe: trustees, D. W. Robinson.

A. C. Codet, Georg Cordner; representative, Edwin F. Codet. MASONIC The largest meeting of the year was held in Comonwealth lodge on Tuesday evening, when the last candidates to be raised tnis masonic year received the third degree.

The work was in full costume, and each section was presiaed over oy specially selected brethren, R. Wor. Theodore A. Taylor presiding in the first section, Wor. Bro.

W. T. Bather In the second section, which was in full costume, and it. wor. uro.

ueorge u. Jdon tague delivering his beautiful lecture in the third section. Seated in the cast were M. wor. J.

J. Couch, past grand master; R. Wor. Bros. R.

T. Griggs. George L. Montague, H. J.

Smith and John H. Visscher and" Wor. Bros. Van Valken berg of Baltic, Burdick of Euclid, Sherwod of Columbia, Washington, D. Annin and Schofield of Gage or crystal ave, veiaeman ot Zeredatha.

Marchant of Minerva, Tuttle of Forti tude. Downing of Lexington, ivenworthy or iion tauk and R. Wor. Rros. F.

H. Wight, Theodore A. Taylor and Wor. Bros. J.

T. Palmer, J. A. Bennet, W. T.

Bather and Jonathan Bennett of Commonwealth. Commonwealth, under the guf dance of Wor. Master J. Campbell, as closed a Vry successful year In every way and looks forward to a continuance of the same good fortune the com ing year. On next Tuesday, Lecemoer it, win be the annual meeting for the election of officers.

Progressive lodge No. 351 received a visit last Monday evening rrom jk. wor. iiaitnew i. vars well.

There was a large attendance oi the members and many visitors, among whom were R. Wors. J. B. Jones and Charles W.

Carpenter. W. Bros. Yates, Marinus and Maccllnchey of Cornerstone; Allen of Yew Tree, Van Cott and Queen of Ridgewood, Bedell of Emmanuel. Eifert of Copernicus.

McMillan of Hyatt, Caldwell of Hill Grove, Van Valkenburgh of Baltic and Ross of Cassia. Wor. Bro. David H. Rellly presided in the east and very pleasantly greeted the visiting brethren.

District Deputy Carswell delivered an entertaining and Instructive address. He was followed by Past D. D. G. M.

Jones. At the next communication, December 23, the annual election will be held. Tuscan lodge Nd. 704 conferred the first degree on three candidates at Its meeting on Wednesday evening last. This being the last meeting at which degree work will be conferred.

It was one of the larcest gatherings this year and Wor. Bro. 6'Leary feels highly complemented in the fact that there has been degrees conferred at every communication during the year. At the next com December 18, the annual election of otlicers win take nlace. The communication of Morton lodge No.

63 of Hempstead last Monday night closed the work for the masonic year and It was marked by he Initiation of two candidates. In the degree work R. Wor. J. D.

Burdick of Euclid lodge No. 656 presented the aprons with a beautiful address, R. Wor. Charles L. Phlpps presenting the working tools, Wor.

B. Valentine Clowes passed the lectures and Wor. Robert Seabury made the address to the candidates, the master, Lott van de water, closing the work. The annual communciation will be held on Monday, December 23, to which a fraternal invitation Is extended to Che craft. Tuesday evening Cosmopolitan lodge No.

5S3 will hold its annual communication, at Its rooms, Lawrence Masonic hall. 315 Washington street. On the same evening a special communication will be held at 7 o'clock, when the master mason desrree will be conferred on three candidates. Brethren of sister lodges are cordially invited to be present. Yew Tree lodge No.

461 will hold its next com munieatton on December 16 at Masonic temple. corner Grand iind Havemeyer streets, for pur pose ot electing ornoers iot xne ensuing year. Minerva lodKc No. 792 met December 4 and con' erred upon five fellowcrafts the degree of master mason Derore a large assemoiage, tnereoy con cludimr the dearree work of a successful vear. December 20 is the date of the next communica tion when the annual election of omcers will be held, to which event Wor.

Bro. F. Kellogg cordially invites an overflowing attendance and as sures a hearty recetrtlon. rne annuai election or omcers ror tne ensuing year for Central lortge No. 3G1 was held Tuesday evening, lu.

me roiiowmg omcers werj elected, appointed and installed: Master. C. weitomcyer; senior warden, j. i. iiuriey; junior warden, josepn a.

Yaucn; treasurer, wor. F. WllKs; secretary, N. H. Wardell; senior dea con.

George reger: lunior deacon. Ji. A. coie senior and junior master of ceremonies, W. H.

G. Peters and T. Colver: chaplain. Wor. H.

Flocken; organist, J. H. Van Nardroff; assistant to organist, jonn uumpoeii; tiler. iN. uoojo trustees, R.

Wor. J. B. Jones, D. McGie and Wor, W.

J. Gllftllan; finance committee. W. H. Peters.

R. B. Hams and Edward Kaesebier. R. Wor.

j. B. Jones presided during the election and installed the ottlcers elect. Wor. Bro.

W. F. Willis acting as grand marshal. The reports of rne treasurer ana secretary snowed me lodge to De In a very flourishing condition, having made great gains nnanciauy auring the year. Euclid lodge No.

held Its annual communi cation on December 1L when the following office. were eieoteu ior tne ensuing year: wuiiam Form an, master; John F. Hirsch. S. W.

Wayne w. uson, J. or. Bro. Frederick Heeg, treasurer: Revilo Wells, secretary.

The master elect made the following appointments: Charles E. Tallman. S. D. Mott B.

Vail, J. D. Philip Matty, a. jh. samuei i.

Hartman, J. M. C. George L. Weed, Samuel stewards; Henry" urown, organist; Alexander b.

asacon, chaplain; Julius Carr, marshal: T. Linn, tiler. The officers elect were installed by Wor. Bro. Heeg, Wor.

Bro. McMurray acting as grand marshal. Euclid lodge presented to the family of the late Wor. Bro. Phlli Nathan, who died while master of the lodge, a life size oil painting of Bro.

Nation, with appropriate expressions of fraternal sentiments. Hill Grove lodge at Its last meeting worked the third degree upon three candidates. Senior Deacon Angle being unable to attend his work was performed by Wor. Bro. Tates of Corner Stone lodge In the flrat section and by Bro.

Martin of Hill Grove In the second. Wor. Bro. Reilly of Progressive lodge presented the working tools, Wor. Bro.

Redfleld the lecture and Wor. Bro. Teather the charge. The lodge rooms were well ailed, the following past masters being present, R. Wors.

William H. Sutton. C. H. Silll man.

H. L. Redfleld and Samuel Teather. At the next meeting the annual election will take place and there will be no work, though there are many candidates waiting to Join the lodge, which Is in a prosperous condition. Aurora.

Grata lodge held a special communlca to F. a Fern council jno. saw the light June IS, 1SS3, when twelve charter members were present at the Institution. Since then the council gathered strength until now, with forty initiated during the past year, the total foots up 404. The official staff for 189C 1b: Regent, Daniel M.

Peters; vice regent, Robert s. Hasbrouck: orator. d. At. George J.

Craigen; postregent. Joseph J. Kll burn; secretary. J. W.

McKeever; collector, Charles E. Swan: treasurer, Joseph fa. Hunt: chaplain. Seth M. Ooflln; guide, William G.

Ketcnum; Ptfm'r Vnv'mi sentry. Joseph McGregor trustees, R. S. Peters. P.

Ro bichon, A Ayrea; representatives, Stephen E. Sandford and John J. Johnston; alternates. James D. richt and Jo seph Wood.

r'ncr vtv vnrlc pitmen No. 953 was instituted on Washington's birthday, 18. '6. with sixteen charter members. It reports a Bain of twenty five during the vear and a total membership of 127.

The oftlcera to be In hargc next year are: Regent, L. Haines, vice regent. I. B. Corrlgan; orator, H.

Qulnn; uast recent. E. B. Finnln; secretary, C. A.

Steurer: collector. I. B. Crane: treasurer. D.

A. Tranberir: chaplain, the Rev. R. H. Baiter; guide V.

O. DouElass: warden, C. F. Neuoer; sen trv, V. C.

Haege; trustees, J. M. Llns. H. Smith.

R. H. Livingston; representative. G. W.

Celslng; alternate. E. B. Finnln. A ert council No.

1.7j67 was only organized In June, 1S94. It Is a young and a progressive council, for It initiated forty candldaUa durlne the vear and now boasts of 117 members. Next year's otlicers are: Regent. Howard vice regent, Charles L. Smith: orator.

Henry R. Ham; past regent, F. H. Decker; secretary. W.

F. Ham; collector. H. M. McLean: treasurer.

Henry A. Rice; chaplain. Alfred Worroan; guide, Stanley B. Jones: warden. Gustav Burhenne: sentry, George A.

Smith; trustees. William E. Cook. F. S.

Roake. P. J. Siddall; representative, H. P.

Mo Cullv: alternate. F. H. Decker. Rldgewooa council iNO.

67S was instituted with 30 members on April 26. 1SS2, and there are 479 members on the roll. The officers for 1896 are: Regent. John B. Murphy; vice regent.

George Russell orator. George H. Shaw: past regent, James A. Williamson: secretary. W.

L. Knee land; collector. W. S. Pangborn; treasurer.

JOHN I. William Alaslen; chaplain, Joseph F. Edward H.Smith; warden. William E. Gulick, sentry.

Frederick Sprague: organist. A DeGraff Hinsdale; trustees. W. M. Slav, Francis Van Wyck.

Roswell Mills; representatives. W. H. Fry, Samuel O. Harnett; alternate representatives, James A.

Williamson, Warrel SI PangUorn; representatives to the Royal Arcanum Hospital Bed Fund association. William Masten; Warrell S. Pangborn. De Long council No. 725 Is among the oldest and largest lu the city.

It was Instituted December 23. 1SS2. with but IS charter members and has a roll now of 820, including 23 added during the past year. The newly elected staff Regent, Hvnrv D. CIpperly; vice regent, Charles A.

Chase; orator, Albert E. Thiele; past regent. Charles O. Grim; secretary, M. E.

Doyle: collector, Edward 1). Tcrbell; treasurer, O. A. Campbell; chaplain, Wlllard .1. Gould: guide, Francis N.

Terry: warden, E. A. c. Holhvedel: sentry, Nathaniel Lovett: trustees, George W. King, James T.

Chestnutt; representatives, E. E. Blom, Charles O. Grim, William N. Howe.

J. A. Moody. Palm council No. 1.626 was only Instituted last July and It now has 102 Arcanumltcs on its rolls nhrmi nne hnlf of whom have been secured since the Instituting ceremonies.

The staff for the coming year is made up as follows: Regent. Sidney H. Gardiner, M. D. vice regent.

Charles W. Aldom; orator, John T. Canavan; past regent, Hernhard B. Christ; secretary, Isaac Sternberger; collector, Herman G. Loew: treasurer.

Emll Oelt lrs; chaplain. Louis Sack; guide, George W. Traver: warden, Michael Schroeder: sentry. Joseph Wagner, trustee, Frank Jacobl; representative, Bernhard B. Christ: alternate, Sidney H.

Gardiner. M. D. Equality council No. ,240 will be six ears old February 14 next and there were thirty seven names on the charter list.

Now the council numbers 110. The new staff is as follows: Regent, W. H. Corbv; vice regent, R. H.

Ernest; orator, S. A. Romer; pa st regent, G. Treauor; secretary, H. N.

Hallock; collector, E. F. Newton; treasurer, C. Van Arsdale; chaplain, J. P.

Keough; guide. C. Godfrey; warden, George F. Ring; sentry. J.

F. Sullivan; trustee, T. H. Wagner, three years: representative. W.

G. Trcanor. Acme council iso. os4 was instituted November 2. 1SS2.

with twenty five charter members. Since then she has lost no ground, for during the past year thirty seven were Initiated, bringing the total membership to date up to 366. Next years ofiloera are: Re Kent, W. K. Cleverly; vice regent, P.

A. Far renkopf orator, F. W. Itobbins: cast recent. W.

K. CLKVEHLY. Head; itnrv TTDadson: collector. James OnmrnTrW iikhc I IftETnilTl I IIILII 111.111. D.

Pllsw'orth; H. E. Heistad; wardeft. J. W.

Saunders; sentrj'. ti iiunuy; inwww, in i wniL si r. Millard. J. H.

Conlin: repre Hentatives Thomas Wilson, W. N. Head; alter nntfw. GiRhurne. O.

B. Fish: representa tives to Hospital Bed Fund association, Jesse White, a. r. isayies, ai. u.

Utrecht council No. 1.3C2 was instituted June 1891. with tw enty slx residents of New TTtrerht as charter members. The gain for the vnsr venr was lust thirteen and the council now pays a per capita on ninety one memoers. ne newly electea onicers are; neKeiit.

jauruuivr a. Horton; vice regent, Charles H. Simonson; orator. John w. JO.

Mighan; past regent, waiter Puriitt: secretary. James AtnecK collector. William A. Parfltt: treasurer. Mortimer Van Erunt; chaplain, Peter Bogert; guide, it.

Mirltlleton; women, (jnarws ti. bmitn; sen try, Charles Boutcner; trustees, x. v. nams. Peter Boirert.

Poter Carey: representatives, Thom as W. Harris, Walter E. Parfitt. alternate. Stuvvesant council No.

690 has been in exist ence since June 23. lSSli. when twelve momners took the degree. Now there are 118 members on thft roll ana their oincers tor next year are: te Georure M. Jones: vice regent.

J. G. btormes orator. Edwin F. Ferry; past regent, Thomas Vartn; secretary, E.

C. Ward; collector. James lain. Thomas Johnston: cruide. Charles D.

Wilson warden. James V. Godbolt; sentry, F. M. Ander son; trustees.

G. nay man. Thomas Jonnston, G. M. Schuster; representative.

Thomas Vaxin alternate. W. Hay man; oiganlst, A. M. Dick rrsori.

Bedford council No, Gja was instituted February 23, 1882. with twenty eight charter members. Last vear was am one the most nrosnerous in tne coun ell's historj. for fifty eight members were added to tne roil, wnicn uring3 ine iouu memuersnip uij to 334. Next year onicers are: itegent.

i. is, Guest. vice regent. E. Griffith; orator, W.

I lltrhfleld: oast recrent. J. K. Farrington: sec roLa.rv. w.

H. Babcock: collector. W. W. Shef neia; treasurer j.

jregg; cnu.pia.in, uorge Northrop: zuide, H. Baldwin; warden, William HudNon: BentiT. G. M. Decker, trustees, S.

Stev ens. it. R. Van Keuren. B.

Miller: representa tives, H. H. Gordon, J. H. Farrington; alternates, r.

v. KranKiin, j. w. jveuogg. Carrol 1 Park counci 1 No.

630 was organized December 22, 1SS1. with iwenty elght charter mem bers. The gain for the past year was twenty and the present total membership is 118. The newly elected officers are: Regent, J. Frederick Kucks: vice regent, Thomas F.

Donohue; orator, James J. Donohue; past regent, "William J. Gardner; secretary. Henry Schien: col J. Fit ED cL'Cas.

lector. Charles Rugen: treasurer. O. F. Anderson cnapjam.

waiter rteynoias; guiae, Joon J. rien warden, nomas tsnen: sentrv. Kenton Beriren trustee. William H. Clark, for three vears: reore sentatlve.

William J. Gardner. De Witt Clinton council No. 419, one of the rwo city councils mat nas passed the l.ooo membership mark, was Instituted December 5. 1S79, witn oniy twenty live memDers.

The roll now bears the names of 1,208 members, of whom thirty seven represent the gain of the year. The annoial election brougrwt out a large attendance at the meeting on Thursday evening. Regent Mad dor ores lded and all the other officers were rwesent excepting Ahe sitting past regent. A'morig the past n'geirts oi ue lc Clinton auienaance were Qulntard. Clark, Green, Haskell, Merrill and Plympton.

Eight appllcaitions for metmbership were received, one request for adm ifisloa by cLr.l and 4even oa ndl da'tos were lnl trfarboa. The newly elected officers are: Repent. John F. Chumasero; vice regent, Leroy M. Lyon; orator, George A.

Annable; past regent. William S. Maddox; secretary. S. E.

Kirkham; collector. Warren Jones; treasurer, James Simpson; chap lain, J. R. Wells, guide, O. B.

Wilson; warden, N. B. Fling: sentry. John McEwan, trustees, D. M.

Munger, George W. Adams, C. F. Bloom; representatives. John A.

Quintard. Samuel Green, James R. Haskecl. Harry Plympton. M.

William S. Maddox. Frank Harvey Freld; alternates, A. D. Rohrer, George L.

Clark, E. A. St. John, A. C.

Smith, A. W. Sanborn, C. H. Tompkins.

Welcome council No. "03 began Its career April 21, 1SS3. with twenty five members and the roll now shows 150. The result of the recent election In appended: Regent. Norman Roscoe; vice regent, Adam H.

Smith; orator, Valentine T. Ketcham; past regent. George L. Green; secretary, George W. Summers; collector.

John V. Grant; treasurer, F. J. E. Krueger: chaplain, J.

J. Fairbrothcr; guide. William L. Large; warden, Philip S. Hale; just that Scott's Emulsion is Cod liver Oil in condition to be of the most immediate use in the body.

It is tasteless at least it has no fish fat taste. Hypophosphites are in it. They are always wanted the body when cod liver oil is wanted. of xne omcers elected were: Tederick w. uining ham.

master; William Hlgglns. senior warden; v. ai. urown, junior warden: j. L.

woou, treasurer; J. D. Acker, secretary; trustees. Wors. James E.

Conor." A. A. Hcvia. Walter F. Clayton.

Owing to the next communication falling on Christmas eve. the Installation will be deferred until the tlrst regular communication in January. ROYAL ARCH. M. Ex.

Frederick E. Barnes, pa3t grand high priest of the grand chapter, accompanied by several eminent companions of the craft, will visit Nassau chapter No. 109 at Its tabernacle, 44 Court st, on Wednesday evening next. The Royal degree Hill Grove lodge. George W.

Kershaw of Ridce wood lodge and Herman Wunder of Allemania lodge. Ex. Charles M. Stafford, high priest of Nassau, extends a cordial Invitation to all royal arch masons to be present. Friday evening next the officers of Jerusalem chapter No.

New York city, will bo Installed by R. Er. George E. W. Stivers, D.

G. H. assisted by R. Ex. Palmer.

G. C. of H. Wednesday evening next Washington chapter No. 212.

New York citv. will elect and install officers for the ensuing year. It is expected that some of Che Ulcers of the grand chapter will be present. ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS. Brooklyn council, fRoytaU acid Select Masters, wlH hold Kb annual assembly next Saturday evening, at 8 o'clock, at the council chamber.

44 Court street. Thrice Illustrious dolph Wenzel announces the conferring of ithe degrees of royal and select master, after which the election and installation of officers for the ensuing year will take place. KNIGHTS TEMPLAE. Paieofine commandory Xo. IS, at Masonic hall.

New York city, will be next Monday evening by Damascus ccartmamiery of this city. The will be the order of the temple, in full costume, and music by the quartet. This com mandeTy preswnfs the order of knighta templar in most brUUant manner, attracting visitors from miles around, and any frater who win be able to attend wIJl be amply repaid for doing so. Wednesday evening las DtaanajTcus cocmnandcry No. 5S held a conclave at is asylum, 4n the Johnston building.

Visitors from Palestine, Clinton and De Wltit Clinton command enies were welcomed by the eminent cooriimander. Sir John W. Palmer. The full cereimonial ctf opening was par ttcipaited dn by all present and proved to be quite interesting to some who were present, they never before having, seen a commandery opened in full form. On ropostt Ion or memberah 1 was received and Sir Knight William H.

Sutton was electtd ito membership. Upon being informed by the commander of his election. Sir Suftton made a speech. tA hour was pcrotfktably spent In a drill In fcempliar tactics, under command of Em. Sir William F.

LivermcTe, as drill master. At the close of the oonclaa a collat ion was served, to which all did justice, and a moot pleasant social hour was spent. CATHODIC BENTSVOLiENT legion. At a mee'tlng of Lafayette council, after initiating several new members the council went Into the election for officers for the coming year and the result was as follows: President, Robert C. Magill; vice president, John William Dalv; orator, Ambrose J.

Jeffries; collector. James J. Greene; secretary, Edwin R. Chavalier; treasurer, Henry F. Lang; marshal, Michael O'Kane; guard, John Flannigan.

The retiring president, Patrick H. McKenna, becomes chancellor. The trustees are Maurice J. Sullivan. Thomas J.

Gorman" and Valentine Brandt. Thomas J. Gorman, as representative to hospital guild; Patrick H. McKenna, as representative to state council James J. Greene, as alternative.

This council la increasing very rapidly, and is now numbering among its members about sixty men. with a very lair chance of being over one hundred before the year goes out. The installation of officers will take place at the next meeting, and the wives, mothers, sisters and friends ol the members will be invited. At the last meetlnc of Jamaica council No. 97 the following named comrades wer, elected for the ensuing year; President, Joseph F.

Klein; vice president, Frank E. Marsh; orator, Frank Faun; cnanceuor, James j. secretary, Patrick Moloy; collector John Gaughran; treasurer. John J. Hoev: charjlaln.

the Rev. M. J. Denntson; marshal. Daniel Gwydlr; guard, Pat rick uaughran; representative, James J.

fyne; alternate representative, osepn jr. iem trustees. James Mull lean. James C. Havana ch.

Jacob Fox. This council was organized March. 1. 1SS3, and up to the present time only one death has occurred, which speaks well for the council and Its medical examiner. Dr.

P. M. Wood. St. John's ChaDel council No.

1 held its meeting last Wednesday evening, which brougtt together nearly an tne cnarter merooers ana, wirn iew excemtlons. all the oast nresldents of the council. Comrade President Ruts was kept busy during the early part of the evening welcoming tne famil iar faces of those who during ran administration, ten years ago, and previous to that, held high the banner of No. 1. One new member was in itiated with full musical ceremony and march and 'several applications were received.

The election of officers resulted in the unanimous choice ox Comrade Edward A. King for president Comrade Thomas F. Donohue received a similar vote for vice president. There were no contests. every selection being unanimous.

Applause greet ed every announcement ana eacn candidate nearo tne members sing mm a jony gooa renew, to which he had to respond with a speech. Comrade Nicholas Doyle was the most surprised man In the room to llnd the orators bin given to him. Comrade William J. Cunningham was elected sec retary; waiter Doyle, collector; Luke i Jgan, treas urer; cnap.aui. tne itev.

j. j. morsnai, Joseph iveeie; guard, i tupm t. iictiovern trustees, James McCarthy, Thoma3 J. Walsh and wiuiam Jr.

n.eyes; repersentacive to state convention. Joseph Russ alternate. James J. Do herty; delegate to hospital guild, Nicholas Doyle; organist. uioert ijyd.

rne retiring president. Comrade Joseph Russ, will be the sitting chan cellor, and the policy which he has so carefullv Laid out and so ably lived up to will be the one adopted oy tne new ooard or omcers. Jiusic and merriment toiiowed, in which comrades cook and Booth of Presentation council Joined. The newly elected omcers of union council No. 11 are: President, M.

J. Griffin; vice president, Charles T. Byrnes; orator. William GlllesDle secretary, Edward McKenna; collector, Jobn E. Laziagan treasurer, Richard Gillespie marshal.

George Silk: guard. C. Breslln: dele gate to state convention, W. J. Buttling.

tat. Patrick council No. 7 met at Fraternltv hall last Tuesday evening and had the lanrest axtenaance ox any meeting in tne council history. rne rouowing omcers were eiected: President, John J. Seaman: vice resident.

Michael J. Ouiir ley; orator, Vincent re ah am secretary, Matthew a. iveating; collector, imam n. ueary; treas urer. Richard H.

Egan: marshal. Gqotitc. tw chaplain, fhe Hev. Peter Donohue; guard, Thomas McGuire; trustees, Robert Hayes, Lawrence Seaman and Patrick McCann; representative to the suite convention, toward A. Whalen; alternate, John J.

Seaman. A committee of five was an. pointed to arrange for a nubile Installation nf omcers January. puduc installations wi ii be a feature of tin majority of Brooklvn couneilM. At tne meeting of Prospect He ghts counci No.

293 held December 4. the following officers were execiea ior tne term Deginmng January j.o;jo. itraiueiit, ur. james jicManus vice president, Simeon F. Sullivan; orator, Joseph J.

Sullivan; chancellor, K. F. X. Egan; secretary, Thomas H. Burns: collector.

John H. Mur tv. treasurer, Thomas F. Moloney; marshal. Edward w.

upiegrove; guard, iiicnaei Downs; trustees Edward A. Updegrove. William Moloney and J. Allen: state representative. J.

S. Allen: alternate the Rev. Thomas F. Horan. One candidate was initiated and two others were elected.

In the good of the legion a very entertaining hour was past, ispeecnes were made by the retiring officers, the newly elected ones, by other members anrf by visitors. member of the legion is welcome in prospect neiRtizs council at an meetings. Everything is done by the officers of this council to make the meetings attractive, instructive and entertaining. Central council No. 37 had a new board of officers elected at the meeting Tuesday night jonows; jrresiuent, x.

j. xiare; vice president, T. A. Smith; orator, P. P.

McLaughlin secretary, Frank Carroll: treasurer, Phillip T. Koacne; collector. John F. McKmaer: marshal. J.

J. Kelly; guard, James Gill; representative to nospnai guua. m. j. iMccartny; trustees.

Com rades Keutler. Dixon and Baxter. The retirim president. John W. Devoy, was elected repre nemaiive to state council.

Next Tuesday evenlnsr Madison council No. will give a banouet at Dllllard's. Bedford avenue. in honor of the fourteenth anniversary of the council's organization. The committee in charge report a large attendance ana an event surpass' ing all previous celebrations.

All the new assignments of deiuty state chancel lors have been made and will shortly appear In the official communication of State President Jriutchinson. District No. 1. to which SteDhen M. Coyle has been aDDOinted as district derjutv.

has several new deputies. Comrade Coyle as the chief assistant of his oredecessor. District Dnutv Devoy, has a perfect knowledge of the work of the district, and has already began active measures toward continuing and extending the good already accomplished. The former district denu ty has been appointed a deputy state chancellor at large, a sort cf roving commission, usually considered more honorary than of any practical service. At the last meeting of Brooklyn council No.

59 the present officers were re elected for The meeting was very largely attended, and the roil or the entire council was canea. two candidates were admitted and several propositions sub mitted. The feature of the meeting was the singing or comrade uurieu. LADIES' CATHOLiIC BENEVOLENT. St.

Augustine's branch No. 214. L. B. L.

decided at Its third meeting last Tuesday even ing to have a public installation of officers In January. An entertainment win ioiiow tne mstai mtion and the committee in cnarge is workin: Jealously to make it a success. Further notice of this affair will be published. The next meeting of this branch will be held on December 17. All Catholic women between the ages of 18 and 50 are cordiaiiy Invited to join the branch, as it will benefit tnem socially ana nnanciauy.

SONS OF ST. GEORGE. Monday evening last Grand President John W. Palmer, Grand Assistant secretary jonn w. uar rows, and the chairman of the law committee of the Grand lodge, William Wax boys, oniclally vis Ited Hudson River lodge No.

276, at Newburgh, Grand Representative W. G. Mllner met the dis tlngulslied visitors at the depot and escorted them to the luige room where tney were received with he honors due their stations. The district deputy Brother F. W.

Angles, Installed the officers for the ensuing term, after which a collation was enjoyed, and speeches, congs and recitations rendered until time for the visiting brethren to re turn home. Commonwealth lodge No. vrill hold a meeting Pierrepont street, last Saturday even In Mnnv ofthe delegates were well known citizens, whose xaces are laminar to those who nave attended previous state conventions or sessions of the National Provident union congress. State Secretary William H. Ballantlne called the meeting to order and briefly stated the object of the meeting.

President James F. Keen an of Long Island coun cil p.o. 3 was eiectea temporary chairman, and Collector C. G. Monsalve of Joe Hooker rnunnli No.

29 as temporary secretary. Chairman Keenan maae a snort address, thanking the delegates for the honor conferred on him and expressed the hope that fhe result of their labors would be for the best interests of the National Provident union. He then appointed three citizens as a committee on credentials. The committee retired to the ante room and a recess was taken until their return. On their reappearance the convention was called to order and the committee reported the credentials all regular.

The temporary officers were then unanimously elected as permanent officers, and a Judge and tellers of election were elected. The chairman then announced that nom inations of candidates for the office of governor were in order. Delegate Wilson placed In nomination Citizen John Magill of Lafayette council No. 28. Delegate Meycnborg said that it had been his intention to renominate Governor Younte, but having been informed by him that he would not accept a renominatlon, he cordially seconded tbe 1 nomination of ex Governor 'Magill.

Delegate Morris then nominated Citizen Thomas B. Jones of Valley Forge council No. 57, which nomination was seconded. There being no further nominations, the chairman directed (there being no ob jection) that a single ballot be cast for the nominees, upon which he declared Citizens Magill and Jones duly nominated as candidates for the office or governor ot tnc national provident union in the State of New York. Citizen C.

G. Monsalve of Joe Hooker council No. 29 and James C. Prior of Harlem council No. 95 were nominated and In the same manner declared the unanimous choice of the convention as candidates for the office of lieutenant governor.

The chairman then appointed a committee to prepare the ballots, after' which the convention adjourned, subject to the call of the chair. The candidates nominated will be voted for In the councils in the state of New York at the second meeting of councils In January, IS96. Citizen John Magill, candidate for governor. Is an ex president of Lafayette council No. 28, and held the office of state governor for a short time, as the appointee of President Bragdon.

He has been a memoer oi congress ior tnree terms ana Is well known among the councils in this city and New York as an active worker. Citizen Thomas B. Jones, the second candidate? is an ex president of Valley Forge council No. 57, has also been a member of every congress of the National Provident union and is one of the best known citizens in the union. Citizen C.

G. Monsalve, candidate for lieutenant governor. Is collector of Joe Hooker council No. 29 of New Tork, has been a member of congress and was a candidate for the office of vice pres ident of the union at tne last election. Citizen James C.

Prior, the second candidate, is nreslrlent of Harlem council No. 95 of New York. and was a member of tbe last congress in Wash ington. Concord council no. neia us nrst meeting in the new council room In.

Avena hall, corner Sixth avenue and Ninth street, on Monday evening last. and was visited by Gov. Younie, State secretary Ballantlne, President Taylor of West End council No. 55, ex Gov. Samuel V.

Owen and ex Presidents Harmon Thatford and J. C. Dixon of Lincoln council No. 16. The visitors congratulated the council on the new departure it had taken and predicted a rapid growth In membership.

United States council No. 1 had a large meeting on Monday evening. Twelve candidates were initiated and a number of propositions received. The officers of the council were unanimously reelected. Among the visitors present were Citi zens John Magill and Thomas J3.

Jones, candidates for the governorship; President E. C. Wilson of Farragut council No. 136 and Mrs. S.

Morrill of Valley Forge council No. 57. Lincoln council No. 16 had a large and enthusiastic meeting on' December 6. Three candidates were initiated and six propositions received.

At the election of officers the popular secretary. Citizen John C. Peterson, was elected president. This council will hold a public inauguration of officers and reception on the first Friday In January. West End council No.

55 was visited on Tuesday evening last by the state governor, accompanied by Special Agent Thatford, alBo ex Pres ident T. is. Jones or iso. oi, canaiaate ior kjv ernor, and Mrs. Jones, a communi canon rrom the law committee or congress was reaa, ana oiiMtPrl ronsiderable comment.

Short addresses were made by the visitors. A resolution was adopt ed to hold a public inauguration ox omcers ana reception on January 14, 1S96. AMERICAN LEGION OP HONOR. The fraternal visit of the grand commander and staW to Klnss County council will long be remembered as a very pleasant affair. After the routine business had been transacted the entire audience adjourned to a near by hostelry, where the rest of the evening was spent in singing songs, athletic exercises and last, but not least, the splendidly served and bountiful repast that woa arranged by the women of the council.

The grand commander was much pleased with the reception and so expressed himself. Among those present were Grand Secretary J. B. Heartt. Grand Orator M.

Adler, Grand Warden T. E. Gill. Grand Finance Committee GeoTBe Gray, Grand Committee on Law P. Cooper: District Deputies Pforrer, Height and Raab, Grand Trustee Thomas J.

Supreme Representative Stover and Deputy Thornton from New York, Past Commanders Meeker of Continental, Schlel of Amp'hion, Wes seis of lilpsla. Next Tuesday evening many of the" resident grand ofllcers and district deputies will ctosb the river to honor the grand commander who will be received by his council at the Lexington avenue ATYra. "house. Fdf tv eisrhth street. Llpsia council had a.

gala night last Tuesday evening, having eight initiations out of twelve applications. The initiation ceremony was conducted by Grand Commander P. F. McGcwan, who acted as commander. 11.

Adler was the past commander. District Deputy F. 'Weldner occu Tltvl 'the orator's station and Past Commander Schlel that of the vice commander, while District Deputy C. W. Pfarrer presided at the organ.

Under good of the order District Deputy Weldner, who has charge of this council; rand Ora tor Adler and the grand commander made telling addresses. There was also the usual drawing for a button, an emblem of the order, which fell to the lot of the grand commander. District Deputy Weldner offered a prize for the councils in his charg making the best increase and the grand orator duplicating the ohallenge by offering one for the council that does the same among the German The assemblage was then invited down stairs, where a table had been set and full justice done to it by those present, after which singing and good dheer followed. Beside those mentioned present were Grand Guide Kutch back. Grand Finance Committee Gray.

"District Deputies Relght and Leopold, Grand Council Member Reydel and many from other councils. Llpsia council will have a reception and masquerade ball at Arion hall on January 13, 1896, and Live Oak council will follow suit on January 22, at Phillips" Turn hall. Daniel Webster council had a full house last Thursday evening. Under good of the order many of the new laws were explained, that will go into effect on January 1, 189G. There will be qllte a lively meeting next time, when the election of ofllcers takes place.

Arion council will have an enthusiastic meeting week after next, when election of ofllcers takes place. Atlas council has profited by its last entertainment and had some initiations last evening. Under good of the order many new laws were discussed. At Its next election of ofllcers will take place. District Deputy Relgbt paid an official visit to Wyalustng council last Tuesday evening.

He found the council poorly attended and gave some good advice about the laws and how the membership can fee made to attend meetings more regularly. He will visit League council next "Wednesday evening. District Deputy Hernon and Supreme Representative Stover paid an official visit to Cecilia council last Tuesday evening. A fairly good sized membership was present. Both spoke on the merits and laws, of the order and were well received.

A full attendance is requested at the next meeting of Stella council No. 400, it being the annual meeting, and officers for the ensuing year will be elected. An initiation will also take place. The hand of death has been laid rather heavy on this council during the past six weeks, it having during that time lost two members, the first being Past Commander Harlan H. Howe and the last Past Commander Charles Davis, the latter the senior past commander of the council and standing No.

1 on the roll of membership. Knox council No. 1,002 on December 9 received a visit from D. D. G.

C. Alfred Gaskell, accompanied by D. D. G. C.

Thomas Hall. A very pleasant and interesting meeting was the result. Several applications were received and Miss C. J. Murphy was Initiated.

Companion D. B. Ma guinness was reported sick. Comp. Valentine Shell, who has been sick for months, attended the meeting and was welcomed by his companions.

Under good of the order. District Deputy Gaskell and Hall made appropriate remarks. Others who spoke were Post Commander John Heydin ger, Commander Welsh of Rainbow council. McMurray of Rainbow council, Eugene W. Drew, Commander Gabriel Selig and Secretary George A.

Ward. Refreshments followed. The annual election for ofiicers will be held December 23. following councils will meet next week: Mondays evenings. Bedford.

Fidelia and Court Union: Tuesday evenings. Amphlon, Ethan Allen, Lincoln and Puritan: Wednesday evenings. Amaranth. Winona, Mlspah. Beaumont, F.

Von Schiller. Rainbow and Standard: Thursday, St. Humboldt. Stella, Herrman and Brooklyn; Friday evening. Live Oak.

Kings County, Security, Monroe, PIpslsslwa, Royal Oak and E. R. Lake. In all these councils the annual election for officers will take place. Secretaries will confer a favor on the chairman of the press committee C.

W. Pfarrer, 570 Decatur street, by sending the names of the ofllcers eleoted. HOME CIRCLE. Montague. council No.

136, on December 6, elected the following officers for 1S36: Leader, Henry Manne: vice leader, Edward E. Ford; instructor, Harry E. Klohr: past leader, Thomas A. Simon son; secretary. George A.

Ward; financier, Francis Hayward; treasurer. John Heydlnger, guide, Mrs. E. A. Backhaus; warden, Charles McCor mack: sentinel, Joseph A.

Hayward: trustees, John H. Baldwin, George M. Lawrence, Alvln G. White; representative to the grand council, Thomas A. Simonson; alternate, Henry Manne; organist.

Miss E. The applications for membership of Miles E. Stafford. Edwin P. Wooeter and Byron E.

Mead, M. were received. The council accepted the challenge of Brooklyn council fo a bowling contest; which wIU take pace In the near future. On Wednesday evening the sixth annual reception was held tn the Johnston building. A larse number were In attendance.

Instituted during the year. The following councils held their annual meeting a.ui elections during the weeK Fort Greene council No 1.048 was organized and instituted June 27, 1SS7. Vita twenty six charter members and its record jiow stands at members, with seventy two iiHditions durinK the year among them being Mayor tieci Wurster. The ofti for ISiiG are: Regent, Tr K. Pearsall: vice ci ator" Frederick 1.

tbomab Pearsall; past regent, John A. Bennet; secre tarv, Joseph Kodgers; collector, John Evans; treasurer, Wlnliam Sto chaplain. George Robertson; guide. William H. Lynch: warden, R.

KJrton: sentrv. Thomas H. Lynch: trustees, Ellas B. Dunn, Frank Kilholz. W.

B. L. Story; representatives, P. H. Cannon.

E. P. Meeker. W. fctootlioff.

John A. Bennet. DeForest council No. 1.527 was instituted August 19, 1893. with forty five members, and counting an Increase of twenty live made during the past year, the number on the rolls now is 101.

The newlv elected otlicers are: Regent. Edward L. Spelr; vice regent, Charles H. Bull; orator, George L. Marinor; past ree nt, William Q.

Heasley; secretary. 1. R. Lockwood: collector. George H.

treasurer. Axel Jeanstn: cltaplaln. Har Meekes guKle. William D. Hradbum: warden, Thomas T.

Bunts, Jr sentry. Harry' M. Connelly: trustees. Edward M. Kirtland.

W. C. Newsy. George B. Allen: representatives grand council.

William Q. Heasley: alternate. James A. Camp tell; organist, John J. O'Mahony.

Fraternity council Na 504. one of the oldest councils in. the city, was organized July 21. 18S0. with eighteen charter members.

The report ot StxTpinrt' Good shows ac cessories during the vear of 30 and a total membership of 645. The new ofllcers are: Relent. David B. Martin; vipp vfirpnt. Stephany; orator, William C.

Dillon; past D. B. S1AK.XIN. TV QtavAn arm flt(TPtarV. F.

ST. PAiwtnr tt. a. Mead: treasurer. t.

Petllgrew; chaplain, J. E. O'Mara; guide. J. C.

Wa.nn Trprmison: sentn'. r. Peck: trustees. P. M.

Comstoek, W. A. Hlg ino ctovonwin rpnresent a ti ves. A. Harrl M.

Comstoek. W. C. Stevenson: alternates, a tji TT' TJ Trnnnl(1nn. W.

E. Bull. 1 Iolanthe council No. 318 is one of the older nrnlwd February 24. with twenty five members.

The total member ship now is 122, Including a gain of 18 1: during the past year. The newly electea staii. is. Regent. E.

P. Harris; vice regent. Gilbert C. Crocker; orator, M. P.

Carey: secretary. JamesW. Powning; collector, W. J. Henry: treasurer.

Robert F. Woehr: chaplain, David Engel; guide n.n. Glover. 1r. warden.

A. M. Gildersleeve; 8f ntry. A. E.

Guerrlnge; trustees. Charles i Brower, Joseph H. Young. R. Tyson White; rep Tvenn IVhltn Franklin cwncil No.

250 is a few days older thanthe grand council, for the Institution cere JLi JT v.hpv 15. 1S79. whon only nine charter members took the degree. Now the Frankimues numoer aw. auu frvear are: Regent.

B. E. Hinrich; vice regent. w.irbassc: past regent G. Hedce: collector.

C. B. Davenport: treasurer. J. E.

Lumln, chap lain. c. is. Hamilton; buiuc. Jfl Fleet sentry.

G. Kreutzers. tru3 S' viiarijl. W. M.

Brown ArthurT alternate. H. E. Ksterbrook. Algonquin council No.

3,610, though one of the baby councils of Brook. lya. having only been Instituted last April, has fessurned a conspicuous placft In Che order. Starting with sixty four members. It now numbers ninoty one, with fifteen new applications In the hands of Its secretary, showing a net ancreasa of forty two or 60 cent, since its 4nAf iiti(Yi Dnlv one or two of 1ta members exceed the age of 30.

Foil lowintr are tlie officers for 1WG: Regent. J. Bishop, vice regent, R. C. Strahan; omtor, P.

O. Grunlng; pat regent, J. H. Burreli; secre' tarv. C.

Tonne v. collector. V. H. ounc treasurer.

D. AI. Ferguson: chaplain, P. C. Jones guide, G.

Bluhop: warden. G. Merz: sentry, TV. I. Latto; trustees, G.

P. Davis, L. P. South ard and V. C.

Jones: representative, J. Hurry Bur roll: alternate. James D. Firth; representatives to Hospital Bed Fund association, oeorge Archfr. lunula P.

Southard. 3l'ldwood council No. 1.C15 is one of the younser courwHls and was instituteil ant May 23 for tin benefit of Flatbush, with thirty two members. The Toll now shows a mmbertnip or nrty one, witn nianv awrjllcaions to be actcni on soon. The new efneers are: Regent.

Colbert H. Decker; vice regent, Herman Dohm; orator, Andrew Pearce: aat recent. Cornel Sua Morrison secre tary William H. E)lx; coileeior. Philip Kompff, treaeurer.

tuwara cauyiuan. hod ert M. Thomson; guide, Thomas V. A. Castle wanlen.

Fredericlc R. Deck: sentry; Louis E. Oulck: trustee. William S. Colvor: representative grand council, William A.

lianta; alternate, Cornelius Morrison. Brooklyn council No. 72, the pioneer council of the order in this city, wa 3 instituted April 10, 3S7S. wi th twenty members. he roll ha.n now reached 412, of whom two wore initiated during the year.

The new olllcors arc: Reirent. William p. Will': vice regent, James V. FUnn; orator, 'PTank D. Maltby; past regent, William T.

Hoi Sand; secretary. J. 13. Baker; collector, J. D.

Gun wng; treasurer. O. H. Dolhearc; chaplain. Itwic.