Evening public ledger. (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, February 01, 1915, Extra, Page 12, Image 12
"jnejHSfcjBne"- 12 V iL lfl ' ' v 1 I fl S TK 1 Knights of the Golden Eagle IrfflVflA 1.. flril)i4Ahr. inn nrminl (.Mti.t mits. !j tw Of ttnrAn or (ho arand vjsc KnlRhts of thn OolJn I'rfiitle. of l'cniuylvnnln, whs ml- inlltc.l 1h1o mcmlrhli In Chaster cattle. No. !W. In An Bint, IW lie nt onco bs-c-amo nctlr In th wotk of llio order nil served Itmt rus tle lis muster of records for several yrnrs, and then resigned to accept Kit nil Iwlnllve nltlcs. In llio crtstli In xvntU lilu WAV In tho hOSt of nftblo chief All tt thief h,wM njlmlttect to th UranJ rattle In oetorwr, lMil. He rep resented his null Irt the Uranil Castle Mid ervccl two term ns district grand chlof of tho district enmDosed of all tho ensiles In IW IVftM County Ho WM first lieutenant of rhes. ler Commttn1r. No ii), of tha military brunch, for manv yenrs. .... ,,. In Uecembsr. WoV, he wns elected hy nil the Twst chiefs of Pennsylvania to the ft of Itrnhd mnsler of records, nnd was Installed ns eucH at the session of tho Orand Cnstlo held in Shamokln Jn May. 1B02. On petition of tho Urtthd Castle, tho Supreme Cnstlo conferred the. honor of past grand chief upon him for especially meritorious service", nnd he was admitted to the Hupremo Castlo of tho United Btates In October IMS In that .body he has always been an actlvo spirit, serving on many of tho Important committees, among which was the coinmlttco on official slides for degtoe In 1013, Upon the recommendation of tho Ornnd Castle of Pennsylvania, that body re quested tho Supreme Catlu to hao prepared e. new post chiefs degreo. This was concurred In, and Brother OalinKher was nppolnted tt committee of one Xo prepnro the new degree. and bo presented it to tho last session of the buprctne Castle, but under the laws It could only be adopted at a succeeding ro&ulnr ses sion. It being ritualistic work. Therefore, it win bo acted upon at tho nt session of the (Supreme Castle. ,.,. Another and n. Very, popular recommendation of Brother Gallagher's was biennial sessions of the Supremo Cnntle. This ho advocated In 1000. 11X18, nnd again In 1014, when it was finally adopted by tho Supremo Castle. This means a saving- of much money to the order. At tho present time he Is a director In tha new "Knights of tho Oolden Kaslo Mineral llenofU Association." which Is a body nuthorlied by the Supreme Cnstlo. , . During his Incumbency ns ITOn ""'?' J?i records tno ensues in mis oiuiy ... ,,, i,;,it. tho debt on tho Ornnd Castle Hull. In rhjla. delphia. TOoro than Jnaonu and In that tlmo have, raid out for funeral and sick bencnts S2.023.C20. nnd at tho samo time have Increased their aggregate funds In tha State moro trnn Fortcn years Brother Gallagher has served as aide-de-camp on tho stnrf of Ueiilcnant General Harry I llelnlcko, with tho rank of lieutenant colonel. At tho, reorganization of he military branch in 1014, ""$? "eat.d a tart of tho grand chlof for each Stato, ho ac cepted tho appointment of aide on tho stair ot tho grand chief, with the rank of captain. HIT cSwtnnT attention to tho work of tho ordr his memory Is an encyclopedia of statistical and historical facts, nnd ho is frequently In de mand to address castles on theso lines. Besides bolne active In Kjf'1'",,0'.! Oolden Kagle. officially "J"! ""' "rdlrs Oallaghcr Is a member ot tho following ,jfr. uSSfd Lodge, No. MM, Independent Order of Odd Fellows. I'cnn Conclave, No. f, I. O. . HeP tasophs. Chester Lodge. No. fia. $ ,-; M.; Nonvood Assembly, No. .i4,Ar',,"l,,rr Aer of Mutual dTotectlon; l'rldo of Chester Templo, No. U7. ladles of tho Golden 1-Jgle. Wnsnlngton Camp, No. 43, I'atrlotlo omer SOpa.tOtSuprrc0nloaChlef John C. itoKlnney. of StT aeorga's.Caatlo. has been th? wpfcMnta. tlvo fron that castle to tho Onuid Castla for thirty years, nnd uprfcmo Chief John VV. Fcrd. of Beacon castle, has "Pn,t2in1'" castle in tha Grand Castlo for tho last twenty seven years - t wa tendored to Iit Srani ChlePcharlcB N. Williams, which nas attended bjr a hundred members and their ladies. Tho prominent speakers were: fauprcme Chief John W. i"ord Past Supremo Chief John il. tShappel. Junior Past Supreme Chief Ocorgo A. Llpplncott. Cirand Sir Herald John , lr. urounjey, ouprenio mai wi .w.- --.... B. TroIUler and Grand .Master of Jtocprds I, I.. Gallagher. Past Chlof Inward T , ilorrls. "chairman of tho committee, was appointed by tho grand chief to act, as toastmastor. and during tho evening Grand Sir Herald Urounley, on behalf of the Grand Castlo of Penns lvnnla, presented Brother Williams with a handsomo badge and. Jewel. On behalf of Brother Will lams' many friends. Supremo Master of llec ords Trelbler presented him a flno traveling bag and Grand Master ot Kocords Gallagher presented htm an umbrella. Saucon Castlo Is enjoying n season of great prosperity and arranging for n publla annl ternary celebration to bo held In tho early Eart of February. A boom session will also e held about tho samo time, when they will JLdmlt a largo class or new mombera. They lave arranged to send a largo delegation to nttond the district convention nt tho hall ot Good Will Cnstlo next mday evening, nnd havo appointed Dr. IV. J. Lowrlght as corre spondent, whoso duty It -will bo to furnish tho newspapers with tho nows of tho eustle. Past Orand Chief Charles N. Williams Is the assistant adjutant general of the military branch, and for services rendered to tho military branch -was admitted to tho Supremo Castle at Its last session. Threa. hundred members of tho order and their friends assembled in the Knights of tho Golden ISaglo Hall In Heading last .Mon day evening to celebrato the tilth anniversary of Pennsylvania Commnndery, No. 40. An excellent program had been prepared and Past Grand Chief Howard Ij, Boas made an address of welcome and on tho history of tho order. Tha Ladies' Auxiliary presented the commnnd ery with a Heading city flag. The presentation u made by Past Grand Chief Elmer lteser. CaptsJn William A. Bowman wan presented with a gold-plated sword and scabbard. Penn yltanla Commandery, which la ono of tha leading organizations of Its Kind In the county, hns a membership of 100 active members ana 1IW contributing- members. Tho receipts shown amount to $1070.07 and the expenditures to $1175.67. The committee having tho anniver sary la charge wero: II. E. Stcffee, If, C. nich ardson, Philip Loruh, Daniel D. Davis, John Immendorf, William Long, l Selzer and John Keller. District Grand Chief James M. IJalthaitcr, assisted by the members of Sinking Spring UMtle, Installed the officers of Womelsdorf Castle. No. 07. last Tuesday ovening. The Installing team made a splendid display of tho Installing work, and thero was a largo dels- fatton present After tho closo of the business Ilstrtct Grand Chief Charles Itutler gave n demonstration of the floor movements, which -was a, delight to all. Royal Arcanum The officers of Admiral Dupont Council In vaded ths League Island Navy Yard and spread Ttoyal Arcanum ammunition, which be came so cffcctlvo that the Hospital Corps, headed by Dr. J, 1 Dukes, -was summoned. After inspection ha was able to report 13 cases examined for the first day's work and SO In the short space of one week. ISfghteen nf these gal lants of Undo Kam's Navy, reDresentlnBr thn TTnltH ntain ateamshlps Hancock, South Carolina, Kansas, liUsourl. Alabama and Wisconsin, were In itiated tn Dupont Council on Wednesday eve ning. After a. short patriotic service In honor of our navy tho Carnation Club degreo team conferred the degree upon this joung and hearty class of men. Grand Ttegent lArthur H. Eaton made the, moat of the opportunity in presenting tho button to the newly raada brothers, and his speech was loudly applauded. District Deputy Charles Goldsmith Installed the fttlcera for tha year In a dlgntned manner, brothers Mallet, Slake and Allaum were con gratulated upon the success of their efforts by several af the speakers. At the supper -which followed many speakers were called upon, who -wr repeatedly Interrupted by patriotic gjjgSJ ty sVsSjA JcSfRE HBHAanoBfl I CofUDSive mors P Q P this a -r-1! rfmmL yS8 nOp 80MeTHiM3TOio trDH ouMOrsceep!) iFl m s si s m we tmmm w swj hbo. "-oi bj r. m ibb jc sr .sp- . jw i n- a t a i i - s ezz se be s Bar bbisia lar- tn-B.Fi 7 as Bn z-r - -" u -ill J I I I If IS; BS sH miff, Tbi. i K iiVjj' " s&JnuJi III ft M 9 9 fit Li ml' nMfZfiirZ "' ,fM: aiiMF ' r" """i '""" "TTT i I -' ' ,-r ""' - t- r" " i' ' r-imn i i inwijnirnwTTTWTrTrfrii rnji FRATERNAL SOCIETIES Communication! to the Fraternal Kiiitor should he received at this office by Tuesday and Friday eve niiirs. The organizations not rcf resented today will be presented next Thursday. and popular songs The social side of llio nienlng nnd algnltlranco for1 the future of Dujiont Council. Tho candidate were Im bued with the desire to build tip a Nnvy Council In the ltojal Arcanum with probably 200 members. Chester Council celebrated Its 3llh anni versary with an elaborato banquet. Llko many Dthcr Arcanum Councils of late Cheater had a very good reason to celebrate the closing ot a good nnd prosperous year, and tho ushering In of u moro promising one. Tha guests or honor on this occasion wore tho Hon. Arthur u., j;iuon, grand regent, nnd u it ueisen berger, grand vice regent of the Jurisdiction nf Pennsylvania Tho toastmnster was Charles It. Lewis, Tho nddicss of welcome was delivered by tho Hon. Wllllnm Ward, Jr., Mayor of Chester The presentation uf tho past regent Jewel nas made by Dr. PTcd. M. Smith. Hie selection of orator, accorded to Grand lleepnt I-ntnn nttefttn tlin hlah esteem in which ho Is held by the Chester Arcanlans. Brother Haton made a deep Impression, nnd Grand Vlco Urgent Golsenbcrger, of Lancas ter, Pa., madn an address replete with wisdom, wit and wonder, all blending artistically, lo tho delight of the listeners District Deputy Phnrlen P. Welter tvnn nlsn nnn of tho de lighted guests that contributed splendidly to tho success of tho evening. Itegent Bowcn and tho committee were congratulated upon thin enthusiastic occasion nnd tho bright and prosperous future for Chester Council In 1015. Tho Tungo ltoom ut tho Hotel Walton, on January 2.1, was the scone of a largo gather ing of young ladleB nnd members of Philadel phia Council, tho majority of whom being new recruits to tho rolls ot tho urder. on tho occasion of tho membership banquet and dance. After n good menu nnd a continuous chorus of popular songs, accompanied by a full orchestra, tho epcuchmaklng was limited to thrco of tho Grand Council officers, Hon. A. II. Eaton, Ij. It. Gelscnberger and W. C. Weiss. Tho lull was cleared, and dancing was in order until tho midnight hour. Tho regular meeting of tho Carnation Club win tako place at tho Colonnade Hotel today, tho dinner being at 0.30 and the business meeting at S..I0 p. m. Tho rapid growth of this club spenka volumes for the desire for greater sociability In fraternal organizations. Integrity Council sprang a stirring double header upon their members on .Monday evening last, in tho nature of on occasion of rare In terest to new members nnd friends an ad dress by Past Supremo Itegent Uev. T. McKadden, o Itlchniond, Va., a brilliant and Intorestlng orator, coupled with tho publlo Installation of ofticers by District Deputy L IV Van Hook. This council Is hustllog for tho Arthur II. Eaton class, nnd contesting with Continental Council for honors. Other visitors present on this occasion wero Grand negent A. II. mton, Supreme Trusico II, K Lathy, Supreme Representative Alexander F. Nicholas nnd President Newton II Itocdel. of tho asso ciated Councils of Philadelphia and vicinity. Collector William L. Voung and Itegent A. E, Townsend are very active In placing In tegrity among the lenderB In Philadelphia. Improved Order of Bed Men Washita Tribe, of Conehol.ocken, held a de bale In thoir wigwam on tho question of "Who Did Moro fort His Country, Washington or Lincoln?" Tho affirmative sido was taken by Brothers Charles Montague, Keith, Mahenzlc, William J. Walters and How ard Lentz, while the negative side was supported by M, I'. v ercoe, Samuel Canning, J. Kline Jlltncr nnd Alexander Young Both sides did credt to themnelvea In handling this uiilvlfent anil Itin (iiiirra dorWCtn T. Giles, J. Lewis Baker and Nelson Clulgg, otter considerable argument, gave tho decision to the affirmative side. The evening was closed with a Dutch lunch, and wnii enjoyed so much by the, brothers present, of whom thero wero about 100, that they Immediately demanded that n second debate bo held between the Famo teams siAno tlmo In February. While thero are sevenil events to bo celebrated on April 10, among them the anniversary of the admission of Great Chief of Records Thomas K. Donnal loy Into tho order, and tho Bnttle of Ixlng ton, Washita Tribe will on that date celebrate Its 5ith anniversary, nnd tho following com mltteo has been appointed to mako arrange ments: George F. Giles, Walter HUtner, Wlll lnm J. Walters, M. P. Vvrcoo and Samuel Canning. The interest shown in tho tribo Is steadily Increasing and thero Is every outlook for a very prosperous year. Mingo Council held a combination euchre nnd danco la the hall. 2S2T Flotiher street, on tho sleep of January 18. Refreshments were eerved. Tho affair ended with a Virginia reel, led by Mrs. Margaret jrunn. Among those present wore Great Prophetess Mrs Kllznl-cth Mum ford, Great Wenonnli Mrs. Kntharlno Guthof, Council Deputv airs. Wero and Past Great IPncahontas Mrs. Itacbel Tongue. Lakntn Council adopted 11 moro palefaces on the sleep of the 18th, the degree work be. Ing done by Yola Council In tho usually Im pressive nnd efficient manner. Pocahontas Ailco 1. Croman was presented by the council with a tfftnahawk as a birthday gift. Thero nro several applications in for next class adoption, which takes place on tho 15th sun of snow moon. All members are requested to be on hnnfl on the sleep of February 1, In Room TE, rarkviny Building Thero will bo the final reading of tho bylaws. Wenonah Council, on tho sleep of the 10th Bun, ndoptedi two palefaces and had tho pleasure of a visit from Sclota Council, of JJoyleatown. After partaking of corn and vonlson. speeches were mado by Past Poca ttionms Stlllvvagon. Pi st Pachem Stlllwagon and others of Sclota Courcll; iPnst Pocahontas Anna K. MUltgan. Harriet Matter, Sarah Hlbbs and others, of Wenonah Council. Pocahontas Mln nio Hess, of Wenonah Council, was well pleased with the report of tho Auditing Com mittee, as It showed an excellent gain In mem bership and finances, libs work as presiding chief has been much appreciated by the mem bers. Selota Council, of Doylestown, which was In stituted on February i"4 last, now has 120 members, la vrell fixed financially and is adopt. Ing palefaces at nearly every meeting. This council was formed through the efforts of Past Pocahontas Anna 11 illlllgan, of Wenonah Cauncll. Its new adoption team Is now ready ond has placed the tloorvvork In tha council to the satisfaction ot all members. Haska Council's active members are working for a large Inereaso of membership On tho sleer of tho 22d sun tho slnglns- of "Billy" Sunday's hymns was a part of the pastlma. During- the past seven suns Chairman Llllle Christie und Vice Chairman Floronce Beswlck arranged for a theatre party nnd shore dinner, which were much enioved. Tho honored guest was Great Keener of Records of Pennsylvania Pauline Delleautre. Among prominent mem bers of Jtoska present wero Dr. T. C. Bcawlck. Captain W. M. Christie. Deputy Grsat Bachem Thumas K. McKoe. Past Chief Ellen Wood. Past Chief Silvia Copa and Past Chief Nellie Putz. The same party have arranged for an other hSDny sleep In the near future. Crow Council held their regular meeting Fri day evening and made several resolutions, which, 'f carried out. will do credit to tho or ler. The majority of tho members are real izing the iraport&nco of s. bigger and better council, and with the co-operation ot all tho members they axe working to completely re organize tha entire business of the council, Willi tho date of election not far off, tho mem bers are urged to take part tn the workings of the meetings. With the council still tn Its Infancy, there should be wise Judgment In placing- the welfare In careful hands, and with this election an entire new grouu of officers 3IF NO. 30 ASTHMA SIMPSON, THE VILLAGE QUEEN SURE! THERE'S EVENING LEDGER-PHILADELPHIA, MONDAY, FEBRUARYjt. JM. nrn to to eleeteil nnd Inilnlted., !'at ,tV; honlns itnlharlne Bedford, Rr turned in tin application of four tnlerncra on this sleep, Mid nromlrpit to have Another Inrro number If fn rett few witks Deputy P I Sister Kiln (Mve nn liiteiesttne talk cm tho detal wcrk ir tho nnler The entertainment commit tee held it t'ounlv I'nlr nnd llarnnr nn Tucs dny evening, which proved n sucic. Music wns turnllied bv the members of tho Third Regiment nnd wan enjojed by all. Tho success of this nrrnlr "as duo to tho untiring efforts of Kttlharlno Bedford, Jr., and her ntals tanfs, and tho cnmmltteo is planning nnother event, to be held In tho latter part of Feb ruary. Grand Tratornlty Tho Philadelphia District of tho order Is ex periencing one nf tho greatest periods ot pro rerlly In Its history as an organization. Dur ing tho month of December certificates o membership totaling $8.1.000 worth of nrotf tton wero Isvucd to now members tn this dl trlct While tho result of the prize contest Is v to bo announced. It Is almost a foregone con rliion that thi- trio to tho Trlsro-San Diego KsnonlllnnH. nfTer,,! bv Ihe irrnerll officers will go to Dlet'lrt Onrnnlrer Ilnrrv II Klll roro, of Branch II nf tho Philadelphia. Dis trict J'rnter Klllgore entered tho contest de termined to win. miJ it has been a neck-nnd-tieek rnro from tho shirt, with tho Southern nnd Western Dlflrtet men straining every I nvrva to beat tho tanrtnrd lenrer In Phil" clelnhla. To his Inilerntunriie energy is mio tho remarkable growth of Hast Park Branch, which nt present Is tho second largest branch In thn Bast Officers of this branch nroi Com manCer, Howard Holllngiworth: vice com" mnnrter, Samuel Feldman. regent, raul Smiths marshal Llnnood Shnrno: guide Alfred I Hlmnnn sentry. S. Goodman trustee", Harry H Klllgore. Henrv M. rnxon nnd 11 C. Ste phens: past commander. W. F. Kcnncdv. Another event of Interest to, tho members ot tho Philadelphia District 1b tho recent amal gamation of Industrial Branch. Np r0. and Apollo Branch. No .17. Through the nndenv ors of Past Commander John ! Itzpatrick nnd Past Commander Alhert Zachcrlo. a ded by Chief Organizer M. W. Melxel, the oldest and youngest branches In Philadelphia hayo formed n. union that raises them to tho first division rank. Industrial Branch. . ns tho ,"''' branch will henceforth bo known, colebrated the amalgamation with a Peclal program at tho last meeting, that packed the big assembly rnrin In Fraternity Hall. 1114 Arch 'tcet Thn general ulflcurs of tho order addressed tho momberH. as did also men Prominent In the Fraternity's affairs, congratulating the new branch en Its accession to prominence, dis trict Organizer Miller, who s In charm of tho branch, had sovcrnl candidates ndmlltod bv Initiation, tho degreo team from East Park Branch having charge. A biirfot luneJ0".1",J5 VKUdevlllo cntertnincrs kept the Proceedings enlivened Tho olllcers elected to serve the . I ...,..... nm. Punt ennimanricr. wititnm MrOarvev. commander William Lin den; Dan Rnui stn Charles McNeil: electlvo member to executive cunmmec. jonn ivoinn """"i"-,:- V1Y,ri,i;i: Tho Executive Committee of tho Philadel phia branches met for reorganization on Jan unry '-0 in the Fraternity building Plans for the dance in Lu Lu Temple on February 10 wero consummated and arrangements for , a theatre party in tho near future wero dis cussed. This committee hns proved of great value to tho branches In the Philadelphia, dis trict, inasmuch ns It centres tho responsibility of tho various social nrfalrs upon tho direct rerrcscntatlves of tha branches, who nro chosen for their ability In this direction. Tho officers nnd members for tho present term nro: M. W. Melxel, chairman nnd treasurer, II Bruce Melxell, secretary: Harry nrsklno nnd D. J. W. Gibson, representing Ph ladel phla Branch; II. B. Klllgore, Howard Holllngs vvorth and Samuel Teldman. representing East Park Branch; Harry H. Miller, John Nolan nnd A. N. Jones, representing Industr al nranch; Joseph E. Williams, Walter Apple gate and Joseph W. Jennings, representing Oak Park Branch, and Walter F. Kenned), representntlve-at-large. Philadelphia Branch, No. 4, held Its first meeting of the year on January 23 In the Grand Fraternity building, with Commander Harry Erskine presiding and all the other ofllcerB In their rcspectlvo places. The meeting was n decidedly successful one. Great prog ress was reported for tho year Just ended, and from all appearances the present year will prove oven moro successful than the last. Eighteen new members were admitted, a good feed vvns provided and everybody had a good time. The annual banquet of the faithful of this branch was held at Broad street and Co lumbia avenue on Jnnuary 10. It was voted tho most successful banquet In tho hlBtory of tha branch. Slxty-tlve members wero present. President Frederick Gaston, of No. 4, was a very dosirablo guest at the festive board. Artisans' Order Mutual Protection AdelphI Assembly celebrated Its sixth anni versary nt tho Faraway Building on Jlonday ovening last. A splendid program of muslo nnd humor was nrcscnted. Bro. 13. F, arcathead gave a pleas ing talk. Thn npodueers of "William Pattern Assembly were dined by tho most excellent master arti san on Tuesday evening last. Thin was In tho nature ot a evvard for the achievement In lecurlng 100 members by De- emhr 31. Glrard Assembly has Bet tho mark for new members at 2.v for thin year. It wan visited by M. E. S. Tarry Smith on Jlonday evening DTho Blblo class of which Brothor N. E. Fretz, of Dorian Assembly, Is vice president. Invited nil Artisans to nttond dlvlno sylco nt Mount Hermon Reformed Church at luth nnd Wlngohocklng streets, Inst Sunday afternoon, and about 2S0 rcspondod. Tho exercises were conducted by tho Rev. C B. Alspach, pastor of tho church. Tho class was addressed by M. 13. Chaplain the Rev. Hugh C. McBride. M. K. M. A. C. Walter Higglns and P. M. IX M. L Levi P Suplee. Progressive's Membership Club held Ub ban quet on Tuseday evening. John Xllch presided nnd Wllllnm Llpsoy was toastmaster. Deputy Phil Doerly, M. E. Officers Harry Smith and Allen Cox gave happy talks. Tho officers elected for this year nre: Joseph Fritz, presi dent; George Gray, vlco president; Afartln J. Kane, secretary: Frank Person, treasurer. The following officers were Installed In Le high Assembly: J. Blckley Jackson, Inspector; Reuben A. Hcttz, superintendent: John It. Pad ftlpon, master artisan. Speeches from these brothers wero given outlining their policies for the current year. Ropresentatives to tho Most Excellent Assembly wero chosen In C. II. Burner and L B Knapp; alternates, J. Henry Walton and Charles L. Gum. Three candidates wero Initiated. The prospects for Initiates look very good this car. Sons of Temperance Belmont Division. No. 100. meeting nt Lsn caster and Belmont avenues, was visited by tha grand worthv patriarch and his board of grand officers, nlno former grand worthies, the full TTOnagatlon committee and representatives of Divisions Nos 15. lfl. 12. 20, 34, 30, B8. 101. 120. 150 and 'tf. A program of speeches by the visitors' and vocal and Instrumental muslo by the members of No. 150 was presented. All present were Invited to the tables, and glorious Belmont surpassed Its former generosity and hosoitalitv Tbe ret ular quarterly seeslon of tha Grand Division wss held January 2S. with Quaker City Division. No. 30. In Its hall. 10th and Falrmount avenue, Grand Worthv Patriarch Chatles W. Hampton presiding. The meeting was large, representatives from nearly every division meeting In the eastern part of tho Juditdlctlon being present. The several ofn cers" reports for the nuarter wero In a very optimistic vein, tha temperance sentiment now being almost at fever heat. UK NOTe-SOMe Ata,-' rncSsMMt. - - - wr-v. t pi'ves C3wrv' NHAT3G I .-r I LEWIS L. GALLAGHER Grand Master of Records, Knights of the Golden Eagle. Loyal Order of Mooso The February Issuo of tho Mooso Journal, tho official publication of Philadelphia Lodge, No 54, presents to tho 18,000 membern ot tho lodge tho reports of tho finan cial officers lor the quarter ending December .11. In view of tho prevailing Industrial conditions, the amounts men tioned lu tt eso reports aro amazing. Tho gain for tho quarter was $11,091.00. nnd pn.li In llik l.nnrT nf Ilia frena. tirer wan S?.l.dlR.ni. Thin rash bntnnco would have been $2.',(KKI In excess of the amount mentioned If lt wero not for tho fnct that this num was withdrawn from tho treasury and Placed in tho hands of the Building Committee In order to asilst In tho payments upon tho now addition to the local Mooso Home, on North Broad otieet, which, when completed, will npproxlmnto a total expenditure of $ir,n,ooo. The total worth of Philadelphia Lodge, No 34, on December 1, was the stupendous sum of $152,0(11,31, which Is being steadily In creased at the rate of about $10,000 per quar ter, and which will no doubt take on a greater rate of growth when tho homo Is fin ished next fall and tho various functions con templated titart to bo held therein. Despllo the payments of nearly $1600 weekly In sick and death benefits, this steady increase In not receipts Is vastly encouraging to LodEo No. 54, and speaks volumes for the enthusiasm and progresstveness of tho membors und tho ability of the o.'flctatfi From a membership increase of 1200 to 1N.O00, and from a total worth of $S0O0 to $150,000 within threa ears la a record which has never been cqunlcd by any individual lodgo In tho world of fratcrnallsm. KnlghtiTof Malta Ono of the most successful convocations of Georgo II. Plcrco Commandery vvns hold nt tho headquarters. Tongues Hall, Allegheny nvenuo nnd Amber street, Janunry 2t, when tho Mark degreo was conferred on four candidates and several applications for membership wero received. Fir Thomas c. Mnrgcrison, S. It C, assisted by his efficient degreo staff, conferred tho do Brie, which was followed by nddrcsrea from visiting com panions nnd rnmmnlnnn nt ths SSllnin?cr,T1", uniformed rank resumed drlllinf: last Thureday evening. ' On Thursday evening, Fobn.afy 11, tho com mandery proposes to hold Its annual Lincoln celebration and family reunion, nnd from what Recorder Sir Knight Robert Grlfflthsannounc.es, a decided Impetus will bo noticed In the worlc or this llvo commnndory. An excellent enter tilnment Is being arranged, to he followed by rerresh.me.ntB Several prominent officers of tho Grand Commandery aro expected to bo present and make addresses Naja Siesta, No, 7T. Princes of Bagdad, will hold n se-nlon somo time In February, nnd tho Princes should get ready to cross tho hot sands. Manchester "Unity JJ',.1,1'11. annual meotlng of Ilia Philadel phia District convened In the hnll. Kenslng i!n .?Snu?. nmI Cumberland street, January :, ' ; J0."-" Stewart presiding Thero wero iJ2 delegates present, representing tho lodges In tha district, who transacted Impor tant business. A committee of seven vvns reiected to form a labor bureau to tako enre or the. unemploved of tho order. Tho Tillza beth Lodge was given permission to open n Woman's nrtrnnlrn Iai. In th.i .,.. ,-..... Master Jamci Stewart raid a high tribute to his co-workers on the board of management, his deputies, book examiners, press corrcs. pondont, the newspaper editors, ths good-of-the.order ond propagation committees nnd the officers and members who assisted him during his term of office, and ha urged greater ef. fort for his successor. The offlcem elected for tills year were: Georgo Smith, P G M.: John n-,.Hv. P. D. O. L: Nleol Smith. P. P.; John Ed Aram, P. C, S. ; JameB Stewart, P. P. O. M.: William 13 Whltaker. trustee; Thomas Reutter. auditor. The officers wero duly installed by Joseph Armstrong, P P, O. M. The district finances mndo good gains during tho year. The report nf Robert Dowev. secretory of the M U. Building, showed thnt the venture was n. success and Indicated much bttter outlook for tho present year. N. G. Brother Greenhalgh presided at the meeting of Frankford IxjJko at last meeting, Robert Clyde was Initiated by tho degree team under tha direction of Lecture Master George Mellor. Brother James Tlther, chair man of the delsgatcs to the district conven tion, read his report, which was spread on the minutes. Past Grand Master James Stewart and Visitor Jones, from Ccncord Lodge, made able addresses. P. G. John Oilman received his past grand's certificate framed for his work In the chairs. Dr. John Mellor and Brother William Hagerman talked on "Good of tho Order." Deputy Walter Hone was re appointed deputy to Frankford and was gladly welcomed. Improved Order of Heptasophs An Interesting meeting was held at Lincoln Conclave, No. 201, last Monday night, many members being present and a large delegation paying them a. visit. One of the most Inter esting talks ever heard was given by Brother Olln Bryan, general counsel of the order. Dis trict Deputy Supreme Archon II. J. llartman, assisted by Supreme Inspector Harry Heldle berger, D. D. 8. A. V. II Wagner and William G. Richards Installed the following officers: II. O. Shahan, archon: M. R. Blackman, pro vost I Anton Bleb, prelate; Robert C. Newell, treasurer; W, W. Gates, financier; Myer Straus, secretary; Charles II, Scherft, lnspeo tori W. A. Sfagulgan, sentinel; F. R, Shapiro, warder) Harry L. Stein, Anton Rleb and II. a. Shahan, trustees. An enjoyable entertainment was furnished. Raymond Conclave, No, 880, last Thursday night hud one nt the biggest crowds they over had at a meeting, the occasion being their an nual banquet and visitation of the supremo officers Brother Fred F Hints, alternate dis trict supreme archon, of Reading, Pa., assisted ty .?; ' Wagner. William O. Richards and II. llsldleberger, installed tbe following officers; DIKECTOIIY OP ACCOUNTANTS Certified Public Accountants BURNS & SPUAICMAN ne uourse. Audits. Investigations. FlnancUI Statements. ,...1 4Aiirtu cow. iSEg'' -peep-THiHK: GBT BeiN' a A1?. SOFTAS vou THINK 1. rOLrO UJILl. CLAIM TWAJT JUH vMHAT AIB UORLB TH1NK1HG ABOUT AJHe M OUTTHltS PlCTURtr . BUT "Tr AWnvAJ OtJ 2.WAVI?iiV-rFa?A -rk-iiiot-ik, ..,' . . . . .. ' .- ." T ZiZ , a-t . oSSw "ftT V0 HltS! TO THINK BCFORe YOU ACT llS-pROPe. THONHO ACT BBPORfl THeY THINK: CTMNP TO THIr-JV! AHntlr AFrpt3vvAnA fill YOUTHINkf 130 YPU THlNrt! iSUiO-ruiv.f Viouu. t'kJllh E. V. llnlllday, past fttthoni Ale, . Walt"; archon; cnanes jianmnn, i'.1"V"it,,,ir TiV.r prelate; W. Come I. Incpectori WIHam J1 ur lie, warder; Franklin Ilance, "fntlnel ; II. J; Ilartmln, financier: Wilson MI,e'L,K?r"Yf Isaaa B, Cassln. Jr., treasurer! William H. Boyd, William 8. Hance rind rrnnk rtton, trustees. After the meeting JdJ'JnV. i. members nnd visitors, led bynaymondsj Ac cordion Band, marched to 13th nnd Ulffjd avenue, whero ths banquet was "erv "? professional talent entertained those pre-fm-l)n behalf ot Raymond Conclave, 8oPf Archon M. O. Cohen, of Pittsburgh, pre""' to the retiring archon, D. V. llolllday, n. past archon's Jewel, with n. few appropriate re marks, to which tho past archon responded in a fitting manner. Addresses wero also mndo l.v Brother Olln Bryan, Supremo Inspector lfrtrry Heldleberger, District Deputy Supremo Archnns V. H. Wagner, II. .1 Hnrtmnn and A M. Ilarley. Brother William S. Hancj ncled ns toastmaster nnd 13. J. Dednker nnd William H. Boyd had charge of tho entertain ment Brother Clarenco . Avro. supreme committeeman, brought rt delegation of Ilepto sophs from Chester in automobiles. Order of Spnrta Tl o annual session of llio Great Senate was held January 20, with unusually large at 'endance. The reports for 1011 showed a mem .ershln In good standing. December HI. WU. t 2101, da compared with 22-11 tho year pre ilous. Thero nro 20 senates In operation. Tho general fund of the Great Senate had upon January 1, JOH, a balance of $1731.21. Receipts of tho venr, $5010.18. Expenditures, ST4.18 01. Balance. December .11. 1014. $400.1. The balance In beneficiary fund, January 1, 1014, was $09W).(I1, Received from assessments, Slil7,8in.l0 Paid 70 death losses and a bttl uncn from 1011 M7.l7t.8l. . . , Tho permarent fund n"etp, Jnnuary 1, 1011, were MllSdlSt Tho receipts were: From nsfcments $1157 07; from Interest, $20.18!)' from rents, $37150. Contributions of permanent fund members, S14 40 17- deduc tions rrom rertlflc-ites of deeenreel members upon the permanent fund. $1773 0(1- liens (1014) upon certincttca of members upon. thn per manent fund, $1 nrs.1.1. Total. f2.Vt.T2fl 71. Payments, for arscsment' of members upon tho permanent fund. firn.lM- expenses of ctreit Ephorl $1500; real estate expenses, J27 0". Tolal $105,017 51. Balance, $152,- "ihe biennial election for. great officers re wilted In unanimous pele-tlon nf the follow ing, who were Inter Instnlled for two years: Wllllim F Lester, great recent: George L. Murphv, great king: E. Scott Lower, great captain of guard: Robert A. Welsh, great lecTctnrv John I Smith, great trensurer; Joseph It. Palst, William II. ThomaB. Stacy r. Kensll. Georgo B Cullen and Edward J. Gallagher great ephorl. At the session January 23 tho great regent announced these appointments for tho next two venrs: Henry F. Walker, great page; Dinlel F. Olllls. great herald' Harry A. Grimm, rrcat warder: G. M. Bainbrldge, 8. H Chapman. J. M. Ciillcy, T. T .Taylor nnd II W. Craig. Executive. Committee.: b. S. rhapman. chnlrmnn of committees, rltunla and decrees; Ocorgo SI. Bainbrldge. Finance; L1 gar A. Murphy. Appeals nnd Grievances; A. A. Jordan, Membership. Knights of thtTMystlc Chain Ellsworth Castle. No. 07. held n very largo meeting at the Cnstlo Chamber. 1131 South Broad street, last Tuesday evening Dlstrlot Denutv Select Commander Chnrles Wilson In stalled tho following officers, assisted by Past commanders w Dawson nnci n. u "'"' W It Davenport, sir knight commander: Ed- wi,.rt Tlitlitni. Mln Unli-tif vleo rnmmnnner: Bnv Hnueo, sir knight marshal: Andrew 3Io Neill, recording scrlbo: It. r. Boggs, finan cial scribe: Theodore Cook treasurer" Harry Little. outldo guard- William If. DawBon. Inside guard- Isaac Nelthcrcnlt chanlnln: 0. F Hnusc. O c Ilnuso nnd E. II Wood, trufloes Tho newlv-lnstnllod commander mndo nn elonuent nddros Tho Entertnlnment Cnmmltteo promised to havo a smoker soon. Tho Ellsworth Castlo string Band gavo a few Fol-ctlnns Interotlng remarks wero mado by Suti-emo Commander Theodore Cook, District Dcpntv Holeet Commnndcr Charles Wilson and Wllllnm Thome sccrotnrv or .tho Funeral Benefit Relief Fund Supremo Com mnnner Cook presented tho retiring com mnndcr. W. II. M-Cnll n past commander's Jewel. In a pleasing address. Protected Homo Clrclo At tho regular meeting of University Clrclo. ci 471. nt 4012 Baltimore nvenuo. tho fol lowing officers wero dulv Installed by Past President Thomas V. Sheneman- Mrs. Flora P. Stuller. lunlnr past president: Mrs. Mnry. n. Piatt, president: Mrs Elizabeth Stuller. vlco president: Mrs. E. Graco McFcc Bccrc tarv William Blnnklev. nccountant: Mrs I Y Sheneman treasurer: Miss Annlo Mltsltz. gtiardlon: Miss Joscnhlno Parsells. chaplain: Mrs. Roso ICoHsclrlng. guide: Harry Stuller, companion; Edward McCrae vvntchman: Hovv nrd McCre.i. porter. John W Ituthrnuff. cap tain of degreo team. Importnnt committees were named by tho now president and other business of Interest vvni transacted. It was decided tn hold n theatro benefit during tho week ot February 8 tate Deputv W. R. Starke, of Johnstown. Pa., gavo a flno talk, ploadlng tho mombcrs to give tho nowly-olectcd officers their sun port and to co-operato in every vvny with tho new district denuty. Dr. O, Burton Pearson, who was recently appointed manager of tho Philadelphia district and who Is giving hln entire tlmo to the work. Ilo was commended as In ovcry way worthy the confidence of tho entlro membership. Doctor Pearson then out lined his plans for tho future growth of the circle, stating that a contest for now mcmbe-B would begin nt nn cnrlv dato, and that ho was authorized to nnuounco that the Supreme Clrclo would glvo tn every member In good standing a trip to tho Supreme Clrclo meet lnir at Cleveland in Mnv next, including trans- -PoruUlon, entertnlnment at tho finest hotol, a trip about tho city, a moonlight excursion on Lake Drlo nnd tho Inner Circle degreo, who will get 12 new members for Insurance aggre gating $10,000, or tho same trip for seven new members aggregating $0000 Insurance. Sovoral candidates were elected nnd plana nro under way for n. class Initiation. The de grees will iprobably bo exemplified In flno form by the banner degreo team. Brother C W. Pylo and wife were visitors from William Penn Circle, nnd both mado appropriate remarks. Mrs. Pylo nnnouncod that n box party would bo given by William Penn Clrclo on February 0. and Invited Uni versity Clrclo to bo present. An hour was then given to nn interesting program of muslo and refreshments. Order of Good Templars Ben Wright, ot Lockport, N. Y., national chief templar, will bo hero tomorrow evening to consult J. K. Hauck nnd Mrs. F. A. Jan ney, members of tho National Executive Com mittee, on making arrangements for tho na tional lodge meeting tn Seattle next summer. Charles H Randall, of Highland Park. Cnl.. and a member of Pasadena Lodgo, Is now n member of Congress as a combination Pro hibitionist and Democrat. Tho Good Tem plars tenderod him a reception In honor ot tho election. Joseph Mallns, n, young Englishman, be came n member of tho order In Philadelphia In 1S07. Upon his return to England ha be- NOTICE. Philadelphia, February 1, 1015. To thn Holders nf Trustees' L'ertlllrntca Rep resenting Cupltnl ritork of The Lehigh Coal und Navigation Company, deposited under the Voting: Trust Agreement ot MaTdi 1, 101 01 Notice Is hereby given that the Voting Trust Agreement between the undersigned Trustees and sundry stockholders of the Le high Coal and Navigation Company, dated March 1, 1010, will expire by limitation on March 1, 1015. In accordance with tho provisions of tha agreement, the Trustees will transfer tha shares of stock deposited with them to tho holders ot Trustees' Certificates, in propor tlon to their respective holdings, upon tha surrender to the Trustees at their Agency at the office ot The Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company, 43T Chestnut street, Philadelphia, on or after March 1, 1015, of the said Trus tees' certificates for cancellation. lt DALE IIKNNON KKWARI) WALTER CLAItlt ;i:oitoi; n. kaiii.h, ,ir. nKOIIGE II. PltAZIEU EICMil.Ni: HKWITT I.HWIH A, BII.KV Trustees under Voting Trust Agreement of March. 1, 1010. ALWAYS A THINKING this ifcMR.CoN.TftAFPie A. -T-.?- SJiklllLir) Ar-r-l -v i'tir i nii-ir - ia SYRQNti OM Tries 0uh(c veci., IFH6 WA8H' Meivieve, vNOUUD GeTAWAY VJlTH THS STUFF THAT He 30S Au? VAIITH' UILLAIN 'ftlNT DiTiiNll - r ic-KioiAi Wff WouaH-r "T'nw I WTiBsf wili?siA vvj BekI mYaslH rgina v . - M.in4it aanA ISM Rin- Emb ? Jf'iaK S rvra F.S 'Sn1?6 - cent.Pb'eerTun fcff ? WT J' A'eiS B'fmfngham. .Joseph Malln, i became Jbo head ?r'omhtl o SX&t Mr"-JS wSrds of jvdvlce nd' encouragement. nd tli.1db,.oT.rr.n0dffrhotl?u'ly,,intJfna: tlonal In Its workings. Knights of Columbus The nineteenth lecture under hB u1lce! i Philadelphia Chapter was given . t St'.-! chlm's parish hall, Church nnd orlscom streets. Frankford, last "v""".' 'I1.. "JJ, Edward F. Hawks, the subject being Acre-" Europe During tho War." I'the"? Council, assisted by Holmesburg and St. Leo Councils, furnished a special musical program. Marquette Council held Its ""jmeenth nn. nual banquet nnd reception In Mercantile mil Sn Tuesday- evening. The reception committee waa composed of Robert E. Uowes, Georgo J. Ilinaran and M. J, FiUpatr ck. The latter is grand knight of tho council nnd nerved as toastmaster. Knights of friendship District Deputy Robert Bflcktlger and staff, of Northern Liberty Chamber, No. 03, In atalled the olllcers ot West Park Chamber, No. (II, January 22. After n few remarks by Grand Sir Knight Marshal George Applegate, of Trenton, N. J., West Park Chamber, scrvod a Dutch lunch to tho visiting companies. Orand Knight Councilor II. A. Gerhart ami Past Sir Knight Marshall Daniel Jones, of Protection Chamber, No. 8, paid n Melt to Reading Chamber, No. 20, January 2u and wero warmly received. Shield of Honor Past Orand Master. Miller, assisted by Dep uty Llltlo and Past Master Caulcr Installed on Wednesday evening last tho officers of Penn sylvania Lodgo. No. 6, for tho ensuing term. Encouraging remarks from P. tl M. Miller and others were highly appreciated by tho members and visitors, NIGHT COURSES PLANNED FOR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Elementary nnd Higher Courses to Bo Offered In Parochial Institutions. Night courses tn tho Catholio parochial schools of tho city aro being; planned. If tha plans succeed a complcto system of night courses will bo established In theso nchools. As a Bcgimilnrr of a moro extenslvo scheme, St. Joseph's ColloSo will begin a night course tonight Both elementary and higher courses will bo offered. Tho courses will bo open to Catholics and non-Catholics alike. It Is tho dcslro of tho Catholio school author ities that any person of good moral char acter and desirous of an education bo eligible to attend th? night courses, Tho movement for tho establishment of these night courses In tho parochial schools has been under discussion In Catholic educational clrclcB for somo tlmo. Tho discussion was begun by tho Catholio Alumni Sodality, of which Itob crt A. Etherlngton Is president. Jlr. Etherlngton has announced tho plans for tho night courses at St. Josoph's. Tho night work will bo In charge of a speclat board of governors, of which tho Ilov, J. Charles Davey, of St. Joseph's, Is tho head. Besides tho elementary courses that TWENTY-SEVENTH OF fflttriicmfliial flgrfafe fe FOUNDED 1888 General Offices, 527 Fifth Avenue, New York City Condensed Balance Sheet at close of business, December 31st, 1014 A S S E,T S Real'Estate Land and Buildings . . , . Less: Total Mortgages Thereon . , , Net Valuation of Real Estate Owned Mortgages Owned .... $1,659,352.40 Securities of Other Companies . 220,000.00 Leasehold Property in New York City 20,000.00 Cash in Banks and Offices Accounts and Bills Receivable and Interest Receiv able, due and accrued All other Assets, Accruals, etc. .... Total ..,,, LIABILITIES 6 Coupon Bonds and Certificates Fully Paid . Gfe Accumulative Bonds and Certificates Instal ments paid in and Interest accrued thereon Accounts payable and Reserves for final payments on Building Contracts Interest on Mortgages Accrued but not due Interest on fully paid Bonds, etc., Accrued but not duo All other Liabilities Accruals, etc. . . , Capital Stock 7 Preferred Stock $1,803,100.00 Common Stock . 147,200.00 Surplus ...... 1,610,555.41 Total Detailed Statement certified to by Appraiser and Public Accountants will be mailed upon request. DIRECTORS nDWAarj B. Botwton. President Williaw B. HirfCKLnT. Vlce-Presidsiit Aostim L. BAHCocK.Vlco.Pres. 4 Soc'y Riciiabd T. Ltnomy. Trensurer PxAMCts II. bitaoN UE.on.au Hows Claxxhcb PHILADELPHIA OFFICE Lnfayetto BIdp;., Fifth and Chestnut Sts. E. B. Jones, Manager. Philadelphia, Pa. PART IN A DRAMA!! ' 1 Vl 1 111 7BJ ,,0,,' , - - i . , -.tsr. lea A ft I a V - I s fl X JJ2MM b I I a -J k Z.-iliBk' J9 IUU F - . IT . T M Wm sml Ub T . BW. -r B, -rSBBBB TiCHprnmfr vK .JCHK S'Uiliiiwiai .-...- .liLjAT Tl &z 1.9 K3 -mn r-i IITI-WII-tUl sTVI7Il H I A T rW I II LZ 1TssbTjbi j HOUSE., T sj.a CoH-TRAFflC IS THINICINQ i $J -fl U I '.-IT limn' 17.ffl rtDWHRTHP.e (Vlll "TOABCIC - iB AW "' Brfl A la only makin eeuevs j 'fl I I XXX V ' III B-l JT-Ut - - s. a . . . . . X. kVV bTjsPI )m (W a-SAX v mSMl Up- ip. VU1111-..10 II -N-.rr!M KgCSXaatu -ti3k coi v&-v . rv iT-TL - . i virsrwirtvca.. v-n-ir-.. ! bsb r uu eAi snm 'ir-iira. --s ..-i -m tSSffSV V ri- Ji IN swCtilOiYrO i tiz E S "fiW INJJ&d nBWi?hrL -g i iKjBUt thinking! (rjjgB niH '" I ! " lgltaEJMJB1EaW Vy fesHPi J-ggBsBy V jCv bb,,,,,,K-bBb,,H IIiISa A JTjf J J ! -i sssK SbbH vft I Wilili tKBKBrLnfYVFk .ilisssssssSBp.(llH 1 1 ViiJrYk 'J V rflW! IP J mil! -ZzsSiM ,1 fr fJftfTrjg HrSH vlhYJCV l:Si9HB m i a I III Mf f f rf ' l'ff $W-mkfiw'c2K K iPflK IHl riifcfs t K ' mHII 1A nffsred fnp nernnna n it.i. cntlon thero Wilt bo advanced mLvS philosophy, logic, clhlcs and p8ychS'.4 This worK win be under the dlfeetiZ'f' Jesuit Fathers, who lecturej on courses lrt the senior and Junior eii:! tlons. Commercial law, civics, fcffiSl elocution and publlo speaking. En.??7' lltoraturo, Gorman, French, Spanish Latin will also be taught. Math.L, stenography, bookkeeping and tyrVtrS ing Will prooaDiy niso bo Inelufl.i ho course of Instruction If tho Man. s turo. A detailed announcement -Vsf the courses will bo lnndo In ths-V' f u turo. Ijjb PRISON REFORMS ADVOCATED Public Charities' Association's lS gram lor jucgisinuvo Action,! T!nintnvnient nf nil thfi Ih.i.. fined In penal nnd correctional InitiiSI .. , i i.Z7.Z i .. u,,t. -till III n tions in mis Biato win bo Urged h-jilci Public Chnrltlea' ARsoclnllmi n"An.i nA.Js1 vnnla, who today prepared lis leet.L.S program, Mm Tho leglslntlvo program, ns ann0B,SfS 1... Tint.,... TV TVIna ...,., ''31' nrnffrnm. iillJ tty nuunv x-t .ia, uacuuuvO SCCreiifiV of tho Tubllc Charities' Association -fSii tains many reforms which will be tsTiif to tho attention of tho present Letfvl in re, im Adenuato appropriations for tho sbsSJI completion of tho Homo for Inebtliljl an1 tho Industrial Homo for 'Wo5r?l which were authorized by tho lait IfijSl laturc, win do acmanuea. Safety ir i rroaucuvity i The basis of sound invest-j ment is SAFETY, the pur-ifl pose of it is PRODUC-! TIVITY. J j. lie tutui elimination 0t "business risk" without tt- ducing productivity is Im- M nossible. -fll Our offering combines the maximum of SAFETY with a liberal return. It is a first lien on estab lished producing successes -M that have proved their worth,' Safety Productivity. Im Our booklet will interests you. ; j Tho White Investing Company- WALTER WHETSTONE ) Philadelphia Manager Morris Building, Philadelphia & ANNUAL STATEMENT THE $26,907,763.90 11,710,960.00 $15,196,803.90 1,899,352.40 327,947.75 201,278.26 96,318.62 $17.721,700.83 $8,362,394.24 5,329,730.73 51,981.55 155,452.10 196,764.77 64,522.03 $14,160,845.42 I 3,560,855.41 $17,721,700.83 S. Siiuuway 1 S-bTbTbTjbV we th rnjHTOQ ..(rCH ffDftTC-.. T9.W. Cr