VESTING LEDGERPHILADELPHIA, MONDAY, MABOH I, lQJS. I K u inin.fi jmmim , Knights of (he Golden Eagle Kfnlhvorth Cflstls r v Idled February 22 by Supreme nnd Oram! Castle officers, who were entertained In royat manner. Amonir the ipeakera wero Supreme Chief John W. Ford, Oraml Hlr. Herald John F. uruuniey. J"mt urnna union John w. Hooper, Walter C, Ilaus and Dean J Deakyno, Urand Trustee Max Trankntr and drand Master ot rtecords J,, h. pallaaher. , , Konllworth Castle la one of the oldest nnd sturdleit tallica in tho Order. It waj instituted In. 1833 with S3 memberg and haa iws'" uclhe. At Iho time It was Instituted there were lees than 1000 members In thy entire Order, while today there are, almost WOW. The. total amount of funds In the entire stato at that time waB less than UtOWitoday tho csstles In rennsylvanla hne 1 895,000 Burlnir 1014 the 60 catties, in rhlladelphl disbursed for the relief of 'heir member; over HO 000 and Vet haM! . Increased, their fundi, until today theeo castleB have $221000. , . , Blnce the Institution of the Orand Cast e 1" lato the subordinate eaitleo pf Pennsylvania have enpended for the relief of hf'r rnembcrs the mimioC I.WOOOO and havo lKa;f?o,,'i"r fundi on tnd to the amount of 1.3M J7., Ited Cross Castle, conferred the PlUnm decree on two candidates and received olKt applications. They hao orennlied a aoneral committee to open a campalim for 100 new BU raul's Castlor received IQ.-J""''' at Its last meeting and is steadily taklns In new members. ., . . ,. . UMnKstono Castle, of Allentown andtho laraett In the entire Order In the United H ates. conferred tho first dearco last week on U candidates. This runs their, membership up to over 700, and thev havo decided not to slop work until they reach 1000. Tliov Intend to admit 28 more candidates before, tho end ot MAt'tho last session of the Supremo Castle n funeral benefit association was nutlicrlsed tolie created, and the committee to whom It nau been referred to perfect tho details has finished the wcrk and tho association Is now In opera- tu T I. .li.rlA ln .urn errnith. nT S10U anu 2,-i0 benefits. Tho payments of. the benefits Is stiarantecd by the Supreme Castle, and Jonn W. Ford, the present supremo chief, Is presi dent of the asr .elation nnd Supremo Master of necorda John W. Trolbler Is secretory. This association was formed In response to numerous reijuests and for tho purpose I pro vldlnK absolutely safe protection for our mem bers nt a minimum cost. Tho secretary Is now receiving applications for membership, which are coming In rapidly. ,, . , Mrs Flora ICst, D. a. T. of AVenlonn Temple and Clolrten Temple, both of Allentown, and Lads Jackson Temple, ot Jacksonville, re ports great progress. D. O. T. Mrs. K. J. Marshall, ot IJeaco Tem ple, of Oreeneburf, reports having proposed i members Inside ot six months. . Wist Philadelphia Ttmplo Initiated 10 mem bers, -Bith prospects of many nioro. Oreatcr Pittsburgh Temple la proud ot Its tmsurv Inland City Temple, of Ianeastor, of which Past Grand Templar Mrs. nila Fox is a mem ber, is lendlns In finances This not only In creases tho s&MKtnctlon of tho workers, but makes sound ,rinont, for new memDcrs. Impruis'l Order Red Men P. S. Hobcr- i. Drown' president of tho Al lied Tribes ot T cat Philadelphia writes: "look ing back ov he past great sun and compar ing tho tribes of West Phila delphia today wnn mo ran; tribes of ono great sun ago, I cannot help noticing, tho great change which has taken place In every tribe there It soir llvo wire gathering up twins to make the council flro burn brighter. When Dr. T. C. Ber wick, of Mondamln Tribe, No 455, caiiea a meewiK i itr rcsentatlves from tho tribes of West Phila delphia and Inspired them with the Idea of forming an assoc atlon to bo known os the Allied bribes of West Philadelphia I am sure that ho had no Idea of the gigantic movement he was starting and the wonderful amount of good It was going to do the order In West Philadelphia and the added strength It would sle to that totemlo b-nd every time the trav eling banner Is presented to tho different tribes. Tl,ls association has now os3Umd the shape of an octopus, with tho body composed ot work and n arm that Is rcac.lng Into the wigwam or jovery tribe, continually pulling toward the centre, and a mouth hungry foi a morsel of work, with which to feed that great body and make It grow.", Naunl Tribe will adopt 14 palefaces tomor row's sleep. P. 8. Itobert S. Brown had urged the members to capture a paleface and they responded with 14 propositions ana pledged themselves for 28 more before the end of worm moon. Ue urged the members to call at the homes of those brothers who were bo hlrd In their dues and have a personal talk with tho whes Out of 2l names read off, 27 of tho delinquent brothers have paid Tho en tertainment com. lttee Is working on a. vaude- 111a lns nn ntiaa tn Va nlifAn at 4tlA nrinl- vcrsary ef Naunl Trjfee In March. The raising team Is rounding Into tiliapo for the public raising at Roohootah Tribe on tho Uth sun of plant moon. Lakota Council adopted 12 palofaces on tho sleep of the 10th sun, tho work being Impres sively performed by the degree team of Ton firwa. Council. Delegations were present from, he following councils: Standing Elk, Crow, Itah, Mingo, Mohican and Neantawanta, of New York Several past chiefs gave Inter esting talks on the order, Tho council In tends to have a night for Palefaces on the sleep of the 2flth sun warm moon. Mingo Council Is rapidly Increasing Us mem bership Two palefaces were adopted by the team Februury 2J, and In honor of Washlng ton'd Birthday a social was held. Brother Jo seph Meiers, of Mingo Tribe, recited an in teresting selection. The council hopes to cap ture tho brother as a member Mrs Mary flayburger, nccompanled by Mrs. Rebecca Mackter, sang a solo. Refreshments were served by tho entertainment committee. Among those present were Past Pocahontas Katharine Reuben, of Yolo Council. Past Pocahontas Hol low ell, also of Volo Council, nnd Sister Mary weir, of Chattahoochee Council. Knights of Pythias Ten esquires were advarcd to tho rank of knighthood at Castle Hall, 1315 Columbia ave nue, In ceremonies celebrating the 4Tth anni versary or Aurora Lodge. There was a largo attendance. a special program being pre- parea oy me femertainment Committee, with music nnd re freshments, and all present were delighted. Aurora Is fast advancing to be ono of the leading lodges of the city, as well ns one nf tho oldest, uney extend a coidlal Invitation to visiting members on Frl iia evening. W, A. Cook Is tho keeper of records and etal. l'hliudalphli Company. No. 2, uniform rank, will hold Its tegular monthly assemblies on the llrat MondnJ of each month In the hall. Broail and Federal streets. The members of the company have been hustling for new re rrults and linvo secured several applications. Tho members of the company are all "live wires" and I'ythlans to tho core, and If they can get a gcod Increase they may he able to make Pittsburgh in August. Dan.jn I-uJse celebrated Its 51st anniversary Febru.r) SX In the form of a reunion of all tho members and It was a succtss. The leal feature of the meeting was the degree work, which had been specially arranged for this unit, A special supper was served In Iwior oi a score of past grand chancellors who had served this lodge In that capacity during these many scuts Integrity Iidse'B convention. February 22. n. ado preparations leading up to the confeiring of the knights' rank In long form upon four eBqulres on March 15. when the new costumes, costing J NX J. will bo used. Much Interest was manifested In the report of the committee on Pythian Hall, at the conclusion of which f .'50 was subscribed, the lodge taking Alu shares. Southwark ldge, at tho convention February S3, in addition to receiving several propositions far membership, subscribed for stock In the Pvthlan Hall Association, The members, families and friends ot Red 1628 Chestnut Street is our new address. George W.Jacobs & Company Publishers, Booksellers and Stationers LETTER'S Best Coai SERVE YOUR GUESTS ' 1 wmHmmi lhhe6reatDumer$BanquetBeyemge l Ef s $7, Stove $7.23, Chestnut $7.50 . Large Rouna Pea Coal, j'J.SO targets Cwl larii in VhUu'Ull)lm OWEN LETTER'S SONS Trtoton Ave & Westmoreland St FRATERNAL Crosi Lodge hul a "get-together" nodal Feb ruary J4 which was much enjoyed by every one The banquet was prepared and served ly the ladles very satisfactorily, A mandolin club and phonograph were features of 'in en tertainment . ... Continental Lodge has aroused from lt som nolence, electing four candidates to receive the rank of the order on March 10 The annual convention at Trenton of tho New Jersey Knights of, Pythias elected the following officers, Urand .chancellor, C'harhs Linden, Hoboken: grand vice chancellor, Charles A Covert, Lecsburg. grand prelate, Charles UogellUs, uloomneldi grand keeper of records an! seals, Elmer E. Margerum, of Trentoni grand master of exchequer, William II Bverson, New Brunswick. The, convention decided not to Incresso tho membership fee from, $10 to 20. Palmjrn Lodgo was given two flB.rs for having tho largest perccntago of net gains In membership during tho year. Knights of the Mystic Chain Maurice Ifohlteld Castle, No 20, meeting In Odd Fellows- Hall, llldge and Mldvalo ave nues Sir Knight Commander James A, Collin sou In tho chair, Initiated into the msstcrlcs of the order William It. Shirley and Uustav lllomever. A communication from the select commander contained the information that he would visit Maurice Hohlfeld Cnitle on Mnich 0 for tho purpose of conferring the marked degrte on the past commanders Atrangoments wore mado to give him a hearty welcome and to ' treparo refreshments The meeting on March 0 will start promptly nnd business expedited. It In expelled that cytry emtio In the city and alio several cas tles In eastern. Pennsylvania will bo represented at this meeting to witness the eonfcrrlnn of degrees. The meeting loom is n place worth gomg rillcs to see, as Maurice Hohlfeld Castln prides Itself on having tho most beautiful and modern-equipped meeting room In tho city, rho casllo Is In excellent financial condition lh, nrili,Ar nr Klniihl, n irntilfatfl r'natln (lie James A, Colllnson, sir knight commander, Joseph A, liraurkroan, sir knight vlco com mander; Ernest Dawson, sir knight marshal, Harry M, mown, recording scribe, Charles Uiih, financial n.rlbe, John Adams, chaplain, Benjamin Qldley, Irsldo guard; John Qulnn, outlt,o guard; Thomas Moorehead, past torn mnndor; Robert Moorehead, Cllf Tasker and Sir Knight Hohlfeld, trustees. Lllsworth Castlo held the lcng-looked-for an nlverrary entertainment Februnry Zi, and It was tho most successful event ever hold by th's castle, rho committee, composed ot V H. McCall, riialrman, C T. Hause, a, C llause, H Haus, W. Dawson, II Llttlo W Davenport and E. Dnvonpott, were congntu fated on their effective work Tho celling of Patterson Post hall was tastefully festooned In colors nnd tho walls were completely cov ered !v American flags. Tho tnlcnt was tho best that could bo procured, nnd that It wns thoroughly enjojed by tho lame audience pr--ent was fully attested. The program, which lasted from SO to midnight, did not mention n surprise feature, which was the render ng of "Vay Down upon tho Suwnneo River by frlr KilBhts Nelthcrcott, Everett nnd Btown,. vvhu have been members since tho birth of the ratlo In ISRO. It. Is tho Intention of the cas tlo to hold entertainments about onco a month until further notice. Royal Arcanum Haverfnrd Council hns had a wonderful growth since Its Inception, often doubling Its merrtcrshlp In the cotirso of short periods It now nns aoout u hiiq i making strides for tho UOU goal Ten candidates wero initiated February ID by the prise degree team, with IS re plications In hand for the medical examiner and a class of 25 assured for tho first meeting In March Tho Fn tertalnment Committee re norfpit the recent euchre nnd dance a hugo success lickcts for the "Billy" Sunday servlco on March wore distributed Chairman Edward r.vans, ot tho R A Bowling League was present to ar range a schedule for tho Jlnvcrford team. Tho league Is one of the new features developed by tli Carnation Club that looks like a success. VMtlng on this occasion was Brother Gcorgo Nclsscr, of Ionic Council, who entertained the co:ncil with a short talk. Tho nowli-inade bro nrm all responded in a. happy strain. A c -ai'nlcatlon from Lnfnyctto Council, uf Pa,trson. N J., was read, ncceptlng Hnvcr foid's challenge to a membership contest of not less than 50 members from January 1 to Gcrmantown and Ifaverford bowling teams aro mat"hod to play a gamo at the Casino nl levs on March S on tho same night Pennsyl-va-nla Council's team and Philadelphia Coun cil's team will also bowl n match game. Philadelphia Council held Wnshlngton Night Februarv 2.S The reading by Secretary A. 1. Lavvscr of .1.1 applications was treated as nn ordinary Incident by tho members present. Somo big doings In the application lino Is expected in th March meetings Tho unusual Incident was tho presentation of an application by Regent Wnttenberg. of Germantown Council Twenty six of the applicants wero Initiated by tho degree team In n very impressive manner. Under the good of the order. Judge Raymond McNelllo presented the council with a silk AmerUn Hag, which was draped over the altar, tho gift of uranu uegenc nrinur u Eaton, nnd mado nn appropriate patriotic and impressive address He was followed by tho enne" regent himself In a stirring appeal to the boss of old 2U.1 to make one grand rail) for a i?SSffiySSSIP celebrated W nshlngton's Blrthdaj at 1(111 Columbia avenue, by Initiat ing 3 candidates nnd reading 10 applications Tho council Is suro to procure Its quota of 23 for the grand regent's class by May 1 Dupont Council again Inducted a largo clnss i?..-,ian, VI Th ntnrk was henutlfutlv ex emplified ty the pist regent's degree team of Pennsylvania Council, familiarly callei' the "rosebuds" Chairman Alluan Is verj opmls tlc for the council's growth One hundred new m-mbers Is their goal by May 1 At this meeting Dupont was honorod by two Supremo Council members In tho persons of Supremo Trustee II. K Lathy and Supreme Representa tive Alex F Nicholas . The Hospital Association of Philadelphia and vicinity, which provides hospital treatment to Its members free of expense, held Its 13th an nual meeting last week at the office of tho grand regent and elected the following officers ror tho ensuing jear President, Fred T Ktaake vice president, I D Maize, secretary, M J O'Conner, treasurer. C. P Walter, along with a board of trustees consisting of five members, and a. finance committee of flvo members 'Ihe association Is In a flourishing condition, having ample funds In the treas ury to nnffrd Immediate relief for tho sick and disabled District Deputy Cha. J Goldsmith installed tho newly elected members of Glrard Council on Tuesday evening, and the prospects promise good work for the ensuing veat. Order of Good Templars The sixty-second annual session of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania and Delaware will bo held Julv 20-22 nnd the members ot Good Will Lodge are planning a rovnl welcomo to the lirsi' dxlegatlons that will attend tho gather ings at Bethlehem. Pa District Lodge, No. 8. held an Important con feience at St. Paul's It. K. Chureh. Bioad and enangn streets, und representatives from all tho 'edges In the district weie present to hear tint reports of progress. District Chief Templar Georgo D. Turrer reported on the Individual work ot the lodges and Ihornas Hartzke re ported the Increases In numerical Mrength. Dis trict Electoral Superintendent J K. Hauck ex pressed gratification at the hearty response upon the part of Good Templar lodges to the request for petitions to Congress in favor of the Sheppard-Hobson national prohibition reso lution. Thd Congressional Record acknowledged the arrival ot petll'ons from I O. G, T. lodges The) are pleased to record the fact that the Indian appropriation bill for the coming year carried an appropriation ot 123,H)0 for the suppression of the liquor traffic among In dians. The degreo of charity was conferred In an Impressive manner by the district of ficers. The session decided to visit the Sun day tabernacle In a body, and applied for a reservation. District Lodge, No. 12, held a quarterly eonvttitlon at Wilmington, Del , nn February 20. with District Chief Templar Elliabeth M. I'ylo presiding. Interesting leparts wero pre 3 For 88-Note Player Pianos All the Latest Sona and Danca Hits . M HmsHf (Ufa miiiTi m III fvAJJJUl?S) QiW Rose Valley Music Roll Company 15 S. 13th Street (Opposite WanamaUer's) Since the opening of our new store, two weeks ago, hundreds of Philadelphians have purchaseii, Rose Valley Music Rolis and have found in spite of the low price at whlciVthey art; sold that they are equal and even superior tp any rolls they have ever tried. Every Roll Full Length and Guaranteed to Play Perfectly ,-m-f far flu itfui 1V Wil Ship ti, Jarc ft AJJrtf. Rose Valley Musis Roll Company Executive Office and Factory, Media, Penna, SOOE sented by District Secretary Olive I Mr forklo ami tho Stale of Order Committee through .he chairman, Mary T Little Now ark Lodge told of Its Interest In a number of Mils now pending In the Delaware legislature This lodgo had a large delegation present nnd a number contributed entertainment to the enjoyment of all, Sccntntj i:arl Dawson, Treasurer IMna A. Campbell, I'dlth Robinson, Leon Powell and Anna Miller wete among this number. Grand Chief Templar I'.lwood Tulcnolas, Orand Secretary ndnnrd Coleman, Jr., Grand Treasurer Harry Cl. I lltle and Past Grand Vice Templar Mary 15. Allston gavo In spiring and Interesting addressee. The ove nine rally was In charge of Margaret McLaughlin, deputy nf Wilmington Lodge, No 171, and was a splendid success, tho mu slo and addresses being of nn excellent char acter Tho superintendent of Tioga Temple, Kd ward Coleman, Jr., reports tho Installation or new officers, as follows May Rogers, chief templar, niwn.nl L Coleman, vice templars Beatrice Hunter, secretary, Lewis Marlln, ns slstant secretary, Ralph Klnckner, financial secretary! Caroline Helss, chaplain. Leila flush, inirshal, Ruth iim, deputy marshal) ?.f.B,rre Ooobel, guard Albert Smith, sentinel, vMlllam Ilo)er, past chief templar Golden .Link r.oilge w III meet next Wednes day evening In Lawson's Hall, 2472 Frankford avenue A public meeting Is being planned ror tho near future Artisans' Order Mutual Protection Tho lid annual seslon of the Most excellent Jssemlilv will bo held on Wednesday next. 10 A. M , nt Artisans' llnll, King's Highway and Groves stteet Hnddonfleld, N. J Reprerotita- lllfta At,,! nll.rnillM fl TH 10 quested to nio their creden tials with the committee at U o'clock. Hoddontlcld Is reached bv train or trolley from Market street ferry. Dorian Assembly through Brother II. C "crhnrt. mado Deputy Levi r . tjuplee a much surprised. recipient or a gold watch and charm as a token 01 mcir tsitem !n -preelatlon of ills service ini oirird Assembly Initiated s'ven candidates Fobrunrd 22 A lnrgo delegation from I cljlgn Assembly wni, present A genuine treat wai tho nddrc'i nf Rev Dr., John p. Hnnna and musical selections by the , band of the -mil Street M K Church, ot which Doctor Uanna Is pistrr The address was brMHant pa triotic, senllrrenlnl nnd wlttv. The church band of w pli)ors proved themselves skilled musicians Dr. Honnn and tho hand were warmly urged to renent their visit, au-tird is planning to add several hundred new members this ycir and has under way a yecy actlvo camp ilgn to accomplish that result. . Memorial sen Ices for tho late Most 1-xcjl-lcnt Chaplain, Rev Hugh Chae Mclirldo. wero hold nt tho meeting nf Lnterprlse As sembly, in Bank, Hall Taconv. Most Lxcel lent Master Artls-vn C. Walter Hlgglns de livered tho culog. Tho services wero largely attended by the local assembly nnd many visit ors from other assemblies Tho quartet pr Dirtram Assembly rendered npproprlito hvmns In a beautiful manner Tho pastors pr tho soviral churches or Taconv took port In t'ic ceremonies nnd P. M IX M A T I rank Kcndilck also delivered an address 1'. M. E M A CharlcB T Lvons preildcd. ..... Dr C. Carroll Sticker, deputy over Adclphl Assembly was on Mlhndav evening last prei ented with a loving' cup bv tho members of tliit nssemblv Doctor Sticker has served Adclphl Asecmblv well and ncceptoblv for sev crnl vcirs and Is now retiring The annual banquet of Gcrmantown Asiem bly wna he'd In tho Town Hill on Thursday evening last, nt which over 1U0 members of the assembly wero irescnt Their vlitory over ht John s Asscmbl) In the membership con test wni eelebratetl In a Jubilant manner A ver) attractlvo menu card with appropriate reference to the victory was used A feature of tho evening's entertainment was the sing ing of tho Germantown alee Club under tho leidershlp of Prof IInrr King The many friends nf Brother Joseph B Wlsncll were delighted thnt he waB able to bo present Progressive Asscmbl) will entertain tomor row nvenlng the representatives In town to the M L. session at Iladdonilcld on Wednesday lladdon Heights Assembly Is making prepa lniioni for a big smoker to bo held at the Town Hall on Tuesday evening, March 21 Tho crinmlttee will maintain the assembly's reputation for tho character of its entertain ments. The officers are F T Stow art. mas ter artisan, J O D Dunlap, superintendent; F E Cunningham, Inspector, E L. Show, recorder, C. B Ross cashier Loys al Order of Moose Philadelphia Lodge Is out for another record. Besides being tho largeit ,'odgo of any fia tcrnal order In the world, possessing tho greatest total worth of any of the lodges of the order, and having the lirgfdt Junior ad junct nnd ladies' auxiliary, It will this month conduct a beneflt for -herlty that is ev pectod to surpass any similar function In this direction over attempted by a fraternal or ganisation The Wnys and Moans Committee of the lodge. normally several hundred In number, has been ifjiipeirariiv inernseil io ,uu rneiuues, hhu this committee will have churgo o: the bene fit which Is to take pl.tco at the Metropolitan Opera House for two weeks beginning Mari-h 1 Composed of the officers and mst of the mu-o active members of tho lodge, this suborginl zatlon expects to placo In tno hunJa of tho Relief Committee a very substantial sum if money, tho same to be used, flrstl), for tho relief of those members of tho lodge and their families who are in dire need, and. tocoudly. If an) thing remains after these provisions are made, to turn tho balaneo over to the Emer gency Aid Commltteo of tho clt. The project Is very appropriate at this time. The proposition was advancsd to tho mem bership of Philadelphia Lodgo" at Its regular meeting on February 14. and tho mora than 1000 members present indorsed tho recommen dation of tho officers In this pnrtlcular In a manner that was most gratifying and which augured well for the success of tho affair Tho Moose Journal, the official paper of tno lodge, which has Just made its March appear ance. Is filled with details coacernlni th proposed beneflt, and It freely predicts lint the function will result In tho greatest finan cial success of any event ever given atonj these lines by a fraternal organization. For Callers The hostess who keeps several packages of Social Tea Biscuit on hand is never at a loss to know what to serve when friends call. Serve with all beverages. ) T5?55. 77.... uuy biscuit baked by NATIONAL BISCUIT COMPANY Always look for that Name Wound on the All-Steel Spool Ga WfQjjyA FfM2gSW2?' p fc ; Kir iAfrin j Sf3tr CT esl I 1 tifssiss Sons of Temperance Fnlrvlew Division, meeting at 00th street nnri tilrnrd avenue, was tho next In Hns for visits ti in of tho grand worthy patriarch, who was accompnniea ny represents tlv.s riom .Silver Chimes, Key stone, Progressive Dusker fit), Amerlcus Diligent Nice town anc! Norwood Divisions Itemarks on the good of the order were made b) T. T. Jones, i iJctgmnnn, B. Dan iels. Casner Miller. Annie ,, , .. Staclthourie. Thomas Stokes urand Scribe spceco, ltepresentatlve C. C. LUAjoii, Lllllo M, Lowry and Oeorge Panders. Ittcltatlons and readings by H. Cooper, W. Jowry nnd Sister N. cooper! pianos solos by liiother Klnrsbury nnd sister Margaret Mc Millan, vocal solos byA Sister Sylvia Cooper and Ilrother I. W. Anthony wero features of the entertainment. Refreshments were served Diligent Division, Instituted December, I'll), meeting In Irvln's Hall, nrldesburg, wns vls lled by tho grand worthy patriarch, accom panied by hit boatd or grand otilccrs nnd large delegations from lacony. Union, Silver Chimes, K) stone, Welcome, Progressive, Champion. Quaker Cltjv Norwood and ralr vlcw Divisions Short talks on good of the order wero nndo by T T. Jones, C. Dergmann, 11. Cooper I, 1, smith, Casper Mllfer, T. Stokes, Annie Stackhouse, II. 9 Morrcll and Urand Scribe speere ltccltatlons by Miss Jennie llrungan and a vocal solo by Mrs Sjlvla Cooper were rendered, after which re trrshments vere served. Keystone Division, at Drood and Federal streets, gave n midwinter roceptlon February li, the spacious hall being well Illlcl and n nne program prepared The alms of tho order wrn presented bv C. F W Ilcrgnmnti fol lowed by recitations by Miss Ada Hrnngan Jiiss Mnry IJnrrntt and C llergmann, vocal "", by Miss Mlna Applebnugh, piano solo by ," Blanche Craves, and a piano duet by the Mlss-llelen Urown and Elisabeth Mont gpnier) Refreshments wero served by tho tVen. "' th0 division a W P. Charles W immpton on February 21 was greeted by lnrgo delegations from Union, Silver Chimes, Wei fpmc. Progressive Quakor City, Star of I'rom ie, Uolniont, Nlcetown and Falrvlew Dlvl-Ui0-118, of. Pennsylvania, and rrlendshlp'. No. Si1 ,,of New Jersey O. W P Albert A. vvopire, of New Jersey, accompanied by sev eral members of tho National Division if ortii America, were received with duo honors i, ,rf were five new members received by the envision Short addresses were given by C. W. Hampton, A A. Wool re l a W V. Jones, Maxwell. llergmann nnd Miller. P 0. W A. Mokes, ltepresentatlve C W llowen and Grand Scribe Speeco P. G TV. P. Maxwell pre sented a lnrgo bouquet of American Heauties on behalf of the members of Kestone Divi sion to n W P. Charles W Hampton. Tho niwors were enjo)ed bv Sister Mnry J Hamp ton Music and refreshments followed Coat Illuff Division, meeting at Klrnma, Washington Countv, was visited by tlrand Worthy Assoclnto John Williams who found tho division doing splendid work for tho or der, having Initiations almost nightly Grand Fraternity Any npprehcnslons tho commltteo may have felt concerning the sueccss of the recent dance In Lu Ln Templo were speedily swept away when over -lOO responded to tho call for tho march The Grand Fraternity Orchestra, Under the leadership of Prof. Louis Ulroux. furnished 20 numbers and encores so that thre was no lack of opportunity for dancing Lost Park Branch Is planning a ladles' night for their next meeting on March 4 The com mittee In charge Is preparing a program ot nterostlng features, but maintain their reso lution to keep tho details a secret Theso surprise" piograms aro hlghl) appreciated ''It members tho nlr of mystery being mirriclent to nrouso curloslt) and bring them out ln force. Industrial Hrnnch will hold a "Night In nnhemln" nt their March meeting on tho 13th, when the entertainment committee promises to outdo all foimei nfTorts ln the line of novel feiturcs Frnler 13 A Rldgoway, formerly of East Pari. Uranch hns ncrcpted tho difficult poit or degree master In Industrial Hnneh and promises to put a team ln tho field that will crowd his former teammatos of Fnst Park and mnko thorn hustle to retain their leader ship Oak Park nrnnch held a "get acquainted" meeting, with President Gaston as their honor guest A musical program a pinochle tourna ment nnd home-made cake and lco cream wero the features of tho ovenlng Philadelphia Branch No 4's meeting, on rcbrurrv IS was full of pleasant Burprltes. nnd n few new features wero added to tho usual program. An umiBually large gathering waH present The members of this hustling branch arc certainly taking a grea Interest In Its affairs and letting the world know of tho merits of the Grand Fraternity A score "'..J0? .members were admitted and viewed with delight the features ot a boxing bout fcy Praters Fleming, a professional singer and monolojjst ords of wisdom and advice b) the esteemed president also added to the enjoyment of tho evening. I. O. O. F., Manchester Unity The 11th annual banquet of Keistone Lodge of past grands was held on Fobrunr) , 20. with 100 covers laid P G Gcorgo Anderson was toastmastcr, and after singing "My Country, Tla of Thee," rianlst George Rochelle ren dered boloctlons Address of welcome was made by N G George Anderson, songs by Mrs Wolstenholmo, Brothers Blllv Pember ton and Harry Wilson, literary selections by Doctor Groin toasts, 'Manchester Unity" nnd the "Philadelphia District." by P. O. George Smith, "Keystone Lodge" by John II. Heyes nnd "Tho 1-ndirs." by John Ud. Aram. Thli treat of tho committee and Caterer C. J. I, M. Wllhelm H of Germany The Vatican Pope Plus X II. U Qearco V of England Settlement may The Warrants of Royal Appotntmont II. M. Ferdinand I ot Bulgaria 1 H Brother lge.nhardt were! heartily jnjoyed The Wellington Party heldr by Ixival Frankford Lodge after tho rloae of the regu lar meeting, frebrnary 2t, proved a great sm -cess, Crmlfmnn George Mellor called oh P G ,M James Stewart for th opening talk, nnd he responded with ft flno oration on "Old Fellowship' Recitations by Brothers Robert Fines and Ben Hughes were followed by a largo assortment of songs by visitors Green hatgh, Dessllng and Sohoma, nnd .then good thing! to eat Drother Dr. John Mellot1 gave nn address on "Good.ot the Order." which wan well reeelved Everybody united In ft voto of thanks to the entertainment commit tee Improved Order Hcptnsophs Lincoln conclave held ft big meeting last Monday, when several sppllcanls were Initi ated by the degree team Brother Robert C. Newell, of this conclave, was appointed deputy supreme organizer and Is hard at work for several conclaves) In this ctj, Two working trams weru nppolnted, of which Brothers M)er Straus and Shtlkop are enptalns, and It la expected that through their efforts Lincoln Conclave will be greatly benefited this )ear, Raymond Conclave held ono of tho old-time mot-tings, at which several candidates were Initiated by the crack degree team of this city, of which E. C Drown is captain, ns. slsted by IS men Brother E. J. Dodaker, who organlied Raymond Conclave 12 years ago, wns presented with a purse ot gold, the occasion being his T2d blr"iday, Past Archon William II iloyd. In prertntlng tho token of esteem to "Daddy," gavU a brief history of the conclave nnd Its rapid growth. A re ception was given In honor of Brother Dertn Iter, and every brother, present expressed his good wishes ltemarWi Verc made by. Brothers II J Hartman, William 8 Hance, Alexander Wolter and n J Dedakcr. Ladies of ,jV(tccabccs , Tho Martha Washington Tea Party fof tho benefit of tho hospital and home funl ror Enrtrnm Hive, Wd street anl Havertnrt ave nue, was unique and a social and flnimiai success. The hall wns decorated by Lady Com mander Evans, assisted by Mrs IT II Co 'is, of Quaker Clti Hive. Mesdames Evans lllter, Euler nnd Cooko deserve speclil ijieriltn for tl.elr quaint costumes, and Lad) Helnt' ,;nr chairman of tho evening, was congratulated for tho efficiency of herself nnd uldes Botsy Ross Hlvo, Kensington, reoelvel jottr applications for membership last Tuesday eve ning, and arranged to give a reception Jo tneir outgoing commander officers and now yj-m bere, and nt tho same time -" lobrato tho! W 12th anniversary en March V Thev will nisi Initiate tho now members, for which tho de gree team has rehearsed. ., West Philadelphia Illvo on Tuesday evening had as vlsllors Miss Derll. of Olivet "jy?' Miss Euler, ot Bartrnm Hive, and Great .Rec ord Keeper llurgln. Mrs Ilehmnd. tno r tmr man of tho "Measuring Social,", repjrt .il that all arrangements had been male t3 hem tno social March n, at lion Mnrket street Kostone Hive, ,Md street and Haverford avenue, received four applications for mem bership on Thursday cvmlng tenJered their popular pianist, Miss Mlnnlo SelWdeman, an informal reception and preacntod l cr with a crochet Jacket, nfter which refreshments weto served Miss Pcholdetmn lus scrvct Kcvstonn Hive 10 )enra as musician Great Iteco-d Keeper Burgln arrived late All members pledged their support for tho great com minder's blrthda) class nnd tho convention Mnnslon Hive lecelved three applications for membership on Wcdncsdn) evening nt the home of Ijidy Past Canfmnndrr Abrams, 2511 North 32d street, nnd they will try to havo a larger number of candidates In line for tho birthday c'ass Order of the Golden Sceptre Court Philadelphia, No 1, celebrated its 14th nnnlversarv nt 170-1 North 20th street, Februarv 17 Thev were hororod with tho presence" of the worthy grand ruler of the order, Sister lllooil accompanied by W G Recorder Slstor Ralllnger, W G It Priestess S'ster Ostrandcr and Brother Mcdcr of tho grand court law nnd Appeal Committee Several chancellors worn nlso present as welt nn vis iting members from CourtR Washington Hnr monv Peace, Franklin nnd Quaker City Tho ceremonies wero all performed In full ritual istic form nfter which speeches of congmtu. lotion were made, followed by a collation, music and a hop 5 AND 10t "VNCE you have tasted tho "' goodness of these Graham Crackers, you will do a3 thou oanda of other families do, keep them on hand for daily use. 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The Aeolian Family of the player-piano world, is on sale at Heppe's At Factory Prices as follows: Stelnway Pianola (grand). 12100 Steinway Pianola ...51250 Wheelock Pianola.., ..$750 Weber Pianola (grand) 1800 Weber Pianola 1000 Stroud Pianola 550 Prancesea-Heppe Player-Pianos ... $450 Aeolian Player-Pianos. $395 be m cash of charge account or our rental-payment plan all rent appltes Write for illustrated catalogue EXPOSmONRACE EASY FOR CONTESTANTS Subscribers Readily Obtained When Ledger Fejitures Are Shown. The work of men And women entered In tho subscription contest of tho Even iNrt LKDotin and Pudmc Lboobh Is bo coming1 easier every day ns the circula tion lncrenncs, nccordlnir to what tlio con testnnts havo to say about It. This 1 because rhllndclphlans aro learning more every day abotlt both papers, and when they know their Valuo It Is easy to get their subscriptions. 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I The Philadelphia Art Galleries S. E. Cor. 15th and Chestnut Sts. HEED 11 WALUKIt, Mar. ON EXHIBITION TOMORROW (MONDAY), MARCH 1 Five Hundred Oriental Rugs and Carpets To Be Sold Regardless of Value On Tuesday, March 2, and Four Following Days AT 2 :80 O'CLOCK EACH AFTERNOON This Remarkable Collectidh Contains Some Unusually Large Kermanshahs, Keshans, Sarooks' and Afghanistans WHICH WERE GATHERED FROM VARIOUS PARTS OF THE OUICNT WITH GREAT CARE, COVERING A PERIOD OF FIFTEEN YEARS, AND INCLUDES ALL WEAVES IN ODD SIZES WITH ' Many Beautiful Chinese Carpets DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUES WILL BE MAILED FREE VPON REQUEST ONE PRICE SYSTEM IN 1881 lULMOT0R BAVEf VOlrtflt t.lfrt Almnaf. RniiiTirt iltif-. W ft4ir4 puLvu v(uutver in iueietr. Palluro to recall tho Peculiarities tho auartcr gas meter nearly cost the lift! of Joseph While, 17 eArs old, of SSj unimiriuge street, who is recovering irornv asphyxiation todny, nt the Polyclinic llosrJS pital White entered his homo early tiling day morning nnd left the gas Jot burnlftsji when he retired, touring the night iltefl supply of gas gave out nnd John Bradlry n brother-in-law, dropped a nturtftr Into tho meter when he came down for break! fast- " Two hours Inter ho delected tile Odor OlU gns outside White's bedroom and broke) ' down the door, White wag Unconscious and gas wob pouring from the open jet,-. A pulmotor at tho Policlinic! Hospital, where ho was taken, "evlvcd him oxtee sovcral hours work by physicians. Fruit Vessel Reaches Port Por tho first tlmo In tlirco months, Ilia i Atlantic Krult Company received a cargo : of bananns and cocoanuta from the Wesfsl Indies today. When ocaan freight rates began soaring tho company found It morel profUablo to charter Its own vessel The fruit was brought today on tho Norwegian ' steamship Jolatido dl Giorgio. THE very best of flour, of baking, of care, make Uneeda Biscuit the very best of soda crackers. Delivered fresh from oven to table. 5 Buy bhenlt baked By MATIDJfclAL kISGUIT COMPANY Always look for that Name Warrants of Royal Appointment M. Alfonso XIII of Spain H. M. Albort I ot Belgium Boston of Jlonop Franco Personal Decoration ' ho .President ot the Aeolian Company UttH-Crowa Frss " Gustar Aiolt ot lswe4eB to purchase ljS'iunaedaBiscuitJ built II. Sri KCoS!i$ iJm gmnw.-?rTtTrani;irrT t H l1ijil,nmtnnrwi1ITCWnrTFra 11P141111111 rmwmMmKkttm4ito&jmm