ODD FELLOWS' LODGE ANNIVERSARY Long Life of Olive Branch. Degree Work Still On. Grnnd Lodge Journal Out. Oltvo Branch T-otlse celebrated It "Oth anniversary- with ft banquet Juno 80, Vfhlch was attended by about 138 mem bers, friends and guests. The blasting trns invoked by Chaplain Harry Irfing strotH and she welcome nddress by Treas urer P. G. Itobert Wilson, Br. A line menu wai nerved to the satisfaction of all tD. V P. G. Fisher made a very pleasing address", congratulating the lodge on Its successful career. P. O. John Pflaum. P. O. SeChUr and P. O. Chrlstaln Pfihum nil 'made good tulka after which Miss Kthel "VVltson, an elocutionist of high ability, favored the assembly wllh several amus ing stories which were hugely enjoyed Mr. Mark Fisher pleased the audience with his rendition of popular songs com posed by his friend and accompanist, Mr. William James, who rendered selections on the piano In fine style, llrother For rest Hecsc, always ready anU willing to please, aang scveml popular songs which were highly appreciated, particularly so by Brother Sam I.ewellln, who was shining some himself that night. P. Q George Hobdell, Sr., sang his old favor ite song, "Tho ncllo of the Hall." tho diners assisting with tho chorus. "Pop" Hobdell Is regarded ns n "good old sport." Olive Ilranch hns seldom had a more en joyable event. BUrlng Oanlon Ixodes Initiated tine candidate en Julv 1 and so far hsve seven applicants for the Ut of Auiust and expect to make It V2 Before the end of the month. .Warm weathor Kill make no difference to thl loval desrro stsff as Ion as the candidates contlnuo to reins In, The mftnlisrs of this lodge nre be coming good parliamentarians and keep tho noble grand on the alert, Orand Secretary Usher A. Hall lias sent out the nsw Journal of the Orand Lodge -Ion at 8lroudburr. The handling and ar rangement of the vbi material and statistic need In a volumo of U5I pages and tho typogra- fhy and binding are highly creditable to tlio lte, Judgment and time of a very liusr man. Additional features added are In tho Mat of the grand representative from PennsylvanlA to the Sovereign Grand Lodge since tho or santxatlon of the order to tho preaent time, and a record of tho deaths of memoes of subordinate lodgea in this Btote for tho year beginning April. 1911 with tho date and num ber of the lodge of the deceased, The Henewed Interest Committee of Ivy Lodge renewed their interest last week, and the re sult -was one of Uie moat enjoyable meetings In many months. The announcement of a so CU1 night brought out the largeit attendance for some time. The business of tho evening was quickly concluded and thon l'aat UranU fP. Calhoun took charge, demonstrating that vy Lodge conta'na talent of all kinds. Those who entertained were llrother Albert k,. btea man, P N. ivarl and Henry Wulf with i solos; Hrotber Ueorgo II. Danes, Jr., with Charlie Chaplin Imitations and a recitation, llrother J. . littgerald llrown with character Inuwr sonation and songs, and llrother Freu lsell and his Behnltaelbunk chorus. After the enter tainment Ice cream and cako nern served. Two mora applications tor membership were received, making six In the last two weeks. The Initiatory degree vsss postponed until July 12. Whether tha other degrees will bo lon Jarred In full form depends upon the weather. Th committee In charge of the Wlldwood outing on July !! Is striving to have Ivy Lodge take the largest delegation on that day. It hard work counts they v. ill succeed, Caledonian Lodge held one of the "gutd auld" fashioned meetings laat Pridy nlchl. TLera wa a large attendance and among tho visitors was llrother Eugene Dunning, of In dependence Lodge, who rendered a recitation entitled. "The Odd fellows' Jiarclu" which was enjoyed. Brother Mark Hitter, of Imperial Lodge: llrother William Davis, of Tacony Lodge; Brother P. D. D. d. if. Hertz, of Kearaargo lodge. Degree Captain Utorge D. Craig. Johnnie Dale. Al. Uelch. Gus V. Ancker. William I'. JicKnlght. with the ai slstanco of the Entertainment Committee, of which William !' Kecder Is chairman, mado the avenlng a most pleasant one. The initiatory degree will bo conferred to morrow night when a surprlso Is expected to be sprung on tho members. Vlsttora are al ways made welcome In thq "guld auld" Scotch style, for "A roan's a man for a' that." TJamascus Lodge holds the annual baeket picnic al Hunting 1'ark next Saturday after coon and evening and haa invited the inmates of tha Odd Fellows' Home, There will be sports and games, vtllh pilzes for all agea and all will sic at supper tables as one big family. The I'lrnlo Committee la composed of Brothers John Weacgle, chairman; Louli Zeiss, Walter Tiibfrled, Louis Jensen, It J. llrenner and 'William 8hotwell. Damascus is a live lodge, with a Irat-clats degrco team under llrother Joseph Fuller, capable of putting the work on the floor Jn full form. Mllle Lodge last week conferred the Initiatory degree on the following named candidates: William C. Jones, fJeorge FUber, CJroreo If. llrown. Charles F, Shunale. Jonathan S. Ed gar. Harry C. Trout and Maxwell Bugarman. Among the visitors present were Brothers Msrshnll D. Williams, of Taunton, Mass.; John Moore, of Somerton, X. J.; llrother Fred Therhausey, of Nesheba Lodge, Malono, X. V , who made a short address. I. O. James Itoach, of Remembrance Lodge, was among the lslto.-s and In the character he assumed in the derren gave an excellent representation. In the absence of Degree Master George A. tlrunner I. O, L. K. Illchardson officiated, the work being done In a creditable manner Mllle Lodge wishes to thank the Kve.ving Uuih for Its hearty co-operation In the work ct Odd Fellowship and for the many courtealea extended tu this lodge. Kenderton Lodge conferred the third degree Tuesday evening on two candidates, the start being composed of Brothers Lewis. Krlbba. Wannop, Edwards, Ilomlller, Tomllnson, Mountford, iloyer, Wanderly, Korbeck, Snyder, llrown. Humeri, Lohr, Pallet and Hopkins. The Committee-on Improved Lighting, Brothers George It. J. Burgert, Clarence Hopkins and Joseph 8 Tomllnson. appointed by Noble Orand Jacob Y, Loux. The Outing Commit tee, through Its chairman, T. M, Wonderly, Jr. reported progress. Icendertai meets at 3342 North lTtli street very Tuesday night and welcomes visitors. Minerva Lodge gave the third degree to two candidates on June SO and there were two more candidates last night, The member-getters are hustling now as much as ever. The attendance haa been Increasing through the good reports in this column of tho doings of the lodge Noble Orand Lawrence Tew has 10 players for the quoit match so far this month Brother Haas and hla son defeated Brother Taw and llrother Burgln last week at quoits. Brothers J, Milan and U. IV. Wltlmalsr are charged with having dart boards at home. There la always interest and fun at these Eetlngs, Brother F. Blanchard Is away on honeymoon and the brothers are awaiting return with a warm reception. Chaster and Upland Lodgea will attend divine servl.es at Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church, Chester, next Sunday. On Saturday next the grand master will Institute South Mountain Lodge, No. U'OO, at pillaburg. York County, and will be asalated in this work by Martin L. Olaaalek, district deputy grant master of York County, and the degree staff of Harmonls, Lodge. No. an, or York There are .11 petitioners and a number of proposed Initiates who will Join the lodge oa the date of Its Institution. On July 13 Dortnda Ttebekah Lodge, No. 1T, will oe Instituted by Mrs. BJUabetn Mac Donald, president of the Itebekah Assembly, at Wells Tannery. Fulton County, with 24 petitioners. Announcements and news of weddings, social ennrtalnmoou st the homes at members and of vacation Joureeys will be received by the editor ai the FuferMi Sectety Di editor of the Ftafeenal gedety Department Names of participants and nurse an address ef a4er shouts be plainly written. IMPROVED OnDER RED MEN The Grwt Sachem's Home Tribo to Join Dakotnh Association Paoonta Tribe added another member oo last Friday's sleep and the prospect a tar many pate face tb,t Summer are deeej. Several member preaent, who have ben abaant for some time, made Interest ing remarks, among whom wro Brothers Griffiths. JCaeber, Lingo, Shearer ana WicnuH The members were grieved to bear that P. 8. Samuel Mel via had mat with an accident In Atlantic City, Frater nal expressions have bean east to him. Urutner Doubell pieseated the tribe with a feaauiliul siUi oiur suula of an ladlan. wbUb w j'iy ppcu.te4 by tea saeat- liete sjid m. u win oe nunc m m aitaciive jfa'. iu the aigYtaui The uib was asalB s&orvd by irio jcvmscs of P. S. Joha U tmmucm w r, a. jona De.PuJj' Qeeat Bsebera Oreat M'h'.. tittiuucl H Walker. Brockar Mrt,,. tu th ordar but a law vmA haa sostde wen fnenas b bis t,atlutatatlv io- fifvtaaisl an mtiutie vr. ana ts suem fcw xub4 i tnm their bast wUbea tut a. staeedd ul x. . "BMbta. i-4'.B to ti rogtiveueaa in th ertler. will ui e a tue part la the .rfe ut tb tiafc. ' u,tl.n of South f u i.:. if" IO "d . ',,j 'l' t li vt, ..in ut U ' i I. - i. .ll w al-ja if) iarfi..e ' ii P i-ti ind at frit rt$ra.l w$n&L twer eama,tM4 Hi u uAiM. tu i saitxia ul tU -Mi rawHt f-stestde the m t uiu batf to all onmt,t of the r4e ta itj v.U'-i:, 7C4 Svtb Brafi4 tnl, aay t.-.M s stasA- c, JR. ORDER UN. AM. MECHANICS Tho Career and Record of a Young Llvo Wire New Officers. Brother Henry Wellenmnnn Joined iohn a Mnrlln Cobnell. No. JO, in tha latter part of 1008. Frem the ctater of his Initi ation Into the order he showed a marked Interest In Ita welfare, taking an nctlve part In all the work of the council. After serving In severnl of tho minor offices, Brother "Wellenmann went through Iho chairs and became a past councilor, serv ing the council with fidelity and credit. Desiring to do moro for the council, he took an nctlvo Interest In the floor work. In time being appointed degree masteli and It was through his untiring efforts that Marlln Council has one of the best degree tenms In tho order, having exem plified the degrees In aeveral councils through the State and also outside of tho State. In April of 1910, upon the death of tho recording secretary, llrother Wellen mann was elected to that office, and still holds It with credit and honor. Desiring to do more for the order. Brother AVeilenmnnn became an active worker in the Kastcm Dlsttlit of Pennsylvania, serving sev eral years In the offlce of Deputy State Coun cilor. In lt)i:i he was appolntnl on the special committee tu revise the Btato Council laws ana constitution, and also the subordinate con stitution snd served with credit ta the Etatn Council. This year llrother Wellenmann was appointed by State Councilor D. K. Horner, a Dletrli't Deputy Htnlo Councilor, having In his district Councils No. 20. W. 85, 114 and 000. This district will show a gain for tho ncal year endeil June 30 In the neighborhood of aw new members. This is due in a marked degree to the energetic work, of Brother Wellenmnhn In urging these councils to a greater activity and Instilling into them tho progressive spirit that prevails in the order. In spile of the threatening clouds that were hanging overhead on Monday, John 11. Mnrlln Council, No. SO. presented to the Belfleld Play- C round end Improvement Association, for the eneilt of the playground, n beautiful Ameri can flog. There was a short street parade, In which the members and guards of Mnrlln Coun cil took part. It Is worthy of mention that In the parade thero were fully B0U children of the neighborhood and the floats were beautiful and plentiful. The flag was presented on be htlf of Marlln Council by Past Btato Coun cilor Thomas II. Walters in ar. phlo and patriotic address. Walter K. Pub- igcr ac cepted tho flag on behalf of the playground. Hon. Prednlck lleyer nns the orator of tho day and mndo a well-delivered address. This was truly a safo and sano rourtll of July celebration Tonight will be an Interesting ona nt John It. Marlln Council. Brother Deputy Slato Councilor John demons, of Spring City Coun cil. No. D0O, will be preaent to Install the offi cers There will also he a surprise sprung by the orchestra of John It. Marlln Council. Tho members of tho debating society havo been busy in arranging a very Interesting do bate on local option, which overy member Is Invited to attend and hear. The following officers of Stephen Olrard Council, No. 1J4, wero Inrtnllcd July 1 by Deputy State Councilor Ernest Stelumeyer. Councilor, John Schroder, Mce councilor, Oeorgn Locknood; recording secretary, Wllllnm Lauderwasser; llnnnclal secretary, Harry C. Ycager: treasurer, Andrew J Wilson; con ductor, 8, TerpenlnK, warden, Morris Bleln; Inside and outside sentinels, Hubert Tegge and Albert Schodold; trustees, Morris Stein, Fred C. Weber and William Schmidt: clinulaln, Fred C. Weber, representative, Ired C. Weber; alternate. Dr. D. Hancock. This council la but a year old and it has shown some of tho older i.ouncl!s how to do things, being In stituted with IK members nnd halnc a mem bership today of 110 nnd a treasury of f)0o..1T Thla is due to the energy put forth by tho orflcers and the teachings of their mother, John 11. Marlln Council. ltockdale Council, No. 80.1. has elected these omcirs: Councilor, Harry IJimoy, vice coun cilor, Charles lloupt; recording pecreiary. William li. Orlftith. UnancltU socrotnry, William Loos, assistant recording secretary, Aveny McFnrland; conductor, Matthew (Ireen lei,. Anrden, tleorgo Nelson, lnsltlo sentinel, Qeorgo Calvert: outsldo sentinel, William But lei. representative to Htaio council, W I:, arllfllli. alternate. II. Walker Yarnall; trus tee, Joseph II. Wlckershnm; chaplain, Harry Ollmore. Announcements and news of ncddlngs, eocinl entortalnmcnts at the homca of members and of vacation journea will bo received by the editor of the Fraternal Society department. Names of participants and numo and address of sender siiould be plainly written. LOYAL ORANGE INSTITUTION Arrangements for Anniversary nnd Parado in This City. The lodges of Philadelphia nnd vicinity, Including those of Camden nnd Wilming ton, hnve finally completed their ar rangements for the celebration of tho iXitii anniversary of tho Battle of tho Doyne, on Monday, July 12. The parade, which will bo tho largest ever held by the organization In thlB city, will form at Broad and Locust streets nt 0 a. m., and proceed up Broad to Norrls street, whero special cara will be wait ing to convoy them to Central Park, 4100 North Eth street. The lodges of Qermantown and Chestnut Hill will parade through the principal atreeta or their vicinity before boarding trains for this city. Tho lodges along the Main Line will march to the elation for trains to Broad street. The lodges of Camdon will march from Broad way and Federal atreets to the ferry and, on arriving at this side, will take cars to Broad and Market atreets. It Is expected that the lodges of Wilmington and Chester will travel by I'oat, arriving In thla city In time to fall In line with the main body at Broad and Locust atresia. The grand marshal of tho parade haa an nounced his aides as follows: Division com posed of lodges outside of Philadelphia County, John Tyrell, ladles' division, David McClay; District No. 3, James Vanco and William Mc Connell: District No. 4, W. J. Savage and John Todd; District No. 7. James Iloathouse and William Patterson; District No. 10, Charles Stewart and Archibald Leckle. There are about 40 lodges participating in the celebration thts year. Addresses will be made by Supreme Grand Master Thomas Tay lor, Toledo. O. ; Supreme Orand Secretary Will lam J. Klrkland. Waahlngton, D, C; Orand Master of Pennsylvania Charles Harblnson; (Irand Secretary of Pennsylvania John Mc CUntock. and Past Supreme Orand Master Hen.ry Stewart, New York. On Sunday morning neat the members of District No. 4 will attend the Broad Hireet Methcdlat Episcopal Church in a body; In the evening the members of Districts No. T and No. 10 will attend the Emmanuel Ite formed Episcopal Church, where the Rev, Mr. Cloke will deliver tha address, Sandy Itow, L. O, L No. 15, Star of Penn sylvania, L. O. L. No. lit), and Quaker City Ladles, L. O. U. No. 174. celebrated the an niversary of the "Battle of the Boyne" by an entertainment and social night in the Park way Building, over 300 membera being present, Supremu Grand Maater William A, Punlap mads a captivating chairman. Major R. M J, Held delivered an address on the famous battle fought by William of Orange at th Doyne niver on July 1, 1H0O. and gave a vUld portrayal of the acts of daring, heroism ami sacrifice performed by William and his fol- Suprems Orand Chaplain Dev. rieorge Wor rell spoke of the "Duties We Owe to Our Fellow Man." The president of the Orange Home, Alexander Morrison, condned his re marks to the orphan sod aged at the home In Hattoro, reminding- all vt the obligation owed to those In need, of assistance and in Freparlng the orphans of deceased brethren or their part In the battle of lite. The Olea Club of the Church, of the Intercession dis played marked ability la a sketch, entitled "The Bhakeraren Club." The Church of the Kvsagel string band, composed of 13 pieces, furnished the musical pert of the en tertainment. Rsfreaiunents were served by the comreltue of 174 lodges, followed by dancing. Potrlntlr flrilpr Snna of America Camp No. 7a bava elected the following ow JSL2RXKL isffi' list; deal, deerge H, Jioksoti; vie president. James T. Youaa, master f fetns. wtyia j. .Simpson, eoevtueior. wsswagten K. LAcsnart; inspecw, (nan, W)DhVm i. MoKeowo: tashU Trd. Welter n. IO"artesr tre. Oliver W, Msjor. rvOssatas eWed to the State camp session at TiSdlag are. Kinmeti B,..8erur, Samuel at TUadlag are. ismmeti . nergar, asmuei 3. aSSaoi; altsnwtM. WLHara . Bacon, Jr.. Jsms Hursts, Jr. .iSfo s r4 ?- as at the rUau icoavlsoafJSt Us i has a vo?tlM hj. sleet lo as t- .-n.MT -YTiW". ?- 'iT7'r ,v jeatt twww..i wa- t srearaeBi i rowed candidate IWawate Cijtisjty. A tee iUsU lent J vfUUaw . Stewart, an m. at 'OMstaff. Marcua aaeretar Uoak .i rH B" iia cenaacttea' a auiakeraiiUi .iMiIiT uaii ta have a Mir elass lnltia- tun tha WW ' 'bis moatb. Ordr IMependent Amaricans Whartoa EatjlBl), No. aw, have rtsKtedthe cDar, Jfrw!Mnnc coustoltor, Joka Lynch. rerdlac aaqreCK. Jasm lanlttt. aasjstasi - oorftiu & " atsLaain tnanalal tary. M UUoarf instsauvr. A J Holier out side santiB). tliasoaa M. Harvey iastd aea tlnl. John D Rerao(er. eeaductur, rtaok t Eulrr rda. SeertS MeCUtii Nutwltb- lanulus ih weatbar, there wsus a good at t.udaooc. After tbo oisetuis tba brothers were aur ,iiwl b treut from tha chairman or the i.lilailin .i,t . uinmUte Brtither Jufcn Bmlth It, uu ii Ads houoted wl,eii on uf nsr i.., du usatun, Bewhtr tiacsras aa 'latn rOMuved ale SMaaul aod Uilrd ,4ers to caawtay with Brottee It MerfelU. it aauth vark CeuflcM, at taws hands at her owtaar coTsmU U W a IMsraj stteeta. EVENING ' LEDGEft-PHILDEKPfllX THTTBSDAY, JUST FORESTERS COURTS' INSTALLATIONS Offlcinl Staff's New Term Pa triotic Celebrations - Pin ochle Contests and Visita tions. When Court Wlnslow received n visit from Court General Putnam lnat month thero wan A contest game of pinochle, four loams of each court taking part. The visitors struck n hard proposition, ns they wero benten 8 games out of It Court Window returned the visit last wodk nnd sought revenge, wllh tho result that Court Wlnslow won 10 out of IS games, The following brothers took parti For Qcnernl Putnam Harry Parker, Wllllnm J. Scnwlgcn, William Woodbum, Raymond Wnlkcr, IJnrry Adlcr, Peter Hcnwlgcn, Horry Mooio and James Quin tan. For Court Wlnslow William S. Wum mer, Frank South, John Wandell, Daniel Huff, Jr., Harry ltickors, Jr., Frank Obcrt, Herman certreicKer nna jnmes ,i. smith. It was snld that tho German tenm, Brothers llcpp and Chnrlea Salter, got mixed up In their signs nnd, conse quently, lost. However, tho 25 members of Wlnslow held n midnight meeting In tho public square, Louis W. Emmerich presiding, nnd tho body voted tho affair a big success. Tho married brothers who wero allowed by their wives to nt tend tho court meeting wero well repaid. Deputy Grand Chief Bangor Richard V. Farley mndo nn cltectlvo nddress, elicit ing enthusiastic commcndntlon of all tho members present. Tho courts enjoyed tho honor of having n brother who holds nuch n prominent ofllco ns grnnd treas urer. Under his luflucnco there is thought to bo no reason why tho order should not get nn Increase of nt least G0CW on tho roll by tho tlmo of tho next convention. Tho Installation of tho following edi tors was conducted In a fitting manner by Dcuuty Grnnd Chief Rnnger Fnrley, assisted by Brother Wllllnm J. Wlndllng: Chief ranger, Qrover Clovcland Ruppert; subchlef ranger, Frank Allen Pntton; past chief rnnger, Jnmes Black; senior woodward, David Commerford; Junior woodward, John Shen; senior beadle, Francis C. Wilson; Junior bendlo, Daniel Ruff, Jr.; financial secretary, Louis W. Dmmerlch: recording secretary. Goorgo L'lchenhofer; treasurer, Jnmes E. Mn hony; loeturer, John Scullln; trustees, Wllllnm J. Kindling, Frederick KIcmm nnd Herman N. Grlcsbnch, Tho members of Court Wlnslow paid n fraternal visit to Court Mncco on Tues day evening last. Window's next social night takes plnco on Thursday ovenlng, July 1j, lo which nil Foresters nro wel come. The notlco In the BvEStso Lsriaitn that Brother Bobcrt Co-van wquld bo present nt Court Hnddlngton Inst Thursday night filled tho hall to Ita capacity. Brother Con an mode an lutercatlng address to tho members Among the other guests present was Brother Hlgglnj, of Court West Philadelphia, who also nd tlreieod tho meeting. Brother Dennis Condran, a member of Court Haddington, who Is In business In New York, made a visit to tho court nnd expressed htmBClf as being gTeatly surprised nt tho progress Forestry In general had taken nnd the ndvanco Court Haddington lud made slnro ho had been thero a year ago. During the meeting Brother Horry Mur phy. Jr.. acted as lecturer. All memtera of Forestry present were Invited tn attend tho banquet which will ho nlvon Hi tlie latter part of July or the early part of August In honor of the nowly appointed grnnd trustees and the supremo representatives to the supreme convention. The Weit Philadelphia Courts Combined Commltteo will meet nt Court Haddington on this (Thursday) evening. Court Phil Sheridan held a patriotic celebra- lion ana smoKer ihdi. 'u,j ,:i ,,... - was ono of tho best affairs that was ever given Dy mo court, .no p,..,..,,, """;". c" slnglnK of patriotic eongs, tho reading of tno Declaration of Independence, a patrlotto ad dress bv the grand treasurer, nirhard V. Far lev, and the singing of tho national anthem. Tho court room was fittingly decorated In com-niemoi-itlon of the birth of tho nation. The celebration was followed by a smoker nnd re freshments, nnd nil tho membera had an en loyublo evening. The nowly elected olllcers will bo Installed tomorrow evening. Court Patrick Henry elected last week tho following ofrtcers. Chief ranger. Morris Weln traub; sub chief ranger, John Oelby; senior woodward, Ben Arlnsborg; Junior woodward, Joseph Ulnck; senior headlo, James Black, Junior beadlo, William Hurst; recording secre tary. Joseph Moyer; lecturer, J. Lenahan. One of the largest and most intereeting meet ings In tho court's history was enjoyed to the full. The Dntortnlnment Committee furnished a good supply of refreshments. The certin cate. and emblem of tho court was tendered to Jr. I'. C. R. Joseph Conrad, Brother P. Slagan making the presentation speech. The Outing Commltteo reported everything In read iness for the big annual picnic. Auto trucka have been engaged and a great tlmo la antlcl j.ated. The slnglo men's team, captained by llrother Armatrong, is trying to convince the married men that they nre In for a trimming. Several candidates were initiated and aeveral visitors wero present, Including Brother Qllby, of Court Cohockslnk. Announcements and news of weddings, social entertainments at the homes of members and of vacation Journeya will be received by the editor of the fraternal society department. Names of participants and name and address of sender should be plainly written. FRATERNAL PAT. AMERICANS Council Visitations and Operation of tho Employment Bureau. Tho visitation of the Frankford Band to Loyal Council, No. 781, last week was a decided success In every way. The mem bers of No. 781 nnd visiting members not only enjoyed tho music, but also the spirit of co-operation manifested by tho members of tho band In coming from the extreme of the county to encourago feeling of true fraternity. No. 781 Is doing good work, many candidates hav ing been initiated during tho last two months. The bimonthly meeting of the employment bureau waa held laat Friday evening at Amer ica Council, No. 30. A large attendance ahowed the assistance being given to thla Important work, and many additional councils were ad mitted to momhershlp therein. Tho meetings of tho bureau will be held for tho present ft America Council. No. SO. 11th and Columbia avenue, on the tlrst and third Friday evenings of each month. The Frankford Band, accompanied by mem bers of Frankford Council, No. 1TH, and Mi nerva Council, No. 3.10, will pay a fraternal visit to Orace Council: No. W, K14 Norm Broad street, tomorrow evening, State Vice Councilor Bheneman is a member of No. Kit, which was organised by him June SO. l&ul, and of which be has been treasurer and representa tive to State Council a little more than , years. No. 0B1 is one of the most active councils In this country, being represented In sreat part by young men. Its membership has ateadlly grown, and by conservative Anan elal management hda attained good stsndlnr. This meeting will mark, ona of the many occa elona when No. H has endeavored to show Its truo patriotism and fraternity. Many or the denutlea Will be In attendance and much good will oome from the tethering. rh enllAwtnie baseball samaa of the leasua of thla organisation will be played Saturday afternoon next at 3.15: Diligent vs. Integrity, old street and Warrington avenue, Hamilton va. Kazle, Sid street and Warrington avenue, Philadelphia; Loyal vs. Houston, 10th street and Hsrdwjek avenue. Cheater, Pa. The dlstrlet meeting ef the 651 DUlrlct, com posing the largest number of councils tn ibis muntv. will meat neat Monday evanlnar at tha lull of Irule town avenue jetvdent Council. No. 8. fiaraaan- Berka street, when D D. S. V. llauman. of No 8. wilt C. Brother Cl preside The oouaetla of this dlatrtct Raso futlon. No. 8, iBdependenk No. 8; Union. No. t. Jonn Jl Murphy. No? lo. Quake City, No. 81, and Ceaoeksrak, Ko. SW-fhavs.hid most successful roMtlags as a d 1st riot during tha months slatve the last Stat. Council session A great awoaber of caadMatsa have been lattl atad by Ifcs eouBclls sarataly aad ta their jolat eias laltUttan reoenUy halO. TTb Kraukford Haad and a large number of nuOrt avenue. flute VU Catueilwr aHMBsaa baa prom k, ad te b tesot and, mesdtaswTn be a lustnrftaS tollo. Isf'walcb u one of tbe older ssjtiae&s. Ne. it may vTallbe proud at IU sunoessful essoUDuaace (or mope than 80 years aad the fact that today U la bttUr and siruaar than at aay tioM In the pas' alsmhers should net fofiat tha awatMy meet ing u' the Oud-or-iae-r Ascsclatton Wl "Jva Couatll No a2 Klajjy and Paul itroets. rrardtford, awtTrbBrsday evesUng Ann ujcemiats ind oawa ut weddlnfe. sooUl editor of the Fraternal su.iy depart mM. SVmas of parUclMiit aad aaaie and ailrcu sr r" rf "ss m i "' ' " ' " r , " HENRY WEILENMANN Secretary John R. Marlln Council, Jr. 0. U. A. M. ORDER OF LIBERTY Record of Supreme Lodge for Six Months Work for Birr Fund. Homo Loupe, No. 1, held ono of Its old time mcctlnirs last week nnd ndmltted 12 candidates to membership nnd conslJercd mnnv other Important matters pertaining to the blir entertainment and Chrlstmns fund which will bo held December 3. Tho Chrlstmns Fund Commltteo, of which Brother Edwnrd Jncobl Is chairman, mndo n report showlnff that much Interest wns bclnrr taken In tho mater, both by mem bers In and out of tho city, Tho secro tnry, Miss Alendorf, reported that already a lareo amount of stock had been Bold and pnld for and that Bho felt sure, with tho co-opcratlon of all, tho fund would bo lorso enough by December to provldo a Merry Chnstmns for nt lonst 1000 poor un fortunnto llttlo ones. Letters from 25 other lodges which had Indorsed tho plan and promlso co-operation In tho work were read. Visitors nho spoke words of praise In the uniWtaklnc were llrother Abrnhnms, of No. 2.1! Brother Flnncrty, of No. 2.1: Sister lllg- Blns. of No. 28, Brother Veschok, of No. 8; rolhcr Wlnderman, of No. Cl; Brother Marlon, of No, .11. Brother Coplun. of No. 1, one of tno committee, felt sure that ho would bo ablo to dispose of a large amount of atock, as welt ns to produce some good tnlent for tno entortalnment. Ho was of tho opinion that P.I per cent, of tho members would tak nn ucttvo interest In helping innlto this ono of the greatest affairs of Its kind ever held in Philadelphia Supremo President A, D. noso gnVo tho members Interesting figures ss to what the Supremo Lodge had accomplished during the llrst six months of lulu. It has Issued 1IW new certificates nnd collected Sl.t.oOO in citnh. It has paid 00 sick nnd nccl.lcnt claims nnd granted lor loans to members, llo called their attention to the fact that the Supreme Lodge had done almost as muclv theso llrst six months ns It did In tho wholo )car of 1011, nnd attributed this success to the co-opcratlon of tha members. He urged all tu co-operato with him In doing even f renter things during the last six months of his year. He stntod that four of the society's members had passed to the Great Beyond Blnco January 1 and their loved ones wero receiving their monthly pensions. Tho plan of a month ly incomo insuranco is said to bo lndoraod by soma of the leudlng old line companies, as well ns tho fratcrnals. It prevents the widow irom making bad investments and losing all that the head of tho family hud labored hard to cave. Slava Lodge. No. 0. held a lively session laat week nnd admitted four new members to membership nnd dlspoacd of many llttlo matterH. This lodite was surprised to henr It would loio Its lalthful secretary, llrother Victor Veschok. about October 1, and he will leave) Philadelphia to toko up work In Ohio. Brother Veschok haa served so long nnd faith fully that tl.o mombcrs aro sad to think of parting with him. A special effort will bo put forth to Increase tho membership 100 per cent, before he leaves and glvo him ono of tho greatest of "gend ffa." Mansion Lodge, No. 61. Is preparing for a large campaign for membership next fall nnd winter. Brothers Rosenborg, Wluder- r.inn .Qnnll lflTT nnri llrlnn will mtLKO D. SCO- clal effort to Increase tho membership ICO per cent, by the close of this year, and It goes without saying that when these mem bers undertake something It must be accom plished. LOW IMMIGRATION Figures at Local Port Show Decreaso of 80 Per Cent. The American patriotic orders are watching with Interest and satisfaction tho extent of the decrease In Immigration. The figures for Philadelphia are In proportion to thoso of VA... V,,1, Arrnrdtnir tn tho annual rvnort of the Commissioner of Immigration, only 8.TJ0 persons arrived here during the nacjl year ended June 30, as compared with C0.M1 in the previous year, a decline of almost 80 P"he de'creaao In Immigration began with the rumors of war last July, and has continued until virtually no foreigners aro coming to this port, Only one vessel carrying passengers lout nee here, nnd no passenger vessels are scheduled to arrlvo for more than a month. Tl.a lono passenger vessel is tho British ship Dominion, of the American Line. On her last voyage the discontinued her passenger service einPJuly of last year 250T Immlgranta arrived herd. This number decreased with every month, until in November only 710 were admitted. The immigration ngures fell to a new low level In January, with only 87 arrltals. In Febru ary It dropped to 78 and In March to SI, In April two transatlantic vessels arrived, bring ing ol'J passengers. However, In May the number fell to 27, Last month one Italian vceael arrived, bringing 2U0 persons. The only foreigners who will arrive here this month will bo from the West Indies. When the war began Philadelphia had six passenger steamship lines to transatlantic porta. They wero the North Oerman Lloyd, SlumburgrAmerlcan, lted star. American. Al. Ian and Italian lines. Tha greatest number of Immlgranta were brought by the twp Her man lines, which were strong rivals. With the declaration of war, all Oerman boats were tied up, and the Red Star boata were com mandeered by the British Admiralty, aa were most of the vessels of the Allan Line Early In the year the British Government slso took over two of the American Line vessels, the Merlon and Haver ford, and left only one ves sel in servtce hero In the transatlantic pas. senter business. The Italian Line also cur tailed Ita servtce and only one vessel arrived here. ceua w!SsWss8irf MBS! gffrTT?ft mCT tSSUEO PORTER MASS-MEMO TO LAUNCH HIS BOOM Friends Plan to Start Him on Race for Mayoralty Nomina tion of All Parties, Oeorno D. Porter, Director of Public Safely, will become formally a candidate for Mayor on July 17, when his boom will bo launched nt ft moss-meetlng to be held on the north plain, of tho City Hall. This meeting; and other plans for launching Director Porter's candidacy were tils cussed nt n conference held In tho Art Club last night by political aides of the Director. Tho Information leaked out following; tho conference. It hns been decided that Porter will mrtko tho laco for all nominations, nnl that tho Porter hendqunrters will, there fore, not be conducted under tho auspices of nny particular party. It Is understood Hint Porter headquar ters will he oponed In tho Central sec tion of tho city within 6. few c Uys, nnd tho campaign will bo conducted from thero. Director Porter did not nttend Inst night's meeting. Organization politicians today frankly admitted that tho Local Option party, title to which wns pro-emptod ycstcriia, will bo a formidable factor In tho cam nnlnn this year. Tho Men's Ulblo Class movement, which wns started during the "Billy" Sundny campaign hero eovcra.1 months ngo, Is behind tho new party, it is said, and this organization Intends to Inject the locnl option lssuo Into tho cnmnalgn this year In order to perfect n SfgSiliotlon to fight for tho election of n locnl option I.eglslaluro next year. There wero 50,000 men In tho Illblo class movement nt tho close of tho Sun day campaign, nnd tho ranks havo not materially decreased. It Is said. Ow ; Izatlon leadets fear the Btrcnrjth of such a lari?o body of voters. Only n local optlonlst will he Indorsed for Mayor by tho new party. It Is Planned to put nn cntlro ticket In tho field. At present tho now party Is considered nn adjunct of tho Wnohlngton party hero, nnd for that reason, It wns pointed out today, tho Wnshlngton party's chances or winning tho minority places havo beon Kreatly Incrensed by tho formation or tho now party. Tho five men who signed tho papers for tho preemption of tho tltlo for tho now party wero Frank Robinson, 001 Kldeo nvenuo; W. If. Newlln, C2I1 Lnwnton street; John P. Harris, 400 Lyceum nvo nuo: F. C. Simpson, 401 Lyceum avenue, und F. P. Froy, 2S5 Conarco Btrcct. Tho "war honrd" of tho Itcpttbllcnn patty will discuss presidential possibili ties nnd probably select the rann who will have tho backing of -tho botses nt a meeting to bo held In Now York next Mondny. Chnrles D. I lilies, chairman of tho Ilepubllcnn Nntlonal Commltteo, will preside. Senator Penrose will nttend from Pennsylvania, Wllllnm Barnes from Now York nnd ox-Senator W. Murray Crane from Massachusetts. Other committee men from Boveml Eastern and Mlddlo West States will be present. A split among tho Democrats over the Democratic candidate for tho minority county commlssloncrshlp Is threatened Friends of ex-Congressman Mlchncl Dono hoo nro booming him for tho place. Old guard Dcmocrnts, until tho nnnounccmont of tho Donohoo Doom was made, gen erally believed that Senator rtlchnrd V. Farley would havo tho tntlro Democratic support. J. Henry Williams, of Philadelphia la said to havo Senator Penrose's support for a placo on tho Superior Court bench, to succeed Judgo Charles R. nice, who will not be a cnndldnto for re-election. Mr. Williams has never been active po litically, but ho has a host of friends who nro booming him for tho Superior Court Judgeship. Judge Robert Ttnlston, of tho Common Pleas Court, Is nlso being boomed to succeed Judgo Bice. Another cnndldnto whoso friends nro working hard in his behalf. Is Assistant District Attor ney Joseph II. Taulane. NOISY CAT CLINGS TO THEE Germnntown Neighbors Fail to Dis lodge "Beatrice." "Meow! Meow!- Mcouw! Meouw-r-r-r! WOW!" Residents in tho neighborhood of 128 Enst Price street, Germantown. aro des perate today after spending an almost sleepless night on account of Beatrice, who Is up a trco. Beatrice, a llttlo whlto cat belonging to Mrs. J. Dugan, of tho East Price street address, has been cling ing to u. swaying branch of n silver maplo tree In the Dugan yard Blnco Sunday, In spite of efforts to bring her to earth. Milk nnd other food -were used in a vain attempt to get the cat down and Agent Buchele, of tho Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, whs summoned. He Is making more strenuous efforts to day to dislodge tho cot. Theatrical Baedeker KElTH'b Conroy and Lo Malre In "The New I'hjslclan"; Theodore Ilendlx and his Sym phony l'lavers; lien Welch, character com edian? Moaconl llrotners. dancers: John K. Hcnehaw and Oraco Avery in "A Vaudeville Table d'Hote"; Uthel JUcDonough. in now eoncs; "A Twentieth Century Courtship," a novelty movie; "The necent Quartet, The Skaters' Bljouves Kelt and Demont in "Col leito Nonsense," and Hearst-Bells News NIXON'S QltAND "The Fashion Shop," by Huso Jansen. a musical show of gowns, Vsn and Carrie Avery In "Itastus, the Night Porter" i Denny snd lloyle, slnBlns turn, Montrose and Sardell: Little Miss Jean, comedienne and dancers the Cluimanl Troupe of gymnasts, snd comedy movies. WOOUSIPB PAIIK Vaudeville program for three performances dally. The matinees, at 5,13, will ba frco to Woodslda Tark patrons, except on Saturday, In the evenings, two shows, at 7:5 and 0:15. with a small ad mlislon fee for the front rows, CROSS KEYS First half of week: The Msr altl Opera Company: Troy and Albany, sing. crs and dancers: Marjorle Fairbanks and company In "Tho Elopement"; Norrls and I'arkt The Three Rsrardes, gvmnasts. and Mary Plckford's "Heart's Adrift." Second half of week: Marlnba Dank, Healy and llealy; Wayne and tbe Warren Sisters: flay, lord snd Wilson and Mary IMckford In "Tess of the Storm Country." Round Trip from Chicago daily until Sept. 30 Correspondingly Low Rate from All Point East to D V Choice of Daily Trains a. n. p. m, p. so. Lt. Odessa 10:30 6.03 10-,S Ar. Deaitr 3:00 9i30 7tJp p.m. p.B. a-m. Same Excellent Service Eaatbound Any ticket agent will give you full particu lars and make reservations, or apply to Chicago & North Western Ry. n. M. Davis. O. A. 1M9 Chwtaat St. Tel. V'ataat tit-Ul 1'ullaaelpbU. fa. 8vJglg? STRANflE VISITOR TRIES TO SEE ROCKEFELLER German Brings Birthday Cako to Tar rytown Home. TABRYTOWN, N. Y July ;rB11t1?! ment was caused nt tho Pocnntlco II lis oslato of J. D. Rockefeller, todnr, by a rumor of an attempt to assneslnato tho oil king on his birthday. The nMotw; unfounded, but tho pollco aro watching a visitor who presented himself at tho gates of tho estate and asked for Mr. Rockefeller. When asked his namo and his im88'", Iho man said It was Von Mings and that ho had come hero to present Rockefeller with a birthday cake. Tho guard refused to admit tha visitor, but accepted tho enko for Mr. Rocke feller. Tho Tnrrytown pollco were im mediately notified nnd they aro keeping closo watch over Von Mings, who Is a German. Ho gavo his nddress In Chicago ns I860 Roby street. "I'm In excellent health and good spirits." , . This wan tho only comment John D. Rockefeller would make todny when naked how ho felt on his 78th birthday. Tho oil king eelobrnted his anniversary qulotly. A round of golf and dinner with his children nnd grandchildren was his program. Mr. Rockcfcllor will not go to his Clovcland cstnto until later In tho month. TWO HELD FOR MUItDEIl AFTER POWDERMAKER DIES Victim's Skull Fractured Following "Fourth", Celebration Dispute. WILMINGTON, Tirl., July 8. Frederick Cnrlln, of nnltlmore. who wns Injured on Mondny nt n bontcllnjr houso hero, tiled thin mornlnB In the Homeopathic Hos pital, nnd Harry Dych. of Philadelphia, nnil I.nuls Itoscnfcld. of Cntnden, N. J,. will bo arraigned tomorrow on a murder choree. . Tho men hnd comi words tvhon Carlln throw torpedoes wtalnst tho sldo of n house. Lntor. when Cnrlln went to tho bonrdlns houso .to Bet a drink of water, ho wns pushed or ltnocitoa uown, irnctur Intr his Bkull. His body Is bclnc hold at tho morptuo until relatives In Dnltlmoro aro heard from. Tho threo men had been worklnrr nt tho powder plnnt nt Carney's Point. N. J. ELOPING GIRL ARRESTED Plans Overheard, Police Aro Notified and Forestall Lover. Tho romnnce of lS-ycar-old Josephine Chlchlrlaclo was suddenly Interrupted when two detectives from tho City Hnll met her nt tho iMInersvlllo, Pa., rail road station In tho placo of Nicholas 131 Tlzzo, with whom she planned to elope. Tho mother heard tho girl plnn to meet DI Tlzzo In Mlnersvllle, where ho Is em ployed. Sho Informed Detectives Doylo and Benz, who rushed to Mlncrsvlllo on tho train ahead of tho Klrl, and met her at tho sta tion. 1)1 Tlzzo, who Is 20 years old, could not bo found. The Rlrl had a hearing' to dny In tho Juvenile Court. Summer Shoes None but our own regular stock of Men's and Women's latest model Pumps, Oxfords and Ties in leathers, fabrics and combinations. Shoes that for style and values stand in a class by themselves at our original prices of $5 to $7.50. Now $3.40 and $3.90 Chestnut St Store Closes Saturdays 1 o'Clock, Weekdays 5 o'clock All our "short lines" Women's high and low shoes, in all leathers and fabrics, hand turns and welts, regularly $4, $5, $6, reduced to d0 per pair. Niede 39 South 8th 930 DECKERS' OPPORTUNITY SALE We are conducting this remarkable oppor tunity sale, embracing all this season's goods at sensational price reduction, preparatory to the opening of our new Shop in the Widener Arcade Bldg. as it is our policy that all goods we sell shall bear the address of all our stores. Merchandise satisfactory or money cheerfully refunded. 50 Madras 00 Madras 60 French 00 and J1.60 13.50 ig.oo 15, NECKWEA PAJAMAS ,1'5 .?"u ill.h,,5,r''' Cao"- lth-(Jl.60 to f2 Btraw Hats W, robes. Office Coats, Suitcases, One- aad Itj , B,,., tid, moo Two-pfece llalhUa- Suits and Underwear, " . ' Hi w'T. Inclining u, v, U. t5 to ?8 Panamas & Macklnaws, S339 Shoes at 20-22 South 15th Street Only Id A sr shoea A Oxford, 84.80 3 i $3.K Shoea Oxfords, 130 M'fc Sl.BO Shoe & Oxfords, S3.45 $4, $5, $6 Broken Lots Shoes and Oxfords, $2.85 "Just Btchtrt'" Tbess Address Only I 908 Chestnut St. LH ; V 1 ml W Juniper & 20 and 22 VTHB SHOPS CHILDREN SELL FLAGS; TO ASSIST JITNEYM One Organization May sta Political Fight and Suppof Porter for Mayor. Jltneymcn Plan to open their against Councils today. Coincident wi tho expootcd Action of former Jtlfl Weaver, representing the Jitney Xu! service company, in nunc a Din lh eaaifa nsklnsr the court to fix ft day for a h-ua Ins to determino wneuier a temporary ( junction shall bo Issu6d restraining tu City irom eniorciny mo iere zone leatgr, of tho recently passed ordinance, u.; Will OO iuccuii ui ute mica juney a. rlntlnns And thousnnds of ChlMr.n ..? canvass from door to door, eelilnfc it? llttlo "Jltnoy for Me" flags. The O will bo sold for a week and ft coodlv .Ji la expected to bo raised by this meant fcs! IV rauuiiuuiLu ... ...u ., ,,..,..11 mil opt; today, , A special meeting of tho Phlladelrtft) Association wiu uu nuiu luuny in (ji-a headquarters of tho organisation, BroifS street nnd Hldge avenue. John II. w who Is delegated to represent tho isS' elation In Ita legnl battle, will mart 4 statement. Tonight In tho Parkin Uulldlng the membera of tho Jitney t,W Bcrvlco Company will gather for acial of a political nature. It Is oxpected IMf tha comnnny will support Director Port? for next Mayor. i Al houo of concerted notion by Qu threo rissoclatlons has disappeared, Thkfi are Indications that tho South PhllaJd.) phla organization nnd tho Philadelphia association will unlto, but the Jitney Au Sorvlco Company refused to Join forcjti with tho othors except on condition th.it they Join tho company. Tho fatt tha.ttti company Is virtually ft political asiet el Director Porter prevents the other siio, clatlona from Jolnlnr?. Tho Phlladeljun, nnd inuth Philadelphia organizations tit ter to lonvo tho question of partisan pon tics out of tho fight. Announcement has beon made thtt Camdon Jltnoymcn nro planning to tt tho legality of tho ordlnnnco recentlj adopted by City Councils then. Llcenie) for drlvoro aro now ready. The driven I will havo until July 10 to obtain them. It Is planned to fight tho ordinance ,bv solectlng several Jltneymen who wlll,re.j fuse to take licenses nnd will be arretted. Then nn attack on tho legality of th- mcasuro will bo mndo in tneir aefeiui Clings to Cigar; Policeman Jailed The refusal of Policeman Joseph Gabriel to part with a cigar stump com. polled him to spend a night In Jilt Oabrlol boarded n 22d stroot car with tho "butt" In his mouth and the con. ductor told him to romovo It. He, pat tho stump In his pocket, but this did not satisfy tho conductor. Therj Vat nn argument and tho conducted ijm moncd Policeman Benson, who vulti his brother officer nnd took hlm'to'tte Park and Lehigh nvenues station: -Hi was nftcrwarda taken to City Bjjl Gabriel Is attached to tho 20th ml ' Berks streets station. Si Greatly Reduced Chestnut 203 North 8th and Mercerized.... and Mercerized Madras and Russian Cord, sl.50 J6.00 Dreaa Plaits and Tub alike.. S3.13, 50q Bows and Four-ln-Ifands. ..... S5e J1.00 Bowa and Four.ln.Ilanda and 'B Knitted SOe 3 and S2.E0 Hand-Frame Crochet ' and Stile Mercerized ,.,..,. ...! W&fi i a it n S $ Mli 78e si. oo 12.80 Silk and Linen and Imported 1 Madras . . , l-5-' and J1.00 Silk and Linen fSJUj ana Ji.uu Tub silk and HabutaifJn Filbert Sts. S. 15th St, INDiVIDUA) 9 , , w ., .. MMflmSss&i irm, J, d 3tSnK793naHnBiSKlBibiBBDSESSL?5liliH lirjiBtSlaaaaaaaainWsSBBtlaisitB