4 H f !' ill t ft u f 0 w Wtiiiaiii ifim iniiBHiiiii i AWIAWJM COUNCILS CLAIM GREAT GAINS Social Fe&tures in Council Halls Provide Entertainment fcnd Aid in Securing New Members X large delegation of members of Gen , tr futmtfn Council, of Brooklyn, accom pAnled tiy members of other New York diifTcjfts and severn! grand and supreme ctSnncli officers, wilt on May 6 make ft pilgrimage to this city and pay a fraternal visit to Philadelphia Council. No. 283. Al ready plans are being perfected for a royal reception to tho visiting fratera In reciprocation of the good time given the Philadelphia members oh tho occasion of a recent -visit to Brooklyn. . rnnrlViinl Cntinfll, No. 342. In renplnir r, hftrten of rannMiitri and n full tnemurn of mnrMmm am d riilt nf the mnnv Hnrtnl ftinp tlens snd srwtnl features prorlited to Interest the member. Tim rank nnd file manifest iteeree of enthusiasm which ,1 brlneln form a ttood attendance nt all sessions. At the meet' intt Friday erentn Urother II P. Hake of )upont Council, connected wllh tho united State steamship Hancock, gate An exhibition of a Swedish war dflll, IfnVerford Council hne a futl-ntnlcrd t,a,lfes' Auxiliary nlrendy In worklmr ahnpo, They will tnauAurnte a new and novel feature for Friday evenlne next whl'h H shrouded In mn terr. .The onlr Information to bo had la that It ahall be railed nn "Irish Smoker." nnd that the ladle aro Invited to tie present after H.30 p. m. Hrelher Hy K. Ialhy. of the Supremo Coun; ell. la reeelrln rellcltatlona from the Royal Arcanum memberships, lie recently celebrated hl 47th anniversary with the Custom House of. Philadelphia. Ounrantea Council. No. 1470. held Ha remt lar March session Thuraday evening In tho hall JS17 North Ilroad street. Tho committee on the euchre and "SOO" made nn encouraging report, telllnr nf tho success of this nffalr nnd earnestly recommended that more aoclal hnp renins are necenary to the success and best results In council work. , (Irnnd ttcrtary Webster G. Welsa, of Heth lehem. will bo nn honored guest of Arcanlnn Council nt Ha regular session Wednesday eve ning;. To add to the Interest there will bo n friendly contest at Indoor quolla between a team nf this council and one composed of mem tiers at Integrity Council. At the meetlnir of Philadelphia Council to morrow eventnr Urother J. Miller, of Hiuer ford Councils will five a talk upon the nuhjoct. "Eighteen Months on a Whaler." March L'8 will be devoted to tho entertainment of wlvea and uaujrnters oi membern. anu nn entertain ment of special merit will be prolded. Tha mnnajterfl of the arloua local council tuiaeball teams arc martin work and ccttlnir In shape for the npprnachlns Iloynt Arcanum League contests. A trophy will tie contested for, as In former seasons. Shepherds of Bethlehem Tha most recent acquisition to thla order Is Annie M. Stokes Lodre. No. 122. Instituted, with GO charter members. In tho hall nt l.l-'l Melon street. More than 00 member par ticipated on tho ovontnff of launching the new body. Including delegations from alstcr lodscn and prominent Stnto mid national leaders. Tho desreea were exemplified by an expert team made up wholly of past supreme commanders. Anions those prenent were l-ast Supreme Commander Kvn Wjckoft Hally Charles P. Carr. Cnraon Cleaer, John II. Fine. Harry II. union, xysun iteneuicK, c tuiitb .iicormacK tvilllam J, Miller. Supreme Treasurer Joseph Tracy. . supreme .tiaranai jonn i. ttiui, will I- ' lam Selder ana nert unnuwniu The following officers it ere installed for the current torm: Commander. Anna It. Thur mant vice commander. Annie M. Stokes, acrlbe. Edward McNee; accountant. Mnry Kl-nk; treas urer. Marie Hamilton: chaplain, Nellla Ctinar, marshal. Elizabeth Thurmnn; Inside miard. Mrs. K. Dotffcr: outside miard. Jamct Trainer, trustees. Kntherlnff Hicks. Helen Htroliccker and Nellie McNee. The supremo Scribe and founder of the order. Lady Hva Wyckoff Hall, delivered nn entertalnluK nddrcss. and the nrsanlzer of thla lodre. Annie M. Stokes, waa the recipient of a handsome chest of silver. The lodito will meet on the first nnd third Thursdays ot each month In tho hall 1324 Melon strce... m, THE West Mill was merely one of the several mills inherited by Monte Crispen. How and why it was blown up; the efforts made by Monte Crispen to solve the mystery; the part the cryptogram played in aiding him; his earnest desire to learn something of the lives of his thpusands of employes; the imminent dangers he ran these are a few of the points of interest which make Monte Crispen the great newspaper serial of the year. Jt is a compelling tale of present-day Philadelphia. It starts in Saturday's ARWSANS ORDER MUTUAL PROTECTION Recently Enacted Legislation Promised Truthful Results to Organization During Coming Year Wllh tho fotlowlnR efficient conn of working Artisans In charge, Southwestern Assembly Is likely to show as good a. rec ord for tho current ns for tho term Just ended. Master Artisan, John R. Logan! superintendent, William It. Englo; In spector, n. Fenroso t)ocr recorder, Thomas II. Johnston! Cashier, Howard V. Ilayca; conductor, William Beheld! as sistant conductors. Samuel Devor, B. A. MeN'ally, C. P, McDonald, P. 8. Thomas, John A. Schlll, Robert J, McICeo, John J, Orr. David A. Heyburn, Philip A. Sutton and If, G. Hummel! i chaplain, Frederick W tlurgess! senior master of ceremonies, William C. Newcomb; Junior master of ceremonies, W, W. Stapleford; warden, Charles W. Carncs, Jr.! trustees, Walter 12. Lamond, James P. Armstrong nnd J Howard Slonn; Hntertalnmnnt Committed. Josenh T. Carmlchacl. chairman, nnd Harry Irwin, secretary. The regular monthly meeting of thli assembly will bo held Thursday evening In tho Parkway Uulldlng, Broad and Cherry streets. A delex-allon nf members of Kenslnston As sembly visited West Philadelphia Assembly, No. 8, Thursday eenlnt, at tho ineetlns held In Davis' Hall, 1)1)30 linenster nvenue. An excellent entertainment, refreahmenta bounti fully served nnd n cnnllnl frnternnl welcome combined to make tho evening- nn enjoynlilc nnd memorable one for both membeM nnd vliltors. Thursday evcnlnp. March 2.1. West Philadel phia Assembly will Blvo a reception nnd enter tainment to tho ladles In tho assembly room. The program will emtirnro talent of the best quality, assuring an evenlnR'n entertainment worthy of this Special happening Master Artisan n. M Jackson, of T.arch wood Assembly, has mndo nn Innovation In tho appointment ot hln committees by nnmln? the chairmen only nnd pormlltlnfr thone members to select tho various members of their own committees. Tor tho Entertainment Commlt teo A. I,. Moore Is chairman. Athletic Commit tee. H. 1. C. Morsal. nnd Publicity. Dr. It. A. V. McKcldln, chairman. Most Excellent Master Artisan Ilobert C. Thompson has Instituted a vigorous cnmpalsn for new members, a feature of which Is an offer of $000 In prizes to tho recorders and medical examiners of tho nine assemblies hav InB tho Inrscst pcrcentaio of new members ilurlne tho year 11)10. Ino prlxes nre divided Into three classes of $200 ench. payable to the first, second and third assemblies In each class. In order to qualify for the first clnns an assembly Is required to Initiate nt least ino new members, the second clus nt lenst 7.1 new members and tho third class at lenst 2."i new members. Tho thought which prompts giving tho prlzen to the retordera and medical exnmfners Is that In order to win they in turn win oner prizes to mo memoers. Anotner fea ture will bo a dinner to be given to the deputies on March 2.1 nnd nnother to tho recorders on March 2.1. On March 30 tho medlcnl ex amlncra nt tho order will bo called together for a conference. Progressive Assembly. No. 4. entertained the members with a female minstrel show on Tuesday evening which proved to bo n drawing card. It brought out the largest attendanco Progressive has had In soma jenrs. I. M. Is. M. A. Harry C. Hmlth. tho newly appointed deputy of No. 4. wan given a hearty wolcome nnd wat Introduced hy the retiring deputy, P. M. B. M. A. Philip H. Doerle. The board of directors met for organization nn Wednesday evening last and elected tho following officers: President. Ilobert C. Thomp son: secretary. John W Cnlver. solicitor. Jo seph T. Tavlor. and nedlcal examlner-ln-chlef. Dr. B. W Uadd. T o tioard will meet ns usunl on the second Wednesday evening of every month. In nccordnnc with tho action of tho Most Excellent Assembly tho board revoked nil amnllpox waivers signed by membera ot tho order prior to March .1. 1015. Itartram Assembly. No. riS. held an Inter esting meeting on Monday evening, at which Master Arllimii "ehomas Vance, ably assisted by Itecorder C. ,v. Illgglns. Inaugurated a vigorous movement fo.- the ncqutsltlon of mem bers. The mark tv be almM at Is 4.'0 by De cember 31, which will entltlo the assembly to nnother representative to the Most Excellent Assembly. Urother Vance 19 nnxlous to be the additional man. nnd. not willing to dlsplaco any of the present representatives, he 13 am bitious to provide a new place. Dr. It. A. W. McKehlln. the hustling medi cal examiner of Dnrrhwood Assembly. No. OT. was elven a splendid reception on Mondny at EVHfflffG EEBGJilR-iPmirADEi;PH:iX MONDAY, MARCH 13, 1916 BAND OF Theso members of tho order give musical selections which contribute vastly to tho pleasure of the. monthly mcetlnRB of the enmps of tho first district. Commonwealth Assembly, No. 0, where he hns been appointed deputy. .... . . The ofTlclat visitations for this week are to Energetic, tonight! I.lnwood. on Wednesday evening, nnd Harrlsburg, on Irlday evening, Anollo Assemhly. No. 32. after Initiating two candid 'tes, entertained the ladles of the mem bers on Thursday night. Tho feature ot the evening was a humorous address by Most I.x- Keyslone Assembly. No. 2. will hold an open meeting for men on Wednesday evening next In Hoom D. sixth noor Pnrkwny Uulldlng, cellent Inspector Jacob It. Jordan. THE MACCABEES Hospital and Sick Visitors Appointed for Various Sections of City Tho Central Committee meeting for March was held nt tho home of Mrs. Georglana England, 2209 Lombard street. Considerable business was transacted. Mrs. Mlnnlo Hvnns was appointed chairman of tho Memorial Commltteo nnd Mrs. Frances Helms, chairman of tho Annual Itcunlon Committee. The following ladles .vcro ap pointed on tho Sick Commltteo for the month: Mrs. Hess nnd Miss Collins, for north of Market street, central; Mrs. Eng land and Mrs Itotcnburg, for south of Market street; Mrs. Kennedy and Mrs. Lewis, for West Philadelphia, and Mrs. Lang and Mrs. Laddy, for Kensington dls trlct. Tho next meeting In April will bo held under tho auspices of the membors of Quaker City Rovlcw, No. 244. A supper was served by Mrs. England nnd her ablo assistants. The euchre nnd entertainment given by Olrnrd Ilevlcvv. No 2.1.1, was a pleasant social auccesa and was attended by a largo number of members a well ua Invited guests. At the last meeting nf tho review arrangements were made to tender, on March 23, In tho rooms of tho review. In the Pnrkwny Uulldlng. a re ception to Mr and Mrs Turn nnd Mr. nnd Mrs Cunningham. Iloth ladles nro popular members of this review All members ot tho review ns well as membern of Uniform Hank, No. 1, nre Invited to ba present. . Tomorrow evening a masquerade dance will bo given by ltetsy Itosa Itevlew, No. 243. In Cnpron Ilnll, 3017 Ituth street. Tho commlt teo has been working diligently to plan for an enjoyable evening, nnd n largo nttemlanco of members of this nnd sister reviews la confi dently expected to assist In tho success ot the event. S't.'W'WRT.Sr' .TSK-Vv ' ' A'X'SX . vT IZ X.Z..Z. WHEN THE PATRIOTIC SONS OF SONS OF AMERICA Committee Plans Demonstration in Honor of Annual Meeting of State Camp Tho camps of tho 1st district aro un der tho Jurisdiction of Deputy William C. Doming, nnd comprise Camps 7, 77, 37C8G7 nnd G88, all active and aggressive patriotic bodies, whoso work Is doing much to advance tho Interests nnd promote tho wclfnro of this distinctive patriotic broth' crhood All of theso camps meet cither In national camp or titato camp headquar ters, on North Ilroad street. At the regular monthly meeting of tho camps of the first district, tho Union Tab ornaelo Church Hand, composed of mem bers nnd friends of tho camps, contributed to the general entertainment by musical selections of a high order. Members of tho order In general aro cordially Invited to nttend these monthly meetings. A largely nttended meeting of the Oenernl Committee of tho Ktata Camp, composed of 310 members representing local camps, was held .Saturday evening nt 18th and Arch streets. Tho meeting was presided over by Charles II Davis, nnd reports received from subcommit tees toM of progressive and satisfactory work accomplished In arranging for tho big conven tion and entertainment of representatives to tho sessions ot tho Stnte Camp to bo held In this city during tho coming summer. At a final meeting of tho Washington Birth day Cclcbrutlon Committee reports wero pre nented nnd the business affnlra wound up for tho recent patriotic demonstration, upon mo tion., unanimously npproved. a permanent Washington Ulrthday Association was organ ized to arrange ench year for nn annual parade and demonstration. Charlea H. Davis was elected president, and a committee of 12 was appointed to start tho plans for tho next cele bration. . The enmps of District No. 1 held nn en joyable and well-attended meeting Tuesduv evening In the hall ot Camp No. (IKH. Several forcible addresses wero delivered, and a varied and entertaining concert program waa pre sented. KNIGHTS OF MALTA Annual Reports Now Being Compiled Will Show Not Gains of 3558 Members Grand Itecorder J. II, Hoffman Is busy nt headquarters, In this city,' compiling WP7M 25 .., t T-, iS. -W-CnJ V.V .,. 't(. . v - JM w.VrtA M..V, -yXv AA WEST MILL "WENT 1 u U X 9 I 1 T I A A a p p s a m 9 a a p o o o p i o a u 9 n s a x si a x o s a h r i JCX 1 I OP A T U 0 1 T 3 a i u T H s a T P 0 C o a 0 A II 8 X P v a i i p p a e p o i x i t u A P S 0 0 S H 5 t It 8 ,8 6 X a m a V X I p x o i t pa i o a p a p r a o x a o a a t o a xx t o p A X I T S X A 0 M X p y o s 9 1 HUETtl C P X 0 P 8 X gmvat: a a a t i t m 8 P A X M 1 r asiupu poauptt ipmiip a a b u ax r s o o a a p u Httiia O V A p 018 A M T S a X p y o p a t x a a on a a a i utaioiu xx 3 o a i a xs a a a p A P M O HO X HOsOlp K A X SO p 1 nnni 0 05 A s e DVeStit AMERICA y . S rt tho statistical Information gleaned from tho nnnual reports being received from commanderles, located In all sections of tho State. That tho Malta Knights havo enjoyed a year ot exceptional prosperity and that tho order Is now In the best condition of any ported of Its history Is evident from tho Information nfrendy available Heporta received from nil hut 12 commnnd eries show n net Increase for the year Just ended of 3.11H members, or n gain of over 10 per cent, for tho State Jurisdiction. Tho 12 unreported commanderles. It Is believed, vvlll materially add to tho net gain. Tho team Installation of newly elected of ficers of local commanderles, held Wednesday evening In the North Ilroad street drawing rooms, was ono of tho most successful ovents of n noclnl character ever held by tho ordor in this city. Tho meeting was nn open ono nnd was attended by fully MID persons. Including many ladleB and nonmcmliers of tho ordor, at tracted by a deslro to witness the Interesting ceremonial event. The orchentra, of .Mystic, Cross Commnndery, composed wholly of Malta members, supplied tho musical features, nnd one of tho noteworthy addresses was that of Charles Edmunds, an honoted and aitlvo mem ber of tho order In Its earlier history In this city. Reports received from 1R0 out of 2ID mm manderlen scattered over the Stnto show tho following totals of votes cast In tho recent election held for Ornnd Commnndery nrflccrs: Oram! commander, James 1 Ilrady, No. 1)2. 2002 votes: grand generalissimo. Harry M Askln. No 12.1, IKOri; grand captain general. Warren J. Itaffensberger. No. in2. 1UDH; grand prelate. Clint S. Miller. No. 132. 2002; grnnd recorder. John II Hoffman, No. oil. inn.1; grand treasurer, Charles W. Ilassler. No. 112, 2002, grund senior warden, S. Itnymond Sny der. No. 147. 2002: grand Junior warden, James D. Penney. Jr.. No. 14.1, 1U08: grand warder. Ell J. Sterner. No. lr.ll. 1008; grand sentinel, J. M. Pollock. No. 180, 104: C. I.. Cleaver. No. 22. 114: Frank C. Ellis, No 3.1S, 021: W. A. UreWnger. No. 422. 410: W. E. Hraunllch. No. .W, 118. W I.. Megulgnn. No. 171. 120: A. M. Hornbergcr, No. 277. 10J. J. Smith Ilclhlo, No 27. 20.1: Qenrga (I Orme, No. 3110 23! W. r. Engle. No. 214. 73: S. I). tUnss, No. 378. It. and T O. Stephens;, No. 431. IS otcs, grand trustee, O II. Houck, No. n. 480; Cass Morgnn. No 177. 232. A. I,. Snvder, No. 180. 480: J. J Ilelsel. No. 12. 450. and W. It. Davis. No, 310. 247 votes. Kor grand sentinel nnd grand trustee there Is no apparent cholco and tho final selection of these officers may bo mndo on tho floor ot the (Jrund Commnndery Hand Sentenced to Die NEW YOniC, March 13. Joseph Hanel, convicted of tho murder of Mrs. Julia llcllner, In Drooklyn, today was sentenced to dlo In tho electric chair nt Sing Sing In tho week of April 21. THE cryptogram on the left is the central point of Monte Crispen's difficulties. It contains a concealed message of vital importance. Monte Crispen needs the message at once. i ( For the first correct solution he will pay $100 in gold; for the second correct solution $50 in gold ; for the third solution $25 in gold. Telephone write or apply personally for a Monte Crispen booklet Evening Ledger Office. The story starts in Saturday's NEWSPAPE1T CAMEttA MEN DINE AND AWARD PRIZES Ledger Man Wins Two Great Pic tures on Exhibition Some real pictures were exhibited nt tho Philadelphia News Photographers dinner on Saturday night at the Hotel Walton. A contest was held, and Wnlly Owens, of lha Lrdoeh photographic stair, won two out of the five prlics. Owens received the prUe for tho best act on and the best news pictures! Charles Clark, of tho Bulletin, was awarded tho pmo for tho most artistic picture! William A. Smith received tho prUo for the best "paste-up," while Edward Fort got tho "brown derby" for tho poorest picture. Prominent photographers, who were for merly In tho "game," wero also present, as were camera men from New York, At lantlo City nnd other cities. Tho Mexican situation had Its effect on the dinner, as many of tho oldtlmers now on tho nows services hnd been sent thoro for war p c tures. Charles M. Clark, of the Bulletin, was toastmaster. Among the speakers was Charles 11. lUissetl. of tho Cvunino LEDOEn, who told of the problems con fronting tho camera malt The plcturo Judges were Ellas Golden sky, TV. H. Hau, Stanley D. Lovegrove and Harper B. Smith. Ill, Out of Work, He Tries to Die George Vf. Warner, 47 years old, at tempted to commit suicide today by In linllng Illuminating gas In tho bonrdlng houso ot Miss Alice Haywood, 20S9 Ox ford Btreet, according to tho police. Ho was taken to St, Joseph's Hospital, whero physicians applied a pulmotor nnd Warner was soon out of danger. Tho pollco say Warner had beon despondent over 111 health, and bocauso ho could not obtain work. fesinolSoapl a friend to poor complexions Rcsinol Soap is not only unusually cleansing and softening, but its reg ular use helps nature give to the skin and hair that beauty of perfect health which it is impossible to imitate. Tendency to pimples is lessened, redness and roughness disappear, and in a very short time the com plexion usually becomes clear, fresh and velvety. -w JL UP" , i .4jUssja t MOROSM HEIRESS mm FROM EX-COf Millionaire's Daughter Wanted Love and Became 'Easy Prey cmy divorce uecree NEW TOIIIC. March 13 Qullla M6r8i slnl Is free. Justlco Hasbrouck, of Kin ton, N. Y hns handed down a decree an nulling her marriage with Arthur M. w.f! ' ner, tho cx-pollceman. Tho Justice's language seems to Ini eato the sentimental adventures of tl $6,000,000 banker's heiress stirred hi tho depths. ea nhn "She wanted plainly only nffocllon k serves tho Justice. 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Sive prescribed for over twenty years, in Rcsjnol Ointment, in the care of skin and scalp troubles, I( the alrfn Is In bad condition through neglect or an unwise uie of cosmetics, Resinol Sosp should at first be aided by a little Resinol Oint ment. Resinol Soap Is sold by all drucrUu iiZ dealers In toilet goods. K ! ' fc SI MJJ m 1 II .?B Sieft emnn -j$-' C4 ONE CENT wm. I r r P I ' sfeffjte, JDOk I