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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1913
Page
98
News of the fraternal societies during the past week and a forecast of approaching events. The report highlights lodge activities, meetings, initiations, and upcoming gatherings across regional chapters with brief notes on attendance and ceremonial plans.
All local lodges and organizations of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows united to celebrate the 94th anniversary of the order on April 18 in Hot Wells grove. The event featured a basket picnic, 3 o'clock departure, 10 o'clock return, an address by Marcus W. Davis, recitations by Claudia Smith and Alberta and Ida R. Gilbert, and music from an orchestra. The gathering marked the union of lodges and was deemed highly satisfactory.
Knights of the Maccabees held a Thursday night meeting on Commerce Street with a large new member class, plans for a larger hall, and innovations in lodge work. State Commander Sawtell announced a Texas tour by L. E. Sisler of Detroit, as a larger initiation wave is organized.
Queen introduced to San Antonio Council No. 6 Praetorians in the Odd Fellows building Thursday night April 17. Two candidates initiated and routine business conducted. Ernest F. Corder J. E. Gregg and Bart J. Varga presented to the Praetorian queen. A large class expected for initiation May 1. Deputies P. D. Starr and D. L. Ory to Paris Tex. lead the San Antonio council members to the state senate session Wednesday morning with many locals joining.
The National American Assembly hopes drill team captain Mrs Annie Lum will attend the next regular meeting Tuesday night at Woodmen hall. Lum has been seriously ill for some time but is convalescing and recovering rapidly.
Albert Sidney Johnston Camp No. 144 and Barnard E B Chapter No. 86 of United Daughters of the Confederacy will gather at Confederate cemetery No. 4 at 3:30 this afternoon to observe Decoration Day. The graves will be adorned with flowers as friends pay tribute to departed comrades with ceremonies following a bugle call. The program includes prayer by Rev. J. T. Clinkscales, songs by a male quartet, tribute to the fallen by Julia E Gray, crosses of honor distribution by Mrs. Mabel Massey Bates, and an address.
Miss Belle Cloonan was installed as queen of Ranch No 1 at the Benevolent Order of Ranchers. She recently arrived in San Antonio from New York and is noted as an active fraternal worker.
Judge Leo Tarleton contributes a poem titled Tenting on the Old Camp Ground. The piece references camp taps and gravesites. Friends are invited and asked to bring flowers to decorate the graves.
San Antonio Hive No 3 Ladies of the Maccabees of the World will hold its regular review next Monday afternoon. The meeting will be social and refreshments will be served. All members are requested to be present.
Officers and trustees met in the new Garden street hall to finish reports for the Austin convention on April 21. Grand Secretary Windlinger reports 430 lodges and about 21 000 members, with 132 women's auxiliaries. The group aims for a harmonious assembly with 600 delegates and plans a three day program in Austin. Local plans include transportation for National Grand President Foelsen and other officers, plus receptions and banquets.
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Order of Railway Conductors has accepted an invitation and will meet with the group to plan memorial services. Members from the auxiliary are expected to attend and discuss arrangements.
The Brothers of the Order will decorate graves at City Cemetery No 4 this Sunday at 4 PM. Members are urged to bring flowers for a simple memorial service. It marks the first such event with plans to make it an annual observance honoring deceased members.
Magnolia Grove No 26 Woodmen Circle honored guardian Mrs Kate Wolfram at her Tenth street home with a birthday party. Members presented a 100 piece china dinner set, a musical program included Florence Ritchie Stella Capugnes Ethel Hendricks Ferdinand Wolfram and others. Refreshments followed with punch lunch and servings.
Ranch No 1, Benevolent Order of Ranchers, met Tuesday with large attendance. The organization reports progress with eight of ten towns organized and two more initiating, including applications for membership. A float with an old stage coach will lead the trades display parade, and W F Cunningham is organizing the ninth ranch at Jourdanton.
San Antonio Lodge No. 216 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks held a meeting Monday with three membership applications. One candidate was elected. The lodge decided to host a dance the week after next and formed an eight member committee led by S Rudolph, H E Burk, and J Zalmanzig to handle arrangements.
San Antonio Aerie No. 70 Fraternal Order of Eagles reports large attendance at weekly meeting. Twelve candidates initiated sixteen membership applications. Drill team to perform at Galveston convention May 6 7 with hopes for first prize. Next meeting postponed to April 30 due Fiesta. May 4 travel to Galveston for state convention with chartered car on Southern Pacific Railway.
J J Wahl secretary and representative of Sam Houston Camp No. 55 Woodmen of the World served on the committee that arranged the annual Woodmen memorial ceremonies at City Cemetery No 1 today.
Committee chairman A A Zizik leads a group of representatives from all Woodman camps and circles in arranging joint memorial services this afternoon.
A Houston visit will be made by guests of the Houston Aerie for a day in the city with return planned Friday. President John L. Richter will lead the entire delegation handling transportation and arrangements via Secretary William Souter. In Galveston the San Antonio delegation will push Richter for state vice president and Souter for an eighth term as state secretary.
A well attended Luther R Hare auxiliary of the United Spanish War Veterans met at Moose hall on Tuesday afternoon. Members appealed for Hamilton Ohio flood relief and raised funds. Plans were made for a May day social at Dr J B Platts home May 7 and for memorial services on the river May 30.
The Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic G A R Stanley Circle No 3 held a lively regular meeting. Two new candidates Mrs Mary E Gordon and Mrs Floy Richey Hamilton were initiated. Visitors Alvin C Mosher and Captain Ewing gave speeches. The group planned disposal of a donated sewing machine and entertainment for a future meeting with several applications to be considered.
The San Antonio Council Knights and Ladies of Security opened at 8:30 led by President J. W. Crow. Nine candidates were initiated after a favorable committee report and all new members signed the roll. The meeting voted to designate one future session as a social night with refreshments. The next grove meeting is set for Monday April 28 at 8 o clock, with several candidates to be initiated.
Myrtle Grove No 1 Woodmen Circle held a large meeting in Woodmen Hall Tuesday. Mary Taylor received supreme honors while many visitors were honored. The group approved joining in a joint unveiling ceremony and named a committee to decorate graves of deceased sovereigns.
Germania Lodge No 1086 Knights and Ladies of Honor will meet Monday April 21. Several candidates are ready for initiation after the business session the group will celebrate April birthdays of members.
Concordia Lodge No 1793 Knights and Ladies of Honor will meet Wednesday April 28 to celebrate April birthdays and initiate several candidates in the chapter's rites.
The San Antonio Chapter of the American Insurance Union was permanently organized with nearly 75 members Tuesday night at the Odd Fellows Hall on Soledad street. Elected officers include Edward G. LeStourgeon president and L. B. Collins vice president.
The newly organized San Antonio chapter shows a strong turnout of charter members and enthusiasm at its initial meeting. J. M. Lesse did the ceremonies with help from Deputy A. W. Folsom. A social evening is planned for May 2, and regular meetings will be the first and third Fridays each month.
A brief note records that refreshments of cream and homemade cake were served, indicating a light social gathering or event. No further details on hosts, location, or date are provided in the accessible text.
John Bosshardt Lodge No 2223 Knights and Ladies of Honor will meet Friday April 25 Candidates will be initiated and the committee on the May entertainment will report Visiting members are invited.
Riverside Restaurant offers a big chicken dinner today and a big chicken supper tonight. Meals priced at 25 cents. Local dining notice highlights affordable poultry meals.
The Filipino Midgets perform a dance at the carnival claiming to be the smallest people in the world and drawing crowds with their novelty act.
Dr J R Cunningham operates an osteopathy practice at 449 Moore blog with Cr 9$4 telephone listing for patient reach and appointment inquiries.
Photograph of Cones J O Bell, secretary of Commercial Camp No 41 Woodmen of the World, featured as active committeeman. The image highlights his role and affiliation with the Woodmen organization.
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