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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1912
Page
20
A conceited young man boasts of a happy thought as a clock nears striking, while the beautiful girl dismisses it with a yawn. She soon hints at a forthcoming moment, noting her father’s sneeze in the hall upstairs as a cue.
Members of Alamo lodge No. 34 and Royal Achates attended the state grand lodge convention in Austin July 10 and 11. Delegates returned Friday night after a trolley ride, drills, a ball, and a girls day with events at Deep Eddy's grounds.
Friday night Unity Lodge No 36 Knights of Pythias installed a new vice chancellor. The event highlighted lodge leadership changes and fraternal activities within the local organization.
San Antonio lodge No. 222, Loyal Order of Moose, conferred the honorary degree of Mooseism on Sam Rosenthal Friday night. Initiatory degrees were granted to two candidates by Deputy National Organizer J. C. Benjamin with Beck and Fuller assisting. National organizer Zenas L. Melick spoke on the lodge’s outlook and the potential $25,000 supreme lodge donation for a club house. J. C. North to lecture on Mooseism at Electric Park outing Wednesday night. friends of the lodge invited.
Committees for a lawn social to be held Friday night at Mrs Pat Stevens 609 Burnett street were appointed at the grove meeting Friday night The social supports lodge work and invites members and friends One new member application was received and one candidate initiated A lodge social Monday drew over 200 members and guests with a musical program and an exhibition drill followed by dancing and refreshments.
Two candidates were initiated and one application for membership received at Concor dia Lodge No. 1793 Knights and Ladies of Honor meeting. An invitation was extended to attend the birthday celebration at the next meeting. Honorees include Mrs Helene Rahn Andrew Mack and Joseph Fried.
At John Bosshardt Lodge No. 2223 Knights and Ladies of Honor meeting Friday night the regular business gave way to a social session. Dancing and entertainment filled the event as two membership applications were received.
Members of Germania Lodge No 1036 Knights and Ladies of Honor born in August will be honored at the lodge meeting Monday night. A program has been arranged for the occasion.
Committees of Monroe Lodge No. 424 Independent Order of Odd Fellows report progress on upcoming social events. At Monday night’s meeting one new member was admitted on transfer and one membership application was received. It was the first meeting with the newly elected officers presiding.
San Antonio Lodge No. 11 IJ Odd Fellows installed new officers Tuesday night led by H. Schmidt as noble grand and R. A. Stosfer as vice grand. Other officers include William Mc Plamahan warden W H Harrigan chaplain W H Sherman right scene supporter John Bobu left scene reporter and several assistants to the noble and vice grand.
At the last Unity Lodge No. 36 Knights of Pythias meeting W B Neeley was installed as chancellor commander with August Krawitz as inside guard and August Krawitz as outside guardian. Installing officers included George Kanoff Joseph Murray John L Steenman and Nic Peters. Three applications for membership were received.
A smoker and banquet was tendered to the members of Sam Houston Camp No. 55 Woodmen of the World Saturday night. Several hundred members attended a program of singing recitations novelty dancing and other features with refreshments served. Committee on arrangements included C B Christian chairman William Osborne and Carl Holm at Woodmen hall West Commerce Street.
An event to benefit the degree team will be held Tuesday evening at Mrs. Sallie White’s home on Buena Vista and Colorado streets. Mrs. White chairs the lodge’s social committee. A lodge meeting Thursday refined arrangements. a musical program will be presented and refreshments served. One candidate was initiated.
Friendship Temple No. 2 Pythian Sisters held a Thursday meeting to adopt new by-laws and install officers. New officers include Miss Bertie Connors past chief, Miss Florence Converse most excellent chief, and Mrs Ida Schneider excellent senior, with Mrs Minnie Heilingmann manager and Mrs Minnie Converse mistress of records and correspondence. Installing officer was Mrs John F. Onion, aided by Mrs Carrie Gates grand senior and Mrs Minnie Hesse grand manager.
Unity Lodge No. 36 Knights of Pythias held its semi annual meeting Friday night installing new officers A Saladino as chancellor commander J A Conaway as vice chancellor J C Fikart as prelate Charles Troili as master of arms C C Williams as master of works H A Vaughn as inner guard W L Payne as outer guard Coleman B Smith as grand representative Veteran jewels were presented to George T Howard and J B Ma gruder for 25 years membership John F Onion supreme representative spoke at the ceremony.
A twenty five year jewel for membership in Elk Lodge No. 35 Knights of Pythias was presented to R H Fahlbusch at Thursday night’s lodge meeting. Jeff D Nordhaus gave the presentation speech. Two pages received esquire rank. One new member was admitted.
A Wednesday lodge meeting of Sunflower Camp No 4545 Royal Neighbors of America drew an unusually large attendance. Three membership applications were received and refreshments were served after the business portion.
A vintage beauty note promotes mercorized wax as a remedy for sun and grime. It claims the wax absorbs damaged cuticle, clears pores, and deepens skin health while nightly use and morning wash to reveal a softer, brighter complexion. A saxolite hazel lotion is advised for refreshing the face in heat.
A July 1 law mandates every passenger steamship to install an independent auxiliary wireless telegraph set on the upper deck near the wireless room. The device must operate without the ship’s engines or storage plants, ensuring continued range in distress. The Marconi Co. notes this follows past needs for intact wireless range if engines fail.
A Marconi representative says the new law may force many Atlantic liners into detention for non compliance though only four or five large vessels have installed the required system so far. The item notes a shift in maritime tech rules and a French menu at a hotel called St. Fashion.
In a New York Weekly line, Foster notes a town voting yes while the waiters and the cook cannot perform. The remark hints at labor or service constraints affecting local life.
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