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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1913

Page

29

Fraternal Lodge Hosts Meeting and New Members

Alamo Lodge No. 522 Fraternal Brotherhood of America met Tuesday night at Red Men Hall with 38 prospective members and eight candidates obligated. An after session ice course featured music and readings by local performers including Miss Claudia Smith and Mrs. N H White.

Alamo Lodge No Fraternal Brotherhood of America Redmen Hall Professor Welborn Newton H. White Claudia Smith Robert S. Holmes Newton H.ite J. McCall Mrs. White N. H. White Louis M. Coin

One Given Knight Rank At Lotus Lodge

At a Lotus Lodge No. 89 Knights of Pythias meeting on Monday one candidate received the knight rank and extensive lodge business was handled in executive session. Stephen Gould was elected as the lodge guest for the Corpus Christi convention with delegates to be entertained en route. Paul Friesen returned after illness and was welcomed by members.

Lotus Lodge No Knights of Pythias Dallas Fort Worth Corpus Christi Paul Friesen Joint Board of Trustees Stephen Gould

Initiate At a meeting of San Antonio Lodge No. 11

A San Antonio lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows held a meeting to initiate new members. The session focused on fraternal duties, community service plans, and lodge rituals.

San Antonio Independent Order of Odd

Woodmen of America Seek 1915 Head Camp Convention

See ks Head Camp H B Vodiie chairman of the committee of Bexar Camp No 12034 Modern Woodmen of America working to secure the Head Camp convention for San Antonio in 1915. The committee has been active for months and aims to please members. Eleven candidates were initiated Tuesday with the degree team. names include Alfred von Jess Harry E Hartley Edward Cook J C Newman John H Wharton Jr W Heuschkel H C Holcomb Charles Chamberlain H A Hanson Laurence Steenman and R Goforth. One member reinstated two transfer applications and one membership by initiation were received. A committee on resolutions for the death of W T Mullin grand marshal of the grand lodge was appointed Joseph Murray Albert Meyer and E M Hawk. The meeting closed after routine business.

H. B. Vodiie Bexar Camp No Modern Woodmen of America Order San Antonio Alfred von Jess Harry E. Hartley Edward Cook J. C. Newman John H. Wharton Jr W. Heuschkel H. C. Holcomb Charles Chamberlain H. A. Hanson Laurence Steenman R. Goforth W. T. Mullin Grand Lodge Joseph Murray Albert Meyer E. M. Hawk

Picnic planned by Sam Houston Camp Woodmen

Sam Houston Camp No 565 Woodmen of the World held a large meeting Thursday. VO candidates were initiated and seven applications balloted on six transfer card members were received. The picnic committee reported for the June 6 event and final arrangements will be set at the next regular meeting.

Sam Houston Woodmen of the World

Myrtle Grove No 1 Woodmen Circle Holds Regular Meeting

Myrtle Grove No 1 Woodmen Circle met Tuesday with large attendance. Mrs Alice Stephens of Olive Grove was honored though the drawing grants her monthly assessment. Three membership applications were received, one elected, one initiated, one transfer. They plan practice for songs and an Sept memorial service committee formed. Ice cream and cake served.

Myrtle Grove Woodmen Circle Grove Alice Stephens Olive Grove Mamie Connors Stephens J. P. Benkendorfer Ray Toomey

Pythians Prepare Welcome for Delegates Traveling to Corpus Christi

Knights of Pythias committees arrange a 300 member train delegation from Dallas and Fort Worth to Corpus Christi. The event includes a 7 PM arrival, a 9 PM concert on Alamo plaza by the Weatherford Children’s band, and a Mexican supper at a local restaurant before the 11 PM departure to Corpus Christi.

Pythians Knights of Pythias Dallas Fort Worth Corpus Christi Weatherford Alamo Plaza San Antonio

National Ameria Assembly Meeting Notice

A regular meeting of the National Ameria Assembly is set for Tuesday at the Woodmen of the World hall. The date was misannounced and the gathering will follow a business session with a social hour and refreshments. Applicants will be initiated. all members are urged to attend.

National Ameria Assembly Woodmen of the World Hall

Annual Ball Planned by John Bosshardt Lodge

John Bosshardt Lodge No 2233 Knights and Ladies of Honor held a meeting Friday with one applicant advancing to initiatory degree. A funeral benefit committee reported progress and the annual ball was set for May 15 at Turner Hall with tickets selling well. Charles Owen was chosen as guardian after A Hughes resignation, and a report on Mrs Mathilda Wranks' death was approved.

John Bosshardt Lodge No Knights and Ladies of Honor John Bosshardt Lodge Turner Hall

Meeting Adjourned After Several Aacrees Endorsement

The order was concluded as several approvals closed the meeting. Attendees reflected on the session and adjourned once all agenda items were addressed.

Ladies Nest of Owls Holds Well Attended Meeting

The Ladies Nest of Owls met Thursday with strong attendance. The relief committee reported rapid recovery of members previously ill and visits by members. The dance at Owls hall two weeks earlier was a financial and social success, followed by a social hour after the business session.

Ladies Nest of Owls Owls Hall

White Rose Grove 823 Meets With Large Attendance

White Rose Grove No 823 Woodmen Circle held a Friday meeting with a large turnout. A joint unveiling ceremony plan was discussed but no definite decision made. A social is set for Saturday May 24 at the Woodmen hall. Tickets from the recent fiesta social admit holders tonight. Mrs E E Mills, captain of the drill team, received a guitar for team use. Five applications were presented.

White Rose Grove No Woodmen Circle Oodmen Hall Grove E. E. Mills

Davy Crockett Court Holds Meeting on Transfers and Picnic

At the Davy Crockett Court No. 60 meeting two transfer card applications were received one candidate initiated and one membership application. Two visiting Ben Hur members from Granite City Ill spoke on the order's good works. A picnic was planned with date to be set at the May 20 session with venue to be decided between the lodge hall on Soledad street or Beethoven hall.

Davy Crockett Court Beardsely Lodge Hall Soledad Street Beethoven Hall

Knights of Pythias Unity Lodge meets with transfers and convention plans

Unity Lodge No. 36 Knights of Pythias held a brief meeting on Friday. One member was elected by transfer card. Several members announced intent to attend the Pythian convention in Corpus Christi this week and arranged travel plans.

Unity Lodge No Knights of Pythias Corpus Christi

Concordia Lodge Knights meeting set for May 14

Concordia Lodge No 1793 Knights and Ladies of Honor will hold a meeting on Wednesday May 14. Initiations and other important business will come up for disposal.

Concordia Lodge Knights and Ladies of Honor

Commercial Camp No 41 Woodmen of the World Meeting

Commercial Camp No 41 Woodmen of the World met on Monday with three applications for membership. One candidate was initiated. The next regular meeting is May 19 when a social will be held for members and families. Arrangements committee reports progress and expects full readiness for a large attendance. Program for the evening is not yet complete.

Woodmen of the World

Short Business Session at San Antonio Lodge 216 Elks

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge 216 of San Antonio held a brief regular meeting. Two members were elected and one candidate was initiated, with one candidate initiated for Lodge 295 in Ohio. Routine lodge transactions were conducted.

San Antonio Benevolent Order of Elks Ohio

Picnic Planned by Alamo Assembly No 1097

A meeting of Alamo Assembly No 1097 Loyal Americans of the Republic was held Wednesday. Four membership applications were read and referred to committee for investigation and three candidates were initiated. A committee was appointed to arrange a June picnic with date and place to be decided. A social hour followed with refreshments served.

Alamo Assembly No. 1097

Convention Debate Shapes Prospects for San Antonio

At Bexar Camp No 12034 Modern Woodmen meeting on Monday the chances of bringing the head camp convention to San Antonio were discussed. A committee will work with the Chamber of Commerce on May 24 when D B Murphy of Leavenworth Kansas, a supreme board member, visits. An open session will compare hotel facilities and drawing cards. Five membership applications were received and two were initiated.

Bexar Modern Woodmen of America Chamber of Commerce D. BE. Murphy Leavenworth Kan Supreme Board of Directors Modern Woodmen San Antonio

Red waters color vast inland seas and Dublin docks

Turrel aboard the Creole noted off the Tagus a surface of nine thousand acres colored scarlet by countless aquatic confervae. The Red seas derives its name from the water’s peculiar hue caused by immense numbers of these plants.

Mediterranean Grand Canal Dublin Tagus

Oregon Pioneer Francis X. Mathieu Seriously Ill

Francis X. Mathieu, an Oregon pioneer from 1842 credited with preserving the Oregon country for the United States, is gravely ill at the home of his son A. Mathhieu in Portland Oregon.

Francis X. Mathhieu Oregon Oregon Country United States 8. A. Mathhieu Portland Ore

Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles

Advertises Texas Wonder as a remedy for kidney and bladder ailments including gravel diabetes and back pain for men and women and children. Promises two months of treatment per bottle and offers to mail for $1.90 with testimonials from St. Louis.

Texas Wonder Mali Texas B. W. Hall Olive Street St. Louis Dru

San Fernando School Marks 25th Anniversary In San Antonio

The San Fernando School, founded 1888 by Brothers of Mary to serve Mexican and poorer city youth, celebrates 25 years of continuous work. Led by Director Joseph Schwab, the school moved through several sites before settling at 220 South Laredo Street, serving as many as 300 pupils.

Brothers of Mary San Antonio San Fernando School South Laredo Street Joseph Schwab San Fernando Brother Joseph Landelin Beck Society of Mary John Claudius Nerez Charles Francis St. Mary's College Buena Vista Street Santa Rosa Avenue San Fernando Cathedral L. Beck A. Spelber St. Mary’s Edward St. Mary's Cathedral Louis Genolin J. Antonio Dumoulin el Padre Antonio Sisters of the Incarnate Word Military Plaza South Laredo Stret

First president and teacher of San Fernando School

The article highlights the long tenure of the school’s first president and teacher, whose leadership spans 25 years to the present, emphasizing their extended influence at San Fernando School.

San Fernando School Ee See San F

Jubilee program planned for San Fernando school

The school founded by the association marked its silver jubilee with 50 members led by J E Contreras as president and J R Gonzales as secretary. A two day celebration on June 15 and 16 includes attendance at high mass at San Fernando cathedral, a social and lunch, plus afternoon entertainments for younger pupils and an evening program.

J. E. Contreras J. R. Gonzales San Fernando Cathedral

President of San Fernando alumni leader helps plan celebration

Mr. Contreras, former president of the San Fernando organization of former pupils, drove the effort to build the alumni group and now works with others to arrange the upcoming celebration.

San Fernando Contreras

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