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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1912
Page
24
News of fraternal societies from the past week highlights lodge activities and plans for upcoming gatherings. Included are notices of meetings, initiations, and social events, withIdentified local lodges and affiliated groups preparing schedules and forecasts for members.
Army general A R Stocker arrived in San Antonio to tour Patriarchs Militant lodges and assess conditions across the country. He was greeted by Canton Davy Crockett 21 and later entertained at a banquet. two members earned the golden rule badge and membership applications were discussed. A social event at Alamo lodge No 34 featured music and a degree initiation led by Mrs Annie Lum.
Several addresses outlining the future for the lodge were made by members of Monroe Lodge No. 424, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Wednesday night at their hall on Sole Street. Two applications for membership were received and major business pertaining to the lodge transacted.
Members of San Antonio No. 529 Woodmen of the World meet to arrange participation in a Woodmen picnic at the fort in Texas on Thursday June 6. One membership application was received.
M L Lee and 8 C Eldridge of San Antonio lodge No 211 left for the thirty ninth annual convention of the dependent Order of B Nai B Rith in Galveston May 12 to 15. Delegates from Texas Oklahoma Iowa Arkansas Florida Alabama Mississippi Tennessee attended. The key action favored a plan to erect a Jewish Home for Aged under the era district auspices, to be located in Memphis. Schwartz of Mobile Alabama mentioned.
The degree teams of Germania lodge No. 1036 and John Bosshardt lodge No. 2223 Knights and Ladies of Hon or held a joint meeting Monday night to conduct a combined drill. William Miller served as captain.
A record attendance featured the Alamo lodge No. 206 Knights and Ladies of Honor meeting on Wednesday night. Four applications for membership were received and five candidates were initiated. A degree team was organized tentatively and will meet soon to perfect the organization.
The Woodmen of the World announce the season’s first picnic on Thursday June 6 at Comfort Texas bringing together five camps five circles and groves with about 3500 members. A San Antonio and Aransas Pass train will run from the city at 8 15 am to Comfort and return at 7 30 pm. San Antonio drill teams will initiate candidates for the Comfort camp. Activities include a barbecue dancing fishing swimming tug of war and other sports to ensure a lively outing.
The Sons of Hermann lodges announce a concert and garden party at month end to celebrate the completed grounds and new building on Garden Street. This week focuses on finishing gardens walks and interior decor. Louisa Schuetze Lodge No 3 initiated two candidates and received several membership applications. Alamo Lodge No 168 and Vineta Sisters Lodge conduct business sessions.
The entertainment committee of Bexar Camp No. 12034 Modern Woodmen of America met at Modern Woodmen hall on North Flores street to perfect plans for a banquet and social affair to be held May 27. No. 15 and Frederick Ludwig Jahn zoge No. 172% were held during the week. M. W. A. to Give Banquet.
At the Haymakers gathering in Red Men’s hall on Soledad street Monday night, eight tramps were initiated. Joseph Ryan Sr delivered an address on aiding the orphans. Ryan left Wednesday to attend Red Men fund advisory boards in Cleveland. Delegates Louis Cain W L Sherman and J O Chapman were elected for the Dallas great council convention May 29 30 and 31. Other lodge matters were transacted.
Royal Achates and Grinnell No. 61 members attended a Tuesday night ball at Woodmen hall. The hall was prettily decorated and refreshments were served. The event was highly successful.
One candidate was initiated and one new member admitted on a transfer card at the meeting Tuesday night. One application for membership was received. Lodge business was discussed.
A social evening was held Tuesday night at Odd Fellows hall on Soledad street by the San Antonio Fraternal league. A musical program and other entertainment features were provided. Refreshments were served.
The Miriam Rebekah Lodge No. 24 Independent Order of Odd Fellows nominated officers for the June election at Monday night’s meeting. Annie Hirzel was chosen noble grand, Emma Norris vice grand, and Emma Holmgreen treasurer. One candidate was initiated and two membership applications were filed, with a committee appointed to review further applications.
San Antonio Lodge No. 216 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks held a Friday meeting to celebrate Flag Day on June 14. A tentative program was set, two candidates were initiated, and lodge business was discussed at the clubhouse.
Grand Knight of San Antonio Council No. 789 led efforts to arrange Memorial Day observances for visiting delegates at the state Knights of Columbus convention in San Antonio. A large turnout attended Friday night as plans for the ceremonies were laid and exercises prepared.
An open meeting and reception honored F C McDuffy manager of the Modern Brotherhood of America by San Antonio Lodge No 2478 Friday night at the club rooms on North Flores street. A program of entertainment followed by refreshments and dancing after the business session.
A new Moose lodge opens in Beeville Texas and grows quickly. San Antonio Lodge No 222 reports the Beeville group flourishing and a membership drive is launched to boost numbers.
Memorial plans outlined by the Woman's Relief organization with notes on event scope and participants. The fragment references a forthcoming ceremony and community involvement, signaling ongoing plans for a commemorative gathering.
The note recalls Blagoveshchensk meaning Good News and explains three years later the capital of Primorskaya was founded as Vladivostok, a name reflecting its intended status as East's ruler. It also mentions Russia creating a new city named Danny meaning Farthest, situating it 5800 miles from the road’s start.
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