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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1907
Page
10
Edited by Stephen Gould, notes from Albert Sidney Johnston Camp No. Ua, United Confederate Veterans, and San Antonio Aerie No. 70. Reports show 2400 Eagles units, grand finances, officer changes, charity drives, and meeting recaps amid a busy season of lodge work. mentions of memorial services, construction progress, and upcoming elections.
Myrtle Grove No. 1 Woodmen of Life, second largest grove in Terap, earned the South Texas gold medal as best drifted team. The photo shows mothers of the team in regulation regalia, with members identified in two rows and at least one photographer credit.
A Chicago Joter-Ovean essay critiques fraternal societies for their odd names and ceremonial garb, yet argues their benevolent aims and cooperative work. It notes publicity, governance, and accountability efforts, contrasting public perception with observed practices and member equality.
In a week of steady activity the Masonic hall hosted numerous lodge sessions. Burlesun Chapter Royal Arch Masons discussed member intakes, while Alaina Lodge 30 44 raised two candidates. Anghor Lodge No 424 conferred the entered apprentice degree, and other bodies pursued their semi monthly business.
Secretary Ashbell L. Cotten reports the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and related groups held a final meeting at the San Antonio lodge. Members gathered for a closing session, sharing greetings and plans as the event concluded.
At the Sovereign Grand Lodge session provisions for transfer certificates and membership changes were outlined. It covers eligibility, fees, physician costs, and the effect on fraternal bonds if a member transfers between encampments or lodges. The article also notes funeral benefits obligations and a public resolution on private sorrow and ceremonial conduct. Three petitions for membership, including a transfer, were received by the Mining Te Bakoh Lodge No. 24.
The Knights of Pythias in Koluhtly report a busy period with elections for No 89 Kaiguis and transfers, two new candidates elected, and committee referrals. Lodge No 35 hosted a meeting with ranks conferred, plans for Pyhiian Sisters entertainment, and a November hall event announced with speakers and refreshments funded by three lodges.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a meeting of Natchen Tribe No 4 with references to leaders Ella Talless and Over of Jted Men. Proceedings appear to involve a tie or agreement and a gathering held on Tuesday. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
A fragmentary report describes Sixteen pale fares adopted and five new petitions for membership referred. It details a Fancy Dress Moon Dance by Minnehata Canacit No. 1 and the Great Moon Dance by the degree team, with future events in Flower Town and Mic hunting grounds of Histon. Invitations go to members of Nilesia No.4 and the hunting grange of San Antonio for a November gathering, promising a ceremony with Wampum in the council belt.
Members of San Hontaton Capp No 55 Woodmen of the World hosted a free social with music and fellowship. Attendees included Muggle Adolph Testard and other officers. pallbearers and honored guests listed. Woodmen Circle Notes mention Oliyo Grove No 167 events with Mary Taylor and Agnes Gueblin. Turner Hall hosts socials through December with costumes prizes and Theo Artat’s orchestra.
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