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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1912

Page

31

Ladies hold two day school of instruction for conductors

The ladies auxiliary to the Order of Railway Conductors held a two day school of instruction led by Mrs. J H Moore of Toledo grand president with a reception at the St Anthony hotel honoring Mrs Moore and Mrs J N Abbott of New Orleans grand district deputy.

United States Knights of Pythias St. Anthony Hotel J. H. McDaniels Moore R. H. Smith Mrs. Abbott L. H. McDaniels Order of Railway Conductors J. H. Moore Toledo Ohio J. N. Abbott New Orleans

Sinking fund plan for Woodmen hall defered to next meeting

The sick committee reported its visits to members who were ill in the past month. A proposal to create a sinking fund from a small monthly dues percentage for a new Woodmen hall was postponed to the next regular meeting. The upcoming meeting will be Monday with initiation of several candidates and a social hour afterward.

Adah Chapter No 49 Eastern Star Meets

Adah Chapter No 49 of the Order of Eastern Star held a Tuesday meeting with Mrs. Julia Hammond presiding. Two petitions for membership were received and reports highlighted substantial charity work and relief visits conducted by the lodge during the past month.

Adah Order of Eastern Star Julia Hammond Relief Committee

Tea Reception for Robison Members at Mrs Robinsons Home

Many members are ill this month but a reception and tea will be held at Mrs. Robinsons residence 219 Dittmar Street on November 29. A musical program is promised with guests Mrs D B Hatch of Houston and Mrs Jack Crawford of New Orleans aiding in entertaining. Streetcar access via Hot Wells or Highland Park. disembark Biering Avenue.

Robinson Dittmar Street D. B. Hatch Houston Jack Crawford New Orleans Hot Wells Highland Park Street Biering Avenue

Woodmen Camp 41 Receives Two Membership Applications

Commercial Camp No. 41 of the Woodmen of the World held a meeting Monday and welcomed two membership applications. Three more applicants were held for the December 2 regular meeting, when the annual officer election will take place.

Woodmen of the World

Owls Celebrate Anniversary and Initiate Members

San Antonio Nest No 136 Order of Owls held a Tuesday meeting with two initiates and six membership applications. A joint eighth anniversary event followed Wednesday night with piano music addresses and refreshments at the Owls hall. Pat O Hara gave the welcome and H Heilbron spoke on Fraternalism before dancing into midnight.

San Antonio Nest No. 136 Order of Owls Order Owls Hall Ladies’ Nest of Owls Pat O'Hara H. Heilbron

Elk Lodge Holds Meeting On Cold Night

Elk Lodge No. 35 Knights of Pythias met Thursday night in the K of P hall with a small attendance due to bad weather. Routine business was transacted and the relief committee report noted visiting brothers in the city who were sick and cared for during the past week.

Elk Lodge Elk Lodge No. 35 Knights of Pythias K. of P. Hall Relief Committee

Linen Shower for Widows Orphans Home Held in Weatherford

Charlton Temple No. 1 and Friendship Temple No. 2 hosted a linen shower at the Knights of Pythias hall in Weatherford Texas. Despite poor weather several closets were filled with linen contributions and the committee called the event a success. Charlton Temple held its regular meeting with officer nominations for the next term to be elected at the following session. Other lodge routine business was conducted.

J. B. Platt Luther K. Hare Department of Texas John L. Bullis W. Grandberry C. C. _Ferguson George Wurzbach Henry Quasso E. Dilley Fred Rehberg G. W. Merritt John Schloss Knights of Pythias Weatherford Tex Charlton Temple No Friendship Temple Pythian Sisters Charlton Temple

Entertainment meeting for Hibernians in Bexar County

A meeting of Bexar County Division No. 1 Ancient Order of Hibernians was held Wednesday with two new initiates and three applications acted on. A committee was formed to arrange literary and musical entertainment for Thanksgiving night at St. Mary's parochial school hall to benefit St. John's orphanage. Local and external talent will contribute performances.

Bexar County Division No. 1 Ancient Order of Hibernians St. Mary's St. John’s Orphanage

Plaza and Wigwam theaters meeting sets election

At the next meeting on December 4 the election of officers for the ensuing year will be held.

Unity lodge elects three applicants to membership

Unity lodge No 36 Knights of Pythias held a Friday meeting and elected three applicants to membership. Five applications were received. Preparations are underway for the roll call at the next regular meeting on November 29. Nine members will be initiated into the rank of page.

Unity Lodge No Knights of Pythias

Natchez Tribe No. 2 Reads New Members Drive

A meeting of Natchez tribe No. 2 Improved Order of Red Men voted on several applications. The lodge uses a special dispensation to recruit until December 1. The drill team plans a visit to Austin for a grand council drill competition for the state prize. Monday features social Haymakers night and a banquet.

Austin Grand Council

Vacancy Is Filled at Progress Council No 10 Meeting

Progress Council No. 10 of the Order of Praetorians held a regular Friday meeting. Members transacted routine business as part of the session.

Progress Council No. 10 Order of Praetorians

Marcus W. Davis Welcomes Visiting Odd Fellows

Marcus W. Davis deputy grand master of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and grand master-elect was delegated by the mayor to welcome the visiting Odd Fellows in the city. He observed their recent encampment held earlier.

Marcus W. Davis Independent Order of Odd Fellows

Initiation Receives Member and Society Elects New Secretary

The group welcomed a new member by initiation and accepted the resignation of 8 W Fay as secretary. Thomas J Lancaster was chosen to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term. A committee was formed to plan a social program for the next regular meeting and a time for members to be reminded is promised.

W. Fay Thomas J. Lancaster

Deputy Installed In Fraternal Order Office

Morgan Duke district manager for Texas Fraternal Brotherhood visited from Tyler to install Mrs. Elizabeth Nelson into the deputy position last week in the city.

Morgan Duke Texas Fraternal Brotherhood Tyler Tex Elizabeth Nelson

Postponed Dance By White Rose Grove 823

The prize masquerade ball hosted by White Rose Grove 823 of Woodmen circle is moved to December 19 at the Modern Woodmen hall. Tickets dated November 21 remain valid for the new date.

White Rose Grove No Woodmen Circle Woodmen Hall

To Install Officers. Loyal Americans Assembly No 78

Loyal Americans Assembly No 78 will install officers at Modern Woodmen hall on November 28. The drill team will perform the installation, a turkey banquet will follow with music and dancing. All are invited.

Assembly No Woodmen Hall

Alamo Hive No 22 to Hold Regular Review Event

Alamo Hive No 22 of the Ladies of the Maccabees will hold a regular review at 3 o clock Wednesday afternoon at Odd Fellows hall. The second degree will be conferred on three members and four candidates will be initiated. Mrs Laura Lowe district deputy recently returned from an organizing tour will give a report. A social hour and refreshments follow.

Alamo Hive Ladies of the Maccabees Odd Fellows’ Hall Laura Lowe

Four Initiated by San Antonio Council No 1798 Knights

The Knights and Ladies of Security council 1798 in San Antonio held a Thursday meeting with good attendance despite bad weather. Four candidates were initiated under the drill team and six membership applications were received. Several sick members were visited by the relief committee. The next gathering will be a social with refreshments.

San Antonio Knights and Ladies of Security Relief Committee

Knights of Pythias Plan Vaudeville Show at Royal Theater

Uniform Rank No 4 held a special meeting to review a vaudeville show planned for December 11 at the Royal theater. A committee was formed to sell tickets and secure Pythian Sisters cooperation. next meeting will follow team drill and advance arrangements.

Knights of Pythias Royal Theater Pythian Sisters

Schelb Couple Celebrate Nineteenth Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs J A Schelb celebrated their nineteenth wedding anniversary at home 307 Seventh Street Tuesday with members of Alamo drill team No 34 Royal Achates present. Supper was served during the evening, the table decorated beautifully with a festive setting.

J. A. Schelb Seventh Street Alamo Royal Achates

Daughters Named In Ferns and Flowers Item

The notice lists Mrs. Schelb’s two daughters Adele and Edna and Miss Anna May Cook among those honored in a fern and flower segment.

Couple receive hand painted cake set at remembrance day

The couple were given a hand painted cake set and a hand embroidered piece from the drill team in remembrance of the day. Mrs. Schelb expressed appreciation of the gifts. The regular meeting of Alamo lodge No. 34 will be held Tuesday night at the Knights of Pythias hall.

Alamo Lodge 206 Observes 34th Anniversary with Banquet

The short business session of Alamo Lodge No. 206, Knights and Ladies of Honor, met Wednesday at the Knights of Pythias hall. Protecor Mrs. J. D. Nordhaus called the meeting to order, followed by an anniversary entertainment and dancing. Charter members Mrs. Louis Spahn and Chris Hauser attended. A banquet was served in the lodge banqueting hall with John Bosshardt orchestra providing music. The committee, praised for arrangements, included Mrs. Ida Buck Mrs. C. Convers and Miss Gussie Black.

Alamo Lodge No. 206 Knights and Ladies of Honor Knights of Pythias Hall J. D. Nordhaus Louis Spahn Chris Hauser Lodge John Bosshardt Ida Buck C. Convers Gussie Black

Olive Grove Meets Twice at Woodmen Circle

Olive Grove No. 157 held a well attended meeting on Wednesday with one application referred to the committee two accepted by ballot and one candidate initiated with the degree staff. Other business was conducted and the annual officer election was announced for December 4 with all urged to attend. A second meeting was held Friday presided over by the advisor.

Olive Grove Olive Grove No. 157 Woodmen Circle Grove the Grove

Ill described lodge meeting notes with greetings and plans

Mrs. Alice Stephens presided as two applications were elected by ballot and one transfer accepted. Five candidates joined the grove with help from the degree team. The committee on the ball for December 14 was reported with Turner engaged and Diaz furnishing items. members listed include Mrs. Mason, Mrs. Irene Jordan and FP Stephens. After refreshments were served.

Alice Stephens Gre Turner Mason Irene Jordan Stephens

Owls Celebrate Eighth Anniversary in San Antonio

The Ladies' Nest of Owls and San Antonio Nest No. 136 observed the eighth anniversary with addresses, music, dancing, and refreshments at the Owls hall on Soledad street. Members wore blue and white ribbons. Mrs. E. E. Mills coordinated the program. guests enjoyed cake, coffee, and late dancing.

Order of Owls Nest of Owls San Antonio Nest No. 136 Owls Hall Soledad Street Cotees Ladies’ Nest of Owls E. E. Mills San Antonio

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