Many Applications Received for San Antonio Aerie Event
San Antonio Aerie No 70 Fraternal Order of Eagles heard 27 applications at a meeting last Monday night. Many residents near the Southern Pacific station were presented by station master Jack McDevitt. Seven candidates were initiated and visiting Eagles from San Angelo Houston and Galveston attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Aerie No. 70
Order of Eagles
Southern Pacific
Jack McDevitt
San Angelo
Houston
Galveston
Relief Committee
Richter
Thse
Pecan
The
Aerie
Postponed Meeting of Bexar Camp Modern Woodmen of America
Bexar Camp 12034 Modern Woodmen of America held a regular meeting at 117 North Flores. Dr. A R Beal presided as venerable consul. A member was adopted and initiated. Col A N Brooks from Dallas announced Dallas Fair headquarters and an invitation to visitors to register. Beginning November 1 the camp will confer the beneficial degree on the first and third Mondays to allow more ritual work time. Denton of Kerrville Camp attended and spoke in support. Membership contest postponed to Monday November 3 due to officers’ absence next week. Refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bexar
Modern Woodmen of America
Woodmen
North Flores Street
A. R. Beal
A. N. Brooks
Dallas
Dallas Fair
Denton
Kerrville
Consul Beal
Adah Chapter Officers Honored at Grand Chapter Meeting
Adah Chapter No. 49 Eastern Star held its Tuesday session with all officers present after returning from the Dallas Grand Chapter convention. Elizabeth Robinson and Mabel Lee Eldridge earned Texas Grand Chapter positions, prompting a forthcoming reception at the Masonic Temple. A new member application was received during the business portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adah
Order of Eastern Star
Order
Dallas
Elizabeth Robinson
Adah Chapter
Order of Eastern Star of Texas
Mabel Lee Eldridge
Fifth District of
Texas
Robinson
Elks Lodge 216 Holds Monthly Meeting and Dance
San Antonio Lodge No 216 Benevolent Order of Elks met in regular session with a large attendance. One new member was initiated and four candidates elected. A monthly dance at the Elks hall Thursday drew an exceptionally large crowd and was a great success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Lodge No. 216
Benevolent Order of Elks
Elks Hall
Committee Appointed To Plan Woodmen Bazaar
At a Commercial Camp No. 41 Woodmen of the World meeting a committee of Co. BE Cunningham Pat Stevens and S E Hauer was named to confer with other camps in the city. They will plan a monster fair or bazaar to benefit the new building fund for the Woodmen building on West Houston street. The joint committee will meet soon. the next camp meeting is November 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of the World
Co. BE. Cunningham
Pat Stevens
S. E. Hauer
Joint Committee
Woodmen
West Houston Street
Dictator Visits San Antonio Moose Lodge No 222
Walter E. Dorn supreme dictator of the Loyal Order of Moose visited San Antonio Lodge No 222 for a Tuesday afternoon and night, formed ties with members, praised local work, and departed Wednesday for El Paso with his wife on the final leg of a U S tour visiting eastern and southern lodges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Loyal Order of Moose
Walter E. Dorn
San Francisco
el Paso
Mr. Dorn
United States
South
Loyal Order of Moose Leader Visits San Antonio Lodge
Walter F. Dorn of San Francisco Supreme Dictator of the Loyal Order of Moose spends a Wednesday in San Antonio visiting Lodge No. 222 with his wife. He tours western and southern lodges, planning to finish by November 1, and was guest of honor at Moose hall reception Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter FE. Dorn
San Francisco
Cal
Loyal Order of Moose
San Antonio
Moose Hall
Active Daughters of Scotia Leaders Named
Mrs. Harry Hamilton serves as sub chief daughter in the auxiliary to Clan Mac Duff and directs music for the Scottish gathering. Mrs. Stewart W. Lees is guard and directed dancing, both active in lodge social affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hamilton
Clan MacDuff
Order of Scottish Clans
Daughters of Scotia
Stewart W. Lees
Lodges Tourer Dorn Plans California Visit Tuberculosis Sanitarium Site
Dorn reports 69 lodges visited across 38 states since Sept 11 with several California cities remaining. He narrated army lodge reception in Galveston and described a $2,000,000 sanitarium for TB care, to be sited by a commission considering climate and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Mr. Dorn
Dorn
Galveston
Army
Dance Music For Solo Waltz With Auld Lang Syne
The event promises solo dance music with a piper furnishing tunes for a waltz and Auld Lang Syne sung by all attendees. The setting emphasizes traditional chorale style and communal participation.
Relief Corps Holds Thimble Party For Women’s Relief Corps
The Women’s Relief Corps auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic entertained with a thimble party last Wednesday at Mrs. Hugene Warfield’s home 817 North Hackberry. A guessing contest preceded a musical program with piano by Mrs. Carley a song by Miss Erin Betters and a reading by Miss Medera Robertson. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relief Corps
Women’s Relief Corps
Grand Army of the Republic
Hugene Warfield
North Hackberry Street
Carley
Erin
S. Betters
Medera Robertson
Smoker Planned At Next Knights Meeting
San Antonio Tent No. 46 Knights of the Maccabees met at the Moose hall with large attendance. Two applications for membership were presented. Resolutions offered to Sir Knight P C Kurtz on his sister's death. A social and smoker was set for November 6 inviting members and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Knights of the Maccabees
Moose Hall
Knight P. c. Kurtz
Texas Confederate Veterans to Meet in San Antonio
Capt. C A Denny says the next Texas Confederate Veterans gathering is likely in San Antonio with dates October 3 and 4. He notes bright prospects for San Antonio hosting and suggests October become a permanent reunion date for Texas veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
C A. Denny
Austin
Greenville
Confederate Veterans of Texas
San Antonio Praetorians Council Hears New Members
San Antonio Council No. 6 Order of Praetorians met last Thursday in the Odd Fellows hall with Senior Tribune Hoffmann presiding in Wells absence. Four applications and two transfers were referred to the membership committee before routine business closed the meeting. The group adjourned to a local restaurant for a Mexican meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Order of Praetorians
Odd Fellows
Augustus Wells
Hoffmann
Supreme Manager Mary Taylor Travels for Woodmen Circle Visit
Mrs. Mary Taylor supreme manager of the Woodmen Circle leaves for Dallas to meet Supreme Clerk Miss Dora Alexander. They will attend the state fair as guests of Mrs. Maggie Hyde and then visit Miss Alexander’s parents in Garland before returning to Omaha Nebraska. They plan to attend the Texas fraternal congress in Dallas on October 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme
Mary Taylor
Woodmen Circle
Dallas
Dora Alexander
Maggie Hyde
San Antonio
Taylor
Miss Alexander
Garland
Omaha
Nebraska
Candidates Adopted At MacDuff Meeting In San Antonio
Clan MacDuff No. 224 met in the Moot room at Gunter hotel with large attendance. Candidates were adopted and reports from committees were presented. A Hallowe en Scotch supper is planned for 6 30 pm followed by an entertainment at 8 45 with members urged to wear Scottish costumes and tartan plaids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clan MacDuff No
Order of
Gunter Hotel
Hallowe
San Antonio
Good Reports Are Given Olive Grove No 157
Olive Grove No 157 Woodmen Circle held a well attended meeting at the Knights of Pythias hall on Commerce street. Two membership applications by ballot were accepted and routine business was transacted. Finances improved, social netted a large sum, Frieda C Miller won the drawing contest, Louise Diener named degree team captain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Grove
Woodmen Circle
Knights of Pythias Hall
Commerce Street
the Grove
Grove
Frieda C. Miller
Louise Diener
Supper and Dance Planned by Clan MacDuff and Thistle Lodge
The committee of Clan MacDuff and Thistle Lodge of the Order of Scottish Clans announces a supper at 6 30 next Friday at the Gunter Hotel. Rev. Hugh McLellan will preside as toast master and call on clansmen for short talks. Pipe music, Hallowe'en supper, and a 9 o'clock dance follow with a program of pipe overture schottische waltz quadrille and other selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clan MacDuff and
Thistle Lodge
Order of Scottish Clans
Gunter Hotel
Hugh McLellan
Amendments Adopted by San Antonio Odd Fellows Lodge
San Antonio Lodge No. 11 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows met Tuesday night in its hall. The second degree was conferred on two candidates, one candidate elected by transfer, and amendments to the by-laws were adopted. The meeting closed after the sick fund appropriation and committee reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows
Social Meeting at Monroe Lodge No 424
The last meeting of Monroe Lodge No 424 Independent Order of Odd Fellows appointed P Magnussen chair of a committee to plan a social gathering in the lodge quarters at 123 Soledad Street next Monday. An entertaining program will be arranged and refreshments served after the program following a brief business opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Lodge
Order of Odd Fellows
P. Magnussen
Soledad Street
Elk. Lodge No
Knights of Pythias
Knights of Pythias Hall
Commerce Street
John F. Onion
Order
Drill Team Ready by Local Yeomen Branch
The boosting committee of the local Brotherhood of American Yeomen held a regular meeting Tuesday night. The drill team under Captain Kit Carson has practiced and is ready for the large class adoption soon. An open meeting and dance is planned for next Tuesday night in the Red Men's hall inviting all members and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Brotherhood of American Yeomen
Kit Carson
Red Men's Hall
Conductress Is Chosen By Local Knights Circle
A Knights and Ladies of Security meeting in San Antonio elected Mrs J C Brown as Conductress at the Owls hall on Soledad Street. The session, led by all officers, dispatched routine business despite Mrs Mills protesting the selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Knights and Ladies of Security
Owls’ Hall
Soledad Street
J. C. Brown
Mills
Unity Lodge Elects New Trustee During Fall Meeting
Unity Lodge No. 86 Knights of Pythias held a regular meeting last Friday. C S Smith was removed, Jesse Thompson elected to fill the remaining term through December 31, 1914. The lodge marks the Fiftieth Anniversary Meeting on November 14 with Golden Jubilee Class esquires to be knighted. three applicants to be initiated as pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unity Lodge No
Knights of Pythias
C. S. Smith
Jesse Thompson
Unity Lodge
J. G. Fikart
Social Proves Success at White Rose Grove Event
White Rose Grove No 828 Woodmen Circle held a social and country store at Modern Woodmen hall on North Flores street last Wednesday. Attendance exceeded expectations with strong patronage at the country store. Dancing followed the social with homemade cake and coffee served. Mrs Evers chaired the arrangements committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Rose Grove No
Woodmen Circle
Woodmen Hall
North Flores Street
Indian Princesses Meet at Sleep of the Seventeenth Sun
A large gathering of Pocahontas and warriors convened as Annie Kelly lit the council fire. The group initiated one paleface into the degree and discussed resolutions led by a three member committee. Wenonah Minnie Lee Martin plans to move from San Antonio to Austin, prompting regret. The next council will be held on the seventh sun beaver moon with a banquet to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Kelly
O. A. Balcolm
M. Gentzen
Joseph Ryan
Clara Waters
Wenonah Minnie Leeartin
San Antonio
Austin
Texas British Association Social Meeting Highlights
The Texas British Association held its regular meeting Thursday night in the club room at 123 Soledad Street. A program of readings and musical selections was arranged by a committee and presented before a large audience, followed by a short business session and a social hour. Participants included Misses Warwick Hays and Schoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas- British Association
Soledad Street
Warwick
Hays
Schoff
Next sal or meeting date noted for association
The passage lists members G. W. Rogers, E. War wick, W. H. Smith, R. A. Holland and H. Y. Barnes and notes the next sal or meeting will be held November 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
G. W. Rogers
E. Warwick
W. H. Smith
R. A. Holland
H. Y. Barnes
Sallor
Association
San Antonio Loyal Americans assembly installs officers
San Antonio Assembly No. 78 met in regular session with a large attendance. Two membership applications were referred to committees and one candidate was initiated with the degree team. Officers will be installed at the next meeting, then a Mexican lunch will follow at a local restaurant. Committee members are Mr Goldenhagen, Mrs Hankla, and Mrs Betterton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Assembly No. 78
Ranchers Hold Meeting at Knights of Pythias Hall
A Benevolent Order of Ranchers meeting convened Tuesday night in the Knights of Pythias hall with a large attendance. A class of 25 candidates was initiated and the usual business conducted. Refreshments of ice cream and cake followed the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Benevolent Order of Ranchers
Knights of Pythings
Ballot on Seetootone by Friendship Temple No 2
Friendship Temple No 2 Pythian Sisters met in regular session with large attendance. Four applications were balloted on and accepted and will be initiated November 1 along with previous candidates. A short business session preceded a social. A report on the October 14 dance was submitted, deemed a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Temple No. 2
Hive Will Meet At Crockett Hotel Quarter
Alamo Hive No. 22 Ladies of the Maccabees will hold a regular review next Monday afternoon in its quarters at the Odd Fellows hall Crockett Hotel. Business of importance is expected to come up and all members are urged to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamo Hive
Ladies of the Maccabees
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Crockett Hotel
Busines Os
Magnolia Grove No 26 Woodmen Circle Meeting Urges Social Next
Magnolia Grove No 26 Woodmen Circle met in regular session with large attendance. Only routine business was transacted. A social event is planned and a committee was appointed to arrange it. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday November 12 and all members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia Grove No
Woodmen Circle
South African Inventor Patents Tamper Resistant Envelope
The Chamber's Journal reports a new envelope by a South African inventor that resists tampering. It keeps the standard shape and size but prints a word like intact or the sender’s address on the flap with soluble ink. When the flap gum is released, the ink indicates tampering.
A Tamper Evident Ink and Secure Mail System
An inventor describes ink that runs with moisture to signal tampering. He also details a rail system using sealed envelopes and threaded ties to protect money parcels, ensuring any opening disrupts the seal and reveals tampering. A variant uses needle and thread for similar security.
Norwegian unions report 68000 members up 17000 since
Norwegian trade unions announce a member total of 68 thousand, marking an increase of 17 thousand since the previous period. The growth indicates expanding labor organization and stronger collective bargaining potential across sectors.
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Sarah Sinclair
Advance
Beacon Shoes
New York
F. i. Hoyt Shoe CO
Manchester
New Hampshire
Beacon Shoe Store
Alamo Plaza
San Antonio, Texas
Active Daughters OF Scotia
Cones
Mrs
Brown
Ellen Mills
W. Tuton
St. Anthony
Daughters of Isabella
Crockett Street
Austin Court
Knights of Columbus
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Alamo Lodge
N. H. White
San Antonio Gas & Electric Co
Crockett
Painless Mathews
E. Houston St
Gas Company
Painlesa Moathode
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