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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1912
Page
19
At a Tribe of Ben Hur lodge meeting the decision was made to hold regular meetings on the first Tuesday of each month at Red Men's hall. Members preferred more frequent gatherings, but the hall’s vacancy limited dates.
Bexar camp No 12034 Modern Woodmen of America held a joint social with Royal Neighbors on Monday drawing nearly 4000 members and friends. Col A N Rooks of Dallas state deputy spoke as part of an evening program of readings addresses and musical selections. Guests called the event enjoyable and looked forward to the next gathering. The program opened with Call to order by Venerable Consul W A Lieber and an address of welcome.
District Deputy McConnell and Gen. D S Stanley circle No 3, Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic, held a Tuesday meeting in the I O O F hall. They discussed a new hall, decided to use the K P hall for future meetings, and announced an October 8 gathering at 2 30 p m for visiting members. The auditing committee was asked to meet at Mrs Foss 327 1 2 West Commerce Street to review reports and audit books.
Members of Myrtle Grove No 1 Woodmen Circle met Monday with three membership applications received, one candidate initiated, three elected. Visitors received grove honors as Mrs Mary Taylor, supreme manager, was honored. A social program followed with piano duet reading and instrumental solo, then refreshments.
Laurel Grove No 1185 Woodmen Circle held its regular meeting at the Woodmen hall. Two applications for membership were received one member accepted by ballot and two new members initiated. A committee including Mrs Nellie Lamkin Mrs Opal Brown and Mrs Sallie White was appointed to draft condolence resolutions on the death of Mrs Agnes Guckian. The meeting was led by Mrs Beulah Goldring guardian.
Concordia lodge No. 1793 Knights and Ladies of Honor met Wednesday and received one membership application. Members and visitors spoke, including Charles Jenke who invited attendees to refreshments for grandson Hansie Vanderwork, mascot of the lodge. Dancing followed.
Alamo lodge No. 34 Royal Achates praised its drill team led by Captain Annie Lum for excellent floor work during a recent meeting. A social committee was formed for the next gathering on October 8.
A large turnout at John Bosshardt lodge No. 2223 Knights and Ladies of Honor attended the Friday meeting. One new member application and two initiated candidates followed prior ballots. Odes and marches by the lodge orchestra accompanied routine business and dancing by younger members.
Sunflower camp No. 4545 Royal Neighbors of America held a brief session Wednesday to finalize plans for the October 9 sixth anniversary celebration. One new member applied, the sick committee reported good work, and the financial report pleased members. A miscellaneous shower honored Mrs. Kimbro at Mrs. J. A. Leary's home, 319 West Florida Street. Prizes were awarded in a writing contest to Mrs. Eli.
Col. A. N. Beoks of Dallas state deputy of Modern Woodmen of America attended a special meeting of Bexar camp No. 12,034 and delivered an address.
In Veston a meeting held to honor Mrs Emma Hill who died last week. A committee was named to draft condolence resolutions and after the session refreshments of cake and cream were served.
I thank the Alamo hive No. 22 Ladies of the Maccabees of the World for prompt payment of my deceased wife Margaret E. Eldridge's policy. Co. H. Eldridge.
Praises the Creamery Dairy Co for sanitary products. Regional phone listing 871 appears in the ad.
Today's ad offers free theater tickets to The Old Homestead. Limited seats available. check the advertisement for details on how to claim.
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