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BVENINO LEDGER PHILADELPHIA, THITBgPAY FffBBTTABff 18, 1018. 1$ ' Washington's Birthday The plan for the celebration on Saturday ttext at under lhe direction ot the Washing ten Day Committee, composed of represent tlves of rntrlotlo and fraternal organltallons, of which Charles If. Davis Is president: Will iam & Hlcom, vice president; Gilbert Hamil ton, treasurer, and Harrr 6. Opdyke, secre tary At the meeting at the Knights ol Uolden El Hall, 814 North Croud street, final arrangements were completed tor th trd and exercises In Independence Square. The orator of the occasion Will be Justice John I. Elklrt. The other speakers will Include ifajror Klankenburg, Receiver of Taxes O. Kreelsnd kendrlck and William Rowcn. of ihe Board of Education. A chorus of school children will elnr palrloUo hymns and songs. The exercises at the square Trill start at 3 o'clock Prior to the ceremonies a laurel wreath will be placed on the Washington statue tn front of Independence Hall. The parade,, In which several thousand men will participate, will proceed to the following formation at S o'clock! Broad and Spring Gar den streets, thence south on Broad etreet to Market street, thence east to Ctli street, south on Oth street to independence bquare. Divi sion 1 Detachment of marines nnd sailors from League Island, with their own music. Division 3 A detachment of tho National Guard of Pennsylvania. Division 3 The Old Uuard of the city of 1'hlladelphla, Division 4 - -Order of Independent Americans. Division 6 -Bons.of Veterans. Division 6 Patriotic Order Bonn bf America. Division 7 Loyal Orange Institution. Division 8 Cnurch organizations. Division D-Knlghts of Golden Eaklo, Divi sion 10-Order United American Mechanics. Many out-of-town delegations will bo In line from Chester. Camden, Wilmington and Nor rlstonn. Charles II. Dara is .grand marshal, wltlr William A. Grotilner. William II. Clark. Jr.. William I Wilson. Captain and Adjutant John Pepper. Max Trankner, John MCCllntock. Hiram L. Wynne. Oeorge Sell. John Lynch and Oeorge W. Lake as aides. The liny mar shals are Colonel William C. Metcalf. Edward Wilson. Major Harry 8. Opdyke. Grand Mater Charles Harbeson. Assistant Adjutant General Charles M. Williams and Edward Noppel. Independent Order Odd Fellows Grand Secretary Hall went to Btroudsburg last week to arrange the details for tho annual asealon on May 18. 10 and 20. H reports that other large places In the BUto In the matter of accommoda tions for representatives and visitors and that there will bsgeneral satisfaction and ""oraruf'sire ItobertT. Dan iel s accepted the lgv Italian of Grand Master Paul A. Benson to attend tho annual ceptances to similar Invitations have also bn received from the grand m-ter; and grand secretaries of the Jurisdictions of New York. Now Jersey and Delaware. These BJiests will be present on Wodnwday ejd Thursday of the week of the session, and will Jnd the m; nual banquet of the Past lre,eniv!5, Association to be hold at the Water Gap on MTiie 'Representative Association of southeast ern Pennsylvania will hold It. "nllaae": quet on Saturday evening. May 1, In 1 nnaaei Dhla. the placo to bo selected. -- ivy Lodge, after a short business session next Montty evento. will open the doors r the ladles. The Renewed Interest Commntee. Joseph TF. Calhoun, chairman, has friJMja an eMertalnment for the evening. and as usual, the hall will be crowded to capacity. ' fhst regular meeting of tho Ivy Workers will Si held this evenlnl. About . ffn already been enrolled. "d',nlvv Lodge, promises to be a great Influence In .W.KHJJ; On March 6 the degree team will &Vratana vllle. Bucks County, to confer the first ana second degrees for Neshamlny Lodge. fcn art,-sa.?raaBs 'Rlllv" Douglass, the president and secretary of the vetefanoid Fellows' association. .form a rare roraMnatlon of dignity and . ''deviltry, ind while they truly represent the vete: rans 4haf, - .fin verr 1Ivo wire. wnijo o average age of Mllle's membership Is 42 years. tK aVemore Inellglbles than ellslbles for Tiro : Douglass' class. There were vlsltlnc del etlonsfrora Sy. pn.han?' Best Metropol -tan. Imnertal. Drexel and United Lodges, ins evening Degree Master Georgo Brunner will hand out!feV varieties of degree work. -The lodge needs better nen,3?n'VSi,tStm dae The Installing staff of Merchants ""jse I. Srewlnr "or the semiannual Installation n Aprth All the members P""5'' Friday evening for a rehearsal of the worn, leh wai very creditably done under the direction1 of. Bro. Morton. There will be & work durtng tho month of March, which will be In the hands of the most competent U!tVrklidV.onferred the first and sec ond degrees tn full form on William 11. Sehmuhl under the able direction of Degree ffT.T.r ir.nry W. Gift. The visitors lauded ?he"workeonfyth. dre. tSm. Remark, for th mod of the order were made by Bros. Haves Merkle. Brill. Smith. Weber, Mensle. WeUe and others. The lodge sent a tribute of flower, to Bro. S. M. Rhea, who Is sick. The lodge paid a visit to North Wales Lodge last nlaht to view degree work. This lodge U one of the competitors for the honor of exemplifying the second degree at the annual session ot xn vruu jvuv. Kenderton lodge conferred the second de gTM In "hSrge of Brother Bunt, degree mas terTand Bro. Kennedy, acting noble grand. In an excellent manner. The Entertainment Com mittee provided an oyster supper. The com mittee on religious service, Bros. Burgert, Tomllnson and Tucker, has secured the Rev. & Bird, pastor f the Tioga Baptl.t ber. facie, and the choir of the Toga if. Ecijurch for.the service on February 28 at the pdd Fel lows; Home, of which Bro. Bunt Is the hon ored vice president. . Wetrome Lodge held Its annual "; Odd Fellows' Home last Sunday. The sermon was preached by Rev. Edward M, Hart, pas tor of Columbia Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church. The rauslo was, by the large con gregSlon. under the direction of Miss Jennie E, Rlebni, organist, and included a duet by Rudolph Lack and George E. White. Presi dent Slpps made an address. Marian Rebekah Lodge. No. 47. had charge at the Rebekah Home. The sermon was by Charles Faunce, ot Wisslnomlne Daptlst Church. The muslo was In charge of Miss Verna Rltter. Addresses were made by Pres. Mary A. Engelman and Charles Hart, a mem ber ot Marian Lodge. The services at the Odd Fellows' Orphanage were under the Joint auspices of Wayne. Phll inthroplo Spring Garden. Star of Bethlehem, Mercantile, Merchants. Caledonian and Im Serial Lodges, constituting the first district. Addresses were made by Rev, M. S. Bush, pas tor of Holy Trinity Presbyterian Church. Lo-iran- President Richardson and Robert Love, chairman of the Education Committee. The raunle Included vocal solo, by Miss Viola M. oraharo and John Dallas and selections by tho children's chorus and orchestra. Spring Gar den Lodge presented 13 to the home to be ex pended on the orchestra. Lady Meade Rebekah Lodge had a social night last Saturday, and a large number par ticipated In the cake walk and "shoe sale" arranged by the Entertainment Committee. Under the direction ot the noble grand, Mrs. Bessie Bowen, and the chairman of the En tertainment Committee, Mrs. .Lillian Bowen. the present term promises to establish a record for good time. At the next reguU? meeting of the lodge Mrs. Hauls Mendel, secretary of the Rebekah Assembly, will witness the ex emplification of the beautiful Rebekah degree. The work of the degree team of Lady Meade Lodge, of which Thomas G. Clark Is degree master. Is rapidly becoming famous through out the jurisdiction. FRATERNAL f Improver! Order Red Men routaxet Tribe celebrated Its 44th anniver sary In Friendship Hall, Sepvlva and Norrls street.,' on the sleep ot the 10th, sun. The Invited guests were Great Chief ot ltecoras lronnaney, ureal Senior Bagamore Walker and Ureal Keeper ot Wampum Farrar. Addresses on the good ot the order nero made by the great chleis and Brothers Ran dolph P. Llpplncott, of Nia gara Tribe, of Bridgeton, N. J. William Moore, of Lennl lnln. anil MAverftl nasi each- ems of 1'outaxet Tribe. The Entertainment Committee provided soma good things to eat. The singing of Brother Burlington and Brother Harry tj. Deaver and the buck and wins danclns of Brothers Uufflngton. Robert Brown and Oeorge Nlchol were highly , enjoyed. Brother Daniel K. Zimmerman furnished tha music. I'outaxet Tribe Is one of the oldest tribes In Kensington, having a present mem bership of 210 and a treasury of 114,000. raconta Tribe had a spirited meeting on last Fridays sleep, with Sachem Dougherty In the chair. In accordance with n resolution to In crease the membership, Past Sachem John n. Greenhalgh again proposed three palefaces Tor adoption and they were admitted. Several can didates hate been proposed for tomorrow s Mn am.1 It la n-nKaKta that InA AllnntlOn degree wilt be worked. The members intend to keep the degree team busy. Brother Town send returned after a long absence nnd gave an enthusiastic address, Past Sachem Green halgh spoke on tho order In general, and told of visiting other tribes with the great chiefs. Bjmpathy was extended to Past Sachem onn Cumero, who has suffered the loss of his mother. The degree association Is planning a "Night In Bohomla," and urge nil to Join this active organisation. Chairman White and his assistants Invite general eo-operatlon In this work for Ihe good of tho order. A new era In Redmanshlp In South Phila delphia was marked by the new degree team organised within the Dakotah Association, which conferred the chief's degree for the first time on Tuesday's sleep Neehamlny Tribe, No. 23. which meets at 1005 West Passyunk avenue, had the honor with n large attendance of visitors. The team has an or ganization of It. own. and under the able di rcetlon of Its officers A. Thompson, of Wapel la, president; William Fisher, ot Menno, sec retary, and George Phillips, of Sioux, nro con duotlng It. affairs In a business-like manner. Some of the other degree teams need to look out for tnelr laurels. The last rehearsal was a Piute's wigwam, which full demonstrated the team's determination to make a success of the work. On the sleep of the 18th sun, Sioux, No. 87, will have the honor of a visit from the association, when the trlbo will present candidates for the adoption degree. Maesasolt Tribe will perform tha adoption decree at Alpena Tribe on Thursday's sleep, the 25th Inst. Massasolt was honored with a visit from an o! past sachem, John F. Kleffer. The new quartet composed of Brothers Algayer, Fester, Young and Collins rendered soma fine selections and were the lending futures ot the social session. Deputy O. S. Rolllson also paid en official visit. The tribe, ot West Philadelphia will attend divine service on Sunday evening next at Cal vary Luthern Church, lst street and Mantua avenue. The services will be conducted by tho Rev. J. M. Tweedale. Members are requested to meot at 4014 Lancaster avenue at 7 p. m. sharp In order to march In a body. Navajo Tribe held its tenth anniversary Feb ruary 11. 'The full membership of tho trlbo turned out, and tho talent was tho best to too had. Great Senior Segamoro Samuel H. Walkor commended tho members for the good work they were doing for the fraternity. Prist Great Sachem John B. Poorc made a fine address, and the applause given him showed his ever growing1 popularity. Brother Llpplncott, of Bridgeton. N. J., also gave the members some words of wisdom. Lnkota Council kindled their council brand In their new tepee. Room 7B, Parkway Build ing. Urothor J. H. Nugent, presented tho council, on behalf ot the Senator, Boles Pen rose, with i silk banner, which was accepted by Pocahontas Alice I. Cremen, on the behalf or the council. Mr. Horace D. Gaw -.poke on the "Stars and Stripes." Long talks wero mado by Great Wenonah Catharine Gonthnfr, past PocahontaseB Mrs. Mllllman, Mrs. Pflng stad and Mrs. Neamaund. Sister Shoemaker was tendorcd a vote of thanks for Iter work In the order. On the sleep of tha 10th eun will he class adoption, tho degree work being ex emplified by Tonguna Council, No. 80. Patriotic Order Sons of America William Weand was bom In Pottstown In 1842 and learned the trade of machinist. At tho outbreak of the Civil War, upon the call of President Lincoln, ho en listed in tile wjth, tlegimant of Pennsylvania Volunteers and served until October. IBM. He participated In 32 engagements In the Army ot the 1'otomao and under Gen eral Sheridan In the Shenan doah Valley. Brother Weand Joined the Patrtotlo Order Sons of America In 1S72 and at once became active In the upbuilding of the order, serving In the various ofnees of the State ramp ana retired as Its State President In 188J On January 1, 184, he took charge of the office of State secretary, having been elected to Bervo the unexpired term of Henry J. Stager, resigned, and has held the office continuously since. At the time ho became State secretary there were in this State 131 subordinate camps of the order with u membership of 7000. At the present time there are 8C5 active camps, with an approxi mate membership of llf,000. Ho has given the best years of his lire to tho order, and Is oh active t3day as ho was when ho became a raombur. Camp S30 will present to the Taylor Memo rial Cnurch, northeast corner 7th nnd Hunting Park avenue, on Sunday evening next, a silk American flax start and holder. The piesen tatlon addrees will be made by a prominent Breaker, and the sermon by the pastor and the camp's cnampiain, ino uev. ur. Tison. Members of any camp or commandery aro In vited to assist In making this scrvlco one of the most Inspiring nnd patriotic events over enjoyed on tho anniversary of the birth of the Father of Our Country. Sylvanla Com mandery will head the line In uniform. As this Is the baby camp In the district, the officers expect the assistance ot other mein Ibers of Iho order They will meet In the chapel of the church at 7:30 o'clock sharp. Camp 633 had a red-letter night last Monday. (Every moment was full of some Interesting, impressive or entertaining feature. Tho af fair was a Joint celebration, tho losing team ot the membership contest held Isst term feast ing the victors and commemorating the birth days of Washington and Lincoln. Brother Martin L. Cramer, chairman, and Bros. Charles M. Solly, Lester Leltner. utenry Highland and Robert O. Thomson, of the entertainment Com mittee, assisted by Brothers Frank Schrooder, Jr., and Georgo G. Dunxelberger, made tha preparations, and Brother nobert O, Thom son the floral decorations, reflecting high credit upon all. On behalf of tho camp, District President Earl. O Meadows, of District No. 8; IPaat President Francis I. Lemle. Martin L. Cramer. Daniel B. Wells and Master of Forma Charles M. Solly were presented with baskets ot flowers as a mark ot appreciation for ef ficient services rendered. The presentations, In fitting remarks, were mado by Past President Oeorge G. Dunkelberger, who had the tables turned on him by being made tha recipient of a similar token, presented On behalf or the camp by the toastmaster. Fast President and Financial Secretary Daniel 8 Wells. Past District President Ifarry A. Warford and Dis trict President Earl O. Meadows wero the special vlaltlng guests. Brother Frederick A. Snyder, the camp's musician, rendered piano selections artistically. Brothers Harry a. Larlsh and Albert B. Meyers entertained tn clean humor and monologue. Brother Francis P. (Chief) Lemle made a strong Impression be relation ot his experiences in connection with his 25 years' membership with the camp. Bro Horace H. Graham photographed the camp room by flash light. In the business session Harry at. Stewart, of 2623 West Columbia avenue, was) initiated! Into tha camp, making the membership total 17S. The goal ot 200 la set for June 23. Next Sunday evening the camp membership will participate with the district tn Its flag pres entation to the West Lehigh Avenue Baptist Church, 28th street and Lehigh avenue. They NO. 45 ASTHMA SIMPSON, THE VILLAGE QUEEN "STEW" PIDD HAD NO IDEA THAT CON WAS SO OBLIGING!! SOCIETIES WILLIAM WEAND State Secretary Patriotic Order Sons of America. form at 23th street and Columbia atenue at 0.45 p. m. and march In a body to the church. Camp 301'n vltiutton nlaht at 4020 Lancnsier avenue by the Sixth District Committee, prove to he one ot the most successful events in the history- of Iho order In the Sixth District. Over 200 persons crowded the rooms to hear the Cn Harry S Stone sneak on the subject of Immigration, The Rov. H. F. Hale spoke on patriotism and religion, whllo Dr PhlllD H. Mooro's subjeot was tho Bible in our publlo schools. It was tho first night that ladles wero present. As a result tha committee pissed la resolution that all future Msltatlon meetings shall bo open to the general public. It Is believed that this new rulo will Increase the membership of tho order. Arrangements were olso made by which tho spirit of fra ternal fellowship will bo expanded botween the ISth and Sixth Districts through a ecries ot bowling, quoit and other contests. Camp 203 had a big meetlne on Tuesday evening. A spirited address was delivered by Louis A. Berry on "Immigration nnd tho Most Expedient Legislation." In which ho advocated tho adoption of stringent laws which would re strict and not prohibit Immigration. Ho said that Immigration Is of Itself a blosslng. but when unbounded and left too free It Is harm ful and tends to the deterioration of American labor. American Industries and American com munities. CUde A. Manger presided, and among thoee present were William J. Bates. Samuel C. Wells.Ex. S, P.: Louis J. Berry, members oftho Sixth District committee, with Chairman Walker. Dr. A. Alex, Howell. Harry Meottle. Ddgar B. Wallen. prestdont Camp 203; Charles Weand. assistant Stato socrotary. ana Camp BID' has changed Its meeting nights lrom the first, and third Friday to tho second and fourth Tuesday and has movod to the Trust Company's building In Holmosburg In a fargo room fitted up with electrlo lights throughout and ample room to entertain vis itors This enmo is in a prosperous condition, for although but a little over thrco years old It has 101 members In good Btandlng and Is worth about $1000 and stilt growing. Tho gen eral activity Is greater than In many other camns. and the workers will give visitors a hearty welcome. Camp 80. P. O. A., held on auction bazaar in which all kinds of fancy work, hand-embroidered centrepieces and an American nag pillow were auotloncd. Coffee ond cake were rervad. Camp 89 expects to accompany brother Camp B35 to divtne worship at tho Methodist Tabernacle. Bth and Green streets, on next Sunday, as part ot Washington's Birth, day celebration. Ladles' night will be hold February 23. when Camp S55 will end the celebration. Foresters of America The Past Chief RangerB' Association hld a special meeting to elect a secretary to fill tho vacancy by tho death of J. J. DeWolf. About 150 membera voted, and Jo seph Foley was elected by n. largo majority. F. K. Greene was elected to the position ot senior conductor. and J. Maucr was elected trustee. Court Schuilklll wus hon ored by a visit from two members of Court Lehigh, Brother Flah. flnuncinl secre tary, and Brother Carey. The visitors spoke or mo gooa work which has been done by the courts In tho northeast, und Invited Court Schuylkill to pay them a visit. Tho visitation committee gave the assurance that a visit would bo made In the near future Tho number of proposi tions coming in every week Bhows that tlio members are keeping their New Year pledge. Court Pennsylvania held one of Its best ses sions, and welcomed some ot Its oldest mem bers nt tho last meeting, among them Brother nillman and Brother Hart, the latter stating that his employment had permitted him to at tend only two moettngs in the last 17 lears. PaBt Chief Ranger Glllman suggestod that the court assess Its members on account of the death of the brother whom tho court aided during Illness. Financial Secretary John P McCall contended that tho court had never benefited by an assessment, nnd that it was able to meet Its obligations without Imposing burdens upon Its members. ,,.,.,.. Court Olenwood Association held their an nual banquet, February 11. Brother Lon Jock ron acting as toastmaster, assisted by Bros. J Saucrwald, Fred Ott and Albert Winter holer. Dancing followed. About 150 wero present, and among tho guests were D. G C. Range- Jos. I. Foster, Chief Ranger J T. TrcBsel. Jr.. Dr. W. G. Spless. Dr. V.,J. Bold, Bros. iSmlcB, John rrledrlch and William Nle hnrdt. Sr. Court Olenwood degree team asso ciation will hold a rehearsal on Sunday next, at 2 P. m. The team performed the cere mony of Initiation last week on three candi dates. Knights of Pythias A special convention was held by Grand Chancellor Benjamin Moore, of Pittsburgh, ac companied by other Grand Lodge officers, at Coeur de Leon Lodge, at Cum berland street and Kensington avenue, February IB, when the eligible past chancellors re ceived the Grand Lodge honors. The Hall Association will meet tonight In the Parkway Building, eighth floor, when something definite will be de termined upon one of two nron- osltlons offered. The Past Chancellors Association of the or der met on February 10. when a highly en joyable time was had by a large gathering. The meeting night for the association has been changed to the first Wednesday night In the month at the permanent headquarters, Otb and Spring Garden streets. Philadelphia Company, No. 3. Uniform, Rank, which has Iain dormant for a long time, baa been recently reorganized by members ot Fourth of July Lodge, No. 100. The company has secured quarters in Odd Fellows' Hall, Broad and Federal streets. The following offl eers have been Installed for the year; C. D. Calvert, captain; C. D. Felater, first lieuten ant; II. Fortune, second lieutenant; R. Mc cracken, recorder; A. C. Funk, treasurer. The company would be pleased to have any mem ber of the order connect himself with It. In formation concerning the company can be had from any member or from the recorder, R. McCrncken, 2010 South Norwood street. Watch for futura announcements. The 2007th regular stated convention of Con tinental Lodge was held February 10, at 814 North Uroad street, wllh C. C, Marlon Green presiding with full quota of officers and Dis trict Deputy Orand Chancelor Joseph A. Lord present The Booster Committee has shown what can La done by having four applicants for the rank of knighthood nnd two reinstate ment.. Tho nlm of tho Boosters Is to have 00 ,nv membera before the term. ends. After the session the members proceeded In a body to celebrnlo tho anntiersary of the lodge with a "Dutch Lunch." The music was furnished by the mandolin club of Scuthwark Lodge, which wai hugely enjoyed. Tho satisfying results of this convention reflect credit on the working spirits of this lodge. On February 24 the rank of esquire will bo given by tho degree eam, and on March 10 the rank of knight will be given In long form. A welcome Is ex tended to all member, to visit this booming lodge. At the last meeting of Banneret Lodge two pages were proved as esquires, and after the convention of the lodge all present retired to a banquet given by the retiring ehaneellor commander, William Ktesel, Brother Jos, Scheetx acted as toastmaster and made an address on tho good of the order. Brother Klesel was presented with n past commander Jewel, the customary gift of tho lodge to tho retiring chancellor commander, and fittingly acknowledged the honors. Grand Representa tive Frank Burgess made an nddresa on "The Advantage of Being a Pythian?' Brother Drumel made an nndres. on "Co-operation." Brother Kennedy added his usually Humorous remarks to the entertainment of the evening. Muslo was furnished by Brother Dallon's string; quartet, accompanied by Brother Miller, at tho piano. Brother Dr. J. P. Frants talked on "Lessons Taught by Pythlanlsm." Blnglng of popular song, and cheers for Brother Klceel closed a good tlmo. Jr. Order United American Mechanics Gen. O. 1C Warren Council held a very suc cessful class Initiation at their council room, B22 Glrnnl nonuo. The semimonthly vlillation ncellng ot the Fast Councilors in.1 Willing Workers' Assocla ion of the Eastern District was teld with Col Fred Taylor Coun 11 Addresses were made by Kate Vice Councilor 8. G Scott ind Stato secretary (.harlca It. Ujhii n. Mnrlln Council will .' . . -. i- Ai, 11 nh1ct. "Reeolvetl, nolo a aeoaie on ,--" ", ,r,v CI,,- inrcer That tho United States should havo a larger ond bolter equipped urmy and navy. Frodj" Wagner Council held a banquet and sinokeY in tlitfr room, 2006 Stella avenuo last Monday evening, which was 0,t'c"d4,ribylnm?.2X friends of tho council'. """ 5rVmul guests from city councils. An excellent niuei cal program was rendored, after which ail wer.Pvltod to heavily laden banquet tab es. Addresses were made by Pas' State Councl or Thomas ar. Walters, Btato Secretary Oh?.-1" II. Hall and Past Councilors John O. Wilson ind Andrew J. Wilson. Bro. Charles Thomp son Jr7, entertained with recitations Th success ot the Mcaslon was due to the i ef forts of Recording Secretary Walter E. "en zel and his efficient committee i and was tno opening gun for a big membership campaign, launched with 15 applications. ...,. Tho next visitation of the Past Councilors and Willing Workers' Association wl II bo at Benjamin Franklin Council. 278 South B-a street. Friday evening, February 20. Blakely Council, of Peckvllle, Is reporting big gains In membership. ..,, Newport Council, ot Newport, recently adopt ed the State premium plan and reports 15 new members nnd more on the way. In.,....d Crystal Council, of Janette, recently mitiaiea a class of 20, candidates. i.iii Stato Organizer Charles Tear will Institute a council at Wyaluslng, Pa., on February z. Wllllamsport Council has entered Class Ii of the National Funeral Benefit Department and reports big gains In membership. Hcrnllnie Council has been organized by Btate Organizer C. C. Hlcklo at Hermlnle. Pa., and wns Instituted by State Councilor D. K. Hor ner February 13 with 01 members. The winners ot the Stato prizes for the term ending December 80 are: First prize, John r. Rue. Jr.. John R. Marlln Council, of Phila delphia; second prize, Percy J. Thomas, West Scranton Council. Scranton; third prize, W. T. Knapp. Pride of Valley Council, New Kensing ton; fourth prize, Richard Ford, Prosperity Council. Mahnnoy City. Dunbar Council. No. 207, Dunbar, Pa., has Instituted a membership contest, to close on August 1, the winning team to be banqueted b February 13 was" a big night for York Coun ty. It wns the first annual banquet of the Oriental Temple, of York County, and over BOO prlncos wero present. PaBt Grand Orient Charles II. Noes was toastmaster and per formed his duties with a dignity and ability euch as can only be .found in an Oriental chair. Tho guests of ahe evening wero Na tional Chaplain the Rev. M. D. Llchllter. State Vice Councilor S. G. Scott. Junior Past State Councilor Dr. William II. Fainter, Stato Sec retary Chailes II. Hall. Past State Councilor Thomas II. Walters and Past National Rep resentative II. H. Hawkins. A very pleasant number on tho program wns the presentation of a eolld gold national representatives' em blem to Notional RepresentatUe Charles II. Nosa. Fraternal Patriotic Americans The last rehearsal of officers for class Ini tiation was held last Tuesday ovenlng at Hamilton Council and showed great ability In those taking part. Rescue Council held Its an nual past councilors' night last evening. A good entertainment was furnlshea. State v Ice Coun cilor William H. Sheneman, State Council Secretary George S Ford. Representative to State Council Frank J. uagg, becreiary Jiooert M Banks and many members and visiting breth ren wero pleased to address this worthy coun cil upon Its strength, numerically and finan cially. The Stato vice councilor, on behalf of the State Counoll. will this evening present a silk flag to Uhlertown Council for the greatest percentage gain In membership in the Eastern District during tho laBt year. Tho State Coun cil secretary also participated In the meeting of this successful council. Delegates to the annual banquet will meet Saturday ovenlng next at the southeast corner of 13th street and Columbia avenue. Every member Is urged to attend tho banquet this year. Next Sunday evening Port Richmond Coun cil will attend divine services at the Richmond Baptist Church, and Stato Vice Councilor Sheneman will present a Bible, on behalf of the council, to the church. Members thould meet at Richmond street and Indiana avenuo The general class Initiation will be conferred next Monday evening at Lu Lu Temple, 13J7 Spring Garden street, at 8:30 o'clock. Every member should be present to witness this beau tiful work. Candidates should be present not later than 8:15. The Rev. Bro. S. A. Harker will deliver a, patrtotlo address. Order of Independent Americans Wharton Council's members have shown such keen Interest In darts that a game was ar ranged between the guards and tho council. Alter a weu-piayea game It was necessary to go Into extra Innings before the guards re ceived their winning run. March 8 la the date set for Wharton to receive the State nag. The speakers will be State Councilor Thomas, State Secretary William A. Pike, William T. Ramsey, of c.hi. ter. and others. A cordial welcome will be extended to all visiting brothers. Nut Joke Maak Who la that fellow eomlns out at your room with a ruit? "WIk That's) my nreas agentPennsvl- vnnta Punch Bowl. GREAT OPPORTUNITY IN THE PANAMA TOUR Fifty Winner's of Contest Will See Wonders of Intermotm tain Country. Opportunity to seo virtually all tho wonder spots of tho great intermountaln country la offered to tho BO prize winners In tho subscription congest of the vssn liEDOBn and the Pubmo Ihdoer- Thla number of men and women will be sent freo of charge to the Panama-Paclflo Ex. position nt San ffranelaco nnd tho Pan-ama-Callfornla Exposition nt San Dlcgo, Cal. The tour will be made in July shortly after tho contest ends, which la to be Juno 30. The B0 persons standing highest -in the number of points for subscriptions to cither or both newspapers obtained will not have to pay a cent for the trip nor for hotel expenses. Even the bother of making arrangements for tho trip will bo taken off their hands by representa tives of tho EvfiMNO LSDOEn and Pub lic Ledger. . ... It will bo possible for tho tourists to mako stop-overs at nearly all tho famous places In tho West visited by tourists, ouch as tho Grand Canon of Arizona, Yellowslono Park and other places. Also tho tourists will sco some of tho thriv ing and Browing cities of tho West. Tho twin expositions aro tho greatest displays of their kind ever brought to gether. Nearly every nation on tho earth has contributed exhibits and these aro so arranged that they may bo visited with out waste of tlmo. A trip through tho foreign exhibits of the Panama-Paclflo Exposition will bo as good as a trip abroad. Send In your name now on the coupon provided In tho advertisement and perhaps win one of theso valuable free trips to tho West. POLICE RAID PARTY Beer kcttlcfl. bottles nnd dishes wero showered on tho heads of Sergeant Morti mer and a detail of policemen from tho 19th nnd Oxford streets station, when they were called to Interrupt a party at 2111 Columbia avenuo, according to testi mony today beforo Magistrate Morris, who held two men In connection with the disturbance. Harry Bennett got 30 days and Patrick Corcoran six months. Three children, ranging In nges from 2 to 5 years, wero frightened Into hysterics when tho police descended on tho houso, but Mrs. Bennett, wlfo of ono of tho men sent to Jail, promised to take caro of them In tho futuro and Maglstrato Morris al lowed her her freedom. No Aerial Stunts for Boy Chailes W. Sheldon, an acrobat, who was beforo Maglstrato Hcnsbaw at City Hall yesterday charged with violating tho law by permitting his 8-ycar-old Bon to do an acrobatic stunt on the stage and was placed under a $300 bond to obey tho law, said today that ho fully Intends to keep within tho law, and that tho act to which tho court took oxception, which consists of Sheldon llftlp? tho boy from a reclining position on Le floor to a po sition over hla head, will be eliminated from the act. Tho case against Sheldon yesterday did not Involve taking the boy from tho stage. Ho wilt bo permitted to tako part In the act, but will not bo al lowed to do ncrobatlc stunts'. CLASSIFIED RATES DAILY AND SUNDAY Tins STYLE TYPE (or like this) One Insertion loo per line Three Insertions In a week.... MHc per line Seven corcecutlvo Insertions... 10a per 11ns Situations wanted, three Inser tions In a week 10a per line THIS SIZE TYPE (or like this) Permitted In all classifications except Help and Situations Wanted, Lost and Found, Per sonals, Boarding and Rooms. One Insertion 20o perltne Three insertions In a week.... lTHo per line Seven consecutive Insertions... ISo per line All rates are based on agate measurement, H agate lines to the Inch. DEATH NOTICES-elther paper 10 lines one time SOo Three Insertions ,. 1.00 DAILY ONLY In EBeat December 1, lti COMBINATION RATE for Insertion tn both tho morning- and evenlnc papers of samo day: PUBLIC LEDGER (MORNING) EVENING LEDGER (EVENING) Add four cents per line net to rates given above. HELP AND SITUATIONS WANTED ADVKRTIS1NU IN THE PURLIC LEDGER MAY IIQ INSERTED IN THE EVENINO LEDGER WITHOUT ADDITIONAL r-RGB. There is a drug store near your home that will accept Ledger want ads at office rates. PERSONALS WILL those who have Invested their money la lue lam jim. unier Aiuciroi pins; lo., nnu jaier iiauicfrcu iu tuiuuiar cornpan "wT: bciiij iiaiiicts tuiu nuuiuHa lu tj. A. u, A 823. Ledger Office? HELP WANTEDEEMALE CASHIER Young- lady In retail grocery busi ness, to assist In eeneral office work: state uGe, references and salary expected. L 602, Ledger Office. CLERKS The Commercial Depart ment at Ledger Central has been re ceiving calls for experienced clerks and typlsta. Do not miss this op portunity to file your application with Miss Dean, as Ledger Adver tisers are greatly benefited by this service. I COOK cooking; German or American girl for plain 2 In family, 23 8. 8 Otn st. HELP "WANTED &EMALB mitt white, bout 18 year old, 3 i2ui? goo3 home with young couple lu wturbs It !"ead, Tioniehotd Registry IJureau, 6th and rteiD wun iiuurcwwin. mw1.. ....- cnennnt sis. SALESLADIES - Svral good UwS csn sell live proposition, for outside wotk. Apply Z38 Land Title Running, BOLIClTOnS-New firm desires 0 ladles reM eil.. com. Apply rest of week, 10-12. Itoom 08.1, Real Estate Trunt nldg. STENOGRAPHERS, bookkeepers and clerks can obtain valuable Informa tion, about securing portions by 'In terviewing Miss Dean at Ledger Cen tral, Bee her at once for this free advice, as tho Commercial Depart ment Is constantly rwcurlng good po slUons for Ledger Advertltcrs. Wlfrrn OirtL for rencral housework 'ft Bpart ment; small family. Phono Daring 7607 W. YOUNG competent white girl to assist with ehamberwork and caro of B-ycar-old child. 1010 Diamond St. , HELP WANTED MALE A FEW ambitious bookkeepers, desirous i of qualifying as cost accountants, to "tudy eve nings In the office ot a certified publlo ac countant. D 41, Ledger Central. . DOY-lirlght, Intelligent Uoy for Important ot- nco work! state age, docauon. and references In tlrst letter. A 20a, ""v,'i , g'-,"i- lifUtuu DtlUGGIST Thursday , evening: faml, the Harrison act. 1EHS N. Vllh st. familiar wllh ERRAND BOY wanted! bring certificate. 125 h. iiinsi. SALESMAN-SUra Bro! quick seller! big" com mlsBlom 2 Land Title Ciilldlng. . SOLICITORS Reliable, men who can for an up-to-date, live proposition. hustle Apply a.io janci 'hub jsuiiuiub. WANTED A first-class finisher In an Instal ment houlreplr room: ono who 'Understands his business! boore-flghters need no'.fPP'' People's Outfitting Co., 10 S. Main st wiikes-uarre, i-a. WANTED Thoroughly experienced domestic. -i-w.AAf- man tn tnki Cllftfa OI BIOCK, BOll ?'.".m.f:nL."."KSmL"7Mii nrrtieulars ana assist, in uuiiub. j;..." ::.. ...,. Addrees Philadelphia RStfflUn Store, Trenton, N. J. WANTED, a boy for ntrince preferred. ire room! one with Apply Schaum & d tlr.nwood invo llhllnser. foundry. 2d an WANTED Exp. warehouse man to take charge of weSl warehouse, Write, stating experience ann reference. i omf m-uh" v...v. W AN TDD Neat-appearing young J" J." 22 years of ngoi High Bchoo graduates pro fTrred. Apply COS Parkway Dulldlng. WINDOW CLEANERS . WE REQUIRE THOROUGHLY EKPBR FNCED WINDOW CLEANRIRS! NO OT" BPS WILL DE CONSIDERED. APPLY mTPERtNTENDENTS OITFICE, N. SNDL LENBURO & CO. I . SITUATIONS WANTED PEMALE RILL, order, charge clerk, assistant bookkeper or cashier i woman of thorough experience, especially familiar with prlntnlg, engraving nnd paper business! best references! modernto ealary to start. J Oil. Ledger Central. BOOKKEEPER, stenographer, experienced, capable of taking entire charge and acting as secretary or office manager. J 810. Led. Cent. BOOKKEEPER Refs., competent, willing to work ! moderate salary. A 212, Ledgg orr. CHAMBERMAID or chlldnurse: Main Lino preferred i well recommended. 132 E. Spring ave., Aramore, i'a. CHAMBERMAID and waitress! no laundry work! cxp. colored girl. 1828 S. Rosewood st. CHAMBERMAID White, Protestant young woman: reference. 178 Atlantic at. CHAMBER WORK or waiting! best reference. 8013 Fox at. English girl: Germantown. CHAMBERWORK or waiting! private family: cxperlencea, Engnsn iJrot. oo-u i-aEcnau a.. COLORED, day work any kind, city or out oftown. 707 N. Markoe. COOK and chambermaid (2 girls), experienced and reliable: best refs. L 424. Ledger Ortlce. COOK vvantB place, at 2034 Pine 8t. city or country; rof. Call COOK and chambermaid. Scotch Protestant, wishes pos. Poplar 0355. 1331 Glrard ave. COOK, first class; German woman wishes po sition; references. 003 Nectarine st. COOK First class, Protestant, competent and thoroughly reliable; refs. L 431. Ledger Off . COOK, chambermaid, waitress want positions together; 2 girls: reference. A 227. Led. Off. DAY'S WORK Cooking, cleaning, laundry or bundle wash. Phone Dickinson 2182 W. DRESSMAKER, French, first-class reference, wishes day engagements. Phone Locust 2108 D. or write 2110 Balnbrldge st DRESSM A KER, experienced, wanto few morn enga gements ; ref. Dressmaker. 110 N. 10th. EXPERIENCED accompanist, being a Btrangor tn Philadelphia, would be glad to gfro ner time for private work at 75 cents per hour. Phone B7S5 Locust. FACIAL massage shampooing, scalp treat ment and manicuring by tho hour: experl ' enced and thoroughly com. L. 432, Led. Uff. OliU, wishes position; chambermaid and walt- ress or cooking. A :-, Laager utneo. OIRL wants position In restaurant or private. 110 Greenst. GIRLS (2), colored, wish positions at cham- berwork and general hwk. 1925 Carpenter. HOUSEKEEPER (working) for business or prof, adult fam. Phone Haddonfleld 107 L. HOUSEKEEPER Colored woman wants posl- tlon in gentleman's nome. j.io n. Aiaer si. INFANTS NURSE would take entire charge from birth: good reference. Belmont 47d. LADY wants home for two excellent maids, cook and waitress or nurse; Catholic; Utn. preferred. Telephone Germantown 110 W. LADY'S MAID Or light chamberwork Refined German girl, experienced sewer, embroiderer and packer. A 30J, Ledger Office. LIGHT HOUSEWORK Settlod colored woman; good cook: best refs. 2031 Turner st. MANAGINO housekeeper-In hotel, or linen room,or mending jnJnstltutlon.2828Nv10tli. NEAT colored glrl deslres""general housswork or cooking! references. Phone Baring 780. NURSE Protestant girl wishes position as nurse or light upatalra work; experienced. A 222. Ledger Office. POLISH girl wants housework; experienced. 1V4Q uayuga si., rt icevown. STENOGRAP1 l-vtt, rapid, accurate, hard work" Ing; mod, salary starting. J 841. Lod. Cent. STENOGRAPHER, B years' experience, tnclud. Ing secretarial work. J 055, Ledger Central, STENOGRAPHER-secretaryJ knowledge ot DOOKKeeping; exp, I capable. J 857, Led. Cent, STENOGRAPHER and office hand, experlen'd, wants work: J7 a week. Oak Lane, 1518. Stenographer, neat and dependable, would con. very mod, salary with oppor. A 118. Lod. OH. WHEN IN NEED of an experienced office as sistant, bookkeeper, stenographer or clerk, call up Walnut 8000 and consult with Miss Dean, of the Commercial Department, who has a list of high-grade... experienced girls eager for positions. Avail yourself of the free service to Ledger Advertisers NOW. 'WOMAN of ability would like position In linen room of hotel: best reference. Apartment D, 6129 Locust St.. city. TTOUNO WOMAN, art student, 3 years' stand ing, oesircs vuu'iuriucm iu sinn Hours 10 defray cost of continuing study; copying, en. larslng or designing. J T46, Kuicr UO'lVTUl. SrrtTATIONS WANTED i -wgssj srevudra! sv3i slg '""AuuttTSMAN, mechanical; t WTTf"5 dataller! oulek. mwpm,. .. TTliv '"-uuivioaiA, tnecbar dataller; quick, accurate TCtlt.t.V tal-.l ,.n. ..'"" S-3 (so, Ifl :, y.KX exp, lad cs' tailor cuuTT flttor, also manager. j'PityflU i i m . flttor, also manaier. j of cu" i!b m- try family: rofsrencVsf n f$I fty, J. ... Mitt ..--, ' " ltOJ iJMsiff 'n' ;L'4. "MokTVl'lent m l?."5. WATCHMAN, to M.t "Tr-Si ....m v.igino; licensed, p S2 fnfg'w Rlimuiu : " i-l!M &?!:vo&&zs! Ledger 'Sn'SSF' Ctttt b0 !" u&&fi,wj3 KSJiftSfiVlUat. at recently . 'jnMsgiir s? m STEWARD, MANAGER. AHBISTJrw TT? P.08" ?A '.or lt fou?years. Kf.W. liSHm t Si"0"?, temperato. falthf ??IyJ fi o .keep all books li.U'.?uWDfA?VV,.U&MZ2l . """" V. vajOaiTSr tTTllA i -" TreY.XJppleranvhyereM and business collegj " edScaUo? W!, Jn bookkeeptog ??6 twrMB&l work; highest references eira,ffLSSl lamoertv e. N. J. .- im, keeping, advertising -iiMSlJSSSSr . Position; best refs. J 05.1 . rTSSH5B" YOUNG .MAIN. a. married; Nsw Yert "! experience; bkplng. or clerical mfFh,,M reliable, will taPko'anythln jkw?! YOU5"? Spanish-American, 23, lnteUICMLfrl dustrious. desires pos. as translatir siS'l or any kind work: good refs. a wStt?.cl ,vn mw , .:: "" ""'""1 lM'fSpSSSSS'hM lOUNO MAN, 17. good education. unbitlniTl . In broker's office pref. J 849V Leatiia WOItK NEEDED QUI0KLT An a nai-llel n4.IU..al. a ii . -77 r-,n. 1 "Sti?? ""J uui.un k uie worKHK .uT." . iau,J .yurnea on DV M8 EnwriteftHfJ plorment for needv. limemim. '.;; SLSrt the Pnnfjo LrrxiEn and Evknino Lxdoiicms these columns to tho FRED USB of tin Em. ploymont Branches ot these organliatlowSj lien ...... ...lit mj ,,.- ... . TS hriiTr .:. . una iisiea irom aiy to i ri2?p?r,lcul.arl? urs,ent -M- The penmSI listed are out of employment through no fnal of their own. Applications from drlnlcerrssli Incompetent or untrustworthy maivldMls ,shI not recommended by tho organisations, but trtf provided for by the Immediate Relief DlHalaa. and women can, therefore, employ the men sil women listed with the assurance that therm ivwiti ucociviiiB worKers wno only asx'io? a chance to help themselves. They do notewt charity. They want and must have Innrtrtliti employment. Will you create a. Job. for f: of theso who can fit Into your orranhattolf Tr i'aii vllf ln -aa. t. x.if .ie J will be nuicklv solved. - - x.S?.? TO CASES BY LETTERS 'ADD NUMBER. tens; THOSE MARKED "EA" FORWARDOJTOi LINCOLN BUILDING. 5 .. " '-' - 111U OWXtA-X CV VMUrUl IZINCJ CHAWCT, AND - "J, W. n." TO TIIU JUVENILE W0BX T"TOi mrntilTf irnv a nnrr -nr-nPt-fTi : s AjikLi JDUlVj4Ut 1UUI J.J(-I1 DiilbUtt i MALE AWNINO MAKER WAS LAID OFF LUti August account slackness; has had no wcri sinco men. ts. 'A., lui. PAiwirn iinnm tivvwii jft VElAns.flIiV whosn last emnlnvfli savii ha was thOTOUI&lf' hnn.(t ant raflnhlu anA r turn IfUTfl Vt&l never late ono dav. He has been out of W'ltl o mojiinv. lias o cmiaren oiqcbv " T"! youngest 2 ears. S. O. C BSD. (hor"1!!?! uistrict, a. u. u.. nj wortn jiarnu im. l.Aiuvrr I'YPpmwjnHn fTJTi?TfRWlfH' good reference; willing to work ss stctplj man if necessary; has wife and 1 child. 102. ! BANK , RUNNER Through tne Mcsrasj Organizing Charity a man. employed few j ears as a bank runner by a PhlUMWB1", bank, seeks similar or any other kind Jt w, ployment. He has a wife and 3 'hllilMiJ years ana io rnonins oiu. omw fVTi position, the wife has been sewing, but'"! earnings are Insufficient lor me sunvinsj tho family. References and Informstlon i"J at 4hn Rorlctv'n Kniithnrestem District. PiflCftB turn a .oh t..ii u n n RAO. "& will do anything In or out of cltv. s a, wm "CKSMITH'S.IIELPER-MA.N. Jj oia, Willi o viiuurcii. .mo u- -- --.,., 4 months! employed In lost position 5V well recommended, is. A., xo" r"-ji BLACKSMITH'S HELPER-23 YEAKa JVlffl Bement-Mlles Works, wno rrV.''Vfflr highly: investigation ahows man to be Wr In need of helpj E. A.. 183. BOILCRMAICER'S HELPBItMAN OTj, with a small children dependent upon s will take any kind of work ha can t . V" of the children la III in tne wV5 baby Is 111 at home. Excellent references. M IJ. Dae r4orinoru f. .., - .vjas North Marsliall street.) SSiTSiff BOILERMAKER AA ."i(itstl ..of work for four months he h """Wj wh iB v.rv delicate. S. O. C.. .&. yj2m ton District: S. O. C. 4nlH Powelton a. ion matnci. o. w., .. ,,7., uTJ BOOKBINDER AN ti''"ti'Cirj'X5M 25 years old. with a wire ana wr ihsfTR' old, wants work. Investigation show t""ffij mSalata halo la vital to the life of " who at present are living In pn .'"Hrim; blynough food to, keep the Mg jjg inis man can i"u ' --i -. IK).'"" ence from his last employ"-- ?- . J " UOOKICEEPER - BOOKKEC ri?"iti . credit man. married, who after OyeArs of" VesfrVsm'ploimenV II. nrst'CiaBa roicrqiiKn. , - dividual ledgers: Al tttt. 3'tSrp!Vliiu BOOKKEEPER Maliaglns abllii.. .lS varied exp cleAn char. MaS?l'liy'r,.hjwSj BOOKKEErRnit, Intel., comnt. "7 refs; moderate, salary, a 5fi,r JffljBj OJOOKKlBRPEirt, clerk, asslttsnt. iT?"!' grad., refs, T.F, Byrnei BUTLER desires position In . .. 'm family; good farjftjrfff5 . . . ciiAUBTOun ii-2Si3 10 Its.' actual exper.: snv .(... JS account death former employer SES"1 tlon; 4& yrs. Vet placoi'rff'0yffi.at'' CHUUFFBUn, English. deslres'lS f ul driver; leaving boV in SJt 1?? fcetf fonwernployer. Wtne. lSck,gl'M CHAUFFEUR nnd raechanla. whli. i"? . z?rrMW4g&tiu uryn Mawr. """"renurira r - (n x cooco ON-V jri ZpTNeRes ,oearvr j T j 1 J T ?o L2v 4Bh 1 C0(4. TRAFFIC Ffej " fMlNPO" T ' LlJX Wr