4. No. 113, Ft. Orange, Albany, 98 91 89 10. No. 81, E Pluribus Unum, Logansport, Ind. Charter Applications. 87 84 allegiance ever uppermost in her heart. when the gavel is sounded, those near and dear get the look of expectancy, and a thought of apprehension for the absent one is noticeable, and the question of the reason for her absence is heard in the room. Love is deep and subtle. Don't wait until the Grim Reaper enters your door to arouse from that lethargy of 83 careless interest toward each other, or our beloved Order. Each one is needed; 77 each one has her part to perform in the affairs of the Order. If for no other reason, attend because we are pledged to support our officers. E Oleander Lodge, Galveston, Texas. Oleander Lodge 45 has not been heard from in many months, yet we are a busy little band of sisters imbued with the desire to push onward with the good work. We are only 19 in membership, two sisters having recently transferred to their new home city, and three others grew discouraged. Still we have not lost in number, and have an application for another new member on file. It is a proud moment in a woman's life to be the co-worker and confidante in her husband's affairs. The Ladies Society of the Brotherhood is the link which unites such efforts; then tell me, sisters, in the effort to further such desires, bound by the tie of love and all that goes to make up that noble body of men, will members join such an order for seemingly a selfish purpose, "the benefits?" Absent from meeting, absent from pleasures, and absent from the bier of sorrow. "For into each life some rain must fall Some days must be dark and dreary." We have labored here under every disadvantage, almost every adversity. But the faithful few have stood the test and have proven pure as gold. The oath of The beginning of 1911 found our charber of Oleander Lodge. ter draped for the first time for a memSister Mollie Carroll departed this life December 10, 1910. We lost a good and true sister, beloved by all and an ever-willing worker. Our meetings are uneventful, but regular, all officers being duly installed, after which refreshments of ice cream and cake were served. On February 14th, however, the mischievous little goddess of love came trooping into our lodge room and selected Sister Schellhorn, our secretary and treasurer, as his particular target at this meeting. By command of Past President Sister Hussey, Sister Schellhorn was ordered to the altar in tones brooking no refusal, and there, in words of sweetest friendship in behalf of the sisters, she was presented with a lovely gold pin, emblem of the order, after which the meeting was closed and a dainty repast served. Our sisters got busy again and several new members were taken into our fold. In April a social and dance was given and a neat sum cleared. Summer coming on, the warm weather melted the enthusiasm of some of our members, the attendance being less. twenty-five cents ing each month. each meeting for amusement fund and a social afternoon at the first meeting in each quarter. This quarter the sisters held no social, for on this day God took unto Himself Brother Michael Smith of Gulf City Lodge 115, our home lodge here. In Brother Smith we lost a friend and counsellor, one we could always depend upon. He was one who "loved his fellowman." He had no relatives here, but a host of sorrowing friends who gathered around his bier and laid to rest all that was mortal of a beloved friend and brother on July 12, 1911. We impose a fine of for nonattendance durWe have a nickle drill In casting the casual eye over the above expression of those thoughts which have a deep-seated interest for the Order and its welfare, you will perhaps wonder what else are we doing down here in Galveston. The third annual Cotton Carnival is now in full blast, and our city is thronged with visitors. Each day brings on an entirely different program of entertainment for our guests, accompanied with ideal weather, seemingly made especially for the pleasure of the stranger within our gates and to the delight of the hostess, Galveston, in her onward and upward strides for supremacy of pleasure and commercial control down by the sea. To all the sister lodges, greetings. Our latchstring hangs out, and to our Editress, Agnes G. Strong, gratefulness. MEMBER. L. S. 170. We were born on January 5, 1911, with eleven charter members and christened Blue Mountain Lodge 170. Our organizer was Sister Seitz and her assistant was Sister Moore of L. S. 41. Each one of these sisters was presented with a very pretty vase for their kindThe brothers of 512, of which we are auxiliary, paid all of the expenses to get us started up in housekeeping. ness. The reason why we have been organized so long and you have not heard from us is that I, too, like Sisters Sargent and DuBois, have passed through the valley of the shadow of death and was bereft of a dear mother, so I can and do sympathize with the above named sisters. of the goat," and will soon have a class to initiate. Welcome, L. S. 308. On July 8, 1911, at 4:30 p. m., we were organized with twelve charter members, each and every one a worker. Sister Jettie Lebor, a charter member of Spokane Lodge 195, was organizer. After the installation of officers and what business matters we had to transact, we closed our first meeting with great prospects for the future. We then turned to our dining room and each and every sister showed a willingness toward making our lodge a grand success, for each one brought much more than was asked of her for the banquet. Covers were laid for 48, and at 6:30 p. m. the brothers of Mt. Hood Lodge 167. to which we are auxiliary, were invited in to partake of the banquet. The tables were decorated with roses, for which our city is famous. Very well did the boys deserve an invitation to the banquet for the kind assistance given us, their liberal and a few days after we were duly ordonation of $60 towards our organization, ganized they made us a present of a $25 check. We wish to take this opportunity to thank the brothers of 167 and will later try to show our appreciation in a more substantial way. The evening and until the "wee sma' hours" of the next day was spent in dancing and card playing and a thoroughly good time was enjoyed by all. It is our hope to be all that the Ladies Society should be to the good old tried and true. MRS. F. E. SCOTT, Portland, Oregon. Since our organization the stork has been busy and left a dear little boy at Brother and Sister Chisholms' and a dear wee sister at Brother and Sister Miller's. On August 2d, the brothers had an open-door meeting for the benefit of the eligible nonbrotherhood men, and served From New Orleans. refreshments; thus we had a chance to make ourselves useful, which we did. Cakes were baked by the sisters and taken to the hall. We then set the tables and made them look inviting with the beautiful flowers, ice cream and cake being served. In the evening we entertained the brothers at a box social and sold a cushion in the lodge colors and a hand-embroidered waist, from which we realized a nice little sum for our treasury. We have increased our number by two, one by transfer card and one by the "way Just a few lines to let the readers know that we sisters of "fair New Orleans" are up and doing active work. On Monday, July 17th, quite an enthusiastic assembly was entertained by Brother and Sister Chas. Parsant of 1929 Paydras street. They had been invited thither for the sole purpose of organizing a ladies auxiliary to Crescent City Lodge 399. After the workings of the Order had been thoroughly explained by the newly elected State Organizer, Sister Mayme G. Vaughan of Enterprise Lodge 162, of Algiers, fourteen members signed the charter application. After the legal business was over, dainty refreshments were served, during which toasts to the success of the Pride of 399, for that was the name that was selected for this new lodge, were drunk standing. During the evening enchanting music was rendered, being contributed by Miss Marguerite Powers and the organizer. Permanent organization of this new lodge will take place on Monday, August 7, 1911, at which time its membership will be more than doubled. Canadian Union Meeting. MEMBER. One of the pleasantest gatherings in the history of Canadian Union Meetings was that held in Montreal from Tuesday June 27 to Saturday July 1, 1911. As early as Sunday, previous to the opening of the meeting, the visitors began to arrive in the city, being met at the several depots by our members and from there directed by them to the various hotels and other places at which arrangements for accommodations had been made. The meeting was opened with a secret session held in the Auditorium Hall on the afternoon of the first day, which was largely attended by the visiting sisters and also the members of Coronation Lodge 312, under whose direction it was conducted. Among the visitors was our worthy Grand President, Sister G. M. Sargent, who in a very pleasing and instructive address outlined the aims and objects of our Order, impressing upon all our members the importance and desirability of every one taking a lively interest in its welfare. The public meeting was held at eight p. m., in Windsor Hall and was well attended not only by the members of our organization but also by the public. The musical part of the program arranged by the committee left nothing to be desired and was well received by a very appreciative audience, every number thereon being heartily encored. To our sisters one of the most interesting parts of the program was that taken by Sister Whitelaw of Coronation Lodge 312 in which Ad she gave several selections on the banjo, which were admirably rendered. dresses were also given by representatives of the city and some of the brothers of the B. of L. F. and E. and the President of our own Order, all combining to make a profitable and enjoyable evening for those who could attend. Shortly after the close of the public meeting all members repaired to the Windsor depot and there boarded a special train given by courtesy of the C. P. R. for a trip to Quebec. It is only necessary to call attention to the historical associations connected with Quebec-its old forts, cathedrals, and numerous other buildings breathing the atmosphere of the early French settlement of the country to realize the deep interest created in all those who were privileged to visit the city for the first time. Then, too, there is the Chateau Frontenac standing in all its magnificence on the edge of the cliff, overlooking the St. Lawrence River from the terrace of which a grand view of Point Levis and all the surrounding country across the river can be obtained. At two o'clock a special train conveyed the members to St. Annes de Beaupre, where a stop was made for one hour, enabling us to visit the churches at this place, made famous since the seventeenth century by the number of miracles which have been performed there. Returning from St. Annes a stop of one hour was made at Montmorency where we had an opportunity of going through the beautiful park, which contains a zoological garden, and also of viewing the picturesque scenery of the Montmorency Falls where the river makes a sheer plunge down the precipice of two hundred and seventy-four feet; being about one hundred and fifty feet higher than Niagara. The train reached Quebec about 6:30 p. m. and the return train to Montreal left at 11:30 p. m. arriving there early in the morning. Another secret session was held Thursday morning at 9:30, this meeting being conducted by the sisters of Rensselaer City Lodge 118, Rensselaer, N. Y. At this meeting a number of matters of interest to the order were discussed. In the afternoon at 1:30 we left the Victoria Pier on the steamer "Three Rivers" for a trip down the St. Lawrence river, returning early in the evening after a most enjoyable outing. Friday morning an exhibition drill was given by the Montreal fire brigade on the Champ de Mars. This is the first time for a period of three years that such an exhibition had been given, and it was highly appreciated by all present. In the afternoon by courtesy of the Grand Trunk Railway the members were conveyed to St. Anne de Bellevue and given an opportunity of going through the McDonald Agricultural College at that point, returning from there at an early hour. In the evening a trip was taken by special cars to Dominion Park (Coney Island of Montreal), where a very pleasant time was spent. On Saturday, as the guests of the city, we were given a trip around the city and the mountain by street car, stopping at the park near the incline railway, where luncheon was served. After lunch an ascent of the mountain was made. From this point one has a magnificent birdseye view of the entire city of Montreal and the surrounding country. The official photograph of the meeting was taken in the park on top of the mountain. After spending a few hours through the parks and on the "look-outs" on the mountain the members returned to the foot of the mountain and from there dispersed; bers but have the promise of five new ones soon. We had a very delightful trolley ride and an excellent dinner at the Stuyvesant Hotel. Our President, Sister Anna Ida Lauren, gave a toast to the new lodge which had its merits in that it was original. I give you the benefit of it. It is as follows: "Here is to Colonial City Lodge Ladies Society B. of L. F. and E. May it succeed and be esteemed though its number is 313." The sisters join heartily in extending thanks to the brothers of Major Thomas Cornell Lodge for so kindly assisting us financially, and we feel well assured of their assistance socially; at least we are going to test their merits along that line immediately, as we have already planned a lawn social. I think all of the sisters are taking a great interest in the lodge and we expect to be a strong band with double our membership soon. We have held one regular meeting and were all present but two, and considering the exceedingly hot weather we feel encouraged to go on. MRS. MINNIE L. SILKWORTH, thus terminating the Montreal Canadian Empress Lodge 305, Watertown, Union Meeting. We trust that the very many happy associations which have been created, and the thought of the pleasant acquaintances which have been made during the stay of the visitors in our city will ever linger in our minds and lead us all to look forward with pleasant feelings of anticipation to a renewal of these acquaintances in Calgary at the next Union Meeting to be held there in 1914. JULIA SLOAN, Colonial City Lodge 313. After a number of weeks of fruitless endeavors we have suddenly awakened as if touched by magic and Colonial City Lodge 313 of Kingston, N. Y., was organized Thursday June 29th by Sister Elizabeth Truax of Albany, N. Y. N. Y. We have been real busy since our last writing. Summer time with all its beauty, and especially June, induces us to partake of the pleasures of out-of-door life, and those balmy evenings bring to our minds the thoughts of something cool and refreshing. After discharging the debts of organization our treasury needed replenishing, and with a good opportunity at hand the ladies made the most of it, and on June 19th we held an ice cream social. Home-made cake donated by each member, together with ice cream, made an appetizing dish, and a neat sum was added to our treasury. On July 18th we were honored with a visit from our worthy Grand President, Mrs. Georgie M. Sargent. At this special meeting two candidates were initiated. After our regular work was finished our worthy Grand President gave us many useful and interesting instrucWe were all very much impressed by tions. Her remarks were greatly appreSister Truax for the exceeding patience ciated. At the close of the meeting the she displayed in our ignorance of lodge ladies served a delicious luncheon in work. We have but twelve charter mem- honor of our guest. The tables were ar ranged in the form of a cross and trimmed with the season's choicest flowers, presenting a very inviting appear ance. The stork has been busy in our vicinity, having visited at the home of Sister La Bell leaving a young son, also at Sister Fauser's home, presenting her with a young daughter. They have the best wishes of all the sisters and we trust the new comers are prospective members of our respective organizations. The members of Empress Lodge are working earnestly to increase the membership, and I trust our next report will show the result of their efforts. MARGARET E. MAJOR. Letter from Autumn Lodge. With the arrival of cooler weather lodges will again resume the work that was in a measure laid aside during the heated term. Autumn Lodge has not been altogether inactive. One very pleasant social was held at the home of Sister Ella Chapman; and another with Sister Mary Parshall. The proceeds from the two realized an amount sufficient to procure quite an elaborate dish closet to replace our old one that had long since become too small. We were also entertained by Sister Alice Sargent, Hattie Lobdell and Emma Higman at the latter's home, and right nice hostesses they proved themselves to be. We have had during the summer a slight variation from our usual custom of lodge work. Each night under the order of Debate, etc., a recess was granted by the President and the first evening each sister was requested to write and read an original story. The second meeting she was asked to draw a picture of an animal or bird, and at the third session to recite a poem, sing a song, or execute a dance. None there was who would volunteer to dance but the requirements were met with right jolly good will, and what fun we hadbushels of it. The stories might not have scored among the "Best Sellers" but they were thoroughly enjoyed and found favor at once. When it came to our art exhibit there was indeed a time of rejoicing, and we unanimously decided "Noah" was a far greater man than we had ever given him credit for, if he closed the door of the Ark and shut himself and his wives inside with the originals of those pictures. Please do not think, sisters, that those were foolish half hours, because they were not. They brought out sisters whom we were very glad to see, while the idea was carried out merely for a little pleasant relaxation from those daily cares and worries that all of us must experience and a good laugh so often helps to dispel. We heartily agree with James Whitcomb Riley who said: "As 'tis give me to perceive, I most certainly believe, When a man's just glad plum through God's pleased with him same as you." Again the death angel has silently swept among us, and we grieve with Brother and Sister Alger who were bidden to lay away a dear little son to sleep until the coming of the everlasting day; and with Sister Carrie and Grace Stone, mother and daughter, who saw a beloved father and grandparent, with life's moorings loosened, slip gently out into an unknown sea. We wish to extend our sympathy to our Grand President, Sister Georgie M Sargent, in the loss of her sister, and to Sister Mary E. DuBois, Grand Secretary and Treasurer, in the death of her dear, aged mother who Although she was ready and waiting And the journey so longed for and sweet, Yet the fireside without the dear mother Is never again quite complete. Dear sisters, all of you in your sorrow take heart and remember, the dear Lord giveth, He taketh away, and blessed be His name. IMOGENE BATES. Songs Unsung. Away in each heart's safe recess. So deep in its secret fold, Lies a kindly thought or a motive true, Or a noble deed that each may do In the clay a vein of gold. How wise the master-builder Who fashions each principle To the solid rock of Love divine, Safe anchorage through tide and time, His mission to fulfill. |