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CLEVELAND LODGE.
Cleveland Lodge No. 13. I. O. O. F., was granted a charter April 16, 1842, but was not regularly insti- tuted until May 14th of the same year. This is the oldest lodge in Northern Ohio. The charter mem- bers were Gideon F. Tindall, John Forbey, J. II. Monroe, J. J. Phillips, Francis Harding, S. B. Lo- gan, Isaac Cornell, D. A. Eddy, Albert Harris, Wil- ham Cubbin, Edward Downs.
The following is a list of the Noble Grands, with the years in which they held office. From the organ- ization until January 1, 1842, the term of office was three months; since that time it has been six months. The Noble Grands of each year are arranged in the order in which they occupied the chair: In 1842, Gideon F. Tindall, Edward Downs and S. B. Logan: 1843, Henry Morgan, Madison Miller, Robert John- ston and George Judkins; 1844, William Bailey, Nel- son Hayward, J. K. Baker and Henry Morgan; 1845, Robert Bailey, William Cubbin, David Russell and G. F. Tindall: 1846, William Smith, JJohn Shelley, F. J. Hamilton and James F. Wilbur; 1842. W. Thomp- son and W. Strong; 1848, W. Strong and J. S. An- drews; 1849, E. F. Punderson and George A. Stan- ley: 1850, J. E. Williams and Richard Wynne; 1851. 1. D. Griswold and James Chubb; 1852, George II. Adams and Justin Morrison: 1853, David Schuh and William H. Nay: 1851, Henry Frissell and George W. Berry; 1855, Charles HI. Babcock and George F. Marshall; 1856, Isaac N. Pillsbury and A. C. Brain- ard: 1852, William II. Nay and Hamilton Stickney; 1858, R. H. Boggs and I. P. Jones; 1859, John S. Martin and J. M. Blackburn; 1860, William J. Rhodes and Thomas D. Christian; 1861. David G. Rabon and William Yapp: 1862, A. S. Allen and S. C. Ilurd; 1863, William Wood and Frederick Dalton; 1864, Matthew Wilson and S. A. Haven; 1865, Henry Bowley and B. MeGrath: 1866, Nathan Carnigie and J. S. Perley: 1867, F. R. Humphrey and Thomas Simmons; 1868, S. W. Rowe and John II. Richard- son: 1869, Thomas J. McGarry and William P. Luse; 1850, David A. Cattell and George H. Macy: 1811. William W. Castle and Benjamin Kingsborough; 1812. C. W. Dill and Samuel Haynes; 1823, Philip Megerth and Thomas Rowell; 1824, J. II. Deckand and G. L. Benton; 1825, JJ. J. Farwell and James A. Robinson: 1876, J. J. Quay and S. H. Johnson: 1812. C. E. Page and W. C. Fisk; 1878, A. C. Longacre and S. B. Corregan.
The lodge has a present membership of one hun- dred and seventy-nine, und meets each Monday even-
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ing in the Odd Fellows' Hall, No. 34 Monumental Square. The present officers of the lodge are as fol- lows: II. Watterson, N. G .; W. II. Newton, V. G .; James A. Robinson, Rec. Sec .; G. A. Randall, Per. Sec. ; W. J. Rhodes, treasurer.
CUYAHOGA LODGE.
Cuyahoga Lodge No. 22, I. O. O. F., now num- bering over one hundred and fifty members, hold regular weekly meetings at No. 34 Monnmental Square. The officers of the lodge are elected every six months. The present officials are O. Fraser, P. ( .: E. II. Strass, N. G .; J. Collins, V. G .; F. Bay- lor, R. S .; II. Bolton, P. S .; J. S. Wood, treasurer; A. Inglis, W .; II. A. IJeimsmith, C .; T. Kain, R. S. N. G .: George Weckerling, L. S. N. G .; J. A. Smith, R. S. V. G .; Charles Lloyd, L. S. V. G .; W. Eolohan, R. S. S .; J. P. Neil, L. S. S .; J. Wilson, T. G.
ERIE LODGE.
Erie Lodge No. 27, I. O. O. F., was organized May 8, 1844, and has now a membership of two hundred and ten. The officers are Wm. E. Starling, N. G .; Geo. M. Kinsey, V. G .; C. P. Allen, R. S .; J. D. Anderson, P. S .; James Ilays, T. Regular meetings are held in Odd Fellows' Block, corner of Pearl and Church streets, every Friday evening.
PHOENIX LODGE.
Phirnix Lodge No. 233, I. O. O. F., was organized March 24, 1854, at which time the following persons were elected officers: G. E. Starkweather, N. G .; Charles A. Crumb, V. G .; Sanford J Lewis, perma. nent secretary; Charles W. Standart, recording secre- tary; G. B. Folsom, treasurer. These, with the addition of Charles W. Palmer and G. E. Russell, comprised the charter members of the society. Offi- cers are elected semi-annually in Jannary and July of each year. The succession of presiding officers has been as follows, with the dates of election respec- tively: G. E. Starkweather, 1854: C. A. Crumb, 1854; C. W. Standart, 1855; C. W. Palmer, 1855; Belden Seymour, 1856; Hiram Stone, 1856; J. II. Miller, 1857; Francis Foster, 1857; S. N. Nelson, 1858; J. W. Welsh, 1858; H. Parsons, 1859; Dan'] Stephan, 1859. S. N. Nelson, 1860; L. R. Morris, 1860; Geo. W. Turner, 1861; L. D. Twitchell, 1861; S. J. Burlison, 1862; Jas. Neville, 1862; Ambrose Anthony, 1863; J. Wylie Smith, 1863; A. T. Van Tassell, 1864: M. E. Beckwith, 1864; J. B. Shull, 1865; W. W. Williams, 1865; Y. Maytham, 1866; J. Rigg, 1866; Wm. J. Ranney, 1867; J. M. Drake, 1862; John J. Cannon, 1868; Belden Seymour, 1868; Elias Ede, 1869: Conrad Deubel, 1869; Benj. Brit- ton. 1820: W. W. Gould, 1820; G. L. Barber, 1821; A. Ilartsell, 18;1; J. M. Ribble, 1872; J. Rigg, 1872; E. J. Chubb, 1873; H. E. Chubb, 1873; A. D. Beek- with, 1874; E. K. Wilcox, 1874; M. A. Shane, 1825; C. C. Campbell, 1875; J. W. Anthony, 1876; W. M.
Redman, 1876; J. (. Skeel, 1872; II. S. Nelson, 1877; E. E. Brown, 1878; Belden Seymour, 1878-9.
Phoenix Lodge dedicated its first hall August 2, 1854, on which occasion interesting addresses were made by Chas. W. Palmer and Dr. Walter Prentice. This place of meeting was in Sanford's Hall, Detroit street, West Side.
The first anniversary was publicly celebrated March 27, 1855; and an address delivered by the Noble Grand, Chas. W. Palmer.
Phoenix Lodge has furnished two Grand Masters of the State of Ohio, Belden Seymour and E. K. Wilcox, the former of whom was also Grand Representative to the Grand Lodge of the United States.
The present officers are as follows: Belden Sey- mour, N. G .; E. K. Wilcox, V. G .; J. C. Cannon, R. S .: II. E. Chubb, P. S .: J. Wagner, T .; S. N. Nelson, R. S. N .; A. A. Wenham, L. S. N. G .; J. Wylie Smith, R. S. V. G .; John Nelson, L. S. V. G .; R. Bacon, C .; Alex. Hadden, W .; J. H. Lockwood, R. S. S .; W. M. Crowell, L. S. S .; A. Kinney, I. G .; W. W. Williams, O. G.
The number of members enrolled and paying dnes is two hundred and fifteen. The present place of meeting is in the fine hall built and owned jointly by Phoenix and Erie Lodges, corner of Pearl and Church streets, West Side. Phonix Lodge mects every Mon- day evening.
CATARACT LODGE.
Cataract Lodge, No. 295, I. O. O. F., was organized September 18, 1855. The first officers were as fol- lows: Leander Firestone, N. G .; John Quayle, V.G .; Joseph Turney, R. S .; C. P. Jewett, P. S .; B. S. Wiggins, T .; Clark Caley, W .; A. J. Spencer, C .; N. T. Meach, I. G .; E. Shepard, O. G. Officers are elected semi-annually. The Lodge numbers at pre- sent one hundred and five members, and meets Wed- nesday evenings at No. 2,583 Broadway. The present officers are M. K. Shoemaker, N. G. ; Wm. P. Braund, V. G .: II. L. Reed, R. S .; A. J. Spencer, P. S .; F. K. Reed, T .; Daniel Kelley, W .; R. S. Corlett, ( .; Jacob Kohlman, I. G .; Thos. Richardson, O. G .: (. A. Marble, R. S. N. G .: Eli Cannell, L. S. N. G .: Benj. Sawyer, R. S. V. G .; R. Woodley, L. S. V. G.
ALLEMANIA LODGE.
This Lodge, No. 320, I. O. O. F., was organized July 9, 1863, with twenty-two members. It now has a membership of one hundred and eighty-one. The officers are Frank Kysella, N. G .; Wm. Heinzman, V. G .; John Ruehle, S .; J. M. Acker, F. S .: Lewis Hausheer, T .; Theodore Schehran, P. G. The Lodge meets every Thursday evening, at No. 34, Monu- mental square.
ANCHOR LODGE.
This Lodge, No. 387, I. O. O. F., was instituted June 27, 1867, with the following officers: Fred. Otte, N. ( .; George Schaffer, V. G .; L. Larsman, S .; I. J. Weideman, P. S .; I. B. Wilbur, T. Regu-
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lar meetings are held at Wagner's block, 361 Pearl street, every Thursday evening. The term of office is six mouths. The lodge is composed of Germans and numbers fifty-eight. The present officers are Peter Rufsendor, N. G .; I. Detfs, V. G .: I. Beck, S .; I. I. Weidman, P. S .; I. C. Weidman, T.
UNIVERSITY LODGE.
Lodge No. 415, I. O. O. F., was organized in 1867, and has now eighty-one members. Regular meetings are held every Thursday evening at the corner of Merchant avenue and Fairfield street. The officers are J. M. Johnson, N. G .; J. G. Paddock, V. G .; M. D. Mott, P. S .; 11. E. Mason, R. S .; C. A. Fish, T.
DONAU LODGE.
Lodge No. 415, I. O. O. F., was organized Jane 19, 1871. Its members number now seventy-six and its officers are Wm. Reite, N. G .; J. M. Hirt, V. G .: Joseph Schneider, R. S. ; J. A. Enkler, P. S .; Henry Streiter, T. Regular meetings are held every Wed- nesday evening at the corner of Columbus and Vega street.
AMAZON LODGE.
Amazon Lodge No. 567 I.O.O.F. was instituted June 2, 1814, with the following officers: 11. B. C'ar- peuter, N.G .; L. D. Roberts, V.G .; Marcus Wiekes, R.S .: Charles Bangs, P.S .: T. S. P'elton, T. The society has at present eighty-six members, and meets each Wednesday evening, at their room on the corner of Lorain and Root streets. The officers are G. P. Geib, N.G .: N. B. Kellogg, V.G .; George Cassidy, R. S .; II. G. Siphen, P. S .; M. O. Kellogg, T.
BANNER LODGE.
This Lodge, No. 528, 1.0.0.F., was organized June 24, 1874. Its first officers were P. Waldeck, noble grand; O. L. Rider, vice grand; 1. L. Somers, re- cording sceretary: O. Slack, permanent secretary; James Mc Mahon, treasurer.
The following have been the chief officers of the society from the time of the organization, with the date of assuming office: P. Waldeck, June 24, 1874; O. L. Rider, January 1, 1825; A. L. Somers, July 1, 1875; D. O. Talcott, January 1, 1876; James Me- Mahon, July 1, 1826; C. L. Anderson, January 1, 1822; Jesse Peet, July 1, 1822; J. 1. McIntosh, Jan- nary 1, 1878; E. Zehner, July 1, 1828; F. W. Lewis, January 1, 1879.
The present officers are F. W. Lewis, noble grand; G. A. IIerringshaw, vice grand; Alex. MeBane, re- cording secretary; E. N. Leathers, permanent secre- tary; James McMahon, treasurer; A. L. Somers, Chris. A. Nauert and Jesse Peet, trustees. The society now numbers about eighty members, and meets every Thursday evening, at Roek's new block, corner of Woodland and Wilson avenues.
MAYFLOWER LODGE.
Mayflower Lodge No. 619, I. O. O. F., was organ- ized June 16, 1879, and now numbers twenty-eight members, with the following officers: John E. Darby, N. G. : Thomas E. Johnson, V. G .; A. Bartholomew, secretary: Henry Graham, P. S .; P. HI. Repp, T. Regular meetings are held every Monday evening at the corner of St. Clair and Phelps streets.
NORTH WING ENCAMPMENT.
North Wing Encampment No. 88, I. O. O. F., was organized July 30, 1862. The officers now are William E. Starling, C. P .; Henry Folliett, S. W .; G. M. Kinsey, J. W .: William H. Price, Jr., II. P .; J. L. Shephard, 1st W .; 1. A. Wenham, 2d W .; A. II. Weed, 3d W .; William MeGehan, 4th W .: P. W. Draeket, Ist G. of T .; C. M. Ilurlbert, 2d G. of T .; John Cowle, T.
The membership is now one hundred and eighty; the place of meeting (every Wednesday evening) be- ing at Odd Fellows Hall, corner of Pearl and Church streets.
HARMONIA ENCAMPMENT.
Harmonia Encampment, I. O. O. F., was organized May 8, 1842, with twenty-seven members, and has now twenty-nine. The officers are John Oswald, C. P .: Franz Frankie, F. S .; Daniel Maeder, T .; L. Poplowsky, Il. P. Regular meetings are held at 34 Public Square, the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month.
LAKE SHORE LODGE (KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS).
Lake Shore Lodge No. 6, K. of P., was organized May 25, 1869. Its first officers were W. H. JJones, C. C .; Thomas Axworthy, V. C .: F. W. Pelton, P .; W. J. Ranney, K. of R. and S .; 11. J. Webb, M. of F .: Thomas Willows, M. of E .: Charles Il. Babcock, M. at .1 .: F. Iloffman, I. G .; J. L. Sheppard, O. G.
The lodge has at present a membership of two hun- dred and eleven. Regular meetings are held each Tuesday evening in Root's block, Pearl street, corner of Detroit.
The present officers are as follows: George Keiffer, P. C. Charles A. W. Rice, C. C .: R. D. Updegraff, V. C .; Andson Pratt, P .; O. II. P. Hicks, M. of E .; F. W. Davis, M. of F .: Charles B. Dole, K. of R. and S. ; George C. Kreck. M. at_1 .; Fred. 1. Smith, I. G .; J. L. Sheppard, O. G.
WASHINGTON LODGE (K. OF P. ).
Washington Lodge No. 10, was organized August 8, 1869. There are now one hundred and twenty-six members, and the officers are C. J. McDowell, P. C .; E. H. Gault, C. C .; Louis Black, V. C .; Samuel Ward, P .; E. W. Cooper, K. of R. & S .; Thomas Tibbitt, M. of F .; W. B. Rich, M. of E .; E. W. God- dard, M. at A .; Louis Stanton, I. G .; M. E. Kava- nagh, O. G.
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Regular meetings are held every Friday evening at the corner of Ontario and High streets.
HERMANN LODGE ( K. OF P. ).
Hermann Lodge No. 40, K. of P., was organized December 11. 1871, with the following effects: Chas Saeltzer, C. C .; J. N. Wagner, V. C .; Phillip L. Baum, K. of R. and S .; Christ. Marten, M. of F .; John Gerloch, M. of E .: J. C. Weideman, M. at A .; J. Unkrich, I. G .; J. C. Ferbert, O. G.
Regular meetings are held each Tuesday evening at C'astle Ilall, No. 363 Pearl street.
The present officers are C. V. Paeltzer, P. C .; J. (. Ferbert, (. C .; 11. W. Weidemann, V. C .; A. II. Gehring. P .; John Schemermann, K. of R. and S. : J. N. Wagner. M. of F .; J. J. Weidemann, M. of E .: A. C'ardis, M. at A .; F. Woodworth, I. G., George Eiber, O. G.
STANDARD LODGE ( K. OF P. ).
Standard Lodge No. 46, K. of P., was instituted hitne 17, 1822, with the following officers: E. W. Johns, P. C .: Thomas dames, C. C .; Robert Hearst, V. C .; Wm. E. Edwards, K. of R. and S .; George Thomas. M. F .; William MeKinze, M. E .; II. J. Bullock. M. A .; David Y. James, I. G .; C. Q. Scott, 0. 6.
This Lodge has a membership of one hundred and seventeen. Regular meetings are held every Thurs- day night at No. 2509 Broadway.
The present officers are Hugh Wright, P. C .; Frank R. Shattnek, C. C .: Matthew Wright, V. C .; James MeKay, P .; Peter J. Dolsen, K. of R. and S .; John R. Coleman, M. F .; Thomas Thompson, M. E .: Jo- soph llillier, M. A .: D. F. Lockhart, 1. G .; Thomas Richardson, O. G.
CLEVELAND LODGE (K. OF P. ).
Cleveland Lodge No. 61, Knights of Pythias, was organized October 7, 1873, with sixteen charter mem- bers, from whom the following officers were elected: Martin Maurer, P. C .; A. Schwarz, C. C .; Vineent Schafer, V. C .; Fred Hamm, P .; Charles Breves, K. of R. and S. ; Henry Hoehn, M. of F .; A. E. Dehler, K. of E .; Henry M. Holzworth, I. G .; Gottlieb Scheuerman, O. G.
Regular meetings are held every Wednesday evening at Saal's Hall, corner Lake and Ontario streets. The lodge has ninety members enrolled and in good stand- ing. At the last grand lodge session held at Steu- benville, Ohio, A. B. Schellentrager, of Cleveland lodge, was appointed and confirmed Deputy Grand Master of the State, by the State Grand Chancellor.
This is the only entirely German Lodge of Knights of Pythias in Cuyahoga county. In May, 1829, the lodge formed the fifth degree of the Chivalric Order, a " Uniform Division " called " Cleveland Division, No. 8," composed of thirty-five members, under com- mand of Maj. C. W. Kraus.
The present officers are as follows: C. C. Schellen- trager, P. C .; William Trinkner, C. C .; A. Schild- haner, V. C .; A. Schaefer, P .; A. Popowsky, K. of R. and S .; Ph. Hollander, M. of F .: Henry Klans, K. of E .; Franz Eiche, M. at A .; Henry Guentzler, I. G .: Fred. Vogt, O. G.
OWATONNA LODGE (K. OF P.).
Owatonna No. 62 was organized in 1873 with twen- ty-one charter members. It has now a membership of ninety, with the following officers: Herbert Hill, (. C .; G. O. Butler, V. C .; G. 11. Wadsworth, P .; G. (. Quintrel, M. of F .; F. A. Wadsworth, M. of E. : P. Englet, M. at A .; William Henderson, P. C .; Thomas Rowell, K. of R. and S. Regular meetings are held in Rock's block, corner of Willson and Wood- land avenues, every Wednesday evening.
SOUTH SIDE LODGE (K. OF P.).
This lodge (No. 68) was organized in May, 1875, with twenty-four members. There are now sixty- five, with the following officers: E. C. Stedman, C. C .; F. R. Merchant, V. C. C .; George C. Ilola, P .; C. J. Robinson, K. of R. and S .; W. C. North, F. S .; George W. Makepeace, M. E. Regular meetings are held on the first and third Mondays of each month at the corner of Merchant avenue and Fairfield street, West Side.
OAK LODGE (K. OF P.).
Oak Lodge No. 17, was organized in 1875, and has now in good standing upwards of one hundred members. The officers are John Wathey, C. C .; Jacob Schug, V. C .; F. Ferval, P. C .; H. Holcomb, M. of F .; Maynard Miller, M. of E .; L. Mayer, K. R. and S .; R. T. Morrill, P. Regular meetings are held at 726 St. Clair avenne, every Wednesday even- ing.
FOREST CITY LODGE (K. OF P.).
Forest City No. 78, was organized in 1875, and has now a membership of sixty. The officers are W. S. Forrester, C. C .; W. O. Cox, V. C .; W. A. Har- vey, P. C .; II. P. Gale, P .; N. L. Hibbard, K. of R. and S .; L. S. Chadwick, M. of F .; M. II. Brown, M. of E .; John Newberry, M. of A .; C. A. Kyle, I. G .; John Paul, O. G.
RED CROSS LODGE (K. OF P.).
This lodge (No. 89) was formed in 1876, and has now a membership of sixty. The present officers are C. C. Reeves, C. C .; J. F. Penwick, P. C .; II. S. Schne, V. C .; J. J. Weinhardt, P .; George M. Love, M. of E .: William Hemerly, M. of F .; William Spil- ker, K. R. and S .; George Cunningham, M. A. Regular meetings are held every Wednesday evening, at 363 Pearl street.
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ENDOWMENT SECTION SEVENTY-EIGHT (K. OF P. )
This section was instituted January 23, 1878. There are now eighty-seven members, with the fol- lowing officers: C. J. McDowell, president; E. W. Cooper, secretary and treasurer: J. M. Millard, guide; G. W. Taylor, chaplain; L. Mayer, guard; R. Strauss, sentinel. Regular meetings are held at the corner of Ontario and High streets the first and third Mondays of each month.
ENDOWMENT SECTION EIGHITY-NINE (K. OF P. )
Section eighty-nine was organized in 1878, and has now a membership of seventy-five. Its officers are .I. C. Ross, P .; John MeFerns, V. P .; C. B. Dole, S. and T .; Henry Biddle, Cr .; Charles Mallory, G .; John Barnes, G'n .; D. A. Udell, S.
Regular meetings are held at 363 Pearl street on the second Tuesday of each month.
PREUX CHEVALIER DIVISION, UNIFORM RANK, (K. OF P.)
The first officers of Preux Chevalier Division ( No. 3, of Ohio), Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias, were Sir Knight Commander O. H. P. Hicks: Sir Knight Lieutenant Commander E. C. Stedman; Sir Knight Recorder Charles A. W. Rice; Sir Knight Treasurer Eugene L. Closse.
The present officers are Sir Knight Commander O. II. P. Hieks; Sir Knight Lieutenant Commander E. C. Stedman; Sir Knight Herald Henry W. MeDole: Sir Knight Recorder Henry Biddle; Sir Knight Trea- surer Thomas Boutall; Sir Knight Guard George S. Tambling; Sir Knight Sentinel H. R. Sanborn; Sir Knight Surgeon Dr. J. F. Armstrong: Sir Knights Trustees O. HI. P. Hicks, George Kieffer aud E. L. Closse.
The present number of members is fifty. Regular business meetings are held every third Thursday, and drill meetings every first, second and fourth Thursday of each month, at & p.m. The armory and hall of the division are at the corner of Pearl and Bridge streets.
CUYAHOGA DIVISION, UNIFORM RANK, (K. OF P.)
This division (No. 4) was organized in 1879, and has now a membership of thirty-six. The officers are, Sir Knight Commander E. H. Towson; Sir Knight Lieutenant Commander C. W. Burgess; Sir Knight Herald E. W. Cooper; Sir Knight Reeorder C. E. Odell; Sir Knight Treasurer John Muest; Sir Knight Guard Alexander Ward: Sir Knight Sentinel George Kreek. The division drills at No. 52 Monumental Square, the second and fourth Mondays of each month.
CHAPTER LIX.
FORESTERS, KNIGHTS OF HONOR AND CLUBS.
Ancient Order of Foresters Court Robin Hood Star of the Forest Ex celsior Little John Ivanhoe Standard King of the Germans Woodland Union - Zaboy Rowanaprownost Centennial Lodge, Knights of Honor -- Advance Lodge Cleveland Trumph Euclid Avenue-Idaho Economy, Miscellaneous Lodges-Exeristor Club Union Club-Eclectic ( Inb. Other Clubs and Societies
ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS.
THE Cleveland United District of the Ancient Or- der of Foresters meets on the fourth Thursdays of April and October, The officers for 18;9, are S. . 1. Dillon, D. C. R. : Samuel Finch, D. S. C. R .: Robert Huntley, D. T .: F. Il. Ellenberger, D. S.
COURT ROBIN HOOD.
This Court, No. 5552. A. O. F., was organized Angust 1, 1871, with the following officers: John Harris, C. R .: John Sharp, S. C. R. : Thomas Tib- bitt, S .: D. W. Harrison, A. S .: Janatus Fuchs, T .: l'arker Shackelton, S. W .; Elijah Lear, J. W .; John Bragg, S. B. : Robert Huntley, J. B.
The Court has a membership of eighty-eight. Regu- lar meetings are held each alternate Thursday even- ing, at Saal's hall, corner of Lake and Ontario streets. The present officers are William Close, C. R .: Beru- hard Lellig, S. C. R .: John Armstrong, T .: W. J. Rowe, S .: G. T. Marshall, A. S. : Theodore Wilder, S. W .; G. Glantield, S. B .; W. Il. Gillard, J. B.
COURT STAR OF THE FOREST.
Court Star of the Forest No. 5553, A. O. F., was organized at a preliminary meeting held July 24. 18;1. although the first election did not occur until August 9th following. The first officers were Harry Kiteh- ingham, chief ranger: AHf. E. Brewster, sub-chief ranger; Edward Spurr, secretary: Charles Medhurst, treasurer; Ilarry Saywell, senior woodward; William Callaway, junior woodward: C. Callaway, Jr .. senior beadle; Thomas E. Cooper, junior beadle.
The chief rangers of this court with the dates of their election have been as follows: Harry Kitching- ham, August 9, 18:1: Joseph Stead, October 19, 18;1; resigned April 24, 1822: Charles Medhurst, appointed May 1, 1822, for remainder of term: Edward Spurr. July 3, 1822: W. Turrell, January 1, 18;3; Charles Medhurst, September 24. 1813: Alf. E. Brewster, January 14, 1814: John Raines, July S. 1824: Edward Spurr, January 14, 18:5: Thomas Shute, July 14. 1825: re-elected January 12, 1816: Abraham Hardy, August 8. 1826: Edward Spurr, July 10, 18 ;;: John Wood, January 8, tai8: resigned March 26. 1828; Charles Medhurst, March 26, 1825: C. Callaway, Jr., June 25, INts: re-elected December 24, 1878.
The present officers are C. Callaway, Jr., C. R .: G. W. Medhurst, S. C. R .: Thomas Collings. T .: Wm.
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THE CITY OF CLEVELAND.
A. Underwood, R. S .; Wm. Hodder, S. W .; W. C. Fuller, J. W .; W. Callaway, S. B .; C. R. Smith, .I. B. The court now numbers sixty-two members. Regular meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month in Knights of Pythias Hall, Harvey's Block, 1928 Euclid avenue.
COURT EXCELSIOR.
Court Excelsior, No. 5555, (A. O. F.), was organ- ized in 1871, and now has one hundred and fifteen members in good standing. Regular meetings are held on the second, third and fourth Saturdays of each month, at. No. 2501 Broadway. The officers are, Peter Buckingham, C. R .; David E. James, S. C. R .; Jeffrey Hopkins, F. S .; John Gallagher, R. S .; Ben- jamin Phillips, S. W .; John Wilson, J. W .: Samuel Young, S. B. ; Ilarvey Burt, J. B.
COURT LITTLE JOIIN.
Court Little John No. 5699, A. O. F., was organ- ized March 24, 1872, with fifteen charter members, of whom the following were chosen as the first officers: Dr. Isaac Kimberling, C. R .; George L. P'ieree, S. C. R. : Charles Burk, T. ; George Rowe, S. ; T. E. Bunney, S. W .: James Jndd, J. W .: W. Wright, S. B .; J. Adloff, J. B. ; J. Butler, R. Wetzell and J. E. Miller, trustees. The officers. except the secretary, are elected semi-annually. The secretary is elected annu- ally. The chief rangers since the organization have been, Isaac Kimberling and George Rowe, 1876: T. E. Bunney and Il. Turnbull, 1827; J. Oates and Samuel Bugg. 1878. The present officers of the court are C. W. Leckenby, C. R .; A. R. Bunney, S. (. R .; Charles Birk, T .; George Rowe, S .; Edward Berry, S. W .; A. Inglis, J. W .; Eli White, S. B .; II. Lowe, J. B.
This conrt has a present membership of ninety, and meets semi-monthly at the corner of Pearl and Free- man streets, West Side.
COURT IVANHOE.
This court (No. 5783), named after Scott's cele- brated hero, was instituted February 17, 1843, at Koebler's Hall on Woodland avenue, The first court officers were Robert Huntley, C. R .; A. Goakes, S. C. R .; D. W. Harrison, secretary; J. Faulkner, treasurer; J. Weil, S. W .; Thos. Neat, J. W .; S. Goldsmith, S. B .; E. Martin, J. B.
The following have been the chief rangers of the court since its organization: Robert Huntley, D. W. Ilarrison, B. Mahler, J. Faulkner, R. Goulding, F. A. Dillon, Thos. J. Morrow, Fred. Colwell, J. R. Ransom. Of the past chiefs, Robt. Huntley served two terms and the others one term each.
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