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der of Elks was in its infancy, a party of prom- inent men of the city, none of them wealthy but all engaged in the practice of the charity which believed in aiding without ostentation those less fortunate, decided to apply for a dispensation and organize a local lodge. With thirty-eight members on the charter list Youngstown Lodge was instituted on Saturday evening, October 23, 1886, by the late Daniel A. Kelly, who was then grand exalted ruler, and who installed the following officers: Exalted ruler. Clate A. Smith; esteemed leading knight, A. J. Woolf; esteemed loyal knight. Eugene Rook; esteemed lecturing knight, J. P. Wil- son; secretary, Charles J. Smith ; treasurer, Samuel Cornell; tyler, Daniel H. Arnold.
As with many other fraternal organiza- tions. the first year proved a critical period in the life of the lodge, and its being placed upon a substantial foundation is largely due to the able and untiring assistance given the first exalted ruler by the other officers and mem- bers. A cardinal principle adopted by the members of No. 55 was quality and not quan- tity in the selection of its members
Modest quarters were secured in what was the Union Veteran Legion hall, and later the top floor of what is now the Weil-Hart- zell Company building was secured. The growth of membership made larger quarters necessary, and two floors of the Gallagher block were leased for a term of years.
I'm to that time the lodge rooms of the growing organization were considered the fin- est in the city. Steady increase in the prosper- ity of the lodge, and a larger acquisition to its membership roll resulted in a concerted effort of officers and members to have a handsome home for the lodge that would be not only a credit to them but to the entire order of Elks, and at a largely attended meeting it was unani- mously decided to formulate plans, and organ- ize a company, the stockhoklers to be limited to members here, to purchase a site and erect and furnish a magnificent club.
The Elks Building Company was organ- ized, the handsome site at the corner of Wick avenue and Wood street purchased, and on this
was erected the elegant edifice which has been the home of the order for the past five years. The commodious quarters are elaborately furn- ished not only for the comfort and entertain- ment of the members but also for the ladies. On the first floor opening from an attractive arcade is an elaborate library, and adjoining it is the Turkish room furnished with appoint- ments of the latest designs and a piano for the ladies. Adjoining this is the billiard room with three tables, and leading out from it is the grill room, decorated and furnished in Flemish oak, where the wants of the inner man are supplied. On entering the arcade from the Wood street entrance, to the right is a mag- nificent parlor for the ladies, and leading out of it is a large private dining-room. Next to this is a magnificent dining-room decorated in a superb manner to charm the eye, while the happy guest is being served with a menu that would delight an epicure.
Leading up from the arcade is a broad stairway to the lodge room, which is one of the largest and finest of any secret organization in the country, and furnished with commodious ante-rooms. To the right of the lodge room are seven bachelor apartments which are occu- pied by resident members, and transient mem- bers while in the city, and who prefer the quiet quarters and superb service not found in any hotel.
On the third floor is a magnificent banquet hall which is occupied during the winter sea- son by dancing parties of the Elks, their ladies and invited guests.
On the first floor leading from Wick avenue are rooms for business purposes which are held by desirable tenants on long leases. To the rear of these rooms, and leading from the Wood street entrance are the gymnasium and bowling alleys, with all the furnishings to make them attractive.
The Elks building complete with its furn- islings cost $100.000 and is a substantial mon- ument to the energy and spirit of fraternity which is exemplified in such a high degree by the officers, and those who have succeeded them and to the sterling character of its membership.
Among the factors contributing to the rec-
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ord of success attained by No. 55. is that it was the first lodge of the order in the work! to banish intoxicating liquors from its & cial sessions, and also the first helge to adopt a rule to hokl no lodge meetings on Sunday, except the annual lodge of sorrow. Since the action taken by the local lodge others have followed its example and the result has proven beneficial in many ways,
According to an addition to the by-laws of Youngstown Lodge members of No. 55 who have been in good standing in the lodge for twenty years, are eligible to election as life members of the order, it being conditional that a petition to that effect is signed by five mem- bers, and adopted by the lodge : such members will not be liable to further dnes or assessments. Of the number on the charter list eligible to retirement, the list contains fifteen members. Some five have been placed on the list of life members, and others will be added to the roll as they become eligible.
The present membership of No. 55 is 440.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
Mahoning Lodge No. 52. K. P., was organ- ized May 1. 1873. by the following-named as charter members: John T. Gray. J. C. Bren- nemar, Wm. 11. Ganlt. John 1 .. Mevander. L. J. Jacobs. Asa W. Jones. Henry Onions. R. Shurtleff, J. M. Silliman. C. T. Mewisker. Philip Eherhart. A. Kingsbacher, D. C. Dan- iels. David Baker. A. H. Rice and A. D. Fas- sett. Since the organization, they have ad- mitted about 400 members of whom quite a number have died. some have dropped out of membership while a large number have affili- ated with the other K. of P. Luniges that have been organized in the city. The present men- bership of the halge is abont 150. Its present officers (1907) are: A. V. Hinman. C. C .: M. Goldstine, V. C .: Thomas McGinnis, P .; James F. Fromm. M. W. : John P. Mercer. M. F .: Charles Fredenberg. M. E. ; Jolm P'. Mer cer. K. R. S. : Win. J. Henry, M. A .: 11. G. Stambangh. I. G .: James Morgan, O. G. The folge meets in Bushnell Ilall. 127 W. Federal street.
Starlight Lodge No. 224. K. P., organized Angust 26, 1886, with I. K. Igenfritz of Youngstown. Ohio, as instituting officer. The charter members were as follows by card: A. B. Howe. E. Morgan Faust, F. H. Martin, W'm. Eckert. I. O. Kridler, L. W. Scholl. 1. J. Bishop, W. H. Knesal. H. W. Sipe: initi- ated : 1 .. M. Hahn. D. W. Emery. O. L .. Miller. H. H. Shafer, Alvin Welker, John Beitler. D. Livingston. A. S. Warner, Win. E. Aner. W. S. Ramb. W. R. Martin, W. E. Emery, E. M. Whittenberger, Joseph Coleman, A. C. Grise. D. F. Seiter. The following were the first officers : A. B. Howe. P. C .: F. H. Martin, C. C .: W'm. Eckert. V. C .: E. M. Foust. prel: 11. H. Shaier. M. of Ex. : A. S. Warner. M. of F .: L. M. Hahn. K. of R. & S. : O. L., Miller. M. | at A. : I. O. Kridler, I. G .; E. M. Witten- berger. O. G.
The present membership of the lodge is seventy-three.
Haselton Lodge. K. of P., No. 456, was founded November 18. 1800, with eighty-six chartered members. The present membership is 142. Its officers for the present year are : Roulger Howells. C. C .; Wm. Masm. V. C .: W. 11. McMillen, M. of W .: Win. Morrow. prelate : John Hunter, M. of F .; I. M. Watt. K. of R. S .: W. P. Kerr. M. of Ex .: A. R. Brightman, I. G .: H. H. Haggarty, D. G .; Joseph Miller, D. G. C.
The bulge meets every Wednesday evening in the Lonis Block, Haselton.
Youngstown Lodge. No. 154. K. P., meets every Thursday evening in Davis Block.
Robert E. Johnston Lodge, No. 614, K. P .. meets every Tensday evening in Davis Block.
Fleur de Lis Co., No. 31. U. R. K. of P. , meets every Friday evening in Davis Hall.
Eureka Assembly, No, 23. Pythian Sister- how, meets every Thursday evening in the Finn Building.
Goethe Lodge, No. 1 .. (German) mects every Thursday evening in Pabst Building.
Colored Knights of Pythias. Logan Lodge No. 4. mects alternate Wednesday evenings in Foresters' Hall. Golden Leaf Co. I. R. meets alternate Saturday evenings in Forest- er-' Hall. Louise Edwards Court No. 30. 1.
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O. Clanthe, meets alternate Wednesday even- ings in Foresters' Hall.
KNIGHTS OF THE GOLDEN EAGLE.
The order of the Knights of the Golden Eagle was founded in Baltimore, Md., Feb- ruary 6, 1873, by John Emory Burbage. For a period of twelve years its growth was very slow and it was confined wholly to that state. But in 1885, certain prominent citizens of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and other Eastern cities became interested in the work and un- dertook its advancement. Its progress since then has been marvelous and unprecedented in the history of kindred organizations. The organization of the Order consists of a Su- preme Castle, Grand Castle of the various states and Subordinate Castles of the cities and towns. The order is both social and beneficial and during its existence in this county has paid in sick and funeral benefits a little over $10- 000.00 to its members and to the widows of deceased members. There are at present four subordinate castles in Mahoning county and one Ladies' Temple.
Youngstown Castle, No. 24, was instituted October 18, 1889. in the A. O. U. W. Hall with a membership of 27 and its present mem- bership is 137.
C. HI. Andrew Castle, No. 60, was insti- tuted July 2, 1893, with a membership of 35 and has increased its membership during its existence to 157 members.
Gov. Tod Castle, No. 7, was instituted Oc- tober 15. 1807, with thirty members present and has increased its membership to 76.
Maine Castle. No. 44. of Lowellville, was instituted November 4. 1899, with 33 members and has a membership today of 52.
Ladies of the Golden Eagle, Garfield Tem- ple No. 5. meets alternate Tuesday evenings in Jewell Block.
NATIONAL PROTECTIVE I.EGION.
Mahoning Legion, No. 1105, was estab- Jished in December, 1904. and now has a mem-
bership of 180. The National Protective Le- gion is the only order in Ohio paying cash dividends to its members every five years. The present offcers of Mahoning Legion are : Joseph Coope, president ; Thomas Malpass, vice-president : David G. Jenkins, secretary ; Robert McCracken, secretary : Alva E. Craft, John Lloyd, and Thomas Malpass, trustees.
Youngstown Legion. N. P. L., No. 1770, was founded December 13. 1906. It has a present membership of 36. Its officers are as follows : John J. Denny, president; Mary H. Ryan, vice-president; John Schofield, secre- tary ; Mary McGraw, chaplain; Fred A. Reed, conductor; Stephen Jones, guard; Geo. H. Hines, Charles W. Fox, Myrtle M. Reed, trustees.
Haselton Legion, No. 1427, N. P. L., has regular meetings at 128 N. Quarry street.
TRUE IVORITES.
Star of the West Lodge No. 40, True Ivor- ites, was founded in Youngstown, November 25, 1875, and a charter granted April 11, 1877. It meets the first Wednesday and the second and last Saturdays of each month at 110 W. Federal street.
Naomi Lodge No. 1. True Ivorites, meets in the same hall alternate Tuesday evenings.
ROYAL ARCANUM.
Royal Arcanum. Youngstown Council. No. 387, was organized September 25, 1879. It now has a membership of several hundred.
KNIGHTS OF THE MODERN MACCABEES.
Campbell Tent. No. 1173, K. of Modern Maccabees, was established March 17, 1904, chiefly throught the exertions of Mr. R. D. Campbell. The order is a large and flourish- ing one, its leading feature being fraternal insurance. The present membership of this lodge is 385. It has for officers ( 1907) : Wm. Gethung, commander: W. F. Perry. record keeper : and Samuel Ellis, finance keeper. D.
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J. Woods is past commander. Ladies of the Modern Maccabees meet at 255 West Federal strect.
KNIGHTS OF THE MACCABEES.
Youngstown Tent, No. 34, meets every Wednesday evening at 271 W. Federal street Mahoning Tent. No. 279, meets every Thursday evening at 1732 Wilson avenue.
LADIES OF THE MACCABEES.
Mahoning Hive, No. 99, meets every Tuesday evening at 271 W. Federal street.
Youngstown Hive, No. 335, meets every Wednesday evening in Bushnell Hall.
STAR OF BETHLEHEM.
Youngstown Lodge No. 2, Star of Bethle- hem. was instituted February 26, 1907, with 26 charter members. The order is said to be of ancient origin and to have been introduced into America in 1691. Its present (and first) officers are : Commander, Sir D. L. Lett ; vice- commander, Lady Clara Frame: scribe, Sir Harry E. Miller; accountant, Lady Belle Mc- Farlin ; treasurer, Sir Louis Greenwood ; chap- lain, Lady Julia Creed; marshal, Lady Clara Lovell; assistant marshal, Lady Grace Ark- wright : past commander, Worthy Sir George Arkwright ; legato, Lady Zelda Sollinger.
CATHOLIC MUTUAL BENEFIT ASSOCIATION.
The Catholic Mutual Benefit Association was organized in the village of Niagara Falls, New York, in July. 1876, and was incorpora- ted by the legislature of the state of New York, in 1879. Its act of incorporation is known as Chapter 496 of the laws of New York, passed June 9, 1879.
The object of this association, as set forth in section 5 of said act, is "to improve the moral, mental and social condition of its mem- bers; to educate them in integrity. sobriety and frugality; to endeavor to make them contented with their position in life, and to aid and assist
members and their families in case of death."
The organization of this association was first suggested by the late lamented Rt. Rev. S. V. Ryan, bishop of Buffalo, and by its mem- bers he is referred to with pride and affection as the "Father of the C. M. B. A." This name with many other distinguished prelates and a vast number of the reverend clergy throughout the United States and Canada adorn its rolls.
The qualification for membership are that a man shall be a practical Catholic, physically sound, of the full age of eighteen years and under fifty years of age at date of initiation. Every applicant must have the signature of the pastor of his parish to his application paper as a guarantee that he possesses the first quali- fication before his application can be consid- ered in any branch. Being a business society having for its object a safe and reliable insur- ance for its members, and as the strength and perpetuity of all such associations depend en- tirely on the nature of their risks, all appli- cants must undergo a rigid medical examina- tion by a competent physician regularly ap- pointed and sworn to perform his duty hon- estly. All certificates of examination made by such examiners must be submitted to the Grand Medical Examiner of the Council, who ap- proves or disapproves the applicant, according to the statements contained in the certificates, and no person can be admitted or balloted for until the branch has been notified of the ap- proval of the Grand Medical Examiner of the Comeil. In adchtion to this, each branch has a board of five trustees, to whom all applica- tions must be referred, who are empowered to approve or reject.
No society that has ever existed has done so much to unite our Catholic men, to bring them together, to get them acquainted with one another, to elevate them morally and so- cially, to wipe out the lines and prejudices of nationality, to brighten their intelligence by contact in meeting, and by inculcating a spirit of brotherly love, unity and affection make them better men and better citizens. Branches are bound to visit their sick and provide as- sistance for the members of their families when in need.
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The Ladies' Catholic Benefit Association is an auxiliary body that has proved of great as- sistance to the C. M. B. A. in carrying out their social features, not only in Youngstown but throughout the county.
Each state with 10 or more branches is entitled to form a Grand Council, subject to the Supreme Council, which is composed of its supreme officers and three representatives of each Grand Council.
The Ohio Grand Council is composed of 106 branches of which number Youngstown contributes the following :
Branch No. 31-Meets first and third Sat- day evenings at No. 130 West Federal street.
Branch No. 96-Meets fourth Saturday of each month at No. 1668 Wilson avenue.
Branch No. 72-Meets second and fourth Saturday evenings in Immaculate Conception Church.
Branch No. 91-Meets second and fourth Saturday evenings at No. 1267 West Federal street.
Branch No. 94-Meets second and fourth Tuesday evenings of each month in St. Jo- seph's Hall.
L. C. B. A. Branch No. 279-Meets first and third Tuesday evenings of each month at No. 130 West Federal street.
L. C. B. A. Branch No. 336-Meets first and third Tuesday evenings of each month in Immaculate Conception Church.
Advisory Council-Meets every fourth Sunday in St. Joseph's Hall.
JUNIOR ORDER UNITED AMERICAN MECHANICS.
Youngstown Council No. 51-Meets every Tuesday evening in Bushnell Hall.
Samuel J. Randall Council No. 96-Meets every Friday evening in Carpenter's Hall.
DAUGHTERS OF LIBERTY.
Pride of Ohio Council No. 12-Meets al- ternate Friday afternoons in Bushnell Hall.
ANCIENT ORDER UNITED WORKMEN.
Anchor Lodge No. 52-Meets every Thursday evening at No. 271 West Federal street.
Martha Washington Lodge No. 10, D. of H .- Meets alternate Friday evenings at No. 271 West Federal street.
DAUGIITERS OF AMERICA.
Idora Council No. 126-Meets every Tuesday evening in Carpenter's Hall.
B. P. O. ELKS.
Youngstown Lodge No. 55-Meets every Wednesday evening in Elks Building.
KNIGHTS ANCIENT ESSENIC ORDER.
Youngstown Senate No. 28-Meets in G. A. R. Hall.
FRATERNAL MYSTIC CIRCLE.
Youngstown Ruling No. 32-Meets fourth Thursday each month in G. A. R. Hall.
PROTECTED HOME CIRCLE.
Mahoning Circle No. 2-Meets second and fourth Tuesday evenings of each month in Y. W. C. A. Building.
Haselton Home Circle No. 60-Meets every Friday evening in Milliken Hall.
THE NATIONAL UNION.
Oriental Council No. 212-Meets second and fourth Thursday evenings in G. A. R. Hall.
ORDER OF SCOTTISH CLANS.
Clan MacDonald No. 39-Meets first and third Tuesday evenings in G. A. R. Hall.
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DAL'GHITERS OF SCOTLAND.
Heather Belle No. 2-Meets second and fourth Tuesday evenings of each month in Bushnell Hall.
FORESTERS OF AMERICA.
Court Flower of the Forest No. 11-Meets alternate Saturday evenings in Foresters' Hall, No. 133 West Federal street.
Court Mahoning No. 63-Meets every Tuesday evening in Foresters' Hall.
Jefferson Circle No. 498, C. of F .- Meets alternate Monday evenings in Foresters' Hall.
UNITED ORDER OF HEPTASOPIS.
Youngstown Conclave No. 188-Meets second and fourth Wednesday evenings in Carpenter's Hall.
UNITED COMMERCIAL TRAVELERS.
Mahoning Council No. 233-Meets first Saturday in each month in Bushnell Hall.
SONS OF HERMAN.
Germania Lodge No. 1-Meets second and fourth Sundays in Gerstle Block.
MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA.
Buckeye Camp No. 3513-Meets every Monday evening at 225 East Federal street.
IMPROVED ORDER OF RED MEN.
Mahoning Tribe No. 97-Meets every Thursday evening at No. 130 West Federal street.
Ponemah Council No. 14. D. of P .- Meets alternate Thursday evenings at No. 130 West Federal street.
SONS OF ST. GEORGE.
Star of Albion Lodge No. 58-Meets al- ternate Saturday evenings in Ritter Hall.
Hearts of Oak Lodge No. 245-Meets alternate Saturday evenings in Ritter Hall.
Ludy Brown Lodge No. 08-Meets alter- nate Monday evenings in Ritter Hall.
ORDER OF BEN HUR.
Aldebaran Court No. 14-Meets first and third Thursday evenings in Bushnell Hall.
TEMPLE OF HONOR.
Mahoning Temple No. 29-Meets every Saturday evening in T. of H. Hall. No. 110 West Federal street.
YOUNG MEN'S INSTITUTE.
Father Klute Council No. 584-Meets sec- ond Sunday each month at 245 East Federal street.
ANCIENT ORDER HIBERNIANS.
Division No. 1-Meets third Sunday of each month at 255 West Federal street.
Division No. 2-Meets first Sunday of each month at No. 253 West Federal street.
Division No. 3-Meets last Sunday of each month at No. 1668 Wilson avenne.
Division No. 4-Meets second Sunday of each month, corner West Federal and Furnace.
Division No. 5-Meets first Sunday of each month in Immaculate Conception Church.
Ladies' Auxiliary No. 1-Meets first and third Thursday evenings at No. 255 West Federal.
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ST. JOSEPH'S SCHOOL, YOUNGSTOWN
TOD HOUSE, YOUNGSTOWN
ELKS CLUB, YOUNGSTOWN
FEDERAL BUILDING, YOUNGSTOWN
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KNIGHTS OF ST. JOHN.
Commandery No. 321-Meets second and fourth Sunday of each month at 130 West Federal street.
Commandery No. 67-Meets second and fourth Sundays at No. 225 East Federal street.
Commandery No. 339-Meets every Sun- day at No. 225 East Federal street.
Ladies Auxiliary No. 85-Meets second and fourth Tuesdays at No. 130 West Federal street.
St. Joseph's Parish-Meets every third Sunday each month in St. Joseplt's Hall.
FATHER ELLIOTT TEMPERANCE SOCIETY.
Meets second and fourth Sundays each month at 645 Poland avenue.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.
Youngstown Council No. 274-Meets sec- ond Sunday and fourth Thursday evening of each month at No. 225 East Federal street.
PATHFINDER.
Mahoning Lodge No. 67-Meets every Monday evening at No. 271 West Federal street.
ORANGEMEN.
Loyal Orange Lodge No. 155-Meets al- ternate Saturday evenings in Resch's Hall.
Ladies' Loyal Orange Lodge No. 84- Meets first and third Wednesday evenings in Resch's Hall.
AMERICAN INSURANCE UNION.
Youngstown Chopter No. 56-Meets al- ternate Monday evenings in Bixler Block.
HOME GUARDS OF AMERICA.
Fidelity Home No. 21-Meets every Thursday evening in Bixler's Hall.
UNITED ORDER OF TRUE REFORMERS.
Mahoning Fountain No. 1023-Meets al- ternate Monday evenings in Foresters' Hall.
Good Hope Lodge No. 795-Meets alter- nate Friday evenings in Foresters' Hall.
Heart and Hand Fountain No. 957-Meets first and third Thursday evenings in Forest- ers' Hall.
Pride of Youngstown Fountain No. 2405 -Meets alternate Friday evenings in Forest- ers' Hall.
Bushnell Fountain No. 2265-Meets sec- ond and fourth Thursday evenings in Forest- ers' Hall.
Early Dawn Fountain No. 2272 -. Meets in Foresters' Hall.
ORDER OF AMERICUS.
Mahoning Valley Council No. 69-Meets every Thursday evening in Carpenter's Hall.
THE EARNEST AMERICANS.
Mahoning Council No. 23-Meets every Thursday at 1732 Wilson avenue.
Youngstown Council No. 117-Meets. every Wednesday evening in Ritter Hall.
KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF SECURITY.
Meets second and fourth Monday evenings of each month in Bushnell Hall.
PROGRESS CLUB.
Meets first and third Tuesday evenings of each month at 22 South Phelps street.
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DEUTSCHER KRANKEN-UNTERSTUETSUNGS VEREIN.
(German Sick Relief Society)-Meets first and third Sundays of each month in Gers- tle Hall.
GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS SICK BENEFIT SOCIETY.
Meets alternate Saturday evenings in Car- penter's Hall.
GERMAN RELIEF ASSOCIATION.
Meets second and fourth Sundays of each month in Bushnell Hall.
CROATIAN NATIONAL SOCIETY.
Meets at 606 West Federal street. J. Ko- vacevic, secretary.
CROATION POLITICAL SOCIETY.
Meets 606 West Federal street. J. Ko- vacevic, president.
SLAVONIC BENEFICIAL NATIONAL SOCIETY.
Meets at 606 West Federal street. J. Ko- vacevic, president.
WOMAN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UNION.
Meets second and fourth Fridays of each month at 1503 Mahoning avenue.
THE YOUNGSTOWN MAENNERCHOR.
The Youngstown Maennerchor was organ- ized January 4, 1863, by a few German citi- zens of Youngstown, for the purpose of culti- vating the art of vocal music, preserving fa- miliarity with the old German folk songs, and keeping up the use of the German language mong its members. John Foch was the first leader, and among the original members were also John Brenner, Fritz Stoeber and George Kreichbaum, with one or two others. The society has always kept up its organization, and during the last few years has been grow- ing rapidly, the present membership being over one hundred. Only about twenty-four of these are singers; however, the others being passive or honorary members. From two to three concerts are given every year, and at Christmas time a special entertainment, with Christmas tree, is given for the children. An instrumental branch of the society, composed of some of the younger members, has lately been started, which, it is expected, may de- velop in time into a capable orchestra. The present leader of the Maennerchor is Mr. John Adler. who is a well-trained vocal musician, and a hard worker for the welfare of the society. The governing officers are as follows : Fred Hochloch, president ; Fritz Bardon, vice- president ; Carl Wodionke, secretary; Conrad Shafer, treasurer; Carl Wodionke. Jr., librar- ian. The trustees are Christ. Schwaz and Charles Rudolf.
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