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Catasauqua Lodge meets every Saturday evening at 7 P. M.
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PORTER LODGE, NO. 284, F. AND A. M.
Porter Lodge, No. 284, F. and A. M., was instituted by D. D. G. M. James M. Porter, of Easton (after whom the Lodge was named), January 30, 1854, at 3.30 P. M. The corps of Grand Officers had constituted Bethlehem Lodge, No. 283, the day before, and Porter Lodge was the first Lodge they instituted in Lehigh County. The resident brethren were mostly members of Easton Lodge, No. 152,
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who always traveled to Easton by means of Brother Robert Melntyre's four horse team, whose enthusiasm in the Order induced him to furnish it at stated meetings. The Charter members were: Robert Melntyre, Levi Graft, James MeCleary, August H. Gilbert, Chas. H. Nolf, Franklin B. Martin, Charles Allen, William Goetz, William Biery, James Clugston and James W. Fuller. The first sessions of the Lodge were held in the Romich building, Front and Church Streets. Then for thirty years the Lodge met in the Fuller Block, Front and Church Streets, and later in the Reis Building, No. 513 Front Street, which building the Lodge pur- chased and especially fitted for Lodge, Chapter and elub purposes, making it one of the most prominent society buildings in the Valley. Five hundred sixty brethren have been initiated into the Lodge, from which number Barger Lodge, No. 333 of Allentown ; Slatington Lodge, No. 440; Manoghasy Lodge, No. 413 of Bath; Lehigh Lodge, No. 326 of Trexlertown; and Allen Lodge, No. 673 of Allentown drew charter members for organization.
During the existence of the Lodge, Dr. D. Yoder served as Treasurer forty- seven years and Edmund Randall twenty-seven years as Secretary, which records for long and faithful services are quite unusual.
The present membership is two hundred. The following brethren are the present officers : John W. Walker, W. M .; Frederick K. Constable, S. W .; Fred- erick 1. Walker, I. W .; Roland T. Davies, Treasurer; David Davis, Secretary ; Dr. II. H. Riegel, II. E. Graffin and Allen T. Heckman, Trustees. Porter Lodge meets the first Friday in the month.
FRATERNITY ENCAMPMENT, NO. 156. I. O. O. F.
Fraternity Encampment, No. 156, Independent Order Odd Fellows of Cata- sauqua, Pa., was instituted Thursday evening, June 6, 1867, in Hunter's Hall. on Second Street, by Franklin Smith, D. D. G. P. of Lehigh County under the jurisdiction of the Grand Encampment of Pennsylvania.
The Charter for the institution of the Encampment was granted by the Grand Encampment on May 20, 1867. The Charter members were: George Bowers, M. II. Horn, David Tombler, A. F. Koons, Frederick M. Eagle, Daniel Gillespie, F. F. Giering, Henry Souders, Aaron Snyder, John Hunter, Henry
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Eekensberger, Franklin Bower, Philip Storm, William Biery and James Hutchin- son.
The first officers of Fraternity Encampment, No. 156, I. O. O. F., were: C. P., George Bower ; II. P., M. II. Horn ; Senior Warden, David Tombler; Junior Warden, Daniel Gillespie; Seribe, A. F. Koons; Treasurer, Frederick M. Eagle ; Guide, Henry Sonders: First Watch, William Biery; Second Watch, John Hunter; Third Watch, F. F. Giering; Fourth Watch, Henry Eckensberger; 1. S., Aaron Snyder; O. S., Philip Storm ; Guards of Tent, Franklin Bower and James Heberling; Trustees : Henry Eekensberger, F. F. Giering, William Shoen- berger.
Fraternity Encampment meets in the Odd Fellows' Hall on Front Street, having a part ownership in the building. While the membership of the Lodge is not so large, yet it does a great work in alleviating the sorrows and distresses among its members. The present offieers are: C. P., Joseph Mckeever; II. P., Samuel H. Danner; S. W., Robert MeKeever; J. W., B. Harrison Porter ; Scribe, William Samuels: Treasurer, II. W. Stolz; O. S., William J. Evans, Sr .; I. S., John W. Keys; Guide, H. W. Stolz; First Watch, George Stettler; Second Watch, R. F. Moyer; Third Watch, Samuel Stolz; Fourth Watch, Harrison Smith ; First Guard to Tent. Raymond Laubach ; Second Guard to Tent, Staurt Il. Hauser ; Trustees : R. F. Case, William J. Evans, Sr., and M. J. Troxell.
P. O. S. OF A.
P. O. S. of A. No. 152 was organized in 1868. For a number of years the Camp was very prosperous, taking a large place in the social life of the town. In 1872 the National Camp of the P. O. S. of A. was instituted in Allentown. The local Camp took a prominent part in the ceremonies and the parade.
Towards the end of the Panie of 1873, many men were unable to find work here and they sought employment in other places. Very few of the members of the organization were left and, because of this, the Camp ceased to exist. The records show that sixty dollars remained in the treasury. The only other property was the hall furniture.
On March 15, 1888, Washington Camp No. 301 was organized. Interest in the reorganization was aronsed by the members of the original Camp. The old
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fraternal ties were strong and they felt that no other organization could take the place of the P. O. S. of A. Sixty-eight charter members were enrolled. That number has grown so that at the present time there are two hundred ten pa- triotie Sons of America in the Camp as earnestly following the flag during the days of peace as did the earlier patriots during the periods of national danger.
The prosperity of Washington Camp made it possible, in 1895, to purchase the Swartz property on Bridge Street. In 1902 the building was remodeled into
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one of the most modern lodge edifices in this vicinity. The large meeting room is on the third floor and the banquet hall is on the second floor. Two stores occupy the first floor and the remaining rooms are used as offices. The property is valued at twenty thousand dollars. Washington Camp No. 301 is known as the richest in the county.
The membership is composed of the best of Catasauqua's citizens, all born
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on American soil. These men by their genuine interest in the organization and the principles for which it stands have been a powerful factor for good in the community. No body of men has done more towards arousing a love for the home community and the Nation, and in raising high the principles of good citizenship and loyalty to the land over which the Stars and stripes float than Washington Camp of the P. O. S. of A.
IMPROVED ORDER OF REDMEN.
On the 5th Sun of Hot moon G. S. D. 382, or the 5th day of June, 1873, G. C. of R., Andrew J. Baker: D. G. S., Bieber; P. S., Thomas K. Donnally of Tribe No. 18; and Jas. Gadds of No. 106, kindled a Council Fire in Catasauqua for the purpose of instituting a Tribe of The Improved Order of Redmen. There were twenty charter members. Having instituted and raised its members to the Chieftains' Council, an election was held with the following result: Thomas James, Prophet ; William Wallace, Sachem; Teyschen Thomas, Senior Sachem ; Frank Gorman, Junior Sachem ; John Evans, Chief of Records; and David A. Tombler, Jr., Keeper of Wampum. The first order for paraphernalia amounted to two hundred twenty-four dollars. The tribe continued for a period of eight years. According to the minute book of that time, Brein Mealy moved to dis- continue business from March 12, 1881.
Seven years later, March 10, 1888. G. S., Thomas D. Tanner and P. S., John Manning of Tribe No. 84 and the members of Tribes Nos. 84 and 201 met in Schneller's Hall for the purpose of relighting the Council Fire of No. 204 Im- proved Order of Redmen, with the following members of the first tribe in wait- ing: Charles G. Morgan, JJohn L. Jones, Frederich H. Richter, Edwin Jones, Alfred Jones, Wm. Howells, and Jacob V. Buskirk. At this meeting the fol- lowing Palefaces were duly adopted and exalted to the Chieftains' Council : David Morrow, Alex. Morrow, Robert McNabb, John Howells, Jacob Lewis, Harry Parrock, Albert Morris, Wm. Jones, Thomas C. Davis, Archie McFetridge, Thomas W. Williams, John McCandless, Wm. MeCandless, Ashable Schirer, James Morrow, and Robert Clugston. The officers of this Tribe were : J. V. Bus- kirk, Prophet ; Robert McNabb, Sachem; Wm. McCandless, S. Sachem; David Morrow, J. Sachem ; Chas. D. Morgan, Chief of Records; and John McCandless,
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Keeper of Wampum. The trustees were: John L. Jones, Wm. Howells, and JJ. Van Buskirk. The appointed offices were filled by the Sachem as follows: First Sen., Jas. Morrow; Second Sen., Robert C'Ingston ; Guard of Wigwam. Albert Morris: Guard of Forest. Thos. W. Williams; First Warrior, John L. Jones ; Second Warrior. Alex Morrow; Third Warrior, Alfred JJones: Fourth War- rior, Harry Parroek ; First Brave. Frederich H. Richter; Second Brave. Edwin Jones ; Third Brave, Wm. Howells: Fourth Brave. Thomas C. Davies.
The present membership has reached almost the four hundred twenty-five mark. The members at all times have taken an active part in the work, espe- cially the degree work, which has attained a high standard in this tribe. The team has on many different occasions been called to sister Tribes to confer de- grees on Palefaces, and it is said that the degree master could at any time call on enough members to form three teams to confer degrees.
There are thirty-nine Past Sachems in good standing. During the past twenty-six years, the Great Spirit has called twenty members to the Happy Hunting Ground.
During this last period of Council Fires, the receipts from all sources were $32,210.43 and the total expenditures $32,097.91. Investments in Water and School Bonds amount to $7,250.00; and in paraphernalia, $1400.00. The total paid out for relief was $12,993.00; siek benefits, $10,936.30, and death benefits $2,056.70. The enrrent expenses for this period were $8,855.00.
The elective and appointive officers of the Tribe at the present time are : Prophet, Jacob Moyer: Sachem, Wm. Gillespie: Junior S., James Gillespie ; Senior S., James Troxell : Chief R., Calvin D. Peters ; Chief W .. Wm. S. Dilcher : Keeper W., Harry R. Young: First S., Jno. Peters ; Second S., Win. Heilman : Guard W., Samuel Wolfe; Guard F., Burton Piper; Warriors: ('has. King, H. McFetridge, Jno. Dougherty, Wm. Eastman. Braves: Chas. Miller. Wm. Dougherty, Geo. Mersch, Roland Elliott. Pianist. Wm. T. Scanlin. Trustees : Daniel Gillespie, Wilson Seott, George Fehnel. Representative to G. C., Robert Montgomery ; alternate, Wm. T. Scanlin. Catasauqua Tribe meets every Thursday evening at seven-thirty o'clock.
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REBEKAHI LODGE.
Orpah Rebekah Lodge, No. 159, was organized in the I. O. O. F. Hall in June, 1887. At that time the hall was in the Esch Building. On July 6, 1887, it was instituted by James B. Nicholson, P. G. Sire, the first officers having been : Alex. Morrow, N. G. ; Lizzie Clugston, V. G .; William H. Scanlin, Seere- tary; Charles R. Horn, Treasurer.
The Rebekah Lodge is a branch of the I. O. O. F., and draws for its mem- bership as follows : All Odd Fellows, their wives, mothers, sisters, and daughters; and all unmarried white women over eighteen years of age. Its object is two- fold : First, eare for the widows and especially the orphans of Odd Fellows durs ing siekness and distress; Second, the social welfare of its members and friends.
The present membership in good standing is sixty-seven. The officers for 1914 are: Rose Laubach, P. G .: Ella Hopkins, N. G .; Agnes Smith, V .G .; William H. Seanlin, Secretary; Mary Struebing, Treasurer; Annie H. Seanlin, Chaplain ; Margaret Gillespie, Conductor; Eva Hopkins, Warden ; Jennie Miller, R. S. V. G .; Emma Williams, L. S. V. G .; Ann Jones, R. A. S .; Lney Bachman, L. A. S .; William Ritter, I. G .; Daniel Gillespie, O. G .; Emma Weaver, Agnes Bennett, Emily Knoll, Trustees.
The meetings are held the first and the third Tuesday evening of each month in the I. O. O. F. Hall, on Front Street.
CATASAUQUA CASTLE NO. 241, KNIGHTS OF THE GOLDEN EAGLE.
Catasauqua Castle No. 241, K. G. E., was instituted January 30, 1888.
Through the efforts of the late Captain Edwin Gilbert, Jacob Van Buskirk, George Conrade and other citizens of Catasauqua, preliminary meetings were held at the Mansion House, of which Alfred Fry was proprietor, and afterwards in Applegate's Hall. The castle was finally instituted in Knights of Friendship Hall by W. W. Wetzel, Distriet Grand Chief of Lehigh County, with a staff of Grand Officers selected from the castles of his jurisdiction, on January 30, 1888, with 43 charter members.
The first officers of the castle were : Past Chief, Edwin Gilbert; Noble Chief, George Conrade ; Viee Chief, J. S. McFetridge; High Priest, Thomas MeAllister ; Venerable Hermit, Lewis Bloss; Master of Records, Jacob Van Buskirk; Clerk
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of Exchequer, Wilson J. Smith; Keeper of Exchequer, Charles Phillips; Sir Herald, John Maguire.
The appointed officers were: Worthy Bard, A. H. Newman ; Worthy Cham- berlain. William Scanlin ; Ensign. Thomas Aubrey ; Esquire, Frank H. Wilson; First Guardsman, Wilson F. Ritter; Second Guardsman, Robert Rockel.
The first two regular meetings of the castle were held in Applegate's Hall. Finding the room too small for the rapid increase of its membership, efforts were made to lease the Knights of Friendship's Hall, where the castle was instituted. They finally succeeded and the first regular meeting was held there February 20, 1888. The castle continued to meet here till Nov. 17, 1890. when an offer was received from Washington Camp No. 301, P. O. S. of A., who occupied the hall in the old Bank Building on Front Street. Having an opportunity to secure cheaper rent, the castle accepted, and the first meeting was held there Nov. 24, 1890. The castle remained the tenants of the P. O. S. of A. until April 1. 1896. when Fuller Post No. 378. G. A. R., leased the hall. The castle became their tenants and remained the same until January 13, 1902.
Washington Camp No. 301, P. O. S. of A., bought the Swartz property on Bridge Street and made extensive improvements, including a large lodge room on the third story. Finding the old quarters getting too small again for the rapid growth of the order, the castle finally leased the hall of the P. O. S. of A .. and became their tenants again January 13, 1902, and remained the same to this time.
There were initiated into the mysteries of the order by Catasauqua Castle during its 26 years of existence 515 candidates, reinstated 27, admitted by card 1, suspended 269, and deceased 38, leaving a membership at present of 229.
The receipts of the castle from January 30, 1888, to January 1. 1914, were $41,648.05. Of this amount $22,258.30 was paid for siek benefits and burial of the dead; $8,836.43 for working expenses, and $1,484.15 for paraphernalia and furniture.
The eastle has invested in the Catasauqua. Lehigh and Home Building Associations, in the Lehigh National Bank, and in Bands and Mortgages $8,430.00; and a balance in the hands of the Keeper of Exchequer of $329.17.
The total valuation of the castle is $10,243.32.
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The present officers of the castle are: Past Chief, Clarence F. Bartholomew ; Noble Chief, Henry Kingeaid; Vice Chief, Edgar N. Moyer; High Priest, George Smith : Venerable Hermit, Clayton Erdell ; Master of Records, Nathan A. Bartholomew ; Clerk of Exchequer, John F. Bartholomew ; Keeper of Exehenger. Rufus W. S. Wint : Sir Herald. Wayne Frantz; Worthy Bard. Charles Kurtz; Worthy Chamberlain, Edwin C. Nagle; Ensign, Elwood Bartholomew; Esquire, Adam Freund; First Guardsman, Jacob Mover; Second Guardsman, Alfred S. Daniel : Trustees, Charles L. Heckman, Jacob Moyer, Henry Bachman; Repre- sentative to the Grand Castle, Nathan A. Bartholomew.
The order of Knights of the Golden Eagle was founded by John E. Burbage. in Baltimore, Maryland, Feb. 6, 1873, and was introduced into the State of Pennsylvania Oct. 1, 1875.
The primary objects of the Order are to promote the principles of truc benevolenee, by associating its members together for the trials and difficulties attending sickness, distress and death, so far as they may be mitigated by sym- pathy and pecuniary assistance; to care for and protect the widows and orphans of members; to assist those out of employment, to encourage each other in busi- ness, and by wholesome precepts. fraternal counsel, and social intercourse to elevate the membership and advance it to a higher and nobler life.
ORDER KNIGHTS OF FRIENDSHIP.
The Order Knights of Friendship is a benevolent, social and patriotic or- ganization based upon the fundamental principles drawn from its motto: Char- ity, Friendship, Companionship, and Knowledge.
The Packer Chamber No. 21 was instituted in Catasauqua, March 20, 1888. Some of the most prominent and influential men of town and vieinity became charter members of the Order.
On the 10th of May, 1910, a new Chamber was instituted under the honor- able title of David Thomas Chamber No. 72.
This chamber is in a flourishing condition. It meets on Tuesday evening of each week in the P. O. S. of A. Hall.
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THE ST. LAWRENCE T. A. B. SOCIETY.
The St. Lawrence Total Abstinence and Beneficial Society was organized May 25, 1890. The first officers were: Spiritual Director, Rev. B. J. Conway ; President, Thomas Quinn; Vice President, John Crowley; Secretary, Robert J. MeIntyre; Treasurer, John O'Neil; Marshall, Edward Sweeney. The Inves- tigating Committee consisted of John O'Donnell, Thomas Small, and Edward Sweeney ; the Stewards were James Fisher, Anthony Farrell, and Michael O'Laughlin. The other charter members were: James Connell. Peter Quinn, Thomas Fisher, Dennis J. Dougherty, Michael O'Mara, JJames T. Cunningham, and Hugh Conahan.
These men banded themselves together that their united efforts might ad- vance the interests of total abstinence. In addition to this primary object, they planned to carry out social and beneficial projects. All three lines of effort have been largely realized.
Until September 14, 1900, the Society met in different places. Very often they gathered over the store of Thomas Quinn at the corner of Front and Walnut Streets. At that time they purchased from the Catasauqua Public School District a two story brick school building on Front Street. This has been used for the regular meetings, which are held the second Monday of each month, and for social gatherings. During the winter months .it has been the scene of many a basketball contest. For a number of years the Society has supported a strong basketball team which has played games with the best amateur teams of this section.
JR. O. U. A. M.
No Surrender Council, No. 103 of JJr. O. U. A. M., was organized December 18, 1881, with a charter membership of twenty-six. The first meeting was held in Hunter's Hall on Second Street.
Paramount among its objects for existence are to encourage the reading of the Holy Bible in the public schools and to raise the American flag over the school buildings. The local council has proven its sincerity by presenting flags to the schools of this and surrounding towns.
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For the relief of the sick and distressed, the organization has a beneficial department which has paid out nearly twenty thousand dollars. The prosperity of No Surrender Council has been such that a magnificent hall has been erected on Front Street. This is a credit to the Order and the town.
The present membership is two hundred. Those holding official positions are : Couneilor, Harrison Smith; Vice Couneilor, George Williams; Recording
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JR. O. U. A. M.
Secretary, Edwin Steyert; Assistant Secretary, Raymond Porter; Financial Secretary, Reuben Weaver; Treasurer, William H. Smith; Conductor, Roland Kurtz; Inside Sentinel, William M. Kane; Outside Sentinel, Charles A. Smith ; Chaplain, James Beltz; Junior Past Councilor, Charles F. Eisle; Trustees, Samuel Gemmel, Harrison Porter and Elmer Kingcaid.
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CATASAUQUA ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER, NO. 278.
Royal Arch Chapter, No. 278, was constituted April 11, 1894, by M. E. Grand High Priest Edgar A. Tennis and Grand Officers, in Masonic Hall, with the following charter members: John B. Davis, M. E. High Priest ; Abraham F. Koons, King; Charles D. W. Bower, Scribe; Dr. Daniel Yoder, Treasurer; Edmund Randall, Secretary; Dr. Henry H. Riegel, Owen F. Fatzinger, Charles R. Horn, Charles W. Chapman, Allen S. Heckman, William W. McKee, Edwin C. Koons, Morgan Emanuel, John Matchette, and William R. Thomas, Sr. Seven of these brethren have since passed away. Two Hundred twenty-three companions have been exalted, the Chapter furnishing charter members for Slatington R. A. Chapter, No. 292, and Siegfried R. A. Chapter, No. 295, and having a present enrollment of one hundred fourteen members.
ST. SYRIL RUSSIAN ORTHODOX SOCIETY.
Assembly No. 16 of the St. Syril Russian Society was organized February 10, 1895, with seventeen Charter members. The cherished aim of kindred Orders that aid and protect their own was the fond ambition of the Russian Orthodox people in and around Catasauqua. The specific purpose of Assembly No. 16 was the founding of a Church of their faith. This they happily accomplished in 1899. The Society now numbers one hundred eighty members, and has one thousand ($1000) dollars in its treasury.
The present officers are: Andrew Waseo, President: John Smajda, Seere- tary ; John M. Kvesach, Treasurer.
KNIGHTS OF MALTA.
The Ancient and Illustrious Order of Knights of Malta instituted the Bruce Commandery, No. 214, on December 21, 1896. From that time until the present, it has had a steady and healthful growth, the membership having reached one hundred sixteen.
Both local and national organizations may look back with pride upon the past. They are the direct descendants of one of the most knightly Orders. They inherit all that made for good in the illustrious, religious and military Order of the Middle Ages. Fraternal, military, religious and beneficial principles are
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the basis of their existence. This heritage from the Crusades has been an in- vigorating and refreshing thought to its members; a shining and attractive in- fluence in drawing the best type of men towards the Order.
Fraternally. it has been a very strong factor in the life of this community. Finest and greatest of the services of this Order has been its beneficial work. Here it has been a watchful guardian over its membership. The benefits are five dollars for each week of disability, and one hundred dollars in case of death. Because of the income from invested funds of three thousand dollars, the dues are only twelve cents each week.
The Bruce Commandery meets on each Wednesday evening in the P. O. S. of A. Hall, Bridge Street.
ORDER OF SHEPHERDS OF BETHLEHEM.
The Order of Shepherds of Bethlehem of North America was founded and instituted at Trenton, N. J., by Mrs. Eva A. Wyehoff, November 9, 1896. Ar- tieles of Incorporation were taken out by Mrs. Wychoff and her associates, who determined that this body shall afford the greatest protection and the most liberal benefits of any similar institution. Their insurance feature means One Hundred Dollars per member.
The Star of Catasauqua Lodge, No. 80, was organized nine years ago with thirty charter members. Their present membership, in good standing, is ninety.
CATASAUQUA CLUB.
The Catasauqua Club was originally organized as a Wheelmen's Club on April 6, 1897, and had a very delightful season as a Bicycle Club. When winter approached, it was deemed advisable to continue the pleasant social relations, and the present Catasauqua Club was chartered at the first meeting of the Club, held October 11, 1897.
The following officers were elected : Frank M. Horn, President; R. S. Weav- er, Secretary: C. R. Horn, Treasurer; these gentlemen with Leonard Peckitt, James W. Fuller, Jr., L. H. MeHose, Herman Schneider, James M. Lennon, R. J. MeIntyre, and D. T. Williams forming the first Board of Governors.
The Club has been in successful operation since. The old Emanuel residence
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was bought and transformed into a cozy Club House, and a very well equipped bowling alley, which has been a source of much pleasure, was added. Many in- teresting tournaments have been held with clubs from neighboring towns, and among the Club members. The old round table in the cafe has been the center of many pleasant gatherings, when great questions were seriously discussed and the affairs of nations settled to the satisfaction of all present.
The Club has always been very popular among the men of Catasauqua and pleasant memories of it are cherished by former members who are scattered far and wide.
ST. PETER AND ST. PAUL SOCIETY.
Assembly No. 369 of the St. Peter and St. Paul Society of the Slavonic National Organization of the United States of America was instituted February 3, 1901. The prime movers in the organization of this local Chapter were Michael Mayernik, John Fisher and Walter Borowsky. The St. Peter and St. Paul So- ciety is the oldest of the Slavonie Orders in this country. The officers of As- sembly No. 369 are: Joseph Yurko, President; Nicholas Graytzar, Secretary; John Smajda, Treasurer.
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