Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, March 18, 1888, Page 3

BITS OF SOCIETY, EVENTS. A Number of Plrasast ®vents Take Plave During the Past Week* HOW LADIES TREAT ONE ANOTHER Miss May Yates' Complimentary * Party—Mr.and Mrs. Nichols Enter- tain—Many Coming Society Events—Notes. A record of the society events of the week will be found below. It is expected that im wmediately after Easter that several balls will be given. . THE SOCIETY EDITON Of the BER has twice, in his young life, been prevailed upon to enter giided palaces that are called by prohi bitionfsts, “dens of Satan.” There he beheld the mannér in which gentlemen treat each other, Yesterday he witnessed for the first time how the ladics extend the same courtesy to one another, The ceremony between two male friends usually consists of a conversa- tion similar to the following : “What'll you have, Bob!" “Gimme & small bottle,” addressing the smiling bartender. “Naw, tako a big un and I'll crack on.' That settles it. They drink, one pays $3.50 for it and out they go. But it is somewhat dif- ferent with ladies. There is an uptown drug store fréquented by the fair ones, where all manner of mixed drinks of the “soft" variety are served, It not infrequently happens that one lady will invite her lady friend to *“‘have sumthin,’ and invariable does it in this it with ylo: “iClara, what would you say if Tshould offer to buy you n glass of lemonade or a cup of chocolate, and one for myself too!” Why, it would be just too sweet of you," 1s the reply. “Now what shall we drink, lemonade or chocolate 1 “Well, T don't know. Let me think, (A full minute's pause.) 1 have it. Lets take some egg lemonade. George was telling me the other night 1t was just splendid.’” “Why, I never heard of such a thing. 1 wonder if it is good! What if the eggs are not fresh? I am afraid of cooked eggs any- way. *Well, let’s take some coffee bouschea,” SALL right? The ladies then step up to the waiter and give their order. Justas he is about to fill it one asks him: s it real nice? “Yos mum.” “Well, please make mine thick.” “Yes mum.’’ “Iwonder what it's going to cost?” says the lady “‘domng the honors.” “Thirty cents mum,” says the waiter. “Gracious me! V8 awful steep, isn't it, Clara." “Oh, T don’t know,” replies Clara, who is not ‘‘standing treat.” “Well, it is, and I won't buy any more, here.”! Both ladies drink, wipe their lips and then go forth* one happy and the other feeling that she has been swindled, Dr. Janes C. HANCHETT, a brother of Dr. W. H. Hanchett, of this city, arrived in Omaha yesterday, and_will make this city his future home. Dr. Hanchett is a graduate of the Chicago Homeopathic Medical college, and stood at the head of his class. He is a young man who is devotedly attached to his rofession, and being a genial gentleman will e an acquisition to Omaha circles. In con- nection with this it may be mentioned that the medical fraternity is_indebted to the Hanchett family for four of its brightest and most faithful practicioners. Two of these are now residents of this city, one of Council Bluffs and the fourth in Chicago. Drs. W. H. and James C. Hanchett wiil form o co- partnership in the practice of their profes- sion, the style of the new firm being Han- ehett & Hanchett. Tie LA VATA CLun gave a ball at Hunt's hall, in South Omaha, on Friday night, and it was one of the most pleasant affairs of the season. About twenty comvrising the best people of that city, were present, and the occasion was onc of the most enjoyable affairs of the scason. Among the guests present were the Misses Carpenter, Misses Glasgow, Graham, Hunt, the Misses' Say Misses Persons, Richardson, Duval, Me Reed, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Sax¢, Mr. Mrs. Baird and daughter Ruby, of Omaba, Bratton, Hitte, Smith, Cuddington, McCann, Corey, Savage, Miller, Laughlin, Hunt and Brigham. This society’s first bail, and two more will be @ven at early dates. Tt SECOND ANNUAL IAL will be given at their el teenth and Douglus streets, Wednesday even- ing, April 4. This will be positively the great soclul event of the scason. The tickets have been placed at £10 for gentlemen and ladies, and the location of the rooms, their beauty. accommodations and other features make them the most delightful place in the city for a gathermg of the kind mentioned. ~The membership of the Elks, culled from the leading mercantile and professional gentle- men in Omaha, with the past social successes of the order, guarantec the promise above made. Only’ a limited number of tickuts have been issued, and these are to be had only on invitation. * ¥ Miss MAY YATEs, on Friday evening last gave a party in honor of Mr.” Egbert Peller, of Kentucky. The interior of the home of the fair young hostess was magnificently rated with natural flowers and the ser- vices of an excellent orchestra were tested to its utmost. Among those prescnt were noticed the following: Misses Emily Wake- ley, Daisy Doane, Jennie McClellan, Georgie Sharp, Lita Alexander, Pearl Hartman, Edith Crandell, Grace Heflley, Nelsie Hughes, May Yates, Messrs, Egbert, Keller, Fred McCormick, Drake Reiley, Perry Ba- dollet, Ed. Bowman, Marian Welsh, Bert Hicks, Bert Cook, Clark Redick, Charlic Mc- Connell, Charlie Stone, Frank Ballantine. of the Elks’ club . Mg. W. R. GOODALL, 0neé of the most tal- ented amateur minstrels in this count and one of the most deservedly popular young men in Omaha, has been tendercd o compli- mentary benefit by his many admirors, ‘Fho event will take place at Boyd's opera house Monday evening, March 20. A programmne of rare excellence has been prepared, and there is no doubt that the gentleman will re- ceive a most. tlattering welcome, Several of secret societies and social organizations will attend in a body. The Kuights of Ppthias are especially active in their co-opcration to make the affair a success and several of the lodges will appear in full regalia. Mu. axp Mus. M. €. Nicrovs the Keokuk club at their handso on Webster strect Wednesday eveniog ast. Progressive cuchre comprised the entertain- ment. An elegant lunch was served to which the guests did ample justice. Among those present were: Mrs, Alexander, Mrs. Williams, Miss Dwight, Mr. and Mrs. 'Sloan, Mr. and Mrs. Pouse, Mr.and Mrs. Allen, My and Mrs, Drae Mys. Lee, Dr. and Mrs! Dysart, ‘Mr. and Mrs. ~Snyder, Mes ealli, Pease, Bishop, Crane aud Bost: . B PnE DANCING PARTY given by Mrs. George H. Boggs at the Paxton on Wednesday even ing was o delightful affair. About thirty guests were present and soveral figures of the German were danced. An exquisite lit- tle supper was served just before midnight after which danciug was continued until o'clock a. m. . Tag cowx sopren glvon by the Ladies Aid society of the Purk avenue Baptist church in $0 pariors of thav edifice on Thursday oven: ing last, wis o most . enjoyable affair. The sttendance was large and the menucom- prised every dish knowa to buman ingenuity hat could be prepared from the “king of cercals.” . ¢ Al people favoring' the cause are invited frccention of the Wouais Suffrage fon, at the residence of Alna E. Ke North Twenty-second street, evening, -March 22, 1888, from ‘7o 10 p. m, Rev. and_Mrs.. House, Dr. Eleanor Daily. Rev, and Mrs. Crane, Mrs. . M. Covell. ON Fuply EVENING of this week the Unity club will give another of their elegant parties at Masonichall, Extensive arrauge- wents have been made and there is no doubt that the affair will be the most enjoyab! et hold under the auspices of this exce orgenization. . TUE PINST ANNUAL 'u:qu'r of the Youn, Men's Republican club was Leld at the Mil- THE OMAHA DAILY BEE: SUNDAY, MARCH 18, 1888 ~SIXTEEN PAGES. & KELLEY, S Dress Goods. 19c. CHALLIES. 19c. We open the season with 300 pleces challies—all new pattern and styles. Your choice, 19¢c per yard. 25c. SCOTCH ZEPHYR GINGHAMS. 25c. The finest imported Scotch zephyr ginghams—fast colors—260. 35c. FRENCH SATINES. 35¢c. Our beautiful novelty, French sa- tines. including solid colors, 36¢. 15¢c. DRESS GOODS. 15¢. Double width, allshades. The best bargain ever offered at the price— 15¢. 45c. ALL WOOI. DE BEIGE. 45C. 200 pioces all wool De Beige, 40 inch, gray and Brown mixture. SPECIAL PRICE, 46¢, WORTH 65c¢. $1.25. AMAZON CLOTH. $1.25. Just for Monday; full line of colors, including cream; quality suitable for spring costumes; $1.25 per yard, RIBBONS. In great variety of shades and ‘widths, at popular prices. Dress Trimmings. In the newest styles and shades. also tinsel effects and black. IGER BLACK LACE FLOUNCINGS. Exceptional Values. Chantilly Lace Flouncings, French Manutacture, Ail Silk, 42 Inches Wide. Leaf and rose designs, $1.26, Leafrose and vine effect, 81.45, Rose,leaf and trailing vine effect, §1.85. Flowers and sprays of forget-me-note, 82.10. Morning glory and vine effect, 82.36. Rose, vine and leaf, elegant border,82.80. Rose and vine design, with trailing vine and rose spray border, in stripe effect, $3.26. Olusters of poppys, trellis, and trailing vines, forming stripes, 83.85. Diagonal stripes, scrolls and forget-me-note, rose border, §3.85. Daffo- dils, with graduated border of daffodils and scroll work, 84.25. offect, 85.50. Alternate stripes of polka dots and roses, elegant Lyon's make, thread finish, perfect imitation real lace, §7.25. SPANISH GUIPUIRE FLOUNCINGS. (French Manufacture, all Silk, 42 Inches Wide.,) Rose and leaf designs, tulip, rose and leaf border, 81.40. Rose and leaf design, medallion effect, $1.75. Sprays of rose and leaves, elegant border, §2.86, tulips and leaves, stripe effect, §2.15. elegant border, $3.85.} Rose, Palm leaf and vine effect, SHORT LENGTHS. ‘We wiil offer 20 short lengths of 40-inch black chantilly and Spanish guipuire lace flouncing. (lengths range from 2to 5 pards) at greatly reduced prices. CREAM CHANTILLY FLOUNCINGS. ' (42 Inches Wide), Double rose and leaf design, real Spanish effect, $3.25. Roses, wheat and trellis lines, forming stripes, elegant ffect, $4.650. CREAM FEDORA FLONCINGS. Rose and vine design, with border of roses, ferns and forget-me-nots, $3.25. CREAM LACE FLOUNCINGS. Normandy Valenciennes Flouncings, Rustic and rose and leaf design, forming stripes (40 Inches wide), 85c. Alternate stripes of roses asd trellis work, $1.38. | Grape vine and wild rose design, fancy border, $2.38. border, $1.26. Rose and leaf design, elaborate Flower and leaf effect, De Esprit border, $1.85. CO. LINENS And House nishing Goods. 81.00. 81.00 1 case extra large size Marseilles patterns, bed spreads, worth §1.35. 8195 60 dozen 3-4 bleached napkins. This is a “Barnsley Linen.” Will give satisfaction. Former price 8275, 750! 75¢. Fur- §1.05. 10 pleces bleached table linen, 63 inches wide, all new patterns, and well worth inspection, This is for Monday only. Reduced from 81.00. 26c. TOWELS. 250. Just recelved 50 dozen damask towels, all knotted fringe and as- sorted colored borders, and pure white. Will sell only one dozen to each customer, at 83.00 per dozen. Remnants of bleached and un- bleached table linen,and odd lots of towels and napkins, at reduced prices Monday. Sale Continued Mon- day, March 19th. $1.00. SATEENS. 81.00. 1,600 yards of manufacturers’ rem- nants of sateens, 12 yards for 81.00, worth 81.50. 10c. FRENCH PERCALES. 10c. 1,000 yards French percales for boys' waists, at 10c a yard. Cheap at 160. A Full Line of Linen Handkerchiefs. Bee prices in window of our store Cor. Dodge and Fifteenth Streets. lard Tuesday cvening. The menu was superb and the toasts and responses excel lent. The menu card was a novelty printed on palm ivory sheets. o Mus. J. V. Brapy, of Sidney, Neb. is a guestof Mr. and Mrs, Charles . Shirman. Mrs. Brady is one of the most charming young marricd ladies in the west and has many friends in Omaba, THE COMMENCE ExEncisss of the Omalia Homapathic Medical " college takes place at Boyd's opera bouse Thursday evea- ing March 22, Toe MANY rRIENDS Of Mr. and Mrs. J. A Lacey offered them heartfelt congratulations on the fortieth anniversary wedding aay last Thursday. o' Ox TURSDAY EVENI Xt the superb new music hall of Max Meyer & Co. in the Pax- ton building will be. thrown' open to the publio. Tur Hoxi Cirerr (1Un will give another s delightful parties on Tuesday evening, “The event will tuke place at Masonid . Tire COILDREN'S CARNIVAL, by the pupils of Dancing Mastor Morand, will be leighat kx- position hall Friday evening, April 13 M. S. §. AvcuvorbY has entirely recov- ered from his recent illness and is at his oftice from early morn till evening. Tie PIRsT ANNUAL BALL 0f the Omaba fire laddies is to ocour on Wednesday evening, April 4, at Exposition hall. Mu. AND Mus. N. Itryer have returned from Florida, where they -spent " several months. - Miss Maniaxye BRANDT will assist at the Apollo club concert next Friday evening. Mus. S. G. Jovce is entertaining her sister Mrs. W. W. Carr, of Dubuaue, L, . Mus. Geonce W. TiLLSoN bas gone cast to spend the summer. Mus, Mary HAYDE in the city. { Lincoln, is visiting FasTzh SUNDAY is two weeks {rom to-day. Sl e e, A Deaf Engineer. Columbus Journal: Some time ago an engincer on the Little Miami rail- road was suspended becausc, after hav- ing been cxamined by Dr. Clark, he was found to be quite deaf. The en- gincer claimed at the time that he could hear cverything while running his engine, but the doctor found that in a still room he could not hear ordinary conversation a foot away. The engineer lives at Cincinnati and received treat- ment in that city for his disease, but without mny special benefit. After being suspended eight months the en- gincer again came to Dr. Clark, and in- sisted that he could hear perfectly while on @ moving engine. T'he doctor thought he would test the case and, accompany- ing the man to Cincinnati, made & num- ber of experiments with himon engines. The result was that the dootar found the engineer was not only telling the truth in regard to the ‘matter, but ulso that the deaf man could heur low remarks and whispevs ona moving eng even Dr. Clark's keen ear failed to catch, Theengineer was reinstated to hLis former place. 1n 1866 Evander Cameron, of Toulon, Tenu, & young man of thirty, proposed warriage to Miss Mary Baynes, aged twenty, a neighbor, He was accepted but the young lady’s father objected to the match, and the daughter refused to marry without his consent., Last week the old gentleman relented and the lovers were united in. marriage. e ] A party of ladies aud gentlomen started Lo explore a” cave near Clyde, Ark. About nine hundred yards from the mouth of the cavern they encount- ered an immense army of rats. The rats were vicious aud made a savage at- tack on the explorers. Two of the ladies fainted and had to be carried ou, Huun- dreds of the animals were slain - by the weu. ECHOES FROM THE ANTE ROOM Itemsof Interest to the Members of the Various Secret Orders. ORIGIN OF THE NATIONAL COLORS Doings of the Odd Fellows—Bits of Masonic News and History— General Pythian Items— The A. O. U, W. The National Colors. It is claimed by those who have a right to know that the red, white and blue, the colors of this nation, were borrowed from Free Masonary. In 1745 these colors were em- ployed by Courtiers at Versailles. From a Masonic standpoint blue signifies the symbo- lio degrees, being the color of the master’s collar; red, the chapitral grades, as that was the color of the primitive Rose Croix decora- tions; while white designates the philoso- phic degrees, being the color of the sash, or grand cordon of the 33d. Such is an explan- ation given by recent autnors, but a promi- nent journal of the order gives the opinion that Masonic colors can be traced to far different origin and one of a more poetic_character, thus: On the 17th of July, 1780, Louis XVI. received at the Hotel de Ville at Paris, in the presence of 200,000 national guards the Parisian cockade, and placed itin his hat with his own hands. It was composed of blue and red. On July 2 of the same ycar, Lafayette, as commander of the national guards, distrib- uted the colors, to which had been added the white, thus making the cockade, which designates the republic of to-day and is gen- erally interpreted as symbolic of liberty, equality and fraternity. Echoes. PROPABLY THE most satisfactory and’ ad- mirable episode in connection” with the Knights of Pythias since the reception to President Cleveland in October last in which the members of the uniformed rank of that order took part, was the inspection of the Omaha (Second) regiment, which occurred n this city on last’ Wednesday evening. The inspection was made by Governor Thayer, who had a short time previously appointed representatiyes of the Knights upon his per- sonal staff. The chief exccutive of the state was met at the depot in the evening by a committee on_reception, consisting of the following: Colonel Harry Downs, of the First regiment, Lincoln; Lieutenant Colonel James A. Brown, commanding the Omaha regiment; Colonel Jonn H. Gibson, in- spector-general of the Nebraska brigade; Major J. Donnelly, jr, Omaha regi- ment, with the band of the Second infantry. Besides these, there was Omaha division, K. of P, Captain John Haywood in com- mand, as escort detail. Governor Thayer was escorted to the Millard hotel. After supper at that hostelry, Black Eagle division No. 17 was detailed as escort from the hotel to the | armory of the Omaha Guards, N. N. G., on Capitol avenue, = where the Omaha Pythian regiment was reviewed. The knights presented & most attractive and knightly ap- pearance and in their bearing and military movements evoked the heartiest commenda tion from the governor. The review over, the governor was escorted to the Hotel ‘Bar: ker, where by previous arrangement # most claborate banquet had been spread, at the head of which sat the governor beside the presiding oficial. ~ The tables were tastefully decorated with flowers and other ornamentation and, arranged in the shape of a triangle, at once outlined a figure well known Lo the knights and at the same time displayed the excellent taste of mine host Baleh. Around tho tables sat the following: Governor Thayer and his staff, cousisting of Colonel Hotchkins, Colonel Sizer, Colonel Needham, Colonel J. J. Monell, Colonel Gibson, Colonel Downs, Colonel Brown, Colonél H. J. Wells, Major S. Spencer, Major Donnelly, Lieu- tenant Creighton, Captain Crap, Colonel Crager, Colonel Burrell, Captain Haywood, Sorgeant C. W. Kyle. The banquet was en livened with toasts and witty and eloquent speechos, which made the spread and the oc- casion one of the most enjoyable that has ever been held in this city. Ox az sh day of July, 1845, the order of United American Mechanics was instiwuted, in the city of Philadelphia. Its membership being confined entirely to the native born, it pever wmade such rapid progress as some other secret benificial socleties, such as Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, but at all times it has shown a creditable roll of membership and also a proud array of figures, represent- ing good acts towards the sick and families of the dead. In order to fncrease its useful- ness however, on the 17th day of May, 1853, one of its subordinate councils launched upou the sea of secret societies, Washington Council No. 1, of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics. Theobject was an en- tirely selfish one, it being to gather in the boys from sixteen to twenty-one years of age, to instil into the hearts the principles of their organization, so that when the boy be- came & man his entrance_into the senior council was assured. On November 20, 1886, a council wasorganized in Omaha, and gnown as Omaha Council No. 1 D.N.C. A. B. Cochran instituted the council with a mem- bership of thirty-five, The first ofticers were as follows: J. K. Smith, P. C.; H. B. Brow C.; A. 1. Roberts, V. C.; R. B, Dunlap, R. S. Dave Kaufman,' treasurer; Charles M D. B. Donald, F. S.; C. W. Green, A.R. S Clements, conductor; J. Kuhl, W.: H. Myers, J.'S. The council is now in a pros. perous condition with a membership of seventy-five. It meets Tuesday evenings at 1321 Douglas street. The present officers are as follows: H. B. Myers, C.; Henry Horn- berger, V. C.; N. D. Cook, . C.; D. Clem- ents R. 5 am_ Len- ard, W X F. H. Gentsch, M. D. tr - e It 15 stated in Lane's Masonic Records, 1717-1886 that not four, but five, and possibly six,time-immemorial lodges concurred in the establishment of the grand lodge of England. Asthe term lodge is met with early in the fourteenth century, it is probable that Ma- sonic lodges antedate Chaucer. The grand lodge of all England, or York grand lodge, never chartered over a dozen lodges, 80 that York Rite Masons are really few. The **Ancients” or **‘Atholl” grand lodge did a considerable business, and are erroneously called “Ancient York Masons.” har de Valois was the forty-first grand master in 1615, He was the duke of Augouleme, a nat- ural son of Charles 1X, of France, born in 1573. He was distinguished at the battles of Arques and Ivry (15%0) with Henry 1V of Navarre; was condemned to imprisonment for life in 1604 for a plot against that king, and released about the time he was chosen grand master. He opened the siege of Ro- chelle in 1628, and commanded there until the arrival of the king. He displayed ad- dress and talent in civil and military affairs, but was accused of being devoid of prinziple. He died in 1650, . On next Thursday évening Viola Lodge No, 80, K. of P., will give an entertainment at its lodge room in Central hall. An excellent programme has been prepared for the occa- sion, and @ general good time may be ex- pected by all who attend. Brass and string ands will be in attendance. A lunch will be served after, and the following programme will be r Musi .....By Band Address +o.Hon, R. S, Ervin Musi verns Jrohestra Recital—'*Asleep at His Post.”..C. W. Grosh Solo—'""Till Mother's Gon .L. H. Baer 5 ux Italiéns Marion iukie of Brooklyn, New York. Meimbers of sister lodges are cordially in- vited. Graxp Recorner W W. Wilson makes the followiug report for the A. . U. W. of Mich- igan for the year ending December 81, 1887 2007 beneficiary certificates were issued dur- ing the year and, 11 anuulled certificates rein- stuted, a total ingrease of 2018, There were 106 deaths and 329 certificates annulled, a total loss of 435, the net gain being 1653, In all there have been issued 15,135 beneficiary certificates of wkich 2,021 have lapsed by an- nulment, 470 by death, a total net loss of 8,091, The total number in force at date, 12,044. During the year there was received in the beneficiary fund the sum of §196,918; in the general fund §13,113.14, and in the Up: church memorial fund, §305.35, a grand total of $311,200.39. The sum of §205,957 was paid to beneficiaries, the deficiency in the amount received and thie amouut paid being covered by @ balance of $9,060 on hand December 31, 1850, . Ix A proclamation recently issued the grand dire of the 1. 0. 0. F. says: *Iy ac Cordance with the time-honored custom and usage of the oxder, and by authority of the Sovereign Grand 'Lodge of Independent Order of Odd Fellows, 1, John H. White, grand sire, do hereby recominend ail gran and subordinate bodies under this jurisdic- tion, to set apart and dedicate the 26th day of April, 1888 the sixty-ninth anniversary of our order, to appropriate exercises and to thanks- iving and praise to the Giver of all Good, or the many blessings showered upon the order and its membership individually and collectively.” .. " Tie A. O. U. W. is growing rapidly in this state. New lodges are frequently being started while the old ones continue to in- crease their membership. Omaha has four A. 0. U. W. lodges meeting_in their hall in the Barker building. Union Pacific lodge No. 17 meets the first and third Mondays in each month; these meetings are well at- tended and at the close of each session some of the members furnish appropriate enter- tainment for those present. " MAGNIFICENT PRESENTS are to be made by the Masonic grand lodges to the prince and princess of Wales, on their silver wedding day. On account of the death of the em- peror of Germany the celebration of the event has been postponed. Iiluminated ad- dressesses, enclosed in rich caskets, are the form of these presents, The United grand lodge of England voted £500 for this pur- pose. . - As NEAR as can b estimated by the records there are now $0,022 members of the Royal Arcanum in good standing. This does not include members initiated, whose appli- cations are in the hands of the sceretari or on their way to headquarters, of which there may be safely understood to be about one hundred and fifty. There are now 1076 councils Q.n MANY oF the lodges of the Knights of Honor are strenuously opposing the proposi- tion to create a reserve fund in the supreme lode, believing that its adoption would be in- imical to the best interests of the order, and have instructed their delegates to the grand lodge to use their best endeavors to influ- ence the supreme representatives against the enactinent of such & law. . Tae nian counr of Poresters has refused to grant any more charters for courts in Amer- ica unless the word ‘‘white’ is striken from the law. This the executive commitiee of the subsidiary high eourt of America refuses to do, and the results will be that the courts in the United States will probably secede and set up a jurisdiction independent of the court of England. P P R. A. Wiitaken, grand recorder of the A. 0.U. W.in Towa (anti-supremers) declares that the statement that the lodges holding al- Jegiance to the grand lodge of fowa are ret- rograding, is entirely orroneous. Mr. Whit- aker says that the order in that state is now in an excellent condition, while the “supre mers” are by no means fiourisbing. ik Masoxs in New York propose to com: memorate, & hence, the centennial of tho inauguration of = George Wash- ington as first president of the United States, Ono of their lodgos posscsses tho bible upon which the oath of office was administered to Washington, and three other lodges in tke jurisdiction are named in bis honor, Tie Graxp_Loocs ‘of Ireland, of which the duke of Abercorn is grand master, and R. W. Shekleton, Q. C.,deputy grand master, has now 876 lodges on the roll, while the Grand R. A Chapter of Ireland has 147 chapters on its roll, Judge Townshend being 4t the tead of the Royal Arch Craft, Duning Tux year 1857 the Legion of Honor levied twenty-one assessments, makiog cost of each §1,000 of vinsurance as follo Frrom eighteea to twenty-nine years of age, $3.40; at thirty-five, $10.02 at forty, §18.02, at forty-five, §14.82, at fifty, §17.04. InTuel. O O P. thesick rate in New York has incressed within the past twelve years 77 per cent, Oune lodge in New York has cared for a member Lwenty-six years.and paid him £10,000, while it has paid anotber rotner 85,000, How. J. BELcRER, governor of the province of New Eungland in 1740, was the first Mason initiated in A a. He was made a Mason in 1704 or thirt years before the reor- ganization of the Grand Lodge of England n 1T, Tue wimst ofice “Warrant granted for America wus that granted by the grand lodge of England, A. F. & A. M., to Daniel Cox of New Jersey, and dated June 5, 1730. Tk oLpesT Masonic -lodge known with praserved records is Lodge Edinburg (St Mury’s Chapel) in Scotland. 1t has continu- ous récords since 1509, . J B. Wuirs, & ‘promioent werchant’ of Augusta, Ga., has taken the entire issue of 000) for the new masouic temple to be erected in that city. " NNELL, the famous Irish and advocate, was made a Mason in 1799, in the city of Dublin—a fact not generally known. » o . Tue Ark oF Noan, the Cam p of the Isracl- ites, the Ark of the Covenant, and the Tem- ple of Solomon were all oblong squares. Tue Us 18 an ord, a member DANIEL 'y TED BRotsERnoon oF FRipxnsnie among the colored men and cliims ip of 150,000. Tie PRINCE o WALES was made a Mason at Stockholm in 1568, William 111, was ini- tiated in 1690. Tar GraXD Longe, A. F. & A. M. of Con- g('t}'“("\ll will celebrate its centenaial on July , 1550, [7 15 stated that oné-Balf of the parliament of New South Wales are A. . & A. M. Tng STaTE of Pennsylvania has 914 lodges of the I O. O. F. and 81,000 members. 17 15 claimed that there are 200 loyal K. of P. lodges in Pennsylvani - A Persistent Wooer. New York Sun: Among the many retty girls who assist in making pins in the Howe pin factory in Shelton, Conn., is Miss Carrie F. Daine One day several years ago, Miss Daines, in a spirit of mischief, joined with other girls in writing their names and ad- dre on the papers upon which the pins are stuck. Some six months after Miss Daines received a letter from a farmer in Kansas, He asked Miss Daines to correspond with himn Daines flatly refused. She was satis| with her lot. There were plenty of young men in her circle of society, and when her time came, if it ever did, she would marry some one she knew. But Mr. Pillsbury possesses the grit of most western men, and soon after her re- fusul to open a correspondence Mr. Pillsbury appeared in Shelton. He brought with him credentials as to his respectability and standing, sought an introduction to Miss Daines, and after a brief court=hip asked her 1o marry him, Miss Daines liked the young man. but she not in love with him, and so re- fused the good offer the Kansas farmer made her Disheartened, Mr. Pillsbury went home. Inafew months he met another Conneticut girl and finally married her. The marriage was a hapoy one, but after a fow months the bride died, and Mr. Pillsbury was more determined than ever to get his first love, the Krauy Shelton pin maker. e wrote to er again, telling her of his loss, and asked her to correspond with him. She again refused, but her refusal was worded inso sympathetic manner that he became more than ever determined. He accordingly came to Shelton again and, nothing daunted, began a most persistent wooing. At first ho met with no enconragement, but his earnestness and devotion began to thaw out the heart of the Yankee lass, and after a time Mr. Pillsbury’s pluck won heveon- sent. A few days ago the Rev. 1. G. Dit- mars, pastor of the Baptist clurch, united the persistent Pillsbury to his sweetheart, and they have gone to their, far westers hom , —ly The famous Bo tree, under which Buddha sat and meditated until he be- came “‘enlightened und overcame the Tast temptation,” is said to be falling to pieces. 1t is believed to be the oldest tree in the world, being credited with 2,300 year The results of th not water” cure arve said by a physician to be the stimu- lation of the stomach at first, but after repeated use a lessening of the tone of the digestive tracks, which causes con- gestion and dyspepsia; . Hot drinks tend 10 lessen bronehial irritation, and may be used profitably in sonie cases of con- suwmplion, PEPPERMENT DROPS. When leaves tho eaves the icicle, And roads begin to dry, The scason for the b Acain is drawing nigh. lorious *tis to see the wheels & At the bugle's call; Syen he who “‘takes o header” feels That life's worth living after all. A progressive dinner party—the tramp. The rooster is & very positive bird, but the hor is an eggitive one. A Q" strike—A Chinaman's protest against having his hair cut A treo uprooted by the storm, like a man in distress, has its heart boughed down. Why can a bachelor keep Lent easier tham a married mani A bachelor is always-ae loan The average cat, like the industrious trave eling man, almost always words on a purfe scent A Baltimore paper is talking about the vcredit due to women.” Up this way they always want the cash. A tailor may not know anything about. pos Jitical economy, bui he firnily advocates ‘' tear, if for revenue only. A woman's admiration of a_scalskin cloalg can be said 1o be fur-tiveonly when the cloalg is worn by another woman, 1t fs a quecr thing that in the ethics of kins ship a man usually rushes to his uncle afte bidding good-by to his ante. Jones—Look at_Brown over there in the corner. Smith—Yes; buried in thoughty Jones—Mighty shallow grave, ain't it? A fashion note states thut buttons are not s0 prominent on ladics’ costumes this season, ¢ sawe thing is noticeable on bachelors? A cold wave, on its way cast, froze a Chis cago girls feet'and a St.” Louis girl's ea and then the wave laid down and died of exi ahustion. “The boom for a new-born town is like thd music of locust wings. One looks at the littl thing and wonders where all the big nois comes from. Johnny—Pa. what aro ‘angel slecvesy? Pater—My son, they are the kind of sleevi which go with ‘decollette costumes ana p duce pneumonia. Wilo is that extremely popular and inters sting-looking mun _ with _tho longe hairpf Oh, thut is a previous poct. He has a great futnre behind him,” When they put the loss of wardrobes by the burning of a varicty theater at 60, that figure is supposed to cover all the stage dresses of 120 uctresses. “Angeline,” said Dorothea, as she abe stractedly fingered the keys of the piano, “what is” your favorite airt’ “The million heir,”” Angeline abstractedly replied. Indignant Restaurant Diner—See here, waiter, you've spilt about a quart of sou down the back of my neck ! Waiter (uum’e\y‘)’ —There'll be no charge for extra soup, sir. The New Haven newspapers are advertis- ing au *exhibition of old musters” in that city. Probably the senior members of the Yale faculty form the nucleus of the cols lection. Aman who has been turning onc-dollaw bills into fifty-dollar bills was arrcsted in New Orleans the other day. As he was une able to prove his connection with any recoge nized trust he was sent to juil. It is said that the two pet alligators that were presented to Mrs. Cleveland during hez Florida tour are to be kept in the receptio room at thé white house and trained to shak hands with visiting stutesmen. A swinging sign in front of a Chicago stor boara the legend, “Truth Spoken Here. B ing in Chicago, it_attracts a great deal of ate tention, Some night the boys will be putting it in front of a lawyer’s oftice for a joke. A man has turncd up in Illinois whos@ name is Ananias Stewart. His father, im giving him such o name, must have beez somewhut mixed in his scriptural recolléos tions. Or, possibly, he intended him for @ real estate age Deaf people canbe educated so as to tell what is being said by the motions of the mouth, but the most educated of deaf peopld would find it hard to, translate in this way the conversation of some folks whose lips keep opening like a stamping machine. Don’t thinle,just because a girl persistent; says no to you that she has made up hel mind that she will not marry. The chances are that there is another fellow who comes t see her Thursday nights and who never hear her say no in wll his blissful and glad career. Magistrate—You've been up before me good muny times, Uncle Rastus. It'st same us usual—thirty days or §10. Uncla Rastus—I has been up befo’ yo' a good many times, yo' honah: Ise been a“good ~ customer, an it yuse got any wholesale rates I specs oughter hab em’. Somebody sent the following conundrum to a Dakota paper, **What makes u man’s u-uu;‘ ers bag at the kneest” The editor repli that hc thought wearing them did, but he wouldn’t be sure as hehad sent his cncyclos pedia down 10 the blacksmith's to Lave a new cust iron binding put on it. Attendant (to railroad president) —A come mittee is outside, sir. Railroad President— Tell the committec that we propose to fight this strike to the bitter end. No admittance no compromise. Attendant—It's a commibe tee from the Pullman cer portors, sir. - Pregd ident—O, show the gentlemen in at once, “Yes, I am a veteran of two wars, and I lived in the smoke of battle for years, but I still believe the pen is mightier than the sword.” *“That sounds odd, coming from @ soldier.” I don’t see why. T eame out of the war as poor as a coal heaver, and now I an living in style as the result of the uerulcs‘i wrote for the magazines,” - A tropical dinner given in Philadels phia was the height of luxury. Twentgt courses were served, and a boguet of ten strawberries was placed before eacl guest, Itoman punch was served i oranges hanging on natural trees, s that the guests could pluck their ow fruit. The floral decorations were al tropical. el Helen XKeller, the eight-year-old daughter of Captain A. H. Keller, of Tuseumbia, Ala., is blind and deaf, bug her mind is wonderfully developed, Among other things she has mastere geometiy, and demonstrates very diffld cult theorems with ease. 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