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MACCABEES PLAN ACTIVITffiS
Bina West, Supreme Commander
Will Visit Hive Tuesday.
(STATE 0ITICIA&3 COMING ALSO
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I Membership of Council Bluff Will
Join Local Ladlea In Availing ;
Themselves of Opportunity ,
for Instruction. '
I The Ladles of the Maccabees of the
i World are planning for a rally in Omaha,
.to be held at Continental bulldlnf ' the
'occasion being a visit from'the supreme
I commander, Miss Bina M. West, who
has not been in the state for over five
,years. ;
Miss West is one of the best informed
women on the subject of life insurance
'in the United States. She has served as
j record keeper of the society ever since its
Incorporation in 1892, and last July was
elected as supreme commander. She has
felt a vital interest in the integrity of
the society and a desire to see it estab
lished on a secure foundation which will
lenab.e it to meet its obligations. She
.pioneered the work of the order in sixteen
'states in whicft it is now doing business
and has represented it at public meetings
land conventions in' every state in the
i union, Canada and Great Britain. Miss
'West is energetic, capable, optimistic,
with an intense faith in her sisters and
'a firm belief in the future of the order to
I which she has devoted the best part of
'her life. She has traveled extensively
tin foreign countries and Is a woman of
broad culture and intelligence and a
(keen insight into public affairs. She has
never become actively affiliated with any
I other movement, believing that she owed
to this order of her first allegiance her
j time, efforts, ability and loyal service.
The state commander, Mrs. Anna M.
i Welsh! .will preside at these meetings.
I Mrs. Welsh is making her home in
I Omaha, having come totake charge of'
I the work in the state February 1 and
I this" W4U be the first large rally held
I under her supervision in Nebraska.-Mrs.
'Welsh has had more than fifteen years
experience in active work of this organi
sation and was for twelve years the state
j commander for Minnesota, having since
had charge of the work in Manitoba and
(North Dakota.
The hives of Omaha will exemplify the
j work, , officers being chosen from each
.hive for this purpose and the guards of
Laurel hive will exemplify the drill work.
.The membership of Council Bluffs with
I its guard team and ' officers ' will be
present in a body and representatives
I from all the hives , from the state . of
Nebraska will be m Omaha for this
I meeting. The state commander of Iowa,
! Mrs. Mabel T. . La Rue, will also be
I present The deputies of Nebraska win
I also be present and a special school of
Instruction will be hela for them
day at the Loyal hotel, f ; ' S fTT 7 YZ '". -r-C tS iJ i V
when Miss West will in- ' A ' "f'Vi f'?T L
struct them fully In the -M'"' i f 5 A tl i-V
i. o. o. r. v
William H. . Larkln, who
has been an Odd Fellow for
fifty-four years, will leave
next Tuesday for Bostwlclt,
Fla., where he will make his
future home. The members
of Omaha lodge No., 2 pre
sented him with a handsome
past noble grand's collar last
meeting night with his home
lodge.
Omaha lodge No. , 3 will
confer the initiatory degree
upon three candidates next
Friday night.
Grand 8ire Cockrum's me
morial proclamation' has
lust been published, setting
June 11 as the date 'for the
memorial '' services. ' The
jurisdiction of Nebraska has
lost "two past grand patri
archs during the last year.
1, Alfred Adams -
I. Malcolm Baldrlg
8. Elmer Bantin
4. William Belt
5. Howard Blttingar
t. HoracB Blake
7. Max Black
g. Ben Blotkr
9. David Bowman
10. Le Roy Bunce
II. Everett Burke
12. Douglas Burns
is! Victor Ca'.ey
Anton Zlmmerer of Nebraska ,
City and Luther J. Byer of
Lincoln. j
Beacon lodge No. 20 will have work In ,
the initiatory degree next Tuesday even
ing. . "' '
Crusader encampment, No. 37 of South
Omaha elected the following officers last
week: ' Renee Auguy, chief patriarch;
Albert Hess, senior warden; W. H. Nich
ols, high priest; L. C. Mook, Junior war
den. . ' '
South Omaha lodge No. 148 will have
work in the second degree to morrow
night '
Triangle encampment, No., 70, elected
the following officers last Tuesday even
ing: J. Haubroe, chief patriarch; P. A.
Hansen, senior warden; K. C. Nellsen,
high priest; William Jorgensen, Junior
warden.
Dannebrog lodge No. 216 will have
four candidates for the initiatory degree
next Friday evening.
1 Hesperian encampment No. 2 will ex
emplify the golden rule degree next
Thursday tevenlng.
The Odd Fellows subordinate lodges
of Omttha elected the following officers
last week: Omaha No. 2 Edward Maack.
noble grand; W. W. Boyden, vice grand.
State lodge No. 10 Sdward Christiansen,
noble grand; S. J. Swoboda, vice grand.
Beacon lodge No. 20 Harry I. Prlesraan,
noble grand; Walter E. Rudd, vice
grand. South Omaha No. 148-W. H.
Nichols, noble grand; Renee Auguy, vies
grand. Dannebrog . No. 21ft-Martln
Reese, noble grand; Sam Miller, vice
grand. Jonathan lodge No. 225 W. A.
Yoder, noble grand; A. L. Shipley, vice
grand. ''''..
The Rcbekah lodges of Omaha have
elected the following officers for the
term beginning July 1: Ruth No. 1 Lou
ise Russem, noble grand; Mrs. Thomas
MacLealand, vice 'grand. Ivy No. 33-
Ruth McDonald, noble grand. Alpha No.
Wednes-t4Mabie Dungle, noble grand. Rose No.
v IHSJ T A'W rv -Sl
14. Howard Canan
15. Ralpl) Canny
It. Everard Chllda
' 17. Maurice Clark
II. John Cole.
U. Deyo Crane
20. Beryl Crocker
21. Joaeph Creedon
21. Howard DeLamatrt
. 23. Phil!i Downs
24. Lorlni Elliott
1 25. Arthur Enholm
24. 0vl Fllnn
17. Frank Foiaey
28. Moeea -Frldel
29. Kormarl Oault
80. Harry Goets .,
81. George Grimes
32. Harold Haaker
81. Herman Ilandirnuh
24, Carson Hathaway
SO. Walter HUenbaugh
84. Hex Houlton
87. George Howell
38. Fred Hunter
39. Justus Ingo.Ha
SUPREME COMMANDER OF THE
LADY MACCA3EES. :
BINA M. WEST. '
13-Isabel Shipley, noble grand; Hulda
Petersen, vice grand. Dagmar 'No. 142
Minnie Krough. noble grand;' Martina.
Roge, vice, grand.
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Fraternal Union.
Banner lodge No. lL Fraternal Union j
J A:r iir ;
Photos by Hoyn.
40. Finlejr Jenklna
41. Harry Jenkins
42. Maurice Johnson
48. Fredsrto Koenlg
44, Edwin Landale
48. Haiei Leavorton
48. Arthur Lindell
47. Leo McShane
48. Falil Mackln,
49. Harry Mason
50. Wallace Menzie
tl. Qeorge Metcalfe
82. Sidney Meyer
88. Richard Mllbum
84. Hugh Millard
88. Jordoit Mills
16. Harold Munnekt
17. Arthur Nelaos
68i William Noble
U. Harold Norman
60. John Over
(1. Henry Pascals
82. Edward Psrku.e
83. Homer Phillips
64. Korman Potter
66. Paul Friday
of America, held its memorial services
Thursday evening at tha hall in the Pax
ton block. A short address was delivered
by Fraternal Master Nellie K Van
Horn. The opening ode was' sung by
members' of the lodge, followed by prayer
by Rev. M. V. Hlgbee, pastor of the
North Presbyterian church. Mr. Gross
sang the "Holy City." There was a solo
by Arthur Lynn; Frederick Carrlngton, a
recitation; 'Mrs. F. Standard sang several
hymns. The memorial work wis by the
team, under the guidance of the captain,
Miss Bertha Wlndelich, which was very
impressive. A talk was then given by
Rev. -M. V. . Hlgbee,'( the services' closing
wtih all singing "Nearer, My God, to
Thee." The roll call of deceased members
was by J. ; B.Mason.
Banner lodge No. U, Fraternal Union
of America, will give an entertainment
and dance at the hall, third floor of Pax
ton block, Thursday evening. A very
good program has been arranged, and a
pleasant time is anticipated. .
Royal Neighbors' Memorial.
Ivy camp No.. 2, Royal Neighbors of
America, will hold memorial services for
deceased members ..Wednesday evening.
There will be a short business meeting
first. All relatives and friends of de
ceased members are ,cordlally Invited to
attend. ...
. Masonic,
Ceremonies attending throwing thcaflrs
shovel of dirt; Will be held at the site o."
the proposed Masonic temple, Twentieth
and DOuglss streets. Wednesday at 1
o'clock sharp." If convenient memben
jare to assemble at Masonic temple st
12:45, It not be at the grounds. Grand
Master Henry Gibbons, escorted by" tlie
grand lodge, will be present An offl
88. Virgil Hector
67. EJwIn Relit
68. Simon Rlohards
69. Floyd Rogers
TO. Lisle Bushton
71. Robert RutleOge
72. Fred Ryplni
, 72. Morris Schlatter
74, Allen Sellnt .
78. Vernon Schleh
78. Clarence Ehary
77. Charles Sheets
78. Morris Sherman
79. Charles Shook
80. Samuel Slotky
61. JJamea Sorenaon
St. Steven Buamann
88. Harold Thomas
64. Edward Und eland
83. Fiud. Wlokstrom
88. Julian Williams
87. Howard Wilson
88. Watklna Wolf
89. Junior Woo ley
90. Joseph Woolerr
61. Glenn Wurs
clal photograph will be taken of all prev
ent, i .
Monday evening at 7:80 o'clock the
twenty-first degree will be conferred in
full form.
A. O. V. W. Floral Day.
Floral day will be observed by the
Ancient Order of United Workmen and
Degree of Honor lodges of Omaha at
Rivorvlew park next Sunday. The pro
gram will consist of orations, singing,
band music and decoration of the emblem.
Afterward there will be st dress parade
by all the degree teams of the Ancient
Order of United Workmen and Degree of
Honor., . . - 1
BflaeeUaneoas.
Henry W. Lawton auxiliary No. 1,
United -Spanish War Veterans, will hold
Its regular monthly business meeting
Thursday afternoon, June 6, at the home
of Mrs. J. W. Vance, 8701 Ames avenue.
This afternoon at 2:30 a Joint memorial
service will be held by Druid camp No.
24. Woodmen of the World, and Welcome
grove,- No. 84, Woodmen Circle, at Fren
rer hall. Twenty-fourth and Parker
streets." The committee has arranged a
suitable program for the occasion. The
services will be open to the public.
' Garfield circle will have a card party
June t, In the Brandeis assembly rooms.
There will be eight hand-painted china
prtees.
FRANKLIN SCHOOL PUPILS
ENTERTAIN THEIR PARENTS
Nearly BOO students of Franklin school,
twice as many parents and friends, big
brothers or sisters or chaperons, were
witnesses and patrlcipants 'n a big May
festival at Bemls park Friday afternoon.
Folk games and dances of the nations,
' ' . ' '
High School This Month
part of the city's system of
organised play, were exe
cuted gracefully and gladly
by . the children from the
kindergarten to the eighth
grade. V.
A chorus of 200 voices, di
rected byVMIss Fanny Arn
old, supervisor of music,
sang "America"' and "The
Star , Spangled Banner.".
Miss Ann Hutchlns, princi
pal of the school, arranged
the ' ' following program,
which was given' enthusi
astically by the students)
Norwegian mountain march,
Miss Mohr's school; "Our
Little Folks," Miss Holmes'
school; circus game, Mies
Kelly's school; Swedish Balk
ing game, Miss Wallace's
school; Swedish "I See You"
game, Miss Leigh tys school;
Dutch klapdans, Miss De
Bolt's school; English bean
porridge game, Mies Coop
er's school; "Annie Went to
the Cabbage Patch," Miss
Dunn's school; wand drill,
1 Miss Isakson's school; Swed
ish weaving game, Miss Hurst's school;
Danish diamond game. Miss Roberts'
school; Hungarian folk game. Miss Coff
man's school; May pole, Miss Gorst's
school. '.'...
Building Permits
Show an Increase
During the month of May 16S building
permits were Issued. Buildings for which
these permits were Issued cost $590,020.
For the same month last year the permits
numbered 142 and amounted to t460,65, an
Increase of $130,000 In. cost of buildings
constructed this month. Since January
1, 1912, 537 permits have been issued by
the city building inspection department
Buildings erected, repaired or remodale
have cost $1,701,785.
LOSES MIND WORRYING
OVER CROP PROSPECTS
Suffering from the hallucination that
his wife was dead and believing,, that
he bad nothing to live for, Jake Schloss,
aged 45 years, a merchant of Shawnee,
Okl., left home last week in a mysterious
manner. He showed up at the Plaza
hotel in Omaha Wednesday and because
of his peculiar actions was taken In
charge by Detectives Van Deusen and
Ring. '43chloss had a revolver and was
contemplating suicide when the officers
found him. . ,
His prostrated wife was informed that
hor husband was In the care of the
Omaha police, and she sent her brother,
Sol Newman, here. Mr. Newman arrived
here last night and took charge of his
brothcr-in-Iav,', nji . III take him to a
sanitarily Zt. Louis for treatment.
Newman says that worry over the pros
pects of a good crop year in Oklahoma
caused Schloss to lose his mind.
innATiifitiimimn inn limn nn
Commissioners Torn Sown Three in
Improvement Department
MATHIESEN'S NAME APPROVES
Bonds of Officials Are Approved
John Grant Peggj's Bond Not
Approved Because It Is '
Too Large. y
Appointments of three employes in the
office of the engineer or under control of
the commissioner of public improvements
ere held up by the council yesterday.
Those who were not appointed wre
James Perkins, Inspector of sidewalks, old
employe in engineer's office; T. B,,Mc
Govern, new appointment; Daniel Collins,
clerk at asphalt plant, old employe.) The
advisability of making the appointments
will be considered at a meeting Tuesday.
Commissioner . McGovern recommended
that the office of storekeeper at the
asphalt plant be abolished. The council
proceeded to abolish It The present in
cumbent of that office Is drawing $100
per month. Other changes at the plant
has reduced the operation by $80 per
month.
Assistant License Inspector.
John Mathiesen was confirmed in the
office of assistant to the license inspector.
Mayor Dahlman announced his appoint
ment yesterday, but overlooked his name
among the appointees submitted and ap
proved. Officers who must give bond submitted
their bonds this morning and they were
approved, with the exception Of John
Grant Pegg, city sealer of weights and
measures. Pegg submitted a bond for
$5,000. By law he is required to give but
$1.000. , , The commissioners rejected the
bond at the increased amount, notifying
the bonding company that $1,000 would be
sufficient and the city, didn't feel like
paying for the extra $4,000. .
Business Men to .
See How .beer and
Lights Are Made
The eighth home trade excursion of the
Commercial club has been set for June
6, when the Mets brewing and bottling
works and the Omaha Electric Light" an i
Power comoanv will be visited.
The excursion will be for the purpose
of enlightening some of the members of
the club.
F. A. frash, president of the light com
pany and Arthur Meti of the brewery
have arranged for the members to . see
both plants In operation. More than 200
members are expected to take , the trip,
meeting at the Commercial club rooms at
1 o'clock and going on the excursion In
special street cars. . ., "i
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