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EIGHT THE KANSAS WORKMAN APRIL, 1916. A Good Gain Made By Lincoln Lodge TWENTY FIVE NEW MEMBERS ADDED AS RESULT OF A SHORT MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN CONDUCTED LAST MONTH UNDER DIRECTION OF DEPUTY GID JOY Lincoln Members Think That Brother Joy's Personal Appearance Could Be Improved Upon But They Do Not Think That His Work Could Be Bettered--New Life Was Injected In the Lodge by His Ener-1 getic Work--Newton Lodge No. 594, Which Is Composed of Women, Initiates a Lone and Defenseless Man. Twenty-five new members, it is confidently expected, will be the result of a short membership campaign conducted by Lincoln lodge No. 206 under the direction of Deputy Gid C.

Joy. A class of nine was initiated on March 17 and about a dozen on March 31. The work is being carried on and the members feel certain that a number of other members will be secured before spring work seriously interferes with the campaign. "Friday evening, March 10," writes Brother R. F.

Herman, Past Master Workman, "while Lincoln lodge No. 206 was holding a quiet and peaceable meeting, as is usually customary in Lincoln, there wandered into our lodge room, a strange and peculiar looking individual, who without very much ceremony proceeded to inform us that he was Deputy Grand Master Gid C. Joy, and that he had come to visit us for the express purpose of arousing us from the peaceful slumber which we had been enjoying for the past year. He further informed us that he was on the payroll of the Grand Lodge, and that he was ready to step into the harness and do what he could toward rejuvenating our slumbering lodge. If it was the pleasure of Lincoln lodge No.

206, he would don his working clothes at once and do what he could to assist us in putting on a campaign for new members. Brother Joy further stated that there was also another in the services of the Grand Lodge, that he thought would help stimulate the work at Lincoln, and presented the name of Brother A. A. Reeside, State Lecturing Deputy, whom he said would gladly come to Lincoln, if the Lincoln Lodge saw fit to extend an invitation, and if the dates could be satisfactorily arranged. The lodge responded by a unanimous vote each of the propositions submitted by Brother Joy, and arrangements were made to start the campaign at once, and to have Brother Reeside with us for Friday, March 17th.

"Arrangements were completed, and on Friday evening, March 17th, Lincoln lodge was entertained by the best and most interesting lecture it has ever been its pleasure to attend. We were unfortunate in having the date for this lecture on a night when the Lincoln High school gave a local talent entertainment, but in spite of this fact, Brother Reeside was greeted with a large audience. which showed its appreciation of the Brother's remarks in no small degree. We were also fortunate in having a candidate for that evening and the assistance rendered Lincoln lodge by the visiting brothers, in the exemplification of the work, was appreciated in no small degree by the local brothers. "Lincoln lodge feels that in spite of the fact that nature has failed in her part in not endowing Brother Joy with a more pleasing appearance, yet by his active assistance.

and energetic boosting for the A. O. U. W. and in getting new timber for the army of Kansas Workmen, he has somewhat overcome his physical lack of physiognomy, by the way he takes his work to heart.

During his two weeks stay here he helped to initiate nine new brothers, and left behind him eleven applicants to be taken into our order at our next meeting, Friday, March 31st, with an average age of only 30 years for the entire class. The good work is still in progress, and we believe that the seeds sown by Brother Joy during his short stay in our midst will grow into a class of at least 25 sterling new Kansas Workmen. "By a unanimous vote of our lodge, it was decided that we request the Grand Lodge to send us both Brother Reeside and Brother Joy to be with us again in November of this year. We feel that, with their assistance and starting our campaign at a season more responsive in a rural community, we will be able to close our campaign with a batting average of at least thirty more new members." NEARING THE 500-MARK. Conducting a quiet, but steady, campaign, Newton lodge No.

74 is nearing the 500-mark in membership. New members are being received at practically every meeting and it is planned to continue the work without interruption until next spring. The lodge on April 1 had a membership of 477, the largest in its history. the back door is the slogan of No. 74, with the result that the lodge has extremely few suspensions.

When new members are obtained by the lodge it means a permanent net gain in the membership. The outlook for the Newton A. O. U. W.

Band, which recently was organized by the lodge, is very good. Regular weekly rehearsals are being held, and, as a majority of the members of the organization are old bandmen, it is probable that a series of public concerts will be given beginning within the next month or six weeks. It is expected that the band will be able to attend the session of Grand Lodge at Atchison. Reception at Pratt. Anniversary lodge No.

164 of Pratt, which moved last month, into new and larger quarters, will give a reception to its members and their families on April 5. A musical and literary program has been arranged and a very enjoyable evening is anticipated. With the removal to the new lodge hall, the meetings of the lodge have been changed from Friday to Wednesday nights. The new hall, which is owned by the I. O.

0. is one of the largest and best halls in the state. It was necessary for the lodge to secure new quarters on account of the attendance being too great for the old hall. HERE'S A LUCKY MAN. With the assistance of Deputy Harvey Karns, who has been working in Newton for the past few weeks, Newton lodge No.

594 has been making a good gain in membership. No. 594, ever since the admission of women to the Order, has had the distinction of being the only lodge of the Order composed exclusively of women. It was organized shortly after the special session of Grand Lodge at Topeka, when the law admitting women to the Order was enacted, and up to the past month has been composed entirely of women, although the doors have not been closed to men. On March 14 a class of four new members was admitted, and at a special meeting on March 18 another class of four, one of whom was a man, was received.

This man member, the only one, was given a warm reception, and given every assurance that he will have no occasion to feel lonesome when he attends lodge. Following the meeting on March 14, refreshments were served and a very pleasant social time enjoyed. ENTERTAINMENT AT SCAMMON. On March 13, Scammon lodge No. 335 held its regular monthly entertainment.

A short program was given and an interesting feature of the meeting was a guessing contest, with a prize to the winner of a paid receipt for assessment and dues. All members present were given an opportunity to guess the number of beans and grains of corn in a quart jar. Brother F. M. McClure made the closest guess, but as he failed to attend the following meeting when the guesses were canvassed, the Good of the Order committee awarded the prize to Recorder W.

H. Lathrop, who made the second closest guess. Following the program at the meeting on March 13, refreshments were served. Three applications for membership were received. The lodge is conducting an energetic membership campaign and is meeting with good success.

KEEPING UP THE GAIT. Practically not a meeting of Franklin lodge No. 187, of Kansas City, passes without the initiation of a class of new members. Great success is being met in the membership campaign which is being conducted and an unusual amount of interest is being displayed by the members. On March 21 a class of nine new members was initiated and there was a large attendance.

HUMBOLDT IS STIRRING. Through Brother William Puckett, Master Workman, Humboldt lodge 233, has made a request for a deputy, it being planned to inaugurate a membership campaign. No. 233 has been somewhat inactive of late and the members think that the time is ripe for a good revival in interest and a successful campaign for new members. ENTERTAINMENT AT INMAN.

"The members of Inman lodge No. 289 and their families," says the Inman Review of March 24, "enjoyed a big supper and a general fraternal evening on Saturday night. They had good things to eat by the basketful. Those who were not Workmen wished they were. This lodge is doing good work." FINE MEETING IS HELD.

A. well attended and enthusiastic meeting of Independence lodge No. 17 was held on March 23. An energetic membership campaign is being conducted by the lodge, with the assistance of Supervising Deputy E. C.

Heck. It is expected that at least seventy-five new members will be secured and a small class was initiated on March 23. The Grand Master Workman was present and make a March was Busy Month for Deputies And Activity Will Continue in April Great activity was displayed by the lodges of the A. O. U.

W. of Kansas last month and the deputies were compelled to work at high-speed all month. Indications are that the activity will continue unabated throughout April as the Grand Master Workman is being swamped with calls for deputies. He is very much encouraged by the enthusiasm of the members over the state and the interest being shown in the membership campaigns. "FortyFive Thousand for Atchison" seems a bright prospect, with the chances good that every month during 1916 will show a net gain in membership.

Deputy George Reich had a very successful month. At Sedan he secured a class of thirty-seven new members for Sedan lodge No. 131 and this month will go to Claflin, where it is believed a good gain can be made. On March 31, Deputy W. H.

Bird closed his six weeks campaign at Wellington with a gain of 104 new members and some twenty applications still pending. He went from Wellington to LaHarpe. Deputy Gid C. Joy continued through March his good work in the Sixth district. He secured a small class at Wilson and obtained seventeen new members for Lincoln lodge.

He is now at Dorrance. short talk, encouraging the lodge in its efforts to increase its membership. Following the regular meeting a box supper was served. The attendance at the meeting would have been larger than it was had it not been for the death of Brother R. S.

Litchfield, president of the First National Bank of the largest financial institution of Southeast Kansas. Brother Litchfield was an active member of the A. O. U. W.

of Kansas and took a great deal of interest in the society. He was a frequent attendant at sessions of the Grand Lodge, and was widely known over the state. GOOD WORK AT OXFORD. Oxford lodge No. 95 is conducting a successful membership campaign with the assistance of Sister Mary A.

Powers. Quite a number of new applications have been secured and it is believed that the membership will be increased about fifty as a result of the campaign. At a recent meeting of the lodge, a delegation of members of Wellington lodge No. 24 attended and assisted materially in increasing the interest and enthusiasm in the work. NEW LODGE CONTEMPLATED.

Possible that One Will Be Established i in Near Future at Sycamore. It is probable that a new lodge of the A. O. U. W.

of Kansas will be established at Sycamore in the near future. There are several members of the order in the vicinity and they believe that there is a good opportunity for the establishment of a lodge. Supervising Deputy E. C. Heck is looking over the field.

GRAND RECORDER'S MONTHLY LETTER. (Continued from Page Five.) medical examiner's fee for applicants for reinstateemnt from a suspension of less than six months. Officers should acquaint themselves with this fact and should see to it that their medical examiners are also instructed so that when a Medical Examination of an applicant for increase or for reinstatement from a suspension of less than six months shall be sent to the Grand. Medical Examiner it shall be accompanied with the necessary fee, and then when the Medical Examination is sent to this office for the issue of the new Certificate, if it shall be required in any case, be sure that the fee for the Certificate also accompanies the papers. Only new members and reinstatements from six months or over are considered under the special offer.

Gains. I am very glad to call your attention to the nice gain reported this month which means that there are still a lot of loyal, active Workmen. As I have said before, the activity is widely scattered, more Lodges engaged in the work of securing new members than ever before. I trust that the efforts will not be abated and that the coming months may show even greater results. Fraternally yours in C.

H. P. E. M. FORDE, Grand Recorder.

DELINQUENT LIST The following list of Lodges delinquent with the nature of the delinquency on April 1st, 1916, as reported for the April issue of the Kansas Workman, is published, under the instruction of the Lodge Sessions of 1911 and 1913: Lodges that have failed to report the Surety Bond which has been prepared and delivered to them: 180 199 273 297 400 424 479 569. Lodges that have failed to report the necessary By-Laws, providing for Bonds of Officers, and have, therefore failed to receive the Bonds provided the last Grand Lodge: 29 123 248 282 359 416. Lodges in arrears for Beneficiary Returns and remittances on Calls No. 2 and 3: 538 558 572. The A.

O. U. W. best of them all. There has been no rest in Kansas City for Deputies C.

F. Hoffman and Guy Pinney. Every lodge in Wyandotte county is conducting an active campaign and it is a practical certainty that both Kansas City lodge No. 187 and Kansas City lodge No. 294 will go to grand lodge with memberships of a thousand.

Sister Lizzie Watson, after finishing her work at Caldwell, went to Quenemo, where, as usual, she secured a good class. She is now at Kinsley and is putting "ginger" into the lodge at that place. Among the local deputies, Bro. John W. Holliday, of North Topeka lodge No.

20; Bro. E. E. Middaugh, of Topeka lodge No. and Bro.

S. A. Reedy, of Topeka lodge No. 3, had an especially successful month. On account of scarlet fever in his family, Bro.

Joe Van Vranken, of Pratt lodge No. 164, did not have as good a report as usual, but despite the fact that he was quarantined most of the month he secured a half dozen new members. Deputy Harvey Karns did well in Newton and has now moved on to Madison and Hamilton. Reports from other deputies were satisfactory and indicate an unusual degree of activity at this period of the year. Fine Meeting Held At Arkansas City MORE THAN 250 MEMBERS AT.

TENDED THE LODGE SESSION WHICH WAS IN NATURE OF A RECEPTION IN HONOR OF THE GRAND MASTER WORKMAN. Address by the Grand Master Workman on the Progress and Development of the A. 0. U. W.

of Kansas Aroused the Enthusiasm of the Members--Told of the Financial Stability of the Order and the Policy of Keeping Kansas Money in Kansas One of Most Successful Meetings in History of the Lodge. With an attendance of 250 members, Arkansas City lodge No. 89 on March 24 held one of the most enthusiastic and successful meetings in its history. Keeping up the pace maintained since early last fall, a good class of new members was initiated. Following the initiatory ceremonies there was a delightful entertainment and the Grand Master Workman, who was present, made an address.

"Honoring their chief, Dr. J. W. Graybill, Grand Master Workman," says the Arkansas City Traveler, "over 250 members of Arkansas City lodge No. 89 assembled last night to greet Mrs.

Graybill and he, and extend to them the hospitalities of the local order. "It was one of the most delightful occasions in the history of No. 89. Dr. Graybill is held in the highest esteem by members of this organization over the entire state, numbering something like 45,000 men and women, but it is doubtful if any lodge has ever showed greater affection for him than the testimonial of the warmth of feeling displayed in this city last night.

"Dr. Graybill is a fine looking man and a warm hearted individual who has abandoned a medical practice which promised to make him a fortune to devote his best energies to the work that has been assigned to him in this great fraternal institution. "The preliminaries to the entertainment last night consisted of tory services for new members and a brief meeting of the lodge. When these matters were disposed of, Albert H. Denton, grand receiver of the A.

O. U. formally presented Dr. and Mrs. Graybill to the audience in remarks that hit the spot as the immediate outburst of applause attested.

"The Blass orchestra furnished music during the evening and this feature of the entertainment was greatly enjoyed. "The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kuhns, who is a very intelligent child, delivered two recitations that pleased the audience immensely. "Miss Mildred Boylan rendered two whistling solos that created the usual astonishment in the marvelous talent she possesses.

Dr. Graybill was profuse in his compliments of this number. The Address of Dr. Graybill. "Few speakers can hold the rapt attention of an audience for a solid hour, but when Dr.

Graybill ed his remarks last night after talking for that length of time there was not a person in the audience who had not heard every word and hung onto every sentence he uttered. "He spoke in part as follows: "'It gives me great pleasure you what the A. O. U. has done to tell and is doing for the people of Kansas.

It is a Kansas institution and the money stays in Kansas. Our investments are made in municipal bonds and farm loans. We have $50,000 invested in Arkansas bonds. have $1,200,00 surplus and have paid more death claims than any other two similar organizations in the state. "It is my belief that the scale will never be increased.

The lodge is in perfect health and promises to remain in that condition. A. O. U. W.

was first to give fraternal protection to our American homes, having been organized in October, 1868. "'It has paid to widows and orphans of its deceased members over $225,000,000 in the United States. "'It has passed all experimental stages and is now an established institution. has paid in Kansas 000.00 to the widows and orphans of its deceased members. is paying out many thousand of dollars every year for fraternal aid, such as caring for the sick and furnishing food and clothing to the families of destitute members.

"'It has been the feeling among members of the A. O. U. W. in Kansas for many years that the home was only half protected when the husband and father alone carried the protection, and by an action of our grand lodge in special session at Topeka, October 3, 1913, we have made it possible for each and every home in Kansas to receive full protection, in this great pioneer order and we are now in a position to extend the shield of protection, to 100,000 firesides in Kansas.

The men of Kansas have always given the home their first consideration and by their action at the special session they have not only strengthened the fraternal relations of the home, but made it possibie for a full protection for their loved ones by admitting women to the "He paid a high compliment to the local A. O. U. W. which has grown remarkable in the past few years.

"Following Dr. Graybill's address delicious refreshments were served and the most successful entertainment that the local lodge has ever held was closed leaving pleasant memories that will be treasured for a long time to come." KANSAS PIONEER DIES. Matthew Devine, Long Recorder of St. Paul Lodge, is Called Home. Matthew Devine, one of the oldest members and for twelve years Recorder of St.

Paul lodge No. 36, died at his home in St. Paul, February 18, after a long illness. For nearly forty years he was associated with the business interests of St. Paul and his loss will be deeply felt.

He joined the A. O. U. W. of Kansas in 1891 and took a very active part in the affairs of St.

Paul lodge. Brother Devine was born of Irish parentage in Renfrew county, Canada, in August, 1843, being seventytwo years of age at his death. He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Kitte in August, 1868. They came to Kansas in 1871 and for a few years he was manager of the Copeland stock ranch near Walnut. In 1879 they went to Osage Mission and established a grocery store.

Osage Mission, as St. Paul then was known, was a thriving town and he did a large business. In the early eighties he closed out the grocery store and established a drug store. A few years later he sold this store and retired from the mercantile business. Afterwards he was manager of an elevator and served as postmaster of St.

Paul under Grover Cleveland's second term. After retiring from the postoffice he engaged in the real estate and insurance business and finally was elected cashier of the Mission State Bank in January, 1910. When this bank was consolidated in October of last year with the St. Paul State Bank, he became president of the consolidated banks, which position he held at the time of his death. He was a hearty robust man until last spring when his health began to decline.

His system appeared to be breaking down and medical science was unable to check it. About three weeks he became bed-fast, and died Feb. 18th, cirrhosis of the liver being the chief cause of his death. The funeral services were held at St. Francis' church at a Requim High Mass, interrment was made in the Catholic cemetery.

His was one of the most largely attended funerals ever held in St. Paul. The deceased is survived by his wife and three children, Mrs. J. T.

Dowd, of this city; Mrs. A. F. Carey, of Sauk Rapids, and Joseph Devine, of Saginaw, Mich. One sister, Mrs.

Jennie Stewart, of Parsons, also survives him. It takes all kinds of men to makeup this old world. Some married men do their own cooking when wife is away on a visit. Wellington is After "Big League" Honors STRENUOUS CAMPAIGN CONDUCTED FOR SIX WEEKS UNDER THE DIRECTION OF DEPU- TY W. H.

BIRD RESULTS IN 104 NEW MEMBERS FOR LODGE. Initiation of Class Which Marked the Passage of the "Century Mark" Celebrated by Big Meeting and Entertainment, Which Was Attended by the Grand Master WorkmanInitiatory Ceremonies Conducted by the Drill and Degree Team of Wichita Lodge No. 271 Which Won State Championship at Hutchinson. Six weeks of strenuous work, under the leadership of Deputy W. H.

Bird, resulted 1 in the securing of 104 119 members by Wellington lodge No. 24, and on March 31 when the campaign closed the lodge had still pending some twenty applications, which will form the nucleus for another large class. A special entertainment was ar. ranged for the meeting on March 31 to celebrate the passing of the "Century Mark" in new members. In spite of inclement weather, the large new hall of the lodge was filled to its capacity, and had it not been for the rain it is certain that the attendance would have been too great have been accommodated.

The lodge was opened in regular form by Master Workman Moore and after the routine business was transacted, a class of twelve new members was presented for initiation. The Drill and Degree Team of Peerless lodge No. 271 of Wichita, which won the championship at the session of Grand Lodge in Hutchinson, then took charge of affairs. Captain Einhaus commanded in the team work, while Brother Howard Kohn, financier of No. 271, acted as Master Workman.

The initiatory work was put on in an efficient and inspiring manner by the team, with Mrs. Kohn presiding at the piano. Fololwing the initiatory ceremony, the Grand Master Workman, who was in attendance, delivered an address Oil the development and progress of the Order and of Wellington lodge 2.o. 24, calling particular attention to the fact that No. 24 his made a net increase in membership of more than 200 since January 1 1915.

Short talks also were made by Judge McBride of Wellington, Lecturing Deputy A. A. Reeside, and Dr. Taylor, of Wichita, who went to Wellington according to his statement to "chaperone" the team of No. 271.

Upon the conclusion of the talks, the Wichita Drill Team was called upon and gave a fine drill, making all the A. O. U. W. display movements.

On account of the crowde condition of the hall, it was difficul at times for the team to maneuver. The drill was appreciated to such an extent and so much enthusiasm was developed among the Wellington members that it was decided forthwith that Wellington lodge No. 24 should immediately organize a drill and degree team. Col. Garver, well known in military circles in the state, volunteered to take charge of the team and assist in its trainng.

It is expected the team will attend the next session of Grand Lodge at Atchison. The fact that Deputy W. H. Bird had been compelled to leave will not interfere with the continuation of the campaign. The members of Wellington lodge No.

24 expect to continue the work throughout the summer and are confident that the lodge will be well up in the Major League by the time the session of Grand Lodge at Atchison convenes. Having made a net gain in membership of more than 200 in a little over a year, the members are confident that by next March they will have the lodge in a position to be contesting for first division honors in the Big Ten. The fact that the present first division lodges ar all located in large towns does no. worry the Wellington members in the least. They say they can get the members in Wellington to place them in the first division and that they are going to do so.

To show their appreciation of his work, the members of Wellington lodge No. 24 presented Deputy W. H. Bird with a fine gold-handled umbrella. The campaign conducted under his direction was the most successful in the history of the lodge.

NEW OFFICERS NAMED. A. W. Lovene Made Master Workman of Leonardville Lodge No. 400.

New officers have been electd by Leonardville lodge No. 400, which recently has been revived into new activity through the efforts of Deputy W. A. Morris. The officers elected follow: Master Workman, A.

W. Lovene; Foreman, Alfred Coltharp; Overseer, Charles Rothesberger; Guide, Ohlen Garrison; Recorder, George Pillecheck; Financier, D. W. Pritchard; Treasurer, Frank Lebombard; Inside Watch, Hernit Loverne; Outside Watch, John Arent..