Knights and Ladies of Security from Topeka, Kansas • 1

Vi Uia 'iftirfi yi( dU 'O OFFICIAL ORGAN OF TMCr KNIGHTS AND LADIES OE SECURITY Vol. 7. No. 12. TOPEKA, KANSAS, DECEMBER 10, 1901.

18 feet, and the ante-room 8 by 18 feet. Windows were cut in the walls, four on each side, which afford light and ventilation. A door was also cut in the east end, which with stairway makes an exit in the rear. The hall and reception room are connected by folding doors, so that on occasions the rooms can be thrown together. The whole arrangement for comfort and convenience is perfect.

The trustees contemplate fitting up the basement for a banquet room, with proper cupboard and other furniture, and when completed no finer equipped hall can be found anywhere. The hall is papered in green and gold, with curtains to match, the reception room is blue and gold and ante-room in pale green and gilt. The effect is beautiful and all commend the taste of the selections. The entire building is lighted by gas and the fixtures are of the neatest pattern. In the latter part of October, 1895, there came to El Dorado, a man whose manly bearing, frank countenance, chairman of the board of trustees, and the one most active in purchasing and fitting it up.

The main building is 24 by 80 feet, one story and basement. It has been partitioned into three rooms. The hall proper, which is 24 by 60 feet, an elegant reception room 16 by ti Most people are more open to conviction through the medium of eyes tnan ears. What is heard must be substantiated. What is seen is believed.

Adopting the vernacular, the average person has to shown. El Dorado Council No. 349, K. L. of has adopted a very effective system of demonstration.

It is no longer necessary to explain to possible candidates that the order is a permanent organization and one managed on business principles. Instead, he is led around to a handsome building recently purchased by the local council, as a lodge home. No explanation is necessary. It is in itself a tangible evidence of permanency and good management. In view of what has been accomplished.

by this council in barely six years time, it is interesting to note MRS. IDA G. JEAKINS, First Conductor and one of the most earnest workers. straightforward manner and candid expression, attracted the attention of all and many were the conjectures as to who he was and what his business. He was one of these rustlers whom one meets often in Kansas; one who has a mission and is not afraid to tell it, nor ashamed of the work in which he is engaged.

The man was J. M. The new home of El Dorado Council o. 349, Knights and Ladies of Security, which was dedicated Wednesday evening, November 6, at the celebration of the sixth anniversary of the Council. JUDGE S.

E. BLACK, Chairman of the first Board of Trustees. Bair of Topeka, and with a commission as Deputy National President, he announced that he would institute a council of the Knights and Ladies of Security in El Dorado. He did not ask if, in the opinion of others it was possible, but in a methodical, businesslike way, he unfolded his plan, urged the claims of the order and soon convinced the people that he had not oni something that was worthy of investigation, but it was absolutely the best, safest and most practical plan in the way of fraternal beneficiary life insurance. Was It hard to do, some may ask? Well, with 56 fraternal societies in the city at that time and two other organizers in the field representing similar organizations, his task was not easy by any means.

But his genial, convincing argument and everlasting GEO. F. FULLINWIDER, First President of El Dorado Council and who served consecutively for three years. He is at present a member of the Board of Trustees. the manner in which it has, with so great rapidity, attained such substantial position.

We take the following condensed history of El Dorado Council from The Industrial Advocate of El Dorado, which paper is owned and edited by Brother Geo. T. Fullenwider of this order: Wednesday evening, November 6, El Dorado Council No. 349, Knights and Ladies of Security, celebrated the sixth anniversary of its organization and dedicated Security Hall, its new house. The attendance was large and an Interesting program was renderedr The new home of El Dorado Council has been named Security Hall and was so christened by J.

M. Garrett, MRS. NANNIE K. GARRETT, First Vice President of El Dorado Council, present Incumbent and one of Its most faithful officers. J.

A. WEIDEMANN, First Financial Secretary; (Continued on page 5).