Indianapolis Times, Volume 39, Number 196, Indianapolis, Marion County, 24 December 1927 — Page 2

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HAPPY HOLIDAY GIVEN TO POOR BY CITYLODGES Tons of Food and Gifts Are Distributed This Week by Organizations. Hundreds of Indianapolis families and thousands of children are benefitting this week-end through the charity of Indianapolis lodges. Hundreds of baskets are being distributed today and Sunday and many childrens’ parties have been given and are planned for next week. Chief among basket donors this year is the Shrine which sent out 419 bushel baskets of groceries and gifts to families. A corps of packers worked Friday and this morning preparing the containers. Distribution started at 1 p. m. from the Murat Temple. The committee in charge includes Fred J. Brinkmeyer, chairman; Boyd Templeton, Frank V. Martin, John W. Stokes, Robert L. Elder, Clinton H. Givan, George Hilgemeier, William F. Hotz, Edgar O. Burgan and E. H. Burgan. William H. Bockstahler, acting potentate, and members of the official divan assisted. The fund for baskets totaling $2,000 was raised by subscription during the recent midwinter ceremonial. Redmen Entertain Children Red Men entertained more than I, children Friday night at the South Side Turners hall with a Christmas party in charge of William Seigle, deputy great sachem of the Eleventh district. The party was under the auspices of the Elective Chiefs Organization of the Eleventh district. Eagles distributed more than fifty baskets today under the direction of William R. Ribble, president; Jacob L. Smith, treasurer, and W. H. Miller, secretary. The order is planning a Christmas entertainment for children to be given Wednesday night at 43 W. Vermont St. by the officers. More than 200 baskets were distributed today by the Elks as part of their Christmas benevolences. The committee in charge of arrangements : Frank Cullivan, chairman; Frank Krause, Charles A. Grossart. W. J. Fahey and Frank Manning. The baskets cost about $5 each wholesale price and are filled with food for many meals. Grotto Gives Party Knights of Columbus contributed a truck load of staple food to the Catholic community center which sent out 130 baskets today. The food was gathered at the “pound party” this week in charge of Fred J. Kerschner. About 150 orphans of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd will be given a real Christmas Sunday through money raised at the Old Melodies concert in charge of Harry E. Calland. ‘ Sahara Grotto entertained children of the Indianapolis Orphans’ Home Friday night. A program of entertainment followed distribution of gilts. Committee in charge: Lawrence W. Drapier, Charles G. Walsh, Karl Erath, John H. Berling, C. C. Brautigan, L. A. Williams, S. J. Fullem, Kenneth E. Yates, C. E. Robinson, Oliver R. Wald and Chester L. Martin. Knights of Pythias, through the relief board, are distributing several baskets, according to Harry South, secretary of the board.

ELECTION DATE IS SET Saharjibelles Will Outline 1928 Program Jan. 3. Saharabelles, auxiliary of Sahara Grotto, will outline its 1928 program following election of officers, Jan. 3. The business meeting on that date has been scheduled for 8 p. m. instead of 3 p. m. to enable all members to vote, said Mrs. O. Ray Albertson, president. Entrance fee has been lowered from $5 to $2 and a prize has been offered to the member bringing in the most membership applications. The contest closes Jan. 1. A drill meeting will be held Monday in the corridor of the Statehouse. Bi-monthly business meetings are now being held on the mezzanine floor of the Lincoln. A Christmas party was held Wednesday night. PLAN CHRISTMAS PARTY Lodge Will Celebrate With Dinner Wednesday Night. Indianapolis lodge No. 38 of the Degree of Honor Protective Association will hold a Christmas party and a covered dish luncheon Wednesday night at the hall, 116 E. Maryland St. The committee in charge includes Mrs. Ella Keller, Mrs. Nellie 31inger and Mrs. Alice Richards. The following officers were elected recently: Mrs. Mabel Pennewitt, Mrs. Richards, Mrs. Keller, Mrs. Cleda Lambert, Mrs. Audra Kedd, Mrs. Jessie Garrett, Mrs. Mellie Henby, Mrs. Marion Kester, Mrs. Margaret Crain and Harry Keller. MUNCIE GETS DE MOLAY Chapter Will Be Installed in January by Masons. Bu Timet Bvecial MUNCIE, Dec. 24.—A De Molay chapter will be installed here in January according to plans forwarded this week by Master Masons sponsoring the organization. Many Muncie boys are members of the Rose City chapter, which will be initiate the Muncie group. LODGE WILL INSTALL Englewood Masons Plan Conferring of Higher Degrees. Englewood lodge No. 715, F. & A. M., will install officers Tuesday night, according to Chester Ward, secretary. The fellowcraft degree irWa* exemplified Tuesday, and the Mason degree will be given Rfrlday. All activities are held at ■m lodge ball, 2716 E. WashingBi St. w

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New Year Programs Most Ambitious in History of Organizations. With only one week remaining in 1927, Indiana lodges are completing elections of officers for the coming year. Many organizations are now installing officers chosen recently, while others will hold installation ceremonies in January. New Year programs are the most ambitious ever attempted by Hoosier fraternities, and plans to carry them out are being perfected. BLOOMINGTON Elks elected Edward Eckels, Clarence Brewer, E. E. Wells, John S. Matthews. Ernest Gilmore. Officers will be installed the first meeting in January. PERU—Peru-Miami lodge No. 67, F. & A. M., elected Floyd G. Lawrence, William H. Doriot, John Worden, John J. Munro, and Clarence J. Yager. VALPARAISO—Women of Mooseheart Legion officers are Mrs. Edith Martin, Mrs. Ollie Ulsh, Edith Adams, Effie Coyer, Mrs. Margaret Coyer, Mrs. Nellie Griswold, Ella Principle, Edna Tuthili, Elsie Maxwell, Mrs. Minnie Robinson, Mrs. Florence Afield and Henrietta Glover. • PRINCETON Royal Neighbors named Mrs. Anna Schildroth, Mrs. Mary J. Combs, Mrs. Emma Shuel, Mrs. Myrtle De Bord, Mrs. M. Kate Habig, Mrs. Ella Partenheimer, Mrs. Edith Bryant, Mrs. Clara Westfall, Mrs. Alice McDonald, Mrs. Sarah Sanders and Mrs. Minnie Hall. WEST LEBANON—Eastern Star officers are Mrs. Anna Crone, Ura Seeger, Mrs. Bertha Seeger, Miss Nellie Ogle, Mrs. Leota Bonebrake, Mrs. Maggie Byers and Mrs. Emma Rosebaugh'. W A B A S H—Royal Neighbors elected Mrs. Carrie Marks, Nettie Henry, Marie Crist, Clara Nichols, Alta Soeidel, Mary Butterbaugh, Mary Carlton, Agnes Fox, Emma Jones, Mattie Burnsworth, Mary Bowers, Gladys Ridgeway, Della Green, Maggie Brizendine, Mabel Pitts, Esther Miller and Blanche Miner. CROTHERSVILLE Masons named the following officers: Edward W. Krause, Earl N. Rogers, Everett Coryell, Palmer, Hickerson, Frank Collins, Claude Hardesty, Hollis Silence, Roy Chasteen and Otis Benham. Knights of Pythias elected Charles Hall, George Riles, Ben Carpenter, W. T. Deputy, W. D. Blau, F. R. Jones, B. Tjl. Jones, Henry Shepherd and Delbert Thomas. Bu Times Special EVANSVILLE, Dec. 24.—Evansville tent No. 185 of the Maccabees elected A. C. Fisher commander; Guy Musgrave, lieutenant-com-mander; Charles Clause, chaplain,

Roland Phillips, sergeant; H. H. Corder, master at arms; Alvin Shaw, first master of the guard; Walter Schentrap, second master of the guard; Theodore Kieffer, sentinel, and Wilbur Kuebbler, picket. Charles Clause was re-elected trustees for three years. LA PORTE—Officers of Women of Mooseheart Legion are Mrs. Theresa Wright, Mrs. Mary Brown, Mrs. Flossey Raven, Mrs. Emma Stibor and Mrs. Irene Loyd. Rn Times Sueehil PERU, Dec. 24.—At one of the most successful meetings, of the year, James Cox was elected commander of the Knights of Pythias. Other officers: Edward J. Engleage, John Landis, Kenneth Meeker, Walter Bixler, Frank Miller, Sam Fisher, Henry Bailey, Gale Ream, Howard Woods and Gus Helmig. Rii Times Special ELKHART, Dec. 24.—Fifty-eight women attended the meeting at

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On his 75th birthday anniversary, ,John Allen Walker was given a gold medal in recognition of his services and work with the drum and bugle corps of Sahara Grotto. The medal was engraved with a drum on one side and on the other with “From the boys on his 75th birthday.’’ Prophet Kenneth E. Yates made the presentation speech, and Monarch Lawrence W. Drapier gave Walker a birthday cake made by the women of the drum corps. Walker started his drumming during the Civil War, in 1864-65. After the war he was affiliated with the Vandalia Railroad and June 9, 1874, drove the first train over Eads bridge at St. Louis. He later was with the Occidental Minstrels and the Al. G. Field Minstrels. He has been an engineer on the St. Louis division of the Big Four for forty-two years.

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Elks are delivering more than '2OO Christmas baskets today to needy families. A few of the gift packages are showin above in a store room at 43 W. St. Clair St. Frank Manning, member of the committee in charge, aided in packing. Below left to right is W. J. Fahey, F. W. Krause and Frank Cullivan, chairman, delivering the baskets containing potatoes, onions, apples, soap, com, tomatoes, syrup, milk, flour, com meal, white beans, rice, coffee, sugar, pancake flour, bread, candy, bacon, lard, butter, beef and toys. At wholesale price the baskets cost about $5 each.

which the 1928 officers of Mooseheart Legion were elected unanimously. They are Mrs. Pearle DeMusey, Mrs. Ruby Baker. Mrs. Lulu Molebash, Mrs. Eunice Moss, Mrs Velma Stout, Mrs. Eliza Rackenberg, Mrs. Mila Bash of the Benton Harbor chapter was accepted by transfer. The December birthday party will be held Dec. 28. Rii Times Special WABASH. Dec. 24.—Rock City chapter of DeMolay elected the following officers: Lewis Durnbaugh, Thomas Eiler, Lamoine Latchem, Wayne Smyers and Charles Shroyer. Initiatory degree was conferred on five candidates Thursday night, and on Friday a second large class will be given the work before chapters from neighboring cities. nil Time* Special DECATUR, Dec. 24.—Following a potluck supper and conferring of initiatory degrees, the Eastern Star named Mrs. M. A. Frisinger worthy matron. Others selected were Mrs. J. R. Blair, J. T. Burk, Mrs. Lettie Annen, Mrs. Earl Coverdale, Mrs. Ruby Durkin and Mrs. Martha Gilson. Installation will be held Jan. 12. Rii Times Special DECATUR, Dec. 24.—Mrs. William Keller was elected president of the Catholic Ladies qf Columbia. Other afficers are MrS. Andrew Foos, Miss Bertha Johns, Miss Ethel Ervin, Miss Margaret Blee, Mrs. Joe Lose.' Mrs. William Shumacher, Mrs. John Nearing, Frank Schmitz and Mrs. William Lose. Rii Times Special GREENSBURG, Dec. 24.—Newly elected officers of the Greensburg lodge No. 36, F. and A. M. will preside at their first meeting at the new Masonic temple in January, it was announced by Dr. D. W. Weaver, trustee'. Officers are Robert E. McKay, H. T. Kitchin, Harold Gookins, Robert C. Wood fill, W. B. Rimstidt and James Dashiell. Orvill Holmes is past master. Hu Times Special GREENSBURG, Dec. 24.—Installation of Modern Woodmen of America officers will be held the first week in January. They are E. Narwolda. L. R. Doles, M. S. Wamsley. Will Ehrhardt, Raymond Kutchback, Raymond Burroughs and T. J. Wagoner. Rtl Times Special GREENWOOD, Dec. 24.—William E Graves was elected worshipful master of Greenwood lodge No. 514, F. and A. M., at the annual election. Other officers: Don Richardson, Clarence O. Maze, O. A. Hardin, W. O. Adcock and H. L, Surface. They will be installed this year. Rii Times Special CRAWFORDSVILLE, Dec. 24. Mrs Eugene Goodbar, retiring worthy matron, will install newlyelected officers of the Eastern Star Jan 3. Officers are Mrs. Harold L. Gray, Merle F. Coons, Mrs. Merle F. Coons, Mrs. Laura A Scott, Mrs. O. B. Goodwin, Mrs. Frank Howard and Mrs. Herman V. Wright. Degrees were conferred on a large class of candidates Wednesday. Rii Times Special MUNCIE, Dec. 24.—Charles H. Ramsey was named high priest of Muncie Lodge No. 30, Royal Arch Masons. Others: Loren N. Winebrenner, Amo E. Wolter, George L. Haymond, James S. Manor, R. Spratt Plexico, Charles S. Gaskill, John H. Derricott. Eugene Brotherton, Vane May and Eugene Vatet Sr. Rn Times Special TERRE HAUTE, Dec. 24.—Can Eden lodge No. 110, B’nai B’rith, elected M. D. Cohen, Adolf Kohn, Alfred Strouse, Harry Weinberg. Louis Brown, Harry Levin, Sigmund Simon, Louis Phillips, Benjamin Becker and Jonas Strous. Delegates to the convention of Grand Lodge No. 2 are David Riff. Louis Brown, Harry Levin and Elias Berkowitz. The Rev, Eli Katz, Rabbi Miller and Ben Hantman were initiated. Rii Times Special ELWOOD, Dec. 24.—Royal Neighbors elected the following officers for 1928: Mrs. Goldie Brown, Mrs. Delora Mort, Mrs. Ella Wershing, Mrs. Jane Williams, Mrs. Mae Murphy, Mrs. Mary Smith, Mrs. Beulah Eikenberry, Mrs. Cora Dane, Mrs. Nettie Senour, Mrs. Louise Ackerman, Mrs. Lillie Bonhannon, Dr. H. Fitzpatrick, Dr. R. N. Fileatreau and Mrs. Maine Groover.

LODGES WILL GIVE PARTIES NEWYEAR EVE Several Elaborate Affairs Are on Program for ,1927 Windup. In saying good-by to Old Man 1927 apd in greeting the new born 1928, Hoosier lodges are planning New Year’s Eve parties and dances. Indianapolis organizations have several frolics under way. In most cases the affairs are for “members only,” but In others the public is invited. Modern Woodmen of America will give a New Year’s Eve ball at M. W. A. Hall, 322 E. New York St.,

for members and friends. Four camps, Cedar, Marion, Capitol City and Maples, are cooperating in arrangements. Committee in charge includes Harry Argus, battalion major; J. W. Spro u 1 e, W. E. Kirsch and Captains Bly, Brown and Patterson. The dance, which starts at 9 o’clock,

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is the first of its kind attempted by the Woodmen, and preparations have been made for a month. Itasca tribe of Red Men will give a card party and dance Tuesday night under auspices of the Booster committee. Members will attend and bring their “paleface friends.” Rii Times Special RICHMOND, Ind., Dec. 24. Plans are being made to entertain more than 500 at the Samoor Grotto’s annual officers party New Year’s Eve. Retiring officers giving the affair are E. H. Bradfield, Percy Smith, Winfield Urban, Earl Stinson, W Ray Stevens, M. D. Thomas, Luther Bruce, Henry Knopf and Ray Mendenhall. Earl Gilbert is in charge of the program. Rii Times Special TERRE HAUTE, Dec. 24.—George E. Farrington chapter of De Molay will entertain Terre Haute Masonry with a New Year’s Eve party featured by dancing and entertainment. Committee in charge includes Howard Armstrong, Chris Weusbach, Harold Amacher, Merle Drew, Claud Wilcox, Harold Jones, Robert Clark and Robert Koerner.

Oldest Red Man 81l Times .Special ■ COLUMBUS. Ind., Dec. 24. T. G. McKinley, 75. of Clifford, said to be the oldest member of the Red Men's Lodge in America, will take part in a special Red Men’s meeting this week at Newman. 111. He has been active in the lodge work for more than thirty years. He also is a Mason.

SANTA AT LODGE PARTY Social Club of Rebekahs Entertain With Christmas Affair. Sylvia Social Club of the Sylvia Rebekah lodge No. 441 entertained Wednesday night with a Christmas party ut the hall, Thirty-Fourth and Illinois Sts. Santa Claus gave presents to the children. Mrs. Hester Kepler was in charge. Harriet Payne and Louis Stockman of the Stockman Studio, gave dances accompanied by Miss Ethel May Rayno, pianist. K. OF P. IN NEW HOME j Cloverdale Lodge in Celebration of Expansion. Rll Times Special CLOVERDALE. Ind., Dec. 24. Knights of Pythias celebrated enlargement of lodge quarters Tuesday night, with a meeting of Putnam County lodges. George Rockwell and D. E. Denny were in charge. Ellis Wilson, Russellville, Ind., county deputy, spoke. DTTlan Is Named MUNCIE, Ind., Dec. 24.—John R. Dillon was named worshipful master at the annual election of Muncie lodge No. 433, F. and A. M. Other officers: Merrill M. Smith, Clarence Piepho, P. K. Morrison, George E. Cox. Arnold G. Allen, D. O. Skillen, J. Walter Kirkpatrick, Walter S. Parkhurst and Harry Yeo.

Losing Bonus In six days Indiana war veterans will lose approximately $10,000,000 if they do not apply before next Saturday for their adjusted compensation insurance certificates. American Legion officials are urging veterans to apply to Mrs. Ethel Tierney, service officer in the r State department, room 104, in the American Legion Bldg., 777 N. Meridian St.

KEEFING EVEN WITH THE GAME neans more than meeting current expenses; it means the srving of money for use in an emergency; it means adopting a plan of regular depositing with a Strong Company, like this one—the Oldest in Indiana; it means providing for the future with its emergencies and opportunities. 4% On Savings - INDIANA TRUST£££, Capital-Surplus $2,000,000.00 Safe Deposit Department on Ground Floor .

Fraternal Groups Will Bring Christmas Cheer

Gifts of Good Will to Be Presented by Lodges All Over State. Following annual custom, Indiana lodges and fraternal organizations will distribute Christmas baskets to needy families this week. Thousands of the “gifts of good will” will ,be given to those in need. Community charity organizations have verified lists of recipients, and donors will deliver baskets .this afternoon and Sunday. Bn Times.Spfdal RICHMOND, Dec. 24.—Elks’ Club delivered one hundred baskets today to deserving families. The baskets held materials enough for a chicken dinner and for meals for several days after Christmas, together with warm clothes and toys. Earl Keisker was general chairman in charge. Paul Miller, Mark Sullivan, A1 Pender and Ray Lichtenfels were other committee members. Four trucks and twenty passenger cars were necessary to deliver the baskets. Bn Times Special RUSHVILLE, Ind., Dec. 24. Every under-privileged boy and girl, under 14 years of age, in Rush County has been invited to the Elks Christmas party at 9 a. m. Monday. Children whose homes will not be visited by Santa Claus will meet him at the Elks Club beside a mammoth Christmas tree. Township trustees have loaned school hacks to bring the “little ones” to the party. Bit Times Special ALEXANDRIA, Dec. 24.—Eagles lodge will give a Christmas party Monday night for members and their families. The feature fer children is the Christmas tree, and older nr embers will dance after 9 p. m. Rn Times Special WABASH, Dec. 24.—Plans arc being made for the Elks Christmas dinner for poor children Wednesday. The dinner date was changed from Tuesday. Bn Times Special GREENSBURG, Dec. 24.—About 250 children and adult guests of the Odd Fellow home here will be entertained by Santa Claus and the Odd Fellows tonight with a Christmas party. C. E. Travis, superintendent, is in charge. Odd Fellow and Rebekali lodges in Indiana contributed more than SI,OOO and hundreds of dollars worth of food. Connersville lodge following its annual custom sent 200 pounds of dressed chicken which will be served Christmas day. About 700 pounds of candy, ten boxes of oranges and 100 pounds of English walnuts aie among food to be distributed. Every mail for several days has brought additional presents, some children getting as many as ten. Mrs. Anna Bannon, who passed the century mark this summer has received many gifts.

Bn Ti>m pvrrinl ELWOOD, Ind., Dec. 24.—Elwood children have treats galore in store for them through the activities of local lodges today and Sunday, with parties, basket distributions and Christmas trees. Elks and Eagles will have Christ- ; mas trees Sunday the 1 Knights of Columbus have arranged j for a tree in the afternoon. MooseI heart Legion ha ’ a tree for the children Friday night. Eagles, K. of C. and Salvation Army will deliver baskets Sunday morning and afternoon. Rn Times Special LAFAYETTE, Ind.. Dec. 24. About forty persons including seventeen children were entertained Friday night at a party in the Pythian Home. William B. Gray, superintendent, was in charge, this being the first Christmas .party in the new home, opened Dec. 1: • Bu Times Special PERU, Ind., Dec. 24.—Knights of Columbys will'distribute 150 baskets and entertain children with a Christmas party Monday. '. Bu Times Special WABASH,' Inch. Dec. 24.—Elks will entertain 125 children Wednesday with “the biggest party of their lives.” A dinner will be served at the clubhouse, starting at 11 a. m. John. Kaiser;; and D6l. Huddelston are in- charge. Gifts from a huge Christmas’ tree iwolL be given oit by Hoyte Burnmerland - after the dinner. ! P... H. Dickson,.' local theater manager, will - entertain the children in ihe afternoon at a show. Ed Beltma; ahd Charles Rish are in general charge and are assisted by Mrs.'Rose!Radius'!and Wilbur Schlemmep:; Rii times Special BRAZIL, Ind., Dec. 24.—Elks of | Brazil will fete local children with a theater party and treats Friday afternoon. -The.annual-affair is one of the highlights. Q's the Elks’ j benevolent season. ■ All children of I the town are invited. .... Bit Vpiteil Press TERRE HAUTE, . Dec. 24.—Kerman Grotto prophets will play Santa Claus to children of the Rose Orphanage Sunday at the Shrine

temple. A Christmas tree on the stage will be the center of attraction. On the program are B. F. Stahl, Monarch Russell Myers, Lois Neal, Marion Lou Paitson, Junior Hope and the Rev. Theodore Grob. Committee in charge is K. Overfelt, George Krietenstein and, Andrew Nelson. Bv Times Special DECATUR, Ind., Dec. 24.--Moose Lodge will give a childrens’ Christmas party Monday night. All Decatur children are invited. Bu Times Special CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind., Dec. 24.—Elks distributed scores of baskets to needy families today, with Jesse Inlow in charge. Warren Parish, exalted ruler, sponsored the work. Bu Times Special CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind., Dec. 24.—Eagles will give a children’s Christmas party Sunday afternoon. A large tree will be hung, with presents for all. August Brugge is in charge. A card party will be held Monday night for members. Dancing is promised later. BARNARD HEADS MASON GROUP — r No. S Head—Bee Puzzle St. James Conclave Choses Chiefs for 1928. St. James Conclave No. 16 of Indianapoliis Red Cross of Constantine elected Elwood Barnard, Greenfield, Ir.d., sovereign. Barnard has been prominent in York Hite Masonry for many years ana is an honorary member of the Supreme Council and the Thirty-Third degree of the Scottish Rite. Other officers are Louis G. Buddenbaum, Indianapolis, viceroy; George S. Parker, Anderson, senior general; Charles D. Kniefel, New Albany, junior general; Fred C. Goldsmith, Terre Haute, prefect; Eugene E. Vatet, Muncie, prelate; Adriann Hamersly, Indianapolis, recorder; Charles F. Meyer, Indianapolis, treasurer; Harry G. Strickland, Greenfield, standard bearer; Elmer F. Gay, Indianapolis, herald, and Donald Pickett, Greenfield, sentinel. Arthur J. Smith, Muncie, retiring sovereign, presided, and George A. Ball, Munciei, and Gay were knighted.

THREE FRATS TO MEET Attendance of 350 Expected at Sessions Here. About 350 persons will attend three fraternity conventions here next week, according to the convention bureau of the Chamber of Coihmerce. Nu Sigma Phi sorority will meet Wednesday at the Lincoln with about seventy-five in attendance. Miss Margaret Hatfield is in charge of arrangements. Mu Sigma Xi medical fraternity will convene Wednesday for a two* day session under direction of Dr. Lillian B. Mueller.. About 200 will attend the Sigma Delta Kappa national legal fraternity convention Friday and Saturday at the Lincoln, according to E. W. Yarling. Hibernians to Install County board of the Hibernians has postponed scheduled arrangement of plans for observance of St. Patrick’s day. Plans now are being made for installation of new county officers in January.

Fund Grows Witii gifts totaling $63 from five sources, the Sahara Grotto Blue Devil Relief Fund, Inc., stands at $722.50. Donors include: Mr. and Mrs. Claude Powers, $10; R. K. Berry, $3; Jack Leider, $10; A Friend. $5; Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Gottelman, Buffalo, N. Y., $35. The fund was inaugurated following the accident Oct. 14, when twenty members of the drill team and their friends were killed as a interurban struck the truck trailer in which the party was going to a barn dance.

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DEC. 24, 1927

MASONS WILL OBSERVE DAY OFJT JOHN One-Act Mystery Play to Feature Program at Murat Theater. Featuring the one-act modem mystery play, “Fiat Lux” by Faith Van Valkenburg Vilas, Indiana Masonry will observe St. John’s day Tuesday night at the Murat theater. The day is the anniversary of the death of St. John, the Evangelist,

the revered patron saint of Masonry. The cantata, “The Coming of tl-’ King,” by Dudley Buck, will be sung by a large chorus. The festival is sponsored by Henry C. Thornton, most wise master of Indianapolis chapter of Rose Croix, apd the program has been arranged by Horace Mitchell,

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Rite ritualistic director. The Rev, George W. Allison, pastor of the Irvington Presbyterian Church, will speak on St. John. The program- • PART i Overture. “Princess of Indin,” (K. I>. King)—Scottish Rite Orchestra. Invocation—Dr. Lewis Brown. Lord's Prayer, Chant—Male chorus. Address—Henry C. Thornton. The Consistory Players then will present “The Coming of the King," with Arnold F. Spencer as director. Noel, Prelude Clarence H. Carson, piano; Marjorie Harrold Harmoneum: Julia Brown Bodner. violin; Cleo Calvin, viola; Marjorie Campbell, ’cello. Prophecy, Soprano Solo—Mrs. Arnold F. Spencer Advent Massed chorus —Mrs. Clyde Titus, Miss Frieda Heider, Miss Patra Kennedy, Mary Traub Busch, soloists. Annunciation: (a l Alto Solo—Mary Traub Busch, (b) Tenor Solo—George W. Kadel. Caravan of the Megi—Male Chorus— Thomas R. Knox, tenor; William J. Condrev, baritone; Jesse Barker, bass. Plains of Bethlehem—Women’s Chorus— Thomas R. Knox, tenor soloist. Departure of the Shepherds—Mixed Chorus—Jesse Barker, bass; Miss Frieda Heider. soprano. Virgin’s Lullaby—Mrs. Robert Blake, contralto. Questioning of the Magi by King Herod— Male Chorus—Raymond D. Jackson, bass. The Adoption—(at Soprano solo, Mrs. Clyde Titus, (b) Male chorus. Adeste Fldeles—Massed chorus. PART II Selection from "The Fortune Teller” (Victor Herbert)—Scottish Rite Orchestra. Address, "Saint John”—The Rev. George W. Allison. _ . Overture. "The Bridal Rose (C. Lavallee)—Scottish Rite Orchestra. The Consistory Players present a modern mystery play In one act. by Faith Van Valkenburg Vilas. “Fiat-Lux” (Let There Be Light i. Horace Mitchell will be dramatic director. Tht cast includes: Azariah. Martin A. Baltozer: Parson Ambrose. William J. Condrey. Nellie (The Crippled Child). Miss Frances Mitchell; The Soldier. Emory R. Baxter; the Whittier choir, Mrs. Clyde E. Titus, director; June Hopper, Herbert Heinrichs. Boradlne Full;. Margaret Hedges. Frank Erath, John Jackson, Albert Hacknev. Ruth Bridges, Norman Titus, Janet Swan. Leon White. Martha Hedges. Alma Norris. Albert Strate. William Van Scayoc, Alice Hackney. Benediction—Dr. Louis Brown. „ Exit March. "Onward Christian Soldiers —Scottish Rite Orchestra.

V. F. W. PLANS BANQUET Chairman Named for Convention Here Next Summer. Plans are being made by the Veterans of Foreign Wars for the annual department banquet in Indianapolis Feb. 8. Judge Salon A. Enloe is chairman of the national encampment committee and will handle plans for the twenty-ninth annual session in Indianapolis next summer. Judge Thomas E. Garvin is vice chairman: L. S. Bowman, treasurer, and Fred J. Byers, secretary. Executive committee includes Enloe, Ernest Butterfield. M. E. Foley, Clyde Robinson. Bowman, William Coryell, H. F. Clippinger, Wallace O. Lee. Garvin, Jewett, J. I. Holcomb, Irving W. Lemaux and Byers. CUPID PARTY PLANNED Sahara Grotto Will Honor NewlyWedded Member. Sahara Grotto will hold the annual Cupid's party Dec. 31 in the Riley room of the Claypool. The dinner dance will start at 8 p. m. The party is free to any prophet and his wife who have been married this year, according to D. Y. Byrkit, room 10, courthouse, who is taking reservations.