Official Addresses Wanted. Requests have reached this office to publish notices inquiring for the present addresses, or any information concerning the following persons. Information should be sent to the person specified in notice: John H. Rose:-Was formerly a member of the B. of R. T., and was last heard from about two years ago. At that time he was employed as a switchmen or a brakeman on the D. & R. G. Ry. Send any information to Mrs. Annie B. Smith, 115 N. Park Ave., Peoria, Ill. Peter J. Kain:-Last heard from was running out of Oaxaca, Mexico. Was a member of the Firemen's lodge at El Paso, Texas, about ten years ago. Any information about him will be thankfully received by W. F. Kain, M. M., C. C. & S. R. R., Charleston, W. Va. John A. Gilleran:-Last heard from was in 1898. Was until about a year ago a member of Lodge 419, B. of L. F. Any information as to his present whereabouts will be thankfully received by his sister, Mrs. D. B. Swallow, Booneville, Iowa. Balls and Entertainments. Courteous invitations have been received at this office to attend the following balls and entertainments. The Grand Lodge force returns thanks and wish all an enjoyable and successful time. Lodge 366:-Sixth annual ball, at Y. M. I. Hall, Lancaster, Ohio, Monday, March 31, 1902. Lodge 64:-Twelfth annual ball, at Armory Hall, Sioux City, Iowa, Easter Monday, March 31, 1902. Lodge 86:-Twenty-fourth annual ball, at Maennerchor Hall, Laramie, Wyo., Monday evening, April 21, 1902. Lodge 61:-Twentieth annual ball, at the Ryan Hotel, St. Paul, Minn., Monday, April 21, 1902. Four Ladies Auxiliaries:-Union ball and bazaar, at Eagle Grove, Iowa; Bazaar-afternoon and evening of March 1. Ball-evening of April 1, 1902. The Home Account. The following donations were received at the Home for Aged and Disabled Railway Employes for the month of March, 1902: B. of L. F. Lodges-177, $2.50; L. S. to B. of L. F. Lodges-10, L. A. to B. of R. T. Lodges. Grand total $12.50 7.00 3.00 24.55 4.00 14.25 .28 .$65.58 Miscellaneous-L. A. to B. of R. T. 176, box of groceries; Dining car department C. & N. W., box of bound books. Respectfully submitted, MRS. T. B. WATSON, Sec. and Treas. R. R. M. H. Acknowledgments. The following persons desire to acknowledge receipt of payment of claims, and to express their gratitude to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen as an organization, and to the individual members for kindnesses and courtesies extended: Mrs. James Honness, Clinton, Ill. Mrs. George J. McNett and daughter, Bessie, Fort Dodge, Iowa. Mrs. F. R. McKenzie, Somerville, Mass. Lost Traveling Cards, Etc. This office has been notified of the loss of the following traveling cards, receipts, etc., and the request is made that all members be on the lookout for them. Should they be discovered in possession of persons not entitled to them, they should be retained and forwarded to owner or to the secretary of the lodge which issued same: Receipt of G. W. Iles, of Lodge 203Receipt for quarter ending June 30, 1902. Address W. H. Witherspoon, Sec. Lodge 230, Box 159, Garrett, Ind. Locomotive Firemen's Magazine Published by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen on the first day of each month, at Peoria, Illinois. All correspondence relating to the MAGAZINE should be addressed to the Editor and Manager. SUBSCRIPTION-$1.00 per year. Entered at the Postoffice at Peoria, Illinois, as Second-Class Matter. TO SUBORDINATE LODGES: Beneficiary Statement OFFICE OF GRAND SECRETARY AND TREASURER, The following is a statement of receipts in the Beneficiary Department for the month of March, 1902: RECEIPTS. Disbursed during month of March, account Beneficiary Claims..... 7 Respectfully submitted, $1,500 $18,274.75 10,500.00 To the Treasurers of Subordinate Lodges: PEORIA, ILL., May 1, 1902. Dear Sirs and Brothers:-You are hereby notified of the following deaths and disabilities: GRANDEADDER ORGANIZED Assessments for death and disability claims are hereby levied as follows: For each member whose name appears on the rolls of membership April 30, 1902 (also for all members having taken a withdrawal or transfer card after April 1st, and for all members who died or were totally disabled since that date), carrying a Beneficiary Certificate of FIFTEEN HUNDRED ($1,500.00) DOLLARS, you are required to forward the sum of Two ($2.00) DOLLARS. For those carrying a Certificate of ONE THOUSAND ($1,000.00) DOLLARS you are required to forward the sum of ONE DOLLAR AND FIFTY ($1.50) CENTS, and for each member carrying a Certificate of FIVE HUNDRED ($500.00) DOLLARS you are required to forward the sum of SEVENTY-FIVE ($0.75) CENTS. Said remittances to reach the Grand Lodge not later than May 20, 1902, as provided in Section 60 of the Constitution. Yours fraternally, TH! Grualdo Grand Secretary and Treasurer. SPECIAL NOTICE:-All remittances must be made by Bank Draft, Money Order, or Express Order. Members initiated after May 1st, are not liable for this assessment. Treasurers are required to forward $2.00 Grand Dues for each new member (not yet remitted for) initiated on of before April 1st. It will be noted in the right hand column that the above claims are all paid and the date of payment given. I From the Grand President left Peoria on Monday, March 17th, for a trip through Texas, via Kansas. My first stop was at New Franklin, Mo., to visit Lodge No. 12. I was met at the station by Sister L. Birch, the Worthy President of Fidelity Lodge No. 12, and taken to her hospitable home, where I was pleasantly entertained and made to feel that I was among friends and sisters. In the evening we went to the lodge room and held a very good meeting with the sisters, which included the exemplification of the work, which was done in a most satisfactory manner. This was followed by explanatory remarks, after which the meeting was closed. The brothers were then admitted, and my only regret was that there were so few of them. We had, however, a very pleasant and profitable evening. I wish to say to the order at large, that while this is a small lodge yet they have accomplished a great deal, as the members are never weary of well doing. During the illness of our deceased Sister Booth they did everything in their power to assist her as her husband, Bro. Booth, was confined to the hospital at Sedalia, Mo. Our sisters entered this home and brought sunshine out of the gloom, caring for the sister with loving kindness and closed the eyes when the final sleep came, and then assisted the brothers in performing the last sad rites and had her remains taken to Sedalia for burial. Sister Leach, our Worthy Past Grand President, presided at the funeral and added another jewel to her crown of many good deeds done in the name of Friendship and Charity. Here was a case which showed conclusively the good work which is done by our insurance department. Our sisters should realize that their small contributions are going toward helping some sad hearted one. Cer tainly we could not use it in a better manner. I I left New Franklin on the morning of the 19th for Sedalia, Mo., to visit Lodge No. 19. Here I was met at the station by Worthy Past Grand President, Sister Leach, and the Worthy President, Sister Killian, and others. We at once went to the hall and, after an informal reception, we held a meeting, with the full order of business. I was prepared to witness good work and I was not disappointed. would like to see this lodge grow and be one of our banner lodges, but they have had many things to contend with. Originally the sisters at New Franklin belonged to this lodge, but on account of Changes they had to remove and organize a lodge at that place, which reduced the membership of No. 19. The sisters of No. 19 are workers and we will hear from them often. We left the lodge room to visit a sick sister, after which we went to the home of Sister Leach for a much needed rest. The sisters helped to prepare a dinner which was indeed a credit to all. In the evening a reception was held, which was a very enjoyable event. Song and words of good cheer helped to pass the hours away. A delightful lunch was served, which was partaken of by all. It was midnight when we parted and I hoped that we would all soon meet again. I shall always remember with pleasure my visit with the sisters at Sedalia, Mo. I left Sedalia the following morning, the 20th, and arrived at Fort Scott, Kan., at 1:40 that afternoon. I was met at the station by the Worthy President, Sister M. E. Hannes, of Lodge No. 127, and was taken to her home and made comfortable for a short time. We then went to the hall and met the sisters and hal a social time before taking up the lodge work. A regular meeting, with a full order of business, including three candidates, were presented, and in a short time we had added three more sisters to our rolls. I am indeed proud of this lodge, especially as it is new, having been but recently organized. It is a credit to the Society and to the brothers. The sisters served supper, to which the brothers were invited and which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. While within the lodge room it was pleasant and agreeable, yet on the outside the rain was coming down in torrents. I am very grateful to the Worthy President and sisters of No. 127 deal of credit for the good work it has done during the short time it has been organized. The evening was given up to pleasure and a good time in general. Brother Maier dropped in to pay his respects to us and his visit was enjoyed by all. I wish to thank Sister Maier for her kindness to me during my stay in the city, as well as the Worthy President and the sisters. I hope in the near future to again be privileged to meet with the of ficers and members of No. 47. On the morning of the 23d I left Parsons for Chanute, Kan., arriving there at 9:50 a.m., and was met at the train by many of the sisters, who escorted us to the hall. Sister Maier accompanied me and she was made welcome by the sisters of No. 27. We held an informal recep tion at the hall and renewed acquaintance made several years ago as well as formed new ones, that will give us pleasure in the future. We adjourned to take dinner with the Worthy President, Sister Lawton, whose hospitality we enjoyed, and then returned to the lodge room and went through the regular order of business. The work of the lodge was done in a very acceptable manner. After the meet |