and I wish there might be some medium you I knew by the shining of your face through which we can help each other that you were about the Master's busiin this grand and noble work. ness."-HELENA H. THOMAS, in Loyal Workman. MRS. MINA S. DOWNING, 1116 Mich. Ave., N. Fond du Lac, Wis. “I Saw It Shining in Your Face." "I shrink from going that way," said the sweet-faced girl who carried a basket of choice flowers, "for I have only enough bouquets for the children's ward, and I cannot bear to meet the longing eyes of all these poor men." "But you must for today," said the matron, "for you see the hall is blocked for the present." So the one who gladly dispensed flowers in His name passed through the men's ward, without looking to the right or left. But when, with a glad heart and empty basket, she retraced her steps, she heard a pleading, "Please step this way," and, looking about, she saw the beckoning hand of one who had the appearance of being more dead than alive. "Oh, I'm so sorry!" said the sunshinemaker as she crossed the room and took the bloodless hand, "but I haven't a single flower left. I'll bring you some tomorrow, though." "Thank you, miss," was the plaintive answer, "but it wasn't fading flowers I was thinking of." Then after a fit of coughing, he added: "I've somehow lost my way, and-and I want you to help me find my compass." "Your compass!" exclaimed the astonished girl, thinking his mind was wandering. "Why you are not lost; you are safe in your bed, with a kind nurse to care for you." “Ah, but it's my soul that's groping in the dark," was the tremulous answer; "all because the cowardly tempter is taking the advantage of me when I am too weak to say 'Get thee behind me' as if I meant it." Then, after the wise girl, who dared not trust her own words, had brought out from memory's storehouse the Comforter's own words, and heard again and again, "Yes, yes, it's all written in the Book; I have found my compass once more.” she ventured to put the question: "What made you think that I could help you find it?" "Oh, because," said the now smiling invalid, "I saw it shining in your face -the love for Jesus, you know. My faith was so weak today that I've been watching for someone since early dawn who loved Christ, and as soon as I saw Letters from Friends. FROM L. S. 230-(Anna Lee Tabor, Duluth, Minn.) Aerial Lodge No. 230 sends greetings and best wishes to sister lodges. Our regular meetings are held on the first Thursday evening and third Thursday afternoon of each month. We usually plan a little social affair for the evening meeting. We have good interesting meetings, but we do not increase in membership rapidly. All are loyal, and attend meetings as regularly as they possibly can. We hold a "thimble bee" each month at a sister's home-the members entertaining in order-and a good time and fine luncheon is always assured those who attend. We are each making a piece of fancy work at the "thimble bee" and when all are finished we will hold a social affair and sell the articles for the benefit of our flower fund. The brothers of Agate Lodge No. 519, on April 17th gave a very elaborate luncheon and dance to which the members of Aerial Lodge were invited, also the B. of L. E. and their families. The lodge rooms looked gay-their decorations for the occasion being the lodge colors and our national colors. About four hundred were present to enjoy this event which was given in honor of the 20th anniversary of Agate Lodge. The members of Aerial Lodge gave me a pleasant surprise recently and presented me with a beautiful cut glass bowl, which is highly prized by the recipient. I appreciate the spirit which prompted the giving, more than the gift itself. Our worthy past president, Sister Dingwall, was presented with a past president's pin, and Sister Kearns, our retiring treasurer, with a gold plated pin, in appreciation of the good work they are always accomplis.ing. Let us remember that each member, individually, plays an important part in the lodge she is affiliated with and the success of every lodge is due to the efforts of each member. We always have the faithful few, yet we must bear in mind that we all should be faithful to our obligations. What is worth doing at all is worth doing well. Do not neglect the meetings and never let our interest in the work wane. There has been sorrow in our lodge, as the hand of death has visited the home with the aid we are receiving from the circle of some of our members during brothers of 202 we will soon be classed the past year. We extend our deepest in the "Big Ten." sympathy to all who have been bereaved. We hope to grow numerically, socially and financially during the present year, and if every member will do her part, our fondest hopes will be realized. We are making plans for great festivities for the coming summer months. Let us be up and doing with a will and a determination to prosper. We extend a cordial invitation to all sisters to visit our lodge and insure you a hearty welcome. FROM L. S. 258-(Essie M. Rhodes, Chillicothe, Ohio.) Scioto Helpers Lodge 258 is not sleeping, and we have been real busy entertaining. FROM L. S. 97-(Mary Gardner, No. 97 is still enjoying good times and Springfield, Ill.) Capital City Lodge doing everything in their power to promote the interest of the Ladies Society. We had a pleasant surprise on our worthy past president on her birthday and had a most enjoyable time and left her a beautiful picture as a remembrance of that particular birthday. We also had a fine time at Sister Nellie Denis' birthday party in March. We wish every sister would remember their birthdays in this manner or let us know when that particular day arrives so that we could give them a little surprise, for we always have such good times. Our sisters at Bluffs, Ill., have organized a Wednesday Club and meet twice a month at the home of Sister G. Arnold. They also gave a farewell party for Brother and Sister Martin who have gone away for the summer. We held our first joint meeting in February, the ladies doing the entertaining, and it was a success. The brothers returned the compliment by inviting us in joint meeting May 28th, and the result was all that could be desired. Following the joint meeting, at which Brother A. B. Miller presided, a social session was held, to which all members of both the brothers' lodge and Ladies Society and eligibles were invited, and almost two A dance was given April 15th last hundred responded. Among those present and all reported a good time. The were Sister Elizabeth Smith, of Colum- brothers of Sangamon Lodge 819 were bus, Ohio, State Organizer and Chair- a great help to us in making this dance man of Board of Grand Trustees; A. B. successful and we thank them for it. Miller, of Cumberland, Md., General We find them always ready and willing Chairman of the State Legislative Board; to help us in all our undertakings. also G. D. Brooke, superintendent of the local division, and his assistant, E. N. Brown, whose presence attested to the friendly feeling existing between the official and employes. FROM L. S. 338-(Bertha Korf, Grand Rapids, Mich.) Loyalty Lodge No. 338 is still actively engaged in the work of Addresses were delivered during the the order. On Friday evening, March evening by those mentioned and were 20th last we celebrated our first annigreatly enjoyed by all. A banquet was versary with a banquet to which the served during the remainder of the even- brothers and their familes were invited. ing at beautifully appointed tables. Dancing followed and a general good Baskets of pink carnations and ferns time was had. We initiated five new added greatly and were highly appreci- members so far this year, and have sevated by all, they being sent by the B. of eral new applications on file. Our atL. E. and Grand International Auxiliary tendance at regular meetings is fairly of this city. good. We have many eligibles among us who are very slow in joining the Ladies' FROM L. S. 90-(Jennie Eavers, KanSociety. We want every brother whose sas City, Kan.) Lodge No. 90 is still wife, mother or sister is eligible to take in existence and doing well. Recently it upon themselves to see that they we initiated two new members, balloted become members of 258. We want them on one application since and have the all, and will be glad to send some sister promise of four applications for our next to call on them in the interest of the meeting. We are holding open meetings order if they will let us know. with the brothers of Lodge 330 to which We are at present closing a new mem- all members and their families of the bership contest. We have added two new B. of L. F. and E. are invited. Our sisters to our ranks and have five more first meeting was held on March 15th names on file and are now hoping that last, and after listening to a short pro gram, prepared by our worthy president, enjoyed until train time (at midnight) Sister Hunt, all joined in what is called and everyone had a most enjoyable time. a "donkey party." A pastepoard don- We had an invitation to attend a like key was tacked to the wall, we affair at Dallas and were were treated SO blindfolded, then told to pin a tail on well by the Dallas lodge that we are the donkey, and the one pinning the tail looking forward to the time when we nearest to where it should go was given can go again. We met many sisters a prize. After this refreshments were from Denison, at Dallas, and hope we served. We meet in Grand-View Hall, can soon get up a party to go there for a joint meeting. I believe there is 10th and Central Ave. Our meetings nothing that brings us closer together are held on the first and third Tuesday than these social gatherings of brothers afternoon of each month, and we extend and sisters and those who are eligible a hearty welcome to all members of the to join either lodge. It is a splendid oporder. Many of our members have been portunity to illustrate to those who are ill this winter and have been cheered not members that it is not only the inwith flowers. Now that summer is here surance feature but the social side also and the sick ones are improving we hope that should appeal to them. We hope to see them at every meeting. to add many to our membership list this year. If only the brothers would appreciate FROM L. S. 229-(Effie Kline, East our aim to be a helpmate to their lodge Toledo, Ohio.) We have had a fine they would all insist on their wives, rally and our membership contest has mothers, sisters and daughters joining ended. The result was twenty-one ap- our ranks. plications. Seventeen applicants have been duly initiated and the others will be ere this letter is in print. Our capFROM L. S. 278-(Pearl R. Lash, tains, Sisters Lillian Harmon and Sarah Montpelier, Ohio.) Our regular meetFoltz worked hard for their team-Sis- ings are held alternate Wednesday eventer Harmon came out just a little ahead. ings at seventy-thirty, and we have a We trust that the new members will good attendance at all meetings. We be regular in attendance at all meetings have organized a club among our memas there is a work for each one to do. bers known as "Jolly Workers" which Remember our motto be kind and true, does much for the social side of our help all of our brothers when there is lodge. work to do. Remember the sick and needy. Life is short and sweet do not membership. be greedy. Kind words and thoughts when well spoken, heal many a heart that harsh words have broken. At our last meeting a fine bouquet was given to the one who added the most new names to our list. Sister Lucy Wismar was the fortunate one, so here's to Lucy: Lucy found some little lambs We have a spirited contest on for Red and purple are the colors chosen for the sides and the contest is to last for eight weeks, and the losing side is to entertain the lodge and also our brothers. April 1st last the brothers after their regular meeting gave us a pleasant surprise by serving ice cream and cake. Our sick sisters are slowly recovering. Sister Murdere is in the University Hospital at Ann Harbor where she had So East Toledo Sisters could protect to undergo an operation, but we are glad them when old. The lambs we'll gladly take, and this must their motto be she is convalescing. All good wishes to our dear Editress. A most cordial invitation is extended to Love, Friendship and Charity through any visiting sisters who may come this life's Eternity. FROM L. S. 21-(A Member, Longview, Texas.) Evergreen Lodge No. 21 is still among the living. We are taking on new life and we are growing fast. We had a joint open meeting with Lone Star Lodge No. 70 B. of L. F. and E. recently and had visitors from Dallas, Texas, and a large party from Marshall, Texas. Dancing and refreshments were way. FROM L. S. 33 (Maggie McCall, Paducah, Ky.) Heartease Lodge No. 33 held a joint installation in January last with the brothers of 238, after which a delightful supper was served by the ladies, followed by music, games and dancing. On Monday evening, April 13th, we gave our annual ball which netted us a neat sum for our treasury. The brothers were of great help to us in this undertaking as they are in all things. Sister Myra Varble is still in the president's chair this year, and we hope to make it our banner year. We are increasing rapidly in membership and have several to initiate at our next meeting and several applications on file. FROM L. S. 233-(Anna Daub, Erie, Pa.) We were called to the home of Mrs. Entres where her husband had been very suddenly taken out of life and for some time previous his family had been in straits of deep need. Brother Entres was a member of the B. of L. F. and E., and, through sickness, unfortunately had allowed his insurance of $3,000 to lapse. The brothers of the lodge knowing this and knowing the needs of his family, unbeknown to Brother Entres, paid up back assessments and so he was in good standing at the time of his death. While President Ayers and the sisters of 233 stood by the side of the frail little woman and two small children, with no one in this bitter cold world to lean upon, she told us the story of her loneliness and the dark view just ahead of her. She thought she was left without a cent in the world. To her surprise she was informed that President Ayers had assumed charge of the arrangements for the funeral. These brothers were not under obligations save that he was a brother and a friend. He did not belong to Erie Lodge 462, but they saw that she had everything that she needed. We ought to feel proud to have a member of our family belong to such a noble order as the B. of L. F. and E. for we know that it will protect the widow and children and be a friend in time of need. When we kneel in prayer let us say one for the B. of L. F. and E. FROM L. S. 221—(Dora C. Work, East Bakersfield, Calif.) We want to let our readers know we are still in the ranks and going forward. fully and have what social diversion we can before the weather gets too warm. Best wishes to all lodges and Grand Lodge officers. FROM L. S. 153-(Mary C. Whent, Schreiber, Ont., Canada.) Beaver Lodge No. 153 is alive and thriving and fully determined to make 1914 a banner year. On the second Saturday evening of each month we hold joint meetings with the brothers of 387. Games and conversa tion with a good wholesome luncheon makes the evening one of enjoyment. In February a turkey supper for lodges 387 B. of L. F. and E., and 153 L. S., and brothers and sisters whose husbands or wives did not belong to either lodge were invited. A fine supper was served after which music was enjoyed until a late hour. On April 13th a banquet was given in the lodge room in honor of Sister Preston of Toronto, who has been visiting relatives here for a few weeks and who is a charter member of Beaver Lodge 153. We are sorry to part with two of our members. Sisters McCoshen and McDonald who have left town. Sister McCoshen expects to make her residence in Sudbury and Sister McDonald and her husband have gone to the United States until the work here gets better. At our last meeting we duly initiated another fireman's wife, and a luncheon was served in honor of the occasion. The members are interested and with such enthusiasm we cannot help but succeed. "I will paint her as I see her, Ten times have the lilies blown FROM L. S. 260 (Helen F. Lougee, Boston, Mass.) Commonwealth Lodge No. 260 extends greeting to all the sisWe have added three new members, ter lodges. To those who came to the which is encouraging. union meeting in Boston, May 31st, we We have had both happiness and sor- say "Come again," and we desire to asrow in the last few months. sure all that the latch string is always On April 16th last we planned to hold found on the outside of our lodge room a joint meeting, but as a number of the door. Do not wait for union meetings. brothers were not present we turned it At one of our recent parties the eninto a social afternoon with cards and tertainment committee was aided by the then served a banquet. All had a very enjoyable time, so the absent brothers were the losers. We hope to carry on our work success Daughters of Veterans who kindly gave their flag drill and presented the lodge with a pretty silk starry banner. If any of the lodges are getting up an entertain ment let them call upon the Daughters sessments. Both statements will be of Veterans of the vicinity. They are filled out exactly alike and sent with reonly too glad to have the privilege of turns. If all names do not appear in the putting on their drill and thus promote printed list, they will be added. If any patriotism. corrections are necessary they can be made by the treasurer. One of the printed statements, with receipt, will be returned to the treasurer. Pride of the East Lodge and Commonwealth Lodge are practicing the drill together and expect to be proficient in every particular very soon. Some one said to me at the time of the flag drill, "What do we want a flag for?" Again some one said, "What's the good of the drill?" How would you answer these questions, sisters? Quarterly Insurance AssessmentSecond Series Numbers-Notice No. 47, for the Quarter ending Sept. 30, 1914. GRAND LODGE LADIES' SOCIETY OF THE BROTHERHOOD OF LOCOMOTIVE FIREMEN AND ENGINEMEN.. Office of GRAND SECRETARY AND TREASURER. BOONE, IOWA, September 1, 1914. To all Treasurers of Subordinate Lodges: SISTERS Assessment No. 47, for the quarter ending September 30, 1914, is hereby levied upon all members holding membership in the Insurance Department of the Society on or before August 1, 1914. You will forward to this office so as to reach here on before the tenth day of September, 1914, the sum of sixty (60) cents from each member carrying a $200 policy, one dollar and twenty ($1.20) cents from each member carrying a $400 policy and one dollar and fifty ($1.50) cents from each member carrying a $500 policy, using the two printed blanks which accompany this notice. All remittances to be made by draft, postoffice or express money order, payable to Grand Secretary and Treasurer, Ladies' Society, B. of L. F. and E. Members initiated on and after August 1, 1914, will not be liable for this assessment. MARY E. Du Bois, MAUDE E. MOORE, Grand President. NOTE-We enclose two printed blanks upon which treasurers will make returns to the Grand Lodge for the above as For the names, lodge number, cause. of death, etc., of deceased sisters in the payment of whose claim this assessment is levied, see issue of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen's Magazine, whose detailed statement of the same will be given in department devoted to the society. Death Report. Myrtle Hyatt, Lodge No. 164, Columbus, Ohio; died June 10, 1914. Cause of death, shock following operation. Amount of insurance, $200. Irene Bullard, Lodge No. 115, Cleburne, Tex.; died May 18, 1914. Cause of death, result of operation. Amount of insurance, $500. Mary P. McKenzie, Lodge No. 151. St. Louis, Mo., died April 21, 1914. Cause of death, peritonitis. Amount of insurance, $500. Sarah Caveney Pickering, Lodge No. 76, Louisville, Ky.; died April 24, 1914. Cause of death, infection following operation for tumor. Amount of insurance, $400. Anna Waltz, Lodge No. 142, Buffalo, N. Y.; died April 23, 1914. Cause of death pulmonary congestion. Amount of insurance, $200. Louise Harkness, Lodge No. 34, Pine Bluff, Ark.; died April 30, 1914. Cause of death, heart trouble. Amount of insurance, $200. Jennie Cully, Lodge No. 209, Evansville, Ind.; died June 17, 1914. Cause of Amount of insurance, $500. death, carcinoma of intestines. Alice Cummings, Lodge No. 109, Syracuse, N. Y.; died May 1, 1914. Cause of death, myocarditis and carcinoma of breast. Amount of insurance, $200. Emma Smith, Lodge No. 210, Elkins, W. Va.; died May 25, 1914. Cause of death pneumonia fever. Amount of insurance, $500. Mary O'Donnell, Lodge No. 339, Hazelton, Pa.; died May 15, 1914. Cause of death hemorrhage. Amount of insurance, $500, |