and when you look this week upon the walking distance are bathing pools, weird everlasting hills which hover above us, canons, great cliffs, and broad valleys remember that we ail stand for principles of shimmering green. It has electric as powerful and everlasting, and so go lights, a complete sewer system, and a back to your homes feeling strengthened gravity water supply. This water, piped and more firm in your desire to encour- from far up in the mountains, is tested age and support a true sisterhood which will be a real help to our brothers in their daily work." The afternoon was spent in touring the city in special street cars and viewing the beautiful city of Calgary through the courtesy of the City Council. One of the most enjoyable events marking the Union Meeting was the ball given in Sherman's Auditorium. The large hall was a blaze of colors, in shaded electric lights and bunting. On the stage, where the 103d orchestra was stationed, was a large welcome worked out in shaded lights and draped at either end by the Stars and Stripes and Union Jack. There were twenty dances on the program and as many encores, so all danced to their hearts content. On Thursday morning, August 6th, a secret session was held, and in the afternoon there was a picnic at St. George's Island by courtesy of sister organizations in the city of Calgary, which was greatly enjoyed. Ball games and races were enjoyed and the Kiltie band furnished fine music. Friday morning, August 7th, at 24:01 o'clock (12:01 a. m.) an excursion train, courtesy of C. P. R., left Calgary, with the largest number of sleeping cars on any one train ever leaving that city before, for a trip through the Rocky Mountains to Field, B. C., where we stopped for breakfast and the official photograph was taken. Field is at the foot of Mt. Stephen, and on the other side of Mt. Burgess. Brother and Sister O. N. Sinclair of Field kindly invited a number of guests for breakfast, and how eagerly we accepted the invitation and how good everything did taste. We enjoyed every minute of our stay in Field. We arrived in Banff, Alberta, after a forenoon's ride through the most beautiful mountain scenery in the world. The scenery compares favorably, it is said, with Switzerland, and is superior to that country in so far as the natural beauties of the heights and valleys have been left practically in their primeval wildness. at Ottawa every thirty days and the results prove the broad statement that Banff drinking water is the purest in Canada. Banff's mineral waters are bottled and shipped throughout the country. The Canadian National Park at Banff is one of the most beautiful mountain parks in the world. We also feel indebted to the committee for making it possible for many of us to go to Vancouver, B. C., and upon our arrival in Vancouver for the courtesy extended us by Bro. J. C. McRae, who left no stone unturned to make our stay in his home city pleasant. It was also through the courtesy of Brothers McRae, Lodge 656; Leissender, Lodge 631; L. Mann, Lodge 453, and D. Nelson, Lodge 453, that we enjoyed the huge treat of a trip through the world's greatest national park, which is situated on a peninsula joined to Vancouver. The ride around Stanley Park, where its giant trees make natural arches, is one of the finest drives the world has to offer to the traveler. The City of Calgary did everything possible to make its guests have a good time. Badges worn were honored on all street cars at all times, and no fare paid. It is not surprising that there is such a rush of settlers to Canada when everything welcomes you. It is the land of peace and plenty, a place of sunshine and big crops, and out of whose farms thousands are growing rich. To the indefatigable committee and to all who made our visit so pleasant we extend our heartiest thanks and sincere good wishes for their future prosperity and usefulness. AGNES G. STRONG. Colorado State Meeting. The second annual Colorado State Meeting was held in Salida, Colo., July 21st, 22d and 23d, last. After the examination of credentials we found we had eighteen delegates from different Colorado lodges. Amongst the visitors was Grand VicePresident Sister Schoenell to whom we extended the honors due one of her position. The town of Banff is in itself a pretty hamlet half-buried in great trees. All around the town the massive mountains At the close of the morning session, tower thousands of feet into the air, their July 21st, the sisters of No. 254 gave a snow-covered granite peaks gleaming in reception to all members and visitors of the bright sunlight or hidden in fleecy the brothers lodge 140 and our own lodge billows of drifting clouds. Within easy 254. RUAH FORD, Van Wert, Ohio. In the afternoon an open session was few in numbers, but all are interested in called by Brother O'Neil, State Presi- the work and know we will succeed. dent of the brothers meeting. There were several very interesting addresses delivered at this meeting. Mayor Alexander of Salida gave an address of welcome. Our Grand Vice-President gave a very Indiana Second State Meeting. interesting history of our Society and The second State Meeting of the Sister Edna Ashley did justice to the oc- Ladies' Society of the B. of L. F. and casion. E., will be held in Peru, Ind., Wednesday, November 4, 1914, at Moose Hall. The business session was called to order at three o'clock and adjourned at five to meet again at seven-thirty o'clock with the brothers to attend a theater party. On July 22nd, we had a two hours morning session. In the afternoon we had the official picture taken and then the Salida Auto Co., took us all for a ride. July 23rd was a very busy day, there being much business to attend to. We decided to meet next year at Pueblo, Colo., June 17th, 18th and 19th. Sister Secret session begins at 10 o'clock a. m. and continues throughout the day, banquet and dance in the evening. A good attendance of all the lodges of the State is desired. Pride of 405, Ladies' Society 77 is putting forth every effort to make this meeting a decided success. MRS. BERTHA M. HARRIS, President 77, 161 7th St., Peru, Ind. Lodge. At the afternoon session the following A Pleasant Meeting with a New State officers were elected: Chaney, Lodge 254, President; Sister Hammer, Lodge 319, Vice-President; Sis We are so proud of our new lodge that we feel that we must tell you of our ter Morris, Lodge 207, Secretary and proceedings here. We have held two regTreasurer; Sister McAlpin, Lodge 207, ular meetings since we were organized. Assistant Secretary and Treasurer; There were sixteen members present at Trustees, Sisters Hampton, Lodge 53, our last meeting and two more accepted May, Lodge 214 and O'Neil, Lodge 214. by initiation, so we had enough to hold We then adjourned to attend a ball a very nice meeting. After the candigame, the visiting brothers playing dates were duly admitted the worthy against the brothers of 140. The grand ball on the evening of July 23rd was well attended and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. We hope at some future date Salida may have the honor of another State Meeting. We feel that a great deal of our success was due to the presence of Sister Schoenell. During her short stay among us she endeared herself to all and proved a great help in our work. JESSIE WILSON, Silver Bell Lodge 370, L. S. Silver Bell Lodge No. 370 was organized at Van Wert, Ohio, on June 4, 1914 -organizer, Sister Elizabeth Smith of Columbus, Ohio.. In the evening the installation of the new officers took place and the brothers were invited. After the meeting was adjourned dainty refreshments consisting of ice cream and cake were served. Altogether the evening was a most pleasant one. We are now planning some socials for the benefit of the lodge. We are as yet president declared a recess and the broth- "As unto the bow the cords is, GRACE A. CHURCHILL, The Canadian Union Meeting. The Calgary Canadian Union Meeting of the B. of L. F. and E. and Ladies' Society was held in Paget Hall, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, August 3d, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th, last. There were representatives from fifteen lodges present, and we were pleased to have with us visiting sisters from the United States and Canada. The program was arranged by B. of L. F. and E. No. 635 and carried out as follows: The first session was called to order by Sister I. Tower, worthy past president of Sunny Alberta Lodge No. 205. session was Grand Secretary and Treasurer, Sister Mary E. DuBois, also our Editress, Sister Agnes G. Strong. On Tuesday, by courtesy of G. T. P. Ry., an excursion was taken from Calgary to Mirror, a little town situated on a new line of G. T. P. Ry. Too much praise cannot be given to the residents and business men of that place for the kindness and courtesy extended by them to the B. of L. F. and E. and Ladies' Society, and the entertainment prepared by them by far exceeded our expectations. When we alighted at the depot in Mirror, the town's brass band greeted the guests with popular music. It is Among the sports and pastimes arOur worthy Grand President then con- ranged for and indulged in by the exducted the session and addressed the lis- cursionists were baseball, broncho bustteners on the subject of good discipline- ing, dancing, also walks and drives to ship among members of the Ladies So- Buffalo Lake, where boating and bathciety and urged all members to practice ing were the chief attractions. acts of charity and thereby strengthen quite safe to say that all who were so the "tie that binds." She also spoke on fortunate as to share in the pleasures of the duties of subordinate lodges, and the the day were very favorably impressed Board of Trustees, and insisted upon all by the true western hospitality shown by members keeping themselves conversant the townspeople of Mirror. at all times with the financial state of their lodge. At two-thirty p. m. a joint with held the brothers. Bro. William Crowe opened the session with an address of welcome on behalf of Sandstone City Lodge No. 635, B. of L. F. and E., also Sunny Alberta Lodge, Wednesday afternoon by courtesy of Ladies' Society 205. Very interesting ad- the city council, special street cars condresses were given by our worthy Grand veyed the visitors on a sight-seeing tour President, Sister Moore and Bros. Eu- of the city, and on Wednesday evening gene A. Ball, George K. Wark, Lynch and Best. On Monday night a public reception was given in Sherman's Auditorium, which was opened by remarks of welcome by Chairman Bro. Wm. Crowe in his usual fraternal spirit. Mayor Sinnott, of Calgary, officially welcomed the visiting brothers and sisters to the City of Calgary, impressing upon them his respect for and confidence in locomotive firemen and engineers in the discharge of their duties. T. M. Tweedie, M. P. P., delivered a very flattering address to those engaged in railroad service, assuring them of his personal respect for them and the Brotherhood. Sister Moore, Grand President, represented the Ladies' Society, and delivered a very interesting talk. Among the speakers were Bros. George K. Wark, E. A. Ball and Mr. George Whitney, Master Mechanic C. P. R. On Wednesday morning a secret session was held and much kind and inwas given by Grand structive advice President, Sister Moore, Grand Secretary and Treasurer Sister DuBois and our Editress, Agnes G. Strong. the B. of L. F. and E. grand ball was held in Sherman's Auditorium. On Thursday morning a secret session was held at which three new members were duly initiated, conducted by Sister Before the close of the session Strong. President Sister Marshall presented Grand President Sister Moore with a signet ring, and delivered a short address expressing the appreciation of Sunny Alberta Lodge, Ladies' Society 205. The session then adjourned until Saturday morning. Thursday afternoon a picnic was provided by our sister organizations in the City of Calgary at St. George's Park. The chief attractions were base ball, tug of war and dancing. On Thursday night, through the courtesy of the C. P. Ry. an excursion train left Calgary at 24:01 K (12:01 a. m.) for a trip through the Rocky Mountains at Field, B. C., arriving at that point about 5 o'clock a. m. After breakfast the official photograThe entertainment consisted of recitations, vocal solos, also violin and piano pher took group photos of the visitors and at nine thirty the train left on the solos. We were pleased to have with us our return trip, arriving at Banff at 12 o'clock. Among the places of interest we visited at this place were Buffalo Park, Hot Springs, Cave and Basin, C. P. R. Hotel, Lake Carrie, Bow Falls and Vermillion Lakes. This trip gave the visitors a splendid opportunity to see the wonderful works of nature in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. By courtesy of Bro. George Whitney, the excursionists were accompanied by the Scottish Pipers' Band. On Saturday morning the last secret session was held, being called to order by Sister Marshall, after which the session was admirably conducted by Sister Elizabeth, vice-president of Daffodil Lodge 248, Chapleau, Ontario. Very many interesting subjects were discussed for the good of the order, the exchange of opinions showing the strong characters of those whose interests are for the welfare of the best labor and protective organization on earth. The session closed at noon hour and the members of the B. of L. F. and E. and Ladies' Society were cordially invited to attend the Regent Theater where special attractions were exhibited for the entertainment of our guests. . . It seems as though Union Meetings strengthen the social and fraternal links of our grand order, and would it not be well if each lodge would consider the advisability of sending a representative to each Union Meeting? MRS. ANNA F. SHOWERS, A Perfect Day. "When you come to the end of a perfect day, And you sit alone with your thought; While the Chimes ring out in carol gay For the joy that the day has brought, Do you think what the end of a perfect day Can mean to a tired heart When the sun goes down with a flaming ray And the dear friends have to part?" The words of this popular song written by Carrie Jacobs Bond seem to describe so fittingly July 23rd, when in response to an invitation four of the sisters of Autumn Lodge attended a meeting in the city of Kingston, N. Y., sent by Colonial Lodge No. 313 of the Ladies' Society. the pretty homes of Sister Ida Lauren, President of Lodge 313, and Sister Katherine Kreus, who entertained us most royally while in their city. In the evening we were given a trolley ride about the place and the next day we were taken twenty miles up into the mountains to a most beautiful resort called Lake Mohonk. I want to digress from my topic just a little and state that Colonial Lodge sure has acquired the knack of making money. They have a fine treasury be side a fund called their "pleasure fund." They raise a neat sum during the winter months that they set aside for a good time the following summer. They told us about it last spring when they paid us a visit, and we thought the idea fine, never dreaming that some of us would be so fortunate as to participate in the expenditure this year; but, that was the case and the memories of that day spent among those grand old mountains will linger through years to come. Dinner was served under the protecting trees, and afterwards the more venturesome sisters climbed the rocks to the very hill tops. Magnificent was the panoramic view from that great height and well worth the strenuous climb. The crevice in the rocks is a passage way broken by angry elements of past centuries. Grimly the rent rocks stand along the mountain side, keeping their silent vigil above Lake Mohonk, unmindful of the wend of time. Ladders have been built to aid the ambitious who seek to ascend the mighty fortress, while an over-hanging rock has made the ascent very narrow at one point and stout travellers are warned against proceeding further, but many do not heed and great is the relief of every party when their rotund friends appear victoriously above the crevice in the rocks. Sister White brought along a camera and photos were taken of the party and they developed finely, adding another happy feature to our perfect day. We started upon our homeward drive about 4 p. m., reaching Kingston a little before nine o'clock. The next day Sister Silkworth entertained the visitors at lunch. Then the farewells were spoken and we returned home filled with the most pleasant We were met at the station by Sister thought of our trip and glad to tell our Silkworth of that city and taken direct- own members how nicely we had been ly to the lodge rooms. After the meet- received and how much they had all ing the sisters escorted us to a near- missed by not being at Kingston. by ice cream parlor and afterwards to IMOGENE BATES. Letters from Friends. brothers, which are greatly enjoyed. The brothers take a great interest in the Ladies' Society and we appreciate it very much. We decided the first of the year to hold "silver teas" once a month at different very successful. Each one has had some kind of contest, and the lucky one gets a prize, and in that way it is decided who will give the next "silver tea." We are planning to have a dollar tea at the close of the year. FROM L. S. 51-(Maude Horton, Denison, Texas.) Grayson Lodge No. 151, Ladies' Society, is still full of life, in spite of the very warm, dry weather during the spring and midsummer months, (although we are now having enough members' homes. These have proven rain to make up for the earlier delinquencies), and the fact that some were taking vacations at home and others abroad. We have had less falling off in attendance during this summer than any previous year. Our dear president underwent a very serious operation for goi- Our meetings are held on the first and tre on June 5th last. She got along so third Wednesday of each month and we nicely that she only missed two meetings always serve refreshments after the with us. We have done well to keep meeting, each taking their turn in servthings at an even tenure during the sum- ing, three or four acting as a committee. mer, but will begin to do "things" again This has proven a good way, as we all as soon as our cool weather begins. All get better acquainted and are more sosisters and brothers traveling our way ciable. Our membership is steadily intake time to stop off and visit us. creasing and we now have several applications on file. Here's good luck to the advancement of our order. FROM L. S. 95-(Mrs. Eudie Haas, McDonoghville, La.) Just a few lines to let our readers know we are holding very good meetings. On the first of July we had a large attendance and a real live candidate to put through the ceremonies of our order. After the meeting adjourned, we played lottos, and dainty refreshments were served. July 9th was our annual outing day at Milenburg. The day was a fine one, the bathing good and the dinner greatly enjoyed by all. Some who did not care for the boating played cards and lottos for pastime. It was a day long to be remembered by all the participants. FROM L. S. 107-(Mrs. Brownie Robbins, Birmingham, Ala.) Having been appointed Magazine correspondent by our worthy president, I feel that I should show my appreciation of the honor and make at least one attempt to let our Editress and sister lodges know what we are doing. I hope this has been a bright, happy year for the brothers and sisters, and may love and prosperity find an abiding place in their homes throughout the remainder of 1914. Let each and every one do all we are able to do for the advancement of our order the remainder of this year and note the results for 1915. There were very few changes made in the election of officers. We were pleased to have Sister Hunt for our president again. I am sorry more of our members do not find time to attend our meetings with more regularity. We all have a part to do and let us all do that part willingly and not leave all of the responsibility for the faithful few. Bring a pleasant face to meetings and when you shake hands with a sister, act as if you were indeed glad to see her again. Let us speak kindly, cheering words while they are with us and can hear them, and their hearts be made happier by them. In the future let us be faithful in all the duties of life and may our hearts be strengthened by the spirit of fraternal love. Let us ever keep before us the principles by which we are bound together-Friendship and Charity. Best wishes to our dear Editress and sister and brother lodges. FROM L. S. 192-(Mae Fritzinger, Tamaqua, Pa.) Protection Lodge is still alive and thriving, with the firm resolve to make 1914 our banner year. On June 30th last, we celebrated our third anniversary with a reception and banquet held in the Odd Fellows Hall. A large delegation from some of the sister lodges and also a large one from the brothers of 768 was present. After the banquet dancing was enjoyed until the "wee sma'" hours of the morning, when all departed, voting that this was the best banquet Protection Lodge had ever given. I wish also to say that Protection Lodge received a beautiful coffee urn for serving coffee at banquets and suppers given the lodge. This urn is nickel We still hold joint meetings with the plated, serving two hundred cups of cof |