SISTER EDITRESS: Since writing you we have formed a few more links in Canada. It was my pleasure to respond to a call from Belleville in December to organize a "Loyal" Division of the G. I. A. to the B. of L. E. in that city. We started with sixteen members with the charter open for two weeks, as one or two ladies who expected to be with us were detained through illness. The ladies of Loyal Division were fortunate in being able to fill all offices with bright, capable women. I expect this Division to grow in numbers and to help the good work along. Their very name inspires confidence in their action.

On January 18, I proceeded to Richmond, Quebec, where we organized with twelve members. Here, again, we left the charter open for a short time in order to give some of the ladies who live out of town an opportunity to come in. The ladies of Richmond take the work up readily, and I feel sure we will have in them a band of willing workers.

On returning to Montreal, where the ladies were in readiness to make a grand start, we organized on January 25 with thirty charter members.

Mount Royal Division will, I believe, in a very short time, come up to, if not outdistance any Division I have yet visited. Starting as they did, with a full set of regalia, and with the idea of going through all the work and doing it right, they will very soon be in full working order. I feel that, as organizer, my most grateful thanks are due to all these Brothers and Sisters for their kindness extended to me.

Noth

ing could exceed the courtesy extended to me on all occasions. With the very best wishes for the success of these Divisions and the hope that Canada will soon have a Division in every railroad center, I am yours sincerely in F., L. and P.

A. A. SPROULE.

SISTER EDITRESS: There is an old saying that all things come ot those that wait, and certainly it has proved true in this instance, as the Auxiliary is a substantial fact in connection with Div. 89, B. of L. E., situated in that grand old City of Montreal, the largest city

of the great Dominion of Canada.

After many years of talking, and trying for, it has at last come, and what's more, it has come to stay, and Mount Royal Div. 346 is justly proud of its fine Auxiliary, which closed its charter with a membership of thirty-six names, the charter being left open only two weeks.

The entire work of soliciting and correspondence was done by Mrs. Harry Wheatley, and nothing was left undone to make it an entire success.

Mrs. Fred. A. Sproule, Fourth Ass't G. V. Pres., of Toronto, our Grand Officer for Canada, conducted the organization, after which she proceeded to install the officers.

Mrs. Sproule then instructed us in our work, and spoke to us as Sister to Sister, words that will not soon be forgotten, and we feel sure will bear fruit in the future, for several came to her after and said how her words of counsel did them good, that they never realized before what it meant to be a Sister in our every-day life.

When our organizer came to us we had everything necessary, our full regalia, badges, etc., even our officers elected, which gave the Grand Officer more time for instruction.

In the evening the new Auxiliary gave an informal" At Home" to the engineers of Div. 89, and they certainly let the Brothers see they were capable of running their Auxiliary.

The chair was taken by the President, Mrs. Harry Wheatley, and after a few words of welcome to the Brothers and friends present a short but select program was rendered. Mrs. Sproule was then asked to address the audience, which she did in her gracious and pleasant manner. She took the four pillars of our Order as the foundation of her speech, and spoke words so earnest and true of the great work all around us, and the good we could do banded together as Sisters, the influence we could have over a weaker fellow-creature, also the great help the Auxiliary would be to our husbands and sons, in helping them to do unto others as they would be done by, and how the Auxiliary Sisters must see to it that our husbands attended their Division meetings.

And as Mrs. Sproule stood before us in her dignity and grace, how proud we all were of our own Canadian Officer. We all felt Mrs. Sproule was the right woman in the right place, and when we realize that there is no remuneration in this work for Mrs. Sproule, leaving her home at all times and seasons, it gave us a glimpse into the deep soul of love she has for her fellowcreatures, and put us on our mettle to do all we could for each other in the future, bearing and forbearing. Several of the Brothers then spoke a few words to us congratulating us on our splendid organized Auxiliary, and wishing us all success.

One pleasant feature of the evening was a presentation to Mrs. Sproule of a case of solid silver coffee spoons with spray bouquet of pink carnations from the Sisters of the new Auxiliary, as a small token of their love and appreciation for the work she had done for them.

Mrs. Sproule had not the slightest idea there was a present on the wing, and her surprise and delight was most refreshing to the Sisters. In thanking them she told the Brothers they could never convince her that the Sisters in Montreal could not keep a secret.

Dancing was then indulged in until midnight when substantial refreshments were served, after which the company soon left for home, feeling they had spent one of the pleasantest evenings ever enjoyed, and glad they were members of Mount Royal Div. 346, G. I. A. to the B. of L. E.

PRES. DIV. 346.

THE afternoon of January 12, 1905, witnessed the organization of Supreme Division 344, of G. I. A. at Champaign, Ill., Grand President, Mrs. W. A. Murdock, of Chicago, officiating. We had 27 charter members and elected the following officers:

Past President, Mrs. E. Clifford; President, Mrs. M. Isbell; Vice-President, Mrs. Bessie Howard; Secretary, Mrs. Margaret Hays; Treasurer, Mrs. Minnie Graney; Insurance Secretary, Mrs. Edith Fernald; Chaplain, Mrs. Alta Scott; Guide, Mrs. Esther Henderson; Sentinel, Mrs. J. W. Irwin; Musician, Mrs. Elizabeth Arie; Marshals, Mrs. Mary Turner,

Mrs. Georgiana Gillen; Pillars, Mrs. Olive Gray, Mrs. S. C. Scudder, Mrs. Fannie Sabin and Mrs. Fred Dunlap.

We were very ably ushered into the mysteries of the order by the assistance of members of Helping Hand Div. 98 of Clinton, and Strawberry Queen Div. 91 of Centralia. After the organization ceremonies were over, we were met by the Brothers and escorted to the Southern Hotel, where we were refreshed by a fivecourse supper, there being 80 plates served.

In the evening we had public installation at B. of L. E. Hall, and as soon as this was disposed of the hall was cleared and the evening was spent in dancing and general enjoyment, not excepting a treat of ice cream and cake.

Mrs. W. A. Murdock was presented with a large bouquet of pink carnations by the Brothers and a silver meat fork by the Sisters. Chief Engineer P. L. Hays presented the Division with an orange-wood gavel.

At our regular meeting January 26, Brothers of Div. 602 presented us with a beautiful new desk, and on March 1st Strawberry Queen Div. 91, of Centralia, sent us a Bible and drapes for the Marshals, for which we thank them very much. We also received a new trunk for our regalia from Brother J. Graney, and our charter nicely framed from Bro. P. L. Hays. C. C. G.

Division News.

THE ladies of the G. I. A. Club of Clara Barton Div., 237, Ogden, Utah, have very enjoyable times twice each month, when they meet at the home of a Sister and spend the afternoon in social chat and other amusements. The hostess always serves delicious refreshments. It has been the pleasure of writer to attend gatherings at the homes of Sisters Freeman, Forrest and Lomasek. Sickness in my family kept me home from Sisters Veasy and Noble.

These gatherings are for the good of the order as they promote greater sociability than we could find by simply meeting twice a month in the Division room to transact our business. We have seventeen or eighteen members and as each member has her turn it does not make much work and is a very great help to the order. On one occasion we met and found that Sister Hinley could not be with us owing to the fact that a young engineer had arrived there a few days before to take up his residence. We very promptly went to the florist's

and ordered a beautiful bouquet of carnations and ferns sent with our congratulations and compliments of the G. I. A. Club.

Friday night, January 20, at the home of Brother and Sister Arthur McKellips, the members of Divs. 55 and 237 and a few friends were entertained right royally. Brother and Sister Neesly assisted the host and hostess. A number of games of high five were played, prizes being carried off by Sisters Lindsay and Staples and Mrs. Treasure Jackman.

The gentlemen's first p ize fell to our esteemed Brother, John Forrest, consolation to Mr. Tom Jackman, while the booby was drawn for by Brothers Bogart and Lindsay, the latter cutting high, drew a very funny prize. I will not say what it was, for I don't think any of the boys have ever been there, consequently they would not know what it meant.

An elegant luncheon was served, and by the way Brothers McKellips and Neesly waited on table one would almost know they had served their apprenticeship at Delmonico's in New York or Boome in Utah. (?) The guests were treated to some very nice music, both vocal and instrumental (piano), which it is needless to add received the applause merited.

Brother B. E. Chapman presented Sisters Neesly and McKellips with handsome souvenirs and appropriate verses of the occasion.

It was early (the next morning) when we took our departure, all expressing a hope that we might live to enjoy many more such delightful evenings together. M. H.

RED RIVER VALLEY Div., 247, Grand Forks, N. D., has been quiet in the past, but we have decided to make ourselves known through the JOURNAL.

We enjoy reading of our sister Divisions and think they perhaps will be glad to hear that we are a flourishing Division with a membership of twenty-five.

A short time ago Sister Secord gave a measuring social, which proved a success socially and a neat sum of money was the result. Sister Secord and her husband are both elocutionists of no little ability and you may know by that that we had a fine time.

We made up Xmas boxes and sent to our B. of L. E. motherless ones and to others where sorrow had come into their homes.

The G. I. A. members were entertained recently by Sister W. F. Andrews, our retiring Secretary, in honor of Mrs. Frank Nicholson, of Hood River Valley, Oregon. Music, refreshments and genuine hospitality all tended to make the afternoon delightful.

In the future we expect to hold our sewing circle at each others' homes once a month. We want to be sociable and not let our interest lag. A SISTER.

J. H. OHLHAUSEN Div.,, 80, Mauch Chunk, Pa., held a very successful School of Instruction on November 7 and 8. Sister Murdock, Grand President of the G. I. A., accompanied by Sister Smith, of Philadelphia, Grand Organizer and Inspector,

were present, and there were representatives present from ten different Divisions. Everybody seemed to enjoy the meetings, and much valuable information was gained. Dinner and supper were served in the hall by the ladies of the Auxiliary.

A reception was tendered Sister Murdock in Zellner's Hall, East Mauch Chunk, on the evening of November 7. Rev. A. J. Wright, Pastor of Memorial Presbyterian Church, East Mauch Chunk, presented Sister Murdock with a clock, made of coal, representing the anthracite coal regions of eastern Pennsylvania, in behalf of J. H. Ohlhausen Div., 80. Div. 257, B. of L. E., very kindly furnished the hall and music for the reception, for which we extend our hearty thanks. While here, Sister Murdock was entertained at the home of Past-President Sister Riley.

A farewell party was held for Sister Morrison, who was preparing to move to New York. The ladies of the Division presented her with a handsome rocker, as a token of their regard. Supper was served, which every one relished. Games and vocal and instrumental music were enjoyed by all present.

Lack of space forbids our going into any details about "Nellie's Chicken Coop" and "Riley's White Horse," although our genial President says all readers of the JOURNAL Would be interested in them.

Sister Liggett entertained the members of the Auxiliary and their husbands at her pleasant home on Broadway. Everybody enjoyed himself, so much so that great reluctance to leave was manifested by some of the ladies, especially Sisters Willis and Fink.

You have not heard anything from us for some time, but you must not think from that that we are a dead order; on the contrary, we have a large and flourishing Division, constantly increasing, and working together in perfect harmony and love. COR. SEC., Div. 80.

THE tenth anniversary of Communipaw Div., 201, Jersey City, N. J., was celebrated in a fitting manner on the evening of February 18, to which celebration the members of Divs. 157 and 601, B. of L. E., were invited, with their families, Aux. 201 having members from both Divisions. The celebration was attended by prominent railroad men from all over the state. Representatives were present from Easton, Phillipsburg, Somerville, Dunellen, Roselle, Point Pleasant, Newark and Elizabeth. Mrs. George Jackson, President of Div. 201, delivered an address of welcome and introduced Bro. Charles Schroll, a member of Div. 157, as master of ceremonies.

The program included piano selections by Miss Mary Schroll; Joe Edmonds, eccentric comedian; Miss Mary Orthen, soprano solos; H. D. Wylie, Hebrew impersonation; Joseph Murphy, illustrated songs; Lester Dygert, Henry Wesp and T. E. Stevens, stereopticon views and lectures, and W. F. Markham, recitations.

The celebration was held in our Division room, and it was pretty well crowded. Refreshments were served after the entertainment, which were

pronounced excellent by the Brothers. The decorations of the hall were beautiful.

After spending an evening full of enjoyment we returned to our homes, hoping to attend many anniversaries of Div. 201. S. L. TUCKER.

THE year 1904 was very successful for Jewel Div., 231, Milwaukee, Wis. We put $112.30 in the treasury, and used $28.20 for charitable purposes. By the faithfulness of each Sister, we hope to have 1905 far surpass 1904.

The officers for 1905 were installed on January 11, and plans were at once formed to give a surprise party on our retiring President, Sister Mayberry. Our plans matured, and Thursday evening, January 19, was one of the most pleasant we ever spent. They say women cannot keep a secret, but Brother and Sister Mayberry can tell you differently. During the evening, Sister O'Keefe, our President, presented a very beautiful chair to Sister Mayberry, in appreciation of her good work during the past year. Cards were played and refreshment served, and the evening proved a very enjoyable one.

MRS. F. BUCHANAN, Cor. Sec.

MRS. W. E. HOYT Div., 125, St. Paul, Minn., gave an open installation of officers at Odd Fellows' Hall on Friday evening, January 6. The guests of the occasion were members of Divs, 274 and 323, G. I. A., and Div. 150, B. of L. E., and their families. Mrs. James Haley, S. A. G. V.-P., assisted by Mrs. E. E. Olds, Marshal, installed the officers. Mrs. Sullivan presented Sister Haley with a beautiful bouquet of roses on behalf of the Division, after which Sister Haley welcomed the guests in a manner which gave all present the feeling that fraternity entered largely into all of our lives and contributes much to our social well-being and happiness. Mrs. Smith spoke of the necessity for insurance, and the advantages to be derived from insuring in our own order. A fine musical and literary program was given, after which refreshments were served. CORRESPONDENT.

AGAIN I claim space in our JOURNAL to tell of some of the social functions given by Unity Div., 13, East Saginaw, Mich. On Jan. 12, 1905, we held a public installation with the B. of L. E. and families as our guests. Our officers were installed by Sister Mrs. James Hinds as installing officer, and Sister Mrs. Charles Elberts as marshal of the day. After this 85 sat down to a sumptuous ban. quet served by the ladies. Dancing was then indulged in until a late hour.

With the usual good attendance and hearty cooperation of officers and members, we look forward to a prosperous year. We will initiate two new members at our next meeting, and several others have signified their intentions of joining us. On March 9 we are to give a musical and literary entertainment from which we hope to replenish our treasury. E. R. G., Sec'y Div 13.

As we are always glad to hear from other Divisions, we trust others will be glad to hear from

Div. 74, located at Boone, Ia. We have a membership of fifty-three.

Feb. 10 was the fourteenth anniversary of our organization. Each year on this date we invite the Brothers and children to supper and a social evening. Plates were laid for 120 for a 6 o'clock chicken pie dinner. The evening was spent in a social way, the young people favoring us with two short plays, music and recitations.

We have had the pleasure this winter of being entertained by two sister Divisions, Robert Quayle, of Clinton, Ia., and Belle Division, of Belle Plaine, Ia. But with our pleasures come sorrows. In the last year we have been called upon to lay two of our Sisters to rest. Fearing I have already said too much, I will bring my letter to a close. CORRESPONDENT.

AS OUR Sister and Brother, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. W. Johnson, were going to leave soon for their new home at Meridian, Miss., the Sisters of Div. 295, Neodesha, Kan., and their husbands planned a very pleasant surprise by walking in on them, about thirty in number. The evening was spent in playing games, and refreshments were served by the Sisters, which all enjoyed very much.

Sister Johnson being the President of Div. 295, the Sisters surprised her with a Past-President's pin, in appreciation of her past noble work. The pin was presented by Sister R. Jett in a few wellchosen words, which Sister Johnson appreciated very much.

At a very late hour the guests, with many regrets, departed, bidding Brother and Sister Johnson farewell and wishing them success in their new home. MRS. M. W. LANSDOWNE.

THE ladies of Climax Div., 28, Erie, Pa., held a valentine party at the home of Sister Swartzfager. A musical program was given by Mrs. O'Brien and Mrs. Irvin. At 6 o'clock dinner was served. The tables were beautifully decorated with carnations and ribbons of the Auxiliary's colors.

Before departing the hostess was presented with an elaborate Japanese dish, at which the presentation speech was made by Mrs. M. Fitzgerald. The guests departed at a late hour, wishing their hostess happy returns of the day. A MEMBER.

A PUBLIC supper was served by Div. 155, Nashua, N. H., Saturday, March 4. An important item on the bill of fare was the clam chowder, made under the direction of clever Sister Goodwin, ably assisted by Sisters Clarkson, Batchelder, Hardy and Morey. Other members made themselves useful by being attentive to the wants of their patrons.

An attractive program was prepared and presented by the entertainment committee, consisting of Sisters Tigbe, Warren and Travers. Vocal and instrumental music and readings were well rendered, and received merited applause.

The young people participating were Ethel Thomas, Grace Copp, Gertrude Whitworth, Gladys Collins, Ralph Clarkson, Gertrude Batchelder, Virgil Marean, Annie Tigbe and Hazel Warren,

The audience was delighted with the phonograph selections by Mr. E. W. Swett, a B. & M.

brakeman, to whom the Division feels much indebted.

The whole affair reflected credit on the several committees, and we hope it may be one of many to replenish the treasury of DIV. 155.

SINCE I have been appointed correspondent for Star Div., 50, St. Louis, Mo., for the ensuing year, I will endeavor to give the Sisters some items of interest.

We have taken in several new members since the first of the year. Our enrollment now is about 35, of whom 30 are insured.

On January 11, the officers were installed by Sister May, assisted by Sister Sweet, of Mrs. Harry St. Clair Division, East St. Louis.

After the meeting refreshments were served, and I assure you we all did ample justice to the good things served.

The 16th of February we gave a euchre, which was a financial success. We had a very good time, and numerous as well as valuable presents were carried home by those present.

We have in project at this time a masquerade ball for the near future. We expect it to be a social as well as a financial success, if our committee can make it so. We know they are earnest workers, and that they will do all in their power. This is my first attempt to write for the JOURNAL, and if this article finds space in your columns I will let you hear from our Division again. Yours in F., L. & P.,

COR. SEC.

PARDON Div. 101, Missoula, Mont., for appearing again so soon, but as one Sister wrote, we have something out of the ordinary to report. About six weeks ago, the Sisters undertook to put the play entitled "The Deestrick Skule" on the stage. We had a merry time getting in trim, and when we were finally ready with our parts and costumes we represented the ideal schoolgirl of fifty years ago. Some of the best local talent of the city was secured, and jovial Engineer Joe Beebe was half the show all by himself. We had thirty characters in all, and they all did well and deserved the praise they received. The Opera House was full, and our door receipts were $157.25. Our expenses were small, and we realized a good sum for our efforts. MRS. M. L. CASE, COR. SEC.

IN looking through the columns of the magazine I don't think Div. 169, Birmingham, Ala., has ever been heard from. Our intentions were good, but each has left it for the other to do, and in this way no one has written. We have noted the progress and good time had by our sister Divisions, and while we haven't been heard from we have not missed any good times ourselves. I will for the first time give a small account of what we have been doing. We have a large and prosperous Division and all are hard workers. We have given quite a number of entertainments which were a great success, one a valentine party given at Sister Wheeler's beautiful home in which about 60 guests gathered. Euchre and flinch were the special attractions and a flower guessing contest, the lucky ones receiving some pretty prizes,

and at the close a buffet luncheon was served, after which the guests and members took leave of Sister Wheeler thanking her for their nice time aud her hospitality.

Then we gave a euchre and flinch for the benefit of the Virginia mine sufferers, the prizes being donated. We cleared about $35, which will be sent to them. We have been very busy since the first of the year working for the good of the order and its elevation. Wishing all sister Divisions a prosperous year, I remain,

Sincerely yours,

A MEMBER OF DIV. 169.

G. I. A. Voluntary Relief Association. TOLEDO, O., April 1, 1905.

To Division Insurance Secretaries, V. R. A.:

You are hereby notified of the death of the following members of the Association, and for the payment of these claims you will collect 75 cents from each member carrying one certificate, and $1.50 from each one carrying two; providing, however, that no one be assessed on a certificate, if the application for same was dated later than February 28, 1905.

Died March 4, 1905. Sister Ethelinda Coolman, aged 86, of Div. 78, Meadville, Pa. Cause of death, infirmities of old age. Carried two certificates, dated January, 1893, payable to Maurice M. and Charles R. Powell, sons.

Members will pay their Insurance Secretaries on or before April 30, or be marked delinquent, and in order to reinstate must pay a fine of Io cents on each certificate besides the delinquency. Insurance Secretaries must forward to General Secretary and Treasurer not later than May 10, or stand delinquent till remittance is made.

Assessment No. 207 will be paid from the Assessment Fund.

Members in good standing Feb. 28, fortynine hundred and one in the first class; and two thousand and forty-one in the second class.

MRS. GEO. WILSON, Pres. V. R. A. M. L. ROBERTSON, Gen'l Sec'y and Treas.