On the night of May 7th, a good meeting was held with Lodge 123, Omaha, Neb. It had not been my privilege to meet with this lodge for a long time, and I found it in good condition. Any lodge will prosper when it has for officers such men as Bros. Carpenter, Graham and Nilson. There was a big strike on in Omaha at the time I was visiting 123. It was no trouble for organized capital to find a judge who would issue an injunction restraining the strikers from holding peaceable meetings of any kind.

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Trustees. Bro. French is known far and wide by the articles he has written for the Locomotive Firemen's Magazine, and it is a pleasure to meet this worthy brother.

On May 9th Bro. French accompanied me to Norfolk, Neb., where we held a very good meeting with Lodge 254. Owing to the rush of business on the road the meeting was not very largely attended. This was my first visit to 254, and I hope to be able to go back again soon and meet with its members. Sunday, May 10th, was a gala day for

judge was compelled to modify his restraining order, and he was willing that the men should meet, but that was all. Remember, laboring men, that government by injunction still lives, and judges will use their powers whenever employers of labor ask them to.

On May 8th I arrived in Fremont, Neb., and was met at the station by a committee from Lodge 523, who helped to make my stay in that city a pleasant one. Lodge 523 is a good lodge, and our members in Fremont deserve great credit for the interest they have taken in making it so. Fremont, Neb., is the home of Bro. W. L. French, of Lodge 254, who is also a member of the Board of Grand

Lodge 17, Chadron, Neb. A good meeting was held and everything went off nicely. It is not often that I get to visit this lodge, but when I do I appreciate the privilege very much. This is one of our best lodges in the West, and it is a pleasure to meet with her members.

As I close this letter for the June issue of the Magazine the sad news has flashed over the wires announcing the death of the beloved wife of our worthy Grand Master, Bro. Hannahan. This news will be a shock to the many friends of this worthy woman. Bro. Hannahan has the heartfelt sympathy of all our members in the loss of his beloved wife. "In the midst of life we are in death" is the old

saying. Let us all live as did our sister, Mrs. Hannahan, so we can all meet in heaven above, and mingle together for all eternity. CHAS. W. MATER.

Fourth Vice Grand Master.

On April 1st I went to St. Johnsbury to visit Lodge 282. The hall being occupied, we arranged to meet at Bro. Brickett's house, but on account of an accident whereby the house was endangered by fire we had to meet somewhere else. This Lodge, although small, has a fine membership and they are keeping the lodge in good condition.

Lodge 307 has been removed from Lyndonville to Newport, on account of changes in the motive power department which will also be beneficial to an increased membership. I had the pleasure of meeting with this lodge in special session and in increasing their members. Bro. Blake looks after the protective features of this lodge.

On arrival at St. Albans, I called a union meeting, at the close of which twelve applied for membership. The members of 352 have been unable to hold regular meetings in the past on account of heavy traffic on the road, but now have a bright future before them.

While in Henderson, I had the pleasure of holding two meetings with Lodge 469 and in seeing its roll of membership increased. This lodge is composed of nearly all engineers, and business is carried on according to the constitution.

While in Houlton, I met several members of 587 in their lodge room, who were well pleased over the new schedule which they had recently obtained. The interests of this lodge are well looked after by Bros. Champeon and O'Brien.

Lodge 476 has a small membership but every one of them is a true Brotherhood

man.

Bro. Dorrah has been ill for some time but expects to be out soon looking for new members. At Fairville, I found the members of 357 very busy on account of a heavy emigrant traffic to the Northwest, but they found time to hold a good meeting and add to their number. With such members as Bros. Noble and Henderson this lodge will succeed.

I held a special meeting with Lodge 171 and found it up to date and in good condition, considering that a fire last fall destroyed a portion of their hall and effects. The old reliable member, Bro. Dickenson, is still at the front.

At Kentville, Lodge 504 is in good standing and deserves credit for the inter

est taken by the members in the organization, being isolated from other lodges.

While in Moncton I had the pleasure of attending a union meeting of the Ladies' Society 66 and Lodge 233, B. of L. F. This meeting was well attended, and conspeeches. At the close refreshments were sisted of readings, recitations, music and provided in abundance. The meeting was arranged by the members of 233 to show their appreciation of the Ladies' Society and to bring into closer relationship the lady members of their respective families. The example set by this union meeting should be more closely followed, that we may encourage and assist each other in our travels through life, and cause as much sunshine as possible to brighten our pathway. I wish to extend my sincere thanks to the members of Lodge 233 for their kind invitation and the many courtesies extended to me while in that district.

My next stop was at Stellarton to visit Lodge 520. We held a good meeting, adding three to the membership roll. This lodge is in good shape financially, and is ably represented by Bro. Blair. Any lodge requiring the services of a conductor (who understands his duties) can not do better than engage Bro. G. Conway, of this lodge.

From Stellarton I went to Sydney to see about the possibilities of organizing a lodge at that extreme point. I found on arrival that a union meeting had been called by Bro. Morris, of 477, and Bro. Scothorn, of 171. At the close of this meeting twenty applied for a charter to organize a lodge in Sydney. This is a very important center, having the largest steel plant in Canada, as well as a great coal industry. I arranged to return and organize the lodge as soon as the charter and supplies could be received from the Grand Lodge.

I met with Lodge 119, at River du Loup, at which quite a number were present. Most of our brothers at this point are of French descent, and I witnessed a member initiated in their language. Bro. C. J. Levesque keeps the boys in line.

While in Ottawa I met with Lodge 172 at its regular meeting, a large number of the members being present, as well as several from Electric City Lodge. A very interesting meeting was held, at which a number were initiated. With such members as Bros. Chisholm, Clendenning, Johnson and Woods, this lodge can not help but prosper.

ticular, and the interests of the members are well looked after by Bros. Douglas and Skelly.

and Investigation Committee be appointed to inquire into the causes of disagreement and report to the Government. This conmittee (if requested by the parties to the difference) may act as an Arbitration Committee. This was formerly known as the "Compulsory Arbitration Bill," but the compulsory features have been removed. There is also the "Guthrie Bill," which makes it illegal for an employe to sign away his rights under cover of any insurance or provident society which may be in effect on any railway. There are several other important measures before the Government which occupy the attention of our Representative, who asks for our assistance and hearty co-operation.

I am more than pleased to see all the lodges in such a flourishing condition, and the great interest taken by our members in upholding the dignity of our organizaE. A. BALL.

DEATH OF ARTHUR F. DINSMORE(Mrs. Hattie Dinsmore Patten, Larimore, N. D.) My heart is so full over my son's death that I feel like giving some accounts of his death for publication in our Magazine. Arthur F. Dinsmore died December 25, 1902, of pneumonia, at the hospital in Pueblo, Colo. He was sick only three days, and at the time of his death was employed by the Colorado and Wyoming Railroad Company as a fireman. He was 25 years of age, and was a member of Moose River Lodge 282, St. Johnsbury, Vt. He leaves a mother and one brother, Harry, to mourn his loss. Arthur was employed on the St. J. & I. C. R. R. as a fireman for 5 years, then went to Pueblo, Colo., and worked just a month when he was taken sick with pneumonia and died. I wish to thank the members of Royal Gorge Lodge 59, Pueblo, Colo., for the brotherly love they showed in caring for my son's remains. Their kindness I shall never forget. May God bless each and every one that is a member of the B. of L. F. I also wish to thank Lodge 282, St. Johnsbury, Vt., for the same. My son enlisted in the Spanish-American War, with Company D, 1st Vt. Vol., Chickamauga Park. The burial was at Georgia Plains, Vt., in the family burying ground, under the auspices of the B. of L. F. and Company D, 1st Vermont Vol

unteers.

LODGE 603- (Member, Sherman, Texas.) It is with a sad heart and many regrets that I announce the death of a true and trusted brother, C. C. Davies, Traveling Fireman, who was killed in the wreck occurring on the F. W. & R. G., April 12th, at 2:50 a. m., with engine 364. Bro. Davies and a brakeman were sitting on the fireman's seat box. They tried to escape by opening the front window, but were knocked back by the rocking of the engine, and as she made the last turn to the left the engineer and fireman escaped unhurt, but our brother and the brakeman were caught under the engine. Bro. Davies was a young man that any community might be proud of, being frank, honest, intelligent, sincere and generous. He never grew tired of kindly acts, and died not knowing what deception meant. His good nature was contagious and he believed a smile was holier than a tear. He was most deservedly popular with all who knew him, and is one of the first members of Lodge 603 for whom we have draped our charter. His death is most sincerely and deeply mourned, not only by every member, but by his many friends. He leaves a widow, who has the heartfelt sympathy of all who new him, for he was a loving, kind and true husband, a firstclass fireman and a fearless one.

Too much thanks cannot be given to the members of Lodges 83 and 440 for