Guy Fish, of San Bernardino, and Bro. Bland, spent a few days down by the seashore listening to what the wild waves are saying. Send us up a box if cigars and we will say no more. Our esteemed friend and loyal brother, Dr. Emerson, has also been flirting with the mermaids down at Santa Barbara, that beautiful

city by the sea. The Doctor has disposed of his millinery establishment at Fresno.

Did you see the two bondholders in San Francisco, Bros. Hans White and George Mounce? Nothing was too good for them. Bro. White purchased an automobile, to show Bro. Mounce that his heart was in the right place, and showed him, Bro. Mounce, the sights. Bro. Mounce said he enjoyed Bro. White's hospitality very much, only his neck was a little sore from looking at the tall buildings.

Bro. Fenwick has purchased for himself a beautiful home overlooking the sea. Bro. Gertin, who was promoted from the left to the right side a few months ago, has certainly done credit to the fraternity. Let us take Bro. Gertin for an example and see if we can not do equally as well. Bro. Chas. Dalton has bowed down to the inevitable and has taken unto himself a little fairy and will settle down to housekeeping-this is a secret.

Our new Secretary, Bro. Bevington, has certainly made a success at handling the records of the lodge, and takes great interest in the welfare of the Order. Bro. George Parks, from the raisin district, well known as "Society George," contemplates starting a dancing school to teach the clam diggers the poetry of motion. Bro. White recommends sending to San Francisco for a young lady dancing teacher. Bro. Dalton says Bro. Barmey Swearinger would make an excellent batter for a base ball team, for he can hold the "stick" to perfection. Bro. Fitzpatrick has all the girls along the line in love with him, although Bro. Cramer says it is him they are after. How ever, we are inclined to think it is Bro. Fitzpatrick, and not his fireman. Bro. Chas. Lamb, the big merchant of the firm of Adams & Lamb, crosses the bay quite often. Some day we expect to see him with a "rib" on his arm to share his joys and sorrows.

Have you seen Arthur (Hobart)? Just get a copy of the Raisin City News and it will tell you all about our big-hearted friend, Arthur. Bro. Judy has entirely recovered from the severe blow on his

head, received from a mail crane while leaning out of the cab window looking at the brakes sticking. We are inclined to think he saw a vision that caused him to get his head out too far. However, Bro. Judy gets down to the deck every time he sees a mail crane.

The Santa Fe is building a line from

Point Richmond to Oakland, Cal., and expect to be running their trains into Oakland in a very few months.

DEATH OF BRO. SCOTT PATTERSON— (M. M. Miller, Detriot, Mich.) For the fourth time in the last three years, death has knocked at the door of Standard Lodge 158, and this time it was to call our worthy Vice Master and brother, Scott Patterson, who met his death in a head-end collision at Lenox. It was on the morning of April 25th that Bro. Pat-terson was called to take local freight train No. 70 to Port Huron, and he had about finished his journey and was waiting in the siding at Lenox for passenger train No. 5, expecting in a short time to have his trip finished, but for some unknown reason the head brakeman failed to turn the switch for the main line, and as the switch lamp was out no one noticed the mistake until it was too late to avoid the terrible accident. Train No. 5 crashed into the local standing on the side track with terrible force, burying Bro. Patterson under the tender and wreckage of the cars. Train No. 5 was in charge of Engineer Leonard Neil, of Division 122, B. of L. E., who was killed at his post, his fireman being badly hurt. It was a sight that made men old in the service turn away, and tears to spring to their eyes. It was a sight that those who saw it will never forget. It was seven long hours before they could get the body of Bro. Patterson released.

"Are they not heroes? died

Have they not

Under the engine, side by side?
Calm, undisturbed, be the peaceful repose
Of the men who died in their overclothes."

Little did Bro. Patterson think when he kissed his mother good-bye that morning that it was to be good-bye forever. and he started out on the run that had no ending. The death of Bro. Patterson is a loss to our lodge that can never be replaced, as he was always ready to take an active part in everything, and was a member of the Joint Protective Board on the Grand Trunk Railway. It was not long ago that he was called upon to perform the same services for our late broth

er, Richard Moffatt, that we have just finished for him. We can not say too much in praise of Bros. Geo. McKay and L. W. Heiser for their prompt action in going to the scene of the wreck, and taking charge of the remains of Bro. Patterson, bringing them to his home on the following train.

The funeral services were largely attended and the floral offerings were grand, showing very forcibly the high esteem in which his many friends held him. The remains were taken to Spring Lake, Mich., for burial, accompanied by members of Standard Lodge 158 and many friends. The members of Standard Lodge want to thank the officials of the Grand Trunk Railway for their kindness shown, and also Locomotive Foreman C. E. Main, in making arrangements so as to allow as many of our members to attend the funeral as possible. The members of our lodge extend their loving sympathy to the mother and sisters of our late brother, and our earnest prayer is that our Heavenly Father will make their burden as light as possible for them to bear.

Forbear, dear friends, to mourn and weep,
While sweetly in the dust I sleep.
But when you come my grave to see,
Prepare yourselves to follow me.
Death did not one long warning give,
Therefore, be careful how you live.
I'repare in time-do not delay-
For I was quickly called away.

J. P. B., L. V. R. R.-(A. E. Ridgeway, Athens, Pennu.) The annual meeting of the Joint Board of the L. V. R. R.

was

to

held in Buffalo, April 16th 18th, inclusive, and it was one of the best meetings the Board ever held. The J. P. B. has done good work in the short time it has been organized, and is on the best of terms with the officials. Bro. J. Wilkins, of Lodge 211, was elected General Chairman, and the brothers made a good choice. All he needs is the support of the brothers.

While in Buffalo we stopped with Bro. M. Curry, member of 472, and the members of the J. P. B. can not speak too highly of the way they were entertained by Bro. Curry and his sisters, and also the rest of the brothers of 472. When the Board adjourned we were invited to attend a banquet given by 472, which was greatly enjoyed by all.

Bro. Curry has just started in the manufacture of cigars, and any brother who smokes should try one of them and

smell the sweet union flavor. Best wishes for the success of Bro. Curry and the members of 472 are the sentiments of the members of the Joint Board.

LODGE 153-(H. J. Bradley, Ft. Scott, Kan.) We started the first of the year with a ball. All the boys worked overtime that night and made it a success. We have now been assigned to regular engines, Baldwin Compounds, on the main line. They pull 2,500 tons, with lots of Kansas real estate on the tanks. On the branch we have Rogers and Baldwin engines, with all the cars on the division behind them.

There has been quite a number of deaths while on duty. On January 22d, train No. 4, at 1:30 a. m., went into an open switch at Turnback Spur, resulting in the death of Engineer Fred Fisher and crippling Bro. Ed. Gilbert for life through the loss of his right arm. On February 28th, the 140 struck a brake beam 14 miles north of Arcada, and Bro. E. Kanslear was scalded quite seriously. Both these brothers are now out and around. The worst accident was the one that happened on April 21st, at Everton, when 103 struck a broken rail and went into the ditch, resulting in the death of Engineer E. Mead, Fireman Bro. C. B. Coffman and Mail Clerks C. Wilkins, D. Columbia and C. Campbell. Bro. Coffman was laid to rest by the lodge on the 24th. The members turned out in force, and our charter is draped in mourning.

We have a strong lodge here now and most all the firemen are Brotherhood men. By July 1st we will have them all, as they now all have application blanks. The goat has been doing some rough work after resting quite a bit last winter. We have changed our meetings to 2:30 and 7:30 p. m., alternate Tuesdays, so that the boys on the locals and passenger runs may be with us at times. We would like to have some of the Grand Lodge officers call on us. The Joint Protective Board is now in session at Springfield, working on a new schedule.

LODGE 182-(W. H. Fitzgerald, Bluefield, W. Va.) I am now running out of Bluefield, having been promoted to the right-hand side, and am a member of 448, B. of L. E., but could not forsake the old stand-by, one of the greatest labor organizations in America. Lodge 182 is flourishing and is always on the advance, with a live set of officers in the chairs,

such as Bro. J. S. Raike, Collector, and Bro. Moore, Master. I have never visited 446 since I have been here, but expect to soon. This lodge is composed of a lively and wide-awake set, and they are taking in new members at nearly every meeting. I have many good wishes for the B. of L. F. and its officers.

LODGE 86 (Member, Laramie, Wyo.) We would like to tell the brothers and sisters what a success Lodge 86 had with its ball on April 22d. Bro. Harnish had full charge, and he and his assistants did all in their power to make it a success. Every brother was at their back to lend a hand where needed, and you may be sure it was a grand success in every way, making our treasury swell about $100. Jewel of 86, L. S., gave the supper. The ladies worked hard but were successful as were the brothers, clearing a little over $25. Now that our ball is over for another year we are turning our labors to looking for new members, and are glad to report that we expect to get in 10 new members by the Fourth of July.

I am sorry to report that one of our old stand-bys, Bro. E. Johnson, is going to Alaska in a few days. We wish him success and hope he won't be long in getting his bag of gold, and then return so he can be among us again.

In the past year there has been a number of our brothers promoted to the right side, among them being our Master, C. V. McLaughlin; Vice-Master, Ed. Palmquist; Collector, G. W. McAllister; and Bros. A. Noah, P. Pearson, W. Frazier, H. Hanson, M. Atwell, J. Humpfner, J. Watkins and several others who did not belong to 86.

Business is picking up a little here; three firemen were hired this week.

LODGE 134 (John Lorimer, Farnham, Que.) The week ending April 26th has been the banner week for old 134, having initiated 11 members. I guess the goat is getting sore on the back, but we will have to take extra good care of him, for his work is not done, having six applications yet to attend to. Some of our new brothers say that the goat is awful rough, but you know, brothers, he has to take care of himself all winter. With us running in the pool system we couldn't give him the gentle training he requires.

No doubt the membership at large will be surprised to hear from 134, but we have been rushed so hard that it was im

possible to hold meetings at all; however, we are trying to make up for lost time, and I think at the rate our old veteran, Archie McDonald, is getting out application sheets we will be able to be about on time with the rest of the boys at the end of our fiscal year, June 30th. Bros. MeNeil, Timmons, C. Shufelt and Bryant are a good initiation team. If anyone doubts this, ask Bros. Diamond and Mansfield. Our hall is big and airy, but I think the hanging lamps had to be taken down to enable Bro. Drew to ride the goat properly; he is only 6 feet 3 inches.

The past winter has been an exceptionally busy one on this division, and a good many of our brothers have gone over to become eagle eyes. All have done credit to themselves and 134. Our worthy Fourth Vice Grand Master, Bro. Ball, made us a call some time ago, but I am sorry to say there was not enough members available to hold a meeting. Come again, Bro. Ball, and I am sure the boys of 134 will be glad to have you, and I think now that business has fallen off a little we could make up in numbers what we lacked during your previous visit.

LODGE 345-(Member, Ft. Smith, Ark.) Lodge 345 is getting along very nicely. At our last regular meeting we took in two new members and have several others to instruct at our next meeting. Our boys are all getting along fairly well, and all seem to feel good, as promotions are Bros. C. G. Broccoming pretty fast. chus, W. T. Corrotto, R. T. McConnell and J. J. Carroll were all placed on the right side the first of this month. are reliable men and we feel that the company has made no mistake in promoting them.

All

Quite a number of our brothers are temporarily on construction work on the Arkansas and Choctaw, a new line of the Frisco, which runs from Hope, Ark., to Ardmore, Indian Territory, crossing the Texas Division at Hugo, Indian Territory and the Red River Division at Madil, Indian Territory. This promises to be a good division to work on, and several of the boys expect to remain when the road is open for business.

In one respect we are all sorry to lose Bro. McLaughlin, our worthy Master and Collector, who has just been placed on the St. Paul Branch out of Fayetteville, Ark., but we are pleased to know that he has a much nicer run and is with his family for supper and breakfast. Bro. McLaughlin has been one of the best workers that ever

entered a B. of L. F. hall, and we all know that a good B. of L. F. man is a good man in any country. May nothing but success crown his every effort is the wish of us all.

Our new M. M. is making himself known among us; we trust, however, that all will end well. He is somewhat of a "compulsory promotion" man, and we do not like to take medicine when we are feeling well, see?

LODGE 528 (C. H. Roberts and E. C. Ward, Galeton, Penna.) We are seldom heard from, but we are still doing business at the same old stand and in the same old way. We have about 97 per cent. of the boys on the B. S., and every one stands ready to put a shoulder to the wheel and help push the good work along. We are way up here in the woods where the sun only shines a few hours a day, but a more wide-awake or better lot of boys you will not find in a good many days' travel. The lodge is out of debt and has some money in its treasury, and we have no one to thank but ourselves. We have never been honored by a visit from our Grand Officers since the lodge was organized. Bro. J. A. Leach, the founder and father of our great Order, did us the honor to meet with us on April 19th, and helped to initiate Bro. H. V. Colbert, who said he got his money's worth. After the lodge business was gone through with Bro. Leach gave the lodge an interesting talk on the good of the Order, and of the many blessings that had been visited upon our great Brotherhood by the widows and orphans.

Brothers, what a grand thought it is when you bid your wife and prattling little ones good-by, and go to the shops and out on the road, to think that if you should never look on their faces again in this world they will be taken care of, and means furnished to school and clothe your little ones. The great Brotherhood will look after them. Is it not a happy thought?

We left the lodge rooms at about 12 o'clock, midnight, to go to the banquet rooms of Geo. Heymanns, on Main street, where an elegant banquet was served in honor of Bro. Leach. Too much can not be said in praise of the work of the committee, and for the layout and style in which Mr. Heymanns served the Order. The way the boys ate was a caution; and the colored waiters said next day that their feet were blistered, and you wouldn't wonder a bit if you could have seen them.

Bro. Pierson, of Lodge 127, Winnipeg, Canada, was present and took part in the meeting and enjoyed the banquet. We broke up about 2 a. m., and after bidding all good night amidst handshaking we left for our various homes feeling that much good had been done and hoping to meet soon again. May God bless our Order and the good and brave boys that belong to the B. of L. F.

DEATH OF BRO. A. J. H. OSMOND-(E. A. Niederstadt, Saginaw, E. S., Mich.) I write to convey the sad news of the death of Bro. A. J. H. Osmond, who met death at his post as fireman, May 3d, at Mayville, Mich., in a head on collision between two passenger trains, Bro. Osmond being killed outright and buried beneath the wreckage. The cause of the accident has not as yet been fixed. Bro. Osmond leaves a wife and small child, a host of friends, and all members of the B. of L. F., of which he was one of our best members, to mourn his loss. Bro. Osmond was most noticeable on account of his desire to improve his immediate family surroundings, which he had accomplished to an amazing degree. He would have been permanently promoted this coming winter, he having run for some time last winter. The funeral was conducted by Lodge 286, Bro. M. Cain acting as Master, and Bro. Ora Potts in his official capacity as Chaplain. Perhaps the largest turnout of B. of L. F. members known here was in attendance at the services, as well as was a large number of friends and relatives. The floral decorations were the most abundant and beautiful that have ever been seen in this locality.

Bro. P. K. Pierce was slightly injured in this same wreck. Bro. Pierce was our delegate to the last convention. He was .firing the opposite run but escaped serious injury. Mail Clerk Plagel was killed, and nearly every person on the train was more or less injured. Both engineers were also injured, Engineer Terrance Kelly not being expected to live.

LODGE 520-(Member, Stellarton, N. S.) Stella Lodge 520, on April 19th, had the extreme pleasure of a visit from our Fourth Vice Grand Master, Bro. Ball, which was his first official visit. As some of our boys at other points did not know in time of his coming they could not get there. However, the rest of the boys turned out in good style to welcome him. We had the goat working to perfection on

three candidates on whom Bro. Ball, as Master, and Bro. Conway, as Conductor, gave the degree in a number one manner. After the candidates were admitted as members of the Order, Bro. Ball gave us a talk on "The working of the Brotherhood in general," in which he is well versed. Our Canadian brothers (at the convention) could not have selected a better man for our Canadian Vice Grand Master, as he is a Brotherhood man of the "finest," and, although he is "a new man in the ring" he will, I am sure, prove successful. The boys here are highly pleased with him, and the brothers who elected him should feel doubly proud. Bro. Ball, in company with Bro. Conway, left here for Sydney, the Iron City of Canada, with the view of starting a lodge, and I believe they will find no difficulty in so doing. Bro. Ball is going to organize a lodge in Campbellton, N. B., and if successful in Sydney the B. of L. F. can float its flag all over this system, add two more lodges to the Order, and add greatly to the use of the "extra" man, our Fourth Vice Grand Master, or representative of the B. of L. F. lodges in Canada. However, we shall be found, with calm and constant diligence, awaiting his next official visit.

The membership of our lodge is still increasing, and moreover the membership of the Order in general. Our Grand Officers, every one of them, are doing good work across the line, and may they ever continue to do so.

DEATH OF BRO. G. R BOWER-(John P. Meehan, Clinton, Ill.) It is with profound sorrow that I announce through the columns of the Magazine the death of our esteemed brother, G. R. Bower. I esteem it an honor and a task of friendship to commemorate the death of one so worthy of our love, and pay a tribute to our deceased brother. The mournful occurrence of but a few weeks ago was caused by an operation, performed for appendicitis, at the Brokaw Hospital in Bloomington, Ill. Just in the prime of his life, when all seemed to him so clear and bright, death removed him from our midst. In life he was an honored and respected citizen, beloved by all who knew him. To mourn his loss he leaves a devoted father and a loving sister and brother.

A special train bearing the remains of Bro. Bower, members of Blooming Lodge 40 and Main Line Lodge 176, B. of L. F., and State Center Lodge 41 and P.

H. Morrissey Lodge 67, B. of R. T., of which order he was also a member, accompanied the remains to Oceana, Ill., for burial, the home of his childhood. The funeral services were held from the Baptist Church, and the sermon that was preached was one that stirred the tender emotions of the vast assemblage and brought tears to the eyes of many. After the sermon had been preached, and while a sad dirge was emanating from the organ, the body was taken from the church and placed in the hearse, to be taken to its last resting place in the silent city of the dead. The floral offerings which accompanied the body, and which served to brighten the grim aspect of the grave for a few days, were most prolific, and their sweet aroma was wafted to the sky as the body was placed in the tongueless silence of the dreamless dust. Tenderly and lovingly was the beautiful and impressive ceremony of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen performed at the grave by Bros. Crumbaugh and Ramage, of Lodge 40.

Farewell, dear brother, a long farewell. Your sorrows and suffering are over, and may each of us that live, join you at last on the beautiful, heavenly shore.

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LODGE 94-(G. A. LaRocque, Tucson, Ariz.) Our lodge is up and booming. We held a joint meeting with the Ladies' Society not long ago and a splendid time was had, and may they come often. ladies, like the good souls they are, saw that we had a good time, and everyone enjoyed themselves. Business has been rushing with us here, and it is a hard matter to get as many out to lodge as we would like. After the meeting was over we adjourned to the banquet room where the ladies had a nice supper prepared, and we ate until we could eat no more. After the supper, the music was started, and, of course, we could not all of us sit still, for a number of us had our feet charmed by the music. Since then, oǹ May 7th, we had a picnic at Sabeania Canon, where we had a splendid time and everybody was pleased with the day. Hurrah for the ladies for thinking as they do of the welfare of the brothers.

We are looking forward to a visit from our Third Vice Grand Master, C. W. Maier, and may it be soon, for we all feel the need of his presence, and a good lecture from him to keep our spirits up. We have lost one of our brothers whom we all loved, for he was always the life of our party. Bro. McGrath will always