KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.

This order was organized April 22, 1880, in the hall of the Ancient Order of United Workmen with thirty-one charter members, by George B. Shaw, Supreme Representative; J. M. Morrow, Grand Chancellor; D. W. Fay, Grand Vice Chancellor; T. W. Hamilton, Grand Master at Arms, and John A. Hinsey, Grand Lecturer. The first officers of the order were: Thomas A. Dyson, P. C.; Mills Tourtelotte, C. C.; E. W. Ford, V. C.; L. W. Alger, F.; Lafe Holmes, M. F.; D. H. Palmer, M. E.; C. F. Clement, K. R. S.; E. F. Doane, M. A.; Matt Weix, E. G.; T. F. Rodolf, O. G. Since its organization, it has fitted up at a great expense one of the finest halls in the State. Besides their main hall, they occupy six other rooms, which are also very elegantly and tastefully arranged. The order now numbers between sixty-five and seventy members, who meet on every Monday evening. The present officers are: Mills Tourtelotte, P. C.; E. W. Ford, C. C.; Daniel Murston, V. C.; L. W. Alger, P.; C. F. Clement, K. of R. and S.; E. G. Rodolf, M. of F.; E. F. Doane, M. at A.; George W. Cutler, I. G.; H. A. Ranney, O. G.

KNIGHTS OF HONOR.

La Crosse Lodge, No. 727-Organized Sept. 6, 1877, by Deputy Grand Dictator, J. A. Marvin, of Milwaukee, in the hall in Rodolf's Block, with the following persons as charter members F. A. Burton, John A. Ballard, David Drummond, W. H. Egbert, A. Foote, J. B. Flagg, G. L. Goulding, C. L. Lien, S. J. Sherman, William A. Sutor, T. H. Spence, Mills Tourtelotte and W. B. Webb. The first officers were Mills Tourtelotte, Past Dictator; David Drummond, Dictator; F. A. Burton, Vice Dictator; G. L. Goulding, Assistant Vice Dictator; S. J. Sherman, Guide; J. A. Ballard, Chaplain; T. H. Spence, Treasurer; W. A. Sutor, Financial Reporter; A. Foote, Reporter; W. H. Egbert, Guardian; C. L. Lien, Sentinel. Trustees, W. B. Webb, W. H. Egbert and J. A. Ballard. The present officers are W. A. Anderson, Past Dictator; George McMillan, Dictator; H. B. Smith, Vice Dictator; W. P. Powers, Assistant Dictator; J. B. Webb, Chaplain; S. F. Clinton, Guide; C. H. Burroughs, Financial Reporter; Joseph Tuteur, Reporter; J. L. Pettingill, Reporter; A. Moritz, Guard; S. Clark, Sentinel. Since organization, two members only have died, two withdrawn and two suspended. They now number ninety-one members, and meet in Rodolf Block.

Eagle Lodge, No. 1528-Was organized in Rodolf's Hall, corner of Main and Third streets, by G. D. V. D. W. E. Howe, April 4, 1879, with the following persons as charter members: H. D. Bussell, R. D. Brown, E. W. Chamberlain, Robert Calvert, P. S. Clark, S. R. Campbell, H. Denniston, John Dammon, E. F. Doane, E. W. Ford, William Galvin, H. C. Heath, S. T. Harrison, G. W. Harrington. C. R. Jackwitz, H. B. Laflin, I. G. May, M. T. Moore. C. H. Marsh, J. S. O'Connor, J. H. Preston, C. H. Palmer, P. M. Plumb, Frank H. Looney, Jas. Robinson, G. B. Rose, A. A. Rogge, J. E. Rawlinson, G. W. Scott, O. L. Smith, C. E. Sencerbox, B. Simonton, E. A. Wilson, H. A. Winston, M. Wachenheimer, B. A. Wright, H. E. West, J. L. Wallace, J. Wendling, J. G. Weiss.

The officers of the lodge are elected semi-annually. The following is a list of the officers from the organization to date: 1879, first term--O. L, Smith, Dictator; E. F. Doane, Vice Dictator; E. W. Ford, Assistant Dictator; H. Denniston, Reporter; J. L. Wallace, Financial Reporter; William Galvin, Treasurer; C. H. Palmer, Guide; R. Calvert, Chaplain; H. B. Laflin, Physician. 1879, second term-E. W. Ford, Dictator; H. A. Winston; Vice Dictator; H. E. West, Assistant Dictator; H. Denniston, Reporter; C. R. Jackwitz, Financial Reporter; William Galvin, Treasurer; S. R. Campbell, Guide; P. L. Clark, Chaplain; H. B. Laflin, Physician. 1880, first term--H. A. Winston, Dictator; H. E. West, Vice Dictator; C. H. Palmer, Assistant Dictator; S. R. Campbell, Reporter; H. C. Heath, Financial Reporter; William Galvin, Treasurer; C. H. Marsh, Guide; E. F. Doane, Chaplain; H. B. Laflin, Medical Examiner. 1880, second term-H. Denniston, Dictator; G. W. Harrington, Vice Dictator; E. F. Doane, Assistant Dictator; S. R. Campbell, Reporter; H. C. Heath, Financial Reporter; William Galvin, Treasurer; B. F. Ball, Guide: H. C. Van Wie, Chaplain; H. B.

Laflin, Medical Examiner. 1881, first term-H. A. Winston, Dictator; Christian Hauss, Vice Dictator; Jens Leinlokken, Assistant Dictator; S. R. Campbell, Reporter; H. C. Heath, Financial Reporter; William Galvin, Treasurer; B. F. Ball, Guide; C. E. Sencerbox, Chaplain; H. B. Laflin, Medical Examiner.

The lodge now numbers, in good standing, about seventy members, and meets every Friday evening, at Rodolf's Hall, corner Main and Third streets.

ROYAL ARCANUM.

T. B. Stoddard Council, No. 297, Royal Arcanum-City of La Crosse, was instituted by Deputy Supreme Regent Alfred Terry, at Rodolf's Hall, corner of Main and Third streets, on Saturday evening, March 22, 1879.

The following named gentlemen were charter members: W. S. Hanscome, C. M. Whitney, Joseph Clark, David Law, W. E. Howe, Ellis B. Usher, John James, J. A. Ballard, B. J. Van Valkenburg, John B. Webb, Joseph W. Losey, W. W. Cargill, H. I. Bliss, F. A. Copeland, Robert A. Scott, T. J. McCarty, Dr. W. A. Anderson, James Manchester, Charles H. Burroughs, F. A. Burton, Frank H. Lloyd, T. R. Manners, Mills Tourtellotte, D. A. McDonald, C. W. Bunn, C. M. McDonald, D. Drummond, J. J. McDonald, W. B. Webb, W. A. Sutor, W. I. Case.

The above list contains names of our most influential and substantial citizens, and at the next meeting seventeen additional persons were added to the membership, among whom are Capt. I. H. Moulton, N. D. Allen, Frank Hatch, Dr. M. T. Moore, O. H. Smith, E. G. Robbins, D. D. McMillan, T. H. Spence, Josephus Emery, A. H. Anderson and others.

It is one of the strongest organizations in our city, and has steadily increased in numbers until there are at present, May, 1881, fifty-five active members.

The objects of the order are: First-To unite fraternally all men of sound bodily health and good moral character who are socially acceptable, and between the ages of twenty-one and sixty. Second-To give all moral and material aid in its power to its members and those dependent upon them. Third-To educate its members socially, morally and intellectually; also assist the widows and orphans of deceased members. Fourth-To establish a fund for the relief of sick and distressed members. Fifth-To establish a widows' and orphans' benefit fund, from which, on the satisfactory evidence of the death of a member of the order who has complied with all its lawful requirements a sum, not exceeding $3,000, shall be paid to his family or to those dependent on him, as he may direct. The council meets once every two weeks, on Monday evening, and after business has been attended to refreshments are served, and a social chat by the members closes the meeting. The present officers of the council, who hold for one year, from January 1, 1881, to January 1, 1882, are as follows: Regent, W. E. Howe; Vice Regent, John B. Webb; Orator, Joseph Tuteur; Secretary, O. H. Smith; Treasurer, Mills Tourtellotte; Guide, W. S. Hanscome; Collector, Charles H. Burroughs; Warden, Sylvester Clark ; Sentry, James Manchester; Chaplain, John P. Bird.

The following is a list of the first officers: Regent, C. W. Bunn; Vice Regent, W. E. Howe; Orator, J. W. Losey; Past Regent, Dr. W. A. Anderson; Collector, C. M. Whitney; Secretary, F. A. Copeland; Treasurer, C. H. Burroughs; Chaplain, H. I. Bliss; Guide, W. S. Hanscome; Sentry, James Manchester; Trustees, David Law, Mills Tourtellotte and D. A. McDonald. It is a pleasant item to add that since its organization to the present time the council has not been called to mourn the loss of a single member, and in all respects its standing as an insurance order is second to none in our city.

AMERICAN LEGION OF HONOR.

Pioneer Council.-This Association is of recent origin, having its date of organization July 22, 1880.

Deputy Supreme Commander, W. H. Stevens, organized it in Theo. Rodolf's Hall, with the following charter members: J. M. Barclay, F. Thornely, L. W. Alger, J. J. Fruit, J. W. Losey,

W. S. Case, W. A. Sutor, J. A. Ballard, W. W. Cargill, G. R. Montague, D. Drummond, W. W. Webb, M. M. Ketchum, J. Emery, I. H. Moulton, M. P. Wing, F. N. Bagley, A. T. Kennedy, N. C. Hart, R. L. Spence, J. C. Saupe, G. McMillan, B. Durham, A. G. Prentiss, J. M. Levy, E. W. Ellis, Mons Anderson, J. L. Pettingill, L. Streeter, S. W. Anderson, F. W. Nolichka, E. Howard, L. Holmes, C. A. White, F. A. Holbrook, W. H. Barron, G. Howard, A. Hirshheimer, G. L. Marshall, J. B. Flagg, W. M. Gaspard, H. F. Smiley, W. P. Powers, R. Hawley, H. B. Smith, W. S. Holmes, L. C. Holmes, C. W. Roby, E. Palmer, Ole Larson, C. Chamberlain. The officers were J. W. Losey, Commander; Edgar Palmer, Past Commander; H. F. Smiley, Vice Commander; M. P. Wing, Orator; F. A. Holbrook, Secretary; W. W. Webb, Collector; A. Hirshheimer, Treasurer; H. B. Smith, Chaplain; R. L. Spence, Guide; J. C. Saupe, Warden; Trustees-J. M. Losey, Mons Anderson. Present officers: J. L. Pettingill, Commander; W. P. Powers, Vice Commander; J. J. Fruit, Orator; F. A. Holbrook, Secretary; Dr. Edgar Palmer, Collector; Geo. McMillan, Treasurer; H. B. Smith, Chaplain; B. Durham, Guide; J. Damon, Warden; J. M. Barclay, Sentry.

They now number fifty-four members.

YOUNG MEN'S LIBRARY ASSOCIATION.

Previous to the organization of this society, a number of the citizens had formed themselves into an association, without any permanent organization, with no object of a more definite character in view than that of instituting a course of lectures. This was carried on for a few years, to all intents and purposes, successfully, until the summer of 1868, when the idea of organizing a Library Association was talked of among the young men, and having met with a satisfactory response, they determined to do so.

This being the year of the Presidential campaign, and as nearly all were more or less interested in the result, it was deemed advisable to postpone any organization until after election. Accordingly, a meeting was called, to be held on November 16, 1868. Mons Anderson was Chairman of this meeting, and all the necessary committees for organization were appointed, when they adjourned to meet again on the 21st of the same month. At this next meeting, the organization was completed under Chapter 147 of the General Laws of 1860, an election of officers was ordered to be held on the 27th, at which time the following were elected as the officers of the association: W. W. Jones, President; W. A. Anderson, Vice President; Theodore F. Rodolf, Secretary; and B. E. Edwards, Treasurer.

The association opened with forty-eight members. At this time, with the exception of a little furniture turned over to them by the members of the lecture course, and a few dollars in money, they apparently possessed nothing necessary for the establishment of a library.

The first money procured for the purchase of books was by a petition, circulated by some of the members, asking donations, which was generously responded to.

The first Library Committee consisted of P. S. Elwell, R. E. Osborne and M. F. Colton. The library was opened in the third story of Edwards' Block, with about eight hundred volumes. They occupied these rooms some time previous to January 1, 1869, when they leased them for one year. The first Librarian was John M. Holley, who was appointed as such by the Board of Trustees, and their first catalogue was issued in August of 1869.

During the winter of 1869, they instituted a course of lectures, as a branch of their industy, and for the purpose of obtaining funds with which to increase their library, since which time they have successfully carried on the same, with the same object in view. At the first regular election after organization, G. M. Woodward was made President. Mr. Holley served as Librarian up to this time, when R. E. Osborne was appointed by the Board of Trustees to succeed him.

They leased a room in Rodolf's Block for three years, which took effect January 1, 1870. R. E. Osborne served as Librarian until July, 1870, when W. L. Osborne was elected to succeed him; and he in turn was succeded by R. D. Brown, who was elected in July, 1871, and served until July, 1874, when Miss Annie E. Hanscome was elected, and since which time she has served as their librarian.

In the summer of 1877, their rooms were closed for a few weeks, and the library was re-arranged and classified by Miss Hanscome, the Librarian, and Miss A. M. Adams, the Secretary, and a new catalogue was also issued. In December, 1880, the library had grown to such proportions that an additional room was necessary. Accordingly an adjoining room was rented, an arched doorway was cut through and a number of shelves were also put in, so that at present they occupy very large, comfortable and pleasant quarters. Aside from the first donation, this association has never received any help from outside, with the exception of a few books of reference, all their books, etc., being purchased with their own revenue.

Although the association now represents both the old and young, it was mainly through the efforts of the young men that the organization of an association of this kind was undertaken, hence its name.

The society, financially, is in excellent condition, and when the last catalogue was issued, in the summer of 1877, they had over two thousand six hundred volumes of the choicest books of American and English literature in all departments, the first cost of which, after deducting the usual booksellers' discounts, was over $3,000.

Their books at this time were divided in nearly the following proportions: Fiction, 760; Travels, 120; Books for Boys and Girls, 170; History, 245; Biography, 250; Scientific and Educational, 115; Poetry, 75; Books relating to Religion-Historical, Polemic and Scientific, 105; Miscellaneous-Essays, Reviews, Sketches, etc., 200; Books of Referenee, including Cyclopedias and Dictionary of the Bible, 45; bound periodicals, 90; and about 450 volumes of public documents. Since the issuing of this catalogue, additions have been made to all these proportions, making in all now about 3,500 volumes. The library, in the great number of books and variety of topics treated, presents to its members opportunities for instruction and entertainment greater than any offered by any similar institution in the country, when the low scale of charges is taken into consideration. Ever since its organization, the association has attained to a steady and permanent growth; and considering the harmonious co-operation and untiring zeal of its members, has bright and flattering prospects for the future.

TEMPERANCE ORGANIZATIONS.

Good Templars.-The first lodge of Good Templars ever organized was at Ithaca, N. Y., in 1852. In May, 1855, the Right Worthy Grand Lodge of North America was instituted, and, on the 13th of May, 1856, the Grand Lodge of the State of Wisconsin was organized. In the month of October, 1858, Twilight Lodge was duly organized in La Crosse, in a house that Mr. Seymour now occupies, then owned and occupied by B. S. Reppy. Its power and influence for good has been felt in this vicinity ever since, and has been the means whereby many a wayfarer has been guided in the path of truth and temperance. The earliest records concerning the society have been destroyed or lost, making it impossible to obtain a complete history of this society. None of the charter members now living are still in connection with it. Their first hall was in Union Block, on the corner of Second and State streets, thence into a hall in Pearl Block on Pearl street, now owned by John M. Levy, and occupied by Strouse & Co. While there the buildings on each side of it were burned, but this one was saved. From here they went into a hall in Juno Block on Front street, corner of Main; thence into Gile's Building on Third street, and then into Opera Block, which they occupied until moving into their present quarters, corner of Main and Fifth streets. Twilight Lodge has done a steady and efficient work in the face of contending obstacles, and the question is often asked, "How do the Good Templars flourish?" etc. The institution is established on a permanent foundation, and has always been in a flourishing condition. The order of Good Templars not only endeavor to retain all the good and pure of other temperance societies, but, in addition, to throw around the erring and wavering the beneficent influence of its members, thereby using every motive which God has placed within reach to restrain vice and advance virtue. This organization admits alike within its folds the sons and daughters of our country to a full and equal membership. All may enjoy its privileges and pleasures, and share in the munificent plans that are extended for the benefit and salvation of

mankind. Its past history has fully demonstrated the wisdom of its founders, and the correctness of the great fundamental principles upon which it was based.

The names of the officers for the quarter beginning February 1, 1881, are as follows: H. B. Smith, W. C. T.; A. E. Alter, P. W. C. T.; Mrs. H. B. Calahan, W. V. T.; Rev. L. W. Brigham, W. C.; W. A. Darling, W. R. S.; Florence Bagley, W. A. R. S.; John P. Bird, W· F. S.; Addie Reed, W. T.; E. Ñ. Osborne, W. M.; Dora Safford, W. A. M.; Katie Lewis, W. R. H. S.; Mrs. J. P. Bird, W. H. L. S.; H. N. Howard, W. I. G.; John D. McMillan, W. S. Sparkling Water Division, No. 23, Sons of Temperance.-This was instituted April 12, 1873, by Charles H. Mason, G. W. D., in Gile's Hall on Third street. The names of the original members as they appear upon their charter are as follows: Ruel Weston, Charles H. Mason, J. M. Hathaway, A. L. Reed, C. H. Greenwood, A. S. Thompson, G. W. Lewis, J. Edwards, E. T. Albert, Jr., Rev. M. B. Balch, William Taylor, J. Kellogg, L. A. Abbott and J. P. Toms. The first officers were Charles H. Mason, W. P.; J. Kellogg, W. A.; C. H. Greenwood, R. S.; William Taylor, A. R. S.; R. C. Douglass, F. S.; Rev. L. A. Abbott, Chap.; J. P. Toms, Treas.; Albert Reed, C.; G. W. Lewis, A. C.; G. S. Douglass, I. S.; M. E. Pratt, O. S.

Of the charter members, Ruel Weston is the only one now in connection with the lodge, of the others, some still reside in the city, others have moved away, and some have died.

Since its organization, the following prominent ministers have been in connection with it: Rev. L. A. Abbott, Rev. E. Y. Garrette, Rev. E. E. Clough, Rev. M. B. Balch and Rev. L. W. Brigham, the last two named still reside here, Rev. M. B. Balch being the Pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and Rev. L. W. Brigham, the Pastor of St. Paul's Universalist Church.

The following well-known past or present residents of the city have, at some period during its existence, been members of this lodge. J. A. Kellogg, L. R. Safford, D. N. Taylor, Charles E. Warner, Timothy Atkinson, Walter W. Webb, Timothy Lewis, M. B. Greenwood, Warren A. Cole, T. J. McCarty, Ed F. Doane, S. A. Sabin, John Cody, George W. Scott, M. A. Turner, W. H. Parshall, James Carlisle, Thomas Hogan, William Drake, J. D. Orton, W. 0. Hanscomb, Samuel Fuller, L. Marsh, W. H. Smith, R. N. Prowell, D. T. Samuels, W. L. Van Valkenberg, Newton Blaisdell, W. S. Hanscomb, Alexander Nevins, Milton Spaulding and many others of equal importance.

Since the organization of this lodge, about six hundred persons have united, and one important historical fact is, that during one evening, forty-eight members were initiated. On that evening, their regular hall of meeting was not large enough, and the hall in the Opera Block was engaged for the evening. They now number about eighty members, and meet every Friday night in Temperance Hall, corner of Main and Fifth streets. The officers are as follows: Newton Blaisdell, W. P.; Rev. M. B. Balch, P. W. P.; Miss Lulu Taylor, R. S.; A. W. Melville, A. R. S.; Wilcox, F. S.; Ruel Weston, Chap.; F. C. Smith, C.; Miss Elsie Farrer, A. C.; J. B. Williams, Treasurer.

Temple of Honor, No. 51-Was organized in the Temperance Hall, in the Opera Block April 8, 1876, by J. A. Watrous, G. W. T.

There were twenty-six charter members. The first officers were C. M. Root, P. W. C. T.; O. C. Dibble, W. C. T.; M. J. Pitkin, W. V. T. ; Whitcomb, W. R.

The present officers are H. C. Van Wie, P. W. C. T.; James A. Reynolds, W. C. T.; C. W. Rodman, W. V. T.; F. A. Smith, W. R.

They meet in the Temperance Hall, in the Opera Block, every Thursday evening. Mendotas.-This Temperance Order was organized by J. F. Morrow, Deputy Grand Sachem, in the Temperance Hall, in Opera Block, March 27, 1876, with the following persons as charter members: S. A. Sabin, Ruel Weston, W. H. Smith, George Farnam, J. H. Barnes, J. L. Holmes, J. A. Daniels, A. S. Williams, W. R. Putnam, S. D. Cargill, A. H. Lamb, George Corthom, J. N. Wilson, G. B. Hauxharst, J. B. Flagg, Alfonzo Walcott, J. A. Bawkus, T. D. Samuels, F. M. Rublee, H. W. Wheeler, F. A. Wood, E. H. Osborne, G. D.