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Bavaria Lodge No. 327 I. O. O. F. was organized Oct. 7, 1866 and worked in German for a while but later was discontinued. Woodford Lodge, of the same order, was in existence a few years but did not long survive. The present lodge was organized June 20, 1894, and is in a flourishing condition. They have fitted up a commodious hall in the Schafer block, where they hold regular sessions. The present officers are: Walter Caufield, Noble Grand; J. T. McCord, secretary.
Hugh de Payens Lodge 241 Knights of Pythias was organized in April, 1890, with D. Dunn Chancellor Commander and R. G. Hebden, Keeper of Records and Seal. The present officers are: E. G. Schafer, C. C., and Dr. J. W. Parkinson, K. of R. and S. The Uniform Rank, K. of P., was organized in December, 1895, and Jan. 28, '96 the officers were installed. The officers are: J. F. Bosworth, Captain; E. R. Somers, clerk.
Both organizations are in splendid condition and they have rented the second story of J. B. Michels' building, which will be fitted up in elegant shape for their use.
S. T. Rogers Post No. 531 was chartered Sept. 17, 1885, S. T. Rogers being the first commander, S. H. Worthington, adjutant. The present officers are: Ed. Childs., commander; S. K. Hayward, adjutant. There was a post organized several years before the existence of the present one, but survived only a short time.
March 16, 1895, a Camp of Sons of Veterans was organized in this city and have meetings twice each month. The first captain was J. B. Michels and first sergeant L. B. Renard. The present officers are: Chas. Parkhouse, captain and W. A. Bryan, first sergeant.
These last two orders, as well as the W. R. C., are foremost in making Memorial Day exercises interesting and profitable and El Paso's commemoration of this event is enjoyable.
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