Bro. Brown was a fireman for about fourteen months, and was a charter member of 651, being a member of the Order less than three months. This is a warning to the firemen to get lined up, as we know not at what moment we will pass the last mile-post. He leaves a widow, two children, a mother, two sisters and three brothers, besides a host of friends, to mourn his loss. It is hard to part with a friend so active in life, but let us try and be fervent in our belief that things attributed to the hand of God are for the best-He who doeth all things well. We trust with a bright headlight trimmed and burning he will enter that heavenly city where pain, death and parting are no more.

The remains of Bro. Brown were taken charge of by the B. of L. F. and the funeral was under the auspices of the Brotherhood. The remains were taken to Lewiston, N. Y., on a special train for burial. The pall-bearers were J. C. Mons, Chas. Williams, L. J. Mullaney, John Diehl, James Mendler and C. E. Maybee. The floral offerings were of the most beautiful designs and were in abundance. The lodge sent the emblem of the Order, as near as it could be made in flowers. There were also other beautiful designs sent by the B. of L. E., B. of R. T., O. R. C.. and Wilson Tent K. O. T. M., in which Bro. Brown was a member. First Vice-President D. F. Maroney and Gen. Master Mechanic B. A. Billingham also paid their last respects by sending a beautiful wreath of flowers. How nice it is to have officers who are so kind to their employes.

While the loss of our brother can not be fully estimated, may the members of Lodge 651, with the calmness of the masculine mind, refuse to deem it a loss, but, guided by principles of equity, grant that final card of withdrawal which advances their brother to a higher degree, and is embellished with these significant words: "Dead, my brother, but not forgotten," and as the gentle winds steal up the pathway to the door, methinks it whispers that fraternal and beautiful tribute: "Green be the turf around thee,

Our friend of many days;
None knew thee but to respect thee,
None knew thee but to praise."

LODGE 45. (O. C. Hill, Little Rock, Ark.) Again has the grim reaper, Death, visited our midst and brought sorrow and sadness to several homes where there

had been sunshine and happiness. On May 2d, about 6 a. m., Bro. Harry McGowan, who had been braking on our road for quite awhile, met with an accident that caused his death at 10 a. m., surrounded by relatives. Bro. McGowan was loved by all who knew him. To the aged father and mother, brothers and sisters and other relatives, we the brothers of 45, B. of L. F., and sisters of 80, L. S., extend our heartfelt sympathy in this, their bereavement, but let us bow in humble submission to Him who doeth all things well. To his mother, who is a sister of 80, L. S., I will say that in the loss of her noble son we lose a noble brother. He always had a smile and a good word for all.

On May 4th, at 2 p. m., a large number of the brothers formed in line and marched from our lodge room to the family residence. There we all got into carriages and were driven to the Catholic Church, of which Bro. McGowan was a member, where services were held. We then went to the cemetery, and after services by his church there were services by the B. of L. F. and the A. O. U. W., of which he was also a member, and our beloved brother was laid to rest. The floral offerings were very beautiful and showed the high esteem in which our brother was held. We wish, through the columns of our Magazine, to thank those who sent them. We wish also to thank the brothers of Lodge 304, B. of L. F., for the kind and brotherly assistance the members extended to our brother; also to thank Bros. J. E. Sullivan, of Lodge 529, and F. Coleman, of Lodge 382, for their kindness. We also extend our thanks to the brothers of Division 182 of the B. of L. E. for their kind attention. The A. O. U. W. Lodge 13 was well represented, which showed the esteem in which Bro. McGowan was held in that order. The funeral was one of the largest held in Little Rock for a long time.

Brothers, good old 45 is still at her old tricks. Since January 1st we have initiated 21 members, and up to today (May 5th) we have applications on file and prospects are good for more. Bros. L. P. Priem and H. Hickman turned Professor Billy loose on six candidates last night. If you were to ask one of the new brothers what he thinks of it, he will tell you, "I got mine."

Sisters of Primrose Lodge 80, L. S., the brothers of Lodge 45 wish to thank you, through our Magazine, for the beautiful altar cloth which you presented us

LODGE 536—(Charles Diescher. Mt. Carmel, Ill.) We are in a very prosperous condition, having initiated seven applicants in the last two meetings, and

nearly 200 doesn't take more interest in having a voice in the Magazine.

There is no doubt but that 77 is one of the leading lodges of the Order, being represented in the Grand Lodge by Bro. Murphy; on the other hand, some of our members are holding prominent offices in the city of Denver.

We are preparing to give our candidates a warm reception, as we have

are receiving applications right along. Six of our brothers have withdrawn since the first day of the year on account of joining the B. of L. E., but we have filled the vacancy and are gaining in numbers.

We have good meetings and the boys are deeply interested. 'Health has been excellent among our members. We have never lost a member by death nor had any disabled since the organization of our lodge, May, 1898.

We have a new goat, and he certainly gives the boys a good ride down the line. at least this is what the candidates state. He is a noble fellow, has had plenty of exercise lately and has his eyes open for new members. Just at present work is somewhat slack, but nevertheless the boys are not disheartened, and are enjoy ing themselves, and we are increasing in numbers. We have plenty of timber to increase our membership, and are doing our utmost by urging the boys to join. Some of the boys have that "tired feeling" on lodge days, but I suppose there will come a time some day when they will attend.

As our regular election of officers is near at hand, brothers, let us carefully select the best men for the official roster. Men who take good interest in lodge work and who attend meetings regularly, and then our lodges will be successful in all undertakings.

As a closing paragraph, will state that Lodge 536 extends its best wishes to the Grand Lodge and the Brotherhood fraternity.

LODGE 77-(Member, Denver, Col.) On looking over the correspondence columns of the Magazine I fail to notice any article pertaining to 77. It seems that the boys of this lodge are not of a literary turn of mind, but are more addicted to the use of the scoop than that of the pen, so I thought I would break the ice and inform the readers of the Magazine that 77 is still in existence. It is astonishing that a lodge having a membership of

and have organized two teams to contest in doing the work. We are initiating on an average of eight candidates a month, but on account of some members withdrawing and joining the B. of L. E. and transferring to other lodges, it keeps the boys hustling to hold their own. We have a number of candidates in sight, but slack business seems to keep them from sending in their names.

But don't forget, boys, that we have got a real goat, and that he has the same name as our lodge, "Rocky Mountain." If you want to have a good time just visit 77 some night when we have a candidate. We had six visiting members one night recently, and the candidates not showing up, Bros. Rogers and Wallace volunteered to act. We showed the visitors a touch of high life, of which they were well pleased.

We wish to announce that our last annual ball cleared us $160.

Lodge 333-(Mrs. Geo. A. Middleton, Manasquan, N. J.) The more than interesting May number of the Magazine was read with great delight. I look for the Magazine and enjoy its contents as well as any fashion book or periodical that I read. However, I often wonder, and have looked in vain for any news of 333. How is it? Being a woman, and not allowed to be a member of said Order, I am acquainted through kindly letters only with Bro. Howerter, of 333, who often writes to my husband when he is ill and confined to the house. His cheerful, fraternal letters have led me to believe that he is a good all-around Brotherhood man, and I often wish we had the pleasure of being better acquainted with the members and their wives. I hope you will kindly place this letter in some little nook of your good Magazine, so some one of 333 will read it, and will send a few lines and not let other lodges get ahead of them in correspondence, which only increases good fellowship and adds interest to the Magazine.

The Home Account.

The following donations were received at the Home for Aged and Disabled Railway Employes for the month of April,

1904 :

Order of Owls 4..

Bro. L. Lalonde, 183 B. of R. T. James Costello, 270 O. R. C... Mat Madison, 45 B. of R. T. (former inmate of Home)... Grand total....

$117 50

47 50 78 00 118 75 431 10

92 00 79 85 35 40

2.00 50 1 00

5.00 .$1,008 60 Miscellaneous.-J. S. McCoy, Master of Lodge 4 B. of R. T., box of cigars; Lodge 150 L. S. to B. of L. F., box of groceries and magazines; Bro. L. C. Duffee, Lodge 68 B. R. T., bundle of reading matter; Bro. Frank Mead, Lodge 375 B. R. T., bundle of magazines; E. D. Rayner, Lodge 375 B. R. T., package of books; Edward Dailey, of West Chicago, box of canned fruit and clothing. Respectfully submitted, JOHN O'KEEFE, Secretary and Treasurer, R. R. M. H.

Addresses Wanted.

Requests have reached this office to publish notices inquiring for the present addresses or any information concerning the following persons. Information should be sent to the persons specified in the notice:

George Montgomery.-Was a member of Lodge 175 B. of L. F. He left Newark, Ohio, on the 27th day of last January. Had been engaged in selling tickets

is about 30 years of age; height, 5 feet 10 inches; weight, about 160 pounds; hair, dark. Is a rather smooth talker and a sociable man. Would request all B. of L. F. brothers to keep a sharp lookout for him, and should they run across him, please notify J. I. Dollison, Secretary Lodge 175 B. of L. F., 36 Vine street, Newark, Ohio.

Geo. D. Buck.-When last heard of was in Colorado Springs, Col. At one time was a fireman out of Raton, N. M., but quit about a year ago. He does not belong to the Brotherhood. He weighs about 200 pounds. Any information as to his present whereabouts will be appreciated by Jule F. Wood, Raton, N. M.

Pat Horan.-Is Irish and speaks broken English. Smokes a pipe. He quit his position about three months ago and when last heard of was knocking fires on the "Frisco" in Kansas City. He does not belong to the Brotherhood. Any one knowing his present whereabouts will please communicate with Jule F. Wood, Raton, N. M.

O. O. Reynolds.-Was promoted on the Colorado and Southern Railroad at Trinidad, Colo. He fired there awhile and joined the Brotherhood, but never paid any dues. He quit this place about a year ago and went South. He is dark complexioned, having black hair, eyes and mustache, and is heavy set. Is a good machinist helper. Any information concerning him will be greatly appreciated by Jule F. Wood, Raton, N. M.

W. D. Gladden.-Is a railroad man and was hostler at Little Rock, Ark., at one time. He left that city quite a while ago and has not been heard of since. Any information concerning him will be greatly appreciated by his personal friend, Henry Cullen, 107 and 109 North Main street, Little Rock, Ark.

George Russell Earl.-Was at one time a member of Lodge 107 B. of L. F., at Galion, Ohio. Any one knowing his present whereabouts kindly communicate with Jesse C. Earl, 502 North Francisco street, Chicago, Ill.

Lost Traveling Cards, Etc.

This office has been notified of the loss of the following traveling cards, receipts, etc., and the request is made that all members be on the lookout for them. Should they be discovered in the possession of persons not entitled to them they should be retained and forwarded to the owner or to the Secretary of the lodge which issued same:

Traveling card and receipt belonging to F. A. Dodge, member of Lodge 485, B. of L. F., who is working for the Oregon Short Line, was lost April 11th some where around the yard at Salt Lake City, Utah. If found please return to F. A. Dodge, Grand Pacific Hotel, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Traveling card belonging to J. M. Speery, member of Lodge 173, B. of L. F., was lost near Hillyard, Washington, on the Great Northern Railroad. If found please return to J. M. Speery, Marion, Ohio.

Pocketbook, card, receipts and clearances were stolen from E. E. Ealer, a member of Lodge 529, B. of L. F., Mena, Ark., on April 13, 1904. If presented, please take up and send to E. E. Ealer, care of U. P. Hotel, Ogden, Utah.

Traveling card for quarter ending June 30, 1904, and a receipt and order for the work was mailed to Chas. Schrock, a member of Lodge 64, B. of L. F., by Carl E. Wood, Secretary. Same never reached destination. If found by any one of the brothers please return to Carl E. Wood. Secretary Lodge 64, B. of L. F., 2918 East First street, Sioux City, Iowa.

Traveling card and receipt for quarter ending June 30, 1904, belonging to Charles D. Flickinger, member of Lodge 141, B. of L. F., was lost on the 29th of April, either in Crestline, Ohio, or between Crestline and Ft. Wayne, Ind., on the Pennsylvania Railroad. If found please return to Charles D. Flickinger, 818 Eliza street, Ft. Wayne, Ind.

Traveling card for quarter ending June 30, 1904, belonging to F. W. Foster, member of Lodge 594, B. of L. F., was lost recently. If found please return to H. S. Sage, Secretary of Lodge 594, B. of L. F., 335 South street, Grand Junction, Colo.

Balls and Entertainments.

Courteous invitations have been received at this office to attend the following balls and entertainments. The Grand Lodge force returns thanks and wish all an enjoyable and successful time:

Lodges 15 L. S. and 10 B. of L. F.-May party, at Trostler's Annex, Cleveland, Ohio, Wednesday evening, May 4. 1904.

Acknowledgments.

The following persons desire to acknowledge receipt of payment of claims and to express their gratitude to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, as an organization, and to the individual members for kindness and courtesies extended:

Mrs. Sarah Phibbs, Sarnia, Ontario.
Annie E. Crimmel, Altoona, Pa.
Mrs. Lizzie Haas, Jackson, Tenn.