. History of Texas; Fort Worth and the Texas northwest edition. uipped with all conveniences for the purpose contemplated. There arc at this writing 265 inmates. 134 boysand 131 girls, the sons and daughters of deceased Masons. The Home for aged Masons and Widows of Masons is located afew miles west of Arlington, and is provided with ever) essential for thecomfort of its inmates, FORT WnkTII AND Till-: TEXAS NORTHWEST ) The editor of these volumes is the senior past master of Fort WorthLodge. The lodge now owns and occupies the three-story building atthe corner of Main and Second streets. T
. History of Texas; Fort Worth and the Texas northwest edition. uipped with all conveniences for the purpose contemplated. There arc at this writing 265 inmates. 134 boysand 131 girls, the sons and daughters of deceased Masons. The Home for aged Masons and Widows of Masons is located afew miles west of Arlington, and is provided with ever) essential for thecomfort of its inmates, FORT WnkTII AND Till-: TEXAS NORTHWEST ) The editor of these volumes is the senior past master of Fort WorthLodge. The lodge now owns and occupies the three-story building atthe corner of Main and Second streets. The present worshipful master is (i. \Y. Bell, and the secretary, Nelson. Knights of Pythias The first meeting to perfect an organization of a Lodge of Knightsof Pythias in this city was held on July 23, 1877. It was organizedAugust 17, 1877, with G. M. Otten, P. C.; F. S. Levy, C. C; MaxKlser, V. C.; Chas. Gay, M. of A. It was christened Queen City No. 21. Red Cross Lodge No. 14 was organized February 26, 1881, with , P. C.: Parnell, M. of Home of Fort Worth Lodge No. 124. O. E., Fort Worth These lodges at once took up the matter of the erection of a CastleMall, and the money was subscribed, the building erected and on the 6thday of June, 1881, the cornerstone of the first Castle Hall to be builtin the world was laid. The ceremonies were conducted by Justin , the founder of the order, who came from Washington, D. that purpose, and who delivered an address that was entertainingand instructive. Elks Lodge Fort Worth Lodge No. 124. H. P. O. E., was instituted in 1906. In1910 it purchased a lot at Seventh and Lamar streets and erected themagnificent building which it now occupies, and which with the furnitureand equipment has an approximate value of $175,000. and is free ofindebtedness of any kind. Its present membership is 1,340. Its contributions to benevolent andcharitable purposes have been very large and liberal, but the laws ofthe order pr
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