INSPIRING MEETING
Seventh Annual Convention of Columbia Central Luther League Proves Most Successful.

   Delegates Representing Lutheran Young People’s Societies of Astoria, Portland, Oregon City, Vancouver (WA) and The Dalles, were in
Attendance.
   The seventh convention of the Columbia Central Luther League which embraces Lutheran Young People’s Societies from Astoria, Portland,
Oregon City, Vancouver and The Dalles, was held in Vancouver, October 22, 23 and 24. The convention was formally opened on Tuesday
evening, October 22, the opening service being conducted by Rev. M. E.  Bolton of The Dalles. A convention sermon of much interest was preached by Rev. Carl A. Tolin of Portland on the subject, “The Old Faith and the New Land.” Miss Emma Zacharias, president of St. Paul’s Luther League
in a short address welcomed the delegates and visitors to Vancouver.
   Miss Nyland, of Astoria, treasurer of the Columbia Central responded to the address of welcome. Excellent music was rendered by St. James’ choir of Portland. Wednesday morning was given over to routine business reports of officers, committees and presidents of the various societies.
   All showed a most encouraging growth in membership and in the interest in the churches with which the societies are connected. Officers
were elected for the ensuing year, Wm. S. T. Derr, Vancouver, president; Anna Stubling, The Dalles, secretary; Almea Nyland, Astoria, treasurer; Furn Church, Portland, state secretary. Wednesday afternoon papers were papers were presented by delegates from each society on these subjects,
   “The Presentation of the Luther League Topics”, “Effective Committee Work”, “The Social Side of Church Work”, and “The Difference Between a Luther League and a Literary Society”. At the rally service on Wednesday evening, Rev. M. E. Bolton of The Dalles gave an excellent address on the “Luther League, Its Past, Its Future”. Rev. Gustaf E. Rydquist of Astoria chose as his subject, “The Sons of Louvar” drawing a most beautiful and inspiring address from the old Swedish myth. The music at this service was especially fine, besides a number by a double quartet from Astoria, there were solos by delegates from Portland, Vancouver and The Dalles. On Thursday morning the delegates were entertained with a trip through the barracks (possibly Fort Dalles barracks, if they were still in existence then-egw) and general sightseeing. The convention closed with a reception at the I.O.O.F. hall on Thursday evening.
   The next convention will be held in The Dalles in October 1908.
   Delegates from The Dalles were Rev. and Mrs. Bolton, Mr. Gus Pearson, Misses Meta Seedorf, Josephine Nickelsen, Christine Madsen and Anna Stubling.

LOCAL MASONS FORM COUNCIL OF R&SM
Hood River Lodge Confers Degrees At Meeting.
   Under the direction of the Most Illustrious Grand Master Olson and his staff of the Oregon Grand Lodge Royal and Select Masters, the Owen
T. Shepard council R. & S. M. was formally instituted in The Dalles Saturday night.
   Lodge was opened under special dispensation by Hood River council No. 8, following which enough degrees was conferred to permit of a local membership. There were 25 Wasco county Masons attending to make up the lodge roll here.
   Following the ritualistic work and addresses by the grand master and other visiting officers, an election was held at which W. A. Wilkinson was chosen illustrious master; Lew W. Brown, deputy master; A. B. Shelley, principal conductor of work and L. M. Martin, recorder.
   Those present from the grand lodge were: Most Illustrious Grand Master O. A. Nelson; Grand Recorder J. H. Richmond; Grand Principal Conductor of Work J. E. Martin, all of the grand lodge of Oregon, and H. G. Richardson, illustrious master of Washington council No. 3, Portland.
   One of the features of the evening was the act of J. E. Martin, one of the grand lodge officers, who aided in conducting his son, L. M. Martin of The Dalles, to an official chair in the lodge.
   Headed by W. F. Laraway. Illustrious master of the Hood River lodge, 25 members of that council attended the institution here Saturday night and assisted in the ceremonial.

   DALLES HOSPITAL NOTES
   Patients admitted to The Dalles hospital today were J. A. Phillips of Bend (OR.), V. D. Cantrell and Miss Myrtle Lemke of this city. Mrs. Ruth Castle of The Dalles entered the hospital Saturday. Mr. And Mrs. Ed Gable of Wapinitia (OR.) are the parents of a son, born yesterday at the hospital. A daughter was born today at the hospital to Mr. And Mrs. Ralph Riley of Goldendale (WA.). Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Wilson, local, are the parents of a son, born at the hospital last night.

   CONVENTION PLANS LAID BY GRANGERS
   Picnic At Bonneville To Be One Of Features At Gathering, Decided.
   When the Oregon State Grange holds its annual convention here in June, a picnic will be staged at Bonneville as one of the features of the gathering, at which more than 3000 delegates of both the Washington and Oregon state grange societies will participate.
   Plans toward this end were completed Sunday what a committee representing the Washington State Grange and the Oregon State Grange met at Bonneville for a joint conference. The Grangers of the neighboring state will hold a convention at Vancouver, Wash., at the same time the Oregon Grangers meet here.
   Arrangements were made at the meeting yesterday, word of which reached The Dalles this morning, for transportation by train and boat up the river to relieve the traffic congestion on the Columbia River highway.
   G. W. Cullender, C. P. Bush, E. O. Hiland and Chopin Mills, extensive fruit growers of Vancouver, Wash., composed the committee of the Washington Grangers, while L. R. Elliot of Friend, M. M. Burtner of Dufur, O. A. Morgan of Eight Mile and Mr. And Mrs. J. G. Snipes representing the Chenowith and Mill Creek Granges, were on the Oregon Committee.
   The picnic will be participated in by the largest delegation of growers ever assembled in Oregon, it is believed. Selection of Bonneville was made only after months of correspondence, during which time the Washington Grangers offered many alluring inducements to the Oregon Grangers to select a site on the Washington side of the river.

   OFFICERS FOR 1924 ELECTED BY “40-8”
Fun Organization Of American Legion Initiates Candidates

   Officers of The Dalles voiture, Quarrant Hommes et Hult Chevaux, the “40 and 8” fun society of the American Legion, were elected for 1924 at a meeting of that organization held at The Dalles Country club Saturday night.
   The election preceded an initiation of “Poor Goofs” as they are nicknamed, from the initials of the French words, “Prisoners La Guerre,” or prisoners of war. The P. G’s were candidates for membership, as follows: Allen H. Cady, L. E. Emerson, Lisle Minion, Henry Scherrer and G. E. Maurer.
   Officers chosen for the ensuing year follow: Pat Foley, chef re gare; Clinton Nielsen, chef de train; Matt Duffy, Jr. commissaire intendant and L. K. Dunahoo, correspondent.
   Retiring officers were: J. T. Henry, chef de gare; Dr. Thompson Coberth, chef de train; Albert Cates, commissaire intendant. L. K. Dunahoo was re-elected correspondent.

THOMAS A. HUDSON, PIONEER SUCCUMBS
   Heart Failure Responsible For Sudden Death, No Plans For Funeral

   Death claimed another pioneer of The Dalles today when Thomas A. Hudson, aged 73 years, died suddenly at noon today at his home, 422 West Second street.
   Apparently in the best of spirits and health, considering his age, Mr. Hudson dressed and jokingly remarked he was “going down to see the queen.” (Queen Marie of Rumania). A short time later he was stricken with heart failure and died instantly.
   The deceased was a highly respected citizen of The Dalles, where he had engaged in business for many years. Mr. Hudson was born in Belfast, Ireland, and came to America with his parents at the age of 13 years.
   Brooklyn, N. Y. was his home until he was about 20 years of age when he sailed before the mast as second mate around the Horn. He later settled in Oregon City but came to The Dalles 53 years ago and had since resided here.
   For a time he was a clerk in the Wingate store, which is now A. M. Williams & Company, and then established the Hudson Land Company, dealing in real estate, loans and insurance. He retired from this business a few years ago in favor of his son, Thomas R. Hudson.
   Mr. Hudson, during his life, took an active interest in civic and fraternal affairs in The Dalles. He served the city as water commissioner and also as city recorder. He was the first chancellor commander of the nights of Pythias lodge of this city and a past exalted ruler of the Elks lodge. He was also a member of the Masonic order, W. O. W., Artisans and Macabees.
   The deceased was married to Amanda Thornbury of The Dalles. Mrs. Hudson died April 2, 1919. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Helen Baker, a son, Thomas R. Hudson, both of this city, and another son, Lawrence Hudson, of Portland.
   Funeral arrangements have not been completed and will be announced later.