Masonic. The Masons are represented by one blue lodge. The proximity of the city to Rock Island, where the order was first established in the oounty, has rendered it impossible heretofore to obtain charters for the higher degrees of Masonry.

Doric Lodge, No. 319, A. F. & A. M., was organized in 1859, with 20 charter members,—John H. Dillon, W. M.; L. E. Hemenway, S. W.; H. G. Nourse, J. W. For a time the lodge seemed to prosper, but during the dark days of the war, in consequence of the absence of a number of its members, who were at the front fighting the battles of their country, under a rule adopted by the Grand Lodge its meetings were suspended until brighter days should come. It was re-organized in 1866. For a time the lodge met in Chamberlain's, now Dunn's Hall, removing from thence to Dahm's Hall, on the corner of Third Avenue and lyth Streei, and from thence to the hall over Moline National Bank. After remaining here for some years they removed to the hall in the library building, where they remained until their removal to their present elegant quarters, on the corner of Third Avenue and 17th Street, July t, 1885. The building in which is situated their hall was erected by John Deere and is one of the handsomest structures in the city. Doric Lodge occupies the entire third floor and was ar­ ranged especially for its use. The main lodge room is 36x60 feet, with 20foot ceiling. There is a double parlor on the east (Masonically speaking), 43 x 18 feet, 14 feet high. A long hall is upon one side, 70 x 66 feet. The dining room, south of the main lodge room, is 21 x 60 feet. There are three ante-rooms, each 12x 14 feet; kitchen and vestibule, each 18x 21 feet, with water closets and toilet room. The lodge room and the parlors are furnished with body Brussels carpet, sofas, etc. The rooms are said to be the most convenient of all lodges in the State, and have been furnished at a cost of $2,000. The lodge is in a flourishing condition, having 101 members in July, 1885, and constantly increasing. Fifteen persons were initiated the first six months of this year. D. O. Reid is the present Master; A. C. Grout, S. W.; P. H. Davis, J. W.; J. S. Gillmore, Treas.; D. W. Gould, Sec.

A colored lodge of Masons exists, known as King Solomon Lodge, No. 20, organized in 1875. This order is not recognized by the whites.

The Independent Order of Odd Fellows have three subordinate lodges and an encampment in this city, with a large membership, composed of some of the best citizens of the place.

Moline Lodge, No. 133, was instituted Jan. 4, 1854, and is in a very nourishing condition, its membership embracing many of the oldest and best known citizens of the city. It numbers 90 members in good standing. Fred. Volkman is the present Noble Grand and O. E. Tyler, Vice-Grand.

Swedish Olive Lodge, No. 583,I. O. O. F., was instituted Oct. 13, 1875, with I5 charter members, Andrew Anderson, N. G.; B. P. Oakley, V. G.; A. P. Ahngren, Sec.; J. P. Soderstrom, P. S. ; Peter Nelson, Treas. The lodge has been quite prosperous and is now in a most healthy condition, with a mem­bership of 84. Its present officers are P. B. Anderson, N. G.; J. A. Swanson, V. G.; N. J. Pierson, Sec.; A. O. Lindstrom, P. S.; August Lindgren, Treas.; Andrew Anderson, Representative to the Grand Lodge.

Moline Encampment, No. 153, I. O. O. F., was chartered Oct. 13, 1874, with eight charter members. On the i6th of July 1885, Cleveland Encampment, No. 84, of Cleveland, III., was consolidated with this camp. Lieut.-Gov. J. C. Smith, Grand Scribe, conducted the ceremonies, assisted by W. S. Sweeney, Grand Representative. The camp is in a flourishing condition, with 60 members. Meetings are held in hall in Moline National Bank Building. The officers for the last half of 1885 are: C. W. Phillips, C. P.; Andrew Anderson, H. P.; L. E. Woodruff, S. W.; J. P. Amberg, J. W.; N. J. Pierson, Scribe; A. O. Lindstrom, Treas.

Manufacturers' Lodge, No. 485, I. O. O. F., was instituted April 16, 1872, with 12 charter members. Its first officers were: H. H. Grover, N. G,; C. A. Wheelock, V. G.; J. V. Van Horn, R. S.; J. P. Morey, P. S.; W. M. Dunham, Treas. Meetings were first held in lodge room over Moline National Bank. The present membership of the lodge is 64, and its general condition is good. The present officers are: G. F. Downs, N. G.; F. B. Suman, V. G.; W. A. McBeth, R. S.; S. Kennedy, P. S.; G. G. Gilford, Treas. Meetings are now held in Deere's Hall.

Ancient Order of United Workmen. —Four lodges and one legion represent this order in this city, each being in a very gratifying financial and harmonious condition.

Harmony Lodge, No. 2, A. O. U. W., was organized Dec. 3, r874, with 23 charter members. This was the second lodge instituted in the State, Noble Lodge, No. 1, of Rock Island, beingthe first. The lodge now numbers 54, and is in good condition in every respect. D. R. Ziegler is the Master Workman; Benton Davis, Recorder; C. F. Ziegler, Financier. There has been but one death in the lodge since its organization.

Schiller Lodge, No. 11, A. O. U. W., was organized April 19, 1876. Meetings were held in the Library building, until July, 1885, when the lodge was removed to the corner of Third Avenue and 17th Street.

Franklin Lodge, No. 16, A. O. U. W.,was organized Sept. 25, 1876. Meetings were held in the Library building, and continued there until July, 1885, when a removal was made to the corner of Third Avenue and i7th Street. For some years the lodge has only been holding its own in regard to membership, having 69 in good standing. Death has visited three times since its organization—L. Pinkham, John A. Steele and Frank Gunnell. Its principal officers in July, 1885, were: Alex. E. Montgomery, M. W.; Robert Young, F.; G. W. Parker, O.; S. Kennedy, Sec.

North Star Lodge, No. 48, A. 0. U. W., was organized March 16, 1877, with 35 charter members, with Chas. E. Piper, M. W. The lodge has a present membership of 51. Death has visited the lodge four times since its organization, removing Aleck Vener-luns, John Erickson, Arel Blombergson, Andrew Wickstrom. This lodge is composed of Swedish members exclusively, though it works in English, only using the Swedish language when some one is initiated. Its principal officers in July, 1885, were: N. H. Caderberg, M. W.; C. E. E. Engmark, F.; James B. Nelson, O.; C. G. Carlson, Sec.

McLean Legion, No. 26, Select Knights, A. O. U. W., was organized in March, 1884, with 18 charter members. Its membership at present is about the same, and all are supplied with handsome uniforms. A. E. Montgomery is the present Commander.

The Modern Woodmen of America have one camp in this place, Moline Camp, No. 38, which was or­ ganized May 7,1884, with 32 charter members. It has been exceedingly prosperous, and has a present membership of 137. No deaths have as yet occurred in this camp. Its officers are : W. A. Mase, Consul; Geo. Lee, Adviser; W. C. Thede, Clerk; F. A. Burgsten, Banker.

Grand Army of the Republic. —The old soldiers are represented by one Post. R. H. Graham Post, No. 312, G. A. R., was mustered Aug. 12, 1883, with 20 charter members. The principal officers were: A. C. Grout, Com.; Amos Altimus, S. V. C.; F. M. Andrews, Adj. Meetings were held in the hall of Library building until July, 1885, when they moved to hall corner Third Avenue and 17th Street. The Post has been very prosperous, its present member­ ship being 79. The principal officers in July, 1885, were : Wm. Clendennin, Com.; H. E. Barber, S. V. C.; T. D. Wheelock, J. V. C.; E. B. Knox, Q.; P. L. McKinnie, Surg.; L. E. Fish, Adj.

The Iron-Molders' Union, No. 217, was organized June 12, 1875, and has about 65 members. Its meetings are held every Tuesday night in hall over the Moline National Bank. In April, 1885, Clias. French was President, and Isaac Dawson, Secretary.

Moline Grove, No. 26, Druids, was organized January, 1872, and holds its meetings on the second and last Wednesday evening in each month. Wm. Runge. N. A., J. Mueller, V. A.; Claus H. Reimers, Treas ; Geo. Oldefest, Sec.,were among its officers in the spring of 1885.

Mississippi Valley Grove, No. 11, Druids, was organized February, 1883. Nels Peterson, N. A.; Nels Nelson, V. A.; Joseph Perry, Sec.,were among the officers in 1885. Meetings were held over Moline National Bank.

The Concordia Germania Turnverein was organized in 1876 by the consolidation of the Concordia, Germania and the Turners. It has about 100 members. In the past few years the society has spent several thousands of dollars in improvements, included in which is a fine and imposing building used as a gymnasium, in which, besides themselves, a Scandinavian society meets and enjoys its benefits. The Concordia Germania Turnverein has now three buildings, two being frame and one brick, all located at the corner of 15th Street and Sixth Avenue, and used as school-room, assembly room and gymnasium respectively.

The Moline Building, Savings ami Loan Association was incorporated May 25, 1880, its special object being to provide a safe and profitable investment for small savings and furnish money to its members for the purpose of securing, improving or purchasing homes. Since its organization it has accumulated $33,000, and the association is in a flourishing con­ dition, having nearly 200 members. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at W. R. Moore's law office, 314, i6th Street. Its officers in 1885 were C. F. Grantz, President; C. F. Hemenway, Vice-President; J. W. Warr, Secretary; P. C. Simmon, Treasurer; W. R. Moore, Attorney.