Historical note: In 1881, the Cactus Lodge No. 94 of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen & Enginemen was organized for locomotive firemen. On April 15, 1884, Mrs. George M. Sargent organized a group of 10 women to form Flower Cactus Lodge #56, the first Ladies' Society to the B. of L. F. & E. The organization attempted to provide better entertainment for husbands and wives of Tucson railroad employees; they provided sponsored entertainment each month and charged 25 cents for admission. The lodge provided assistance for railroad workers in need and general community improvement activities. The society was disbanded for a number of years due to relocation of some workers but was reestablished in 1899.
From the description of Flower Cactus Lodge records, ca. 1927-1981. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 671495466
