Evening Star Newspaper, January 16, 1921, Page 64

THE . SUNDAY STAR, JANUARY 16, 1921—PART 3. Fraternities 2 7:30 King David, ‘Takoma, N 45 p.m., B ARCH ¢ Tuesday—La_Fayette, visitation ‘Wednesday—-Columbia, No. 1, P. M. and M. E. M 2 Brightwood. No. 9. grand visitation. Friday—Mount Pleasant, No. 13, spe- 8 p.m.. grand visitation. Saturday—High Priests’ Association. KNIGHTS' TEMPLAR COMMANDERIES. ‘Wednesday—Potomac, No. 3, Red Cross. ROYAL AND SEI ASTERS. Mounday—Washington Council, No. 1, grand_visitation. Thursday—Adoniram Council, No. 2, grand visitation. ANCIENT AND A ED SCOT- TISH RIT! Tuesdny—Mithras Lodge of Perfection, TS ce Council, Knights 1t degree. o bodies of the rite, Kadosh, rduy—Local dance at Cathedral. Satur The Grand Lodge of the District to- morrow evening will assemble at 7 p.m., and, at the Scottish Rite Cathe- dral, 3d and 'E streets northwest, will formally consecrate, dedicate and constitute Albert Pike Lodge, No. 36, and present to it the charter granted at the recent session of the grand body. The nmew officers also will be installed: Archie D. Engel, as mas- ter; Sulaimaan Daavid as senior war- den; Ellwood B. Morey, as junior war- dgn; Charles M. Jones, as treasure ‘William T. Boyden, as secretary; Wi Dam W. Champayne, as senior stew- ard; Melvin A. Werts, as junior stew- ard; Nathan Weill, as senior deaco Frank E. Koch, as junior deacon; Rev. J. J. Dimon, as chaplain, and T. J. Moore, as tiler. Senior Warden Grover E. Payne will head the official line in Potomac Lodge, No. 5, tomorrow evening, in the E. A. degree. Capt. Gen. Thomas G. King will head the official line in Potomac Com-~ mandery, No. 3, Knights Templar, Wednesday evening, when the illus- trous order of the Red Cross is pre- sented. The twenty-first degree of the Scot- tish Rite will be presented in full ceremonial form Tuesday evening, at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, 3d and E streets northwest, in Robert de Bruce Council _Knights Kadosh. Mithras Lodge of Perfection will meet the same evening for matters concern- ing the general rite in the District. Saturday evening. at the cathedral, the next dance given under the aus- pices of the bodies of the rite to members and their ladles will (Ike1 place. Columbia Chapter of Royal Arch Masons- has its annual entertainment schedyled for January 29, at the New ‘Willard, with a reception from '8:30 to 9 p.m, and entertainment from 9 to 10 and dancing from 10 to 12 o'clock. Cards of invitation for the event have been issued. Moumt Pleasant Lodge, No. 33, has the M. M. degree scheduled for t morrow evening, to be followed Janu. ary 22, mext Saturday, by the M. M. degree, according to the announce- ment of Master KimbBall, through Secretary William Burton Green. Wednesday _evening Washington Centennial Lodge, No. 14, will devote, after a brief business session, to so- cial enjoyment and the master prom- ises “a big surprise” to the brethren. High Priest Alexander K. Meek ofl La Fayette Royal Arch Chapter an- nounces for his grand visitation ‘Tuesday evening a program of music by an orchestra and la Fayette Quartet, together with remarks by Grand High Priest Major and an ad- dress by Dr. Philander P. Claxton, commissioner of education. Refresh- ments will follow and Sol Minster will be in charge of the orchestra. Acting Deputy Grand Master Mont- gomery Hunter of the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters, through Grand Secretary John A. Colborn, an- nounces that grand visitations will be made to the opnstituent councils as follows: Tomorrow evening to ashington Council, 1; Thurs- ay evening, to Adoniram Council, No. 2. and January 29, to Columbis, Council, No. 3. The second annual assembiy of the Grand Council will be held Saturday evening, February 5. It is stated that the past year has been a record breaker in the Cryptic Rite. The Ladies' Auxiliary of Orient Commandery, No. 5, Knights Tem- plar, will meet at Naval Lodge Hall, Zaturday evening, for a card party, following a short business meeting. Master Arthur F. Martin of Pen- talpha Lodge, No. 23, has announced that instead of degree work tomor- row evening the lodge will hold social session. with an address by » prominent speaker. Almas Temple has been active dur- ing the week in its several “units” and Illustrious Potentate Henry Lansburgh has given directions that preparations be made for the first big gun of the new year early in March, in the form ~of another extraordinary ceremonial _ session. Almas Temple always has held a ses- sion in March to commemorate the approach of spring, and on these occasions the musical program has been of exceptional significance and beauty. It is proposed this year to present the Khyam el Khyan rites, Wwith the full program of interludes, including the famous carols. Cplef Rabban Leonard P. Steuart and ‘As- sistant Rabban Wisdom D. Brown are already engaged in directing the ar- rangements, with the assistance of Almas Temple's chauters. News comes. from Imperial head- quarters that strong bids are being made by Savannah, Ga.; Indianapolis, Ind., and Des Moines, lowa, for the next session of the Imperial Council, which was originally scheduled for Atlantic City, but was called off by the Imperial potentate, because of 0 belre? that fair treatment was not to be accorded the vititing temples and nobles by the hotels at that place. The new place of meeting, it is expected, will be announced with- in a week or ten days. Almas Temple Patrol, at its annual meeting_ Thursday evening, elected Harry W. Taylor president for the coming year; Virgil M. Fookes, as vice president; A. J. Leister, as sec- retary; Isaac B. Field, as assistant secretary; W. W. Georges, for the thirteenth term, &s treasurer; Dr. Frederick Yates, leutenant surgeon, and Potentate Lansburgh, in response to a petition signed by a host of the members, recommissioned Ed C. Dut- ton captain for another term, and re- appointed Virgil M. Fookes as floor director. Henry B. Schmidt as direc- tor of the Oriental Band, and W. L Jacoby. as director of the new Drum Corps. The Almas Temple Brass Band re-elected Warren W. Biggs as president. The activities of the patrel during the year were set forth in an elaborate report from retiring President F. Lawrence Walker, who lis to be presented with a set of en- | grossed resolutions setting forth ap- propriate recognition. The commit- { tee reports are said to have been ex- ceptionally gratifying. President Taylor of the patrol made a flying trip to New York for the purchase of elaborate furniture pieces for further adding to the comfort and beauty of the Washington Shrine headquarters at 711 13th street northwest, which, it is stated, has been furnished by contributions amounting to more than $3.000 by the patrol members. but, nevertheless, is intended as a general place of gathering for the nobles of Almas Temple, whether members of the patrol or mot. The excursion committee during i supplies the Christmas welfare dis- 'shall be on a much larger scale next year. The patrol will care for the poor children, and Almas Temple for others. The patrol dance last night at the New Willard was an unusual success. Master Harry Sherby of Federal Lodge, No. 1, Tuesday evening, in- vited Dr. C. C. MacLean to address the lodge, following the degree work, and announced that Past Grand Master James W. Witten will be the speaker at the next communication. Almas Temple's Automobile Club has _under consideration the generous tender by Col. Arthur Randle of Ran- dle Highlands of a site for a club- house and playground on the shores |of Chesapeake bay. which has been made through his personal friend, Col. James S. McCarthy, While not a member of the Masonic fraternity, it is said, Col. Randie’s offer is made in heeping with a desire to aid all or- ganizations having for their purpose the betterment of their fellow man. The site, it is said. will afford the club ample space for commodious outing quarters. At a recent meeting of the commit- the arrangements for the coming ses- sion of the League of Mgsonic Clubs in this city, Judge James W _Witten, chairman, appointed Roe Fulkerson chairman’ of the finance committee, and William D. Skeen chairman of the | F. committee on program. Mr. Fulker- 0DD FELLOWS. LODGES. No. 11, finst d degree; Bea- 6; Golden le, 21, ai xcelsior. No. 17, first degree. Amity, No. 27, in- itiutory degree. rd 10, initiatory gree. Monday—Union, con, No. 1 tumbi; Salem, No. 22, degree. ntral, No. 1, initiatory de- gree; Metropoll 16, decre Federal City, st degree. The following officers of Amity Lodge, No. 27, were installed at its last meeting: Noble grand, C. P. the week will close a date for the |Oliff; vice grand, E. A. Thrift; war- charity excursion next summer which |den, W. D. Coffmann; conductor, L. BILff; recording secretary, George tributions and which, it is proposed. | Cumming; financial secretary, B. B. Vaden; treasurer, R. A. Ford; R. S. N. G., J. H. Goodrich; L. S. N. G., L. H. Windsor; chaplain, J. H. Windsor; R. S. V. G, D. A. Thompson; L. S. V. G. M. Morris; inside guardian, H L. Bryant; outside guardian, R. L. S. Donalidson. The following representatives to the Grand Lodge were elected for the present term: R. H. Sorrell, P. G. M.; R. A. Ford, P. G. M.; L. H. Windsor, B. B. Vaden, J. H. Windsor, J. H. Goodrich and J. G. Acton. The noble &rand and degree director, Past Grand Master R. H. Sorrell announced work for the next four or five meetings. Federal City Lodge, No. 20 will con- fer the first degree in amplified form Friday evening at the temple. John H. Wood, the veteran past grand mas- ter will take the leading part and will be supported by a trained degree staff. This team will probably enter the Sovereign Grand Lodge meet in Toronto next September. Columbia Lodge, No. 10, at its last meeting_conferred the initiatory de- gree. Noble Grand Beazley an- nounced the following committees: Finance, W. W. Adams, A. A. Cotes, Garner, jr.; S. G. Taylor, F. K. New- comb, Harry Darling; delinquent, E. C. Grumley, J. A. Frazier, George Bil- lings, Charles Lockhead, M. F. Zepp, K. Newcomb; degree director, Charles G. Shackleford; assistant de- son is a member of the Gavel Club |gree director, S. G. Taylor; custodian and Mr. Skeen of the Trestleboard |of regalia, E. W. Smoot; instructor, M. Club. A series of dances by the Ma- sonic clubs o fthe District is now un- the coming league session. Another of the series of dances of the Grotto Band and Drill Corps will be given at the New Willard Hotel on Wednesday evening. The annual election of officers of Kallipolis Grotto will be held Janu- ary 27 at old Masonic Temple. The annual report of officers submitted at this meeting will show, it is said, a steady growth, both in ‘activities and membership. Recent advices from the grand secretary are to the effect that 1920 is probably the banner year in the history of the Order of Veiled Prophets, more than 25,000 having been initiated. Monarch_Charles A Stevens and Past Grand Monarch E! §. Schmid left vesterday for Atlantic ty to attend a meeting of the convention commit- tee of the Supreme Council. Dr. W. F. R. Phillips, who is sta- tioned in Charleston, S. C., was a re- cent visitor to Washington and re- newed fraternal relations with many brother Prophets. The program for the pilgrimage of Harmony Lodge, No. 17, to Trinity Civic and Community Church, 3rd and C streets northwest, tonight at 8 o'clock, is as follows: Prelude, organ, “Adagio,” by Guilmant, Mrs. Crouch; processional “Love Divine, All Love Excel- F. Zepp. The officers of Dorcas Rebekah der consideration in connection With |1dge. No. 4, were installed by a corps of past noble grands of Ruth Lodge. Among those present were President Mollie E. Edmonston, Past Presidents Annie E. Grigsby, Belle M. Carter. Mary M. Dement, Ella V. Mallory and other officers of the Rebekah Assem- bly. Dorcas Lodge will confer the Rebekah degree, January 20. The Home Circle announces that a three-act comedy, “The Innocent Des- | perado.” will be presented at the Py- | thian Temple, January 28, under the auspices of Amity Lodge. No. 27. Monday evening Past Noble Grand Gertrude Underwood, assisted by the past nible grands of Martha Wash- ington Rebekah Lodge, No. 3, in- stalled the officers of Naomi Rebekah Lodge, No. 1, as follows: Noble grand, Della Eastlake; vice grand, Susie Behrend; recording secretary, Alice Thomas; financial secretary, F. M. Raitz; treasurer, E. C. Grumley; war- den, E. J. Shea: conductor, 1da Hur- ley; chaplain, S. M. Sanderson; right supporter to the noble grand, J. D. Yoakley: left supporter to the noble grand, M. Dreager: right supporter to the vice grand. S. Zile; left sup- porter to the vice grand, A. Embrey; inside guardian, L. Comley; outside guardian. O. F. Smith. V. E. Yoakley. on behalf of Naomi Lodge. presented a small token of ap- - | Louis s tee of Masonic Clubs having in charge | 7 Marchail: entertainment, Lucian Harden as preciation to the installing officer. S. M_ Sanderson presented a past noble grand's jewel to the retiring noble grand. Refreshments were served and a so0- celio solo, “Andante,” Scripture lesson ; cel- 1o solo, “Cantelina,” Richard Lorleberg : versicles and responses ; prayers: intro- duction of the grand master of WasSoDs | ia) hour followed. by the past erand master of Mimonn: | A large and representative gather- f:“ }' Ot,éf?“, solo, “Open the|in& of Rebekahs witnessed the in- Charles J. edll s - stallation of the officers of Esther Re- Gates” by Martin Richardson, tenor, of | payan Lodge, No. &, Monday night, the Ltalian Opera Company & dg e .| When Past Noble Grand Nettie Metler iev) R ton, “anthem, by |#nd officers from Fidelity Lodge. No. Harmony W_,F-e Not. ‘O Israel” by |’ installed the following: Past noble Trinity choir, ar ¢°"d» : wn.y grand, Leslie Messick: noble grand, Schnecker; Old Hundred 0 Richard. | Gettride Bowen: vice grand, Ruth Lord Is My Light, by Martin RIChard-| Campbell; recording secretary. Hen- ‘2‘,’,“;""3,’;'"% e 8 sionai |Tictta Werner: financial - secretary. O e e o God Goes Forth io | Marion Gelman: treasurer, James Gei- n d " b0 |man; warden, Esther Johanssen; con- Wary; lorganjpostindaein e omenso bY {ductor, Lois Stuntz: chaplain, Ethel Guilmant, Mrs. Helen Church. a to|varning: R. S. N. G.. Fannie Chaffee; cl':h:hi‘:re;mmnn %‘::esxhae:namgepfi“u Z S(;'N-B(l;., Marie Humrickhouse; R. S. | E i rronkIhel ? anche Newberry; L. 8. V. G.. | Helen M : = Oevs will be opened at 7:30 pm.|muien McAllister; inside guardian, Ella_Hildebrand, and outsid a- There are to be no reserved seats. Al lian” Helga Lund: wrial are welcome. The instaliing officer was prescnted with a serving tray, and the jewel of ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR |hor office wat prasinira the Jewel of | Friendship Chapter will have charge |I0€ noble grand, Leslie Messick. !of the services at the Masonic and KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. | Eastern Star Home this afternoon at| Grang Master-at-Arms O. B. Gray, as| 3 o’clock. Rev. John E. Fort, pastor of d;npuly gl?nd chancellor, installed the . E. Church, officiating. |officers of Calanthe ILodge, Monda: Eldbrooke M. ure B | evening, assisted by Past Grand Chan. | cellor W. Ki 1, % Ruth Chapter has called off its meet- | G romay Kome sy grand preiate. ing scheduled for tomorrow evening,|chancellor, and Col. H. C. Glading as and will not meet again until Feb-|master at arms. - | k ‘entury- Lodj ruary 7, when there will be work. ranie seheduled for ol The ways and means committee met. The Floral Circle of Columbia Chap-| A motion prevailed appropriating $1.000 | ter will meet tomorrow afternoonito be applied to cancel the indebtedness | with Mrs. Mary Eppelsheimer at 3227|on Pythian Temple. The meeting was Hiatt place northwest. enthusiastic in making this initial pay- Esther Chapters mew officers will | ™5 v . The officers of Home Lodge installed confer the degrees Thursday evening. g The chapter celebrated its twenty- | Sonday evening, by Supreme Represent- i tive John B. Dickman, deputy grand fifth anniversary recently. A feature| 3 of, the gelebration was a birthday cake [ Shancellor, assisted by Grand Keeper and Seals H. J. Gasson, on which twenty-five candles were 3 Placed one at a time by the matron or | §7and prelate. and Grand Outer Guard Of | 3. F._Skidmore, grand master-at-arms. atron of each year of the chapter's ; l‘e’xhtence. ‘who, at the same time, gave puere P‘nul Rafl“y'e“' C. C.; C. M. Spen- a brief resume of what the chapter|Ser V. C.: D- J. Roberts, prelate: J. did during his or her year. Many dis- | B- Bailey, M. of W.: R. H. Yates, K. of tinguished guests were present, some|R- S.; W. M. Slater, M. of F.; R. of them making addresses. Refresh-|E. Bragg, M. of E.: G. L. Anderson, ments were served in the banquet at A.; R W. Waters, 1. R: R. hall, under the direction of Past Peed, O. G.; trustees, M. Leviton, Matron Sarah McQueen, and dancing | R. L. Slagle, O. W. Neidomanski; followed. resentatives to grand lodge, D. J. Rob- erts, C. M. Spencer, D. Rothwell, R. W. Waters and J. B. Bailey. The following officers were installed Associate Grand Matron-elect Flora E. Campbell is to be given an “at home” by Martha Chapter Friday in Union Lodge Wednesday evening: night after a brief business session.|John D. Bragunier, John W. The fraternity in general has been in- | Thrift, V. Dr. J. M. Ramsay, prel vited to attend. ate; Willi Umhau, M. of W.; Harry B. Brown, K. of R. §.; George W. Haley, M. of F.; Thomas J. Cason, M. of E.; Clayton E. Ford, M. at A.; [ E. Crawford, I G.; William T. Thompson, O. G.; representative to re- lief bureau, William A. Davis; repre- sentatives to Grand Lodge, George W. Haley, Thomas J. Cason, Dr. J. 3t East Gate Chapter will celebrate jts|Ramsay and Samuel Steiner. fifth anniversary Friday evening, |Outer Guard, J. F. Skidmore officiated There will be work followed by a|as deputy grand chancellor, assisted short program, with refreshients, by William A. Kimmel as grand prel- ate, and John B. Dickman as grand Washington Centennial Chapter, at|master-at-arms. its last meeting, initiated twenty-six| Hermione Lodge installed its new candidates, three of them for Joppa | officers Wednesday evening. Grand Lodge Chapter. Washington Centen- | Master-at-Arms O. B. Gray, as deputy nial Chapter rec'ived its charter|grand chancellor, officiated, assisted from the Grand Chapter and wasregu- | by Grand Inner Guard Jacob Nuss- larly constituted and consecrated last|baum as grand master-at-arms, and veninr ,}_n !h]e commandery room at|Supreme Representative Albert Kah- Masonic Temple. The new officers were [ Jert as grand prelate. The following installed also. The chapter will have | officers were installed: Fred C. Bar- a special for the degrees January 31. |per. C. C.; Edward Journey, V. C.; E, of Fidelit: esda; S. Walmer, prelate; W. E. Poole, listencd 1o anbrteny pesday eVening | 3\ Jonn Hamilton, K. of R. S.; Thom- A 3 S EEW Yertrico, o at AL WA Electa Chapter, No. 2, -{M. o E eftries, M. a ing, in’ Masoni Hall, A?a:::fl"::a Martin, I G.; George Pimper, O. G. entertained after the degrees with duets | Tepresentative to relief bureau, W. E. by Ida Crown and Milton Fillius, Mrs. | Poole. Crown was presneted with Fairfax silver| Rathbone-Superior Lodge held a forks from the members in appreciation | 8¢t-together meeting Friday evening of her services. A soclal hour with re- | after installing its ©fficers. Refresh- freshments and dancing followed. ments were served. toenty BHR annivereery ot ey ool | WOMAN'S BENEFIT ASSOCIA- TION—MACCABEES, ing with vocal music by Misses Ger- hardt and Black, and readings by Miss National Review will entertain the its| District of Columbia Officers’ Club Wilson. Friendship Chapter celebrated clghth birthday Tuesday evening, with | January 28. oo 0y Pust ‘Grand. Farren Hobores| Th e 0 solos by Past Grand Patron rts, e annual dance of the Dists recitations by Past Matron Mary E.; Columbla Officers’ Club ):vll?:er:tv:: Kunkel of Mizpah Chapter, No. 8, and a | February 3 in the Raleigh ballroom. j chorus by &:"e;ndbem t}w‘ch;wnter. Tucsday evening, at 918 I street, a stingu! of even! committee wi erfect included Grand Patron Bogley, ast | Statr. PiietiPlanation;te Grand Matron Taylor and Past Patron Past Bethany Chapter will have the de- grees Friday evening with a large class. Later Past Matron Viva Janu- ary of Kansas City will illustrate the degree of Esther. A card party for the chapter will be given January 27 at 1517 R street northwest. Bethesda Review Thursday evenin, | s M R visitors trom the city. el Grand Iclll;'r'tl Jewel. ENIGHTS OF COLUMBUS. Carroll dence Friday evening. A compli- mentary dance to the members will be given tomorrow evening in the Knights of Columbus Hall. A band of forty pieces will furnish the muslc Tuesday evening the council will have @ business meeting, after which a basket ball game will be played by Carroll and Spalding Council teams. Washington Council Tuesday night considered the report and recom- mendations of the new home commit- tee and a drive for funds_in this jurisdiction was authorized. The bal- ance of the report was referred to a select committee of five, to report February 8, when final action will be taken. Resolutions praving for the speedy recovery of James Cardinal Gibbons were adopted. Over a hundred knights went to Alexandria, Va.,, last Sunday afternoon to witness an exemplification of the third degree by Past State Deputy Leo A. Rover of the District of Co- lumbia ang his staff. About seventy- five candidates of Fitzgerald Council received the degree. February 3, at Rauscher's, Alcantara Caravan, No. 12, of the Order of the Alhambra, will entertain the lady friends of its nobles with a_banquet and entertainment, followed by danc- ing. This will be the first affair of | this sort since the war began, and the grand divan, under Grand Commander Philip Buetner, is sparing no pains to make it a successful affair. WOODMEN OF THE WORLD. Elm Camp contributes six of the nine members of the Boosters' Club degree team which won the $150 first prize at the Head Camp convention at Hagerstown, Md. Cameron Gates, recently initiated, impersonates Jo- seph; Bert Wells is the slave, How- ard Sangston is the Ishmaelite, F. M. McPherson is the adviser lieutenant wd Thomas B. Eckloft is consul ; commander. The uniform rank com- pany of Elm Camp is being rehearsed by Lieut. Col. McConnell to put on | the Joseph's scene in its entirety. | William Wolfley will address Elm Camp on the third Thursday of January. Mount Vernon Camp has elected its _adviser lieu- tenant and Clerk McKenny will be clerk for another year. C. H. Lud- lum accompanied State Manager R. E. Clerk to Hagerstown and assisted in the unveiling ceremonies, when three- monuments were dedicated by Hagerstown Camp, No. 1. The Boosters’ Club is the “Congress of Perfected Woodcraft” in Wash- ington. Each camp in the District is entitled to seven delegates to this body, three of whom are the highest | officers of the camp and the other four elected. This organization is now beginning its fifth successful year. Four presidents have thus far | served it, A. J. Whitforth, Thomas B. Eckloff, A. H. Woody and David S.!| James Freeland has just Davison. been elected for the fifth year. The constitution of the Boosters' Club | does not permit a president to suc- | ceed himself. i IMPROVED ORDER OF RED MEN Great Sachem Bergman and the board of great chiefs visited White Eagle Council, No. 4, Degree of Poca- hontas, at its last meeting. This is the home council of the great sachem and great chief of records, and an elaborate program was presented and’| refreshments were served. Red Wing Tribe, No. 20, held one of “special nights” at its last meet- ing. The great sachem was present and Sachem Walters outlined his pro- gram for his term. ! Sioux, No. 18, will hold a class adop: tion January 20, the work being con- ferred by its own team. a8 A delegation visited the home of W. C. Smoot Monday night to offer con- gratulations to him and his wife at | the celebration of their golden wed- | ding. Great Sachem Bergman, Great | Chief_of Records Bunch, Great San- nap Humphries and Messrs. Storm, Voehl, MacCrakken and Holmes were the callers. Mr. Smoot is a past sachem of Seneca Tribe, No. 11. The last of the series of visitations of Great Sachem Bergman and the board of great chiefs will be to Osage | Tribe, No. 6, January 22. A special committee has been appointed to have charge of the affair. As this is the oldest tribe in the District of Colum- bia and the home tribe of the great sachem, all members have been urged to be present. The building commit- tee of the Great Council also will have something to offer. ! The chiefs of Waneta Council, No. S| D. P. were raised by Deputy Great Sachem W. B. Garnes as follows: Mrs. | M. Vansciver, Pocohantas; Mrs. Ada Herbert, Winonah; Mrs. Lizzie Woods, prophetess; Dave Harvey, Powhata Mrs. Annie Owens, keeper wampu Mrs. Sarah L. Reynolds, -keeper of records; Mrs. Louisa Niedfeldt, guard of teepee, and F. D. Seiffert, guard ot forest. A card party is scheduled by the i council for the second week in Febru- | ary. JR.0.U. A M. The newly elected officers of Mount Vernon Council, No. 10, were installed | Thursday evening by Past Councilor | Fred W. Wilson. The officers’ reports for the quarter ending December 30, | it is said, showed a decided gain in | both finances and membership. Puti Councilor J. A. H. Hargett was desig- | nated to represent the lodge on a special committee to meet Tuesday evening in Andrew Jackson Council’s hall to arrange for the celebration of Washington's birthday. A past coun- cilor's jewel was presented to the re- tiring councilor, Richard Umhaw. | The Scorpion Oriental Court, No. 1, affiliated with Andrew Jackson Coun. cil, No. 6, Tuesday evening Initiated several new members and adopted i new by-laws to go into effect March 1. The court also made final arrange- Council held a aueassfull ,—_——— (" THE MAXWELL FURNITURE C0. ) Furniture, Rugs, Stoves, at Pre-War Prices YOU expect lower prices in Home Furnishings—and here they are—a sweeping clearance of our entire stock at a bona fide discount that will create a profound sensation from one end of Washingto the other. Refurnish your home with new carpets, furniture—everything you may need—and do it NOW. Another opportunity like this may not occur in years to come. CASH OR CREDIT. Goods Parchased Stored FREE $15000 Cane- back, plush-covered, three-piece Cane Suite (Rocker, Chair and Sofa). $350 Loose Cushion Overstuffed Library A saving of fully $80.00 on this large suite. Dav- enport is 6 foot, 6 inches long. Deep spring seat and back and loose cushions. Uphols of tapestry. 50 brown imitation tered in finest grades $2 69 lsafeher.$39,7 5 - * | 415 SEVENTH ST., BETWEEN D AND E n to Suite, at price.. $475—Nine-Piece American Walnut Dining Room Suite—$350 This nine-piece suite consists of a 48-inch, 6-foot Extension Ta- ble, large 48-inch Buffet with plate glass mirror, 8 handsome, large and roomy China Cabinet. Five genuine leather Diners and ome Armchair to match. This suite is in the popular American walnut in Queen Anne period. $325—F our-Piece Walnat or Old Ivory Bedroom Suite at $198 A saving of $125.00 on this handsome suite. Bgd, Dresser, Chiffonier and triple-plated Toilet Table, making a very handsome bedroom for any one. Your choice of American walnut or old ivory—$198.00. This large and roomy Rocker. Your choice fumed or gol- den oak, with spring cushion $9.98 Beautiful silk shade Floor Lamps, gas or elec- tric. Your choice of dif- ferent kinds of shades; also mahogany base. Complete with very durable and beautfful, well and Library Table which has a- M $39.75 A complete room of furniturs at this very low price, made and constructed, includes a Rocker, Chair, Sofa drawer. This set is covered in a good grade of brown imitation leather. be seen to be appreciated RUGS At Pre-War Prices seat..... ments for the Scorplon vaudeville show and dance to be -held in the Masonic Temple at 8th and F streets northeast February 25. DAUGHTERS OF AMERICA. Thursday evening .last Mayflower Council, No. 11, had an initiation ‘and installation of "officers. The officers- elect were installed by Past Councilor Emma Senseney, as follows: Junior past councilor, Bessie S. Feldser; asso- clate junior ' past councilor. Myrtle Strong; councilor, Emily Fowler; asso- | ciate councilor, R. Howard; vice coun- cilor, M. McKinley; associate vice coun- cilor, Eva Henderson: conductor, Hattie | C. Babbitt; warden, Mrs. Powell; inside sentinel, Emma Senseney; outside senti- nel and trustees, Samuel Bradsha: The retiring councilor, Bessie S. Feld- ser, was presented with a past coun- Mrs. Feldser presented Maggie C. Callan with a gift of appre- clation of her work as chairman of the g0od of the order committee. Junior Past Councilor Bessie S. Feld- ser entertained the officers and mem. Bed, Spring and Mat- tress, $19.75 This bed is full-sized steel bed with 2-inch continuous posts, with white baked enamel finish. The mattress is a soft-top, tufted beauty, and the spring is made en- tirely of steel. Really, the bed alone is worth the price of this entire out- fit. $1.00 Weekly aramss e e g1985 | Sliding Metal-Top Cabinet Has many features that are called “exclusive” by the 529 75 makers of higher priced cabinets. Note the tilting flour o bin, the big metal sugar bin, the open work space, the large Six-Piece Dining Room Suite in Oak 9x12 Brussels Rugs in beau- tiful floral and oriental patterns sliding table top, big drawers and roomy cupboard spaces. Quite an exceptional value in a kitchen 9 75 cabjnef Bed, Dresser & Chiffonier,a Complete Room Lot of Velvet and Axminster Rugs reduced to. bers of Mayflower Council, No. 11, with sandwiches, salads and coffee. The next state visitation is scheduled to Triumph Council, No. 8, 3d street and Pennsylvania avenue southeast, Tues- day evening at 8:45 o'clock. Triumph Council, No. 8, Tuesday even- ing made final arrangements for its vi itation next Tuesday evening. Triumph’ Dramatic Club promises a good enter- tainment. Plans are also under way for a supper to be given in February. MODERN WOODMEN OF ' AMERICA. B At the public installation of officers of Washington Camp, No. 11,464, Fri- day evening Capt. W. P. Robb was in- stalled consul for the ensuing year by J. W. Crooks. Capt. P. E. Beach of the degree team acted as installing escort. Other officers were installed as follows: Past consul, Spéncer Roberts; adviser, R. R. Bohn; banker, G. Carroll Dimond; clerk, V. W. Rob- rt, C. B. Grimes; watchman, A. F. Taylor; sentry, J. J, May;, phy- sicians, Drs. B. R. Read, J. W. Braden, R. L. Spire and George Roberts; trustee, R. D. Coyner. The camp or- chestra furnished music for the danc- ing which followed. freshments were served. The retiring consul, Bpencer Roberts, was given a suitable present in recognition of his services during the past two years. announced - that the next .dance by ‘Washington Camp would be given January 28, Tt wul Here is a complete Bedroom Suite, including a Metal Bed, a fine Chif- ¥ fonier and Dresser. In genuine golden oak or mahogany finish, with H French plate mirror. This suite is the most wonderful value 367 .50 i ever: offered for.. ceommeccsesses ; never in_all your life have you had a chance to get a hmfioxx’:b:jyke this. Just like the picture—made of solid oak, highly olished and very durable. Consisting of four Diners, with . imitation feather seat; Buffet, with glass doors and lined :silver drawer. beveled Fronch plate mirror, 10x28 inchey. Extension Table to 7.50 mateh - fesunl.. tiieesesceseseanan “RAAXWEL] [ M FURNITURE CO. L 415 SEVENTH STREET N.W. 25°E" ON Three Rooms - Furnished Complete] $198.50 . Two Rooms Furnished Complete $124.50 AND E STS.