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¢ LODGES. ‘& Tetay—Temple-Noyes, No. 82. me- -omlpl:Qr‘!‘lyf:' Church of the | Hope, No, 20, M. M. llwr:)l":v‘lhmmn_ No. 17, 1 pm., Mount Pleasant, Ne. 83, special, TR0, M. M ROYAL ARCH CHAPTERS. a, Ne. 1, P. M. | a . B. Brightwood. 9, Royal Arch. jay—Eureka, -No. 4, P. M. and Capitol. No. 11 ark. Mount_Pleasant, No. 13, P. M. and M. E. M. ‘Wednesday—Potomac, visitation. ROYAL AND SELECT MASTER Monday— Washington Council, No. degrees. grand ACCEPTED OTTISH RITE. ay—Mithras Todge of Perfec- tion, fourth degree. iE second of the Knights Templar grand visitations wiil be made to Potomac Com- mandery, -No. 3, at Masonic Hall, Georgetown, Wednesday even- ing at 8 o'clock. The Scottish Rite bodies of the Dis- trict Tuesday evening, in Mithras } Lodge of Perfection, will start with ‘& mew class for the degrees, which ‘will receive its final or thirty-second degree the evening of June 3. This class was made necessary by reason of the demand of many who were too late to enter the spring reunion class and who desired all the degrees be- fore the fall reunion. Application for this special class, however, it is tated, must be received at once; oth- erwise they will be deferred until the fall class. The spring reunion, which began Monday evening in Mithras Lodge. , closed in Albert Pike Consistory Fri- * day evening, 113 candidates having _ Teceived all the degrees from the ‘ fourth to end including the thirty- second degree. Maj. Gen. John A. Lejeune, commandant of the United States Marine Corps, who was a mem- | ber of the class, was chosen as class * president, and Maj. C. C. CoomBs ' class orator. Sovereign Grand Com- mander George Fleming Moore ad- ‘dressed the class Friday evening and Rev. Dr. John T. Rose, a member of the New York consistory, Wednesday evening. Temple-Noyes Lodge, 32, this afternoon. . at 4:30 o'clock, at _the : Church of the Incarnation, will hold { its annual memorial services, Can- { mem William Tayloe Snyder, who also | is the lodge chaplain, officiating. Music will be furnished by the Scottish Rite choir, under the direction of J. Wal- ter Humphrey and by Mrs. Barnard. - Past Master Carter B. Keene will de- ‘ liver the memorial address. The lodge fs announeing its annual outing for June 4 to ‘6. inclusive. Albert_Pike Lodge, No. 36, tomor- row Aing, after its business s sion, will listen to a lecture by C. Bennett. finger print expert of the United States Army. The lecture will ! be illustrated. The lodge also will present, for the first time, the M. M. degree, with Senior Warden Sulai- mann Daavid heading the official line. < The lodge meets at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, 3d and E streets north- west. The Marine Corps Masonic Degree League, headed by Past Master + Harry H. Thompson of Osiris Lodse, No. 26. will present the M. M. degreec ! in Benjamin B. French Lodge, No. 15, tomorrow evening. William J. Loveless will head the efficial line in the F. C. degree in Po- ‘ftomac Lodge, No. 5, tomorrow even- Following its special communica- ¢ tion Wednesday at 6 p.m., when the * ¥. C. degree will be presented, Osiris “Lodge, No. 26, will have a brief busi mess session, starting at 7:30° p.m. which will be followed by entertain- ‘ment. ury Lodge, No. 24, announces the fifth of the series of dances that are being wiven under its auspices at the New Masonic Temple, Georgia and Colorado avenues northwest. Tuesday evening, when novelties will be dis- tributed and pleasant entertainment is assured. ‘The Masonic Bowling League will furnish the official line for the M. M. degree in King David Lodge Tuesday evening. The lodge and its friends to the number of 300 were entertained with a lecture recently by Dr. J. Stanley Durkee, president of Howard University. on “What a Mason Is” Prior to the lecture, a musical pro- gram was presented by the Musurgia Quartet. A buffet luncheon followed. Charles J. Kropke, king of Capitol Chapter, will head the line in the Mark degree Friday evening. Almas Temple is to have Imperial Potentate Garretzon for a certainty at its ceremonial at Poll's Theater, May 9. Word has been received that he will make a special trip from Tacoma to Washington for the pur- pose and that he will be accompanied on the trip by Illustrious Potentate | Grover C. Nolte, of Afifi Temple of Tacoma, of which the imperial poten- tate is & member. As an expression of the appreciation of Almas. Temple of this unusual honor, Illustrious Po- tentate Henry Lanshurgh has directed his cohorts to redouble their efforts to present the greatest ceremonial ever staged by Almas Temple. Chief FElectrician J. Fred Huber and Virgll M. Fookes. director of floor work, have just returned from Dallas, Tex. where they attended the ennvention of the stage directors of the Mystic Shrine. and. it is sald. are fairly loaded with new ideas of esoteric inspiration, while the Arab Patrol, under Capt. Dutton: the Ori- ental d. under Director Henry Bchmidt: Jaboy Pacoby’'s Drum Corps. with its bugle symphonians, and all the other auxiliaries that can in any way connected with the mystic flight of the wandering tribesmen have been enjoined to emphasize their efforts and let loose in the matter of elaboration. The Imperial potentate will be met upon his ar- rival by IMustrious Potentate Lans- ‘burgh and his divan. accompanied by the Arab Patrol. the Almas Military and Orfental bands, the Drum Corps and the Almas Glee Club, and es- quarters wWhile in the city. onial will be made an occasion also A the nobility in high offictal cir- . especially in the Senate and of Representatives. During the_stay of the imperial potentate in Washington the matter of secur- ing for Washington, the capftal eity of the nation. the session of the Im- Cflfl Council in 1923 also will be ought to his sttention. and by that time It is e the leading trade les of the city to the people themseives in the mat- .ter of interest In securing the su- ’ —_— - e mO = perbly unique convention, with its wonderful accompaniments. Dr. J. T. Prendergast of Almas Automobile Club expects on this occasion to have the car flotilla of his new .organiza- tion on dress parade. Dr. Prendergast states that plans are rapidly taking shape for the mammoth housewarm- ing to the nobility of the District at the club’s new bayshore clubhouse and estate -the early part of May. May 15 _the complimentary ball of Almas Temple, at the Arcade, will be a suggestion of appreciation on the part of Almas Temple of the sacrifice of the wives. mothers and swecthearts of the nobility of Almas in sparing them until the wee sma’ hours. especially at the big cere- monials. The annual ball of Almas Arab Patrol at the New Willard during the etk is said to have compared brilliantly with _its predecessors. Handsome Souvenirs in the form of leather card cases with French bev- eled mirrors were presented to each member of the fair sex, and_four of them received surprise gifts of $25 each in gold under a plan of selection exclusive -with Shrine circlgs. More than hundred couples w&e in at- tendance. The Caravan Club of Almas, at its Wednesday luncheon, had more than 4 red nobles present, who lis- address by Rev. Dr. 1 Montgomery, on th incidental discussiol “optimist,” the “peptimist,” and “luck The club will be the guest of cimitar Club of Boumi Temple, Bal- the timore, in that city tomorrow, leav- ing Washingion at 10:50 am. The Caravan members will be entertained at luncheon at the Hotel Emerson at 12.45 p.m. Official reports from the grand jurisdictions of continental and in- sular America for 1919, according to an item in the Harmony Lodge Bulle- tin, show that at the end of the fiscal year of 1919 there were 2.086.808 | Masons in good standing. in Subordinate lodges. . The largest Grand_Lodge jurisdiction is that of New York, with more than $70 lodges 7 members. The United Kingdom comes second with 5130 lodges and 327,754 members. England having 3,442 lodges and 240,000 mem- bers; Scotland, 1,115 ledges and 69.745 members; lreland, 530 lodges and 18,000 members; Australia, with sev- en grand lodges, has 1.025 private lodges and 74.133 members. and Canada nine grand lodges, 1,057 pri- vate lodges and 118,112 members. These figures, it is stated, were com- piled by C. C. Hunt, deputy grand secretary of Iowa. ’ Monday evening last members of the South Gate Club, master Masons con- nected with the Southern Railway Com- pany at Washington and elsewhere on the system, accompanied by a few guests, and with Fairfax Harrison, president of the Southern systemy,- as their guest of honor, made a pilgrimage to Alexandria, Va. Immediately upon arrival in Alexandria the visitors went to the Westminster building, where they were served by the ladies of Dr. Alli- son’s church with a repast, during which Sol Minster's orchestra_of Washington stirred up enthusiasm. When coffee and cigars were served the banqueters sang “America,” after which a choir of la; dies sang “Blest Be the Tie That Binds,” while the entire body gave the chantau~ qua salute to its honored guest. W. H. Burton, president of the club, was" toast master. Speakers included A Stevens, secretary of the convention committee of the National League of Masonic Clubs and past monarch of Kallipolis Grotto. The includ- ed a duet by Miss Lucy Graves and Stephen Fields, character representa- tions and comedy by Arthur B. Pierce, superintendent of water supply, South- ern railway, and an address by the r_of the evening, Rev. Shera Montgomery, chaplain of. the. House of Representatives, whose* note was Americanization. Afte Journment the Masons visited dria-Washington Lodge, where George ‘W. Zachary delivered an amplified lec- ture on the relics of George Washington and his compatriots now stored in the e. the prominent guests were: Fairfax Harrison, president; J. M. Culp, retired vice president; Alexander Grant, H. H. Laughton, W. S. Andrews and J. M. Woodruff, assistants to the vice presi- dent; E. F. Parham, treasurer; M. Mid- dleton, assistant treasurer; A. E. Tate, field, D. H. Beafty, E. B. . Finke, V. A. Siaughter, W. L. K. Baumgardner and R, R. Cooke. The Craftsman Club recently elected ‘William B. Severe delegate, with How: ard Payson alternate, sixteenth annual convention tional League of Masonic Cl Sweet, H. F. Chandler, Harry John H. Kettner, Edward E. Henry E. Ayler and Willlam B. Severe ‘were appointed a committee to organize a ladies’ auxiliary to an Club. A big feature in connection wtih convention of Ni committee of ladies of the Eastern Star to assist in entertaining visiting ladies and children. The committee has per- fected organization as follows: Chair- man, Mrs. Flora E. Campbell, associate grand matron; vice chairmen, Mrs. Bertha Sheiton Woods, Mrs. Corinne Frasier and Mra. J. FEthel Richards, with the following members: Mrs. Pol- lard, Mrs. Walker, Ruth Chapter; Miss N. Frasier, Mrs. Scantlebury and Mrs. Hughes, Electa _Chapter; B, 8. Wood and Miss A. E. Viley, Naomi_Chapter; Mrs. W. T. Hubbard, Mrs. Sims and Miss F. B. Campbell, Martha Chapter; Mrs. 8. M. MacQueen, Miss Mabel Botsch and Miss Bessie Bush, Esther Chapter; Mrs. Margaret Carll, Mrs. Lena Stevenson, Bethlehem Chapter; Mrs. E. G. Rosemond and Miss Anna Whitman, Mizpah Chapter; Mrs. E. O'Brien, Mrs. Graves and Mrs. B. Barnhardt, Areme Chapter; Mrs. Lucy! M. Tillman and Miss Blanz, Brookland Chapter; Mrs. Hugh Reppart and Mrs. Nettie Dotten, Takoma Chapter; Mrs. Fannie M. Ayles, Mrs. Esther A. Cross, Mrs. Nora Henry and Mrs. Jeannctte Prestorous, Temple Chapter; Mrs. Cowles, Mrs. L. Dow and Mrs. Elizabeth Cornish, Cathedral Chapter; Mra. Ida B. Wailes, Mrs. Clara B. Leverton and Mrs. Marguerite Harrison, Columbia Chapter; Mrs. Rosie Carter, Mrs. Ethel Richards, Mrs. Schonenberger and Mrs, Julia M. Riley, Willam F. Hunt Chapter; Mrs. Buchanon, Mrs. C. E. Watson an Mrs. Clara_Davis, St. John's Chapter; Mrs. Anna Keyser and Mrs. Bessie Lin- ger, East Gate Chapter; Mrs. Mary G. Hammell, Mrs. Louise Hufnagle and Dr. W. B. Hufnagle, Unity Chapter; Mrs. Martha A. Rode, Mrs. Emma B. Deck, Mrs. Annie B. Saylor and Mrs. Sadie Boyce, Mirtam Chapter; Mrs. Rose M. Howard, Mrs. Augusta Hymans and Mrs. Flora T. Dyer. Bethany Chapter: Miss Ewell, Miss Esther Henning_and Mrs. Margaret Dougher, Lebanon Chap- ter; Mrs. Hart, Miss Ruth Ayler and Mrs. Florence Lee, Washington-Centen- nial Chapter; Mrs. Ruth Estridge, Mrs. Leefle Dietz and Mrs. Lorinne Taylor, Joppa. Chapter. Alexandria-Washington Lodge has ar- ranged to have its historic lodgerooms open all day each day of the convention for the benefit of visiting Masons. Custodian George Zachary will be constant attendance to lecture on the relics. Mount Horeb Chapter, R. A. M., at fts convocation, April 26, will have the past and most excellent master degrees. Monarch Castleman P. Boss and his officers, are arranging for a meeting, of Kallipolis Grotto, to be held at OMd ness meeting, with short-form initi- ation, as well as entertsining features, and refreshments. ‘The masters of 1905 held their six- teenth annual reunion Thursday night at the Metropolitan Hotel, with sixteen members present. n R. Ginn, who was grand master in that|ing year, was the guest of honor, and de- livered a speech relating some of his th experiences while se; vern- ment i Paris, during the v-‘:?‘fleh . of Stans Lodge, No. 34, was elected president for.the com- ing year. Ervin S. Hubbard was re- lolected secretery-treasurer, & o tion in which he served most the ’ Yoy 4 | chapter, Masonic Temple, April 29, for & busi-| (oo time since the association came into existence. California was the subject of a pa- per by Past Master James S. Mc- Carthy, and “Pep,” by A. J. T. Meure chairman of the House committee the Saturday evening forum of the Gavel Club at the clubrooms, 1317-19 New York avenue northwest, last evening. The forum will meet each Saturday evening for one hour—from 8 to 9 o'clock—for the purpose of discuss topics of the day, except religion politics, which are barred. At the meeting _April 23 a well known woman, head of a department in one of the large department stores, will deliver a talk on “The Salesgirl as She Really Is* and Dr. Montgomery Hunter will lectune on “Health Hints.” The assignments for “April 30 are: he “Teeth and Their Relation to neral Health by Dr. J. T. Pren- rgast, and “The Corner Drug Store.” Dr. Walter J. Joyco. The public be_ admitted to the by generally will meetings of April 23 and 30. The Gavel Club of Master Masons is crowding the 2,000'mark, it is sald, mak- ing it necessary to secure a suitable building for the permanent home of the organization as soon as possible. At the weekly luncheon Thursday several men, prominent in Masonic circles, in- cluding Henry Lansburgh, potentaie of Almas Temple of the Mystic Shrine, and Roe Fulkerson, Scottish Rite dep- uty for the District of Columbia, were in attendance. President Hunter has appointed Dr. Walter J. Boyce club librarian. In ac- cordance with-a resolution adopted at t business meeting, 2 ward, con- ning three beds, has been reserved at Garfield for the exclusive use of Gavel members. James M. Harrigan and Jack Mullane are said to be making splendid progress with the organization of a glee club. Wednesday evening last a large num- § ber of the club members, their wives, mothers, sisters and. daughters, met at the clubrooms to organizé a new chap- | ter of the Eastern Star, to be known as Gavel Chapter. Samuel 8. Banham was elected permanent ‘chairman and Mrs. Riddle permanent secretary, One hun- dred and five signed the roster for the new chapter. The next meeting will ba held Friday evening, April 29, at 8 o'clock, in the rooms of the Gavel Club, when officers will be selected. The Gavel Club will meet Wednesday evening, April 27, at 8 o'clock. Ted Meurer, chairman of the house committee, is arranging for a club outing at Chesapeake Beach. : ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Unity Chapter will have charge of the services at the Masonic and East- ern Star Home this afternoon. Rev, Hugh Kerr Fulton of Northminster Presbyterian Church wlil be the speaker, and the choir of the Metro- politan Baptist Church,. G.. A. Clark, director, will furdish the music. Friday evening, Unity, after the de- grees, will have the second of a series of lectures on the lessons of the points by Rev. John Compton Ball. Subject, “Ruth.” A new chapter, under the name of Acacia Chapter, U. D., was instituted by Grand Patron Edward S. Bra- shears in Brightwood Masonic Tem- ple Saturday evening, April 9. It is stated that beginning with the first Tuesday in May the chapter wlil meet on the fifth floor of ‘the New Masonic Temple on the fitst and third Tues- days of each month. This chapter- is organized _under the ' auspices of Acacia Lodge, -No. 18, and 1s said to have enough petitions: in hand . to make the membership over 100. A meeting is announced in' Brightwood Masonic Temple for Saturday even- ing. Mrs. Minnie J. Burdine, the ma- tron, announces entertainment will be furnished after the business ses- sion. Ruth Chapter, No. 1, {omorrow even- ing will give an.entertainment by the Associate Matron Jane B. Wal- fow night will initiate a e “The meeting . £0; - han off- on account of the meeting of the Grand Chapter. The Floral Circle of Columbia Chapter will meet with. Mrs. Sarah K. S8ommers, 754 Rock Creek Church road, tomorrow afternoon. ‘Wednesday evening Grand Pa Ed- ward S. Brashears, by invitation of Mstron E. Nancy Clarkson, ed by the past matrons of the , will confer the degrees. Matron Katherine S. Merritt of Esther Chapter, No. 5, announces that Past Matron Sarah M. McQueen will be in charge of the program which. will follow the Dusincss meeting Thursday | night. A feature will be a sketch by the young peofle of the chapter. Grand_Matron Crawford and Grand Patron Brashears paid their official visit to the chapter at its last stated meeting, when the program included violin solos by Mrs. Raymond Dickey, a vocal solo by Mrs. Gertrude Dana Brockway and selections by the choir under the direc- tion of Past Matron Theodora Cunning- ham. ‘Washington Centennial Chapter, No. 26, Saturday evening, will initiate a large class. This will probably be the last meeting of the chapter in its present room. The next meeting prob- ably will be held on the fifth floor of the Masonic Temple, in the beauti- ful' new quarters of the order. Mizpah Chapter. No. 8, was enter- tained Tuesday evening, with solos by Mrs. Morris and Mr. Cline; a recitation. by Mrs. Kunkel, and a piano solo by Miss Lucile Chamber- lain. The chapter announces a masque- rade ball for Monday night, April at the Masonic Temple, 1210 Wiscon-] sin avenue. Wednesday evening, at the meeting of Naomi Chapter, Past Matron Helen B. Strait was fnstalled as associate grand conductress of the Grand Chap- ter of the District. Past Grand Matron Fannie Taylor acted as installing offi- cer, Josephine T. Gould as marshal, and Anna B. Wiley as chaplain. Many present and past grand officers were present, including the grand matron and grand patron. After the installas tion Past Matron Elizabeth A. Gavin presented the newly installed officer with a bouquet of roses, from the and Past Patron Hyer of Bethany Chapter, who acted as patron of Naomi Chapter with Mrs. Strait, presented her with a box of cut flowers. The chapter was closed and a program rendered under the aus- pices of Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Ison, i cluding solos by Mrs. Melvin D. Lind- say, accompanied by her husband as violist and F. G. Haupt as pianist, and a recitation by Mrs, Wilcox of the Readers’ and Shakespeare clube. At its regular meeting, Leban Chapter, No. 25, initiated fittoan new members, making its total member- zmpdsw.l The grand matron and rand patron were present o) flr‘;;omcial visjt. At e chapter at its first meeting 1 April donated $400 to the Grl.nd(C:lplz ter for the purpose of furnishing the preparation room and chapter room No. 1, on the fifth floor of the New Masonic Temple. This room will be a rest room as well. Matron Meyers has announced that at the first meet- ing in May the chapter will meet in its new quarters. An interesting pro- gram will be rendered. Associate Ma~ tron Cleland will have charge. Tuesday evening Flecta Cha; forred tho on 3 class of twenty- Past Matron Helen Roberts pre- sided Il’:mthb";n = apter appro entertainment of the h!“ar& Vention and $15 to the Boy Socouts. The auxiliary board is to give at the Raleigh Saturday, April 30, Friendahip Chapter beld a social even- ‘Tuesday, when a vll'zd entitled “Lady WAs present by Florence Derrick, Louise Derrick, Mar- Matron Perna was in charge of the er- tertainment and Mrs, Cora Yowell of the refreshmenta. The 1919 Officers’ Club of Martha Chapter, of which Past Matron Mrs. Frances S. Robey is president, held its semi-annual banquet Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Hine. Associate Grand Matron Mrs. Flora E. Campbell was made an honor- ary member. The club will hold its next meeting in October. ODD FELLOWS. LODGES. Monday — Union, No. 1 Beacon. No. No. 27, and Excelsior, No. degree; Mount Pleasant, initiatory degree. Bastern. No. 7; Harmony, Friendship, No. and . 1 5 ENCAMPMENTS. Monday—Magenenn, No. 4, degres. SWEBEKAH LODGES. No. 1, and Ruth, No. Grand' Master' Bert V. Wolfe has an- nounced the following visitations for the spring series: To Beacon Lodge, No. 15, Monday, May 2; Metropolis, No..16, Fri day, May 6; Harmony, N day, May 11; Central, No. 1, May 13; Langdon, No. 26, Mon 16; Federal City, 20 Washington, No. 6, Tuesda; 24; Phoenix, No. 28, Thurs and Golden Rule, No. 21, Tu: ay, May 3L It is expected lectures will be de- livered by prominent members of the order and that each lodge visited will furnish a program suitable for the oc- casion. Excelsior Lodge will hold a_spesfal meeting in the encampment lodgeroom Tuesday evening, when Central Lodge will confer the second degree. Under the direction of General Degree Director Wilfred E. Lawson. a series of degrees will be conferred on a large class of candidates for Washington Lodge. Mount Pleasant Lodge will confer the first degree_for Beacon Lodge on Mon- day evening: : Federal City initiated a large class Friday evening, which is scheduled to rective the remalning degrees on suc- cessive Friday evenings. A great revival of interest is reported in all of the lodge activities. were perfected at a recent meeting for the organization of the O. O. H..and P. an independent fraternity,” which is numerous in other urisdictions. The new organization will known as Mithras Sanctorum, No, 100, and will be instituted probably Sat-. urday. evening, ‘May 21. -Fivé hundred charter members are expected to be en- rolled. Goldén Rule entertained a large number of visitors when the third de- gree was conferred recently. It is ex- pected, in addition to the first degree Tuesday evening, there will be other features of interest, .especially to members of other jurisdictions. Columbia. at its last session. was visited by several of the Grand Lodge officers. A personal call is being made by the officers of the lodge on the entire membership. Deputy Grand Master Harry L. An- dresen is making a series of visits in an unofficial capacity to the various lodges, Mount Pleasant, No. 29, and LE!DE‘ o lsior, No. 17, being recently vis- ed. Fred D. Stuart, at its next session, will have the Patriarchal degre A large increase in membership is to be reported. Grand Patriarch Adams, accom- by the Grand Encampment of- will pay a fraternal visit to ior Lodge Tuesday evening. This will be one of the first of a se- ries of visits which will be paid to all the subordinate lodges. The entertainment to be given by the men of Dorcas Lodge promises to be a unique affair. A basaar is to be held during the month of May. _The Nable and Vice Grands’ Associa- tion will give a banquet the evening of April 25, at the Washington Hotel, in honor of Grand Sire Joseph Oliver and Past Grand Sire Alfred S. Pinkerton, who are to bé the principal speakers at the 102d anniversary of the order the following evening in’the auditorium of Central High School. MACCABEES. *Mount Vernom: Tent, No. 4, has again been dedg d “the ‘banner- tent” of the District of Columbia by reason of having élected the largest number of new members during 1920. The tent was honored Tuesday even- ing by a visit from Supreme Lieut. Commander A. W. Frye of Detroit. Mich., who gave a talk respecting the activity in the order all over the country. He sald clubs are being formed: to e the trip to Washing- ton in 1923, when the quadrennial convention of the reme Tent-will be held here for what is expected to be the greatest gathering of Macca- bees ever assembled. Others ‘ who made remarks were District ‘Deputy A. A. Keens, Supreme Representative for the District W. W. Adamsony Dr. Charles 1. Grifith, Past’ Commander Sydney Haas and Record Keeper Har- ry E. Sengstack. The degree team of Mount Vernon Tent will exemplify the work next Tuesday evening. Wednesday evening Supreme Lieut. Commander A. W. Frye gave a dinner to the deputies of the several tents of the District at the Raleigh. The ob- Ject of his visit to Washington at this time was to acquaint! thé deputies with the activity throughout the country in preparing for the conven tion of the Supreme Tent in the Di trict in 1923. Over 280 degreé team will come here at that time to partici- pate in a parade, and the best team Wwill be selected to exemplify the work for the convention. More than 50,000 Maccabees. will come to Washington for this convention. The deputies pres- ent included H. E. Crouch and A. G. Chroninger of National Tent, H. E. Sengstack, James C. Bass and Willlam B. Severe. Mount Vernon Tent; W. W. Michael, W. W. Burch and A.' C. De- 5;nhardt. Georgetown Tent; G: G. H. lebaugh,jr., Georgé C. Raymond and M. Burton, Mount Pleasant Tent, and District Deputy A. A. Keens. MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA. Washington Camp. No. 11464, Friday gyening initiated C. W. Cratg. J. A Wilson and F. L. Campbel t Con- gul_Spencer “Roberts offficlating as consul. . represont Wash- ington Camp at the triennial meeting of the State Camp in this city t first Wednesday in May to elect a delegate to the Head be held in Old Masonic Temple Friday.evening. ROYAL ARCANUM. Thursday evening a reception was tendered by Capftol Council to Grand Secretary Sidney L Beasslievra Those G. Leny, former Grand aH & JR. 0. U. A. M. In Mount Vernon Council, No. 10, re- cently F. L. Barkley was elected to the councilor's chair, and installed by National Deputy A. C. Columbus. A. C. Hockenberg of Pride of Wilkins- burg Council. No. 198, Wilkinsburg, Pa., In the 99th Squadron Air Service, was gresent and gave a brief talk. H. H, Bellany, fourth assistant post- master’ general, of Winona Council. No. 9, Wilmington, Del., was elected to honorary membership, and will have this as “his home council during his term of office in Washington. Benning Council is making arrange- ments to initiate eight candidates. Tuesday evening members of the council - were the guests of Unity Council, Daughters of America. at a ial and dance given by the latter. At the state visitation to Cootie Ori- ental court Thursday a number of the members of the council made out ap- plications to become “cooties.” Andrew Jackson Council Tuesday evelnng conferred the degrees on fifteen candidates, and many speak- ers were present. The council is planning a visitation to Star Spangle Banner Council, No. 8, Friday evening. America-Jefferson Council, No. 12, last week turned its hall over to the “‘Cootie” Oriental Court, No. 1, for its visitation by the state councilor and his staff, when the attendance was unusually. Jarge. The ocouncil is disposing of a liberty bond to buy new material for its de- gree team. Past Councilor Sachree ‘was, present Thursday, after an ill- ness of about two months. About 400 “Cooties’ friends attended the Cootie Oriental Court visitation. The state body and Bucsts were entertained by talent presented by W. E. Flynn, chairman of the entertainment committee. The Boy Scout Band played during the evening under Prof. Breem, and V. N. Wang presentéd oriental tricks of magic. 8. Oliveri, past grand orient, and Frank D. Seiffert, past state coun- cilor, were presented with silver lov- ing cups, and John Prender, State and their vase by “Cooties” and members of the order for faithful service. W. E. Flynn made the- presentation ad- dresses. ~ Stereopticon slides of scenes aad persons familiar to all “Cooties” were presented by W. M. Martin and H. J. Tanner._ A minstrel show under T. A, Flynn, interlocutor. was the big feature of the evening. The end men were S. Oliveri and R. F. Burgess. P. Osthaus and F. Mangum furnished great amusement and fun for the crowd with their comical make-up and jokes. Solos were sung by J. H. Neets, S. Oliveri, P. Osthaus, A. Pren- der, F. Mangum, A. J. Benson and A. D. Leeple, with T. L. Stivers and B. F. Parker as accompanists. Refreshments followed. " KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. . Webster Lodge Tuesday evening Teceived . program for the cetre- monial April-19, which was read by L. 8. Boyd, chairman of the genéral committee.’ Past Chancellor MoGrew announced the page rank team, and Past Chancellor G;. H. Whiting made his report for the drill team. Many applications were presented and voted on, bringing the class up to sixty. Several additional lodges an- nounced that they would present candidates. bringing the ‘class up to 100. A special meeting will be held by Webster Lodge tomorrow even- ing in Pythian Temple at 7 o'clock to recelve and pass on these applica- tions. The program for Tuesday even- ing has been printed and will be dis- tributed that evening. 4 Dr. Edward S. Kimball, one of the founders of the Order of Knights of Pythias and a member of Rathbone Superior Lodge, died Tuesday. He Wwas seventy-seven years old, and had expected to attend the Pythian anni- versary next Tuesday. The program for that event bears his name. Capital Lodge will omit its meeting Tuesday evening, so that members can attend the class initiation and anniversary meeting of the Webster ge. 3 The knight rank was conferred on many esquires during the past week by Calanthe, Capital, Columbia, “Ex- celsior, Century, Decatur and Mount Vernon lodges. Amaranth Lodge will have work tomorrow evening. Capital Lodge has launcheff a class campaign with J. E. Wilson'as chair- man. DAUGHTERS OF AMERICA. The officers of the State Council were entertained by Mount Vernon Councll, No. 18, Monday night at their annual and fraternal viaitation. The hall was decorated with American flags and cut flowers. The program included: Opening chorus, “The Star Spangled Banner,” led by Miss Mi- nerva E. Cohill, in the costume of Lib- erty; salute to the flag, address of welcome, Henry Haliday; soprano solos, Miss Gertrude F. Smallwood; reading by A. C. Columbus; violin solo, M. E. Caskey; tenor solos, J. D. Di Meglio; readings, W. C. Carter; piano solos, Miss Smallwood; pres- entations, Mrs. Emily E. Haliday to State Councilor Mrs. Anna Hill, a traveling bag; Mrs. Jennie E. Cohill to Deputy State Councilor Mrs. Laura Burdette, a leather handbag: John E. Smallood to Councilor Mrs. Emily E. Haliday, a strap pocketbook. Mrs. Elizabeth Sewell, “mother” of Mount Vernon Council, No. 18, and vice president of the National Council funeral benefit department, received a cluster of La France roses. Honored guests were Junior Past Natlonal Councilor Mrs. * Naomi Swann, National Deputy Councilor Mrs. E. Viola Thompson, National Finance Councilor Mrs. Mamie C. Howell and Past National Councilors Mrs. Hattie M. Miller and Elizabeth Sewell. Those of the State Council were: State Councilor Mrs. Anna Hill; Associate State Councilor Mrs. Ada Herbert, State Vice Councilor Mrs. Louise Cody, Associate State Vice Councilor Mrs. Ella Chappell, Junior Past State Councilor, Mrs. M. Rosella Cole, State Council Secretary Mr. Charles H. Miller and others. The committee in charge of_the visitation included Mrs. Ida G. Yost, chairman; Jennie E. Cohill, Ellen;M. Carter, Rebecca Fiowers, E. Viola Turner, Mr. Henry Haliday and Mr. John E. Smallwood. Mayflower Council, No. 11, Thurs- day evening entertained its members and friends with a card party. Golden Rule Council, No. 10, Fri- day evening, after a short session, at- tended the state visitation to Esther Council, No. 20. About thirty-two members attended in a body. Friday evening State Councilor Mrs. Anna Hill and her staff pald Esther , No. 20, its annual and fraternal visit. The lodgeroom was elaborately decorated in national col- ors, cut flowers and greens. A large audience included 176 D. of A. mem- bers, of which eighty were members | of Esther Council and about twenty- five outside visitors. Friendship Band played selections. A dish was pre- sented to the state councilor. on be- half of Esther Council, also a dish to State Deputy Mrs. Burdette, who has served the council as deputy for the past eight yea A cluster of, carnations was pr Ella Chappell, the vice councilor. Mr. Yowell of Reno Council, No. 46, Jr. O. U. A. M., gave a short address on his trip foreign war zone. Friendship Coundll, No. 18, lost one of #ts active members by the death of Mrs. to the wn in ous couneils of this city. She was a charter member of Friend- ship Council and & former member of Council, No. 10, now defunct, as well as a ive of the State Council. Unity Council, No. 17, had a class of eleven for the degrees apron social was held State Councilor Emily Haliday were present. Independent Councll, No. 3, is or- nising & dramatic club, Past State uncilors C. O. Bobrer, H. M. lllhl‘er. Deputy C. H. Mil- Bt Ve ? \ Priday. - An|P! e te 22 o e state secretary and P. S. C. Haliday Friday. Liberty Council, No. 6, celebrated its twenty-fourth anniversary last week with games and supper. It was de- clded to set aside the second meeting of eaeh month as social night. The council will have a rummage sale April 25 to 28. State Secretary C. H. Miller is mak- ing. an urgent ‘appeal for funds to erect & suitable memorial to the late John L. Burnett. SPANISH WAR VETERANS. At the last meeting of Col. John Ja- cob Astor Camp, held at the Soidiers’ HOme, two recruits were mustered into membership and Comrade Wal- lace S. Simms was elected and in- stalled as commander to succeed Com- mander. Dolan, who resigned on #c- count of his poor health. The camp expects to confer the military degree at the meeting tomorrow evening. A meeting of the Department Coun- cil of Administration was held Satur- day night at United Spanish War Vet- cran headquarters. Department Com- mander William L. Mattocks an- nounced that the department officers would make inspection of the camps on the following dates: May 2, Col. John Jacob Astor Camj May 3, Gen. Nelson A. Miles Camp. May 4, Gen. M. Emmett Urell Camp; Richard J. Harden Camp; May al George Dewey Camp. ‘ommander Harry Coulter was elected department inspector in place of Comrade William O. Ohm, resigned. Camp commanders were instructed to arrange details for duty at Arling- ton on Memorial day, May 30, and on Flag day, June 14, to work in con- junction with the veterans of the civil war. The next department encampment will be held on the afternoon and evening of June 18. The camps were requested to ob- serve “Muster day” at a meetig on or near April 21. At the last meeting of Gen. M. Em- mett Urell Camp two members were admitted, James J. Lally and Milton Lile, making thirteen comrades to be mustered in since the first of the year. Comrade Orlando Ducker. was installed as surgeon by the d partment installing officer, Harry F. Patterson. Commander Goldblatt appointed the following Memorial _Jay _committ Past Commanders Currier, Wallace, Brockway, Patterson, Silverman and Comrades Hitch and Deller. A committee called upon Comrade (ex-Senator) Fall, a member of the camp and tendered the camp's con- gratulations upon his appointment to the cabinet. Comrade Freeman, who was seri- ously injured some time ago, is again able to attend camp. The military degree will be confer- red at the meeting Wednesday even- ing. Col. James 8. Pettit Camp held an interesting meeting Tuesday evening, with a large attendance. The military degree was conferred on several r cruits and arrangements were Com- pleted for observance of Memorial, “Muster’” and Flag days. Muster day will be April 26. Gen. Henry W. Lawton Camp will, according to its commander, have an attractive program for the members and guests at the meeting Thursday evening. Past Commander Richard L. Lamb has presented the camp with a new stand of colors to replace those destroyed. Commander Albert Michaud has an- nounced a meeting of Richard J. Har- den Camp for Thursday night, when the military degree will be conferred and Muster day exercises held in com- memoration of Muster day, April 21, 1898, when the members responded to the call of the late President McKin- ley. B Department Q. M. Joseph J. Harvey, 428 4th street northeast, is acting de- partment adjutant, to whom all com- munications should be sent. Press news will be sent to Past Department Comamnder R. H. Wood, 2139 T street northwest. ¢ Admiral George Dewey Camp is per- fecting_arrangements for the confer- ring ;of the military degree Friday night on several recruits, one of whom will be the confidential clerk to the Secretary of the Navy. The camp will also complete arrangements for Memorial day exercises at the arsenal Whart Sunday, May 29, when flowers will be cast upon the Potomac waters to the memory of the naval and ma- rine dead. Miles Camp held its regular semi- monthly muster Tuesday evening. when Comrade Lee Nevitt was rein- stated, Recruit Lewis E. Hodges was admitted, Comrade Donald E. Leslie was transferred to Pettitt Camp and Comrades Coffes, Anderson and Mo- riarity were reported sick. Past Com- er Ledwig Frank of Camp No. 3, Department Washington and Alaska, was present and delivered an interest- ing talk. Adjt. Claiborn S. Close was unani- mously indorsed for the position for which he is a candidate. The Memorial day committee met to formulate plans for the observance of that day. Muster day will be ob- served Tuesday, April 19, by the entire membership of the camp. George B Camp, No. 10, heild a monthly muster at headquarters in the G. A. R.-Hall Monday. Commander Worrell and Comrades Davis, Mann and Johnson reported the camp pros- pering. Past Commander Close of DMiles Camp was the guest of the camp and gave the boys a spirited talk on “Americanization.” Recruit Frank N. Wilson was mus- tered in as a new member. The members of Gua Gua Lair, Mili- tary Order of the Serpent, are getting ready for their big crawl Saturday night, April 23, at Pythian Temple, on 12th and U streets northwest. 'VED ORDER OF RED Great Sachem Strobel pald am un- efficial visit to Waneta Council, No. 6, at its last meeting. Tdaho Council celebrated its twenty- third anniversary April 8 with a musi- cal prol The “Boosters” of Semeca Tribe are preparing for “a big time” in May. The great junior sagamore was pres- ent at their last meeting and gave a talk, also Great Guard of the Wig- wam. W. 8. Doleman. . v Sioux, No. 18, Thursday. will conduct a preliminary meeting for the pur- pose of instituting a council of the Degree of Pocahontas, to be known as Sjoux Council, No. 7. The new coun- cil will start with a charter list of at least seventy-five, it is said. This meeting will be held in the tribe's hall. The ways and means committee has arra for a series of enter- tainments for the-period up to June 0. ‘White Eagle Council-at its last meet- ing held & stocking soctal and quite a sum was realized. A musical pr gram was arranged by Past Pocahor tas Mrs. Wilkinson, after which re- freshments were served. Great Sachem Strobel, Great Prophet Bergman, Great Chief of Records Bunch, Great Keeper of Wampum Dennis and Past Great Sachem Garner. were present. White Eagle Tribe, No. 17, had as its guests at its last meeting the great gachem and his board of great chiefs, who spoke of the work the tribe is doing. WOODMEN OF THE WORLD. 01d Glory Camp Tuesday night gave Broe wnd o rounnE remeptie s e gree and a ng_resception s adviser lleutenant, Henry W. Tippett, who was the head consul presiding at the recent Head Camp convention at Huntington, W." Va. ings of read by Delegate Humphries. Among those present were State Manager R. F. Clark, Past Head Consul D. W. Thayer, President of the Boosters' Club James Freeland, Head - Bacort Club and Pennsyl- vania avenue southeast for “the an- clent and effervescent degree of the yellow dog.” A monologue in dialect by Sovereign Rabbit will feature in National Camp the second Thursday night in May. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS. St. Mary's Industrial School Band played and sang at the meeting of Washington Council Tuesday night. The Rev. Peter Ircton addressed the council. The council appropriated $100 for the fund to rebuild a schoel in which the speaker is interested. Mrs. Whitman Cross, president of the Visiting Nurse Society, also addressed the meeting. The annual debate of the Fellows of the Knights of Columbus at the Catholic University for the Voight cup was Reld. The subject. “Resolv- ed. That the Smith-Towner bilf should be passed by Congress” For the af- firmative, George N. Kramer and Ber- nard F. Donovan: negative, Matthew S. Rice and Robert H. Mahoney. The judges, Senator Walsh of Montana, Henry Sohon and Dr. Purcell of the Catholic University. The judges re- ported difficulty in reaching their de- cision, but decided that the ncgative side had won. The winners' names will be inscribed on the cup and med- als were presented by the council. Tomorrow night, at the hall, the first and second degrees will be ex- emplified by officers of Washington Council. “Special vocal music has been rner guard. John & d. Gés Beckman and uel Robey: finance committee, bud, committee, membership committes, committees on charity ball, flag da; memorial, orphans’ outing, new mem- bers. civic and community center, en- tertiinment, sinking fund and pub- licity. The retiring exalted ruler, Howanrdi M. Peter, was presented with an hor orary life membership inclosed in & handsome case, as was also James Clemens, the retiring trustee. Ed- ward King, a, retiring trustee, was presented with an elk's tooth charm, beautifully mounted and engraved. A buffet luncheon was followed by a vaudeville program and music by the Elks' Band of forty pieces. The shad bake committee announces an outing at Chesapeake Beach Sun- day, May 15, with a program of ath- letic events. The Elk's Band will furnish the music. This outing is for the benefit of the band. The lodge wiil erect in the near fu- ture in the corridor on the first floor a memorial bronze tablet in honor of those members who served their coun- try in the world war. The unveiling and dedication will take place Sunday, May 8. at 3 pm. _The music will be furnished by the Elks' Band and the Eiks' Octet will !mfi Moving pictures Monday evenings have been discontinued. ‘The officers of the lodge, with a large delegation, will go to Fredericl Md., to initiate a class Wednesday arranged for by Bernard S. Lavins, |evening. leader of the council’'s quintet. At the regular lodge meeting Saturday night the third degree | Wednesday evening the past exalted rulers will officiate. will be exemplified to a large class from the several councils and Sunday afternoon the anniversary class of ‘Washington Council will receive the The exalted ruler, P. J. Callan, was presented with a handsome gavel Wednesday evening by Charles G. third degree. Fischer. Wednesday night at 8 o'clock, at|WOMAN’S BENEFIT ASSOCIA- Rauschers’, the resurrection. of Al- cantara Carvan, Order of the ATham- TION—MACCABEES. bra, will be completed. The caravan has come to life and. it is announced, will stage the biggest and best cere- monial in its history that night. Phe camels have been loaded and nothing left undone to make the journey over the sands a memorable one, especially to the novices. Master Electrician Joseph Repetti and Master of the Wardrobe Charles Montgomery have been visiting and . conferring with other caravans and promise new and unusual stunts and effects, The Mas- ter of the Oasis Anton Auth has pre- pared to meet the weary after their arrival with a banquet. Nobles from Acala Caravan, Baltimore, and other caravans are expected. The city home of Alexander Brown, one of the handsomest in the resi- dential section of Baltimore, has been purchased by the Knights of Colum- bus of that city for use as a club- house, and will be occupied about July 1. The proj fronts 119 feet on Cathedral street and 150 feet on Madison street. The building is of brownstone _extegior and contains twenty bedrooms, besides a large library and drawing room. Carroll Council Dancing Assembly announces an informal dance in the hall April 27 for the benefit of the Parochial Base Ball League of Wash- ington. Joseph J. Degnan, lecturer of the council. “will have charge. Grand Knight Murphy announces the appointment of B. Crifasi as the rep- resentative of this council on the joint committee to arrange for a further examination into the problems of a riew home. PATRIOTIC ORDER OF AMERI- CANS. Camp No. 2 Thursday evening had a visit from District president, Ma- belle Harden. Speeches were made by several and refreshments were served." National Review's young folks, under the direction of Mrs. Lillie Hall, will present “Aunt Dinah’s Kuilting Party” and a dance at Pythian Temple April 28. Columbia Review was hostess to tha District of Columbia Officers’ Club last night. Every review was represented. The state rally, to be held in June, was the principal item of business. Monday evening Victory Review cele- brated its anniversary with a musical program, under the direction of Mrs. Josie Frailey. A banquet was served, followed by dancing. - DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA. Court District of Columbia wiil have its annual vesper service Su day evening in St. Peter's Church 8 o'clock. Rev. Ignatius Smith will deliver the sermon. A musical pro- gram has been arranged. ‘Tuesday night, in Gonzaga Hall, a vaudeville show and dance will be staged at 8:15, with Mrs. Alice Bicks- ler and her committee in charge. The proceeds will go to the building fund of the D. of 1. Club. Wednesday even- ing, after a short session. the social meeting will take place in Knights of Columbus Hall. Wednesday eve ing, May 4, the last initiation of tho season will be held. FLENA TCHED AND BURNED In Blisters On Face and Hands, Cuticura Heals. Tuesday Camp Nbo. 8, Congress Heights, will have its visitation, 1o which all members of the order are invited. Several national officers from out of town will be present. | Camp No. 1 announces a social dance for Wedensday evening. B. P. 0. ELKS. The newly elected officers of Wash- ington Lodge, No. 15, including Exalt- ed Ruler P. J. 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