Evening Star Newspaper, September 25, 1921, Page 60

Dawson, No. J No. 5. special 0 p.m. , delinguent: cial 7-pam., . 12, speclal ington Centen- al 5 poam.. M. No. 14, speci | saturday —Sehool of AL ARCH CHAPTER: Vernou. No. 0. 10 ML R Mark; Mount F. e Fraternl French; the downfall of the French empire, and the occupation of the Eternal City in 1870 by Italian troops and its creation as the capital of Uni‘ed Italy in June, 1871. It was stated that the population of Rome, which in 1870 was given as 226,022, today is estimated at 600,000. The executive committee for convention of the League of Masonic Clubs held in this city in_May, of which Past Grand Master Jamés W. Witten was chairman, with the sur: plus funds left after the payment of all expenses, has purchased for and installed in the Masonic and Eastern Star Home an up-to-date four-ton re- trigerating plant, and presented it to the home as a memorial from the Ma- isonic clubs of the District of Colum- bia. ten the committee, Al the suggestion of Judge Wit- which has prac- | tically closed up all the business for 1 which it was originally appointed, has : decided to arrange for {and Masonic ball at the Arcade, Thurs- tday evening, December 1, which by jthe way. a gala night i to become an annual event. for the Masonic Club fund for jthe Masonic and Eastern Star Home. All the lodges of Masonry and the chapters of the Eastern Star are to Royal Arch. ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS. Thursday—Columbia Council, No. 3, de- wrees. i KNIGHTS TEMPLAR i COMMANDERIES. Wedresday - Washington, No. 1, Red be invited to participate-in the event. The next big Shrine feature will be the ceremonial session of Almas Temple at the Capitel Theater, 11th street and Pennsylvania avenue northwest, Monday evening, October The candidates will gather at the main entrance at 3 p.m. and a busi- ness session of Almas Temple will open at 4:30. The ceremanial proper perfect box of Friday of the current week marks the close of the Masonic year. In consequence the various masters of the blue lodges are gathering in and exalting all eligibles for the M. M. degree to Ccompleta _their - records, which stand for.all time, and. at the same time. Masons who have overlooked important matters which affect their - membership age being reminded and summoned to {heir lodges before it is .teo late. Thus; the closing week of the Masonic year becomes one of unusual -activ- ity and concern for many. To meet the rush-of aprlicants for the class for the fall reunion. which begins next week, Mithras Lodge of Perfection has been summoned in | special on Tuesday cvening at 7 o'clock for the clections of appli- cants for membership in the *S preme Council class,” whicl be the last class to be rec der existing degree fees, in view of the possibility that work may soon will start at 7 p.m., and it will in- {volve not only a large class but the i Almas Temple Band. the Arab Drill 1Corps, the Oriental and, the newly zed Drum Corps. the Almas stra. the Almas Chanters, the Imas Glee Club and. for good vaudeville performers from Tocal theuters at the close. all Me Henry” will forsake the station of the illustrious potentate for the evening. giving way. to Chief Rabban Leonard P. Steuart, who bears the entire responsibility for the ceremonial—his first, and an_illus- tration of what he can do, if he has to do it all the time. Recorder F. Lawrence Walker, however, in the proclamation. with a flourish of Arabic,” states that the 1921 card is indispensable and that “glad rags and the frtz, the latter also an Indis- pensable,” will not be considered out of place. Almas its fall and Arab Patrol has announced winter sorial program. including a series of dances at the Hotel Washington, the evenings of October 12, November 11, December 12, January 6, February 8. March 10, April 10 and May 10. Of these, more anon, together with details of other actlvities in which the public will have .more or less intcrest. I'lans are afoot to keep the Almas Automobile Club’s resort on West river, near Chesapeake Bay, open the entire year. A new ovster oven is now being installed there. Recorder F. Lawrence Walker recently present- ed the club with a new and handsome be commenced on the new Scottish Rite Cathedral, at 13th and K streets northwest, when the fees will be con- siderably advanced. Robert de Bruce Council, Knights Kadosh. also will hold its regular session and Albert Pike Consistory Its statutory Ses- sion, both being probabiy devoted to matters connected with the fall re- union. It will be an unusually busy week in the Scottish Rite bodies.®in- asmuch as_the degree work on the Supreme Council class will start Tuesday, October 4. and continue through and including October The applications already received in- dicate a large class. Myron M. Parker Lodge will attend serviees this evening at Ryland M. E. Church. 10th_and D streets south- west, leaving Northeast Masonic Tem- ple at 6:45 pm. Rev. J. H. Jeffries, pastor of the church. also is chap- Jain of the lodge and an unusual turnput is expected. Members hav- «ing automobiles have been requested 10 convey those who have not to and from the church. Tomorrow Centennial Lodge, of President Faird Southern " railwa: elaborate even! weht] u Gate &b “in ondige.and_including the presentation of the M. M gree. The affair will be heid in tie jarge auditorium at Masonic Temple and all master Masons have been invited. Grover E. Payne, king of Potomac Royal Arch Chapter, will:officiate in the Royal Arch/degree in that chap- ter tomOrTOW -eveming. - With two teams in waiting. Potomac Chapter has had a rather remarkable year, it is said, having had degree work at every convocation and, not omit- ting a single convocation @uring the year. The Gavel Club of master Masons will start its social season with *ye olden time Halloween masked ball” in the “Salon des Nations” at the Hotel Washington, the evening of October 28. It will be followed by of various degrees of pomp boration November 18, Decem- ber 16, January 27, February 24, March 2 culminating with an “Baster lily ball” April 24. - The dance -committee is_composed of A. Colman, Samuel S. Banham, Earl H. Pickle, A. J. Ted Meurer, John T. Crouch and A. S. Brant. By order of the provincial grand master, Provincial Grand Secre- tary rling Kerr has issued the call for the forty-fourth annual meet- ing of the Provincial Grand Lodge for the United States of the Royal Or- der of Scotland, to be held in this city Wednesday. October 19, in the evening in_especial honor ‘dances ‘and ela pennant, which adorns the flagpole on the grounds. Monarch C. P. Boss of Kallipolis Grotto has appealed to the member- ship for a large class, lo enable him to stage a ceremonial of unusual pro- portions and novelty in October. The full ritualistic ceremony will be ex- emplified under Past Monarch Charles D. Shackelford. The date and place have not yvet been determined upon. Indications are said to point to a record-breaking class. The Grotto will have charge of the services at the Masonic and Eastern Star Home, October 2. Rev. Prophet Hugh T. Stevenson will conduct the services. The opening dance of the Grotto Band and Drill Corps at the New Willard Hotel, September 17, was largely attended. The next dance will be held October 31 at the New Willard Hotel. The Grotto Band played for Albert Pike Lodge Monday evening. Anacostia Royal Arch Chapter has announced a social session for to- morrow evening. The Caravan Club of Temple has taken a fresh g nd is now pushing on with enthusiasm, according to Secretary Harry G. Kimball. The luncheon at the Hotel Washington roof Friday brought out an informal but interesting program and C. R. Ahalt and Sam Zirkin, donors of the prizes for'the occa- sion, were made happy by the awards. For next Friday's luncheon J.'G. Anthony and Dr. Yates will do- nate the prizes. The club now is independent enough to exact an ini- tiation fee of $5 and annual dues of $6. ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Grand Secretary Mrs. Rose A. Yost has announced a special session of the Grand Chapter, O. E. S., of the District of Columbia in the Eastern Star cham- bers of the New Masonic Temple, Thursday evening, at 7:30 o’clock. Applications for a charter have been Teceived from two mew chapters. The next meeting of Naomi Chapter, No. 3, will be endowment night, with Associate Grand Conductress Helen B. Strait in charge. 'A social hour will be held, with refreshments. Temple Chapter. No. 13, will have work tomorrow night, and the matron, Esther V. Cross, announces it also will be endowment night. Martha Chapter was entertained Fri- day with a musical and literary pro- gram, under the direction of Mrs. Sadie Dumbries. A Hawallan orches~ tra rendered selections, followed by a Scottish Rite Cathedral, 3d and E streets northwest, at 2 p.m., and the annual dinner in the salon des na- tions, Hotel Washington, at 17.30 o'clock the same evening. Admission to the dinner will be by card only, to Dbe issued by the provincial grand sec- retary, and members have been asked to notify that official if they intend to be present and also if they will be accompanied by a ady. The provin- cial grand secretary's office in Room C. meazanine floor of the hotel, will be open from 10 2.m. to 5 p.m.. from Sun- day, October 16 to 19, both inclusive. oppa Lodge. No. 35, announces its ,‘":"fn““-l oben-air celebration be- ginning tomorrow night and contin- uing throughout the week, at Georgia avenue and Quincy street northwest. The committee has assigned the nights as follows: Monday, Kallipolis Grot- fo: Tuesday, Blue lodges; Wednesday, Order of the Mystic Shrine; Thursday, Order of the Eastern Masonic clubs, and Saturday, a gen- eral welcome to-all friends. Members of clubs and organizations that wear the fez have been asked to wear it on the night set apart for their order or organization. It is said the commit- tee hopes to have the Grotto Band eh- tertain tomorrow evening and the Shrine Band Wednesday evening. There will be a special attraction free every night. The proceeds are to go to the erection of the Joppa Lodge Masonic Temple. Pentalpha Lodge announces a class of twelve for the M. M. degree tomor- row evening. The work for October 3 has not been decided upon, but it is thought the E. A. degree will be pre- sented. Harmony Lodge was called in spe- cial session Friday morning to oficl- ate at the funeral services for George Welch, late a member of Naval Lodge, No. 24, of Warrington, one of the Victims of the ZR-2 disaster at Hul ngland. The Interment took place at Arlington cemetery. The Italo-American Masonic Club celebrated the fifty-first anniversary of United Italy at 66 C street north- west Tuesday evening. Many ad- dresses were dellvered recounting the flow of events in-italy from the time of its capture and sack by the Con- stable of Bourbon in 1527 and its oc- cupation by the French in 1788 until after the death of Pope Plus VI, when a Roman republic was set up, and be- ginning with the revolution of 1848, hen Plus IX was driven from Rome 2nd another republic was set up under Maszinl and Garibaldl, which was overthrown In July, 1849, by the Iboard auxiliary will Star; Friday, | song by Miss Mildred Vierbuchen, a song and dance by the Donolly :Broth- ers, and a recitation by Miss Williams of Bethlehem Chapter. Mrs. Sadie and Miss Bessie Dumbries also sang solos. The auxiliary home board of the chapter is to give a card party for the benefit of the home, Saturday, at 8 p.m., at Naval Lodge Hall, 4th street and Pennsylvania avenue southeast. The Masonic and Eastern Star home meet in New Masonic Temple, Monday, at 1:30 p.m. Columbia Chapter, No. 15, will have the degrees tomorrow evening at 14th and Kenyon streets. Miriam Chapter, No. 23, will have a business and social meeting tomorrow evening. This chapter will give a card party in the basement of Masonic Temple, 13th street and New York avenue, Thursday evening. St. John's Lodge Chapter, No. 18, will hold a card party for the benefit of the endowment fund, Wednesday even- ing, at 8 o'clock, at the home of Asso- cilate Matron Buchanan, 901 M street northwest. Hope Chapter, U. D, will meet Wednesday evening. Friday evening the chapter expects to receive its char- ter, at which time the paraphernalia a:l:gd by Hope Lodge will be pre- The Gavel Chapter, U. D., announces & serles of dances to be given th fall and winter, starting with 2 co tume ball at_the Raleigh on Hallo- ‘we'en night, October 23. Thuraday a large crowd at the home of Patron Conrad Praetornis wag E:::: instructions in the latest dance The grand officers will pay thelr annual visit to Fidelity Chapter Tue: day evening st 8 o'clock. §ONS OF AMERICA. ‘Washington Comp, No, 2, met at the Odd Fellows' Hall, 465 K street southwesi Monday night, K, S. Hardy, formerly of Charlottesville, Va., but now a resident of this city.,. made an interesting talk, J. H. Mur- phy of Colonial Beach, V: also spoke, 2 J. H. Patten was elected to repre- sent ‘the camp at the National Cam; which met at Allentown, Pa., last Friday, Inspector W, S, -Johnson was installed. A large crowd is expected tomor- row night. Refreshments will be merved. ties 4 0DD FELLOWS. \ A telegram to The Star from Barry L. Anderson, dated Toronto, Canada, September 21, statos that Representa- tives Bradford and Wood gave official retice to the Sovereign Grand Lodge that the District of Columbia expect- ed to invite that body to hold its ses- sion in Washington in 1923. The an- nouncement was followed by enthu siastic applause. 3 Mount Pleasant Lodge is expecting its noble grand and other active mem- bers back again Wednesday night after their vacations. Plans will be made for the work of the degree team for the fall. Esther Lodge is to form its perma- nent degree staff tomorrow night un- der the direction of the newly elected degree directress, and the degree will be conferred on a large class the first meeting night in October. . A delegation from Columbia Lodge. No. 50, of Capital Heights, Md., will DAy a fraternal visit to Dorcas Lodge the first meeting night in October, The degree is to be conferred. The assembly is to have a bazaar in the auditorium of 0Odd_Fellows' Temple the nights of November 18 and 19. Each lodge is to hauve charge of one booth. Any one wishing to make a donation is requested to communi- tf.:‘ (V;l-i";li M:::. Mallory, who will e donation ove cuEn ¢ r to the proper The Rebekah anniversary commit- tee, under the direction of the chair- | man, Emma J. S. Murray, is working jfor an appropriate celebration of the { seventieth anniversary of the organt- {zation of the Rebekah Order in the | auditorium of the I. O. O. F. Temple Friday night. The program includes an address by a prominent speaker, readings and musical selections. An invitation is extended to the public. Members of the order are urged to bring their friends. The next meet- ing of the anniversary committee will be held at the temple Wednesday night. Fedcral City Lodge, No. 20, invites all 0dd Fellows to its session Friday evening, .when Dr. Charles J. Evans will give a talk on the anatomy of the human body. A contest for candi- dates between four teams of the lodge will begin October 1. The lodge entered a team with'W. R. Moreland as captain in the Odd Fellows' Bowl- ing Teague. B Sanatorium, conduct a caravan across the great desert” at its first ceremonlal, October 8, in the audi- torium of '0dd Fellows' Temple, 419 7th street northwest. The degree staft, under the direction of Grand Hyast tee S.N. Mallory, will confer the work and a set of robes of oriental splendor be worn for the first time. SPANISH WAR VETERANS. The most stubbornly contested clec- dion for the position of commander- in-chlef of the United Spanish War Veterans fell to the lot of the dele- gates in attendance at the twenty third annual national encampment of the United Spanish War Veterans, hed in Minneapolis, September 12-15, and it was not until the report of the ninth ballot and after hours of balloting that the announcement v made that Oscar E. Carlstrom of Aledo, 111, had been successful in the field of five, which had so stubbornly contested until the wee small hours of the morning. For other pousitions to be filled by election the -;encampment chose George B. Hall'of Des Moines, senior vice commander-in-chief; H. . Brandt of Minnen]'mll!, Junior vice commander-in-chief; C. E. French of Duluth, surgeon general: H. H. Kline of Omaha, Nebr., chaplain-in-chief. Immediately after taking the chair on being installed. Chief Carlstrom announced the appointment of. - Col. John J. Garrity of Chicago as ad- jutant general, Charles. .. Easig of Chicago as quartermaster general, Joseph Gallagher of Erie ag chief of| staff, and W. D. Tucker of Ci & Ohia, as historian. 3 .. Headquarters have been tempprar- ily established at 2653 Madison sireet, Chicago, and until permanent guar- ters ean be secured all mail should be addressed there. X The twenty-fourth annual national encampment will convene in Los An- geles, the booster delegation from Roosevelt Camp, No. 9, of that city having been successful in their ef- frts to that‘eflect: % % Ladies* Auxilfary. ‘The business sessions of the Rux- iliary to the United ‘Spanish ,War. Veterans were held in Masonic Temple at the same time as those of the veterans, and the 283 delegates, the largest number enrolled for years, were kept very busy, the matters coming before them keeping them in session one day longer than the veterans. 3 The officers elected for the ensuing vear are: President general, Cora A. Thompson, Portland; senior vice pres- ident general, Lucile Dragen, St Louis; junior. vice president general, Florence Clark, Cleveland; chaplai general, Fanny Zillisch, Wiscon: Judge advocate general, Louise Wi liams, New York: historian, Marie Bond, Minnesota: patriotic instructor, Lois Rollins, California; assistant conductor, Louise Heinemann, Vir- ginia; guard, Anna C. Miller, braska; assistant guard, Julia Fowler, New Jersey. Anna K. Frank, New York; Lissette Somers, Colorado Nellie Dean, Nebraska; Lillian Daugh- erty, Pennsylvania; Emma_ Thompson, Ohio, and Nellie Yerbury, Indiana, were chosen members of the national council of administration. Elizabeth Hartung, Ohio; Minnie R. Lenhart, Pennsylvania, and Florence H. Brink- man, Illinois, were appointed on the national legislative committee. As usual, the sessions of the Mili- tary Order of the Serpent were lively and entertaining. Reports presented by the national officers showed good gains in many departments, and indi- cate an awakening interest in this funmaking branch of the order. The parade through the streets of Min- | neapolis the night of September 13 was one of the best, and the wild Igorrotes~with their death’s heads, and the giant boa constrictor, sixty feet long, carried by the slaves, cre- ated a sensation. ‘The officers for the ensuing year are: William F. Leupper, New York city, supreme grand gu gu grandis- simo; W. S. Lowe, ‘Worcester, Mass., supreme datto; E. E. Prall, Saginaw, Mich. E. Cronin, Buffalo; F. J. Guenther, Los Angeles, and Willlam Orthmann, Chicago, were elected su- preme slick and slimy keepers of the Ophidians. The report of the adjutant general shows a net growth in membership of 6,816 and a net increase in camps of 62, not counting 16 applications ap- proved for camps pending and on which the charter fees are pald. New features are being added to the list of attractions for the Coney Is- land carnival to be held in Conven- tion Hall from November 28 to De- cember 18 under the auspices of the United Spanish War Veterans and the committee on ways and means of the Pythian order. All representatives to this committee are urged to attend the meetings, which are held every Sat- urday evening, Thursday’'s meeting of Richard J. Harden Camp was enlivened by inter- esting talks on veterans’ amalgama- tion by Past Commander Harry Coul- ter, Adjt., WHllam Jenkins and Past Commander George Neuner “of the Veterans of Forelgn Wars, who is £lso an active member of the camp, " A telegram from Delegate John A. No. 14 100, will neophytos Gellagher to Commander Albert Mi-| chaud was received too late announc- ing the election of the new com- mander-in-chief and also the place of holding the next annual encampment. Comrade Carl Von Wedel was report- ed as in a critical condition in Sol- diers’ Home Hospital and Comrade Eugene Smith is improving, Col. James S. Pettit Camp will meet T“ud.i evening to welcome the re- turn of Commander Fred A, Roys who was jn attendance at the annual encampment in Minneapolis, %aunm are expected for muster a talled J8on A. Miles Camp October 18. Jaf the entertainment committee. reports of the @elegates will he made. it is gratifying to learn that the new national administration will r tablish offices in Washington to ac- commodate the national legislative gommittee. The department band will tender omplimentary concerts to Richard J. Harden Camp October ¢ and Gen. Nel- { Past Commander Currier of Urell ‘Camp has returned from furlough. + Départment Commander McCaffrey is back from the national encampment and reports splendid treatment ten- dered the department delegates. Com- mander-in-Chief Carlstrom has prom- ised a visit to this department within the next few weeks for the purpose of paying his respects and opening na- tional offices in Washington, at which time he is expected to announce the new national legislative committee. ien. Nelson A. Miles Camp held its semi-monthly muster Tuesday even- img, at which Recruit Thomas J. Nel- son was admitted to membership. A large attendance was present to hear reports of the national encampment by Department Commander McCaf- frey and Past Commanders James Murphy and William Herretage. Com- rades Hudlow, Currier and others made interesting talks. George E. Corson, Joseph H. Milans, Delos = W. - Thayer, Roe FPulkerson, Stmon Bube, Frank K. Major, Arvine W. Johnston, Dr. Mark F. Finley and| John A. Colborn left for Asheville,| N. C., last night to attend the mwet- ings of the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons and the General Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of the United States, which will be held in Asheville this week. IMPROVEDO RDER OF RED MEN. Osceola Tribe, No. 19, its guests Wednesday Sachem Strobel and his board of great chiefs, Bach tribe has been requested to have a large deicgation presents, as a good time is promised. - senate and house of represe . No. 8. and Sioux, Alexandrix Wednesd: s the guests of Seminole, No. 35. A pa- ade preceded the meeting, at which time a large class was taught the art of making hay. Kach loft was hcaded by its own band. encea Tribe, No. 11, at its last meet- ing adopted resglutions of sympathy for the family of Past Sach: Smoot. Visitors were prese other Tribes and a program w nished by Boosters.” Sioux Council, No. council” of the District, at its meeting, had its Pocahontas prophetess both reported ill. Waneta Council held a class adop- tion at its last meeting, when the d. Eree wor onferred by the de- Eree team ho Council, No. 1. Great Sachem Strobel, Great Senior amore Emory and Great Chief of R cords Bunch were present. The Great Senior Sagamore, who has supervision of the Dygree of Ioca: hontas, announces a large class adop- tion for the branch. November 16. 1daho Council. No. at its last meeting presented it Pocahontas with a bouquet of roses as a token of ecm, it being her birthday. Refresh- | ments w crved. a Strobel and the board ited Red Wing Tribe, . week. Reports show be to be in a good condition a gain_in both members and fin Teat Sachem Neill peaker of the made also by P Boyer. Jacqie Heidenheimer and Garner. Past Great Sachem W. hite entertained with songs. The unwritten work was exemplified by E, H. Brown, instructor of Red Wing, and Dy the great “instructor. Past Sachem . . King. Great Backs H. King. Luncheon will have as night, Great last and f great chiefs vi N . last KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. Excelstor Lodge will have the Page rank Tuesday evening. Syracusians Lodge's Knight rank team Wednesday evening conferred the work on a large class in Colum- bia Lodge. The team has accepted an invitation to confer the Knight rank at the forthcoming session of the and Lodge of Virginia, at Alexan- dria, October 4. This has aroused great enthusiasm among the mem- bers and a large delegation, it i said. will accompany the team. Myrtle Lodge will receive the of cers of thie Grand Lodge In annual visitation Tuesday. October 4. Vice Chancellor Jacob Nuss a member of the lodge. The entertai ment committee. is preparing appro. priate entertainment George Heisly, muxical director of! SyracusTans Lodge. is enlarging the| lodge orchestra. The musical feature of the forthcoming Grand Lodee visitation to No. 10, on October 21, will be under his charge as chairman The form of campaign inaugurated in Amaranth Lodge. it is said, is be- ing discussed in other lodges and may be followed later. MACCABEES. The members of National Tent, No. 1, are conducting a rummage sale at 2018 7th street northwest, with a view of replenishing the idows and orphans’ fund. The Sherlow Amuse ment Enterprise has arranged with National Tent, No. 1. to conduct, with the ‘assistance of the members, a car- nival, commencing tomorrow and to continue through the week, at the H street grounds northeast, between 6th and_ 7th streets, for the widows and orphans. A feature will be the voting for the most popular lady by B. P. 0. ELKS A. A. Durkin is chairman of a com mittee appointed to form a glee club of one hundred voices. The lodge feels that it should be represented by a prize-winning body of singers at the Atlantic City reunion in July, 1922. First tenors, second tenors, first and second basses are wanted. Wednesday night the Los Angeles Club will hold its first reunion on the Toof of the Elks' Club, with aancing, an entertainment and refreshineats. Arrangements have been completed for a game of bali between the “In- vincible Elks” and a team composed of the greatest stars picked from aill the other amateur teams in the Dis- trict. This game will take place at the American League Park at 4 o'clock p.m. Thursday. Clarke Grif- fith, manager of the Nationals, has offered the use of American League Park for the game. Plans are being made for a carnival and bazaar next November at the clubhouse. \ The remodeling of the clubhouse will soon begin, the trustees state They promise club features, new fur< niture and decorations that will be a revelation to the membership. The annual charity ball will be held at the New Willard Hotel Sat- urday, December 31. Past Exalted Ruler Howard M. Peter has been ap- pointed chairman of this committee. Beginning with the first session of October, 1921, all applications for membership will be referred to a com- mittee of thirteen members for care- ful investigation as to the moral character, Americanism, standing in the community and general eligibility of the applicant. MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA. At the meeting of Myra B. Enright Camp of Royal Neighbors Friday cvening members from the several camps of Modern Woodmen were present, and after an address by State Deputy’ William McCaffrey refresh- ments were served during a social hour. The general committee on the Web- ster c adoption, at Talbot Camp Thursday evening, appointed com- mittees on arrangements as_follow shair officers, Mr. M floor work, Mr. Black; enter- tainment, Mr. Van Fossen. Other committees will be appointed and plans further considered at the meet- ing to be held at Central Camp Fri- day evening. Central Camp will exemplify the ual of initiation at its first meeting in October, when the arcana will be conferred on those recently admitted to_membership. ‘West End Camp has announced the selection of M Miller. Leiber, Curtin, Kohlmer and Rosenthal representatives on the Webster adoption and d State Deputy Me ssed Lincoln Camp Tuesday evening on the work of the Modern Woodmen in the District. NATIONAL UNION. Potomac Council, No. 208, Mon- R. C. Baker, A. W. Ask- D). Milstead were appoint- ent the councils in con- committees from other organization of a National Union Bowling Vice President M. J. Hole delivered a eulogy of Richard W. Rog- s, a lately deceased charter member. nited Council, No. 200, Friday ening was turned over to the speaker, who had provided a novel entertainment in the way of a smoker to the home-coming members from their vacations. This council is get- ting ready to put a bowling team in the National Union League. United Couneil is planning entertainments for_the fall and winter months The National Union Club at cent meeting made plans equipping the degree team. The National Union Temple Asso- ciation Monday elected C. F. Haden, president, and W. D. Groesbeck, sec- retary and treasurer, and laid plans for a vigorous canvass of the entire membership of the society in Wash- ington, with a view to obtaining sub- seriptions of sufficient amount to jus- tify the early beginning of the erec- tion of the temple and clubroom, for which space on 9th sireet has already been purchased. The tentative plans for_this temple indicate”that it will be a beautiful addition to the fraternal buildings ip this clty. wo%fi THE WORLD. Oak tt¥hered in the fall sea- son Thursday night. Secretary Wil- liams pledged himself to bring 100 new choppers before the first of the new year. Consul Commander Ben Harding welcomed Sovereign Dele- gate Jckloff, who described the pro- ceedings of the recent convention of the Sovereign Camp. Capt. Carl A le received his commission as cap. tain for a period of five years. He has the distinction of being the first captain _commissioned in this terri- tory in the reorganized Uniform Rank. W. A. Fraser Camp will hold a campfire tomorrow night and invites all Woodmen to be present. Unique features are promised. Hickory Camp obligated a class Fri- day night, Clerk J. M. Frazier made a financial statement showing the af- fairs of the camp in excellent shape, Consul Commander Tennyson deliver- ed an address and the honors were extended. Company D, with sixteen members, under Capt. L. Blair Miller, was mustered into service by Col. James Freeland. It was provided at Tuesday even- ing’s convention of the Boosters' Club n day night ham and F ed to repre ference with on the National Tent, No. 1, the winmer to be presented with a diamond ring. Buick cars stee “can be trusted. 3015 14th Street ‘BUICK WILL that a banquet be tendered the vic- torious base ball team of the Wood- I'SNO JOB TO STEER A BUICK r jusf like they drive—easily and comfortably. And, like every other Buick part, the Buick steering gear Ride in a 1922 Buick and see for yourself. PRICES 23-6-48 22-6-47 22-6-48 22-8-49 22650 ,:1ri.re0s F. 0. B. Flint, M ok, STANLEY H. HORNER Retail /Dealer BUILD THEM D. C, SEPTEMBER 25, 1921—PART 3. Telephone Main 5296 ~ WHEN BETTER AUTOMOBILES ARE_BUILT men of the World at Alp D hall on the first Friday in Octobe: Delegations were received from Hick ory and Maple camps. Past President David 8. Davidson was presented with a gold meda¥ in apprecitaion of his services during 1920. Thursday night Mount Vernon Camp entertained several visitors and Field Manager Thayer and Col. gave entertaining talks. The possi- bility of Mount Vernon putting a discussed. Adviser Lieut. Frank N. McPherson of Elm Camp will instruct a class Banker Wiliam A. Riley has been appointed permanent banker on_the Boosters' degree team. Lieut. Bert Wells has been reappointed adjutant o the staff of the First Battalion, TR FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES Washington Aerie, No. 25, will-con- sider the purchase of a new home at its meeting October 6. The aerfe now numbers 250, with assets of about $40,000. At the recent sesston of the i Grand Aerie the total membership | was reported as 429.°73, a gain of 42,169 for the year. ENIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, The annual installation of officers for ithis jurisdiction will take place in the Knights of Columbus Hall Friday night at 8 o'clock, State Deputy Maurice J. McAuliffe, assisted by District Depu- ies John Shell and John T. S. Burns and_ State Warden Frank J. Dunn and staff, officiating. Spaulding Council has elected the foi- lowing officers: Grand knight, T. Galla- her; deputy grand knight, J. Fitzger- ald; chancellor, J. Ardigo; financial sec- retary, Atherton H. M. J. Driscoll: " recorder, L. reasurer, F. Huneke: warden, advocate, T. Gardiner: Feeney; inside guard, J. . San Felipo mpany, T. Hughe T )'Connor: build | Gallaher and h past grand knight, delegate to State Council. W. P. Normoyle: alternate to the grand knight, K. Regan; to the past grand knight, T. Rinsboro. Washington Council Tuesday night will receive the report of the committee having in charge the “Old Kentucky Barbecue” to be held by the council Oc- tober 19. Committees have been ap- {pointed as follows, all under the d rection of the lecturer, Edwa { Repetti: Barbecue, Anton Auth, llnun: J. H. Farrell, chief of staff | { “then was $35.90. price. o Fred B. Pelham, 1733 7th 8t. N.W. Freeland | Uniform Renk team in the fleld was| after the next meeting of the camp. A spacious, speedy, now on the market. Terms to responsible parties. ‘Western Auto Supply Ce., 32790 M St. N.W. y Auth, George Autl ane, W. H. Bray and P. H. Mei sink; grounds: R. P. Whitty, ch man; J. 8. Ropettl, G. V. Repetti, J. Wenig and_J. Ellis; order Capt. T. A. Bean, chairman: J. S. Hellmuth, Sergt. J. M. Walsh and Maurice Col- lins: speakers: Leo A Rover, Leo F. Stock and Edward M. Ready: tickets, M. J. Racioppi, chairma Gingrass and J. Grambo: publicity: Dr. A. D, Wilkinson and J. A Sullivan. Philip Buettner, grand commander of Alcantara Caravan, No. 12, Order of the Alhambra, left yesterday for Chi- cago to represent the caravan at the ninth biennial convention of the order, which will be held in that city on Mon- day and, Tuesday at the Salle Hotel. Boabdil Caravan of\ Chicago has made elaborate arrangements for the entertainment of the visitors, in- cluding a ceremonial degree on the first night and a formal ball on the closing night. Following the conv Henr; T. {tion Grand Commander Buettner will make a_ short visit to Wisconsin, his former home. van made its annual summer pilgrim- age to Acala Caravan of Baltimore, where the annual base ball game was | played by teams representing the two caravans, The game resulted in a tied score of eight runs each. an elaborate spread, with a varfed en. tertainment, after which the Washing. tonians returned home. Carroll Council, No. 377, Tuesday evening held its annual election of of- ficers. Francis A. McCann was elected grand knight. Others elected were: Deputy grand knight, Bertram G. Len- non; recording secretary, L. T. Kelly; chancellor, Rev. Margin P. J. Egan financial secretary., Harry J. Kane warden, Charles Montgomery; ‘treas- urer, M. A. Hur: advocate, J. F. Flynn: inside guard, James McLaugh- lin; outside guards, James McDermott and Henry Burr; trustee, Denis T. Connor: délegztes to the building com- pany, Joseph Petty and Thomas Hughes; delegate to the State Coun- cil, Dr. C. J. Murphy, and alternates to the grand knight and past grand knight are M. A. Rattigon and Joseph B. McCann. SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF LIBERTY. enteriainment and banquet given under the auspices of Hope Couneil. No. 1, in honor of the, ouncil oficers and represent- The POTOMAC SALES CO.u 1111 14THIST. N.W. PhoneM8663 Just Received—by Special Arrangement With Factory—a Few 1921 DIXIE FLYER TOURINGS AND ROADSTERS Frankly Surplus cn Account of Owa'pmduchon Differing but slightly from the 1922 model, we are yet able to offer them—while they last—at a startling reduction in price. the ‘word “BARGAIN” conservatively, but HERE IT IS— turday afternoon Alcantara Cara- | Following | the game the visitors were treated to | atvies recently, at Naval Lodge Hal ig said to have been a brilliant u enjoyable social event. The council chamber was decorated with Ameri- can flags and palms. Mrs. Ella Bell had charge of the work. The pro- gram consisted of speeches by Nu- tional Councilor Dands of Pennsylvan National Vice Councilor Ferguson Richmond, Va.; Mrs. Julia B. Gay and $. C. Richmond of Virginia; vocal and instrumental music, and. after the banquet, dancing. Mrs. Gola Duvall made the welcoming epecch and pre- JRO.UAM Anacostia Council, No. 16, met in Masonic Hall Monday. initiating class of six. and entertained Coun- cilor John R. Lumsden of John 1 Burnett, No. 4, who told the member how an attempt had been made 1. close his council. | Benning Council, No. 21, at its meeting Monday evening discus the arrangement for a duckpin tear: to represent the counefl in the Jr. O. U. A. M. Duckpin League. orgar- ized last Sunday. Charles W. Douglas. the treasurer of the leagye, wat aj pointed captain_ of Benning Counc ! team. Elmore Kees was eiccted cap tain“of the newly organized ~tuirl degree team. Affer the meeting social session and entertainment was seld. - Among the visitors who zuve talks were State Deplty August Dahler and Herbert Hetterly of Amcr- ican ~ Jefferson Council. Thomas Engles, R. E. Anderson, George Mile ler, A. T. Gray, A: Engles, H. A Douglass and Luther Kirk ‘took parf in the program of entertainment. —_———— In spite of definite announcement |that the next New York automobile | show would be held in’Madison Square Garden, there is some slight possi- bility t'at the Grand Centrai ®ulace may vet be the scene of one inore exhibition. This big building hzs not yet becn entirely remodeled for of- fices and there j= a possibility that tie ukual space there may be available for | show purposes in January. —_— The British Rubber Growers' As- ociation has passed a resolution urg- ing members immediately to reduce production by 30 per cent. This will {effect the output of plantation rubber and is easily accomplished. as it is We have always used simply a question of tapping only’] half the number of trees tupped this year. . \ The Best Battery Buy in Town ETERMINED to lead the battery business back to _normal, Prest-O-Lite has made - the second drastic price-revision sincelast September. 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