Evening Star Newspaper, January 14, 1923, Page 65

FRATERNITI LODGES. — , No. 17, serv- T et vt Hinity jocosis Churck, ‘and G stn. n.w., at 8 p.m. Mongass-Fotomac, No. 8. . A B, B. French, No. 13, F. C. Péntaiphs, No. 2, E.|A. Mount Pleasant, No. 38, social. Albert Pike, No. 86, 1, O, Nat Friday—Lebanon, No. Saturday—Sehool of ROYAL ARCH CHAPTERS. Tuesday—La Fayette, No. 5, Grand Vis- tation, S Wednesdsy—Brightwood, No. visitation, _ Thursday—Capitol, No. 11, Grand Vis- itation. Friday—School of imstruction. KNIGHTS TEMPLAR COMMANDERIES. Tuesday—Brightwood, No. 6, Order of the Temple. ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS. Monday—Washington Couneil, No. Grand visitation. X Adoniram Council, No. rand Visitatlon. ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE. Tuesday—Mithras Lodge of Perfection, statutory assemoly and reunion plan. RAND visitations by the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters will commence tomor- row evening with that to Wash- ington Council, followed Thursday even= ing by that to Adoniram Council. ‘There are four councils of the Cryptic Rite in Washington. Harmony Lodge, No. 17, will make its annual pilgrimage to Trinity Diocesan Church, 3d and C streets northwest, this evening, where, beginning at 8 o'clock, special services will be con- ducted by the rector, who also is the lodge ohaplain, Rey. David Ransom Co- vell. “Finding God in the Dark” will be the theme of the sermon by Dr. Covell, and, in addition to music by the church cioir, special numbers will be rendered by Miss Marguerite Petit and Homer Pope, with a violin selection by A. Rah- lon. 'The service will be open to the general public. After the grand visitation to Wash- ington Council, Royal and Select Masters, tomorfow evening. the offi- cers-elect of the council will be in- stalled as follows: Tllustrious master, Alan R. Horn: deputy master. Leon- ard A. Merritt; principal conductor of work, Charles H. Aldridge; treas- urer, Willlam_H. McCray. and record- er, John A. Colborn. Following the installation ceremonies there.will be entertainment and refreshments. At the recent special assembly held at Temple Heights Grand Master Mark ¥. Finley headed the line in the de- gree of select master. with: Mark F. Finley, jr., as the candidate. Secretary John F. Putham’ an- nounces that Mount Pleasant Lodge. No. 33, will rest from labor Monday evening and enjoy a social, together with music and an address by a prominent speaker. Lebanon Lodse evening after business will listen to an address by its chaplain. Rev Henry Allen Tupper. and music b; the choir. Brightwood Royal Arch Chapter, No. 9, will have an entertainment b: protessionals, with refreshments. Sfter its grand visttation: according to Acting High Priest Alfred W, Foster. Capitol Royal Arch Chapter, No. 11, also promises entertainment in con- nection with Friday vocation. Representative Thomas U. Sisson of Mississippi will be the speaker Tuesday evening at the grand visita- tion of La Fayette Royal Arch Chap- ter, and a program of vocal and in- strumental music will'be presented. Brightwood Commandery. No. é, Rnights Templar, v'.] attend services at Emory M. E. Church South of Brightwood Sunday evening Janu: ary 28. Tn the Scottish Rite bodies a new class for the degrees is forming. Work will be started Tuesday, Janu ary 23, with the fourth degres, to be | followed the same evening with the fourtcenth degree; January 24, with the eighteenth degree: January 25, with the twenty-first degree; January | 26, with the thirtieth degree. and Jan- uary 27, with the thirty-second de. gree. Deputy Ellwood P. Morey, in a review of the work of the past vear. states: “Our financial _condition is better than it ever has béen; our edu- cational work in sponsoring a Chapter | of De Molay has succeeded beyond our fondest hopes; Cathedral Calen- dar, our monthly messenger, becomes of greater value all the time: during the year we have added a library to our cathedral features” and he con- cludes with a tribute to Charles B. Hanford's direction of the ritualistic work of the bodies. The library is the beneficiary of the action of the “Supreme Council class of October 7, 1921, which has already paid $861.34 of the $1,000 pledged by it. Under the caption “Education” the Cathe- dral Calendar calls attention to the statement of John J. Tigert, United States commissioner of education. to the effect that one and a half bililon dollars were spent on education in this country last vear and twenty- two billion dollars for chewing gum, cosmetics, cigars and cigarettes, The Petworth Masonic Club an- mounces a meeting tomorrow evening at 7:30 o'clock, at 103 Upshur street, for the installation of its officers by representatives of the advisory board. Monarch M. W. Pickering an- nounces that the annual meeting of Kalllpolls Grotto_ will be held at Pythian Temple Thursday, January 25, when officers for the ensuing year will be-elected and annual reports of the officers submitted.. 5 Sunday, January 28, the Grotto wil! pay a visit to the Vaughn Bible class of Calvary Baptist Church. O. A. C. Oehmier, chairman of the visitation, has asked prophets to meet ai Ma- sonic Temple at 9" o'clock. on the morning mentioned. Headed by the Grotto Band, the prophets will- march in a body to the church. = Last Monday evening the Grotto Drill Corps and the Drum and Bugle Corps entertained their ladies at the hall of the Gavel Masonic Club. Dancing followed and during the evenihg refreshments were served and solos sung by Miss Minnie H. Volkman and Warren Terry, with Ralph Bissonette at the piano. National University Masonie Club met last Friday evéning at thé New Ebbitt Hotel. Charles H. Robb, as- soclate. justice of the Court of Ap- peals of the District of Columbia and an honorary member of the club; de- livered an address. George D. Bulli- van, president of the Railroad Square Club," also addressed the meeting. Philip Herman, past president of the club, presented to President Detwiler, on behalf of the club, an ebony gavel, appropriately inscribed. were appointed to arrange .for a ladies’ . night Wednesday - evening, January 31, and the annual banguet some time during February. OMcers of the advisory board, Wil- lam Musser, Willlam J. Samuel C. Bready, installed the fol- lowing_as officers of the Craftsman Clnb.{mlud States Veterans' Bureau, for 1933 last Friday evening at the Gavel Club rooms: President, Wil H. Holmes; vice president,’ J. treasurer;.. arms, IR R : representa- *g to the advisory board, Howard Boyd its grand visitation | Thursday evening at a special con-| ! P. Brown, past président; Willlam H. Holmes, president: J. Boyd Dexte: vice president. Division representas th séx‘hno b B. White; ¢ szecutive, J. ott; finance, M, D. Hensey le v M. "H.. Flanders; insurance, J. E. Sasser: supplies, Barle W Dimmick; fourth district, Dr. E, K. Holt, med cal; W, H. Power, rehabilitation; “E. E. Berney, claims: H. F. Chandler, District offices. The large turnout of members ¥: delighted at the report of the form: tion of a chapter or branch clul Perryville Chapter, No. 1, at Perry- ville, Md., last Wednesday. 1t was reported branch .clubs are being formed at Atlanta, Ga.; Baitimor Md.; Chillicothe, Ohlo; Denver, Co Minneapolis, Minn.; Boston, Ma: New York city and Seattle, Wash, The Step_ Lively Club of New Jeru- salem Lodge, No. 9, F. A. A. M., ‘pléns to inaugurate a serfes of soclal func- tions under the ausplces of the club with & dance to be given Thursday evening in the private ballroom at the Arcade. The formation of the club was discussed at the meeting of the lodge Thursday evening, and the proj- ect. it is sald, received the hearty support of the membership. These get-together gatherings of the clud are intended primarily to promote and foster good feeling and offord an opportunity for the newer members to_become acquainted. The first “ladies’ night" to be given by the lodge under the auspices of the club will be held February 15 at the Arcade in the form of an en‘ertain- ment and dance. Past Master John P. Jackson has been installed as | president, secretary and treasurer of the club, While the following commit- tees have been appointed: Finan and netertainment. H. P. Evans, T. Dowling, C. D. Conne! iny” "itns, A. C. Marsh, Arthur P. Fenton, F. H. Overmayer and *Bob” Jones: music, H. R. Lee and H. B. Nevius; program and tickets. J. W. Walton and C. Campbell; dunv?xen and ushers, T. Phillips, L. Paxton and C, L. Hill: re- ifreshments. William Smith and Philip Medley: publicity, E. S. Robertex The next Grotto dance will be held at the New Willard Hotel Wednesday evening. Chairman: Willlam P. J cobs states that, as on former oc sions, the Grotto Band and Orchestra will alternate with selections, thus in- suring continuous dancing. These dances are striking 2 popular chord throughout the fraternity, it is said, the lurge ballroom being taxed to its | capacity upon each occasion. ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Tuesday evening Acacia Chapter, No. 28, will have a short business meeting followed by an entertain- ment program. i i Gavel Chapter, . 29, will give an oyster supper Thursday evening from 5 until 8, in the banquet hall of Masonle Temple. The matron of Areme Chapter, No. 10, for Wednesday evening announces a program of entertalnment to be followed by refreshments. For the first meeting in February there will be.a Valentind party, to” be followed by the annual ball at the Raleigh on Valentine eve, Tuesday, February 13. Columbia Chapter, No. 15, with its new officers in charge, met Monday. After a business session Matron Ida B. Wailes presented a pleasing pro- gram. At the chapter's next stated meeting the degrees will be conferred. Wednesday the 1923 office Joppa Lodge Chapter, No. 27 have the work of initiation for the first time at Joppa Lodge Temple, 109 Upshur street northwest, Petworth. Ruth Chapter, No. 1, has called off its meeting tomorrow night There will be a special for degrees only January 29. The auxiliary home board will meet at the home of Mrs. Mamie Contella, 765 Quebec street northwest, Tuesday at 1:30 pom. Mizpah Chapter, No. 8, at its lai meeting, after business, was enter- talned with & program, including Lu- cille Chamberlain, plano seolo; musical selection, sons; vocal solo, Miss Cornwell; read- ing, Mrs. Harman; vocal solos, Mr. Garside and John Mullane, accompa- nied by Mra. Clark. Degree work is announced for Tuesday evening. Lebanon Chapter, No. 25, honored its founders last Tuesday evening. The body, with the grand matron, Flors E. Campbell, matron, Cora P. Mayberry, when an American beauty rose was presented 10 each by Mrs, Frank Ward. Leba- non Chapter was organized after the conclusion of the war by the members worked in Red .Cross volunteer work throughout the war. freshments followed the meeting. Hope Chapter, No. 30, last Wednes- day evening. after the degree work, Olin Watts of Acacia Chapter, antl a social hour, with refreshments. Tuesday evening Electa Chapter wayg entertained with solos by Harry I Clarkson. Two hundred dolfars was appropriated for the United Ma- sonic Temple fund. The matron an- nounced that the annual_colonial evening would be Fébruary 22. After the newly installed officers of Brookland Chapter, No. 11, had con- ferred the degrees last Wednesday evening, Matron Marie L. Stebbins presented a program. Past Matron Nellle McBeth of East Gate Chapter gave recitations and Mrs, Harwood of East Gate sang. The matron has announced a éard party for Tuesday &t the Brookland Masonic’ Temple, 13th and Monroe streets nértheast, to start at 8 p.m. - With Past Grand Patrons Bogley and Mowbry and Grand Lecturer Mol- lie E. Teachum ds guésts, Washing- ton Centennial Chapter, No. 26, cele- brated its second birthday anniver- sary recently, The program consisted of a reading by Miss Helen Webb Zel- ler and a soprano solo by Miss Minnie Volkman, accompanied 'Ig M Alma Schrope,’ Matron Hannah H. Munroe then Invited the . guests to the ban- quet hall, where refreshments were served and dancing followed until midnight. The ways and means com- mittee announces a card party at the Colonial Hotel, 15th and M streets Wednesday, January 24. Friday of :hu :eok the degrees will be con- erred. Officers of Bethlehem Chapter, No, 7. for the ensuing year are as follow: Louella Barrows, matron; Robert M. Mathaney, patron; Irene Darnall, as- sociate matron; Adele Marseglia, a: sociate conductress; Bulah Capper, conductress: Jennie A. Moyer, secr tary, re-elected; Mary Hussy, treas- urer, re-elected: Odessa Ford, chap- lain:. Eulalia Stagel, marshal; Cath- erine Estlew, Adah; Lula Johnson, Ruth; Ethel -D; Nelson, Esther; Retta Wilson. Martha; Mae Smith, Electra: Elsle Weaver, organist; Mrs. Roberds, warder; A, W. Bowen, sentinel. At Harding Chapter, No. 31's last meeting Past Grand Matron Crawford installed the officers for the new year, assisted by Past Matron Clarkson. as marshal. ‘Thé néw matron, Mrs. Mar- tha. W, Huguely. was the recipient of many beautiful flowers. January 25 the degrees will be conferred by the neéw officers. -Thé chapter will hold a rummdge sale January 18,18 and 20 at 1013 4% street southwest. - Esther Chapter's new officers will Gon- fer the degrees Thursday evening. Matron Miss Mabel K. Botsch announces Committees |8 dance with a program of “musique | Esther Lodge, No. 6. choisie” for-Monday evening, February.5. Martha Chapter. No. 4, at its last meeting hed the honor of being the first Eastern Stap chapter to confer the degreen-in”the-mansion on Tem- Mrs. Norma L. Hine, delivered an ad- dress; of welcome- to_the following honor. guests: Most Worthy Grand Matron Mrs, Cora R. Francz, Right , Right Worthy Grand Treasur- ee Mrs Aloons Lamond, Grand. Matron e D aaum, Pamt Grand Patron and Deputy Gruxmur of by Willlam Holmes and | of a Red Cross organization who had Dancing and re- | had musical numbers, rendered - by | | treasurer. - B et Masons Charles F. Roberts, Past Grand Matrons Mrs. Hattle R. Hutch- inson and Mrs. Grace Kimmel, Past Grand- Patron Ruben Bosag‘, ‘Assocl- ate Grand Matron Mrs. -Till Assoclate. ' Grand. - Pas ‘The . members an registered, which will go'd e history of 4he new Masonic ford. sang. S o ' ODD FELLOWS. Morday—Union, No. 11; degree. Chaun- | Miss Shurger and Mre. ‘San-| Lodg WASHINGTON, delity Lodge, No. 7, as follows: Ger- xrn;-y Gor::'u. noble grand; Annie Blalock, vice grand; Annette Emory, | Ve recording secretary; Mary M. Dement, financial secretary; Abble M. Gates, treasurer. Installing Officer. Gumber- iin was presented with & favor. Past President Flora O. Schwinger, preai- dent’ of the Odd Fellows" Home: Ast oclatian, dellyered an address. Retlr. ing Noble Grand Cella M. Hines was | B esented with a jewel by Past Noble nd Effe Lohmer. Refreshments wera served. Degree Director Noakes _l"l\_qnneed special attracitons for ursday évening. 'Officers were installed in Esther 6 No, 5. 48 follows: Ethel Warn- ing, noble grand; Bertha Moore, vice grand; Leslie B. Measick, recording secretary; Marie Spekenheir, financial secretary; James A. Gelman, ftreas. urer. A ‘series of card ‘parties wa announced, the first of which was held last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A, E. Chaffee. Anothér will be given soon for the benefit of the hore ‘circle in compliment to Leslle B. Messick; its president. PATRIARCHS. MILITANT. Saturday—Canton Washington, -Ne. 1, ENCAMPMENTS. Monday—Fred D. Stuart, No. 7, Golden Rule degree. Tuesday—Magenenu, No. 4, installation. REBEKAH LODGES. Monday—Naomi, No, 1; Ruth, No. 1, instaiiation. Tuesday—Fidelit; 0. 7, degree; Friandahis, ' No. 8, degree and x party. -Doreas | Following the installation of of- {cers at Friendship Lodge, No. 12, last Wednesday evening the more than 200 present_tendered a reception to Past Grand Henry E. Bergman, the occa- sion being-his sixtieth anniversary in the order. Although eighty-six years of age,~Mr. Bergman reviewed his ac- tivity in lodge work and drew & com- parison of the early years of atruggle when the lodge: was first instituted up to the present time, with substan- ) tial assets of more than $100.000. Ten {years ago this lodge presented him with a fifty-year veteran jewel. No- bje Grand Emmett W. Cummings re- sponded to the remarks of Mr. Berg- man, followed by Past Grand C. Dent Fogle, both of whom paid high tribute ta the service rendered by the veteran member. A banquet concluded the evening’s entertainment. | The following installations have !been officially reported: Central Lodge, No. 1—Edward Hol- kamp, noble grand; Perry E. Huffman, vice grand; Willlam P. Pumphrey, re- cording secretary; John Vessey, finan- clal secretary; William H. Ernst, treasurer. Washington Lodge. 3 5—§Imlle‘l J. Dantzic, noble grand; Philip F. Beck, vice grand: Thomas H. Dennls, recording secretary: James R. Emer- son, financial secretary; Frederick R. Waterholter, treasurer. | _Eastern Lodge, No. 7—Shriver W. King, noble grand; Ingemand O. Lund, vice grand; Walter I. Rhoades, re- cording secretary; Harry L. Andresen, financial secretary: William J. Rich, treasurer. Harmony Lodge, No. 9—E. M. Hen- noble grand: H. R. La Salle, vice Edward L. Dunn, recording y: Walter C. W. Burgess. | financial secretary; Thomas J. Gates, | treasurer. Columbia Lodge, No. 10—James H. Solt, noble i James 1. Stroble, vice g 3 recording secretary; Guy F. Glosbrenner, finan- cial secretary: Samuel G. Taylor, treasurer. TUnfon Lodge. No. i1—Henry W. Ficken, noble grand; Samuel S. Tay- {lor, vice grand; John O. Hammond. ye- | cording secretary: Justin M. Green. | financial secretary; Murdock McPhee, treasurer. Friendship Lodge, No. 12—Emmett . Cummings, noble grand; Urban E. Goerner, vice grand; Joe T. Allison, recording secretary; Thomas C. Bais- den, finaneial secretary;-Jogeph B. Kincer, treasurer. Covenant Lodge, ‘ No. 13—Sterling Chamberlain, noble grand:E: McDon- ald, vice grand; Willlam E. Crapp, re- cording secretary; James E. Chamber- lain, financial secretary; Etta C. Roy- ston, treasurer. Beacon Lodge, No. 15—Charles C. Bckloff, noble grand: Anthony B. S. Consol, vice grand; Raymond B. Pla- ger, recording secretary. Thomas R. | Helimuth, financial secretary; Robert charter members were assémbled in a; Mrs | nd past ‘grand | G. Mettler, treasurer. Metropolis Lodge, No. 16—E. Law- rence Phillips, noble grand; Leonard M. Gawler, vice grand; Ernest L. Loving, secretary; Samuel F. Frye, treasu s Excelsior Lodge, No. 17—Abraham Pavis, noble grand; David Stein, vice grand: Thomas B. Delcher, secretary; Ofville 8. Swank, treasurer. - Federal City Lodge, No. 20—Albert H. Smith, noble grand; R. A. Boss, vice grand: Simeon N. Mallory, re- cording secretary; Edward L. Weber, financial secretary; Charles E. Pyle, treasurer. . Golden ‘Ruls Lodge; No. 21—R. E. Brockman, noble grand: R. T. Digges, vice grand: Hubert C. R. Bohnke, re- cording secretgry; Charles E. Bartlott, financial secrétary; Jadmes H. Crew, treasurer: o s Salem Lodge, No. 22—Joseph G. Her- bert, noble grand; Ernest L. Greer, vice grand; Clark W. Teates, record- ing secretary; Frank L. Earnshaw. financial secretary; Willlam H. Nash. treasurer. RPN i Langdori Lodge, No. 26—G. C. Sex- ton, jyioble'grand; Thomas C. Mettler, recording secretary; ¥. N. Davis, finariclal secretary; ‘Y. treasurer. ! ‘Amity Lodge, No. 27—E. L. Haw- kins, noble grand: C. W. Rogers, vice grand; George . Cumining, recording sécretary; B. B. Vaden, financial sec- rétary. - > .k 3 Phoenix Lodge, No!'28—J. W. Wood- ard, noble ‘grand; Russéll E. Ander- son, vice grand; T. W. Ingels, record- ing’ secretary; ‘L. Milburn, financtal 3 ert A. Strauss, treas- Mount Pleasant Lodge, No.- 28— Chalmers F. Groff, noble grand; Har- bert F. Keyser, vice grand; E. R. Ar- mentrout, secretary; G. A. Meyér, Brightwood Lodge, No. 30—Fred- erick H. Seidenspinner, noble grand C. Manuel, Phillpis, recording_secretary; Thoth- as Humphrey, jr., financial secretasy; ‘William M. Cowell, treasurer. : The Grand Lodge will meet in dh- nual session Wednesday evening n the auditorium of 1. O. O. F. Temple, when Grand Master Harry L. Andre- sén will present his report for -the year, and.the election of officers Will take place. SRR s Grand Patrigrch Guy-F. Glossbrefi- ner and his ofMdial line will install the officers of Magenenu Encampment, No. 4, Tueésday night. An appropriate program will be presented also. - 5 g 3 The booster committes recen: completed plans for the winter Mflt{ ities. The meeting was_ inspired by 2n address of Past Grand Patriarch Frank F. Conway of Alabama. Others participating were R. E. Wines, Lo H. ‘Windsor, W. B. Randall, H. W. Fic! en, J. A, Myers, W. J. Garnett, S, Frye and mer: Cummings. Grand Patriarch Glossbrenner introduced the speakers. D Tnstallations of Rebekah lodge ofi- cers ‘tomorrow evening -m"“l'a .;'3. ducted as follows: Naomi, No, 1, by Past Noble Grand Annie M. Colemih nd staff from Schuyler Colfax Lodi No. 10, and Ruth, No. 2, by Past Noble Grand Ruth Campbell and staff from Both lodges features. - haye arranged for social o rding. ¢ TN | Not bls Grand Nellls Mettler, o new i gree stafl has been appointed in fi: delity Lodge. No. 7, and will be 4n Dew and|ple Heights. The worthy matron,charge of Director Nettie R. Mettler. The lodge meets at Langdon Tem T~ -G tes in Friendshi Lodge for Tuésday evening is .&% Iliam | Worthy Grand Secretary Mrs. Minnie daughter of Past Noble Grand Ploris B. Nalley, a2 charter member of the Officers of Dorcas Lodge. installed recently by a staff from Fi- | pilnstrel performance. vice grand; Willlam G.|8! Deputy Supreme Monarch Wiltred| E, Lawson and a delegation from Mithras Sanctorum, No. 100, attended & session of Jahaze Sanctorum, No, 169, ‘at Baltimore last night to con- ‘d;lcl the installation of the mnewly ted officers. Mithras band accom- panied the delegation and furnished music, concluding with an old-time Grand Hyas tytee Robert H. Zier is making elabo- rate plens for the installatfon of the local sanctorum Wednesda January 31. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. .Grand Lecturer George E. Heisley, as deputy grand chancellor, installed the officers of Calanthe Lodge Mon- day evening, assisted by. Grand Keeper of Recordsand Seal William A, Kimmel, as deputy graod prelate; A. E. Gorham, grand master at arms; Grand Trustes Willlam B. Hardy, as grand vice chancellor; Grand Trustee. Thomas E. Landon, as grand inner guard. .The committee on dellnquent members consisted of F. I Harris, Thomat Landon and George W. Barkman, jr. Willlam A Kimmel Israel Sommers and Ben C. McQuay were appointed a committee on reso- lutions of respect-on the death of Charles W. Henderson, grand prelate. Fifty-year veterans' jewels were. pre- sented to Grand Trustee Thomas E.| Landon and James T. Sheckel. A past chancellors' jewel was presented to Past Chancellor Robert B. Smith, together with an emblematic button: to Israél Sommers, an emblematic button..and to Knight Rose. an emble- matic ring. Robert B. Smith was ap- pointed publicity agent for the lodge. Visitors included Grand Chancellor Nussbaum, Paul-B. Snyder, chancei- lor commander of Century-Decatur Lodge: Aaron S. Loeb, past chancel- lor, No. 30, and C. F. Crouse, past ghancelior of Syracusians Lodge, No. Deputy. Grand Chancellor J. F. Skidmore, assisted by Deputy Grand Prelate Willlam A. Kimmel and Grand Master at Arms Albert E. Gor- ham, Installed the officers of Frank- lin Lodge, No. 2, Tuesday evening. The {nstallation of officers in Unlon Lodge Wednesday evening was In charge of Deputy Grand Chancellor William B. Hardy, assisted by George E: Heisly, as deputy grand prelate; Thomas E. Landon, as deputy grand master at arms; D. M. Freeman. as deputy grand vice chancellor. and W. guard. A large turnout of members and visitors tendered a reception to the Installing officers. The officers of Columbia Lodge were | installed Wednesday evening by Deputy Grand Chancellor O. B. Gray, assisted by Deputy Grand Prelate WWilliam A. el and Grand Master-at- - Kimmel and Gran r-at-arms Al “flermloneubod{‘e. No. 12, held an foy1- ion meeting Wednesday evening f the installation of ofMcers. The pro- gram included addresses, with Past Su- preme Chancellor Brig. S. Young as the principal speaker, and music and re- freshments. The installation_ceremony was conducted by Grand Master-a: arms A. E. Gorham, as deputy grand chanceilor, assisted by Frank B. Crown, as deputy grand prelate, and George E. Heisley, -as deputy grand master-at- Grand.Inner Guard Lee B. Emory. offi- ciated as deputy grand changellor at the installation “of officers in Syracu- sians Lodge Friday evening, assisted by Grand Master of Exchequer Frank B. Crown, as deputy grand prelate, and Albert’ E. Gorham. grand mastér-at- arins. - Refreshménts were served dur- ing the soclal hour. The officers of the Grand Lodge were tendered an ovation. “Friday ‘night' the officers of Rath.. bone-Superior Lodge were installed by Grand Chancellor Nussbaum a follows: Chancellor commander, J. R Drawbaugh: vice chancellor, A. Swarts; prelate, A. B. Foster; mas of work, J, C, Hooker; master of finance, A B. Symons: master of ex- . Scott: keeper of rec. 5, M. B. Scott; master-at- arms, P. P. Pullfszi; inner guard, R. C. Prickard; outer guard, J. D. Simpson. Grand Vice Chancellor E. W. Helss was_elected to the board of trustees and the lodge's representatives on the relief committee, Toward the close of the evening the grand representatives, Gus A. Shuldz, Ed Snyder, E. W. Heiss, W. P. Scott and W. L. Owens treely discussed the needs of the order in the District of Columbfa. Hermione Lodge. No. 12, with Grand Master-at-Arms Albert E.Gor- ham as deputy grand chancellor, as- sisted by Ellery W. Heiss, grand vice chancelior; Grand Lecturer George E. Helsley a8 G. K R. and S P. G. C. Albert Kahlert as G. M. E.; P. G. C. Hamlin M. Vandervort as grand prel- ate; P. G. C. Aden B. Gray as G. M. and A.; Grand Master of Exchequer Frank B. Crown as grand inner guard; P. C. W. E. Pode as grand out guard, installed the following officer: Thomas L. Kidwell, P. C.: Louis Pyles, C. C.; Arsa T. Campbell, V. C.; John H. Bryan, prelate; J. W. Jeftries, M. of W.: Thomas L. Kidwell, K. R. and S.; Willlam J. Little, M. of F.; Henry 'G. Wagner, M. of E.; Arthur B. Baker, M. of A.; Henry G. Wagner, Edward Journey and F. H. Hench, trustees, and Louis E. Pyles, repre- sentative to rellef bureau. Repre- sentatives to the Grand Lodge, Henry G. Wagner, P. G, C.; and past chan- cellors, William E. Poole, J. W. Jef- fries, Edward Journey and Thomas L. Kidwell. Frank E. Colburn, elect, and William E. rd-elect, will be {nstal inner guard- Phillips, outer led at the next meeting. January 24.’ > Grand Chancellor Jacob Nussbaum, Past Supreme Chancellor Brig. 8. Young and Judge Kash were visitors, - On behalf of the lodge the install- ‘ing officer presented’ Pasf Thomas L. Kidwell, K. R. and G., with a past chancellor's emblem. Past Chancellor Thomas L. Kidwall was upanimously indorsed by- (he lodge for grand lecturer. 2 After the lodge was closed an -en- tertainment and public meeting was held under the direction of the ‘en- tertainment committee. - The inciuded selections by Supr Judge sians Lodge Orchestra, Grand Lecturer George E, Heisley, director; F. Ray- mond Zimmerman, Fred H. Farrar and Bd_Hanshew. Dan refreshments. V. Past Grand Chancellor Aden B, Gray, as deputy grand chancellor, as- sisted_by Grand Master-at-Arms Al- bert E. Gorham. and Past Chancellor N. Girardl, installed the following: officers_of Columbia Lodge. No. 28, K. of P.: Louis Zolll, P. C.: Joseph Fabrisio, C. C,; John Mondella, V.'C. A. Pedrone, prelate; Louls Zolll, M. of W.; C. Cerimele, KB, and 8 A Caranfa, M. of F.; P. Fabrizio, M ; P. Marinari, L'G.; A Pai The master-af-arms-elect, _E. notta, will be installed January 24. Other officers ‘of the lodse are: A. Parella, représentative to rellef bu- reau; B, Tarantino, P, A. brizio and A. Parella.. oox; Past Chancellors C. Cerimeld, A. Parella, B, Tarantipo, Dr. J. W. Bohbfest and N. 'nwal. representatives/to :the Grand -Lodg: which meets February 19. g Remarks under good ot the order were made by Aden B Grdy, deputy grand chancellor; Albert’ E. Gorham, grand master-at-arms, and Chaneei- lor Commander Joseph Fabrizio. ibone Tem) No. 8, Pythian mm installed 5'.3'1.,110-1.\: officers Friday night: Pnt‘emet. Katherine Y. .evenxng.’ Larcombe, as deputy grand inner | ‘hancellor | M. Baum; M. E, C, Lillian Krame: senior, Gertrude Abels; jurior, Liil el; magager, Ella Thornton; M. of nd C., a V. Marks; M. of F. Mary K. Hooper; protector, Bessle Payne; outer guard, Jennié Bueil. In- Sote, Grand Banior Eome Rtk i nior Ems tyka an Grand Manager R. Prescott. The re- - Chl!:d x.lu):"ln. M. presented - with a past chiefs jewel and two bouguets of carnations, also a pocketbook. M. of R and C. Lola V. Marks was pre- Bented with a bouquet of roses and a brief case. The chairman of the wln’lnnd means, Nellfe Euln‘f. was resented with a hand-painted plate y. the retiring M_E. C, Katherine WE M. B Céh Klnmer tA'hpoInt.d . Hooper chairman of the ways and ‘means commiitte » ! Syracuatuns Lod 8 Lodge, No. 10, will con- fer the Tank of esquire Friday evening. JR.0.U. A. M. Mount Vernon Council, No. 10, on invitation from Past Councilor C. W. Whipp of the bodrd,of control of the Jr. 0. U. A. M. Band, will. attend a patriotic meeting: Tuesday evening at 0, at Congre: Ch(?m_v‘ ngress Helghts Baptist “ouncilor George Luscom - Dointed the following committess: ba- linquent committee, Past Councilof H. E. Stein, chatrman; Past Counellor Guy M. Yost, E. C. Crouch, J, A. Fens- tell and W. Redwine, jr.; good of or- der, Past Natfonal Deputy Councllor Maurice Peabody; chairmdn; Past Councilor Richard F. Umbau, Past Councilor Charles Sanderson, Millard N. Smith, Roy Wolfe, Gilbert Forde- lind and 'W. T. Lewis: degree master, Past ({‘nuncuopr C. W. Whipp; captain r eam, Past Cou L . nellor ‘John, E. Reptile Orfental Court, No. 10, will ::;mpllly the O..M. A. degree Thurs- In_ Benning Council, No. %1, ‘last Monday evening. the following offi- cers were Installed by State Council Deputy A. L. Dahler: A G, Engles, 2 W. T. Douglass, vice coun- . G. W. Douglass, warden; N. Keyser, conductor: Lew(s Milburn, re- cording sécretary; R. W. Hawkins, financial secretary; George V. Meile, treasurer; 1. W. Woodward, inside sentinel; 'George Scheckler, outside sentinel; trustees, A. A Strauss, eighteen months; Frank D. Carrigan, twelve months: A. T. Gray, six months. Junior Past Councilor W, L. Gray was presented with a past coun- cilor's badge in appreciation of hia work during his term as councilor. The annual visitation of the state councilor and his staff of officers will commence tomorrow evening with Benning Coyncil. An elaborate pro- | gram has been arranged. The next visitation will be to J. Morgan Read Council, No. 2, F. P. A. Star Hall, | Mount Rainier, Md., Friday. The following elective officers of J. Morgan Read Council, No. 2, F. P, A., were installed last Friday evening by State Deputy Salvador Oliver!, assist- ed by Past Councilor Paul Miller of ‘apitol Couneil, No. 25, as marshal: ouncilor, Wililam A.' 'Smith: vice councilor, John M. Earnest; recording secretary, George P. Ames (thirteenth term): assistant recording secretary. Eugene Fabritz (second term); fina; clal secretary, Malcolm Relintzel (se enth term): treasurer, Charles F. Mul- ler (second term): conductor, Charles Floyd Huffman,: warden, Guy W. Richards; inside sentinel, Frederick N. Muller: outside sentinel, Edward T. Smith; chaplin, George G. Miller, and trustee for eighteen months, Wiiliam P. Earnest, sr. A good of order com- mittee was appointed, as follow Edward T. Smith, chairman; Charles F. Huffman, Charles F. Muller, John M. Earnest and Frederick N. Muller, and & _committee on publicity, Mal- colm Reintsel. Refreshments were served. The state councilor of the District and his staff will pay an of- ficial visit to Morgan Read Council Friday. Anacostia Counc! a cl No. 16, will have s initiation tomorrow evening. A patriotic meeting will be held at Congress Heights Baptlst Church Tuesday, 7:45 p.m. The speakers will be Representatives John J. McSwain of South Carolina and B. Carroll {Reece of Tennessee. Past Natfonal | Councilor John H. Noyes of Plasco, IN. H., and others. The Junior Order Band will furnish music. The dogree team from Liberty Bell Counall, No. 55, with State Councilor G. W. Ackerman. as councilor, put on the degree work for Old Glory Coun- cil recently. It was the first time the state councilor has officiated in the capacity of councilor for a sub- ordinate council in degree work in the history of the State Council of the District of Columbia. DAUGHTERS OF AMERICA. Triumph Council, No. 8, has chosen the following officers: Councilor, | Pearl Wolfe; . associate. councilor, Harry Thompson; vice councilor, Ma- ris Umhau; associate councilor, Ada- laide Lavender: conductor, Mrs. Um- {hau; warden, Irvin Wilson; inside { sentinel, Minnie Baudeseim: outside | sentinel, Maude Watts; trustee, Ma- mie Mignot. The state councilor, Mrs. Margaret | | Hartman, and her staff will pay their {annual visit to"Triumph Council Tues- | day evening. {__The state council visitations will be ! resumed Tuesday in Triumph Council. {No. 8, at 3d streét and Pennsylvania avenue southeast. Bécause of un- avoidable circumstances, the visita- tion to Golden -Rule €ouncil has been postponed to Januaty 26, and that to 01d Glory Coungil to Febrnary 6, both at Sth and F streots northeust. The date and place for the ¥isitation to Progressive Councll, No, 3, will be an- nounced later. Golden Rule - Council,-No. 10. an- | noumces fhat’its visitation has been postponed until February 9. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS. ‘Washington Council Tuesday even- | ing was entertained by a talk by its chaplain, Rev. John I Barrett, on the Oregon educational bill. Next Friday night the annual midwinter ball of | the council will be held at Rauscher’s in charge of Chancellor Edward M. Ready, assisted by the lecturers’ com- | mittee. Tuesday, January 23, the council will hold a Past -Grand.| Knights' night, when Past Grand Knight James E. Colliflower will take charge and present a review of his administration. Tuesday, January 30, the council will hold a musical in the Knights of Columbus Home. An elaborate program is being arranged by- Lecturer ¥, Clyde Powderly. * - Keane Council -boosters- will give a} big get-together dance St. Patrick's night at the City Club. “This will be followed by a straw ride as soon as the weather proyes favorable.. The | boosters are. planning - their Suting this year to Atlantic City the week of July 22 to 29. Any one desiring to ‘stayslonger should: mae their inten~ tipns known to members.of the comy mittee and accommodations will be ‘provided for them. Any one desifing’ t0.pay-for their-reservations on:the vacation plan. can .start at once .by getting in touch with George B. Saur, treasurer, or members of the reserva- tion committee. 3 Spalding Councll Thursday evening after. its meeting will have a ladie night for members and their friends. The entertainment, which will begin about 9 o'clock, is undér direction of Lecturer James I Fgwl;r, There will be dancing and refreshments. :.%"m‘ 31 and ‘ February 1, at Gon: Cpllege Auditoriym, Spalding Council: will give “Ye Old Fashioned Minstrel” for the' benefit &f the council, funds. Thomas J. Trodden, for many years lnterested in the pro- duotion of minstrel shéwe and enter- tals , iy lndug-. Amog:;_}!z:. taking part’ are Harry Chick, Lee’ Moxley, Dan Burke and Thomes Burke. n,y Oehmani Orchestra. Orie of the features will be a concert give e. Kaights of Columbus ashington. A S Carroll Council will have a short’ ‘entertainment, -un the. direction of lecturer and his committée. | i LIDERTY. - Hope Council, No. 1, at Naval Lodgeé Hall last Tuesday evening was en- tertained by Owen Jones and hig troop of Boy Scouts. Refreshment: were served. The bool!lnf( commit- tee of the State Council of Maryland will be entertained by Hope Couneil Tuesday evening, February 13. J initiated Wednead: |ager Luther C. | Grove, headed by Sovereigns Frazler, | Thomas B. Eckloff, who installed the ition of Elm Camp Friday night. The |officers of the camp for 19 4tenant; J. Graef, escort; C. D. Hol- jauditors 'is composed of Sovereigns sic will' be furnished by.| | LOYAL ORDER OF MQOSE. Greater” Washington Lodge Tues- day evening, with Director General James J. Davia presiding, ar:guged for the initiation of 'a class of ap- proximately 150 Friday evening in the parlors of the Wardman Park Hotel, because the lodge room of Greater Washington Lodge &re too small. Out-of-town delegations have signified, their intention of:.coming from the York, Pa.; Baltimore, Md.; Clarendon, "Va., and Quantico, Va., lodges of Moose. Members of the Su- preme Lodge will be in the city 1o attend this {nitiation ceremony. H. M. Leitenburger of Syracuse Lodge was a visitor and brought greetings from Lodge No. 128 of York, Pa., and from Buffalo Lodge, No. 17. A large claes wan Initiated Friday evening by the ladies of Mooseheart Leglon. The. degree staff, headed by Past Dictator E. C. Greene, with members of Greater Washington. and .Claren- don, Va.-lodges, went to Quantico, Va.. . Saturday, January -6, where Quantico Lodge, No. 1223, was estab- lished, and the following officers were elected: Past dittator, A. H. Brown: dictator, §. M. McHugh of the United States Army at Quantico: wice dic- tator, Robert Harper, and prelate, Rev. Wade Johnson of the Methodist Church at Quantico. There was & class of 140 initlates at the inaugura- tion of this new lodge. B.P. 0, ELKS. A class’ of sixteeh. candidates was night, included Rear Admiral William 8. Benson, U. 8. N. (retired), Rev. Vincent G. Cleary, Catholic missionary priest; Frank J. Kelly, assistant prosecuting attorney for the District of Columbla, and Har- old Berg, the last named being Ini- tiated for Rochester, N. Y. lodge. Following the initiation Rev. Vincent G, Cleary and Frank J. Kelly made addresses, : The lodge membership committee Tuesday evening next, at 7:45 o'clock, will examine and pass on applications for membership. The drill team {8 being put through evolutions for presentation at the re- ception and entertainment to Grand Exalted Ruler J.. Edgar Masters, at the Hotel Willard February 8, How- ard M. Peter, P. E. R, chairman of committee on arrangements for this event, reported that the guota of tickets allowed to out-of-town iodges had already been taken up. On this occasfon the Elks' Band wil} assist in the entertalnment as also will the clown band under Director Harry C. | Given. Esteeemed Leading Knight John H. Ontrich reported that the officers of the lodge had duly considered the project of staging a get-together meseting of the membership and sug- gested that the trustees be directed to have prepared and served a sup per on Friday, January 26, at 8 o'clock, suitable and proper for the accasion, with dancing and music, and that all Elks and adult members of their families be invited and that there be no charge made for the event. On motion of Judge Robert E. Mattingly, the plan was unanimously adopted. Thursday_nig! for Elks, their families and friends, will take place in the baliroom of the Elks' Home, 919 H street northwest. Admission s by card only. Fred Kneel reporting for the committee on employment. announced that positions had receritly been found for many of the club’s unem- ployed, but there were still a few to be taken care of. Chairman Howard M. Peter. P. E. R.. has called & meeting for 8 o'clock tomorrow night of the committee on arrangements for the reception and dinner to be given in honor of thé grand_exalted ruler at the Willard Hotel February 6. WOODMEN OF THE WORLD. A varied program of entertainment accompanied thé installation cere- monies at Fraser Camp last Monday night. The Morrie Sheppard Grove officers were seated in _conjunction with the new officers of W. A. Fraser Camp, Soverelgns Ulrich and Monroe, respectively. were jnducted into the presiding officer’s station. State Man- Jones reviewed the work of the fraternity during the past year. Col. James Freeland and his wife, members of the grove, re- ceived head camp honors in honor of | their twenty-elghth - wedding anni-- versary, which fell on this date.. Past Consul C. M. Green welecomed the vis- itors. A humérous recitation of war- time experiéncas was given by Sergt. Lyons. Poetical _recitations. were given by Advisér Tupper and others. P. P. Di Marzo’s reception committee served supper. Forty-three choppers, accompanied the boosters’ degree -team to Balti- more last Saturday in a special car. A great turnout of Maryland Wood- men greeted ‘the visifors at'the new hall in Hampden, where the full ritu- alistic work was performed. Charles A. Tupper was selected to be captain of the Tniform Rank com- pany at Hickory Camp last Friday night. J. L. Pumphrey of Old Glory Camp acted as sovereign escort in the installation ceremony. Consul Com- mander Paul Burthe committee appointments for the com- ! ing year. Numerous visitors twere | present, including District Manager Jones and Sovereign Delegate T. G. Brown of Maryland and Banker Wil- liam Wolfley ‘of Elm Camp, with a delegation of the ladles of Liberty ht the regular dance Laurence’ and Milburn. ~ Soverelgn new officers, was unanimously elect- ed to honorary membership in Hick- ory Camp. An oyster supper fol- lowed. Sovereigns Vincent Bovello and James McDonald headed a program of music which enlivened the conven- 3 are as Willlam A. Riley, consul Frank N. McPherson, | Bert Wells, adviser lieu- follows: commanders: past consul land, clerk; William Wolfley, banker; M. Ruby, watchman. The board of Eokloff, Sangston and Ruby. Many visitors were present and refresh- ments were served. The handsome robes of the camp were worn during the installing ceremony. . The new. delegates to the Boosters’ Ciub - will ‘present their credentials next Tuesday night, when the elec- tion of officers-will occur. FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES Washington Aerfe has been in- .formed .that. the South Bend Aeric has done the miraculous, in initiating 1,854 members in the short space of forty-two days. The first class was | composed of 1,012, the second had 842. | A member of the aerie, George W |S¢hleif, died January 2 and was buried in Richmond, Va. The Richmond, or ae it 8 better known, the “Dixie” Asrje, took full charge of the funeral. The Washington Aerie held & session of sorrow January 4. YA James O'Connor, ¥.” P.,’ from” New Orjeans, was a visitor meeting, and delivered ing address on fraternalism. F. P. Bidleman of Scranton Aerle, No. 314. s visiting Washington. The following committees will serve until the worthy president deems it necessary to dispense with their serv- ices: Bick committes, A. A. Reimer; membership, P. J. Callan; publicity, C. M. Stanton; comfort, W. N. Smith; auditing,. A. 'S. Morgan, and enter- tainment, & A. Reimer. . . RQYAL.- NEIGHBORS OF +AMERICA. inp, No. 2637, will in- at-the War Veteran: & Il ""rl:ldu renmnnlulnn e e evening, at o&o:&-m:m lee will be _fi:-_ installing marshal, * and Mrs. lena;. D. Reed. ceramonial marshal. MODERN’ WOODMEN oOF 0y 'AMERICA. I n , No. }lht. will :el':. ary of tl S yihian Tempie. Tauge. day, 8 ‘pl when"‘also officers for the’ensuing year will be installed. Past Consul W. H. Col |7| ted act ‘by Past Consul J. W. Biggs Re!rthmenu will be served. i as_installing officers. nnounced the | Fi, jreceiving the headstones with the' | the other department At the last meeting of the Amer- ican Legion Auxiliary Henry C. Spengler Post, No. 12, trict of Columbia, held at its rooms in the National Guard Armory, the following officers were Installed: President, Mrs. Anton Stephan; first vice president, Mrs. Hortense T. Ful- ler; second vice president, Mrs. John C. Spengler; Chaplain, Mrs. Daniel B. Miller (re-elected); treasurer, Mrs. Louise Whité (re-elected). The installation ceremonies were in charge of National Vice Com- mander Watson B. Miller, who took occaslon to express the appreciation of the American Legion for the co- operation of the auxiliary, which he termed one of the distinct assets of the legion. He outlined briefly the policy to which the legion is com- mitted this year in national affairs, in caring for the disabled, and in promoting the growth of the organi- zation. Among the officers whom he installed was his mother, who is Serving again as chaplain. Mrs. Mamie Dorsey, the retiring President, gave her report, showing what had been accomplished under her leadership. She expressed feel- ingly her thanks to the members for their support during the year just closing, and as she pinned on the bremrst of the new president her badge of office she pledged her loyalty and co-operation. The report of the treasurer showed the finances of the organization in a healthy condition and was received with much satis. faction. ‘At the close of the business meet- ing, the men of Henry C. Spengler Post were invited to join the women in a social time. Mrs. Alice Cooley Thompson sang “Mother Machree.” Glenn - Dorsey sang “Washington George = Pate, the new post com- mander, made a speech in which he asked for the continued co-operation of the sister organization, express- ing the appreciation of the men for what the women have done in the past. Luncheon was served. The annual election of officers was held the last meeting: of the George Baldwin McCoy Unit of the American Woman's Legion as fol- lows: Mrs. Walter I. MeCoy, re- glected president; Mrs. Charles C. Wolcott, first vice president; Mrs. Raymond S. Patten, second vice presi- dent; Mrs. Lew 8. Mohler, recording secretary: Mrs. E. H. Shaughnessy, cerresponding secretary, and Mrs. Robert Coe was re-elected treasurer. Mre. McCoy appointed Mrs. E. Lester Jones, Mrs. Lewls Clarke Lucas and Mrs. Charles G. Warden as the execu- | tive committee. The annual report, read by Mrs. Carey V. Hodgson, retiring secre- tary, showed the membership of tha unit to be 112. The unit rajeed $380 In a two-hour sale of articles made by ex-service men at a garden party last May: made $1,600 from an- T similar sale, covering several da; and gent $5 every month, in addition to $150, for Americanization work. These funds were all turned over to the ex-service men for their flnancial help. In addition to the club members, as indivi- duals, did much to encourage the de- velopment of self-reliance among the ex-service patients. Mrs. McCoy read a short address before the mecting adjourned, in which she said: “The work we have accomplished is known abroad and has been generously commended by the President of the United States, the Dl.lblls: health service, the United States Veterans' Bureau, the Red Cross and many others with whom we have come in contact, who have been interested in our efforts to be of assistance to the ex-service man and friends to those who have come from other lands earnestly desiring to become citizens of our TUnited States. Statistics from the Veterans' in_all th 2 hospitals was 24,852, of which were in the fourth district. compris-| ing District of 'Columbia, Maryland,| Virginia and West Virginia. There wera.1,337 in the District of Colum- bia alone. Let it be said of our unit that forgetfulness is mnot known ameng ue, and with all our hearts let us keep others from forgetting. National Cipital Post, No. 127, Vet. erans of Foreign Wars, held its an- nual installation of officers at its last meetin Department Commander Anton Stephan and staff. were in charge of the -installation. Val XN. Brandon was installed commander. The other officers -are: Senfor vice commander, Joseph B. _Gardell jumlor vice commander, Daniel J. Leahy, quartermaster, Gunnar Stats- berg; chaplain, C. D. Donovan: officer | of day, Willlam J. Harrington, and trostee, Charles C. Currier, Comman- der Brandon appointed E. Ralph Hoge, adjutant, and the -following committees: Recruiting, G. Statsberg, George J. Neuner, D. Pugh, J. Orkum and L. E. Brandon; sick and relief, Edward Sullivan, George J. Neuner, D. Pugh, Francis C. Huhn, C. D. Deno- van and James Keeff; employment and | grievance, Francis C. Huhn, E. R.! oge, Joseph B. Gardella, Daniel J Leahy.-and Joseph M. Much: pub- | licity, George J. Neuner, G. Statsberg and B. R. Hoge; vigilance, George J. Neuner, Francis C. Huhn, E. Wick- strandt. Edward Sullivan and William A. “Cooper, ar. quartermaster ser- ®eant, L. E. Brandon, and T. M. Till, Sergeant major. Entertalnment com. mittee to be appointed at a later date. The following were elected to mem- bership: H. G. Tall and B, T. Miller, The post is planning to charter a boat to take members to the next annual encampment ‘in Norfolk, Va.. in Au- gust. J. B. Gardella is chairman of | the Norfolk Club. Department Com- mander Stephan in a brief address outlined the work ahead for.the de- partment and organization in general, Elevén thousand posts of the Amer- ican Legion will co-operate with offi- cers of the Quartermaster Corps of the United States Army in placing headstones at the graves of all vet- erans of the world war and previous American wars, Lemuel Bolles, lagion national adjutant, has announced. .The Quartermaster Corps has asked the legion to make arrangements for 21 familjes of the war heroes and to in- sure that the stone is placed in the cemeteries in which war heroes are buried. Appropriate ceremonies will be held by many posts when the head- #tones arrive. An effort will be made by the legionnaires to discover the graves of veterans of other wars which ‘have previously been unmarked, accord- ing_to Mr. Boiles. ? Headstones are provided by the Quartermaster. Corps for all graves of war veterans upon application. Service officers to aasist sick and disabled veterans of the world to obtain compensation. hospitaliza- tion and vocational training will be appointed in every state department of the American Legion. Joe Snarks, chairman of the leglon's national re- habilitation committee, has announc- ed;, Working under the state officers will.be post service officers in 11,000 vl_n"!.nunulep where there are. legion 8! Equality-Walter Reed Post, No. 284, Veterans of Forelgn Wars, will meet Thursday evening at Pythian Temple, 1012 9th street northwest. A short biisiness meeting will be held at 7:30 o'clock and at 8:30. the Post will re- ceive an official visit of Gen. Anton Stephan. department commander, and {Stanley R. N headquarters of the Veterans of For- elgn Wars of the District of Colum- bla, presided over by Brig. Gen. Anton Stephan, last Monday evening, sev- gral resolutions were concurred in: That Equality-Walter Reed Post, No. 284, indorsed the efforts to have a. suitable National Guard armory in the District and that a copy be f warded to the District Commissione That National Capital Post opposes the attachment of a return of light wines and beer to the new bonus bill: that the director of the bureau of engraving and printing be petitioned to recommend to Congress the passage of the Bterling-Lehibach bill, so as to give 214 and assistance to aged employes. Edward B. Clark was elected com- mander of National Press Club Post, No. 20, the American Leglon, at the annual _ meeting, Tuesday night. Other officers elected were: Capt. John H. Craige, senior vice commander; Brig. Gen.'Amos K. Fries. junior vice commander; Paul J. McGahan, adju- tant; Ear! Godwin, finance ‘officer; Frank A. I Connolly, and Jack . Cornolly,” color bearers, and Col. . M. Heller, sergeant-at-arms. The American Legion Auxiliary, De- partment District of Columbia, held its regular monthly meeting at 1428 New York avenue northwest Wednes- day evening. Mrs, Fawcett, presi- dent, presided. _Mrs. Mamie 'Palmer Dorsey was appointed chairman of the poppy committee and Mrs. Huth B. Templeton was appointed depart- ment historian. The unit of the Vincent B. Costello Post, No. 15, will hold a card party at the home of Mrs. Willlam Frank- lin, 1743 Church street northwest, to- morrow evening. ‘The auxillary of the H. C. Spengler Post, No. 12, will hold its social meet- ing 'at the home of Mrs. Antom Stephan, 3540 Albemarle street north- west, next Thursday evening. The _auxiliary of the George E. Kil- leen Post, No. 25, will hold a card party next Thursday evening at the Potomac Bank bullding. National Vice Commander Watson B. Miller recently instailed the fol- lowing officers of the American Le- glon Auxillary of the H. C. Spengler Post, No. 10: President, Mrs. Anton Stephan; vice president, Mrs. Hor- tense T. Fuller; second vice presi- dent, Mrs. John- Spengler; chaplain, Mra. Daniel B. Miller, and treasurer, Mrs. Louise White, ppointed Miss Edna Davis as secretary and Mrs. Eva TWy- man as corresponding secretary. The executive committee consists of Mrs. Nancy S. Hazard, Mrs. Marguerite Patterson_ and Miss Alma MooPe. Mrs. R. E. Fawoett is chairman ot the membership committee, Mrs. Mamie Dorsey liaison officer, Mrs. Marie Oshamann chairman of enter- tainment committes and Mrs. Clara Sonneman chairman of welfare and hospital committee. The Legion Post was invited for & social time and music was furnished by Mre. Alice Cooley Thompson and Glenn Dorsey. Speeches were made by Commander George Talt and 2 tional Vice Commander Watson B. Miller. Refreshments were served. At the last meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary of the Tank Corps Post, No. 19, officers for 1923 were installed by Mrs. R. E. Fawcett, de- partment president. Mrs. 3. T Shanahan, president of the auxl of the Vincent B. Costello Post, 15, visited the unit. Following the new officers: President, Mrs. G. Frailey: vice president, Miss Kath erine Fries; secretary, Miss R. B. Mc- Garraghy; treasurer. Mrs. G. H. Fox, and chaplain, Miss Florence Jonea. At the meeting of the American Le- gion Auxiliary of the Stuart Walcott Post, No. 10, Wednesday evenin January 10, Mrs. R. E. Fawcett, di partment president, installed the fo lowing officers for the new vea President, Mrs. C. H. Ralph; secr tary, Mrs. Ruth B.«Templeton; cha; lain, Mre, Eric Stearns, and treasurer Mrs. Lena Davi . ing the meeting of Columbii P«Zl:.r &, '532, Veterans ot Foreign Wars, at the National Guard Armory Wednesday evening Gen. Anton St phan, commander.of the District de- partment, was present with members of his staft and instailed the new!y elected officers, as follows: Comman- der, Jehn E. Brooks: senior vice com- mander, W. Laurence Hagzard; junior vice commander. Fred A. Livingstone; quartermaster, James B. Jones; chap- lain, Dougles A. White; officer of tne day, John Fleming, and trustees, Alexander Summers and Charles L. Brown. Commander Brooks an- nounced the appointment of the fol- jowing appointive officers: Adjutant, Alvin D, Hathaway: patriotic instru tor, George L. Tait; post -historia Alexander Summersi post publicits 5. Fawcett: A SMetey B Nas sentinel, R K Chris; ber sergeant major, arles Counshock, and, quartermaster . ser- geant, William ¥. Clin, OBERAMMERGAU TRAGEDY. Would-Be Marys Make Vain Sacri- fices and a Judas Tried Hanging. Ferdinand Reyher. fa the Atiantic Monthly. There is no art without passion, and man musf know passion. suffer under it, or attain it imaginatively, to put it into art. There must be passion to spare in Oberammergau—a quiet, deep under- current of it running through the en- tire life of any likely candidate for a principal role. Not only passion, but tragedy, culminates in ‘each decade's election. 1t is decorously held in hand Dby the respect for tradition and by the continental reverence for elders assembled in committee. Each election is not only a clash Dbetween youth and age; the years be. tween signify that a favored candi. date for the role of Christus, who has approached the age of thirty, missing election, misses every chance to pla: the part; for at the next voting, he is opposed not only by his own former defest, but, In his turn, by youth. 1 had an inkling of the devastating disappointment of such defeat when I met the wood carver, ‘Aloysius Lang, the understudy to Anton Lang and his most formidable rival. He is twenty- six, athletic, and almost the hand- somest man 1 have ever . He will play the role of Nicode barring accident, never that of Chri. the performance of the ere is all pervading. jon to epare. Men and women have gone insane over their roles; only “unblemished wom en” being permitted to act, girls ha deferred their marriage for years on the hint that they might be chosen for one of the Marys: and at least one Judas sought to hang himself. Needs a Nail. From Pearson's Weeklr. a8 ling “put” was riding when his hat blew oft. A Da countryman picked it up and took it to him as he circled round, saving him the trouble of getting off his ma- chine. 5 “I weally must get some stwing to keep this bally hat on,” muttered the preparatory pa officers, at which time the newly elected officers of the post will be (nstalled. The application for a cherter for) the Ladies’ Auxiliary to this post h: already been forwarded to the | tional suxiliary- headquarters and if the details can be completed in_time it is intended to bave the Ladies’ Aux- iliary’ officially instituted by one of the nationsl officers the same evening. A membership campaign has been ingugurated by the post with L. E. Donaldson, quartermaster, chairman of the campaign committee, assisted by Sam Berlin, Edward Johnson, Gar- win C. Bain, Ralph E. Ogle and Dan- fel. J. Fenton. Prizes are to be award- ed to the member bringing in the greatest number of applications dur- ing the membership drive, and a mem-. Dber must bring in at least five appli- in order to qualify in the meeting of the department “nut_as he wheelod oft without a ord of thanks. “¥he ‘yokel's reply was short, but expressive: “Get & nail, guvnor? Genius Went Begging. From the New York Tribuze. most celebrated writers have not always been adequately appre- ciated by their cotemporarles Thus, “Madame Bovaty” brought Flaubert altogether 300 francs, Chateaubriand had been dissuaded from publishing du - Christanisme” and of, Eugene Fromentin passed its first appearance en- tirely unnoticed. . Tn England Daniel De Foe could not find a publisher for his “Robinson Crusoe,” while Thack- eray in_vain tried to publish his “Vanity Fair.” All of which prov superabundantly that the judgmen of cotemporaries are not slways in- fallible.