Evening Star Newspaper, January 28, 1923, Page 55

In the Spotlight DUDLBY DIGGS will return to the Theater Gulld, New York, to ap- pear in “Peer Gynt” February 5. “The Crooked Square” by Samuel Shipman and Alfred C. Kennedy, will be glu:td in rehearsal immediately by Mrs. Henry B. Harris. Constance Binney will head the cast. ‘Rita Coventry” will be given & preliminary performance in the the- ater of the Beechwcod Players, in guibnrough, before going into New ork, Allyn King and Douglas C. Steve: sen bave been cngaged for ' Su showers.” which will .open in Syra- cuge a week hence. Harry Delf wrote the book, lyrics and music. A comedy by Harrison Rhodes will be tried out on the coast this sum- mer by Willlam Faversham. 2 Beveral notables are drifting into Keith vaudeville while waliting for creen engagements. TIrene Bordoni and Lillian Loraine joined the two- a-day forces last week and Rodolf Valéntina and his_wife will probably start off in New York this week. Drinkwater's “Abraham Linecoln” has closed on-tour, and Frank Mc- Glynn, who played the title role, will be seen in vaudeville, “Mary the 3d.” by Rachel Crothers, had s initial performance in Stam- ford. Conn., last Monday night, under | the direction of Lee Shubert and Mary | Kirkpatriek. H “Where the Subway Ends.” a com-! ~dy by James V. Auditors and Joseph Nocl, “will open ‘in Freeport, N. J., for a try-out before going Into New Tork for a run. The cast includes Afary Chambers. Percy Helton and| Arthur Avelesworth. 1 Ethel Barrymore will open in "The‘ Laughing Lad by Sir Alfred Su'.rv‘l at the Longacre Theater. New York, February 12. The play will open in} Cleveland Februa. . _The Shuberts will present Tessa | Kosta in “Caroline,” a musical play | in three acts, at the Ambassador theater, New York, this wcek. 5. F:ddie Dowling, featured comedian and co-author of “Sally, Ireme and Mary,” the musical comedy now run- ning in New York, has ywritten an- other musical play which the Shu- berts are to present this season. Raymond Hitcheocl for Shakespeare in the balcony 2nd Juli in opens this week will do his bit playing Romeo “Ronieo Bertha Kalich is planning to_pre- sent another Shaw play in New York. ‘This will not interfere with her a nearance in New York in “Jitta's \tonement,” as the new plece will be offered first at a matinee, _ Frank Keenan ill be seen under management in “Pe- tho play he produced o with success last ¥ st is reported to be casting this piece for carly presenta- tion in Chicago, where it is expected to remain for several months before | going into New York. _Now comes the rumor ths: Jane Grey will have the lead in_“La Flamme,” the next James A. Brady effort. Miss Grey has recefved favor- able comment in “Why Not?” the third Equity piece. H Mother,* Martin Brown's play that Jeanne Fagels Jaunched early in the season, is slated for production. in New York by Sam H. Harris, after all. Miss Fagels tried both “Rain” and .the Brown play to advantage last fall. “A Gentleman's { A theatrical season would not be complets without the appearance of McIntyre and Heath. Poli's Theater announces that the noted comedians are scheduled for a week's engage- ment, starting Sunday, Fabruary 1], 1n & musical comedy, called “Red Pep- per” The cast of supporting plavers includes Florence Rayfield, Vivian Holt, Myrtle Leonard, Alice Rector, Daun’ Quinlan, Doris Wayne, Jack Ryan, Bee Ho Grey, Darling Sisters, Brennan and Sands, CyTil Delevantl, Sidney Bovd, Frank Willlamson, Ada Summerviile'and quite a large chorus of girls. The Jap in_ “The Green Scarab” fs| nlayed by Edward Colebrook, not Perley Morton—Perley Morton being but a fictitious name to conceal the identity of the mummer. Photoplays { ntinued from Page.) | short subject: with the late vz — 1t e latest jazz PALACE—Dorothy Dalton in “Dark Secrets.” In “Dark Secrets” shown at the Palace Theater beginning this after- noon, Dorothy Dalton forsakes the enactment of outdoor roles and offers the characterization of a soclety woman. This production offers Miss Palton a remarkable opportunity for the display of her talents as an emo- tional actress. Tdmund Goulding Is the author of “Dark Secrets” and scenarized it. The cast includes Robert Ellis, Jose Ruben, Lllen Cassidy, Pat Harrtgan, | Warren Cook. The latest Christie comedy success, “Hazel From Hollywood,” will be shewn; the latest issue of the Pathe News pictures of world events, Topics of the Day, and an overture by the Palace Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Thomas Joseph Cannon, complete the program. In “Dark Secrets" Miss Daiton ap- nears as a girl who is injured in 8 riding accident, and apparently crip- vled for life. To obtain health and love, she agrees to marry an Egyptian doctor if he can cure her, but after the oyre is effectsd the doctor Is killed in a struggle with the girl, but not before he has demoustrated his nower Jor evil. CENTRAL—“The 'Woman Chains.” Beginning this afternoon at 3 and tinuing through Wednesday. “The Woman In Chains,” will be shown for the first time in Washington. The stellar rolés aro played by E. K. Lin- coln, Martha Mansfield. Mrs. Rodolph Valentino, Willlam Tooier and Joseph Striker. “The Woman In Chalns” has Its ocale in _Martinique, picturesque island in the French Weat Indies. The story relates the experiences of a car- nival queen., who pledges herself to a young art student, who goes to Paris to study and there falls in love with a beauty of the underworld. Paul erceau, the artist, returns to his first love and thus precipitates a unique climax. Mr. Lincoln is cast as the voung artist, Mrs. Valentino as his betrothed and Martha Mansfield as Claudia Marvelle, the demi-mondaine. ‘The bill will be augmented by a va- riaty of short subjects and special pipe organ program, played by W. E. T, Thompson on the new orchestra- umit de luxe organ. Marie Corell's ‘famous story “Thelma,” Will.be tha feature of the bill, beginning Thursday. Jane Novak plays the role of the young girl from the Norwegian hills who became & dassll; bird of Paradise over night and h“ London society at her feet. ‘The supporting cast includes Barbara Ten! t, June Elvidge, Bert Sprotte, v od Nowell-and Virginia No- CRANDALL'§—Rodolph Valentino in “The Young Rajah.” Rodolph Valentino is the star of the bbill at Crandall's Theater, beginning this aftermoon at 3, in “The Youn, Rajan Valenting Is cast as 2 you ‘was bm“’ht to New and adopted tato the Judd family, where be revealed & remarkable ability to Yook in l : | urday. ‘Hippo Ince’ R .l;aul.lu MacLean and Madge Bel-{Cody will be in Seldom in. the history -of British opera, it _is said, has theré been > scene such as was witnessed recently, when Jelba sang at the closing pers formance of Opera’ Company at Covent Garden. o audlencé, with a sprinkling of royalty and an imposing representa- tion of the mnobility, brilliant in its lavish display of jewelry unsurpassed in the paimiest days beforc the war, declined for fifteen minutes to leave after the [ast curtain untll Melb herself exhausted from repeated cur. taln calls, sang “God Save the King. he program was two acts of “La Boheme™” and two of “Aida” which through a broadcasting arrangement was heard by 40,000 persons. The British maintain it was the first time actual opera performance Wwas deasted. ' ¥ “Hymoresque” -will reopen this week in New York, following its re- casting. Laurette Taylor is starred as.the mother and Sam Sldman plays the father in this Fannie Hurst play. Rudolph, Schildkraut will be seen in" New York next fall in Shake- spearean_productions After “The Jod of Vengeance” is over at ihe Provincetown theater this actor ‘Will £2 into, big-time vaudevillo,in & skotch y Paul Dickey. “The Comedian, Sacha Guitry's play, with Lionel Atwell in the title role, opened last Thursday at Wil mington. Elsie Mckay has the juve- nile lead. Peggy O'Nell, Amevigan opened last week in Henry A Vachell's “Plus Fours.” at the Hay. market Theater, Miss_O'Nell ‘expects to return to the United States in the play. Sidney Mason is to appear with Mrs, Fiske on tour in “The Dice Bf the Gods.” The play will open at the Cort theater, -Chicago, tomorrow night. John Henry Mears has engaged Ann Davis, for tw man. with Willlam Hodge, to create the role opposite that of Herbert Corthell in “The Blimp,” a new come: dy by Commander Conrad Westervelt, U. 8. N. In Hoston. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and in all the important ofties of the ecircut, Julia Arthur's “TTamlet being exploited as a timely revival, and also as marking the return to the stago of a great actress as well as a woman who occuples a unique and exalted position as a patriat and 3 leader in the world of soclety. Richard Carle is rehearsing an act for presentation in Keith vaudeville early next month. May Tully is sponsor for the offering, svhich is called “Stranded.” and was written by Mr. Carle and John J. McNally, Jr. John Philip Sousa’s operetta, “The Bride Elect.” will be revided next Tuesday night at the Academy of Music, Philadelphia. Sousa, who re- cently concluded his annual tour with his band. has completely revised the work and. in addition to two new song numbers, will introduce one of his suites for special ballet presen- tation. Rebekah Cauble. the little Georgia girl who is one of the four girls of the original cast with Juliaz Sander- son_in_“Tangerine” at Poli's last week shared honors with the beauti- ful star when it came to applause. She received almost an ovation at edch entry upon the stage after her first. which was modestly and unob- trusively made. All this would seem to foretell a future for the Georgia peach. - the Frank Shannon. who plays drunken sailor lover in O'Nelll's sea tragedy, “Anna Christie.” has had a varied theatrical career dat- ing back to the days of “Shenan- doah.” He is a graduate of the Dub- lin University, has had three years in stock company sork, several years on tour. and a siege of motion pic- tures. He was a member of the fa- n;o‘un old Columbia Plavers of this citt. Yvetts Guilbert, the idol of France, wrote her friend Pauline Lord of! her admiration for Miss Lord's inter- | pretation of Anna Christle, and her congratulation -on “ideally creating the principal part of & master drama.” and that she “had the privilege of being present at the birth of this American drama, written by a pow- erful author who makes no conces- sion to convention or tradition. This Weel: into the future. Through a weird com- bination of circumstances he becomes involved in mysterious enterprises in Indla and undergoes a series of remark- able experiences, which finally culmi- nate in a Hindoo wedding. The climax of the picture is reached when it Is dis- closed that the bride is the American girl who_was. alwaye the choice of his heart. The leading feminine role played by Wanda Hawley. The adde comedy will be Hurd's “Rallroading. Wednesday and Thursd Thomas Meighan will be shown in “The Man Who Saw Tomerrow,” by Perley Moore Sheehan and Frank Condon. Meighan is cast in the role of Burke Hammond and is Supported by Theodore Roberts. Leatrice. Joy, June Elvidge and Eva No The comedy will be “Don’t Say .“Nine Points of the Law" with Helen Gibson, will be shown Friday and Sat- The story abounds in stirring elements of suspenee. Will be shown in "s;‘urday climaxes “Our Gan Morning.” LINCOLN—The Stars of “Liza.” Today emly, at the Lincoln Theater, the stars of ““Liza,” the current Broad- way hit among colored revues and the only legitimate successor to “Shuffle Along,” will appear in speclal perform- anc These comedians, singers and dancers will present a special entertain. ment. Monday, Tuesd nd Weds Blanche Sweet, John Bowers, June bl ge and Loulse Fazends will be shown in “Quincy Adams Sawyer.” The added oftering will be “Pitter Patter” anda new {esue of the Kinograms, Thursday the regular photoplay poli i 28ain be temporarlly abandoned, o the rented for that i A riday AN Satu: Q Chains” the'Chicago Datly News o first prize scenarlo, is announced, wif Colleen Moore and -Ernest Torrence. Here is a picture in which love {nterest for dominance of the and _thrills vie ectator's mind. A new issue of. the Il be given. ‘ox News aiso wil Apollo. Today and tomorrow, Lewis Stone and Barbara La Marr, in Rex In- gram's “Trifling omen”; Tuesday and Wednesday, Blanche Sweet and John Bowers, ' in Sawyer”; Thursday, lnt’tTl %:unl’ Di. rott, in r. Hippo"; Friday, May Mc- Avoy. In_‘“The Top of New York,” and Dan Mason, in_“Toonerville Top- i Saturday, Helene Chadwick, mes Kirkwood and Richar he Sin Flood,” and_comedy, “Our Gang.” 2 Avenue Grand; . Today and tomorrow, Elanche Sweet and John Bowers, in “Quincy Adams !.'7 Tuesday and Wednesday, Lewis Stone and Barbara La, e, in mx‘ Ingram’ 'Trlfll_n’ - ‘Women”; ursday, Helene Chadwick, Jame: irkwood and Richard Dix, In_“The 8in Flood.” and Mr. asd Mrs. Carter De Haven, in ' “Twin -Husbands'; Friday, Marion Davies, in “The Youn, Diana,” and Paul- Parrott, in : Saturday, May McAvoy, “The Top of New York, and * Gang,” in “Saturday Morning. Carolina. Today and tomorrow, “The Hottentot,” in ur Thy .. featiring the British . National London. . The place | was formerly called “Ti:e Hall Mark.” | seasons leading wo- | is | Fugene | Dix, in| L3 “Mr. lamy; Tuesday, Cecil B. “For Better, for Worse," al Lioyd comedy; Wednesday, Dana, in “June Madness," also DI g vy oeblon T on, fn K Feldaye “Fihe"World and ‘His Wits, Educational comedy, 's Nut Bund Saturday, el Barry. . Face s and Re due Viola Pathe oty Lt i & £ Kesop's Fables. . Today gnd tomorrow, Wallace Reld, in “Clarence”; Tussday, Zeena Keefe in “The Broken Slisnce”; Wednesd: MaMon Davies, in “The Young bI- ana”; Thursda; llje Dove, in “Foutn to Youth"; %’nm May Me: Ayoy, in “The Top of New York,” and Saturday, Tom Moore, in “Pawned.” . Dumbarton. nd Frida: 3 rua Doone,” and Saturday: Williant ley Elite. and tomorrow: Madge Bel- nd John Bowers, in ] , Jack Holt, in Satan Sleep: uongl Barrymore, in “The Face (n the Fog": Thursday. Wands Hawley, in “Bobbed r"; Friday. Harry Carey, In * B and Suurdt):, Charles Ray, in “A Tallor-made Man.” Empire. nd tomorrow, Tom Mix, in also Harold Lloyd, in “At the Old Stage Door,” and Mutt Ill‘d “Chewing Gum Industry”: Earle Willlams, in “You'll also comedy, “Amer- Wednesday, Dustin Far- e Mzn in the ull,sh also ‘Aladdin, Jr.” ursday, Jack Hoxle, in “Barb Wire." also Fox ews; Friday, Franklyn Farnum, in “When East Comes West," also round No. 4 of “The Leather Pushe: Sat- urday. Frank Mayo, in “The Wolf {Law,” also Fox News. | icdal Favorite. Today and tomorrow. Wesley Barry, in “Rags to Riches”; Tuesday, Dustin Farnum, in “Oathbound”; Wednesday, William Fox's “My Friend the Devil Thursday, Richard Talmadge; in “The Unknown”; Friday, Thomas Meighan, in “The Man Who Saw Tomorrow’ and ~Saturday, Charles Jones, in “Western Speed. Home. Today and tomorrow, Houdb Peters, in “Hunman Hearts”: Tuesday, Colleen Moore, In “Affinities”; Wednesday and | Thursday, Wallace 'Reld, in “Clar- ence”; Friday. Jack Mulhail, in “Broad Daylight,” and Saturday, Hoot Gib- son, in “The Lone Hand."” New. Today and tomorrow, “Ten Nights in a Barroom”; Tuesday and Wednes- {day, House Peters, in “The Storm’ i Thursda John Gilbert, in “The Yel- low_Stain Willlamh_Russell, in and Saturday. tall-comeas i Today and-tomorrow. Rodolph Val- entino, in “The Young Rajah’ and Neely Edwards, in “Love Drops’; Tuesday, Tom Moore and Edith Rob- lerts. wned,” al " ase jof ¥ Wednesd Tyery- woman,” with Violet Heming; Thyrs- day. Cecil De Mille's “Till 1 Come Back to You," also Mack Sennett's “On_Patrol’ day, “The Isle of Zorda,” from Jules Verne's “Mathias {Sandorf,” also Buster Keaton. in {“Frozen North,” and Saturday, Rupert {Hughes' “Rementbrance.” also Paul Parrott, in “The White Blacksmith™: matines attraction. Ruth Roland, in | “Pimber Queen,” No. 13. = | Today and tomorrow, Betty Comp- son, In “To Have and to Hol day. Lon Chaney. hadows"; nesday, Irene Castle, In “Slint Shoul~ ders": 'Thursday and Frid Bellamy. in “Lorna Deone, urday, Richard Talmadge, Unknown.” l in i Princess. . Today and tomorrow, Rodolph Val- | {day, Lionel Barrvmore, I {in the Fog”: Wednesday. way Madonna”; Dana. in “June i Frida Besslo Love. in “For-Get-Me-Not. and Saturday. Thomas Melghan, in “The Man Who Saw Tomorrow." Savoy. T6day and tomorrow, Blanche Sweet and John Bowers in “Quiney Adams Sawyer.” and Lyman H. Howe's “The Garden of Geyse {Tuesday and Wednesday, Lewis Stor nd Barbara La Marr, in Rex In- gram’'s “Trifling Women™: Thursday, Elsio Ferguson, In “Outcast” and “Heeza Liar's Treasure Island”; Fri- day. Marion Davies, in “The Young Diana” and Paul Parrott, in “Mr. Hippo"; Saturday. May McAvoy, In “The Top of New York,” and Johnny Jones, in “The Big Scoop. York. “The Face The Broad- Viola i i { {Cleo Madison, Roberts, in and Paul Tuesday, Ruth Clifford, Edith “The Dangerous Age, Parrott, in Mr. Hippo" Elsls Ferguson, in nd “lleeza Liar's : Wednesday, Bert Lytell and Betty Compson, In “To Have and to Hold,” and Aesop Fable, “Friday, the 13th”; Thursday, Tom Moore, n “Pawned,” and Charles Murray, in “A Social Error’; Friday, Peter-B, Kyne's “Brothers Under the Skin,” and Al St. John, In 1l Wet"; Saturday, Shirley Mason, In “Shirley of the Crcus,” and comedy, “Our Gang.” SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF LIBERTY. _Hope Council, No. 1, Tuesday even- ing obligated several new members. A class initiation is scheduled for the st meeting night in Febryary. The egree team” js makifig progress and expects to have the work com- pleted sbon. A card party will be given next Tuesday evening at Naval Lodge Hall, 4th and Pennsylvania avenue southeast, at § o'clock, under the. direction of Mrs. Marie Carney, isted. by Mrs. Bessje Long and Mrs, e Jenkins. The monthly social will be held on Tuesday evening, i February 6. LOYAL ORDER OF ‘MOOSE. Greater Washington Lodge, No. 126, met Tuesday evening and Aarrang ments were completed for particip: { tidn in the annual fraternal fair to be held the week of February 12 at the | Coliseum. The degree staff was placed in charge of all matters connected regarding the National Literary So- clety and its objects. A communica- tion was read. from Baltimore Lodge, No. 70, thanking Greater Washington Lodge for the services of the dexree staff at the recent’class {nitiation in Baltimore. It is expected the next out-of-town {nitidtiod by the team will be at Richmond, where State Or- ganizer Miftka expects to have a class Teady shortly. Proposals concerning the erection of a ndw headquarters building were presented and discussed. A nominating committes was ap- pointed by the chairman to prepare a Iist of nominees for office, to be: voted on_at a meeting to take place in arch. The committes s composed of .tie present officers and five other members of the 1 A _meeting of this committee will be held Tuesday eventin d A special meeting of Washingto: Lodge of the Ladies of Mooseheart Leglon will be held Friday evening. DAUGHTERS OF CA. Old Glory Counéil, No. 12, at its last meeting, received it - tiakets for the E ington fraternal fair, for the week um, Tomorrow the co Wi Tave ita weekly soctal Rour.. Mrs. La charge: - num,, in “Meonshine Val- entino, in “The Young Rajah'; Tues- | Today and tomorrow. Lewls Stone, | “Out- | Treasure | with the fair. S. H.-Willlamson spoke | FRATERNITIES e New Joruaalem, 3 al at 7 p.m. Thursdey—Masonic Board of Relief. Baturday—School of lnstruetion. ROYAL ARCH CHAPTERS. Monday—Anacostia, No. 12, grand visi- n. Ml"-;(‘olu.bll. No. 1, grand visl- tou. Wednenday " Washington, ¥o. 2, grand visitation. Friday—8ehool of Tnstruction. ENIGHTS TEMPLAR ¢ COMMANDERIES. Moday—Brightwood ‘Commanders, 8. wervices at the Emory N ME Church, ROTAL AND BELECT MASTERS. Thorsday—Zabud Council, Np. 4, de- gres and smoker. 7 Saturday—Grana Council. annual meet- ing; election of office; RIGHTWOOD Comm andery, Knights Templar, will attend services at the Emory M. E. Church South, 6100 Georgia avenue, this evening at 8 o'clock, on the lavitation of the pastor, Rev. E. A. Lambert, which extends also to all sir knights and Masonic brethren. The commandery will as- semble at Brightwood Masonic Tem- ple at 7:30 p.m., and will march to the church in a body, escorting any Masonic brethren who may decide to attend. Tuesday evening will be Masters' night” In Takoma Lodge, No.”29, with dinner served at 5:45 pm, and the lodge opened for the degree at 7 p.m. “Past Following its grand visitation at Masonic Temple Tuesday evening at 0 p.m., Columbia Chapter, No. 1 will have its annual enter- talnment and dance at the New Wil- lard, starting at §:30 with the enter- tainment and at 9:30 with the danc- ing. Cards of admission have been issued for the latter event. Wednesday evening will be notable in Washington €entennial Lodge. No. 14, being designated “De Molay night”” in that the first member of the Order of De Molay to petition the lodge will receive his highest degree. the work being conferred by thE membaers of the advisors council of Robert Le Bruce Chapter, Order of De Molay. _The_special communication of the New Jerusalem Lodge. No. 9. which had been called for Tuesday evening. las been changed to Wednesd cvening of the current week at p.m. { Master Robert W. Mathaney of Pen- talpha. Lodge, No. 23, in his circular for January states that the grand master has invited the brethren to attend services at’ Epiphany Church unday, February 11, and to assem- blo at ‘Masonic Temple at 3 p.m. on that day clothed in white aprons and gloves to march to the church, of which Chaplain Freeman of Temple Noyes Lodgo is the rector. i John A. Davilla, president of the {Muoxvlc Rellef Association at N |Orleans, is endeavoring by every means at his command to help a poor jamnesta victim to find himself and restore him to his home. The man Eays the only name he can think of is J. W. Witt, although he doesn't think It is his 'real name. His cloth- bears the Initials “D. L. M.,” and {when he made himself known he was well dressed in a brown woolen suit, {tan shoes and wore a belt with the {initial “D,” also a wrist watch and Masonic jewelry. e can operate the {typewriter with the touch system like {an expert. He registered at the La {faveite Hotel. New Orleans, January 18, paid for his room in advance and had a small sum In his possession. At present he is in the Pregbyterian Ho pital under the care of Dr. F. E. La- {mothe. He presents all the marks {of being a refined man and says he is lall right in every respect, except that i his memory seems to have deserted {him. William Mann, secretary of the local Masonic board ‘of rellef, is espe- cially interested in the case and fur- nished the facts herein wet forth. High Priest James S. Briggs staged {a fine entertainment for the grand | visitation to Mount Horeb Royal Arch Chapter last Tuesday evening, includ- ing a magician’s act by Prof. Nor- man; Jack Mullane, in song numbers, with Miss Clarke at the piano: Mrs. Bowle, in solos, and Levin and Capps, In amusing ‘songs and Ha- {waiian instrumental numbers. The |rnap‘t§r will have its election Febru- ary 13. Washington Royal Arch Chapter. No. 2. Wednesday evening also will provide entertainment in connection with its grand visitation Wednesday evening. It will be staged in the commandery room, and members have iinvited their ladies. A speaker from {the United States Senate will be one of the attractions, and refreshments and dancing will follow the program. The Woman's Auxuliary of the Craftsman Club has elected the fol- lowing officers: Mrs. May D. Ligh .~ president (re-elected); Mrs. | Willlam H. Holmes, first vice presi- ident; Mrs. L. Loraine Cole, second | ¥ice president; Miss Loriane Schlich- ter, mecretary; Mrs. Willlam H. Hid- dle, treasurer (re-elected); Miss Carye McCreery, marshal: Mrs. M. N. Reed, musiclan, and Miss Janet McRae, warder. The club will celebrate its next meeting. The Level Club of Master Masons wiil-meet in the Gavel Club rooms, 719 13th street northwest, tomorrow evening. The officers of the advisory board ‘will install the club ofMicers, as follows: President, E. W. Libbe: president. 8 J. Gompers, jr.: tary, ‘Gall T. Judd: treasur Sheppard; sentinel, Benjamin son.. \ The Gavel Club will give its second annual banquet Thursday evening at 8 o'clock at the New Ebbitt. gueltl of the evening will be Warren 5. Harding, President of the United States; Edwin Denby, Secretary of the Navy; Gen. John J. Pershing, Admiral Robert E. Koontz, Gen. Amos E. Fries, Maj. Gen. John A. Lejeune, Senator Simeon D. Fes: 8, Dr. Mark F. of Masons Palmer, grand chaj Grand Lodge, S ol b & B2 man, p onal o oF Masonic Clubs, and Roe Fulkerson, toastmaster. Over four hundred covers will be 1aild. The committes has arranged a fine vaudeville program, having com- mandeered the best 'talent ~from Kelth's, the Cosmos and the Shubert- Belasco Theaters. ‘The cémmittee on arrangements are Albert H. Dondero, chairman; Archi- bald S, Brant, John T. Crauch. George C. Shafter, George W. Oftutt, jr., H. B, Plankinton, Frank M. Painter, Clyde J. Nichols and Samuel S, Banham. The Tonic Club has elected the fol lowing to represent them at the con- 'vention of the National League of Masonic Clubs to be held In Boston next June: J. L. McGrew, C. A. Ja- quette and C. M. Sheppard: alternates selected were W. W. White, F. W. Alexander and J. O. Burnham. The next-meéeting of the ciub will be ladies’ night! An‘attractive pro- gram has been ‘provided, to be fol- lowed by dancing- At 2 special conclave tomorrow Orient Commandery, No. 5, Knights Templar, will confar. the order of Knight of Malta in full form. .The pressatation of thls-order in full gos- l I | ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Washington's birthday February 20, | The | tums i alwa; event of In‘erest fums Ve always' an event of-interes At Lh&.:nnuh m itin, n>xll|| s aro(lo ursday e o For iog the follow- off, were 't for the ye: 1923: “Monarch, - A chief justice, Willidm P. Jacobs; ma: ter of ceremonies, Paul F. Grove treasurer, Joseph H.-Curran; secre- tary, B.'W. Libbey; trustee, E. 8. 4. P.7G. M., and sentinel, Alex The first aunual Eastern Star ball will take place Wednesday svening in the ballroons of the City Club. The advance sale of tickets indicates that it will probably.be the largest social function’ of the order intire history of thiz jurisdiction. Meyer Davis | Tausic has been secured for the danc-.! ng, which will start promptiy at 9 ck. The feature of the evening will be a:grand march; led by t grand matron and d patron, the &rand mafron and patron, of the grand line and the and patrons of the District. hlc:n'hle:ln orf(lnllad by a sting of one repre- sentative from cach. chaptor in the Juriediction,*finder the chairmanship of Miss Ruth Ayler. All proceeds realized will be devoted to Masonic and Eastern Star Home purposes. Ruth Chapter, No. 1, will hold a speclal for the degrees:only tomor- TOw evening. ~The auxillary home board met with Mrs. Mamie Contella recently and planned the work for the coming vear. The hostesses were Mrs. Contella, Mra Jane Henderson and the matron, Mrs. Grace I. East- wood. Saturday, February 10, Temple Chapter, No. 13, will give a dance n’;u! card party at the Raleigh Hotel un- der the direction of the conductress, -Mv";h Hzrrl? Corwin. e meeting of the ladle# auxillary home board was held at the home of the assoclate matron, Mrs. Sara Blum, and officers were elected for the ensuing year. St John's Lodge Chapter No. 18 | ®ill celebrate its ninth anniversary Monday ninght, February 5. A ape. |clal nrogram of entertainment will be followed by refreshmente. e meeting of the Masonio and Eastorn Star Home Board. Auxiliare last ‘Monday, the following officers | Emille ‘R Botsch. prosiient: arm| Smith, second vice presi Mrs. Clara Davis, Secratary lonat| c1 2 The home boards of " the sriras chapters have been working towarq the ersction of a hospital at the Masonlo and Eastern Star Homo and | this year turned into that fund various | $3,577.25 Gal‘elb((,‘l\anmr b 29, me board auxi] 1823, Thursday we‘r:lnn?:, of Mrs. Effie Kessler. East Gate Chapter, No. 2 Ce ed its anniver: 'ary rece: l[yge‘lfi?;‘l &pecial program of entertainment, followed by ref; eshments. Friday of this week the degrees will be con- ferred by the new officers. Saturday le_will be held at the New from 11 a.m. held its first ' meeting of | H at the home ! <if a > {dence of Mrs. Bea- trice Hart. 2506 20th street northeast, and February 17 the chapter will give | a dance at the Washington Club, 17th and K streets northwest. evening the members of | ta Chapter, No. 2, were enter- tained with a plaviet. Those in the wera Mrs. Marjorie Campbell, Mra. Anna Etzier, Mrs. Fisie Fisher, Mrs. Minnie Adlung, Miss Margaretl Eic\'eflflll’. Miss Alice Kelly., Tracy Campbell.” R. Arnold Burr and Charles Etzler. The suxiliary board was invited to meet at the home of Mrs. Marjorle Campbell next Friday Bethany Chapter. No. 24, recently had a visit.from the associate grand matron. Mrs. H. B. Strait, and several past matrons. The new choir made its initial bow. The home hoard met and organized at the home of Mrs.| Roberta Fosse, 3713 S street porth- | west. It decided to meet the third Thursday of each month at'the homes of the members. The =ocial commit- | tes has organized the Bethany Social | Bposters’ Club to meet monthly at th homes of its members. The Bethany | Afterncon Club will meet Thursday | at the homs of Mrs. Annie K. Jones. | 4009 Tllinois avenue, with Mrs. Ellen Edwards and Mrs. Annie K. Jones as hostesses. A dance is to be given Sat- urda; at 1519 R street northwen_‘ Refreshments will be served, and the | chapter will give a valentine party| ¥riday \ Ilope Chapter, No. 30, Wednesday | was entertained with a musical pro- gram by Miss Irene Norris, Miss Con- stance TFogle, Mrs. Bessle Watkins, | Mrs. Florence Morsell and Chester utchinson. The guests of honor | dere Grand Matron Chauncey, Grand pssociate Matron Stralt and Grand Associate Patron Betts. The chapter served « dinner recently to De Molay | Commandery. Plans are being made | for a Valentine social February 34. Grand Matron Tillle C. Chauncey and_Associate Grand Patron Willlam G. Botts witnessed the conferring of | the degrees at Lebancn Chapter. No. | 25, lact Tuesday evening. Other | visitors were Mrs. Stewart, grand FElectd of the.Grand Chapter of Texas. The chapter voted to give a dinner February 15 for the benefit of (the | Masonic and Eastern Star Home. The grand matron and the grand patron will be guests of honor at the meeting of Washington Centennial Chapter Jrlday, when the grand matron will install Miss Hope Wade Electa. An initiation will follow and.also an interesting program. A dance will be given at 2400 16th street northwest Monday, February 5, under the auspices of the ways and means committee. Brookland Chapter, No. 11, had as visitors Wednesday evening Matron Fthelyn F. Cagey and Past Patron Dow and other members of Cathedral Chapter. The soloist for the evening was Mrs. Emma Schulze of Ruth Chapter, who sang during the Initia- tion. Past Matron Watt-Gibl pre- sented one of the candidates, Eleanor Watt, with an O. E. S. pin. and Junior Past Matron Graves made a_similar presentation to Miriam Louise Thomas. At-the conclusion of the meeting light refreshments were served. | At the meeting of Bethlehem Chap- ter, No. 7, Tuesday évening, Matrog | Louella Barrows ~announced work for February 13, followed by an in- teresting program and refreshments. Deputy Grand Matron. Clars L. Hansberger of the Grand Chapter of Baskatchewan, Canada, was present and made an address. Deputy Grand Matron Hansberger is a sister of Past Grand Matron, Grace E. . Wilkins- Kimmel of this jurisdiction. Past Patron J. R. Bradburn anmounced a five hundred card party In honor of the past matrons and past patrons next Tuesday evening at the Masonic Temple, 8th and ¥ streets northeast. A social half hour followed, with short stories by Milton Hicks, violin solos. by Mr, Bowersox, vocal solos by Marle Deal and a recitation by Von- zelle Murphy of Logan Chapter, No. 342, Dallas Clty. Iil. The annual dance of the chapter will be given at the Raleigh Hotel the -evening of April 5 and a parcel post sale after the meeting February 7. The drill team of Bethlehem Chap- tor il give s heart social at 136 7th street northeast Friday, 8 p.m, Hosteses. will be. Darilla Babb, - Mil- dred Gerhardt and Beatrice Abel. Naomi Chapter, No. 3, Weden! h? a short program and ref) ménts. Grand Matron Chauncy, sociate Grand Matron Strait and As. soclate Grand Patron Betts made th chapter visit during the evening. A card party is to be given, February 8, from 3 -to.5 e‘clock, at Hamilton Hotel, 14th and K streets, northwest. The Auxiliary Homebeard announce & dance for February 11, in-Columbian |sented by Hall, 14th and Kenyon streets northwest. ' Matron Mabel K. Botsca Ot Esther Chapter, No. 5, announces that after the business session Thursday even- Ing & speclal program of entertain- ment ‘be, given. Grand Matron Tillie C. Chayncy and’Grand Patron James A.- West also will pay their first official visit to the home chapter of the grand patron. Monday even- ing, February 5, a dance will be given at 1617 R street, with a program of “musique fameuse. Owling to the iliness of the worthy matron, the assoclate matron, Miss Mary P. Allen, presided at the last meéeting of Martha Chapter. Follow- ing a short business session the chap- ter. was entertained with solos by Past Grand Patron Charles Roberts of - Eleata- Chapter, Stanley W. Bell of Esther Chapter and Mrs. Margue- rite Banford of Martha Chapter, Junior Past Grand Matron Mrs. Flora B. Campbell and -Past Grand Patron George W. Mol - it ‘ bl'l.y made short ad LODGES. wood, No. 0. degree. Friday—Central, No. 1; Metropolls, Xo. 16; Federal City, No. 20, degree. PATRIARCHS MILITAN 7 —Canton-Washington, ENCAMPMENTS. Wednesday—Columblan, No. 1, degree. Batur a REBEKAH LODGES. . 4, degree, 0. 8, degree. Auxiliary Canton- 1ogton, No. 1, soch R — Grand Master John D. Yoakley has made the following appointments: Henry W. Tippett, grand marshal; Lemuel H. Windsor, grand conductor; Joseph B. Kincer, grand guardian; Millard F. Zepp, grand herald. The grand master made unoffictal visits during the week to Salem Lodge, No. 22, and Amity, No, 2 A general invitation has been ex- tended the jurisdiction to attend a 50- clal session of Arlington Lodge, No. 193, at Clarendon, Va, Tuesday eve- ning, Past Grand Master John T. Humphreys will be the speaker, and will be accompanied to the Virginla city by Deputy Grand Master Wilfred E. Lawson and Grand Secretary Bert V. Wolfe. Last Tuesday evening Amity Lodge, No. 27, celebrated its twenty-sevent! anniversary with an evening of music, the following contributing: Fred East, baritone; John Kiein, tenor; Miss' Margaret Webster and Mrs Lemuel H. Windsor, sopranos. The celebration served asdouble purpose, the date being the eightieth birthday anniversary of Past Grand Master Richard H. Sorrell. who received con- gratulations, together with & remem- brance from the lodge, which was |presented by Past Grand Master Rich- ard A. Ford; a tribute of flowers from Columbian Encampment, No. 1, pre- Past Grand Patriarch {Frank D. Seiffert. and one from the Grand FEncampment, presented by Grand Patriarch Guy ¥. Glossbren- ner. A brief history of the lodge was read by Secretary George Cumming. Refreshments were served. Those present included Grand Master John D. Yoak! Assembly President Emma J. S. Mur- ray and officers, Grand Patriarch Guy | F. Glossbrenner and officers and As- sembly Representative Annie E. Grigs- by. The committee in charge was El- mer L. Hawkins, Charles W. Rogers, Joseph G. Acton, Charles B. Kinkaid, John H. and Lemuel H. Windsor. The first meeting of the new term of Esther Lodge, No. 5, was over- shadowed by the number of members reported sick. among them being the noble grand, vice grand, financial sec- retary, right supporter to the noble rand and inside guardian. Noble rand Ethel Warning, however, was present and presided. Thelodge will give a five-hundred party Friday night at the home of Anna Billings, 212 G street northwest. The residents of Odd Fellows' Home. as well as members of Dorcas and Schuyler Colfax lodges. were enter- tained Wednesday evening by Mr. and Ml"l; H. Allen Ison, trom the Readers’ Club. The members of the Ladles’ Auxil- fary to Canton Washington, No. 1, Pa- triarchs Militant, will meet Saturday night in I. O. O. F. Temple, conclud- ing with a social hour. Orienalism will be in its glory Wed- nesday evening, in the large auditor- fum of I. O. O. F. Temple, the occasion being the public installation of offi- cers, with Deputy Supreme Monarchos Wilfred E. Lawson presiding. Fol- lowing the ceremontes a drill exhibi- tion by a team of yvoung ladles from Baltimore. Dancing will conclude the evening. Grand Hyastytee Robert H. Zier has invited Odd Fellows and their famllies and friends present. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. Grand Lecturer George E. Heisley, as deputy grand chancellor, assisted by Grand Keeper of Records and Seals Willlam A. Kimmel, as deputy grand prelate, and Grand Master at Arms Albert E. Gorham installed the ! master of exchequer and master at arms of Calanthe Lodge Monday evening. Resolutions of respect on The death of late Grand Prelate Charles W. Henderson were adopted. An_ appropriation was made for the rellef bureau. Grand Chancellor Jacob Nussbaum, Grand Vice Chan- cellor E. W. Heiss, Past Grand Chancellor G. Frank Day. Past Chancellors C. ¥. Crouse and Paul Snyder and R. B. Ford were visitors. A large delegation of Pythlans went to Baltimore Tuesday evening to at- tend the 1923 class initiation in the page rank, under the auspices of the executive committee of the Maryland Grand Lodge. The work was conferred by the amplified rank team of Moun- tain City Lodge, No. 29, of Frederick, Md., in the Lyric Theater. Delega- tions from all parts of Maryland and representatives from nearby states fliled the Lyric to the doors. The program included addresses by Sec- retary of Labor James J. Davis, Representative Thomas T. Connally of Texas and Past Grand Chancellor Harvey L. Price. Grand Chancellor H. C. Blake presided. Invocation by Rev. Dayton Baird Miller. Home Lodge will install officers to- morrow evening, as follows: Daniel Rothwell, C. C.; D. C. Walker, V. C.; Charles F. Hayden, M. at A.; D. J. Roberts, prelate; W. M. Slater, M. of F.; R. E. Bragg, M. of E.; R, H. Yates, K. of R. and 8; R. W. I G. M. R. Crandall, O. G., and representa. tives to Grand Lodge, Joseph Bailey R. B. Bragg, Daniel Rothwell, D. C. Walker and R. W. Waters. ‘Washinston Lodge, No. 1, Tnifoym nk, elected officers Monday evening. The installation will be a joint affair with the officers of Colwell Company to be held: February 5, when Gen. Willlam H. Loomis, major general of the Uniform Rank, wilt officlate as Installing officer. Arrangements are under way for a big meeting on that occasion, including a reception to Gen. Loomis, who is at present on a tour of inspection through the south: ern states and will stop over here before returning to Detroit, Mich. headquarters of the Uniform Rank department. Supreme ' Representative Perry P. Patrick addressed Franklin Lodge Tuesday evening on the forthcoming convention of Mystic Shri His presentation was well receiv: and created considerable interest am the members, who will lend supp |nel R. E. and several of his officers, | to bej to the general movement to.make the affair a national success. The Princes of the Orient are scout- ing the desert oases for members and the campalgn committ nnounces a class initlation for tomorrow evening. The ceremonial will be held in_Century-Decatur Lodge room. Mount Vernon Lodge, No. 5, will confer the rank of knight in full form Wednesday evening. The lotige is pianning to give a play and’ a da; the ter part of February. The play is “The Trysting Place,” b: Booth Tarkington, and the cast Is composed of the Bureau of Standards Players. JR,0.T. A. M. Benning Council, No. 21, Jast Mon- day evening, after the degrees, held a reception {n honor of the new mem- bers, during which . speeches were made by State Councll Inside Senti- Anderson, Lewis Wilburn, ! Thomas Engles and F. D. Carrigan. Tomorrow evening there will be an- other initiation, followed by a social session and surprise. Anacostia Council, No. 16, Monday evening received 4 communication from the national councilor calling on the council to elect two delegates to meet with a llke number from each Joyal council in this jurisdiction at Star. Spangle/ Banner Hall, No. 8, February 23, to elect two representa- tives to the national council session June 2nd, at Burlington, Vt. Charles . Prady and J. A. Smithson were unanimously eicoted as the . dele- gates. Tomorrow evening the coun- cil will have a soclal evening and Representative John J. McS8wain of South Carollna and Past Natlonal Councilor John H. Noyes will speak. W. A. Libby, chairman of the com- mittes of patriotic rervices that was held at Congress Heights last Tues- iday, reported the meeting a success in"évery recpect and gave credit Representative J. J. McSwain and Past National Councllor John I Noyes for addresses delivered. Reno Council, No. 46, at its last meeting elected'J. E. Butts and Web- ster_Chappell as representatives, and W. Rowe and R. Shoemaker as alter- nates to the meeting with Star Span §lo Banner Councll and tho other ve counclls to elect delegates to the national council. Refreshments were served. State Councilor George W. Ackerman and his staff Thursday evening visited Edward J. Ross Council, No. 26. Ad- dresses by Representatives John J. Mc- Swain of South Carolina, on “Restric- tion of Immigration,” and Willlam B. Upshaw of Georgla, ‘in ** What Consti- tutes Trus Citizenship.” wero features of the evening. Representative Up- shaw also called attention to the trav- ssty in our form of government in that the citizens of the District of Columbia wero denied the right of. franchise, Other speakers wers State Council Sec- retary John Prender, State Council Councilor W. J. Parr. A series of mon- ologues waa rendered by James Multings. 1t was announced that the next visita- tion will be to Constellation Council, No. 39, next Thursday evening, in Typo- graphical Temple, 423 G street north- vest. WOODMEN OF THE WORLD. Hickory Camp hereafter T} hola its conventions on the first and third Thursdaye. Capt. C. A. Tupper Is arranging drills for “the Uniform Rank Company in preparation for the encampment next summer. Hickory Will conduct a booth at the fraternal circus next week. Oak Camp's team, under command lof Capt. Cole, is preparing for the cncampment. ' The new membership campaign is to be supported to the utmost with a view to outfitting the ax carriers with new uniforms. Past Consul W. G. Stott is in charge of the membership drive. Alpha Camp is to organize next Friday night for the new drive in- augurated by State Manager Jones. Past Consuls Freeland, Morsell. Dicky and Litchfield and Consul Commander Jones will take active part in the contest. Clerk D, W. Thayer and Watchman Dave Wolf will” help. Consul Commander William Riley made his inaugural speach on Fri evening at a crowded con- vention of Elm Camp. Col. James Freeland also made a talk. J. L. Pumphre> reported the busi- ness of the Boosters' Club at the ses- sion of Old_Glory Camp. Consul {Commander Wilsher announced that ihe had interviewed 2 number of the {“0ld-timers” who voiced their inten- jtion to get back into harness and take part in the business of the | camp. Consul Commander Louls F. Litz {of Maple urged his camp to send a full delegation to the Boosters' Club. which, he stated, was a genuinely representative body, doing splendid work for the fraternity. Banker William Schonberger ad- {dressed Mount Vernon Camp at its {last meeting. The camp pledged its {support to the new plan which has supplanted the depuyty system. NATIONAL UNION. The National Union Club met in the Washington Loan and Trust bullding Friday last, and elected the following officers for : J. E. Borland, presi- den F. GibBons, first vice presi- A. Williams. second vice president, and C. F. Haden, secretary and treasurer. The following were elected as members of the board of directors: J. E. Borland, F. §. Parki C. F. Haden, E. F. Gibbons, J. A, Wil- iliams, W. D. Groesbeck, J. Harry Jones, C. Rennie and E. F. Gibbons. The next meeting will be held Friday, Apri) 13. Government Printing, Office Cauneil, lat Typograrhical TeMple Saturday fevening. with i good attendance, in- {stalled officers for 1923. The visiting delegation _included Semator C. F. Haden, J. B. K. Lee, T. H. Dawson, {W. H. Barnholt, ¥. R. McClintic, Amos {Myers and 8.’ 1. Jacobson. C. F. Haden was instailing officer. After { the ceremonies the members were en- tertained by talks by Senators C. F. Haden and J. Harry Jones, T. P. Ryan and S. H. Jacobson, the latter giving ! humorous recitations. Victory Council Thursday evening installed officers for the ensuing term, with visitors from other councilal | President J. A. Williams, after wel- coming the visitors, turned the coun- cil over to William J. O'Brien, the {n- { stalling officer, who was assisted by P. M. Kenneriy, M. J. Hole and Sena- {tor G. . Haden. T. P. Ryan was mar. {shal." After the office; e installed President Williams welcomed the en- tire membership of W, H. Collins Council into Victory Council. Pre- vious arrangements had been made by a committee from each councll to effect the consolidation. At the Feb- ruary meeting of Victory Council all members of W. H. Collins Council not present will be formally admitted, and it i{s proposed to prepare an enter- t: ment for that meeting. A banquet served for the members and visitors later. “Friend Trupp was toastmaster, and the following speak- lers responded: W. J. O'Brien, McKin- {ley Council M. Kennerly, State, !War and 'Navy 'Counell; 'W. D. Slaughter, Scott Council; F. A. Strick- rott of Victory Council and Senator J. Harry Jones. J. J. Nolan sang, with Russell Clarkson as pianist. Central Council Monday last had its installation of officers. A smoker fol- lowed. Senator J. Harry Jones was the official installing officer, assisted by B. I Cady, W. J. O'Brien and S. Trupp. Potomac Council Monday had as the feature of the evening the installation of officers, In charge of Senator D. C. Chisholm, who was sccompanied by a delegation from other councils com- prising Dr. J. T. Curry, Scott Council; Senator C. F. Haden, United Council! C. M. Mitchell, Congressional; Senator and Samuel Trupp of Vietory Couneil. James Anderson of Everett Council, Chicago, Iil, also_was present. Dur- ingithe evenlay Ex_Frosdent W. D. Clark presented to M. J. Hole, the re- tiring president of Potomac Council, a handsome clock in appreciation of his |services to_the council during the last term. W, H. Wessells, who has been secre! of this council for twenty-six years, and who has glven up the office because of his inabllity to be regular in attendance at meet- ing, made a farewell address to the members. At the conclusion the coun- cil adjourned to a restaurant, where an oyster feast was served. ‘The committee on extension and publicity met Tuesday last for the purpose of meeting D. A. Helpman, president of the National Union, who came on from the home office at Toledo, Ohio, to discuss plans for flfimul membership campaign in this jurisdiction. Plans were made by Treasurer, R. H. Yatcs and Past State | A J. Harry Jones, James A. Willlams | Which It is belleved a cl. least 200 will e . be obtained a himself s of at &n early sident Helpman expresses much pleased with th tendance and enthusiasm shown at the meeting. Congressional Councfl met on Wed- nesday last at Typog.aphical Temple for 1ts annual installation ceremonies, Wwhich were conducted by Senator C. F. Haden, assisted by C. P. Ryan, as marsha: d E. 7. Gibbons. An oyster supper served at the close. National Coune{l was unable to hold s meeting for {nstallation Thursday last, ay intended, owing to unavold- able absence of some of its officers. Tt is arranging to have a large meeting in February, at which the same dele- gation will Be present for the purpose ©of installing the officers. United Council met Friay, the frlnclvll feature being the installa- fon of officers for 1923. The cere- monles were conducted by Eastern Mansger F. . Ferguson, assisted by Senator J. Harry Jones of Victory Councll, J. E. Borland of Potomac Council and S H. Jacobson and P, M. Kennerly. The usual distribution of attendance prizes was made~and a buffet luncheon was served. KNIGETS OF COLUMBUS. A large class of candidates for the first degree will be initiated at the February meeting of the Potomac Coungil.” More than twenty-five =ro- spective members are already on the list, and it is hoped to double this number. At the jast meeting an a dress was delivered by Ignatius Court of Tokfo. N. D., a full-blooded Sioux Indian, who is representativo «f group ‘who are prosecuting a su the Court of Appeals. Announc has been made that a serfes of Sat day night dances would be given prior to the Lenten =eason for the sick re- lief benefit fund of the covncil: also that the assembly is aldir’s in ar- rangements for the Knigkts of Co- lumbus dance, February 10. The coupcll, in the near future, is expecting a visit from a representa- tive of the Shrine convention com- mittee to explain the civic aspects of the gathering to be held in Wash- ington next June. He will be given the privilege of the floor to present the plans thus far drawn up. E. A. Strudley, gecretary of the Keane Council boosters, was host at a luncheon Tuesday evening at pis home in honor of T. Parks Duncan®f the Continental Hotel, Atlantic City, N. J. The following wero present: 1. J. Burke, chairman: W. A. Mulligan, vice chairman; George B. Saur, treas- urer; Frank Haske, John E. Burns and R.F. Krogman, reservation com- mittee. At a business meeting before the luncheon a program was arranged for the boosters’ outing the week of July 22. Mr. Duncan is the boosters’ representative in Atlantic City and will make the necessary arrange- ments at the seaside resort. Resers 1 tions are now open. Apply to Al J 918 10th street northwest, or George B. Saur, treasurer, §0 K street north- east. The boosters will glve a dance St. Patrick’s day at the City Club. Spalding Council minstrel troups will give its show Wednesday and Thursday ecvenings at Gonzaga Col- legs Auditorium, 31 I street north- west. Special features will be impersona- tlons by James Mulroe and David Streeks of “Mr. Gallagher and Mr. Shean” The Misses Catherine and Helene Smith will do specialty songs and dances. The minstrel will be the first of its kind ever run by the local Knights of Columbus. . The Knights of Columbus band will give a benefit dance for the band in the Knights of Columbus Hall Satur- day, February 10. Washington Council Tuesdav night at the Knights of Columbus Home on 10th street will hold its first ladies® night of the vear, with an elaborate musical program, followed by dancing. The Knights of Columbus Band of Washington will make its first ap- pearance under that name, permis- sion having been received from the supreme board of directors. The band will play several concert numbers and furnish the dance music. DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA. Members and friends of Daughtel Tsabella Circie 178 were entertained & a card party Monday night at the Cath olic Community House. §01 E strect northwest, Mrs. Hilda Weinerth, chair- man. Under the auspices of the sick com- mittee a card party will be given at 1473 Girard street northwest tomorrow at § o'clock, Mrs. Kistler, chairman. Installation of officers will take place some time next month. B. P. 0. ELKES. A reception and dinner, in honor of Grand Exalted Ruler J. Edgar Mas- ters iy to be given at the Willard: February 6. Among those who have accepted Invitations are Past Grand Exalted Rulers Willlam J. O'Brien of Baltimore, Fred Harper of Virginia, former Gov. John K. Tener, Pennsyl- vania; Rush 1. Holland, assistant at- torney general; former Senator Georga * L. Wellington, Maryland, always « etalwart supporter of Lodge No. 17 “Uncle” Joe Cannon, former Speaker of the House: Gen. John J. Pershing, Rev. Dr. Freeman of the Church of . the Epiphany, the three District Com- missioners, and others of like promi- nence. Exalted Ruler Danjel R, Ni- . hion is chairman of the reception committe, the personnel of which is composed of the chair officers and pest exalted rulers of Washington Lodge, No. 15. No reservations will be made after Saturday, February A program of vocal and instrumental music has been prepared. which in- cludes selectiony by the Elks Band, and a number of selected acts fr the local vaudeville theaters. Tho Kiks' drill team will give an exhibi- tion of its skill. A suitable souvenir. coinmemorative of the occasion, w also be presented to each dinner Buest. i An_invitation from the Alexandria, Va., lodge for Washington Lodge offi- cera to conduct inltiafory servives there February 12 has Heen accepted Washington Lodge, No. 15, will bLe escorted by its band. An Atlants, Ga., club for the con- venience of Elks who propose at- tending the convention next July has been organized. At Wednesd: rick J. Donnelly of Brooklyn Lod N..Y., gnd R. P. Ham of Bath, Me.. delivered addregses. The latter, who declared that Washington Lodge had furnighed him_ with a real touch of home life and who spoke of monotonous tenor of one's existe when away from home and friends dled suddenly Thursday morning. His relatives in Maine were imme- diately notified. Orphans of the various schools and asylums throughout the District are, in turn, to be invited to theater parties by a committes In chargse of Arthur A. Riemer. The first will bo those at the Bruen Home and St John's Asylum, who will be enter- tained at the Belasco the first week in Febryary. Others will follow in id succession. 3 T he " Tollowing members of Elk Lodges visited and registered at the Home of Washington Lodge during the past week: Frank E. Smith, Derby. Conn.; Lawrence B. Brochett, Norwich, Conn.; C. Daniels, Chicago: L. N, Morris, Danville, 1ll.; Harry ‘Abramson, John R. Crews, Nat and H. A. Schnier, 8. S. Diamond, Albert 3. Fuller, Ben Schwarts, P. J. Don- nelly, Brooklyn, N. Y.; J. H. Slater, - Patterson, N. J.; E. W. Hart, Jersey Clty, N. J.; H. W. Snyder, Freder- fjcksburg, Va., E. O. Herdt, Rich-. mond, Va.; Fred R. Dix, Newport News, Va.; F. Michaelson, Davey, W. Va: F. G..Morits, Norfolk, Va; | Thomas W. Lyons, Springfield, Mass; - .'W. Rivers, Brockton, Mass.; F. J.' | Kivers, Natick, Mass.: A. M. Houser, - New k; R. P. Ham, Bath, Me.]- C. Morris Jones, Knoxville, Tenn J. W. Weaver, Quanah, Tex.; C. Cribbins, Parkersburg, W. Va. ert E. St. Gilley, La Junta, Col; McMahon, Charieston, S. A. Bryan, Columbia, 8. C. i v night's session Pat-' i CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF: AMERICA. Membeks of Court District of Co- lumbla, No. 212, will be the guests of . Court Baltimore at & banquet Tues- day in the Southern Hotel, that city, * to celebrate the eighth anniversary of the Institution of the court. Arch- bishop Curley will make the principal ' address. Reservations may be made through_the local officers, avho have - arranged to have the last delegatio to leave Unidn station at 5 pm. .° * I