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THE SUNDAY ST. FRATERNITIES MASONIC. Trinity, No. Dawson. No. Wednesday—Osirix at 7:30. Thursday—Temple M. M. Friday—St. Joh Saturday—School ROYAL ARCH CHAPTERS Monday—Mount Vernon, No. 3. Mark. Tuesdsy, Mount Horeb, No. 7, P. M d M. E,_ M. Friday—Capitol, No. 11, Royal Arch. ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RIT! Tuesday—Evangelist Chapter, Knights Rose Croix, statutory axsem bly Robert de Bruce Couscll, Kadosh, 21st degree. 1, F No. 26, E. A., spe- Noyes, No. 32, No. 11, M. M ROMOTERS of the proposed new Samuel J. Gompers Lodge, ata recent meeting, selected the following officers: Henry J. Gompers, son of the distin- guished labor leader, master; William P. Jacobs, senlor warden; Maurice Blum, Junior warden; Louls Rosenberg, sec- Yetary; Frank Foer, treasurer; Sam- el J. Feldman, senior deacon; A. Ken- meth Armstrong, junior deacon; Jo- keph Schroth, senior steward; I A. Peak, junior steward: Harry Lewls, master of ceremonies, and Edward Burkholder, P. M., and Daniel C. Vaughn, P. M., honorary Another meeting will be held at the rooms of the Gavel Club Tuesday evening. Special features, with special music and refreshments, are announced by Master Jacob Pyrah for the commu- mication of St. John's Lodge, No. 11, ¥riday evening, in connection with the degree work. Grand Master Roe Fulkerson has is- sued a circular warning in connection @ith the solicitation of advertise- ments for a so-called “Masonic direc- tory,” in which he states that the di- rectory is said to contain information which Is furnished to Masons by the Grand Lodge and other grand bodies, and he also cautions Masonic secre- taries not to furnish information ask- ed of them for this directory, stating that it has not the sanction of himself or of the Grand Lodge. Congress Lodge, No. 37, is preparing for a card party for its annual ladies’ Bight, March 31 Already it is learned that the Mas- ters’ Association of 1925 is preparing for the annual Masonic and Eastern Star Field Day, June 27, when the ennual base ball game will be played for the benefit of the children's dor- Jnitories at the Masonic and Eastern Star Home. Trinity Lodge, No. 41, after the de- gree work and closing of the lodge tomorrow evening, will have a buffet supper and entertainment for the benefit of the members. The lodge also will discuss important matters. including a proposed investment fund, at the lodge meeting. There are rumors to the effect that under the direction of the grand mas ter a special drive will be made be- tween April 16 and 39 in behalt of the United Masonic Temple fund, which contemplates the cancellation this year of the indebtedness on Tem- ple Helghts. No particulars have yet been announced. The Scot#ish Rite Cathedral calendar calls attention to the fact that Maundy Thursday occurs this year April 9, when the ceremony of the extinguishment of the symbolic lights and the mystic banquet will take place, to be followed on the Sunday thereafter, Easter Sunday, when the symbolic lights will be relighted. These are important occasions to Scottish Rite Masons. March 24, when the so-called “labor gree” will be presented, has been Set apart for services to specially honor the memory of the late Samuel J. Gompers, former head of the Amer- ican Federation of Labor. Deputy Bllwood P. Morey also announces that the “Night With Shakespeare,” which Was held at the City Club last year, may be repeated during the coming ®pring. § The Gavel Club Auxillary has an- nounced a meeting for Tuesday eve- ning in the Gavel Club rooms. The Drill Corps and Ladies’ Aux- fllary of Columbla Commandery, No. 2, K. T, at a recent meeting, were entertained with pictures of a trip around the world by Past Commander Hebbard of Orient Commandery. Past Commander Shackelford announced a minstrel show and dance to be given at the New Willard ballroom April 39 for the benefit of the drill corps, which will represent the Grand Commandery of the District of Co- lumbia at the 36th triennial conclave at Seattle, Wash., July 28. The trip will be made in a speclal train, and Jast 28 days, going by way of Yel- lowstone National Park, and return- ing by way of Los Angeles and the Grand Canyon, The Washington Railroad Square Club, at its last meeting, celebrated past presidents’ night with a tribute from W. Roy Blandford, assistant master mechanic of the Washington Terminal Co., to the past presidents of the club, including Clarence W. Iall, Harry B. Bowersox, George D. Sullivan, John J. Cunningham and Oscar W, Riley, through whose ef- forts the club has reached its high position in the Masonic Club world. Robert Le Bruce Councll, order of De Molay, presented its drill team, under the command of Capt. John Cahill; Ivan Bailey, first lieutenant; George Walker, second lieutenant; 'aul Neff, first sergeant, and Arthur dick, quartermaster, in an exhibition arill. Bernard J. Tolson addressed the elub on “The Eventful Month of Feb- ruary”; Willlam H. Burton, past ‘president of the South Gate Club, en- tertained with stories, and Joe How- mrd, black-face comedian, with songs end sketches. The ladies provided ®n elaborate supper, and later cigars Avere served. One hundred De Molays of Robert o Bruce Chapter of Washington, D. , were guests of John Moncure ¥hapter of Richmond, Va., for three ays recently. During their stay in F’dchmond the Washington boys were msked to confer the De Molay degrees upon some 20 or 30 candidater Announcement has been made by Willlam E. Miller, grand commander, Knights Templar, of the appointment of Arthur M. Poynton to the position or assistant inspector general of the Grand Commandery. Mr. Poynton is x past commander of Washlington Commandery, No. 1, and at present is serving as adjutant of the comman- dery. The position of assistant Inspector general has been filled for the last eight years by Oliver A. Phelps, who found other interests so pressing that 1t became necessary for him to relin- wuish the office. Monarch L. Whiting Estes an- nounces that 39 candidates already bave signed up for the férthcoming Kallipolis Grotto ceremonial. That the class will far exceed the minimum get by Monarch Estes there is said to be no doubt. The several committees pmow at work under the guidance of Master of Ceremonies Arthur M. Poyn- ton as chairman and Harry B. Plankinton are making dally reports which Indicate an exceptional enroll- ment. The class already includes many notables in Masonle circles Monarch Estes states that the cere- members. | | monial will be of unusual preten- | sions. The date of the ceremonial, | however, has not yet been announced. | To stage it will require one of Wash- ington’s largest theaters o halls, In i@ meantime Past Monarch Charles D. Shacke'ford is arranging for the ritualistic work and Past Monarch Samuel F. Shreve, “prince of mirth land jollity,” is planning many novel features for the entertainment of the prophets. As a prelude to the ceremonial a good fellowship night will be held at grotto headquarters Wednesday eve- ning, to which all candidates are invited. A pleasing program has been arranged The list of candidates already en- rolled includes J. Claude Keiper, past grand master of Masons of the Dis- trict of Columbia and grand secretary of the Grand Lodge of the District; Harry Standiford, past grand master |and past potentate of Almas Temple, | Mystic Shrine; James T. Gibbs, junior | grand warden of the Grand Lodge of the District and past potentate of Almas Tempie; John C. Koons, past master of Temple-Noyes Lodge: An- ldrew L. Randell, past grand master of Texas: Dr. Worth Landon, “daddy” of the DeMolays; Carl Claudy, editor of the Cathedral Calendar; Elephelet Bridwell, Charles M. Byers, Theodore L. Langohr, W. F. Roberts, John J. | Boobar, Percy Cranford, George H. Judd, Charles S. Alden, Richard E. Harris, Stephen O. Ford, John F. Stowell; Vernon G. Owen, senior grand steward; Noble D. Larner, past master of La Fayette Lodge; Arthur C. Lampe, Walter L. Fowler, Otway A. Pratt, Elmer C. Smith, Ernest E. Herrell; Charles B. Lyd- dane, master of Temple-Noyes Lodge; Adolph E. Gude, Fred D. Ranney, Edgar R. S. Embrey, D. J. Kaufman, Jacob Limon, Jacob S. Stern, John R. Young. sr., Frank Novotmy, Albert | Schafter, William J. Gilfillan, Ray E. Blick, Willlam M. Wailes, jr., and Frank S. Ratcliffe. April 14 Kallipolis Grotto will visit Yedz Grotto, Baltimore, and stage the ritualistic work. The next dance of the grotto band |and drill corps will be held at the | New Willard Hotel March 16 The first social event of Almas Le- gion of Honor, held last evening at | the Colonial Hotel, proved such a suc- | cess that another dance Is being con- | templated, according to Comdr. J. H. |Mims. The next business meeting of the legion will be held Friday, March 27, at Almas headquarters, when the questions of filling the ranks of the | guard and equipping the men with |new uniforms will be discussed. | Nobles who have seen service In any of the branches of Uncle Sam's serv- ice are eligible for membership and are invited to attend. | An unusually large number attend- ed the first luncheon of Almas Cara- |van Club Friday noon in the terrace | garden of the Mayflower Hotel. The guest of honor was Grand Master Roe | Fulkerson, who delighted the no- |bility with his remarks. Illustrious | Potentate Henry Lansburgh made it |clear that the main function of this |club is to furnish means whereby the | nobility may meet weekly and become better acquainted, thereby creating a |closer fellowship among the 5500 members of Almas Temple. He stated that it was his desire that wholesome entertainment of an educational na- ture as well as amusement features be arranged for these meetings, which will occur every Friday hereafter at 12:30 p.m. and last exactly one hour. Music was furnished by Meyer N. Goldman's 11-piece orchestra. Potentate Henry Lansburgh had as his guest at the charity inaugural ball Mayor Freeland W. Kendrick of Philadelphia, past imperial potentate of North America, and Mrs. Kendrick. Plans have been set in motion for a potentates’ ball, sponsored by the patrol. According to President Rufus W. Pearson, this event will eclipse all previous social functions of the local Shrine. The date is Friday, March 14, and the place the grand ballroom of the Mavflower Hotel. men high in fraternal and public life will be guests of this occasion. An exceptionally good dance orchestra has been selected and many surprises will be in evidence, according to Chairman Roland B. Robbins. EASTERN STAR. Unity Chapter, No. 22, held a_ short session at its last meeting and then adjourned in a body to Good Will Chapter, No. 37. Tonight the chapter will attend the Metropolitan Presby- terian Church, Fourth and B streets southeast, of which Rev. Freeley Rohrer, a member of the chapter, is the pastor. The members will meet in the Sunday school rooms at 7:15 p.m. in order that they may enter the church in a body. A card party will be held at the home of Mrs. Mallorey, 615 Upshur street northwest, next Wednesday evening. The auxiliary home board committee will hold a card party at the Wisteria Cafe March 21. chapter will be March 13. The de- grees will be conferred. The meet- ing of March 27 will be a social eve- ning. The entertainment will be by the past matrons and patrons of the chapter, under the direction of Mary C. Williamson, first matron of the chapter. Cathedral Chapter, No. 14, con- ferred degrees at the last meeting. The following program was rendere. Violin and cello selections by Miss Mildred Hoover and Master Lewis Hoover, with Miss Gertrude Small- wood at the piano; readings by Miss Erma Matthew: vocal solos by Nrs. Madelaine Cornish-Nickels, with Mrs. Jane Cornish-Duval at the plano; community singing led by Past Grand Matron Jessie W. Cowles. Next Wednesday, after the close of busi- ness, there will be a musical and lit- erary program, including a play en. titled “The Red Parasol” by Job's Daughters. The play will be under the direction of Mrs. Jessie Hoover, dramatic director. Mount Pleasant Chapter, No. 34, an- nounces its mid-Lent dance and card party, to be held in the ballroom of the Wardman Park Hotel March 25. The meeting of the chapter Friday was devoted to the conferring of the degrees on several candidates. | After the transaction of business |at the last meeting of Willlam F. Hunt Chapter, No. 16, an entertain- ment was presented by the patron, as follows: Piano solo, Miss Ann Levy | banjo solo. Jack Kidwell; vocal solo, | Mrs. J. Ethel Richards, accompanied by Miss Ann Levy on the plano; Im- personations, Willlam C. Carter;. Matron Mrs. Lenore M. Self announced Past Matron Mrs. Mary Schoneberger had been appointed chairman of the Masonic and “Eastern Star Temple committee. The dormitory committee will meet with Mrs. Mary Roberts, Home Apartment, Seventh and K streets northwest, tomorrow. The grand matron and grand pa- tron paid an official visit to Warren G. Harding Chapter, No. 31, at its last meeting. Other guests were Past Grand_Matrons Crawford and Camp- bell, Past Grand Patrons Dunkum and Betts and the members of the Matrons and Patrons’ Association of 1925. Miss Mildred Williams, as color- bearer, and Miss Elizabeth Franzoni led in the salute to the flag. Solos were given by Mrs, Fannie Shreve Heartsill, Mrs. James Kérr and Charlie Myers, Washington Chapter, No. 2, R. A. M., and the chapter mem- bers were served refreshments. The rehearsal for the third act of “Queen Esther” will be held at the home of Past Matron Coumbe, 1227 Euclid A number of visiting potentates and | The next meeting of the | street northwest, March 10, at § p.m. There also will be a rehearsal, under direction of Grand Lecturer Teachum. for gfficers at the Masonic Temple, March 14,.at 7 The meeting of the Women's Iast- ern Star Club, United States Treasury Department, will be held at the home of Mrs. Arnie C. Miller, 5213 Connecti- cut avenue, March 13. at § p.m. Takoma Chapter, No. 12, will hold a food sale next Saturday in Hen- drick’s showrooms, Carroll avenue, at 1 pm. A card party will be held March 14 at the home of Junior Past Matron Clinton, 124 Willow avenue. at 8 pm. Degrees will be conferred at the meeting next Friday at the Takoma Masonic Hall. Bethany Chapter, No. 24, will be offictally visited March 20 by Grand Matron Mrs. Fletcher and Grand Pa- tron Charles Shreve. The matrons and patrons of 1925 are invited. The meeting will be followed by an en- tertainment and serving of refresh- ments. The meetings of the various chapter clubs will be held at the following places during the month of March: The Bethany Afternoon Club, at the home of Mrs. Estelle Catlin, 2008 G street northwest; Bethany So- clal Boosters, at the home of Miss Thelma Renlein. 1327 Sixteenth street northwest; Bethany Sunshine Club, at the home of Mrs. Anna L. White, 3145 Mount Pleasant street northwest frs. A. T. Connor is arranging a card party for the Sunshine Club, to be held March 21 at 510 Eleventh street northwest at § o'clock. The home board announces a card party at the Raleigh Hotel April 18. Past Patron Jesse B. Adams and Mrs. Adams an- nounce a card party for the chapter at their home, 1406 Emerson street northwest, March 27, at 8 o'clock. A rummage sale is announced for May 4, 5 and 6. Matron Ida V. Johnson of Lebanon Chapter announces an entertainment and refreshments under direction of the Star Points, which will follow a short business session next Tuesday evening. A rummage sale will be given for the benefit of the home board tomorrow, continuing through- out the week. The sales will be in charge of the associate matron, chair- man of the board. Martha Chapter, No. 4. will have a turkey dinner at Northeast Masonic Temple, Eighth and F streets north- east, next Thursday, from 5 to 7 p.m. Mrs. Charlotte Payne is chairman. Temple Chapter, No. 13, will meet tomorrow in the chapter rooms, New Masonic Temple. Matron Henri I. Mackle of Brook- land Chapter. No. 11, announces a so- clal evening Wednesday with Marie | L Stebbins in charge of the program. At the last meeting Past Grand Ma- tron Minerva R. Crawford was pres- ent. The following program was given: Vocal solo. Charles Butler; readings, Miss Miriam Thomas; duet, Junior Past Matron Harriet D. Burn. side and Mrs. Mary Leef, with Mrs. Gwynette Willis at the piano. A pres- ¢ntation was made by Associate Ma- tron Mrs. Mamie Greenstreet of Lodge Chapter. Sepes At the last meeting of Electa Chap- ter solos were sung by Mrs. Sarah King, accompanied by Mrs. Maud Fi The grand matron and grand patron are expected to pay Electa Chapter an official visit at the next meeting. A program will be provided by the conductress, Mrs. Florence Fowler. A rummage sale will be held on Nichols avenue for 10 days, beginning Thurs- ay. _Hope Chapter. No. 30, will meet next Wednesday at 7:30 o'clock. A special program is being prepared by Edgar J. Clarkson. Friday evening a heart so- clal will be held at 502 Twelfth street northeast for the benefit of the Auxiliary Home Board, Mrs. Isabel Brightwell and Mrs. Emma Waldron, hostesses. Miriam Chapter, No. 23, will tomorrow evening, at which time the degrees will be conferred by Grand Lecturer Teachum. A costume dance will be given at the Northeast Ma- sonic Temple, 8th and F streets northeast, March 17. Prizes will be awarded for thé most unique cos- tumes. meet Congress Lodge Chapter, No. 35, met Monday. Grand Matron Nellie E. Fletcher and Grand Patron Charle: S. Shreves, accompanied by the 1825 matrons and patrons, were guests The grand matron and grand patron complimented the matron, Audrey C. Gregory, and other officers on their many activities. A program was ren- dered, after which refreshments were served. Mizpah Chapter, No. 8, held a short business meeting Tuesday, which was followed by an entertalnment as follows: Sketch, presented by the Woman's Auxillary of the Crafts- man’'s Club, the Masonic Club of the Veterans' Bureau. Miss Kiefer was in charge. Those in the cast were Mrs. Noreta Reed, Miss Esther Foulke, Mrs. Rose Hidde, Miss Janet Harris, Miss Retta E. Wilson, Miss Frances Shirley, Miss Maude Orebaugh, Miss Alda Huston. Sketch entitled “Miles Standish Up-to-Date,” presented by Mrs. Anne Etzler and Tracy Camp- bell. A program of activities has been arranged as follows: March 19, lunch- eon, dinner and bazaar at the Masonic Hall, Georgetown; April 18, card party by the Mu Delta Sigma; April 19, members of Potomac and George C. Whiting Lodges to be guests of the chapter; May 19, past matrons and patrons night. The auxiliary home board of Gavel Chapter, No. 29, will hold a five hun- dred card party, Thursday evening, at 8:30 o'clock, at the home of Mrs. Frances Rowell, 604 South Spruce street, Lyon Park, Va. Guests will be conveyed by automobiles, which will leave Masonic Temple, Thirteenth street and New York avenue, at 8 o'clock. The dormitory committee will meet Fri- day evening at the home of Mrs. Bur- nadette Miller, 1211 E street north- east, at 8 o'clock. WOMEN'S BENEFIT ASSOCIA- TION. Liberty Union, No. 6, met last Mon- day evening and made arrangements for & box party to be held the eve- ning of March 16. B. P. 0. ELKS. The Harding memorial committee met last Tuesday night. A general discussion regarding the erection of a memorial to the late Warren G. Harding at the Elks Home in Bedford, Va., took place. Donatione to this memorial are restricted to Elks in the jurisdiction of the State Associa- tion of Elks in Maryland, Delaware and the District of Columbla. On the spot where Warren G. Hard- ing stood when he made a memorial address to the Elks at the Bedford Home the memorial will be placed. It will be a bronze bust resting on a marble pedestal and in the base of the pedestal will be placed the names of all who have contributed to the memorial. The entertalnment committee has arranged a program for tonight at the Elks Club, 919 H street. The “On to Portland Club!” has re- sumed its regular Thursday night meetings. The Elks Clown Band visited the Friendship House, 326 Virginia ave- nue southeast, last Thursday night and entertained the Inmates. 0DD FELLOWS. Grand Master James E. Chamber- lain, accompanied by the other offi- cers of the Grand Lodge, will make an official visit to Union Lodge, No. 11, tomorrow evening at 316 Penn- sylvanla avenue southeast. Harmony Lodge, No, 9, meeting in L O. O. F. Temple, will be visited Wednesday evening by the grand master and other officers of the Grand Lodge. Grand Instructor P. G. M. John H. Wood has issued a call for all lodge Instructors to be present at the visitation. The board of trustees of I. 0. O. F. Temple held Its annual meeting in the boardroom of the temple. Vice President J. Edw. Fowler preslded. The annual election resulted in the nomination and election of the pres- ent officers—President L. W. Brad- ford, Vice Prestdent J. Edw. Fowler, Segretary Harry L. Andresen and Treasurer Samuel G. Taylor. The managing board chosen was E. W. Bradford, Fred A. Norway and Sam- uel G. Taylor. Central Lodge, No. 1, conferred the third degree at its meeting Friday night, Noble Grand J. W. Lann pre- siding in the chalr. Refreshments were served, and there was a soclal. The lodge will exemplify the first de- mree on Belson W. Brown next Fri- day. Eastern Lodge, No. 7. postponed the (nitiatory degree last Wednesday owing to Inauguration week and will confer it next Wednesday evening under the directorship of P. G. M Wiltred E. Lawson. A general meeting of the repre- sentatives from all subordinate and Rebekah lodges was held last Mon- day evening In answer to a call from the grand secretary, Harry L. Andre. sen. A general action was expressed in favor of installation of a directory. Representatives of all lodges will re- port to their lodges, and all bodies are urged to take favorable action toward it. . Proclamation of the 106th anniver- sary of the order has been received from the grand sire of the Soverelgn Grand Lodge and promulgated through the various subordinate bodies of this jurisdiction. The grand master has appointed Grand Warden Lemuel H. Windspr as the committes in charge from the Grand Lodge, and a call will be made through the lodges for the appointment of u representative from euch subordinate body. Fred D. Stuart Encampment, No. 7, met last Monday evening, Chief Pa- triarch James E. Chamberlain presid- ing. Among those recefving the pa- triarchal degree were four members from Federal City Lodge, No. 20- James E. Stansbury, Michael E. Mur- ray, the noble grand, P. G. Willlam @ Lakin, and P. G. Willilam F. Estes. The grand secretary requests the photographs of all noble grands be sent into his office as soon as pos- sible. Columbia Lodge, No. 10, conferred, by special request, the initiatory de- &ree on the son of Mrs. Pollard, pres- ident of the Rebekah Assembly. Ern- est P. Day of Donora, Pa., addressed the lodge on the activities and cus- toms of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in Germany, France, Holland and England. Joseph A. Lupshutz of Norfolk, Va. and Seth S. Peiton, past &rand of Pleasant Lodge, No. 416, of Monticelio, N. Y., also addressed the lodge. Last Tuesday the degree team visited Washington Lodge, No. 6, and conferred the first degree on Maurice Bers, brother of Past Grand Bers, Next Thursday the second degree will be conferred on Harlan P. Snoot, H. J. Shipley, Furman Cones, J. W. Hale. L. A. Palmer, H. Burka and Norman Sweeney Mount Nebo Encampment will con- fer the Golden Rule degree tomorrow evening. The Roval Purple Club has started its campaign of activities, and has raised a considerable sum for the next entertainment. REBEKAH LODGES. Rebekah lodges meeting this week are: Tomorrow, Esther. No. 5; Tues- day, Schuyler Colfax, No. 10; Wednes day, Mount Pleasant, No. 9, and Brightwood, No. 11; Thursday, Martha Washington, No. 3. The Rebekah Assembly degree team, under ,the direction of Past Grand Charles P. Sample, conferred the d sree on candidates from Naomi, No. 1, and Ruth, No. 2, last Monday eve- ning. Refreshments and a soclal fol lowed. Martha Washington Rebekah Lodge, No. 3, will hold a masquerade ball in the I O. O. F. Temple Tuesday eve ning. At the last meeting the officers and members received as honored Zuests President Mary P. Pollock of the Rebekah Assembly and her as- sociate officers, accompanied by Grand Master James E. Chamberlain and his assoclate officers.of the Grand Lodge. The grand master made the address of the cvening. President Pollock was presented with a string of crystal beads by the lodge. A pro- gram of entertainment was rendered. Refreshments were served. Noble Grand Eva Olson of Dorcas Rebekah Lodge, No. 4, announces that the Rebekah degree will be conferred at the next meeting. Mount Pleasant Rebekah Lodge, 9, at its meeting Wednesday night will have a program provided by Vice Grand Carolyn Okey, assisted by Mrs. Elizabeth Ward and their committees. The Noble Grands' Association will meet Friday evening with Mrs. Cora Kincer, at 4112 Fessenden street, and at which each noble grand is ex- pected to be present. WOODMEN OF THE WORLD. At a special meeting of the Wood- men of the World National Temple Association last week Soverelgns Pruden, Dickey and Eckloff were named a committee to present the Woodmen Home in Washington pro- posals for head camp recognition and approval. It is expected that an announcement will be made of the purchase of a site in the next few days. The officers of Maple Camp, sup- ported by the uniform.rank in the District of Columbia, Will unveil a W. Q. W, monument to the late Sovereign Karl Fox, in Prospect Hill Cemetery, this afternoon. They will meet at 2:30 o'clock at North Capitol and V streets. Sovereign Delegate T. G. Brown will make an address. The meeting - of the staff officers was held at the home of Capt. Franklin. H. Smith last Monday evening at Seat Pleasant, Md. Maj. George M. Green made a report of the activities of the 1st Battalion in Washington. Capt. Heller of Balti- more invited the council to meet at his home in May. Col. Freeland an- nounced the formation of a full com- pany at Elm Camp's last convention. Elm Camp at its last meeting was entertained by Soverelgns Merillat, McClure, Ensor and Humphries. Ad- viser Lieut. Peck and Capt. Wells an- nounced the. recruiting of a full complement of uniform men. ROYAL ARCANUM. Many members, their families and friends were entertained by District Council, February 26. A special fea- ture of the program was the drum and bugle corps from the Boy Scout Band. Refreshments were served. The last of the annual grand vis tations will “be to Capitol Council next Thursday evening. Refresh- ments will be served. District Council, No. 16, has ar- ranged for a card party to. be held March 28 in the hall of Municipal Council, Pythian Temple. A social has been arranged to follow the bui iness meeting tomorrow evening. WASHINGTON, D. in a nearby city. C., KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS. Potomac Council ‘will meet tomor- row eveming at 8 o'clock. It is the intention of Grand Knight Hamilton E, Clipper to organize an automobile club to be made up of members of the various councils to furnish motor trips every Sunday to the disabled soldlers at Walter Reed Hospital. The matter will be fully discussed at the meeting of the grand knights of the various councils. Keane Council will meet Thursday evening in the K. of C. Clubhouse at 8 o'clock. Zero-hour flshing contest will be held promptly at 3 o'clock. This is a new feature of Keane Coun- cil's soclal activities. From present indications Keane Boosters' Club ex- pects to carry one of the largest crowds in its history to Atlantic City, N. J, on its seventh annual outing July 26 to August 2. Carroll Council, at its meeting last Tuesday evening, was entertained by Prof. Danlel A. Edwards with a talk on the life of Napoleon Bonaparte. The meeting March 17 has been post- poned because of the St. Patrick's night celebration, under the auspices of the five councils of the city, at the Washington Auditorfum, for the bene- fit of the Archbishop Curley scholar- ship fund. CATHOLIC ~DAUGHTERS AMERICA. Most Rev. Michael J. Gurley, Arch- bishop of Baltimore, addressed the Catholic Daughters’ Community Cen- ter, 601 E street northwest, Thurs- day evening, on the program to be followed by the organizations. To- day at 4 o'clock Rev. John K. Cart- wright will give a lecture on “The Pilgrimage.” Dr. Cartright has charge of the archdiocese pilgrimage to Rome. Supper will be served at 5:30 o'clock. The second meeting of the month will be held March 16, in- stead of March 17. The first aid class, under direction of Dr. Charles Grif- fith and Miss Dillon, will meet to- morrow evening. The embroidery, millinery, gymnasium, sewing, parlia mentary law .classes are receiving registrations. The Glee Club practice will be held Thursday and orchestra Friday evenings. NATIONAL UNION. United Council met Friday evening at Pythian Temple, at which a com- mittes was appolnted, consisting of W. G. Bell, E. M. Pershing and Arthur S. Brown, to confer with a committee of Victory Council with a view of providing a dance and en- tertainment for the members some time in April. F. W. Klackenbrink, Norman E. Miller and Ervin Krause were admitted as new members. Victory Council’ met Monday eve- ning at Pythian Temple, with Presi- dent Warren W. Jones presiding. Adlowe Thomas was admitted to membership. Central _Council members Tuesday graphical Temple. Harry O. Clem gave a minstrel dance. Joseph L. Newland was admitted member- ship. McKinley Council met Tuesday evening at Northeast Masonic Temple, with President Jesse B. K. Lee pre- siding, John E. Rhodes, chairman of the executive board, described some of the things the board ex- pected to accomplish during the coming year. A dance will be given April 28. The executive board met Monday evening at the headquarters office, with Chairman J. E. Rhodes presid- ing. Assignments were made for visitations to councils during the month of March The junior degree team is having weekly rehearsals preparatory to the possibllity of conducting the degrees At the next meet- ing of the board, early in April, the question of assigning a general manager for the Washington jurisdic- tion would be considered. During the past six months prizes were offered the counclls securing the largest number of new members. These prizes were awarded at this meeting with the following result: Victory Council, first prize; McKinley Council, second prize; United Coun- cil, third peize, and Central Council, fourth prize. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. The Grand Lodge committees ap- pointed for the District of Columbia are as follows: Judiciary, H. P. Willey, F. B. Crown, A. L. Embrey, W. L. Slater, Israel Somers, Grievance, J. Nussbaum, J. T. Cuthbert, J. L. Motyka. Finance, OF entertained its evening at Typo- to { A Kahlert, M. Pimes, D. M. Freeman. Credentials, 1. B. Emory, E. Negosta, E. Wilson. Reports, P. P. Patrick, S. M. Banks, G. W. Haley State of or- der, E. G. Snyder, J. N. Kline, Fred Yates. Rules, H. Gasson, R. L. Slagel, G. F. Day. Fraternal correspondence, H. Vandervort, T. Kidwell, D. \\‘uld? Browne. Military department, T. E. Sandon, W. T. Baum, P. B. Snyder. Insurance department, W, B. Hardy, A. E. Gorham, L. E. Pyle. Necrology, W. T. Thorn, M. Konigsburg, H. T. Annis. Pythian education, A. M. Schwartz, A. B. Biggs, W. Clements Subdivisions and references, E. W. Heiss, C. W. Santmeyer, Albert Rush- er. Publiclty, keepers of records and seals all subordinate lodges without exception, vice chairman, V. C. Molm- quist, Syracusians, No. 10; chairman, Chancellor Commander H. B. Reld, Century-Decatur, No, 30. Rathbone Temple, No. 8, Pythian Sisters, - will give a chicken dinner Tuesday, at the Pythlan Temple. Friendship. Temple, No. 9, Pythian Sisters, next Wednesday will cele- brate the fifteenth anniversary, Mem- bers should bring birthday gifts to the temple. The Grand Lodge has appointed a special committee which will estab- lish a new and important branch of the Knights of Pythias in Washing- ton. This is the “Princes of Syra- cuse,” a junior order, for boys, which will lead up to membership in the Knights of Pythlas. Edgar Snyder is chairman. Crescent Temple, No. 277, Grand Or- der of the Orient, will hold a class convention Thursday. ‘Webster, No. 7, met last Tuesday night and had a social and refresh- ments. The second degree will be conducted next Tuesday. Rathbone-Superior will have the third degree next Friday. Franklin, No. 2, will meet Tuesday. Mount Vernon, No. 5, with Chancel- lor Comdr. R. L. Edwards in the chalr, met last Wednesday evening and in- structed Hamlin M. Vandervort, chair- man; James N. Kline and W. D. Weekley, comprising the entertain- ment committee, to make arrange- ments for the celebration of the fifty- ninth_anniversary of this lodge April 15. Remarks were made by Past Chancellor R. B. Ford of Webster Lodge, No. 7; Past Supreme Repre- sentative John M. Kline, Supreme Representative H. M. Vandervort, Past Grand Chancellors H. P. Willey and James N. Kline and Grand Master at Arms Emil F. Jachnke. DAUGHTERS OF AMERICA. George Washington's birthday was celebrated by the State Council 'at Pythian Temple. The program con- sisted of the Daughters of America Review directed by T. Ashby Flynn and musical arrangement was by Mrs, Myrtle Eardley. The cast consisted of the following: Naom! Swann, Louise Schwenk, Mamie Howell, Mary Storm- er, Adelalde Lavender, Isabel Wilker- son, Pearl Wolfe, Theima King, Leota Hendrix, Alice Flynn, Naomi Grinder, Clara Owens, Edna Smith, Edith Browning, Eleanora McNamara, Vea- zle Pearman, Eisie Hill, John Bittle, Al Windsor, Fred -Fuerst, Marshall Sigmon, John Neitz, Dorothy Owens, Ethel Lucas, Emily Hochstrasser, Cavour Bohrer, Emily Beck, Roberta. Nalls, Bunice Greene, Laura Nicholas, Dorothy Muller, Virginia White and Addle Flynn. A colonial drill was led by Capt. Joseph Mason, with Nellie MARCH 8, 1925—PART 3. Teeple at the plano. State Secretary Charles H. Miller was stage manager, assisted by Ralph Lundahl and Wil- llam Wright. Maud Wine was iIn charge of the stereopticon views. Dancing followed. Assoclate State Councilor Isabel Wilkerson was the chairman, Virginia Dare Council Councilor Rowzee presiding. The card party has been changed to March 20 and will be held at Odd Fel- lows' Temple, 417 Seventh street nortlwest. Golden Rule Council, No. 10, met February 27 in the Northeast Ma sonic Temple with the counctlor, Mrs. Eva Bury, presiding. A Jjoint class initlation with Kenflworth Councll, No. 13, was conducted by the mixed drill team of Golden Rule Councll, in command of its captain, John M. Fut- rell. Past Councilor Mrs. Marion Pettit acted as councllor and was as- sisted by the degree staff. The guests were Mrs. Naomi Swann, past na- tional councilor; Mrs. Loulse A. Grubbs, State outside sentinel; Mrs. Elizabeth Shepherd, State inside sen- tinel; Deputy Mrs. Margaret Hart- man and National Representative Mrs. Anzonetta Flynn. Supper was served by group No. 2, comprising Mrs. Lo- rena Arendes, chairman; Mrs. Young, Mrs. Nellle Fiynn, Everett Flynn and Edward Oliveri. Progressive Council, No. 9, met Mon- day night with Councilor Rosa Wells presiding. Reinhoid Doerner was in stalled by the deputy as inside senti nel. The annual rummage sale will be held March 16, 17, 18, at 2018 Geor- gla avenue northwest, with Amelia Backenhelmer as chairman. A cake walk will be held March 16. Triumph Council, No. 8, met Tuesday night, with Councilor Lillian McCormick presiding. Associate State Councilor Isabel Wilkerson, Past National Councilor Naom| Swann, T. Ashby Fiynn, Addie Flynn, Eleanora McNa- mara and Mrs. Gaither made ad- dresses. Mayflower Council, No. 11, met Thursday evening at Society Temple, Fifth and G streets northwest, with Vice Councilor Ida Bell presiding. The annual colonial drill and dance of the State council, in Pythian Tem- ple, was reported a success. The Daughters of America revue, ar- ranged and directed by T. Ashby Flynn, was the feature. Mrs. Mamie Howell, Mrs. Naomi Swann and Mrs. Louise Schwenk assisted. A drill was given under the direction of Capt. Joe Mason. The program was in charge of Mrs. Belle Wilkerson, chairman of the State council good of order com- mittee. Friendship February 27, met with Council, No. 16, met 27, in Pythian Temple. The councilor, Mrs. Fry, presided. Two candidates were elected and two ap- plications were received. The deputy State councilor, Mrs. Miller, was pre- sented with an umbrella. The good of order committee, through its chair- man, Mrs. Rose Lanham, provided supper. Independent Council met evening, with the councilor, Edna Smith, in the chair. JR. 0. U. A M. Benning Council, No. 21, met Monday night at Strauss’ Memorial Church Hall, for the annual visitation of State Coun- cilor C. Oliveri and his staff of officers, who were received by Councilor Kirk Woodrow Wilson and Anacostia uncils were admitted In a body agle Council, No. 9, is leading_in aggregate percentage attendance. The council was addressed by National Officer T. E. Skinner, C. H. Carey, State Conductor Simpson, State Chap- lain Jones, Junior Past State Coun- cilor Wehr, Vice State Councilor Beck, State Councilor Oliveri and Brothers Krauss, Peabody, Kirk, Mil- burn, Dahler, Lumsden and Payton. Rev. Sherwood delivered the opening and closing prayer. Supper was served at Odd Fellows' Hall. Members of Mount Vernon Council, No. 10, are requested to attend the council next Thursday. The council wil adjourn early to attend the State officers’ visitation at E. J. Ross Coun- cil, No. 26. The State Executive Board accepted Monday Mrs. an invitation to Grand Orfental Court, No. 1, at 623 Louisiana avenue north- west, March 21, at 8 p.m. All members of J. Morgan Read Council, No. 1, are notified that the council will meet every Friday night. The degree team was formed and con- ferred the degrees on one candidate at Its last meeting. Star Spangled Banner Council, No. 8, met February 27, with Councilor E. M. Garrett presiding. Three appli- cations were referred to the investi- gating committee. American-Jefferson Council, No.12, at its last meeting -eceived two ap- plications for membership. Edward J. Ross Council, No. 26, at its last meeting administered the ob- ligation to three candidates, the de- grees being conferred on them March 2 by the degree staff of Anacostia Council, No. 16. Past Councilor H. A Beck, of the committee to arrange for the visitation next Friday of the State Council officers, submitted a program of exercises, Woodrow Wilson Council, No. 11, with its auxiliary, Kenilworth Council, No. 13, Daughters of America, held a joint open meeting February 25, Addresses were made by State Councilor Gertrude Veitch, Past Na tional Councilor Naomi Swan and Councilor Ethel Keefe of the Daugh- ters of America, and State Councilor Oliveri, Councilor B. F. Payton and Past Councilor J. S. Driggins of the Junior Order. SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF LIBERTY. Justice Council will meet next Wed- nesday for a box party. All members and friends are invited. Constipation Flatulence Diarrhea Aids in the assimilation of Food, promoting Cheerfulne Natural Sleep without Opiates To avoid imitations always look for the signature of MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA. Washington Camp, No. 11464, will entertain as its guests Baltimore City Camp and Maryland Camp, also of Baltimore, and Columbia, Lincoln, Georgetown and Home Camps of the District of Columbia, at the lodge hall in Odd Fellows' Temple, 419 Sev- enth street northwest, Thursday eve- ning. Degree work, music and speak- ing will be followed by supper. Off- cers and members of the fraternal relations committee of the District motored to Middleburg, Va., February 24 and assisted Special Deputy Spen- cer Roberts in administering the Woodman degree to 60 new members of that locality. F. 0. EAGLES. The annual memorial services will be held tonight at § o'clock, at 902 Pennsylvania avenue northwest, for which invitations have been sent to members and the families of deceased members. Past Worthy Presldents James M. Rinehart, Rossa F. Down- ing and Luther B. Hayes, who have charge of arranging for the initiation of a past worthy presidents class, have sent out cards inviting the en- tire membership to a social sessioh tomorrow night. Trustees 0. A. Wil- liams, Irving M. Wright and George Evans will have charge of house ar- rangements and refreshments, and Henry C. Melzer is chairman of the entertainment committee. — Petroleum exploration permits will not be issued in some provinces of Argentina for five years, to permit a survey by government authorities. ]\?OTHER! Fletcher’s Castoria is a pleasant, harmless sub- stitute for Castor Oil, Paregoric, Teething Drops and Soothing Syrups, prepared for Infants in arms and Children all ages. 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