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TODGES. “Mondas —— Daweon, No. 16, election - of officers, Stangbury, No. 24. election of No. 35, M. M. special at 0 p.m. , U. D., M. M. special at . 18, election of offi- No. 29, election of ‘officers. g Samuel Go T . 45, elec- odge. annual master s ad- C. ilation justallation, i3, M. M. M. M . 38, F. C. . entertain d ‘ment. ‘Saturday—8chool of instruction. ROYAL ARCH CHAPTERS Aonday—Hiram. No. 10. P. M. and Tuesday—Mount Horeb, No. 7. Ros Friday—School of instruction Mith: Lods ourteenth * degree, - Pertect Elu.” ORDER OF DE MOLAY. Friday — Robert le Bruce Chapter. 18T Section of officers. HAT is called the annual stated communication of the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia will be held Wednesday eve- ing at 7 o'clock, at Masonio ‘Temple, hirteenth street and New York ave- 1e, when the grand master will read s annual address and the general usiness of the Grand Lodge will be ansacted. Monday evening, Decem- r 27, at the same hour, the Grand dge will hold its St.'John’s Day ;mmunle-u:m, ‘when new officers will elected and installed. Junior Warden Charles Hildebrand ill head the official lodge and the llow Craft team of M. M. Parker dge will assist in the degree work Justice Lodge, U. D., tomorrow vening. The lodge will have a busi- s8 meeting followed by a social eve- ng Friday evening. Congress Lodge, No. 87, has set Thursday evening as “Home alent Night,” when also its newly ected officers will be installed by ast Grand Master C. C. Coombs. The Fellowcraft Club of Federal No. 1, will give its annual New ear’s Eve dance this year, from 10 .m. to 2 am. at the New Wi tel Friday, December 31, when in tion to a fine orchestra souvenirs ised with other entertain- ent features. * Almas Temple will close its year ng a ceremonial at divan, and the entertain- nt features have been arranged r by James C. Hoyle, chairman of entertainment committee. Poten- te Charles D. Shackelford requests all petitions be placed in the of the recorder not later than Park . Adm! will be bvu(lm gurinnt .Shr:!l:e The potentate desires to - to the members of the Shriné "a seating capacity of 3,000 has this occasion. Monarch L. Whiting Estes an- nces a change in date of the meet- of Kallipolis Grotto for the annual ination of officers, previously an- unced for December 30. Inasmuch Almas Temple will hold a ceremo- 1 on that date, the Grotto meeting bably will be held December 29. finite announcement, however, will made at an early date. Members of the Grotto have been vited to attend the memorial meet- in honor-of Samuel Gompers at sonic Temple Auditorium tomorrow Nm‘ Saturday evening the Grotto nd and Drill Corps will give a udeville show and dance at the New illard Hotel, in place of the regular thly dance. All members and ir friends are invited. Past Grand Monarch E. 8. Schmid perfecting plans for a pilgrimage Florida early in January. Prophets terested in making the trip have n asked to communicate with him an early date, in order that reser- tions may be made. The itinerary cludes several cities. Elaborate ar- mepts for their entertainment and other bodies are being A 500 card party will be held at the s of the Gavel Club of Master asons, Thursday, at 8 p.m. sharp. Orient Commandery, No. 5, K. T., Monday enjoyed a program of in- rumental and vocal music and of ratory. It included a concert by an rchestra formed by several members the commandery band, under the dership of Sir Knight Jakubec. st Commander R. E. Titlow sang and Past Presidents Johnson, Rogers, Richmond and Skidmore of the Anchor Club, After a chicken dinner, the club was entertained by the Anchor Club Quartet. The outstanding feature of the eve- ning was the election of officers for 1927, “Dick” Titlow sang several songs, and the much-heralded *Mul- ane” program was then trotted out o the delight and pleasure of the en- .ire assembly. Up-to-date songs, Charleston, black-bottom, hula-hula and other dances were reeled off with- out a hitch, and it was with regrets from the entire gang that the presi- dent announced the closing number, “A Perfect Day.” by Mr. Titlow. Electi Columbia Lodge, No. 3—Henry B. Kauffman, master; Harlan Wood, senior warden; William H. Beckstein, junior warden; Joseph M. Marzolf, P, M., secreta Harry Wilson, P. M., treasurer; J. Claude Kelper, P. G. AL, trustee for three years; Louis M. Hewlett, P. M., trustee for one year; representatives, board of directors, Masonic and Eastern Star Home, Al- bert Haas. P. M.; Masonic board of relief, Charles Baum; St. John's Mite Association, Willilam H. Meyers; board of directors, lodgeroom, No. 2, George L. Lohrer. Appointive officers: Master of ceremonies, Harry E. Sengs P M.: chaplain, John D. E. E. Stove senior deacon, Alfred Pasternak; junior deacon. John L. F. Keenan; senfor steward, Louis L. Bowdler; junior steward, Axel Millbrook. Benjamin B. French Lodge, No. 15 —Bolitha J. Laws, master; David R. Myers, senior warden; Harry L. Strang, 3d, junior warden; Sidney I. Besselievre, secretary; James T. Gibbs, treasurer; Rev. John C. Palmer, chaplain; Benjamin A. Harlan, senior deacon; Willlam A. Torrey, marshal; De Witt C. Croissant, junior deacon; Renah F. Camalier, senior steward; Henry Gilligan, junior steward; James L. Sollers, tiler. Andrew Wilson was re-elected as a trustee. John C. White was elected to fill a vacancy as representative on the Ma- sonic board of relief. All other rep- resentatives were re-elected and all committees reappointed, with theé same personnel as of last year. The unanimous ballot of the lodge cast for the treasurer, James T. Gibbs, was engraved on sterling sil- Past Master kgtall the following officers: charge of the supper. The officets will be installed December 17. Ruth Chapter,r No. 1, at its last meeting elected the following officers: Matron, KEdna Charlton; patron, George Sullivan: -associate matron, Anna Omohundr secretary, Ruth Ivers; treasurer, Elizabeth Schnelder; conductress, Alice Draper, and asso- clate conductress, May Felka. The Installation of the new officers will be at the next meeting. 0. 2. will have its annual election officers Tuesday evening. Mrs. Marietta Thompson, matron, and Francis Dony entertained the officers at dinner last Tuesday. Wednesday evening the endowment committee meets at the home of Mrs. Louise Tucker, who will be assisted by Mrs. Frances Frazi Loyalty Chapter, No. 32, elected the following officers at the last meeting: Mrs. Florence Neal, matron; Irving M. Tullar, patron (re-elected); Mrs. Enid Anthony, assoclate patron; Miss Mabel Wheelock, conductress; Mrs. Irving M. Tuller, associate conduc- tress; Mrs. Lula I5. Grosvenor, secre: tary (re-elected); Mrs. Elizabeth Rhine, treasurer; Miss Sadie Heiskell, trus- tee; Mrs. Effie A. Williams, repre- sentative to the executive board of the Masonic and Eastern Star Home (re-elected). At the next meeting, De- cember 15, the chapter will vote on an an amendment to the by-laws, officers will be installed and Santa Claus will distribute his gifts. Electa Chapter, Congress Lodge Chapter, No. 35, held election of officers December 6, as follows: Matron, Maud E. Meyer; patron, Albert T. George; associate matron, Betty Wolfe; secretary, Lydia Gassman (re-elected); treasurer, Aud- rey Gregory; conductress, Elizabeth Brewer; associate conductress, Laura B. Davis; representative to home, Evelyn Hazen; trustee (three years), Alex Gregory. They will be installed December 20. At its meeting hext Wednesday Joppa Lodge Chapter, No. 27, will in- Matron, Mrs, Ida V. Jones:; patron, Josiah L. Carr; associate matron, Mrs. Florence A. Balley; secretary, Past Matron Mrs. Leafle E. Dietz (re-elected); treasurer, Past Matron Mrs. Ruth H. Eskridge Cannon; associate conductress, Mrs. Emma T. Blood. The matron, Mrs. Mamle L. Greenstreet, entertained her ver, in commemoration of his election for the twenty-fifth year as treasurer. After the lodge was closed a dinner was given in honor of the officers by the retiring master, John C. White. Mount Pleasant, No. 83—DMaster, Aubrey H. Clayt senior warden, Charle G. Morgan, jr.; junior warden, Ralph M. Walfe; secretary, John F. Putnam, P. M.; treasurer, Charles H. Ruofl; senior deacon, James L. Evans; Junior deacon, Charles D. Alle: nior steward, Samuel W. McIntosh; junior steward, Harold A. Martin; marshal, Ed E. Putnam, P. M.; chaplain, Rev. Milward W. Riker; tiler, Charles H. Calvert. The new junior warden, Ralph M. ‘Wolfe, will head the official line in the degree Thursday evening. Albert Pike Lodge, No. 36—Master, A. L. Ebersole; senior warden; H. V. Hayden, jr.; junior warden, A. B. Grant; secretary, Willlam L. Boyden, P. M.; treasurer, C. M. Jones, P. M.; chaplain, Rev. J. J. Dimon; master of ceremonies, Elmer Goss; senior déa- con, A. R. Merz; junior deacom, C. T. Burley; senlor steward, A. J. Leister; junior steward, Eugene Taylor; tiler, T‘. J. Moore; trustee, Dr. Carl Hen- ning. Joseph H. Milans Lodge, No. 38— Robert E. Peterson, master; James E. Shepard, senior warden; Clarence . Durand, junior warden; C. J. Kropke, P. M., secretary; A. W. Cummings, | 3 P. M., treasurer; Andrew L. Russell, senior deacon; Jullus L. Lohoefer, junfor deacon; Randall M. Oller, senfor steward; Charles H. Purcell, junior steward; Lee M. Corrick, mas- ter of ceremonies, and Charles M, Griest, chaplain. B Theodore Roosevelt Lodge, No. 44— Joseph T. K. Plant, master; Joseph B. Simpson, .P. M., senior warden; Otto N. junior warden; E. Claude Babcock, P. M., secretary; Francis Thralls, P. M., treasurer; Dr. John D. Wolcott, chaplain: Maurice E. Sands, assistant chaplain: Leonard L. ‘Sherfey, senlor deacon; M. Luther Dicus, junior 'deacon; William ~H. Webb, master of ceremonies; Alfred A. Hilton, senior steward; Calvin I Kephart, junior steward; Ernest J. Higgins, tiler. The National University Masonic Club held its annual meeting last Fri- day, and a large gathering openly ex- pressed their views. This infant is now over 100 strong, with about 20 candidates in waiting for action at the first meeting of the new year, which will be held in its room at the university Friday, January 7. The stewards say that they will be pre- pared to see that none goes away dis- satisfled. Mr. Johnson occupied the chair, conducted the election, and with a dissertation on the duties of the brethren, especially those elected to “carry on,” installed the following officers for 1927: George Walter Smith of Maryland, president; Dr. R. M. McCullough, Washington, vice president; Judge Clarence Lav- ender, Tennelsee, secretary: Lieut. Karl Rickles, New Jersey, treasurer; George E. Burdick, Maryland, chap- lain: Seumas Saldman, Michigan, herald; Joshua Danlels, Towa, stew- veral solos, accompanied at the $iano by Sir Knight Fry. The ad- es8 of the evening was delivered by &any . ertoras. Last Friday was a red-letter night or Robert Le Bruce Chapter, Order De Molay, and a fitting close to aster Councilor Fowler's administra- lon, which ends with next Friday's eeting. Both the initiatory and De olay degree were conferred, the first n a class of 10, the latter on a class £ 14, for the last time according to ® old ritual. A large number of \Asitors, Master Masons and De Mo- vs from foreign jurisdiction were sent, including National Lodge, No. 2. led by its master; various Masonic clubs, represented by their officers, #nd the Bliss Electrical School, witha oodly delegation of students who are ither Master Masons or De Molays. jve widely scattered jurisdictions Were represented. Friday evening of this week the Quarterly election of officers for the Fhapter will be held. The chapter is endeavoring to hold public installation of officers at the &:’nt meeting in January. Probably .majority service also will be given. “Dad” Land, grand scribe of the @rand Council. Order of De Molay, has again offered the “‘founder’s tro- ’h)’. consisting of a banner, to be Jaisplayed in the chapter room and at ublic appearances of the chapter. The purpose of the founder's trophy is to recognize in some manner the efforts of the chapter and to afford a tandard by which these efforts may ‘O rated. The Anchor Club held its December @inne: jection and entertainment at Harve Restaurant last Wednesday evening, with 115 members and guests present, the distinguished guests in- luding’ Messrs. Hensey and president and secretary of the advis. ory board of Masonic clubs; W. W. Stevens, president of the Patent Of- fice Club; E. E. Berney, president of the Craftsmen's Club; 'v" Thomp- ard. An invitation is extended to all brethren in National University to attend the next meeting, Friday, Jan- uary 7, at 9 p.m. EASTERN STAR. The following officers were elected at the meeting of Fast Gate Chapter, No. 21, December 3: Matron, Mrs. Dorothea R. Harding; patron, Lule L. Hayes; assoclate matron, Mrs. Lilllan E. Armstrong; secretary, Mrs. Anna 8. Castell; treasurer, Mrs. Elsie H. Hays; conductress, Mrs. Mabel A. Kell; assoclate conductress, Mrs. Ger- trude Klau; representative to the Masonic and Eastern Star Home, Mrs. Pearl B. Henderson; trustee for three years, Mrs. Lottie R. Sener. The of- ficers will be installed December 17 by the retiring matron, Mrs. Anna E. Keyser, assisted by Mrs. Gertrude Runyan, mother of the newly elected matron, as marshal, and Mrs. Pearl Henderson as chaplain. At the last meeting of Mount Pleasant Chapter, No .34, officers were elected as follows: Blanche K. Larner, matron; Coleman Crampton, patron: Margaret Kelser, assoclate matron; Alice B. Cilley, Mary A. Shaw, treasurer; Sarah Wil- liams, conductress; Nina Taylor, asso- clate conductress; Dr. Amy J. Rule, delegate to the Maspnic and Eastern Star Home Board; Ralph M. Wolfe and Charles Tdylor, trustees. Among the guests were the grand matron and Past Grand Patron Milans, Grand Patron and Mrs. Plitt, Past Grand Patron and Mrs. Betts, Past Grand Matron Nellie Filetcher, Past Grand Patron and Mrs. Shreve, Associate Grand Matron and Mr. Stephenson, and Assoclate Grand Patron Ernest Dulin. The program included an ad- dress of welcome by Past Patron Charles Morgan, songs by Past Matron Mildred Sherman,accompanied at the piano by Clara Wolfe; readings by Mrs. Zellers of Washington Cen- tennial Chapter, and an address by the newly elected matron and patron. The patron, Alfred W. Sherman, acted 4 secretary; | officers, chairmen of standing commit- tees and their escorts I'riday evening in Joppa Hall. Esther Chapter has elected the fol- lowing officers: Matron, Ada E. Phil- lips; patron, Stanley H. Riding: clate matron, Margaret H. Jone: - retary, Charlotte M. Pine (re-elected); treasurer, Alice Bradley (re-elected); conductress, Mildred R. Shafer; asso- clate conductress, Lucy E. Fessenden representative to the board of direc: tors of the Masonic and Eastern Star Home, Julia N. Streater (re-elected); trustee, Wallace Streater (re-elected). A banquet followed the election. The officers will be {installed Thursday. Past Grand Matron Julla N. Streater will be the installing officer, with Past Grand Matron Bertha G. Hudson act- ing as marshal and Past Matron Kath- erine S. Meritt as chaplain. Matron May P. Glbbon,entertulned her officers December 4 at®a luncheon at the New Willard. Those present were: Grand Matron Gertrude B. Milans, Mrs. George Plitt, wife of Grand Patron Plitt; Past Grand Matrons Julia N. Streater and Bertha G. Hudson, Past Matrons Flora M. Gibson, Maude E. B. Wright, Effie A. Roberts, Charlotte M. Pine, Alice Bradley, Theodora Cun- ningham, Mary J. Birgfeld, Sarah M. McQueen, Ella B. McCord, Katherine S. Merritt, Mabel K. Botsch and Etta Wilson Davis; Mrs. Emille R. Botsch, Mrs, Mary W. Baldwin, Mrs. Miriam M. Uppercue, Mrs. Violet G. Cecll, rs. C. D. McGrew, Mrs. Ada E. Phil- lips, Mrs. Margaret H. Jones, Mrs. Mil- dred R. Shafer, Mrs. Lucy E. Fessen- den, Mrs. Margaret B. Dennison, Mrs, Harrfett O. Mears, Miss Ethel M. Downs, Mrs. Edith T. Guy, Mrs. Ina F. Price, Mrs, Maude C. Stocking, Mrs. Nellle B. Neff, Mrs. Elizabeth Bell, Mrs. Florence Mattox and Miss Betty Gibbon. A surprise party was given the matron and patron by the officers December 6. The regular semi-month- 1y rehearsal of the chapter choir will be held Tuesday at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. P. Raymond Boesch, 43 W street. . Mrs. Cecil 8. Birgfeld and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur G. Fessenden will assist in entertaining. Unity Chapter, N , at the last meeting held its annual election of offi- cers and celebrated the birthday of its first matron, Mrs. Mary C. Willlam- son, who was presented with a large basket of flowers as a gift from the chapter. A special meeting is called December 14, at Masonic Temple, at 8 p.m., for the purpose of Installation and appointment of committees. Mirlam Chapter, No. 23, will have election of officers tomorrow evening. The annual election of officers of Bethany Chapter, No. 24, was held December 3, as follows: Matron, Mrs. Roberta Fosse; patron, Joseph Leibert; TAR, WASHINGTON, associate matron, Mrs. Estelle Catlin; conductress, Mrs. Adele Leibert; secre- tary, Mrs. Cassie Cook; treasurer, Mrs. Inez Garrigus; assoclate conductress, Mrs. Amy Alf; trustee, Mrs. Rose May Howard, and director of Eastern Star Home, the retiring matron, Mrs. La- vinia Dunham. A special meeting will be held December 17 at 6:30 o'clock, previous to the installation, for the pur- pose of initiation. The Boosters met Thursday at the home of Mrs. Cassie Cook. Washington Centennial Chapter, No. 26, held its annual election of offi- cers December 3, as follows: Matron, Maude Shively; patron, Dr. H. Walls; associate matron, Lillian E. Alber; secretary, Ella M. Fenton treasurer, Illa Woodward; conduc- tress, Jessie E. Mountjoy: assoclate conductress, Etelka H. ller. Fran- ces M. Leich and Arthur E. Cook were reappointed as representative to the board of directors and trustee, respec- tively, of the Masonic and Eastern Star Home. Matron Mabel R. Cook and Patron John W. Fenton, jr., en- tertained the officers and chairmen of committees December 10 at dinner and cards at the Grace Dodge Hotel. The annual dinner to the members of the chapter will be held December 15, fol- lowed by dancing. The honorary members will be the guests of the evening. At the next meeting, De- cember 17, the officers will be installed. Grand Matron Gertrude B. Milans, assisted by Grand Marshal Mabel Cook and Grand Chaplain Mamie Greenstreet, will install the following officers of Joseph H. Milans Lodge Chapter, No. 41, next Thursday at Northeast Masonic Temple: Matron, Christine Rouzee; patron, Carl Smith; assoclate matron, Louise Kreglow; sec- retary, Esther Cross; treasurer, Frances M. Lyles; conductress, Edna M. Bush; associate conductress, Jen- nie W. Bean; chaplain, Belle Rouzee; marshal, Naomi{ Harriman; organist, Hazel Roberts; Adah, Rowena Roberts; Ruth, Dolly Caldwell; Esther, Anna Forman; Martha, Ida Smith; Electa, Clee Hewlett; warder, Emma Dawson. Areme Chapter, No. 10, next Wed- (re-elected); conductress, Mrs. Ella L. p: nesday evening will install the officers elected at the last meeting. At the meeting December 16 of Trinity Chapter, . 23, Past Grand Patron Ruben A. Bogeley will install the following officers: F. Neta Todd, matron; Audley Savage, patron; Amy Hooser, assistant matron; Mary Way- son, secretary; Eva D. Mathews, treas- urer; Kate Dougherty, conductress; Effie Mohler, assistant conductres Helen Downs, chaplain; Gertrude Kid- vell, marshal; Irene Norris, organist; ‘atherine Davis, Adah; Vera Gass, Ruth: Jennie Diamondstein, Esthe: Mrs. Mongahan, Martha; Audrey Mori. sette, Electa; Winifred Savage, war- der; Christian Gates, sentinel. Friendship Chapter, N 17, will have its annual election of officers Tuesday evening. The installation will take place December 28. Matron Mires and Patron Stanley entertained the officers and their husbands at a theater party at Keith's December 7. St. John's Lodge Chapter, No. 18, Met last Monday evening and elected the following officers: Mary McCoach, matron; Frederick H. Gauss, patron; Maude Angelo, associate matron; Re- becca Wharton, conductress; Mabel Lewis, associate conductress; ] Davis, secretary (re-elected, fifteenth term); Leila Cooke, treasurer (ve- elected, second term.) Mizpah Chapter, No. 8, met Decem- ber 7 and elected officers as follows: Matron, Miss Mildred R. Connick; pa- tron, Dr. George Nordlinger; associate matron, Mrs, Mildred King; secretary, Mrs. Lottie Bamforth; treasurer, Mrs. K. Waters; conductre Mrs. Louise Kent; associate conductress, Mrs. Mer- vyn Lanham; representative to the Masonic and Eastern Star Home, Mrs. Jennie Darcey, and trustee, Henry F. Kunkel. They will be installed De- cember 21. Fidelity Chapter, No. 19. elect offi- cers Tuesday evening. Installation of officers will be December 28. Martha Chapter, No. 4, elected offi- cers December 3 as follows: Lillie F'. Rarker, matron; John D. Kurtz, pa- tron; Past Matron Evelyn Hursh, secretary; Alice Heimer, treasurel Charlotte Paine, Ray Kimmel, conductress; Dixon, associate conductress. Past Patron Roland M. Brown was re- elected as a trustee, and Past Matron Viola C. DeShlelds, representative to the Masonic and Eastern Star Home. They will be installed at the next meeting with Associate Matron Elect Charlotte Paine in charge. Brookland Chapter, No. 11, met De- cember 8 and elected the following officers: Mrs. Loulse B. Nulson, ma- Dr. Walter Neil, patron; Mrs. Mrs. Sidney Grace Ger- trude Litschert, conductress; Mrs. Ruth. Speake, associate conductress; Past Matron Pearl Watt Gibb, repre- sentative on the board of managers of the Eastern Star and Masonic Home. The board of trustees are Messrs. Sherwood, Stranahan and Hampton. The auditing committee of Warren G. Harding Chapter was entertained last Monday evening at the home of the chairman, Mrs. Grace L. Coles. Those present were Associate Grand Patron J. 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Send 10 cents in stamps or coin for your copy. you the most recent ers, filters and battery "~ Dubilie CONDENSER CORPORATIO! D._ €., DECEMBER 12, 1926—PART 1. Matron Annie C. Miller, Past Patron Wilson Miller, Past Patron A. W. Davis, Mrs. Ada Bowsher, Don C. Fees and Berthard K. Bowsher. 0DD FELLOWS. The grand master, accompanied by the grand officers and members of the jurisdiction, paid a fraternal visit to Loyalty Lodge, No. 165. of Capital Heights, Md., last Friday evening. Addresses were made by the visitors. Eastern Lodge, No. 7, conferred the second degree last Wednesday evening under the direction of Degree Master Past Grand Master Wilfred E. Lawson, Dr. Charles W. Cuthbertson, grand patriarch of the Grand Encampment of the District of Columbia, accom- panied by his corps of officers, will make his last official visit to Mount Nebo Encampment, No. 6, inI1. 0. 0. F. Temple. at 8 o’clock tomorrow e ning. Willlam T. Galliher, grand rep- resentative from the Grand Encamp- ment of the District of Columbia to the Soverelgn Grand Lodge, will de- liver an address on the Golden Rule degrea. All members of the encamp- L3 ment branch of the order in this vi- cinity are expected to attend. Fred D. Stuart Encampment, No. 7, met last Monday evening, and the degree team conferred the patriarchal degree on A. Yates Dowell, member of Beacon Lodge, No. 15, and grand herald of the Grand Lodge. Canten Washington, No. 1, P. M., met last Saturday night and elected the following officers: = Captain, Mil- lard F. Zepp: lieutenant, Eppa C. Royston; ensign, Wilbur Joslin; clerk, Roscoe Wines, and accountant, Fred- erick R. Waterholter. Canton Wash- ington and the Ladies’ Auxiliary will hold a joint installation January 8. Rebekah Lodges. The president of the Rebekah As- sembly, accompanied by the Grand Lodge officers, will offiefally visit Dor- cas Rebekah Lodge December 16. Mt. Pleasant Lodge, No. 9, received the assembly ’president, Mrs. Linnie Keiser and her corps of officers and Grand Master Tippett and his line of Grand Lodge officers at its last meeting. Mrs. Keiser was present with an overnight bag. The follow- ing program was rendered: Readings, Mrs. Faustine Dorough: fancy dances, Miss Margaret Fuchs: quartet, Paul Fox, Miss Vesta Pollock, Miss Mar- garet Morgan and Ben Thomason. The asserbly drum corps meets Saturday evenings at 209 Pennsyl- vania avenue southeast, at 7:30 o'clock. Esther Rebekah Lodge will hold a theater party at Keith's December 14 After the close of Esther Lodge meet- ing tomorrow the assembly warden will have a package sale. Esther Lodge, No. 5, will have nom- ination of officers tomorrow evening. DAUGHTERS OF AMERICA. A class initiation under the auspices of the combined councils of the Dis- trict of Columbia will be held next Thursday night at Northeast Masonic Temple. There will be 120 candidates. The national councilor and other na- tional officers are Invited to svitness the ceremonles. Barbara Frietchie' Council, No. 21, met Thursday night in the Star Hall, Mount Rainier, Md. The following of- cers were elected: Soper; associate councilor, Charles Councilor, Daisy |~ Muller; vice councilor, Edna Gaither; assoclate vice councilor, Clara Lamp- kin; conductor, Ethel McCallam; warden, George Reier: inside sentine] Minnie Foster; outside sentinel, Wil liam Smith, and 18 months’ trustee, Mrs. Alice Muller. The council re ceived an official visit from the State councilor, Mrs. Julia Delano, and her board of officers. The entertainment included a skefch, “A Grave Situation.” by a stock company. The following presentations were made in behalf of the members of Barbara Frietchie Counell: To the State councilor, Mra. Julla Delano, silver butter spread: to the State Council deputy, Mr Floda M. Reagan, dish; to the record ing secreta Mrs. Helen V. Richards, hand-painted china dish. 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