Evening Star Newspaper, January 2, 1927, Page 35

THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. O, JANUARY 2, 1927—PART 1. 35 1 T ! Mrs. Jowell Eichner, Martha; Mrs. Lil-| Minnie Evans Keyes. Mrs. Ida V. |Matron, Mrs. Louise Darby: patron, |acting councilor in the absence of O. Sunday; war- lian Hamma, Electa; Miss Dorothy [ Jones, the new matron, received a{ Van ~Lippard; associate matron, | Councilor Mrs. Myrtle Fields. George 3 Quade; inside sen- Tucker, warder, and Mr. Arthur Eno, | gavel from her hushand, which was | Mrs. Lilllan Rouzee; secreta Frye was Santa Claus, assisted by [ tinel, C. A." Norfolk: outside sen. sentinel. A Christmas party was|rresented by Past Master L. W. Nor-| Ryth Nussbaum; treasur Mrs. Manoly, presenting each member |tinel, H. P. Johnson: trustee, 18 given under the direction of Mrs.|ton of Joppa Lodge. Many other gifts | Janet Praetorius, re-electe and visitor with presents from the | months, H. Hanson; 12 months, Marjorie Campbell. Solos were sung | received by Mrs. Ida Jones were pre- [tress, Miss Cleo Stowers; assoclate | tree, after ich refreshments were | E. T. Harris; months, Tolac by Mrs. Loulse Tucker, Mary Benhoff sented by Past Matron Biggs, Past|conductress, Miss Nora Heim; chap- | served. L Manoly gave plano se- | chaplain, K. White. Addresses . 10, avette. No. 19 F. €. Masonic ‘Board of Relief Saturday—School of instruction. ROYAL ARCH MASONS. Priday—School of instruction. Monday—Orient, No. 5, Order of Maita (ful form). ‘Wednesday—Potomac. No. 3, Order alta (full form) No. 2. Order of ) ORDER OF DE MOLA¥. Le_Bruce Chapter, Officers. Friday—Robert installatlon ot N event of special interest to Knights Templar will be the presentation during the week of the Order of Malta in full form at all three commander- les whi will hold conclaves, begin- ning Orient, No. 5, tomorrow evening. This commandery was the first to organize a team especially for the presentation of this order, and there has always been exceptional in- terest in its work. This team will officlate also in Columbia Command- ery Friday evening, while Potomac Commandery, Wednesday evening, will also have the order presented at its asylum, 1210 Wisconsin avenue northwest. Dr. Henry Ridgely Evans, thirty- third degree, Scottish Rite authority, will supplement the degree work in Theodore Roosevelt Lodge Wednes. day evening with a 20-minute talk on “The Three Great Lights in Masonry.” Albert Pike Lodge tomorrow eve- ning will have Senior Deacon Albert R. Merz heading its official line in the degree work, together with solos by H. 8. Pope, accompanied by S. A. Leech, followed by refreshments. Past Master John C. White will head the line in B. B. French tomor- row evening during the degree work, assisted by a speciaily selected fel: lowcraft team. The new fellowcraft team, recently organized, is expected to contribute materially to the work and social affairs of the lodge. The newly ' organized Petworth Lodge, operating under dispensation, will hold its first stated communic: tion at Joppa Lodge Hall, 4209 Ninth street northwest, Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock, when, it is reported, more than 100 who have signified their intention to join as charter members will be present, H. H. Hill of 932 Shepherd street northwest is its acting master. Past Grand Monarch Edward 8. Schmid of the Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets, with a_specially organized Florida party, will leave Washington on a special car attached to the Orange Blossom Special, via the Sea- board Air Line, mext Saturday for a tour of the beaches and orange groves of the land of Ponce de Leon. Some of the places to be visited will be St. Petersburg, . Winter Garden, Aven Groves, Hollywvood, Fort Myers :and Jacksonville. At its meeting Wednesday eve- ning | Kallipolis Grotto nominated of- ficers for 1927, as follows: For mon- arch, Stephen H. Talkes; chief justice, Arthur M. Poynton, master of cere monies, Harry B. Plankinton, treas urer. Joseph H. Curren; secretary, W. Libbey, P. M.: trustee, John H. Shreves, P. ) sentinel, Charles H. Corby. The nual election will oe- cur on January 27. The next Grotto dance will be held at the New Willard Hotel on Jan- uary 19. Potentate Charlie Shackelford cele- brated Christmas week with his last ceremonial of Almas Temple of the Mystic Shrine last Thursday evening at the Masonic Temple Auditorium. 1t was informal in character, but 23 initiates made it one of the more im- portant of the informal ceremonials, while the exchange of Christmas greetings and the formulation of New Year resolutions helped additionally to mark the occasion. While emphasis was laid upon the fact that it was the last ceremonial, Potentate Shack- elford impressed upon the nobles that it was only the last for 1926 and that the new year held promising pros- pects in store. Worshipful Master Irvin H. Hol- lander of Hope Lodge, No. 20, has announced the following appointments for the vear: Senior steward, R. ml.. Siye; junior steward, Edward G. Cabel; tiler, Benjamin E. Gorda audit committee, Alexander H. Mille (chairman), Samuel Yarbrough, Wil- llam J. Deddicott; by-laws committes, Rudolph B. Behrend, P. M. (chalr- man); Edward Dutton, P. M.; Irving G. Strobel, P. M. Chairman of pro- ficiency committee, Willlam R. Lamar. Toporrow is the De Molay “day of comfort,” one of the obligatory days of observance of the order. It will be observed by members of Robert Le Bruce Chapter by visiting various hospitals of the city, calling especially on the sick who may be lonely and . friendless, trying to cheer them with words of comfort and gifts of flowers and fruit. The principal event Friday evening will be the public installation of offi- cers, William Bright. jr., as master couneilor; Charles Riddle as senior councllor, and Willlam MgFarland as junior councilor. Past master coun- cllors will act as the installing oficers. At this meeting the majority de- gree will be conferred. This degree ia in the nature of a farewell and God- speed to those members or the order ‘who have reached their majority dur- ing the last three months. The mem- bers of the farewell committee will confer :his degree. The chapter ex- tends an invitation to all its friends to be present on this night. The formal exercises of the evening will be followed by dancing. The Nor- man Goldman Orchestra will furnish the music. The demand on the Masqueraders for entertainment outside the chapter, it is announced, has grown to such an extent that they are forced to de- cline some of the invitations recetved. Traiie this is a matter of regret to the club, their new play demands fre- quent rehearsals, and they simply have to stay at home and work. The basket ball season has opened and the chapter team is busy practie- ing and playing. Invitations to play teams from outside chapters are being received and out-of-town games are being arranged. Washington Council, No. 22, Uni- versal Craftsmen Council of Engineer: Sewing Circle, will meet at the home of Mrs. Harry W. Pote, 1423 F street northeast, Wednesday at 11 am. Every member has been urged to be present. This is the first meeting since Thanksgtving day. The bunco party given in Pythian Temrie by the sewing circle is reported o great suc- cess, At the ceremonial and election of officers of Capitel Forest, No. 104, Tall Cedars of Lebanon, held in the ball- room of the New Willard Hotel Wed- nesday evening, the following were elected and installed: Alvah W. Pat- terson, grand tall ce 2 Ve s senior deputy Dr. J. T. Prendergast, junior deputy grand tall cedar; M. L. Hart, treasurer; Frederick R. Steffens, secretary, and George E. Johnson and C. A. Jaquette, trustees. The newly elected grand tall cedar, Alvah W. Patterson, has made the fol- lowing official appointments: P. Ray- mond Boesch, preceptor and king: R. S. Miller, sentinel; H. C. Tryon, chief ranger; John Q. Slye, chairman enter- tainment committee: J. R. Jenkins, chairman stunts committee; H. M. Vandervort, chairman membership committee: Harry E. Gladman, ehair- man reception committee; Harry E. Rieseberg, chairman publicity commit- tee; Charles R. Brill, director of the band and chairman committee on band uniforms, with H. M. Vandervort, J. T. Prendergast, M. L. Hart, S. Deer- ing Bmery and W. S. Crim serving on the committee: C. A. Jaquette, chair- man sick committee, with Harry E. Gladman, J. R. Jenkins and Frederick R. Steffens as members of the com- mittee. At this meeting the grand master of Masons. Gratz E. Dunkum. was made a* Tall Cedar on sight by Supreme Tall Cedar J. Edgar Grater, an honor seldom granted or given in the order. Supreme Tall Cedar J. Edgar Grater also was made an honorary member of Capitol Forest, No. 104, during the evening. At the annual election of officers of the Gavel Club of Master Masons, the following were chosen: Pres dent, Dr. J. Albert Bonnette: senior vice president, M. F. Painter: junior vice president, George Warren Swift: secretary, A. F. Hopkins; treasurer, Simon Feldman; marshal, W. Mar- tin Boyer: sentinel, Ed D. Gould: board of governors, for 2 years, Sam- uel S. Banham, Emil Esher, E. B. Mc- Dowell, George H. Evans, William P. Jacobs, Sidney Hass, John T. Crouch, V. V. Straub. The financial affairs of the club were reported to be in excellent shape, largely due to the efforts of the retiring secretary, to whom a rising vote of thanks was tendered. Re- freshments were served at the con- clusion. Elections. Federal Lodge, No. 1, Dr. Ray- mond E. Hallday, worshipful master; Charles V. A. Smoot, senior warden; Albert V. Becke, junior warden: W. A. Harries, P. M., treasurer; William S. Quinter, P. M., secretary; John R. Van Arnum, senjor deacon; Harmon K. Warner, junior deacon; Frank L. Tracy, senior steward; Milton R. Day, junior steward. Rev. John E. Slick was appointed chaplain, J. P. Hawking tiler and Fred Muse mas- ter of ceremonies. The officers were installed by Past Master W. B. Furr. Harmony Lodge, Bittinger, representative sonic Board of Relief; Henry G. Tegeler, representative to St. John's Mite Assoclation; Morris D. Rosen- berg, lodge trustee for a period of three years; Hilllard C. Mvers, master: George C. Ober, jr., senior warden: Guy F. Allen, junior warden; John- ston R. Zimmerman, secretary: Orange S. Firmin, treasurer; George M. Evans, assistant treasurer; Andrew Stewart. senior deacon: Louis H. Hamm, junior deacon; Carl H. Claudy, senfor steward; George W. Toombs, junior steward: J. Walter Humphrey, choirmaster; Max Abel, master of ceremonies; Norman R. Grant, tller; Rev. Clyde Brown, chaplain; finance ~ommittee, C. Vaughan Darby, chair- man, Guy F. Allen, Henry G. Tegeler; Rufus W. Pierson, representative to Lodge Room No. 1; proxies to the Grand Lodge appointed and confirmed: Master. Andrew Stewart; senior warden, Louis H. Hamm; junior ‘warden, Carl H. Claudy. Trinity Lodge, No. 41, John J. P. Mullane, master; George E. Harris, senior warden: Clarence West, junior warden; Walter Hartley, secretary: Edward Stillwell, treasurer; Brooke B. Nyce, - senior deacon; Russell M. Brown, junior deacon: Fdward Tyler, junior steward; Rae Willlams, senior steward: Dr. Conrad Praetorius, P. M, Tster of ceremonies, and Rev. E. “inckney Wroth, chaplain. T. J. ‘oore (re-elected), tiler. Charles R. Bartlett, T. Griffithe Roberts and Frederick L. Haller, all past masters, were named as the board of trustees. Chester Warrington and A. Walter Collier were selected as representa- tives to the Masonic Board of Relief. Dr. Praetorius was re-elected to repre- sent the lodge on the Masonic and Star Home board of directors. The Washington Railroad Square Club was addressed by Past Grand Master James W. Witten at its De- cember meeting. Past Master Joseph D. Sullivan, president of the Circle Club, invited the members of the Railroad Square Club to attend its Installation of offi- cers January 20 at Pythian Temple. Arthur W, Brewer, past master of Congress Lodge, No. 37; past patron, Congress Chapter, O. E. S.; member of Columbia Chapter, R. A. M. presi. dent Pullman Supervisors Club and member of the Board of Trade, was elected president of the Railroad Square Club for the ensuing year. Other officers elected were D. E. Hardester and W. F. Hayes, first' and second vice presidents, respectively: A. Frank Kregelow, secretary: F. T. Foltz, treasurer; George F. Mergell, marshal; W. Roy Blanfors, inner sen- tinel; W. C. Pierce, outer sentinel; Bernard R. Tolson and D. M. Fissher, executive committee; A. Rawley Doome and Oscar W. Riley, delegates; Rev. S. B. Daugherty, chaplain. Durward Bowersox gained new laurels from new frierids and old ad- mirers with his violin, Mrs. Marie C. Deal sang popular airs, with Willlam Isel at the plano. A turkey dinner and cigars were served by the ladies of the club. The annual joint installation of and reception to the officers of the Ma- sonic clubs of the District will be held at the City Club Wednesday evening at § o'elock. It is expected that the following clubs will participate: Anchor of United States Shipping Board, Cable- tow of United States Postal Service, Circle of District municipal govern- ment, Craftsman of United States Vet- erans’ Bureau, Fellowship of Bureau of Printing and Engraving, Fellow- ship of Capitol Heights, Md.; Five Points of Interstate Commerce Com- mission, Gavel of Washington busi- ness and professional men, George Washington University Masonic Club, lonic of Treasury Department, Italian- American Masonie Club, Lambskin of Washington Navy Yard, National Uni- versity Masonic Club, Petworth Ma- sonic Club, Railroad Square of Wash- ington Terminal, Sojourners’ Chap- ter, No. 3; South Gate Club of the Southern Railroad, Temple of Post Ofce Department, Trestleboard of United Stat Government Printing Ofce, Triangle of Department of (Alm;l,n;l‘tu;e. l:md‘ Trowel Masonic “lul the Interior Department. Grand Master Grats E. Dunkum will make an address and Sovereign Grand Commander John H. Cowles, thirty-third degree of the Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction of the United Stat Grand Comdr. Robert L. Middleton, Knights Templar, of the District, and other dignitaries and representatives of Masonic organizations are expected to attend. Rev. Dr. John C. Palmer, thirty-third- degree, chaplain of the Grand Lodge of the District of lumbia, will officiate as the chaplain for the installation ceremonies. ‘The officers of the advisory board, M. D. Hensey, president; O. W. Riley, vice president; 8. C. Bready, secre- Grand Commandery, | Th Co- | @ |tary, who will act as marshal and | E. J. Skidmore, treasurer, will con- duct the installation, assisted by J. puyd Lexter as master of ceremonies and Leroy H. Barnhardt as assistant marshal. Arrangements have been made for a drill by a picked team from the local chapter of De Molay, under the direction of Frank Kreglow. The music committee announces a Masonic symphony orchestra of 40 pleces, under the direction of Louis Welk, assistant leader of the Navy Band, serving on the President’s yacht, Mayflower, for the concert, and an orchestra of nine pieces under the same direction for the dancing from 9:15 to 12 o'clock. Samuel Gompers Lodge, No. 45, celebrated its first anniversary re- cently. This lodge was named after the great leader and president of the American Federation of Labor. At the annual election of officers the fol- lowing were chosen: Maurice Blum, worshipful master, h Louls H. Le: sowitz as junior steward. The remain- der of the line officers were moved up. Worshipful Mas! Blum reappointed Rev. Louis J. Schwefel as chaplain and A. D. Abrahams as master of cere- monies. Past Master Dan C. Vaughan, secretary of National Lodge, No. 12, installed the officers. Marquis T. Albertson presented Henry J. Gompers, son of Samuel Gompers, with a past master's jewel as a token of esteem from the lodge as the first past master of this lodge. EASTERN STAR Assoclate Grand Matron Lena Ste- phenson installed the following offi- cers of Congress Lodge Chapter, No. 35, December 20: Maud E. Meyer, ma- tron: Albert T. George, patron; Betty ‘Wolfe, assoclate matron; Lydia Gass- and Arthur Simpson. The retjring matron, Mrs. Marietta Thompsofl, re ceived from the chapter a past matron's jewel, a pearl and amber toilet set and a bar pin from the offi- chapter and a lounging robe from the officers. Tracy Campbell, Roberts and Mrs. Blanch Reed pre- Margaret Mills and Mrs. Koontz the patron’s gifts. of roses was presented | matron. Elizabeth A bouquet the new Bethlehem Chapter, No. 7, held its installation ceremonies’ last Tuesday evening. Associate Grand Matron Lena Stephenson, assisted by Miss Blanche Bowen as grand marshal, and Mrs. Louise Bittner as chaplain, in stalled the following officers: Ma Mable R. Bradburn; patron, Thomas E. Brust; assoclate matron, Ethel D. Nelson; secretary, Jennie A. Moyer; treasurer, Mary E. Hussey; conduc- tress, Tda M. Roberts; assoclate con- ductress, Mae E. Smith; chaplain, Mary 8. Brust; marshal, ace k. Ingalls; organist, Lillle E. Hall; Adah, Marle A. Hellwig; Ruth, Virginia D. Waldron; Esther, Virginia L. Strobel; Martha, Gaye W. Moore; Electa, Louise W. Chase; warder, Lucie E. Kettler, and sentinel, J6hn C. Mec- Connell. The retiring matron, Adele Marseglia, and Patron Gustave E. Bittner were presented the past offl- cersy jewels. The retiring officers were the recipients of numerous gifts. The program of entertainment in- cluded Mrs. Marie Deal, vocal solos, accompanied by Mrs. Elsie Weaver at the plano; Mrs. Mrytle Davis, read- ings; Mrs. G. Challlet, vocal selection, accompanied at the plano by Mra. Kin- sello. Friendship Chapter, No. 17, last Tuesday evening had Right Worthy man, secreta Audrey Gregory, Grand Secretary Keyes as the in- stalling officer when the following treasurer; Elizabeth Brewer, conduc- were inducted into office: Mrs. Frances tress; Laura B. Davis, associate con- B. Donald, matron; Andrew P ductress; Edwards, chaplal; Ethel Burnice Lawrence, marshal Ruth Gassman, organist; Ella Everett, Ada Federline, patron; Mrs. Eliza B. Stan- ley, associate matron; Mrs. Grace M. Reed, secretary Cora L. Yowell, Beatrice Davis, Ruth; Eugenie Dietz, treasurer; Miss Patia Smith, ‘conduc- Esther; Clara_ Scott, Martha; Nellle tress; Mrs. Evelyne Stoner, associate Simmonds; Electa: Dolly George, conductress; -Mrs, Christine Fletch- warder; Willlam McFarland, sentinel. Past Matron Blanche Conrad acted as er, chaplain; Mrs. M. Ella_Chappell, marshal and Right Worthy and marshal, ganlst; Mrs. Amy W. Burgess, Adah; rand Secretary Minnie Keyes grand chaplain. Many gifts were given to Mrs. Emily Taylor, Esther; Mrs. Clara Brown, Martha: Miss Pauline Goebel, the retiring matron and patron and also the newly installed matron and Electa; Mrs. Ethel B. Warren, warder; Fred W. Parks, sentinel. patron. The next meeting of the The program included addresses by chapter will.be January 8. ‘Warren G. Harding Chapter, 31, held its installation Thursd: De- No. ['tableau, the guests, Christmas carols and a 'On_the Hills of Bethlehem.” Junior Past Matron. Mires was the re- | cers. The retiring patron, Francis Dony, received a chime clock from the Charles sented the matron's gifts and Miss Patron Buehm, Past Matron Leafie E. Dietz, Melba Harbaugh and Mrs. W. A. Winkelhaus. Past Patron George C. Dietz presented the past matron’s jewel to Mrs. Mamie L. Greenstreet. Presentation of past patron’s jewel to Herbert Ludwig was made by Past Matron Carrie E. Trevitt. At the meeting January 5 there will be a reception to the new members, also an entertainment in charge of Associate Matron Florence A. Balley, followed by a dance. At the last meeting of Acacla Chap- ter, No. 28, officers were installed by Grand ~ Lecturer Mrs. Mary E. Teachym, assisted by Past Matron Irene Norrls as grand marshal and Laila M. Sloat as chaplain. The offi- cers are Elizabeth H. R. Davls, ma- Charles 8. Davis, patron; Loulse avey, assoclate matron; Katherine Mansfield, secretary; Martha D. Moorehead, treasurer; Mary R. Hand, conductress; Addle F. Garrett, chap- lain; May A. Watts, marshal; Minnie J. Burdine, organist; Edna E. Davis, Adah; Bertha E. Reintzel, Ruth; Jose- phine Hamacker, Esther; Frida L. Lillian E. Kimbel, Electa; Anna Mayer, warder, and Rob- . Watts, sentinel. The past ma- tron's jewel was presented to retiring Matron Ethel E. Taylor by Past Ma- tron Leona Helwig. The retiring ma- tron was also presented with a num- ber of gifts by the chapter and by officers who had served with her. The retiring patron, Harry H. R. Helwig, Wwas also given many gifts. The new matron was presented with a gavel by her patron. Refreshments ,and dancing followed. The next meeting will be held Tuesday Lebanon Chapter, No. 25, Installed the following officers last Tuesday evening: Augusta Thompson, matron; Elgin Smith, patron: Mary French, associate matron; Lillle McKenzie, secretary; Blanche Barghausen, tre; urer; Florida Nettleton, conductress: Nellie Lynch, associate conductress; Mattie Boarman, chaplain; Ruth Cromelin, marshal: Julia slett, Adah; Mildred Creel, Ruth; Ethel Terry, Esther; Mattye Myers, Martha; Lillan Zimmerman, Eiecta; Muriel Arnold, warder; Waiter Beavers, sen- tinel. The installation was conducted by Mrs. Gertrude B. Milans, grand matron, assisted by Miss Mabel R. Cook,, rand marshal, and Mrs. Mamie L. Greenstreet, grand chap- lain. For the installation of the ma- tron, Mrs. Sarah Cleland, a past ma- cember 23. Past Matron Emma G. ciplent of the past matron's jewel, Coumbe was installing officer, assisted by Right Worthy Grand Secretary crystal beads from her husband, hrlfu(! lamp from the 1926 officers and Minnie E. Keyes, Past Matron Grace Williams as marshall and Past Ma- a r_percolator from Junior Past Patron Stanley. Junior Past Patron tron Irene W, as chaplain. Stanley received a gold chain from The officers installed are: Matron, the chapter, opera glasses from his wife, a combined end table and hook Flora E. Waldman; patron, Ferdinand ‘Waldman; associate matron, Minnie E. rack from his officers and a traveling bag from Junior Past Matron Mires. Cuftiss; secretary, Ruth D. Fees, P. M treasurer, Ada M. Bowsher, re- As a farewell token from members ted; conductress, Rena S. Hard- of the chapter, the retiring secretary el ing; assoclate conductress, Bessie W. Wwas presented with an overnight case. Franzoni; chaplain, Elizabeth K. Mc- Rae; marshall, Carrie Kettler; or- The gifts to the officers from the re. tiring’ matron and patron were silver vanity cases. The chapter will cele- ganist, E. Louise Gardner; Ada, Irene C. Budworth; Ruth, Edith Spence; brate its fourteenth birthday anniver- Ssther, Jullet M. Curtiss; Martha, sary January 11. Nellle Schweitzer; elector, Elizabeth W. Leaf: warder, Catherine M. [Keel#, At the last meeting of St. John's and sentinel, Bethard K. Bowsher. Lodge Chapter, No. 18, officers were installed by Grand Matron Gertrude The program consisted of vocal B. Milans, assisted by Past Grand Ma- solos and & quartet by the members of trons Cowles and Hutchinson. the choir. The junlor past matron, Ruth D. Fees, was presented with a past matron’s jewel by Arnie C. Mil- ler, P. M.; a handsome marble lamp from the junior past patron, Harry L. officers are: Mary 1. McCoach, matron; Fred H. Gauss, patron; Maud Angelo, associate matron; Clara Davis, secre. tary; Leila Cooke, treasurer; Rebecca ‘Wharton, conductress; Mabel Lewis, Slye; a mamble pedestal from the offi- assoclate conductress; cers and members; a dresser set from her husband and other gifts from friends. Bertha Davis, Esther, Hazel Plue, The junior past patron, Harry L. Martha; Mary Swain, Electa; Emma Siye, was presented with a past pa Sandberg, warder; T. F. Davis, sen- tron’s jewel by Don C. Fees; a beau- tiful table lamp from the officers and tinel. Mrs. McCoach received a gavel members; a brass bowl and stand from from her husband and flowers and sil- ver from friends. Grand Matron Mi. the junior past matron and a hand. lans presented the jewel to the retir- hammered copper tray from Bethard ing matron, Maud Ormsby, who also Bowsher. The matron, Flora E. Waldman, recelved gifts from her officers members of the chapter. The mn:fi: was presented with beautiful red roses from Past Matron Emma G. Coumbe and a ga and platinum bracelet from her husband. The treasurer, Ada M. Bowsher, wa patron recelved a gunning coat and cap from the officers and gloves from the chapter. Mrs. Ethe! Richards ren- dered a salo. The next meeting will be held January 3, when the degrees presented with a sterling silver foun- taln pen from the chapter. wIill be conferred by the new officers, At the meeting December 20 of Ruth Hope Chapter, No. 30, held its in- stallation December 22. Past Grand Chapter, No. 1, Past Matron Rebecca Meiners installed Edna Charlton as Matron Bena Barnhart was the in- matron. The following officers were stalling officer, assisted by Past Ma- installed by Matron H#rriet Stull: Pa- tron Amy C. Hollander as marshal tron, George Sullivan; associate ma- and Past Matron Lucille Fogle as tron, Anna Omohundro; secretary, chaplain, On January 12, er & Ruth B. Ivers; treasurer, Elizabeth G. short business meeting, a reception to Schnelder, re-elected, nineteenth term; the newly installed officers will be conductress, Alice Draper; associate followed by dancing. All members of the fraternity are invited. Martha Chapter, No. 4, held the in- stallation of officers December 17, as follows: Lillie F. Barker, matron; John D. Jurtz, patron; Charlotte Paine, associate matron; Evelyn 8. Hursh, secretary; Alice Heimer, trea: urer; Ray Kimmel, conductress: Alice conductress, Mae F. Felka. Grace Boswell; l&‘;‘rl;l::t marshal, adan. B S Dok ; 3 o kas; Ruth, Marie Reichman; Elthl::. Carothers; organ: ker, reappointed Elsie Elminger; Martha, Augusta Bu ler; Electa, Julia B. thklng warder, Rose Beall; sentinel; Edward Stull. The star points were presented with the appropriate flowers by Grand Lec- tron of Lebdnon Chapter, acted as marshal. Past officers’ jewels were presented to Junfor Past Matron Ethel Thorpe and Junior Past Patron Paul Neuhaus. Grand Patron George Plitt and Past Grand Patron William G. Betts spoke. Naomi Chapter, No. 3, officers were installed December 22 by Right Worthy Grand Secretary Minnie E. Keyes, assisted by Past Matron Ella Bladen as marshal and Edith Clarke, chaplain, as follows: Florence A. Warner, matron; James B. Robin- son, patron; Lorretto M. Robinson, assoclate matron; Susan B. Hill, con- ductress; Helen D. Robbins, associate conductress; Martha H. Gould, secre- ta Elizabeth Chenowith, treasurer; Florence Jackson, organist; Nettie Skinner, chaplain; Martha McCann, marshal; Mae Robinson, Adah; Sarah Brown, Ruth; Elma Jenkins, Esther; Lorraine Proudley, Martha; Carrie Johnson, Electa; Rebecca Pigg, war- der, and Charles H. Stewart, sentinel. Presentations were made to the retir- ing matron, Grace M. Talbott, and Patron Omar J. Veley. Solos were rendered to newly installed matron and patron by Bessie Dulin. Rehearsal of officers at Masonic Temple, fifth floor, January 10, at 2 p. m. The next regular meeting will be held Janu- ary 12. At the meeting of Washington Cen- tennial Chapter, No. 26, January 7, the initiatory work will be presented by the new officers. Special music in charge of Ruth Ayler Morgan will be furnished for fnitiation, and a pro- gram has been arranged by Jessie E. Mountjoy and Etelka Culler. There will be a meeting of the dormitory committee Tuesday evening at the home of Louise Alber, 1318 L street. The chapter was entertained by Seat Pleasant Chapter December 28 ut Seat Pleasant, Md. Joseph H. Milans Lodge Chapter, No. 41, will meet Thursday evening at Northeast Masonic Temple. The retiring matron and patron, Mrs. Elida M. Wooster and William H. Holmes, of Unity Chapter, No. 23, entertained the officers and chairmen of the committees, with their ‘escorts, at a theater party at Keith’s Decem- ber 21, and a Christmas party after- ward at the home of Mrs. Wooster. An entertainment was given and re- freshments were served. At the last meeting of Harmony Chapter, No. 40, the following officers were led: Matron, Ada L. Toombs; patron, Hilllard C. Myers; associate matron, Henrietta S. Vance; secretary, Ruth B. Wylie; treasurer, Addfe V. Peed; conductress, Bertha lain, Mrs. Frances Rowell; marshal, Miss Ruth Hutchison; organist, Mrs. Margaret Carroll: Adah, Miss Dorothy Ellis; Ruth, Miss Evelyn Burrows; Esther, Mrs. Dorothy Falls; Martha, Mrs. Marian Absure; Electa, Miss Lil lian Banham; warder, Mrs. Eva Shaw; sentinel, Oscar Shomo. Areme Chapter, No. 10, will hav & short business meeting January 5, followed by a musical program with dancing and refreshments. 0DD FELLOWS. The jubilee week committee met last Monday evening and arrange- ments were made for the observance. The three degrees which will be con- |ferred will be in charge of Wilfred 1E. Lawson, the first degree; Willlam H. McConnell, the second degree, and John H. Wood, the third degree. The degrees will be conferred February 7, 9 and 11. The cast of the second degree will be composed of members of the House of Representatives and the United States Senate and a mem- ber of the President’s cabinet taking an active part. The first and third degrees will be conferred in the audi torium of the Odd Fellows' Temple, but the second degree will be exempli- fled in a selected hall. The visitation of Esther Rebekah Lodge, No. 5, which was postponed on account of the iliness of the presi- dent, Linnie A. Keiser, will be held January 10. The grand master re- quests all grand officers to be present. The week will witness the instal- lation of rectroactive and appointive officers of the varfous subordinate lodges. Monday evening Past Grand J. P. M. Duvall and staff, from Fastern Lodge will install I'nion Lodge, No. 11; Past Grand Willam M. Cowell and staff, from Brightwood Lodge, N will install Beacon Lodge, Tuesday evening Past Grand Johnson and staff, from Friendship Lodge, 12, will install Golden Rule Lodge, No. 21; Past Grand George F. Avery and staff, from Harmony Lodge, No. 9, will Install Washington Lodge, No. 6. Wednesday evening Past Grand Percy C. Ellett and staff, from Amity Lodge, No. 27, will in- stall Eastern Lodge, No. 7; Past Grand George C. Pfrimmer and staff, from Golden Rule Lodge, No. 21, will install Harmony Lodge, No. 9; Past Grand Edward H. Holkamp and staff, from Central Lodge, No. 1, will in- stall Covenant Lodge, No. 13; Past Grand Amos Barnett and staff, from Washington Lodge, N Friendship Lodge, . 12, Thursday evening Past Grand Milton S. Fall and staff, from Langdon Lodge, No. 26, will install Phoenix Lodge, No. 28; Past Grand Ernest L. Loving and staff, from Metropolis Lodge, No. 16, will install Salem Lodge, No. 22; Past Grand Michael E. Murray and staff, from Federal City Lodge, No. 20, will install Columbia Lodge, No. 10. Fri- da; evening, Past Grand Master James E. Chamberlain and staff, from Covenant Lodge, No. 13, will install Brightwood Lodge, No. 30; Past Grand Clark W. Teates and staff, from Salem Lodge, No. 22, will install Federal City Lodge, No. 20; Past Grand Isidor Lipov and staff, from Excelsior Lodge, No. 17, will install Central Lodge, No. 1; Past Grand Justin M. Green and staff from Union Lodge, No. 11, will install Metropolis Lodge, No. 16; Grand Marshal Millard F. Zepp and staff, from Columbia Lodge, No. 10, will install the officers of Mount Pleas- ant Lodge, No. 29, Tuesday evening. Amity Lodge, No. 27, having changed its meeting nights to the second and fourth Friday nights, will have its officers installed January 14 by Past Grand George C. Nash and staff, from Columbia Lodge, No. 10. Past Grand Clark W. Teates and staff, from Salem Lodge, No. 22 will install the officers of Excelsior Lodge, No. 17, January 11. Rebekah Lodges. Noble Grand Ellen Veithmeyer of Ruth Lodge, No. 2, announces the meeting tomorrow evening will be called at 7:30 o'clock, to enable the members to attend the public instal- lation. A joint installation of the 11 Re- bekah lodges will be held in the audi- torium of the Odd Fellows’ Temple to- morrow evening. The president, Mrs. Linnie A. Keiser, will install the offi- cers at 8 o'clock. Election of officers in Martha Wash- ington Lodge, December 23, resulted as follows: Noble grand, Bessie Feld- man; vice grand, Rena Norton; re- cording secretary, Minnie Butts; financlal secretary, Minnie Sacre; treasurer, Mollle Edmonston, and mu. s , Margaret Tyng. The degree team gave the work for Schuyler Col- fax Lodge at its last meeting, De- cember 14. Dorcas Rebekah Lodge, No. 4, elect- ed the following officers at its last meeting: Noble grand, Mrs. Blanche Slaughter; vice grand, Mrs. Effie Law- son; secretary, Miss Maude Bean; financial secretary, Mrs. Mary M. Dement, and treasurer, Mrs. Abble M. Gates. The new noble grand of Dorcas will assume her station Thurs- Carroll; " assoclate conductress, Ethel M. Dixon, associate conductress: Be Pidgeon; chaplain, Alberta D. turer Mary E. Teachum. The retiring M Plowman; marshal, Flora Lavisson; tha Johnson, chaplain; Louise secretary, Ida M. Parsons, for her Kurtz, marshal; Carleton R. Fry, or- Cora Woodward, Adah; Mil- ‘ermillion, Rut Louise Pix- Esther; Edith Van Horn, Mar- loyal service of about 30 years, presented with an electric zulflt t::)‘x: the chapter by Past Matron Carrie Pollard. The music for the evening organist, Bertha V. McCormick; Adah, Evelyn Ellis; Ruth, Jessie B. Carneal Esther, Cora Rohrbach; Martha, Ada L. Taylor; Electa, Inez P. Bittinger; Mary Towers, Electa; Emma warder, Cecella Young, and sentinel, Withers, warden; Jesse T. Stephens, was furnished and composed by John Glen N, Megredy. Past Grand Matron Clagett Proctor. The present -and sentinel. The program of the eve- Nellie Fletcher acted as installing offi- past matrons were recipients of gifts. ning was in charge of Associate Ma- cer, assisted by Past Matron Leona The retiring matron was presented tron Charlotte Paine and included the with a jewel by Past Matron Elizabeth Helwig as grand marshal and May following: Solos and a duet by Mrs. Alvarite R. Roepke and Otto. B. Plitt, wife of Grand Patron Ge Plitt. The matron and patron fin:r:lol Blakeney as chaplain. Cora Myers past matron of Lebanon Chapter, p sented the matron-elect for instal Roepke, violin solos by Edward Way- new line officers will hold an informal son and several presentation remarks. tion. The past matron and patron's reception In the banquet hall, followed jewels were presented by Junior Past The incoming and outgoing officers by dancing and refreshments, tomor- The Grand Matron Nellie Fletcher. were the reciplents of many gifts After row night. next meeting will be called off on ac- the meeting refreshments were served. Mu Chi, the girls’ club, will hold its At the meeting of Miriam Chapter, count of the Grand Chapter session. regular meeting January 12 at the No. 28, December 27, the following of- The degrees will be eonferred January day evening and announce the ap- pointive officers and also her commit- tees. At the next meeting of Mount Pleasant kah , No. 9, a “good time” and “treat” will be pro- vided for “‘cast” of entertainment giv- en by this lodge December 3. At the last meeting the following officers were elected: Noble grand, Mrs. Eliz- abeth Ward; vice grand, Miss Florente Maitland; secretary, Mrs. Maud K. Brooks; financial secretary, Mrs. Mae Berlins and treasurer, R. C. Althouse. These officers, and also the appointive officers, will be included in the public joint installation to be held tomorrow night in I. O. O. F. Temple. DAUGHTERS OF AMERICA. Recreation Bowling Academy, 918 G ficers were Installed: Matron 27 by the new officers. Progressive Council, No. 9, met Sat- street, at 7 o'clock and will later go Hine: associ- urday evening at Northeast Masonic to the home of Miss Edith Van Horn, At a meeting of Brightwood Chapter, Temple, with the councilor, Mrs. pal ate matron, Lulu M. Glover; secreta; Marle Kimmel; treasurer, Abbie M. No. 42, December 23 at Brightwood Amelfa Backenheimer, in the chair. 14 Ninth street southeast. The chap- ter will hold its initial dance January Gates; conductress, Pearl D. Clifford; Masonic Temple, the following officers The class of seven new members re- 19 at 2400 Sixteenth street. The next associate conductress, Helen Rowen: were {nstalled by the grand lecturer, cently initiated at the joint class initi- meeting of the chapter will be Janu- Z c:aplun, Iva Pickett; marshal, Sophia Mollie E. Teachum, assisted by the ation were welcomed. A Christmas ary 7. . Miapah Chnp;;r. No. 8, will meet pnic; organist, A. Adah, Elizabeth Cole; Wood; Esther, Annie P, L grand marshal, Mable R. Cook, and Mamie L. Greenstreet as grand chap- lain: M. Dell Sale, matron; Allen C. party was held, Each member received a gift. Fruit, candles and cake and hot chocolate were served. The coun- Tuesday with Gladys Hoelman in_charge of the entertainment, and refreshments will be served. It isex- pected that the degrees will be con- ferred January 18. Good Will Chapter, No 36, held its installation of officers December 23 at the Northeast Masonic Temple. Mrs. Annie M. Bohrer was installed as matron and Jesse E. Porter (re- elected) was installed as patron, this being the first time in the jurisdiction that mother and son have presided In the Fast. Past Grand Matron Bertha (. Hudson was the installing officer, as Conductress Pearl and Past Matron Sadia Haskell of Loyalty Chapter as chaplain. Gifts were presented and a social held, The next meeting of the chapter is called off on account of the Grand Chapter session. Offcers of Electa Chapter, No. 2, were installed the retiring matren, Mrs. Marfetta pson, assisted by Mrs. Elizabeth Koontz, marshal, Mrs. Minnie Arnold, chaplain, day evening. Past Patron Walter Fowler installed his wife as matron. Mrs. Florence K. Raymond D. Fillius patron; Mrs. Elizabeth Harmon, as- soclate matron; Mrs. Elsie Robinson, secretary; Mrs. Heien Roberts, treas- urer; Mre. Florence Womersley, con- uctress; Miss Margaret Mills, assocl- ate conductress; Mrs. May Blalr, marshal; Miss Edna Eno, chaplain; Mrs. Maud Fry, ol ; Miss Marion Frisbie, Adah; Miss Hilda Hanes, Gibb as marshal Ruth; Miss Hazel McMullen; Ksther;’ by isted by Associate Grand ! Henrietta Spaldin , Madlyn rclay; warder, Mary Jane Mlchle)l,s; sentinel, E. V. Connor. These officers were installed by Grand Lecturer Mary E. Teachum, belng assisted by Past Grand Matron Hudson as grand mar- shal and Past Matron Lear as chap- lain. After' the installation several of the members presented the various officers with gifts. ~Solos were ren- dered by Ruth Aylor Morgan of Wash- inton Centennial Chapter and Estelle Downs of Miriam Chapter; also a read- ing by Hilda Johnson of Mirlam Chapter was given. Trinity Chapter, No. 33, with its new officers, will hold its next stated meeting January 6 at 8 o'clock. At the last meeting of Joppa Lodge Chapter, No. 27, the new officers were installed by Past Matron Emma G. Coumbe as installing officer, assisted by Past ron Apna E. Scott as grend marshal and Past Matron Car- rle E. Trevitt as chaplain. The new officers are Ida V. Jones, matron; Joe L. Carr, patron; Florence A. 'y, associate matron; Leafle E. Dietz, secretary (re-elected). Ruth H. Ecskridge, treasurer (re-elected); Ella L. Cannon, conductress; Emma T. Blood, associate conductress; Mabel H. ‘Winkelhaus, Ada; Lena Bodell, Ruth; Miriam H. Jones, Ksther; Frances E. Blake, Martha; Anna K. Hess, Electa May, chaplain; Melba, L. Har- baugh, ganist; Lilllan R. Sower- butts, marshal; Mercy A. Cretch, war- der, and Charles O. Greenstreet, sentinel. The floral ceremony was presented Right Worthy Grand Secretary Haight, patron; Mollie E. Bateman, associate matron; Buelah E. Ceakley, secretary; Grace M. Newlen, treasurer; Bertha M. Stecker, conductress; Inata Haight, associate conductress; Yocum, chaplain; Willie E. Gilbert, marshal; Edith V. Kalstrom, Adah; Ardel Payne, Ruth; Elsle Stock- ton, Esther; Gertrude H. Haight, Martha; Ethel F. Nagle, Electa; Mary E. Coakley, warder; Earle R. Nagle, sentinel. The matron was presented with a gavel by Past Matron Alice R. Bradley of Esther Chapter and gifts from her parents. Joe Haight pre- sented the outgoing matron, Beulah K. Coakley, with a past matron’s jewel, and Mrs. Teachum presented the past patron’s jewel to Ray L. Schreiner. Beulah E. Coakley presented the past patron with a gift. Mr. Schreiner also presented Mrs. Coakley with a gift. The entertainment was in charge of the associate matron, Mollie E. Bateman. Grand Patron George L. Plitt addressed the chapter. The stated meeting of January 13 was called off on account of meeting of the Grand Chapter. The ways and means com- mittee will hold a card party January 18 at the residence of Grace Hixon, 6758 Georgia avenue, at 8 p.m. The Home Board Auxiliary will meet Jan. uary 18 at 1:30 p.m. at residence of Mrs. Bateman, 1478 Harvard street. At the last meeting of Gavel Chap- ter, No. 29, the new officers were i stalled by Past Matron Mrs. Effie Kessler, assisted by Past Matron Mrs. Jeanette Praetorius, marshal, and Miss R. May Hall, chaplain, as. follow: cil will meet January 15, when the State councilor, Mrs. Julla De Lano, and her staff of officers will pay their fraternal visit. Goodwill Council, No. 15, met Mon- day evening, with the vice councilor, Edna Ellison, presiding. A Christmas entermainment under the direction of Mrs. Eva Smith, acting chairman, was presented Past Councillor Roberta . Nalls, impersonating Santa Claus, after which the members exchanged gifts. Refreshments were served. Mrs. Knot contributed several selections. Golden Rule Council, No. 10, held 1ts semi-monthly meeting Friday night at the Northeast Masonic Temmple, with Archie L. Lewis, associate councilor, presiding. Associate Vice Councilor Richard E. Tydings gave the unwrit- ten work for his first time. William H. Woodend was received into mem- bership by transfer card from Tri- umph Council, No. 8, and two applica- tions were also presented. Triumph Council, No. 8, met Thursday evening, with Councilor Alice Brumbaugh in the chair. One applicant was elected to member- ship and will be initiated January 13. A Christmas party was held and Mrs. Edith Browning and Mrs. Ethel Burroughs sang, accompanied at the plano by Guidon Osthaus. Ray Campbell was Santa Claus and dis tributed gifts. A solo was given by Phillip Osthaus, accompanied by 4 thaus. Mrs. Louis - enk was in charge of the af- ndship Counefl, No. 16, met Fridgv night at the Pythian Temple. Vice® Councilor Mrs. Cora Manoly ' W. q lections. The council will have in- stallation of officers January 14. Loyalty Council; No. 19, held a short meeting last Friday evening, with the councilor, May Gibbs, pre- slding. After which the council ad- journed to give way for the chil- dren's Christmas party. Several se- lections were given and Christmas carols were sung by the children, after which Santa Claus distributed gifts. Past Councilor Mrs. Veazie Pearman had charge of the party. Past Councilor Mrs. Elizabeth Shepherd, chairman of the good-of- the-order committee, made a report on the rummage sale held recently by her committee. Past Councilor John D. Simpson, a member of this council, in compliment of his recent election, as the State councilor of the local Junior Order of United American Me- chanics of the District of Columbia, was the reciplent of a gift. The pres- entation speech was made by Mrs. Mignonette P. Harman, trustee-elect, Mr. Willlam 8. Campbell was Santa Claus, and distributed gifts. State Vice Councilor Mrs. Elizabeth Shep- herd extended an invitation to the new class members to attend the first State visitation of the New Year—to ¥ ‘ouncil, No. 19, January 7, at 8:45 o'clock. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. The election of officers in Calanthe Lodge Monday evening was as fol- lows: Chancellor commander, Harvey L. Trotter; vice chancellor, Bert T. Baker; prelate, John S. Prescott; mas- ter of work, Charles C. Banf; keeper of record and seal, lsrael Sommers; master of finance, Lee B. Emor; ter of exchequer, Willlam ombe: master at arms, Schleuter; inner guard, Lee: outer guard, Joseph Mace, thir- ty-ninth re-election; trustee for three ars, Willlam C. Herfurth; repre- entative to relief bureau, Israel representatives to the irand Lodge, Lee B. Emory, Willlam C. Herfurth, W. A. Kimmel, Ben C. McQuay and Israel Sommers. Grand Chancellor Lee B. Emory has appointed the following deputy grand chancellors to install the officers of the subordinate lodges: Amaranth Lodge, No. 28, January 3, the grand chancellor and all other Grand Lodge officers; Century-Decatur Lodge, No. 30, January 3, G. Frank Day; Capital Lodge, No. 24, January 4, W. A. Kim- mel; Excelsior Lodge, No. 14, Jan ary 4, Hamlin M. Vandervort; Myrtle Lodge, No. 25, January 4, George E. Heisley; Webster Lodge, No. 7, Jan- uary 4, the grand chancellor and Grand Lodge officers; Mount Vernon, No. 5, January 5, Ellery W. Helss; Syracusians, No. 10, January 7, grand chancellor anl Grand Lodge officers; Calanthe Lodge, No. 11, January 10, W. A. Kimmel; Home Lodge, No. 31, January 10, John B. Dickman; Frank- lin Lodge, No. 2, January }1, Lee B. Emory; Union Lodge, No. 22, January 12, Jacob Nussbaum; Hermione Lodge, No. 12, January 12, William Baldwin Hardy; Columbia Lodge, No. 26, January 12, grand chancellor and other Grand Lodge officers; Rathbone- Superior, No. 26, January 14, W. A. Kimmel. Officers will be installed in Ama- r‘lnth. Lodge, No. 28, tomorrow eve- ning. Officers will be installed in Capital Lodge Tuesday evening. Officers will be installed in Webstar Lodge, No. 7, Tuesday evening. Grand Chancellor Emory has issued a circular letter to all lodges and supreme representatives designating months. The ways and means committee will meet January 15, as the meeting scheduled for New Year day has been called off. The board of directors will not meet until January 10, WOODMEN OF THE WORLD. The W. O. W. hall was crowded upon the occasion of Oak Camp's Christmas tree entertainment. Many children received favors from Santa Claus. The feature was the program rendered by the children. Next Wednesday night Silver Spring Camp will install its new officers, with the assistance of the Boosters' Club degree team of Washington. The staff officers of the Uniform Rank convene tomorrow night for an important business conference. Mem- bers are invited to attend. Alpha Camp is.to hold its installa- tion Friday -evening. Consul Comdr. Litchfield has prepared an inaugural address outlining a policy to stimulate growth of membership during the coming year. The reception commit- tee has extended an invitation to all Woodsmen of the District to attend the ceremonies. PROGRESSIVE ORDER OF THE ‘WEST. The following wers elected to their respective offices of the Independent Moses Monteflore Lodge, No. 238, at its meeting, at the Jewish Commu- nity Center: President, Jerome R. Hot- | fenber; vice president, Phillip Tepper: | recording secretary, Lee A. Berlinsky: financial secretary, Herbert Solomon; chaplain, Mrs. Bessie Tepper; inside guardian, Albert Sugar; conductor, Morris Wolf; medical examiner, Dr. Benjamin Newhouse; trustees, Morris Singer, Max Wakoff and Phillip Hab- erman. District Deputy Grand Master Solomon Clipker gave an_address. Past President Gustave A. Ring wel- comed the newly elected officers. were made by State Vice Councilor O. T. Harlow, State Conductor E. G. Beck, State Outside Sentinel Wik Hlam P. Ernst and the officers-elect. Liberty Bell Couneil, . 55, met December 18 at the Northeast Ma- sonic Temple. The election of off- cers resulted as follows: Councilor L. C. Boswell; vice councilor, Archie Hughes; financial secretary, Robert E. McCollough; treasurer, William McClum; recording secretary, B. J. Brown; assistant recording mecre- tary, J. M. Witherite; conductor, . M. Kline; warden, BE. Rexrode; chaplain, L. C. Rector; inside senti nel, Willlam war; outside senti- nel, H. F. Parr; trustee, 18 months, F. C. Mangum. These newly elected officers will be In State Councllor E. R. Thomas Jan- uary 8. The degree team will confer the three degrees on candidates from Benning and other councils of the District. Councilor Frank Bruck- schen of Benning Council. Deputy State Councilor E. R. Thomas and State Council Warden A. C. Colum- bus were among those who madeé ad- dresses. The good of the -order com- mittee is preparing for the State coun- cil visitation January 2Z and the an- nual roll call in the latter part of February. Capital Council, No. 25, met In the Northeast Masonic Temple Monday evening, Councilor L. C, W. Pote pre- siding. The following officers were elected: Councilor, Willlam 8. Giova- ninl; vice councilor, N. H. Harrison; recording secretary, W. S. Campbell; assistant recording secretary, Thomas B. Montgomery: financial secretary, Fred'E. Potter; treasurer, A. T. Mar- low; conductor, H. L. Simmers; war- den, James M. Simpson; inside sen- tinel, Thomas E. Norris: outside sen- tinel, W. H. Welty; 18-month trustee, H. M. Wood; chaplain, H. F. Burk- holder; musician, B. H. Parker. The committee in charge of the visitation tomorrow night reports that final ar- rangements have been made. The reunion committee will meet January 12. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS. Keane Council’s 500 Club held an- other of its successful card parties for the benefit of the relief fund last Thursday. The next party will be held probably on January 27. The council's next meeting, uary 13, will be Zero Hour night. The Wednesday night dances will on Wednesday, iams’ Orchestra in attendance. the meeting of Washington Council December 28, 25 applicants for membership received the first degree of the order. Rev. G. G. Murdock, chaplain at the Marine Barracks, Quantico, Va., and Pat- rick J. Haltigan, past State deputy, delivered addresses, and Maurice H. Jarvis entertained with stories and recitations. The exemplification of the second degree is scheduled for January 11, and the major degree will be given Sunday afterncon, Jan- uary 16. council has completed ar- rangements for its midwinter ball and supper at the Mayflower Hotel the evening of January 18. Prepa- rations have been made for an at- tendance of 500. DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA. The December social meeting of Circle No. 178 was held Monday eve- ning at the' Washington Club, when Jan- February and March as reinstatement | the members and their friends were entertained at a Christmas party. Miss Ethel Roddy, chairman, pre- sented Misses Anne Mitchell and Marion O'Connor in dance numbers; Miss Christable Bicksler and Regina Hartnett in violin numbers, Miss Betty Dugan and Lawrenson brothers, vocalists, and Misses Loretta Bick- sler, Lucille Duffy, Lucille Hartnett and Ruth Smith at the piano. Santa presented each guest with a gift from the tree, following which refresh- ments were served. Mrs. James G. Haskell, regent, was In charge of ar- rangements, assisted by Mrs. F. J. Carpenter, Mrs. George A. Howe, Mrs. James B. Flynn, Miss Catherine Mor- iarty and Miss Rose Ann French. A business meeting will be held Jan- uary 10. SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF LIBERTY. The following officers were elected Tuesday by Hope Council, No. 1: Councilor, Mrs. Ella Bell; assoclate councilor, Robert Prender; vice coun- cilor, Mrs. Irene Jenkins; associate vice councilor, Mrs. Susie Thompson; recording secretary, Mrs. Sadie Jen- kins; associate recording secretary, Mrs. Bessle Long, financial secretary, Mrs. Jane Trunell; treasurer, Miss Mary Prender; guide. Miss Ruth Hauer; inside guard, Mrs. G. Copley; outside guard, C. J. Meador; trusive, Mrs. Lillle Jones. The meeting was followed by a Christmas celebration. &Tcerfl will be installed next Tues- Y. ACCABEES. The dance and New Year eve party given by Martha Washington Hive was reported a success. The plan is to give one of these dances each month during the Winter sea- son. The members have just com- pleted a Lady Fryve campalgn for membership, during which a_large class was secured, which will be ad- mitted to full membership January ROYAL ARCANUM. A Christmas tree and party was held for the children by Oriental Coun- cfl. More than 300 children received a toy and ice cream and cake. Municipal Council will meet Janu- ary 8, when the new officers will be in. stalled. Deputy Field Representative W. J. Godwin has been transferred from ‘Washington to Maryland, with head- quarters at Baltimore. Oriental Council will publicly install its new officers Tuesday night, Grand Regent J. H. Grubb being the install- ing officer. WOMAN’'S BENEFIT ASSOCIA- TION. Brightwood Review, No. 5, Mrs. Margaret Knighting, commander, en- tertained its junior members last Monday at a Christmas party. There were a Christmas tree, games and | presents for all. Washington Review, No. 4, held a card party at the residence of Mrs. Topping Thursday evening. The re- view will meet mext Thursday. Liberty-Union Review, No. 6, will meet tomorrow evening at Pythian Temple at 8 o'clock. A Christmas party, at which games and carols were featured, was given by Columbia Review last Tuesday evening. Mrs. Vesta Reed was.chair- man of the program committee and ha, Beta Chi Girls'’ Club will be the guest of Mrs. Viola Henry next ‘Wednesday. All members are urged to be present. Campaign max and deputies ‘will meet Waedne y evening at 8:18 o'clock at the W. B. A. office, 219 M« Gill Building. JR.O.U. A M. Andrew Jackson Council, met Monday e Pythian Temple, with Counctlor Smith pre- siding. The following officers were elected: - Councilor, A. R. Mailonee; vice councilor, W. T. 28. Supreme Commander and Mrs. Frye will be present at this Initi tion. At the last meeting of Mount Ver- non Tent a number of matters were discussed. There will be a joint installation January 5 of the newly ‘elected of- ficers. National Tent will be host to all the Maccabees of the District. On account of the installation of the of- ficers, the time has been changed from 8 to 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be Initiatory ceremonies will take place in Odd Fellows Temple, 419 Seventh street. . e Every man thinks that he is the proper one to stand around and boss the job. Mr. J. H. Strickland Tells How Cuticura Healed Mother