Evening Star Newspaper, December 28, 1927, Page 11

- ! peputy Unanimously ‘Elected, : Grand Master—Otto P. Roepke Fills Vacancy. - | | James T. Gibbs, deputy grand master, was unanimously elected | ®rand master of Masons in the Di trict of Colwubia, at the St John' ¥ stated communication of th Grand Lodge. F. A. » last night In Masonic Temple, Thirteenth street Rnd New York avenue. He succeeds’ k. Grand Master Gratz E. Dunkum, who had been the official head of the Biue n_this jurisdiction, Elected” to the foot of the Grand Lodge official- line as junior grand Bteward in 1919, Mr. Gibbs progressed through the several places and sta-| tions in succession until last night, When he reached the top. ¥ The vacancy at the foot of the offi.: ial line was filled by the election of Otto’ R. Roepke. a past master of Naval Lodge. No. 4, as junior grand $teward, Under cnstomary procedure he will become grand master in De- | cember, 1938, Other Officers Advanced. At the election last night Senior| Grand Warden Wisdom D. Brown was | advanced to the office of deputy grand | master. Junior Grand Warden James| A. West to zhe office of senior grand | warden, Grand Marshal C. Fred Coul o the office of junior grand warden Senior Grand I Iey to the office of grand mars! Junior Grand Deacon Harry G. Kim. | ball to the office of senior grand| deacon, Grand Sword Bearer Vernon | G. Owen to the-office of junior grand | deacon. Grand Pursuivant George R Davis to-the office of grand sword| bearer, Senior Grand Steward Robert [ Regar to the office of grand pur Junior Grand Steward | hals to the office of senior Upper: James T. Gibbs, last night 1: Past elected grand master for the District. . Claude Keiper, grand _ Lower: Otto B. Roepke, chosen .. Johnston, grand ' junior grand steward. P S meritus: Past Grand Master - ar] . aldw S Fast acter b AT Lreasrer’ Bool of this city. who died in 1915, ohn's Lodge, No. 11, grand lecturer; T ey MM e Rev. John C. Palmer, past master of { Mrs. Walter A ain B. French Lo % city. ~ He ° ; &rand chaplain: Rev. Charles E. Fultz, | GTetchen A. Kober of this city assistant grand chaplain, and Past, M. Roepke. the mew junior grand Master William P. Herbst of Hiram Lodge. No. 18, grand tile }x The s standing other things being pas mander: o(g Knigh{g p;'emphr and a| 1913, and was its high priest THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON, D master of the second veil of the Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons. Roepke became a member Washington Council, Royal and Select Masters, September 21, 1914: a charter member of Columbja Council, No. 3; was its illustrious master in 1919 and 1920, and was grand master of the Grand Council in 1923. He joined Orient Commandery, Knights Templar, De- | recorder of that body. His other Ma sonic_activities include membership in | the Scottish Rite, Almas Temple of the Mystic Shrine, Kallipolis G | Veiled” Proph: he Ench: | Realm. Convention of Anointed High Prie: and its pr in Patent Office Club of Master M ‘tha Chapter, No. 4, Order of tern Star, and its worthy | patron in 1922 Born In Minneapolis. Mr. Roevke was born in Minneapolis | January 3. 1884. He wa trom the University of Minne: 1906 with the degree of el engineer. Entering the United S Patent Office here December 1, as an assistant examiner, he passed | through the several | ent position of principal examiner in | charge of one of the electrical divi | sions of the Patent Office. He graduated with the degree of hachelor bf laws andspas been admitted to bar of the Supreme Court of the mbix_and of the (" | Appeals of the District of Columbia. ed and resides at The retiring grand master was pre nted with an elaborate hall clock, The address of presentation was m by Peyton B. Fletcher, the immedi | past master of Dawson Lodge, No. 1 |speaking for the Assoctution ‘of Wor- | shipful Masters of 1927 | The retiring grand master also re. |ceived a diamond-studded past grand | master’s jewel. the gift of the Grand | Lodge. presented by Past Master Wil |tlam T. Galliher of La Favette Ladge, [No. 19, Mr. Dunkum's mother lodze gnificance of this was that when master of his lodge | 9 aised” Mr. Dunkum to! |the sublime degree of Master [To both presentation address Dunkum made appropriate responscs. Edmonston Studio Phctographers New Location 1333 F St. N.W. Phone Main 4900 “While you are about it, Get a GOOD Picture” Parts Washington A FASHION INSTITUTION NewYork . C. WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 28, 1927. Another Great Day Today—and tomorrow still more wonderful values in store for those who attend. Sensational savings in women's and misses’ fashion apparel and accessories. Wonderful values in every department in addition to those featured in this announcement. Take advantage of this great clearing now—it is an exceptional opportunity. Thursday—Another Great Coat Day! —Offering such really worthwhile savings in the type of coats that are most in demand right now—coats of Jelleff high quality and fine tailoring—coats with Jelleff quality selected furs—coats that bear the Jel- leff stamp of fashion-rightness—what more could we say to urge you to come and see them! COATS Women's and Misses'! %65 With Lavish Use of Such Desirable and Expensive Furs as— Platinum wolf Baby seal Pointed wolf Ivory wolf Caracul Natural squirrel Black lynx Black fox Baby lynx Beige squirrel Beaver Kit fox 110 Women's _$89 50 giainum Norma cloth ' with 5. marmink trim— 365, Coats in the season’s finest dull lustre coatings—coats with slim straightlines—with flares—with jabots—with in- genious tuckings—with clever seams. Black coats with black furs or light furs—tan coats with brown furs—grey coats—moonlight blue coats—brown coats—in every re- $79.50 to $9850 & Misses' $125 black coat. fitch trim—389.50. $110 to $125 COATS Women’s and Misses’! $89-50 With luxurious shawl collars, deep fur cuffs and some with borders of— Beaver Black lynx Skunk Silver grey kit fox Civet cat Black fox Caracul Brown fox Natural wolf Blonde fox Natural lynx Fisher fitch Women's $110 tan Malina_with 4 ;:@u.").k Coats in such luxurious materials as Molta, Broadcloth, Malina, Kashmir Suede—with considerable variation in black, the smart tan shades, Franciscan brown, grey and moonlight blue. Stunning individual coats with beautifully fitted shoulder lines, with lovely silk linings, with the precision of detail and skillful finesse in line and color blending that marks them immediately as superb past petentate of Almas Temple nf}‘n 1919 ive iy by DrieRnt SxfRnd the M.\';ic Shrine, haying held the lat ter offide for two ferms. Mr. Gibb: spect a fashion group of coats at these wonderful savings, quality. You'll be delighted with them! Women's and Misses’ Coat Shope—Third Fleor was made a Mason in Benjamin E.| French Lodge. 15. Octoher 1. 1594, and after serving in the varlous places | and stations, was elected master in, 1901. He has treagurer ' since. 1902. He receivéd the Royal Arch degree in Mount.¥ernon Chapter, No. 3. R. A M. Julg.24, 1899, and was| gh priest in 1%07. He wa mecretary of the chapter in 1908, and | still holds that office. Gibbs is a mem ber of *Washington Council, No, 1. Royal and Select Masters: was knight. #d In Washington Commande: Knights Templar, and became eminent commander April 5. 1914, He eptered the official line of the Grand Commandery 14, 1917, and was umanimously elected grand commander.May 11, 1925, Was Almas Potentate. | He is also a member of the Ancient | eand Aecepted Scottish Rite.” He| served &s potentate of Almas Temple, Ancient,, Arabic Order Nobles of. th Mystic Shrine, for 3912 and 3914, a) was elected representstivé of Almas ‘Temple ‘to the Imperial Council for | i y. He is now secretary-treas- | urer of the Masonic,Hall Assocfation | of the District 6f Columbia. Grand Mastey : Gibbs was born in | Fincastfe, Bofetourt County, Va., and | in his early youth moved to Louis ville, Ky.." ffom which city he cam to Washington in 1881, having resided | here since, ; He was educated in the | public schoold of Loulsville and this city, attended Columbian, now fieorge ‘Washington,: - University, and was graduated {ram the law school of tha institution, receiving the degrees o LL.B. and LLM., the latter in 1891. | Yor many years he was employed | in the United States Treasury Depar ment. resigning in 1910 to engage i the practice of He was married | Beptember 24, 1890, to Miss Alice M No. 1,} EREXEREX SRR AFRERS IR AN ARREIRXRI IR Terms: These machines may be purchased on the Club Plan; 85 down and 35 a maonth. A Clearance of Floor Samples! New Home Sewing Machines All new machines— never bheen used but for display. Made by the New Home Company and fully guaranteed. Spring Sewing all turned out in a jiffy! That’s how it will be if you just turn over a new leaf on your Sewing machine calendar-—and avail yourself of this opportunity. One of these finc up-to-date machines —and no more struggles with inefliciency. Siath Vluoy THE HECHT CO-F STREET a /e Sfll(}1}‘{l‘{l‘{f{}{}’{}f}ff“f{f{}{}f}-{}‘fil‘fi b2 28 A Sale of 800 Printed Crepes Georgettes Satins *15 In the women’s and misses’ ifmplc frock shops! Smart New Dresses Flat Crepes Velvets Combinations Georgette dresses in the new light and the favored dark shades—sleek satin dresses in black and the best Spring shades—prints, silk crepes and velvet dresses in the ingeniously simple styles that reign smartly for davtime wear. Tailored dresses for women who go to business—frilly soft dresses for misses of many social activities—full cut dig- nifiedly smart dresses for matrons—afternoon dresses—versatile all-occasion dresses—literallv scores of stunning styles in such great varieties. All new enough, different enough. smart enough to tempt vou to l;\x} more than one. g Such faccinating drapes, tiers and tunics. Such clever jumpers and boleros. Such smart pleatings and flares. Ribbon and suede belts—stunning lines. New necklines and “tricky” sleeves. Just a few examples of the many stunning styles in this event A—=Women's crepe satint frock with long tunic over pleated F—Misses’ two-tone george skirt. Note the graceiully smart jabot—$§1 ~Womien's georgette afternoon frock. flared skirt—$15, Women's tailored satin two-piece dress with georgette vestee and flared skirt—§15. - Women's blac g:argtll: with velvet applique and un- 1 even hemline- ~Misses’ georgette frocks with mushroom pleated tiered skirt tipped in metal thread—§13. BLACK NAVY Sizes 30 to 44 for women Second Floor —And this aedditional good news! Women’s $35 to $39.50 Dresses ‘I:cduud $28.75 Our women's hetter frock shop offers this wonderful clearance roup of smartly distinetive frocks—={rocks of crepe jolie, geargette, chiffon and satin in the lovely formal aiternoon modes that are s0 good now. A few tine vel vets are included. Black, navy blue tan. You'll like them Women's $49.50 to $59.50 Dresses ::aduc-d 338. 75 Stunning evening gowns and perfectly charming afternoon dresses in sleek satin, transpavent velvet and sheer ma- terials—in LI.uL. navy blue and pastel shades. Many —important replicas— many one-of-a-kind — certainly worth seeing! Women's Frach Shap--Secand Flaar B sih M . oo AULAD Velver and | wsprgetie San TN ming con- ception of the jabot mode, the snug hipline and the ROSE ¢ irock with cleverly manipu- 3 skirt—$1§. G—Misses’ flat crepe frock vertically pleated and hori- zontally tucked—a very clever new rdca—$18 H—Misses’ two-piece flat crepe frock with the Chanel ke and bow ties—$1§, K—Misscs two-piece flat crepe frock with stunning yoke and pleated skirt—$13. ;. L—~Women's crepe satin jabot frock with ski d pis ndc-fis( 3 with skirt pleated on BROWN BEIGE GREEN Sizes 14, 10, 18 vrs. for misses. Third Floor lated snug hipline and sh Still plenty of smart footwear remains in the Great Sorosis Year-End Clearaway —Presenting all sizes and a wide choice of materials] styles and colors. $7.50m Plenty of suede, Kid, patent leather, satin, velvet and even brocade evening \'i)\;‘t‘;\ Stll plenty of smart pumps, strap shippers and oxford ties. Sull plenty of slippers in brown, heige, tan, black, grey, gold and silver—and still sizes 313 to 8~widths AAA o C—but not in each color or material. Take vour choice tomorrow at £330 Regularly $10 to $15 [ Still plenty of smart $8.50 to $12.50 Footwear, $550 Desirable atyles, wanted materials and calors, but only one or two pairs of each style or color, and the size vange 13 broken. Come early. Sorasis Shee Shop-—Straet Floor