Evening Star Newspaper, November 4, 1928, Page 79

FRATERNITIES MASONIC. LODGES. Monday_—Potomac. No. 5. degree. enthalpha, No. 23, social P 3 5 Mount Pleasant, No. 33, grand isits 8 King 50 grand visitation. 2 p.m. East Gate. No. 83, grand visita- tion. 8 p.m. Theodore Roosevelt. No. 44 vid. No. L E. A King No. 28, grand visita~ . : Saturdsy~Schooi of instruction. KNIGHTS TEMPLAR COMMANDERIES. Mondey—Orient. No. 5, Red Cross. RITE. SCOTTISH Tuesdsy—Mithras Lodge of Perfec- tion. HE Association of Worshipful Masters for 1928 has announced a special visitation to Fred- ericksburg Lodge, No. 4, Fred- ericksburg, Va., leaving via bus at 5 pm. Friday from the Masonic Temple. Among those who will attend will be the grand master of Masons, James T. Gibbs, and other officers of the Grand Lodge. | Fredericksburg Lodge, No. 4, is where George Washington was made a Master Mason, and there are many historic items to be seen there in the original | lodgeroom. | Thursday Almas Temple will hold its ennual ladies’ night in the ballroom of the Willard Hptel. ‘The program will | be under the direction of the uniformed bodies, which will present a variety of interesting features participated in by all the units. Dancing will be from 9 to 12 o'clock. Potentate George B. McGinty says that the only formality | of dress will be a fez. | December 17 Almas Temple will hold | its last ceremonial of the year at the President Theater at 7:30 o'clock. Potentate McGinty has designated James C. Hoyle as chairman of the| committee in charge of the evening’s| entertainment. Applications for this ceremonial must be in the hands of the &cmfier not later than Friday, Deccm-] T 14. ‘Two Grotto events of the week were | the Goodfellowship night entertainment | ‘Tuesday evening and the Halloween dance at. the Washington Hotel Wed- nesday evening. Both were well at- tended. The next dance will be held at the Washington Hotel on Febru. ary 22. | During the week Monarch Arthur M. | Poynton and his officers conferred with the officers of Yedz Grotto, Baltimore, with regard to-the joint ceremonial of | the two Grottoes on November 16 at Baltimore, when Grand Monarch John | A. Derthick of Brooklyn will be the est of honor. Both Grottoes will have rge classes of candidates. The cast of Kallipolis Grotto, under the direction of Past Monarch Charles D. Shackel- ford, will exemplify the ritualistic work and Past Monarch Samuel F. Shreve will present a characteristic program. The Washington hets will leave by B. & O. train at 7 o'clock, and upon arrival will be met by Yedz Grotto and paraded to Lehman’s Hall, where the ceremonial will be held. A Cryptic Rite ladies’ night has been arranged for Saturday, November 24, to be held in the ballroom of the Na- tional Press Club Building. It will be sponsored by the Councils of Royal and Select Masters of this jurisdiction. ‘The Associatiop of Illustrious Masters is in charge of arrangements. All companions R..& S. M. and their ladies will be invited, and admission will be by card. The Association of Tlustrious Masters | will meet Saturday evening in the| rhapter chamber of the Masonic Temn'e tn complete plans - for the cryptic ladies’ night. Orient Cémrmandery, No. 5, K. T., at its last conclave, had an evening of entertainment ; for the lady friends of its members. The program included an eaddress By Grand Generalissimo Joseph H. Milans, moving pictures of the year's Measonic activities shown by George C. Ober, and vocal solos by Past Comdr. Richard E. Titlow and Mrs. Alvaryte R. Roepke. La Fayette Chapter, No. 5, R. A. M., has called off its meeting for Tuesday evening, election night. However, ‘Wednesday evening the chapter will pay its respects to Washington Cen- tennial Lodge, whose master for 1928 is William Watson Ayres, a member of La Fayette. The boosters of the Gaval Club *will hold an old-fashioned bazaar in their clubrooms, 719 Thirteenth street north- west, November 5 to 10, inclusive. The committee on arrangements is com- posed of: Chairman, V. V. Straub; vice chairman, M. F. Painter; secretary, Sidney Haas; booths, E.'D. Gould, Miller, W. N. Peck, F. Estler; tickets, E. Etcheson, J. A. Bonnette, H. ‘Troutman, L. Hayes, S. Jacobs, W. H. Stewart; decorations, A. S. Hopkins, B. A. Evans; prize awards, J. H. Duch- ring, J. T. Crouch. Arrangements have been made for receiving the election returns by direct radio connections Tuesday evening, to which the public is cordially invited. ‘The Washington Railroad Square Club celebrated the seventieth birthday anni- versary of Theodore Roosevelt at its last meeting in the hall of Northeast ‘Temple, which was festooned with the favorite colors of the colonel—red, white and blue. Rev. James Shera Mont- gomery, pastor of the Metropolitan Church, prelate of the Grand Com- mandry, Knights Templar, and chap- lain of the House of Representatives, spoke on ‘“Theodore Roosevelt,” and “What Are You Doing?” Rev. Henry S. Ranck, pastor of Grace Reformed Church, which Roosevelt at- tended while President, also spoke on Roosevelt's characteristics as a Chris- tian and offered the closing prayer. President Hayes introduced M. E. Sands, past master of Roosevelt Lodge, who spoke of the hero of San Juan Hill as a Mason. Among the visitors were Lynn H. Troutman, past president, League of Masonic Clubs; Joseph D. Sullivan of the Circle Club, Charles Stark, State ‘vice president, District of Columbia, and H. K. Troutman. Er- nest Erydenstock and P. H. Murphy entertained with songs, and Charles H. Jones’ Round House Jazz Orchestra, ar- rayed in overalls, red bandana ties and top hats, furnished the music. A light collation’ with cigars and coffee was served later. EASTERN STAR. At the last meeting of La Fayette | Lodge Chapter the degrees were con- | ferred, with the line officers advanced | as follows: Laura M. Dyre, matron; | Blanche H. Enterline, associate matron; | Loretta C. Rabenhorst, conductress, | and Effie T. Brodnax, associate con- ductress. Associate Grand Parton Proc- tor snd the associate matrons of 1928 Were present. e i Mizpah Chapter will meet Tuesday, when the degrees will be conferred by | the advanced line. The associate ma- trons are invited to attend. Following | the meeting there will be a short en- | tertainment and refreshments. | East Gate Chapter had its annual grand visiation at a special meeting Oc- tober 29. Among the distinguished | guests were Past Grand Matron Cowles | and Past Grand Patron Poynton. The' grand matron and grand patron re- celved gifts from the chapter. The bowling team will give a card party No- | vember 9 at the Chestnut Farms Dairy, 2107 Rhode Island avenue northeast. *| At a special meeting of St. John's | Lodge Chapter October 29, Past Grand Matron Gertrude Milans_and Past Grand Patron Joseph H. Milans con- | ferred the degrees on their son, who was one of the four candidates. Dis- tinguished guests present were Past Grand Matrons Kimmel, Hudson and Taylor; Past Grand Patrons Plitt and | annual grand visitation Thursday eve- J. | Other guests of honor included Grand A.| Patron Willlam J. Dow of the Grand {G. Meile had been elected State coun- Dunkum. A large number of the matrons and patrons of 1917 and 1926 and officers and members of Joseph H. Milans Chapter were present. The chapter will meet November 5 at 7:30 pm. The Matrons and Patrons’ Associa- | tion of 1926 met October 27 in Brook- land Chapter room. There was a pro- | gram and refreshments, furnished by the women of the association, followed by singing of old-time songs, led by Mrs. Sallie Wilson. The matron of Friendship Chapter announces the grand visitation of the grand matron and her corps of officers November 6 at 8 o'clock at a special meeting. The regular meeting of the ycl&nplcr November 13 has been called 1 off. Naomi Chapter met October 24. The |associate matrons and conductresses were entertained. A program Was ren- dered, “Mrs. Jarley'’s Waxworks,” by the ’umcers. directed by Martha H. Gould; cornet solos by Mr. Wiseman. Re- freshments were served. The past ma- trons and past patrons will be the chapter’s special guests November 14. Chevy Chase Chapter will meet Tuesday evening, The visitation of the grand officers will be made at & spe- cial meeting of the chapter Saturday evening, November 17. Cathedral Chapter was visited by the Grand Chapter October 24. The dis- tinguished guests were Grand Matron Sallye Bogley, Grand Patron William Dow, Associate Grand Patron Proctor, Grand Conductress Meritt, Associate Grand Conductress Hollander, Right Worthy Grand Secretary _ Minnie Keyes, Past Grand Matrons Lamond, Stephenson, Fletcher, O'Bryan, Cowles, Campbell, Hudson, and Past Grand Pa- trons Dulin, Bogley, Betts, Dunkum and Waterman, The line officers will ad- vance for the canferring of the degrees November 14. A special invitation is extended to the associate grand matron, associate grand patron and the asso- ciate matrons to attend this meeting. The worthy grand matron and worthy grand patron made Esther Chapter their ning. The following distinguished | guests accompanied the grand matron and grand patron: Right Worthy Grand ecretary Keyes, Right Worthy Grand ‘reasurer Lamond; Past Grand Matrons Handy, Allen, Streater, Taylor, Kimmel, Cowles, Hudson, Barnhart, Barnard and Stephenson, and Past Grand Patrons Streater, Bogley, Brashears, Dunkum and West. The program was presented by the past matrons of the chapter. Matron Margaret H. Jones announces the degrees will be conferred at the meeting of November 15. Brightwood Chapter will be visited by the grand matron, grand patron and other grand officers Thursday at 8:30 pm. The assoclate conductress, Miss Ardell Payne, will entertain at a tea Sunday from 5 to 7 o'clock in honor of Btrighcwood Chapter at 1211 Hamilton street. Matron Lillian Rowzee of Gavel Chapter announces a business meeting ‘Tuesday evening. Mrs. Florence A. Bailey invites the associate matrons to be guests of Mrs. Emma T. Blood, =ssoclate matron of Joppa Lodge Chapter, at its meeting November 21. There will be a short business meeting, program, refreshments and dancing. The chapter will have its annual grand visitation November 7. Grand visitations for week of No- vember 5 are: Ruth, November 5, p.m.; Friendship, November 6, 8:15 p.m. ial); Joppa, November T, p.m.; Brightwood, November P Harmony, November 8, 9:30 p.m.; Takoma, November 9, pm., and Nllalmm, November 10, 8:15 p.m. (spe- cial). The annual banquet of the Matrons and Patrons’ Association of 1921 was held October 27 at the City Club. The guests of the evening were Grand tron William C. Dow and Mrs. Dow, Pa- 5|and a chain basket to the council, the 5| the orphans’ funds of the order. conferred the degrees on Mrs. Helen A. Strietz. The resignation of Past Coun- cilor Mrs. Ollie Montgomery as State | Council _representative was accepted. Junior Past Councilor Mrs. et Taylor was elected and installed. A memorial service was held in honor of Evelyn Mastin. The Daughters of America of Pumpkinsville were received. A Halloween burlesque was presented. Remarks were made by Mrs. Minnie Oveitt, councilor of Glen Council of Scotia, N. Y.; Past State Councilor Mrs. Emily’ E. Hockstrasser, Deputy Mrs. Cora L. Thompson, Mrs. Eva Schultze of Liberty Council, George W. Robert- sin and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Feurst. Fidelity Council met Tuesday evening and Councilor Mrs. Sarah Cavanaugh presided. Past Councilor Mrs. Fannie Donn of Star Spangled Banner Council made an address. Virginia Dare Council met, with the counhcilor, Rosa B. Homan, presiding, Wednesday evening. Pauline Small was admitted by transfer card from Betsy |Ross Council. A cakewalk was held. The prize was won by Rose Grant. Mrs. L. B. Thornton resigned as chair- man of the good of the order commit- tee and the position was filled by Mrs. Mary L. Sunday, past councilor. State Councilor Mrs. Carrie G. Meile and her official staff officers honored State Warden Mrs. Margaret Halfpap Thursday evening with a visit to her council at Capitol Heights, of which she is an efficlent secretary. Mrs. Daisy L. Cressman of Loyalty Council made an address. Vocal solos were given by Mrs. Ethel E. Burroughs, State con- ductress of Anacostia Councll, accom- panied at the piano by Mrs. Elsie Fill- men of Kenmore Council; readings and recitations by Miss Edna_Ackuff; piano solos by Miss Thelma Doom; recita- tions, Past Councilor Mrs. Fannie Donn. Presentations of gifts to the following State officers were made: State Coun- cilor Mrs. Carrie G. Meile, by Mrs. Maude Abbott, chairman; Mrs. Mar- garet Halfpap, State warden, by Mrs. Georgietta Wells; past councilors’ jew- els to Dorothy Beall and Maude Var- nell by the recording secretary, Mrs. Halfpap; Past State Councilor Mrs. Alice Brown, treasurer, by Mrs. Geor- gietta Wells; Mrs. Susie Barrett, finan- cial secretary, by Past Councilor Mrs. Bessie Rollins; Mrs. Edith Davis, as- sistant recording secretary, Fannie Donn; Miss Louise Taylor, councilor, by Mrs. Fannie Donn; Mrs. Abbott, by Past Councilor Mrs. Bertha Lucas; Mrs. Halfpap from Mrs. Bar- rett and Mrs. Alice Brown, by Mrs. Donn. Gifts will be presented Deputy State Councilor Mrs. Mabel G. Downing on her return from a Southern tour. Loyalty Council met Tuesday eve- ning, with the councilor, Mrs, Fannye Kolb, presiding. A masquerade dance was held. Mrs. Lillian Schaffer won first prize, prettiest costume; Mrs, Lil- lian Williams and Calour Rock second prizes, mest original costumes; third prize, Mrs. Myrtle Meadows of Pidelity Council, comical costume. There will be a card party at the Northeast Ma- sonic Temple November 12, under the éllxsgk:es of the Twentieth Century ub. Anacostia Council convened Wednes- day evening, with the councilor, Mrs. Sarah Buddington, presiding. Ques- tions of importance were discussed by Past State Councilor Mrs. Mary P. James, Mis. Naomi E. Swann and Howard Bcall. Credentials of Past Councilors Ella Smith, Margaret Lain- hart and Daisy Smithson were read. Mrs, Swann was presented with a fern by Past Councilor Mrs. Mary P. James in behalf of Anacostia Council. Past State Councilor Mrs. Alice Faithful presented Mrs. Swann with a bouquet object of which is to earn money _l!gr e following program was presented: Uku- lele duet, Charles Connors and Gordon Darling; vocal solos, Charles Connors, by Mrs.4 Roy G. Klotz won first honors in the horseshoe throwing contest. Homer -throwing : in the art of raking leaves went to D. J. Shaw. Councils meeting this week are Dis- trict Couneil, Loyal Lac Oriental Tuesday and dies, Monday; District. Wed- nesday. Degree of Pocahontas. ‘The October meeting of the Past Pocahontas Association was held at the home of the t, Mrs. Wallace Powell, with MMr? David Shanks assist- rted final arrangements for the card party and dance held November 24 at Oyster’s Auditorium. The next meeting of the association will be held at the home of Mrs. Martha Jarboe, men‘l:sr ite party at 713 D street November 7. The council will also hold a minstrel show and dance November 21. Hiawatha Counctl will hold an apron social November 5 at Pythian Temple. ‘This council holds regular meetings on the first and third Mondays of each month. Shepherds of Bethlehem. At the last meeting of Trinity Lodge Comdr. Mrs. Mazie Domdarie received on behalf of the lodge Mrs. Ethel Pythian of Loyalty Lodge as deputy to Trinity Lodge lodge. Mrs. Burke was the recipient of gifts from the members of the lodge. The next meeting will be held Novem- ber 7 at 808 I street. JR. 0. U. A M. Edward J. Ross Council met in| Junior Order Temple October 25, with | Councilor A. D. Hilton presiding. Her- | bert Russell was elected to member- ship. Floyd -Hobbs of Vienna Council, Vienna, Va.; State Treasurer Thomas F. Jones, Past State Councilor Harry A. Beck, Junior Past Councilor Stanley Travis and Messrs. Cook made ad- dresses. ‘Washington Council met in Red Men's Hall, Nineteenth street and Pennsyl- | Council, Ballston, Va., November 14. Conductor P. T. O'Connor of Capital Council, Past State Councilor James A. , jr.; Past Councllor Daye and others made addresses. Star Spangled Banner Council met‘ in the Junior Order Temple October 26 and was called to order by Councilor J. R, Bergin. Thirteen applications for membership were received. The degree team was reorganized and C. W. Magill was appointed master of ceremonies. State Conductor W. L. Sudwarth, Past State Councilor C. W. Magill, Past Councilor L. R. Winners of Edward J. Ress Council, A. T. Griffith, P. G. ‘Thomas and others made addresses. Council convened in Northeast Masonic Temple October 27, with Councilor A. E. Pranks presiding. ‘Talks were made by State Vice Coun: cilor Columbus C. H. Hild, F. C. Man- gum, H. Gorbutt, L. E. Rector and W. H. McClung. WOMAN’S BENEFIT ASSOCIATION. A one-act play will be presented by the entertainment committee at the bazaar and masquerade party by Na- tional Review at the clubhouse No- vember 9. A short course in domestic science, taught by Mrs. M. A. Rich, will be apened at the clubhouse tomorrow at 1:30 pm., and will be continued five afternoons. Columbia Review will be in charge of the Monday luncheon tomorrow. The board of directors will meet at 11 o'clock tomorrow at the clubhouse. The Monday Lunch Review will meet at_noon tomorrow at the clubhouse. Liberty-Union Review will meet to- morrow evening at 8 o'clock at the . | clubhouse. Victory Review will meet at the clubhouse tomorrow evening. ‘Washington Review will meet Tues- day evening at 8 o'clock at the club- house. A card party will be held Wednes- day evening at the clubhouse for the benefit of the house. Puns in Anthology. In line with the revival of the pun in London, J. C. Squire and 1. A, Wil- llams of that city are collaborating in | an anthology of puns. Piays upon words | | are becoming as popular as wise cracks | in this country. While many still de- clare it a Victorlan survival, others are quoting Henry Erskine, the well known | Maj. Gen. Fred W. Sladen, com- manding general of the 3d Corps Area, of which Washington Reserve units are a part, announced last week the sched- ule of inactive training for the head- quarters and staff of the 80th Division. | The 1928-29 schedule of instruction in- cludes seven sessions, which will be held on the third Thursday of each month between now and concluding next May. The sessions will not extend two hours each, and whenever possible the instruction will be by the applica- tory method. Reports of attendance at these conferences, for credits for hours of inactive duty performed, will be rendered. The present Infantry di- vision in the U. S. Army will be taken up at the November 15 conference, ‘which will also embrace the functional subdivisions of service troops, division special troops, combat arms available and combat and service troops. At the December 20 conference there will be taken up some questions on staff prin- ciples and functions. This will include a discussion on the general staff group, the special staff group and the 1928 staff officer field manual. The first session to be held in the 1929 calendar year will be held Janu- ary 17, the subject of which will be troop movements by railway. This will also include notes on principles, staff duties to include preparation of field and administrative orders and combat orders. Relief of units in battle will be the subject of the February 21 con- | ference. which will aiso include the ad- | ditional subjects as outlined in the pre- ceding sentences. The attack against the defensive zone will be the subject of the March 21 conference, which will also include the preparation of field and administrative and combat orders. At the April 18 conference there will be taken up for discussion reports and situation maps for an attack and also the notes for G-2 and G-3 sections. At {the concluding meeting of the season, |to be held on May 16, there will be |an attack. This will be-augmerted by a discussion of the notes for G-1 u:(yi G-4 sections. Of interest to Reserve officers resid- | ing in the District of Columbia is the | new policy established by the War De- | partment last week relative to the eligi- | bility of Reserve officers for_promotion, vania avenue, October 24, with Coun- | lawyer, who, when told that punning is ; assignment or active duty. Pending the cilor A. Collins presiding. Four appli- cations for membership were presented. The council voted to visit Ballston | accompanied by G. Gordon Darling; presentation of a fern to Deputy Mrs. Pearl Wolfe by Mrs. Burroughs; duets by Messrs. Connors and Darling; pres- entation of a fern to State Conductress Mrs. Ethel E. Burroughs by Past Coun- cilor Mrs, Laura Mitchell. Games were played. Associate Grand Patron John C. Proc- tor and Mrs. Proctor and Associate Grand Conductress Amy Hollander. The following officers were elected: President, Charles P. Sener; vice presi- dent, Miss Katherine Lear and secre- sy and treasurer, Esther V. Cross. ‘The annual d visitation of Beth- any Chapter wfi‘vx.‘a.n place at the next meeting, November 186. Treaty Oak Chapter will meet Mon- day evening at 8 o'clock on Temple Heights. Unity Chapter had Past Grand Ma- tron Mrs. Felix G. Eweing of Tennessee as guest of honor at the last meeting. Mrs. Eweing is also District of Colum- bia representative in her home State. Matron Mrs. Sallye Bogley and Grand Chapter of the District and Grantz E. Dunkum, past grand patron and past grand master of the Grand Lodge of Masons of the District of Columbia. In commemoration of the seventy-fourth birthday of the late L. Cabell William- son, the first grand patron of the Order Eastern Star of the District, also a past most worthy grand patron of the General Grand Chapter, tribute was paid by the matron, Mrs. Frances Dob- s(;lna, as flowers were placed upon the altar. ‘Washington-Centennial Chapter, after initiation, was entertained with a pro- gram October 26. At the meeting of November 16 the grand matron, grand patron and other officers of the Grand Chapter will pay the annual grand visi- tation. A short program is being ar- ranged. The chapter will have a card party the afternoon of November 5 for the folks at the Masonic and Eastern Star Home. Officers of Congress Lodge Chapter gave a surprise shower birthday varty October 14 to the matron, M. Betty avenue, Silver Spring, Md. DAUGHTERS OF AMERICA. Mount Vernon Council had a recep- tion and banquet October 23 in honor of its deputy State councilor, Mrs. Roberta E. Nalls. Secretary John E. Smallwood made the presentation speech and presented Mrs. Nalls with a huge bunch of chrysanthemums. A dance followed the reception. Kenmore Council met October 26. rehearsal was held October 28 prepara- tory to the annual State visitation. Unity Council met October 24, with Mrs. Thelma Haas presiding. State Councilor Mrs. Carrie G. Meile, Associ- ate State Councilor Mrs, Julia Penni- field, State Secretary Charles H. Miller, State Treasurer Mildred Rock, State Inside Sentinel Emma Brooks, Past Deputy Ethel Miles, law committee; Mrs, Clara E. Nace, credential commit- tee; present Deputy Mrs. Naomi E. Swann, Past National Councilor and State Vice Councilor Mrs. Lulu Grubbs and other guests were welcomed by the councilor, Mrs. Thelma Haas. An- nouncement was made that Mrs. Carrie cilor for the District of Columbia. A reception was held in honor of the State councilor. Past Councilor Mrs, Blanche Tawney of Eagle Council pre- sented Mrs. Meile with a cake. Past officers’ jewels - were presented to the following by Deputy Mrs. Naomi E. Swann: Mrs. Mallonee, Mrs.’ Hannah Gates, Mrs. Mabel Kirk and Miss Georgianna Anderson. Games were in- dulged in, at which Miss Florence An- derson won first prize, Miss Viola Mal-‘ lonee second prize and the “booby” went to Joseph Tawney. A musical pro- gram was led by Joseph Talbott Tawn- ey, accompanied at_the piano by Miss Mary E. Stormer of Triumph Council: Mrs. Marguerite Grey, solo, accompa- nied at the piano by Mr. Kirk; duets by Mrs. Marguerite Grey and Joseph Wolfe, at her home, 806 Richmond | ik | REBEKAH LODGES. ‘The Noble and Vice Grands' Asso- clation will meet November 24 at the home of Mrs. Emily Hayes, 317 Ninth street southeast. aomi and Dorcas will be the hostesses. Martha Washington Rebekah Lodge received Mrs. M. Margaret Royston, president of the Rebekah Assembly, with her staff of officers, together with Grand Master J. Burton Kincer and Grand Lodge officers, in official visita- tion October 25. Gifts were presented to the president, the grand master, the instructress of the lodge,. Mrs. Hallie Harkrider, and to Chaplain Mrs. Orra Pfrimmer of the Rebekah Assembly. A musical program was given and re- freshments were served. Degree work is scheduled for Thursday evening. ‘The members of the order and their friends attended a masquerade dance given by the Rebekah Assembly at Oyster’s auditorium last Tuesday eve- ning. Tzhe Home Circle will meet Wednes- day evening. Final plans will be made for the turkey dinners to be given at Northeast Masonic Temple November 21, Brightwood Rebekah Lodge will en- tertain at a home-coming November 13. The Rebekah Assembly and the Grand Lodge officers will be guests of honor. Naomi and Ruth Rebekah Lodges will meet tomorrow evening, Fidelity and Friendship Lodges Tuesday evening, Home Circle Wednesday evening and Martha Washington Rebekah Lodge Thursday evening. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. Grand Chancellor A. Lacy Embrey and other Grand Lodge officers offi- clally visited Hermione Lodge Friday evening. ‘The grand chancellor, accompanied by William E. Poole as grand vice chan- cellor, William A. Kimmel as grand prelate, Frank B. Crown as grand mas- ter-at-arms and Samuel Banks as grand inner guard, installed the inner guard of Columbia Lodge Wednesday evening. Century Decatur Lodge will meet Monday evening; Webster Lodge, Ex- celsior Lodge and Capital Lodge will |meet Tuesday evening; Mount Vernon Lodge Wednesday evening, and Syra- cusians Lodge Friday evening. ROYAL ARCANUM. The Royal Arcanum Boosters’ Club, under the leadership of President War- | ren M. Schoonmaker, held its October meeting with Capitol Council October 25, Capitol Council meeting was pre- sided over by W. H. D'Orsay, acting regent, who welcomed the grand regent, members of the Grand Council and members of the Boosters’ Club, intro- { ducing President W. M. Schoonmaker | as the presiding officer for the evening. | Grand Council officers in attendance were Grand Regent 1. S. Childs, Grand Vice Regent F. V. Marsh, Grand Orator C. A. Bell, Sitting Past Grand Regent | Warren M. Schoonmaker, Grand Treas- urer Guy F. Allen, Grand Guide E. T. Green, Grand Warden E. C. King, Grand Trustee O. H. P. Scott, Repre- | sentative to Supreme Council J. E. | Eckloff, Past Grand Regents T. J. Landergren, J. H. Grubb, A. L. Eber- sole and Joseph F. Brashears, and W. L. Buckley, president of the Royal Ar- canum Hospital Bed Fund Association, who was addressed personally by the president. One of the interesting features was a mock trial. Musical selections were rendered by A. F. Ward and his bazoo band. A talk was given by Charles | Johnson on “The Kinks of the Traffic Laws.” There also was a “coon” hunt- ing contest, for which prizes were awarded. Refreshments were served. Kismet Council held an outing last Sunday at Overlook, the Summer cot- tage of Past Grand Regent Joscph F. Talbott Tawney, accompanied by Miss Mary E. Stormer. Golden Rule Council on October 26 Brashears at Cabin John, Md., on the the lowest form of wit, replied: “It is, l?{i therefore the foundation of all | revision of Army regulations 140-5 the | following policy governing eligibility. of | Reserve officers for promotion, assign- | taken up reports and situation maps for | Inf: Civilian Army News ment and active duty, will obtain: (1) A Reserve officer having an assignment status may upon his written applica- tion to the agency having assignment jurisdiction be carried as unassigned for the remainder of his present ap- pointment period. (2) An officer car- ried as stated above will not be a charge against the allotment under the procurement objective in determining d | vacancies for appoiatment, promotion or transfer. (3) An officer having re- quested an unassigned status as out- lined in paragraph 1, will not be avail- able for assignment, active duty or pro- motion during the remainder of his current appointment period, nor upon reappointment, unless there is a va- cancy, within the procurement objective and he has re-established eligibility under the provisions of paragraph 15 of Army regulation 140-5. ‘Washington Reserve officers.desiring to take advantage of the new policy should make individual written requests to be placed on the unassigned section for the remainder of their appoint- ment period by applying direct to the senior unit instructor of the Washing- ton Organized Reserves, the headquar- ters of which are located in the Oxford Hotel Building, Fifteenth street and Pennsylvania avenue northwest. Washington Field Artillery Reserve officers will assemble at 9:30 a.m. to- day at the Fort Myer riding hall for instruction in equitation under the di- rection of Maj. W. H. Woodward. Four instructional conferences will be held this week by as many local Reserve branches. Members of the 428th Infantry, Lieut. Col. West A. Hamilton commanding, will meet to- morrow evening at Reserve headquar- ters for their third conference of the school year, the subject of which will be machine gun and howitzer weapons in defense. The instructor for this rneetu:g will be Capt. Andres Lopez, antry. On account of the national election, the conference of the 320th Infantry, Col. Winfield Scott commanding, sched- uled to be held next Tuesday evening, has been postponed until November 8. ‘The 313th Field Artillery conference, Col. Leroy W. Herron, commanding, will be held at local headquarters next Wednesday evening. This will be the third session for the members of this regiment, the subject of which will be operations in the field. Maj. W. R. CThe New Buich _ n | Woottward, F. A., will conduct this con- - | “Nembers of the 320t Infantry will !hold their postponed meeting next | Thursd: at which will be discussed the le gun and howitzer weapons * | in_defense. | Washington Coast Artillery Reserve | officers will meet at Reserve headquar- ters next Friday evening for their sec- ond session of the year, at which will be taken up tactics and technique of sea- coact artillery. This conference will be | conducted by Col. H. L. Steele, C. A. C., on duty in the office of the chief of Coast Artillery. Cavalry Reserve offi- cers of Wasl will meet next Sun- day morning at 9:30 a.m. at the Fort :\l‘yg;‘rldlnl hall for instruction in equi- ation. Washington Organized Reserve head- quarters announced last week the fol- lowing changes in assignments of Re- serve officers residing in the District of Columbia: PFirst Lieut. James De G. . Graves, Cavalry Reserve, 1730 P street, | having' moved to the 3d Area, i3 relieved from mlgnmenfot? the 80th Division; First Lieut. David W. Morrow, Coast Artillery Reserve, 2121 New York avenue, having moved to the 24 Corps | Area, is relieved from assignment to the |3d Coast Artillery district; Second | Lieut. Thomln‘s ); Jacobs, Infantry Re- serve, is relieved. from assignmen the 80th Division; PFirst Lieut. Rlfilt!l;: |D. Mudd, Medical Reserve, 1328 Good Hope road southeast, having moved to the 6th Corps Area, is relieved from assignment to the 51st General Hos- pital, zone of communication: First Lieut. Del Rey W. Coleman, Infantry Reserve, 1855 California street, having | moved to the 2d Corps Area, is relieved from assignment to the 520th Infantry - Battalion, zone of interior: First Lieut. Herbert W. Rathsack, Infantry Reserve, 1707 Massachusetts avenue, having been transferred to the Coast Artillery Re- serve, is relieved from assignment to the 520th Infan! by try Battalion, zone of HAVE YOUR Headlights Adjusted and registered ut CREEL BROS.- 1811-17 14th St. NNW. 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