Evening Star Newspaper, January 27, 1929, Page 38

et THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, JANUARY 27, 1920—PART FRATERNITIES MASONIC. LODGES. Monday—Dawson, No. 16, P. C. Stansbury, No. 24, M. M. . M. Parker, No. 27, M. M., spe- cial at 7:30° pm. Priday—Lebanon, No. %, P. C. Saturday—Echool of instruction. ROYAL ARCH CHAPTERS. Monday—Mount Vernon, No. 3, grand v im0 Jo” Frand visttation, 8 p.m. Wednesdas—Columbia, No. 1, grand visitation, lpn,m. Friday—Mount leasant, No. 13, grand visitation, 8 p.m. MISCELLANEOUS. annual officers. ] lis_Grotto, TR i and election o NNOUNCEMENT is made that * the annual Winter reunion of the Scottish Rite bodies of ‘Washington will start Monday, February 25, with the fourth and tenth degrees, and it will continue February 26, with the fourteenth de- gree; February 27, with the fifteenth degree; February 28, with the twenty- first degree; March 1, with the thirtieth degree, closing March 2, with the thirty- second degree. At the statutory assembly of Albert Pike Consistory last Tuesday evening, Monie Sanger, thirty-third degree, who has been a member of the Rite for-26 years and a member of its board of trustees for 20 years, was elected master of Kadosh of the Consistory. Mr. Sanger, who 1s a member of La Fayette Lodge, No. 19, of this jurisdiction and an assistant to Dr. White at the Gov- ernment Hospital for the Insane at Anacostia, is especially noted in the fraternity as an auditor of finances, especially in the Rite and in Almas ‘Temple of the Mystic Shrine. He was crowned a thirty-third degree Mason in the Rite in 1911 and has since served in many capacities in its affairs. Other officers of the Consistory elected at the same time are Mimi C. Marseglia, prior; Burgess W. Marshall, preceptor; L. Whiting Estes, chancellor, and Her- bert H. Street, minister of state. The following were appointed: James A. Wetmore, prelate; W. W. Champayne, master of ceremonies; Frank M. Roller, expert; Carl H. Claudy, assistant ex- pert; George B. McGinty, standard Joseph Salomon, captain of the steward, and ‘The perma- nent officers of the Consistory are John C. Wineman, almoner; Stirling Kerr, nflflmur Monie Sanger, treasurer, and The degree work in Stansbury Lodge, No. 24, tomorrow evening will be pre~ sented by the degree team of the United T R P o] 3 jeune. 10" e degree an entertainment will e sented in the auditorium of Masonic of Blansbury Ltge nas Soued o goeem Iry e ed a general invitation to the fraternity to be present. February, 4, 5,.6, 7, H. e Was ited. Sy Kinsing appoin! The Fellowcraft Olub of a musical program by Leona ler, mo; David: 8. Ramsdell, basso, and Neal, planist and accompan- ist. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Scheldt ren- dered & comic dialogue, The chapter has been honored by the grand matron in the appointment ‘of Past Gi Ma- tron Flora Campbell as fraternal cor- |tic respondent, Past Matron - Lillie * Barker on the temple committee and Matron Ray Kimmel Wonderly as grand The next meeting of the trons and Patrons’ "Association ‘will be Chapte: be held, after freshments and . dancing. . .. members are invited to be present. and means committee of Twenty-first street and Pennsylvania avenue, February 13, at 8 o’clock. The Bethany Social Boosters will meet at the home of Mrs. Catharine Rothrock Western, 2415 Third street northeast. The temple committee will have a luncheon and card party at the home of Mrs. Roberta Fesse, 5016 Sixteenth street, February 27 at 1 o'clock. The chapter will give a theater party at the Belasco the evening of February 4. A program will be rendered at the next chapter meeting. The degrees will be conferred at the meeting February 15. A luncheon and card party will be held by the Sunshine committee at 1326 ngmi husetts avenue the afternoon of Esther Chapter will hold its annual dance and card party at Wardman Park Wednesday evening. Matron Mil- dred R. Shafer has appointed the fol- lowing chairmen of committees: M: Waldron, general chairman Matron Margaret H. Jones, tickets, and Past Matron Mabel K. Botsch, reserva- tions. ‘The Matrons and Patrons’ Associa- tion of Areme Chapter met at the City Club January 19, with Rose Hyer Har- tung as_hostess and Clarence Hill as host. The junior past matron, Mrs. Grace Preston, and the junior past patron, Theodore Frech, were initiated into the association, The following of- ficers were elect President, Mrs. Emma Frech; vice president, Julius B. Gay; secretary, Miss Lillle B. Dowrick, and treasurer, Louis Allen Smith. ‘Cards and dancing were held through- out the evening and refreshments served. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and -Mrs. Matthew E. O'Brien and the Summer meeting will be held at the Summer home of Dr. and Mrs. Grant S. Barnhart. Matron Louise - Hoskinson -announces District of Columbia at the meeting of Anacostla Council in Masonic Hall, Fourteenth and U streets southeast, January 16. The business of the eve- ning was conducted by Councilor Ethel Keene. Fairmont Council of Baltimore, Md., was represented by a delegation of more than 30 members and Past State Councilor of Maryland Mrs. Elizabeth .Primrose. The following past officers received the degrees: Anacostia Council, Mae Gibbons, Mary Martin, Katherine Peaper, Pearl Torney, J. William Mitchell and Lee Connors; Fidelity Council, Robert Downing; Golden Rule Council, Mrs. Eva Wood, Mrs. Mary E. Risler and John M. Futrell. Triumph Council was called to order January 17 by the councilor, Adalyn Burger. It was the annual visitation. ‘The State and National Council officers were received by the councilor. The following program was given: Recita- a1y | tions by Junior Past Councilor Mary D. ‘Towers; chiffon scarf presented to the State councilor, Mrs. Carrie G. Meile, by Past Councilor Miss Florence A. Hahn; vocal solo by iss Wilner Shively, accompanied by Miss Louise Shiv:'y at the piano; bridge lamp pre- sent:d to the deputy past national councilor, Mrs. Elizabeth Sewell, by Past Councilor Mrs. Lillian McCormick; violin solos by Mr. Romer, accompanied at the piano by Miss W. Shively: sketch by Past Councilors Mrs. Elsie Hill and Clara Kuell; a shawl presented to As- sociate Junior Past Councilor Miss Mary E. Stormer by Mrs. Louise F. Schwenk, chairman; recitation by Past State Councilor Mrs. Pearl Wolfe in_the presentation of a bird to Past State Councilor Mrs. Louise Floyd Schwenk, chairman of the good of the order committee; plano solo by Grafton Nichols. ‘The meeting of the Past Councilors’ Association of Triumph Council was held January 18 at Mrs. Fannie Joyner's Temple Chapter will confer the degrees tomorrow_evening, followed.by refresh- ments. The auxiliary home board met at the home of Miss Alice Larrimore and planned its activities. The first dance and card party will be at Ward- man Park Hotel February 18, East Gate Chapter celebrated its thir- teenth birthday anniversary January 18. Amorg the special guests were Grand Matron Gibb, Grand Patron Proctor, Right Worthy Grand Treasurer Lamond, Past Grand Matron Steven- son, Past Grand Patrons and Dow; Assoclate Grand Patron, Gallo- grand matron. home board will hold a dinner February 7 and the ways and means committee a Valentine dance February 14, both to take place in East Gate Temple, Rhode Island and Mills avenues northeast. The degrees will be conferred at the meeting February 1. At the last meeting of Lebanon Chap- the degrees were conferred on six tes. - Associate residence, with Mrs. Kate Fjscher and Harry Thompson assisting. Games were played and prizes won by Roy Wolfe, Mrs. Pearl Wolfe, Mrs. Amelia Bude- sheim and Mrs. Mary Stephenson. Re- freshments were served. It was decided to hold the next meeting at_the home of Past Councilor Mrs. Louise F. Schwenk, 5029 Illinois avenue, February 8, with Mrs. Parker and J. Willlam Schwenk assisting. - Independent Council had its annual visitation last Monday evening at 808 I street. Past Councilor Mrs. Graham Taylor officiated as the councilor and welcomed the State councilor, Mrs. Car- rie G. Melle, and her official staff officers. Addresses were made by the State secretary, +Charles H. Miller; State treasurer, Mrs. Mildred Rock; State councilor, Mrs. Carrie G. Meile, and associate State councilor, Mrs. Julia Pennifield. Vocal solos were con- tributed by Miss Marian Rhine, accom= panied at the piano by Mrs. Ethel Teague Joiner; presentation of a hand- painted toast set to the State councilor, Mrs. Meile, a personal gift from Mrs. Mae Hardester, by Past National Coun- cilor Mrs. Hattie M. Miller; vocal solos by Mrs. Ethel E. Burroughs of Ana- costia Council; presentation of a console set to the State councilor in behalf of her associate members and friends by State Judiciary Cavour O. Bohrer; ex- . | hibition waltz by Mr. Downing and Past ph | councilor, Ruby Elizabeth Ha) llgnuoml Councilor Mrs. Hattie M. Mil- T, Mizpah Council convened Tuesday evening, with Councilor Mary Sinclair presiding. Associate Junior Past Coun- cilor Mrs. Mildred Hessen was installed by Deputy State Councilor Caroline Butts. The thirty-third anniversary of the chapter was celebrated. There was & banquet. Martha Dandridge Council met Mon- day evening. The following officers were installed by Past Councilor Mrs. Cora Burn: Councilor, Mamie McIntire; as- sociate councilor, Alyce K. Lowry; vice councilor, Mary Giddings; associate vice V. Kirby; conductor, Ly arden, Alberts Kett- sentinels, Ethel Lowry and Ida Hays; trustee for eighteen months, Prank O. Cole. The council draped the charter in memory of Louise Neidfelt, who died December 28. Past councilors jewels were presented to Mrs. Edythe Berg and Mis. Florence Totten. At the last regular meeting of Fidel- ity Council the following officers were installed by the deputy State councilor, Mrs. E. Viola Thompson: Councilor, Mary Haas; associate councilor, Harry Seiler; vice councilor, Marjorie L. Jones; associate vice councilor, James W. Brown; conductress, Mabel Tippett; warden, Sherman Miller; assistant re- cording secretary, Emily Johnson; in- side sentinel, Elizabeth Owens; outside sentinel, Laura Miller; junior past councilor, Sarah Cavannaugh; associate 00 | unior past councilor, Jennie Bartlett. Deputy State Councilor Mrs. E. Viola * | Thompson presented the outgoing coun- iliary home day at 8 p.m. at ‘Tucker, 1228 with Mrs. Daughert) l‘;;t d Past ¢ y as soloist an Matron Vogt: at the organ. A - gram of vocal solos and was given, in which Miss Esther Melick, Past Matron Dell Sales, Treaty ted. | tion, cilor, Mrs. Cavannaugh, with a past councilor’s jewel. A short address was made by Past State Councilor Mrs. Mamie Cox Howell. This council is planning a class initiation with its annual visitation, February 19, in North- east Masonic Temple. John L. Burnett Council met Monday night, with Mrs. Josephine C. Herbert, councilor, presiding. Installation of offi- cers was postponed. Talks were made by Deputy State Councilor Mrs. Eliza- beth Shepherd, Mrs. Emma Bowen, Jjunior past councilor of Golden Rule Council; John R. Lumsden of Esther - | Council; Counell, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Boyd and others. Kenmore Council was called to order January 18, by the councilor, Mrs. Ger- trude Bohrer, who has made the follow- ing appointments to serve: Mrs. Belle Gibson, chairman of the good of the or- der committee; Mrs. Cleada E. Horne, assistant chairman; delinquent com- mittee, under the leadership of Mrs. Mae Ames, chairman, was divided into four sections, as follows: Mrs, Lillian Wilcox, Northwestern section; Mrs. Rose Myles, Northeastern section; Mrs. Elsie D. Fillmen, Southeastern section, and Mrs. Helen Hartwell, Southwestern sec- Past State Councilor Mrs. Clara A. Rock was reappointed as chairman belof the entertainment committee and pter met at the home of | the Mrs. tt W. Kruger, January 14, and it was planned to give a dance at ‘Takoma Theater Hall February 1. The Floral Circle has planned a country dance at Chillum Castle Hall, Chillum, Md., February 9, Mount Pleasant Chapter at its last meeting devoted the evening to enter- taining its first matron, Mildred Sher- man, who is leaving for an extended European tour. The chapter presented her with a bag as a remembrance, and also presented her husband with a gift. ‘The annual dance and card party will be held at Wardman Park Hotel March 7. The new officers of Washington Cen- tennial Chapter conferred the degrees upon several candidates at the last meeting. The annual dance and card party will be held February 7 at Ward- man Park Hotel Mizpah Chapter held a short busi- ness meeting January 15, after which there were selections by H. McCartney of Potomac Lodge, assisted at the plano by egm Bell Refreshments were BETVe The auxiliary home board held a meeting and luncheon at the George- town Masonic Temple, with A. Lilly, | S matron, and B. Eaton, assoclate as hostesses. Work will be conferred by t-heanew officers at the meeting Feb- ruary 5. ‘The ways and means committee of Federal Chapter will hold a card party at the home of the matron, Margaret B. Wrenn, 3048 P street, February 1 8¢ 8 pm. Refreshments will be served. The auxiliary home board of Bethany Chapter will meet tomorrow. Preced- ing the meeting Mrs. Eva D. Court,Mrs. Estelle M. Catlin and Mrs. Amy Thomp- son will be hostesses at a luncheon at the Aster Cafe. The home board will Qv-acudwtyltuuhrkun:m‘. D Matron | praa Mae Bd“now chairman of the temple ter will meet tomorrow time the degrees will ‘The & ‘home Miriam CI at 8 pm., at wi be exemplified. board met January 21 at the Associate Matron Helen M. Rowen, 634 Hamilton street, at which time plans were outlined for several activities for the year. The theater party to be held at the Belasco Theater has been the Hamilton Hotel h 23, ‘The reception to Grand Matron Gibb and Grand Patron Proctor will ‘be given by Brookland and Willlam F. Hunt Chapters next Tuesday evening at the Willard Hotel. * All members of the order;are invited, ‘The homecoming of Grand Matron Gibb was celebrated Wednesday eve- ning by Brookland Chapter with a spe- cial program. The grand matron was accom) by Grand Patron Proctor. r honor guests of the eve: Patron Dulin, As- sociate Grand Matron Meritt, Asso- rand Patron Galloway and ‘The ways ane hold a theater party at the Theater February 11. DAUGHTERS OF AMERICA. ‘The Queen of Sahara, the side degree, was presented for the first time in the of | Wi Mrs. Dora Wood chairman of the benev- olent committee. Remarks were made for the welfare of the council by Mrs. Ames, Mrs. Renna Corry, Miss Devota Purdy and Mrs. Dora Wood. In recognition of their services as chairman and assistant chairman of the good of the order committee, Mrs. Mae Ames and Mrs. Dora Wood were presented th a box of napkins as a personal gift from Mrs. C. E. Horne. The next meeting of the Semper-Fidelis Club is scheduled to be with Mrs. Rose Myles February 6. Star Spangled Banner Council held installation of officers January 10. Mrs. Mabel G. Downing, deputy State coun- cilor, installed as councilor Miss Ruth junior past councilor, Miss assoclate junior past councilor, George Abbott; associate councilor, Mrs. Bertha Lucas; vice councilor, Mrs, Fannie Donn; associate vice councilor, Mrs. Mabel Weisbacker; conductor, Mrs. Louise Lee, was ill and the warden’s chair also was vacant; as- sistant recording secretary, Mrs. Edith Davis; inside sentinel, Mrs. Georgietta Wells; outside sentinel, Mrs. Bessie Osin; trustee, Mrs, Bessie Rollins. Mrs. Hilda Herbert was appointed press cor- respondent and George Abbott to be a director of this council, one of the stockholders in the Junior Order Hall Association. The book officers remain the same, Mrs. Margaret A. Halfpap, recording secretary; Mrs. Susie Barrett, financial secretary, and Mrs. Alice Brown, past State councilor, treasurer. Mrs. Fannie Donn was appointed chair- man of the good of the order committee. Eagle Council convened January 21. The State councilor, Mrs, Carrie G. Meile and her official staff officers paid their annual and fraternal visit and were received by Councilor Mrs. Gert- rude H. Kolb. A program was presented as follows: Vocal duets, Mrs. Georgia Johnson and Mrs. Grace Blakeslee; black face comedy with monologues, Messrs. Bowman and Kendrick; _the Hilo Boys, Elton Davis, Wallace Tal- cott and Robert Alexander. State Truse tee Mrs. Deborah Strietberger presented State Councilor Mrs. Meile with a luncheon set, as a gift from Eagle Council. Remarks by Past Councilor Mrs. Elizabeth Morris in the presenta- | Lodge tion of a gift to the State deputy, Miss Mary E. Storiner, in behalf of the mem- bers” of this council. National Repre- sentative and Past Deputy Mrs. Pearl Wolfe gave a reading in the presenta- tion of a cluster of carnations, a per- personal gift from Paul Acton, Mrs, De- borah Strietberger was presented with a Spanish shawl from friends in Eagle, Unity and Triumph Councils, also an Eastern Star ring from her husband and also an Eastern Star jewel from several of her associate members. Junior Past Councilor Blanche Tawney pre- sen'fizd each of her line officers with a gift. Loyalty Council met Tuesday eve- ning with Councilor Viola Frazier in the chair. The class initiation was post- poned until February 12. A heart social was planned by the members to take the place of the initiation January 29. Minna Stant was elected to receive the degrees. Mrs. Ethel Campbell was in- stalled as inside sentinel. Mrs. Ethel Campbell was appointed press repre- sentative. ODD FELLOWS. Grand Master Millard F. Zepp has announced the following Grand Lodge line appointments: Grand marshal, A. Tates Dowell; grand conductor, Thomas C. Mettler; grand chaplain, George B. Johnston; grand guardian, Henry C. Thomson, and grand herald, Morris L. Dreeben. He appointed the following standing committees: Credentials, Edward . Holkamp (chairman), Harry S. Marine and Wil- liam L. Wood; returns, James H. Solt (chairman), Paul F. Dietrick and Thomas @. Van Horn;! finance, Wilfred E. Lawson (chairman), Samuel G. Tay- lor and_Gilbert C. Vincent; appeals, Lemuel H. Windsor (chairman), Alfred H. Noakes and Howard E. Leannarda; supervision, Charles F. Groff (chair- man), Richard L. Patton and Alexan- der Solomon; printing, George G. Wil- son (chairman), Urban E. Goerner and James M. England; by-laws, Frank Ricker (chairman), Samuel Ehrlich a~1 Olin C. Spitzer; state of order, Ira L. Wright (chairman), Lewis W. Ben- nett and Lorin H. Bailey; Rebekah lodges, Thomas R. Hellmuth (chair- man), W. Fred Stansbury and Samuel S. Taylor. Past Grand Eppa C. Roy- ston of Friendship Lodge was appointed as grand instructor. The grand master held a conference with the officers of the Grand Lodge in the office of the grand secretary Mon- day evening and discussed plans for the various activities. Grand Marshal A. Yates Dowell, Grand Conductor Thomas C. Mettler and Grand Herald Morris L. Dreeben were appointed as a special committee to handle special work. At Covenant Lodge last Wednesday evening Grand Warden William H. Mc- Connell took official charge of the offi- cers for examination prior to visitation of the lodge. The board of trustees will hold an ad- journed meeting tomorrow evening in the board room of the temple. Presi- dent E. W. Bradford will preside. Elec- tion of officers will be held. Grand Master Zepp officially visited Federal City Lodge January 18 and in- troduced to the membership Grand Warden William H. McConnell, their own member and newly elected grand warden of the Grand Lodge. Grand Master Zepp visited Excelsior Lodge Tuesday evening and introduced Past Grand Morris L. Dreeben, mow grand herald of thé Grand Lodge. Grand Secretary Harry L. Andresen introduced to_the members of Eastern last Wednesday evening the grand master. Langdon Lodge celebrated its thirty- fifth anniversary January 18. The grand master and his entire Grand Lodge line were present. Grand Representative Wilfred 1. Law- son was formally introduced to and wel- | fin. cumed by the members of Eastern Lodge last Wednesday evening. Union Lodge met in Odd Fellows’ Temple and the officers were installed by Past Grand and Installing Officer Samuel Ehrlich and his installing staff from Covenant Lodge. ‘The grand master has announced his schedule of official visitations for the Spring series, the first one to Central Lodge February 8. Following that will be the second, to Covenant Lodge, Feb- ruary 13 in its new quarters, on Ninth near Upshur street, Joppa Lodge Hall. REBEKAH LODGES. Esther Rebekah Lodge will meet to- morrow_evening, and Miriam Rebekah Lodge Friday evening. Noble Grand Lottie Glazer of Martha ‘Washington Rebekah Lodge has ap- pointed the following committee chair- men: Finance, Mrs. Orra Pfrimmer; delinquent, Mrs. Minnie Sacrey; ways and means, Miss Mollie Edmonston; en- tertainment, Mrs. Bertie Purdy; floral, Mrs. Rena Norton; refreshment, Mrs. Hallie Harkrider, and press, Miss Minnie Butts. Miss Ida Goldman was appointed keeper of robes. The degree will be con- ferred at the meeting February 14. ‘The president of the Rebekah Assem- bly, Mrs. E. Pearle Windsor, has an- nounced the following Spring visita- tions: Ruth Rebekah Lodge, February 18, Martha Washington Rebekah Lodge, February 28; Mount Pleasant Rebekah Lodge, March 7; Dorcas Rebekah Lodge, March 21; Naomi Rebekah Lodge, April 15, and Brightwood Rebekah Lodge, April 23, Noble Grand Miss Thelma Replogle of Brightwood Rebekah Lodge has ap- pointed the following chairmen of com- mittees: Finance, Miss Marguerite Ison; delinquent, Mrs. Dorothy Ehlers; floral, Mrs. Kathryn Rahn; entertainment, Mrs. Elsie L. Wilson; refreshment, Mrs. Belle Thomson; press, Mrs. Elsie L. Wil- son, and miscellaneous, Miss Ruth Ron- ning. A reception was held at the last meeting, followed by degree rehearsal and refreshments. This lodge has been honored by the appointment of two Brightwood members in the Rebekah Assembly: Marshal, Mrs. Belle Thom- son, and musician, Miss Marguerite Ison. A large delegation of the members was 'present. at the Thomas Wildey celebra- tion, given at I. O. O. F. Temple, Janu- ary 19. A heart social will be held in the lodge room following the close of the next meeting, February 12. JR. 0. U."A. M. Andrew Jackson Council was called to order in Junior Order Temple, Tuesday evening, with Councilor C. T. Smith presiding. The council will pre- sent an American flag to the public school at Aurora Hills, Va. February 24, and prominent speakers will be present. President of the Junior Hall Association C. T. Lacy, Deputy State Councilor Winner, J. B. De Hart and Past Councilors G. O. Sunday, B. H. Hall and Willlam La 0. order in Northeast Masonic Temple January 19 by Councilor Allen C. Witherite. Addresses were made by Past State Councilor G. W. Ackerman, National Representative Charles H. Hild, Past Councilors Rector, Boswell, Hamel A. L. Dahler and others. Washington Council met in Red Men’s Hall, Nineteenth street and Penn- sglvania avenue, January 16, and was called to order by Councilor A. G. Col- . Officers were installed by Deputy State Councillor T. P. Conners. Eagle Court met in the Junior Order Temple January 18, with Past Grand Orient Sudworth presiding. J. A. Mo~ zingo, R. E. Scott, F. G. Harris, D. F. Hartnett, K. E. Sontag, David Pezold and J. E. Follin were initiated. The following officers were installed: C. L. Belding, grand orient; E. B. Frey, vice grand orient; P. G. Thomas, grand herald; F. J. Barr and R. T. Miller, vice grand heralds; W. H. Kendrick, grand chaplain; H. J. Gorbutt, grand sentinel; J. R. Bergin, grand scribbler;. G. R. Dudley, treasurer; S. J. Nalley, % H. Gibson and W. H. Lanham, trus- es. State Councilor A. C. Columbus and his staff of associate State officers will pay their annual fraternal visit to Potomac-Valley Forge Council Wednes- day evening in Junior Order Temple, 808 I street. J. Morgan Read Council met in Star Hall, Mount Rainier, Md., January 18, and was convened by Councilor Roland A. Haley. Former Councilor Charles F. Huffman was reinstated. One candidate was given the degrees under the direc- tion of Degree Master W. Floyd Spurlin. A card party will follow the next meet- ing, February 1. The council will con- vene at 7:30 p.m. instead of 8 p.m,, as usual, State Vice Councilor Edward G. Beck presented his credentials as deputy State councilor. Addresses were made by Junior Past State Councilor Oscar T. Harlow, State Warden William P. Earnest, Senior State Vice Councilor Beck, Past Councilor Malcolm Reintzel, E. B. Pitts, C. F. Muller and others. Chaplin G. L. Tait presented the past councilor’s jewel to Junior Past Coun- cilors W. Floyd Spurlin and P. F. Storey. Edward J. Ross Council was called to order in Junior Order Temple Tuesday evening, with Councilor Lincolns pre- siding. A special committee was ap- pointed to arrange for entertainment on the annual visitation of the State officers February 21. Thomas F. Jones was elected trustee to fill the unexpired term of J. R. Currier, and William L. Sudworth was appointed representative : fill the unexpired term of J. R. Cur- er. Mount Vernon Council met in North- east Masonic Temple January 18, with Councilor H. A. Stokes presiding. An- nouncement was made that the band will give a concert every Friday from 7 to 8 p.m. in the council chambers. Ad- dresses were made by J. H. Harget, E. C. Crouch, O. E. Taylor and C. Whipp. Deputy State Councilor A. L. Dahler presented his credentials. Star Spangled Banner Council met in Junior Order Temple January 18, and was g_lllled to order by Councilor J. R. Bergin. J. E. Follin was admitted into the order. Remarks were made by Past State Councilor W. H. Lanham, Past Councilors F. J. Barr, H. H. Gibson and others. Benning Council was host to State Councilor A. C. Columbus and his staff of associate State officers Monday eve- ning, the occasion being the annual visit. The State councilor was presented by Acting Marshal William McClung. National Outside Sentinel J. A. Smith- ' son and National Representatives F. D Seiffert, C. H. Hild, State Councilor Co lumbus, Junior Past State Councilor O T. Harlow, State Secretary John Pren der and Acting State Treasurer T. F Jones made addresses. Old Glory Council met in Junior Order Temple January 17, and was called to order by Vice Councilor Wins- dor. Deputy State Councilor Bauer in- stalled officers. Anacostia Council met Monday eve- ning in Masonic Hall, Anacostia, and was convened by Councilor J. R. Prather. The degrees were conferred upon @ class of 16 candidates. The State Council officers will pay their an- nual visit February 25. NATIONAL UNION. At the meeting of the executive board ‘Wednesday evening Senators J. A. Wil- liams, J. E. Rhodes and Arthur S. Brown, the committee in charge of arrangements for the public joint in- stallation of officers to be held at Pythian Temple January 28, reported plans complete. An elaborate enter- tainment has been prepared and mem- bers of the order are requested to bring their families and friends. There will be_dancing. United Council met January 18, with President W. T. Wilkinson presiding. Mr. Wilkinson, retiring from the presi- dent’s chair, was presented with a traveling bag. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. At the meeting of Rathbone Temple, Pythian Sisters, Grand Chancellor Embrey extended an invitation to the members to attend an open meeting of Amaranth Lodge Monday evening. Mrs. Edith Berg, most excellent chief, invited all her officers and representa- tives to a party which she is giving in their honor at her home in Decatur Heights Wednesday evening. Mrs. Lola Marks, chairman of the ways and means, announced she would hold a card party Friday evening, also on February 20 she would have an oyster supper. Mrs. Berg appointed the following on her ways and means committee: Mrs. L. Merks and Miss Freda Marks for January, February and March; Miss E. Prescott and Mrs. R. Prescott, April, May and June; Mrs. Irene Bradley and Mrs. Ella Southard, July, August and September; Mrs. Baum and Mrs. Ett- ing, October, November and December. The following were asked to serve on the visiting committee, all officers; Mrs. Kreamer, Mrs. Ford and Mrs. Helbig, also Mrs. Hooper was asked to be in- structress, Due to illness on installation night, Mrs. Billie Whitworth was installed as manager by Miss Freda Marks, acting as the grand chief, Mrs. Hooper taking her part as grand manager and Mrs, Etting as grand senior. After the meeting the drill team held a meeting. It was decided to hold a card party in the near future. The committee was authorized to buy the new uniforms. Friendship Témple, Pythian Sisters, met January 16, Mrs. C. Banks, most excellent chief, presiding. The drill staff will meet at the home of Mrs, Kennicutt, 1236 Quincy street, Feb- ruary 5. DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA. Circle No. 178 will hold a reception tomorrow evening at the Washington Club, Seventeenth and K streets. The entertainment will be in charge of Mrs. Margarite C. Stewart and the ladies as- isting are Mrs. Buchanan, Miss Bea- rice Deeds, Miss Mae Morgan, Mrs, {arry S. Newman, Mrs. F. C. Carpenter, Irs. Willlam Giachetti, Miss Katherine doriority and Mrs. Dwyer. The officers in the receiving line will be Miss Kethe . rine V. Radcliffe, regent; Miss Alice Burke, vice regent; Miss Jane Coleman, hancelloz; Miss Katherine Sullivan, cretary; Miss Mary T. Wolfe, treasurer; Miss Ann Ferguson, recording secretary; Mrs. Virginia Offutt, monitor; Mrs. Bernard Saffell, scribe, and Mrs, George A. Howe, Mrs. James Flynn, Miss Elizabeth Dolan, trustees. Mrs. Mary Booth, grand regent of New Haven, Conn., will be present at the reception and will be the guest of Mrs. James Haskell. The dining room will be opened to members only, and it is necessary to notify Mrs. Stewart of your intention to, attend. ROYAL ARCANUM. District of Columbia Council, Loyal Ladies of the Royal Arcanum, cele- brated its seventh birthday anniversary Monday evening. The main feature of the evening was a class initiation in honor of the regent, Miss Dorothy Al- burger, who presided. There was a large attendance, among whom were 25 members from Baltimore, Md. The vis- iting members were welcomed by I. S. Childs, grand regent of the District of Columbia Royal Arcanum. He also pre- sented the Loyal Ladies' Council with a check with which to purchase an al- tar cloth. Other speakers were Maurice Haring, grand regent of Maryland, and Past Grand Regent George C. Shinn of the District of Columbia, under whose administration the Loyal Ladies' Coun- cil was instituted. Mrs. Persis Greer, supreme committeewoman; Mrs. Maus S. Childs, supreme chaplain, and Mrs. A. E. Sharp, vice regens of Baltimore Council, offered felicitations. On behalf of Baltimore Council a box of roses was presented to the regent of District Council. Following the meeting there was dancing and a supper. District Council, Loyal Ladies, will hold a card party Thursday evening at 1326 Massachusetts avenue. The District of Columbia councils were visited by Supreme Regent Harol C. Knoeppel on January 16. He was accompanied by Field Manager Fred- erick A. Goodwin and Supreme Com- mitteeman Charles A. Mulligan of New York. A banquet was tendered them at the City Club, under the supervision of Grand Regent I. S. Childs and presi- dent of the Boosters’ Club, Past Grand Regent Warren M. Schoonmaker. The guests were later taken in automobiles to the hall of District Council, where a union meeting was held and a class of candidates, honor of Grand Re- gent I. S. Childs, was initiated. Speakers of the evening were Su- preme Regent Harold C. Knoeppel, Field Manager Fred A. Goodwin, Su- preme Committeeman Charles A. Mul- ligan and Grand RegentChilds. Municipal Council will meet. tomor- Tow evening in Odd Fellows’ Hall. WOMAN'S BENEFIT ASSOCIATION. ‘The weekly luncheon will be in charge of Columbia Review, Mrs. Elizabeth Sweeney, president, tomorrow. The Alpha Beta Chi Girls’ Club will hold a dance and card party February 1 at the clubhouse, 1750 Massachusetts avenue. Mrs. Violet Henry is hostess for the evening. The Union Guard team will meet for (Continued on Eieventh Page.) irst Stock Motor Truck to Cross the Sahara Comes to Washington— ASONED desert travelers said it could not be done, but Sir Charles Markham and Baron von Blixen-Finecke—in their WOl stock-model International Special Delivery truck—plun il across the arid wastes of the Sahara Desert to success. the whole world marveled at their achievement. Over 2,800 miles of burning, shifting sand; through sixteen dag of d 125-degree temperature; across waterless wastes, where it has never known to rain; trackless, dangerous coun by a stock four-whteled motor vehicle. 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