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. LODGES. Monday—Potomac, No. 5, E. A. B. B. French,' No. 15, F. C. Pentaloha, No. 33, F. C. Wednesday—Theodore’ Roosevelt, No. 44, social, lecture. Grand Lodge. commandery room, Masonic Temple, 7:30 p.m. t institute Barristers Lodge, No. e Thursday—Naval, No. 4. F. C. - william_R. 'Singleton, open meeting, social. € Petworth, No. 47, social, lecture. Masonic_boerd of relief’ a Saturday—School of Instruction. ROYAL ARCH CHAPTERS. 16, Monday—Petworth, No. election y—Eureka. No. 11. and Mount Ples election and inst: “KNIGHTS TEMPLAR COMMANDERIES, ., Monday—O» % Malta, SCOTTISH RITE. \“Tuesday—Mithras Lodge of Perfec- 3 tion, statuiory assembly. HE Grand Lodge of Masons of the District of Columbia will hold a special communication - Wednesda” evening at 7:30 -3 o'clock in the Commandery room &f ‘Masonic Temple, New York avenue and Thirteenth street northwest, for the purpose of instituting the newly chartered Barristers Lodge, No. 48, whose regular place of assembly is in Mount, Pleasant Lodge Hall, Fourteenth and Kenyon streets northwest. William R. Singleton Lodge, No. 30, on Thursday evening, starting at 8:30 o'clock, will entertain William R. Single- ton Chapter, No. 14, Royal Arch Masons, and Friendship Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, at its temple, 4511 ‘Wisconsin avenue. The guest of honor will be Representative Arthur M. Free of California, who will deliver an ad- dress appropriate to the occasion. There will be music followed by dancing also, Master Thomas A. Butt has extended a general invitation to the fraternity to be present. Petworth Lodge, No. 47, announces & lecture on “The Origin and Meaning of Masonic Symbolism,” by Past Master James W. McGuire of B. B. French Lodge, No. 15, Thursday evening, after a brief business meeting, at Joppa ‘Temple, 4209 Ninth street northwest. “The Harmony Four” will also con- tribute to the entertainment. Gen. Amos A. Fries, C. W. S, will deliver a lecture on chemical warfare, llustrated with slides and moving pic- tures, in the lodge room of Theodore Roosevelt Lodge, No. 44, at the temple, Wednesday, at 8 pm. Junior Warden Barnes of Pentalpha Lodge, No. 23, also will give an interesting talk. Members of the craft are invited to be present. ‘Within the week, the Nobles of Almas Temple will be furnished the details of the annual Spring ball to be held at the Willard Hotel April 2, under auspices of the uniformed bodles. Tickets will be available (and from present indications will have to be limited in number) at the same time. The uniformed bodies are resuming work after the annual eléetion under their same leaders, the new potentate, Edwin C. Dutton having made no changes. High Priest Robinson announces that following the annual election and in- stallation of officers of Eureka Chapter, No. 4, Friday evening, a buffet lunch will be provided. ‘The Washington Railroad Square Club at its January meeting had as speaker of the evening Lynn H. Trout- man, past president of the National League of Masonic Clubs, whose topic, “The Cherry Blossom,” reference to the cherry-blossom movement origi- nated by William Musser for the Ma- sonic fraternity through the United States in commemoriation of the natal day of George Washington. The cherry- blossom drive has three purposes: A tribute to Washington, to help the Na- tional League Educational Foundation and also for disabled veterans of the World War. The blossoms are made by the veterans. Newly-elected officers of the club were installed as follows: President, George F. Mergell; first vice president, W. C. Plerce; second vice giesldcnt. Harry Marks; marshal, Ar- ur A. Wright; inner sentinel, A. Roy Blanford; outer sentinel, Morgan S. Gassman; secretary, A. Frank Kreglow; treasurer, T. F. Foltz. B. R. Tolson and D. M. Fisher were elected to the executive committee. Roy H. Blanford paid tribute to Fiward H. Goelz, chair- man of the entertainment committee, for the excellent pi he had sponsored during the past year and eulogized the outgoing officers. Harry B. Bowersox presented a past presi- dent’s jewel to W. F. Hayes. Among the visitors were Joseph D. Sullivan, past_president of the Circle Club; H. K. Troutman of the Gavel Club, George H. Schwab, president of the Circle Club; John Oliver Bowen, president of the Anchor Club, and Ralph Gauker. The program, presented by Edward H. Goelz, included the following: Ethel Hayden, songs; acrobaiic dance, ‘Helen Clum, Misses Gladmon, Leonhardt, Dixon and Wallis; toe ballet, Veronica Cunningham; songs, James Butch; violin solo, Dorothy Seamans, and the Terminal R. R. Department Y. M. C. A. Orchestra under H. E. Chrisman. A banquet was served at the conclusion. Barristers Lodge, U. D. has been granted a charter, which will be de- livered and the lodge “constituted” by the Grand Lodge next Wednesday eve- ning at 7 o'clock. The ceremony will be héld in the commandery asylum at Masonic Temple, instead of Mount Pleasan®t Lodge room. Junior Past Grand Master James T. Gibbs, who granted the dispensation, will conduct the ceremony and the Grand Lodge will later be the guests of the new lodge at dinner at the Mayflower Hotel. The charter joll contains 226 names. The new lodge meets the first and third Wednesdays at Mount Pleasant Hall, Fourteenth and Kenyon streets. The advisory board, Masonic Clubs of the District of Columbia, consisting of 21 representative clubs, and of which Samuel C. Bready is president, Elmer C. Wood secretary and E. J. Skidmore treasurer, will hold a regular meeting next Thursday at the Gavel Club rooms, 719 Thirteenth street. Among the sub- jects to be considered are the cherry blossom emblems to be worn on Wash- ington’s birthday and the annual cele- bration of this event, on February 22, by the several clubs, followed by the election of officers of the board for 29. The Gavel Club of Master Masons held its monthly meeting 2t club head- quarters, 719 Thirteenth street, the eve- ning of January 23. President M. Francis Painter reported on the inabil- ity of C. F. Girouard continuing as sec- retary. The club then unanimously elected William P. Jacobs as secretary for the ensuing year. Senior Vice President George W. Swift made a proper eulogy for de- parted brothers. A past presidents jewel was presented to Junior Past Presi- dent J. Albert Bonnette, who responded. President Painter outlined elaborate plans for the coming year. After rou- ine business the members were enter- tained with fraternal talks by Brothers H. K. Troutman, Thomas F. Jones and George W. Swift. Sidney Haas praised the installation of new electric lights in the auditorium. Stansbury Lodge, No. 24, at its com- munication last Monday had the Mas- ter Mason degree presented by the Ma- rine Corps team, headed by Brig. Gen George Richards, with the Marine Or- chestra assisting. The attendance was the largest in the history of the lodge, nearly 500 being present. After the de- gree Charles J. Sutphin, the master, was ¥ presented with a gavel by Gen. Rich- ards as a gift from his co-workers. Friday evening Grand Tall Cedar J. T. Prendergast, accompanied by officers and members of Capitol Forest, No. 104, will pay a visit to the Masonic and Eastern Star Home and the 50-piece band, led by Charles R. Brill, will enter- tain with a musical program during the evening. It is planned also to have other units on hand to offer further entertainment. The program is to begin promptly at 8 o'clock. It has been announced that the February ceremonial to be held at the Willard Hotel will be a “cold foot” night and a ladies’ night combined. Dancing will begin at the usual hour. ‘The grand visitations of 1829 by the grand high priest and the officers of the Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons of the District of Columbia, ended Thursday evening with a grand visita- tion to Mount Pleasant Chapter, No. 13, at a special convocation in Masonic Hall, Fourteenth and Kenyon streets. The visitation was followed by a ban- quct, with Past Grand High Priest Roe Fulkerson as toastmaster. Each grand officer was called on to explain why he should be continued in the grand line. Past High Priest Noble D. Larner was chairman of the committee on arrange- ments. The banquet was served by members of Mount Pleasant Chapter, No. 34, Order of the Eastern Star. Mount Pleasant, No. 13, R. A. M., will ellenct and install officers Friday eve- ning. EASTERN STAR | Joppa Lodge Chapter celebrated its | eighth birthday anniversary on January 16 with the following guests: Grand Pa- tron John C. Proctor, Right Worthy Grand Treasurer Alcena Lamond, Past Grand Patron Willlam J. Dow, Associ- ate Grand Patron Dr. C. C. Galloway, Grand Conductress Amy C. Hollander, Associate Grand Conductress Edith Wil- liams and matrons and patrons of 1929. A birthday ceremony with lighting of the candles and verses read by Past Matron Florence A. Bailey was followed by readings by Mrs. Baer. ‘The auxiliary home board met at the Y. W. C. A for luncheon and its monthly meeting, with Associate Ma- tron Elvira Magdeburger, chairman, as ‘The ways and means committee an- nounces a dance and card party at 2400 Sixteenth street Saturday evening, Feb- ruary 23. The dance committee of Bethany Chapter, Mrs. Yeba J. Hall, chairman, met at the home of Mrs. Ethel Morris Saturday evening, January 26. Ar- rangements were made for the annual dance. The date and place will be announced later. The auxiliary home board was entertained Monday at a luncheon at the Aster Cafe. Mrs. Amy Thompson, hostess, was assisted by Past Matrons Eva D. Court and Estelle M. Catlin, Following the luncheon the members proceeded to the Masonic Temple in a body and participated in the general home board meeting. The temple committee will give a luncheon and card party at the home of the chairman, Past Matron Roberta S. Fosse, 5016 Sixteenth street, February 27 at 1 o'clock. The next meeting of the Bethany Social Boosters will be held at the home of Mrs. Catherine Rothrock Western, 2415 Third street northeast. The next meeting of the sunshine committee will be held at the home of Mrs. Anna Jones, 4009 Illinois avenue, on February 21. The chapter will give a theater party at the Belasco tomorrow ovening. The matron, Adele S. Leibert, announces that the degrees will be conferred at the meeting Feb- ruary 15. Pollowing the meeting, re- freshments will be served at the Masonic ‘Temple. ‘The Grand Chapter of Delaware is being represented in the District of To- lumbia by Past Matron Blanche Larner of Mount Pleasant Chapter. ‘Takoma Chapter - celebrated - its twenty-first birthday anniversary on January 25. Many guests were present, among them being Grand Matron Gibb and Grand Patron Proctor of the Grand Chapter of the District of Columbia, the associate grand matron and associate grand patron, grand conductress and associate grand conductress, Junior Past Grand Patron Dow, Past Grand Matron Stephenson, Right Worthy Grand Treasurer Lamond, all of the Grand Chapter of the District of Columbia: the grand patron of Maryland, J. Enos Ray, and a host of 1929s. Past Grand Matron Faber and Past Patron Galloway, who were the chapter’s first matron and patron, assumed the east |after & short recess and took Takoma |back 21 years ago to its inception. | Past Patron Galloway, who was recently elected associate grand patron of the Grand Chapter, was presented with a basket of flowers by Past Grand Matron Faber on behalf of Takoma Chapter. All of the guests made short addresses, congratulating Takoma on its past progress, bright future and on the hon- or ‘gw it by the election of Brother Galloway. Following the meeting an interest- ing program was presented by the past matrons and patrons of Takoma Chap- ter, after which refreshments, includ- ing a birthday cake presented to the chapter by Past Matron Sister Luny N. :‘oe;dmln, were served in the banquet m. The executive committee of Federal Chapter, No. 38, will meet at the home of Mrs. Mary Warren, 1427 Chapin street, February 5, at 8 p.m. s, Mrs. Curtain, Mrs. Hanson and Mrs. | Warren. | The home board will meet at the home of Mrs. Mary R. Curtain, chair- man, 1739 Thirteenth street southeast, FPebruary 6, at 8 pm. The in- vestment committee will meet at the home of Mrs. Margaret B. Wrenn, 3048 P street, February 7 at 8 pm. Host- esses, Mrs. Daniels, Mrs. DeMott and Mrs. Hayden. Ways and means committee will meet at the home of Mrs. Cora Manoly, 1311 Kennedy street, February 8 at 8 p.m. Hostesses, Mrs. Manoly, Mrs. Walling and Mrs. Albert. La Fayette Lodge Chapter gave a turkey dinner at the Northeast Masonic ‘Temple on January 31. Mrs. Mary L. Owen was chairman of the committee on arrangements. The chapter will celebrate its fourth birthday anniver- sary February 9. A program is being arranged. The ways and means com- mittee will hold a costume dance Feb- ruary 15 at the L’Aiglon Salon. Donald M. Wilson and Julian Cardin, chairman and vice chairman of this committee, respectively, are in charge. Joseph H. Milans Lodge Chapter will meet Thursday evening in Northeast Masonic Temple. After the business meeting there wil be complimentary card party, followed by refreshments. The officers and past officers gave the ma- tron a surprise Wednesday in honor of her wedding anniversary and presented her with salad forks. Monday the Willings Workers, in honor of her birth- day, gave here a miscellaneous shower. | | Matron Mary R. Hand announces de- gree work at the meeting of Acacia Chapter February 5 at 8 p.m. Chair- man Katherine Mansfield of the ways and means committee held a meeting last Friday, and among the activities planned is a card party for February 28 at 1415 Park road. The annual card party and dance will be held April 3 |at 2400 Sixteenth street. William F. Hunt Chapter, at its last meeting, had a home-coming for John Clagett Proctor, grand patron. Though it was also the chapter's seventeenth birthday anniversary, yet the program of the evening subordinated this event to the welcome prepared for its distin- guished member and past officer, who was accompanisd by Grand Matron Mrs. Pearl Watt Gibb. The welcome provided & ship named the good ship Eastern Star, upon which the grand matron and grand patron took a good. will tour, stopping at the local chapters, which were called ports, the tour be- ing describad en route in rhyme by the pilot, Matron Sarah M. Benson. Other features of the program included a dance by the sailors, a song to the grand matron by Harry Forker, past patron, assisted by choir; a song to the grand patron by Ethel Richards, past matron, assisted by choir; tenor solo by Horatio Rench, piano solo by Kathleen Ross. A “pledge of allegiance” from the chapter was given the grand patron by Patron Frank Kelsey. A birthday cake set with 17 candles was lighted by the past matrons and patrons. Distinguished visitors, in addition to the grand matron and grand_patron, were: Past Grand Matrons Barnard, Stephenson, Streater, Campbell, Kimmel and Past Grand Patrons Streater, Dun- kum, Cosdon of Virginia, Associate Grand Matron Meritt, Associated Grand Patron Galloway and Grand Con- ductress Hollander. The chapter will meet February 14, which will be charter members’ night. Cathedral Chapter will celebrate its twentieth birthday anniversary Febru- ary 13 with a dance at Scottish Rite Cathedral, Third and E streets. A meet- ing of the general committee, of which Past Matron Jessie W. Bradley is chair- man, was held at the home of Matron Hazel K. Kephart, 1500 Varnum street, Wednesday evening, to complete ar- rangements. Because of a special con- vocation of the Scottish Rite, the chap- ter will be unable to use the hall Feb- ruary 27. Its meeting will therefore be called off and the members will join with Brookland Chapter, which meets that night. At the last meeting of Martha Chap- ter degrees were conferred by the new officers. The annual dinner of the matrons and patrons of Martha Chapter was held at the Women's Party Building, 21 First street northeast, January 26. Follow- ing the dinner Junior Past Matron Charlotte Paine and Junior Past Patron Kenneth Fernald were initiated into the organization. The initiation was in charge of Past Matron Louise Linthi- cum. An entertainment included & reading by Past Grand Matron Flora Campbell, piano selections by Marion Richardson Rowzie, solos by Past Patron Richard Titlow and by rs. Otto Roepke. Eddie Morris entertained with songs and recitations. The elec- tion of the officers followed: Past Matron Louise Linthicum, president; Past Patron Eugene Wells, vice presi- dent, and Past Matron Mabel Larkin, secretary. . The ways and means committee will give a Valentine dance and card party at Wardman Park Hotel February 11. Lebanon Chapter's annual dance will be held at_the New Willard Hotel Feb- ruary 9. Mrs. Marie Clark announces a meeting of the endowment committee February 4 at the Masonic Temple. Congress Lodge Chapter at its last meeting had a_program of entertain- ment. Matron Elizabeth C. Brewer an- nounces tomorrow evening a short busi- ness meeting, after which the chapter will have a social. A card party will be held February 9 at 8 pm. in North- east Masonic Temple, The temple com- mittee met at the home of Conductress Ethel Ball Monday evening. Electa Chapter initiated a class of candidates at its last meeting. The home auxiliary board will meet Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Carrie Smith, Mrs. Cora Mayberry Jjoint hostess. The annual colonial bazaar will be held February 22. The donation committee will hold a card party at Ma- sonic Hall, Anacostia, D. C., Saturday evening for the benefit of the bazaar. Trinity Chapter at its last meeting was visited by Fidelity Chapter in a body. After the meeting moving pic- tures of the World War were presented by Thomas Franklin; also fancy dances by Miss Morrisette. The next meeting of the chapter will be Thursday, after which there will be a program in charge of past_matrons, the occasion being Matron Elelyn A. Strout's birthday an- niversary. At the meeting of Mizpah Chapter February 5 the work will be conferred for the first time by the new officers. The remainder of the evening will be devoted to Valentine games, etc. Ap- propriate souvenirs will be given and refreshments served. At the last meeting of Good Will Chapter degrees were conferred by the new officers. After the meeting the officers wre invited to the banquet hall by Unity Chapter to help celebrate its birthday. At the next mesting. Feb- ruary 8, degrees will be conferred. The twelfth anniversary of the in- stitution of Unity Chapter was cele- brated January 25, Good Will Chapter joining in the festivities, after the close of its meeting. There was also a large number of guests from other chapters. Mrs. Nettie Crocker, accom- panied by Mrs. Ida Johnson at the pi- ano, gave several vocal solos and Miss Hattie Noel gave readings. Refresh- ments, of which a birthday cake was the feature, and dancing concluded the pro- gram. The next meeting of the chapter will be a short business session followed by a social. Mount Pleasant Chapter -at its last meeting had an entertainment in charge of the star points and was followed by dancing and refreshments. The yearly card party and dance will be held March 7 at Wardman Park Hotel. ‘The 1928 Matrons and Patrons’ Asso- ciation met Thursday evening in Brightwood Temple, when the following new officers were elected: President, Ethel D. Nelson; vice president, R. N. Babcock; secretary-treasurer, Louise E. Kreglow. The retiring president, Flor- ence A. Bailey presented a token of appreciation to the retiring vice presi- dent, J. T. K. Plant, and secretary- treasurer, Frances I. Dobson. Junior Past Grand Patron William J. Dow presented Mrs. Balley with a gift from the association. The association has invited the 1929, Matrons and Patrons’ Association to be their guests in April. Ruth Chapter will meet tomorrow, at which time degrees will be conferred. The auxiliary home board will give a dinner tomorrow, from 5 to 7 p.m. The annual entertainment, card party and dance will be given by the ways and means committee at the Willard Hotel, February 19, from 8 to 12 p.m. Matron Gertrude Litschert of Brook- land Chapter announces a theater party will be given by the ways and means committee at the Belasco Theater Feb- ruary 11. The temple committee will meet tomorrow evening at the home of Grace Stiles, 4018 Thirteenth street northeast. The general temple commit- tee will meet Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Stiles. at 8 o'clock. Officers of Columbia Chapter, under Mrs. Helen Mullenberg, matron, ini- tiated two candidates at the last meet- ing. The Matrons and Patrons’ Asso- ciation held its monthly meeting at the residence of the president, Mrs. Mae Evans, 943 Longfellow street. Naomi Chapter at the last meeting conferred the degrees on three candi- dates. M. Fisher entertained with piano solos. The thirty-fifth birthday an- niversary will be celebrated February 13. There will be an entertainment and dancing. A card party will be held March 19 at Northeast Masonic Temple. The endowment committee will ‘hold a card party February 15 / 3633 Van Ness street. ‘The next meet- ing of the auxiliary home board will} be held at the home of Past Matron Mary E. Conner, 1008 South Carolina avenue southeast, February 8. The ways and means committee has plans completed for a theater party at Be- lasco Theater February 6. ‘Treaty Oak Chapter will meet to- morrow evening at 8 o'clock on Temple = | Heights. ‘The Matron of Loyalty Chapter held a meeting of her officers and chairmen of committees at her home January 7 to make plans for the year. A meeting of the home board was held at the home of the chairman, Mrs. Elizabeth Rhine, | January 14. Plans were made for luncheons on the day of the home board meetings and going to the Masopic | Temple in a body. Plans for an enter- tainment at the Masonic and Eastern Star Home March 8 were also made. Mrs. Elizabeth Rhine, elected con- ductress, and Mrs. Bertha Tignor and Austin Snavely appointed to fill the offices of warden and sentinel, respec- tively, being unable to be present at the regular installation in December, were installed by Past Matron Mary Snavely, with the secretary, Harriet Chase, as marshal. The chapter has been hon- pointment of the matron, Mabel Whee- lock, as grand Adah. At the meeting of Gavel Chapter February 5, there will be a short busi- ness meeting followed by a reception for the officers and an entertainment. Past Patron George Rouzee has been ap- pointed by the grand matron chairman of the temple committee. The home board will meet February 13 at the home of Mrs. Banham, 1310 Kearney street northeast. The anual dance and card party will l;: held at the Mayflower Hotel March ‘The matrons and patrons of Mizpah held their annual banquet at the Ra- leigh Hotel January 23. William H. Harrison was elected president, Louise Compton, vice president; Mary E. Kun- kel, secretary-treasurer. The initiation of Junior Past Matron Mildred King was postponed until the April meeting when Mary Kunkel, Emily Rosemond and Nellie Spille will entertain the as- sociation. ODD FELLOWS. Visitations will be held this Spring by Grand Master Millard F. Zepp as follows: February 8, Central Lodge; February 13, Covenant Lodge; February 19, Mount Pleasant Lodge; February 25, Beacon Lodge; March 6, Harmony Lodge; March 12, Washington Lodge: March 22, Federal City Lodge; March 26, Excelsior Lodge; April 1, Union Lodge; April 5, Brightwood Lodge: April 10, Frienship Lodge; April 19, Metropo- lis Lodge. ‘The board of trustees of the Odd Pellows’ Temple held an adjourned meeting last Monday evening in the boardroom of the temple. The election of a new superintendent was postponed until tomorrow night, when the board will reconvene to take action on this matter. Grand Master Zepp was formally in- troduced by Grand Representative and Past Grand Master Wilfred E. Lawson to the members of Eastern Lodge Wed- nesday in company with the grand sec- retary, Harry L. Andreson, and the grand chaplain, George B. Johnston, both members of the lodge. Grand Master ZT;; has requested all line officers of the lodge to meet in con- E. Lawson Monday evening, February 11, in Odd Fellows’ Temple. The Line Officers’ Association will be formed. Grand Master Zepp and Grand Sec- retary Andreson visited Brightwood Lodge last Friday evening and ad- dressed the membership. ‘The Ladies’ Auxiliary of Canton Washington ..ave elected officers as fol- lows: Mrs. Bessle E. Zepp, president; Mrs. E. L. Loving, vice president; Miss Laura McChesney, secretary, and Mrs. Abble B. Gates, treasurer. The presi- dent requests the presence of all mem- bers of the auxiliary at their next meet- ing to be held on February 2 to assist in entertaining the members of Canton ‘Washington. REBEKAH LODGES. Mrs. Mildred Jenkins, vice grand of Martha Washington Rebekah Lodge, will entertain the members and friends at a heart social February 7 at her home, 301 Frazier avenue, Virginia Highlands. At the last meeting of the lodge Mrs. Alice T. Neal was installed as musiclan by Past President Miss Motlie Edmonston. Mrs. Elsie L. Wilson, chairman of the | entertainment committee, announces a heart social following the meetini of Brightwood Rebekah Lodge, Febru- ary 12, The Noble and Vice Grands' Associ- ation met_at the home of Mrs. M. Margaret Royston, January 23. The following officers were elected: Presi- dent, Mrs. Edna Hayward; vice presi- dent, Miss Emma T. Strobel; secre- tary, Mrs. Dorothy Ehlers, and treas- urer, Mrs. Pollard. The banquet will be held at Collier's Inn, February 20. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. E. Pearle Windsor. The final meeting of the Home Cir- cle will be held Wednesday evening. DAUGHTERS OF AMERICA. Esther Council, No. 20, held a short business meeting on January 23 in their new quarters, Wisconsin avenue and. Windom place, having had as guests the State councilor, Mrs. Carrie G. Meile and her official staff of officers of the District of Columbia. Each gave a short address and was presented with a gift. On this occasion was the annual grand visitation. The State and na- tional council officers under escort of the color bearers were received on their fraternal visit by the councilor, Marion Federline. Following the council’s an- nual inspection by the State board of officers, the roll, called by the State secretary, Charles H. Miller, showed 50 per cent of Esther's members in at- tendance. A substantial check for the orphans’ funds was presented. The following presentations were made in behalf of the members of Esther Council, No. 20: To the State councilor, Mrs, Carrie G. Meile, by Past Councilor Mrs. Mary H. Walker; to the State council secretary, Charles H. Mil- ler, by Past Councilor Mrs. Freddie Beach; Mrs. Dorothy Federiine to the recording secretary, Mrs. Bessie Pear- son. They concluded with a reading and presentation of a gift to the treas- urer, Mrs, Mary H. Walker by Mrs. Gingells. Announcemeni of the an- nual Valentine dane to be given under the auspices of Golden Rule Council, No. 10, was made by National Repre- sentativ> Mrs. Elizabeth Shepherd. Every one present enjoyed -a sketch called “Sing a Song of Seniors,” pre- sented by the following young girls: Ada Volkman, Virginia Humphries, Mary Armstrong, Audrey Robey, Bertha Ro:ntey, Mary McQueen and Ray Duvall utts. John L. Burnett Council No. 5 met Monday night with Mrs. Josephine C. Herbert, councilor, presiding. By-laws were read by the associate councilor, Walter M. Boyd, chairman of the committee, for the final reading before presenting them to the State Council by-law committee for approval. These laws were approved by the council in session. Installation of officers followed. Associate Councilor Walter M. Boyd was installed as associate junior past councilor, Mrs. Ada Gough associate vice councilor, Miss Minnie Baiarsky financial secretary, Miss Ruth Win- ston inside sentinel and Andrew Gough outside sentinel. The application of Abraham Bajarsky was favorably re- ceived and he was elected eligible for initiation. Plans were made for re- ceiving the State councilor, Mrs. Car- rie G. Meile, and her staff of officers at the home of Ella Bladen, 1335 Otis place. Miriam Chapter met January 28, at which time the degrees were conferred by the new officers on Mrs. Mamie Bra- shears, Mrs. A. K. Evans and Mrs. Amelia Langhenry. The Matrons and Patrons’ Association met February 2 at the home of Past Matron Daisy Simms, tomorrow. The meeting adjourned, to be_followed by refreshments. Progressive ~Council, No. 9, was called to order Monday evening by the councilor, Mrs. Ruth Clark, and accepted her committee reports on re- lief. Mrs. Rose Wells, chairman of the good of the order commiitee, gave a report on the Junior Order Hall As- sociation. Miss Blanche Nefl, records { tomorrow. jassisted with ored by the grand chapter by the ap-| | drill was held Monday evening in Old ference with Past Grand Master Wilfred | ing secretary, gave & report on the birthday anniversary of this council, to be celebrated in the near future. Mrs. R. E. Bradford and Mary E. Keiser were elected to membership in ;k‘\i; xwunc%‘ bbfi:“ Councilor lidn nie B. reported on Pl for the annual Mn:&:: thln(gns Colonial social and dance, to be held on February 22. After a short recess a memorial service was held in_mem- ory of the late Minnie Wolz. Deputy State Councilor Charles Mueller con- ducted the installation of officers for the ensuing term. Mrs. Bessie Meyers is chairman of the apron social for Fidelity Council, No. 4, met Tuesday evening with the newly installed councilor, Mrs. Mary Haas, in the chair. The draping of the council’s charter for a period of 30 days from January 15 to February 15 ‘was conducted with solemn ceremonies in memory of the late national secretary and editor, Mrs. Julia Tipton Roth of Ohio. Those who the ceremonies were State Inside Sentinel Mrs. Mabel G. Downing and Past Councilor Mrs. Annie Scoggins. Councilor Mrs. Mary Haas has appointed C. E. Taylor as her press representative to serve this council under her term of office. ‘Triumph Council, No. 8 was called to order Thursday evening by the coun- cilor, Adalyn Burger. Initiation was held under the command of Capt. Harry Buell, at which the degrees were conferred on the following candidates: Mrs, Carrie Millingley, Mrs. Hilda K. Peake, Mrs, Mary E. Bowen and Mr. Willlams E. Nichols. Mrs. Pearl Wolfe officiated as the initiatory officer. This council welcomed visitors from Eagle Council, No. 24, at this meeting. Councilor Ethel Keene called the meeting of Anacostia Council, No. 14, to order last Wednesday evening. Com- mittee reports on relief were accepted and sick members were reported im- proving, Past State Councilor Mrs. Alice Faithful and Miss Frances James were reported ill. Mrs. Margaret Lain- hart, the newly appointed chairman on the good of the order, made a report on her plans for future activities. The first rehearsal of the Colonial Glory Council's hall with Grand In- structress Mrs. Naomi E. Swann, who captained the grand march. There were about 24 members from the va- rious <ubordinate lodges in attendance. gfl;‘e w-xt rehearsal will be February th. Golden Rule Council, No. 10, met January 25 with the newly installed councilor, Mrs. Stella Lewis, presiding. Past Councilor Mrs. Eva Wood gave an encouraging report of the recent meet- ing of the Junior Order Hall Associa- tion. Past Councilor Archie L. Lewis reported on. the Martha Washington Colonial social and dance to be held at the Elks’ Hall on February 22. One applicant was elected to receive the membership degree. Officers’ reports for the past quarter ended December 28 were read by Acting Assistant Re- cording Secretary A. L. Lewis, and were accepted. This council welcomed Past Councilors Mrs. Myra Courtney, Mrs, Mary Abel, Mrs. Nora Perry and Mrs. Isabelle Russell and Mr. Luther L. Russell, visitors from Old Glory Coun- cil, No. 12. Golden Rule Council con- ducted a card party in its hall on Thursday evening. A valentine dance is being planned by the good of the order chairman. Mrs. Nelly Beall has been appointed chairman of the good of the order committee; George A. Co- hill (re-appointed) press representative, and Archie L. Lewis, Mrs. Ollie Mont- gomery, Mrs. Lillian Martin and Mrs. Elizabeth Shepherd the committee on by-laws. Virginia Dare Council, No. 22, con- vened January 9 with Councilor Mrs. Lucy Harding presiding. Mrs. Mamie Cox Howell, State deputy, presented Past Councilor Mrs. Rose B. Homan and Past Associate Councilor Mrs. Arener Stansbury with past councilor jewels, the honors of which were be- stowed on them by their council. Eight new applications were received. councilor, Mrs. Lucy Harding, ap- pointed a flower committee composed of Mrs. Ella Thornton, Mrs. Marilla Smith and Mrs. Mary Sunday. The deputy State councilor, Mrs. Howell, instalied Mrs. Mabelle Bernard as vice councilor of this council. The Ever Ready Club donated $20 to the drill team for uniform caps. The following have applied for mem- bership in_this council: Elerey S. Young, 8. D. Douglass, Emma Stevens, Louise Keester, Ethel F. Espey, Ge- nevra B. Deihl, Lida Knott and Louise Callenberger. The councilor appoint- ed Mrs. Helen Nash as chairman on the good of the order committee. B. P. 0. ELKS. ‘The Tri-State ritualistic contests of the initiatory services of the order, comprising lodges of Maryland, Dela- ware and the District of Columbia, will take place in the I room of Balti- more Lodge, No. 7, Washington's birth- fn-y lnnlver!lr};l.l l;':bruury 22. Wash- on Lodge wi represented by its olfi::ers and the drill team. A s¥lver trophy will be presented to the winner. Members of Washington Lodge desir- ing to accompany the officers will notify the secretary, William S. Shelby. Charles L. Rousse, chairman of the Thursday and Saturday night charity dances, which are held in the grand ball room of the Elks Home, announces added features during the remainder of the season will prevail. The first meeting of the Elks Na- tlonal Foundation of Trustees was held in St. Louis January 10. The following officers were elected: Past Grand Ex- alted Ruler John F. Malley, chairman; Past Grand Exalted Ruler Raymond Benjamin, vice chairman; Grand Sec- retary Edgar Masters, secretary- treasurer pro tem. The foundation plans to accumulate $50,000,000, the interest of which will be distributed through the State associations of the order in official and community welfare work of the order. The committee will again meet in New York City February 15 and 16, at which time it will adopt formal plans of the Elks" F;oundntlon Fund and its administra- tion. ‘The 1929 Grand Lodge Convention, at Los Angeles, Calif., will begin July 8. This is the fourth time Los Angeles Lodge, No. 99, has been honored with the Grand Lodge Convention. The Grand Lodge has officially ar- ranged that the subordinate lodges will hold services in honor of Abraham Lincoln February 12 and in honor of Gen. George Washington February 22. Nominations for officers of the lodge will be tendered next Wednesday to the membership. ‘WOODMEN OF THE WORLD. At the January convention of the Boosters’ Club of the Woodmen of the Waorld in Washington, made up of dele- gates from all the camps in the Dis- trict of Columbia and nearby territory, Sovereign Willlam Helgesen was unani- mously elected president. Sovereign John Howard Davis was chosen vice president. Other selections for office were: Secretary, Frank di Marzo; treasurer, Thurston G. Brown; escort, S. Bonini, and sergeant at arms, W. Colbert. Sovereign Eckloff was re- elected auditor. Through this organization the enter- tainment and recreational activities of the several camps are co-ordinated. The general committee directing such affairs was appointed for 1929 with John C. McConnell as chairman. Wil- liam A. Riley will be secretary of the committee. Col. James Freeland in- stalled the new officers. Consul Commander George Wilsher of Old Glory, Norman Peyser of Fraser, William Shughrue of Alpha, Carlyle Lomax of Elm, J. Giovanozzi of Oak, L. Litz of Maple, W. Bulmer of Silver Spring, J. McKinney of Mount Vernon. J. Tennyson of Hickory and F. Beard of Forestville are the heads of deleg: National | tions from their respective camps. Reports were heard on the activities of the Uniform Rank, the profits of the temple campaign, the country club project and on the field day plans. At the last session of Elm Camp & reception was held in honor of a dele- gation from the Boosters' Club, headed by the new president, Willlam Helgesen. Reports were heard concerning the plans of the boosters to co-ordinate the social and fraternal activities of the several local camps. Elm voted to co- operate in the program of entertain- ments, excursion and field day already arranged. ‘Washington will send a degree team to the Head Camp in West Virginia in March to compete in the ritual contest. All camps of this jurisdiction, including Maryland and the District of Columbia, will elect their delegates at the first meeting in February. The newly elected administrations at Oak and Alpha Camps will be in charge at the conventions this week. Classes are being organized for practice and perfection in the ritual. The degree master, assisted by Sovereigns Thurston G. Brown and William A. Riley, will be the instructors. ROYAL ARCANUM. ‘Municipal Council met Monday eve- ning at Odd Fellows Hall with Regent L. S. Grigsby conducting. With Deputy Grand Regent C. R. Cotton acting as installing officer, the following officers were installed: A. H. Schumann, orator, and W. H. O'Brien, chaplain. President of the Royal Arcanum Boost- ers' Club, Past Grand Regent Warren M. Schoonmaker was speaker of the evening. The Royal Arcanum Hospital Bed Fund Association held its annual meet- ing January 28 at Odd Fellows Hall, with President W. L. Buckley presiding and Vice President A. C. Giles acting secretary. Others present were Treas- urer M. A. Tolson, representatives from Kismet Council, Roy G. Klotz and Jo- seph F. Brashears, and Raymond Payne, representative from District Council. District Council, Loyal Ladies of the Royal Arcanum, held a card party Thursday evening at chuseits avenue. Councils meeting this week ar Oriental, Tuesday; District, Wednesda: ahd District of Columbia Council, Loyal Ladies, tomorrow. NATIONAL UNION. The joint public installation of offi- cers of the various councils was held at Pythian Temple Monday evening. For- mer President of the senate, Frank E Ferguson officiated. The following offi- cers were installed: Victory Council—President, Edgar L. Bell; vice president, John W. Coover; ex-president, Norman A. Bell; speaker, L. E. Athey; secretary, J. H. Jones; | financial secretary, W. B. Drawbaugh, “ treasurer; W. W. White; chaplain, J. C. Stewart; usher, C. C. Mothershead; | sergeant, J. M. Bonifant; trustees, J. C. Stewart, C. C. Mothershead and W. W. | Jones. Potomac Council—President, P. E. Nelson; vice president, M. J. Kinds- father; speaker, J. E. Rhodes; ex-presi- dent, J. W. Dent; secretary, E. F. Gib- bons; financial secretary, J. E. Borland; treasurer, W. D. Clark; chaplain, J. A. Connor; usher, M. L. Callard; sergeant, R. B. McCalley; ~eper, 5 Gregory; trustees, F. E. Ferguson, John Petar and M. J. Hole. United Council— | President, Everett M. Pershing; vice president, H. R. Copping; speaker, C. L. Sincox; ex-president, W. T. Wilkinson: | secretary, D. E. Whitman; financial secretary, A. S. Brown; treasurer, F. D. | Morris; chaplain, E. E. Weightman; | usher, W. F. D. McLindon; sergeant, M. D. Newland; doorkeeper, E. W. Saunders; trustees, J. B. Dickman, W. | G. Bell and G. W. Sollers. Central | Counicil—President, H. O. Clem; vice | president, S. Altm: peaker, I. Small; | ex-president, S. A. Armstrong; secre- | tary, C. D. Shreve; financial secretary, | H. C. Surguy; treasurer, G. O. Auguste; | chaplain, R. H. Spicer; usher, G. Copenhaven; sergeant, . Wright First the four. . . then The six. .. and now the STRAIGHT EIGHT . +.and as automobile development enters its thirdgreat phase Marmon is found as ome of its established leaders In the span of only a few years we have all wit- nessed a tremendous change in motor car en- gincering. The first devel- opment on a broad scale was the four. The second important This chart gives graphic indication of the tremendous growth of the straight-cight in public favor. 1727 Conn. Ave. Used Cars 1326 Massa- | | order by Councilor F. Burrows. doorkeeper, W. L. Roy; trustees, G. M. Copenhaven, H. O. Clem and I. Small. Scott Council—President, R. D. Rush; vice president, J. T. Curry; ex-president, A. P. Brooks; speaker, P. D. Gingras; financial secretary, J. H. Bell; secre- tary-treasurer, T. H. Dawson; chwb:m, ley Council—President, W. J. Carey; vice president, C. 8. Harris; speaker, C. L. Engle; ex-president, W. J. O'Brien; secretary, R. J. Jones; financial secre- tary, W. G. Betts; treasurer, E. C. ‘Walker; chaplain, R. H. Arnold; usher, R. H. Gulick: sergeant, C. B. Anderson; doorkeeper, A. Lewis; trustees, J. B. K. Lee, S. F. Birthright and G. W. Wal- lace. Congressional Council—President, P. W. E. Barber; vice president, J. K. Kennett; speaker, J. C. Mason; ex- president, L. J. Rueth: secretary, E. Johnson; financial secretary, E. B. Bell: treasurer, G. T. S. Boyd; chaplain, R. T. Stack; sergeant, C. M. Mitchell; doorkeeper, F. Estler. At the conclusion of the installation ceremonies a one-act sketch was pre- sented by the Dramatic Club of Job's Daughters entitled “The Scheming Six.” This was followed by an exhibi- tion drill by Bethel No. 1, Job's Daughters. JUNIOR ORDER UNITED AMERICAN MECHANICS. Liberty Bell Council convened in Northeast Masonic Temple January 26 and was called to order by Councilor Allen C. Witherite. degrees were conferred upon two candidates. Ad- dresses were made by Deputy State Councilor R. Thomas, Past Councilor Gates, Past Councilor Newton, Past Councilor H. Corbutt and others. John L. Burnett Council met at 1730 Wisconsin avenue Wednesday evening and was called to order with Vice Coun- cilor Geraci presiding. State Councilor A. C. Columbus made the principal ad- dress of the evening. Washington Council met in_Red Men's Hall, Nineteenth street and Penn- sylvania avenue, and was calledT to w0 candidates received the obligation. Com- mittees from Independent Council met with the committee of Washington Council to artange for the reception to be given at the ai:iual visitation of the State Council officers scheduled for Feb- ruary 13. Speakers of the evening were Natfonal Representative F. D. Seiffert, Past Councllor Newton of Independent Council, P. R. Lawtham and A. E. Mastin. MATRONS AND PATRONS OF 1927. ‘The Association of Matrons and Patrons of 1927 met at the home of Past Grand Matron Lena Stephenson Saturday evening, January 26, for its annual meeting. The retiring president reviewed briefly the social activities of the association during the year just closed. They included the annual ban- quet, a complimentary dance to the 1928 association, a theater party, & Summer outing, & return entertain- ment by the 1928 association and & Winter supper-dance. Slight amend- ments were made to the association’s by-laws, one of which made Past Grand W.| Matron Lena Stephenson and Past Grand Patron J. Ernest Dulin members of all special and standing committees. ‘Testimonials were presented to Mrs. Augusta Thompson, president; Mrs. Marguerite Behrend, secretary, and Mrs. Mary McCoach, treasurer, in recognition of their year's work for the association. ‘The following officers were elected for the present year: President, Mrs. Marguerite Behrend of Willlam F. Hunt Chapter; vice president, Elgin Smith of Lebanon Chapter; secretary, Mrs. Maude Shively of Washington Centen- nial Chapter, and treasurer, Mrs. Mary E. Hutchinson of Hope Chapter. In addition to_the officers, the following (Continued on Eleventh Page.) Marman 78 Speedster—ons of the new straight-cights in the beight of today’ s mody development (in which Marmon took a leading part) was the six. The third great phase of automobile engineering, most emphatically, is the straighe-cight. Twenty-four out of forty- t1w0 manufacturers now make eights—twenty-one of them, straight-cights. Just as the six several years ago took precedence over the four, so also is the straight - cight now M A UNDER THE DIRECTION OF G. recognized by engineering authority as the approved and advanced practice of the day. In this new and far-reaching develop- ment, Marmoa has taken much of the leadership. Marmonsawthestraighe- cight coming and for the past four ycars has con- centrated the energics of itsengineeringstaffon this type. For more than two years now Marmoa has R M MARMON MOTORS, Inc. A. C. MOSES, President Dealers and Service at all Important Points 1733 14th St. N.W. North 7155 M. manufactured straight- cights exclusively. All Marmon cffort has been pointed to the task of making the straight= cightan economical, prac« tical 2nd long-lived anto= mobile for all to enjoy. This goal has been fally: realized in the New Mar- mon straight-cights. Marmon Prices — Now Seriep 68, $1465. New Series 78, Srobs.. Both are straight-cights. All prices ot facsory. De luxe eqmipmens o maderate additional cost. ON WILLIAMS Potomac 861 Service Station 1227 R St. N.W. Dorth 457