Evening Star Newspaper, January 22, 1933, Page 23

FRATERNITIES MASONIC. BLUE LODGES. Monday—Dawson, E. A.; Stans- bury, social; "WE" M. M. Tu y—2Federal, E. A.; Acacla, % A Takoma, M, M; 8 social. WPQ:n.udly——Hnmony. social; Harding, F. C.; Chevy Chase, F. C.; Brightwood. Wsdnudnl};—mw Jerusalem, so- clal; Whit ; Trinity. Saturday—Washington Centen- nial, special M. M.; school of instruction. ROYAL ARCH CHAPTERS, Monday—Mount Vernon, election; Anacostia, election. Tuesday+-Mount Horeb, election; Potomac, election; Woodridge, election. Wednesday—Weshington Naval, Trsursdey- ‘Washington, election uraday— on, el 3 Singleton, election. Friday—Eureka, election; Capitol, :}ecuw; Mount Pleasant, elec- jon. COMMANDERIES. Tuesday—De Molay, Templar. ‘Wednesday—Washington. SCOTTISH RITE. ‘mudx{—ncben de Bruce Coun- frlxl of Kadosh, statutory meet- g. At its meeting last Tuesday night, Xing David ge was addressed by Past Grand Master Williams of Texas. Grand Master Harry Kimball also s Past Master Walter Neil was appointed chairman of the Masonic Educational Committee. Past Master Pope rendered vocal selections. The Master Mason's degree will be iconferred at the next stated communi- cation. The King David Fellowcraft Club will meet Monday night in the telgg}e, Twelfth and Monroe streets northeast, to elect officers and to par- ticipate in a third degree rehearsal. J. Walter Humphrey, master of Har- fony Lodge, announces a Masonic spelling bee January 25, with Past Master Carl H. Claudy in charge, | Prizes will be provided for the winners, and refreshments will follow the enter- tainment. Hope Lodge meets Friday at 7:30 .am. at the Masonic Temple. This will | a social evening. Samuel B. Reeder, Who was a representative of the United States Treasury Department at the Ibero-American Exposition, will give an interesting illustrated lecture on Spain. ‘The Woman's Auxiliary of the Craftsman Club held its annual ban- quet at the Kennedy-Warren January 14, with the president, Mrs. M. Noreta Reed, presiding. The invocation was by Mrs. Mollie C. Boydston, er president of. the club. The guest speaker was Maj. Gen. Amos A. Fries. Other guests included Mr. and Mrs. F. ‘W. Kelsey, president of the Craftsman Club; Mr. and Mrs. M. 3 Gen. and Mrs. Frank T. Hines, H. F. Chandler, Maj. and Mrs. J. D. Cutter. Following the banquet an entertain- ment was given under the direction of Mrs. Gertrude Lyons. At the meeting Tuesday evening the following officers were elected: Mrs. M. | cta Reed, president; Mrs. Eleanor er, first vice president; Mrs. Rachel zecond vice president; tru’e Ina J. Aldrich, trea: 4 . v 1 Popp, secretary; Miss 'Jessie T v marshal; Mrs. Sara Malcolm, w r; Mrs, Jessie Bowman, pianist. entertainment at Stansbury tomorrow evening will be under the direction of Past Master Charles Sutphen. Harding Lodge, with its women, will b2 the guests of Harding O. E. §. Chaptcr Tuesday evening in the Ma- fonic Temple at 9:30 p.m.. to be fol- lowed by entertainment and dancing. The communication of January 26| of New Jerusalem Lodge has been desig- nated as “Cy Coombs' night.” After the business, the evening will be de- voted to honoring Mr. Coombs, who has served as grand master and at the present time is the grand high priest of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the District. There will be entertainment and refreshments. A special communication of Wash- ington Centennial Lodge will be held Saturday evening. East Gate Lodge will pay a fraternal visit to Columbia Lodge 285, Clarendon, Va, Saturday evening, when the Master Mason’s degree will be conferred. The executive committee of Capitol Forest, Tall Cedars of Lebanon, held a special meeting and made plans for its pre-convention activities as follows: } January 27, Supreme Forest ceremo- | nial, in honor of the supreme Tall Cedar, Harry M. Littell, and his off- | cers; February 25, a ladies’ night and short form initiation; March, “inaugu- ral ceremonial”; April, oyster roast; May, there will be four days of activi- ties during the national convention and Supreme Forest sessions. Tall Cedar Charles R. Brill has ap- pointed Charles H. VanHook as chair- man of the Membership Committee, EASTERN STAR. At the last meeting of Bethlehem t, Junior Past Matron Cecelia Shirley ' was presented with her jewel and with gifts from her officers. There ‘Wwas a reception to the new officers and a program consisting of accordien solos by Mrs. Catkerine Jope and readings by little Virginia McDowell. The birthday party of the chapter has been postponed until February 14. Jan- uary 24 will be past matrons’ and past | patrons’ night. There will be a pro- gram followed by dancing. January 26 the Home Board will meet at Northeast Masonic Temple. ‘The Star Point Society will hold its annual banquet and dance February 4 at the Continental Hotel at 7 o'clock. Matron Louise W. Chase requests mem- bers of the Home Board to attend the General Home Board Auxiliary meet- ing January 23 at the Masonic Temple at 1:30 o'clock. The members of the board will meet for luncheon at 13 o'clock at 1219 G street northwest. Matron Bernice M. Lawrenson of Congress Lodgé Chapter announces the following chairmen of committees: Home Board, Edith C. Smith; Endow- ment, Past Matron Elizabeth Brewer; Temple, Past Matron Dolly George; Entertainment, Helen Thrau; Ways and Means, Ella V. Everett; Good Fellow- ship, Esther Lawrenson; Sunshine, Mary D, Chase; Refreshment, Past Matron Laura B. Davis. Associate Matron Edith C. Smith requests Home Board members to meet at the Regal tomor- Tow at 12 o'clock for luncheon, later to attend the meeting at the temple. ‘The Good Fellowship Committee will meet at the home of Esther Lawrenson, 431 Hamilton street, January 28. A meeting of the Psx Mgtrons' and Patrons’ Assoclation wil! be neld at the home of Pest Matron Laurs B. Davis, 830 Eighth street northeast, January 24. A dance has been planned for Febru- ary 23 at Thomas Circle Club and a Home Board card party February 17 at = 60 M street northeast. . ‘Treaty Oak Chapter celebrated its 4th birthday anniversary at the lar meeting January 16. An enter- talnment was given, followed by re- freshments and dancing. Among the distingnished guests were: Grand Ma- &= Elizabeth Pltt, Grand Patron F. Frank Kimme' Associate Grand Ma- ¢yon &reenstreet, Associate Grand Pa- twon Riley, Associate Grand Conduc- tress Kreglow, Grand Lecturer Teach- um, Past Grand Matron ley, fraternal mother; Past trons Kimmel and Hollander, @mad Patron Lewis and other grand officers, also matrons and 1933. On February 6 the visit Ruth Chapter. ‘Takoma Chapter will hold a silver fubllee, January 27, in honor of its 5th bi:thday anniversary. The grand matron and grand patron will be the invited guests. On January 1 Matron Ruth S. Buckner was given a surprise party at her home by her ofi- cers in honor of her birthday. On January 17 the members were the guests of Chevy Chase Chapter. The Auxiliary Home Board Committee will meet at the Regal Restaurant for luncheon at 12 noon January 23, after which it will attend the meeting at the Masonic Temple. At the meeting of Unity Chapter January 27, Adah, Martha, and the organist will be installed. A special flag ceremony will be given by the new officers. A short will follow the business meeting. Mrs. Stella M. Arseneau, matron, has been appointed zr-a_g organist for 1933 by the grand matron. ‘The Masonic and Eastern Star Home Board Auxiliary will meet tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. in the Masonic Temple. Of- ficers will be elected. Assoc! lon o joppa Lodge P! were entertained at the home of the president, Mrs, Elviria Magdeburger. She was assisted by Mrs. Florence A. Bailey, Mrs. Emma T. Blood, Mrs. Ruth H. Eskridge, Mrs. Lena Bodell, Mrs. Ruth E. Mills and Mrs. Josiah L. Carr. Plang for thelr cipation in the birthday party e chapter were completed and February 9 selected for the quet, During the conferring of degrees of Bethany Chapter January 20 Mras. Georgle Stewart rendered a solo. The Home Board will meet for lunch- eon at 1219 G street at noon tamor- row. The chapter's annual dance and card party will be at Wardman Park Hotel February 28. Friendship Chapter will celebrate its 20th birthday anniversary January 24, to which Matron Edna L. Freer and Patron John A. Stevenson extend an invitation to all members of the order. A program has been srranged with dancing. The grand matron and grand patron will be present, The af- fair will also partake of the nature of a homecoming for the newly-elected associate grand patron, Edward N. Riley. La Fayette Lodge Chapter met Janu- ary 11. Aaron G. Johnson was install- ed as patron by Past Matron Effie T. Brednax as installing officer, Past Ma- trons Laura Dyre and Loretta Raben- horst as marshal and chaplain, respec- tively. The meeting was followed by a reception to the new officers. A dance and card party will be held February 3 at 2400 Sixteenth street. The next meeting will be held in Ma- sonic Hall, Fourteenth and Kenyon streets, January 25, and will be observ- ed as associate matrons’' and associate patrons’ night. Special guests will be the associate matrons and associate pa- of pter will Matron Bernice Carlton and Carroll Warthen will give a tea for the members of Brookland Chapter at the home of the patron, 3219 Seven- :ee'zl.q, street northeast, January 29, .m. The Ways and Means ‘Auxiliary will meet at the home of Joseph W. Mar- shall, 1326 Allison at: northeast, January 27. Joppa Lodge Chapter celebrated its 12th birthday anniversary Wednesday evening. Grand Matron Elisabeth Plitt and Grand Patron F, Frank Kimmel were the honored guests. Other guests included Mamie L. Greenstreet, asso- ciate grand matron; Edward Riley, as- sociate_grand patron; Grand Conduc- tress Helen L. Brashears; Associate Grand Conductress Louise Kreg- low; Grand Lecturer Mary E. Tea- chum; Grand Treasurer Lillie Mc- Kenzle; Past Grand Matrons Grace E. Kimmel_and C. Hollander; Past Grand Patrons William G. Betts and ‘Theodore C. Lewis. Marie C. Deal of Bethlehem Chapter sang, accompanied by Elsie Harvey Weaver. Miss Katherine Logan read several selections. The annual dance and card party will be held at the Kennedy-Warren January 24. The next meeting, Feb- Tuary 1, will be charter members’ night. ‘The last meeting of Gavel Chapter was held in the form of a business meeting. A rummage sale has been announced for February 13, 14 and 18. The Star Point Society will meet Jan- uary 25 at 2921 Pennsylvania avenue southeast. _m?he;y C::n Chnx;ur eelebr_lmud its y_anniversa esda; night with the - y grand matron and grand patron as guests of honor. The candles on the birthday cake were lt{h&ed by Past Grand Matron Fletcher. Other visitors were Past Grand Matron Kimmel, Associate Grand Matron Greenstreet, Associate Grand Patron Riley, Grand Lecturer Teachum and many of the 1933 matrons and patrons. The Ways and Means Committee an- nounced a dance and card vymy Feb- ruary 25 at the Kennedy-Warren. In- vitations were extended Ruth and a Chapters to attend the grand ball to bs given at the Willard Hotel January 31 in honor of the grand matron and grand patron. Good WiIl Chapter will meet Friday evening with Matron Mary 8. Porter and her new officers occupying their stations. The ways and means committee will give a card paTty tomorrow evening at 60 M street northeast, also a turkey din- ner February 9 at Almas Temple, 1315 K street. There will be a rehearsal of officers Tuesday at 5 o'clock. The Home Board met Thursday evening at the home of the chairman, Mrs. Marie J. Anderson, Janet H. Manvell, matron of Fidelity Chapter, announces a dinner at Aimas Temple from 4 to 8 gm. March 3. The Ways and Means Committee held a card party Tuesday the home of Associate Matron Soflh Cahil. The next card party will held Pebruary 1 at 2 p.m. at Southern Dairies. The Dramatic Club is making prog- Tess on a play, “The Red Lamp,” to be performed at the occasion of associate matron and petron night March 2. Lebanon Chapter will meet Tuesday evening. ?:]gre will be conferred. A rummage be held January 28 at 1012 Four-and-a-Half street south- ‘we: At the meeting of the Auxiliary Home Board January 17, Associate Matron Dorothy Puryear was elected ! chairman. A meeting of the General Home Board will be held at the Ma- sonic Temple January 23, at 1:30 p.m, Matron Anne I. Hartline of Miriam Chapter announces there will be an | cntertainment after the meeting to- | "‘-’x'-'u%'m‘éguh of the Home Board will have a luncheon at the Regal ‘will eeting at the Masonic Temple. m’me Auxilisry Home Board meeting gnmcfm has been . Rowen, 5429 Kansas avenue, Janu- ary 21T A meeting of the Saturday Night Club of Congress Lodge Chapter will be held January 27 at the home of Past Matron Ethel M. Bell, 4433 Fourteenth street northeast. The meeting of Naomi Chapter next ‘Wednesday eve! will be observed as Maryland night. je invited guests in- clude the grand officers of Maryland and the officers and members of the chapters in nearby towns. A special program has been Pagt Matron Laretia THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, JANUARY 22, 1933—PART TWO. tained the members of the Gu%tfd Committee last Sunday afternoon, This | committee will hold a card {‘ny atl the Hotel Mw:d i The home met with Assogial Matren Florence Triay Monday evening. Following a business meeting Wednes- h & car and Mias as conductress by Was inatalled Past Grand Matron Jessle W. Cowles. | to &t John's Ledge Chapter will have of the religious services at the Masonic and Eastern Star Home today .m. Rev. Clarence H. Corkran of M. E. Church will deliver the sermon. The church vested choir, di- rected by Miss Estelle Wentworth, will furnish the music. Machines will con- vey members from Georgia avenue and Rittenhouse street to the home. The Ways and Means Committee will | hold & party at the Old Hay Loft, in rear of Thomas Circle Club, 1326 Massachu- setts avenue, January 26, at 8 p.m. The chapter will celebrate its 19th birthday anniversary February 6. The meeting January 16 was given over to & reception to officers and to members January. Matron Margaret ‘Wood received many 1 The Home Board will be entertained and style show to bruary 15 at Sears, Roe- buek & Co. Tickets of admittance can be secured from Home Board members. A card party and dance will be held at the Shoreham Hotel March 9. ‘The Matrons and Patrons' Assocla- tion of East Gate Chapter held the an- nual banquet and business meetin| Monday at the Continental Hotel. Junior Past Matron Anna L. Lambert and Junior Past Patron Fred H. Sig- mon were initiated. The following offi- cers were elected: Mrs. Dorothea Hard- 3 dent; T. Homer Hall, vice w nt; Mrs, Bessie M. Singer, secre- -treasurer. An evening bag was presented the retiring president, Mrs. Mabel A. Keil. Hope Chapter will meet Wednesday evening in the Masonic Temple. A program has been arranged. Matron Annie L. Fish announces a meeting of the general home board January 23 at 1:30 p.m. in the Masonic Temple. The grand matron has appointed Junior Past Matron Hester T. Masch- meyer, chairman of the Temple Com- mittee. Past Matron Addle Good has been appointed chairman of the Endow- ment Committee. Conductress Lucille B. Purdy, chair- man of the Ways and Means Committee, has called a meeting of all committees at 7:30 pm. January 23 at Masonic Temple to formulate plans for Hope's inaugural ball, March 2, at the Shore- ham Hotel, The Matron of Temple Chapter, Mil- dred Steiner Schenick, announces to- morrow evening will be the 24th birth- dl‘fi anniversary of the chapter. There will be refreshments and dancing. The annual dance and card party will be held at the Shoreham Hotel February 1. The Home Board will meet January 24 at the Lee House and will be enter- a!.neud by the associate matron, Mirlam wis. Warren G. Harding Chapter will meet January 24 and will entertain the mem- bers of Warren G. Harding Lodge, F. A. A. M. The program includes entertain- ment, dancing and refreshments. Janu- ary 27 the Star Polnt Society will meet at the home of Mrs. Corsa, Del Ray, Va, A meeting of the past matrons and past patrons will be held February 1 at 6 p.m, for a supper and election of offi- cers at 1009 H street. A get-together dinner will be held at the Lotus Res- taurant at 9 p.m. February 7. Federal Chapter will meet January 26 at 8 pm. The Martha star point be installed. Members will later attend Wiliam ¥. Hunt Chapters birthday party. Members of the Home Board are re- quested to attend the Genersl Home Auxiliary at the temple January 21 at 1 pm. The Auxiliary Home Board of Willlam F. Hunt Chapter met January 16 at the home of Associate Matron J. Eliza- beth Forker. The Ways and Means Committee inet January 21 at the home of Associate Patron-elect John 8. Goings. Further plans for the annual benefit card party and dance to be held February 1 were developed. Matron Mary E. Seabridge was appointed as grand chaplain. The Endowment Committee will meet January 23 at the home of Past Matron Annie Sweet, 4215 Ninth street. The officers of the chapter will hold a rehearsal January 25 at the Masonic ‘Temple at 5 p.m. In celebration of the 21st birthday anniversary of the chapter a party will be held January 26 after the regular meeting and installation of Associate Patron-elect John 8. Goings. The party will be sponsored by past matrons and past patrons. At the last meeting of Ruth Chapter the degrees were conferred by the new officers. Ralph Bonnette, chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, an- nounced plans had been completed for a card party and dance February 16 at the Shoreham Hotel. A turkey dinner will be zerved by the Home Board Jan- uary 24 at the Shrine Temple. The meeting February 6 will be a home- g};ainz for Grand Matron Elizabsth ODD FELLOWS. The Grand Lodge will meet in an- nual session on Wednesday evening in 0dd Fellows' Temple at 8 o'clock, Past Grand Frederick L. Ehlers of bia , accompanied by h:; e gree staff of Ruth Rebekah Lodge. Charles G. Barton; Justin M. Green; recording ucreury.' financial secretary, treasurer, Thomas R. Hellmuth: warden, John L. Russell; outside guardian, Thomas W. Scott, and chaplain, Walter I Rhoades. Officers of Excelsior Lodge were in- stalled by Past Grand Charles W. Shaw and installing staff from Salem as fol- lows: Noble grand, Joseph Stone: R. 8. to N. G., Harry S. Maring; L. 8. to N. G., Thomas B. Delcher; vice grand, 8am Friedman; R. 8. to V. G’ Dave Kaplin; L. S. to V. G, Morris Edle- man; recording secretary, Saul Fried- man; financial secretary, Pavis; treasurer, Abraham Orleans; warden, Charles Chernikoff; conductor, J. B. Levine; R. 8. 8, M. Ollenberg;" L. 5. S, Alton V. Weston; le guardian, H. H. Wasser; outside guard- ian, M Shank; chaplain, Isidor v. t Grand Embert A. Le Lacheur, accompanied by his installing staff from Es;xeflm Lodge, itmuuUed No:}cen %x' lon Lodge as follows: oble gran Herbert 8. Isham; R. 8. to N. G, Rus- sell E. Hutchinson; L. 8. to N. G., Wil- liam I. Jenkins; vice grand, H. H. Row- land; R. §. to V. G., Herbert A.' New- man; L. 8. to V. G, Grover C. Sexton; treasurer, Walter B. Randall; warden, R. M. Woodruff; conductor, G. W. Al- bee: R. 8. S, J. V. Woodruff; L. 8. 8. Wililam F. Dowell; inside E. Rackley; outside , J. E. ; , Thomas C. Mettler; chaplain, Harry H. Cooper. Past Grand Fred A. Vaternalter of 8, Wallace Donaldson; L. 8, 8, John A. Webster; inside guardian, Willlam L. Bryant, and chaplain, John H. Windsor. Senator Logan of Kentucky will speak at the Centennial Baptist Church to- Members are invited to attend. e e of um| ore & t‘l?au Committee h: the - - i of - Columpia: Tuns bOF 15" sharee justity and explain the tes of the local militia for year, The testimony local militiamen was ven by Lieut. Col. J. 8. Upham, utant general, and Lieut, G, Nevitt, assistant adjutant The estimate for the local it was said, are about $1,000 under the current appropriations. 1t is not be- lieved that this will make it necessary to cut any particular lmflg. The cut was made by the Guard officials in the fund for "expenses of Summer training camps, and it is believed that the ow‘cflnn will be taken care of by the r cost of supplies and other e ses incident to the training camps. e Budget Bureau this year, it was ed, consolidated all the mi- ations for the local Guard ump sum, The reduction in Guard ropriations for the local militia wil .npo‘: make it necessary to cut any men from to camp. ‘The \iril pay of the Jocal Guard comes from Federal appropriations, y to‘r” the men attend- dered promoted B, 260th Coast Artillery. dered i Gompany B 130 Bmvincees pany B, 121s! 8, upon the recommendation of the tom- y cn"mmlnder: er to be €or- | Gouncil, who resigned. Pvt. Jesse Moorman has been ordered | tallation of officers as follows: Coun: e | transferred from the reserve to the ac- | cllor, Bertha ¢ |to_Good "Vill Council. Mrs. Cleada Ruth Boswell; trustee, Mrs. Lucy Lusby. Mrs. Ora L. Ward was elected to mem- bership by reinstatement. ‘Triumph Counctl met, with Associate Councilor Evelyn Harries presiding. The Past Councilors’ Association of Esther Council will hold a card and Corp. Charles J. Flynn has been or- | bingo party January 25 at 8 o'clock, in to sergeant in Battery dano Hall, Wia avenue and Win- lom place. 2 Past State Councilor, Mrs. Ethel L. Keefe ed by the State councilor, Mrs. 8. Belle Gibson, as the new deputy | She succeeds of Kenmore Pride of Washington Council had in E. Mrs. Lewis; assoclate tive list of Company A, 121st Engineers, ;.oruncllor, Charles Luh; vice councilor, Pvt. Paul C. Ricketts, Compan 121st Engineers, has been ordered orably disc] F, | cilor, on- | Viola Willlams; warden, Mary Wolfe; d on account of phys- |inside sentinel, ances Neville; associate vice coun- Howard ~ Willlams; conductor, Addie Cash; outside ical disability incurred while not on ,sentinel, Helene Streitz; junlor past active duty. First Lieut. Max C. D. tery E, 260th Coast Artillery, has been presented a Purple Heart, engraved with his name, on account of & wound received in action October 3, 1918, while as & private, ce Com- pany I, Medical Pvi. Ashley G. Duvall, Nationsl Guard Reserve, to Bat! E, 260th Coast now transferred to the active National Guard and assigned to the same unit 1ast | for duty. Mfllfim of lumclm- le for the usual 48 ar- each year, ro! The amount ided by the Buresu of the Budget, it was said, would have 1{:0- vided for only about 22 drills. ere was considerable objection from all parts of the country to this cut. It was pointed out that many of the flllrdmfll. who also are suffering from ck of work, depended on this pay to make up some of their differences. Further it was sald that a cut of nearly one-half in the number of drills would have serlously impeded the training. Representative Collins point- ed out to the House that the National Guard appropriations were so restricted by the budget that the militia would be able only to have 22.72 drills a year instead of the customary 48. “80," he said, “we had to find the money somewhere in the bill in the directions of least consequence that could give us not only that $5,000,000 to bring the bill down to where it was in 1933, but also approximately $9,000,000 in order to give the National Guard 48 drills. It was decided to take the money away from the citizens’ military trainin; am?"and give it to the Nati Schools for commissioned officers were inaugurated last week, it was an- nounced. Sessions will be held on the following dates: February 10, March 10, April 14 and May 12. Staff schools will be held January 327, F“‘e.bru‘l'ry 17, March 17, April 31 and y 19, Pvt. (First Class) Edward D. Mul- vanity has been ordered promoted to the rank of corporal in Battery E, 260th Coast Artillery. Pvt. Joseph E. Hobbs, Company F, 131st mol.n‘:on been ordered trans- ferred to the Ni 1 Guard Reserve of that unit on account of business in- terference with the performance of mil- itary duty. Pvt. George P. Delaney, assigned to the National Guard Reserve of the Med- ical Department Detachment, 121st En- has been ordered transferred gineers, to the active list of that unit. The War Department has pointed out that fleld inspections are for the pur- pose of ascertaining the state of train- ing of the units and organizations of the National Guard and to determine their degree of readiness for combat service. They also are to form the basis of estimates of future training re- Quirements and for the directives of the Militia Bureau and corps area com- manders in meeting those requirements. In order that the field inspection may produce the essential information ri quired by the Militia Bureau and corps area commander, the data quired are to be obtained by direct ol servation the actual participation and performance of all ranks in com- bat exercises, tactical problems, and command post exercises, of suitable character. The following additional factors are to be considered: The strength present and the character of personnel; administration and conduct of camp activities condition and com- pleteness of arms, uniforms and equip- ment; discipline and general all-round efficiency of training and command. From the consideration of all these fac- tors the estimate as to the degree of rc:gmeu for combat service 15 to be made. Rebekah Lodge: Louise Burgett, noble grand; Julia Cauthen, vice grand; Ruth Brown, recording secretary; Evelyn Foster, finencial secretary; Bessie O. Towson, treasurer; Marie Marks, war- den; Carrie Wood, conductor; Joanna Ison, R. S to N. G.; Hope Webb, L. S. to N. G.; Laura Walker, chaplain; Marie Eisele, inside cuardian: Amy 'y, outside gue-dian; Thelma Replogle, R. S. to V. G.: Gladys Smith, L. S. to V. G, a:d Marguerite Ison, musician, also musician of the assembly. The Rebekah Assembly will hold an- nual meeting Tuesday at I. O. O. F. Temple. The sessions will open at 10, 2 and 8 o'clock. The degrees will be conferred. The memorial service will be held at 2 o'clock. Lunch will be served at noon. There will be election and installation of the officers at the evening session. The following officers of Miriam Re- bekah Lodge were installed by P. N. G. Hazel Hunter and staff of Brightw Rebekah Lodge: Noble grand, Olive Woodworth; recording secretary, Annie E. Grigsby; financial secretary, Ellie Allen; treasurer, Mary Baurman; R. 5. to N. G, E. Pearle Windsor; L. 8. to N. G., Emma Schippel; warden, Jennie Day; conductor, Eunice Martin; chap- lain, Ploris Nalley; musician, Edna V. Cummings; outside guardian, Alexander | McKie, and degree director, H. Windsor. Schuyler Colfax Rebekah Lodge’s of- ficers were installed by P. N. G. Phoebe Haight and staff of Fidelity Rebekah l.odge: Noble ewcomer; R.S. to N. G, g 3 Diehl; L. 8. to N. G, Ruth Wynn; vice grand, Rose Goerner; R. 8. to V. G., Cora Kincer; L. 8. to V. G., Estelle Allison: recording secretary, Nellie Prather; financial sec- retary, Mary Gerald; treasurer, Laura E. B. McChesney; warden, Rosa Ward; conductor, Evelyn Perkins; inside guardian, Lucy Becker; outside guard- ian, William Becker, and chaplain, Thelma Stewart. ‘The following officers of Esther Re. bekah lodge were installed by Marga- ret Bennett and staff of Mount Pleasant Rebekah Lodge: Noble grand, Mary E. Decker; vice s{:nd, Audrey Walker; recording secretary, Mary Cummings; financial secretary, F. Marie Speken- hein; treasurer, Edna McIntosh; R. S. to N. G. Esther Andresen; L. 8. to N. G., Fanny Chaffee; warden, Mary Lov- ing; conductor, Clara Foreman; R. S. to V. G., Bessle Zepp: L. S. to V. G. Emily Dingley; In:m rdian, Jane Ash; outside guardian, Lillian Kramer; chaplain, Blanche Newberry; and musi- clan, Fanny Buck. The degree will be conferred tomorrow evening by the de- Mrs. Beatrice Lampe and staff of Schuyler Colfax Rebekah Lodge in- svt}lllzd the following officers of Mfil’::l‘: nd, Lilllan P. Wilcox; vice grand, rielle _Cordelle; recording secretary, Minnie Butts; financial secretary, Mol- le Edmonston; treasurer, Agnes Arnett; warden, Thelma Ramsey; conductor, Cllfizm;fltfi: cha] 117{1“ mlnrx% Pflrdyd: musician, Margare! 5 e guard- i2n. Mae Harding; ouiddt guardian, Willlam McArthur, and su] the noble and vice grands: Sybil Lemuel Wills, to | Coffin; outside sentinel, Jeanette Taylor, and Bessie Moore. The Thomas Elizabeth Harding Wildey anniversary celebration_was held hyn evening at . 0. O. F. Temple. Deputy Grand of Oklahoms, was the speaker of ihe evening. DAUGHTERS OF AMERICA. Golden Rule Council in January will initiate several candidates for Eagle Counctl, and conduct the dra) of the charter in memory of a member of its own council. Installa- tion of officers was held at the last meeting as follows: Councllor, Virgie | IMPROVED ORDER OF RED MEN. Lyons; associate councilor, George A. Cohill; vice councilor, Eila Burnley; | of the Great Council of the District of assoclate vice councilor, Walter J. Cur- tiss; junior past councilor, Mrs, Mabel | 8 pm. at Red Men's Hall, 713 D street. Mrs. Eunice Burr; inside sentinel, Mrs. Evelyn Ritter; outside sentinel, Dr. Al- bert W. Taylor; the r Mrs. Elisabeth S| ecording secretary, hepherd: assistant re- 3 will continue with their duties for another term, Independent Council met with Mrs. Ada Sylvester presiding. The deputy, Mrs. Corry; Ludwig Manoly, Mrs. Helen Keyes and Mr, Tucker spoke. There are two grand visitations scheduled for this week. Tuesday eve- ning State cllor Mrs. 8. Belle Gibson and her staff will visit Fidelity Council at 88 I street, and Good Will Council Thursday evening at the same hall. Fidelity Council convened, with Miss Ardelle Lavender presiding. From now the council will be located at 808 Eye street. Virginia_Dare Council had installa- tion of officers as follows: Councilor, Mrs. Anna Stewart; vice councilor, Miss Joan Marr; conductor, Mrs. Downie Jackson; 18 month’s trustee, Mrs. Ells mn:mn u assistant recording mfi; tary, Mrs. Margaret Seimour. t:;y sentinels’ chairs were held, pending further details. Mrs. Genevieve Haun and Mrs. Mazie Domdero were installed 28 retiring councilors. Members of this council will enter the Colonial drill to be given by the State officers, February 18, at Almas Temple. The meeting of Anacostia Council ‘was conducted by Vice Councilor Ger- trude Everhart. Mrs. Laura Allen was installed as associate junior past coun- cilor by Past State g:l\;ncunr eryulz. James. Mrs. Dalsy was appoin ! Good of the Order Committee. Past Councilors’ As- sociation met Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Alice Fowler, jointly with Mrs. Everham and Lee Conner, At the last meeting of Star Spangled Banner Council the following officers were installed: Councilor, Mrs. Leona Burnette; associate councilor, Miss Florence Norton; vice councilor, Mrs. Elizabeth Stone; assoclate vice coun- cilor, Mrs. Helen Smith; conductor, Mrs. Carrie Warden; warden, Mrs. Her- bert Boswell; inside sentinel, Mrs. Edith Mrs. Louise Darnielle; secretary, Mrs. n "HOURS & Weam: S " HOURS financial ORANGE BLOSSOM SPECIAL “The enly all-Puliman train Washington to Miami and St. Petersburg” Comfort, Smooth-riding NO EXTRA FARE Leave Washiagton, D. C. Daily at 11:59 P.M. [Porinformation er reservations consult local Ticket Agent or B. PLACK, A.G.P.A. 714 14¢th S¢., N.W.Wash.,D.C. ‘Telephone, Natlonal OAR LALNE ONE m A"-:«Nll-- de I ear; car; bath and valet. Femeus Seae ‘board meals. all the way to Florida SOUTHERN STATES SPECIAL Leave Washington, D. C. Daily at 2120 P.M. Only ONE night out—Ss- vannsh — Brunswick, (Ses Island Beach}—toEastCosst, ‘West Coast snd to Central Florida—and to Adants, Colambusand Birminghama. REDUCED ROUND TRIP 18-DAY TICKETS 0637-38 | MM\W,A z . z { 24 3‘! STREET, NEW YORK o councilor, Lillian Allen; assoclate junior past_counciior, Joseph Ogden; trustee, Emma Gass. The councilor appointed Mrs. Helene Streitz as press corre- spondent. Friendship Council held installation of officers as follows: Trustee, Mrs. George Frye; vice councilor, Mrs. C. Folks, and associate vice councilor, Mrs. Belle Bryant. Other officers will be Installed in the near future, t Artilery, has been ordered [ PATRIOTIC ORDER OF AMERICANS. Camp No. 4 elected officers as fol- lows: President, Mrs, Anna McDonald; assistant ident, Mrs. Fry; past president, Elsin Arnold; assistant past president, Nellie Clubb; vice president, Mrs. Maxwell; assistant vice president, Mrs. Steele; conductor, Mrs. Shields; assistant conductor, Elmer Powell; guard, Mrs. Armstrong: rentinal, Mrs. Diek; orator, Mrs. Luwless; chaplin, Mrs. Barnhart; four color bears, Miss Schipple, Anna Sharp, Miss Garner and Mrs. Ridgley; s: secre- tary, Mrs. Burke, re-elected for fifteenth term; assistant secretary, Cora Kennedy. The officers were installed by the Dis- trict national president, Mrs. Blanche Theshan and the past national presi- dent, Edna Buell, the work being car- ried on by Mrs. Sharp, assisted by the color bearers. JUNIOR ORDER, UNITED AMERICAN MECHANICS. State Councilor Charles H. Hild and his officers paid Washington Council their annual visit. State Council Deputy Charles A. King was acting marshal. Councilor Willlam R. Mori- arity welcomed the guest. State Chap- lain George L. Myers delivered the principal address. State Warden Ben- jamin F. Payton made a brief report on civic matters of interest to the or- der. The Glee Club, lead by Past State Councilor Frank C. Mangum, rendered selections. Eagle Council will hold their visita- tion Monday evening in the Buchanan School, Thirteenth and D streets south- east. The State officers will be re- ceived at 8 pm. At 9 p.m. there will be an open meeting, when the Dsugh- ters of America and members' wives and friends are invited. J. Morgan Read Council was called to order by Vice Councilor Donald E. Pitts. Past State Councilor Oscar T. Harlow_presided throughout the ses- | sion. The obligation was given Wil- liam and Albert Bollier. Next Friday evening there will be a class initiation, | when candidates from Washington | Council will be given the degrees. { Anacostia Council was called to order with Councilor Redd presiding. It was decided to hold a social January 30, and John Thomas was appointed chair- man of the Good of the Order Com- mittee. P. J. Martin was appointed assistant financial secretary, and Past Councilor E. A. Rettstatt was appoint- ed press representative. The ninetieth Great Council session Columbia will convene February 13 at Great Senior Sagamore Earl A. Hast- ings of the Great Council of Virginia of the officers of Idaho and Hiawatha Councils. A bingo party will be held next Pri- day evening at Mineola Tribe for the benefit of the Disabled and Infirm | Committee. Osage Tribe has elected as officers: Sachem, Fred Groff; senlor sagamore, Martin Willlams; junior sagamore, Robert Ridgeway; prophet, Edward Carroll; keeper and collector of wam- pum, Frank D. Seiffert, and chief cf records, Walter A. Alexander. { The newly elected officers of Mineola Tribe were installed by Deputy Great Sachem Wilfred Lawson, assisted by Pest Great Sachems W. H. Ryan and William B. Garner, as follows: Sachem, Karl F. Scheytt; senior sagamore, Charles C. Thorn; junior sagamo: Ozzie Howard; prophet, Ray Mathie- son; keeper of wampum, Albert H.! SPECIALTOUR i 3 -3 from Baltimore, via Miami, 16 days, All expenses inc. $159. PERSONALLY CONDUCTED Send for itinerary. $3 Cuban tax extra. Apply Travel Barean and Ticket Office, 1416 H Street, N. W., Washington. Nat’l 4612. MERCHANTSMINERS LINE AMAZING RATES WEST"!'NDIES $0. AMERICA CRUISE iiigsholr JAN. 27 Leaves New York— NaRTOE T T VENEZUELA CURACAO PANAMA _ JAMAICA HAVANA 2 Later Cruises _ - FEB. 17, MAR. 10 ~ For porscuils Goneel s Agent or SWEDISH AMERICAN LIN‘ 21 State Street, New York CRUISING fo the MEDITERRANEAN EGYPT—PALRSTINE e KA PEB, 9 i Seville B e e e O wfl;hNDfl% ; Veaice, and the Riviers with Nice en fete . . . and thea %fl:pflui’n-mwnhm!mu i, end up ui'llnt bome. Part-way bookings to Iealy, Eg: 7P (oF other cruise ports) may arrange FIRST CLASS $578. up TOURIST CLASS $295. up AMERICAN EXPRESS CO., CLARK TOURS, or HotLann-AmErica Lt be + | bers later visited Willlam H. Hall Lodge | Dyer; collector of wampum, W. N. Swindells; first sannap, J. J. Carl second sannap, R. L. Howard; guai of the wigwam, W. W. Havenne guard of the forest, N. R. Acton, and J. J. Carley, Ray Mathieson and E. C. Trammell. Mineola Council will hold a card n;ty January 30 at® the Southern ry. ‘Waneta Council has appointed Great Directress Mrs. Cleada E. Horne as rep- resentative to the Tri-State League meeting. SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF LIBERTY. Wi Council held its annual visitation, with Deputy Wilbur as in- stalling officer. The next meeting will be January 23 at Woodman's Hall. At the meeling of Hope Council offi- cers were installed by Deputy Harmon. The members will have a bingo party at the meeting January 24 at Naval Lodge | Hall. At the last meeting of True Blue of- ficers were installed by Deputy Shepherd. After the meeting Januery 26 a bingo will be held. m;'l’”;l next State visitation will be Pebruary 2 at Columbia Council. B. P. 0. ELKS. ‘The officers of the lodge, headed by Exalted Ruler Leonard M. Gawler, will assist the past exalted rulers at the in- itiation February 8 on what is known Past Exalted Rulers’ night. David Laporte will act as exalted ruler. President John Wood of the Bowling League announces that several of the teams need additional players to fill out | thelr quota. The league bowls each | Tuesday evening at the Queen Pin Bowling Alleys, 613 Eighth street south- east. SHEPHERDS OF BETHLEHEM. onal Lodge met with Comdr. ‘Thomas C. Smith presiding. The mem- to assist in recelving the new deputy supreme commander, Emma V. Delaney, | also to install their new officers. The next meeting is February 6, at 808 Eye street. | Capitol Lodge will meet in Northeast Masonic Temple January 25; card party January 28 at Northeast Masonic Tem- ple; bingo party after the meeting, Jan- uary 25. | Loyalty Lodge will meet in Northeast Masonic Temple January 23. ‘ Hope Lodge will meet in Masonic| Temple, Fourteenth and You streets | southeast, January 24. Willlam H. Hall Lodge met at Ma- sonic Temple, Twelfth and Monroe streets northeast, with Comdr. James S. Pisher presiding. One new member was recejved into membership, Mae B. Win- stead. Deputy Supreme Comdr. Emma | V. Delaney of Hope Lodge was received | as deputy. Other officers installed were: | Commander, James M. Pisher; vice | commander, R. E. Pisher; marshal, | Mary G. Fox; chaplain, / Angelo Joseph: i ard, Adeline Mercer; trustee, Chasies Boer r; scribe, Ruth Bunch; | Patrick, ~ accountant, Mary Kennon; treasurer, Louise Z. White; aid to commander, Gamett Deleney: chairman Geod of Order‘ Mary G. Fox: past commander, Jame: 8. Fisher. The lodge will meet in Masonic Temple, Twelfth and Mone Toe streets northeast February 6. LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE. Columbia Lodge will meet Tuesday evening at Moose Hall, 1414 I street, ai 8 o'clock. The Commitices on New Membership and on Entertainment will make their reports, followed by 2 lunche eon and smoker. WOMAN'S BENEFIT ASSOCIATION. Brightwood Review, Mrs. Lillle Lame bath, president, will meet in the Mac- farlane High School tomorrow evening. The officers’ Club meets in the club- rooms Wednesday evening. Mrs. Lillie resident, will be in the chair. Other oficem are Mrs. Martha Dean, vice president: Mrs. Viola Wall, secre- tary; Mrs. Della Edmunds, treasurer. National Review, Mrs. Della Ede munds, president, will meet i the clube rooms Friday at 1 p.m. Union Review, recently organized by Mrs. Elta King, fleld director, will be the guests of National Review, Febru- ary 10 at 8 pm. In the of officers of Union Review, the name of Viola Jones, guard, was omitted, and Mrs. Martha Moore, chaplain, of Washington Review. KENIGHTS OF COLUMBUS. Spalding Council, at its meeting Thursday, was entertained by the Ches- apeake and Potomac Telephone Co. what was known as “Telephone Night.” Lecturer T. J. Quirk also provided an entertaining musical program. A number of members attended the mass meeting in Baltimore Wednesday and heard Supreme Knight Martin Carmody and other national officers, who were guests of State Deputy Leo D. Ward of Maryland. The council is arranging to attend the joint meeting with the other coun- cils of the District in the early part of February in connection with the mem- bership ‘campaign. COWS HEAVY DRINKERS Use 77 Pounds of Water Daily, Dairy Expert Finds. RALEIGH, N. C. (#)—An average COW requires 77 pounds of drinking water dzily, says Dr. C. D. Grinnells, in cherge of dairy investigations for the North Carolina Experiment Station. 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