Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-20
ANACOSTIA.
RECHABIrR vIsIrArIoNs.

hECnAhllE NiolIATlONB
The semi-annual visitation to the various
tents 1. o. Il. for the current term commenced
with Anacostia Tent, 1873, last night. The off,
GERS Of the Grand Tent Of the District were re-
ceived by Chief Ruler Leon A. Milstead and
escorted to the stations vacated by those OF the
home tent. The following grand officers were
present: James II. Loveless, p. g. @. r.; j. c.
Eller, G. d. R.; T. L. Salkeld, G. secretary; ].
T. Minnix, G. treasurer; s. r. Mundell, G.
levite; T. Meyers Downing, g. chaplain; James
L. Harrison. G.. guard William NJ. Hall, G. V.
and L. ]. C. Eller, acting grand chief ruler in
place of Col. James C. Lee, received the report
OF the grand secretary, who stated that the
records of the Anacostia Tent appeared well
kept and showed a membership Of ITO. After
the visitation a banquet was rendered those
who kindly helped along the recent Rechabite
entertainment b. Milstead made a few intro
ductory remarks John L. Loveless sang, l..
Griffith acting as accompanies. Grand V. and
L. Hall delivered a stirring address. Remarks
were also made by James Loveless.
THE MEMORIAL COMMITTEE MEETS.
The committee of memorial arrangements
convened at Judge Armstrong; Office last
night, Commander Frisbie in the chair. Re-
following from St. Elizabeth were invited to
take part in the musical exercises: Misses
Rachel johnson, Ella Anderson, Nellie Robey
Mary ]. Quigley, Maggie Quaid Mrs. Cynthia
TIcuCu, mtssrs OX1OrO french, w. W. watson,
Thomas Corbin and s. A. Manuel. The me-
mortal chorus will hold its first rehearsal Fri
day night at the residence of Mrs. Anna A.
Peck. DIR. Godding presented the following
names of ladies who would constitute the st.
Elizabeth floral committee: Mesdames H. E.
Norton, A. Downey, ]. Ryan, j. Baker, G.
Skidmore, N. r. Harnish, G. Edelin,. L. P.
Weldon, s. Woods, X. E. Skies, A. Repetti and
Miss s. ]. Seabury. A vote Of thanks was ac-
corded DIR. Godding and the list referred to
the Woman's Relief Corps. The following
gentlemen volunteered to turn their eauipages
over to the arrangement committee for use in
conveying ladies to and from the cemetery:
William II. Abbott, Henry 8. Petty, George II.
Armstrong, VIM. H. Peck and John Koenig.
The committee will reconvene next Tuesday
night. The subcommittee on program meets
on Saturday.
STANDARD TIME WANTED.
Following close on the introduction Of the
telegraph is a movement to secure the benefit
Of the Western Union time service. Specially
with the standard one Of the national observa-
tory and corrected each day at z am. noon
and p. m. The bell of st. Teresas Catholic
Church strikes the hours and Father Hughes,
bell has made application for the clock and
time service.
The Anacostia Cadets met last night at the
residence of Private Percy Heating and elected
several new members.
Anacostia Tent, No. 10 (Junior), last night
listened to speeches and songs from Messrs.
Miles, Milstead, Harrison, Mundell and Fill
Illus. Messrs. Denham and Mahoney of Cam
mack Tent were present.
Mr.. John Poats and Miss Sadie Anderson
were quietly welded yesterday and will hence
forth reside in Georgetown.
John A. Logan Relief Corps, No. 2, met Mon
day night.
John A. Logan Post and Corps will attend
special memorial services at the Baptist Church
on Sunday. Rev.W. G. Davenport will preach
Miss Lille Grimes of Maryland is visiting
Mrs. and DIR. W. G. Fisher
Miss Elizabeth Oliver is the guest Of Miss
Worthington.