Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-08
AMONG THE ODD FELLOWS.
Visitations by the Grand Ohicers-Othel
Events in the Order.

yisitations by the Grand Ohlcers-Other
Events in the Order.
The sixteenth of the series of visitations by
the Grand Lodge officers among the subordi-
nate lodges of the Independent Order Of Odd
Fellows occurred last evening, when Federal
City Lodge, No. 20. was visited at its hall, sth
and / streets northeast. The attendance was
unusually large, every lodge in the jurisdiction
appearing to be represented, besides several
other jurisdictions. The Grand Lodge officers
having been indicted according to the cere-
monies of the order the grand master made
few Introductory remarks to which Noble
Grand Storey appropriately responded; then
a brief recess followed, during which the mem
bers mingled freely together in renewing &C =
quaintancesand exchanging fraternal courtesies
The examination In the written work and the
exemplifcatlon of the unwritten were then
proceeded with and the very excellent
manner in which the officers acquitted
themselves ELECTED the warmest commentator
especially as several new and unique features
were introduced and successfully carried out
Grand Secretary Hunt made his report as to
the records and Grand Treasurer Espey as to
the finances, both of which we're of a satisfac-
tory character. Grand Master Crawshaw made
an extended address on the degree of FRIEND
ship and the teachings and lessons it inculcates
Other remarks were made during the evening
by Grand Representative Stier. Past
Grand O'DonDell. the grand instructor
of the lodge; Past Grand George Haw-
lev Baxter, Grand Representative Allan
Deputy Grand Master Wood of this jurisdic-
ton. also by Past Grands Chester X. Faulkner
and James Wood of Indiana, Past Grand Master
James Il. Law Of Maryland, Past Grand Powell
of Pennsylvania. Past Grand Reisner of Mis-
souri, and Past Grand Keck of Ohio. all of whom
were listened to with marked attention. Past
Grand Baker of Federal City gave humorous
recitation. which well received. Federal
City Lodge has made remarkable progress since
locating in the northeastern section of the city
and continues to receive large accessions to Its
membership.
This evening the visitation will be to
Covenant Lodge. No. 10, which meets in its
hall al 3lst Congress- street. Georgetown. The
"CoveEanters' are also active i'll the cause Of
Odd Fellowship and the visitation il expected
to be attended with the success that always
characterizes it at this lodge. Canton Potomac
OF the Patriarchs Militant is expected to be
present.
Next Monday evening Harmony Lodge. No.
g. one of the Oldest and best, and the next to
the largest in the jurisdiction. will celebrate it's
anniversary in its hall on Sth street southeast
An interesting program will be carried out
Columbia Lodge, No. 10, /. o. o. F.. gave q
pleasing entertainment in the National Rifles
Armory last evening, the proceeds being in aid
of the widows and orphans fund. The attend
ance was large. and at the conclusion Of the
choice literary and musical program tripping
the light fantastic toe INDUCED in to the
music of Schreder's Orchestra Washington
Grand Canton and Canton Potomac No s.
+. NJ. attended in n body.