The Washington times., 1894-12-30
DISTRICT SECRET
SOCIETY D0INGS
Matters of Interest to Brethren
Who Meet ON the Quiet.

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One or the most pleasant OF masonic social
events which has occurred in this city for
years will be the reception which will be ten
dered by the officers OF Columbia Com
mandery, No. 2, to the Sir Knights OF that or
ganization en- New Years Day. The recep-
tion will be held in the as lum OF the Masonic
Temple, which is now in the hands OF the
decorator, and will be transformed from a
room which seems TO teem with the formali-
ties OF rituRlism to an enchanting scene of
beauty The idea of the reception is an in
povRtion, but an admirably happy one, and
the fact that the officers viii be assisted py
their ladies will tend re make the event one
OF greater pleasure. The at home will last
from 4 to O'Clock, and the elevator will
be running to carry the guests to the asy-
lum.
Among the ladies who will assist are the
following: Mrs. Frank II. Thomas, Mrs. Ben
nett A. Allen, Mrs. j. II. Small, Mrs. w. IL.
Klopier. Mrs ]. j. narrower. Mrs. p. p.
Rouse. Mrs. Benjamin ii. Parkhurst. Mrs
Waiter Peitus, Mrs. William Pitts, Mrs Z.
III. Chamberlin. Mrs. w. Z. Handy, Mrs. Van
Deusen. Mrs L. III. York, Mrs. J. C. Allen.
Mrs. Bronson, and Mrs. Siggers.
The installation commemoration of The
grand lodge was held on Thursday evening
last. After the transaction OF routine matters
the following officers were installed.
David G. Dixon, nj. W. G. NJ: George w.
Band, r. W. ID. @. NJ: Matthew Trimbie, II.
w. s. G. w; Samuel C. Palmer. Il. W.. j.. G..
W.; w. II. Singleton. II. w. q. S., W. A
GGtty, r. w. A. G. s.; q. C. Duncanson. r.
w. g. T.: Joseph Hamacher, w. G. L.; c. B.
Smith. Rev. and w. q. CD III. Small. ir.,
w. g. NJ: w. G. Henderson. w. S. g. D.; H.
Etandiford w. j. q. D.; A. X. Lind, w. q. g..
b.; Malcolm SeHton, w. g. p; George H.
Walker, w. S. G. s.; S. II. Bond, w: J. g. s.,
aud John N. Birckhead. w. G. t. )
AT the last meeting of Robert de Bruce
Council OF Kadosh. Brother NJ. d. Brainard,
thirfy-second degree, was elected commander,
60 fill vacancy caused by resignation, and
Brother George III. Shoulders, thirty-second
degree, first lieutenant commander. Both OF
the above officers were installed. At the next
meeting an election will be held TO fill the o.
fee OF second lieutenant commander, which
has become vacant by the promotion Of
Brothers Brainard and Shoulders. Both of
these gentlemen are well known In Scottish
Rite Masonry, and have always taken an
active interest in its affairs.
Inc west EQQ NGSOutc 6hil. SOEDCT Niuc-
teenth street and Pennsylvania avenue, Is the
scene OF the greatest activity under the reign
OF the new administrative officers who have
just taken hold of the management of Hiram
Lodge. No. 10. and Hiram Chapter, No. 10.
In both organizations tri-weekly rehearsals
are being held md the officers are rapidly be-
coming among the most proficient in the
jurisdiction. Brother John Breen, the wor-
shipful master Of the lodge. intends to have a
past masters night on Friday evening, when
the third degree viii be conferred, the work
being rendered by past masters of the lodge.
Companion Ira w. Hopkins, the excellent
high priest OF the chapter, is a West End
business man Of high standing. and has been
connected for many years with the Farmers
and Mechanics Bank. of Georgetown. He is
an able ritualist, and is now engaged in
drilling his corps OF officers in the capitular
work, with the most gratifying success. Both
organizations are evincing great amount OF
energy, and at the end of the year will be
heard from in a most satisfactory manner.
The jurisdiction has new Masonic lodge,
whose future success seems already assured.
II Is now known as Takoman Lodge. under dis
pensation, and meets on the second and fourth
Tuesdays of each month at Takoma Park.
The membership seem Imbued with the prog
reesive spirit of the hustling Suburban viii
lage, and they intend, and viii undoubtedly
constituent organization OF the Grand Lodge
OF the District Of Columbia. The worshipful
master, Brother r. W. Best, is borne upon the
rolls as an affiliated past master, while the
other officers are Masons OF prominence in
this city. The secretary, Brother O. ID. Sunny,
is especially popular in the fraternity and
will prove in this position an officer of great
ability. The lodge starts out with the hear
test good wishes ofeyery brother in the city;
and many parties will be made up TO visit
them on their regular meeting nights.
Ruth Chapter had an increase OF thirty-one
members during the past year, and will re-
port TO the grand chapter a total member
ship Of III. The prosperity and growth OF
the chapter are phenomenal.
Companion T. p Morgan, who has been in
the West for the past two or three years, has
returned TO the city and is residing in lie
Droit Park.
Companion Lamond, the excellent high
priest OF Brightwood Chapter, No. 8, gave an
elaborate dinner party in honor of visiting
friends from Ohio last week
Mrs. NJ T. Teachum. the newly elected
worthy matron OF Ruth Chapter, Order East
with commendable energy. She has 1nstl-
tuted a series of rehearsals to perfect the off,
GERS in the work.
Masonic meetings for next week are as fol-
lows:
Tuesday evening National Lodge. No. 12;
King David Lodge, No. 2S; La Fayette Chap
ter, No. 5; Naval Chapter, No. 6, and Mithras
Lodge of Perfection. A. A. S. r.
Wednesday eyening-Columbia Lodge, No.
8; Washington Centennial Lodge, No. IA
Osiris Lodge, No. 26; Columbia Chapter, No.
i; Brightwood Chapter, No. 8, and Potomac
Commandery, No. 8.
Thursday evening-La Fayette Lodge, No.
19, and Naval Lodge, No. f.
Hiram Lodge, No. 10, and Columbia Com
mandery, No. 2.
No regular meeting will be held on Mon
day in December.
Brigbtwood Chapter, No. 9. viii confer tho
mark master degree OH Wednesday evening.
mark master degree at its next conyocati9n.
Washington Centennial Lodge. No. II, will
confer the first degree on Wednesday even
ing.
La Fayette Lodge. No. I9, will confer the
first and third degrees on Thursday evening.
Harmony Lodge. No. IL, viii confer the
first degree at the next communication
AMONG ODD FELLOWS.
Successful Meetings Held and Many New
Officers Elected.
Fred ID. Stuart Eneampmont, No. z. met on
ThuroSov avnnsrr naoouahar OF fnetaod NJ