The Washington times., 1894-08-05
ODD FELLOWS;
GOOD FELLOWS.

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Militant at Colonial Beach promises to attrac
large number of members and friends an,
will add an interesting chapter TO the histor
of this progressive organization. We hop
the enterprise will meet with the most san
guine expectations of its most enthusiasts
promoter.
Brother Charles Z. Engel, Of Metropolis
Lodge, No. 16, who was SO seriously injured
about II month ago. is improving.
The entertainment given in the auditorium
of the Seventh street hall during the sprinl
for the benefit OF the poor, and which nettet
some 5000, which was equitably apportionet
among the lodges. through some cause ol
other did not get to the official notice of the
grand lodge at its last session, and conse
quently was not made n part of its records
This charitable object is well worthy being
embodied in the history of the order.
Past Grand J. W. witten, of Metropolis
Lodge, No. l6, who recently cast his lot with
this lodge. is now in the Indian Territory on
duty for the Land Office.
It was thought Philadelphia would contest
this and other cities for the next meeting oi
the Sovereign Grand Lodge on account OF the
dedication OF their magnificent Odd Fellows
Temple, which we are informed through pri-
vate sources will take place during the month
of May, the time of the annual session of the
grand lodge of Pennsylvania, and that the
brethren of the Keystone State will not re-
quest the supreme body to meet there, as had
been expected. 1t is understood, however,
that our neighboring city of baltimore, the
present headquarters OF the Sovereign Grand
Lodge, will press her claims vigorously Tor
the honor. If we are correctly informed
that body met in the Monumental City some
ten years ago, as it certainly did Immediately
after the close of the war, while it has not
met in the District of Columbia since 1884, u
period of three score years. which of itseli
ought to efIectually determine the question oi
claim between the two cities.
DIR. W. ]. Auten, of Metropolis Lodge,
No. 16, of the Pension Ofllce, who has been on
duty at Knoxville, Tenn, as special examiner
has returned to the city and is now holding
down his old position in the Pension Office.
The committee having in charge the fiftieth
anniversary OF Beacon Lodge, No. 10, which
occurs on the 9th of September next, consists
of Brothers Crawshaw, Friellander. Wood,
DinsmOre, and Hay. 1t is the intention 10
make this yeritable red letter day i'll the his
tory OF the lodge.
Charles F. Trotter, the esteemed recording
secretary of Metropolis Lodge, No. l6, was
il the promotions which were
recently made in the Post-ofiice Department.
1t was well deserved and he has our congrat-
ulations.
AT the regular meeting of Covenant Lodge.
No. l3, last Thursday night, Brother Walter
i. Sebastian. the noble grand. presented to
the lodge a magnificent altar, his own handi-
work. The presentation address was made
by Past Grand J. L. Irwin. and the reception
address by Past Grand George Bennett. The
altar is painted in white and gold. with the
emblems OF the order handsomely painted on
the panels. On the panel facing the chair of
the noble grand is the all-seeng eye. with the
rays of light; on the panel facing the chair of
the vice grand the legend Covenant Lodge.
No. l3. /. o. o. F., chartered May /, 1872
on the panel facing the chair OF the sitting
past grand the heart and open hand, and on
the opposite panel appears the three links OF
the order. The top OF the altar is solid ma
hogany. and is upholstered with an elegant
The artistic design and finish Of the altar is
all of the finest quality, and makes it one of
the most beautiful ornaments in any lodge
room in the District Of Columbia.
MaGenenu Encampment, No. 4, conferred
the patriarchal degree upon one candidate on
last Friday evening.
Harmony Lodge. No. O. conferred the in
itiatory degree last Monday evening and will
emplify the degree of friendship tomorrow
night.
Takoma Lodge, No. 24 was we'll repre-
sented at Magenenu at its last meeting.
Golden Rule Lodge. No. 81. had three ac-
,essions to its ranks during the past month.
Past Grand Sire Milton J. Durham was in
he city during the past week.
During the past twenty-six years the lodges
II Pennsylvania have distributed tor relief
80, ,315, 522. 10. the amount distributed by the
of said State during the same
ime being 81, ,462, 390.92.
A brother in Pennsylvania recently appealed
rom the decision of his lodge for not paving
lin benefits, believing he was not justly en-
tiled to them. The committee on appeals of
he grand lodge dismissed the appeal, which
ction was approved by the grand master of
hat jurisdiction. The brother carried the
ase into the civil courts and the Judge to
Thom it was referred decided that the court
ad no jurisdiction, the order having provided
method and tribunal OF its own for such
matters and that such adjudication. when
egularly reached. was final and conclusive.
Ioral' Don't 90 outside of the tribunals OF
be order to settle grievances.
The many friends of Past Grand Wilton
iriffln, of Metropolis Lodge, No. 16, were
aimed to hear OF his decease. which occurred
he 1st instant at his residence, No, SI2 North
'ar olina avenue northeast. During his i'll
ess he was faithfully attended by his lodge,
which also attended his funeral on Friday
fternoon last, interment being at Glenwood
cemetery. Brother Griffin was a clerk in the
ieneral Land Office for many years, where
e held an important desk, the duties of which
% performed with acceptabilIty. He was
known for his frank manner and
riendly disposition. and a large circle of
'arm friends and admirers Of the deceased
'ill mourn his untimely demise.
At the meeting of Metropolis Lodge. No. 16,
II Friday evening last two candidates were
Initiated and one application for membership
eceived, Among the visitors from other jur-
;dictions were the following: Past Grand Mas
Or J. 7. Abbott of Manchester Lodge, No. .149,
Manchester. Iowa; Past Grand III. A. Barrey,
+ Fontanelle Lodge. No. 25, Fontanelle,
owa, and Brother Alonzo Adams, of Arctu-
US Lodge, No. 1877, Warren, Mass.
Grand Master Mead visited Takoma Lodge.
10. "a, on Thursday evening last to look over
ne ground with view to the establishment
f Rebekah degree lodge in that section of
ne jurisdiction, and it Is probable that
right and prosperous Rebekah degree lodge
ill be organized in that locality in the near
lture. Success to the enterprise.
In conformity with the resolution passed at
le recent session OF the grand lodge, provid-
lg for the appointment of a committee to re-
ort the status of the Seventh street I. o. o.
. Hall, Grand Master Mead has selected the
blowing persons: Past Grand Masters B. F.
rawshaw, J. Thomas Petty, and John W.
thompson.
Among the visitors to Beacon Lodge. No. |
J, on Monday evening was Brother Z. B.
ones, organist OF Federal City Lodge. No. |
who made an address on the occasion