The Washington times., 1894-07-15
ODD FELLOWS;
GOOD FELLOWS.

| The following officers were elected for the
ensuing term in Mount Pleasant Lodge. No.
| %. on the I1th instant: Noble grand, A. ].
| schippert; vice grand, E. F. Massey; record
ing secretary, Charles W. Fits; permanent
secretary, William H. Kimball; treasurer, 7.
| F. Galloway, and representatives to the grand
lodge, William B. Matthews, Charles W. Fits,
and James W. Somerville.
The following officers of Federal City
Lodge, No. 20, were installed at the last meet
| ing by Deputy Grand Master Mead: Noble
| H. Wood; permanent secretary, NV. Bridges;
| warden, z. L. Munsey; conductor, l.. II. En-
| mons; right sceEe supporter, NJ. t. Stout; left
scene supporter, D. W. Bruce; outside guar
| dian, W. H. Stansbury, and right supporter
to noble grand, W. A. Beck. II. W. Weber,
vice grand elect was absent sick, and there
fore, was not installed.
At the regular meeting OF Covenant Lodge,
No. 13. last Thursday evening, one candidate
was inflated.
Considerable interest will be manifested at
the annual session CT the grand lodge and
grand encampment. which occurs this week
especially in the matter of the selection OF Of
ficers. Let every brother remember that
upon the character and ability Of the officers
their welfare mainly depends. 1t should
therefore be the aim of the brethren to cast
their ballots intelligently and solely in the
interest of the organization.
Past Grand James W. Somerville was elected
as representative on the general relief COM
mittee for Mount Pleasant Lodge, No. %.
This lodge has added eight to its membership
during the term ending June 80, 1894.
Federal City Lodge. No. 20, has elected
Brother ". II. Baker degree director to fill
the vacancy caused by the resignation of Past
Grand G. H. Baxter.
Ruth (Rebekah degree) Lodge, No. 2. re-
ceIved two applications at its last meeting.
Past Grand William Andrew Jackson was
injured by fall on July 2. from the effects of
which he was laid up for some time, but he is
now convalescing.
Past Grand J. s. Tomlinson, of Columbia
Lodge, No. 10, has the sympathy of the order
in the recent affiiction which came upon his
household in the death of his son. Lieut.. Ar
thur Tomlinson, which occurred at Little
Rock, Ark, while absent with the Fencibles.
Brothers Southard, Weber and Carroll, of
Federal City Lodge, No. 20, are on the sick
List.
Past Grand Patriarch Fred. A. Norway,
who for many years was a Jealous and enthu-
sIastlc worker in the cause of Odd Fellowship
in this jurisdiction, but who some years ago
removed to Minneapolis, Mimi, was in
this city on a visit last week and was warmly
welcomed by a large circle of members and
friends. On Tuesday evening he visited his
old lodge, Golden Rule, No. 81, where he re-
ceived quite an ovation. The bracing atmos-
phere of the ''Wild and Woolly West" appears
to agree with Brother Norway. He was ac-
companied by his esteemed wife and MEM
bers of the family. who will return with him
when he has completed his visit to New York
and other eastern cities in the interest of the
business house in which he presides over sew
eral departments. 1t is hoped it will not be
as long ag ain before good Brother Norway
visits the capital city and he is assured that
no one will receive a more hearty welcome.
Ruth (Rebekah Degree) Lodge No. 2, will
during the coming week meet on Thursday
instead of Tuesday, on account of the session
of the grand encampment being held in their
lodgeroom.
Takoma Lodge, No. "a, initiated two candi-
dates on Thursday night.
The officers OF Fred. d. Stuart Fncamp-
ment were installed last Tuesday night. and |
the royal purple degree was conferred on
three candidates.
The fraternity should keep in mind the day |
and evening excursion Of the Grand Canton |
on Tuesday, July II, to River View. 1t will |
be remembered that the widows and orphans |
of the entire Jurisdiction were invited to par |
ticipate with them on this day Of enjoyment. ]