The Washington times., 1894-03-18
Odd Fellows;
Good Fellows.

On Thursday evening next Takoma Lodge,
No. "a, which, since its lodge room contain
ing ali the paraphernalia and effects was de-
stroycd by fire, has been meeting In the hall
Of Metropolis Lodge, No. 16. will meet at
Brightwood, ut 7.30 p NJ, in Moses Hail. at
which place it will continue to meet until
quarters are provided at Tskoma. Notwith-
standing this young lodge was unfortunate
in losing valuable set OF paraphernalia, its
members are alive with energy and enterprise,
and when their new hall project is completed
at Takoma Park it will be an edifice worthy
Of the lodge and valuable addition to that
thrifty village.
Tuesday evening, the 18th, Grand Conduc-
tor Davidson, accompanied by Past-Grand
Frank Walker, Vice Grand J. H. Klerhans,
and George A, Crawford of Harmony Lodge.
visited Langdon Lodge, No. 26, and assisted
in cohferring the first, second and third de-
grees on two applicants. They report as hav-
ing spent a very pleasant evening with the
Langdon brethren.
Ruth (Rebekah degree) Lodge, No. 2, will
meet next Tuesday evening, and expect to
have work.
Central Lodge conferred the second degree
last week and the third. this.
Brookland Lodge, No. 25, is making prep
arations for the visitation of the Grand Lodge
officers on Monday evening next. A good
turn out is expected, and pleasant time is
sure to follow. The meeting. we understand,
will be an open one. Addresses will be deliv-
cred by Grand Representative F. A. Stier, of
this jurisdiction, apd Grand Representative
Hon. J. C. Mcguire, of California. The fra
ternity generally is invited TO be present.
Langdon Lodge, No. 26, will confer the
initiatory degree next Tuesday evening.
Harmony Lodge. No. Q, worked the second
degree on Monday evening. at the conclusion
of which they proceeded in body to Union
Lodge, No. IL, and participated in the vista
tion ceremonies and postponed their degree
team meeting for the following Thursday eve
ming. so as to visit Salem Lodge on that night,
at which they were present, being the occa-
sion OF the Grand Lodge visitation.
The first Of the present series OF Grand
Lodge visitations occurred on Monday even
ing last, on which occasion Union Lodge, No.
IL, was visited. The spacious room was well
filled by an interested assembly. After the
degree of Truth had been conferred in the
deservedly famous, a smoker followed, at the
conclusion OF which was the following:
Solo, Past Grand William J. Palmer, How
to Cook dat 'Possum;" recitation. Truth"
by Past Grand Master H. c. Hazard; address,
by Hon. James A. D. Richards, VI. c.; song.
"old Black Joe" by Past Grand John Nc.
Kenzie; solo, "I'll Be True" by Past Grand
William j. Palmer; recitation. Wrestling
Jacob" by Past Grand Master H. C. Hazard.
Past Grand james Z. Hutchinson. in n speech
noted for its brevity and eloquence. presented
Orator Richards with very handsome floral
tribute on the part OF the lodge, TO which the
recipient, who had previously made very
eloquent address, made an appropriate re-
sponse. Past Grand Master ii. G. Hazard,
also in behalf of the lodge, presented in we'll
chosen words a similar tribute to Grand
Master John II. Wood, TO which he responded
in fitting terms. A large delegation was pres
ent from Harmony Lodge No. 8. The meet
ing was one Of marked interest throughout.
The visitations which occur during the
coming week are; Brookland Lodge. No. 25,
Monday evening, March 10; Metropolis
Lodge, No. 16, Friday evening, March 90.
Both will be interesting occasions. aid
should insure large attendance. Let the
fraternity generally be present.
The ensuing grand lodge gathering at AL
exandria, Va, will be frarght with much in
terest.
Zachary 7. Cason. 4 highly esteemed mem
Der OF Beacon Lodge No. Is. started for Hell
ena Mont. on Thursday evening last, whittier
he has gone to engage in the practice OF his
legal profession.
At the meeting of Metropolis Lodge. No. 16, !
held March 9. the following visitors were pres
ent: Edgar 4. Brooke. Ridgely Lodge No 10.
Butte City. Mont: Wm. Z. Cole. Eden Lodge,
No. 81 Wilmington, Del. The first degree was
conferred on two candidates in the usual i'm
pressive manner.
Takoma Lodge, No. %. conferred the initia-
tory degree ON one candidate on Friday even
ins.
The grand lodge officers officially visited
Salem Lodge No. %. on Thursday e-ening
last and witnessed the rendition of the initia-
tory degree, which was put upon the floor in |
II manner highly creditable and that would |
compare fayorablv with any of the work done |
III this jurisdiction. There was large at |
tendance of members representing most of |
the lodges in the jurisdiction. and much in |
terest was manifested in the entire proceed |
iEgs Addresses were made by Grand Mas |
ter Wood and Grand representative Stier. |
This lodge is in very flourishing condition. |
Brother Joseph E. Dement,. of Metropolis |
Lodge. No. 16, who suffered an injury |
to his eye at the Navy Yard on |
II. will. we regret to say. |
probably lost the sight OF it. Brother |
Bergevin. of the sane lodge, is still laid up |
with rheumatism.
On the occasion of the grand visitation to |
Metropolis Lodge. No. 16, the third degree
will be conferred.
Past Grand Smith Paxson. of Covenant |
Lodge. No. III. o. Philadelphia, who at pres
ant resides at Charlton Heights, Nd. has
been under the weather for several weeks.
Beacon Lodge. No. 10. will have an open
meeting on the occasion OF the visitation of
he Grand Lodge officers. April %.
Past Grand Master John II. SeifTert is one
Of the faithful members OF the order.
at the session OF Columbian Encamp-
nent last Wednesday evening there was a
arge attendance OF members aud a number |
ot visitors from other encampments and from
other jurisdictions. among them being Hon.
James A. d. Richards. NJ. c., from Ohio. 2. G.
P and Pat. Christian Beam. of Covington.
ky. By request OF tnc encampment the Off
ceIs OF the Grand Encampment worked the
Royal Purple Degree in n mastery and i'm
pressive manner on Patriarchs Ebenezer Ellis,
Charles L. Lawrence. Joseph C. Ringwalt and
William, Stnypns This is the