The Washington times., 1894-12-30
G Cd TEMpLARs.
A Course of study Adopted for the yari
Gus Lodges.

A Course OF Study, Adopted for the yari-
Gus Lodges.
The proposition 10 increase the per capita
tax, which is pending before the grand lodge
and will be acted upon at the adjourned
session to be held at Soeisty Temple January
ais being considered by the several subor-
dinate lodges with a view of arriving at the
sentiment OF the order fully upon this i'm
portant question before that date. when their
representatives wiil-yote upon it. The dis
cussions thus far indicate that the necessity
Tor increasing activity is appreciated and a
corresponding disposition to provide the
means needed TO meet the increasing de-
mands.
The grand chief templar has commits
stoned the following district deputies: p. G.
g. IT,. MIR. j. w. Van Week. for district No. l.;
q. C., A. L. Maupin, for district Nc. 2, and
p. G. O. T., Mr.. A. kalstrom. for district No.
3, and their duties have been defined 10 en-
brace all nesdful action in preparing for the
institution of district lodges, which will be
composed oftHe representatives from the fol-
lowing subordinate lodges: First district
Friendship, Libertyf Naval, and Langdon;
Second district. Minpehaha, Morning Star
Washington, ID. z. Holloway, Columbia, and
Good Will; Third district, Perseverance,, Star
OF Hope, Independent Silver Star, aud Rescue
Grand Chief Tempfar Garfield, after two
weeks. of Illness during which he was con-
fined at home. is again able TO be about at
the War Department.
Mr. Fred Kalstrom and Miss Ellen Mum
dell, both members of Perseverance Lodge.
were married on last Wednesday evening by
Rev. DR.. Graham at ST. Marks Episcopal
Church, and will hereafter be at home at No.
3l7 Ninth street southeast.
Mr.. "A. NJ. Dewey, of Langdon Lodge. has
been appointed a special agent of the de-
parfnRnf Gf lah0r WhtlA fha dana rfu anf
OF labor is TO be congratulated upon its wise
selection of an agent. LangGon Lodge will
miss Mr.. Dewey during his absence from
home and its meetings.
District deputy. Mr. Van. Vleok, is hopeful
OF securing for district No. rhe institution
district system, and is In communication with
number OF prominent people on Capitol
Hill. who have sgnified their desire TO be-
come charter members.
In the large territory OF Southwest Wash
ingtop Rescue Lodge is the only one of the
order at present, but steps are being taken TO
establish others as soon as District Lodge.
No. 8, has been instituted.
Rescue Lodge had splendid meeting last
Monday evening at its hall, corner Four-and-
a-half and streets, and was favored with a
visit from Past Chief Telnpiar Bryson, of
Perseverance Lodge. The District deputy
was also present and addressed the lodge.
MI Nal warren, tue popular SIatlOner ana
assistant postmaster at Tacoma Park. is put
ting forth active Efforts in the formation OF a
lodge at that place and is circulating an ap-
plication for a charter
The Good Templar course of study, which
is based upon tho CbautauGua plan has cur
ricuium embracing the works OF the best
authors upon every phase OF the reform.
The chaucellor OF the course is enthusiastic
over the results which the study brings to the
order In advanced education with especial
reference TO the temperance question in all its
bearings.
"he past grand secretary, Jesse c. Suter,
has been appointed vice chancellor for the
course of study in this jurisdiction and in this
position, as In his former, his qualification as
q teacher will be enthusiastically devoted to
the good of the order The adoption of the
course of study marks an advance step in
the work here, and Mr.. Suter actively at
work preparing for the enrolment of STU
dents, so that the classes will soon be organ
lied and at work.
Washington Lodge met in regular session
on Monday evening at Harris Hall. When
the meeting was called to order all the Off
GERS responded TO the roll-call. After the re-
port Of the delegates to the grand lodge
was heard, lively debate ensued on the ques-
ordered to oppose the measure of advancing
the per capata tax at the next session of the
grand lodge.
The committees on the entertainment which
was given last week, reported large proceeds
and gratifying results. The lodge adjourned
| for two weeks. Among the visitors present
were Messrs. Libbey, Campbell, of Goodwill;
McCa5e, Burroughs, of Liberty and johnson,
OF Star OF Hope