The Washington times., 1895-01-20

| for an expression OF opinion. among the most
| important being the proposition to constitute
| special deputy grand masters IN charge OF
lodges by districts. 10
| At meeting on Thursday evening there
were present from the jurisdiction of Virginia
Past Grand Masters D. r., Stansbury and t.
N. Kender. Special DEPUTY Grand Master
George b. Jones and Past Grand Tucker, all
| OF whom made interesting addresses. They
brought to the notice OF, the grand lodge
| their Odd Fellows Home enterprise and a
| plan in which concurrence on the part OF the
District of Columbia is sought.
The grand lodge was in session three nights,
from Wednesday to Friday.
| On Thursday evening the testimonial and
tribute of respect to the memory of the late
Past Grand Master John I. Given was re-
ported by Past Grand Representative Brain
ard, chairman Of the committee.
| At the meeting of Metropolis Lodge, No.
| 16, held Friday, January II, the first degree
was onferred on one candidate and two ap-
| plications for membership were received.
The officers of Ruth (Rebekah degree)
Lodge, No. 2, who were installed by Miss
| Matte Bouse. OF Martha Washington Re-
bekah degree) Lodge, are: Noble grand, Mrs.
| II. Werner; vice grand, Miss Ordell Har an;
recording secretary, Miss Mamie Pearson;
permanent secretary, Mrs. d. V. Kessler;
treasurer. Mrs. Addie Newman; conductor,
| Mrs. A. A. Fleming. and warden. Mrs. Sarah
| Horsman
AT the meeting of Excelsior Lodge. No. II,
| one application for membership by deposit OF
| card was received, that of Brother w. l..
Brotherton. of Swannanoa Lodge, No. 90,
Asheyille. N C. who paid the lodge a fraternal
visit at its last meeting. The officers and
members predict large increase in member
| ship during the coming six months, both by
| initiation and deposit of card.
| Eab O
| Lodge No. 16. will give Its usual donation
| party for the benefit of the poor Of the lodge.
Golden Rule Lodge. No. 81, received an
/ invitation from Warren Lodge, No. II, of
Baltimore Nd, to pay them n fraternal visit
on February 15, 1895. which was unani-
mously accepted. and a committee appointed
| to maze all necessary ARRANGEMENTS. The
/ first degree was conferred upon one candi-
date in an impressive manner.
On the evening of January % Takoma
Lodge. No. "a, will celebrate its second ami
yersary in the shape OF public meeting
The programme will consist of musical and
literary exercises and few brief addresses.
The semi-annual session OF the Grand En-
campment of the District OF Columbia met on
| Tuesday evening. January IS, all of the elect
i've officers being present except Grand Junior
Warden H. c. Hazard, who was unable to at
tend on account OF sickness.
The committee Of conference reported the
seml-annual returns of the several subordinate
encampments aud he certificates of the junior
past chief patriarchs as being correct, and the
grand encdmpment degree was conferred On
the following:
W. Frank Brown. of Magenenu Eneamp-
ment, No. 4; G. i. Bartlett, Of Mount Neoo
Fncampment, No. 6, and j. x, Dawson. of
Frei d. Stuart Encampment. No. 7.
Grand Patriarch Uiine read his report,
which was referred to the-ceAmittee Of super
n y q ia a n
provalof the official action e9htained therein
which was unanimously adopted.
The co nmittee offered two amendments TO
the grand encanpment constitution as recon-
mended by the grand patr.arch, which were
laid over under the rules.
Z. C. Gcumley p. e. R.. was appointed as
the committee on the part OF the grand en-
campmeat TO act in conjunction with like
committees from grand lodge, subordinate
bodies, and cantons for the proper OBJ
servance Of the seventy-sixth anniversary OF
the order.
The committee of coincidence submitted an
eloquent tribute of respect TO the memory of
the late Brother John t. Given, =. G. p. and
I. G. r.
Joseph L. Irwin P c. P. was reelected
delegate to the Library Association for the
term OF two years. e-;r
Fred. D. Stuart Encampment, No. T, will
work the royal purple degree on Tuesday
chcDlHS. IOuE dppiicdtiOuS HbIe EecelFel al
the last meeting. This encumpment appears
TO be having boom, and with its line para
phernalia presents an imposing appearance.
Salem Lodge will have stereopticon en-
tertainment in February. the subject being
Going TO Jerusalem" 1t will be conducted
by Past Grand a. Davidson, who is an expert
/ i'll that line.
Bacon Lodge, No. IS, conferred the initia-
tory degree on Monday evening last the new
officers aequitting themselves in a very cred
table manner. The engrossed resolution o.
thanks to Past Grand Master Wood is OF large
dimensions and handsomely executed.
Metropolis Lodge, No I6. viii confer the
second degree at its next meeting, two candi,
dates being due. Special preparations are
being made for comforting the several de
: Grees. commencing with the first meeting il
February.