Evening star., 1898-03-12

thias. having been a member for the pass
fifteen years.
Mr.. John NJ. Williams. the master of ex-
cbequer, was born in the state of New Jer-
sey, short distance from the city of Cape
May. When quite young his father moved
to this city, together with mis- family, and
placed him In the public schools of the
District. After a successful period OF
scholarship he graduated from the Wash
ington High School.
As profession Mr.. Williams adopted the
art OF map engraving, and has successfully
filled positions under the general govern
ment in this line. From 1889 TO 1897 he
held the position of captain of the Ordway
Rifles. Company ID, 4th Battalion, d. e. y.
q. He is member Of the Benjamin b.
| French Lodge, No. j., +. a. A NJ. Mr.
Williams has been associated with The
Knights Of Pythias in this city for a num-
ter OF years, and enjoys the title and hon.
ors of past chancellor, he having served
term as chancellor commander of SYRIA
cpsian Lodge, No. TO- He also represented
this lodge for short time IN the Grand
Lodge.
WAS born in New York city in 1850, but
spent the major portion of his childhood in
Albany, and received a common school ed
ucation in that place. He, however. moved
to New York city in 1879. and while there
became actively engaged In a mercantile
business. He was member of the famous
22d Regiment. Since he has resided in this
city he has been engaged in the cigar and
tobacco business. He was initiated into
the order of K. of Z. in 1897. and until re-
Gently was vice chancellor of Syracusians
Lodge.
Mr. D. N Hoover the master of finance
was born and reared in this city. He was
for a number OF years engaged in the shoe
business, but at present he is the manager
of the map and chart printing department
of the United States coast survey. Mr..
Hoover is member of Benjamin B.
French Lodge, No. Is, +. A. A. NJ, and has
teen d member OF the order Of knights of
Pythias for the past fifteen years During
the greater part Of this time he served as
master of finance Of Syracusians Lodge, *.
of F.
Mr. Wilbur Frank the keeper of records
and seals, is a son of the District sanitary
officer, Mr.. J. A. Frank. Mr.. Frank, jr.,
was born and raised IL this city. He is at
present engaged in the newspaper business.
He has been member OF the Order of
Knights of Pythias for a number of years
and was an active worker in Mt. Vernon
Lodge.
Mr. Lynn H. Troutman, the master of the
work, was born in Alexandria, Va, but has
resided in this city me major portion OF
his life. Mr.. Troutman is plate printer by
trade, and is at present employed in the
bureau of engraving and printing. He has
been member of the order of knights of
Pythias for number of years, and very
active worker. He has filled many offices
in Syracusian Lodge, and is in rank a past
chancellor, he having served full term Is
chancellor commander OF the said lodge.
Mr. 1routman is also member OF BenJa-
min B. French Lodge, F. A. A. NJ.
Mr. A. p. Schell, the inner guard, is one
of the new members of the order, and re-
ceived his three ranks of initiation during
the instituting ceremonies yesterday. Mr..
Schell, however, is a very active member of
numerous local athletic organizations, and
poss esses a very extensive circle of ac-
quaintances. He is now employed by one
of the leading local legal firms.
Mr.. Chas. A. Keigwin, the outer guard, is
also a Young member of the order he hay-
ing received his three ranks of initiation at
the ceremonies yesterday. Mr.. Keigwin is
by profession a lawyer, practicing before
the local courts. and has been an enthusi-
astic worker in the organization Of the new
lodge
The Name Significant.
The name of the new lodge is regarded
a G r1noSt annrouri iaf md l,ainer the fifla of