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The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-23
DON'T DO THESE THINGS.

The shibboleth, Brother Bun r Prices
spirited Masonic journal, has the follow
ing valuable Election Don'ts:'
Don't re-elect a master If he has not
done the full measure of his duty.
Don't promote a warden simply because
he is in line, unless he is competent.
Don't give heed to the line Of promotion
theory; there is nothing in it.
Don't submit TO a oneman election by
letting the secretary cast the vote for
the lodge"
Don't fail to nominate your candidate if
you so desire; if for no other reason than
to compliment him.
Don't take it to heart and pout If you
fail to elect your candidate. Remember,
better men than he have been defeated
Don't electioneer for yourself or allow
any other brother to do so for you, be-
cause it is unmasonic; your Grand Lodge
has said so.
Don't criticise the action of your
brethren in the selection of officers, but
fall in line with the majority and say
they did well.
Don't Jump on the secretary because
he failed to collect all the dues due the
lodge. Remember, you may be delinquent
yourself some time.
Don't importune the master-elect to ap-
point your favorites to office; remember
he alone is responsible for his administra-
ton and you may trammel him.
Don't stay away from your lodge be-
cause the officers you wanted were not
elected. but Jump in the band wagon and
keep up with the procession" you may
hayo better luck next time.
Don't presume TO be the whole thing"
and do all the nominating on election
night 1t is well enough to "be in the
push.' but don't push others OF the
track
Don't elect an officer who is not master
of his own time sufficient to attend to the.
sick and distressed and bury the dead.
Don't embrace the idea that an officers
duty is alone confined to the meetings of
the lodge; this is only one of their dutios.
Don't forget to place in position none
but good and true men. Remember that
you owe your lodge a duty; personal
prejudice should be laid aside.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-23
THE LODGE ROOMS OF THE DISTRICT
secure large delegation from Washing

secure large delegation from Washing
ton.
The State Council has the following Of
fcers for the term ending May, 1903:
State deputy, William H. Callahan; State
secretary, Francis p. Sheehy; State treas
urer. William a. Johnson: State advo-
cate. William B. Reilly; State warden.
Alfred J. Smith; State chaplain, Rev.
Father P. ]. O'Connell.
At meeting of Washington, Council
committee was appointed to consider the
ACCESSIBILITY of holding the fifth anniver-
sary of this council in the new temple.
II is expected to be the anniversary not
only of the institution of Washington
Council. but also of the inauguration OF
the order in the District.
Spalding Council has appointed COM
mittee to perfect arrangements for it's an
niversary entertainment.
At the last regular meeting of Potomac
Council, X. of c., DIR. George Lochboeler
submitted an instructive essay upon Bib
lical Medicine" The report of the ma
tional secretary for the year 1901 upon
the general state of the order throughout
the country was read. 1t was shown that
there are $40 councils in the United States
and Canada, with membership, insurance
and associate. of nearly 100000. The to-
tai assets during the year were 1921 .SO5.20.
There was disbursed on account of death
benefits the sum of 1924. 600 The total
disbursements for the year were $780,
417.21, leaving a net balance in the treas
ury, January. 1902 of S5S1 All This
balance is well invested in mortgages on
real estate and in bonds of the leading
railroads and trust companies Of the
United States
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-23
THE GRAND ARMY.

The work of securing funds for the
Grand Army encampment is progressing
handsomely. Arrangements for the en-
campment are also being completed by
the general committee, headed by Brain
ard H. Warner. Much interest is being
shown by all citizens in the approaching
event, and there is no doubt that the
great meeting of the heroes who wore the
blue will be a complete success. The
finance committee now expects the en-
campment fund to attain the fine total
of 100000.
An address was recently delivered to
Burnside Post. G. A. r., and number
of invited guests from the Woman's Re
lief Corps and other organizations. BY
Mr.. W. E. Spear, clerk OF the Spanish
Claims Commission. Having made a par
ticular study of the famous battle he
spoke OF it with the fullest possible
knowledge. At the close of his descrip-
ton he received hearty congratulations
from nearly every veteran in the room
who had participated in the engagement
many of them saying they had never
heard the contest SO accurately described.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-23
WOMAN'S RELIEF CORPS.

Mrs. Lide VI. Oldroyd is the head Of
ing year, and will have much to do in
preparation for the coming encampment-
The Department of Maryland, W. r. C.,
is a model in the way business is de-
spatched. Conventions never last more
than one day; officers reports are short
and TO the point; committees say all that
is necessary In three or four lines, when
are never any arguments. officers are
elected without any interference with
regular business, as business goes on
while the ballots are being distributed
and also while they are being collected.
Business is finished while daylight is still
with them. and then when the shades OF
evening fall. the installation of newly
elected officers occurs. National Presi-
dent Mrs. Calista r. Jones. National Aid
Mrs. Ell Torrance, and National Press
Correspondent Mrs. Mary NJ. North all
attended the recent department conven-
tion in Baltimore. Mrs. Jones gave a
ringing address before the convention
upon duty to country and reverence for
the starry flag. Mrs. Torrance also made
a stirring address. Mrs. North recited a
paraphrase of Maryland, My Maryland"
by Past Department Commander Wallace
A. Bartlett, who, with the commander-in-
chief. Gen. Ell Torrance, was present At
the close OF the convention Mrs. Jones
installed the officers. with Mrs. Lizzie
Smith, who has served three terms as
department secretary, department presi-
dent. On behalf of the members Mrs.
Jones presented the outgoing president,
Mrs. Louisa Sebold, with diamond and
emerald ring.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-23
OF THE OLD TEMPLE.

The new Masonic Temple, when com
pleted, will be a magnificent monument
20 the enthusiasm. enterprise, and devo-
tion Of the craft. For years such tenn
pie as designed has been contemplated
as an absolute necessity to keep pace
with the rapid growth OF membership and
the progress of the times. And yet II Is
only thirty-two years ago THE goth of
next June) that the present Masonic Tenn
pie, corner OF Il and Ninth Streets north
west, was dedicated with delight, and
spoken Of In most glowing terms as q
model OF convenience for the brethren, an
honor to the craft, and an ornament TO
the Capital City. At that dedication the
late Brother Ben: Perley Poore, of Mas
sachusetts, delivered a splendid scholarly
address, in which the early Masonic his
tory of the District of Columbia was re-
counted. He said: Before the Reyolu-
ton there were lodges at Alexandria and
at Georgetown, and / have good reason
for believing that Potomac Lodge, No. S,
St. Andrews Lodge, which was in work
ing order In Georgetown In 1873. Certain
IL is that the brethren in Georgetown
were recognized in 1889 by the Grand
Lodge of Maryland. which authorized them
TO convene as Lodge No. 9, with Brother
Fierer as their worshipful master The
lodge room was in the third story OF the
worshipful masters residence. a three
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-23

site was selected at the corner of Louisi-
ana Avenue and Four and-a-Haf Street.
The cornerstone was laid in 1926, when
Brother w. w. Seaton delivered a most
able address, and when the building was
completed the fraternity occupied the up
per stories. The Freemasons of the Dis
trict bowed before the storm of oppres-
sion Morgan episodel. and they suffered
great Tevcrses. Finally they were forced
to abandon the proprietorship of their
temple. only reserying a large room in
the third story, which they were TO have
the use of for 100 years, at an annual rent
of $50; but after some years this small
sum was not available, and in 1912 the
lease was forfeited and the original Ma
sonic Temple was converted into two
dwelling houses. Then Masonry, which
had been crushed TO earth, rose again,
like truth, purified by the fires through
which il had passed. The affairs were
again erected in a small hall on Pennsyl-
vania Avenue, the venerable craftsmen re-
sumed their labors. and brethren who had
come from a distance to sojourn here
Joined in the labors. / cannot undertake
to enumerate all of the prominent crafts
men who have labored in the quarries
since the work of reconstructing Freema-
sonry has been going on. But know full
well that among them have been Presi-
dents Monroe, Jackson, Tyler. Polk, Blu
Chanan, and Johnson, with houston, OF
Texas; Dunlap. of Maine Dawson, of
Georgia; Cass. of Michigan; Quitman. OF
Mississippi; Shields, of Minnesota; Gid
dings, of Ohio; Cobb, of Georgia. and
Hall, OF Massachusetts. The hall used by
the Grand Lodge after the resuscitatioD
OF FreemasoDry in this District was in
the old Medical College building, at the
corner of E and Tenth Streets. where the
accommodations were anything but de-
sirable. In 1851 we find in the address of
the grand master that he felt it his duty
to publicly express the modification he
experienced at having to introduce visit
ing brethren into the Grand Lodge room,
only reached by a rickety staircase, IN
lighted and dirty, but it was not possible
just then to secure better quarters. In
1855 the Grand Lodge removed to the hall
at the corner of Ninth and D Streets,
which has just been vacated Humble as
that hall now appears. as contrasted with
this. the grand master declared in his ad-
dress that lhe convenience, comfort, and
beauty Of the arrangement must make the
heart OF every true brother glow with
pride as he crossed its Threshold"
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-23

only fine. People who have known Far
rington from his boyhood up, Leading
business men Of his own town, were sure
he would be let off with a fine, and they
are now making preparations to get up
monster petition that will be presented
to the Governor asking that he be par
doned. The present Governor, ex-Coh-
gresham Aaron T. Bliss is prominent
Mason and Pythian. Although IN state
prison Harrington is retained ID louge
office by his brethren.
Next August the Supreme Lodge
knights of Pythias will meet in san fran
cisco. At the same time and place Will
gather the forces OF the Uniform Rank OF
the order, the Supreme Lodge OF the
Rathbone Sisters, and the Imperial Pal
ace of the knights of Khorassan. Hun
dreds of thousands of the Pythians ana
their friends will be in the city OF the
Golden Gate from all parts OF the coun-
try. One of the main features oil the
weeks gathering will be the parade ana
drills of the Uniform Rank. For excel
lence in the drills large prizes are Oh
fered.
The movement looking to the active re-
vival of interest in Ascalon Temple, NO.
81. d. o. X. X. has proven entirely sue
cessful. The desired funds have been
raised and the temple will soon meet,
under authority of the Supreme Palace,
for reorganization.
The "Pythian World makes a very
handsome showing in its new cover and
style of makeup. Editor CARRIER is get
ting out an excellent fraternal paper.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-23
ACROSS THE CONTINENT.

Potentate Frank x. Raymond, of Almas
neat circular to the nobility, giving the
details of the pilgrimage TO California,
May 81 to July !, next. He says: THE
exceedingly low rates granted by the rail-
road companies have enabled us to place
this entire pilgrimage at a figure that
will be within the reach of the majority.
THE route has been selected so as to
afford those who make this, their first or
initial trip, an opportunity to view the
principal cities of our country, as well as
those sections which have a worldwide
reputation for grandeur of scenery.
"a day is devoted to Denver, another
to Colorado Springs, Manitou, Garden OF
the Gods, and cog railroad climb to the
summit of Pixies Peak: another to Salt
Lake City, after passing through the IA
nous Royal Gorge, Leadville. and Glen
wood Springs. Another stop will be at
Californias capital city, Sacramento.
week is devoted in and about San Fran
cisco. enjoying the inequalities Of our
Pacific Coast mobiles. Every moment OF
the stay can be satisfactorily indnlged
Many excellent side trips can be partici-
pated in that will amply repay for the
time invested.
THE entire pilgrimage, returning via
Shasta Route, and including Yellowstone
Park Ohirty-two days.. will be $245. This
amount covers as follows: Railroad fare
for the round trip. double berth in sleerer
Cor full section for two people,; all meals
en- route going and returning mot includ-
ing hotel accommodations or meals while
in San Francisco; side trips Manitou,
Garden of the Gods, cog railroad ride to
summit of Pixies Peak; the special trip
TO Salt Air Beach. Salt Lake; transporta-
ton of individuals and baggage between
trains and. hotels in San Francisco; two
persons occupying drawing room add S42
each extra.
The entire cost of the pilgrimage of
three weeks will be 5000, including hotel
accommodations on the American plan in
San Francisco. The return from Los An
geles will be via Santa Fe system. with
side trip to the Grand Canyon. Two per-
sons occupying drawing room in sleeping
car add $40 extra for each person. One
person occupying lull StCllOu 500 tAtId.
rebate will be allowed from the 5000
rate where pilgrims make their own hotel
arrangements. or stop with friends in San
Francisco.
Through this programme you know be-
fore starting what the trip will cost per
individual; your every wish is provided
for. When desired. friends will be as
signed TO the same car.
Those DESTROYS of joining this pill
grimage should promptly send their names
TO the potentate. 219 Bond Building, ac-
sompanied by the sum of s25 for each in
Avidual included in the application, re-
seipt of which will be promptly acknowl-
edged. This is required to secure neces-
Sary hotel and sleeping car reservations. |
The balance can be RENTED on or before |
hay 20, 1902
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-23
PYTHIAN KNIGHTHOOD.

James p. harrington, the Milan, Mich.
Pythian lately mentioned In these col
umns, has been sentenced to three years
in State prison and to pay fine OF $500
for the killing of his wife's paramour,
Jesse Hooker. The proceedings were
pathetic and the sentence was followed
by a demonstration unique in the his
tory of courts. After the Judge had pro-
nounced sentence Harrington dropped into
chair and there was not sound in
the courtroom for a full minute. Then
Farrington's friends slowly filed past him,
offering him quiet expressions of sym
pathy. God bless you." said one man.
To another Harrington said: TN write
to you" 1t was too late for an appeal
to be made to the Supreme Court and
harrington is now in State prison. The
sentence caused considerable surprise
among those who have followed the case,
the general impression being that only
a fine would be imposed. Milan citizens
almost TO a man had signed petitions in
his favor, dwelling strongly on his good
character and they are grievously dis
appointed over the result, all expecting
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-23
UNION VETERANS UNION.

AT the last meeting Of Logan Regiment,
auxiliary was admitted Comrade F. F.
Bogia made the Introduction. President
Ida L. Chase announced the object of the
meeting to be the celebration of the one
hundred and seventeenth anniversary OF
the birth Of Washington and the fifteenth
anniversary OF the W. V. r. T.. Mrs. NJ.
NJ. Armor announced the programme. All
present Joined in singing America"
Past Department Commander S. r. Strait
ton. in his address, referred to the great
strides that woman has made in orga-
nizations, extolled her patriotism and de-
votion to her country, and the great good
accomplished in the aid of charity. He
explained the object and aim of the union
as enunciated in the constitution. con-
Guiding his remarks with number OF
good stories. Songs were rendered by
Miss Mae Buckler. and a recitation by
Mrs. Eleanor Newton Buekler-"The
Master is Coming Mrs Kate Beck was
presented with a past presidents medal.
Col. S. j. Block, in making the presenta-
ton, referred 20 the faithful services she
had rendered in the three years she had
held the position of president OF the
uhIon ana OF ner STERLING quantities as n
woman and friend of the soldier. In ac-
cepting the token Mrs. Beck feelingly re-
piled, saying that the work had been q
pleasure, and that at any and all times
she stood ready to render similar SER
vice.
A song. "The Old Road" was rendered
by Miss Edna VI. Ricketts,, followed by a
paper by Mrs. Clara d. Short entitled
George Washington" After singing one
verse of America the meeting adj
inurneh
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-23
ODD FELLOWSHIP.

Grand Master Bradfield is now engaged
in visiting among the Rebekah Lodges, /.
o. o. F., under his care and supervision.
His first visit was to Naomi Lodge, No.
l, where he was cordially received. On
the 18th instant he visited Dorcas Lodge
No. 4. of which he is a member, and the
lodge gave him a generous welcome. On
April he will visit Ruth Lodge No 2,
which is making extensive preparations
for his reception In the new quarters. cor
ner Ninth and d Streets northwest.
On the 18th instant Martha Washing
ton Lodge No 3, in Georgetown, We'd with
sister lodges in making the grand mas
ter's official visit an occasion of pleasure
and cordiality.
These four lodges" says Grand Repre-
sentative Allan, "owe their existence in
large measure to the tireless and per
sistent labors of women whose quiet ma
lures and sympathizing hearts eminently
qualified them for grand achievements in
the good work of Odd Fellowship, who de-
voted time and attention to the duties of
their several lodges until the work was
taken up by younger members or until
the time of their being called to seat
in the grand lodge above"
The ladies who were active in the in
stitution OF Naomi Rebekah Lodge No. /
were Eliza A. ThomI son, Mary r. Shoe
maker, Mary A. Cannon, Ann +. p. Cross,
Juliana Allan. NJ. s. Perrie. Mary Kron-
heimer, NJ. 4. Whiteman. Sarah a. p. Mar
tin, Mary Lucas, Annie c. Simonds, Eliza
beth Marsland. Mary r. Martin, Georgian
ma Burch. Margaret A. Giles Margaret
McCutcheon. and others.
Those ladies who contributed much to
the institution of Ruth Rebekah Lodge
No. were Rebecca f. Webster, Mary ].
Pearson. Mamie E. Pearson. Abbie F.
Turner, Annie Akers, Lucia Bushby,
Elizabeth A. Anderson, Edith VI. Bushby,
Mary ]. Rush. Maggie E. Champion, Vic
toria Z. Kessler. and f. c. Months
Martha Washington Rebekah Lodge No.
3 was greatly assisted at its institution
by Annie NJ. Coleman. Roberta Harner,
George Schlosser, Dorcas " Hicks, May
II. Mead. Amelia A. Fleming, Isabella
Javins, Z. V. Schutt, Margaret l.. Buckley,
Matte r. Bause. Johanna Noah, Clara A.
Harner, and others.
The leading spirits in the formation of
DOrcas Rebekah Lodge No. 1 were Martha
L. Mcneil, Matte J. Nicholson, Annie NJ.
Ward, Maggie Bridges. Ella b. Russ,
Mary B. Eaton. Minnie Lohmer, Josie E.
Weber. and others.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-23
FRATERNAL CONVENTIONS.

A. o. L. W, Supreme Lodge, Portland,
Ore, June 10.
Royal League. Supreme Council, Chi
cago. ILL.,, April s.
Royal Arcanum Grand Council, Chi
cago, Ill, April 16.
A. o. U. W, Grand Lodge, Shelbyville,
Ind, April SO.
Royal Arcanum. Grand Council, Des
Moines. Iowa, April s.
Royal Arcanum, Grand Council Hart
ford, Conn, April is.
Royal Templars, Supreme Conelave
Buffalo. n. Y. May 10.
Shield of Honor Grand Lodge, Balti-
more. Nd, April 1916
Knights of Honor, Supreme Lodge,
Cleveland. Ohio. June 1O-17
Catholic knights and Ladies OF Amer
lea, Detroit, Mich. May y.
Golden Star Fraternity, Supreme
Lodge, Newark. n. J., May 90.
A. o. U. W. Grand Lodge for Colorado,
Colorado Springs, April u.
Knights of Honor, Grand Lodge of Ala
bama, Montgomery, April $40.
New England Order of Protection,
Grand Lodge, Bangor. Me-. April 2.
Mystic Workers of the World, Supreme
Lodge, Rockford, H., June 3.
United Order Pilgrim Fathers, Supreme
Colony, Boston, Mass, April 2.
United Order Golden Cross, Grand Com
mandery. Manchester. n. H., April 2.
New England Order of Protection, Grand
Lodge, New Haven, Conn, April 9.
Loyal Additional Benefit Association,
Grand Council, Paterson. n. j.. April Is.
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COMMANDER OF NATIONAL.

o. W. Hammond, the commander of Ma
tional Tent No. l, X. o. T. NJ. was born
at Berlin Heights, Erie County, Ohio, De-
tober IS. 1873, and was educated at that
place and is a graduate of the Spencerian
Business College of Washington. AT the
age of eighteen he enlisted in Troop f,
Seventh Regulars, United States Cavalry.
at Kansas City, Mo. After servingsfor
over a year at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, and
Fort Myer, Va. he was discharged Janu-
airy IL, 1893, on account of disability. June
4. 1894, he was appointed a clerk in the
Treasury Department. and by faithfully
discharging the duties to which he was
assigned he has been placed in very re-
sponsible position in the office of the
Auditor for the Postoflice Department. He
was elected commander of National Tent
No. /, X. o. T. NJ, December last, and
installed January /. 1902.
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THE MACCABEES.

The joint committee of three from each
OF the ten tents in the District of Column
bia met at the Jolly Fat Mems clubrooms,
933 D Street northwest, on Wednesday
evening last, and settled up the business
pertaining to the entertainment OF the
supreme commander. The meeting was
largely attended and the business was
transacted in a very harmonious manner.
All bills were reported paid, and there
was surplus to be divided pro rata
among the several tents.
The committeeman will report back to
their several tents and be discharged.
This ends one of the pleasantest events
in the history of the order in this city.
The visit of the supreme commander 20
this city should be very gratifying to
State Commander Gall. He planned the
reception, and the tents all responded
with active support. The Supreme Com
mander and Mrs Mirkey are now attend
ing the Charleston Exposition.
Mr.. l.. X Mangum the State commander
of Maryland, spent several days in the
city last week. He reports the order IN
a very prosperous condition in his 1uris-
diction.
Georgetown Tent, No. 6, which made
such a good showing at the Maccabee
Monday night and received six new appli-
cations.
Brightwood Tent, No. 5, is prospecting
and its meetings are well attended On
Tuesday night six new members were IN
itiated. The State commander OF Mary
land attended the meeting in company
with the State commander of this juris-
diction. Thirteen applications were filed.
District Tent, No. s, will soon move
t.nll nd n
crease its membership materially when
II gets there.
Anacostia Lodge, No. Z, admitted four
new members Wednesday night.
National Tent degree team will visit
Georgetown Tent. No. 6. on the night OF
the first Monday in April.
Schley Division, No. /. L. r. X. o. I. NJ.
has received its uniforms, and Will soon
be making its mark in the city. This
division now has thirty-hve members
Fifteen limitations in the, local lodges
this week