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The Washington times., 1902-06-22
K. 0. T. M. NOTES.

At the regular review of Capitol Tent
Nc. 2. X. o. T. NJ. held Wednesday.
there was an unusually large attendance
of members and visiting Sir Knights.
This is one of the youngest tents OF the
Maccabees in this city, and it is growing
rapidly in membership. Applications for
membership in this tent are being re-
ceived and limitations take place each
-eek
After the regular business of the
evening was over nominations and elec-
tion of officers for the ensuing term
took place. The following Sir Knights
we're elected: Past commander, W. l..
Wagner; commander, G. r. L. Tuber-
Vile; lieutenant commander, W. A.
Coombs: record keeper. George Watt;
chaplain, C. f. Sudwor,h; physician. F.
G. johnson: sergeant, j. l.. Robertson; :;
master-at-arms, A. E. stephens; master
of guards. ". d. Dresser; sentinel. A.
Lesser: picket. II. NJ Eskimo.
After the election and during good of
the order. refreshments were served.
At its review in Brookland, Tent No.
2, elected the following officers: Henry
Rowan, commander; E. P. Ellis, lieu
tenant commander; DR.. NJ. ]. Holmes, r.
X: j. l.. Sherwood, chaplain; C. F.
StanOwski. sergeant; A. ]. Pee, master
alarms. C. II. Hospital first Nj. of G. !:
f. II. Cole. second NJ. of G.; Henry Sar-
tin. sentinel; C. W. Wells. picket.
The Joint Maocabee excursion, which
took place on the 18th to River View. was
a brilliant success. The first excursion,
a few years ago, carried 800 people; TIL
one carried 500, and was the largest
excursion of the season. excepting the
letter carriers. IL was. therefore, a
complete success in point OF numbers.
financially and socially. and good will
result TO the order from it,
The unprecedented successes attending
its annual excursion and its memorial
services are extremely gratifying to tdosc
in charge of the work here. and the lack
of contentious and "resorting to law over
trifles' speaks well for the members Of
the order, as being composed Of men of
broad and liberal views.
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HIBERNIhM PRINCIPLES.

Among our brothers in Pennsylvania
there is at present a friendly discussion
gong on as to whether we should take
more pride in the age and strenPth OF
our order rather than its achievements
and usefulness. While we are gratified
az the deep interest those discussions
show and are willing to admit that some
good may result from them. yet we most
respectfully submit that the grand quail
tiles of our order should not be pitted
against each other. They should rather
be led forth hand in hand and common
glory taken in thsm. To separate them
and array them againat each other de-
tracts from the grand impression they
make as whole. and destroys that
unity on which cur order stands. Age.
numbers. achievement. usefulness. They
are the embodiment OF human strength
rs whole, buelose their solidity when
divided,
OF what good are achievements and
urefulness II they do not affect vast
numbers. and they would be ephemeral
IL not coupled with age, which is the
suTcst sign of truth and virtue, for moth
ing else withstands the test of time.
On the other hand, age and numbers
are as nothing without achievement and
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n. E. sIa, .aY'il'-iAl H. FLEa:lms

Hen. William f.cn-y Flarir-. Of
Geo-s-iiee. who has t:s. been hcasoa for
rencmination to Congress-. "a rsst
grand commander Of Cc5rria E.ft.sis
Templar. He vas born ct Augusta. o.
tcber is. 1875; vas brcr-ht uo In the
country few miles from the c,.y. and
for number CT years Gftcr the war
worked on tie farm. Re was educated
at summer~ille Academy. Richmcnd
Academy. and the State University. In
the military department OF the college
he was appointed captain CT the first
military company, and for two years
held the battalion prize for the best
drilled company. While in college he
earned small salary for part OF the
time by acting as college postmaster.
and afterwards was appointed salaried
tutor while an undergraduate. He was
elected superintendent of the public
schools of Augusta in January. 1877. and
resigned in August. 1880. He was ad-
mitted to the bar in November. 1880.
and has continued in regular practice
since. He was elected to the State
Legislature in 1883, 1890 and 1892. and
was chairman of the finance committee.
He was again elected in 1894. and was
speaker of the house. In April, 1894, he
sustained a severe and almost fatal in
Jury by a kick in the face by runaway
horse. He was chosen in 1895 grand
commander OF the Knights Templar for
the State Of Georgia. He has served In
Congress since 1896. but has recently
announced an intention not to be cam
didate this year.
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d ECHOES FROM THE LODGE ROOMS OF THE DISTRICT

commanding and were received with APP
prepriate remarks by Past Supreme
Ruler Hanson e. Weaver. presiding cf-
ficer. Vice Grand Architect Henry
Franklin responded in b-half of Grand
Architect ]. T. Heare. who was inGis-
posed. A very creditabl- delegation was
in attendance from Union Lodge No. /,
Ladies Of the I. o. NJ
Among the participants in tho program
Of entertainment were Mrs. F. ". Raitz.
deputy grand president of tho ladies' Of
the l. o. NJ, for Union Lodge No. /. of
this city. with remarks; Mrs. Sadie J..
Chaunccy, recitations; Miss Eta Raitz.
instrumental selections: Past Grand
Architect A. G. Stevens, negro sermon
limitations; Past Supreme Ruler L. H.
Patterson, remarks.
Refreshments were literally served,
under the supervision of Past Grand
Architect Israel Sommers.
Grand Architect J. T. Heare has been
indisposed during the past week. on ac-
count CT a lame loot.
Capital Lodge No. II is to receive a
benefit by two of its membeTs-Profs.
H. E. Saltsman and William &c Ford
in Rifles armery next Tuesday evening.
with Sidney Grundy's popular comedy,
SNOWFALL"
The arrangements for the joint excur-
sion of Union Ledge No. 1, Ladies Of
the l. o. NJ; Anchor Lodge No. 8, and
lafayette Lodge No. 49, are progressing
favore bly,.
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ODD FELLOW ELECTIONS.

AS the close of the term is coming,
lodges are about to consider who are to
be elected as their officers for the in
coming term.
The rule has become a custom that
the vice grand follows the retiring no.
BILE grand, if he has the needed qualifi
cations. Then the warden under like
officers have, in the stations they have
occupied, learned or ought to have
learned, the duties that are associated
with the stations to which they are pro-
NOTED. They ought to have obtained the
knowledge which is essential in the no
Bile grands chair.
If, however, the members of a lodge
do not feel that this knowledge has been
acquired by reason of the want of in
terest these brethren have exhibited in
the stations they have occupied, then a
careful examination of the facts may
Justify the selection of an admittedly
qualified brother for noble grand.
The life, prosperity, and harmony of
the lodge is in large measure depen-
dent on the capacity of lodge officers
If they are qualified to perform the re-
sponsibie duties of their stations. the
members should elect them. 1t is the
interest of the lodge, the interest of
Odd Fellowship, that alone should de-
termine the question. In selecting lodge
officers the sole questions should be- rs
he qualified? Is he earnest? Is he
willing to study the law and equip him
self for intelligent and prompt action
on all questions"
Then, when the selection of a noble
grand has been made, and he prepares
for the approaching Installation. his o.
Dcrtunity fcr choice os n~--'---- =
fcers in many cases being very limited,
he must appoint tiIoso s.--..- --- -..- -
duce 10 accept the various oGices. But if
he has any choice allowed him by the
circumstances of the case, let him not
think that the matter is unimportant,
even to the lowest grade of office. If
possible the officers should be members
who are regular attendants, or VINO viii
will become regular attendants If placed
in office. 1t is usually good idea to Sc
lect new members for the minor Offices.
as to be placed in the harness interests
them in the work
The warden and conductor should be
men who are experienced in the work
and scarcely less important are the
outside guardian and inside guardian.
They require a strict attention to a few
particulars. The right supporter to the
noble grand should be judicious AID
experienced member. Jealous past
grand, whose zeal is tempered With due
discretion. makes the best right sup
porter. He should be familiar with the
constitution and general laws, as well
as the bylaws of his own lodge. The
chaplain is generally determined By the
presence and attendance OF some brother
of suitable gravity of department and
moral weight Of character
Let no brother think that any talent
he may possess is neglected or under
valued If he is placed in any of the i'm
portant appointed Offices CT even in the
least of them. A lamp placed in a cor
ner will give light there, and is put
there because its light is needed there
as much, perhaps, as on the center table.
WILLIAM p. ALLAN,
Grand Representative, |. o. o. +.
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WORLDS FAIR SHRINERS.

delegation of St. Louis members of
the Ancient Arabic Order OF the Mobiles
OF the Mystic Shrine represented ST.
Louis and the Louisiana Purchase Ex-
position at the meeting of the order in
San Francisco this month. They made
the trip accompanied by a drill corps
uniformed in Louisiana Purchase Ex-
position colors. The members of the
corps wore red pantaloons, white leg
gins, blue coats. and yellow vests. The
CORPS also carried a Worlds Fair flag.
a handsome silk banner presented by
the Louisiana Purchase Exposition
Company The st. Louis Shriners have
raised $1,000 to cover the expenses Of
the trip.
At San Francisco they made an ef-
fort to secure for st. Louis the 1904
meeting Of the Order. While that mat
ter will be settled at Saratoga Springs
lext year, there is a general impression
hat Saint Louis can win.
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THE FRIENDLY SOCIETIES.

Associations of the nature Of Friendly
Societies existed two or three centuries
before the Christian Era In ancient
Greece they were called Thiases and
sometimes Evanes. Thiases is derived
from Thiazo, which means to lead a
chorus or dance. Evanes is derived from
Evanos, which signifies contribution
or a collection. especially for feast.
1t also means money, in the same sense
as evanizomai, meaning 'T beg an aims"
or collect, or get together aims. The
societies were formed for the purpose
of celebrating festivals in common to
some divinity, and the members
being So associated in pleasure (and
semi-religious Worship fell into such
close relations and good fellowship that
i: followed inevitably from the prompt.
ings of human nature that they should
render assistance to those who might Be
reduced to want through sickness. Col-
lectiye pride and brotherly feeling led to
the custom of providing suitable funer-
ais for deceased members. Thus grew
up private corporations recognized BY
the State). which had their laws, officers,
ueRTeeS. anu OthclaNhhVhoB
and their regular meeting places. They
were, in ancient times. numerous in
many important cities. At Rhodessthere
were the Companions OF the Sun, Tho
Sons of Bacchus," of Minerva" Of
Jupiter Atabyrius," Of Jupiter the
Savior" At Athens, the ''Heroists," the
"Oregons," and the ''Thiasotes."
The friendly societies of Great Bri-
tain had their real beginning with the
act of 1898, and the present organiza-
tions are the direct outgrowth of the
institutions which accepted the benefits
of registration under that act. The fra
ternal beneficiary orders in the United
States had their real origin in the start
ing of the Ancient Order of United
Workmen, by Father Upchurch, in 1865.
Unfortunately, he was wholly ignorant
OF what had tren accomplished in Great
Britain and failed to profit by seventy
years of available experience along the
lines upon which he was starting MS
great work. Other fraternal orders foi-
lowed the A. o. U. W. in rapid succession,
but none of them took advantage OF sim
liar experiments across the Atlantic. IL
will be seen, therefore. that the ira
ternal orders of America, while operat-
ing upon independent lines. have in ell
feet repeated the history of the friendly
societies in respect to promises to, ana
payments by, their members-especialiy
have the errors and mistakes in relation
to benefits and contributions been re-
produced in the conduct and manage
rert o. frater nal orders. Had lessons
been learned from the friendly So
cieties these mi5takcs and errors could
have been avoided.
ABB LANDS.
The Fraternal Congress. =
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THE MACCABEE MEMORIAL.

Memorial exercises were held on Sun
day evening last in Masonic Temple hall.
Ninth and F Streets northwest. Hon. d.
W. Gall acted as chairman. A very en-
;ertaining program had been arranged
and was carried out. Rev. d. H. Martin, a
member of BrightwoOd Tent No. 5. and
pastor of the NJ. E. Church at that place.
delivered the memorial address, which
was along patriotic lines, and made a
logical speech. The hall was hand
somely decorated and palms and cut
flowers decorated the stage on which
were seated in addition TO the State
commanders for both the ladies and
tee. and the commanders of tents and
hives.
The following Knights have passed
away during the Maccabee year: Ma
tlonal Tent No. William II. Martin.
Jacob s. Blumenthal. Wellington A.
Harner. John c. Foutz. James T. Snow,
Bernard J. Young. Shelby II. Insley,
Joseph T. Godfrey. Thomas Reidy, Will
liam c. Hill, Charles S. WOolford, ?. w.
Browning, James ". Macdonald, Louis
NJ Brahler, Coleman Rothchild, Adam
Michel. Joseph II. Dram. |. Carrso;
Brookland Tent No 2-Dr. Falconer
Davidson: Golden Rule Tent No. ed
win f. Trumble; Mount Vernon Tent
No 4--E. Grady Waters. Thomas O..
Jones, Charles R Parker. Arnold v.
Graves, Charles S. West, Francis F.
Taylor; Brightwood Tent No. Maurice
H. Weiser; GEORGETOWN Tent No. G.
Louis Rosonfeld: National Hive No. L
Mary c. Hobbs, Lucy B. Gibson, Aman-
Ca r. Howard; Mount Vernon Tribe No.
2-Sarah E. DawlSins, Emma Todd; Co
lumbia Hive No. Amelia Reh; Brook
land Hive No. 4-Mrs. s. r. Curguy.
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TRIBE OF BEN HUR.

Washington Court No. 1. Tribe of Ben
Hur, on Tuesday nigh. held it's semi
annual election OF officers, resulting in
the election of ]. Camden Gall as chief,
Mrs. X. B. Clark as judge, Gug E Pad
gett as scribe, D. B. Klinger as teacher.
Joseph F. Moore as captain. j. w. Ran
dali as guide. Mrs. NJ Won Brands as
X. l. G., and G. W. Crocker as K o. G..
The retiring chief. E. D. Norris, now the
sitting past chief, was heartily COM
mended for mis- good work in building
up the court during the six months of
his administration.
After the close of the meeting the en-
tertainment committee provided re-
freshments.
The Tribe of Ben Hur was instituted
in 1894 with few members, but during
the year increased to 759 and accumu-
lated a surplus of over s2,5oo. On De-
cember 81, 1901, the membership had
increased to nearly 5000 and the sur
plus to $3.50 with protection in force
of over S74. 4.00o. 600. and could boast of
having paid over $1,000 600 to the bene-
ficiaries of its deceased members.
This order. to which both men and
women are eligible, has established
uniform monthly payment, has no as
sessments az death, pays disability ben
efits at age of seventy, and partial dis
ability benefits for severe injury. and
creates an emergency fund to carry out
its contracts.
The plan of payment is the same to
all. the benefits being graded according
to age
Washington Court No, 1. the only To-
cal body of this organization, meets on
the arst and third Tuesdays at Schmidts
Hall SIC Ninth Street northwest, where
all members and visitors will be made
welcome.
ANY information desired can be OBJ
tanned of the scribe at room %, so2 +
Street northwest.
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NEW IMPERIAL P0TENTATE.

Col. Henry c. Akin, of Omaha, the
recently elected imperial potentate of
he Ancient Arabic Order. Mobiles of the
Iystic Shrine, is one OF the best-known
Nasons in the West. For many years
ae was connected with the Western
Newspaper Union. but Of late years has
ield q position in the Omaha city post
Office. Colonel Akin was one of the
founders of Tangier Temple. Omaha,
which now has the very distinguished
honor OF claiming the imperial poten-
tate. an honor that comes 10 but few
temples and TO still fewer men in the
course of their career. Colonel Akin's
rise to the exalted position which was
accorded him in San Francisco last week
at the annual meeting of the Imperial
Shrine has been rapiG and regular. In
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AscALoN TEMPLE, D. o. K. K.

Ascalon Temple, No. 81, D. o. X. Ks
held a meeting at the Warder Building
Monday, June 9, and completed its
reorganization. Imperial Nawab-elect
Charles ]. F. Steiner, Of Baltimore, was
present and installed the new officers.
The reports of the retiring officers or
the organization showed that the affairs
of the temple were in a conditiorNto in
every way facilitate progress in reor-
ganization. The new royal vizier. Past
Grand Chancellor D. Elmer Wiber. con-
graduated the new officers on the status
of the temple. Past Imperial Nawab
George C. Raub. of Baltimore, was
present and made few earnest and ap-
propriate remarks The temple will at
once resume active work and hopes to
have very successful fiscal year.
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|. O. MECHANICS.

The fifth social grand visitation OF
District of Columbia was to Anchor
Ledge No. 9, in I. o. NJ. Hall. Grand
Architect J. T. Heare and his associate
grand officers were under escort OF
Union Commandery No. 1. uniform de-
gree, Lieut.. C. w. Spates in command,
and were received with the grand hon
ors. in compliance with the request OF
the grand architect that the init!atory.
or degree, work be practically exempli-
fed on the occasion of these grand Wis
itations. Anchor Lodge had a candidate
for membership. and the initiatory de-
gree was conferred upon hin in COM
mendable style by a team composed as
follows: A. G. Stevens. senior master;
s. r. Ernest. worthy master; J. w.
Thomas. junior master; C. E. Johnson,
chaplain: Edward Stevens, conductor;
Henry Prediger, assistant conductor;
Israel Sommers. inside sentinel; w. e.
Potbury. W. Z. Grimes, Fl. Nordby. and
William Stevens. guards; Uriah Heetter
and w. T. Reedy, barriers.
Grand Architect Heare complimented
the team for its proficiency and thanked
the members for their faithful services
during these visitations. Remarks were
also made by Past Grand Architect
George G. Wilson, Past Supreme Ruler
L. II. Patterson, Supreme Representa-
tive A G. Stevens, Brother C. f. Ben
nett, and others.
Capt Edward Stevens, of Union Com
mandery No. !. uniform degree, is alb
sent from the city. attending the Tile
setters' convention at Milwaukee Wis
The series OF social grand visitations
concluded with visit 10 Columbia
Lodge No. l. In |. o. II. Hall. Tuesday
evening. 10th inst, for which occasion
the lodge had arranged for an open
meeting, IN order tina. their families
and outside friends could attend. The
grand officers were under escort OF
Union Commandery, Lieut.. ]. A. Nagel
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usefulness. The savages in the heart of
Africa and in the slums OF London are Z
living example of this truth.
The Catholic Church should be our
guiding star In this direction. 1t points
to the elevation of man in this world
and the next, and it has lasted through
two thousand years because it is founded
on the truth of the Eternal God. Its
strength grows with its years, and its
achievements and usefulness become
more and more pronounced with its fast
increasing numbers, because through
them more help is given to man and
greater glory 10 God.
So should it be with our order. Its
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THE ROYAL ARCANUM.

The ROYAL Arcanum. which has some
thing over 1000 members in the District,
celebrates its twenty-fifth anniversary
at Chevy Chase tomorrow. There are in
the District eight councils OF the Ar
canum-Oriental. National, Kismet. An
alcstan. District. Ouray. Capitol, and
Farragut The celebration will be an
all-day cutting. On the program is an
address by either Past Regent Winfield
scott Schley or Senator w. e. Mason.
Bowling. boat racing. basebcil. foot rae
ms. tuS-of-war. sack racing, TARGET
shooting. and children's games Will be
part CT the days pleasures. The Marine
Band will be in attendance.
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THE PYTHEAN PASSWORD.

The S. \. P. W. can only be communi
Gated ito any member of the order who
has attained the rank of knight whose
to tho lodge is paid to the
beginning of the term for which such
password is issued, and who is otherwise
in good standing in the subordinate
lodge over which said Chancellor Com
mander presides, and to none others
except as provided in this statute
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DUES ARE NOW DUE.

The Masonic Grand Lodge requires
the books of all lodges to be closed on
September so of each year, and the
members will at once see the import
ance of paying their dues promptly on
or before our last meeting in that
month. or have their names read out as
delinquents and perhaps be drop
ped from the rolls. This law is i'm
perative, and it is now time to "step
up to the captains Office"
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.

The new hall of the Knights of Colum-
bus will be opened on July 10 The night
OF the 1lth will be devoted to :cint ex-
empliiication of the third degree by the
several councils in this city.
Potomac Council had an interesting
session at it's last regular meeting. being
addressed by John Miller, of Boston.
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should be increased and
multiplied in order that We may the
more widely spread the blessings of
friendship, unity, and Christian charity!
=. J. HALTIGAN.
In the National Hibernian.
Evening journal., 1902-04-02
BOYS DAMAGED CELLS
John Cunningham and John AnkOr Fined
$40 and Costs

John Cunningham and John Anker,
two boys. who were fined yesterday
morning for Throwing stones, were
fined $40 and costs la the City Court
this morning for tearing down the
electric light fixtures In the cell.
Thomas Gray colored, whom Ser
geant White found at Fourth aud Mad
ison streets hunting for New Britain
meeting house was fined 81 and costs
for being drunk.
Charles Dougherty. who was re-
leased from the workhouse on Friday
said if he was dismissed he would
take the pledge He was released. The
case of James Clark colored charged
with assault and battery. was contin-
ued until Saturday morning
John pajrOwHlOl, a small boy, arrest
ed for trespassing ON the property of
the r.. W. 4 b. railroad, was released
.until Saturday morning. when Agent
Stout will make a report ON his ease,
John Hawkins and Edward Seager
were each fined 81 and costs for be-
ing drunk.
Evening journal., 1902-04-02
STEiHER POCONOOA HERE
Is DiSchargiug Her Cargo OF Shad at
Local Wharf

The steamer pocOnOca stopped at
Fourth street wharf this morning and
discharged a cargo of shad which was
taken to Philadelphia ON
the steamer City of Chester. The po-
conoca is a Philadelphia steamer that
plies between that city and the Della
ware Breakwater II carries the fish
which the fishermen catch TO phila-
delphia every day and has them there
in time for the early morning market
II has smaller boats anchored at in
tervals down the river and bay in
which the fishermen leave their catches
and from which the Poconoca after
wards takes them Owing 90 the bad
weather ON the river the catches of the
fishermen have been small and as the
catch yesterday and last night was eX-
tremely so, the Poconoca did not go TO
Philadelphia. SO put in at the wharf
here and discharged her cargo.