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The Washington times., 1902-03-16
NEW GRAND TRIBUNE.

Grand Chancellor James G. Mcqueen
has appointed P. c. C. John NJ Kline, one
of the most prominent Pythians in this
district, grand tribune for five years.
Brother Kline was born at Milroy. Miffiin
County, Pa, July 60, 1S47. He attended
school until he was sixteen years of age,
when he entered the Union Army as a
private in Company A, Forty ninth Penn
sylvania Volunteers, serving until the
close of the rebellion. when he again en-
tered the military service as private
in Company K, Twelfth United States In
fantry. After serving the full term of
his enlistment and receiving merited pro-
motions, he was honorably discharged at
Camp CASTOR, Cal. September 29, 1869. In
November of the same year he received
an appointment in the United States
Treasury Department, where he is still
employed. Brother Kline was initiated
in Mount Vernon Lodge, No. 5, in De-
cember, 1870. He served as master-at-
arms, vice chancellor, and chancellor
commander, and was elected master Of
finance in 1876, and has been reelected
each year since. He was elected grand
representative in 1877 and has served con-
tinuously ever since. He was elected vice
grand chancellor in 1888, to fill an uncX-
pired term, caused by the resignation of
Brother J. w. Haislip. and was elected
grand chancellor in January, 1884. He
had very successful administration and
instituted many reforms. He has been
member of the grand committee on Judi
ciary for many years and was chairman
OF the constitutional committee which
framed the present grand constitution
and statutes. He was member of the
executive committee having in charge the
arrangements for convention of the Su-
preme Lodge in this city in 1894. and as
chairman of the auditing committee on
the same occasion, submitted complete
and comprehensive report. accounting for
the receipts and expenditures amounting
to over s21. 900. He was elected supreme
representative in 1897, and served on many
important committees in the Supreme
Lodge, prominent among them being the
committee on Endowment Rank, and the
committee on credentials. He has been
secretary of section No. 6. Endowment
Rank, since 1887, and has done much ac-
tive work for the rank in this domain.
Assisted by Past Grand Chancellor N.
Bunch, he started the Order of Rathbone
Sisters in this domain in 1891 by the or
ganization of Rathbone Temple, No. 1.
which is now in fiourishing condition.
The Washington times., 1902-03-16
PYTHIAN NOTES.

The work of reorganization of Ascalon
Temple, No. 81, D. o. X. K, is progress
ing il a satisfactory manner. and the in
dicaticns are that the Temple will be
running in good shape in a few weeks.
Myrtle Lodge, No. 25. worked the first
rank on Tuesday night. This lodge uses
an amplified form and has the reputation
of making this rank unusually impressive,
as well as the work in all the ranks.
Master of Exchequer Samuel W. Edmunds,
after years of faithful service, has re-
signed, and Past Chancellor H. T. Adams
was elected Brother Edmunds is on night
work. and consequently unable to attend
lodge and perform the duties.
Mount Vernon Lodge, No. 5, knights Of
Pythias, will give smoker and enter
tainment at their lodge room, 902 Penn
sylvania Avenue, next Wednesday night.
These smokers are becoming features of
the life of Mount Vernon.
Secretary S. NJ. Smith, of the board of
control, furnishes the following endow-
ment rank notes for March: New appli-
cations for February, 675, an increase of
15S over January; amount of endowment
added, S6l1 900; new and reorganized sec
tions in February, twenty, an increase of
fifteen over January; death loss reported
in February, $141 500; death claims paid
during February, S149. .413.17; expense dis
bursements for February, S9,734.99. The
increased number of applications and of
new sections organized in February is
The Washington times., 1902-03-16

John Wesley Thompson ("Uncle John'O
will soon reach the seventy-fifth year of
his age. Brother Thompson was born in
this city at the corner of Seventh and F
Streets and subsequently lived on F
Street between Sixth and Seventh Streets
plasterer. Entering the laboratory Of the
navy yard, Washington, in 1850 he has
been so assiduous in the discharge Of his
important duty as a pyrotechnist that he
has had continuous employment by the
Government ever since. He was commits
stoned first lieutenant of the District of
Columbia militia by President Abraham
Lincoln in 1861. He was one of the Com
missioners of the Fire Department OF
Washington and its president for five
wears. and he was also member OF the
Board of Health. He is also the marshal
of the Veteran Volunteer Firemen's Asso-
citation.
Brother Thompson was initiated into
Odd Fellowship by Bay Side Lodge, No.
&C. at St. Michaels, Talbot county, Mary
land, in February, 1864. and afterward
became connected with Harmony Lodge,
No. 9, of this city, of which he is still
member. He passed the chair of Harmony
Lodge and entered the Grand lodge in
January, 1866. and after active participa-
tion in its affairs, passing through the
Offices of grand warden and deputy grand
The Washington times., 1902-03-16
sHRINERS TO CELEBRATE.

The next big fraternal event In sight ID
the March ceremonial Of Afmas Temple,
A. A. o. n. NJ 8. The shriners always
have @ great time OH St. Patriek's Day,
and there will bo no exception mex. Nom
day night. Tho ceremonial occurs at Ma
tional Rifles Armory and will be genu-
ine hummer. Elaborate arrangements arc
being made for the affair, and more than
thousand Shriners will be present from
this and other cities, including many Sen
ators and Representatives. The cere-
monial Will have a deep green tinge from
beginning to end The session will be in
two parts, afternoon and evening. The
afternoon session will be devoted to the
reception of petitions. election of candi-
dates, and such matters of business as
may properly come before the Temple.
After the petitions have been acted upon
the business of the session transacted, a
recess will be taken until 7:3O o'clock p.
m, when the ceremonial session will be-
gin. Candidates should present them
o'clock. The circular of the potentate and
recorder, which announces the events. is
of a particularly vivid pea green, and
contains a very interesting advertisement
of the merits of the Shrine. together with
testimonials from various prominent citi-
zens and Shriners. This circular says:
For the blues or depression of spirits
the most effective remedy In the world is
10 join the Shrine. 1t is beneficial to old
The Washington times., 1902-03-16
ODD FELLOWSHIP.

/ Naomi Rebekah Lodge, No. 1, had its
annual grand visitation Monday evening,
March 3. 1t proved to be gala day for
!, Naomi in many ways. She being the moth
er lodge, she had the honor of receiving
the grand officers of the District first of all
the Rebekah lodges, and it was the first
night in the hall since it has been re-
decorated. In connection with other work
that evening, Naomi had the pleasure of
admitting Brother Robinson, V. G. of
Excelsior Lodge, to membership. Under
the good of the order, the grand officers
were admitted headed by Grand Master
]. d. Bradfeld. He turned the officers
of the lodge over to Grand Representa-
tive F. A. Stier, who performed the duty
of examination in the secret work, after
which he informed the grand master that
the work had been done in a very efficient
manner. This was followed by a bright
and happy little speech of welcome OF
well-chosen words by p. N G. Julian Rob-
p G. Andrew Day presented the grand
master beautiful vase of flowers, ac-
companied by a few words of eulogy. Dep
uty C. NJ. Collision was presented by P.
n. G. Alice Thomas with a beautiful
bouquet OF flowers. p. N. G. Carrie
Lester, one of the entertainment COM
mittee, then took charge OF the pro-
gramme which was very short. She con-
Quoted the exercises in a very creditable
manner. The programme opened with
piano solo by n. G. Cora C. Day. Speeches
then followed by the grand master and
Grand Representative Stier. Brother
Stier gave a happy talk N. G. Anna
Grigsby, of Ruth Lodge, then sang
solo, with Brother Hoskins at the piano.
p. c. Aaron, of Ruth. Deputy G. NJ. Col
lison, p. G. NJ. Durfey, and other fol-
lowed with short speeches.
There were present all the noble grands
of sister Rebekah Lodges; Noble Grand
Grigsby, of Ruth? Noble Grand Higgins,
of Martha Washington. and Noble Grand
Bridges, of Dorcas., The entertainment
committee not only prepared the pro-
gramme, but also served an excellent
supper in one OF the other rooms.
The District ODD Fellows will be rep
resented at the Forthcoming convention Of
the Sovereign Grand Lodge by one of the
strongest delegations from any of the
grand Jurisdictions. Grand Representative
William p. Allan is widely known as an
able writer on matters affecting the fra
ternity, and is one of the most widely ex-
perienced men in the Sovereign Grand
Lodge Grand Representative Stier Is
finished public speaker, and also holds
high rank in the body, while Grand Rep
resentatiye Fowler, who sits for the en-
canpment, is an able and experienced
man sure to make a good record.
The Washington times., 1902-03-16

effective work looking to the financial and
social success OF Osiris booth at the COM
ing Masonic fair. He announces the fol-
lowing committees: Executive-Sol Her
zog. chairman; L. C. Williamson, w. L.
Boyden, V. E. Adler, c. S. Hyer. William
Montgomery. William DeShields. s. r.
Jacobs, William Lanvoigt, H. P. Gerald,
and S. C. Lewis. Finance-William Mont
gomery. chairman; w. H. Danenhower. j.
Schiffman. William H. Barstow, George
Merrill, T. J.. Powderly, and S. Chaser.
Donations-A. Jackson, chairman; w. D.
Foos, w. S. Fitzgerald. A. Burnstine, G.
A. Davidson, l.. Kempner. J. w. Van
Week, j. Sondheimer, E. Lloyd, II. D.
Young, S. F. Gillespie, W. S. Sigourney,
G. A. Redhead S. Cohen, E. F. Slanker. ].
P. Welcker, J. b. TrudgiansJ. II. Johnson.
NJ. Levitan. S. Kaufman, a. p. Meyers,
and w. M Inlay. observation-disclosures
Unsworth. chairman: ]. Eerzog, F. Harri-
son, NJ n. Haines, and d. Jackson.
Stock g. y. Jacobs, chairman: 8. Z,
Lewis. j. T, Bartehes, and A. LeaSey'
Novelties - William DeShields, w, L,
Sears. e. Hartstali, J. X, Betker. and J,
r. Hopkins. s. NJ. Leitsell, w, NJ, ea
onlcio member OF all committees. The la.
dies. Under the direction. Of Mrs. B. X,
Jacobs, hold meetings weekly,
The Washington times., 1902-03-16
WORDS OF A FOUNDER.

In an address at Calanthe Lodge No.
IL, Past Chancellor d. L. Burnett. one of
the five founders of the order, is quoted
by the "Pythian World" as saying:
Perhaps no charitable organization ~
this century has lahored under greater
disadvantages and brought forth more
beneficial results than has the Order OF
Knights Of Pythias. The order had much
to contend with in its beginning. Ex-
citement reigned. The din of battle and
the clash of arms were heard in every
war encompassed us.
The din of battle has ceased. The
rattle of artillery, the heavy tread Of in
fantry, and the shrill clear notes Of the
bugle no more awake men from their,
quiet slumbers. Peace prevails. and the
order knights Of Pythias still lives. In
the great prosperity OF the order do not
let us lose sight of the past which made
the present possible. ~
The beginning of the order WAS at tho.
meeting of musical club, .Arion Glee
Club at 3S9 F Street northwest, within
stones throw of the place where We
now stand, held Monday evening. Feb
ruary Is, 1864. OF those there present
only three are now living, two of whom
are members of lodges in this domain,
and the withdrawal card of the other
from Calanthe Lodge is now in my pos
session.
THE first lodge, known as Wsshing-
ton No. l, was organized on Friday even
ing, February 19. 1854 at Temperance
Hall, on Street. more Familiarity known
latteriy as 'Marlni's Hail.
''The Grand Lodge tNc. u was organ
lied April s, 1854, and A. d. Vandever.
now a member of Calanthe Lodge No. II.
was elected grand scribe.
THE Grand Lodge chartered Franklin
Lodge No. 2 and among the charter menu
bers appeared the name Of Edward Dunn,
now being in our midst active, bale, and
hearty, and wears upon his breast at all
Official visitations the beautiful badge OF
past supreme chancellor of the Supreme
Lodge, and we all know how proud Of it
he is. and justly so. as it is reward Of
merit.
Franklin Lodge No. 2 was instituted
April II. 1864. The history of No. is
the history of the order, for it saved the
order from destruction, and brought
through the stormy East. All honor to
No. 2.
Columbia Lodge No. was organized
May 10, 1864. and on June 2 Of the same
year was organized Potomac No. 4, these
lodges became merged into Washington
No. l.
"At the session of the Grand Lodge In
June, 1865, but two lodges were repre-
sented, Nos. l and 2.
Washington Lodge No. I. ceased hold
ing meetings in July, 1865, ard the para
phernalia and property were turned over
to Franklin for a consideration; some Of
its members were also taken by Franklin
No. 2.
THE Grand Lodge became defunct OF
necessity, with hut one subordinate lodge,
No. g But Franklin. true to itself. took
up the powers CT the Grand Lodge and
exercised the functions thereof. This
was in August, 1866
The Washington times., 1902-03-16
UNION LODGE.

Union Lodge. No. %, X. of p, at its
last meeting conferred the first rank in
ampliied form. The lecture was delivered.
accompanied with handsome stercopticon
views, by Brother f. C. Gill. The work
was impressive and drew forth unstinted
praise from such critics as Brother J. B.
Conner. Brother D. o. Driscoll. Brother
w. A. CARRIER and several other visitors.
The third rank is now conferred in full
form. With the lodges new arplifed
outfit the rank is conferred III a manner
to bring cut all the beauties Of the
Pythian ritual. The second rank will be
conferred next Wednesday. Union Lodge
is again fast advancing to the position
it occupied SO long as the banner lodge
of this domain, evidenced by the banner
it proudly displays on the lodge room
wall won in 1892 by having that year con-
ferred the rank of knight on sixty-five
candidates. Union Lodge INDUCES in one
''oT night each month and enjoys q
smoker
The Washington times., 1902-03-16

Caldwell No. took its name from
Pythian long prominent in the affairs OF
this domain, being organized in 1892. This
company is in the second battalion. in
command of Mai. B. w. Beebe. This Of
ficer. acting as inspector general. recently
made the annual inspection and installa-
ton of this company's officers for tine en-
suing year. His report to Maj. Gen. ]. r.
Carnahan, through Col. Harry Coggins,
Will he one that will reflect great credit
on Caldwell Company, it's officers, and
members alike. The reports of the Off
GERS show that the company has gained
thirteen members during the year, and
more than doubled it's finances. It's pro-
ficiency in drill was shown on June IL,
1901, when the company, at Marshall Hall.
won the first Of the prizes offered by the
: Grand Lodge, with percentage of 9S.5.
The company will again work hard to
carry oil honors. Win or lose with this
company, there is at all times good fell
lowship that makes all their meetings
and social events successful.
After inspection by Major Beebe and his
staff and the execution of many move
ments that called for praise from the in
specting officer, the following officers of
Caldwell Company were installed: Cap
tain, Thomas E. London; first lieutenant,
Charles L. Saur; second lieutenant. J. F.
Skidmore: treasurer, p. G. Raissle; re-
corder Thomas 4. Bynum; chaplain. T. ].
Henning; guard, Theodore Schcndau; SEN
tinel, H. C. Belt. After the installation
the company and invited guests repaired
to the dining room of the Monticello
House, where an enjoyable repast was
served and toasts responded to. Captain
Landon was toastmaster, and the re-
sponses were as follows: The Regiment,
Col. Harry Coggins; THE Second Bat
talion.'' Maj. B. w. Beebe; "The knights
Loyal of the District of Columbia" Re
corder Thomas A. Bynum; Grand Lodge
Legislation Frank ]. Henning. At IL
O'Clock toasts were given to the Grand
Lodge, the regiment, and to the continued
success of Caldwell Company. and the en-
joyahle affair was at an end.
Caldwell Company prides itself on re-
spending promptly to every official com
mand. and ON escort duty, drill, and every
place that duty calls the officers and
knights loyal go with a promptness that
has earned them a reputation of which
they are proud. The Inability of many
of it's members to leave their business
has prevented the members from maxim,
arrangements to attend the encampment
at San Francisco in a body. as it was
hoped to do. A number of the company
WILL however, go as individuals and
swell the ranks next August.
The Washington times., 1902-03-16
FIGURES ON THE BOARD.

The regular convocation of Mt. Horeb
R. A. Chapter, No. I, was held Friday.
Attendance good; interest lively.
New Jerusalem Lodge, No. 9, f. A. A
NJ, worked the third last Wednesday
night. A special communication will be
held on Tuesday next, at which time the
third degree will again be conferred. AT
the stated communication on March q
the first and second degrees will be con-
ferred.
The ladies of Mt. Horeb Royal Arch
Chapter No. give a progressive euchre
party at the residence of Mrs. A. E.
Burklin, 1908 L Street northwest, next
Wednesday evening
A stated conclave of the Washington
Commandery was held Wednesday. The
illustrious Order of the Red Cross was
conferred, followed by the traditional
banquet.
New Jerusalem Lodges committee to
visit the sick fer the next month will
consist of Brother Thomas c. Henderson,
chairman, and Brothers Charles Coxen.
Frank H. Isham, Louis p. krey, ]. w.
Lucas, John W. Major, and William Stur-
bits.
Washington Commandery's newest
fraters are Sirs James H. Conway, John
Heelan, John S. Kirk, Wilfred G. Reed,
and Charles Fl. Smith.
Sir James B. Lambie, of Washington
Commandery's finance committee, has
gone to Palm Beach, Fla. He will be
absent about month, returning in time
for the annual meeting of the committee
Washington Commandery's last circu-
oria pff hn a n
Sir Henry B. Noble, knighted June Is,
1888; died March 8, 1907
The last circular of New Jerusalem
Lodge, No. Q, f. A. A. NJ, gives
memorial page to the late p. G. NJ. Ed
ward H. Chamberlin, and says: "Our
late brother was esteemed SO highly and
loved SO well by every member OF No. 8
that it was thought well to present his
portrait, together with short sketch OF
his Masonic career, as a token of our re-
gard
De Molay Commandery, No. 4, Knights
Templars, held it's regular semi monthly
conclave last Tuesday night. There was
large attendance This commandery is
considering the purchase by each OF its
fraters of jewels rof sterling silver beau
tifully enameled. A committee has for
some time sought to have local jeweler
supply this insignia. Arrangements have
not been fully completed, but doubtless
will be at an early date.
A Georgetown Mason who had recently
been exalted to the sublime degree of
Royal Arch Mason. was asked by his wife
"a highly Intelligent lady-the sig
nificance of the letters H-T-W-S-S-T-
KS. which she observed on his beautiful
mark. The Mason replied: My dear.
they are. the initials of the Masonic SEN
timent, He that was slain scars to
kindred spirits. The lady thought a
minute and replied: That at least, has
the merit of sounding mystical; my father
told me it meant, He that will smoke
Spanish tobacco knows something
knew that wasn't right, but / believe,
dear, you tell me the truth" And then
the horrid wretch gave the innocent
creature a learned explanation of the
hidden meaning of the sentence, and
eXpatiated on its beauties
The Washington times., 1902-03-16

master, reached the chair of grand master
| in July, 1872. Since then he has served
frequently as chairman of several of the
important committees of the Grand lodge
Brother Thompson is also distinguish
ed member of the Knights of Pythias, be-
ginning as charter member of Calanthe
Lodge. No. H. March, 1868. He advanced
step by. step until he reached the dis
tinction of past grand chancellor. he was
chosen supreme outer guard of the
Supreme Lodge of the World In 1876. and
has continuously filled thai Office for
twenty-six years
He early connected himself with Frank
lin Lodge, No. 2. Independent Order of
Mechanics and passed through the chairs
of the lodge. He afterward withdrew from
franklin Lodge and assisted in organizing
Capital Lodge No. H. He was elected
treasurer OF the lodge on its institution.
and has held that place ever since Enter
ing the Grand lodge, Independent Order of
Mechanics, he was elected grand treasurer
and was reelected to that position for
several years. He was then elected grand
architect and after the conclusion of his
term entered the Supreme Lodge, l. o. NJ.
In 1883. He served in the subordinate
offices Of the Supreme Lodge and at the
session in May, 1899. was unanimously
elected supreme ruler for the term of
two years
In all the positions Brother Thompson
mas occupied he has been most faithful
and shown himself man of fine executive
ability He is extremely popular in all
the fraternities with which he is con-
nected.