Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-03
the official visitation Of the grand chanoel-
lor and bis associate officers. This occurs
Saturday, November Z.

Tor and his associate officers. This occurs
Saturday, November Z.
Pentalpha Lodge, No. 70, p. A. A. NJ. was
the scene of notable Masonic event at Its
session last Monday evening. Three BROTH
ers who had previously Travelled together
through the entered apprentice and fellow
craft degrees, were raised at one time to
the degree Of Master Mason. Three men
have frequently been In the Same class OF
candidates, but this Is believed to be the
first time in this Jurisdiction, and perhaps
the first time in any grand jurisdiction in
the world. that three brothers have Travelled
all the steps of subordinate lodge Masonry
together. The gentlemen were George W..
Charles D. and Frank F. Burke. being the
three sons of Past Master Jerome Burke Of
Pentalpha Lodge.
The occasion of their elevation to the SUI
blime degree was made a notable event by
Pentalpha Lodge. A number Of prominent
MasonS participated in the ceremony.
Grand Master George H. Walker. who was
present, with large number Of grand
officers, raised one of the brothers and the
others were raised by Past Master John
Speed Smith OF Washington Centennial
Lodge, No. IA. and Alexander Gordon, Jr.,
worshipful master of Pentalpha Lodge.
After the ritualistic ceremony the members
Of the lodge and visitors enjoyed an ex-
cellent banquet in honor Of the event. Sew
eral prominent speakers gave expression to
Masonic. sentiments appropriate to the oc-
casion. Among those who responded to
toasts were Grand Master George H.
Walker Past Master Jerome Burke, father
of the three new Master Masons. and Col.
e. A. Keller.
Two companies Of the Uniform Rank,
Knights of Pythias enjoyed social evening
at the armory Of Joseph T. Coldwell Com
pany, No. Z. 404 9Th street northwest
Wednesday evening. Washington Compa-
ny. No. /, was the guest Of the officers and
members of Coldwell company. Command
ed by Captain Richard T. Whiting No.
marched from it's armory to the home of
No. Z. dressed in the fatigue uniform. AS
the guests filed in they were greeted with
cheers from their hosts. Captain Whiting
announced that his company appeared in
response to a cordial invitation from No.
and that No. l accepted with the greatest
of pleasure and fraternal regard. Capt. T.
E. Landon of Coldwell company Welcomed
the guests in g. manner that made all feel
at home. While these companies have been
contestants for prizes in annual drills I'M
der the AUSPICES of the Grand Lodge,
knights of Pythias. But there was nothing
but the best of feeling shown at the meet
ing of the two companies. one as host, the
other as guest. Speeches were made. stor
les told and the refreshments enjoyed to
the fullest extent. With Washington Com
pany there also came Col. Harry Coggins of
the list REGIMENT. Uniform Rank of the Dis
tr1ct of Columbia. Adjutant w. II. G. Sim
mons and other staff officers. Besides the
speeches of Captains Whiting and Landon
OF Washington and Coldwell companies, re-
SpecuVely, tOaStS were responded TO ana
remarks made full of interest to Pythians
and members of the Uniform Rank by
Knight Loyal Joseph B. Conner and Col.
Harry Coggins. both of Washington Com
pany. and knight Loyal Johnson T. Heare
of Coldwell Company. trio Of musicians
furnished music and solos and choruses
were sung by members of the two COM
panies. These two companies are planning
to attend the biennial encampment of the
Uniform Rank at Louisville. KY, next Au-
gust. The meeting was voted a great sue
cess. and No. 1 gave three cheers for No.
7. and then the latter responded with three
cheers for No 1.
Iris Lodge, No. 80, Shield of Honor, cele-
brated the eighth anniversary of its
ganization Wednesday night by giving an
entertainment and box party. The attend
ance was large and the event was In every
way successful The following persons as
sisted in the entertainment Mrs. Saliano
Perkins, Miss Newhall. Miss Elsie Worth
Mr.. c. Haydan, LIE Petit Alma, Miss Ida
Doyle, Master Milton Allen, the Misses
Breyer and Miss May Connors. After the
sale of boxes refreshments were served and
dancing followed.