Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-16

ent year it shall be my purpose to transact
the business and dispatch the work OF the
commandery as expeditiously as possible.
consistent with dignity and a proper rem
dition of the ritual. and courteously invite
all sir knights to be present In the pre-
scribed uniform If possible, but to be pres
ent anyway, and / assure them that our
sessions will not be unnecessarily prolonged.
Ample time will be allowed for social IN
tercourse"
The committee of arrangements in charge
of the pilgrimage which Columbia Com
mandery, No. 1, K. T., is to make to Mary
Commandery of Philadelphia, May 1913,
announces several important changes In
the program. The party will leave WASH
ington at pm. Monday, May 25. 1t is ex-
pected that the pleasure of the trip Will De
considerably enhanced owing to arrange
ments perfected with the committee repre-
senting Monumental Commandery, No. y,
of Baltimore, Nd. (Which commandery
leaves for Philadelphia the same day to be
the guests of ST. Johns Commandery, NO.
4, of Philadelphia), by which Monumental
and Columbia leave Baltimore together on
the same train. Monumental Commandery
will carry brass band to enliven the occa-
sion, and the arrangement promises con-
tinuation of the close fraternal relations
that have existed for many years between
that commandery and Columbia. Every
sir knight participating in this pilgrimage
is expected to take with him his full Tenn
plar uniform, including chapeau, baldric,
sword and belt, as courtesy demands that
every sir knight take part in the parade OF
Tuesday. The commandery will leave the
Rodman Hotel, Philadelphia, in full Tenn
plar uniform promptly at $50 am. Tues
day, May 90, under the escort of Mary
Commandery, No. SO, K T., of Philadel-
phia, to participate in the parade.
Ascalon Temple, No 81, D. o. K. K,
promises to have a lively year under its
new officers. This order is composed wholly
of Pythians, although not strictly Pyth-
ian order The attention of it's members
has been largely absorbed during sew
eral months past by the Pythian fair.
and thus has somewhat interfered with
their activity in the work of the
Khorassans. The imperial prince and i'm
perial secretary are to visit Washington,
which will be made the occasion of great
revival of interest in this attractive and
spectacular order. The temple is clear of
debt, and has a beautiful and valuable
paraphernalia. 1t is now four years old.
At meeting of Senate Lodge, No. 4, A.
o. u W., last Thursday night three candi-
dates were initiated. This lodge, under the
management of o. w. Hammond, master
workman and w. A. Kimmel, past master,
is making fine record, and confidently ex-
poets to win the gold watch prize offered
by Grand Master Stevenson for the great
est net increase during the year 1903. IN
der the stimulus of the general policy the
prediction is made that the several lodges
in Washington will now enter upon an era
of unusual activity. E. B. Frey has been
designated as financier of Senate Lodge
No. 4, in the place of the late Guy E. Pad
gett, whose untimely death occurred a
couple of weeks ago.
The annual session of the Grand Com
mandery, United Order Golden Cross, re-
Gently held in this city, was attended by
more than 100 representatives and past
noble commanders. 1t was reported that
during the entire year there were no ap-
grievances submitted
Commander Pattee's report shows that the
membership of the order has materially
increased during his term of office; that
he has made many visits to ,comHanderies
and assisted in initiating a large number
of candidates. DR.. ]. d. Young, supreme
commander, was present at the session for
election of officers and delivered adj
dress.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year and installed by Supreme
Commander Young, assisted by P. S. c.
Lady McCutcheon, P. G. c. Redway and
P. G. c. Humphrey: E. ]. Pattee, grand
grand commander; Rev. j. H. Bradford,
grand prelate; w. E. Graham, grand keep
er of records; D. w. Keck, grand treas
urer; Arthur G. Cole, grand herald; Mrs.
l. M. Warren, grand warder inner gate;
James Campbell, grand warder outer
gate John N. Ehle, past grand commander
(holdng over.
The following were also elected: J. G.
Humphrey, trustees; VIM. J. Rich, supreme
representative; Mrs. NJ j. Peabody, alter
nate supreme representative.
The supreme commander presented the
retiring vice grand commander Mrs. A. L.
Allen. with a P. G. c. badge. Refresh
ments were served at the close of the ses-
sion.
For the first time in many weeks Frank
lin Lodge, No. 2, K. of P, did not enter
tain its members and visitors with rank
work at it's last meeting Thursday evening
The committee on entertainment reported
and it was decided to entertain the ladies'
auxiliary Friday evening, May 20, in recog
milton of the valuable services rendered the
lodge at the late Pythian fair. An elabo-
rate program is expected.
After the regular order of business had
been dispatched Harmony Lodge, No q,
visited, where cordial reception was
in waiting. The words of welcome were
extended by Chancellor Commander r. H.
Bodley, on behalf of Harmony, which were
acknowledged by Chancellor Commander
c. H. Fletcher of Franklin. After the ex-
change of these formalities remarks were
made by members of both lodges and WIS.,
itors of other lodges, the most interesting
of which were by Past Supreme Represen-
tatives Joseph Blounas and George w.
HeiSley.