Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-31

neart OF every member Of Washington
Commanoery, and we wear 1t the more
proudly, not because Of its intrinsic worth
or greater beauty when compared with
the regalia worn by our sister command
cries, but FOR what It means to us and for
what 1t implies as to the sturdy character
OF those VINO constituted the membership
OF our commandery in the past. The brave
and manly fight made by the fraters Of
washington Commandery when the long
battle to bring about the use of a standard
uniform was precipitated in the Grand En-
campment will not be forgotten; nor do we
TAIL to remember how we were favored ulti-
mately above all other commanderies in the
United states by being allowed to retain
the long ago. and which is, we believe, SO
much more symbolic OF the orders OF
Kn1gntnood than any other now worn. The
influence OF Washington Commandery made
itself feit IN the legislation that finally per-
mitted each Grand Commandery to pre-
scribe such uniform as it might choose for
Its subordinates. In many states the black
UNIFORM, or something akin thereto. has
oeen adopted. The records will bear me out
In the statement that there are fewer de-
mlts from Washington Commandery in pro-
portion to Its membership than from any
other similar Organization Such is the
pride which our members take in the com
mandery that they rarely sever their con-
nection with 1t, though they remove to dis
tant ianos and fields Of usefulness.
The new line Of officers Of Albert Pike
Sonsistory, Ancient and Accepted Scottish
Kite Masons, contains several Of the most
active workers in the rite in this jurisdic-
ton, and they are expected to give the con-
sistory thriving and prosperous year. The
tulI Line Is as follows: Walter s. Harshman,
32d degree, K. c. C. H., venerable master
kadosh: William w. Poultney, 32d degree,
X Z. c. H, prior; John C. Rinehart, 32d
degree. K. c. c. H, preceptor; VIM. L. Boy
den, $50 degree. chancellor E. George Lind,
90 degree, minister of state; John H. Oh
colt, go degree, X. G. c. H.. registrar; Al
lison Nailor, jr., 33d degree. treasurer; E.
M. Willis. 33d degree, almoner: Sterling
Kerr, 1r., sd degree. master Of ceremonies;
Henry R. Evans. BOD degree, expert; F. E.
Sherry SD degree, assistant expert. The
new venerable master. Mr.. Harshman. is
past wise master of Evangelist Chapter.
Rose Croix, and past commander Robert de
Bruce Council Of Kadosh. Prior William
Evangelist Chapter, Rose Croix, and COM
mander OF Robert de Bruce Council of Ka-
dosh. Chancellor William L. Boyden is past
venerable master of Mithras Lodge of Per-
lection.
Superior Lodge No q, knights of Pyth-
las, has arranged to hold a special con-
vention this evening, at which all three
of all members below the rank Of knight
and all candidates put through. This Is
done under dispensation granted by Past
Grand Chancellor Mcqueen. Among the
and the two sons of deceased past grand
chancellor. Chancellor Commander George
G. Dennison of Superior Lodge has named
the following as the committees of the lodge
for the ensuing year. Finance, Jacobus 8.
Jones, Harry Coope and Allen Buss1us;
forty-five, Frank H. Hosford, Pinckney w.
Smith and Samuel H. Moore; visiting. Jaco-
bus s. Jones, James Robertson and Samuel
H. Bassett; reception, w. w. Poultney,
Jacobus s. Jones and James Robertson;
representative to the relief committee,
Woolman Gibson.
Capitol Circle. No. 315, Protected Home
Circle, gave an entertainment and social
at its lodge room in Northeast Temple
Wednesday evening, the occasion being the
third anniversary Of the order in Wash
ington. Music, recitations and refreshments
were the order of the evening, preceding
program of dancing. There was a large
attendance of members and about sixty in
vited guests.
Rev. Kirby and the Misses Marion Kelly
and Virgie Raymond gave Rotations, Mr..
Graves contributed entertaining numbers
on the graphophone and the Messrs Oliver
entertained with musical selections.
Iris Lodge, No. 80, Shield Of Honor, at
Its regular meeting Wednesday last gave a
box party and the pleasure the members
derived therefrom gives promise of many
similar entertainments In the near future.
Mr.. Lambkn ofhciated as auctioneer, and
created a great deal Of amusement by his
efforts to prove that each box was more
valuable than the preceding one. Mr.
Henry, another member was greatly edited
to find that he had bought solid gold
brick, and Chaplain Quigley was greeted
with shouts Of laughter when he disclosed
the contents Of his box. NJ. D. Downs re-
ceived a nightcap and some cigars; Mr. Po-
land got box Of Havanas, while Mr. Jen-
kins bought a pair of garters, which he
can't use; Mr.. Mitchell drew a handsome
painting by Rubens. and Mr.. Durand a
horse and wagon. The secretary of the
order drew a box of silver eagles which
more than paid for itself Mr.. Brear re-
ceived a winters supply Of coal, wood and
cigars. Mr.. Tyndall and Mr.. Bowman also
drew prizes, the latter exciting the envy of
all when he drew forth from his box
beautiful marble statue Of Venus
At the conclusion of the sale refreshments
were served. after which the famous Bazu
Balona Band made it's appearance under
the leadership of prof Hartsansky Of
Dublin" The program rendered by this
band was very much enjoyed by ali pres
ent. The lodge expects to increase its
membership.
Grand Master COLLISION and the grand off,
ers last evening paid Metropolis Lodge, No.
16, l. o. o. F., their annual grand vista
ton. The noble grand, J. D. Davidson.
welcomed them, after which the chairman
Of the evening, F. R. Conner, p G., took
charge and the following program was