Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-05

the evenings entertainment pleased all
present. Talbot Pulizzi Of J. II. Rathbone
Lodge. No. 20. rendered the soliloquy OF
Richard jill. D. L. Burnett Of Calanthe.
No. II. addressed the lodge in remi-
niscent way, comparing the condition OF the
order in the early years of Its existence with
the enviable position that 1t now occupies
among the fraternal orders OF the world
Lodge of a bouquet of flowers to the grand
chancellor. Samuel Jacobson recited Ihe
Western Enoch Arden" in capital manner.
Grand Vice Chancellor Thomas A. By
mum complimented the lodge upon the Py-
THAN work accomplished during the year
and wound up by presenting the grand
keeper of records and seal with another
bouquet That officer is a member OF Ex-
Lodge recited "Kelly's Dream" and the
Montgomery Guards" Refreshments fol-
lowed.
tation occurred at Columbia Lodge, No. 26,
in which the grand chancellor holds MEM
tership. This lodge is now seven years
old, and has made an admirable record II
is composed largely of Italians who have
proven their deep appreciation of Pythian
principles The members of the lodge turned
out in large numbers to do honor TO their
grand chancellor, and the other lodges In
the domain were also numerously represent
ed. Grand Lecturer Hough was very effect
i've in the closing lecture of the series,
and then congratulations came thick and
fast. There were handsome bouquets OF
flowers for Grand Chancellor hodges,
Grand Vice Chancellor Bynum and Grand
Lecturer George c. Hough. Notable fea-
lures We're the presentation of flowers by
Capt Thomas E. Landon on behalf of Jo-
seph T ColdweI Company. Uniformed
Rank and the clever speech made by
Fast Chancellor Benedict Tarantino of Co.
lurnbia Lodge. Chancellor Commander l..
Murphy gracefully acknowledged the pres
ence of many visitors, and thanked all In
the name of the lodge. The service of re-
freshments followed, and Grand Chancellor
Hodges excellent series of vsitations came
to an end.
Washington Shrine No. 1, White Shrine
of Jerusalem, had an enthusiastic gather
ing at it's regular meeting Wednesday even
ing. Numerous petitions for membership
were received. At the first anniversary of
the shrine a net gain of 12l per cent for
the year was reported. The elaborate para
phernalia necessary for proper rendition of
the work has nearly all been acquired. the
greater portion Of it having been contrib
uted by the members. At the last meeting
an altar scarf of white satin, handsomely
embroidered in gold. with heavy bullion
fringe, was the gift of Mr.. and Mrs. George
w. Henderson. a set of jewels for the use
of the officers was also recently presented
by William E. Scantlebury. The action of
the Supreme Shrine in granting open
field in this jurisdiction has already borne
fruit. This organization was originally re-
stricted to members of the Eastern Star,
but Is now receiving into membership
master Masons, their wives, mothers,
daughters, sisters and widows, the Eastern
Star qualification having been eliminated
In this Jurisdiction. The attendance aver
ages 90 per cent of the entire membership.
The meetings are held on the first Wednes-
day in each month at Naval Lodge Hall.
and are always followed by a banquet.
large class of candidates will receive the
degree at the next meeting. which will oc
cur January g. and several petitions are
awaiting action.
The election held at National Lodge No.
II, F. A. A. M, last Tuesday evening placed
in the chairs of that body men of high
standing in Masonic circles who have given
much of their time to the advancement of
the order which honored them with office.
S w. E. Pegues was elected worshipful
master after having served continuously for
six years in lower positions in the lodge.
Mr.. Pegues is widely known among Ma
sons of the District of Columbia.
The new secretary of the lodge is Daniel
c. Vaughan, a past master, and one of the
most vigorous of workers in the interest of
the fraternity. Mr.. Vaughan was born June
%, 1873, at Milledgeville. Ga, and he has re-