Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-13

and J. d. Biddis. Several musical selec-
lions were rendered by j. G. Wilfong ana
d. r. Bowman, with D. 8. Randolph as
pianist. After the musical program and
speeches refreshments and cigars were
served. The ceremonies were public, and
large number of the members and their
friends were present.
Past Grand c. Edgar Webb has taken
charge of the degree staff of Union Lodge,
No. II, /. o. o. F., and under his direction
the degree of friendship was conferred al
the last meeting. In conformity to the
recommendation of the GRAND Lodge
COMMITTEES has been appointed. consisting
of Past Grands William B. Hartley, James
Wood, C. e. Webb. ohm H. Nalley, S. N.
Hayes, w. ]. Hart and James Mathieson, to
consider improved attendance. H. c. Haz-
ard, P. G. NJ, was designated as press cor
respondent. The second degree will be con-
ferred Monday evening by Union Lodge
Three new camps Of Modern woodmen
have been organized in Maryland. and the
order in western Maryland and the Dis
trict of Columbia Is growing at rate OF
1000 members per year. The local degree
team, under the management of Edward
Turnure, will soon be giving street exhibit
lions in Washington.
The officers of the Grand Lodge paid their
annual visitation to Washington Lodge, NO.
6, l. o. o. F., Tuesday evening. This lodge
has recently added a number of young men
who have been elected to offices and who
are taking great interest In the work. as
evidenced by their splendid eXemplifcation
of the unwritten work on this occasion The
grand secretary reported the secretaries
books as being models of nearness and ac-
curacy, and the treasurer's report showed
that the lodge is in excellent financial con-
dition Addresses were made by Grand
Representative f. A. Stier, Grand MaSteF
James H. Crew, Deputy Grand Master W.
H. McNiel, Acting Grand Warden ana Z.
G. NJ John l. Brown Grand Marshal Philip
Walker, Grand Conductor A r. Vermilllon
and Brother NJ. D. Clark of Portage Lodge,
No. 1856 Garrettsville, o. The lodge was
favored with some remarks from the nople
grand and vice grand of Washington Lodge
and the noble grand and secretary OF Gold-
en- Rule Lodge.
Mt Vernon Lodge, No. 8, knights OF
Pythias, has petitioned for and received
from the grand chancellor, VIM. M. Hodges,
a dispensation permitting 1t to confer three
ranks on a candidate at the next convention
of the lodge, Wednesday evening. FEBRUARY
II. The candidate is the son OF FORMER
deceased honored member of the lodge.
The question of extending aid to the ire
stricken Pythians of Baltimore was as
cussed at the last convention of the lodge.
but it was decided to postpone action until
an appeal for aid was issued from Baltl-
more.
Columbia Lodge No. 10. I. o. o. F.,
Thursday evening received Grand Master
James H. Crew and the other officers of the
Grand Lodge in the semi-annual grand Vlsi-
tation. After the grand officers had peen
received in the lodge room and the routlne
business had been transacted. the lodge and
grand officers proceeded to the auditorium,
where the initiatory degree was conferred
in a manner unique and unusual. degree
Master J. e. Fowler and his assistant,
Chas d. Shackelford, at the head of the
lodges celebrated degree team, received the
commentator of a large number of visiting
members. Covenant Lodge, No. -, of West
Washington visited in a body. There We're
number of members present from dllfef-
ent sections of the country, among others
being Past Grand Master Terrill, NJ. c.. of
Massachusetts. The lodge received several
applications for membership during the
evening
Arrangements have been made by Ma
tional Council, No. 521, Royal Arcanum, for
celebrating Washington s birthday, Febru-
airy %. by stag social at the council rooms
516 9th street northwest. The AFFAIR VIII De
under the supervision of the orator of the
council. Leonard II. Mattingy. Several OF
Washington's best-known entertainers will
contribute TO the program.
At a regular stated meeting of Empire
Council, No. IA, Sons of Jonadab, held
Monday evening at Weller's Hall, a motion
was made and unanimously carried that
suitable resolutions be framed and sent TO
Monumental Council, Sons of Jonadab, OF
Baltimore, in expression of the sympathy
of Empire Council in the time of disaster
in Baltimore
Franklin Lodge, No. 2, Knights OF
Pythias, will lie forty years old February
49, Being the Oldest lodge of that order
in the world, it is naturally a Mecca for
members of the order visiting the city
Since the beginning of the present year
visitors have been present from several OF
the states. All visitors are made welcome,
and each is presented with a memento OF
The visit in the shape of a lapel button
representing the insignia of the order, sur
rounded by the words, Franklin, No. 2
Oldest lodge in the world
The conventions of this lodge since
moving into its new quarters have been
remarked by larger attendance and greater
enthusiasm. Degree work has been put on
the floor every session. and bids fair to
tinue indefinitely. The excellent manner
in which the work is rendered is rapidly
placing Franklins degree team to the front
and many requests are received from other
lodges for assistance from its members.
On Wednesday night last Franklin Lodge
Paid a fraternal visit to Hermione No. Il,
amplified form, on two candidates
On Wednesday next the team will assist
Mt Vernon Lodge. No. ., in comforting the
three ranks by special dispensation.
The lodge recently passed a resolution to
visit each of the other lodges in the grand
domain fraternally at least once during the
year.