Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-31
al the expense OF several eminent sir
knights Of this jurisdiction;

at the expense OF several eminent sir
knights Of this jurisdiction;
Yes said the Grizzled and Gray. Sir
Knight, Il once had an ambition to be a
member of the boss oommandery but
But not being a butcher or a baker, You
didn't own horse" suggested Shttish
Young Templar.
Now. I wouldn't say anything as mean
| as that" resumed the old one. mo. the
usual combination of friends and associa-
tons steered me into the ranks of the walk
soldiers, and on at least one occasion I
have been glad that 1t is as 1t is.
What was that?' asked the youngster.
Did you charter a horse to see If you
could ride one?'
Nope; I rode horses all through my
young days and had no fears on that score,
though might have needed a little prac-
tice and little seasoning of the parts that
usually get sore for new riders.
The occasion l refer to was the laying of
the corner stone Of the Rupert Home.
somewhere the other side of Anacostia,
which attended as member Of the Grand
Lodge. On account of the great distance we
was De Molay Commandery. All went
smooth until after the ceremony was over,
when Grand Master Harry Standiford said
to Col. Thomas P. Morgan, who was assist
ant grand marshal and as such was mount
ed: Tom, set pretty good pace on the
return trip. l have a business engagement
down in the city for which am already
late
- " IL,
that Schley-at-Santiago look which he wore
while impersonating the great naval hero
at the Louisville triennial conclave
The procession began to move. The
streets Of Anacostfa, and especially the
roads beyond, are not all asphalted, and
even in carriages we felt like the artillery
men look on the caissons while going into
action on the double-quick that you some
times see In great paintings. William I.
Galliher was on His celebrated White-eyed
Terror. and Morgan could not set pace
that was too hot for him. We had almost
reached the bridge. when William F. GUIDE,
who was on the staff of Eminent Command
er Robert Cook, succeeded in catching up
with Colonel Morgan.
In the name of the prophet, Morgan
Guide was then in training for the poten-
tateship of Almas Temple-in the name of
the prophet! he begged, let up on this
pace! You have ridden De Molay Com
mandery to a finish. They are scattered all
over Anacostia, and you couldn't throw
base ball from one to another of them.
Calm yourself until we have time to collect
our command
There is glory enough for ALL said Nor
gan, as he refined in his foaming steed, and
the remainder of the return was made at a
speed with which even mounted COM
mandery could keep up.
AS L saw the sir knights rubbing their
tender places after dismounting at the tenn
pie 1 was glad that L had been sidetracked
into company of infantry"
AL the meeting OF FRANKLIN Lodge, NO. z,
the oldest Pythian lodge in the world, held
In Pythian Temple Thursday evening, the
following officers were elected: Chancellor
commander, r. G. Merryman; vice chancel-
NJ. of W., George Ryall; K. of R. and S..
Thomas Adams; NJ. Of E., W: H. G. Sim
mons; M. of F., Milo Quackenbush; NJ. at
A, Charles M. Eader; inner guard, W. H.
Scrivener; outer guard, Edward knight.
Representatives to the Grand Lodge-Ed-
ward Dunn, George Ryall, w. H. G. Sim
mons Charles H. Fletcher, Claude H. Wood
ward A committee is arranging for the
public installation, which will take place
Thursday evening, January 8.
Excelsior Lodge, No. IA, K. of P, held
large and enthusiastic meeting Tuesday
where they have met for so many years
for the new Pythian Temple. The lodge
also elected the following named officers
to serve the ensuing term; c.; w. Jones,
c. c.; N B. Wigginton, " c.; Morton
Wood, P; John l.. Neeb, M. of the W.;
B. F. Evans (re-elected). K. of r. and s.;
]. B. Conner (re-elected). NJ. of F.; H. ].
Gasson Qe-elected), NJ. of E.; C. A. Young,
NJ. at A; B. A. Duke. inner guard; w. A.
Wilding, outer guard; representatives to
Grand Lodge, H. Coggins, H. J. Gasson,
j. B. Conner, E. B. Hedgman, Joseph F.
Beck: representative to relief bureau, Jos.
F. Beck.
syracusians Lodge, No. 10. K P, has
elected officers for the ensuing year, as
follows
w. H. Childress, c. c.. E. q. seidlich,
Y. CT j. w. Bradbury, p; g. T. Matthews,
M. Of W.; H. Kahlert, NJ. of E.; c. W.
Banks, NJ of F.; d. Childress, X. of r. and
s.; B. Endres, M. at Al Robert Hines, 1.
c.; L. B. Nye, o. G.; A Kahlert, ]. G, Nc
Queen, William Kienle, trustees; L. B. Nye,
j. w. Bradbury, D. C. Childress. A. Kah-
lert, ]. G. Mcqueen, representatives of G.
L.; c. W. Banks, relief bureau.
The installation Of these officers will oc-
cur Friday, January @, 1905, at the new
Pythian Temple, No. 1910 9th street north
west.
At the last meeting of Naomi Rebekah
Lodge No. l. /. o. o. F., the usual prepara-
lions for observing the festive season of the
year were made. This lodge, now nearly
thirty years old, is proud to number among
its members six of the charter members,
viz, Mrs. Margaret McCutchen, Mrs. Georgia
Burch, Mrs. Mary E. Mclean, Mrs. Mar
garet A. Giles, Mrs, Maria A. Whitmore
and William p. Allan. To each of the five
ladies the lodge sent a handsome basket of
fruit, and to the orphans of deceased MEM
sent.
Lodge has been set for January 8, 1908, and
Mrs. Nettie Tying of Martha Washington
Rebekah Lodge No. 8, has been appointed
as the installing officer by the grand mas
ter. W. H McNiel.
Pentalpha Lodge, No. %, F. A. A. M,
has dispensed with the stated communica-
ton of January and will hold special on
January 9. when the E A degree will be