Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-16
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junior warden. W. E. Graves: scribe, G.
| l.. Clayton; treasurer. ]. K. Dawson; out
| side sentinel, T. b. Fetter; inside sentinel,
j. /. Brown; guide. Elwyn Green; first
watch, j. II. Wood; second watch, S. E.
Boyce; third watch. e. F. Higgins; fourth
watch, l.. X. Donovan; first guard to the
tent, Il. II. Easterling; second guard to the
tent, f. w. Bradford.
]. H. Hoffman of Magenenu Encamp-
ment, No. T. and the chief patriarch of
Mt. Nebo Encampment, No 6. Jno. H. Ho-
gan, were present and spoke brlehy OF
patriarchal odd Fellowship. The report
of the grand scribe showed the encamp-
ment to be in a flourishng condition.
The regular semi-annual installation of
officers of Dorcas Rebekah Lodge, NO l. l.
o. O.. F.. took place at its hall. in North
east Temple, on the evening of Friday July
8. when the installing grand master. Mrs.
Vandora Huggins, assisted by the follow
ing officers of the Grand Lodge: Mrs. May
Raitz Mrs. G. Mothershead. Mrs. Margaret
Tying. Mrs. Kitty Gotlieb, Mrs. Georgia
Burroughs and Mrs f. Weber. installed
the otlicers-elect of Dorcas into their re
spective chairs, follows: Noble grand.
Miss Annie Ridenour; vice grand, Mrs. Ella
b. Mallory; recording secretary, Mrs Dora
]. Hendrix; financial secretary, Miss Mabel
Gates; treasurer. Mrs. Alonzo Adams; r.
S. to noble grand. DR.. Chas. w. Cuthbert-
son; l.. S. to noble grand, Mrs Mary Mil
Ter; r. S. to vice grand, Mrs. Mary De-
ment; L. S. to vice grand, Mrs. Harriet
Billings: warden, Mrs Chas. w. Cuthbert-
son; conductor. Miss Lucille Fehl; chap
lain, Mrs. w. H. McNiel; inside guard, Mrs.
Roscoe Jenkins; outside guard, Mr.. X. Jen-
kins: after which the following reappoint-
ments were made: Press correspondent,
Mrs. Chas w. Cuthbertson; degree director,
Mr.. +. b. Russ; pianist. Miss Nellie Smith.
Past Grand Dora j. Hendrix then in be-
half of the lodge and of the officers in
stalled. with a few appropriate remarks,
presented Grand Master Higgins with a
handsome pair of candelabra as a souvenir
of the occasion, to which Mrs. Higgins
gracefully responded and expressed the
pleasure this occasion had given her and
her interest in Dorcas Miss Nellie Smith
then followed in a few well-chosen re-
marks in the presentation of the Jewel to
the retiring noble grand, Mrs. Herbert
Newsome, to which Mrs. Newsome gra-
ciously responded.
Past Grand Master John H. Wood, who
was the organizer of the lodge was called
upon. and after addressing a few compi-
mentary remarks to the noble grand and
her associate officers, and expressing his
interest in the members Of Dorcas gener-
ally. pledged his renewed interest in Re
bekah Odd Fellowship.
Deputy Grand Master w. H. Mcneil then
gave statistics. showing that more than
$1,000 of the required fund necessary for the
establishment of an Odd Fellows home in
this jurisdiction had been subscribed by
members of the various subordinate lodges
during the year, and expressed his belief
In the success of the enterprise in the near
future. Refreshments were then served
thus closing one of the most successful
terms in the history of the lodge
The semi-annual installation Of officers of
Eastern Lodge, No. q, l. o. o. F.. took place
on the evening of July 6, when Gen. E. w.
Bradford, installing grand master installed
the following officers into their respective
chairs: Noble grand, John F. Loeffier; vice
grand. DIR. Charles w. Cuthbertson; record
ing secretary. Samuel E. Boyce; finan-
lob,
John A. Espey; warden Ralph S. Warfield;
conductor. Samuel E Boyce, jr; inner
guard, M. Blumberg; outer guard, John b.
Hansener; r. S. to N. G., ]. E. Champion;
Ewd. l.. Leesntzer; l.. S. to v. G., c.
ROiben; R. S. s., James l.. Bost L. S. S,
w: E. Lawson; chaplain, ]. T. Petty
Eastern Lodge has been very active dur
Ing the past term, having made many addi-
lions to its membership roll, and a number
or applications are now on file.
The fourth report of the committee on
foreign correspondence, Royal Arch Ma
sons. District of Columbia, notes almost
universal prosperity in the Royal Craft
with comparatively little dissension any
where. Particular attention has been pa
IN the report to the acts and rulings of
grand high priests for the information of
the local grand officers. Legsla ton deem
ed OF interest is reported In an epitomizeI
form. The deaths of distinguished ROYAL
olcuons are noted, with sketches in some
cases. The presence of the District of CO.
lumDla grand representatives is stated in
every instance where the facts warrant II
very little criticism of the acts of officials
and the opinions of other reviewers is in
dulged in. In short. the committee hid :
furnished such report as will interest any
Royal Arch Mason.
A stated conclave of Columbia Com
mandery, No. 2 X. T, was held last night
IN the asylum. Masonic Temple Busine s
was dispatched and the comforting of Or
ders was postponed until next month.
Two fraters of Columbia Commandery.
No. 2, Knights Templar, E. B. Hay, past
commander, and James l.. Norris, a life
tending the national convention Past
Commander Hay came very near capturing
one of the important offices Of the conven-
ton.
Washington Commandery No. 1, X T,
held stated conclave In the asylum, Ma
sonic Temple last Wednesday evening. All
routine business affairs were cons de, ed
and the fllustrious Order Of the Red Cross
was conferred.
Mithras Lodge of Perfection, Scottish Rite
Masons. had a stated meeting last Tues
day evening at Scottish Rite Cathedral
1907 street northwest. The fourteenth
degree was worked in full form, and at
the close of the meeting refreshments were
served. The officers present wore tuxedoes
Mount Horeb Chapter No. T. Royal Arch
Masons, conferred the Royal Arch degree
at its convocaton, Friday, the 9Th instant.
The Masonic Grand Lodge School of In
struction has adjourned until September.
Grand Lecturer Thomas II. Young. how
ever is at all times ready to informally re-
spond to requests for instruction and ad-
vice.
Brightwood Chapter, No. 0, Royal Arch
Masons, has arranged for a convoc ton
July Z. when the Royal Arch degree will be
conferred
Federal Lodge. No 1, F. A. A NJ. had
work in the e. A. degree at it's communica-
ton last Tuesday night
The f. A degree will be conferred by
Pentalpha Lodge, No. %, F. y. A. NJ, Mon
day night.
Thomas a. Bynum, grand chancellor
Knights Of Pythias, has drafted a circular
letter to be sent to the various lodges In
the District of Columbia domain. In the
letter he states that this years progress 30
far has been notable In the history of the