Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-07

tees having charge of the details of the
work.
THE conclave will continue from Septem-
Der 3 to September 10, inclusive. From the
interest already shown, it is confidently be-
Eeved that the 1904 ccnclave will be the
most famous in the annals of Templar en-
campments. All parts of California will
unite 10 extend a California welcome and
to make the reception and entertainment
OF visitors such success that they will
want to visit the coast again and often.
Among the many inducements to the WISH
tors may be mentioned the lowest railroad
fares ever made, ample hotel accommoda-
tions, splendid restaurants, brilliant illumi-
nations and decorations. a superb parade,
competitive drills, elaborate preparations
for entertainment of visitors. numerous ex-
cursfons to all parts of the state and thor
ough care for the comfort of ALL
The entertainment cannot be definitely
stated as yet, but may be briefly indicated
by the following: Reception to the NJ. E.
grand master banquet to the members
of the Grand Encampment, grand ball,
drills, distribution of prizes and exhibit
ton drill, steamer excursions to points of
interest around San Francisco bay, an
ocean trip through the Golden Gate to the
Farallone Islands, an entertainment for
knights Templar at the Grand Opera
House, consisting of a play strictly Chi
nese in character, by Chinese actors and
musicians; exhibitions of the fruits, fiow-
ers and other resources of the state
opSH-dH COfICeTtS III the pubic
promenade concerts, distribution of SOU
yenirs, &c.
The grand parade will have 1900 sir
Knights in line, and the line of march will
De comparatively short and so arranged
that each commandery will pass the others
on the countermarch. At least forty bands
Will be in line. Every commandery send
ing drill corps for the competition will be
presented with the regulation stand of col
ors of the jurisdiction of California con-
sistfng of an American flag and beauseant.
No commandery from the state of Califor-
mia will compete. The five prizes are a
complete punch set of silver and "copper" or
Damented with Indian heads, bears, Indian
weapons and scalps; silver clock on a
pedestal of California onyx, silver for
tress with walls of California quartz sur
mounted with a silver globe bearing a sill
yer knight in full armor; silver CENTER
piece for banquet table, silver tray and
wine cups.
Pentalpha Lodge, No %, F. A. A. NJ,
celebrated its thirty-ffth anniversary
attendance of the members and their fami-
lies. E. A. Keller spoke on the history of
the lodge; ]. J. Boobar was entertaining
with an original monologue; Judge Pitt
man recited some selections from the works
of James Whitcomb Riley which were en-
cored; Master Elmer Gill gave a pleasing
cornet number. and Messrs. Steele and
May contributed vocal and instrumental
numbers; Mr.. J. L. Atkins made a speech, |
closing with the presentation of a gift in |
behalf OF the worshipful master. w. A |
Kimmel, to Mr.. Keller, to testify to his
friendship. Dancing and refreshments
closed an evening that will be remembered
by the participants.
Mount Horeb Royal Arch Chapter. r. A.
NJ, will have the Royal Arch degree at its
next regular convention.
The Grand Lodge, F. A. A. NJ, of the Dis
trict of Columbia will hold its second
stated communication for the year 1904 at
Masonic Temple on Wednesday next at
o'clock pm.
The ninth annual conclave of the Grand !
Commandery of Knights Templar will be |
held in the asylum, at Masonic Temple, on |
Monday at O'Clock pm.
Last Sunday was the sixty-first anniver-
sary of the birth of Covenant Lodge. No. |
IL. I. o. O. F., and brief sketch of it's his !
tory was prepared for the occasion by Geo. |
Bennett historian of the lodge. Past Grand |
Bennett said: Covenant Lodge was organ
lied on the first of May. 1913. The BIRTH |
place of the lodge was small room on
Jefferson street near the Chesapeake and |
Ohio canal in old Georgetown Through all |
the varied changes in its history Covenant |
Lodge still stands as monument to the |
integrity and devotion OF its founders. On |
the seventh Of February. 1850. Its place OF |
meeting was DESTROYED by fire, but the |
lodge Immediately built on the same
ground, and since that time has had a |
home of It's own. Too much credit cannot |
be given to the men who then guided In its |
councils Among them was Joseph Libbey, |
a lumber merchant, who gave his time and |
money to place the lodge on firm footing. |
Among it's charitable acts deserving mem |
ton was that in 1889 Covenant Lodge sent |
SEQ to the Johnstown sufferers. In 1890 the |
lodge purchased the property adjoining the |
original site and fitted 1t up for lodge pur- |
poses The lodge has membership of |
over 200 and is in good financial standing. |
The Oldest living member of the lodge and |
also the oldest in continual membership is |
Jonathan D. Cathell, now In his eighty |
seventh year. He joined the lodge in Au- |
gust, 1910. On the old records are found |
MANY of the names of leading citizens of |
GeorRetown, who stood high in business |
and social circles in their lifetime
Grand Secretary e. T. Pettengill has fur |
nislaed from the records of the Grand Lodge |
nant Lodge p. G. M. Thos. Holtzman. |
Levin Jones' William T. Upperman, VIM.
Cunningham, Thos. Jewell. Jas. A. Burns, |
w. H. Craig r. H. Donelan, Jos. F.. Birch, |
T. G. Warren, John Payne, A. r, Locke, |
JOS Simms David Walker, BENJAMIN Boh-
rer. Chas. Myers. Jno F. Pickerell and |
Henry p. Walker.
This has been election week among the /
Supreme Tent review and one alternate
have been chosen. The contestants for
representative were John H. Junghans OF
this city and C. w. Morris. state command
err OF Richmond, Va. and for alternate,
Rev. T. Benton Hin of Virginia. D. ". Gall:
state commander Of this Jurisdicuon' ana
Thomas NJ. Rodgers also OF this city.
Tents Nos. !, 8. 4, 8. g 8. IL and IL have