Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-24
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u FRATERNlTIES
The Geographic announcement from San
Francisco that the famous drill team Of
canton Washington, No. 1, Patriarchs Mill
tant l. o. o. F., of this city, had added to
Its already long list Of honors, by winning
the first prize of 81 900 in the contest among
cantons attending the Sovereign Grand
Lodge convention. was received with delight
by District Odd Fellows.
Before leaving Washington for the Golden
Gate city the local team held frequent
drills. in foot movements, in marching and
with the sword. under the direction Of Capt.
D. v. Chisholm, the commander. The VIC
tory just added to the banner Of Canton
Washington means more than the winning
of the big cash prize. 1t carries with it the
championship of the United States.
The elated members of the Odd Fellows
fraternity here. In view Of the triumph or
the District team. are talking Of giving the
members a rousing reception upon their re-
turn home.
Capt Chisholm, to whose efforts much Of
the success of the drill team is due, it is
said, served as lieutenant in the LIST Dis
trict of Columbia Volunteers in the war
with Spain. Prior to the war he was an
officer of the District National Guard He
Is regarded as a thorough soldier and has
held high Office in the organization of Span
ish War Veterans, including membership
In the national council Of administration
and adjutant of the District of Columbia
Corps.
The members Of the team and others who
attended the, encampment are Capt. DAN
lei V. Chisholm, Lieut.. Charles d. Shackel-
ford. Ensign U. H. Earnest, quartermaster;
ensign J. A. Chisholm, Chevalier Brown.
f. w. Bradford, ]. L. Boast. A. E. Burnley,
c. L. Dalrymple. c. c. Dunning, J. G. Dur
fee. Thomas Frazier. T. ]. Gates. G. T.
Gregory. 8. j. Harry d. Henderson, J. H.
Hoffman,, U. J. La Vane, p. H. Leary, ]. H.
McChesney, N. M. Miller, P. L. Paylor R.
A. Humphrey. ]. W. Rogers, H. Hitchcock,
Batson. Mr.. and Mrs. w. Reed. Mr.. and
Miss Voigt. Grand Representative ]. l.
Brown, Mr.. Henry, Interior Department.
Much disappointment Is expressed in this
city over the action of the Sovereign Grand
Lodge, l. o. o. F.. in reconsidering its ac-
ton designating Washington, D. c., as the
meeting place for the annual session next
year. By unanimous vote, 1t is stated,
ington. One of the reasons assigned was
that this city has comparatively small
population of Odd Fellows.
The popularity of 1.-THE lady Odd Fellows"
in the District was atteSted last Tuesday
evening by the overlooking attendance at
the celebration of the fifty-third anniver-
sary of the Rebekah Degree. Independent
Order of Odd Fellows, at Odd Fellows
Hall, on 7th street, as fully detailed in The
Evening Star of Wednesday.
The members Of Naomi Ruth, Martha
Washington and Dorcas lodges were pres
ent in force, and under their care all who
attended the celebration, whether Odd Eel
low or not, spent an enjoyable evening.
Mrs Charles w. Cuthbertson presided
and delivered the address of welcome, and
Mrs. Dora J. Hendrix gave most interest
ing history of the Rebekah degree. Dane
ing followed the grand march, which was
led by Mr.. w. f. Clapp and Mrs. Cuthbert-
son. All who attended the function voted
it a success in every particular
The scarlet degree. or degree of truth, was
conferred by Covenant Lodge, NO IL, L. ~.
o. F.. Thursday evening. The consideration
of the proposed amendments to the bylaws
will come up at the next regular meeting.
The committee on improvements to the hall
will make report at that time also,
At the meeting of Golden Commandery,
No. 10. u. o. G. c.. Wednesday. September
81 Mrs Lydia Carson. n. c., presided dur
ing the business session. The new hnancial
keeper of records. Knight A. c. Wrenn was
Brewer, resigned. Addresses were made by
W. E. Graham. grand keeper of records,
and Grand Commander Bradley.
enthusiastic convention on Tuesday even
ing last, comforting the second rank on one
applicant. and aPpropriating by unanimous
vote $3.50 to the new Pythfan Temple fund.-
q Charles Catcher Lodge. No u, F. A. a.
NJ, (colored). presented Past Master Samuel
7. Craig with past masters Jewel at
recent meeting. The presentation was made
by WorshipfuI Grand W. H Underwood at
its regular communication. Mr.. Craig is
captain of the host of Prince Hall Chapter.
No. ). Royal Arch Mason; recorder OF
STnons' Commandery, No. /, X. T.: royal
guide of Mecca Temple of Mystric Shriners
and also junior grand deacon of the most
worshipful grand lodge of the District OF
Columbia.
Standard Commandery, No. 1873, U. o. G.
c. had a larger attendance than usual
Tuesday evening, to welcome the grand COM
mander on his return from New England
Addresses were made by Knights ]. n.
Ehle past grand commander; w. j. Rich,
supreme representative, and Grand Com
mander Bradley. Knight Chas. F. Fisher
was elected and installed as worthy her
aid. Refreshments were served by a
committee consisting of Lady M. V. Lewis
and knights Samuel NJ. Pearson and VIM
c. Hammond.
Grand Commander Bradley visited the
two Communicates of the T. o. G. c. in
Norfolk and Portsmouth, Va, Thursday
and Friday of this week. These COM
manderieS have recently been established
and temporarily are connected with the
Grand Commandery of the District of CO.
lumbia.
There was large attendance at the meet
ing of Georgetown Council, No. 3, Indepen-
dent Jonadabs, at Baer's Hall. 31st and NJ
streets, Thursday night. Mr.. o. W. Brodt
worthy chief, presided. Routine business
and reports of committees being disposed
of the gavel was turned over to Lieut.
John c. Daley, grand chief, who took oc-
casion to commend Georgetown council for
it's progress and the number of members 1t
has secured in the short period OF its ex-
istence, it being seven months old. J. How
ard Bangs. secretary, presented the council
with a handsome new organ, which was
received with thanks, and as the council
was in need of an organ Mr. Bangs gift
was appreciated. Prof. Rufus Gardland
was present and christened the new instru-
ment and Banged away some very clever
limitations. after which j. c. Gates spoke
eloquently of the work the order was ac
complishing. Mr.. William Green and David
Poore entertained the members and visitors
with songs and short addresses were de-
livered by Howard Pearson. William A.
Hickey. j. OC5nnor and o. w. ussell. The
meeting selected four delegates to attend
the meeting of the grand council which
will take place tomorrow afternoon at )
pm, at Baer's Hail. Much interest is be-