Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-22
|tAMQNG THE :.
~ FpATEpNlTlES.

The grand patriarch. Otto F. Smith,
commenced his series of grand visitations
recently with Fred d. Stewart Encamp-
ment. No. Z. The grand patriarch, at
tended by a delegation of grand officers,
| entered the hall at 500 o'clock. The ex-
animation of the officers of the encamp-
ment in the unwritten work was first in
order and was conducted by Grand Rep
| resentative T. w. Fowler. The attend
ance was large, there being representa-
tiyes from all the encampments in the
Jurisdiction. Close attention was paid to
the examination, and the officers were
highly complimented by both the grand
patriarch and the grand representative.
The chief patriarch. M. B. Hundley; SEN
Tor warden, H. w. Selah; Junior warden,
w. E. Graves, and guide, Elwyn Green,
were specially mentioned
The chairman of the entertainment
committee j. H. Wood p. G. p, acted as
master of ceremonies and presented the
following program: Recitation, H. w.
Selah, S. W.; song, w. E. Graves, JW.;
sketch. ]. L. Irwin, P. G. P; piano solo,
Patriarch C. w. Graves.
Grand Representative Fowler spoke of
his trip to San Francisco and of the
meeting of the Sovereign Grand Lodge
there in September. Grand Representa-
tive F. A. Sitter talked on the same SUBJ
Ject, and remarks were made by F. d.
Se1fert z. G. p, of Columbian Encamp-
ment, No. l; c. w. Cuthbertson, C. p, of
Magenenu. No 4; ]. H. Crew, P. G. NJ, of
Mt. Nebo. No. 6; VIM. P. Allan grand sec
rotary; d. W. Keck, grand treasurer; W.
h Wilson, acting grand scribe; E. w.
Bradford. deputy grand master; Jos. Bur-
roughs, G. s., and T. B. Felter, P. c. P.
Chairman Wood spoke relative to the
Philadelphia trip next September
The f. D. S. Quartet, Patriarchs S. E.
Boyce G. L. Clayton, L. K. Donovan and
w. G. Ray furnished a number of comic
songs. Patriarch c. w. Graves accom-
PIANIST.
The meeting closed with smoker.
Grand Exalted Ruler w. H. OBrien of
Baltimore has been visiting Elk lodges in
the Rocky mountains. At Denver he was
met at the depot by District Deputy and
Grand Exalted Ruler John H. Reddin, Ex-
allied Ruler of Local Lodge No. II C. NJ
Kruger and other associate officers and
members, and escorted to the Albany Ho-
tel, which he made his headquarters during
his stay: He was entertained by lunch
con IN the afternoon, and in the evening a
reception was given in his honor From
Denver Mr.. O'Brien went to Albuquerque.
n. M, where he dedicated the handsome
new temple which the Elks of that place
have recently completed. While there he
attended the state fair.
Columbia Commandery, No 2. knights
Templar, has, it is said completed arranpe
ments for a pilgrimage to Richmond and
Old Point Comfort later in the month IT
VIII occupy three days. The party will
ieaVe W ashington by rail and will return
py boat from Old Point Comfort
IRIS Lodge, No. 80, Shield of Honor. at its
last regular meeting conferred the initia-
dates, under the leadership of Can't Uart
"A large number of members were present.
Inc library committee has finished its task.
anu II was announced that books may now
be obtained by the members.
The good of the order committee if was
announced, Is planning for an entertain-
ment TO be given in the future.
me INFORM Rank expects to increase its
membership at its next meeting as there
are large number of applications on file
A new tent of Modern Maccabees was Or
gained the night of October 10 at North
east Temple. and the name of Modern Tent
was adopted. This tent started with a
charter list of forty members. and the out
look Tor the future is said to be very
promising. District Deputy c. D. Robinson
and Deputy Great Commander T. H. Rogers
MADE the addresses, after which the cleo
ton of officers took place.
The following officers were elected for
this term: Past commander s. s. English.
commander. M. l.. Dawkins; L. s. com,
mander. ID. NJ Oliver: record keeper. A. q.
Webb; finance keeper j. C. McFall; chap
Junghaus; sergeant, L. ]. Kohlmer: master
at arms, c. G. Baily; first master OF fine
guard. M. j. Costello: second master of the
guard, j; +; Tai6ert; sentinel, TIL. J. Shea;
After the election of officers District Dep,
uty Z. ID. Robinson installed the same and
the new officers started their work for this
term amid the good wishes of the new
members
Committee on bylaws, NJ L. Dawkins
.; .. Enghsh, l.. kohlmer and d. NJ
Oliver; press committee, L. ]. Kohlmer.
This tent of the Modern Maccabees is the
second one to be organized in this CITY
within a very short time, and a third one
Is In prospect.
The grand officers of the Odd Fellow or
der were greeted by large assembIag e
representative of the local subordinate and
Rebekah lodges recently at the home Of
Dorcas Rebekah Lodge in Northeast Tenn
pie. The greeting to Grand Master w. III
McNiel and his associate officers on the
| occasion of their first official visitation of
the season was most cordial
In honor of the guests the hall was an
propriately decorated with flags, potted
plants, golden rod, autumn leaves and
other seasonable foliage, the hall presenting
a festive appearance.
Upon entering the hall the grand officers
| presented distinguished appearance as
| they lined up in front of the noble grand
| and upon the conclusion of their business
session past grands collar of handsome
| design was presented to Grand Master Nc
| Mel as a testimonial of the pride and in
| terest the members of Dorcas Lodge enter
| tain Tor MIN. lie presentation was made
| by Miss A De Forest in a few entertain
| ing and appropriate remarks. to which the
grand master responded in manner which
| commanded the closest attention of the
| audience. He expressed his interest in Odd
| Fellowship generally and his pride and in
| terest in Dorcas Lodge especially, and
| urged a closer application and as nearly
| as possible an exemplification in the every
| day relations of life. of the principles
| taught in Odd Fellowship.
Grand Representative E. Collier followed
| in a very entertaining talk. relating his
recent experience while attending the ses-
| sion of the Sovereign Grand Lodge in the
| Golden Gate city of the west.
| Following the addresses the degree stan
| took charge. and the character of its work
| reflected much credit upon the director Mr..
| E. B. Russ. who is making earnest endeav-
| ors to bring his team up to the highest
degree of excellence.
Refreshments were served at the con-
| clusion of the degree teams exercises.
The grand commander of the Golden
Cross has appointed a committee to con-
| slider the feasibility of either building or
| leasing a Golden Cross hall In the center of
| the city
The committee consists of d. Fulton Har-