Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-27

Worshipful Master. Fafayette Lodge, II. a y. NJ.
the parcel delivery business December 3,
1894 He began business as a contractor
and builder and has since planned and
erected many residences, and built num-
Der of churches, among them Dumbarton
Avenue NJ. f. Church. Gorsuch NJ E.
Church and the new Fifth Baptist Church.
Mr.. Montgomery was raised in Lafayette
Lodge No. 10. f. A. A. NJ, October 1. 1896.
He entered the line of officers of the lodge
as master of ceremonies, and is worshipful
master of the body, which is the largest
Masonic lodge in Washington. 1t has
membership of 10. Mr.. Montgomery is
also a member of Lafayette Capter, No 3,
RR. A. NJ; De Molay COmmandery. No. 4,
TX. T.; Mithras Lodge of Perfection, "A. a.
S. R.. and Almas Temple, A. o. N. NJ S.
Covenant Lodge No 10, l. o. o. r, con-
ferred the second degree. or the degree of
brotherly love. upon four candidates last
Thursday evening. The Recommendation
of the Grand Lodge bearing upon suspen-
sion was discussed and committee APP
pointed upon the subject.
Washington Commardery, No. l. Knights
Templar held a conclave Wednesday night.
The inspector general was present at this
conclave and reviewed the commandery.
The following sir knights acted as princes
of Persia and rulers of Media: Charles Allen,
Conrad F. Bennett, John II. Dripps. tben-
ezer Ellis William II. Harrington, Winfield
s. jerks. T. John Newton, Charles L.
Nutze, Edgar ]. Pullman, George W. Rear
den John T. Walker. John F. Wild, Donald
s. Williamson and William II. Woford.
The council officers of Washington Com
mandery have by invitation visited DeMolay
Mounted Commandery and Potomac Com
mandery.
Washington Canton, No. 1. Patriarchs
Militant was very pleasantly entertained
Monday by Ruth Rebekah Lodge. No. 2.
l. O. O. F., at its hall. 9th and d streets
l-ar1 ,afnI Hrva tnIx dor
rated in the national colors. and the Canton
and Mihutemen were received by number
of the young ladies of the lodge In colonial
costumes. After short address OF WEI
come by the noble grand, Miss Ella Z.
Howison, the following program was rem
dered: Vocal Duet. Misses Pearl and Mable
Grigsby: solo, Mr.. Curtin; selections, the
Columbia Quartet: remarks. Col: Learly;
solo, Mrs. A. E. Grigsby; recitation. MISS
Ella Howison; selection, Columbia quartet;
vocal duet, the Misses Grigsby.
The Canton and it's friends were then in
vited to the supper room for refreshments.
Covenant Lodge, No. 13, I. o. o. F., con-
ferred the degree of Truth on four candi-
dates at its last meeting. Past Grano
Clapp. the new floor director, has the Tor
nation of the different teams we'll under
way and while the work done at the last
meeting was performed by a team that had
little or no training, it was very credltable.
During the evening Covenant Lodge re-
of Columbia Lodge. No. 10. who meet the
same evening, and adjourned early for the
purpose of making the visit.
After closing, those present went to the
banquet hall, where a unique repast was
served Noble Grand Dugan acted as toast
master and the following responded:
Brothers Beaman of Iowa, III. f. Brunt of
Connecticut, Thomas w. Fowler, grand
representative and past grand master; u.
D. Lore, grand chaplain; Charles Allen, e.
c. Grumley, George Bennett, w. Il. Clapp
and W. w. Beattie.
The officers of the Grand Lodge will pay
their annual visitation to Covenant Lodge
on the nth of March, and all Odd Fellows
are invited to be present and help to fit
tingly celebrate the birth of the patron
saint, Patrick.
The officers of the Grand Lodge. I. o. o.
F., paid their annual visitation to Martha
Washington Rebekah Lodge. No 3. l. 0.
o. F.. Tuesday night. The lodge met at
an early hour, transacted Its business and
held an open meeting. which was well at
tended by the members of the order and
their friends. A. ]. Schippert, as master
of ceremonies welcomed the grand officers.
The entertainment committee had arranged
good program of musical and literary
numbers, which were well rendered
and much enjoyed. Grand Master
James II. Crew was given a foun-
tain pen, Edna T. Knight presenting the
token on behalf of the lodge. Addresses
were made by Grand Master James II.
Crew. Grand Representative F. A. Stief
and Past Grand Master John l. Brown,
one of the directors of the Odd Fellows
Home Association OF the District of Co
'lumbia. At the close of the entertainment
refreshments were served.
Martha Washington Rebekah Lodge Is
growing quite rapidly. The last report of
Its condition rendered to the Grand Lodge
showed considerable gain In membership
The degree staff is enthusiastic In it's work.
and hopes soon to have perfected some
qI,a tn he xynrty inl =
still more impressive.
Columbia Lodge, No. 10, I. o. o. F., has
q very large list of sick members at this
time. 1t also has in charge three members
from outside jurisdictions This keeps the
officers of the lodge busy looking after the
wants of the sick brothers. which is duty
that Columbia never neglects. The lodge
on Thursday evening will confer the de-
gree of Friendship.
The lodge room Of Federal City Lodge.
No. 90 l. .. o. b., In Northeast Temple,
was crowded Wednesday evening by Odd
Fellows from nearly every lodge in the city,
as well as from several outside jurisdic-
tions. to greet the officers OF the Grand
Lodge on the occasion of their annual visi-
tation to Federal City. Under the manage
ment Of Degree Director e. q. Rankin, the
iritiatory degree was conferred, with the
grand; P. X. Pennington. right supporter,
c. F. Cooke, left supporter: d. @. Cook.
past grand; c. L. Dalrymple, right support
er; H NJ Gunderson. left supporter; II.
O'Donnell, vice grand; w. q. Bolen, right
supporter: @. L. Clayton, left supporter; J.
II. Wood. warden: N. R. Jenner. inside con-
ductor: w. T. Parker. outside conductor,
D. v. Chisholm, inside guardian; ]. w.
Sherwood, outside guardian; W. n. Single
ton. right scene supporter, G. Garrels. left
scene supporter: w. q. Lang, custodian; w.
r. Dement,. lights and scenes: r. r. Num-
sey. musician: d. b. Higgins, e. d. Mum
sey. w. B. Dorsey. r. H MCNEIL. d. r.
Fontaine, A w. Cash. 8. N. Mallory, ]. W.
Darlington, r. Leonard. R. NJ. Graham. at
tendants.