Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-15

good fraternity. We may differ as to mat
tiers of detail but on this we are all agreed.
Yes, the thought is the same on the farther
most coast of Cape Breton, in the sister
republic to the south. in far-off Hawaii, In
the Philippines. Yes. every place the
Pythian banner has been planted, its work
is for the betterment Of mankind: for the
uplifting of humanity; to make this old
world brighter and better. realize as
never before that to be a true Knight Of
Pythias is to be loyal citizen, a good
member of society. to be that noblest work
of God, an honest man. May we each grow
in its work. thus making us better fitted
for the various duties of life.' :"
The report of Grand Chancellor Coving-
ton of Colorado is quite voluminous and
discusses many points of interest in his
domain. He has warm words for the Rafh-
bone Sisters. w. H. Wadley, as fraternai
correspondent, says. referring to the Dis
trict of Columbia fair for the new temple:
"A1l success to their efforts, and welcome
the day when the hammered beauty OF the
blue and gold and red shall wave over a
Pythian castle in the birthplace of Pythian-
ISM"
The foreign correspondence committee of
the Grand Lodge Of Ohio. F. A. A. M.
headed by Past Grand Master w. M. Cum
ningham, gives list of Spurious Ma
sonic lodges in different states. which shows
the following totals. by states: Illinois, 5:
Kentucky. 3: Massachusetts,. q; Rhode
Island, 2; Maine, /: New York. 8; New
Hampshire, 2; Oregon. 1; Ohio, 80; Pennsyi-
Vdnla, Ii. Inc DlStIlCI VI SOluhlOia JouA0
nal for the current year gives the list IN
full and members Of those named are not
recognized by the local lodges
Is. /, O. O. F., the joker committee held
its second social of the season In honor
of Past Grand Master Benjamin F. Craw-
shaw, formerly Of this city. but now OF
ular meeting of the lodge, those present
retired to the blue room, where they were
met by the membe1s of Naomi Rebekah
Lodge. No. /, who had been invited TO par
take Of the refreshments which had been
provided by the committee. After refresh
ments were served Edwin B. Hay. P. G..
in few well chosen remarks presented Mr..
Crawshaw, who, In turn, gave very inter-
esting talk on California, and especially
that locality around Santa Barbara.
Harmony Lodge, No. o, I. o. o. F., con-
ferred the initiatory degree at its last
meeting. The committee appointed to Sc
cure a more favorable meeting place was
given another week to report upon the Sc
lection of a hall. The committee on ex-
cursion has notified the lodge that it has
secured an early date for Chesapeake Beach.
A good number of Harmony members are
active in creating new Rebekah lodge,
which will be installed shortly in the north
western section.
Covenant Lodge, No. IS. l. o. o. F., will
celebrate its sixty-second anniversary in
of the present month, which Is also the
niversary day of the Independent Order Of
Odd Fellows in the United States, the pres
ent one being the eighty-sixth. The follow
all arrangements on the part of Covenant
lodge for the occasion: Fl. e. Angel, chair
man; ]. VIM. Brewer, Leo S. Schoenthal,
Jas. E. Chamberlain, VIM. C. Barr, D. A.
Dugan and VIM. F. Burns. The program
will be of literary and musical character.
An address will be delivered by a promi-
nent member of the order. Dancing will
be a feature of the evening
At the regular meeting Thursday even
ing. the lodge conferred the degree of
brotherly love.
Masonry and Patriotism" is the title of
an address to be delivered by Edward A.
keeler at the communication of NJ. NJ Par
ker Lodge, No. q. Tuesday, April IS.
The "sons of st. George" of Washington
are busy preparing to celebrate the ami
versary Of their patron saint, April %. when
they will have as guests the members of
Lady Pauncefote Lodge. Order Daughters Of
st. George, and Princess of Wales Lodge,
Independent Order Daughters of St. George
1t will be in the nature of a reception, con-
cert and dance. An enjoyable evening is
evidence on that occasion. The day will be
generally observed throughout the United
States and Canada, although not SO extern
sively in Eengland, Columbia Lodge. which
Z ia,
has made steady progress, and limitations
are generally in order at their regular FRI
day meetings. The cricket season has COM
menced. and matches are looked forward
to with clubs from Baltimore, Philadelphia
and adjacent places. The lodge has also
appointed a committee to report upon the
feasibility OF procuring place near the
water where they can indulge in boating,
Qoits, cricket and base ball and to establish
club house for its members and friends.
Weekly meetings are held Fridays at Kid
der building, 20 tn street and Pennsylvania
avenue northwest.
The amplified third rank was conferred by
Myrtle Lodge, No. %, Knights of Pythias,
upon two esquires at the last regular con-
vention of the lodge at the castle hall, 316
Pennsylvania avenue southeast. The rank
work was presented In the admirable man
ner for which Myrtle Is noted ii the ritual
istic work of the order: This lodge. under
the administration of Chancellor COmmand-
er w. S. Marquis, is keeping up its excellent
reputation as progressive body
Coldwell Company, No. 7, Uniform Rank.
Knights of Pythias. held a wel-attended
and enthusiastic business meeting Thursday
evening at its armory in the Pythian Tenn
pie At a previous meeting Maj. B. w.
Beebe installed the following officers for the
ensuing year: Captain. Thomas E. Landon:
first lieutenant, c. l.. Saur; second lieuten-
ant, j. F. Skidmore; recorder. Thomas A.
Bynum; treasurer, P. G. Raissle guard, G.
;.
lain, Israel Summers. The company is In a
prosperous condition and is arranging to re-
ceive its friends at the annual entertain
ment at the Pythian Temple on Monday
evening, April "a.
Myrtle Lodge, No 25, knights of Pythias,
celebrated its eleventh anniversary Tuesday
evening with social evening, and the lodge
room at 316 Pennsylvania avenue southeast
was filled with lady guests, grand lodge off,
GERS and members. After welcome to
those assembled by Past Grand Chancellor
Thomas A. Bynum, on behalf of the COM
mittee, Leo Rullman, member of the
lodge was introduced and gave unique en-
tertainment of legerdemain. Progressive
euchre then followed, twelve games being
played. Handsome prizes were distributed
to the winners-five to the ladies and five to
the gentlemen-besides BOBBY prizes. Re
freshments were served. Past Chancellor
Hugh Reid, chairman; Past Chancellor
Frank Robertson, Knights e. J. Ewin, l. w.
Watts and c. e. Roots composed the COM
mittee.
Ascalon Temple. No. 81, Dramatic Order