Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-07
TENT OF REOHABITES
ORDER ESTABLISHED AT EAST
PORT, NEAR ANNAPOLIS.

and its pretty suburban place, Eastport
just across the Severn river were invaded
yesterday by large delegation Of Recha-
bites from Washington, for the purpose of
planting tent Of the Independent Order of
Rechabites in Eastport and making tenta-
tive arrangements for other tents in An
napolis. The tent at Eastport began its
career with membership OF nearly fifty
persons.
When the Washington contingent reached
the capital city Of Maryland the delegates
formed. awaiting them at the depot dele
cation of PASSPORTS best citizens, headed
by Mr.. John J. Coulter Of Washington, who
has pretty summer home near the banks
of the Severn at Eastport The visitors
were escorted to the Methodist Church in
that place where gospel temperance meet
Ing was held. Addresses were made by the
pastor, Rev. ]. w. Hammersley, by High
Chief Ruler John c. Moore of the Indepen-
dent Order Of Rechabites Of North Amer
lea, Mr.. John ]. Coulter and Mr.. James
c. Lee of Washington.
The Washingtonians were then escorted
to the home of Mr.. Coulter where they
were splendidly entertained on the broad
lawns until Mrs. Coulter announced that
dinner was ready. A genuine Maryland
feast followed, the host having provided
lavishly Of the noted products Of southern
Maryland, including a bountiful supply of
canteloupes and watermelons.
= AL Tie dIteFuOOu Tic guests FlSltcu pOlhSS
of interest in historic Annapolis. including
the Naval Academy, where extensive I'M
provements are in progress. They were
shown the temporary sarcophagus In which
rest the bones of John Paul Jones, situated
in the midst of a pretty lawn. 1t is
small brick building with iron-barred doors,
and is guarded night and day by marine
sentry in the summer uniform of white. The
metal casket, draped with the Union
Jack, is in plain view of visitors.
Another object OF interest at the acad-
envy was the tropedo boat destroyer Hui,
which was visited and inspected by the
able looking.craft Is known as "a flyer.
According to the officer in command, Ehe
can make twenty-eisht knots an hour.
Ra1ly at Baptist Church.
The second gospel temperance meeting of
the day was held at the Eastport Baptist
Church and was in the nature of a rally.
Mr.. John J. Coulter presided and High
Chief Ruler John c. Moore made the open
Ing address. which was pronounced both
effective and eloquent. He spoke of the in
dnrerence of total abstainers to 1.-The raw
ages OF strong drink" which, he said, is de-
nually.
He gave a history of the Rechab bite order
from Its origin in England. August 2, 1886,
ana It's introduction into the United States
August Is, 1912.
VIZ INV nave a nalI million members In
this country" concluded Mr.. Moore, and
are growing In numbers and influence
daily. We will heartily welcome the active
cooperation of churches and Christian So
cletles In our uplifting work"
High Secretary Wayne w. Cordell fol-
lowed in an impressive address, urging the
cooperation Of the churches, and descrih-
ing the work that is being accomplished
by the Rechabites for the home. the fam
lily and God"
Other addresses were made by Mr. J. H.
Dony. past high tent secretary, and Mr..
James c. Lee, both Of Washington. Music
Mr.. John Stokes sang with good effect as
solo Learn to Say No"
In the evening at Firemen's Hall the new
body, to be known as Eastport Tent, No
1899. was successfully formed with the fol-
lowing officers:
Past chief ruler, James Mayo; shepherd.
Edith Stevens; chief ruler. Mary Mayo;
deputy ruler, Estella Stewart: levite. Mar
Tyler: financial secretary, William H.
Meade; treasurer, Mrs. Ada Ellis: inside
guard, Clarence Tyler; outside guard, Geo. :
B. Mayo; right and left supporters to chief
ruler Eva Williams and Annie Griscom;
right and left supporters to deputy ruler,
Ella Cadle and Annie Griscom.
The Return Home.
On the return trip to Washington the
party voted Mr.. John ]. Coulter and his
family their sincere thanks for the magnif
cent entertainment he had provided for
them The train reached this city soon
after midnight.
Among the Washington visitors Were:
High Chief Ruler John c. Moore, High
Tent Secretary Wayne w. Cordell and Miss
May Corden Past High Tent Secretary J.
H. Dony; James c. Lee OF Golden Ruie
Tent No 1854; Noble Mitchell OF Welcome
Tent, No 936: ]. w. Billups, F. B. Marks
Mrs. and Miss Coulter. Mrs. Lola " Marks,
P. c. r.; Miss Amy Bickerton, \: s.. MISS
George 70. Cole, Mr.. A. L. Thompson, Mr..
Harry Coulter, Mr.. NJ J. Mahoney, Mr.. 8.
u Tennyson Mr.. ]. T. Rolf, Mrs. Abbie
e. Lehman, and Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Blow
man.