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the high wind which prevailed throughout
the entire day; and the hope is expressed
that this and similar outings may have the
effect to draw more closely together the
templars of this Jurisdiction, and strengthen
the frAternal bonds between them and tnure
to the great benefit and uplifting of Tenn
piarism. The commander entends his per-
sonal thanks to the eighty-two sir knights
of No. who were on the field that day in
the dear Old uniform which Is her pride,
presenting in knightly bearing an appear
ance which ELECTED many favorable COM
ments from the spectators. Washington
Sommandery extends to EN-. Sir Knight
Fred s. Cawson and his valiant and victori-
GUS Knights it's hearty congratulations on
the very fine and martai appearance of our
STURDY young sister commandery on field
Gay and upon Orients victory on that oc-
casion, which was we'll merited and justly
earned, and CALAMITY and fairly won. Con-
sTatulations and thanks are also extended
70 r. E. Sir Knight William T. Gaiiher
.hspec.or general. who planned and arrang-
cd with SO mulch care and thoughtfulness
the various details required, thereby con-
trlputing so largely to the success Of the
erent. May he live to be present and par
ticlpate on many similar occasions.
Washington Lodge, No. 6, 10. o. F.,
mas been going to the front within the
!ast Two years A number of young men
nave been taken into the. lodge who are
taxing lively interest In the work. New
paraphernala has been purchased, and the
nnances are in good condition. At the
meeting Tuesday evening the Toronto"
degree team Of Federal City Lodge No.
70. was present and conferred the second
degree in prize-winning style. At the pre-
yious meeting the officers of the Grand
Lodge paid the lodge its annual visitation
and the occasion was taken advantage Of
to present to the grand master pair Of
gold cuff buttons. with three-link emblem.
P. g.. Ray L. Smith made the presentation
speech, in which Grand Master Bradford
was praised for his long and faithful serv-
Ice in the order and was told that the pres
ent was but small token OF the esteem
In which he was held by the members Of
Washington Lodge.
Degree Master Edward Russ Of Dorcas
Rebekah Lodge, No. 4, I. o. D. F., ex-
poets to take the team Of that lodge to
Grand Lodge, and there again compete for
the prize banner. which they won some
years ago and which is still In possession
OF the lodge. Washington Odd Fellowship
has become renowned for prixe-winning in
all branches and divisions OF the order.
Columbia Commandery, No. g Knights
Templar. Is busily engaged IN running for
the legislature on the republican ticket In
Maryland. But, nevertheless. he finds time
to proceed properly with the affairs OF his
commandery, and. after election telected Or
not,- will conduct his fraters on an excur-
sion into Maryland. The occasion will be
visit to the Maryland commandery haV-
official circular the commander says: Past
Commander Frank H. Thomas, in his off,
ctal capacity as grand captain general OF
the Grand Encampment. visited the Grand
Commandery of Virginia at its eighty-thfrd
annual grand conclave. held in Masonic
Temple, Richmond Grand Generalsssimo
George II. Walker Of the Grand Command
cry Of the District of Columbia, representa-
tive of Virginia near this grand jurisdic-
ton; Grand Captain General f. q. Staley
of Maryland, and Past Grand Commander
Thomas ]. Shryock. an honorary MEMBER
of Columbia Commandery, were also among
the number of distinguished guests from
abroad. The Grand Commandery of Vir-
ginia numbers more than 2,2oo knigh.s
Templar, with a commandery in every Ieao-
ing city in the state
The circular also contains a memorial
card for the late Charles F. Scott. formerly
of West Virginia jurisdiction, past grand
commander; affiliated April 1, 1S92 ana dled
September IA, 1905.
Columbia Commandery, No. =, K. T., con-
ferred the Order of the Red Cross at the
ASYLUM In Masonic Temple last evening.
The following members, under the orders
Of Capt Gen. Hilbert w Thomas, formed
the Grand Council: Charles II. Bradley,
William T.. Colburn, Charles f. Cunm1ns,
Thomas f. Herring, James G. Hudson, Wi
liam Koch, Clarence H. Longacre, J. VIII
liam Lucas John w. Lynn, William E. Nc
Grain, Henry B. Mirick, Edgar A. Nelson,
Tracy NJ. Payfair. Charles A. Stewart J.
Charles c. Van Allen, Harry E. Walls,
John c. Webb and Chris. c. Yeabower.
Franklin Lodge No. q the olsiest Pythian
organization in the world, conferred the
third rank In ample form Thursday even
ing. There was a class of four candidates
Zone from another LODGE to receive the
rank. 1t was conferred in very i'm
pressive manner, Charles H. Fletcher act
ing as king and prominent members of
Franklin and other lodges forming the de-
gree team.
The latest Royal Arcanum disturbance
comes from North Carolina. Supreme Re-
gent H. c. Virgins has suspended Corne-
lius Harnett Council of Wilmington, the
oldest in the state for alleged insubordina-
ton and contempt Of superior authority.
The council published and circulated doc
ument relating to the laws of the order.
The council has 175 members and Is one
Of the largest councils in North Carolina
The matter will be contested in the fed
eral courts.
The annual visitation of the Great Coun-
CT Improved Order of Red Med of the Dis
trict of Columbia to Sioux Tribe. No. Is.
took place Tuesday evening last. The wig
wan of the tribe $40 Pennsylvania avenue
northwest, was crowded. there being a large
number of Sioux members present and large
delegations from all the tribes in the reser-
walton, that of. Logan Tribe, No 8. number
ing forty-one members. There were also
visitors from MARYLAND, New Hampshire
and New Jersey. The great sachem, D. j.
Marvin, and the great chiefs complimented
the officers of Sioux Tribe for the neatness,
accuracy and conciseness of their books,
and congratulated the tribe upon its fine
showing and upon the work it has done and
is doing for the order In this reservation.
At the conclusion of the visitation recess
was declared for refreshments and enter
tainment Fried oysters, hot coffee, old
fashioned pumpkin pie and cigars were
served. There were vocal selections rem
dered by Mr.. William Curtain of Logan
Tribe. No. s. and instrumental selections by
the Logan Tribe string instrument trio.
Messrs F. and G. Madison and c. Radcliffe
MIR. ]. Collins, the character artist of Lo-
gan Tribe appeared in the Typical Irish
man" and was the recipient of fine cake
Remarks on good of order were made by
Great Sachem D. ]. Marvin, Past Great
Sachem A. Thompson, Past Sachem Whee-