Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-15

on It's rolls many prominent Knights of
Pythias
Columbia Company, No 3, was long one
of the leading companies in activity and
efficiency, but lost in recent years some of
its most active members by death. How
ever, many additions have been made that
will fill It's ranks and give promise of re-
storing its former prestige.
Hermione Company, No. 4, has been under
the captaincy of S. n. Gladmon for a num-
Der OF years. His enthusiasm has had
much to do with keeping alive the excel
lent spirit hat exists among the members.
nearly all of whom are men of advancing
years, but devoted to the company.
j. T. Coldwell Company, No. 7, captained
by Thomas E. Landon, past chancellor
of Calanthe Lodge, No; Ii. was in
the youngest company, its record is unex-
celled for attention to duty. 1t has shown
high percentages in drills, and Is active in
all affairs of the uniformed rank
A generous rivalry has brought out the
good points of both Coldwell and Wash
ington companies. each having won three
annual drills. These companies will appeal
to the membership of the order of knights
of Pythias well as the Uniform Rank for
aid and encouragement in their efforts to
secure funds to make the trip to New Or
leans in 1906 a successful one, so that two
prizes can be brought back to the mother
domain of the order
Next Monday will be the occasion of the
annual outing of the Junior Order U. A.
NJ of the District of Columbia and Alex
andria at Marshall Hall. Speeches will be
made during the day and evening and
prize games of several kinds have been ar
ranged by the committee of fifteen under
the Craftsmanship of State Vice Councillor
Fred w. Weber. ST. A large number of
members and their friends are expected
and arrangements have been completed for
comfortably handling large crowd.
Washington Commandery. No. 1, X. T..
conferred the order of the red cross We'd
neSday night. The work was In charge of
the generalissmo of the commandery. Jas.
A. Rutherford. The heated season has had
little or no effect upon the activity of
Washington's oldest Templar body.
The last official circular of Eminent Com
mander William II. Yerkes, jr., has me-
mortal card for the late Sir knight John
McElroy, knighted April II, 1876. and died
June % last. 1t also contained the follow
ing commandery news notes:
I'VE are glad to note the return of Past
Commander Fred w. Behrens and wife,
who have been making an extended tour of
Europe.
Donald 8. Williamson. who has been
painfully i'll. has improved sufficiently to
enable him to look after his affairs.
u. Frank Johnson is reported sick.
John l.. Thompson, who has been Ill at
Southern Pines for some years, Is now i'll
Providence Hospital, where he will be glad
to see his friends"
st. john 8 Lodge, r. A. A. M, mad very
interesting initiation last evening The
Master Masons degree was conferred, in
charge of the Masters Association of the
District. The stations We're all occupied by
sitting masters of sister lodges. DR.. A.
Barnes Hooe is the present worshipful mas
ter of St. Johns Lodge,
New Jerusalem Lodge. No. .. F. A. A NJ,
conferred the entered apprentice degree on
Thursday night. Next Wednesday evening
the lodge will give the master Masons
degree. The grand master will be present
and participate. Worshipful Master ].
Harry Jochim says of the lodge sick: Rob
ert Ciarkson's condition remains about the
same. We regret that he Is not improving
as rapidly as we would like to see him. Past
Master A. W. Kelley is able 10 be out John
Hayward Is still AZ Sibley Hospital and his
condition remains about the same. Frank
Isham has made marked Improvement, but
is yet unable to attend to business"
Mount Horeb Chapter. No. 4. r. A NJ.
gave a social hour and smoker las. even
ing. 1T is never too warm to receive
petition" says High Priest ]. A. Tauber-
schmidt.
Tho noble grand of Covenant Lodge. No.
~ I @. q. f.. DR. w. C. Barr, has an