Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-03


pendent Order of Rechabites.
chief ruler of Jehu Tent, No. ~; John r.
Mahoney. past high secretary of Eagle
Tent. No. 2; Mrs. A. Fl. Lithgow of Eastern
Tent. No. 30; Fl. S. Wiley of Onward Tent.
No. 1921. and High Secretary Cordel of
Harmony Tent No 1920
Mr.. Rue in opening the meeting pictured
Anacostia as the most beautiful suburb of
the national capital and declared that it
was one of the happiest moments of his life
to stand before such large audience, who
had given their presence for the apparent
purpose of indorsng the two years work
of Wreath Tent for the betterment of the
community. He declared that the tents
in the city did not have all the enthusiasm,
for Wreath Tent was making rapid gains,
and above all had the hearty cooperation
the churches in the town, as was shown by
the presence of the Baptist and Methodist
pastors at the meeting. The pastors of
the Roman Catholic and Episcopal churches
are not present. he said, but 1 am reli-
ably informed that they are in hearty SYM
pathy with the work.
High Chief Ruler John c. Moore explain
ed the objects and aims of the organiZa tion
saying in part:
THE Independent Order of Rechabites is
the oldest and wealthiest temperance So
ciety in the world. The planting of it's
tents in community never causes homes
to become blighted or wrecked they re-
store sunshine and happiness, to every home
which they enter. Our order in Washing
ton is at present experiencing one of the
greatest booms in its history, and We pro-
pose to erect Gordon of tents around this
capital of nation that will greatly re-
duce the debauchery and misery now ex-
isting'
He closed his talk with an earnest admo-
milton to the citizens of AnacOStia to rally
to the support of the members of Wreath
Tent and those who arranging for the
establishment of another tent.
Address of Mr.. Isaacs
Rev. Charles o. 1saacs of the Methodist
Church was introduced. He said in part:
The Order of Rechabites has an ad-
mirable foundation. They derive their
name from that old tribe of Rechabites
mentioned in Jeremlah's prophecy and
which has continuously existed in that
far eastern country. The modern Recha-
bite was first organized in England in 1886
and in that mother country of ours they
now have membership of 375.000, with
funeral and sick benefits amounting to
N,eOO,00O. | am Rechab bite. | Joined
the order several years ago for the reason
that l wanted to impress upon my neigh
Dor that 1t was a worthy organization. My
church duties have prevented me from
taking an active part in the work, but l
Will say good word for you and urge
men to join you when opportunity offers.
| congratulate those engaged in this work.
They are planting seed that will bring
forth an abundant harvest. The drink
habit is one that should not be encour-
aged by any one who prefers country
free from debauchery and vice 1t drags
down. and indulgers often wake up when
their opportunities have all been wasted.
Friends, this would be grand country
to live in if every man and woman was
a Rechabite and they lived up to the
Rechabite ritual. Their motto and ad-
monition to do all the good you cam if
rghteously executed, would revolutionize
our city. Rechabtes be temperate in all
things | admonish you, for the eye of
God as we'll as man, is upon you and
y1x- lt,,i,er crtcb fa UOlr will no DIV to
be called up higher at its Close
Address of MI Geren.
Rev. H. NJ. Geren of the Baptist Church
said: THE Rechabite order has been
brought to my attention favorably by
many young men of my church who are
connected with it. The moral effect on
these young men appears to be in the
right direction, and us Baptist people be-
lieye that any cause which works good
should be helped, and for that reason | am
here tonight to say word to encourage
these young men to persevere. The tenn
peranee cause is a cause that needs be car
ried on in the lines Of love and kindness,
and as l understand it, the Rechabtes are
working along those lines. If you drive
the demon drink from the home of fifty.
twenty or ten during the third year of
YOUR existence you will have accomplished
a good work Total abstinence as the right
way to live is conceded by more people
than ever before. and trust that the
Rechabite wave that seems to be going
over the city will continue until sadness
and gloom may be driven out of many
homes that have not had ray of sun
shine for years. Take God with you in
all your efforts and your order will prove
to be a great power for good
Edwin Bennett of John B. Henderson
Tent, No 1883. made a great hit with some
comic songs, as did Miss Mary Ford of On
ward Tent, No. 1921, with her sentimental
rotations Other numbers on the pro-
gram were a recitation by Miss Annie But
Ter and a vocal solo by Mr. Wood.
At the close refreshments were served
Harmony Tent, No. 1920. continues the
onward march. initiating four candidates
last evening. They had very large men,
bership present, short talks being made by
J. 7. Rolf. A. s. Ewalt, H. E. Ball. George
MeGregor, W. T. Bailey, w. M. Hall. Lee
Thompson, W. D. Yingling, John T. Glib
son, John Frigerio. Clarence Foster. w. H.
LIE Strange, Miles E. Bailey, John Mack,
william Worden. George McGregor. jr.,
Frank B. Marks. s. s. Hessler, sr the
high secretary, and others
A fire that threatened to consume the
OF. plants at Highlandtown. Nd, last night,
was confined to the cooperage plant of
Kimball, Taylor Co. The plant covers