Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-02
AMONG THE RECHABITES.
Enthusiasm Among the Various Tents
Over Agitation Committees Work.

over Ag1taQon CommltCeeS "oTh.
The Independent Order of Rechahftes
have held many festive gatherings in this
vicinity during the past week On Monday
evening Perseverance Tent, No. 1908, of
Alexandria. received eleven applications for
membership. and nine of the applicants
were initiated. One of the most prominent
candidates was Rev DR.. Fisher Of the First
Baptist Church. Only about sixty MEM
bers were present. but the good of the or
der exercises were interesting, being par
ticipated in by several new members Tues
day evening Wreath Tent, No. Job, OF
Anacostia, held a highly entertaining meet
ing. One candidate was received into MEM
bership and the tent received fraternal
visit from Jehu Tent, No. -
A ton of coal was ratified off for the bene-
fit of the sick fund, and quite a handsome
sum was realized. Mrs. j. B. Gilbert of
Good Hope held ticket No. 26T, which drew
the prize.
Harry Plowman, chief ruler of Jehu Tent,
Chief Ruler George w. Shoemaker. and con-
Quoted the good-of-the-order exercises.
High Chief Ruler Cordell High Secretary
Kelly, George w. Shoemaker, James B.
Allen, Clarence Mills, John w. Middleton.
James c. Lee, w. w. Boswell, William H.
Berry. J. w. Jackson, Charles III. Bean.
George w Rue and j. ]. Murray made re-
marks. Arthur F. Burdine rendered several
sang several comical songs.
Harmony Tent, No 1920, conferred the
second and third degrees on two candi
dates besides initiating member into the
order Tuesday evening. Among the Wis
itors We're Past High Chief Ruler Moore
and w. w. Burlew of Advance Tent, No.
1909. Wednesday evening the high chief
ruler, James G. Lee. and s. d. Tennyson
visited a joint meeting of Rescue and Good
Samaritan tents in Baltimore, where an
enjoyable time was had. Visitors were
present from the other two tents in Balti-
more. Refreshments were served and
speeches were made by Col Lee and others.
On Wednesday evening also Onward Tent,
No. 1921, admitted to membership Mr. n. E.
Vowles. The inclement weather kept the
attendance down to about fifty, but the
young people present had an enjoyable time
with their usual games after the regular
routine had been disposed Of
Thursday evening John B. Henderson
Tent held an open meeting in Loyal Legion
Hall on 10th street. Visitors were present
from Perseverance, Harmony, Onward
and Advance tents. Joseph F. Sullivan
acted as master of ceremonies and well
coined the visitors on behalf of John B.
Henderson Tent. High Chaplain ]. J. Coul-
ter opened and closed the meeting with
prayer. High Chief Ruler Cordell explained
the work of the organization and contended
that history never records the good accom-
plished by temperance societies. He said:
high up in the business world who attained
their position in life by joining this organi-
cation, but who since reaching their emil
nent positions. have allowed their names to
be disconnected, and we thereby not only
have lost them as members but have lost
their influence before the people"
Edwin V. Bennett sang several comic and
sentimental songs Past High Deputy
Ruler Lyles spoke of the good accomplished
during the fifty years he has been con-
nected with the organization Joseph F.
Sullivan sang solos; James T. ROLF and
Col j. c. Lee also spoke. N E. Vowles
reclted Mccullough" and gave some imi-
tatfons of negro dialect Miss Callahan re-
cited and received an encore. Mr.. Collins
recitation also met with approval The la
dies OF Onward Tent assisted In serving re-
freshments which concluded the exercises.
Union Tent, No. 81. gave an entertainment
In ODD Fellows Hall on THANKSGIVING af-
ternoon and evening. Thursday evening
Eagle Tent. No. q entertained at a turkey
supper after initiation ceremonies John a.
Mitchell. John r. Mahoney, DR.. w A. Com
the exercises
The Rechabite agitation committee met
with Eastern Tent last evening at 3O4 3
street southeast. After the tent had con-
Quoted an Initiation under the supervision
or Mrs. Marion r. Mahoney the agitation
committee was called to order by High
Chief Ruler Cordell. John l. Bunch of Holm
Is Henderson Tent acted as secretary. The
meeting was opened with prayer by Mr.
Wilcox. the temperance evangelist The
committee on public meetings reported the
Following program for tomorrow evening I'm
Concordia Hall: objects of the Rechahjte
Agitation Committee by High Chief Ruler
Wayne w. Cordell; instrumental duet Mrs
Carrie Smith and Mr. Il. C. Palmer; recita-
ton, Miss Mary Buford Smith of Kentucky;
address, Andrew Wilson; recitation I've
Taken My Last Glass, Boys; I've Taken My
Last Glass" by Mr.. c. r. Herbert of Alex
andria, Va; solo, Miss Elsie Reiber: ad-
dress, Mr.. Fulton Harris; solo. Throw Out
the Life Line" by Mr.. W. d. Yingling The
Peoples Mission quartet will also sing sew
eral selections during the evening Mr. N
r. Nowles of Harmony Tent, No. 1000, and
Onward Tent. No. 1921. viii act as chair
man OF ceremonies at this the opening
meeting. The agitation committee decided
70 mold the second months series of meet
ings on Capitol Hill. returning the third
month to the northwest section The fol-
rowing additional contributions have been
reserved William r. Hunt. So; George W.
Rue. 50; a friend, So