Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-07
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Columbia Commandery. No. 2. X. n, at
its stated conclave last evening devoted it
self to business and the comforting of the
order of the Red Cross. The following sir
knights participated in the work as men,
bers of the council: Joseph M. Adams.
Charles w. Burnham. Starke NJ. Grogan,
John n. Hoffacker. A. II. Loussararian,
John e. Meisenhelder. Robert F. Mentzel.
John r. Moss, I. D. Porter, D. Wefmer
Reinohl. Herman Schumacher and Leicester
c. Ullrich. The last official circular of
Columbia Commandery contains a me-
mortal card to the late Edwin B. Hay, past
commander. who was knighted April II, 1878,
was eminent commander IN 1892 and who
died, much regretted, June IL last. OF the
sick of the commandery Eminent Com
mander John A. Meyer says: Eminent
Sir W. H. Klopfer is again enjoying his
usual good health. Sir knight George f.
Hebbard, who met with severe accident.
has nearly recovered Sir knight w. IL.
Emerson of 3144 Q street northwest, who
has been Ill a long time, is gradually get
ting better and would be pleased to see any
of his fraters. Sir knight Read Hanna re-
centely underwent a severe surgical opera
ton. He was discharged from the hospital
last week. Sir knight John Locke would be
glad to have any OF the sir knights call on
him.
The circular contained the following ref
erence to the recent excursion to Chesa-
peake Beach; THE weather was all that
could be desired. Too much credit cannot
be given the committee In charge for the
novel and Interesting attractions. 1t was
gratifying to see so many of the farters of
sister Communicates present. We congratu-
late our fraters OF Orient No s. on their
successes in the major athletic contests. and
we serve notice on them that although the
sports of Old Colum bia are slightly dis
figured they are still open for engage
ments."
The ninth annual meeting of the Supreme
Shrine of the order of the White Shrine of
Jerusalem was held at Cleveland Ohio.
June II and IS, and was attended by
large number Of delegates from the subor-
dinate shrines, among whom were six MEM
beers Of Washington Shrine No. /. and rep
resentatfves from Manetho Shrine of Los
Angeles, Cal The address Of welcome was
delivered by Thomas W. HeatIey of Pales-
tine Shrine No. 2, of Cleveland. and was re-
sponded to by Miss Annie L. Russell of Bay
City, Mich. This order. whose membership
is limited to Masons, their wives, daughters,
mothers, widows and sisters has had sue
cessful history since its formation, and at
this meeting encouraging reports were re-
ceived from all subordinate shrines under
its Jurisdiction. Mrs. Matilda ]. Stone OF
thy high priestess: W. e. Hinsey of MIL
waukee, Wis, supreme worthy chancellor;
Miss Louise Kerns Of Saginaw, Mich, SUI
preme noble prophecies; Mrs M e. Adams
Of this city supreme holy chaplain: Charles
e. Howard Of Milwaukee, supreme king;
Mrs. Clara Atwood OF Cairo, Mich. su-
prene queen and Mrs. Grace Holtzclaw Of
this city, chairman of the committee on
charters.
The supreme shrine was entertained by
Palestine. No. 2. of Cleveland DR.. 7. D.
BRISTOL Of that city was chairman of the
committee on entertainment. The supreme
shrine had q very successful and pleasant
meeting. The Washington delegation con-
sisted Of w. e. Scantelbury, 7. E. Jacobs,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. R Adams. Mrs. L. K.
Henderson and Mrs. Grace Holtzclaw, and
hlo rQt1 q laq Say1t tri fl
Buffalo and Niagara Falls.
The ladies of Union Lodge No, /. L. of 1.
0. M, installed Its officers at its hall, 419
10th street northwest, Tuesday night. The
following lady officers were installed for the
ensuing term: s. w. P, c. L. Maxwell; w.
F.. 8. Chauncey; V: p. A Pocock: chaplain.
Grimes; o. Sem. s. Hardy; right and left
guards, Lulu Franklin and NJ. Maxwell. The
retiring principal officer, Mrs. c. l.. Max
we'll. was presented with solid gold Jewel.
the emblem of the order r. M. Raitz treas
urer, presented the recording secretary with
a solid gold jewel, the emblem of the or
der G. Ashford. D. g. D., presented F.
M. Raitz with solid silver water Set.
At the last stated conclave Columbia Com
mandery of Knights Templar decided unanf-
mously.to enter drill team at the triennial
toga Springs, In 1907, and directed that a
committee of five be appointed to devise
ways and means to carry the project to a
successful conclusion. The commander has
appointed as a committee the council Of
fcers, the senior warden and the adjutant
Of the commandery.
"A large number of the members OF the
Knights of the Modern Maccabees of the
District assembled at the hall of Modern
Tent. Northeast Temple, on the evening of
July 4. The occasion was the exemplifica-
ton of the fnitiatory degree. There was a
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ferest was manifested. After the business
session a social session was enjoyed, during
which refreshments were served. Addresses
were made by Deputy English. Sir knights
Latham. Hannah. Kuhns, Foster, Van Ness
and others
On the night OF the glorious Fourth Po-
tomac Commandery. Knights Templar. held
its regular stated conclave, but owing to
warmth and fireworks did not indulge
In any ceremonial work. but devoted the
evening to general business. On Wednes-
day evening of next week this commandery
will confer the order OF the Red Cross at
special conclaye.
Two hundred members of the Patriotic
Order Sons of America and Patriotic Order
of Americans Qadies) of Baltimore and vi
cinity, bearing floral emblems of their re.
spective orders, reached Washington on
the morning OF July on q pilgrimage to
Mount Vernon for the purpose OF patriotic
exercises and the placing OF Their emblems
on the tonabs OF Gen. and Mrs. Washington.
They were met at the b. and @. station by
delegations from the various camps of the
Patriotic Order Sons Of America and Patrf-
otto Order of Americans of the District OF
Columbia and accompanied to Mount Ver-
non. They also -bors emblems to be placed
on the tonhs. At the tomb Albert 81 Cor
ham. national assistant president p. O. Of
A., mazda an address. followed by Rev, C.
n Rodeker. PRECEDENT state Camp p. o. 8. OF
Il. az MARYLAND. ard Past National vice
Prestdent Joseph Williams. ssAmerica'' was
ssng .nd the smblems plecsd b. Rev. G.