Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-14
William Mehn.

William Mehn.
your present commander will close. He has
done the best he could to serve the interests
of the cofnmandery, but without the loyal,
earnest and unSelfiSh support he has re-
ceived from his fraters the success that has
attended his efforts could not have been
reached. For the honor of being your leader
for the past year your commander Is most
grateful and thanks the fraters for the trust
reposed in him and earnestly prays that the
great Captain of our Salvation may watch
over and bless them through the years to
come. AS l lay down the work which has
been such pleasure to me, l carry in my
heart wealth of love for my feilow-work-
ers VINO nave given me nothing but SYM
pathy, helD and encouragement; to my sue
cessor extend congratulations and bespeak
for him that same loyalty and support
which 1t has been my pleasure to receive
during the entire year"
The following are the new line officers of
orient Commandery: Commander William
Mehn; generalissimo, Edward n Tomp-
kins; captain general, William H. Wunder;
senior warden, Joseph H. Milans; Junior
warden, Jacob j. Membert; preate, Rich
ard p. Evans; treasurer, John Schultz: re-
eorder, William e. Miller; standard bearer
r. Hume Talbert; sword bearer Joseph
Davies; warder, kenton n. Harper
The joint caravan of Almas Temple of
washington and Boumi Temple of Balti-
more Will leave for the sunny land of
southern California April %. The journey
IS announced in an attractive little book
For Boumi Temple, William J. Cunning
ham (chairman), John H. Miller, William
Z. Watts and Gustav OFT; for Almas Tenn
pie Harrison Dingman (chairman) Ia
eopus b Jones, George H. Walker, Edwin
Hay and Carter B. Keene. The caravan
is planned to reach Los Angeles Nav ITO
Tor the thirty-second annual meeting of
the Imperial Council of the Mystic Shrine.
Inc joint committee says: Your commit
tee on arrangements begs leave to present
the Following itinerary and schedule of
caravan to the thirty second annual meet
ing OF the Imperial Council to be held In
Los Angeles. Cal, May TO 1906 The
committee feels safe in stating that no tour
has ever been prepared with more care or
greater prospects of successful operation,
nor has there ever been one covering like
period so filed with attractions whether
considered from the standpoint of car win
dow perspective while movink OF the oppor-
tunities for sightseeing while train is at
rest. The special train will be the best
that money and experience can procure
ana VIII be In charge and under the super
vision of competent railway official. The
schedule has been arranged with view to
aHording every opportunity for sightseeing
possible within the scope of the journey
and at the minimum of discomfort
The committee follows this announcement
with an attractive itinerary and a picture
indicating an extravagantly enthusiastic
welcome at Los Angeles. The program as
for the return OF the party to Washington
and Baltimore May 9th.
A stated conclave of Montgomery Com
mandery. No. 10, K. T., was held In the
asylum at Gaithersburg Thursday at which
time the annual election of officers was
held and the order of the temple con-
ferred. In the last circular OF the year
the eminent commander said: 1T is with
great sorrow and regret that the death
OF our good friend David H. Fenton, emil
nent commander of Columbia Commandery,
NO. z. of Washington, Is announced His
was a most lovable disposition, which
found expression in his many acts of cour-
tesy and kindness. His digniied bearing.
his culture and refinement, his considera-
ton Tor others at all times, made him a
most charming and entertaining compan-
Ion. To know him was to respect and es-
TEEN him and to love him.
An event of interest to knights of the
Modern Maccabees will be the reception of
q number of candidates into the order at
Northeast Temple Wednesday, the 18th
be given for the sir knights, the ladies'
auxiliary and their friends.
At the next stated conclave of Potomac
Comrnandery. No. 3, knights Templar
Wednesday evening the annual grand visi-
tation will occur. The circular of Eminent
Commander Charles T. Lindsey says of this
conclave: THE officers of the Grand Com
mandery Will be present at our next con-
clave to make their annual grand vista
ton. At that time your officers for the
ensuing year will be installed. There will
be music oratory, sociability, and withal
something to give strength to the weary
body. Your presence is necessary to make
the occasion complete.
State Commander D. w. Gall of the K. O.
T. NJ has returned from Richmond Peters,
burg and Manchester Va, where he has
been in the interest of the order. He speaks
in hattering terms of the reception given
him in Richmond, where seven tents held q
Joint meeting to greet him. After the adj
dress of Mr.. Gall representatives OF the
several tents responded to calls. Next
Tent, No. Z, K. o. It. NJ, are friendly
rivals, trying to see which will get 200
members the earlier.
National Lodge, No. 8. A. O. U. W., held
a stated meeting this week, at which re-
ports were received from Its representa-
| lives to the Grand Lodge, which met in
Baltimore. After the business of the lodge
| was concluded refreshments were served
| by the good Of the order committee. r. p.
| Di Marco, chairman; during which Ed. II.
Holman, past grand master of Pennsyl-
yanfa was introduced. He gave short,
| clear and concise statement OF the new
! rate plar and q Jew points on the prfn-
ciples and objects of the order.
Samuel s. English. deputy grand COM
mander of the knights of the Modern Mac
/ cabees of the District, has@been elected
/ representative from the District to the
Great Camp which meets at Ludington,
/ Mich, June 10. In addition to having