Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-03

honors in the militant drill and In the de-
gree work of the order than any other
jurisdiction under the Sovereign Grah4
Lodge And this is another reason Why !
am proud of the order in the District OF
Columbia, another reason why we nave
taken g. position among the grand 1ur1s-
dctions which commands the respect and
admiration of all, notwithstanding we are
little under size.
"All honor to these brothers and sisters
who this year have been to Toronto and ad-
vanced our position by bringing PACK
greater honors than ever before by winning
CHAMPIONSHIPS in three branches OF our
order and adding brilliant luster to our
name and fame. AL honor to those who IN
years past have attained for us the reputa-
| ton that this year has been more tnan
maintained, and all honor to those who next
year and in the years to follow shall give OF
their time and their means. of their energy
and ability, to maintain for this jurisdiction
the proud position 1t today holds in the
world of Odd Fellowship. Others wiz ad-
dress congratulatory remarks to the indi-
vidual teams we have met tonight TO
honor, and want to say that those broth
ers will not be able to make their congrat-
ulations so warm or sincere that will not
fully indorse them; but L want to say for
myself and on behalf of the Grand Lodge,
to each of the officers and members OF
these several teams we deeply appreciate
your work, we thank you for 1t, we honor
you, as you have honored US"
Commissioner Vests Remarks.
After an orchestral selection the grand
master introduced Commissioner West. who
made a few appropriate remarks and con-
graduated the various organizations upon
the victories which they had won. He
prophesed that the high standard which
they had shown would be maintained by
them in the future He added that these
organizations are practical aids in the
development Of Greater Washington.
Mrs. Charles H. Henney rendered solo.
Past Grand Sire Goodwin Of Atlanta, Ca,
extended the congratulations OF the order
at large. He said there were more than
Is 600 Odd Fellow organizations, all of
which were entitled to participate In the
competitions in Toronto. and many OF
whom did participate. and when that was
considered the signal successes OF the Dis
trict teams could be the more appreciated
He also said that the winning of these VIC
tories placed a great responsibility on the
District Odd Fellows, for the eyes OF the
world of Odd Fellowship were now upon
them.
Past Grand Chancellor Thomas D. By
mum of the Knights of Pythias, speaking on
behalf of the grand chancellor and for the
uniform rank. heartily congratulated the
Odd Fellows upon their successes. and said
that such victories reflected credit on all
fraternal orders in the District Of Columbia
Grand Representative James H. Crew ex-
tended formal congratulations to Columbia
Lodge degree team, and presented Degree
Master J. Ed Fowler with floral offering
for the team Mr.. Fowler made an appro-
pirate response. Past Grand Master w.
H. Mcneil performed like Office for Ruth
Rebekah team. and Degree Master r. T.
Humphrey responded. Past Grand Master
w. w. MILAN also had a big bunch Of
flowers, and neat speech for the victorious
chevaliers of Canton Washington. No. l.
The exercises closed with thanks from
Capt D. v. Chisholm Of the victorious Can
ton team. Dancing and social session
followed.