Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-11
SONS OF JoNADAB.
Proposed Merger With Rechabites
Observation-Disclosures Transacted.

Unity Council, No. 2, Independent Order
Sons of Jonadab, met in Melford Hall, 9Th
and 1 streets northeast. Wednesday even
ing with Worthy Chief Wildman presid-
ing.
Routine and special business was dis
posed Of followed by a social session. after
which the council went into committee OF
the whole on the proposition presented In
Hope Council last week by delegation
from the High Tent of Rechabites that the
Sons Of Jonadab change their councils into
tents under the Rechabite banner. An AMI
mated discussion ensued. The several ad-
vantages to be gained, as set forth by the
Rechabites, by taking such step and los
ing their identity as Jonadabs were review
ed. The promised gains to themselves ana
the cause of temperance seemed, however.
to grow more and more shadowy as Jona-
dab followed Jonadab with remarks. Gull
minating in q resolution which was adopt
could not be accepted by Unity Council.
Hope Council, No. 1, 1. Q. 8. j., met in
Pythian Temple. 1912 9th street northwest
Thursday evening. There were visitors from
Chief Lestrange. presided and Prof. Gar
land organist led In the odes.
The initiatory degree was conferred on
two candidates; Mr.. William Green chair
man. made a report of the receipts to date
from the Luna Park outing; routine bust
ness was transacted; an amendment to the
constitution was proposed and referred for
future consideration. and the election of
officers to fill vacancies was held, result
ing as follows: David Dee. jr., chaplain;
David Dee, jr., herald, and Joseph A.. Mar
tin, assistant herald.
The proposition offered by visiting Rech-
abites last week inviting the Independent
Order of Jonadabs to merge with them was
brought up, and after brief consideration
! was referred to the Grand Council which
is to meet in September next
In the good Of the order exercises Messrs.
William Green, ]. j. Spellman and David
A. Dee entertained with songs, Prof. Gar
land gave selections on the organ, and
Messrs. LeStrange. ]. c. Daley, Fftzsim-
MONS Somerset. s. DeNedrey and others
made interesting talks.
Georgetown Council. No. 3, /. o. S. J.,
held its regular weekly meeting on Monday
evening, presided over by Vice Chief Lenny
Golden. Several applications for member
ship were received, and referred to the in
vestigating committee. The council by a
der of Rechabites. preferring to remain as
Jonadabs. One new member was initiated
into the order and council.
Reports were received from the record
ing and financial secretaries. showing the
council to be steadily Increasing in mem
| bership and in a good financial condition.
The following program was rendered under
good of the order. conducted by Mr.. e. L.
Greer of Hope Council, No. 1: Organ Sc
lections, by Prof. John w. Garland; vocal
solo. MY Farewell Don't Mean Good-by,"
| by Mr.. William Green of Hope Council, No.
4; harmonica selections. Mr.. David Poore:
vocal solo, my Little One is Waiting for
| Me- Mr.. J. ]. Spellman: temperance talks
by Messrs Bradt. David and ]. A. Dee of
Hope Council. No. 1: Mason; w. L. Golden,
Melvin, Vessie and Lenny Golden, Bangs
and Lyddane Of Georgetown Council, No. 3