Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-05

nAghs Of the present week 1t the former
castle hall OF Justas H Rathbons Lodge
In his latest circular, Chancellor Conn
mander 8. H. Bassett announces that tho
lodge expects TO have work each and
every meeting night during the remainder
OF the year"
Vaudeville night at the Masonic May fes-
tival IL expected to be one of the biggest,
brightest and best evenings of the festival
II Is in charge OF the experienced enter
tainer. Joseph e. Luekett OF the Columbia,
with the following associates. all OF whom
know something or other about the bust
ness OF plea sing the people:
W. II. Rapiey, p. b. Chase, T. Arthur
Smith. c. J. James, N. Stein. Larry Walk
err Charles B. Hanford. Frank sherer. Phi
lander johnson and w. II. SantlemanE.
Vaudeville night is fixed for Tuesday, May
~
Potomac Commandery. No. 3. knights
Templar. held regular conclaye Wednes-
day evening. which was well attended 1t
was the first one presided over by Eminent
Commander Lem Towers, jr He an
nounced the Red Cross rehearsal for the
next conclave. and said;
Il realize the responsibility placed upon
me by your sufrages and l feel my work
your commander will be a failure ex-
cept as / am sustained and strengthened
by your good will and your active efforts
to make the coming year successful in a
true Masonic sense and along all knightly
lines May the attendance at our conclaves
show the interest that knights OF the tenn
pie should feel in the happiness and welfare
of their brothers In arms, and In the pro-
motion of those principles for which our
magnanfnous order stands Last year. un-
der the able leadership OF e. Sir Knight
Lindsey. our membership was materially
and profitably Increased. II Is our earnest
hope that there may be no halt in this for
ward movement
A preliminary meeting was held Thursday
evening at the residence of Mr. ToVey, $50
Jackson street, Anacostia. for the purpose
OF organizing commandery of the knights
of Malta. Mr.. w. F. Leoth. grand com
nlander, and Mr.. r. B. Buckley, T. Ii e.
of the District of Columbia and Virginia.
were present to explain the principles OF
the order. good representation or pro-
spect.ve members was present and were
answered regarding the phases of the ira
ternity. Another meeting was arranged 10
be held May 10.
Bancroft Council No. 466, National
Union held a meeting last evening al oh
9th street northwest. Speeches were tnaos
nv Charles r. Miller and L. NJ. Kennedy OF
the District cabinet. An appropriation OF
$40 was voted to the San Francisco sur
ferers Fl. II. Martin was elected delegate
to the assembly which meets In June al
Scottish Rite Hall.
Columbia mandery No. 2. X. r. and
Orient Commandery No. 5, X T., VINO
Of battle have arranged again this year to
play a series of ball games-the same TO
be played on the occasion OF the respective
commanders excursions. ana IN case oi
tie the third game to be played at Amerl-
can League Park, and the proceeds or
which will go toward the Saratoga fund
Manager Nelson and Assistant Manager
Stewart have arranged for practice games
and have endeavored to get the boys en-
Unused over the prospect. A number OF
outside games has been arranged for and
the following have signtfed their intentions
of coming out and trying for the team:
Charley Long. Arthur Hess. Sam Denny,
Ferd Waldman, Bert Riddle. Forest Rtor-
dan Jimmy Britt. Eddie Nelson. Charley
Stewart. Charley Miller Harry Walls,
Clarence Iongacre. Billy Palmer. Charley
Bradley, Bert Thomas, Harry Warren,
Newton Edmonds and James Sprigman
who will again officiate coach.
At the business meeting later 1T was de-
cided that the uniforms would be white
with black trimmings Gus Kneess was
reappointed scorer and Charley Long was
unanimously elected captain.
Monday evening. May 7. the official WIS.,
| itation of Grand Master Walter A Brown
and the other officers of the Grand Lodge
of Masons will be made to Benjamin B.
be held In Music Hall, Masonic Temple.
March The Jolly General CMoreo. Ma
| sonic Orchestra, Donald B. Macleod, lead
| er; reception OF grand oncerS; serenade
| for flute and horn (TftD. orchestra reports
! of grand officers; quartet, Asleep, Adream,
| Awake {VanderpoeD. Messrs Mosher,
! Turpin. Kaiser and Humphrey; selection,
| Brides and Roses LA Polla). orchestra:
| address, Mr.. William f. Andrews. auditor
| for Treasury Department baritone solo,
| Let All Obey Neach). Mr.. Roland H
| Rodrick; march, The Flying Arrow" (Holz-
| man, orchestra.
| THE present officers OF the lodge are
| Andrew Wilson. master: Arthur l.. Bryant
senior warden; Joseph O. Harrison. Junior
warden: E. H Clair Thompson. secretary;
| James T. Gibbs, treasurer: Rev. John NJ.
| Schick, D. D.. chaplain: Harry l.. Strang.
| IT, marshal; Emmett NJ. Carter. senior dea-
| con; Henry e. Bittinger. junior deacon:
Martin r. Speelman, senior steward: Dexter
| g. HusSey. junior steward; Oscar A. DAN
| zenbaker, organist, and John ]. Hill. tiler.