Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-16

forfeited the policy because westerman fall
ed to make a monthly payment due in
August, 1901. Westerman died In January.
1902. The plaintiff contended that the
monthly payments for six years prior TO
the date of forfeiture had created a reserve
In half of the beneficiary to pay for
tended insurance beyond the period OF
death. and that the certificate was nom
forfeitable under the statute OF Missouri.
" hich was copied from the non-forfeiturs
statute OF Massachusetts and has been
adoped by three-f ourths of the states of the
United States. The supreme court held that
the defendant is a fraternal society and
not liable as a regular life insurance COM
pany. The case was reversed, Chief Justice
Brace dissenting.
Washington Commandery, No. =, X. L,
had stated conclave last Wednesday even
Ing at which the Red Cross was conferred
with Generalissimo John S. Beach as SOW
ere!gn master. This commandery is or
ganizing a drill team for the field day ex-
ercises.
Orient Commandery. No. 3, X. T.. will
confer the Red Cross Monday evening" and
OIL the same occasion hold the quarterly in
spe ction. Eminent Commander William
Mehn announces for this occasion 'one OF
Commssary George W. Sigger's famous ice
cream and strawberry festivals" Orients
third annual excursion occurs on Thursday,
June 81 and the commander speaks thus OF
this event: THE committee in charge have
perfected all arrangements. 1ney nave pro-
cured valuable prizes for the winners OF the
many events prepared for the occasion.
There will be fun for all.
Rathbone- Superior Lodge No 20 K OF
p, expects to confer the rank of knight at
it's next convention, TO be held Friday even
ing. At the last convention there was
excellent rendition of the rank OF esquire.
The Protected Home Circles excursion to
River View was largely attended and
81 cS.f- hill
contests foot races dncluding a ladies' race
and egg race, and other amusements.
There was plenty to laugh at and about.
TIE exclusion Melted good sum for the
circle.
Samuel S. English, deputy great COM
mander Of the Knights of the Modern
Maccabees of the District Is in attendance
this week in his official capacity at the
biennial review of the Great Camp. which
is being held at Ludington, Mich. A recep-
ton will be given him upon his return, as
preparations are under way toward that
end. The reception will be hello at North
east Temple Wednesday. June 20, at s pm.
Martha Chapter, No. 4, O. E. s.. last
evening celebrated the eleventh anniversary
of its institution by an elaborate entertain
ment at the chapter room Naval Lodge
building, 4th street and Pennsylvania ave-
nue. southeast An unusual number OF
members and visitors were in attendance.
The affair was inaugurated by a word of
welcome from the worthy patron, Jos. H.
Milans, who followed later by Past
Patron K. n. Harper in an historical adj
dress. In the course of the evening the fol-
lowing program was rendered: Selections
from Woodland" Ladies' Mandolin Club,
first mandolin. Misses Clara wurdeman.
Bessie Eckhardt, Rosalie Dalrymple; sec
frst mandolins, Misses Clara Wurdeman,
Miss Louise Montrop; guitars, Misses An
ME Wurdeman and Georgia Forbes; vocal
solo, Mr.. Charles F. Roberts; selection,
Naomi Chapter Quartet, THE Lost Chord"
Eudds; Mr. G. A. Whitaker, tenor; Miss
Josephine T. Gould soprano; Mrs. Katie
bass; soprano solo, Mrs. A. Wacker; solo,
Master Raymond Wacker; selection, Nor
dica Mandolin Quintet; overture-"Leichte
Cavellerie," Suppe; Mr.. Holt, Miss z. L.
Moore Mr.. R. A. Hart, Miss Pansy Colin,
Mr.. H. Ernest Galleher; recitation. Mr..
Newton Elwyn Vowels; soprano solo, Miss
Josephine T. Gould, Hush Thee, My Lit
tie One;' piano solo, Miss Hattie May Per-
rott; selection. quartet. Good Night" Gel
bel; congratulatory remarks were also
made by Mrs. jeanette r. Newton, grand
matron, and Mr.. William Hunt, grand pa
tron. of the District. Upon the conclusion
of the formal exercises buffet luncheon was
served in the banquet hall
Martha Chapter was instituted June l5'
1895 with charter membership of sixty
three and has had unusually rapid
growth, the roster now showing nearly foU
names The following are the officers for
the current year: Mrs. Ida ". Faber. W.
M: Mr.. JOS H. Milans, w. P; Mrs. NJ. n.
Harper, A. M; Mrs. Alice y. Boss. secre-
tary; Mrs. NJ. E McCathran. treasurer;
Mrs. Elizabeth Heinline, conductress; Mics
Ella Luckett, A. conductress; Mrs Mary
Galloway, chaplain; Mrs. Mary Adams,
marshal; Miss Hattie May Perrott, organ
list; Miss Florence Eliason, Adam; MS.
Mary Struble, Ruth; Miss Annie Wilson.
Esther; Mrs. Ellen Reynolds. Martin; hrs.
Ida Hoffacker, Electa; Miss Thompson,
warder; Mr.. Frank McCathran, sentinel