Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-13
5OINo OI JONAOAB mEETINGS,
Preparations Being Made for Open
Sessions by Subordinate Lodges.

The historians report from Georgetown
Council, No. 3, Independent Order Sons of
Jopadab. which met In Odd Fellows, Hall,
Sist street, Monday evening. indicates that
the earnest endeavor and enthusiasm
which characterized the watch-nght sery-
ices OF that temperance organization still
perYade the councils of the brotherhood.
Members of the home council were present
IN large numbers and the worthy chief Mr.
David Poore. upon calling the meeting to
order, extended cordial welcome to a dele
cation from Hope Council No l, headed by
Lieut.. John C. Daley. the grand chief. Tho
table OF the secretary, j. J. Spellman, was
cleared of big budget of routine business
and some special orders were considered
and disposed of, among these being the
making of preparations for an open meet
ing. A committee was appointed, Mr.. w.
T. Golden, chairman, to take charge of the
matter. The initiatory degree was con-
ferred upon Mr.. Edward OBrien.
A social session was enjoyed, after which
good of the order exercises were held.
Grand Chief Daley in the chair. Songs.
humorous, sentimental and serious. were
sung by Messrs. James Spellman Frank
Gates J. J. Herman and David Poore Prof.
]. w. Garland entertained with recitals on
the organ Brief addresses upon the work
of Sons of Jonadab. enlivened by bits OF
personal experience and heartily applauded.
were given by Messrs. George Thomas.
Frank Poore, James Spellman, III. A. War
ner, Charles Golden, w. T. Golden, p. Il.
Dewey, George Morgan and others.
There was an enthusiastic gathering at
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s. J.. in Melford Hall, sth and I streets
northeast, Wednesday evening Mr. J. e.
Hartman. worthy chief, presided Among
the visitors was the grand chief, ]. c.
Daley, of Hope Council No. 1. who brought
greetings from Georgetown Council No. 3
and made encouraging presentment OF
conditions in the District, observed from
the viewpoint of the executive of the indie
pendent Order of Jonadabs. The inftiatory
degree was conferred on two candidates;
considerable amount of routine business
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taken toward the holding of an open tenn
perance meeting on the second Wednesday
evening In February. The following MEM
bers We're appointed to take charge Of the
affair. secure speakers singers ETC.: Harry
Hand. chairman: Charles Hayden and
Charles A. Dixie.
In the program rendered, Mr.. j. A. Clarke
in the chair, spirited addresses Were given
by Messrs. J. w. Taylor, w j. Dreamer,
Philip Weber, David Poore, B. M. Wild
man, j. e. Hartman N. J. ODay ana
and George NJ. Hoistein entertained with
songs. At the conclusion of the program
refreshments were served.
Hope Council No. 1. J. o. s. j., met IN
Pythian Temple. 1912 9th street northwest.
Thursday evening. There was a large at
tendance of members and visitors from
Unity Council MT. M T. McGrath. worthy ay
secretary and Prof. J. W. Garland, organ
list, led in the service OF song. The inifia-
tory degree was conferred on Messrs. j. n.
Phipps The transaction of routine busi-
ness was followed by committee appoint
ments in the interests of various special
functions. Messrs. j. c. Daley, chairman:
F. Reside Thomas Maloney, j. J. Herman
and d. Shields were appointed COMMITTEES
to make arrangements for open meeting
in the near future.
In the good of the order Grand CHIEF
Daley occupied the chair. and in opening
the exercises paid marked tribute TO the
new worthy CHIEF as presains gnIeer.
Mr.. Francis Fitzsimmons made an address
Mr.. Heeside made an appeal to the young
men present TO give earnest service IN the
cause OF temperance. Mfr, Thomas Maloney
called attention to the assaults with deadly
Intent 30 frequently reported. and almost
pniformiy with the explanation thak ens
dresses were given by Messrs. MCCAIN
Charies Sosnerset. J: a. Bfckerfon. Wanlan
EJeen. James a. Dec James LofHsA
George Horean. ChAries Golden, ]. J. K4zE-
nan and William Lestrange, and SONGS ~
Dennis Shfelds and David EoorA