Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-20

Lodge, No. 5, 1. o. o. F., in the aYllto-
rum of l. O. o. F. building on 7thSstreet
northwest. This lodge, although two years
Old, has shown rapid growth and rendered
excellent degree work. At this meeting the
degree team will confer the degree on a
large class of candidates.
On Wednesday evening the Patriotic Or
der of America, Camp No. 3, gave
sock social and entertainment at Jen-
nings Hall, S14 Pennsylvania avenue south
east The following program was present
ed: Piano solo. Star Spangled Banner.
by Howard Cole: piano solo, selection, by
little Esther Dante three years Of age;
piano solo, selection, Miss league; piano
solo, rag time. Harry Mockabee; song,
Every Ship Has Its Harbor," Phil Os-
trich, with Beulah Isle. accompanist; song,
patriotic, little Eva Ball. three years Of
age; recitation by MIR. Welch. Much praise
was given the little ones, Esther Dante
and Eva Ball. for their part of the pro-
gram. Mrs. c. E. Thomas. the recording
secretary, was surprised when A. E. Cor
ham, past national assistant president of
the order, presented her with handsome
gold pin with her name and that of the
society engraved upon 1t. 1t was presented
on behalf Of the members of Patriotic Or
der of America, Camp No. 3 Mrs. Thomas
thanked the members for their remem-
brance. Following the entertainment there
was dancing until late hour. Refresh
ments Were served by the following-named
committee: Mrs. S. ] Luckett. Mrs. NJ. P.
Ball Mrs. Eva Reba. Mrs. NJ. r. Mahoney.
Miss Edna l.. Thomas, Mrs. j. B. Ward.
Mrs. E. Harlan. Mrs Clara Clark and Mrs.
c. Z. Thomas.
The Ladies' Bow Knot Auxiliary OF Capt.
tol Circle No 315 p H. c. held its regular
meeting on Tuesday evening at the beau
tiful country horne of Mrs Thos. Esperon.
scagGs Manor, Benning. D. c. A large
number of ladies and one new candidate
were present. The ladies had with them
he nf he prDiprtpl Home
Circle, Col. 4. j. Evans of Sharon Pa.
After the business was over the ladies and
their friend were invited to the dining
room, where supper served. after
which they adjourned to the library, where
Col. Evans gave a talk the good work
Capitol Circle had done for the Protected
Home Circle in this city, stating that it
was the mother circle and from II had
city. Mr. Esperon gave the ladies "A short
talk. encouraging them to work hard for
the class initiation. which Will be held in
the Masonic Temple April 2'i. Short
talks were given by all the gentlemen pres
ent. Music and games were enjoyed until
a late hour. The next regular meeting will
be held at the home of Mrs. VIM. Nalley.
AS street northwest Among those pres
and Mrs. w. H. Abbott. Mr.. and Mrs A.
O. p. Grant, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Peter
son. Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Nalley, Mr.. and
Mrs Fred. l.. Kircher, Mrs Philip Lederer
Lottie Wakefield. Miss Emma Lederer, Col
f. ]. Evans of Sharon, Pa. Edward Cook
of Baltimore, Md, and George Howlins.
of Potomac Lodge. No 5. F. a. A. M.
and on that cate the lodge will by special
invitation of its chaplain Rev. George w.
King, attend service at Dumbarton Avenue
NJ. E. Church. at which time DIR. King will
preach a sermon. taking for his subject
"Christian Fraternity Invitations to at
tend have been extended to the members
of George G. Whiting Lodge, No. -, Will
NJ, Potomac R. a. Chapter and Potomac
Commandery. K. T. Monday the 22d the
lodge will give its anniversary banquet at
Masonic Hall, Wisconsin avenue and a2d
street northwest, which Will be attended
by the members and ladies. Mr.. John A.
Lacy will act as POSTMASTER. Music will
be furnished by an orchestra.
Potomac lodge has recently refurniShed
its lodge room, and it is conceded to be the
handsomest room used by any Masonic
lodge in the District. The present master
of the lodge is Lem Towers, ir.. and under
his administration the lodge is enjoying
season of great. prosperity.
Edward H. Tompkins. the com
mander of Orient Commandery, No. ). was
born in Norfolk. Va. but passed most of
his younger life in Baltimore. Md In 1884
he moved to Washington. In 1S.3 he en-
gagged in the plumbing timing and heating
business, which he is still carrying on sue
cessfully. He was made Mason In 4 ed
eral Lodge. No. !, in 1887, afteward at
fiating with NJ NJ Parker Lodge. No. 81
of which he is now senior warden. He
received he captular degrees in 1883 in
Columbia Chapter. No. I. afterward be-
coming a CHAPTER member of Capitol Chap
ter No. II, and in 1894 became its high
priest. In 1898 he knighted in Orient
Commandery and has been an officer of the
commandery continuously since the follow
ing spring
Orient expects to have a good showing
at the triennial conclave of Knights
Templar to be held at Saratoga this sum
mer. and the commander is much gratifted
by the number of knights and their ladies
who expect to accompany him. They will
be housed at the Eiwood Hotel and will
leave Washington by a special train on the
morning of July I.
The officers of Court Potomac No. SIS,
independent Order of Forcsters, are en-
deavoring to get out full attendance at
the next meeting, Tuesday evening. at Sd
street and Pennsylvania avenue southeast,
in order that plans may be discussed for
an open meeting and entertainment. From
appearances the attendance will be the
largest for the present year. The member
ship, of the court has been rapidly in
creasing.
Phoenix Lodge No. 81 I. o. O. F., OF
Benning. gave ladies' night last evening.
The following program was given: opening
ode of the order by members: prayer by
Rev j. f. Smith; address of welcome. J. S.
Mewshaw, chaplain; song, A. F.. Martin;
recita ton, c. w. Graves; solo, Miss lingo
Shilling, accompanied on the organ by Mrs.
H. Epps and on the violin by E. Shilling;
recitation. c. J. Fritz; song, w. E. Graves;
recitation. Miss lingo E. Shilling; song, c.
W. Graves.
The reception committee was composed
of Edward Morrison w. Bradburn, ]. ].
Fletcher. A. R. Strauss. A. B. Gray, E.
Porter. Edward Magruder. j. A. Flynn, A.
Duvall, R. B. Young. W. A. keyser. Harry
Epps, H. l.. France and w. ]. Elliot. The
committee on refreshments was composed
of j. S. Mewshaw, Dr. L. S. Savage and
Nicholas Keyser. After social evening
the meeting was brought to close by sing
ing the closing ode.
H. NJ. Clark. aged eighty-one, of Cox
saclle, N. Y, has arrived at Winsted,
Conn., to visit his son, W. B. Clark, sixty
one, and to join the Elks. The elder Mr..
Clark drove thirty-one miles and didn't
feel the journey Bit Il know I'm old"
he said, but I feel young, and it would
take a good boy to dip me under the eye
now. But. say. I've got sister that is
ninety-seven, and she milks her own COWS
and does her own chores. But that's moth