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The Washington times., 1907-04-07
AMERICAN PEN WOMEN
TO HAVE JAMESTOWN DAY

The monthly meeting OF the League
OF American Pen Women was he'd in
the study room of the Public Library.
on Monday evening, with the president.
Mrs. Virginia King Frye. presiding
Miss Mabel Louise White read letters
from William A. Ashbrook, OF the
jamestown Exposition board, stating
that the National Editorial Assoeiati ton
VIII meet GA June 10, with President
Roosevelt as The orator OF the day. and
that June i has been made a special
day for the League Of American Pen
Women. Il Is desired that the mem
bers OF the league may come from every
point and make this day an occasion of
social greeting and Intellectual cheer.
It was also reported that the District
of Columbia Federation Of Women 5
Clubs has appointed Mrs. Evelyn Clark
Morgan CORNER president Of the League
Of American Pen Women. as delegate
to the National Arbitration and Peace
Congress, Andrew Carnegie. president,
that is 70 meet In New York city April
1917. Besides Mrs. Morgan, represent
ing the Washington personnel of the
league. Mrs. Grace Thompson-Seton
and Miss z. Marguerite Lindley, of New
York city, and Mrs Mary F. Wilkins
Freeman, Of Metuchen. y. J., has been
selected 10 represent tile league at the
Congress.
The corresponding secretary was in
structed to write letters expressing the
sympathy of the league to two of ITS
members. Mrs. Grace MacGowan Cooke.
and her sister Miss Alice MacGowan.
the celebrated novelists. who sustained
Injuries in the confederation at HelicOn
Hall, the residence OF Upton Sinclair
socialist colony, near Englewood, n. J,
on March il.
Miss Elizabeth A. Hyde, having re
gained her health. has resumed her
duties as corresponding secretary, Mrs.
Evelyn Clark Morgan being obliged to
resign her duties on account of going
abroad for a years sojourn. Mrs. z.
Carl-Smith extended a cordial invita-
ton to the league TO hold the mid
monthly meeting at her home. 1855
Seventeenth street on the Path OF April,
which was accepted. with hearty thanks.
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t01gEW1 AMEPNGMN
o>zlkDo
CAFHOI,ECgi SOCIETIES

Patrick's Day TIE nftleth anniversary
Of the institution Of the division. 1t is
not recorded that a similar event ever
took place before in America. where a
division OF the Ancient Order Of Hiber-
mans. in continual existence for a full
half century. publicly observed its
golden jubilee Division No. I. Of Bos-
ton, however, has the rare distinction
OF not only having continued uninter-
ruptedly 70 exist during that period. buf
the records show that with the excep-
ton of the four years Of the civil war.
two meetings a month have been held
with unyarying regularity for the last
fifty years. 4 feature OF the GOLDEN
Jubilee celebration was the presence Of
Edward Reilly the first president, and
only surviving charter member Of the
division. who is also regarded as the
founder Of the order ia New England
f.se division was Instituted on ST. Pat
ri5k's Day. 1857.
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CHARITY REMAINED
SECRET q YEARS

LONDON. April IA secret Of phil
autaropy kept for twenty-threc years
has been revealed by the death Of Sir
Francis Tress Barry. a former member
Of parliament for Windsor
Eiis anonymous charity took the form
Of sending a bright silver sixpence TO
every child in the London pOorhOuses
and poornouse schools on Christmas
The money vas distributed through
Henry f.abouchSfe's weekly paper,
Truth. but although Mr. LaboucheTe
wished 20 thank the donor personally,
he never discovered the identity OF the
benevolent unknown.
The number OF sixpences Sir Francis
gave was iattcrly Loo. and for the
expense Of distribution he always sent a
hye-pound note with the coins. The
siEpences were fresh from the mint and
were taken 20 the Truth Office by a
public messenger with a note signed
simply "A Friend"
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PORTO RICO ADDRESS
BEFORE UNITY CLUB

Overlooking parlOrs and one Of the
most pleasing programs In its history
characterized the meeting OF tie Unity
Club at the w. c. T.. T.. rooms, so
Sixth street. on Tuesday evening.
President Holden. quite recovered from
his illness. presided
Life in Porto Rico" was graphically
depicted by Miss JlIia Il. Hoffman in
a series OF word pictures. which brought
the people. the customs, and scenic
beauties vividly before her auditors.
She spoke with an intelligence and
knowledge of her subject gained from
several years OF teaching in the island.
The thanks of the club were formally
rendered 20 Miss Hoffman for her de-
lightful descriptive sketches
a Spanish costume dance was given
by Senoritas Bessie Dunn and Beulah
Figg, TO the piano music Of Miss Marie
Becker It's graceful rendering and
closely interviewer love story told IN
pantomime carried one on the wings of
imagination back 10 that land OF ro-
nance and chivalry.
Charlton Howarth. a recent acquisi-
ton TO musical ranks Of this city, from
England. won applause for his rem
dering of the Queen of the Earth. %
and his encore, My Pretty Jane" the
song that made the fame of Sims
Reeves. England's greatest tenor
Miss Frances Johnson charmingly
sang Loves Sorrow" and for an en-
core In the Palace of the King"
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NATIONAL UNION CLUB
ADOPTS CONSTITUTION

The regular meeting of the National
Union Club was held at Pythian Tenn
pie Friday evening last with 2 large
number Of enthusiastic members pres
ent- Business of the greatest impor-
lance was transacted. The constitution
and bylaws as a whole was unanimous
" adopted.
The following were admitted TO mem
bership: James F. Brown, jr, Carl Z.
Mueller, }. H. Buscher, John r. Gis-
burne, Alpheus Price. Clarence X
Young.
The program for the evening, as indi-
Gated below. was well presented by all
participating:
Piano solo. Rubinstein's Melody, in F.
Friend Smith, of Congressional Council:
coon songs, Jonah Man" NO Dis
grace to Run II You Are Scared, J. II.
Hanline; vocal solos. Love Ne and the
World Is Mine" Colleen Bawn. T.
Harry Maxwell, accompanist. J. Fuller;
vocal solo. Good Night. Beloved. Good
Night" Friend Smith
The CLUB VIII give a ladies' meeting
on April 19. next, and a good time may
be expected.
Georgetown Council. No. 1O11,. met at
Red Men's Hall, Thirty-second and \
streets northwest. Tuesday evening.
April ,. Considerable routine business
was transacted. The following pro
gram was given:
Addresses by Friends Dillon, Middle
ton, Ferguson. Newman, and AVaddy;
humorous stories and songs by Friend
Beech, recitation by Friend Kemper, vo-
cal solo by c. F. MaIlard, Of National
Capital Council.
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Arrange Quarterly Meeting
of St. Vincent de Paul Society

Particular Council of St. Vincent de
Paul Society met wednesday evening
al St Patrick's rectory at which ar
engagements were made for the quarterly
general Meeting Of the entire society,
which viii be held Sunday evening.
April a. at the new Carroll Hall. ad-
Joining St. Patrieks Church. At this
meeting Supreme President n. f.
Mulry. of New York, VIII be a guest
and Commissioner Macfarland viii be
the principal speaker. All members Of
the St Vincent de Paul Society OF the
city VIII receive holy communion al St
Patrick's Church next sunday morning
At Z O'Clock mass. This pi0Us practice Is
carried out four times a year by the
members OF the society. and Is generally
followed by . general meeting Of the So
cletv on the evening Of the same day.
AT next Sunday evenings meeting It
is expected that the Rev DR.. stafford
VIII be present. and the Hon William
H. DeLacey. judge OF the juvenile
Court and president OF the Particular
Council, viii preside.
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TALBOT CAMP GIVES
PROGRESSIVE EUGHRE

A. r. Talbot, Camp No, 1872. Nod
ern 1VoOdmen or America, and its
auxiliary. Carnation Camp, No. 2537.
Royal Neighbors of America, held a
Try successful progressive euchre at
their hall at $40 Pennsylvania avenue
southeast, April (. over fifty couples
participated and thirty prizes were dis
tributed, Mrs. Ayler winning the first
prize. The affair was a pronounced
success both from a social and financial
standpoint
Talbot Camp. Modern Woodmen Of
America, viii hold an open meeting for
its members and friends on April Is
Invitations are now being distributed
Edward F. Burns, Of Newark, y. j.
special national lecturer. viii lee the
principal speaker Of she evening, Music
and refreshments viii follow. Tickets
may be secured from any member OF
the camp without charge.
Harmony Camp. No. lZl05. held an in
teresting session al their hall. 40 Ninth
street northwest. April . The officers
and degree team of A. r. Talbot Camp
were present and conferred the de-
grees on two candidates. Sandwiches.
coffee. and cigars were served.
Lincoln Camp. No. 1855. Eighth and /
streets northeast. is busy with new ap-
plicauons for membership. and is en-
1oyins remarkable growth. a degree
team is being organized and com
piete set Of paraphernalia win soon be
purchased. They viii entertain the ma
uOnal lecturer. April Is, with an enter
tainment for members and their men
friends.
The Washington times., 1907-04-07
THE MARCH OF THE ICEBERcS.

Almost all the iceberss seen IN the
north Atlantic during June are products
OF the coast OF Labrador formed from
the ice field that had filed the indenta-
lions of that coast the previous winter.
July's fcebergs come from farther north,
in the vicinity OF Ban.n Land those OF
August come from still farther north.
and though fewer IN number than those
OF the earlier su-tmer. are larger inoi-
yiduaily. From the coast of Labrador
may be seen an endless procession &c
these ice mountains coming out Of the
north and taking their way maJestically'
southwark until they lose their being IL
the warmer waters and climate of the
South Administrators Journal.
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decoration Of Convention Hall, IN a let
ter 10 the director general, stated that
the material for the booths and decora-
tons has been shipped and arrange
ments have been made TO store il in the
annex until next Friday. when the hall
Is TO be turned over TO the fair man
agement.
The board of control, and the com
mittee on uniformed organlzat ions. have
announced two changes in the dates of
receptions TO uniformed bodies. The
Knights Templar Royal Arch Chapter.
and Scottish Rite bodies VIII attend the
fair on April z6, instead of the 18Th, and
the national societies. invited for the
latter date. viii be asked t. attend on.
the 18th The change was made neces-
sary by reason OF a visitation OF the
grand commandery on the date original
y designated as Templar night
The ladies' committee Of Columbia
Chapter. of which Mrs. A. II. Coumbe IS
chairman. viii give an apron euchre at
the residence Of Mrs. Charles Smith, 6l5
Q street northwest, on she afternoon Of
april 10.
New Committee Members.
Chairman A. ~ Poynton, Of Pental-
pha lodge committee. has announced
the selection of several new members 10
his committees. William 3. Green has
been made a members Of the general
committee. and Miss Lotue Mitchell
chairman Of the committee in charge
of the fancy work booth. New mem
besr OF the ladies' committee are Mrs.
w. Vaughn. Mrs. C. Dietz, Mrs. Clara
Priest, Mrs. J. DOwrick, Miss r. Turton,
Mrs. Naylor. Mrs. A, r. Humphrey
Mrs. Agnes Barnard. Miss r. Bizgia,
and Miss Sadie Atlas. Pentalpha lodge
win give a box party AZ fair headquar-
tiers Tuesday evening. April g
The contract for the erection Il tenn
porary structures In Convention Hail.
aside from the booths. has been award
cd to Thomas 9. Henderson. Of this city.
This work includes an extension Of the
bandstEad. stairways 70 the galleries.
etc. All the wood used viii be freproof
in accordance with the requirements Of
the District regulations.
Many OF the distinguished guests who
have been invited to attend the fair on
the opening night, April Is, have In
dicated t3Ar intention OF being present.
Among those who viii attend are Com
missioners Macfarland. West, ana Bid
die. DR.. Francis j. Woodman. grand
master Of MasOns OF this jurisdiction,
Harrison Dingman, past imperial po-
tentate of the Mystic Shrine; Admiral
Schley. District Attorney D. ". Baker,
Frank A. Sebriug. pOtentate Of Almas
Temple Mystic Shrine; Thomas p. Nor
gan. deputy grand commander Knights
Tenplar. J. Henry Small jr., president,
and Matthew Trimble. vice president,
Masonic Temple Association: Judge l.
G. Kimbau. Mrs. Clara +. Bah. worthy
grand marion, o. z. S; j. J. Faber,
worthy grand patron, o. E. S, and r
b Donaldson, senior past grand master
Of the District of Columbia.
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Largely Attended Meeting
Of Division, No. 3, A. o. H.

Division No. g. A O. H, held its
monthly meeting on the second Tues
day OF March. which was largely at
tended. Richard A. Curtin, who al the
February meeting was unanimously
elected financial secretary. was formally
installed in that office. Mr.. Curtin sue
ceeded James Hughes. who had held
the Office of financial secretary OF this
division for over eight years. The pres
ident. DR.. Slauery. upon motion, ap-
pointed Messrs. .Sheehan. Cogan. and
Kennedy. a committee 70 obtain an ap-
propriate token 10 be presented to Mr..
Hughes The division also rendered Mr.
Hughes a rising vote of thanks for the
good work done by him during IFS long
term of office. Joseph d. Sullivan, pres
ident of division No. 5. addressed the
division for the good of the order. and
his remarks were received amid ap-
plause.
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TACKLE PARTY GIVEN
BY ORIENTAL CLUB

A tackle party was given Wednesday
evening a. the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. J. johnson, 1927 New Jersey avenue
southeast, by the Oriental Pleasure
Club. An enjoyable evening was spent.
Sorrs. music. and games were enjoy ed,
after which refreshments were served.
Prizes were awarded tc the "tackiest''
dressed couple. The first prize was
awarded to Miss n. Thomas. the second
20 f Signor. Among those present
were Mr.. and Mrs. a. J. johnson. Mr.
and Mrs f. Signor, Mrs. r, Thomas,
Mrs. r. Ryan, the Misses A Bladen,
J. Bartlett. NJ Bladen. r. Johnson, NJ
HOOPER. n. johnson, n Criste, n
Thomas and y johnson; and W.
Bladen, NJ Bartlett. s Winner. r.
BalCerson, 6. Ella, r. RILEY.
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GENERAL BURT SPEAKS
BEFORE HINEAL SOCIETY

Washington Temple. Lineel Society OF
the Spanish War, held its regular meet
ing. which was followed by a reception
TO associate members and Spanish war
veterans.
An invitation to attend the unveiling
of the Rough Riders monument at Arl-
ington was received and accepted, and
a liberal contribution was made TO the
monument fund.
During the social session Burt Camp,
Spanish war veterans. attended in a
body. accompanied by General Bart an5
Governor Richards, OF Wyoming, the
latest acquisition TO the camp.
The veteran visitors were entertained
by a musical and literary program
Much enthusiasm was manifested 0ur-
ing the singing of pixie" the star
spargled Banner" and "America," all
present Joining in the chorus Of each
song.
Governor Richards and General Burt
responded TO calls for speeches and
entertained the assomblage with stories
of army experiences.
airs. l. n. Dolph was in charge OF
arrangements, assisted by Mrs Ferris,
Mrs J. Lyon Kins, Mrs. Pearl Doiph,
Mrs. Lawson, Mrs. l. v. Brooks, Mrs.
Ferguson. Mrs HodgsCn. Miss Damon.
Miss Norris, Miss Ferris, ana Mrs
C0prOn.
Tie Spanish war veterans present
Were Messrs. Shorey, Byron, Powers,
Ruppel HARLOW. Brooke, Peac0cG,
Greene, Clarke, Murray, G. ". Marine,
Duffy, R s,dy, Swift, keegin, Goodwin,
Hickey. Healne Smith, B8y,iss. Ryan.
Sewers. Neviaser, Zakn. Watson, and
Dolph.
The enter tainment closed with refresh
nents and dancing.
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Plan Initial Joint Meeting
Ct the Knights OF Columbus

Unusual preparations are being made
for the initial joint meeting Of all the
councils Of the Knights of Columbus in
this jurisdiction. 20 be held in the K. Cd
C. Hail. Sunday, April IL at o. m.
This meeting VIII inaugurate q series Of
similar meetings TO be held from time to
time, and IS to take the form Of a gen.
eral reception 70 the Catholic clergy Of
this city TO whom special Invitations
have been sent and which have been
generally accepted. In addition 10 tbs
three eminent speakers provided for the
occasion-John G. Ewing. national az.
rector K. OF G., Chicago; the Rev.
Aloysius BrOsHaH. S. J., OF Georgetown
College, and Prof. Charles II. Mccarthy
Of the Catholic University fine mu.
steal program Is being arranged. Tbs
meeting VIII be conducted under thf
auspices Of the Washington chapter
with Thomas J. Donovan. grand knight
Of Potomac council. as chairman of the
executive committee.
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ORDER OF HEPTASOPHS
PLANS JOINT INITIATION

On Wednesday evening next, the sew
eraI conclaves of District No. TO- I'M
proved Order of Heptasophs viii give a
Joint Initiation at Pythia1 Temple, 1912
G. street northwest. The initiatory cere-
monies viii be conducted by the degree
team of Zeta Conclave. of Baltimore.
The speakers of the evening VIII be su-
preme Archon Morris G.. Cohen. Of
PittsburE; Hon. DIN Bryan. supreme
counsel, Baltimore; S. II. Tattersall, SUI
preme secretary. Baltimore: J. w.
Cruett, supreme organizer, Baltimore,
and Hon NJ S Decker, assistant sec
rotary Interstate Commerce Commission,
Washington. The entertainment is Civ
en- in honor of NJ. n. Perry. d. D. S. A.,
who has accomplished so much Tor the
order during the past year
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hAGGABEE LADIES
NAME NEW COMMITTEES

The central committee of the Ladies
Of the Maecabees was called together
by Lady Caswen. state commander. TO
make further arrangements cor the State
convention.
The following ladies were added TO the
information committee. Mrs. Annie J.
Shepherd Miss Lilly Shepherd. Mrs.
Sarah Andrews, Mrs. Teresa AlcCsrdle.
Mrs. Mary galloway, Mrs. Grace c.
Belnhardt, Mrs. Ar65lla Walsmith. and
Mrs. Margaret AfcAleer.
a committee on souvenir program was
selected as follows; Mrs. Lulu 5. Ham
mond, chairman. Mrs. Mary COsgTOTe
and Mrs Sarah Andrews
The ladies appointed to head the line
of candidates were: For National
Hive No /. Mrs TfIie Dean; for Mt
Vernon Hive. No. ., Mrs Mary Holt
for Columbia Hive, No. 3, Mrs. Emilia
Helrelgle; for Independence Hive, No.
4. Mrs. Charlotte Cox, and for George
town Hive. No 10, Mrs. Nav Cross
Both National Hive No. l and Mt Yer
non Hive, No. ,. have teams Of guards
drilling under military men FOR cOmpeti-
tive prizes. Much interest ard great en-
thusiasm is manifested in this work and
the drill on the evening of May 10 Will
be one Of the most attractive FEATURES Of
the rally.
Next Tuesday evening Columbia Hive
celebrates its seventh anniversary with
a birthday party.
At their last review Independence Hive,
No. l. celebrated the first anniversary Of
its organization by initiating a class OF
four new members. serving refreshments
and giving each member a souvenir
This hive viii hold It's first euchre on
April %
Mrs. Melva J. Casweu. State COM
mander, has Just returned from a busi-
ness trip to Baltimore in the interests Of
the coming rally
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THE INsULrEp PoLIcEMAN.

1T was the biggest insult anybody
ever dared offer me groWled the po-
liceman Il have keys 10 several of the
houses on my beat so / can let myself
in in case Of the absence of the family
or any emergency and see if everything
is all right Wen the other day a new
family moved in st 49,. They actually
had the nerve to ask me TO hand over
the key OF that house They didn't say
so right out but they intimated that
they rather take chances on burglars
than trust me with the key. Now, II
that amt But never mind. Them
folks amt through with me, yet. r.
Mem York Press
The Washington times., 1907-04-07
NEWS AND GOSSIP OF FRATERNITIESI
ARMY AND NAVY UNION
TO CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY


An anniversary entertainment will be
held at the Grand Army Hail. 1872 Penn
sylvania avenue northwest. Friday
night, the 18th instant, TO celebrate the
nineteenth birthday OF the Army and
Navy Union of the United States.
The eommittse having the affair in
charge is composed of members Of the
four garrisons of Washington-Adm
d. d. Porter Garrison. No o; Gen. VII
liam H. Barry Garrison, No. Is Col. The
odore Roosevelt Garrison, No, "a; and
Gen. Guy Y. Henry Garrison-end IS
putting forth strenuous efforts to make
the affair a grand success. The sub
committees are ali busy. and the enter
tainment committee is working hard TO
secure the very best talent for the oc-
casion. and have already secured the
services Of some good speakers, eloeu-
tionists, singers. and musicians. Guests
viii be present from the Baltimore and
other neighboring garrisons. and Ma
tional Commander Gen. J. Edwin
Browne viii be present and act as mas
ter Of ceremonies.
All the military organizations of the
city and the officers and men of the
Army, Navy. and Marine Corps. in and
near liie city are eAt~lAdtu a CoIuidt
invitation TO be present.
The Army and Navy Union. L. S. A.,
Is composed of men who have served
honora5ly IN the Army, Navy, or Marine
Corps OF the United States. either as
regulars or volunteers. and its member
ship has increased rapidly in the past
few years Men from the Spanish war
veterans, as well as those at present
serving their country recognize that IL is
the one permanent military c-Ez-zIz -
and are joining hands to make its sue
cess assured.
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PROGRESS EUcHRE OF P. O. OF A

An enjoyable progressive euchre was
given at the home of A L. Jennings. %
X street northeast, by the Patriotic or
der Of Americans on Tuesday. The hrst
prize. a pair of gold cuff buttons. do
mated by Isadore Saks, was won by
George Lebeech. The first prize for the
ladies was ven be- Miss Jones.
The Washington times., 1907-04-07
DOINGS OF PAST WEEK
AMONG THE MACGABEES

Or. +. ID. Thompson, OF Golden Rule
Tent, No. 3 returned this week from
New York State. where he had gone on
the account of the death Of his brother
in-law.
National Tent, No. /. Georgetown Tent.
No 6, and Mount Vernon Tent. No. L.
in District of Columbia and Alexandria,
Va. lead off the month with initiation
OF new members.
State Commander u. ". Gail, visited
AI-zandria Tent. No p last Monday
night to witness the exemplihcation OF
The degree work, as well as 10 pay his
official respects to the tent, which al
ways receives him with applause and
shows him the respect that his office re-
quires-
State Commander Gall has extended
to all his local organizations the invita-
ton to participate IN the exercises OF
Fraternal Night at the Masonic Fair.
and each one has accepted, and large
body of them viii be present. Mai.
w. ". Burch viii escort them with his
two divisions Of the Uniform Rank.
John L. Mech. late record keeper Of
Georgetown Tent, No. 6. has just retired
from the office by resignation on ac-
count of falling health, which is not
only regretted by the members OF the
tent but OF the order in the city and
the State commander. He was one OF
the faithful and efficient officers.
At the first meeting night in May Of
the several tents in the District Of Co
umbia and Virginia, will vote for repre-
sentative and alternate TO the supreme
tent review, and the candidates. that
have come out for the volunteer voting
Of the members in the tents. so far an
nounced. are d. w Gail. for representa-
tive, and c. ]. Gates and L. \. ROet-
ting for alternate.
w c. WorreI. one of the bachelor
Maccabees has joined the benedicts, and
the members of Mount Vernon Tent
and many friends I'm the city in and
cut Of the order. are extending their
hearty congratulations.
H. E. Crouch, deputy for National
Tent, No. 1. has resigned and Joseph +.
Moore has been appointed 10 MI the
vacancy. Other important business
made it necessary fer Mr.. Crouch 70 give
up the place. which he had filled with
so much credit TO himself. Mr.. Moore
is very enthusiastic Maccabee, and has
had experience along this line, and VIII
no doubt render satisfaction in every
particular
The Washington times., 1907-04-07
81 W. ADVERTISE Il?

A recent church notice in Manchester,
England, read: "A potato pie supper
will be held on Saturday evening Sub
ject for Sunday evening. a Night OF
AGONY
The Washington times., 1907-04-07
BoTTLES IRON LAYA.

Lava may be blown into beautiful
green-colored bottles. lighter and
stronger. than ordinary glass.