Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-13

also three CandldateS Tor grand treasurer
and at least two cities-Dallas, Tex, and
st. Joseph, Mo-are already in the lineup
with others coming.
The parade will occur Tuesday, and pres
ent figures are that 10000 Elks will par
ticipate. The Philadelphia lodge will act
as escorts and the herds will be headed
by the celebrated New York Lodge. No. l,
he eldest lodge Of the B. P. 0. E., which
will be followed by all the lodges in the
order of seniority.
The interest in the prize drill is con-
stantly growing among the various lodges,
most of which will be represented by
team The fact that the Philadelphia lodge
has offered several thousand dollars in
prizes has stimulated interest in this fea-
ture Of the convention week and the lodges
are out hot for the prizes
The Pittsburg lodge, which has won sew
eral prizes at previous cOnvent TONS Will be
represented by it's crack marching team.
The members march in evening attire and
make striking appearance; The famous
Cherry Pickers of the Toledo (Ohfo) lodge,
who will participate in the prize drill are
in careful training, and they are confident
CT landing first prize. The marching club
is composed of forty picked men. and In
executing fancy steps and figures they
rival trained soldiers. At previous con-
ventions of the Elks the club has won many
prizes, both in the parade and prize
drills, and hopes to hang another scalp
upon their already heavily laden belt.
Among the places where the members have
won prizes are Minneapolis, ST. Louis, Mil
waukee, Cleveland. Detroit, Sandusky.
Buffalo and Cincinnati. The Toledo lodge
will be represented in the parade by 100
uniformed men.
Washingtonians will be interested in
knowing that when the Elks visit Valley
Forge Friday they will be welcomed by
Representative Wanger. who will introduce
Senator Knox, possible presidential cand-
date, as the chief speaker. Representative
Wanger is an enthusiastic Elk and a menu
Der of the Norr!stown lodge. which is CO.
operating with the Philadelphia lodge in
arranging for the Valley Forge ceremonies.
Sister fraternities preparing to do
their best to help the Elks out. Many Elks
belong to the order Sons of St George,
and the Philadelphia lodge of the order
will entertain the visitors during their stay.
The headquarters of the st. George Wheel
men will be open all week, and on Thurs
day evening reception will be rendered
to the visitors.
The knights of Columbus will hold open
house during Elks week. A committee will
be on hand at all hours to entertain and
direct.
Arrangements are complete for the big
clam bake of which 1,5OO Elks will partake
at a Delaware river resort below Gloucester
City. A dinner will be given to the Grand
Lodge officers in the main pavilion of the
place on the opening day of the convention.
Friday evening the visitors will be en-
tertained by the committee at the Pen and
Pencil Club. where an elaborate dinner
will be served. Representative, now
The Grand Lodge badge contains the
insignia of the order above two enameled
flags. one of the city and the other the
national emblem. The shield is stamped
in a keystone. The Liberty Bell, INDIE
pendence Hall and the city hall are used
in the top bar. while the second bar con-
tains the initials Of the past exalted rulers.
The visitors badge has the Liberty Bell
in natural copper suspended by a purple
ribbon from a clasp showing Independence
Hall, city hall and the local lodge. The
ladies' badge has a bronze Liberty Bell
suspended from an enameled bar. The
committee badge contains the Philadelphia
coat-of-arms in natural bronze suspended
from a gold-plated clasp and bar, while
the exchange badge has the Elk emblem
stamped the Liberty Bell in bronze
suspended from a bar inscribed with
''Forty-third Convention and 'B. p. o.
E." The press badge is a large round
shield with elk head in bold relief in
the center.
Eagles from various parts of the state
of Maryland have Joined Baltimore Aerie
in a committee meeting to perfect plans
for the celebration of Eagles day at Elec-
trio Park which will be Monday July ~.
The receipts will be used to pay the
penses of large band which will ac-
company the Maryland state delegation to
the convention. which will be held at Nor
folk the first week in September. Members
of the order in Maryland will attend the
Norfolk convention in one large delegation.
prize of 500 has been offered by Norfolk
Aerie for the aerie accompanied by the
largest and best band, and Maryland is
going to try to win 1t.
The Grand Aerie of the Eagles of Mary
land has been in session this week at Cum
berland.
The second entertainment of series of
five under the auspices of the entertainment
committee of Mount Hermon Lodge No
179, A. F. & A. NJ, will be held on rriday
evening, July 49, 1907. on the lot at the
corner of Johnson and Wine avenues
Hyattsvile. Nd. and will be street car
nival Many amusing attractions will be
provided. together with refreshments. The
single tickets for the carnival are but 10
cents. They have voice in the disposition
of ten pretty prizes, and are redeema BILE
In refreshments at their face value at the
carnival. Season tickets likewise have a
voice in the disposition of the prizes, and
entitle the holder to refreshments to the
value of % cents. Besides the amusements
offered music will be provided and a gen
eral good time is assured all who may par
ticipate. In case of Indictment weather the
carnival will be held in the Masonic Hall.
These entertainments are given for the pur-
pose of securing funds to install a new
heating plant in the Masonic Hall at
Hyattsvile and also to decorate the lodge
rooms The lodge will celebrate its twenty
fifth anniversary November 90, and it is the
funds to complete the improvements before
the celebration of the anniversary. The
ladies of Ruth Chapter, No. l. Order of the
Eastern Star. are cooperating with tnt
committee in their efforts, and every indi-
cation points to the realization Of the de-
sired improvements at the time named.
Mrs NJ Emma Adams Of this city las
been elected supreme holy chaplain of the
Supreme White Shrine of Jerusalem. Her
associate officers for the ensuing year are
ess, Mrs. Matilda ]. Stone of ST Jo-
seph, Mich: supreme worthy prophet
ess, Mrs. Agnes B. Loveland, Char
lotte, Mich. supreme Waterman of the
shepherds, Thomas w. Heatley, Cleveland
Ohio supreme worthy scribe, Mrs Martha
Bogardus, Lansing. Mich; supreme worthy
treasurer. Mrs. Annette Lanzelle, Caro-
Mich: supreme worthy shepherdess, Mrs
Ida V. Miller. Grand Rapids Mich: su-
preme worthy guide. Mrs. Minneola Hunt
Petoskey. Mich; supreme worthy herald