Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-09

from expert on Spanish schedules and was
appointed chief special agent for the Dis
trict. from which he was transferred to the
census office. Mr.. King is now and has for
some time been employed in the Carnegie
Institution tas- ;,
His Masonic history began in 1890 when
he was raised in Dawson Lodge No. IS,
F. A. A. Mand became its master in 1909
He was exalted In Lafayette r. A Chap
ter. No. 8. in 1890. and presided over the
chapter as its high priest in 1898 In 1894
he received the degrees in Washington
Council. No. 1, r. and 8. Masters and was
elected master in 1902. He was knighted
in Washington Commandery, No /, X r
In 1888 and was commander of the body in
1903 He is member of the organization
of Amounted High Priests of Almas Temple.
A. A. o. N. NJ. s., and of Electa Chapter
No. 2. o. E. s.
John T. Warde, one of the founders OF
Washington Lodge, No. IL, of the Benevo-
lent and Protective Order of Elks was at
the last communication of the lodge unani-
mously elected honorary life member
Mr.. Warde is past exalted ruler of the
order. member of the Grand Lodge and a
past district deputy exalted grand ruler for
the District of Columbia.
The Elks of Washington and Alexandria
are arranging to make a good showing at
the annual convention and reunion of the
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
to be held in Philadelphia the week be-
prizes to the amount of $4,000 will be
distributed among the host, of which an
aggregate of $4,000 has been set aside for
the bands which are expected to accompany
the visitors to the Quaker city.
Judge Henry A. Melvin of California
grand exalted ruler of the Elks, while in
Philadelphia recently said great army of
Elks will march upon the Pennsylvania
city in July. He had noted, he said that
elaborate preparations for the event were
being made by lodges i'm all parts OF the
country. He predicted 1t will be the largest
gathering of Elks ever held and that
there will be more novel features than
heretofore.
series of euchre parties will be held
by White Eagle Council, No. 4, Degree OF
Pocahontas, at its hall, Society Temple
9TH and streets northwest. The first one
held recently was declared to be a success
The prizes numbered fourteen Mr.. c. M
Loeffier won the gentleman's first prize, a
handsome sofa pillow.
At regular meeting of the Past Matrons
and Past Patrons Association of Ruth
Chapter, o; E. s., No. !: held at the resi-
dence OF Mrs; Lille Schneider Tuesday
evening, the following officers were chosen:
President, Mrs. Elizabeth Schneider; vice
president, Mrs. Mary E. Teachum; secre-
tary, Mrs. Rose A. Yost; treasurer. Mrs.
Jene Johnson. After the meeting ad-
journed refreshments were served and
games INDUCED in until late hour The
prizes and novelties distributed caused
much n1erriment, and this feature was the
principal attraction Of the evening.
The attendance of members at the regu-
lar meetings of Camp No. 8. Patriotic Order
Sons of America, Is declared to be crafty
ing. Thursday night last the members
mapped. out the spring campaign. a COM
mittee consisting of Messrs. c. T. Lamp
kins, Chairman; Chas. E. Frazier. VIM. r.
Gilmore. Spencer Edelin, c. r. Withers and
VIM H. Lithgow, was appointed to ar
range for an entertainment and hop at the
Typographical Temple The camp meets
every Thursday night at its hall, 419 10th
street northwest.
Washington Camp, No. 11461, has ar
ranged for a class adoption Thursday
night, March H. at Typographical Temple.
AS q street northwest. The meeting will
be open to all members of the order. Re-
freshments will be served. -