Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-02
GOOD TEMPLARS MEET.
Candidates Initiated, Prizes Contested
for, Songs and Addresses.


Minnehaha Lodge, No. 1, International
Order of Good Templars, met in Pythian
Temple Tuesday evening. Members Of Per-
severance and Excelsior lodges We're pres
ent and co-operated in the conduct Of rou-
tine business, the initiatory ceremonies. the
contests for prizes and good Of the order
exercises.
The report of the enlarged committee on
good of the order, defining the leading fea-
lures Of the program for the quarter, was
read by the acting secretary, ]. W. NichoL
and accepted by the lodge. The initiatory
degree was conferred and a social session
was held, devoted mainly to contests LOT
prizes in a game conducted by Wilbur Nc
Daniel 1t produced many surprises and
much merriment.
An address by Rev. E. c. Dinwiddie, the
legislative superintendent of the National
Anti-saloon League, and Of the National
Grand Lodge of Good Templars, was the
special feature in good of the order. He
reviewed the work done under auspices OF
the National League In conjunction with
the local management In the campaign in
Oklahoma leading up to the constitutional
convention. He also explained the steps
taken to mark progress on temperance
lines during the present session of the ma
tional legislature, and to prevent adverse
legislation. He was given close attention
throughout his address and vote Of
thanks at it's close. A patriotic selection:
Mrs. Carrie Smith. 1t was announced that
the song was in memory of our first Presi-
dent, and the singer was Joined by the
congregation in the chorus, in which was
mentioned the glad day Washington saw
in days of old" Short addresses were given
by Mrs Corby Miss Church and Messrs.
Corby, Tull, RUSSELL H. F. Smith, McDan-
lei and others
Excelsior Lodge, No. 81, I. o. G. T.. had
a large attendance, including delegations
from Perseverance, Minnehaha and Fidelity
Hall, Pennsylvania avenue. Wednesday
evening. Chief Templar G. w. Jenkins pre-
sided, and Miss Ella Freeman, secretary.
recorded the minutes. Mr.. Herbert Hender-
son of Fidelity Lodge presided at the piano
in the services of song.
Two members were admitted to member
ship by card from Friendship Lodge, No. IL.
The initiatory degree was conferred upon
three candidates, after which a social ses-
sion was had, followed by a program of
temperance songs, under direction of Mr..
Herman marshal. and of addresses, recita-
tions and readings conducted by the chief
templar who opened the series with a Sc
lection from the official organ of the Grand
Lodge, entitled. AN Angel In Saloon"
Mr.. Henderson entertained with song,
followed by an address on current legisla-
tive events. Mr.. Alfred Wilkinson gave a
humorous recitation and short temperance
talks were made by Messrs. Tull. Corby,
Russell and F. William Walster. The pro-
gram was closed with piano recitals by Mr..
Richard w. Slime.
Silver Star Lodge. No. 20. I. o. G. T., met
in Good Templar Hall, Tenleytown, Thurs
day evening a large number being pres
ent. Mr.. Aquilla E. Payne. chief templar,
presided. The committee on recent en-
tertainment reported the receipts to be
nearly $40. The presentation was made to
the winner of the prize for disposing of
the most tickets for the latest lodge social.
Announcements were made of visit to
Fidelity Lodge on Friday evening and Of
public meeting in benefit of Palisades
lodge, on the Conduit road, Monday even
ing. the 4tfr instant.
The special feature of the good of the
order was an address by the grand coun-
selor, Mr.. A. E. Shoemaker. upon the
progress of the temperance movement in
the District of Columbia. The address gave
an encouraging outlook from the Good
Templar standpoint. The lodge was enter
tanned with vocal duet by Mr.. and Mrs.
Jones and a vocal solo by Mr.. w. A. Col
Inns