Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-26
GOOD TEMPLARS.
Proceedings at Meetings of Several
Local Lodges

Local Lodges.
Star Of Hope Lodge, No %, International
Order of Good Templars, met in Rechabite
Hail, 643 Louisiana avenue last Monday
evening. ]. c. Foster. chief templar, pre-
sided. The transaction of routine business
was followed by informal discussion Of spe-
cial methods Of advancing lodge interests,
including the time and place for summer
outings.
The good-of-the-or program, in charge
of Mrs. ], r. Narrower, included violin
solos by James Carroll, recitations by c. G.
Medallion and remarks on rules and usages
of the order by Grand Chief Templar Jesse
Tull, Secretary A. 8. Woodland, F. r.
Moody and others.
Minnehaha Lodge, No. /. I. o. G. T., met
In Pythian Temple last Tuesday evening
Grand Chief Tull conducted routine bust
ness. calling Miss Blanche Neff, past chief
of Perseverance Lodge, to preside during
the initiation of three candidates Mrs.
Carrie Smith. pianist, Icd In song serv-
ice. Messrs. Arthur Jett and VIM, A. Ridg-
ley were appointed committee, as part of
a union committee on outings. y social ses-
sion was held, after which program was
rendered, 8. W.'Russell in charge.
Mr.. Arthur Jett entertained with patri-
otto vocal selections. Mrs. Smith accompa-
mist, and Miss Fay Sullivan with piano re-
citals. Mr.. Russell read a message from
Joseph Malins, grand chief OF the order in
England Mrs. Mary Allen. past grand su-
perintendent. addressed the lodge on the
subject of personal influence. /. l.. Corby,
deputy international chief, spoke of the
value of careful selection in aims and
methods. e e. Wilson mentioned the ne
cessity of prudence and economy in the
management of lodge AFFAIRS Mr. William
NJ. Wright touched upon the advantages to
the order of publicity. and brief remarks
upon aids to Good Templary were made by
Mrs Bergman, Miss Neff and Messrs. Nc
Daniel, Foster and Woodland.
Excelsior Lodge, No. 81, !. o. g. T., met
in Scottish Rite Hall last Wednesday even
ing. G. w. Jenkins past chief, invited 1. l..
Corby, international chief. to preside. Rou-
tine business was transacted and was fol-
lowed by consideration Of special reports.
Dietrich Norman read his report of an en-
tertainment recently given, A request from
the Grand Lodge was received that a COM
mittee on outing be appointed. and was act
ed upon favorably. Grand Chief Jesse w.
Tull spoke Of the gain in membership made
by Excelsior Lodge during the last quarter,
and presented the Grand Lodge prize ban
ner. which was received on behalf Of the
Lodge In appropriate remarks, by ]. 8.
Freeman, deputy grand chief.
A good-of-the-order program was con-
Quoted. Vocal solos were given by Mr..
Clarence Corby, Mr.. Richard Slime, accom-
panist and a song recital by Mr.. F. r.
Moody. Addresses emphasizing the signifi-
canoe Of the growth Of prohibition senti-
cent and the leading part the Good Tenn
plars had In 1t were made by Messrs. A. e.
Shoemaker and 8. w. Russell and brief
remarks upon the duties and privileges Of
Good Templars were given by Mrs. !. L.
Corby, Mrs. Freeman, Missr Minnie Farr
and Messrs Tuli. Freeman ana Jenkins.
In Good remplar Hall, TenleytowH last
Thursday evening. Forrest D, Tull. chief
the reading and approval OF the trustees
report, the appointment Of several special
committees, the making Of ARRANGEMENTS
for reception Of Excelsior Lodge. expected
as guest next Thursday evening, and the
reception of an invitation from Mrs. Yowell,
superintendent Of juvenile work. to attend
q conference in the interests Of Juvenile
temple work the 18th instant. The report
Of the trustees showed the lodge to be in
excellent condition, and paid high tribute
to the zeal Of members who had volunteered
their services In making improvements In
the hall. The invitation given by the SUI
perintendent gave rise to informal discus
sion Of Juvenile temple fnteresta
Recess was devoted to a contest In sew
ing on buttons" in which Mrs. r, D. Vow
ell and Mrs. Minnie Reed won first and sec-
ond prizes. respectively. A literary and
musical program followed. Mrs. Reed,
pianist. led In the service Of song.