Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-17

matron. Mrs. Catharina Loffier, with tho
officers, conducted the members Of the chap
ter to the First Reformed Church. 9th and
streets at 7:30 clock Rev. James d
Buhrer, assisted by Rev. Dr. Thomas OF
Pennsylvania. had prepared special sery-
Ices for the occasion. The attendance was
large and the services were appropriate.
Many prominent members Of the Eastern
Star were present, among whom were Miss
Clara Ball, worthy grand matron, and
j. J. Faber. grand patron of the District
OF Column ia. For several years it has been
the custom of the chapter to have an ex-
cursion as an anniversary celebration. This
year Great Falls was designated as the
place. and Wednesday, the 14th instant. as
the day for the excursion. Arrangements
were made to have special cars to convey
the members to and from the falls. The
day was an ideal one and the amusements
were all that could be expected. One Of
the most enjoyable and interesting fea-
lures of the day was a game of base ball
between Ruth Chapter and Stansbury
Lodge. Ruth Chapter winning in the tenth
inning with a score of 20 to IL 1t Is as
serted by experts that 1t was one Of the
most interesting amateur games played
around Washington this season. Baxter
star plays OF the day Alexander Pitt UNI
pired the game. Battery for Ruth Chap
ter. Loffier and Toense, and S. Shreve and
Men mel Mckinney fo, for stansbury The play
man. shortstop: B. Mckinney first base;
Andrew Loffier. pitcher; Toense, catcher;
McChesney, second base: Mortfelt, right
field; Haley, third base; Thompson, center
field; Bishop. left field. Stansbury Lodge
Nell Mckinney, catcher; S. Shreve, first
base; J. Shreve, pitcher; B. Schandan, right
field; Newman, second base; B. Lippold,
third base; B. Detweiler, left field; Schnel-
der, center ie:d; Sherwood, shortstop.
Sioux Tribe, No. Is. Improved Order Of
Red Men, paid fraternal visit to Seltese
Tribe, No 16, last Tuesday and presented
an official Red Mems flag as token of ap-
probation of fraternal courtesies. Sachem
l.. D. Petrie of Sioux Tribe introduced Past
Sachem James w. Allison, who presented
the flag on behalf of Sioux Tribe. 1t
was accepted by the sachem of Seltese
Tribe.
Guard of the Forst Clarke Of Seltese
Tribe was presented with a gold emblem
of the order In appreciation of services
rendered Sioux Tribe. The flag Is the only
one in this reservation. 1t is of bunting Of
the colors of the order and emblaZoned with
the insignia Of the order. crowned with
thirteen silver stars. 1t Is seven feet long
and FIVE feet wide, surrounded with heavy
fringe. is mounted on a mahogany staff
surmounted with a golden eagle, and Is
equipped for display in parade. 1t will be
on exhibition at the visitation of the great
chiefs of the United States next month.
After the presentation exercises a smoker
was In order. all feeling better and truer
Red Men because of the event.
Ascalon Temple, D. o. K. K. held its
regular monthly session last Monday. Re-
ports received from the members of the
"Kommittee to Decoy OIL kandidates |
Kwick" show that a large number OF the
"Innocents" are anxious to Join the march |
ing caravan, travelling toward this oasis.
The Pythian field day committee gave m |
enjoyable smoker in the armory at the