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The Washington times., 1907-05-26
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arranged for a sale in order TO enable
the executor to settle the estate OF Mr.
Paris. There are now in the hand. OF
the executor several hundred water col
ors, the work of Mr.. Paris. which will
soon be placed on sale. This COLLECTION
covers a wide range Of subjects. "a Che
artist was an extensive traveller and
had painted from nature In all sections
of the United States and had made q
large number of sketches IN foreign
countries. While his work was noted
for its crisp realism, and its tendency TO
selections from beautiful motives in ma
ture. some of his most conspicuous and
noteworthy examples were in decorative
flower studies, in which he showed
breadth Of technique and an idealization
which seemed wanting in his studies Of
landscapes. where absolute truth seemed
to be the motive Of the work
among this collection are pencil
sketches made in Belgium during his
vacation in that country last year. II
is In these sketches that his ability as
an architectural craftsman . strongly
evidenced, for Mr.. Paris was an archi-
tect before he became a painter. The
subjects chosen are OF interesting ex-
amples OF the architecture Of cities Of
Belgium, and although only pencil
sketches, they will become highly valu-
able as examples OF the faultless
technique Of Mr.. Paris in this direction.
The Washington times., 1907-05-26
DISTRICT MACCABEES
GATHER AT BANQUET

Sixty-one members OF the Order Of
Modern Maccabees OF the District gath
cred with a number OF guests Thursday
night at FreUnds, at a banquet and
gOod-fellOwshIp meeting
in addition to a pleasing menu. the
guests were entertained by a number
Of vocal and instrumental selections by
talent from the three constituent tents
Of the local order. The banquet hall
was deliberately decorated for the occa-
sion.
The following toasts and addresses
were heard during the coursesi
Address OF welcome. J. II. Junghaus,
NJ. D.: Labor and Education" ]. J..
Sullivan, Fraternal Tent, No l245: Pa
triotism," E. II. Tyler, Progressive
Tent, No. 14l5; Tent Reviews" c. o.
Macintosh. Modern Tent. No. 1872; The
Modern Maccabees," +. W. Stevens,
general organizer; THE Ancient Mac
cabees. 175 B. c." S. S. English, Mod
crn Tent. No. 1872; "Frsternal Socie-
ties." T. F. Murphy, Fraternal Tent,
No. 1245; "Our Silent Partners" W. E.
Porter, Progressive Tent, No. I415; De
gree Work" J. NJ Foster. Fraternal
Tent, No. 12l5; Fraternity" r S. Ash
ton. Modern Tert, No. 1872; "Our Baby
Tent" l. ]. Leiper, Progressive Tent.
No. 1915 An address was also delivered
by Sir Knight Skinner. on general fra
ternal topics. the work Of the Modern
Maccabees. which is tie pioneer branch
OF all Maccabe orders, being reviewed.
The present member ship of the three
tents in the District is over 800.
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BRILLIANT SUMMER SEASON
BEGINS AT NEW LUNA PARK

Luna Park. rem dCl1d. with is delizh--
iui diversions and advanced amuse-
ments, was formally opened yesterday,
ana everything from the star attraction
uo"n TO the smallest concession. Judging
from the manner In which they were ap-
piauoed and patrOnized. seemed 10 have
some legitimate claim upon the swarms
Oh people VINO graced the initiatory oc-
casion with their presence. The bril-
Aaht music as performed by Paul Zier-
olo Royal Berlin Military Band.
pleased hugely. and the free vaudeville
NUMBER. delighted the spectators.
An event Of special importance is an
nounced for tomorrow night. when the
celebrated drill team composed OF Ladies
OF the Maccabees. will 90 through the
same military maneuvers that have
gained for them considerable local fame.
A coterie Of twenty-five will particfpste
IN the drill. given under the auspicies OF
the Philadelphia Club, a social branch OF
Washington's Lodge Of EIks Il win be
the Elks' day. Chairman Dunn with
the able assistance Of Messrs. EHs.
Ward, Becker, Utermehl. Allen. Max
well. and Mersheimer. has arranged
other features independent Of the drill
teams work that VIII be instructive and
entertaining
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Chase Promises
AGOIdXyO OF Stars

With the farewell week OF r,olirs.
vaudeville IN Washington at hand Mr.
Chase makes the following personal an
nouncement 10 his clientele. which ~
customarily issues at this time.
Mr.. Chase believes that an apoloev
and explanation are due his loyal pa
irons for the seemingly early closing OF
the theater- The season opened 10
standing room. played 10 standing room.
and is closing TO standing room. This
is as II should be. as interest and AZ
tendance should never be permitted 10
diminish The supply Of good vaude-
vile acts is limited, and II is far better
TO provide forty weeks Of splendid
vaudeville. than TO undertake to remain
open additional weeks. with bills below
the high standard set Another most
important reason for closing at this
time is that several weeks are required
70 do the work necessary 70 maintain
the reputation OF the theater as being
the most beautiful IN the city. OF the
great American and foreign artists to
appear next season at Chase's. the fol-
lowing are confidently submitted: Mrs.
Leslie Carter, May Irwin. Lew Fields.
Arnold DAILY. Lawrence D'Orsay. Ezra
Kendall, Harry Bulger. Marie LLOYD.
William Hawtrey. Marie DRESSER,
Charles Warner. Stella Mayhem. WI
liam II. Thompson. Eva TanguaE and
Nat Wills There will be a score Of
ether stars Of equal magnitude. Europe
viii furnish polite vaudeville with many
celebrated and scintiIlating novelties.
There will be no advanced prices. and
H-atinees will be given every day
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ST. PETERS SOCIETY
ENJOYS AN OUTING

The members of ST.. Peters Christian
Doctrine Association and other friends
celebrated the ninth anniversary of the
rounding OF the association by a supper
and outing at Great Falls last Monday.
The party consisted Of eighty-five
women and men. The trip TO the falls
was enlivened with music and songs.
The caterer served a splendid supper and
the orchestra at the park played dance
music until 10 o'clock.
A special illumination Of the falls
was made by searchlights placed at
points OF vantage.
The presence Of Rev. NJ. O'Donoughe.
the organizer and first spiritual director
OF the association. was a great pleasure
20 all the members.
A special object to be gained. it is
hoped, by giving the outing is the
creation OF more enthusiastic interest
IN the Sunday school excursion 10 be
held June q, the proceeds of which are
intended TO be devoted 70 the fund for
decorating and beautifying the church.
The following Is a list OF those in at
tendance
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Butte DoWRY UNCLAIMED.

The city fathers Of Cardiff. in Wales.
have been greatly surprised because
there has been no application made for
the Butte dowry this year. AS a rule
the competition is keen. The appli-
cants are mostly domestic servants.
whose employers interest themselves in
lhelr Dehalt. The dowry, which amounts
TO about $50, was Instituted bv the late
Marquis or Butte, on the occasion of his
silver wedding He placed in the hands
OF the mayor Of Cardiff s., 900. the yearly
income from. which was to be given 70
some girl Of the poorer classes in Car
din whose marriage might be impeded
Tor the want Of such a sum" The may
or. under the conditions OF the dOwry.
mas 10 remind the recipients immedi-
ately after the religious ceremony OF the
oriS1n Of the gift, and he has to read
60 them the first eleven verses of the
second chapter of ct. Johns gospel
Galilee
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EVANSVILLE MASONS
PLAN CELEBRATION

Mt. Hermon Lodge, No. 49, A. F. and
a. NJ, Hyattsville, Nd, at a recent
meeting appointed a committee, con-
sisting Of William B. Severe. chairman,
Jerome J. Morgan, secretary: DR.. S. NJ.
Mcmillan, Or. Joseph r. Owens. the
Rev. c. J. S. Mayo. George s. Britt.
George w Sexton, Charles II. Walsh.
Francis Gasch, and Frederic A. Holden,
to devise ways and means for cele-
brating the twenty-hfth anniversary Of
the lodge
The lodge was instituted November .,
1882. and the committee recommended a
series Of entertainments to be held in
the Masonic Hail. Hyattsville, during
the summer, preparatory TO an elabor-
ate program Of music and addresses on
the date Of the anniversary. at which
celebration admission will be by invita-
ton.
The first of the series of public en-
tertainments viii be held on Friday
evening, June p, and promises to Dc
highly entertaining.
The women OF Ruth Chapter. No. Z.
Order of Eastern Star, members Of Key
stone Chapter, No. 81, Royal Arch Ma
sons, and St Elmo COmmandery, No. Il
Knights Templar. will cooperate with
the lodge in these entertainments, and
the proceeds will be devoted to install
ing n new heating system for the main
auditorium, banquet hall, and dodge
rooms. and the decoration Of the rooms.
It is expected that these improve
ments will be completed on OF before
November p.
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A TERRIBLE EPITApH.

The most terrible epitaph in the world
IS oeheVed To be one on stone which
was set up few years ago in the GEM
etery or Deorescin, Eastern Hungary
sr-, who died In his sixty-second- year.
lie was shot by his son. Frau Joseph
MOriJz. sr.. who died in her forty-sey-
enth year. She was shot by her daugh-
own hand, in her seventeenth wear
after shooting her mother. Joseph Nor
itz, who died in prison, aged twenty
seven, He had shot his father. May
sinful souls"' This grim memorial IVA :
erected by a local literary association.
1t is said that the last Of the I'M fated
family left 1880 for the purpose
The Washington times., 1907-05-26
SONG AND STORY
BY RECHABITES
Fidelity Tent Holds Open
Meeting With Interesting
Program.

There was a large gathering of
Rechabites and their friends in Fidelity
Tent Northeast Temple, Twelfth and
II streets northeast Monday evening.
Including the following visiting Recha-
bites: John T. Mockabee. Mrs. olivia
MOckabee, James T. Rolf. George A.
Root, Mrs. George A. Root, A. Lee
Thompson. Miss Virgie Thompson, Miss
Blanche Ogle, w. II. Cray, Miss Mary
Holmes. and Miss Rose Boston.
The open meeting program consist ed
Of ad net by Misses MacRae and Bate
man; song. Miss Ruby Raymond; reci-
tation, Miss Mary Holmes; solo, Miss
Bateman; duet, Miss Mary Holmes and
Miss Rose Boston; piano solo. Miss
MacRae; fancy dance. Miss Ruby Ray
mond, recitation, w. II. Bright; duet
Misses Bateman; solo, George A. Root.
James T. Rolf. chairman of Onward
Tents open meeting next week. gave
an invitation 90 the tent and their
friends to visit Onward Tent on Wednes-
FAY evening. after which those present
enjoyed the moving pictures at 1904 II
street northeast. through the kindness
Of PasA High Tent Representative Van
Matre
The Washington times., 1907-05-26
CURIOUS WELSH RITE.

The curious custom Of employing a
''sin cater survived to within a recent
period in Wales. 1t existed in ancient
Greece, and Is followed at the present
day in Macedonia. When a person died
the friends sent for the sin eater Of the
district. who on his arrival placed a
plate Of salt on the breast % the dead
man, and upon the salt placed a piece
of bread. He then whispered an mean
tatiOn over the bread. which he ate.
thereby eating up all the sins Of the de-
parted For this service he received the
sum OF about so cents, and departed
from the general gaze. IL was believed
that he had really taken O. his own
use the sins of all those over whom he
performed the ceremony He was de-
tested in the neighborhOod. and re-
garded as one irredeemably lost
The Washington times., 1907-05-26
POTOMAC CLUB MEETS
AND ELECTS OFFICERS

The Potomac Literary Club held the
closing meeting of the season at So
Sixth street northwest last Tuesday
evening.
Considerable business was transacted
regarding the clubs future. Reports in
writing were made by the president. sec
rotary and treasurer, which showed q
healthy condition of the club.
The election of officers for the ensuing
year then took place which resulted as
follows:
5. A. Terry, president.
Col. E. B. Thompson, vice president.
Miss Ina V. Hotchkin. recording secre-
tarv.
Frank Hoadley, corresponding secre-
tary.
Mrs. S. 3. Boyce, treasurer.
Silas Boyce, Horace NJ Fulton, Mrs. NJ.
J. Arnold, Mrs. Katherine V. Johnson.
and Miss Jennie Hudson, members of
the executive committed
The following program was rendered:
Original poem, who Was William
Shakespeare Frank Hoadley; solo
The Slave Song" the Sweetest
Flower" Miss Elaine Sebring; recitation.
How RUDE Played" The Insurance
Agent" Fred E. Barber; solo. Ira and
Myra,' 'Mud-pie Days" George r.
Gerry; recitation, THE Miller of Dee +"
THE Origin of the Tea Plant" Mrs.
Mary S. Beall.
Members and friends were then
served with cream and cake.
The Washington times., 1907-05-26
EX-SPEAKERS.

The death of Galusha A. Grow. who
was Speaker of the House of Repre-
sentatives from 1861 to 1868. leaves only
two surviving presidents of the lower
branch of Congress-. Warren Keller
been thirty-four Speakers since tie es-
adjustment of the Republic, Including
Jonathan TrumbuIl, Henry Clay, John
Hail. James X Polk, Robert c. Win
thrOp, Howard Cobb. Nathaniel p
Banks. Schuyler ColfaX. James G.
Blaine. Samuel J. Randall. and Thomas
b. Reed. Mr.. Keller was born in 1886,
and was Speaker from 1881 to 1883; Mr..
Carlisle was born in 1895. and occupied
died in 1902. Mr.. Crisp in 1896. and Mr.
Henderson in 1906. Could anybody say
offhand, how many ex-Vice Presidents
are still living? There arc three-Levi
y. Morton. Adlai E. Stevenson and
Theodore Observation-Disclosures Jour-
nal.
The Washington times., 1907-05-26
BeIaseO's Sunday Concsrt-

The usual Sunday concert VIII be
given at the Belasco Theater tonight.
With an unusually interesting program
Of animated pictures and popular illus
trated songs A special EFFORT has been
made 70 secure the widest range Of nc
lures which have never before been pre-
scented IN this city. The views viii IN
cluoe some interesting travel views sim
lar 10 these shown by famous travel
lecturers. and as a pleasing contrast
many comedy and trick films viii be
projected A headline vaudeville fea-
ture viii be the HipDodrome Musical
Trio.
The Washington times., 1907-05-26

gov, while Mrs. NJ. r. Mahoney re-
corded the minutes. The committee on
rummage sale reported that the sale
would begin tomorrow evening.
Under good Of the order Mrs Fannie
Corden occupied the chair and remarks
were made by John J. Coulter. John II.
Bartlett. James T. Rolf, George A.
Root. Philip Lederer. and others.
High Chief Cordell is in Providence,
r. l., today. He will address a meeting
in the church at Greystone. six miles
from Providence, this evening. where
he viii organize a tent of the order to-
morrow evening.
The Washington times., 1907-05-26
"The Americans" at the Lyceum.

The attraction at the Lyceum for one
week. beginning tomorrow afternoon. is
i'Thc Americans" which IS rich in va
riety and novelty. One Of The strong
features OF the bill IS the olio, while the
Swing Girls have been the rage wher-
ever they have appeared Though the
season IS drawing 70 a close, there Is
no evidence Of any depreciation in the
quality Of attractions at the Lyceurn.
As matter Of fact the present weeks
bill is one of the strongest Of the entire
year.
The Washington times., 1907-05-26
LADIES OF MACCABEE
DINED BY MISS dunn

On last Thursday evening a banquet
was given in honor OF the officers and
guards OF National Hive No. 1. LADIES'
Of the Maccabees Of the World. by the
commander Of the hive. Miss Mary T.
Dunn. After spending an enjoyable time
with musical selections the ladies ad-
jOurned 10 the dining room. Covers were
laid for fOrty-five.
The guests OF honor were Capt and
Mrs. w. l.. Martin, the former the
drillmaster Of. the guard team of Ma
uOnal Hive. The officers Of the hive
who were present were
The Washington times., 1907-05-26
Majestic Sunday Concert.

New faces. new pictures. and a strong
vaudeville bill viii be the Offering al
tne Majestic this evening when W. D.
fitzgerald viii give the last but one OF
MS popular concerts The strong vaude-
vile bill as arranged will include Ham
uton and Massey, singers. dancers. and
comedians; Phil Bennett, the sweet sin
ger with the mandolin; Leo St Elmo,
the German musician in a new act and
others OF equal merit.
The Washington times., 1907-05-26

Mckinley Council, No. 9s2, met al
Third and Pennsylvania avenue south
east Friday evening, May q, with the
large attendance usual with this coun-
ell. Fifteen candidates were initiated.
and ten new applications for member
ship were acted upon.
The initiatOry ceremony was presented
In a manner which ELECTED much praise
from the many visitors present. Ad-
dresses were made on fraternalism and
ritualisdc work by E. c. Ford and J. Z.
Cotton.
The Washington times., 1907-05-26
Who Was Chairman of the Financ
Committee Of the Gaithersburg
Masonic Fair.

fair held at Gaithersburg last week has
been due to the work Of Carson Ward.
chairman Of the finance committee.
During the progress of the fair a
large delegation from Columbia Com
mandery, X T., of Washington, visited
Gaithersburg and added much to the
financial success Of the enterprise.
The Washington times., 1907-05-26

William Fuller Curtis. whose art works
in wood by the aid Of carving and pyro-
graphy place him in separate class,
in which he Is not only a master but
also the most foremost exponent Of i'm
aginative art productions. will leave
this city early this week for his sum-
mer studio at Ashheld. Mass, where he
will remain until October.
The Washington times., 1907-05-26

State, War and Navy Council, No. POI,
helds its meeting Tuesday, May 81 with
an unusual attendance, the attraction
being the first degree team of the Ma
tional Union Club, which gave a good
Interpretation of the initiatory ceremony
of the order.
After the adjournment of the council a
supper was given at Harvey's in honor
of the degree team. p. NJ. Kennerly, in
the absence OF the president Of the coun-
ell. was POSTMASTER. Addresses were
made by Senator Martin S. Decker,
James p. Burrell, former president Of
the Cabinet: Frank e Ferguson, presi-
dent Of Potomac Council: oJseph J.
Cotton, former president OF Government
Printing Office Council. L. c. Ford.
president Of National Council. and Elmer
Johnson, president of the National
Union Club.
The Washington times., 1907-05-26

The jamestown Club. OF National
Hive, will hold their monthly meeting
at Pythian Temple on May 81 This club
was organized for the purpose Of de-
fraying the expenses OF the team to
jamestown on September 10. and it is
meeting with great success, both finan-
cially and socially
The team has been invited by Wash
ington Lodge, No. Is, B. p. o. E. to
drill at Luna Park on the evening OF
May q. Special cars have been provided
for their use and a general good time
will be expected
The Washington times., 1907-05-26

Although the plan for the collection
at the jamestown Exposition Of repre-
sentative exhibition OF the works of
American artists failed from lack OF
suitable accommodations, there has
been selected from different sources a
large number of art objects, although
they have been arranged for their his
torical rather than their art value.
Maryland Is represented through the
efforts OF its historical society with four
interesting portraits of the Calvert fam
lily The portraits are those Of George
Calvert. the first Lord Baltimore; Ce-
cilius Calvert, the founder of the colony
OF Maryland; Charles Calvert, the fifth
Lord Baltimore, and Frederick Calvert,
the sixth and last Lord Baltimore.
These portraits have been copied from
historic paintings in the state House at
Annapolis. and the City Hail OF Balti-
more and from plate in Guillim's Her
aldry published in 1913. The costumes
are OF the period OF the Official life OF
these prominent personages.
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NEWS OF FRATERNAL SOCIETIES
NATIONAL UNION
LUNA PARK OUTING

The National Union Club. at its last
meeting, Friday, May II, admitted the
following to membership: William S.
Going, Government Printing Office Coun-
Gil; J. p. Devlin. Nonpareil Council: c.
]. Brown, Mckinley Council; William
Doyle, Potomac Council; the Rev.
George f. Dudley, State, War and Navy
Council.
Every eXertion is being made by the
club to make the outing at Luna Park.
National Union Day, July 3, a great sue
cess. Ten thousand tickets will be dis
tributed this month and additional tick
cts will be printed.
The Washington times., 1907-05-26

At the last class initiation National
Hive reached the 500 mark This hive
was the first hive organized in this
city, and enjoys the distinction of being
the only hive organized by the supreme
commander since she has been In the
chair The hive is striving to make this
the banner year and VIII probably reach
the 600 mark before the close of the
wear
The Washington times., 1907-05-26
MEAN ATTEMPT AT DETRAcrIoN

The Wichita Eagle persists in refer
ring to kansas City and her 500 sa-
looms. The Eagle ought to try to be
fair. There are GA saloons in Kansas
City.-kansas City Star.
The Washington times., 1907-05-26
Notes and Personals.

Notwithstanding the somewhat severe
criticism which has attended the award
Of the first prize of the Carnegie Insti-
tute to the picture entitled. The Bath. %
by CASTOR La Touche, a Pittsburg pa
per has scored a journalistic scoop by
the publication Of an article upon the
home life Of the artist, Illustrated with
pictures OF his home. his studio. and
portraits OF members Of his family The
article includes an interview with
Madame La TOuche, who served as the
painters model for the successful, bu.
much criticised picture.
The Washington times., 1907-05-26

The joint Luna Park committee met
with Eastern Tent. No. 80, in Rechabite
Temple, 643 Louisiana avenue northwe
Friday evening. High Chief Ruler Cor
dell presided and z. F. Campbell re-
corded the minutes of the committee.
The committee on the gold Rechabite
pin, donated by Castelberg & Bro. re-
ported that it had brought 81 in the
voting contest and that number $50.
held by George Roth, Of Harmony Tent,
No. 1ODo. drew the prize.
The committee adjourned to meet with
John y. Henderson Tent. No. 1859, next
Thursday evening.
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Walter Paris Water Colors
Being Arranged for Sale

The water-color sketches of the late
Walter Paris ara being annraIssd and
The Washington times., 1907-05-26

The reception at the residence of
Philip Lederer. 134S Maryland avenue
northeast, rendered Onward Tent. No.
1921. and John B. Henderson Tent, No.
1859, was attended by a large delegation
Mr.. Lederer was assisted in the re-
reption by Mrs. and Miss Lederer. The
program Of the evening consisted of a
solo by Miss Lederer; recitation, Mr..
Bright; solo, Mr. Evans.
Mr.. Lederer spoke of his new home
and welcomed the visitors in a few
earnest words Mrs. Bessie b. Thomp-
son responded in behalf of Onward
Tent and w. c. Van Matre in behalf
of John B. Henderson Tent. High
Chief Ruler CordeIl also made a few
remarks. as did w. II. Evans and
George A. Root. Refreshments were
served. and everybody appeared to en-
JOY the evening until a very late hour.
The Washington times., 1907-05-26

csc effects, and gayly ooiorcd tags u
all nations Between the ac.s ices win
be served 10 patrons from the theater
below. who may reach the Forest or
Arden by means Of electric elevators.
The Washington times., 1907-05-26

Washington Council, No. 2O5. held one
OF the most pleasant meetings OF its
history on the second Friday OF this
month at Schmidt's Hall. SIS Ninth
street northwest. The meeting was
open. Senator Martin S. Decker is con-
sidered one OF the wlttiest speakers in
this jurisdiction and he ably sustained
his reputation on this occasion.
The Washington times., 1907-05-26

The meeting of Eastern Tent was
presided over BY Mrs. Alice A. LitI-
The Washington times., 1907-05-26

Pressmen's Council. No. 7Ss, met al
Typographical Temple, Thursday even
ing. May %. The following speakers en-
tered into the spirit Of the meeting;
Senator Martin S. Decker, Friend Col
ton, Elmer Johnson, and Friend Bur
dine
A lunch was served