Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-01
SAW THE NEW YEAR IN
Many Watch Night Services in
Washington.
PIONEER LODGE IN SESSION
Jonadabs and Rechabites Renew Vows
at Midnig ht.
HENRY GARRISON'S REUNION
Homeward Bound Mission Observances
Lesson of the Terrible Wreck
at Terra Gotta.
HENRY GARRISON'S REUNION

Last night the members of the several
councils of the order of the Sons of Jona-
dab, the original fraternity formed on Sep
| TENDER 49, 1867, observed watch night
services in their several halls after admit
ting candidates. AS the hour of twelve ap-
preached the membership formed around
the altar and renewed the ironclad pledge
of total abstinence.
At 623 Louisiana avenue Pioneer, No. 1,
the first council organized, had as guests
delegations from Monumental Council,
Baltimore, and Potomac Council of Harpers
Ferry. The secret work of the order con-
Guided about 10 o'clock, when the ladies,
accompanying the visitors. were admitted.
The worthy chief, after a congratulatory
address, announced 1.-The good of the
order" and called on w. R. Benham, now
of Oklahoma to preside. He expressed his
r Assure at meeting his brothers after an
absence of six years. and congratulated
them on the good they had done. Judge
Samuel c. Mills and James Croggin, two
of the original members: e c. Herpel of
Baltimore, John Berry of Georgetown, who
faithful to their vows in the Philippines;
A. H. Raglan. F. A. Flynn of Harpers
Ferry, John Hogan, r. H. Lucas, B. F.
Larcombe. R. E. Pyne worthy chief-elect;
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first watch night: c. 7. Sudwarth. Judge
]. w. Nichol and others made addresses.
Following the midnight services the ad-
mnistration of the obligation by Grand
Chief S. H. Wiley and the singing of AUD
Lang Syne,'' the members and guests sat
down to a sumptuous repast. The meeting
was kept up until daylight. music and
dancing filling in the time.
This council has elected the following Off
GERS: r. E. Pyne, worthy chief: ]. J. Ma
loney, vice chief; ]. j. Kelley, past chief;
w. R. Benham, patriarch; F. j. McQuade'
treasurer; ]. p. Hubbard, recording secre-
tary; c. H. Sawyer financial secretary;
Oliver Bennett, guide; G. f. Redding. as
sistant guide: John L. Brenziger, inner
watch, and w. B. Clark. outer watch.
Good Viii in Session.
Good VIII Council had an enjoyable time
at it's hall, Az and G streets southwest,
There were speeches by officers, members
and visitors, and at midnight there was
renewal of the obligation. This fol-
lowed by a repast, after which the good of
the order was resumed until daylight. In
the small hours of the morning a number
of members CT Pioneer and their guests Wis
tied this council and were entertained. The
officers elected for the next term are ]. E.
Holmes, w. c.; ]. A. Baden, V. c.; c. A.
Swank. P. c.: ]. ]. keplar, w. P; w. P.
Evans, T.; w. E. Monroe, A. c. Mclean,
F. S. ]. Desmond, G.; NJ. Payne, A. G.;
]. S. Butler. l. W., and S. B. Kendig, o. w.
Empire Council.
Empire Council held an entertaining ses-
sion with a fair attendance at the hall, Sth
| and streets. Navy Yard. After the initia-
ton the solemn midnight services were
| held, followed by a supper
The ofticers-elect are C. A. Rossiter, w.
| c.; T. Dolan, V. c.: j. j. Spalding P. c.;
| Josiah Gray, P; F. o. Lentz, r. S.; H. H.
! Bright F. s.; Joshua Cooksey, T.; A.
| Prince, G.; E Barber, A. c.; NJ. Clark, l.
w; w. H Rowe, o. w.
Among the out-of-town visitors were ].
| klngel, E. c. Harpel, c. o. Harpel Mr..
and Mrs P. E. Thorpe, c. Harpel, F. A
| Haywood w. S. Thomas, w. H. Freeman,
Mrs. Ida Harpel, Thos. H. Allen Mr.. and
Mrs E. Russell Manuel of Baltimore and
| Mr.. Flynn of Harpers Ferry.
Fra.ernal Sons Gather.
The closing of the old year and the ad-
| vent of the new was appropriately observed
| by the Order of the Fraternal Sons of Jona-
| dab. at their annual watch SERVICE" held
| last night in the auditorium of the Gatti
| building, $40 PENNSYLVANIA avenue north
| west. The hall was lavishly decorated
| with flags. The exercises began al o'clock
pm. with the singing of America, after
which Worthy Chief Albert Scrivener well
coined the several hundred male guests in
attendance The first speaker was Mr.. Will
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Home. and for half an hour Mr.. Downey
| entertained the Jonadabs and their guests
with recital of his varied experiences
gained in the course OF his work with the
st. Vincent de Paul Society Mr.. James
A Clark followed with an Grafton in
which he depicted the evils of a life of in
temperance as contracted with that of
life of SonrietN.
What is needed in our beautiful capital
city" said Mr.. Clark. lis individual effort
on the part Of every total abstainer. If
respective of religious persuasion, to join
forces with this or one OF the other tenn
perance organizations, and assist in the
warfare against the drink habit
Judge De Lacy's Letter.
The presiding officer. Mr.. Scrivener then
read a communication from Judge William
H. DeIacy of the Juvenile Court, in which
he said
II have acknowledged with thanks the
| receipt of your request of the 9th instant
that | attend your watchnight service and
make a short address upon the cause so
near your hearts and SO fraught with bene-
fit to our city and country.
Il regret that previous engagement for
Monday night prevents my acceptance of
your invitation. But as your session will
last from o'clock until midnight should
my previous engagement permit l will en-
deavor to come in some time during the
evening"
At half-past nine o'clockk a delegation
from the Army and Navy Union, U. S. A,
headed by Brig. Gen. Andrew S. Burt and
Prof. James a. Joyce. entered the hall and
were escorted to seats on the stage Gen.
Burt was called upon and went into a dis
cussion of the question of total abstinence.
He told of his experience with men who
served in the army under him who had been
addicted to strong drink.
You young men engaged in a noble
work. he said, and may the Fraternal
Sons of Jonadab prosper during the coming
year. l hope every man in this hall to-
night will sign the pledge and encourage
the good men engaged in this work"
Judge j. c. Nichol of the Sons of Jonadab
the old order-spoke at some length upon
features of Jonadabism in promoting tenn
perance and good citizenship. Judge Nichol
said he would rather be known as a re-
formed drunk d than be classed as a
drunkard. we sometimes are called
cranks," he said. well, if to be temper
ance advocate is to be called a crank then
l say, give US an army of cranks."
Renewed the Pledge.
At ~ o'clock, the city bells and
whistles were sounding. all present formed