Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-21

ceiior Woodward. vino outlined plans for
the lodges advancement: by Past Grand
chancellor James w. Carter. who spoke
OF the proposed carnival and festival to
be given in April: by Supreme Represen-
tatiNe Thomas ~ Bynum. who outlined in
detail the work of the Pythian jubilee and
class initiation Thursday evening. De-
cember :, in Pythian Temple. and by q.
6. Kennedy OF Dirigo Lodge. Oakland
Sai.. who spoke of the true friendship en-
bodied In the lessons OF Pythianism
Inc omcers of Calanthe Lodge are as
follows: Master of work. Randolph Poor:
chancellor commander, Charles A. Hays
vice chancellor. James II. Elliott: prelate.
T. W. lount: master of. eXchequer.
George w. Barkman. jr.: master of
finance, John F. Gerhold keeper of records
ana seal: s H. Jacobson; master at arms.
l.. e. Sykes; inner guard. Frank Wooster:
outer guard. Joseph Mace
Salanthe Lodge is one of the oldest
lodges of this jurisdiction. and has fine
record.
OF Massachusetts has invited Past Grand
representative David l.. Burnett one of
the original members of the Pythian or
u e 10 De present at grand mass meeting
IN Boston. the last of series of meetings
IN that state, in February 1909
The fair and bazaar of the Odd Fellows,
through the committee on visiting organi-
zations' mas extended an invitation to the
knights of Pythias to be present at Odd
Fellows' Hall Friday evening. December
III. as the guests of the MANAGEMENT of
the enterprise. A meeting of Pythian or
carnations. the Grand Lodge officers and
Uniform Rank officers will be held Tues
udy evening to take action on the invita-
ton.
The. grand chancellor. accompanied by
ms associate Grand Lodge officers. Wis
OF Pythias. at Pythian Temple Wednes-
day evening. The castle hall was beauti-
fuily decorated with palms and cut flow
ers. and there was large number Of the
fraternity present. The reports showed
the lodge to be in "A prosperous condition.
DELEGATIONS of Washington Company. No.
!. and j. T. Coldwell Company. No I.
UNIFORM Rank. acted as escort to the
Grand Lodge officers. The lodge was adj
dressed by Rev. e. f. Marshall a men,
Der of Decatur Lodge. No. Q, and by Bur-.
ton E. Doyle. member of Mount Vernon
Lodge
This is the home lodge of Grand Mas.
ter-at-Arms H. P. Wiley. During the
course OF the evening the grand chan,
cellor was presented with handsome.
silver pitcher. suitably engraved as a,
token of the appreciation of Mount Yer
non Lodge. No. ).
The next visitation of the knights Of
Pythias Grand Lodge officers will be to
Capital Lodge, No. a. next Tuesday
evening. in the Pythian Temple.
A program has been arranged and a
buffet luncheon will be served in the
armOry of the temple at the conclusion
Of the ceremonies.
WASHINGTON Company. No. 1. Uniform
Rank. Knights of Pythias. has arranged
ing it's friends at Pythian Temple Thanks
giving evening Capt r. T. Whiting of
this company, who has been confined to
the house for some time. is able to be
out again. and renewed activity is looked
for in this company.
Ascalon Temple, No. 81. Dramatic
Order knights of khorassan. the social
feature OF the Knights of Pythias. has
completed the necessary ARRANGEMENTS
for the pilgrimage of a large class Of
candidates through the maze of mys-
terry Monday evening at the Pythian
Temple.
Rank. Knights of Pythias, is drilling fire.
quently in the intricate movements of the
spectacular drill which they will give in
Grecian guard costume at the Pythian
jubilee December 3. 1898. All arrange
ments have been completed and the par
ticipants in the different portions of the
work to be given on that occasion are
said to be ready for the opening of the
ceremonies.
Edwin H. Easterling. grand master of
the District of Columbia, with his corps
of grand officers. paid Harmony Lodge,
No. 9. I. o. 0. F., the annual visitation
Wednesday evening. November 49, A
large number of Odd Fellows from all
Over the District and from several other
Jurisdictions were present.
Past Grand Masters and Grand Repre-
sentatives James Fl. Crew and John /.
Brown examined the officers of the lodge
in the unwritten work. Noble Grand J.
jr.. and Warden James NJ. White exem-
pliffed the secret and ritualistic work in
a creditable manner and were highly
complimented by the grand officers. All
officers of the lodge but one were present
The financial report showed the lodge
to be in f1ourishing financial condition
ranking second in the District. In men,
bership Harmony ranks third.
During the past term supply of new
regalia. to conform to the new ritual
Lodge. was purchased. Degree Master
Edwin l.. Dunn announced that he was
perfecting a team in the work of the sew
eral degrees. Past Grand Master w. w.
Milan a member of Harmony Lodge,
expressed to Grand Master Easterling the
esteem and loyalty of the lodge for him
as an Odd Fellow and as grand master.
and presented him with a handsome cut
glass pitcher. In responding. the grand
master expressed his appreciation.
After the lodge meeting Past Noble
Grand Mrs. Abbie Gates and Vice Grand
Miss Eva E. Schlaich of Dorcas Rebekah
Lodge, No. 4, served luncheon.
Federal City Lodge. No. 20. l. o. o. F.,
conferred the first degree on two candi-
dates Wednesday evening at the North
east Temple. 18th and H streets north
east
Under the direction of Past Grand D.
V. Chisholm. assistant degree director.
this work will be rehearsed preparatory
to a contest in January for the District
prize
The second degree will be conferred
next Wednesday evening. A number of
applications were received. at the last
meeting of the lodge. and an active
winter of degree work is expected.
One of the memorable annual vista
tons of the great chiefs of the Great
Council. Improved Order of Red Men.
District of Columbia. was that to Oneita
Council. No. .. degree of Pocahontas.
last Monday night The great chiefs
were welcomed by Mrs Ella r. Eubank,
the sitting Pocahontas.
= The council chamber was decorated
with an artistic blending of the national
cOlors. the colOrs of the degree and flow
were laden with good things for the
inner man.
The officers were found proficient in
the unwritten work. and the council was
commended for its record in caring for
the sick and succoring the distressed.
The speakers were Great Sachem John
B. Altman, Great Senior Sycamore Otto