Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-11

announced that a large collection of prizes
had been donated for the events. Past
Commander William Mehn was selected
as chairman of the committee of arrange
ments
Commander Wunder. who has been at
Atlantic City, has since returned to the
city.
The commandery "called off, until Mon
day, September II.
Today is great day for Almas Tenn
pie. A. A. O. N. NJ. S. Nearly a hundred
strong start at $40 o'clock this afternoon
on the pilgrimage to st. Paul. equipped
with everything that special train can
carry for the comfort of the mobiles and
their ladies' Potentate Fulkerson is In
charge Of the party. with Frank Sebring
Harrison Dingman. Frank Gibson and
Thomas P. Morgan as his staff.
The regular quarterly meeting Of the
Masonic Temple Association, which was
postponed from July 4, will be held this
evening at o'clock at room S26, Colo
RADIO building.
The religious services at the Masonic
and Eastern Home tomorrow at 80 p.m
will be conducted by Esther Chapter, No.
ices Coaches will meet the cars at Ia
koma Park.
Herman Benzler of the New Jerusalem
Lodge, No. 9. whose residence is 1870 New
Hampshire avenue northwest, is still quite
Ill at the hospital as the result of re-
cent operation. He Is said, however, to
be slowly improving and hopes of his re-
covery are more encouraging.
At a recent meeting of Ruth Rebeekah
Lodge, No. 2, /. 0. .. F.. officers for the
ensuing term were installed and an en-
joyable evening was spent socially. The
installation ceremony. which it is said in
dcated evidences of careful preparation,
was conducted by Past Grand Roberta E.
of assistants from Naomi Rebekah Lodge
No 1. The following officers were in
stalled: Noble grand. Gertrude NJ. Pyle:
vice grand. Edith Moulden: recording sec
reetary, Henrietta Werner: financial sec
rotary Annie r. Grigsby: treasurer, Belle
NJ. Carter: warden. Hattie Stuart: conduc-
tor Bertha Nichols: r. s. N. G.. j. H.
Crew. P. G. NJ: L: s. N: G., George
L. S. v. G., Lola Purks; inside guardian.
Inez D. NJ Keck; outside guardian, Harry
Kennedy.
reports were submitted for tho term end
ed July I. showing a membership of 212
and a substantial fund in the treasury.
A hearty welcome is accorded visitors to
Ruth Lodge.
Capital Lodge. No. 81. Knights of
Pythias, conferred the rank OF esquire
at their regular COuNeullOH d. thioiA
Temple last Tuesday evening
Harmony Lodge, No 81. Knights of
Pythias is said to be active in the
work of comforting the ranks. page
and a knight were presented to the MEM
| bers Thursday evening.
For adopting name similar to its own
| and conducting business Hereunder in
the state of Georgia. the Grand Lodge
| of the knights of Pythias has brought
| suit against an organization composed OF
colored men. which styles itself 1.-THE
| Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias OF
| North and South America. Europe. Asia.
Africa and Australia" At a preliminary
hearing some time ago the judge trying
| injunction. The supreme court of Geor-
| gia reversed this on an appeal presented
| before the supreme court by Past Su-
preme Representative Hamilton Douglas.
The order OF the higher court directed
| that a jury decide on the merits whether
| a temporary injunction should be grant
ed Supreme Chancellor Barnes has now
| been advised that the jury rendered a
! is the belief of the supreme chancellor
| the case will not end with this verdict.
| but possibly go again to the supreme
| court on another appeal.
For the subordinate Lodge parade at
| Boston next month the following prizes
| are offered:
Class A. X. P. lodges-For floats or
| special features. three prizes. First prize,
$125: second prize. $7o: third Prize. $50.
| Class b, X. p. lcdges-Lodges making
| the best appearance in uniformity of
dress. First prize, SO; second prize. $50;
| third prize. So.
| Class c. X. p. lodees-Lcdges making
! the best appearance in marching and de-
pertinent. First prize, SIS; second prize.
| $50; third prize. 500
Glass d. Temple of Pythian Sisters
For floats or special features, three prizes.