Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-22

and Mrs. George Billings. 212 street
northwest. last Tuesday night under the
auspices of Esther Rebekah Lodge. No.
s. /. .. o. F., was well attended and a
success. The lawn was surrounded by
Japanese lanterns and the weather was
ideal.
A special feature of the evening was
the cream drill by fifteen young people,
who were attending the birthday party of
Miss Francis Jacobson at her home. 211
G street northwest. 1t was her seven
teenth birthday.
At the regular meeting of Oak Camp.
No. 4, Woodmen of the World Wednes-
day night plans were completed for an
open meeting and entertainment to be
given by the camp at Northeast Temple
September 16. After the regular bust
ness of the evening was concluded re-
freshments were served.
Nappa Walla Council. No. :. Degree OF
Pocahontas Improved Order of Red Men.
held an interesting meeting Wednesday
night. The feature of the meeting was an
informal visit from the great chiefs of the
Men. District of Columbia. There were
visitors present from Idaho Council and
White Eagle Council, Degree of Poca-
hontas. White Eagle Council. attending
in a body.
Among those who spoke was the great
sachen, John B. Altman. He predicted
bright future for the order. He COM
mended Nappa Walla Council. No. D
Great Keeper of Wampum William b.
Garner also made remarks along the same
line, as did Past Great Sachem ID. j
Marvin. Great Chief of Records James f.
Shepherd, Great Junior Sycamore James
w. Allison and others. Among those
present were the wives of Great Sachen
j. B. Altman and Great Keeper of Wam-
pun William b. Garner. After adjourn
ment refreshments were served.
Washington Nest. No. 9S. Order Of Owls
held meeting Monday evening at which
partial returns were made for the recent
excursion at Chesapeake Beach. The af-
fair was declared to have been a success
financially as well as otherwise, and due
in large part to the attendance of the nest
from Baltimore, which came by special
train for the occasion.
The reorganization of the nest is re-
ported to be progressing rapidly and the
membership is increasing. There will be a
class initiation of new members at the
next meeting.
A letter of coincidence was sent to the
family of the late Colman Brez.
Although the work is we'll under way, a
permit has just been issued by the au-
thorlties for the erection Of the new Ma
sonic Temple in Baltimore, Nd. to replace
that which was destroyed by fire during
the past winter. Baltimores new temple
Will consist of marble, brick and steel.
1t will be four stories in height. with a
frontage of ninety-two feet and a depth
of 40 feet. 1t will cost, when completed.
S2l1,OW. The plans for the new temple
were drawn by Architect Joseph Evans
Sperry and the contract for its erection
has been awarded to John Hitz & Sons
Company. When completed it is declared
1t will be one of the handSomest and most
artistic buildings on Charles street, Bal
timore. and one of the most complete
modern Masonic homes in he world.
At council of the officers of the Grand
Lodge. Knights of Pythias. held last
Thursday evening at Pythian Temple,
with Grand Chancellor c. H. Woodward
presiding, the question of a Pythian jubi-
lee or class initiation was discussed, and
various committees were appointed to
carry out the plans outlined
The date selected for the jubilee is
Thursday evening. December 3, and at
the Pythian Temple. Franklin Lodge,
No. .. knights of Pythias, the Oldest
Pythian lodge in the world, will be in
session that evening in the main hall of
the temple. Under its auspices the Rank
of Page will be presented.
Capt. Richard T. Whiting of Washing
ton Company No. I, Uniform Rank,
Knights of Pythias. presided at a meet
ing of the company at the Pythian Tenn
pie last Wednesday evening. The recent
trip to Boston was discussed i'm all it's
details. and it was the general sentiment
that the rank and the company were
greatly benefited by attending the en-
campment. Experiences were exchanged,
the drills were talked over, and tentative
plans laid for attending the next bien-
NAL encampment of the Uniform Rank
at Milwaukee, two years hence.
J. T. COldwell Company No. 7.Cniforn
Rank. knights Of Pythias, held a meet.
ing at its armory in Pythian Temple
Thursday evening. Considerable routine
business was transacted and preparations
begun for the next encampment of the
rank.
A committee was appointed to make
arrangements for the formation of a
Milwaukee club from the members of
was adjourned the committee reported
that 1t had enrolled every member pres
ent in the club. After the business of
the company was over the Milwaukee
Club met and elected officers as follows:
President, S. NJ. Pearson; vice president,
j. H. Williams; secretary. G.. w. Bark
man, jr.; treasurer, Albert Kahlert. 1t is
the object of this club to have its MEM
bers pay into the treasury of the club
A stipulated sum each week, and when
the time arrives each man receives what
he has deposited. The club will also I'M
dertake several entertainments to swell
the treasury of the club. Sir knights
kahlert and Hall and Lieut.. Skidmore
were appointed a committee to draw up
the working rules of the club and re-
port at the meeting to be held Thursday
next.
Washington Company, No. /. Uniform
Rank, Knights of Pythias. Captain r. T.
Whiting. commanding. and ]. T. Coldwell
Company, No. 7. Uniform Rank. Cap
tain Theodore Schondau, commanding,
are enthusiastic over their visit and re-
ception at the biennial encampment of
the Uniform Rank, knights of Pythias,
at Boston, and are holding weekly meet
ings with the purpose of Strengthening
and perfecting these companies for the
encampment two years hence at Mil
waukee. While the Washington compa-
MES did not secure any prize money, los
ing by a narrow margin, it is felt they
made creditable scores and acquitted
themselves with honor. although it was
the maiden effort for both companies.