Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-23
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after the beginning OF the semi annual
term. when the revised ritual authorized
by the Sovereign Grand Lodge VIII ne
used.
Federal City Lodge has had an active
and prosperous term, and sEe prospect
of the remainder of the year are pronls-
ing both for membership and resources
Beacon Lodge. o.l5. /. o. o. F.. con-
ferreds the second degree last MondaS
evening. and next Monday evening tae
third degree Will he exe.npiified ms
will be the last degree 10 he given under
the present Ritual. which will b. replaced
by a new and enlarged edition. beginning
with the next term, July !. The nontn o.
June will Re given over TO renearsais OF
the degrees under the new ritiial. anu
the degree staff expects 10 be ready 10
put thisNwork or beginning July IL. Sre-
cial study will he given IN preparing 10.
the first degree. which. il is expected, ths
director will select as the one best suited
for the display of his talent. In inns oe
gree. 1t is said, broad Held Is presence
for dramatic work. and as the loose -
said to have excellent material among 10
members II is expected il will be In g po-
sition to enter the degree contest Tor
the Grand Lodge banner next IAN.
Fred D Stewart Encampment: No. :.
/. O. q. F.. held special meeting las'
Tuesday evening for the purpose OF con-
ferring the royal purple degree on Two "
it's candidates. Although The nlsht we
stormy il did not prevent many rom -
ing present. ard il is said that All Wee
hiehly pleased with the manner in which
the degree was exemnllneu.
Invitations are out for the semi-aanuu
visitation Of the grand patriarch ana mo
accompa nying officers next Tuesday even
inc Nav a6 when a large attendance Is
expected II is said that the committee
in charge Of the exercises of the evening
have arranged to make the occasion az
ENJOYABLE che. and all qualified members
1.,-srl plA
are cordially invited TO be present. Inc
lodge is in Odd Fellows Hall. TN street
northwest.
| Franklin Ledge. Nc. ., knights OF
| Pythias. conferred the rank of esquire 1t
it's convention May II.
| About 800 members of the Knights or
Pvthias including Grand Chancellor
| Woodward and his associate Grand Lodge
| officers the Uniform Rank and the Pyth-
ian Sisters Auxiliary, attended the Fllth
| Baptist Church. on + street between o'h
| and eth streets southwest. last Sunday
| evening. when the Rev. Weston Bruner.
| the pastor. a member of the Pythian
| order preached on Christian hnlght-
| hood his text being No man hath
| greater love than this that he lay down
| his life for his friend" After portraying
| the story of Damon and Pythias, ne siio'
in part
christian knighthood has as its basic
nrincinles truth and courage. Its work.
ing principles are friendship, That IN
spires and ennobles character ana oei1es
olence that ucholds and sustains Ire
KEY to the heart of its teachings Is the
sacrifice of self for the salvation or
friend
Calanthe Ledge. No. II. Knights OF
Pythias. were visited by Grand Chancei-
| Tor Woodward and other Grand Lodge
officers last Monday night. This ends the
series of spring visits. which were or a
semi-official character. and made with
the view of arousins greater enthusiasm
in the order. There was large attend
ance. and interesting remarks were mace
by several of the brothers. among whom
were Supreme Representative ID. Elmer
Wiber Grand Inner Guard S. II. Basset
and Grand Master alarms II. p. Wiley.
Excelsior Lodge. No. IA. Knights of
Pythias conferred the rank of esquire
at its convention May 10.
Interest in the Uniform Rank. Knights
of Pythias. II is declared is increasing
and great interest is being manifested In
the coming encampment at Boston. in
August. Both Washington Company. No.
1. and Coldwell Company, No. I. are said
to be adding to their membership. They
are drilling frequently for the coming
competitive drills at the encam9ment.
The various subordinate knights of
oythias lodges are declared to be adding
| 10 their membership. and the term of
| Grand Chancellor c. II. Woodward Of the
domain of the District of Columbia
premises to show good increase. nuner-
ically as well as financially. in the order.
The stockholders of the P:-thian Hall
Association VIII hold the annual election
| June to choose a board of directors
| The Uniform Rank companies and sew
! eral of the lodges have combined TO give
an excursion to Marshall Hall TO raise
money to pay the expenses of the trip to
Boston in August
One of the features Of the Pythian
parade at Boston in August. will he a
four-goat team. which left Los Angeles
Cal, January %. and is expected to ar
rive in Boston July p:
Tuesday evening last a meeting of the
Pas. Matrons' and Past Patrons Asso-
citation of Ruth Chapter. No. /. O. E S..
| of Brightwood .. c.. was held at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Angus Lamond.
in Takoma Park. The newly elected Of
ficers filled the stations. follows: Mrs.
Teachum. president: Mrs. Benzler. vice
president: Mr.. Shaw. adviser: Mrs. Mem
ers. secretary. and Mrs. Loeffler. acting
treasurer. in the absence of the treasurer
Mrs. GUIDE. Following the routine bust
ness social hour was INDUCED in. with
Tom Boley Auction" Miss Mary
Lamond made a humorous auctioneer,
and Mrs Lamond took in the cash. con-
sisting of counterfeit greenbacks Every
one present was enabled to capture one
OF the souvenirs. which consisted of ev-
erythng imaginable from a tin horse
and cart to Chinese images and downy
chickens. one lady secured a miniature
terra Gotta urn. a production of the
Iamond terra Gotta plant. and was in
high glee.
A political stump speech by Miss Mary
Lamond contributed much to the amuse-
ment of all present. After all sorts OF
pranks We're INDUCED in delightful
rawberry luncheon was served. and all
present voted the host and hostess royal
entertainers.
A cordial invit was extended by
Mr.. aand Mrs. Cridler to the members
of the association to be their guests at
he next meeting.
The religious services at the Masonic
and Eastern Star Home tomorrow at 800
o clock will be conducted by the Rev. w.
G. Davenport of .Anacostia. The music
will be in charge of Electa Chapter. No.
- Q. E. s. The services will be open to
the public.
CHESAPEAKE BEACH NOTES.
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