Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-08
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.

Amaranth Lodge. No. %, received
Grand Chancellor H. P. Wiley and asso-
ciate Grand Lodge officers at the North
east Temple Monday evening at the an
nual visitation. The grand chancellor
was welcomed by Chancellor Command
Mark w. Moore, jr., who has presided
over the lodge for the past nine months.
In his reply the grand chancellor COM
mended the lodge and it's leader for good
work performed. The reports showed
the lodge to be in excellent condition,
with substantial gains in finances and
membership. Past Chancellor James d.
Rowen of Amaranth Lodge spoke on the
Meaning of Fraternity" and the grand
chancellor closed with remarks on What
to do With Candidates After Their Initia-
ton Refreshments and cigars followed
the routine work of visitation and speak
ing. The committee for the lodge was
composed of Past Supreme Representative
John c. Yost, David s. Goumpf and w.
f. Bradley. Washington Company, L. r.,
acted as escort.
Chancellor Fl. p. Wiley with large au-
dience Wednesday evening at the Pythian
Temple on tie occasion of the annual
visitation of the Grand Lodge officers.
lie report OI L. y. 1dSSOn, grand Keeper
of records and seal, showed the lodge to
be in a position to make gain in men,
bership at the close of the term, and
Grand Master of Exchequer F. &. Crown
reported the financial condition prosper
Gus and all to be desired Grand Lee
turer Mark Stearman exemplified the
secret work for the instruction of the
members present. The following Grand
Lodge officers were given a token of es-
TEEN by a member of the order outside
Of Washington. now resident of the
city. viz: Grand Vice Chancellor S. H.
Bassett. Grand Keeper of Records and
Seal II. J. Gasson, Grand Prelate c. w.
Henderson, Grand Master at Arms c.
w Haley. Grand Inner Guard Robert
Sroufe and Grand Lecturer Mark Stear-
man. Appropriate responses were made.
The grand chancellor praised the work
Of the officers and members. oysters and
cigars were served at the close of the
visitation. The committee in charge of
man: Otto Hauschild and Charles H.
Spar. The escorting company was J. T.
Coldwell, No. Z.
are as follows: Equal Lodge No IL,
Monday, Pythian Temple: Hermione
Lodge. No. II, I. o. o. F. Hall, George
town, Wednesday evening.
Decatur Lodge held an interesting meet
ing in it's new quarters in the Pythian
Temple Monday evening, and arranged
plans for active work.
Calanthe Lodge. No. II. Monday even
Ing, installed George II. Hammer. jr.,
chancellor commander, and elected James
M. Holmes to fill the vacancy. Past Grand
Chancellor Day was the installing officer.
Rathbone-Superior Lodge, No - has
announced the rank of page in amplified
form for next Friday evening Felicia
tons will then be in order for Chancellor
Commander Snyder by reason of his ele
walton to high Office in a political or
ganZation.
Mount Vernon Lodge. No. ). had a red
letter night Wednesday evening. 1t was
the largest meeting for many months.
Washington Company, No. ]. will soon
begin practice drills to keep on edge Tor
future contests.
Coldwell Company, No. 4. will hold It's
regular business meeting Thursday even
ing, when limitations are expected.
Ascalon Temple. No. 81, d. o. Q. H..
will meet in regular session Monday even
ing at the Pythian Temple, and afterWard
visit Equal Lodge ceremonial Will pe
arranged for an early date. a trial neat
Tor some applicants being scheduled LOT
Tuesday hight.