The Washington herald., 1911-09-24

Golden Rule Lodge, No. 81, I. o. o. F.,
held an interesting meeting Tuesday
evening. Two applications for mem
bership were received and referred to
the proper committees for investfga-
stion and report. Noble Grand w. T.
Ledbetter and the new assistant degree
directors, F. A. Norway, w. w. Louk,
S. H. Gwynne, and ]. W. Clampitt, are
organizing the degree teams and plan
ming for greater efficiency in that line
Of work. Past Grands ]. H. Crew and
]. w. Hollyday have been appointed a
committee to secure prices on new re-
gala and paraphernalia. Past Grands
w. J. Rogers and W. w. Dyer made in
teresting addresses upon the growth
and work of Odd Fellowship in this
and other jurisdictions. Brief but ap-
propriate remarks were made by Wal
ter Allen, w. B. Berlin, P. NJ. Hall
back, ]. S. Allison, J. A. Gottsman, and
R. Vanderschaaf.
Century Lodge, No. 80, knights of
Pythias, had a large attendance of
members at its meeting Monday night
at Pythian Temple, when plans for the
coming grand visitation were discussed.
Grand Prelate c. w. Henderson was
visitor and made an interesting ad-
dress on the work the order is doing
and urged the members to make an ef-
fort to increase the membership of
their lodge.
independence Hive, No. 4, Ladies OF
the Maccabees of the World: at its meet
ing Monday night at Pythian Temple
initiated three candidates. Mrs. Melvs
J. Caswell, state commander and a
member of this hive, was present, and
made an interesting address on the work
of the order. Mrs. katherine Cartner
record keeper of Victory Hive, No. L.
was a visitor.
Following the initiatory ceremonies a
social hour was enjoyed by the mem
bers. Plans were made for a birthday
party, to be held October l, and euchre
party to be given the latter part of Oc-
tober. The committee on these events
includes Mrs. NJ K. Bosworth chair
man; Miss Edna Mcintosh, Miss Hattie
Thompson. Mrs. Alice Welland, Mrs.
Docie Sanders, and Mrs. Catharine Rau.
West End Camp. No 12oS9 Modern
Woodmen of America. held an interesting
meeting Monday night at Pythian Tenn
pie. Plans were discussed for the most
vigorous fall and winter campaign for
members >that this camp has ever
launched.
District Deputy William McCaffrey
was present and made a stirring ad-
dress encouraging the members to work
together to make this a banner year
for woodcraft in the District of Column
bia.
One of the largest gatherings of the
members OF Areme Chapter. No. 10. Or
der Eastern Star. in its history were
present last Wednesday night at the
new Masonic Temple. to assist in the
celebration of the eleventh birthday an
niversary of the chapter.
Following the regular business ses-
sion an open meeting was held and
friends of the members were admitted
and a programme of musical numbers
and addresses was enjoyed. Walter l..
Hagan patron of Areme Chapter, acted
master of ceremonies.
Beautiful bouquets of roses were pre-
sented to the past patrons and matrons
Of the chapter in honor of their good
work Those receiving the flowers in
Cluded Mrs. Jeanette r. Newton, Miss
Ethel D. Baker, Miss Lille Hosch. Mrs
RebecCa Sudduth. Mrs. Fannie Selinger,
Mrs. Bertha HoSCh. and n. W. Thayer.
Mrs. Bena Barnhart, the present ma