The Washington herald., 1911-01-22
FRATERNAL GOSSIP

Three hives Of the Ladies Of the Mac
cabees Of the World held initiation cere-
monies Friday night at their regular
meetings in their respective halls, as fol-
lows:
National Hive. No. 1. met at Pythian
| temple and initiated one candidate. Ar
ranSements were made for the annual
| installation of officers. to be followed by
dancing in the main auditorium of Pyth-
ian Temple, January q. Mrs. Melva ].
Caswell. State commander. will conduct
the ceremonies. and the committee on
arrangements is composed of Mrs. Della
Edmonds, chairman; Mrs. Agnes Heath.
Mrs. Rhoda M. Ireland, Mrs. Lulu S.
Haumond. Mrs Fannie Walter, Mrs Ida
Cassell. Mrs Nellie Graham, and Miss
Daisy Reichert.
Independence Hive. No. l. also met in
Pythian Temple, and four candidates
were taken into full membership in the
hive and favorable action was taken on
two applications for membership. Mrs.
Daisy f. Jeffrey, past commander. was
presented beautiful jewel emblematic
ful services. A box Of candy was given
Miss Thelma Payne. Of Union Hive. No.
s. who presided at the piano during the
initiatory ceremonies
Liberty Hive. No. Z. at 40 Tenth street
northwest initiated two candidates. fol-
lowed by a social hour and refreshments.
The record keeper of the hive. Mrs.
Charles J. Cassidy, who was present for
the first time since her recent marriage,
was presented a beautiful cut glass bowl
as slight token of the esteem of the
hive. Mrs Anna NJ. kitzmiller. the new
commander. presided.
Carroll Council. No. 81. knights of Co.
lumbus. will entertain its ladies and
friends at midseason dancing party
January 81. The committee on arrange
ments, OF which D. ]. Crowell is chair
man. made final plans for the event Fri
day night at X. Of C.. han.
Maganenu Encampment. No. T. /. o. o.
F.. Friday night conferred the golden
rule degree upon one candidate at a reg
ular meeting in Odd Fellows Hall. The
regular degree stan Of the encampment
conferred the work under the direction
Of Past Grand Patriarch Henry c. Haz-
ard.
Rathbone Temple. No 8. Pythian SIS
tiers. at their meeting Friday night at
Pythian Temple initiated two candidates
and voted to attend the mask ball at the
Neighborhood House, 46S n street south
west. January 81. Arrangements also
were made to give a euchre party in the
lodseroom OF the temple on February
3 The committee in charge Of the affair
is composed Of Mrs. v. d. Mattchett.
chairman: Miss Mary Steiner. Mrs. Ethel
Williams. and Mrs. Florence David.
Plans also were discussed for a valentine
party to be given February 10.
The National Union Club. Friday night
at Pythian Temple. appointed Frank E.
Ferguson and Elmer johnson captains
Of teams to be selected by them from
the club to enter a contest for new men,
bers- The contest will close in April and
the losing team will serve a banquet to
the winner. The boosters committee
made a report on arrangements for the
entertainment Of members Of the Ma
tional Boosters Club Of the order. which
will meet in this city August IA. Is. and
1e The committee Is planning a field
day and entertainment.
Esther Chapter, No. S. Order Eastern
Star. gave a reception Thursday night at
the new Masonic Temple in honor of
Worthy Grand Patron Wallace Streater,
Of the Grand Chapter Of the District Of
Columbia, who Is a member of Esther
Chapter. Miss Ethel Baker. worthy grand
matron, and the present and past ma
irons and patrons of Esther Chapter
were in the receiving line. Over 400
IucihUC1S VI lHC ~cIc III otlcANouOC
tn show appreciation OF the honor be-
slowed on one Of the members Of Esther
Chapter who has been made worthy
grand patron Of the Grand Chapter. The
musical programme for the evening in
cluded selections by Esther choir. vocal
trio by Mrs. Bertha Hudson, Mrs. A.
Abbott. and Mrs. Maud Wright; tenor
solo by James Stuart. Of New York;
BARITONE solo by Franz Birgefeld. and
soprano solo by Mrs Minnie James. Mrs.
Pearl Parsons was chairman Of the en-
tertainment committee, which also had
charge of the dainty refreshments served
after the programme.
Spalding Council. No. H., knights Of
Columbus, after the regular business
session Thursday night was entertained
with a programme in charge Of Joseph
r Fitzgerald, lecturer Of the council.
The feature Of the entertainment was
troupe of pickanninies, known as the
Hawkins Comb Band, which rendered
songs, dances. and instrumental music.
were made to hold a
smoker February is.
The veteran regulars Of the army from
the United States Soldiers Home menu
bers of Aston Camp were the honored
Grams of Admiral George Dewey Camp
Thursday night at Flynn's Hall. Eighth
and K streets northwest, at a smoker
The committee on reception was COM
posed Of 8. W. v. Nicholson, past COM
mander Of the department: A. w. Du
Bots. former commander Of Dewey Camp;
J. ]. Hearn. and G. A. Joynes. The com
mander Of Astor Camp made a few re-
marks in reply to words Of welcome by
H. L. Porter. quartermaster. William J.
Hanighan presided as the new command
er of Dewey Camp and Adjt. John H. A.
Browning acted as master of ceremonies.
Members Of Admiral Dewey Camp who
were present included William j. Han
nighan. commander: James ]. Hearn,
senior vice commander; Charles r. Dor
an. chaplain: DR.. J. B. Trudgian. sur
geon: William Riley. omcer Of the day;
Joseph E. Gately. oficer of the guard:
Capt. M. B. Nicholson. past senior vice
commander OF the department.: Capt.
George A. Joynes. Capt A W. Du Bots.
Jeremiah A. Mccarthy, H. c. Porter,
and John II. A. Brown
ing. adjutant.
The Grand Lodge Of the International
Order Of Good Templars held an ad-
|ourned executive session Wednesday
evening at the home of Miss Laura R.
Church, grand secretary. 4s3 New Jer-
'ey avenue southeast. Mr.. ]. c. Suter. |
yrand counselor, presided. Miss Church
Kept the minutes and Mr. s. W. Russell. |
yrand chaplain. conducted devotional ex- !
.rcises. Consideration and revision Of |
he Grand Lodge code occupied most Of !
he session. The matters as agreed upon |
will be reported to the Grand Lodge in |