Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-09

Grand Lodge treasurer for many years. re-
signed that position, and Past Grand Mas
ter John l. Brown was elected to fill the
vacancy Grand Master Gates then ap-
pointed Mr. Hollyday grand conductor
an Office in the progressive line, vice r. A.
Royce, resigned.
W. J. Rich was appointed grand guard
ian, vice W. E. Suddarth, resigned; W. ].
La Vare was appointed grand herald,
vice w. G. Phillips. resigned; w. b. Hart
ley was appointed grand chaplain, wee
J. I. Petty, resigned, and Grand Waruen
DR.. E. D. Thompson was appointed to
represent the Grand Lodge of the District
upon the executive committee of the Fri
State League of Odd Fellows.
The new grand officers were duly In.
stalled, following an address by Pas'
Grand Master W.. III. Mcneil. After ad-
journment Grand Master Gates, attended
by his associates in the Grand Lodge line
attended the grand visitation to Mag:
enenu Encampment, No. >.
Grand Master Thomas ]. Gates and the
Grand Lodge officers paid Ruth Rebekah
Lodge, No. =, the annual visit Wednes-
day evening. There was an unusually
lodges being represented. In the alb
sence of Grand Secretary W. E. Clapp
Past Grand Master D. A. Dugan filled the
office of grand secretary and reported
the lodge in a f1ourishing condition nu-
merically. Grand Treasurer John w.
Hollyday reported the financial condition
of the lodge to be excellent The grand
representatives declared the officers pro-
ficient in the rendition of the work AT
the close of the examination the grand
master was presented with a clock as a
token of the regard Of the lodge. Follow
ing addresses by several of the grand
officers refreshments were served by the
committee on arrangements
Canton Washington at a special meet
ing the latter part Of March elected and
mustered into service eleven pat1iarchs
as members Of the canton army Saturday
evening. It is reported the degree work
was most creditable. Following the cere-
monies a repast was served by the wives
and lady friends Of the canton members
in the canton room. Tuesday evening
Canton Washington held Its monthly
meeting and business Of importance was
transacted. Arrangements were COM
pleted for the celebration of the ninety
second anniversary of the order April ~
and for the reception Of Canton York of
York. Pa, June 20, which will make a
Humphrey issued orders for regular drills
to commence Saturday evening, April 10,
at 7:3O o'clock, when the new tactics
adopted by the military council will go
into effect.
During the past week there has been
degree work in nearly all the lodges in
this jurisdiction. During the coming
week many Of the lodges will be busy
comforting the several degrees on one
or more candidates each. Friday evening
the Jurisdiction was honored by the pres
ence during the session of Central Lodge.
No. 1. of Grand Secretary A. ]. Wilkinson
Of the jurisdiction Of West Virginia, who
addressed the lodge on the duties taught
by Odd Fellowship.
Esther Rebekah Lodge. No. 5, will meet
Monday evening at o'clock. instead of
80 o'clock, as has been the custom dur
ing the winter months. 1t is expected
there will be degree work at this meeting
and the team has been requested to be
present.