Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-23

The Chancelors' Association held a
special meeting Friday night, when pre-
liminary arrangements were made fol
the proper observance Of Memorial day
which will be held Tuesday evening
June 1S, under the auspices of Rathbone-
Superior Lodge, No. 20.
The following committees were ap-
pointed by Grand Chancellor S. Fl. Bas-
sett:
Committee on necrology-H. J. Gasson,
chairman; Charles J. Bedell. Harry NJ.
clair. chairman: Arthur w Trivett,
George ". Haley. Committee on speak
ers-Edgar c. Snyder. chairman; Mark
w. Mopre, jr., Charles w. Henderson,
Committee on Invitations, program and
w. f. Poole II. C. Glading Committee
on hall and decorations-M. E. Crowther.
chairman. W. E. Gasson. George w.
Hammer. Committee on electrical eff
fects-J. S. Prescott. Committee on re-
Halves, T. c. Phillips, J. H. Williams, w.
A. kimn Ell, w. T. Hammer, W. E. Gas
son. Charles J. Beden, Harry NJ Conrad,
Fred McC. Smith, Otto Hauschild, James
l.: Hyde Henry. Rock, NJ. A D'Manna.
William B. Hardy, W. F. f. Phillips, w.
A. II. Turner
a large number. of members Of Anna
ranth Lodge, No. IS. witnessed the re-
hearsal by the degree team Of the ritual
istic work Monday evening. preparatory
to the comforting of the knight rank
May !. Jacob Nussbaum Of Myrtle Lodge
NO %, was present and made brief re-
marks.
Preparations were completed for the
lecture and social to be held May -,
when w. Fl. II. Smith, chief OF the tgl-
reau of construction and repair Navy
Department. will talk on matters Of in
terests pertaining to the voyage Of the
fleet from Hampton roads to the Golden
Gate.
Century Lodge. No. 80, met Monday
night and discussed matters pertaining to
consolidation. 1t is expected definite &C
ton will be taken upon this subject in
the near future.
Webster Lodge, No. I. had under con-
sideration at its meeting Tuesday night
plans for the increase of its membership
and for series Of social and educational
meetings.
Past Grand Chancellor II. p Wiley
attended the meeting of Excelsior Lodge
No. II. Tuesday night and delivered an
address on Pythianism. \ large attend
ance Of members was present and en-
tered into the enjoyment of the occa sion.
Capital Lodge, No 81 announces there
are some surprises in store for Pythians
of this domain soon as its committee
puts into execution the plans considered
at its meeting Tuesday night. The mem
bers are enthusiastic and exrq1rt great
results.
Myrtle Lodge. No. 81, at the conven-
ton Tuesday night received four petit
tons for membership and one application
for the deposit of withdrawal card At
the conclusion of the meeting an hour
spent in shor; "reminiscences of lodge
history and smoker.
Mount Vernon Lodge. No. ;, held its
regular convention Wednesday night.
There was Il good attendance. and much
interest was manifested in the discus
sion of details of interesting events
to take place in the early summer.
Union Lodge. No. %, considered
amendments to it's bylaws at it's meet
ing Wednesday night.
Past Supreme Chancellor Edward
Dunn. member of Franklin Lodge, No
.. and one of the oldest Pythians in
the order. was able to attend the meet.
ing Of his lodge Thursday night.
Harmony Lodge. No. 81. met Thursday
night. Keeper Of Records and Seal
Ben G. McQuay is engaged in the task
of preparing q roster of the member
ship. as authorized at the recent Grand
Lodge meeting.