The Washington herald., 1911-10-29

There were a large number OF the mem
! bers Of the order present on both OF
these occasions. Other visitations have
been announced by the grand regent as
follows: Municipal Council. No. 2136. We'd
nesday night; Analostan Council, No. 30,
| Friday night; District Council, No. 1885,
November %; Francis Scott Key Council,
No. 1915, November 16: Ouray Council, No.
1890, November 20; Kismet Council, No.
1886. November o; National Council. No.
81. November q: and Oriental Council,
No. 312, November %.
George X. Bender, of Alexandria Tent.
| No 2. K. o. T. NJ. OF Alexandria, Va,
has been appointed a deputy for thar
tent. A new tent will be instituted Tues
day night in South Richmond, Va.
Columbia Hive, No. 3, Ladies' of the
Maccabees of the World. gave an enter
tainment at Pythian Temple Tuesday
night, which was enjoyed by a large au-
dience of members and friends Of the
hive.
Esther Rebekah Lodge, No 5, held a
very interesting and we'll attended meet
| ing last Monday evening. Among those
present who are not regular attendants
were Miss Gladys Sample, Mr.. George
Loebsack. Mrs. Laura Lennon, Mrs
Clara Short Mrs Harriet Billings, Mr.
and Mrs. Emmett Midkiff Mrs. Edna
Ohlander, Mrs. Grace Webber. Mrs.
Hartman. Mrs. Martha Jarboe. Mrs. s.
G. Foose and Mrs. Marie Smith
After the regular business of the
evening, an open meeting was held, at
which the entertainment committee pre-
sented the following programme: Piano
solo. Mrs. -Iargaret Laughlin; illus
frat tod
SOLO, Miss Rachel Johnston. accompa-
MED by Mrs. Lily Shipman; illustrated
sketch by Misses Helen Jarboe and Cen
eva Frank, accompanied on the piano
by Miss Joe JarbOe: instrumental solo
by Miss Esther johnson, and recitation
by Miss Josette Jarboe.
The Fellowship Club" recently or
ganIzed by Master Masons employed in
the Bureau Of Engraving and Printing,
and having for its object the cultivation
! of social and fraternal relations among
the brethren, held a largely attended
meeting at its temporary quarters in
Pythian Temple Saturday night. Fol-
lowing the routine business, fourteen
new members were taken into the club
and eight applications for membership
were received.
During the social session J. Claude
KEEPER. grand master of the Grand
Lodge, F. a. A. NJ, of the District of
Columbia, was the clubs guest, and en-
/ tertained those present with an interest
ing and instructive address on Masonry,
concluding his remarks by expressing in
the highest terms his personal COM
mendatiOn and praise of the aims and
objects of the club
Grand Master KEEPER was unanimously
elected an honorary member of the club
for which he expressed his qualification
and thanks.
Following the programme, refresh
ments were served and all present ex-
changed greetings.
The next meeting of the club will be
held Saturday night. November IS, when
II is expected seyaral of the other high
officers of the fraternity will be present
as guests. The following are the officers
! and standing committees for the ensuing
term: Lynn II. TrOutman, president; ].
l.. Borland, vice president; Oliver Ben
nett secretary: DR.. G. B. Young, treas
| urer, who, together with c. H. Bredin
and Blair Mckenzie. comprise the execu-
tive committee; auditing committee, J..
f. BOrland A Thomas, and Blair Nc
Kenzie: sick committee. oliver Bennett,
R B. OHara, and c. II. Bredin; enter
tainment committee, r. f. La Hayne, l.
w Harmon, and William Ullman; press
committee, John E. Rhodes and Oliver
Bennett
FIagg Council, No $50 United Com
mercial Travellers of America, held a
special meeting October 19 to exemplify
the degree work on a candidate who
was compelled to leave on his trip be-
fore the next regular meeting.
The gener;-' committee, including the
members of the executive committee,
met Friday night, October y, to dispose
of a large volume of business in order
to save time for the council at its regu-
lar session in November. when an in
teresting programme will be given.
The committee on arrangements, con-
sisting of w. w. Mansfield. chairman;
W. F. Bowen. ]. NJ. DAILY, George H.
Price, F. V. Smith, J. f. Sheaffer, to-
gether with the entertainment committee.
have prepared an excellent programme
for the special meeting of the council
December :, when the L. c. T. delegates
to the National Rivers and Harbors Con-
gress will be entertained.
Last Sunday evening the winter lecture
course under the auspices of Keane
Council was inaugurated. when the state
deputy, E p. Harrington. introduced the
rector of the Catholic University, who
gave a historical lecture. taking as his
theme Saint Francis of ASSIST" the
founder of the Franciscan order.
At the regular meeting of Potomac
Council on Monday evening there was
a large attendance of members. After
the business meeting a social session
was held under direction of the lecturer,
DIR. Wrenn S. Howard. After an ad-
dress by the state deputy there was an
illustrated lecture by Mr.. w. E. SAT-
ford on the Island of Guam, which was
thoroughly appreciated by all present.
Mgr. w. T. Russell addressed a
very largely attended meeting OF Wash
ington Council on Tuesday evening.
Keane Council held its regular meet
ing on Thursday evening and much bus-
ness was transacted. At the next meet
ing Of this council nominations will be
made for the officers to be elected in
December for the year 1912.
The Grand Lodge officers paid their
annual visit to Capital Lodge Tuesday,
October "a. The lodge was found to be
one of the largest numerically and the
strongest financially. The hall was dec
GRATED for the occasion. Past Grand
Chancellor John Phillips Meakin, Of Utah,
was speaker of the evening. His address
was warmly applauded. At the close OF
business refreshments were served
The official visit OF the Grand Lodge
officers occurred at Syracusians Lodge,
No. 10, Friday. October q. The lodge was
reported making gains steadily. The hall