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where they are located furnish a special
field for the work of this fraternity.
Hermione Lodge. in Georgetown, has
had a unique history among the older
bers, it ranks as one of the leaders f1nan-
cially One OF its financial officers
through many years has been Henry g.
Wagner, past grand chancellor OF the
order. to whom the membership ascribe
its financial success to great degree.
This lodge is planning some social
features the coming winter with view
to increasing interest and attendance
and securing additions to its member
ship.
Amaranth Lodge. No 2S. Monday even
ing gave expression to its loss by the
death of Past Chancellor Mark w.
Moore, jr., whose sudden demise was q
shock to the membership.
John B. Dickman. installed as chan
ceilor commander of Webster Lodge, No:
Z, has been prominent for many years in
local labor circles and civic affairs, De-
sides taking an active interest in the
work OF Pythianism. He is an ex-presi-
dent Of Columbia Typographical Union.
No. 1O1. has represented the local body
at the International convention. and re-
fiected credit on the craft by his record
In the Central Labor Union as president
and In other capacities.
Webster Lodge is promised an increased
interest In its affairs by the membership
under the new leadership.
Decatur Lodge. No 8, has on its roster
a number of craftsmen among the print
ers. Edward W. MOrcock. who was in
May elected by Columbia Typographical
Union. No. 101. delegate to the Inter-
national Typographical Union convention
which opens tomorrow in San Francisco.
is one Of them. Mr.. Morcock left WASH
ington a week ago. His work with the
Pythian order has been in the stations of
the subordinate lodge and for many
years as representative In the Grand
Lodge of the District. He served on
many important committees in both
Capt John H. williams Of Joseph T.
Coldwell Company. No. z, Uniform Rank,
pushing Syracusians Lodge, No. 10. to the
front as its chancellor commander. and
an excellent record is promised by the end
Of the year. The work in the amplified
third rank Friday evening is said to have
reflected great credit on the lodge and all
taking part.
Calanthe Lodge. No. II. has on its rolls
one of the original members of the order
OF Knights Of Pythias. David L. Burnett
who was elected an officer of the lodge
when the order was founded by the in
stitution in this city Of Washington
Lodge, No. /, February 10, 1854.
Mr.. Burnett has represented his lodge
in the Grand Lodge OF the District Tor
many years. served on important COM
mittees, and has contributed to the his
tory Of the order and its literature In the
local and supreme Jurisdictions. The re-
cent convention Of the Grand Lodge OF the
District Of Columbia recommended that
the rank of past grand chancellor be con-
ferred upon Mr.. Burnett by the supreme
body.
Calanthe Lodge has also on its roster.
in the person of Past Chancellor Abra-
ham d. Van Derveer. the only other
member Of the order who has been con-
tinuously so from the date the order
was founded. He was q charter member
Of Washington Lodge, No. 1. partictpat-
ing in the organization OF that looge
February 10. 1884. and was very active
in organizing lodges during the early
days Of the order.
Vice Chancellor ]. e. Mayors Of Mount
Vernon Lodge. No. g. has been granted
leave OF absence during his vacation.
which will be spent In the Blue Ridge
mountains of Virginia.
Supreme Chancellor George M. Hanson
OF Calais, Me-, Is spoken Of as promi-
nent candidate for the toga Of Aenator
w. p. Frye. who recently died. Mr.. Han
son was q candidate for Congress at the
election last November, and was defeated
by 200 votes only