Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-17

This evening Federal City Lodge, No.
20, accompanied by Canton Washington,
No. !. and members Of the grand and
subordinate lodges, will assemble In the
auditorium of Northeast Temple at Z
o'clock sharp, and thence march to Keller
Memorial Church, at Maryland avenue
and 9th street. where q sermon appro-
pirate to the occasion will be delivered by
the pastor Of the church. Members of
all branches Of the order are expected to
be present.
Grand Master Gerberich and his grand
officers paid Metropolis Lodge, No. Is, the
annual visit Friday evening. Immediate
ness the lodge was turned over to the en-
tertainment committee, and a program
consisting of musical selections by the
lodge Kazoo Band. two-minute addresses
by number OF the grand officers and
a stereoptican exhibition of character
sketches of the grand officers, depicting
their hobbies, was presented for the en-
tertainment Of the visitors. Past Grand
H. s. Harrel. after an excellent ad-
dress, presented handsome watch charm
to Grand Master George Gerbericb as
token of the respect and esteem of the
lodge members. The grand master re-
sponded appropriately. Refreshments
were served.
Grand Master George Gerberich, accom-
panied by his corps Of grand officers and
their ladies, accepted an invitation or
Past Grand Master Thomas w. Fowler to
become his guests at his home. 1872 Irv-
ing street northwest. Friday evening. An
enjoyable evening was spent with Mr..
Fowler and his family.
Thursday evening will occur the third
Of the years visitations. when the grand
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Salem Lodge, No %, in Anacostia, D. e.
Salem Lodge has a reputation for enter
timing its guests. The grand master urges
a large attendance of the membership at
this and all subsequent visitations, es-
pecially to those OF the smaller and sub
urban lodges.
There was a large attendance present
Tuesday evening at Golden Rule Lodge,
No. u. to listen to an address by Past
No. SO. Of Clinton, Mass. on THE Second
Degree" Mr.. Mayberry Is frequent
visitor to and very popular with lodges
in this jurisdiction, and the large attend
esteem in which he is held. In addition
to listening to the address the lodge
transacted considerable business OF I'M
portance.
Fred D. Stuart Encampment. No. 7.
received Grand Patriarch w. w. MILAN
and his Grand Encampment officers Tues
day evening. In addition to the usual ex-
animation Of the officers in the unwritten
work, the degree team Of the encamp-
ment, under the direction of the degree
director, Past Patriarch Fred d. Royse.
conferred the royal patriarshal degree
upon several candidates. At the close OF
the business session refreshments were
served by the committee under the di-
rection Of Past Patriarch Andersen.
The grand secretary has announced to
the membership at large that Past Grand
Megginson of Columbus, Ohio, who Is in
the city, Is recovering from his recent
illness, and his physician, DR.. E. D.
Thompson. has permitted him to leave
his home for short intervals each day.
It has been reported to Grand Secretary
Clapp that Past Grand Secretary William
r. Hunt has been confined to his home
for some weeks by severe illness. He
is attended by his lodge. Central, No. l.
Mr.. Hunt is highly esteemed by men,
bers Of the order. many OF whom express
ed regret to learn of his illness. When
his health permitted he was one OF the
most active men and energetic workers
for Odd Fellowship In the Jurisdiction.
Esther Rebekah Lodge. No. s. met Mon
day evening with about fifty members
|present Three applications for member.