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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-08-30

ney expressed satisfaction to Mr..
Montague Thomas and directed him to
open the safety deposit box. The
young man fitted the key into the
lock of box number 800, and drew
down the door, showing the little steel
vault packed with banknotes. He took
out the money in packages each en-
losed by a printed slip, such as are
commonly used by banks, and marked
1.-TWO thousand dollars"
Mr.. Robert Henderson handed me
one end of the jewel-case to hold, and,
with his free hand, he slowed these
five packs of bills into the little hand
bag. When he had the last one safely
in, he relaxed his grip on the jewell
case, locked his handbag and hurried
out of the bank / handed the case to
Miss Caroline Pickney. She opened it
and caressed the jewels lovingly. But
she said no word, and gave no evi-
dence of the great emotion Juggling at
her except the trembling Of her hands.
Then she put the case in her bosom
and went down to her carriage in the
company of Mr.. Montague Thomas.
went out behind the pair of them.
Not in all my life had been so thor
oughly puzzled. What did this woman
need with Randolph Mason if she in
tended to pay painted actress the
full value of the jewels. Any police
sergeant could have done as well as
he. What need was there to send me
scouting into the Tenderloin and then
here? The thing was idiotic. had
been waiting to see the iron lid Of
some hidden trap fall swiftly and
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-08-30

and fell forward with his arms out
stretched on the table. Popinot's Bur-
gundy was indeed distilled from the
peoples Of the Disc!
The woman ordered tumbler of
whisky and drank it like water. MY
hour had arrived. I arose and thread
ed way to her table.
Have I the honor" said, ito ad-
dress Madame Versay?"
A further light came into the cold,
tallow eyes. mot so loud,' she said.
Are you plain-clothes Johnnie?"
assured her that l had attained to
no such dignity as that was merely
one coming under flag Of truce with
a message from Miss Caroline Pickney.
said this over several times and in
a variety of ways before Madame's
suspicious were soothed down. Then
I laid before her the offer to pay ten
thousand dollars cash for the jewels.
A clean cut trade and no questions.
The money in her hands for the jewels
in ours. / did not go further into the
place or details of payment, that would
better follow little later on.
"I'll stand for that" said Madame
versay, IF it's straight goods: but you
will have to show it to Henderson. If
he don't flag it, the old hen can have
her sinners
I wondered mildly if we might find
Henderson somewhere.
Sure and Madame Versay. Then
she summoned Popinot. Call up Hen
derscn's Detective Agency" she di-
rected, "and tell Bobbie to chase in
here"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-08-30
For the legal principle In
VOWED In this story see United
States v. Barrett, III. Fed, 800.
Before and After.

This is the conversation we heard
at the athletic club the other evening:
did you see that motorcycle racer"
Il did. It took ten minutes for one
machine to pass my house. Slowest
race / ever saw
"Quit kidding! It never took any
one motorcycle ten minutes to pass
your house"
Its fact. / could hear the darne6
thing five minutes before 1t got there,
and I could smell 1t i've minutes after
it got by"
The Washington herald., 1912-01-07
SONS OF VETERANS.

At a regular meeting OF william B.
Gushing Camp. No. 30. Sons OF Veterans,
U. s. A, held Thursday night in Grand
Army Hall. the officers for the year lyIz
were installed by Commander Joseph L.
Hart, commander Of Burnside Post, No.
s, G. A. r.
The reports OF the various officers were
read and all showed a substantial gain
in membership. relief fund, ana closer
fraternal relations with the Grand Army
OF the Potomac and allied organizations
Commander Hart installed the follow
ing officers:
Commander. Chancey .. Howard: sen
for vice commander, Gurnon r. Scott;
junior vice commander. S. s. Culbertson:
chaplain, Rev. J. Luther BreniLer,
secretary W. z. Garlick; treasurer Will
lam F. Wolfe; guide, G. E Beckman;
patriotic instructor. John Hoffman; camp
council, c. C. Jones, wIIIiam Rosser. and
Charles A. Sidman; color bearer, W. e.
Robbins, musician, William r. Howard.
After the installation OF officers, Past
Commander-in-chiefE z. R. Campbell. pre-
sented the outgoing camp commander.
Silas Z. Robb. the Iron Cross OF the
order
The newly installed commander OF the
camp, Chancey o. Howard. is a son or
the late Gen. o. o. Howard. and has
planned many new features for the COM
ing year. He announced his standing
committees and expressed the belief that
by working together a great amount or
work could be accomplished.
Remarks under the head OF the good OF
the order were made by several Grand
Army men and by members OF the amp.
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KNIGHTs on coLuMnUs.

The Knights Of Columbus Hall was
crowded with members Of the order last
Tuesday evening on the occasion Of the
joint installation of the officers OF the
five councils IN this Jurisdiction. The In
stallation ceremonies were conducted by
the State deputy. Edward p. Harrington.
assisted by the State warden. ]. Pelham
Dawson. and council wardens Redmond
Devaney and J. H. Marsden, with State
Secretary W. A johnson.
Grand Knights DR.. ]. A. Mudd, of
Washington Council: C. W. Darr. OF
Keane; w. J. MCGEE. OF Carroll: W. p.
Normoyle. OF Sralding. and r. A. Cur
tin. OF Potomac Council with their sew
eral staffs OF officers were installed as
officers Of their respective councils.
After the installation exercises stirring
addresses were made by the State deputy.
Rev. Fathers T. A Walsh. Clarence
Wheeler and Rosensteel, and by the sew
eral grand knights. Past Territorial Dep
uty Of Mexico. Sowrs. and J. p. Burg.
Of New Menico, a former member OF
Washington Council. were both present
and made very interesting talks Glenn
W. Ashley rendered several vocal seIec-
tions and the first meeting Of the United
Councils for this year was a great sue
cess.
The State deputy has announced the ap-
pointment OF John II. Pellen. past grand
knight OF Carroll Council. X. OF c.. as
District deputy for the Second district.
Mr.. Pellen has been a very energetic
and earnest worker not only for his
council. but also for the order in general
and his appointment is considered as
just recognition OF faithful service.
William p. Normoyle, the present EN-
nIav,f TfRfrNrf be-
trict has been reappointed,.
The annual meeting of the Washington
Assembly. X. OF C., took place wednes-
day evening, and a large attendance of
fourth degree members was present. The
election OF officers for the present year
resulted as follows: F. N, Francis p
Sheehy; F. C., T. ]. Trodden: F. A, r.
A. Curtin; +. p, Robert Barrett; F. c.,
b. A. Lix: o. s., !. S. Burns and o. s.
Dorsey: delegates to the convention. F.
p. Sheehy, T. ]. Nolan, and p. F. Meyers.
)t Is expected that there viii be a great
deal OF interesting work for this branch
of the Knights OF Columbus In connec-
tion with the coming dedication cere-
monies attendant upon the unveIling Of
the Columbus Memorial The new mas
ter OF the fourth degree for Maryland
and the District, c. W. Darr, was pres
ent, and made an interesting address.
outlining the work Of the assembly for
the year and announcing that an exem<
pllfication OF the fourth degree win be
held on February q The State deputy
was also present, and spoke In an, encour-
aging manner to the members present.
surprise party was given to the su-
perintendent of the hall, Frank p. Byrne.
by his legion of friends Wednesday night,
in the shape OF testimonial OF SUBJ
stantial purse. as a token OF esteem for
the many favors conferred by him upon
the members who frequent the hall. A.
]. Tholl made the address Of presenta-
ton, which was responded to in a feel
ing manner by Mr.. Byrne.
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Gle officers paid a semi-annual visit to
tne circle, and were royalty received.
Among thosa present. who aided In the
success OF the meeting, were State Deputy
K. 3. Harbaugh. District Deputy w. s.
Gayle. Local Deputy w. ]. Armstrong,
morgan Moore, c. Q. Estes, John Neid-
zen, K f. Wilson. william Run. ~ ].
fltzhugh. Charles z. Miller. william ].
Grant
After the regular routine OF ceremony
an entertaining musical programmes was
given, followed by buffet luncheon.
The board Of managers Of the field de-
partment Of this Jurisdiction Of the Pro-
teeted Home Circle. composed Of the fol-
lowing officers. r. b. Harbaugh. presi-
dent; w. s. Gayle. vice president. and
william J. Armstrong. secretary. met
friday night and completed arrange
ments for the initiation OF a class OF 800
candidates on February g.
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S. N. Pearson, keeper Of records and
seal; A. 1. Jarboe, master OF finance;
Albert Kahlert. master Of exchequer;
o. L. Dunn. master-at-arms; J. w.
Cherry inner guard; william Dargie,
outer guard; William Dargie, ]. G. Mce
Queen. and II. A. Rau, trustees; A. J.
Jarboe. II. A. Rau. William Dargse, 8.
NJ. Pearson. and Albert Kahlert, repre-
sentatives TO the Grand Lodge; ). II.
Williams, representative to relief bu-
reau.
Deputy Grand Chancellor Robert sroufe
installed the officers OF Mount Vernon
Lodge. No. 8. K Of p. wednesday even
ing. Past Chancellor W. s. Robbins. who
has Just returned from the exposition at
Turin, Italy, entertained the lodge with
description OF the exposition and coun-
tries which he visited In Europe
Friendship Temple. No. 3 Pythian Sis
ters, held installation Of oficers wednes-
day evening. After the regular business
refreshments were served The temple
expects TO do a great deal OF degree work
during the coming year.
II is,expected the meeting OF Franklin
Lodge, No. . on January IS will be the
largest In the history OF that lodge. as
the various subordinate lodges will visit
IN a body the mother lodge on that
date, and have so notified their MEM
bers. urging them to be on hand prompt
ly. They expect to make this a gala
night of the order, which win be per-
petuated annually.
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FRATERNAL SOCIETY NOTES


w. w. MILAN. special deputy grand mar
shai. ande2ohn H Wood. special deputy
grand guardian.
The report Of the auditing COMMITTEES
disclosed the following: Number OF
members 1ss; receipts and disbursements,
approximately. 8. so; cash now on hand.
ssos.so; total assets. s1l.sos.5.
The following Representatives to the
Grand Lodge were chosen: Fast Grand
Joseph Burroughs. James H. Crew. q. X;
Lewis s. Kann, W. s. ksiser. w. ".
Iouk. Frrd A. Norway w j. Rogers.
and W. II. smoot.
Columbia Lodge. No. 10. T. o. o. F.,
installed officers for the ensuing year
last Thursday night, as follows: Noble
grand. II. F. Allwine; vice grand. ]. L.
Shipman; recording secretary. E. c.
Grimley: financial secretary. Robert r.
Williams; treasurer. Thomas W. Fowler;
warden. F. w Alexander; conductor. ].
L. Brimer; right supporter noble grand,
George T. COLLISION: left supporter noble
grand, N. NJ. Pollock. right supporter
vice grand. George o. Loebsaek; left
supporter vice grand. Joseph n. StrobeI;
right scene supporter. Clande o. Thomas;
left scene supporter. w. II. Sardo; inside
guard, George W. Billings: outside guard
Otto F. Smith; chaplain, c.. p Sample;
sitting past grand. Bert v. Wolfe; trus-
tee l. o. o. F. Hall. Thomas W. Fow-
Ter; school committee, George T. colison
A. r. Vermillion. and s. G.. Taylor; rep
resentatives to Grand Lodge, d. T. Bat
son. ]. II. Broderick, George 2. Colison.
+. 3. Cowden, Thomas w. Fowler, Z. c.
Grumley, George Gerberich, d. w. Keck
w. w. Kecl. E. r. Laughlin, n. NJ Pol
lock, c. p. Sample, r. d. Seifert, c. d.
Shackelford. Otto F. Smith. S. G. Taylor,
and ]. d. Yoakley.
Last Tuesday night officers of Phoenix
Lodge, No. q, l. o. o. F.. were installed.
as follows: Noble grand. II. Epps; vice
grand. c. E. Willis; recording secretary,
A. B. Gray; financial secretary. W. G.
Elliott; treasurer. l. S. Savage. The rep
resentatives to the Grand Lodge are A.
B. Gray, w. G. Elliott. and N. Keyser.
This meeting was one Of the best Phoenix
Lodge has held since Tts visitation by
the Grand Lodge officers. At the close
OF the meeting refreshments were served.
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won,aniIke.

'crawford-How dld your wife come to
buy an those suspcnders7
Crabshaw.-I think she wanted the pret-
" hoxss thsy cane n.
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P. n. 6. CALENpAR.

Hall. Eighth and X streets northwest. Installation
q Officers
January s-Capitai Circle No SB. Horhsass
Temple Twelfth and streets northeast, grand
visitation and installation of of5cerA
January 1o-Geolgetown Circle, No. ss. Pythian
Temple installation q othosrS
Congressional Circle. No. 5ss Protected
Home Circle. met at Pythian Temple.
Wednesday night. and Installed the fol-
lowing officers for the ensuing term:
President. william A. Leapley; vice
PRESIDENT A. N Petersen; guardian.
Mrs S. Z. Harbaugh; chaplain, Miss
Sallie Tracy; secretary, Miss Mabel
Troutman; treasurer. II. A LarlIin: ac-
oountant. w. A. Cline; guide. William
Munzsinger: companion. Mrs A. N. Pc
tersen; Waterman. Frank Jennier. and
sentinel. E. c. Davis. As token OF ap-
probation for earnest work during the
past term, the past president, ]. Ray
Japhet, and the former, accountant. N
J. Fitzhugh. were presented handsome
watch charms by the state deputy su-
preme president. r. B. Haroaugh-
The circle named william A. Leapley.
II. A Larl1ln. and Mrs. A. N. Petersen
as seommittee to act In conjunction
with like committee from other circles
IN preparing a reception for the Supreme
Circle, which will hold its biennial ses-
sion In Washington In May 1913 when
1t is expected that about 500 delegates
and visiting members will be received
The circle also formally entered con-
test between the various circles for the
greatest increase in membership oy
March Is
National Circle. No. s2i. Protected Home
Circle. meet Thursday night at Royal Ar
The Washington herald., 1912-01-07
FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES

Washington Aerie. No. 10. Fraternal
Order Of Eagles. held It's annual installa-
ton OF officers last Thursday night. be-
fore one OF the largest gatherings OF
members and visiting members OF the or
der OF the season at the Eagles club
house. Sixth and E streets northwest.
Following the installation ceremonies.
which were conducted by District Deputy
Grand President R. L. Montague, the an
nual complimentary dinner was given in
the rathskeller Of the club. and a high
class vaudeville entertainment was pro-
vided by talent from the Casino. Lyceum.
and Gayety theaters. Music was furnish
ed by the Marine Band.
The following officers were installed /:
William II. Clark, worthy president: Jo-
seph Cosgrove. worthy vice president:
8. T. Montague, worthy past president:
s. T. Tawkes. chaplain; James Feeney.
treasurer: J. L. Britt, corresponding sec
retary; o. n. Haas. financial secretary.
and J. H. Hazeltcn. inner guard.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-07
GOOD TEsIPLARs.

Members Of the International Order
OF Good Templars have entered upon
their work for the new year with
brighter prospects and greater enthusi-
asm than for several years past. The
results OF the conferences OF temperance
workers recently held in this city they
claim as an asset, and are confident thew
viii use 1t for the public good. They re-
fer with special satisfaction 10 the ac-
acknowledgement made by the National
'Anti-Saioon League. that the Good Tenn
piars national legislative superintendent
was the best equipped bureau oficer TO
represent the league In Washington, and
that his election assures concentration
OF intelligent. effort in one bureau here.
Perseverance Lodge. No. 2, l. o. G. T.
held an enthusiastic session IN Masonic
Temple + street last Wednesday night
Louis g. Graves. past chief. presided.
and MIS- Grace Wilkinson, pianist led
in the service OF song. Three candidates
were admitted to membership. Routine
business was transacted and n FRO
gramme, arranged by Mfr. Graves was
given. c. II. Boynton entertained with
q solo and recited from The washington
Herald an instructive selection IN the
Walt Mason series; Mr.. I. L. Corby read
an original paper on temperance, and
gave temperance recital; trios and
auartets were sung by Messrs. Clarence
Corby. Graves. Wood. and Mark, with
Miss Anna Peck. accompanist: Mr. Med
felt gave a recitation. and Mr.. Graves
read an original paper. entitled why
am Good Templar."
Minnehaha Lodge. No. !. I. o. G. T,
devoted large part OF its session in
Pythian Temple Tuesday evening TO con-
sideratiOn Of topics suggested by Christ
mas and New Years holidays. PromI-
nent among these were the growth OF
temperance sentiment. due in large meas
ure TO the work OF Good Templars and
kindred societies. and the small number
Of intoxicated persons seen on the streets
during the recent holidays. contrasted
with these sights in former years. Among
the visitors taking part were Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. l.. Corby. OF Perseverance, Lodge.
Rev. Z. c. Dinwiddie. grand chief. came.
accompanied by William z. Johnson. the
well-known government agent for detec-
ton OF unlawful sales OF intoxicants 70
the Indians, but who recently resigned
that commission and Is understood TO
have accepted service as general secre-
tary for the promotion Of the temperance
cause under Presbyterian auspices. Mr..
johnson announced his intention TO be-
come a member of Minnehaha Lodge.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-07
PYTHIAN CALENpAR.
LODGES.

January s-Decatur No 3; Calauthe, No. II. and
Equal No u, installation Of oficeTS Calauthe, No
II. page work.
January s-Germania. No. IS installation Of on
Gers; Webster, No. :: E1celSOr. No. II, Capital No
a. and Myrtle No. 3. business.
January l0-Nount Vernon. No 5, page rznk
Union No. - business: HeTmione. No. Il. and
Columbia No a installation Of Onicsn
January li-HamOuy No. q. business.
January 2-Rathbone-Superior. No p installatioT
Of officers Syraatsians No. TO- balnesA
PYTHIAN SISTERS
January l0-Friebdship Temple, No. .. business.
January I2-Rathbone Temple, No. 9, busnes.
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wooDMEN OF THE WORLD.

Oak Camp, No. 4. woodmen Of the
World, held their annual installation OF
officers last Wednesday night at the
Northeast Temple, Twelfth and H streets
northeast. before large audience Rep
resentative Collier. of Mississippi. a mem
Der OF the Sovereign Camp OF the order,
installed the officers as follows: B. r
Williams, consul commander; @. r.
Wheelock, adviser Lieutenant: c. @.
Geier. banker; J. E. Thompson. clerk: !:
w. II. Sardo, escort: Harry Hand.
watchman; Mayer Scholnick. sentry; A
A Early, manager: DIR. H W. Moffitt.
camp physician; W. G. Stott. collector, and
Joe Allen, press representative.
Representative Collier praised the camp
for its life interest in the work Of the
order, in a short address. following the
installation ceremonies. A buffet supper
was served and short programme was
given.
Elm Camp. No. s. Woodmen OF the
World. Installed officers for the ensuing
year. followed by an oyster supper and
smoker. last Friday night at the old
Masonic Temple Past Consul Comman-
der H. E. Sangster Installed the officers
as follows: F. T. Murphy. consul COM
mander; L. A. Gates. adviser lieutenant;
A. Holland, banker; j. c. Bradford
clerk; William Tindau. escort; William
Riley. sentry; E II. Coleman. watchman;
DR.. H. NJ. Tobias. camp physician: Frank
Merlett. pianist, and T. J. Swami, ]. c.
Mcconnell, and II. NJ. Tobias. members
OF the board Of managers.
]. C. Mcconnell. in short, appropriate
address. presented II. z. Sangster, the
retiring consul commander. a beautiful
parlor clock. in behalf OF the entire mem-
bership of the camp. The COMMITTEES was
composed OF J. c. Mcconnell. chairman;
L A. Gates, and William TindaIL
Mount Vernon Camp, No. 3. WoodmeE
Of the World. Installed officers last Tues
day night for the ensuing year as fol-
lows: Charles W. Burey past consul com
mander; William n. Mcdonald. consul
commander W. Burdine, adviser neu-
tenant; William Schoneberger. banker:
W. H. Mckinney, clerk: Francis Drake
4
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National Circle. No. Sal Protected Home
Circle. meet Thursday night at Royal Ar
canum Hal. Third and PENNSYLVANIA
avenue southeast. the occasion being q
Grand Circle visitation. Grand President
Morgan Moore. with all the Grand Cir
The Washington herald., 1912-01-07

The rehearsals Of the Warrington
Choral Society for their May FESTIVAL
which were discontinued during the hoIi-
days. viii be resumed tomorrow even
ing at Fosters music rooms.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-07

Charles B. Hanford was the chisf tea
ture Of the entertainment given last svsn-
ing at the New Ebbitt House Tor the
benefit Of the Presbyterian Home for The
Aged Mr.. Hanford gave several num-
bers from Shakespeare
The Washington herald., 1912-01-07

syracusian Lodge, No 10 K. Of p
s. w. wolfhelmer, chancellor: R. G.
Cook, vice chancellor; H. A. Rau, prel-
ate: J. II. Williams. master Of work;
The Washington herald., 1912-01-07

Miss Edna Scott Smith. contraito
soioist in the choir OF the First Con-
gregational Church. who has been seri-
ously i'll for a-month or more, is able
this week to sit up for a short time.
It viii probably be some time yet be-
fore she can assume her duties OF her
choir position.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-07

Miss Marian West. chairman Of the
programme committee Of the Music
study Club and well-known accompanist,
sailed yesterday at noon from New YorSs
for Porto Rico for a stay OF several
weeks.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-07

The Grand Chapter. Order Of the East
ern Star. OF the District Of Columbia.
win hold its annual meeting and election
OF officers Thursday night. at the New
Masonic Temple. Miss Ethel d. Baker
IS the present worthy grand matron.
and Wallace Streater worthy grand pat
ron.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-07

The Rebew Orchestra. under the direc-
tion Of H W. Weber. gave a splendid
concert Thursday night in the Church OF
Our Father. corner Of Thirteenth and L
streets northwest very large audience
being present The sololsts were Miss
Viola schippert. soprano; J. E. S. KIN
sella. bass. and W. J. Weber. pianist.
Miss Schippert gave lne reading OF
.Madigralr lHeiner). Il Cannot Help
Loving Thee. (Johnsl. and ''Dreaming"
fShelly). Mr Weber's Interpretation OF
Chopin's "Milltary Polonaise' and En-
treaty" usichner), the latter arranEed
Tor left hand only. met with hearty ap-
proval, while 3fr. Kinselia. who snbstf-
tuted for Mr.. dEiein- on account of tha
The Washington herald., 1912-01-07

The Midnight Crew" consisting OF
Messrs- ]. McLarney. Fred H. Gehrmann.
jr.. A. e Dennison. s. Gresnburs. IL J.
Connell R. A. Rock. J. Knroy, and T.
McLarney, entertained a number OF
their friends on New Years Eve at the
residence OF John McIArney, Ius First
street northwest The house was elabo-
rateiy decorated. and pleasing musical
lowed later by supper.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-07

A musicale win be given in the ball
room OF the Arlington Hotel on Tuesday
evening, January 1s. for the benefit of the
dispensary Of the National Homeopathic
Hospital
The Washington herald., 1912-01-07

Miss Mildred Rider. the young pianist,
to Washington New Years Day
from a weekend visit in Baltimore.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-07

The January meeting Of the DistEsoe %
Columbia Chapter Of the American Guild
OF organists was held last Tussday
evening. when Mrs. George H Palmer
sang several numbers from opera ana
oratorfo
The Washington herald., 1912-01-07

The annual visitation of the most ex-
celient grand high priest and other Of
foers OF the Grand Chapter Of Royal
Arch AIasons OF the District of Colum-
bia. TO Mount Horeb Chapter, No. Z. r.
"A. NJ, viii take place Tuesday night at
the New Masonic Temple.