Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-14
The BerIitZ School
OF LANGUAGES
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Gates The lodge started with thirty
eight charter members, several having
withdrawn from Ruth Rebekah Lodge,
No. 2, to enter the new lodge. because
they reside in the southwestern part of
the city, and believe a Rebekah lodge
in that section will benefit the order in
general. The new lodge was launched
with the best wishes of the members of
the order for its success.
Eastern Lodge. No. Z, mourns the loss
of one of the oldest members, Past Grand
Frank Teuber. who died last Monday.
Mr.. Teuber was originally a member Of
Oriental Lodge. No. 10. and upon the
consolidation of that lodge with Eastern.
Nc. Z, became a member of the latter in
1893. and remained an honored and active
member of Eastern Lodge until his
death.
Columbia Lodge. No. 10. has accepted
an Invitation to visit Washington
when new lodge of Odd Fellows will
be instituted. Columbia Lodge has been
selected to confer upon TIE new men,
bers OF the newly instituted lodge the
first, second and third degrees. It is re-
ported q large delegation of the men,
bers OF the order in this Jurisdiction will
accompany Columbia Lodge on that oc-
casion.
At the monthly assembly dance of Can
ton Washington, No. ], p. NJ, Wednesday
evening there was the usual large at
tendance of the friends Of the canton.
Illness prevented Capt William j. Rog-
ers from being present to perform his
official duties for the first time as
commandant Of the canton. Illness also
prevented the attendance of Past
Captains William H. Ernest, William
]. Hope and Charles d. Shackelford and
several OF the chevaliers who always
make it a point to be present at these
socials.
Past Grand william j. Hope of
Washington Lodge, No. 3, fell on the
slippery pavement last Saturday even
ing and fractured a rib. Notwithstand-
ing his injury Mr.. Hope. contrary to
his physicians advice, attended the
joint installation services of the four
encampments Tuesday evening and
filled the position of grand high priest.
since which time he has been con-
fined to his bed. The installation serv-
ices were conducted. 1T is reported, In
excellent form. Grand High Priest w.
w. MILAN in the position Of grand
patriarch, vice Grand Patriarch John
A. Pearson. deceased. conducted the
work and presided over the services.
Owing to the weather conditions and
the illness Of many Of the members of
the encampment branch of the order
the attendance was not as large as was
anticipai ed. Musical selections were
rendered by Miss Viola Schippert. Miss
Mildred Hoge. Miss Augusta Hill and
Miss Virginia McQuade. and the ad-
dress of the evening. was delivered by
James w. Chapman. grand representa-
tive Of the Grand Lodge of Maryland.
Canton Washington, in command of
Lieut.. William p. Humphrey. attended
as the escort to the Grand Encamp-
ment officers.
Four applications for membership were
received at the regular meeting of Esther
Rebekah Lodge. No. 5. last Monday night,
including Mrs. Grace Weber, who met
with an accident in falling from a street
car.
Miss Eva Murray, with her corps of Of
GERS from Ruth Rebekah Lodge. No. 2. in
stalled the following officers: Noble
grand, Mrs. Florence David: vice grand.
Mrs. Lily Shipman; recording secretary,
Mrs. Mary Pollock: financial secretary.
Miss Rachel Johnston: treasurer. Mrs.
Margaret Laughlin: chaplain, Mrs. Cor
Ter: conductor, Mrs. Sarah Darling: in
side guardian, Mrs. Mallie Plymale: out
side guardian, Mrs. Edna Ohlander; right
supporter to noble grand. Mrs. Charlotte
Lyons: left supporter to vice grand. Miss
Gladys Sample The left supporter to
noble grand and right supporter to vice
grand were absent. owing to the inclem-
ent weather.
Mrs. Maud Brooks made the speech
presenting the retiring noble grand. Mrs.
jewel. and Mrs. Anna Billings. on behalf
Of Esther Lodge. pres nted Miss Murray
with a token Of appreciation of the good
work she rendered.
Several visitors were present from Es-
Their Rebekah Lodge. No. 20, OF Hyatts-
vile, Nd, as well as goodly number
from this jurisdiction. Refreshments
were served at the close Of the meeting.