The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-25

The regular meeting Of Oak Camp, No
l. Woodmen of the World. was held in
their hall in the Northeast Temple, Wed
nesday evening 3. r. Williams consul
commander. presiding. Eleven candidates
rode the goat successfully. and eighteen
applications were received. Several
visitors from other cities were present
and took part in the degree work, which
was we'll done by the degree team. under
the command of Capt. Hefferman. 1t is
expected that Senator Morris Shepard
will he present at the last meeting in
June and make the address of the even
ing. as well other distinguished Wood
men who are members Of both Houses
Of Congress. 1t was decided by Oak
Camp to have their excursion to Chesa-
peake Beach on August Is and the fol-
lowing committee was appointed to take
charge Of the same: r. F. Williams.
chairman; J. f. Thompson. nr. II. w.
Mofhtt. Casper F. Geier. Harry Hand.
VIM. G. Stott. I. c. Gessford F. V. WaE-
ner. and John Herfernan. This is one
of the largest meetings that the camp
has held this wear, and all the members
present We're well pleased.
The Woodmen OF the World of the Dis
triCt had the pleasure Of the presence
last week Of DR. G. H SChleh. national
lecturer Of the order. who spoke to large
crowds during his stay in the city. He
was accompanied by Mrs. Nellie T.
Troutman. the songhird of Woodcraft.
who made great hit with all who heard
her sing. They did much for the order
in the District, and the unanimous vote
was for them to come again. After Dr.
Schleh's speech in the Northeast Tenn
pie. he was presented with a beautiful
bouquet by Miss Agnes SnellinEs on he
half Of the Woodmen. The speaker told
the young lady he never would forget
the occasion. n W. Thayer. State man.
ager Of Maryland. introduced the
speaker
Maple Camp. No. Is. woodmen of the
World. held their last meeting in the
town hall. Capitol Heights. Md. and |
initiated the bank officials and several |
business men Of that place. There was
a large delegation of members Of the |
order from the District, and beautiful |
repast was enjoyed by all present
Old Glory Camp, No. ,, woodmen of !
the World. held their last meeting in |
their hall. Third and PENNSYLVANIA Ave-
nue. Southeast Tuesday evening H w
Tipett. consular commander. presiding |
This camp is doing good work in the /
Southeast part Of the city. and is get
ting a good many of the business men 1
of that section. Capt. Geo. Welscher |
and his degree team are doing good work |
and are helping the camp very much.
Elm Camp. No. s, woodmen of the
World, at its last meeting in the old /
Masonic Temple Ninth and F Streets
Northwest. initiated five candidates. and
Capt. John Mcconnell had charge of
the degree work, which was highly
praised by those present.
Alpha Camp, No. l. woodmen of the
World, at its last meeting initiated three
candidates and had several applications
read. Sovereign Smith. its consul COM
mander, is a hard worker and has had
much success. Mr.. David Wolfe. the
past consul commander, will make an
address at the next meeting of the
camp. 1t is expected that a large num-
Dor OF visitors will be present to hear
this sovereign Of woodcraft-
Mount Vernon Camp, No. s. Woodmen
OF the World. in the Southwest part OF
the city, will, no doubt. double in its
membership William Schoenberger, of
this camp, was elected one of the head
at the last meeting of the
Head Camp in Parkersburg, W. Va
At the next encampment of the uni
form rank. which will be held down in
Georgia, there will be representatives J
from Oak Camp, Elm Camp, and Old
Glory Camp, of the District. This will I
be the largest encampment that has been
held in past years. and many members
1f the order will attend with their fami- .
lies.
Col. Z. 3. Seu-s. State manager of the
District OF Columbia. will be in the city
his week and win be slsd % meet the 6