The Washington herald., 1913-10-19

ing a grand ball, which Is entfrely
complimentary to the members Of the
order and their friends. An excellent
program has been arranged for the oc-
casion- The AFFAIR will commence
promptly at S:45 O'Clock. with a grand
march. Mai. Gen. Ernest w. Brad
ford and Mrs. william j. Rogers, fol-
lowed by the entire uniform rank OF
the canton and their ladies. will enter
the auditorium promptly at $50 o'clock,
and. under the direction of Ensign r.
A. Royse. viii execute one Of the latest
grand marches of the season, which
has only appeared q few times in New
York City during the month Of Sep
tember. The boys, with their beau
tiful full dress uniforms, and the
ladies, with their magnificent gowns,
will, no doubt, present sight that the
Odd Fellows Of this Jurisdiction have
not witnessed in many q day. At the
conclusion of the grand march an ad-
dress Of welcome win be delivered by
Past Grand Master and Grand Repre-
sentative w. W. Milan, who viii ex-
tend cordial invitation to all pres
ent to attend the remaining nineteen
dances OF the winter. Immediately fol-
lowing his remarks the regular pro-
gram OF dancing will begin. Many
beautiful dancers will be noticeable on
the moor, and, no doubt, the hall will
be filled to the utmost capacity. Prof.
Charles d. Shaekleford will present for
the first time many new shadow
Dances" which the attendants OF our
dances In the past have always been
more than anxious for. Lieut.. William
p. Pumphrey and his refreshment
committee will have charge of the ice
cream parlor. where many good things
will be ready to serve to those who de-
sire good things to eat. Chevalier Pat
rick ]. Leary will have charge of the
decoration of the hall. and it viii be
beautifully arranged for the occasion.
Capt. William II. Ernest. retired, will
appear at his old stand in the ticket
booth. He is better known to the boys
as bill" AS there will be no tick.
cts to sell on this occasion. he has de-
cided to be with the boys in the grand
march, Capt. William J. Rogers, chair
man of the general committee, has
charge of the "hustlers," and they al
ways keep things moving. Canton
Washington was organized twenty-one
years ago. and has grown step by step.
until today 1t holds first place in the
militant branch of the order, both in
membership and efficiency in drills
and degree work. The canton cracker
jack drill team has attended the Sow
ereign Grand Lodge sessions at Rich
mond. Baltimore. Philadelphia, Des
Moines. San Francisco, Toronto. and
Atlanta. and has always succeeded in
carrying away first prize in putting up
the best competitive drill in contest
with various other cantons OF the
United States. Arrangements are al
ready being made to attend the ses-
sion next year in Atlantic City, and
also the one in San Francisco in 1915.
The canton has had the best progress
in its history under the leadership of
the present captain, William ]. Rogers.
during the past two years, both in
membership and in a financial way
The next regular dance will be given
on October %, 1918. and all are urged
to be present
Grand Master r. d. Thompson and a
corps OF officers Of the Grand Lodge paid
their annual official visit to Columbia
Lodge No. 10 last Thursday evening
There was large attendance Of MEM
bers from the various lodges in the Dis
trict of Columbia and a number OF Fisi-
tors from other Jurisdictions. The exam
ination of the officers OF the lodge in the
unwritten work was highly interesting
and the business affairs Of the lodge
were found to be in the usual satisfac-
tory conditions. Refreshments were
served in the supper room