The Washington herald., 1913-11-23
Pythian Sisters.

Pythian Sisters.
The entertainment and dance given by
Rathbone Temple. No. s. Pythian Sis
ters, in the auditorium of the Pythian
Temple Wednesday night, was one or
the most successful affairs in the history
of the temple, both socially and financial
ly, il is announced. There was a large
attendance and the sketch. "Hulda's s
Parin, Bee" and the musical numbers
of the program were much enjoyed. Miss
Josephine Jarboe was chairman OF the
committee in charge of the affair, and
Mrs Minnie Wolfsheimer and Mrs. Flor
ence David, assisted by other members
of the temple, served light refreshments,
The hall was beautifully decorated for
the occasion.
The past chiefs of Friendship Temple,
No. 9, Pythian Sisters. will entertain the
members of the temple Wednesday night
at the Pythian Temple. An invitation
has been extended Rathbone Temple, No.
s, to be present and the officers and men,
bers of that temple are expected TO at
tend in a body.
Mrs Minnie wolfsheimer was hostess
for the Past Chiefs Association
Pythian Sisters, at the monthly meeting
of the association Monday night The
business meeting was devoted to arrang-
ing for a Thanksgiving treat for the old
folks at the Washington Asylum Hospital
and plans looking to Christmas OBJ
servance by the organization were dis
cussed. During the social hour suppe-
was served by the hostess. The dining
room was beautifully decorated in the
colors of the Pythian sistes ORDER ana
white chrysanthemums and ferns. The
place cards were suggestive of the
THANKSGIVING season. Those present
were: Mrs Estelle G. Kahlert, Mrs.
Elsie Vandervort, Mrs. Margaret Coffin,
Mrs. Carrie Davis, Mrs. Edna Miller,
Mrs Martha Jarboe, Mrs. bertha Will
Jams, Mrs. Christina Dunn. Mrs. Elenore
Smith, Mrs. Florence David. Mrs. Lizzie
Bassett. Mrs. Robert Prescott Mrs. EN-
ma D. Bynum, and Miss Mary r.
Steiner. and Mrs. WoIfsheimer. The
hostess was assisted in the entertain
ment of her guests by her sister, Miss
TilIie SamueIs. Mrs. Christina Dunn Will
entertain the association next month.
Friendship Temple, No. 9. Pythian Sis
tiers. had initiatory work at their meeting
Wednesday evening. TO be credited TO the
Blues at the conclusion of which the
members attended in a body the enter
sister temple.
Team Competition overshRdOwed.
Early in the year it was announced that
there would be team competition in rank
work between the various lodges this fall
for prizes. but the unusual interest
aroused in the coming Jubilee has over
shadowed everything else, and IT Is now
thought the matter will be abandoned
until some future time.
Golden Jubilee Committee to Meet.
The golden jubilee committee will hold
its semi-monthly meeting in the armory
of Pythian Temple on Monday evening,
and il is expected that Supreme Repre-
sentative William F. Broening. chairman,
of the Supreme Lodge commission, Will
again be in attendance to hear OF the
progress made
Many ''Dokeys" Coming.
Albert Kahlert. imperial azim of the
imperial palace. D. o. n X, is in re-
ceipt of information from headquarters
that large numbers OF ''dOkeys" are eX-
pected to attend the monster ceremonial
to be held here February Is, 1914.
Already plans are made for special
train starting from Georgia. coming by
o
both bringing large numbers to attend
the ceremonial and also the golden jubi-
lee. Ben Hadad Temple, No. 80, has been
invited to carry out the floor work of the
ritual at that lime.
DR.. Otto Reinhardt, of Baltimore,
deputy imperial prince of this district,
has the matter of selection of a suitable
hall for the occasion under advisement,
and announcement of the pans will be
made at an early date. 1t is expected
that the celebrated Mokamea Drill Team,
of Bskoo Temple, Columbus, Ohio, will
pe here.
Fifteen Thousand to Attend.
Reports received by the members of the
golden Jubilee committee from the several
grand domains Indicate an attendance OF
from 1000 to 1900 members of the order
at the Golden Jubilee Celebration.
Visitation to Excelsior Lodge.
Grand Chancellor (ad interim) Mark
Stearman and his associate grand lodge
officers will visit Excelsior Lodge, No. II,
at Pythian Temple on next Tuesday
evening. This is the home lodge of
Grand Keeper of Records and Seal H.
]. Gasson, and pleasant time is assured
all who attend
Congressman Thomas L Abbey of Mis-
souri, will make a short address at this
meeting.
Daughters Of Isabella.
The Daughters of Isabella Court, Dis
trict of Columbia, No. 212, held their
second meeting at the Knights Of