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The Washington herald., 1913-02-09
ODD FELLOWS WEEKLY CALENDAR.

/ the Rebekah degree, which was conferred
by the lodge degree STAFF, under the d.
rectorship Of Past Noble Grand 3. z.
Volland- Following the degree work. the
lodge held a social session and were en-
tertained by addresses from visiting
members. and vocal music by Brother
Irving p. Schwinger. The evenings
pleasure closed with the serving of re-
freshments by the committee on enter
tainment.
Ruth Rebekah Lodge. No. :, held an
interesting session last Monday evenlns,
and had present not only a large number
Of its own members, but several from
other lodges located in this and other
jurisdictions. Addresses were made by
several present and at the close of the
regular session, the lodge closed its ses-
sion and adjourned to the dining room,
where the committee on entertainment
Lad prepared -ounteous Tepast for all.
The grand secretary announces, with
regret, the death Of another of the older
members of the order in this Jurisdiction,
Past Grand Enoch Edmonston. OF Excel
sior Lodge, No. IL. Up to about two
years since Brother EdmonstOn was one
Of the regular attendants at the sessions
CT hts lodge, and for many years held
the Office OF secretary and grand instruc-
o
I most active representatives from his
| lodge to the Grand Lodge. taking an
active part in all its legislative deliber-
ations.
Wednesday evening Harmony Lodge,
No. 9, held another OF its interesting
| lodge sessions. There was present an un-
usually large attendance of the members.
| An application for membership was re-
Ceived, and plans were laid for pre-
\ senting the degree work upon the waiting
! candidates, in the excellent manner this
lodge Is capable of presenting It. Other
/ candidates are In prospect and the In
/ dications are that the lodge will have an
| abundance OF degree work to interest its
members for weeks to come All mem
| bers of the order are cordially invited
to attend the sessions OF the lodge.
| A good attendance OF members wit
Eessed the comforting OF the Initistory
! degree upon two candidates at the meet
| ing OF Columbia Lodge, No. u, ]. o. -.
| F., last Thursday night, and the SANE
| candidates will receive the degree o
/ friendship next Thursday night. Al
/ members of the order are invited TO be
present This lodge continues to main
! tain its reputation for effective degree
| work.
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The second banquet OF the SpaIdlne
Council Rowling League, which was held
at the Hotel Contlnentl on Monday
evening, was one Of the most enjoyable
events Of the present season. While the
dinner was primarily in the interest OF
the members of the order who are fond
Of bowling, 1t was evidenced that these
members are alive TO every movement
in the interests Of the Knights OF Co
Iurobus in general The post prandial
festivities were in charge Of DR.. ]. Rozier
Rigys. who proved a most capable toast
master. The theme of the addresses OF
all the speakers besides that OF the
bowling interests Of the league was
for the necessity of doing every
thing possible to promote the sue
cess of the coming kirmess. Addresses
were delivered, and toasts responded to
bv State Deputy +. p. Harrington,
Grand Knight +. J. p. Cleary. Walter d.
Nolan, William J. Wilson, Joseph Shee-
han, Thomas J. Gaffney, w. 5. McCar-
thy, William z. Normoyle. Past State
Deputy F. p. Sheehy. and George r. NC
Avoy. Vocal selections were rendered
by Maurice Fitzgerald. of Carroll Coun-
Gil. President McAuliffe,. Of the bowling
league reported the most encouraging
progress which is now being made by
the SDal0lnR IOunCli l-ta6uts ohN oSHNNN
the hearty co-operatiOn of the active and
honorary members Of the league.
The Carroll Council Bowling League
entertained the visiting members OF the
Baltimore League on Saturday evening
at a largely attended smoker, and all
present had a fine and enjoyable time.
The Baltimore members expressed great
satisfaction at the entertainment which
had been prepared for them by the rival
teams from the Capital.
The ladies' committee Of Spalding Coun-
Gil. acting as an auxiliary for the kir-
mess. held meeting on Monday even
ing. and splendid reports were received
as to donations for the table of Spalding
Council. 1t is expected from present
indications that this table will show up
well as far as the financial results Of the
kirmess are concerned for the reason
that the ladies have entered heartily into
THE work.
There was a largely attended meeting
Of Carroll Council on Tuesday evening,
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Woodmen of America.

Columbia Camp. No. 1898, NJ W. A.
held very interesting meeting on last
Thursday evening. 4 large attendance
OF the members was present. A large
class OF candidates were on hand TO re-
celve the mysteries OF woodcraft from
Chief Forester John 1. Gibson and his
degree team. The work was conferred
in very impressive manner. Ten appli-
cations were received. which promises
work for the degree team for the balance
OF the winter. The entertainment COM
mittee. which is composed OF Neighbors
NJ. W. HysonE. y. W. Shefcerman. and
John I. Gibson. decided TO give an old
time country barn dance and pound
party In the auditorium of Pythian Tenn
pie. 1912 Ninth Street Northwest, on
Thursday evening. commencing at S:I5
p. m. The affair will he complimentary
10 the members OF Columbia Camp and
their families and friends. splendid
programme has been arranged by the
committee. which will be interesting to
all those who attend. The Gibson GIee
Club will furnish many up to date must
cal numbers for the occasion. The Plan
taton Club will also supply pleasing
sketches on the programme. The main
feature will be a ghost party originated
by DR.. n. W. Sheferman. and Il Is the
funniest thing on earth. There Will be
many funny numbers on the programme
which no neighbor should miss Every
member OF Columbia Camp Is expected
to bring a pound OF something which
viii be disposed OF by the committee
There will be all kinds OF refreshments
served by the committee at the close OF
the programme and every neighbor Is
expected to stay until he has his fill
The affair is absolutely free to those IN
vited and a crowded hall Is anticipated
The entertainment committee have made
elaborate arrangements and are to be
congratulated on the time and energy
displayed in working to make this affair
one of the greatest in the history OF Co
lumbia Camp.
4. r. Talbot Camp stood as host to
the other camps in the city. Laytonsvine
Camp CMarylandl. came In with a large
delegation and several candidates. The
work was eXemplified in full by the Of
ficers and included the illustrated lecture
pertaining to the degree.
Among those present from IaytnnsviIle
were F. Guy Riodan. consul; Z. F. Rio
dan. clerk; c. W. Mullinux. T. c. Grif-
fifth. r. ID. Darby. Ray Darby, Rev W.
NJ. Hoffman, ]. o. Christerphas, Simon
Haines. Garret Briggs, Robert Plummer.
J. +. Hawkins. George Gardner. Charles
Green, Gerry Bell. II. V. Fulks. Jesse
Barber. William Barber. and F. II.
Barber.
Short speeches were made by Consul
Downs, Of Lincoln Camp; F. Guy Riodan.
J. William Harrington. State Deputy Nc
Caffrey. District Deputy MiIlard. and
others.
Eight new applications were received
| Tor Talbot Camp. Refreshments and
cigars were served.
March " has been selected by the camp
as the date for the annual banquet.
The camp has the distinction of having
won the prize banner for the greatest
gain in membership. for the fourth con-
secutive year, and Is making q siren
uous effort to prevent II being vrestee
from them the coming ysas.
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and arrapgements were perfected for the
delivery OF a lecture in the lodge room
Tuesday evening, February II, by Daniel
NJ. Greene, secretary OF the lodge, fol-
lowing the close OF the regular session.
the subject being The Life of Abraham
IJncoIn-" All members Of the order are
cordially inviteu to be present on that
occasion.
Grand Secretary W. F. Clapp, an
nounces the serious illness following an
operation Wednesday last, OF Past Grand
w. 8. Keiser, member OF Golden Rule
Lodge, No. q, and Mount Nebo Encamp-
ment. No. s. The order in general extends
10 the family their sympathy. with hope
for the recovery OF Brother Keiser.
On Wednesday afternoon last, Miss
Laura Johnston, daughter of Past Grand
George II. Johnston, OF Eastern Lodge,
No Z, was operated on at Sibley Hos
pital for appendicitis and came through
the ordeal In good shape. Brother
Johnston is Just recovering from the ef-
fects Of injuries received by a fall
through an elevator shaft about two
months since, and the family has the
sympathy OF all members of the order.
Sister Laura Johnston is one OF the ac-
tive members of Esther Rebekah Lodge,
No. ). and her absence at lodge sessions
and at the canton assembly dances Will
he regretted.
On last Friday evening, the Encamp-
ment degree staff. composed OF members
from the four encampments assembled in
the encampment room,. and under the ef-
ficient dictatorship of Grand Representa-
tive John II. Wood rehearsed the Golden
Rule degree as the stan will confer II
on the occasion Of the grand encampment
rally, February 25. On the 18th instant
the Royal Purple degree staff will hold
a rehearsal OF said degree, for the same
purpose, and the members OF that staff
are requested to prepare themselves for
the work cut out for them by Grand
Representative Wood. on that occasion.
The several encampments are receiving
many applications, and the present indi-
cations point to q large class for degree
work on the 18th instant.
The recording secretary OF Naomi Re-
bekah Lodge. No. l, reports well at
tended session OF the lodge on Monday
evening last In addition to a large at
tendance OF the lodge members. there
were present. Grand Master z. ID. Thomp-
son. OF this jurisdiction, and two visiting
members from the Jurisdiction OF New
HAMPSHIRE. Brother Matthew z.
O'Rrien, OF Union Lodge. No. II. received
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J. O. u. A. M.

The various councils OF the Junior Or
der United American Mechanics have
originated a general excursion commit
tee, which have made arrangements with
the Marshall Hall Company for an eN-
cursion which will be given about the
middle OF August. The officers In charge
Of this committee are State Vice Coun-
cilor James A Madison, tr. chairman;
Past State councillor W. p. Evans vice
chairman: Past State COuncilor d. NJ.
Weeks. treasurer, and State Conductor
Grover T Payne. secretary. This com
mittec has held several meetings and has
appointed all of its subcommittee to act
in conjunction with the officers.
Washington Council. No. II. junior
order United American Mechanics, was
very highly commented on their work
on the order for the past year at its
meeting on Tuesday night. They have
shown a gain in every department. Very
interesting remarks were made by Past
state Councillor p. T. Groves. State
Council Conductor Grover f. Payne.
State Vice Councillor James A. Madison.
ir. ". S DoIeman, q. II. Crown. e T.
Gsthrlght. all OF which were visiting
members and also remarks were made
by members Of this council.
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WOODMEN OF THE WORLD.

trustees to serve one year. J. g. Rea-
John c Mcconnell. and Howard Posey.
Work of the Executive Camp was shown
TO be in fine condition. The next meeting
Of the Executive Camp will be held in
Fiynn's Hall. Eighth and K Streets
Northwest February Il
Elm Camp, No g, woodmen Of the
World. held its last meeting in the old
| Masonic Temple, Ninth and F Streets
Northwest. Frank Murphy. consul COM
mander. presiding. This camp initiated
four new members and had several ap-
plications read. After the meeting all
present were invited to the banquet hall.
where refreshments had been prepared
and every one present did justice to the
supper. This camp expects to have an
open meeting when several represent
atives who are members OF the order
will be present and speak.
Cypress Camp. No. I, woodmen Of
the World, will have a big time at its
next meeting. when all the Woodmen
OF the World in the District will be in
vited to be present Ben Harding. its
consul commander. is hard worker for
the order in the District. and he has
Invited several able speakers to be pres
ent on this occasion.
Consul Commander Sanford. OF Mount
Vernon Camp. No. 5, is one of the old
est members OF the order in the District
and a hard worker for the order at large
The Executive Camp of the District paid
them a fraternal visit on their last meet
ing. which was great surprise and did
the members a great deal of good They
inflated two new members and received
several applications. They will elect their
delegates TO the head camp at Its next
meeting.
The head camp for this jurisdiction will
meet in Parkersburg, W. Va. on Tues
day. March Il. and will be in session
three days There will be nineteen dele
gates from the District TO their conven-
tion.
II is expected that the Hon Charles
O. Lobock. OF Nebraska will address
the great meeting Of Oak Camp. when
Gov. J. W. Green will also be present.
Old Glory Camp. No. ;. will give
dance In its hall. Third and Pennsylvania
Avenue Southeast. February II. when
all the, members Of the order are eN-
pected TO dance. Capt. George Welscher,
Of the degree team, has charge Of the
entertainment.
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.

at which the exemplihcation of the first
degree TO n large class OF candidates
from Carroll and Washington councils
was presented under the direction OF
Grand Knight William J. MCGEE. assisted
by the council officers. After the exem-
plification of the degree a social ses-
sion was held under the direction Of the
lecturer.
On Tuesday evening next there will be
a Joint exemplifcation OF the second de-
gree to candidates from Washington and
Carroll councils, under the direction Of
District Deputy Normoyle. and the Of
ficers of both councils, assisted by the
State deputy. A large class OF candi-
dates has been awaiting this degree for
some time. and therefore It is expected
that there will be a large attendance of
members present from both councils.
Potomac Council will hold its regular
meeting on Monday evening, at which
the deputy grand knight. Frank L.
Hewitt, will preside in the absence of
the grand knight. Richard A. Curtin.
The monthly meeting of Washington
assembly of the fourth degree was held
on Monday evening, Robert f. McNa-
mara presiding, in the absence or the
chairman, Richard A. Curtin. who Is i'll.
The master OF the fourth degree. Charles
w. Darr. was present and outlined the
arrangements for the eNemplihcaton OF
the degree on March ..
Spalding Council held its regular meet
ing on Thursday evening, Grand Knight
IF. J. p. Cleary presiding. most in
teresting talk on the good Of the order
was given by the financial secretary OF
Potomac Council. Benjamin F. Myers.
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The regular meeting OF Oak Camp. No.
Z. woodmcn OF the World, was held in
their hall in the Northeast Temple We'd
'nesuay evening. B. r Williams, consul
commander. presiding There were eight
candidates who rode the goat success
fully. and ten applications received. State
Manager +. 3. Lewis was present and
made the address Of the evening, which
was well received There Were visitors
from Virginia and the different camps
in the District. including Consul Com
rnander Frank Murphy. Of Elm Camp.
No. 6. Consul Commander d. +. Smith,
of Alpha. No. !. and President J. c.
bradford. of the executive camp OF the
District, and Past Consul Commander
Howard Sangston. OF Elm Camp. No. s.
This was one Of the largest meetings
that Oak Camp has had since II was or
ganized and high compliment was
maid TO the consul commander by sever
al OF the visitors. During the evening
the election Of the delegates TO the head
camp OF the WOodmen Of the World
was had and the following were elected:
Dr. H. W Moffitt. William C. StOtt and
John +. Thompson. delegates. r. F. Will
iams will 20 as one Of the head man
ayers. Deputy VI. II. Hammell, Of Mount
Vernon Camp. was present and Compli-
mCnted Oak Camp on its fine showing.
Capt. John HefIerman and his degree
team put the work on in fine style, and
made II good appearance After the
business meeting was over lunch was
served to those present and all went
away with the best wishes for Oak
Camps success.
Alpha Camp. No. |. at is next meet
ing will elect delegates TO the head camp,
and a large membership is expected TO
he present. Consul Commander D. r
Smith will he glad to see as many OF
the members of the order present as
can be This camp has taken on new
life and the new officers are hustlers for
the camp. They will have three candi-
dates for their next meeting.
The Executive Camp Of the District
has elected the following officers for the
ensuing year: President. J. c. Bradford.
Of Elm Camp. No. 5: vice president. h. +.
Williams Of Oak Camp. No. :: banker.
William Schoenberger. Of Mount Vernon
Camp. No. =: secretary. John Holm. OF
AIpha Camp. No. !: attendant. ~ p
Hart, Of cypress Camp, No. :: door
keeper, W II. Fammell. Of Mount Yer
non Camp. No. 3; outside guard. u. X.
smith, Of Alpha Camp, No. !. and Tor
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SUBORDINATE LODGES.

SUBORDINATE LODGES.
Beacon. No. IS. and LangdOu. No. =. regular Dusi-
FEBRUARY .ii-washipstou, No. s; Golden Rnis'
NJ; fet5,Ig "a and AE.s; No No = % HSnouy. No
and Federal City. No; % degree work; Friend
w FesrSs1, S1 I b-csiamblS. i No. 10 and Salem. No.
2 deuee work; Excelsior, No. II. regular ouSi-
D. s1 sfsTs !et; nsfe ae'SoTsi. 81 No sn1 is SSsiHss
ENcAMPMENTs.
February Fred Stuart, No. 7, deree WORK.
February E-Columbian. No. l. degree work
EEBEKhH LODGES.
EsbCazp lo,Esthsr Iodse. No. S, degree WORK.
February H-Dorcas Lodge No. I, degree work.
PATRIARCHs MILITANT.
February Il-Canton Washington, No. !. drll and
Metropolis Lodge. No. Is, celebrated its
sixty-eighth anniversary last Wednes-
day evening. the lodge room corner ID
and Ninth Streets, being filed TO its full
capacity by the friends of the lodge and
members OF the order from nearly every
subordinate lodge in this Jurisdiction.
The exercises were presided over by
Edgar d. Thompson, grand master. who
is n member OF the lodge. The famous
"Kazoo Band" composed of members of
Metropolis Lodge. with a few additions
from sister lodges, opened the exercises
by rendering their favorite selection, "a
Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight.
Following the overture. the following pro-
gramme was presented and enjoyed by
all: Recitation. Miss f. NJ. Dawkins;
music by band. vocal solo. Mr.. John
Hammer; address OF welcome. by Past
Grand II. S. Harrell; piano solo. Little
Miss Cireenstreet: music by the band,
reading by Mr.. Fred J.. HarTies; instru-
mental duet. August Bossi and Charles
Lazzari: vocal solo. Miss Francis II.
Kohlmer: selection, by band; solo, by
Mr.. Irving H. SChwinger; presentation OF
medal to Brother Fred HarTies, band
leader. for bravery I'm attempted execu-
ton of music by his musical aggregation;
short address by Past Grand Representa-
tive James Il. Crew, presentation TO
lodge of birthday cake. the work OF
Brother August Tamangni, OF Metropoii,
Lodge The cake was heart-shaped,
large and beaueIfuliy decorated on the
top with the insignia OF the order in
frosted work. colored to correspond with
the degree colors The evenings enter
tainment closed with a bOuntiful supply
OF good things for the inner man.
Washington Lodge. No. s. held an in
teresting session last Tuesday evening.
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WITH THE SECRET AND FRATERNAL SOCIETIES

vice president, George ]. Sites; secrs-
tsry, II. NJ. Shook; treasurer, Henry
Hull; executive and arbitration commit
tee. W. !. Belt. r. A. Cozzens. N. A.
Cowsill, J. w. Collins. p. F. Bayne
II was decided to meet again on Wed
nesday evening. February 2, when the
entire membership 10 expected to at
tend The association Is growing and In
the very near future expects to have
within Its association all OF the employ
ing bricklayers and masons.
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PILES CURED AT ROME BY
NEW ABSORPTION METHOD

II you suffer from bleeding, Itching.
blind, or protruding Piles, send me
your address. and will tell you how TO
cure yourself at home by the new alb
sorption treatment. and will also send
some of this home treatment for free
trial with references from your own To-
cality IL requested. Immediate relief
and permanent cure assured. Send nd
money. but tell others of this offer.
Write to-day to Mrs. VI. Summers, Eox
I, Notre Dame, Ind.
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MASTER RRICKIAYERs'

The Master BriCklaycrs' Association
last week held a very enthusiastic meet
ing at ST. Joscphs Hall, Fifth and II
Streets Northwest The officers Of the
association are: President II. @. Wilson
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K. o. T. M.

FAh-Iary 10. NaCOnAl Ie1f, wa NaNEAC ] WI
rl- Ninth and Streets; initiation Mount Yer
NON Tent Anaopstia Tent. Masonic Hall, Ana
onstis: Washington division. uniform rank
February Il. RnEhtwood Tent, No ). Bright
rood class Of fifteen to lie initiated
February .. District Tent, No. ), Manners
Temple foot Of Seventh Street Southwest.
Last Monday night, National Tent, No.
l. held its first OF a series Of open meet
ings, which It is going to hold, during
the winter for the benefit OF the mem
bers und their friends in a social way,
which is destined to increase the inter-
est in the meetings. Last Monday night,
the hall was well filled by members and
their friends, who were well paid for the
coming.
The public meeting, was called to or
der by the chairman, Mr.. John Camden
Gall, who briefly explained the object
OF the meeting and the good results that
II was hoped would follow. and in con-
Guiding, introduced the state commander
who addressed the meeting on the fra
ternal features of the order, and his ad-
dress was followed by an address by
Mr.. Thomas L. Smith, district COM
mander. who gave many illustrations OF
the acts of fraternity that had been
practiced by the different tents in this
city. Past Commander w. II. Nc
Carthy; DR.. J. S. Arnold, and several
Record Keeper Henry E. Crouch. Re-
freshment were served.
On Tuesday night an unusually large
meeting was held in the hall OF Bright
wood Tent. where the members gave
every assurance that the progressive
work now going on is to be continued
and that by the end OF this month the
tent will have in its twenty-five members
which it started to put in during the
first three months Of the year.
Thursday night Metropolitan Tent had
very large meeting, and visit from
the state commander. After the routine
business was transacted. the new degree
team was organized and plans perfected
for a routine Of drills. which are essen
tial to the success of a degree team.
This tent meets I'm Pythian Temple
the first and third Thursday nights in
each month.
Brookland Tent, No. 2, lost a member
by death recently, 1t being the first
death among the members of that tent in
years
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According to geological survey. esti-
only about one-half of ] per cent of the
available coal in the United States has
been mined.
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Brookland Tent, No. 2, lost a member
by death recently, 1t being the first
death among the members of that tent in
years
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There was a largely attended meeting
Of Carroll Council on Tuesday evening,
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EASTERN STAR CHATTENs.
FebrIa-r p-Tenplc No. Is: Columbia No D.
F,eb77Ts-v l1-Elerta, No :; bethlehem No =
i,S--,srz. 70 Naomi No ;: Bruukland. No II.
Frb-I,ry Ig-Wm + Hunt, No Is. valentino
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Mrs Rosie !. Carter. worthy m1tron
OF William +. Hunt Chapter. No. 10
order 81 the eastern Star. announces
valentine party for that chapter next
Thursday night. and cordially invites
The fraternity Work is scheduled In
this cnantcr for the regular meeting Feo-
ruaIy =.
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The annual convocation of the Grand
Chapter. Royal Arch Nasons OF the DIS
trict Of Columbia. will De held at the
Masonic. Temple next Wednesday even
ing at o'clock. The grand high priest
has asked the attendance OF the repre-
sentativcs Of ether grand chapters par
ticularlv.