Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-22
: Knights of Pythias Notes.

Grand Chancellor Robert Sroufe and
his associate Grand Lodge officers paid
the last of their spring series of vista
tons TO Syracusians Lodge No. %. at
Fythian Temple. Friday evening A
feature of the occasion was the eX-
ceptional attendance not only of the
older members of the lodge whose age
heretofore has prevented their coming
to the lodge sessions. but of members
of the Grand Lodge AS well. Delega-
tions from the Pythian Sisters temples
were present also. The principal ad
dress of the evening was delivered by
Representative Russell of Missouri
whose remarks were heartily applaud
ed. After the formal business of the
evening the meeting was an open
one. To commemorate the birthday
anniversary of the grand chancellor
and as a special token Of esteem he
was presented with handsome watch
fob on behalf of the lodge.
Syracusians Lodge is one of the old
est as it is said to be one of the most
energetic lodges of the domain. 1t was
instituted in 1858. and passed with the
order through its hardest struggle for
existence. 1t has numbered many stall
wart Pythians in its membership. in
Guiding Past Grand Chanceliors Albert
Kahlert and James q. Mcqueen, the
former now supreme representative
elect and it is also the home lodge of
Past Chancellor S. NJ. Pearson. chair
man of the Grand Lodge publicity com
mittee.
1t was from syracusians Lodge: it is
said from the charter members of Rath-
bone Lodge. No. %. were taken. the
latter afterward consolidating with Su-
pe1ior Lodge. No. -, and both now
forming Rathbone Superior Lodge. No.
90.
]. T. Coldwell Company No. 4. mill
tary department. gave an enJoyapie
moonlight excursion down the river We'd
nesday evening. y neat sum is said TO
have been realized for the benefit OF the
company.
The publicity committee of the Grand
Lodge has asked the membership of the
of their respective lodges is furnished
to the committee promptly and reg
ularly.
TIE approaching celebration of the fif-
tieth anniversary of the founding of the
Order of knights of Pythias. which oc-
ours in February of next year. is already
occupying the attention CT the lodge ON
Gals Members are being urged 10 help
increase the mem bership of their lodges.
The occasion it is said. promises to be
the greatest event in Pythian history In
this city.
Mrs Bertha A. Williams was hostess
for the Past Chiefs Association. Pythian
Sisters at the meeting Of the organiza-
ten Monday night. Reports were received
from the several committees and another
name added to the membership roll. Inc
officials who have served since the as
sociation was organized were all re
elected to serve fer the ensuing year
They are Mrs. Estelle G. kahlert. presi-
dent: Mrs Elsie f. Vandervort. vice
president; Mrs. Mary +. Mitchell sec
rotary: Mrs Carrie NJ DAVIS. assistant
and Mrs Ella NJ. Carter. assistant treas
urer At the close of the business SEES
sion refreshments were served. followed
by a social hour. Those present were:
Mrs Estele G.. Hahlert. Mrs. Elsie f..
Vandervort. Mrs Martha Jarboe. Mrs
IDA NJ. Crown. Mrs Carrie NJ Davis Mrs.
Bertha a. Williams. Mrs. RoheYta Pres
cott. Mrs. Mary E. Mitchell Mrs; Lii
liam Armstrong, Mrs. MinniS/ Wolfsheim-
err Mrs Emma D Bynum md Miss Mary
y Mrs. Roberta Prescott Sin entertain the
association at its meethg in July.
s Essn'""s Ts%g sn sG Mrs F Esn
Officer and Mrs\ Florence David and
Miss Josephine JaChoe. pianlsts. for the
ensuing term Mrs. Della Nichols. the
recently elected most excellent chief of
the temple received the congratulations
of the membership Friday night 1t
is said the members antlclpate Mrs.
Nichols term as presiding officer will he
a successful one as she is known as
hard and enthusiastic worker.
Friendship Temple, No. Q. Pythian
Sisters entertained its members and
visitors at a social evening Wednesday.
A program of music, recitations and
short talks was given and refreshments
were served. The committee in charge
were Mrs. Ella Garner. Mrs. Matte
Hooper Mrs. Kerper and Mrs, Edna
Miller
Friendship Temple will hold lawn
fete Tuesday night at 18th and East Cap
itol streets southeast. The following
ladies' compose the committee: Mrs.
Frank e. Crown chairman: Mrs. Morris
Davis. Mrs. John Thompson. Mrs. Ham
lin Vaudervort. Mrs. Minnie Husk. Mrs.
Ella Garner Mrs Homer Melick Mrs.
Sophia RodIick and Mrs. Edna Miller 4
cordial invitation has been extended to
the members and friends of the temple
to attend