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The Washington herald., 1913-01-19

Mrs. Potter. Adah: Mrs Blanche Nc.
Cuen, Ruth; Mrs. Alice Montgomery,
Esther; Miss Carrie rsham. Martha; Mrs
Viva Parks, Electa; Mrs May Ruther-
ford, warder: Samuel NJ. Plumley. senti-
mel, and Miss Josephine Gould, pianist.
one OF the many pleasing features of
the occasion was the presentation OF a
gavel to the worthy matron by Past
Patron Arthur NJ. Poynton. The gavel
was made by Mr.. Huggins, husband of
the matron. of wood that was brought
from the Holy City.
At the meeting OF Naomi Chapter TO
be held next Wednesday night there will
be a very interesting programme, ar
ranged by the entertainment committee.
good attendance from sister chapters
is expected.
Worshipful Master Howard s. Fisk, of
Tskoma Lodge, No. g. F. A. A M, an
nounced at the communication of the
lodge last Tuesday evening the follow
Ing appointments and committees for the
present Masonic year: Assistant chap
lain. Rev. Frederick William Smith; in
structor, Past Master Thomas NJ. r.
Dowiing. Committees: Charity-Howard
s. Fisk, Enos S. Harnden, and Ernest
w. Porter. Finance-Past Master Hervey
S. Knight, Past Master William Z. Dyre,
and William K. Hill. Instruction-Past
Master Thomas NJ. F. Bowling, instruc-
tor; Howard S. Fisk. Enos s. Harnden
Ernest W. Porter, Malcolm McCrone,
Harry A. Stacy, James N. England.
Fred l. Harries. c. II. Spencer, Ernest
Burrell, and Robert Dickens. House
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suRoRpINArE LopGEs.

SUBORDINATE LODGES.
January D-Uniou. No. IL Covenant No. u
Beacon No. Is and LAngdon. No. 8. business.
January 1-wsshington. No. 6. degree worn
Golden Tinle. No. a. and Amity, No. 2. busipess.
Jsnuary Z-EAstern, No. Z. degree; Hamony. No
2 and Friendship. No. L. business; Federal City
No. .. degree
January z3-Coluuntia, No. 10, degree; Exeeiaor
No. II. and Salem, No. q. business
January z-Central No. I. degree; Metropolis
No. Is. and Phoenix, No. q. briness
ENcAMPMENTs.
January 1-Grand Enampment, senisnpuai ses
sion.
REBEKAH LODGES.
January 3-Naomi Lodge. No. l. degree; Ruth
Lodge No 9. business.
January A-Dorcas Lodge. No. & degree.
PArRIARCHs MILITANT.
January 3-cantm Washington. No. l, social and
drill.
Wednesday evening. the Grand Lodge,
I. o. o. F., District of Columbia. met in
annual session In the auditorium OF Odd
Fellows Hall. Seventh Street Northwest.
Every lodge was represented. and in
many cases every representative re-
sponded to his name. The present ses-
sion terminates the work of Grand Mas
ter George Gerberich as grand master,
and his report showing the work done
during his administration was most
grdt1y1ng. A class OF about thirty-e1Rht
past grands received the past official de-
gree and were welcomed as members of
the grand body. The annual election
of officers to serve during the present
year resulted as follows: Grand master.
Edgar d. Thompson; deputy grand mas
ter. Frank z. Rapp; grand warden, Will
lam ]. Rich: grand secretary. William z.
Clapp; grand treasurer, John d. Yoakley.
The election OF representative from this
Jurisdiction to the Sovereign Grand
Lodge. after a spirited contest, resulted
in the election OF Past Grand Master
Ernest w. Bradford, to succeed Past
Grand Master and Grand Representative
James II. Crew, who for Seven years
has filled the position of grand repre-
sentative with honor to the Sovereign
Grand Lodge, the Grand Lodge OF the
District of Columbia, and himself Past
Grand Master John II. Wood was re-
elected representative on the Odd Fel-
lows hall board OF trustees. and Past
Grand Master Daniel A Dugan was elect
ed representative to the library associa-
tion. After disposing OF more than the
usual amount OF business the Grand
Lodge adjourned until Thursday evening.
January l6, 1913 The second evenings s
session was one Of interest, much i'm
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LADIES OF THE MACCABEES.

On Tuesday evening Brightwood Hive
No. 5. and Brightwood Tent, X o. 7. NJ,
held a joint installation of officers. The
degree team of the sir knights doing the
honor in seating the officers for the hive
and the guard team OF the hive. under
tn efficint leadership of Mrs. Minnie Mel
willie. captain, seating the X. o. T. NJ. A
large crowd was inattendance. many OF
the other hives Of the District being rep
resented. The following officers were In
stalled: Commander, Lady Martha Det-
wiler (re-electedD; lieutenant commander,
Lady Phoebe Perry; P. c., Lady Mary E.
Lewis: r. X, Virginia f. Metcalf: F. A.
Margaret McAleer; chaplain. Lady Adel-
la WalsInlth: l. at A, Lille VI. Thomas:
sergeant. Bessie Newman: sentinel. Clara
F. Erter; picket, Louise p. Clifford; o. p.
Phoebe Haight: pianist. Nellie Preston;
captain Of guard, Minnie Melville; c. B..
No. !. Louise Clifford: c. B.. No. ., Sarah
Erter; ensign. No. l. Harriet Detwilder;
ensign No. ?, Martha Detwiler.
Beautiful gifts of cut glass were pre-
scnted Mrs. DetwilGr. commander, who Is
serving her fourth term: Mrs. Metcalf,
record keeper. who Is serving her eighth
term; Mrs McAleer and Mrs. Perry, audi
tors: Mrs. Melville. captain OF the guard,
and Mrs Melva J. Caswell installing Of
Ger. Mrs. Phoebe Haight officiated as
mistress OF FeTfruOUleS- EeITeSnIleuIs
were served. and dancing closed a most
enjoyable evening. This progressive hive
holds the city banner for good work and
is aspiring to win the District banner, as
well, having made a net gain of twelve
during the past year.
On Thursday evening Union Hive, No.
G. held a public installation of officers at
Northeast Temple. which was packed to
seated: Lady commander. Mrs. May El-
lis: lieutenant commander. Mrs. Amy
Barrow; P. c.. Mrs. Clara Christman;
r. X, Mrs. Ella Weeks: F. A., Mrs. Mat
tie Davis: chaplain, Mrs. Elizabeth Rule:
L. at A, Mrs. Lena Parsons; sergeant.
Mrs. Roberta Prescott: o. p, Mrs. Nora
Atkinson; pianist, Miss Lucy Christman.
The officers were accompanied by the
Junior guard team OF Union Hive. and
Mrs. Martha Jarboe assisted as lady Of
ceremonies. Mrs. Minnie Melville, cap
tain OF Brlghtwood team. led the juniors.
The Junior guards gave a beautiful fancy
drill, which ELECTED much applause. They
were uniformed and carried small Amer
lean flags Their captain, Miss Elizabeth
Prescott, deserves much praise for her
efficient work She was assisted by Miss
Helen Walters. captain of the Junior
guard of National Hive, No. /. The fol-
lowing are the names Of the children taxi
ing part: Sadie Lipp. Mildred Ellis. Emily
Thour. Rixey Tancill. Blanche Lakin,
Violet Rule, Florence STEINER, Cora Fra
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ser, Bessie Gilchrest, Evelyn Jones, Helen
Davis India Rule, Isabel Booth, Jessie
Booth, Edna Harding, Elsie Adams,
Helen Jarboe, Frances Schrock. Helen
Reed. Freda Marks, and Mildren Sawken.
Master Ralph Barrow was pianist for
the guards.
Music was furnished by the Northeast
and added much to the pleasure of the
evening. The following were the num-
bers on the programme: Sword dance,
Misses Gladys Barrow and Sadie May
Lipp; reading, Miss Callahan: song. Miss
Estelle Murray; song and dance. Miss
Mildred Elhs;' song. Mr.. Alban Whalen
and Mr.. Malon Cunningham: song and
dance, Miss Helen Jsrboe with her broth
er, Master Jarboe: songs by both Miss
Esther wayland and Mr. Kelley.
A past commanders Jewel was pre-
sented Mrs. Clara Christmas, retiring
commander. with some appropriate re-
marks by Mrs. Melya J. Caswell, state
commander and installing officer. A beau
tifuI piece of cut glass was then pre-
sented Mrs Caswell. with thanks for
her services; ring to Elizabeth Prescott
for untiring services as captain. and q
stickpin to Master, Darrow. Dancing
closed this most successful and pleasant
evenings entertainment. Much credit Is
due Mrs. Roberta Prescott, chairman of
the installation committee.
National Hive. No. I. will install oni-
GERS on Thursday evening, at Pythian
Temple Dancing will follow the install
lation- The committee in charge Of same
is Mrs. Lula S. Hammond, chairman;
Miss Mary T. Dunn. vice chairman;
Mesdames Castle. Ireland, Palmer Gra-
ham. Della and Nettie Edmunds, Reich
ert. and Fitzgerald. While the officers
are preparing for the installation, the
Juvenile team of the hive. under the lead
ership of Miss Helen Walters, will give
a drill.
The receipts Of the recent charity en-
tertainment were S50.25. and when the ex-
penses are met the proceeds will be de-
voted to charity. The committee in charge
of this fund are Ladies Pierce. Castle.
and knight
Lady Indiana J. Nichols. a charter
member OF this hive. recently died In
Bronxville, n. Y. Interment was made
In Glenwood Cemetery, this city.
District Hive, No. s, Ladies of the Mac
cabees, held a very interesting meeting
Tuesday night, when It was decided to
have their installation of officers Febru-
ary II.
A beautiful sofa pillow. the gift of
Mary Bucker and Dora West, was won
by Kate Battles. Mary Bucker was pre-
sented a lovely pin In recognition of her
faithful work for the hive
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THE RED MEMS CALENDAR.

January 0-osssr Tribe. No. 6. Fifth and G
| Streets Northvezt
pie. Twelfth and H Streets Northeast: osceois
| Trhe. No. 10, TenuaIlytosn, d. Q.
January 2-Seltese Tribe, No 6. % B Stree.
January 23-Lnsan Tribe, No g. Red MEMS Hall
Wisconsin Avenue and Street Northwest; siou-
Tnbe. No Is K Street near FOor-ant ahaf Street
January 2i-Seneca Tribe No. Il, sl6 Pennsyinnia
Avenue Southeast; Mineoa Tribe, No. Il Auacustia.
DECREE OF PoCAHoNTAs.
January se-white Eagle Council. No. g. Fifth and
G Streets Northwest
January 94-IdAho Council. No. l. Northeast Tenn.
PIE, Twelfth and Il Streets Northeast.
At the next meeting of Seltese Tribe,
No 16. held on Tuesday. January q.
Brother DIR. r. T. ]. Barber, of Mingo
| Tribe. of Harrington, Del, will be re-
ceived into the tribe as a member, by
card.
Seneca Tribe, No. IL. held an interesting
meeting and adoption degree in its wig
wan, on Friday sleep, the 10th sun, cold
moon. Business of Importance was trans
acted and visitors were as follows: Past
Sachem David A. Harvey, of Usage Tribe,
No. 6: Past Sachem~ Lewis NJ. Bernstein,
of Seltese Tribe, No. l6, and Past Sachem
]. Z. Dougherty, of White Eagle Tribe,
No. II.
Paleface Leonard Bruce was elected
and adopted with the following degree
team: J. A. Altman, c. E Dickey, w. C.
Smoot, r. T. Martin, A. B. Webb. ]. B.
Smoot. Lewis NJ. Bernstein. w. H. woot-
ten, W. Caywood Nidk Wine, J. E.
Dougherty, David A. Harvey, ]. H. Hay
maker, and W. S. Dolman.
White Eagle Council. No 4, held an in
teresting meeting on Wednesday sleep,
the 18th sun. Important committees were
appointed by Pocahontas Fannie Hoke
Brothers Tom Sabens and II. NJ. Sager
following were on the degree team: Annie
Inscore, Fannie Hoke, DR.. W. S. Whit
man, Beta Sabens Amelia Stevenson,
Mary Price, Lewis NJ. Bernstein, Hattie
and Sadie Anderson, W. NJ. Alexander.
Herbert II. Hoke. jr-. Martin Hoke, and
music by Roy T. Algate.
Interesting talks We're made by DR.. W.
S Whitman, Lewis Bernstein, Annie In
score, Tom Sabens, and Others after
which refreshments were served.
Sioux Tribe, No. IS held its meeting in
its wigwam on Thursday sleep. the 18th
sun. cold moon. Visitors were Great
Sachem r. w. Thompson, NJ. II. King.
Z. L. Ransdell, Of Idaho Tribe, No. Is:
Past Great Sachem and Great Chief of
Records J. Z. Shepard, Walter S. Marsch,
Past Sachem David A. Harvey, Past
Great Sachem John Springman, Frank T.
Fones, Tom Sabens, of Usage Tribe, No.
s; ]. R. Flfer, of Ithaca Tribe. No. Is. of
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ODD FELLOWS WEEKLY CALENDAR

portant legislation being disposed of.
The new officers elected were installed
into Office, and vote of thanks being
extended to retiring Grand Master George
Gerberich. for his zeal and ability in
the execution Of his duties as such during
the past year.
The Grand Eneampment, l. o. o. F.,
District of Columbia. will hold its semi
annual session Tuesday evening in the
encampment room, Odd Fellows Hall,
Seventh Street Northwest, commencing
at 7:s0 o'clock Reports from the grand
officers and the representative TO the Sow
ereign Grand Lodge, will be presented,
and will no doubt prove very interesting
II Is expected that there will be a large
attendance of the Grand Encampment
members. and business Of Importance will
come up for action.
The second of the winter series of
social evenings with Union Lodge. No.
II, occurred Monday evening. At the
close OF the regular lodge business, the
committee on entertainment took charge
of the lodge. and welcomed the lady
friends of the lodge and visiting MEM
bers from other lodges. The entertain
ment was openSd with a short talk by
Past Grand Matthew e O'Brien on the
Principles of the Order" A musical
programme was introduced. consisting of
solos by Past Grand Irving r. schwing-
er, a plano solo by Mr.. Wilson. vocal
solo by Miss Miller. accompanied by Mr..
Wilson: instrumental solo, THE Fox
Chase" by Mr.. Lewis, also giving an
imitation of the Steam Car Quartet.
Mr.. Wilson also amused the audience by
reciting several jokes and funny stories.
Past Grand Master z. w. Bradford gave
a short address. as did Past Grand Mas
ter John /. Brown, and after solo
by Nh Holiday, and one by Miss Much,
Past Grand c. Edgar Webb closed the
evenings entertainment by singing the
Rosary and ''The Palms" The room
was well filled and all appeared 10 en-
Joy the entertainment
Fred d. Stuart Encampment. No. ., met
in session Tuesday evening and Past
Grand Patriarch William ]. Hope, assist
ed by the Grand Encampment officers,
installed into their respective offices the
newly elected officers Of the encampment.
There was an unusually large' attend
ance of the members OF not only the
Fred d. Stuart Encampment, but many
from the other three encampments. Sew
eraI of the grand officers made interefit-
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The following officers for the ensuing
year of Old Glory Camp, No. 3. were
installed by Representative ]. W. Collier
Of Mississippi at the last meeting in their
hall at Third and Pennsylvania Avenue
Southeast. Representative Collier is a
member Of the. Sovereign Camp of the
Woodmen OF the World.
This was an open meeting OF the camp
and the hall was filed with members
OF the order and their friends.
The officers installed were. Past con-
sui commander, II. c. Meader: consul
commander. H. W. Tippett: advisor lieu
tenant, ]. R. Monroe: banker r. S. Tai
bert: clerk, ]. NJ. Heinbuck: escort Will
lam Reinmuth: watchman, William Suit;
sentry. W. H. Stephens: physicians, e.
n. FiIchrist, E. A. Wilson, ]. c. Pyles:
managers, A W. He'll, r. B. Crump, W.
E. Truman.
After the installation of the officers Of
the camp Representative w. c. Hawley
OF Oregon, who is a member Of the Sow
ereign, Camp of the Woodmen of the
World, delivered the grafton of the even
ing, which was well received by all pres
ent Master Otto Reinmuth gave a reci-
tation and several OF the members Of
the camp sang solos, after which dancing
was enjoyed until midnight. The music
ira. Old Glory Camp is going to be one
OF the largest camps in the District.
The degree team. under the command
of Capt. George Welscher. was present
and made a fine appearance, and was
highly commended by all.
Alpha Camp. No. l, expects to have a
large class tc initiate in the near future
in the old Masonic Temple, Ninth and
F Streets Northwest. This is the oldest
camp in the District and the new officers
elect say they are going to make II
the largest in the District The head
camp will pay a visit to this camp soon.
Oak Camp. No. 4. woodmen of the
World. met in their hall in the North
east Temple, Twelfth and Fl Streets
Wednesday night at O'Clock,
B. F. Williams. consul commander,
presiding. There were seven candidates
initiated and fourteen applications re-
ceived. There were songs. lrecitations.
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I Philadelphia: H. NJ. Sader Of Monoc
! ocory Tribe, No. 90. Of Union Bridge, Md
Past Sachem ]. L. Dougherty and Pas
Sachem H. +. Sheedy, of White Eagl,
| Tribe. No. Il; Past Sachem W. c. Smoot
F. n. Rensch, ]. II. Haymaker, Pas
Great Sachem and Great Keeper Of wam
| PUN ]. B. Altman. W. Caywood, Of Sen.
eca Tribe, No. II, Past Sachem Joseph
| Lewis and Past Sachem Lewis NJ. Bern
/ stein, of Seltese Tribe, No. Is: ]. NJ
| Cation, W. n. Swindells, of Mineola Tribe
Nc. IA; Past Sachem T. NJ. Stump, Johr
| Holzwart, c. U. Homan. George KoIb. OF
| Osceola Tribe, No. 1s: Past Great Sachen
w. H. Wilson. Past Great Sachem James
| Madison, sr. William McKim, ]. r
Mitchell, Past Great Sachem Otto H
/, Fischer. Morris Levy. J. II. Hummer. w
W. Burrows, +. NJ Eichelberger. z. p
| Souder, Past Great Sachem and Great
Representative James Madison, jr., r.
w. Burrows, Herbert II. Hoke, jr., J.
Thornberg, c. H. Scheible, W. Z. Mas
tin. c. l.. Staples. Past Sachem T. H
Dennis, W. F. Shepard, W. W. Wood
ward. c. E. Kelley, T. ]. Wintermyer, W.
II. Ryan, and A. H. Miller.
The following palefaces were elected
and advanced through the degrees with
Smith. James F. Kelley. George d. Smith,
Henry II. Kent, William NJ. MoIer.
George Henderson. Gerold E. Fitzgerald.
and Edward Voigt, who was reinstated.
the team being James Madison. jr.. Otto
II. Fischer. Herbert H Hoke, W. W.
Burrows, z. p. Souder, r. w. Burrows.
T. H. Dennis, W. Z. Mastin, c. H. Schei-
bic. Joseph Thornbers. Fred A Madison,
Tom Wintermyer. A. II. Miller. George
Sedwick. ]. H. Hummer, and Ed Glenn
enson.
Brother F. n. Rensch. of Seneca Tribe.
n. II. was presented with a Red Mans
ring by j. Heidenheimer, of Sioux Tribe.
No. Is. The presentation remarks fell
upon the Great Sachem, R. W. Thompson,
and F. n. Rensch made a splendid reply.
Talks were made by r. W. Thompson.
T. NJ. Stump, James Madison. jr., F. N.
Rensch, James +. Kelley, Thomas l.
Sheridan, George d. Smith. William NJ
Moler, George Henderson. and Lewis II.
Bernstein, after which refreshments were
served.
The Great Council OF the District OF
Columbia will kindle its next council fire
next moon Watch developments. Much
interest is being shown in regards to a
building and the orphans fund.
The Great Sachem, r. W. Thompson,
deserves much credit for the work he
have done during his administration, and
1t Is hoped that the next win be even
better. DR.. W. S. Whitman will be the
next Great Sachem, and IL becomes the
duty Of all Red Men to get together and
prepare to assist him in making his the
next great sun, the very best in the his
tory OF Redmanship in this reservation.
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ing talks The encampment Is working
hard to gather together a large class
for degree work at the coming Grand
Encampment rally In February.
Golden Rule Lodge, No. q, i. o. O. f..
met In regular session Tuesday evening,
Noble Grand II. C. R. Bohnke. presiding.
Considerable business OF a routine ma
ture was transacted The following COM
mittees were appointed: Finance, j. A.
Quisenberry. W. III. Smoot. and c. NJ.
Woertendyke; press. w. 8. Keiser and F.
A Norway. Among the visitors present
were Thomas J. Gates. p. G. NJ. of Har-
mony Lodge, and N. NJ Pollock. p. G..
Of Columbia Lodge. who made interest
thg addresses upon the work Of Odd
Fellowship. The following officers were
recently installed; H C. R Bohnke, N
c.; r. Vandershaaf. N. G.; W. B. Ber-
lin. A p. G.: Joseph Burroughs. r. s.:
G. E. Bartlett. +. s.; James H Crew.
Treas: ]. A Quisenberry. Chap; c. T.
Woertendyke. War: c. NJ. Reynolds.
Cond-; John McCarty, I. G.; o. W. Hutch
inson, o. c.; W. s. Kelser, r. s. n.
G.; w. T. Ledbetter, L. s. ". G.; z. E.
Duiin, R. s. N. c.; W. W. Louk, l. s.
\. g.; w. H. Macarthur. R s. s., and
G. W. Larson, l. s. g..
Eastern Lodge. No. Z. conferred the
initiatory degree Wednesday evening, and
al Its next session will confer the first,
and probably the second degree upon sew
eral candidates. All members of the
order are cordially invited to be present
Wednesday evening next.
At the regular meeting of Esther Re
bekah Lodge, No. 5, /. o. o. F.. last
Monday night, installation Of officers
took place. the work being done by Miss
Mae Rollins and her corps of officers
from Martha Washington Rebekah
Lodge, No. J. The following were In
stalled: Noble grand. Mrs. Cordia Ham
mer; vice grand, Miss Anna Mettler: re-
cording secretary. Mrs. Mary Pollock:
financial secretary. Miss Rachael John
ston; treasurer. Mrs Linnie Keiser:
chaplain. Mrs Lille Ebert; warden. Mrs.
Mallie Plymale; conductor, Mrs. Ida
Brimer; inside guardian, Mrs. Annie
Glossenbrenner; outside guardian, Miss
Caroline Rabe: r. s. to y. G., Mrs. Anna
Billings: L. S. to N. G., Mrs. Sarah
sherrier; r. s. to V. G.. Mrs. Florence
David; L. s. to v. G., Mrs. Blanche
Newberry.
Charles Sample was elected degree d.
rector and Mrs. Anna Epps was appoint
ed pianist The sitting past noble grand.
Mrs. Florence David, welcomed the re-
tiring noble grand, Mrs. Lily Shipman.
to that chair and IN behalf OF Esther
Lodge presented her a beautiful Jewel.
Mrs. Shipman responded by thanking
the lodge for the support given her the
past six months. Mrs Anna Billings
made the presentation speech in present
ing Miss Rollins with a token from the
lodge.
Three members were received by trans
fer at this meeting. The reports for the
year were very gratifying. showing a
gain both numerically and financially
Refreshments were served at the close OF
the meeting.
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ARMY AND NAVY UNION.

At the last regular muster Of the Pres
ident's Own Garrison. No. 1o4. Army and
Navy Union. U. 8. A. garrison offcers
for 1913 were installed by National
Deputy Ed Linn. as follows: Commander.
Ed Linn; senior vice commander. Will
lam Green: Junior vice commander. w.
w. Henderson; adjutant. c. W. Lines;
paymaster. L. Roboson; quartermaster.
c. Manson; officer of the day, w. T.
Campbell; chaplain. J. c. Hudson; trus-
tees. d. Slattery, J. j. Murphey, h B.
Bennett. Ed Ham. and G. L. Yoe.
Commander Linn was installed by Past
Commander L. Robson. After the pub
lie installation refreshments were served
and speeches. recitations. and music were
enjoyed by all. Visitors from Baltimore.
Philadelphia and the District were pres
ent. and all enjoyed a very pleasant
evening.