The Washington herald., 1914-03-15

The class initiation which was held
on Monday night in Northeast Temple.
Twelfth and II streets northeast, was
the most successful of the three that
have been held. there being much
larger attendance of the members of
the several tents, a larger number Of
candidates, and the best of MANAGE
ment, under the direction of the chair
man of the committee, Mr.. Frank Han
non, who. during the time of prep
aration. neve: missed a single meeting
of the committee. nor did he spare
time or trouble in bringing all things
to a happy conclusion.
The several tents taking part in the
class were all well represented.
The initiatory work was beautifully
done by the degree team Of Mount
Vernon Tent. No. 4. Mr.. W. w. Adam
son had the degree work in hand, and
he had his men well drilled. SO that
the profound attention and the order
that prevailed showed that not only
the ones being initiated, but the MEM
bers. appreciated the importance OF
the work being done in the most i'm
pressive manner.
In addition to the impressive ceremony
those present were treated to some very
impressive and instructive talks from Mr..
Charles J. Gates, of Mount Vernon Tent:
Mr. Samuel V. Gussack, of National
Tent; Mr.. o. w. Hammond, Of Golden
Rule Tent. and State Deputy Commander
n. w. Gall, who also instructed the class
in the secret work Of the order and some
timely advice to new members. At the
close of the work OF the evening, most
excellent buffet lunch was served In an
adjoining room.
The work of the degree team was so in
spring, that a motion was made and
unanimously carried. requesting the dep
uty supreme commander to ask the Su-
preme Tent to give a handsome banner
or cash prize to the best qualified de-
gree team in the city, to be judged by
work done at a time to be fixed by COM
nittee appointed by the tents for the
purpose, and this IL put in effect. Is going
to be another means of creating inter-
est, which has been so materially i'm
proved in the last six months
The meeting last Monday night. which
was participated in by nearly all the
tents in the city, was the best that has
been held in the city for eight years. and
Il is carrying its good effects into the
tents
District Tent, No. s. has added more
new members of late than any other tent
in the city.
ton COnlnlllct a
hall of Golden Rule Tent and closed up
the business end OF the class
The tents that have been interested In
the work had their committeeman on
hand and a very pleasant meeting was
held.
Capitol City Division. No. l, held a
very important meeting on Wednesday
night and arranged for a meeting each
Friday evening, at which matters OF in
terest as well as the drills will be part
of the evening. This new division is COM
posed of a nice class Of young men and
they are aiming to be OF service to the
tents and hives of the city in all their
public functions. and are asking the CO.
operation of the several tents and hives
to aid them in fully eduipping them
selves, so that they may be ready to
serve them.
They hold a euchre tomorrow night at
old Masonic Temple, and it is hoped that
the tents and hives will give the members
the announcement they so much deserve
by attending the euchre.