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Evening star., 1914-10-18
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The Officers Club will have in Pythi-
an Temple as hostesses tomorrow even
ing the officers of independence Hive.
No. 4, and Tuesday evening Victory
Hive. No. IL. at Pythian Temple. will
have Halloween frolics.
Brightwood Hive, No 5, Monday
evening celebrated the orders birth
day. Beautiful autumn leaves and
flowers were everywhere. Each men,
Der wore red rose. A banquet table
was in evidence, holding for its center
piece cake lighted with red tapers
and carrying out the black, red and
white colors of Maccabeeism. The
cake was made and presented by Past
Commander Mrs. Detwiler Eight MEM
bers were initiated and six applica-
tions balloted upon. The first degree
under the direction of Capt Melville
After the regular session amusement
was AFFORDED by mock wedding sery-
ice, Mrs. Minnie Melville acting as
bride. Miss Dorothy Detwiler groom
and Mrs. Bessie Newman minister. The
hive decided to entertain the Knights
of the Maccabees, their wives and the
husbands of the Lady Maccabees Mon
day evening, October 26.
ber with red carnations as a reminder
that this month the Ladies of the Mac
cabees celebrate an anniversary, There
was specially large attendance at its
meeting. Several applications were
balloted upon and a full initiation
planned for an early date. Miss Baines
was made chairman of a COMMITTEES
to arrange for Halloween games for
the regular review October 81.
Mrs. Kate Shannon. 419 Hobart street
northwest, was hostess to a five hum
dred party Wednesday afternoon. Lib
rty Hive members and their friends
were the guests. The hive announces
a series Of these parties to begin the
last of October.
The birthday of the order was cele-
brated by Mount Vernon Hive, No. 2,
with q ghost social. The hall was well
filled with ghosts" the L. o. T. NJ. and
their friends. The ghosts" had pro-
vided plentifully filed boxes Of lunch,
which went with the ghost" at auction.
One ghost" netted $1.75. Ice cream
and coffee were served.
Century Lodge. Knights of Pythias,
presented the record keeper of Mount
Vernon Hive. Mrs. Mary A. Won Ness,
with a fountain pen. Mr.. Pines made
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Ro2yY 9!x1lR 9xeo9R
r%RED MEN

oeneed ifipe, NO. IL, fTloay night, at
316 Pennsylvania avenue northwest,
transacted business of Importance. The
degree team Of the tribe was reorganized
with William Smoot as sachem.
George Romer. a member of kertern
Tribe of Tobyhanna. Pa. was a visitor.
A. E. Wolf, warrant officer of the
United States Navy. who has been sick
for seven weeks, was reported as improy-
ing. and also John 8. Eaton Of Freeland
Md. The following past grand sachems
were present and spoke under the good
of the order: E. R. Marvin. J. b. Alt
man. sr, King and Kemper
Usage Tribe. No. s, at Society Temple
Monday night received a visit from the
Great Council chiefs. The following great
chiefs were present: Great Sachem
George E. Gratrell. Great Senior Saga
more John ]. Bunch. Great Junior Saga
more Henry Hummer, Great Prophet DR.
J. B. Altman. ST.: Great Keeper of Wam-
pun Cha arles Limbach. Great Representa-
tive DR.. H. W. Tippett. and Great San
nap ]. Sheedy. Among the visitors were
Sachem Souder and members of Logan
Tribe. Sachem Cation and members of
Mineola Tribe. Senior Sycamore J. B.
Altman and members of Seneca Tribe.
Senior Sycamore Joseph Levy and mem
bers OF Sioux Tribe. Chief Of Records
Sheedy and members of White Eagle
Tribe: Past Grand sachems Garner and
Thompson and Past Sachem Stump and
members of Osceola Tribe.
Great Representative DIR. Tippett gave
a brief account Of the happenings at the
Portland. Me-, convention.
The following spoke on various themes:
Past Great Sachem White of Mineola
Tribe, James A. Madison, jr., of Logan
Tribe. Past Sachems Stump Of Osceola
Tribe and Z. R. Boyer Of Red Wing Tribe,
who was present with delegation OF
that tribe.
Sioux Tribe, No. IS. held it's usual
Thursday evening meeting. and it was
largely attended by its own and visit
ing members. sachem Heidenheimer
thanked the members of the tribe for
the large delegation that went to visit
the Red Men of Alexandria, Va, on the
18th instant and also for their presence
in Usage Tribe on the 18th instant at
it's vista ton. Chic" Gandil. president
said to be highly elated over the results
thus far achieved. Degree Master
Charles Limbach Is devoting much
time to the degree team. and promises
date of Sioux Tribes visitation was an
as November 10. All men,
bers of the order are invited to attend
Sioux Tribes meetings Thursday even
ings. at the corner of 9Th and G streets
Red Wing Tribe Monday evening. at
Painters Hall. held a short session to
enable the tribe to attend the grand
visitat ation to Usage Tribe.
Mineola Tribe. at Masonic Hall. An
costa, Friday evening. conferred the
second degree. Remarks were made by
Past Great Sachem White and Great
H. W. Tippett
osceola Tribe met Wednesday even
Ing at Masonic Hall. Tenleytown
After the regular order of business
various members spoke of the good
time had in Alexandra. Va.
Idaho Tribe Tuesday evening, at
Northeast Temple transacted the usual
business and acted upon COMMITTEES re-
ports The report of the "hustiing
stated that q meeting OF
the general hustling committee"
would be held this Sunday at Logan
Tribes Hall at pm. a
Logan Tribe met TnursdS evening at
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the presentation on behalf of Century

the presentation on behalf of Century
Lodge.
Independent Hive. No. 4, gave a
Dutch supper" at the home of Mrs.
William A. Cox. From in the aft
ernoon until in the evening the ta-
bles were constantly filled and some
$50 people were served. The hive has
already begun work on a bazaar for
November.
Georgetown Hive. No. 10. met Thurs
day evening. The hall was decorated In
black, red and white. with vases filled
with red roses. An artistically ar
ranged beehive. bearing the letters
in black, red and white L. o. T. NJ. was
a decorative feature. The American
flag and the Maccabee flag were en-
twined in various parts of the hall. In
the center was huge birthday cake.
with twenty-five candles. Victory Hive
and Georgetown officers united in the
opening march, Victory Hive exempli-
flying the balance of the ritualistic
work. Three members were initiated
and two applications were read. A
rose and a birthday gift were presented
each person present. The Georgetown
ladies also presented their commander.
Mrs. Mary Killeen, with a bouquet. Ice
cream, cakes and candies were served
in dainty baskets.
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service. and its director, DR.. Dickin-
son, was felicitated on its success.

service, and its director, DR.. Dickin-
son. was felicitated on its success.
. Spalding Council, No. All, met Thurs
day evening, with Grand knight
Francis J. P. Cleary presiding. The
first degree was conferred. The dance
given by this council Saturday night
was reported a success. The Duckpin
League of the council has been launch
ed.
The officers of the five councils of
this Jurisdiction, recently elected for
the ensuing term. will be installed at a
joint meeting Wednesday. October IS.
beginning at 1880 pm. to be held under
the auspices of the State Council. with
State Deputy Normoyle and staff in
charge of the arrangements.
The joint employment bureau will
meet Tuesday evening, when officers
will be elected.
Carroll Council will meet Tuesday
evening, with Grand knight McGee
presiding. and Keane Council, Thursday
evening, in charge of Grand Knight
Charles W. Darr.
Director Dickinson of the Knights of
Columbus Choral Society has issued
a call for rehearsal today at 2:30 pm.
in Knights of Columbus Hall.
Evening star., 1914-10-18
BIpIay in War.

WITH all it's horrors, war has at
times its comic side, as is shown
ny an incident related by a British
omcer, Gen. Sir Daniel Lysons.
rms incident occurred during the
Crimean war. while the British forces
lay oefore Sebastopol. 1t seems that
among the soldiers there was much
speculation as to the relative merit.
OF certain English and Russian guns
one day during the armistice a Russia,
omcer or artillery came through the
British lines to see the officer in COM
mand OF the English artillery.
Your sixty-eight-pounder, the len
ny, Is fine gun," said the Russian.
out we have one just as good in the
embrasure We should like to have a
fair duel between the two"
Accordingly. arrangements were made
Inat at noon the next day all other
nrfng should cease, and that the two
guns should be put to the test
At the hour fixed a large number of
omcers were assembled to view the
contest: The British sailors of the gun
detachment removed their caps and
saluted the Russians, who, in turn.
saluted the Britishers. The English
gun, as the senior. was allowed to fire
nrst. Its projectile struck the side OF
the Russian embrasure. Then the Rus
SLAMS returned a good shot.
The third shot from Jenny" went
entirely through the enemy's embra-
sure. The Britishers. thinking that
the victory was theirs. jumped upon
the parapets and cheered Justify. They
were. however, Growing too soon, for a
minute later the Russian gun came
again with some exceptionally clever
shots. Jenny" got a bad thrust in her
side. which. however, did no material
damage.
At the seventh shot from the British
gun the Russian was knocked over.
Whereupon the British this time
cheered with more reason, and the
Russians, mounting the parapet, took
Off their caps in acknowledgment of
defeat. This finished the gun duel, and
more serious hostilities were resumed.
Evening star., 1914-10-18
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Preparations are under way for a
big celebration Of Royal Arcanum
Charted day November 5. The enter
tainment will be held in Pythian Tenn
pie. 1912 9Th street. at o'clock pm.
and vocal and instrumental numbers
will make up an attractive program.
Among the well known entertainers
already announced are George OCon-
nor and Miss Clara Naecker. The su
preme regent of the order. Frank B.
Wickersham Of Harrisburg, Pa. will
be present and make a short address
on the objects of the Royal Arcanum.
and their friends as well. will be in
vited to attend. There will be no
charge for admission.
Oriental Council is conducting a cam
paign for new members, which. it is
believed, will terminate in q class ini-
tiation Of 100 new candidates on the
evening of the 9th instant at old Ma
sonic Temple.
National Council held an "identifica-
ton" meeting on the 18th instant,
when some of its charter members
bers of the order for thirty-flve years.
60. 0uray Council. No. 1890. will hold an
identification meeting tomorrow
evening: A class of candidates win re-
.s ceive the full degree, conferred by
the councils team, assisted by several
past grand regents of this jurisdic-
ton. Supreme Sentry Claude R. Zap
pone will be the guest of the night
ana eniighten the new members on
the workings of the order
The bowling committee" has re-
ported that schedule, to start tho
nrst week in November, is being draft
ed for the league season. and that the
prospective representatives on the
team are topping the pins in goodl,y
numbers. The special entertainment
committee. B. c. Wheeler. Harry G.
Lenz and NJ. B. Kemon, reports having
prepared an elaborate proeram for toe
morrow evening.
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Stone Gongs.

A T the birthplace of Confucius, Chu.
fu, there are to be seen extraordi-
nary examples of sounding stones. or
stone gongs. One of these stones.
which are composed of a grayish oolitic
limestone, has been shaped into a cover
for an incense dish placed in front of
the tomb of the grandfather of Con-
fucius When struck with a stick, or
with the knuckles, it rings like bronze.
and the sound is so clear that il rs
difficult to believe. without inspection,
that the object is not really composed
of metal.
Sounding stones are to be seen in
other countries than China. There is
a bridge at Corick. County Mayo. Ire
land, which is locally known AS the
musical bridge" because the stones
forming the coping give out 4 musical
note when struck.
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Lost the Pillow.
From Tit Bits.


Recently MIR. Lloyd George commented
somewhat severely on the opinions of Mr..
J. j. Hill. one of Americas railway
millionaires. Mr.. Hill has long been
known as a capital after-dinner speaker.
Here is one of his favorite stories. He
was attending banquet when stories
were called for. Mr.. Hill responded with
a railway yarn.
when sleeping cars first came in he
said, "the bed-clothes In the berths were
very scanty. On one of these early cars
one night, after everybody had turned in
and the lights were low. Il loud voice
called from one of the upper berths:
Porter. got corkscrew?'
The porter came hurrying along.
Boss he said. in scandalized tone.
we don't allow no drinking in the berths.
Against the rules
"'Oh, it amt that. porter the voice
answered. I just want to dig out a pill
low that's sort OF worked its way into
my ear"
Evening star., 1914-10-18
ipal speaker being State Vice Councillor
Charles S. Jones'


Charles S. Jones.
The reports of the recording and
financial secretaries and the treasurer
ceived at the meeting tuesday even
ing, and, it is said, showed a large in
crease In finances during the rter.
The committee presented res ions
OF sympathy for the widow F.
Gooding. a past councillor, whic. we're
read and adopted and ordered spread
upon the records of the council. Ad-
dresses were made by various men,
bers.
The grand class initiation" of the
order, under the direction of the state
councillor. James A. Madison, jr., and
his stan, took place Wednesday even
ing at the Old Masonic Tcmple. 9Th and
F streets northwest. About 200 mem
bers of the order witnessed the work,
with members of Belle Haven Coun-
Gil; No. 81. of Alexandria, Va.
Inc ceremonies were opened by the
the order had accomplished during his
term OF office. Thirty-three candidates
were initiated by the driu team of
Edward J. Ross Council, No. rs, under
the olrectlon OF Its captain, W. L. Swift
The fourteenth annual grand vista
tion Will be paid to Washington Coun-
ell. No. 13, Tuesday evening. A large
attehodHce IS expected as this is the
nome council of the state councillor.
the council is making preparations for
the occasion at its new hall at Wiscon-
SIN avenue and N street northwest, in
the Ren Mems Hall.
State Council Treasurer Charles H.
summers VIII leave this afternoon for
roanoke. Va. to attend the annual ses-
SION OF the state council of Virginia,
"n1cn eonvenes Tuesday evening
At the celebration of the sixteenth
anniversary of Dorcas Rebekah Lodge
held In Northeast Temple. a program OF
unusual interest was furnished and
many prominent Odd Fellows and Re-
Dekahs delivered addresses. Later q
banquet was served in the main lodge
room. Several hundred were present and
enjoyed the menu. that consisted of sew
eral courses. At the session Friday even
ing the Rebekah degree will be con-
ferred on ten candidates. Grand Warden
William j. Hope has urged all members
or the degree team to be present.
Federal City Lodge, No 20, will con-
Ter the first degree Wednesday even
A large attendance is expected. Thurs
day evening Federal City Lodge win
pay a fraternal visit to Salem Lodge of
Anacostia.
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Thomas Jefferson Council, No. IL.
gave complimentary entertainment
az Northeast Temple, Tuesday evening.
when when was largely attended. The fol-
solo. Miss Edith Urban; recitation.
The Flag" w. P. Chroniger, vocal
solo. Miss Mazeil Goode: popular
ards. accompanist; vocal solo. Casnar
Herbert, accompanied by B. Emerson:
comedy sketch. Messrs. Sanderson and
Wiley; popular songs. Miss Anna
ban; recitation, w. p. ChroniRer Ice
cream and cake were then served and
the floor was cleared for dancing.
Evening star., 1914-10-18

in which Alton P. Hastings, patron of
Fidelity Chapter is held by Columbia
Chapter, No. /. R. A. NJ. Mrs. Stella
Knapp Of Fidelity, acting for Mrs. Rob-
bins, past matron of Columbia Chap
ter, No. Is, also presented a useful
article Mrs. Sadie McMechan of FL
deity Chapter and Past Patron Row
en- of Bethlehem entertained with So
los Mrs. Love of Areme, No. 10, gave
two interesting readings, after which
refreshments were served.
Evening star., 1914-10-18
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its nineteenth anniversary Monday
evening at 41s 10th street northwest
with many visitors present. Charles
H. Miller, state council secretary,
made the address of the evening.
Past State Councillor Mrs. Naomia
Hagermann Swami of this jurisdiction
was elected national inside sentinel at
the annual session of the National
Council.
The state councillor. Mrs. E. Viola
Thompson, has appointed the following
committees: Law. Grover f. Payne.
renee Hurley; finance, Mrs. E. More
land, chairman; Mrs. Maude Howland,
Mrs. G. Granger; credentials. Mrs. j.
Sammond. chairman; Mrs. Margaret
Hartman. Mrs. L. Jordan; legislative,
league and Mrs. Ella Chappell. She
also has announced the grand annual
visitations for the 1914-1915 term. as
follows: Independent Council. No. 2,
Monday. Noyember 2. 41s 10th street
day, November 10, 1913 31st street
northwest; American Flag Council. No.
5, Monday. November %, Az and G
streets southwest; Liberty Council, No.
northeast; Victory Council, No. Z.
Thursday. January {. 62s Louisiana
avenue; Triumph Council. No. 8. Tues
day, January u. 300 Pennsylvania ave-
nue. southeast; Mayflower Council. No.
II, Thursday, January p, 7th and G
streets northwest; Old Glory Council.
No. IL, Monday, January Is, 316 Penn
sylvania avenue southeast; Friendship
Council, No. 16, Friday, February S,
5th and G streets northwest; Mount
Vernon Council, No. 18, Monday, Feb
ruary Is. 300 Pennsylvania avenue
southeast; Esther Council. No. 20.
Thursday, February 25. Masonic Tenn
pie, Tenleytown, and Martha Dan
bridge. No. l, Wednesday. March 3, 316
Pennsylvania avenue southeast.
Past State Councillor Mrs. L. E.
Thompson of Old Glory Council, No 12,
presented her credentials to MiZpah
Council. No. 3, Friday evening as dep
uty state councillor, for the 1914-1915
term. Mizpah Council as making prep
arations through its good of the order
committee for "an evening of music
and tableaus of old songs" to be held
October 30
Evening star., 1914-10-18
Knights Of the Maccabees.
Fraternal Order of Eagles.

large number of candidates will be
initiated at the meeting to be held
thursday evening. The degree work
will be put on by the new degree
team.
Quite number of members have ac-
cepted the invitation of Annapolis
Aerie to be present at its initiation
ceremonies the night of October IN
The Washington delegation will be
headed by George Gaver, and will b.
accompanied by band
Eugene Taylor is reported recovered
from his recent illness.
During the past week the following
out-of town members visited th.
Eagles home: J. Schreyer of Canton
Ohio: Roy Head of Latrobe, Pa: Frank
r. Hurd Of Latrobe. Pa. J. {. Wort
man OF West Hoboken n. J., and
George W. Boyer of Alliance. Ohio
y. A. Williams. who has been failing
IN nealth for some time. left for Dem
yer. Col. few days ago
The entertainment committee viii
meeting tomorrow evening and again
october 26 to complete arrangements
Tor the oyster roast to be given Mon
day. November >. All members have
oeen requested to be present.
Evening star., 1914-10-18

Red Mems Hall. Wisconsin avenue
northwest. The degree team was COM
mended for its work at Alexandria.
Va. Past Great Sachem James A. Mad
tson. 5r. the degree master. has been
chosen by the combined tribes to have
charge Of the work for the forthcom-
Ing class initiation.
DEGREE OF POCAHONTAS
White Eagle Council. No. 4, is getting
ready to confer the degree of Pocahon-
tas Quite few members are going to
attend the visitation of the great chiefs
to Idaho Council. Great Prophet w
s. Whitman. regular degree ma ster.
made an interesting address at the re-
cent meeting
Knights Of the Maccabees.
The regular meeting of District Tent,
No. 8. was held Thursday. with Com
wander Harry Lee presiding. Plans
were made for a series of entertain
ments and interesting meetings in the
future.
Evening star., 1914-10-18

Grand Master Frank E. Rapp and the
Grand Lodge officers will visit Union
Lodge, No. II, tomorrow evening. Ihe
members OF all lodges have been urged
to join in making the visit
Evening star., 1914-10-18

A watch fob. ribbon and pendant
Commandery, a souvenir badge of the
triennial conclave at Saratoga, has been
found by member of Columbia Com
mandery, No. =, which the owner can
win, recorder of the commandery.
Evening star., 1914-10-18

Past State Councillor Mrs. Naomia
Hagermann Swami of this jurisdiction
was elected national inside sentinel at
the annual session of the National
Council
Evening star., 1914-10-18

Grand Master T. John Newton left
Washington last Sunday evening for
Chicago to attend the seventy-fifth an
1iversary of the Grand Lodge of Illi-
QoiS
Evening star., 1914-10-18

HOPE Lodge, No. 20. will devote it's
communication Friday evening to So
cial purposes. when the members will
be merry and have a good time, accord
ing TO the announcement of Worshipful
Master Charles F. Granholm.
Evening star., 1914-10-18

At the meeting of William F. Hunt
Chapter. No. 16, Thursday evening, the
degrees will be conferred by the past
matrons and past patrons The fraternity
has been invited to witness the work
of the officers.
Evening star., 1914-10-18

Dr. w. c. Cpham. a member of remnle
Chapter, gave supper at his residence
Wednesday evening last The .masts
included the worthy patron. +.
Schoenthal; Messrs. j. r. W. Miller a
Z. Hnss: Jenkins and B. r. Coles. Wor-
IN. my Matron @ Mrs. Arnie C. Miller and
thai. anu ''ohoeh-
Evening star., 1914-10-18

Century Lodge. Knights of Pythias,
presented the record keeper of Mount
Vernon Hive, Mrs. Mary A. Won Ness.
with fountain pen. Mr.. Pines made
Evening star., 1914-10-18

Idaho Tribe Tuesday evening, At
Northeast Temple. transacted the usual
business and acted upon committee re-
ports. The report of the ''hustling
committee" stated that a meeting Of
the general hustling committee"
would be held this Sunday at Logan
Logan Tribe met TnursdSA evening at
Evening star., 1914-10-18

The best attended and most enthusi-
| astic meeting yet held by the new Ma
sonic Club took place at the clubs tenn
porary headquarters, at the Hotel Hud-
| son, Saturday night a week ago. The
meeting was called to order by President
William +. GUIDE, who explained the OBJ
| ject and progress of the club. and called
on c. c. Coombs of the organization
| committee for report.
Mr. Coombs told of the enrolment of
more than hundred master Masons
already. detailed the meetings Of the or
chairman. and spoke of the small ex-
pense incurred by it. He said Mr.
Taylor of the Hotel Hudson had kindly
given free quarters to the club up to
this time, and suggested that the terms
onered by the management of the note
for one entire floor be accented
until the club could buy a suitable build
ing in the neighborhood Of the Masonic
J Temple for permanent quarters. On mo-
ton Of Past Grand Master Charles +.
Baldwin it was decided to proceed to
permanent organization, and also on mo-
tion by L. H. Troutman the charter list
will be held open until November 10.
The club then elected the following
officers William F. Guide. president
Van II. Manning and L. H. Trautman
vice presidents; Thomas Grant. secre-
tary. and John Wilson, treasurer. A
committee on by laws was appointed, con-
sisting Of E. ST Clair Thompson and
Past Grand Masters Coolidge and Bald
win, and a special committee to lnvesti-
gate and report on suitable quarters was
appointed. consisting of c. c. Coombs
Roe Fulkerson. J. A West and Townley
Evening star., 1914-10-18

Eugene Taylor is reported recovered
from his recent illness
Evening star., 1914-10-18

A late announcement states that
Orient Commandery, No. 5, knights
Templar, will present the Illustrious
Order of the Red Cross tomorrow even
ing at it's asylum, 4th street and
Pennsylvania avenue southeast. Will
liam I. sHebbard has been commits
stoned chairman of a committee of the
commandery to reorganize the COM
mandery drill corps and to elect of
ficers. A meeting for the purpose is
called for O'Clock the evening of
October 26. at the asylum. George
Burke, Sledge Tatum and Daniel Will
lfams members of the commandery, are
reported sick