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gave to Marshall Hail. The speaker
was instructed to arrange for a ladies'
night" in the council chamber In the
near future. The council has arranged
to hold two meetings a month, begin
ming the ffrst Monday in October. The
drst meeting is to be devoted to the
arranging of committees for the prfxe
contest for 5000 in gold. offered by the
field department to the council get.
ting the first hundred members. begin.
ming October 1. Three applications for
ident Of the National Union. Frank E.
Ferguson, delivered an address on the
good of the order. General Deputy
Bugden spoke on the general field
work being done in this Jurisdiction.
After the regular business meeting
was over the president of the council
declared a recess until the first Nom
day in October.
Dahlgren Council met Thursday
evening. Ten applications for mem-
bership were received. Fred NJ Book.
the financial secretary. delivered an
address on "Fraternalism."
The headquarters Of the National
Union, beginning October 1. will be
located In the Real Estate Trust build
ing, at 18th and H streets northwest,
fifth floor.
Elmer johnson OF Congressional
Council is reported to have recovered
from his illness.
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MASONIC

LODGES
Sept. 2s-Dawson. No. Is. F. C.
pm. NJ NJ. by past masters.
Stansbury. No. "a F. C.:
Sept. .9-Acacia, No. IS. special. NJ NJ.
Geerie C {; WHITING No. o. spe-
Sept. so-washinatop Centennial No. "A.
special $50 PM, VI. H.
Oct Naval. No. :. rot buiieained.
La Fayette- No. 70, not bulie-
tined
wilIt,m r. Singleton. No. 30.
not hulletined- r,
Oct 2-ColumSia. No. >. not bulletined.
Lebanon. No. Z, not hu1letined.
Masonic board of relief.
ROYAL. ARCH CHAPTERS
Sept. os-Mount Vernon. No. ?. Mark.
Hiram. No. 10. Mark
AnacnStia. No. u. not bulle-
tined.
Oct a-Scbnol of Instruction.
Oct High Priests Association.
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR CoMMANDERrES.
Oct. 2-Columba. No. =, Red Cross.
EASTERN STAR CHAPTERS.
Sept. .s-Ladies' Auxiliary. home board.
Home. pm, Masonic
Temple.
Board Of directors. Masonic
and Eastern Star Home,
pm Masonic Temple.
Temple No. ID; Columbia
Sept 29-Frierdship. No. II; Fidelity,
Oct. Esther. No. 3. Home Com
Oct. 2-Martha, No. 4.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Sept. 29-Kallipois Grotto, VI. O. v. P.
E. R., ceremonial
Evening star., 1914-09-27
Animals in War.

K1AN calls to his aid in war many AMI
lvl mails. OF course, as everybody
knows. the horse and the mule are the
most important, and in the mighty con-
fict today the horse is playing master
role in the operations of cavalry, artil-
lery, ammunition trains. -cernmissariaI
and the ambulance service.
In these spheres of martial activity tho
automobile has not displaced the morse
though the uses to which the easohne
engine is being put are many ana "s
work supplements in an important way
the work Of the horse. The auto Is Dear
ing its share of the campaigns by trans
ferring infantry rapidly from place 70
place, and it is relieving the morse OF
some of the burden Of Transporting the
supplies OF an army.
The dogs of Belgium are dragging hehe
machine guns. and dogs in all the other
armies engaged are doing outpost anu
guard duty or hunting for disabled men
and guiding rescuers to them The OK
niayed his tragic part In the war OF the
balkan nations and Greece against Tor-
kew and in the subsequent war between
the Balkan allies Many pictures nave
been reproduced in American newspapers
and magazines showing these strong and
patient but slow creatures nannng gum
and caissons and transport wagons-
The elephant was USED IN WEI 0atco
men have warred. The elephant cavalry
was famous for its efficiency before the
davs OF gunpowder and bullets. and when
the age Of firearms came upon the Wofio
the elephant was fitted with artillery har-
ness and set at the hard work OF pulling
cannon
Camel cavalry has been used in war in
the arid and semi-arid parts Of Asia ana
Africa, and its toughness. endurance ana
mobility have been commended by many
warriors and military observers.
In the submarine, white mice have been
found effective in warning the crew when
the air gets bad: and the rat was once
employed to fire powder magazines ~
means OF q match fastened to fts taL
which reminds one that samson used tns
fox for a somewhat similar, purpose.
Carrier pigeons have long been utilised
as messengers in war. They were ueed
during the siege Of Paris by the French,
and the Germans loosed hawks to prey on
them Turks utilized the horning instinct
of pigeons centuries ago. and 1t has been
claimed by interested and qualified writ
ers on the subject that our carrier pigeon
comes of Turkish stock. The old Turkish
name for the bird Is 'baEadin." tho
French "bagadais." and the Dutch bag
adat" while the English used to call It
.'mawmet." which was perhaps a corrup-
ton of Mahomet.
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The fall series of the official vista
tions of the grand chancellor and his
associate Grand Lodge officers will be
inaugurated October by the visit to
Amaranth Lodge, No. 23, at Northeast
Temple. The lodge has appointed a
committee composed of Past Grand
Chancellor ]. c. Yost, Past Chancellors
Wilson Harvey and J. P. Hawkins to
arrange for the entertainment of the
Grand Lodge officers and visitors,
At the last meeting of Decatur Lodge,
No. 3, there was a large attendance.
An application for membership was re-
ce1ved. Among the visitors were Past
Grand Chancellor Mark Stearman, who
delivered an address on the forthcom-
ing Rathbene Bible class, Grand Vice
Chancellor W. A. Kimmel and Grand
Grand Chancellor H. M vandervort
was visitor to Amaranth Lodge, No.
2S, at its last convention. During the
evening Rev. w. w. Barnes, pastor of
the lodge, told of his travels through
the Holy Land and presented to the
lodge gavel made of wood from the
Mount of Olives. Responses were made
9y the chancellor commander and
have the gavel suitably bound with an
inscribed silver band and placed among
its valuables.
Rathbone Temple, No. 8, Pythian Sis
ters, held its annual roll call Friday
night in the Pythian Temple. A large
number of members answered to their
names, and those who could not be
present sent fraternal greetings. A
short musical program was given. at
the conclusion of which supper was
served. The lodgeroom was decorated
with palms, ferns and the coIors of the
order. The following committee had
charge of the affair: Mrs. Emma
Motyka, chairman; Mrs. Olivia Ather-
Jarboe, Mrs. Lola Marks, Mrs. Kate
Smith, J. Ed Wilson, George Barkman,
H. Elkton Smith and j. L. Motyka.
The Past Chiefs Association, Pythian
Sisters. at it's meeting Monday night
had Mrs. Martha Jarboe as hostess. The
association decided to aid in every pos
sible way in the maintenance of the
Emergency Home for Orphans at Bar
croft, Va, which is conducted by the
Rev. Patrick Murphy, rector of st:
Michaers and All Angels Episcopal
Church. Mrs. Roberta Prescott was
appointed chairman of the committee
to visit the Washington Asylum Hos
Mrs. Lizzie Bassett and Mrs. Etoile
Melick were named as a committee to
visit Blue Point, and Mrs. Carrie Davis
will serve as chairman of a general
committee that will arrange for an en-
tertainment to be given by the asso-
citation in November. After the trans
action Of business an oyster supper
was served by the hostess. Those pres
ent were Mrs. Elsie Vandervort, Mrs.
Mary E. Mitchell, Mrs. Ida NJ. Crown,
Mrs Christina Dunn. Mrs. Carrie Davis,
Mrs. Florence David, Mrs. Lizzie Bas-
sett. Mrs. Della NJ. Nichols. Mrs. Ro-
berta Prescott, Mrs. Etoile Melick, Mrs
Martha Jarboe, Mrs. Ella Garner. Mrs
Minnie Wolfsheimer. Mrs. Bertha Will
liams and Miss Mary r. Steiner. Mrs.
Melick will entertain the association at
its meeting next month.
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JR~0.UAM

Edward J. Ross Council. No. 26. Wed
nesday evening received two applica-
tions for membership. Past State Coun.
cilor E. L Baiderson. delegate. made q
report of the last meeting Of the Fed
Grated Patriotic Societies with which
the council is a1iiiated
Remarks we're made by Past Coun.
cilors G.. r. Barlesdale and A. L. Jen-
nings J. :. -.
Owing to the absence of the coun-
cilor. the vice councillor presided al
the last meeting of Independent Coun-
ell, No. 2, in September. The proposed
amendment to the bylaws. subject
Penalties" was voted ION the table, -
as 1t confifcted with the laws of the
Funeral Benefit Association. Authority
was given to have a spread" for the
next meeting, October Z. Members gen.
orally are invited to attend.
Andrew Jackson, No. 6. met Tuesday
night in its new hall, at 18th and
Pennsylvania avenue northwest, with
a large attendance, including visitors
from Reno, No. 46. The committee or
the rummage sale reported the sale was
tended by members of the other coun.
ellis. A memorial letter has been draft.
ed to be sent to the widow Of c. C.
Cock, who died last month at Claren-
uOIi, va. i ne COUNCIL As making prepaI6-
tions for Thanksgiving sermon in
November in the southwest section
Of the city. A committee was appointed
| to look after the memorial service to be
held the second Tuesday in December al
the hall
State Councillor James A. Madison, jr.
and staff. accompanied by many mem
bers from various councils of the
jurisdiction, paid Francis Scott Key
Council. No 22. its annual visitation
Thursday evening at 9th and D street.
northwest. The books records and
finances, as examined by the State
Council secretary and treasurer, were
reported satisfactory. Addresses were
made by State Council Secretary Ed.
ward p. Hazelton and Past State
Councillor p. T. Groves. deputy state
councillor to the council for many
years. A program of entertainment
included a solo by Past Councillor T. O.
Olive. the financial secretary, and ad-
dresses by State Council Chaplain R. H
| Yates and State Council Warden J. B.
Tiney. Refreshments were served.
Potomac Council, No. 20, met Tues
day evening at the l. O. o. r. Hall of
Georgetown, with full attendance. The
death OF c. F. Goding last Friday
morning was reported. Mr. Goding
was a past councillor of this council
and he had been sick for some time.
A large delegation of candidates for
the grand class initiation, which is near
at hand. is reported.
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.ARIa6Slz6ffS aS

The OmcerS Club of the District was
entertained Tuesday evening by Co
lumbia Hive. The location of the new
club rooms was one of the most i'm
portant questions discussed Several
sites were submitted for consideration
The plans for the fall campaign were
outlined, and attention given the prize
'offers to the most efficient method for
securing results. For study, the club
took the origin and meaning of par
flamentary law and important points
to be remembered in making a medical
examination"
Union Hive, No. g. entertained the
State Commander at it's review Thurs
day evening. Special interest was
shown in the fall plans for entertain
ing.
Independent Hive, No. 4, had q spe-
cial meeting Thursday evening with its
commander. Mrs. Ada Moore of INLAND
to be given in the near future in the
home OF Past Commander Mrs. Cox and
also to discuss a bazaar for the latter
part OF November.
Mt. Vernon Hive, No ., is giving an
auction ghost party October IL for
the entertainment of its members and
friends.
The Mabel 7. LaRue Association of
Baltimore had its first autumn meeting
Monday evening at the home of Mrs.
Lola E. Coles. The rules of the club
were read for the third time and adopt
ed. Seven Baltimore hives were rep
resented.
Evening star., 1914-09-27
Gfi{9jo{?RHS{&RS|&z

Potomac Camp, which has come to be
known as the baby camp" has started
it's winter campaign. Beginning Oc-
tober z, the camp will meet the first and
third Wednesdays of each month at
18th and E streets northwest. 1t is
probable several dances and other in
teresting meetings will be held. From
the present outlook Potomac Camp, 1t
is said, bids fair to be one of the nveli-
est camps during the coming season.
Following the large open meeting
which was recently held in A. r. Tai
bot Camp, in honor of Director Murphy
and National Lecturer Burns, a number
of applications have been presented for
membership. Thursday evening steps
the campaign for new members. Sew
eral prizes were offered, and number
of members have entered the contest.
pie Thursday evening. The committee on
entertainment announced a special at
traction for the first meeting in October.
District Deputy Millard addressed the
camp in the interests of the order. Clerk
F. A Royse is spending his vacation in
Atlantic City in attendance on the con-
vention Of Odd Fellows there.
Consul James w. Downs presided at
the meeting of Lincoln Camp Monday
evening. Several applications for MEM
berShip were received, ana TWO eand1-
dates initiated. A social program will
shortly be announced. The degree staff Is
to be strengthened.
|, Walter T. Trittipoe, consul Of West
End Camp. presided at the meeting Mon
day evening. A committee was appoint
ed to arrange for an open meeting in
the near future. and plans outlined for
the coming social season State Deputy
McCanrey spoke Of the future Of the So
ciety.
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IMPROVES! 1!M 9MEoeR
u%RED MEN

Sioux Tribe, No. Is, at. it's usual
Thursday evening meeting had a num-
ber of visitors,
The business was dispatched In short
order to give the Sioux Tribe Bowling
League an opportunity to try out q
large number that wish to represent
the tribe in the league.
The tribe is e1ated over the efforts
OF Charles Limbach, the degree master,
in making a farst-cIass degree team
proficient in the ritualtsttc work After
was adjourned.
Sioux Tribe extends general invita-
tion to all members OF the order to at
tend it's Thursday evening meetings in
and streets northwest Sachem Het-
denhimer promises interesting meet
ings and surprises to those that attend.
Logan Tribe. No. 8. Thursday night,
at Red mems Hall, Wisconsin avenue
northwest, received visit from a dele
cation from Alexandra, Va, headed
BY Great Sanap r. c. Sullivan and Past
Sachem A. J. Butcher, and who re-
quested the tribe to let its degree team
of $50 candidates in Alexandra, Va,
October 8.
Past Great sachem James A. Madi-
son. jr., stated the tribe would do so
with the greatest Of pleasure. He also
spoke of the good will that existed be-
tween the Red Men of Washington and
Alexandria
The degree team, with the tribe, will
go in parade form to Alexandra
where 1t will be met by the class OF
$50 and the Red Men Of that place.
osceola Tribe met Wednesday night
at Masonic Hall, Ten1eytown. Past
Sachem George e. Custards has re-
| turned after a short stay at Atlantic
City, N. ]. On invitation extended by
Rev. E. L. Beauchamp of Mount Tabor
M. P. Church. located at 35th street
| and Wisconsin avenue northwest, re-
Gently. the tribe gave a parade and
imitat ton Indian war dance at three
day carnival, held on the church lot
Seneca Tribe met at 316 Pennsylvania
avenue northwest Friday night, ]. B.
Altman. jr., presiding. Reports of the
sick committees were made. 1t was
J. B. Altman. ST.. was on his way back
from the meeting of the Great Council
of the United States session, which was
held at Portland. Me. The subject Of
the members displaying their buttons
was discussed by the various members
and visitors.
Idaho Tribe. No. Is, met in North
east Temple Tuesday evening. After
the regular order Of business a report
was received from the chairman of
"the hustling committee" which show
ed progress. w. B. Sowash of Wopa-
koneta Tribe of Virginia gave talk
The hustling committee of the Great
Council will meet at Idaho Tribe Tues
day evening.
Past Great Sachem Henry Tibbitt,
representative of the local organiZa-
ton. has returned from the convention
of the Improved Order OF Red Men of
the United States. held at Portland, Me.
At the meeting Of Red Wing Tribe
Great Senior Sycamore John 1. Bunch
of the great council paid the tribe
visit and made an address.
Degree of Pocahontas.
White Eagle Council. No. 4. Wednes-
day night at Society Temple was Wis
tied by Great Sachem Gartrell. who
made an address.
Two applications were received and
acted upon.
Remarks were made under good Of
the order.
Idaho Council, D. of P, No. /, met
Friday night at Northeast Temple for
brief session.
Past Grand Sachem Garner, who is
a member of Idaho Tribe, gave an
address.
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MyGSM5SfGlyd My&GSMERfGd

National council representatives and
past state councillors of this jurisdic-
tion are preparing for the annual ses-
sion, which will convene October 5
and in New York city, at the
Martinique Hotel
The visitors welcomed by Mizpah
Council, No. 3, Friday evening, includ-
ed State Council Conductor Mrs Mamie
Howell, Past Councillors Harry S.
Stowe and J. Harry Howell and all of
Victory Council, No. Z. Addresses were
made The council received the State
Council representatives report con-
corning its session.
State Councillor Mrs. E. Viola Thomp-
son has asked all councils under her
Jurisdiction to suggest whom they de-
sire as deputy state councillor, to serve
them during her term of Office
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Catholic Knights Of America.

The state Council held its fall meet.
ing Thursday and discussed the matter
Of holding the annual donation party
Thanksgiving night for the beneht OF
st. Joseph's Orphan Asylum. 1t was
announced that a general meeting Of
the c. z. of A. will be held this even-
ing at o'clock for the purpose of ap-
pointing the various committees. The
sisters in charge have invited all menu
bers of the order to attend the meeting.
which will be held in the asylum on Fl
near 10th streets northwest.
1t was also announced that the de-
gree team is all but ready for the
forthcoming initiation.
Fraternal Order of Eagles.
The next aerie meeting will be held
Thursday evening. October g, and many
important matters will be considered.
it is said.
Manager Coughlin has been presented
with a large eagle by John J. Stock
ington of the Seattle, Wash. aerie.
It is said Mr.. Coughlin intends donat-
ing the bird to the Geological Park.
The first grand oyster roast of the
season will be given in October.
Joseph J. Brosnahan. who, il 10 re-
ported. has been abroad and was
caught in the war zone during the
early stages Of the European conflict.
surprised his friends few nights ago
by putting in his appearance
During the past week many visitors
from ont f-town aeries included H.
B. Keane, Somerset. Pa; o. J. Weaver.
Somerset. Pa; Phil Leese. Mindeer;
Pa: Sylvester Law. WinGoar' f1-' sno
I. J. Martin, Richmond, Va
Fred r. w. Reh will leave shortly,
IL lis said, for the state OF ONO.
william J. Bailey is reported on the
sick list.
p1 yerkes. who recently signed a
contract To appear in vaudeville. II 10
said, win appear at local thsaser
during the holidays.
Ward Savage, o. w. p. p. NJ p; q,
and Col. Hurley are planning = nsnine
trim for bass to the Shenandoah venes'
Evening star., 1914-09-27
NATIoN1i{6 oyN%1i{6N

Potomac Council met Monday even-
ing at Pythian Temple. The speaker
Of the council, Henry p. Batch. chair
man of the excursion committee, gave
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Daughters of Isabella.

The Daughters of Isabella paid their
tribute to the memory OF tho late Pope
Plus x by attending the o'clock
mass in St. Patrick's Church last Sum-
day morning and receiving communion
in a body. led by their worthy grand
regent. Bella NJ. Howe. Mgr. Russell
made an address to the members pres
ent.
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QDfELl@B
LODGES.

LODGES. r
Sept. 2s-Covenant, No. 13. degree; Union
No. IL; Beacon, 10. Is, and
Langdon. No. 26, business.
Sert. 29-Washington. No. 8. grand vista
tion; Golden Rule. No. 21, and
Amity, No. p, business.
Sept. 30-Eastern No. Z. business and So
cial; Harmony, No. 8, and
Friendship, No II, business:
Federal city. No. 20, visit to
Eastern Lodge, No. Z.
Oct 1-Columbia, No. 10. and Salem,
No. %. degree; Excelsior, No.
IT, business.
Oct. 2-Central, No. 1, degree, Metrop-
oils. No. 16. AMI Phoenix, No.
%, business.
ENCAMPSiENTS
Oct. 2-Magenenu, No. 4, business.
REBEKAH LODGES.
n.k q NJ a
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KN|GRTFSdi4S N|G1RfFSi4S

LODGES.
Sept. 2s-Calanthe. No. II, rank Of knight.
Decatur, No. 8, and Equal, No.
II. business.
Sept. 29-webster, No. Z; Excelsior. No.
IA; Capital, No. "a, and Myrtle,
No. 25, business.
Sept. 30-Mount Vernon. No. s; Union, No.
%. and Columbia, No. 26, busi-
ness.
Oct. 1-Franklin. No. 2. business.
Oct. 2-Syracusians, No. 10, business.
PYTHIAN SISTERS.
Sept. 30-Friendship Temple, No. 9, bust
Oct. 2-Rathbone Temple. No. 8, busi-
ness.
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cussed matters for the winter cam
paign. An entertainment committee
was appointed. which will indeavor to
make the meetings as attractive as
home in the Perpetual Association
building. 11th and E streets northwest.
where meetings will be held the first
and third Wednesdays OF each month.
Arrangements are being made for a
housewarming party the first meeting
in the new home, October Z.
Royal Neighbors of America.
City Supervising Deputy Martha Nc
Caffrey has been reassigned to the su-
pervision of the work of the society in
the District of Columbia, and in addi-
ton thereto has been given six counties
in Maryland contiguous to the District.
Myra B. Enrfght Camp. r. n. of A..
entertained a delegation Of visitors from
Snow Drop Camp of Laytonsville, Md.
Friday evening. A special exhibition of
the rftualfstic work was the feature of
the evening. Two candidates were in
tttated Seventeen applications for men,
Dershfp were presented, and arrange
ments made for a repetition of the work
on class at the next meeting. The Off
GERS participating in the degree work
were: Oracle. Alice Duncan: vice oracle.
Gena Hammer: past oracle. Josephine
Webb; chancellor. Carrie Ensle: inner
Margaret Millard: Endurance, Cora Irish
Unselfishness. Martha McCanrey: Mod
esty. LYDIA ]. Swiggett. and Courage.
Mary L. Stargell Visitors from Lay
louisville were Mr. and Mrs. Johnes. Mr..
and Mrs. Reardon. Guy Reardon. DIR.
and Mrs. Devilibiss. G. NJ Gartner,
Ernest Hawkins. Garrison Bell and Yer
non Faufks. Refreshments were served.
Evening star., 1914-09-27

The joint committee on arrange
ments will hold it's next meeting in
the blue room. Odd Fellows Hall. We'd
nesday evening. and reports will be
received as to the progress of the sub
committees have made. The chairman
is MRS. Billings, who says she feels
confident every co-worker' will accom-
plish q great deal by the next meeting
of the joint committee.
Evening star., 1914-09-27
Degree of Pocahontas.

Idaho Council. D. of p. No. !. met
Friday night at Northeast Temple for
a brief session.
Past Grand Sachem Garner, who is
member of Idaho Tribe, gave an
address.
Evening star., 1914-09-27

REBEKAH LODGES.
Oct. miriam. No. 8. business.
Evening star., 1914-09-27

A publication devoted exclusively to
the affairs of the Order of the Eastern
Star in this jurisdiction will be is
sued, beginning November l, by Marie
n. Pierce, past matron of Areme Chap
ter. No. 10, 1t will aim to give a COM
prehensive review of the work and
current happenings in the various
chapters of the order.
Evening star., 1914-09-27

Potomac Camp met Tuesday ana dis.
Evening star., 1914-09-27

Esther Rebekah Lodge, No. s. viii
aan. 1th street northwest. and the
several applicants upon
Evening star., 1914-09-27

Ruth the Cleaner" a .cantata writ
ten by S. F. Compton. past patron of
Bethlehem Chapter, will be presented
in the near future, under direction of
the author, for the benefit of Temple
Chapter.
Interest is manifested by the menu
bers Of Temple Chapter in the rum
mage sale" to be held in the early part
|of the coming month in the southwest
Evening star., 1914-09-27

. Mrs verna E. Conway. worthy matron
of Brookland Chapter, No. II, presided
over the first session of the chapter for
the autumn. in the Masonic Hall. The
social and business activities Of the
season were planned, first of which will
be a social reunion for the second
meeting in October.
Evening star., 1914-09-27

son, jr., stated the tribe would do so
with the greatest of pleasure. He also
spoke of the good will that existed be-
tween the Red Men of Washington and
Alexandria
Evening star., 1914-09-27

Dawson Lodge, No. 16. will make
final collections" tomorrow evening
and also have the F. C. degree. Stans-
bury Lodge, No. "a, will follow a SINH
lar program tomorrow evening, begin
ming at 7:30 o'clock.