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eral selections Grand Master Frank
F.. Rapp congratulated the auxiliary on
its good work and predicted much good
would result from the efforts made to
promote sociability and real frater-
nifty among the chevaliers Past Grand
Master and Major DR.. Edgar D. Thomp-
son spoke on the great need of the aux
Hilary in connection with the work of
the canton. and congratulated the
ladies of the organization on their
splendid showing. Fast Grand Repre-
sentative John II. Wood spoke relative
to the trip to San Francisco in Sep
TENDER, 1875. ChevaIier Harry Andre
son sang several vocal solos during the
course of the evening. Capt. William
=. Humphrey expressed his apprecia-
ton of the assistance of the auxiliary
in making his term of Office success,
and wished the auxiliary all kinds Of
success. The refreshment committee
served good things to eat and hot
coffee.
Over seventy-five chevaliers and their
families and friends were present. and
the affair was pronounced the best ever
held in connection with the canton.
Noble Grand Cole and VICE Grand
Emery of Dorcas Rebekah Lodge, No.
4, and Past Grand Beam of the same
lodge. were among the honored guests.
The auxiliary has arranged for several
of these socials during the winter. Its
mem bership is composed of the wives.
sisters, mothers, daughters and widows
of chevaliers of Canton Washington.
No. l. The election of officers of the
auxiliary for the coming year will be
held at the next meeting, Tuesday even
ing, December s, 1914, in the canton
room, and all members are urged to be
present.
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lunbia Chapter choir. under the direo
ton of John c. Proctor. past patron
of Hunt Chapter. Worthy Matron
Mary T.. Epplesheimer extended well
come to the distinguished guests. The
reports submitted by the grand secre-
tary and grand treasurer showed that
the chapter had had a prosperous year
The grand matron then addressed the
assemblage and was followed by the
grand patron, both of whom spoke
words of commentator. Miss Ruth
Z. Abbott presented to the grand ma
tron a set of silver tablespoons. and
Mrs. Cora NJ. Goldsworthy presented to
the grand patron a ut-glass pitcher
as tokens of the respect and esteem
in which they are held by Columbia
Chapter. The program was interspersed
with vocal solos by Miss Viola NJ. Ship
pert of Naomi Chapter. selections by
the choir and vocal solos by Past Grand
Patron Charles F. Roberts of Electa
ton exercises the degrees were con-
ferred on a class of candidates. IN
appreciation of the gift of holy
Bible by the worthy matron of Column
hia Chapter. Mrs. Mary E. Epple-
sheimer, to Mount Pleasant Chapter OF
Royal Arch Masons at it's inception
last spring, William M. Wales, its
present high priest. on behalf of
Mount Pleasant Chapter. presented her
a large bouquet of American beauty
roses. to which she appropriately re-
cember IA, the election of officers for
the coming year will be held. The
floral circle connected with the chap
ter will meet with Mrs. William 3.
Palmer, 606 9Th street northeast. Mon
day afternoon, December 7. at / o'clock.
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Washington Lodge met Wednesday
evening with a large attendance.
The committee on visiting the sick
and distressed members reported all
making good progress toward recovery.
The lodge was entertained by talks
by c. J. Cassidy and William McCaulifr.
The chairman of the Ladies' day COM
mittee. w. l. Evans. reported satisfac-
tory progress and announced that a
meeting for perfecting arrangements
for the next entertainment of the la
dies will be held tomorrow evening, and
invited all the lady members of the
families of Elks to participate
resolution was offered In regard to
improvements in the building, particu-
larly in connection with the ventilation
of the lodgeroom W. T. Evans, chair
man of the committee, announced that
arrangements would shortly be per-
fected and comfort would be assured
to every one.
Ira c. La Motto recently entertained
five hundred orphans of Washington
with series of pictures depicting the
frolics of the orphans on their EIks'
outing to Marshall Hall during the past
summer. He was assisted by Mr. SimD-
son. who arranged for the transporta-
ton of the orphans.
successful dance was held BY the
dance committee after the meeting. II
is contemplated to give a dance and
entertainment In the rathskeller and
ballroom New Year eve Notice will he
given when the arrangements have
been perfected
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Edward J. Ross Council, No. &c. We'd
nesday evening decided to visit st.
Elmo Council. ST. Elmo, Va, Tuesday.
Several reports of committees were re-
ceived. After the transaction of the
necessary business the doors of the
council were opened to the families
and friends of the order for a compli-
mentary dance.
At the last meeting of Potomac Coun-
ell. No. 20. a large attendance was pres
ent. Reports from the state council
representatives were read concerning
the recent session of the state council
Reports were also presented by several
outstanding committees. A commit
tee consisting of Charles H. Summers.
John w. Arnett and Grover E. Payne
was appointed to look into the advisa
bility of holding a turkey contest for
Christmas.
Nominations of officers were made.
The country store held by Capitol
Council. No. %, Friday evening was
reported success. y large crowd was
present with many state officers.
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Mrs. E. Viola Thompson, state coun-
cilor, and staff and the officers and
members of the subordinate councils of
the Jurisdiction will attend Thanksgiv
ing services at Rylard NJ. Z. Church,
10th and D streets southwest tonight
al 7:30 o'clock The services will be
conducted by DR.. w. l. Mckenney, pas
tor of the church
Members have been requested to as
semble in the Sunday school room in
the basement and march into the
church in line
Mizpah Council, No. 3. Friday even
ing made it's nominations for officers.
One application was received. Ad-
dresses from various members were
made,
State Councillor Mrs. E. Viola Thomp-
son and staff paid the third of the
series of visitations to American Flag
Council. No. 5, Monday evening al 18th
and G streets northwest. The hall was
decorated with flags and bunting well
displayed The books. records and
finances were examined by the state
officers and reported to be in excellent
condition. Past Councillor Grover Il.
Payne of Mizpah Council, No. 8, pre-
scented his credentials as deputy state
councillor to this council, which was
unanimously accepted.
Addresses were made by state Off
, GERS and members.
Various national council representa-
tatives were detailed to attend the re-
cent council visitations to lecture on
the annual session of the national body.
| National Inside Sentinel Mrs. Naomia
Hagermann Swami made an interest
ing report at the recent session of
Council No. 5.
State Vice Councillor Mrs F. NJ.
Reagan is trying to raise funds for
the orphans department by disposing
of cake at each of the visitations
Past State Councillor Mrs. Anna Hill
won the last.
Andrew Jackson Council. No. C. met
Tuesday night with large attend
ance and a great deal of business was
transacted. The council will attend the
Thanksgiving sermon tonight at Ry-
land Chapel.
Past Councillor Frazier of No. 10 gave
a talk Mr. Lacey an old member of
| this council, was present. Others who
spoke were Messrs. Hall, Tracey and
Eckmann Mr. Slagle recited a poem
The council adjourned at a late hour
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PresSmen's Council met at la bles'
Hall Monday evening, with over 100
members present. Turkeys for Thanks
giving we're given the holders of lucky
tickets. and country store was held.
The committee in charge were con-
graduated for the efficient discharge
of its duties. President Ferguson ad-
dressed the meeting. The presidents
address was cheered by the member
ship. Mr.. Fitzpatrick sang several
served Richard Brooks. a charter
member of Pressmen's Council. received
a galvanized iron washtub as his prize
from the country store.
Dahlgren Council met Thursday even
ing in Pythian Temple. Several APP
plications for membership were re-
ceived. Mr.. Wilkinson, a member of the
council, has offered prizes for those
bringing in the largest number OF ap-
p!lcatons between now and Deem
Der 81.
Mckinley Council had it's ladies' night
Friday. After the entertainment re-
rreShments were served, and dancing
followed until a late hour.
At the last meeting of National Cap
tal Council full attendance of off,
GERS and large number of members
We're present. The visitors included
Senator Dunbar. Secretary of the Cab
met j. +. Borland, Treasurer OF the
Cabinet Elmer Johnson and J. Harry
Jones, all of whom addressed the meet
pointment of B. ]. Cady as general
deputy was read and a motion carried
indorsing his appointment. j. r. Lusby
Of Municipal Council was also a visitor.
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lions. Century, tomorrow evening. ana
Mount Vernon, the home of the grand
chancellor. Wednesday evening, prom
Use to be two of the most interesting
of the series Every Pythian who can
possibly do SO has been urged to attend
on these occasions. Both companies OF
the military rank, which attended
Capitals visitation Tuesday evening,
are expected to he present in full uni
form at these visitatiops. and tomor-
row evening a large delegation from i
baltimore lodge has Signined its inten-
ton of being present.
The Rathbone Bible class committee
is making encouraging reports for the
class initiation, which it will conduct
Wednesday evening in the auditorium
of the Pythian Temple From these re-
ports and the reports of the individual
lodges 1t is learned there will be quite
material increase in the member
ship of the order in this domain for the
present year.
The musical and literary organiZa-
ton being instituted within the order
by Messrs. Dentinger and klmmel is
being praised as commercial bic under
taking and one which it is thought vii;
prove successful. There is much talent
among the various lodges along this
line, and it Is expected all who can
render any assistance in this direction
will be present at the preliminary
meeting next Tuesday evening and give
their support.
1t has been suggested to the publicity
committee that attention be called to
the fact that within the near future
the past grand chancellors of the do
main anticipate furnishing an evening
of entertainment and instruction to
members of the order along entirely
new lines. The matter Just now Is said
to be In an embryo state. but 1T is eX-
pected to take definite form within the
next few weeks. possibly soon after the
holiday season is over.
Friendship Temple. Pythian Sisters
has extended an invitation to the grand
chancellor and the Grand Lodge off
GERS to make that temple traterna'
visit in body after the conclusion OF
the Grand Lodge visitations, which vii
be accepted and the date announced
later.
Several lodges of this domain are hav'
ing rank work to put upon the floor a.
every meeting just now, which recall:
the activity in the order only few
years ago. Nothing can do more to en-
thuse the membership. it is said. thar
to keep the teams at work. The CRANE
chancellor is said to be putting forth
every effort to encourage this feature
at this time and is earnestly asking fol
the cooperation of all Pythians alonf
this line. His efforts are said to be ably
seconded by the other Grand Lodge of
ficers.
Grand Chancellor Hamlin Wander
WORT. accompanied by Grand Lodge of
f1cerS, made visitation to Equa
Lodge, No. II, Monday night. There
was a large attendance and the grant
chancellor congratulated the lodge or
It's work during the year. Addresse.
were made by o. A. Booth. Edward
Newcomb. George F. Wheelock. Ma,
Stearman, J. B. Hardy, John B. Dick
man, William MINIS and c. J. Peck
ham. Degree Master o. A. Booth an
nounced he would put the second ant
third degrees on" tomorrow night. Re
freshments were served at the close o.
the meeting.
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year indicated October ! last. the close
of the Ma sonic year, a membership Gf
All, a net gain of twenty-four over last
year. including thirty-hve initiated,
affiliated and four reinstated, with
losses of four by death. two by with
drawals and six for other causes Its
expenditures during the year included
S1.14s.15 for the Masonic and Eastern
Star Home building fund, in addition
to the Grand Lodge assessments,
S3s9.;'o for charity and S104 for fu-
nerals.
The Ashlar Club of Master Masons
met at its cIubrooms in Pythian Tenn
pie last evening and besides its own
particular orchestra had many other
features of entertainment, including a
talk by Rev Earle Whitley and recita-
The club is giving a theater party at
Polls tomorrow evening. John a.
Goodier is chairman of the committee
having it in charge.
new commanderv of knights Tenn
plar. Piedmont Commandery by name,
was instituted under the grand juris-
diction Of Virginia. at The Plains Fau-
quier county. Thursday afternoon. Or
ders were conferred by the officers of
Old Dominion Commandery, No. II, of
Alexandria, and banquet was served
in the evening. Grand Commander DR..
Charles T. Lindsey of this Jurisdiction
represented the District Grand Com
mandery at the functions
The members of the Lambskin Club
of the United States naval gun fac
tory entertained their families Monday
night at Naval Lodge Hall with a
family night" The hall was filled to
its capacity, and was decorated with
palms. ferns and ported plants The
entertainment committee presented the
following program:
Overture by Lambskin Orchestra, J.
G. Moody. leader: address by Mr.. Ford
solo. Miss Ruth Young. accompanied by
quartet. with piano accompaniment by
Miss Spoor; recitation. Mrs Charles
Molster of Eastern Star Circle; selec-
ton, Lambskin Club Orchestral; ad-
dress. Arthur Holder: solo, Miss Oar
nell: comic sketch. Misses Monroe and
Monroe; duet. by part of Martha Chap
ter Quartet, o. e. s.; selection. Lamb
skin Club Orchestra: solo. Miss Ruth
Young: address, Rev. Earle Wiley of
the Vermont Avenue Christian Church
solo. ]. Jones: solo, Mr.. Mitchell; selec-
ton by orchestra, and solo, Mrs Isdeil
After the program the refreshment
committee provided good things to eat
in the banquet hall.
The Lambskin Club is just nine
months old, and boasts Of being one of
the most progressive Masonic clubs in
the city. The next regular meeting
will be held at Noval Lodge Hall Mon
day. December IA, when several appli-
cations will be considered.
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Sons of Veterans, U. S. A.

William b. Gushing Camp, No. so. d.
vision of Maryland, met November 10 in
Grand Army Hall. 1412 Pennsylvania
avenue northwest, st O'Clock, with
Arthur b. Barringer, commander, pre-
siding. The routine business OF the
comp, ordinarily transacted with much
elaboration, was pushed through with
unusual dispatch. owing to the fact that
there We're present about hfty Netei-
ans who had come in response to a Spr-
cial invitation of the camp to attend
Veterans night"
Commander Barringer turned the
meeting over into the hands of the pa
triotic instructor of the camp. q. sgd
ney Hill. who acted as the master OF
ceremonies during the remainder OF the
evening. Among the speakers were
Commander Arthur B. Barringef,
George s. johnson, commander of Burn
side Post, No. s. in behalf OF the vet
Grams; Past ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS tu-
ward R. Campbell of the Sons, Col.
John A Joyce, Cornrade J. +. Hart.
past commander OF Burnside Post: Capt
Henry G. Duncan, member OF kit Car
son Post, and by virtue of his fathers
service under Sheridan. also of William
g. Cushing Camp; Arthur Hendricks of
Burnside Post. A. q. Fortier, O. H Old
royd assistant adJutant general OF the
Department of the Potomac. q. \. n:
Rev Paul r. Hickok of Gushing Camp
and J. X. Gleeson. commander or tina
Department Of the Potomac, q. A X.
After the singing OF The star Span
gled Banner" the patriotic instructor
relinquished the chair and turned the
meeting over into the hands of the
commander OF the camp. Before the
melting adjourned the Junior vice COM
mander. Chauncey o. Howard. an
nounced that he was in receipt of an
appeal from the Red Cross nurses in
Belgium stating that there was not
enough cotton cloth TO bind up the
wounds Of the soldiers. Mr.. Howard
collected very large sized contribu-
ton from those present to buy cotton
cloth, which is to be added to other coll
lections from people in Washington and
forwarded to the seat of war within q
short time.
A number of the Sons Of Veterans in
Washington attended the performance
at Polls Theater Monday night, ii be-
ing benefit night of the Ellen Spencer
Mussey Tent, No l. Daughters of Vet
Grams. The house was filled largely by
Daughters of Veterans. Sons of Veter-
ans. Grand Army men and women of
the Relief Corps.
William B. Gushing Camp, No. 80. d.
vision of Maryland. will hold its regu-
lar meeting next Thursday evening at
O'Clock in Grand Army Hall. 1872 Penn
sylyania avenue northwest.
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[[E9EszZ2zBAMONG J6e FRATBRNlTlBSz

ing Friday, with progressive euchre
party. Every FIR. lay during the months
of December. January, February and
March a progressive euchre viii he
held at the hail. 18th and O. streets
northwest. Monday. December 7, the
house committee Will give its first
pound party. After the musical enter
tainmcnt the packages VIII be disposed
of to the highest bidder and the pur-
chaser viii eat lunch with the original
owner of the package. Dancing viii be
a feature.
Supreme Dictator OF the Loyal Order
OF Moose Mahlon Garland has been
elected to Congress from Pennsylvania
The Oyster roast held at Seaside Va,
was such big success. the committee
Is contemplating giving another before
the cold weather sets in
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MASONIC
LODGES,

LODGES,
East Gatc. No. II. $50 pm. religious
services at II street Christian ''hurcn-
StausbuiH. Ne, -. go M; ennsions
services at EldohVrke Church, n'niey-
Gro. e. Whiting. No. % Especial, 7r,mA,
King go S"ro ,f"' w. 81 Especial. PM.
funeral ~ Past Master Dr. William
II. Nundcr-
Monday ,
Washington Centennial. No. IA Especial,
penialpha. No. % Especial. s p.m.). F. @.
Tuesday
ArmniuS. No -, election.
Myron NJ Parker. ~ II, election
King David. Ne. IS. election.
Wednesday,
Washington Centennial. No. IA. election.
Osiris. No. 70. election
King Solomon. No. II. election.
East Gate, No "a, election.
Thursday
Hiram. No. 10. election.
La Fayette, No. 10, election.
VIM. r. singleton. No. 30, election
Masonic Board Of Relief.
Friday
Lebanon, No. :. election.
ROYAL ARCH CHAPTERS.
La Fayette No. :. not announced.
Washington Naval, No 6, not announced.
Wednesday
Columbia, No. l. not announced.
Rr!ghtwood No. .. l.. NJ and NJ. Ia NJ.
Friday
School of Instruction.
High Priests Association, dinner, Ma
sonic Temple.
KNIGHTS TEMrLAR COMMANDMENTS
TO-DAY
Potomac No. ,. pm. TO escort Geo.
c. Whiting Lodge to church services.
Wednesday,
Potomac, No. ), Red Cross
Friday
Columbia, No. ., Red Cross.
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH
RITE.
Tuesday .x
Mithras Lodge Of Perfection, fourteenth
degree.
EASTERN STAR CHAPTERS.
Tucsiay-NiZpah. No. 5.
ducsday-Areme, No. 10.
Thu siay-Esther. No. 5.
Friday-Martha. No. 4; Ascension. u. u.
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| Inc election OF officers will be the
! principal event at the meetings of both
! Municipal and Francis Scott Key councils
| Wednesday evening. Municipal also has
a class of new candidates to put
! through.
"Wednesday evening National and
| Capitol councils will inaugurate the
| Royal Arcanum bowling season. Sew
| eral councils have entered teams in a
| duckpin league which will carry
| through a regular schedule during the
next three months
| During the past week two grand WISH
| tations were held, to National Council
| Monday night and to Analostan Coun-
Gil Friday night. Grand Regent Mercer
was given q rousing welcome at his
| own (NationaD council, the meeting
being attended by a large and enthu-
| siasIic number Of members. Kismet
Council had its customary delegation
| of visitors, and Austin j. Wall, regent
| of Hancock Council, New York city
was also present and gave an Arcanum
| talk. John J. McCune, Jeremiah X.
Kelly, Ralph Burroughs and Perry
Cleveland contributed music, dancing
and funny stories to the entertainment.
| following which refreshments were
served. W. Z. Salisbury of kismet
T, Council held the lucky number in the
turkey drawing.
The committee on the state or the
order of the Grand Council witnessed
! Oriental Councils degree work last
week in competition with other coun-
ellis for the prize OF $50 for the best
work. The team showed evidence OF
| careful coaching, done by Past Grand
Regent j. Ed. Swaine. The result of
the competition will be announced after
all the local degree teams have had a
chance to show what they can do IN
this line.
Among those who attended the grand
visitation were Grand Regent NJ Bar
tow Mercer, Grand Vice Regent E A.
Mess, Grand Orator Frank s. PARKS,
Grand Secretary Benjamin White'
Grand Treasurer George NJ Copen-
haver, Grand Guide James w. scott;
Grand Warden W. l.. Buckley, Gfaho
Sentry George c. Shinn, Supreme SEN
.ry Claude r. Zappone, Supreme Repre-,
sentative Harry G. LEM. Past Grand
Regents Glendie Il. Young, Arthur T..
Cook. w. w. Chase. J. Ed. Swalne, Il.
B. Eynop and others
Municipal Council, No. 2.136, will con-
fer the kempton ritual on several cam
didates at its meeting wednesday
evening The candidates will also re-
ceive the third degree. which IS con-
sidered a side degree. All members
and visitors are invited to be present
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Columbia Camp, No. 1923. will hold
it's annual election Of officers for the
coming year Thursday evening. at
Pythian Temple, 9Th street northwest.
All members have been urged to be
present Two adoptions were held at
the last meeting and two applications
were received. The deputies. under the
supervision of Consul Boteler, are hust-
ling for new members. State Deputy
William Mccartney was present at the
last meeting and gave q talk on wood
craft.
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Many of the hives will have their
elections at the first review in Decent
ber and all members interested in their
membership and business connection
with the organization have been urged
to be present.
Liberty Hive entertained its m embers
and friends Tuesday evening. A play
was given by six young ladies showing
life in a young ladies' seminary. Mr..
Shannon gave several readings. Mrs.
CONTINUED on Twelfth Page)
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u%REO MEN

Sioux Tribe. No. is. Thursday even
ing had as usual large attendance
Of its own and visiting members. Be-
cause Of Thanksgiving day the meeting
was called promptly ut 1880, and the
business was dispatched in record time.
Thursday, December IT. Sioux Tribe
will hold "Kiddie night" in their hall.
corner of 9Th and G streets northwest.
in honor of the members of the tribe
who have families and children. The
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LODGES
Monday-Un.oo. No. IL: Covenant, No. ID;
Beacon. No IS. and Langdon, No. 26,
business.
Tuesday Washington, No. 6. degree. Gold
en- Rule. No. 81. and Amity. No. u,
business.
Wedneslay-Eastern. No. I: Harmony, No.
8. and Federal City. No. %, degree.
Friendship, No. 10, business.
Thursday-Columbia. No. 10, and Excelsior.
No. II. degree. Salem. No. %, business.
Friday-Phoenix. No. 2s, degree. Central,
No l, and Metropolis, No. IL. business.
ENCAMPMENTS.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Nebo, No. 6, visitation.
Friday-MaGenenu. No. 4. degree.
REBEKAH LODGES.
Tuesday-Fidelity, No. Z. business.
Friday-Mriam. No. 6. grand visitation.
PATRIARCHS MILITANT.
STANDARDIZATION Washington, No. 1, cleo
ton of officers.
Wednesday-I O. o. F. Home Circle, busi-
ness session.