Evening star., 1914-04-05
Jr. 0. U. A. M.

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Renning Council No. Il. Monday night
received the first of the series of visi-
tatons by State Councillor James A.
Madison. in. and his staff. Large delega-
tions from various councils were present.
The hall was handsomely decorated with
bunting and flags and there was a large
display of potted plants and flowers. The
books and finance records. examined by
the state council secretary and state
council treasurer. were reported salts
factory After the necessary business
was transacted by the council addresses
were delivered by the state councillor
James a. Madison. jr., and state vice
councillor. Charles S. Jones' upon the
grand class initiation" which will be
held in the future. Remarks were made
also by others present.
Independent Council, No > met
Wednesday night with several visitors
present. Reports of the officers were re-
ceived and reported to be correct The
statement showed the treasury had a
surplus of $1,000 The members of this
council have pledged themselves to give
the state councillor their support in the
series of visitations which have just
begun. Addresses were made by various
members. after which luncheon was
served. Vice Councillor F. D Seiffert and
Recording Secretary ]. s. Tiffey of this
council are working hard to increase lac
attendance of members at the meetings
Preparations are being made by Thomas
Jefferson Council, No. -. for its annual
visitation by the state councillor James
\. Madison. ir., and staff of officers
Tuesday night
The grand class mutation. il is now
announced will be held Wednesday night
May G. instead of NAV ). as previously
announced by the state councillor.
Old Glory Council. No. "a was visited
Wednesday night by Deputy State Coun-
cilor A. T. NARROW. a member of Capitol
Council. No. -. who gave an interesting
address. A captain of the degree team
was appointed to form uniform rank in
the council.
Capitol Council No p. is preparing to
give an entertainment to its officers and
members in the future. Prominent speak
ers are to deliver addresses.
Andrew Jackson Council. No. c met
on Tuesday night with large attendance
Preparations are being made to hold
class initiation the last Tuesday of this
month. box party in May and a trip to
Baltimore. Md. III September. to attend
the centennial. Deputy National Coun-
cilor Benson was present and delivered an
address, which was followed by Messrs.
Washington, Slagle. Kyle Tracey and
others
Reno Council, No. IS. met at the Ma
sonic Hall. TenleytoWn Monday night
with the councillor II. Everett Walker
presiding \ few members We're reported
as still sick. but expected to recover soon
One applicant was elected to membership
and one application was received Frank
T. Butts made an address and was fol-
lowed by visitor from Maryland and
others.
Mount Vernon Council. No. 10 met
Wednesday evening in Mount Vernon
Hall with A fair attendance. The re-
cording secretary. who had been sent to
Baltimore. Nd. last week. returned with
a good report of his mission to the Monu-
mental city. Several candidates wcrc ipi
tiated. The application of Representa-
tive Albert Johnson of Washington WIS
received. y dramatic entertainment and