The Washington herald., 1914-06-21

that body of which he was one of the
guests. DR.. woodman is a native Of
New Hampshire and he was warmly re-
ceived by the masons Of that State. Be
fore leaving he was presented with
Grand Lodge apron On the occasion OF
his visit he met Past Grand Master
Stearns, of the Grand Lodge, OF Canada,
who is also a native of the same State.
Columbia Connandery to Hold
Excursion.
Columbia Commandery, No. 2. Knights
Templar, held a stated conclave last Fri
day night. with large attendance OF the
Sir Knights. The special feature Of the
concIave was the comforting Of the Illus
trious Order of the Red Cross, which was
done in most commendable form.
The Sir Knights of Columbia are al
ready planning for their annual excur-
sion, and the several committees have
been holding frequent sessions perfect
ing plans for the trip TO Marshall Hall
on July ., when a large and varied pro-
gram Of field-day sports. followed by q
big entertainment in the evening, will be
offered for the enjoyment Of the trip.
Areme Chapter, o. Z. g, Initiates
Glass.
Areme Chapter. No. TO- o. z. s., on
Wednesday night held its last meeting
before the summer -acation. The even
ing was devoted to work and entertain
ment A class OF seven candidates re-
ceived the degree of the order. The
chapter room was filed with members
and a great many visitors from local
chapters and other Jurisdictions.
The address Of Past Grand Matron,
Mrs. Gurnsey, OF Seattle, Wash, was
Al. -g.l8- 80 .
officers Of Areme Chapter on the excel
lence of their work. There were present
visitors from New Hampshire, North
Carolina, New York and other parts of
the country.
The entertainment of the evening con-
sisted Of recitations by Mrs. Jennie Por-
ter and Miss Edna Hager; a vocal solo
by George Melody: violin solos by Miss
Ida UIlman and piano solo by Miss Lii
lian Spoor. The evenings work and en-
tertainment was reported as unusually
good.
Areme Chapter has had a very success-
full year thus far. Worthy Matron Ma
belle w. Hagen expressed her apprecia-
tion for the splendid progress made by
the chapter during the first half Of her
year and wished all Joyous vacation
and happy return to chapter work in
September.
Lebanon Lodge confers N. n. De-
At the last meeting of Lebanon Lodge, |
No. Z, F. A. A. M. the Master Mason |
degree was conferred on several candi- |
dates by the officers who occupied the
chairs OF the lodge during the year 1911. |
The work was Of an excellent character, |
and was enjoyed by a large number of
brethren. A delegation OF past masters |
of 1911. accompanied by their president. |
J. Claude KEEPER, were the honored |
guests of the evening.
At the conclusion Of the degree those /
present adjourned to the banquet-room, |
where light refreshments were served by
numbers were given by the lodge quartet
and Prof. Harry Hoskins.
The worshipful master, Charles ID. !,
called especial attention to
the illustrated lecture to be given by |
Past Master Delos W. ThRyer In the
room on Monday evening, |
June ., to which the ladies and the fra
ternity in general are invited.
Centennial Lodge to
Hold Special Communication.
worshipful Master Leonard P. Steuart
of Washington Centennial Lodge, No. H.
F. A. A. NJ, extends q cordial invitation
to all Master Masons in the city to at
tend the special communication Of his
lodge, Monday evening. June 2, at
o'clock, at which time the Master Mason
degree will be conferred on five candi-
dates by the Association of Worshipful
Masters Of 1914 under the direction OF
Rufus w. Pearson, master Of Harmony
Lodge, president of the organization. The
degree team of Washington Centennial
Lodge will also have q prominent part IN
the work.
During the evening Representative
James William Collier will be presented
with his certificate Of appointment as
Of the Grand Lodge OF
the District of Columbia near the Grand
Lodge Of Mississippi. by Representative