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The Washington herald., 1915-10-17
E. e. N. Y. Smoker.

The Washington Chapter Of the Asso-
ciate Alumni of the college of the City
OF New YORK will hold IN Informal meet
ing at the Cosmos Club on Saturday. Oc-
;ober IS. ct p. m.
THIS is the frst meeting since its an
rusi banquet which was held in June.
Or. Frank Anderson, II. L. s. N. will
preside. The speakers of the evening are
Prof s. ". Stratton. director Bureau of
Standards: DR.. Marcus Benjamin. -.
editor, National Museum. and Capt. Rob-
ert Alton. 's5. United States fatent Office.
All alumni of the college of the City
of New York are invited to attend this
meeting.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-17
Oriental Council.

Oriental Council on last Tuesday even
ing received three applications for mem
hership ard authorized the publication
of a council paper. Past Grand Regent
J. Ed Swaine announced the final plans
for the class night for the initiation of
candidates on October 2s. w B. Hill
performed the duties of collector of the
council in the absence Of Robert F. Lo-
gan. who is spending a short vacation
at Elmira. y. Y. The couScl took ap-
propriate action on the death of Smith
Thompson. which occurred recently in
Toronto. Canada. a cordial welcome was
extended to Cliff Clarridgc George
Heisley. w W. Griffith and w F. Polly.
Brief remarks were made by Grand Re-
gent E. a. Mess. Passed Regent A B
Keefer. Secretary Corbin Birch and Vice
Regent ]. NJ. Hammerly. After the busi-
ness session Orator V. P. Dooley and
Guide L. c. Morrison escorted those
present to a neighboring moving-p picture
show as the guests Of the council.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-17
Patriotic Address.

Judge Ashley NJ Could delivered q
forceful and eloC.Ient address at tie Dis
covery Day exercises held last Sunday
night in Gonzaga College Hall Judge
iouid aroused the patriotic fervor of the
large assemblaGe by mis- stirring tribute
to the character, achievements and lofty
ideals of the great Gsnoese naviga or.
Chairman Leo A. Rover introduced Rev.
Francis p. Donnelly. Nh, new president
of Gonzaga College ani rector OF st.
Aloysius Church, who lauded the order
for its patriotic ideals. an,. referred to
its standard bearer. Columbus. as an ex-
ample worthy of emulation in the prac-
tice of the principles of Christian life.
Miss Edna F. Hillyard. George ". OCon-
nor. Matt Horne. and F"zarty's Crches-
ira contributed the musical program.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-17
Capital Camera Club.

The Capital Camera Club will hold its
first annual motion-picture outing at
Great Falls. Va. on Sunday. October a.
Un case of rain the first clear Sunday
following)
Every camera user in this vicinity. both
professional and amateur. Is invited to
be present and bring their cameras.
Motion pictures will be made Of all those
present at p. m. and will be shown
later at the club rooms. 1l2 Eleventh
street northwest. and one or more of the
local theaters. A large attenance is ex-
pected.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-17
Doings Of the Odd Fellows.
Calendar.

LODGES.
Monday-Cnion, No. II; Beacon No Is: Lansdou,
No. 20 business.
Tnesday-Na>hinston. No. 6: Golden Rule No. 81
Grand Lodge visitation; Amity, No e. business
Mount Pleasant No. ~ social.
Wedne sday-Eastern. No. Z third degree: Har-
mony Nc. .; Friendship. No. p: and Federal City.
No. %. t,lsinsss.
Thursday-Columhis No. TO- business: Covenant
No. Is third dcGlee; salem. No. % business
Friday ent:al. No. !: Metropolis No. l6 and
Phoenix No % business
STANDARDIZATION Washington No social
ENCAMPMENTS.
Wetinesia Mount NetSu NJ. D. business
REBEEAHS.
Morday-Nlomi No. |. and Ruth, No ?, busi-
ne,s.
FridaS-Martha Washington No. ), and Dorcas
No. & business.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-17
Royal Arcanum Councils.

CohnCils meeting this week are Mon
day evening. OuIay Council in Pythian
Temple: Wednesday evening Municipal
Council in New Masonic Hall. Eighth
and F streets northeast, and Francis
Scott Key Council in Potomac Bank
Ruilding. Thirty-second and VI streets
Georgetown: Friday evening. Analostan
Council in Pythian Temple. and Farra-
gut Council in Navy Building.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-17
VIII Confer Degree.

regular meeting of Mount Pleasant
Lodge. No. 20 ill be held Tuesday night
Fourteenth and Kenyon streets north
vest. The initIatory degre" will he
conferred Noble Grand Edwin Allan
Swngle heading the official line. Other
members of the degree staff will in
clUde Past Grand William g. Thomas
John J. Nerles-r. William W. Adams.
Herbert l.. Maltby. William G. Wood
Past Grand f. r. Armentrout. Edward
G. Warren. Past Grand ]. n. BroderiCk.
Edgar e. Thomas. RAYMOND l.. Hubbard
Robert l.. SAav. Frank F.. Metcalf and
Past Grand H. X. Averill who has the
distinction OF being the oldest active odd
Fellow in the jurisdiction. Grand Mas
tor William J. Rich will he present.
Considerable interest is being mani
tested in the series of duCkpin games to
I've rolled between members of Mount
Pleasant and Eastern Lodge. The con-
test will take place the latter part "f the
month.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-17
Arrange Membership Contest.

National Council. at its meeting on
Monday last. voted to challange Eismet
Council to a membership contest and ap-
pointed committee TO visit kismet
Council at its next meeting and present
the challenge. Two applications for
membership were read and an informal
reception was rendered to Victor G. Far
rell. who was recently married. The
council is arranging for an identification
meeting on November and for spe-
cial THANKSGIVING meeting on Novem-
her 90. Among those present We're Past
Grand Regents f. p. Eynon. John l.
Beatie and NJ Barlow Mercer and
Messrs. White. Allen. Cleveland. Evans.
Barber. Nash, Free. Oshurn. and Far
rell
The Washington herald., 1915-10-17
Bu>t.fs. session.

Mount Nebo EnCampment. No. c. will
hold a business session on Wednesday
evening. preparatory to their grand
visitation. which will occur on Wednes-
day evening, November l.. at Fourteenth
and Kenyon streets northwest. it is said
they are prepa ring something out of the
ordinary for that occasion.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-17
Fine Entertainment Promised.

Invitations have been posted to the en-.
tire membership of Carroll Council to at
tend its next meeting on Tuesday even-
ing. also to the State and council OFF,
GERS by Grand Knight Frank A. Kidd.
and a record breaking attendance Is ex
pected. An excellent program of enter
tainment has been provided. A testi-
monial will be presented to Past Grand
knight William J. MCGEE at the meeting.
the committee on testimonial consisting
of Messrs. Patrick J. Haltigan. Clarence
Colfcrd, and Redmond DeEaney.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-17
Columbia LOdEe.

Columbia Lodge. No. @6. which is hav-
ing a number OF acCessions to the mem
bershir and is reported to have a num-
ber of limitations planned for the win
ter will have its grand visitation We'd
nesda- night. October p
The Washington herald., 1915-10-17
Activities Of Knights Of Co.
lumbus.
Interesting Services.

Rev. Father O'Hearn. of the Catholic
University. will preach the sermon at the
annual vesper service. to be held under
the auspices of the Washington Chapter.
Knights of Columbus. in ST. Martins
Church. North Capitol and L streets.
tonisht at 30 O'Clock. The members
of the order will meet in the parish
school hall adjoining the church. at
o'clock, and march in a body to the
church. with the fourth degree members
in full regalia. acting as guard of
honor. The knights of Columbus Choral
Society will render a special musical
program. DR.. James Dickinson. director.
Rev. Eugene A. Hannah. the pastor.
who is a member of Washington Council.
is cooperating with the officers of tho
chapter, to make the vesper service a
notable feature. Rev. Clarence A.
Wheeler is chaplain: Michael d. Schaef.
er. chairman. and Joseph T. Fitzgerald.
secretary of the chapter. The chaplains
of the local councils have been invited
TO participate in the services.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-17
Lodge Has New Quarters.

Metropolis Lodge. No. Is. are now To-
Gated in their n-w quarters in the old
Mason" Temple, at Ninth and F streets.
wher. they have an ",cvator. They now
announce that all the old members can
ride to the lodg- room door and they are
especially invited to attend. The lodcc
announces an Application this week as
p h.cinner for their winters work Keep
Your ev" on Metropolis Lodge in her new
The Washington herald., 1915-10-17
Get HIGHEST Degree.

With Cardinal Gibbons and some Of
the leading members of the order pres
ent. the fourth degree. the highest in
the order. was exemplified last Tuesday
BY the knights of Columbus at the Bel
vedere Hotel in Baltimore. when close
to 2GA men were raised to the honor
Among the candidates were two bishops
the Right Rev. Thomas ]. Shahan.
rector of the Catholic University. and
the Right Rev. Owen B. Corrigan. aux
iliary Bishop of Baltimore. Eight priests
of this city and Baltimore also received
the degree. The ceremonies were most
impressive and were presided over hy
Charles W. Darr. master of Maryland
and District of Columbia. The cXem-
George A. Dougherty. Of the Catholic
University: Francis p. Sheehy. Edward
p. Harrington. Daniel A. Edwards. DR..
William B. DAILY. Harry A. Hegerty.
and Thomas ]. Trodden. ST. The fourth
degree quartet. composed of Edward J
McQuade. ]. Frank Duggan. Robert 9.
Howard. and Frank J. Mulhall. with
Elwood f. Werner. organist. gave the
musical numbers. The stirring ceremony
which commemorated the anniversary Of
Discovery Day was witnessed by hun
dreds of the order who had ALREADY
taken the highest degree. When the
cardinal arrived he was escorted to 4
throne and was attended by the Rev.
Hugh ]. Monaghan. of Sts. Philip and
James Catholic Church. of Baltimore.
and Rev. c. c. Rosensteel Of this city.
His eninence was much interested in
the ceremonials. as he has always given
his support to the undertakings of the
Knights of Columbus. The drill team Of
Washington general assembly nsde an
imposing picture under the direction OF
Commander c. Eugene Edwards and re-
ceived the plaudits of the audience when
an exhibition drill was given following
the degree. One OF the most brilliant
functions ever conducted by the knights
was the ball which took place 1T night
in the main ballroom of the Belvedere
A buffet luncheon was provided and was
served as ohe guests desired from
o'clock until midnight. A novel program
listed the dances. each page bearing a
reference to some well-known member Of
The order. Miss Margaret Tucker won I
g applause with an exhibition fancy dance.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-17
Webster Lodge.

Webster Lodge. No. :. will give
campfire reunion" Tuesday night for
the purpose of brineinc all the members
of the lodge together. that they may be-
come better acquainted and create
closer friendship The committee in
charge. composed of Cleveland kenncutt.
Edward SaXton and w c. Clark an
nounce that an entertaining program has
been arranged which will he followed
by smoker. social hour and refresh
ments.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-17
Presentation to Retiring Chief.

The meeting of Washington Council on
last Tuesday evening brought out fine
attendance and hearty greetings were ex-
tended to the newly elected grand knight.
James Z. Collifiower. Past Grand Knight
Leo A. Rover was presented with a sill
yer service in testimony of the esteem
and appreciation of the council for his
distinguished services as its retiring chief
executive officer. Nr Edward A. Noigt.
whose unavoidable absence prevented his
installation as outside guard. will be in
stalled in office bv District Deputy John
A. Eckert at the next meeting of the
council
The Washington herald., 1915-10-17
Home for Old Men Dedicated.

The Pyth,ans Of Ohio dedicated home
for old men a fev DAYS ago at Spring
field The order had previously estah-
lished. and conducted with great sue
cess. an orphan home at that city
The Washington herald., 1915-10-17
q. r. Home AssOciation.

The quarterly meeting of the Odd Fell
lows Home Association was called for
Friday evening. October s. to transact
important business which should have
come before tn" association. but owing
10 the small attendance these matters
necessarily had to 90 over to some fu-
tIre meeting The laxity shown b.
representatives Of many lodges were the
subject OF considerable criticism by many
members of th. assOCia tion. It was suE-
Gested by some that the lodges should
send representatives who will attend
these important meetings and assist in
the transaction Of its business
The Washington herald., 1915-10-17
Presides First Time.

John J Keenan, presided over his first
meeting as grand knight of keane Coun
Gil on Thursday night. and was heartily
greeted by the large membership pres
ent. The officers of the councils are
planning an ambitious program of So
Cial and fraternal activities for the
season. Lecturer Thomas NJ. Gallagher
and entertainment committee have in
prepa ration some pleasing features of
entertainment
The Washington herald., 1915-10-17
Grand Visitation.

Grand Master w J. Rich and his corps
nf grand Officers, paid their annual grand
visitation To Phoenix Lodge. No. 2S on
last FRIDAY evening at Eenninc. y. "
The officers of the lodge gave a splendid
rendition of the work in which they
We're examined by the grand represent
atives. the acting grand secretary and
grand treasurer reported the books Of
tn" secretary and treasurer to be in eH
C"llent condition. J. D. Yoakley. grand
treasurer mad" the address of the even
in-. At the close of the ceremonies re-
frcShnlsntS were served
The Washington herald., 1915-10-17
NEWS AND GOSSIP OF FRATERNAL CIRCLES IN WASHINGTON

being cared for and visited by this en-
campment.
Harry. the son of Capt and Mrs. F.
4. Royse. was on Wednesday last taken
from the hospital to his home. 414 Tenth
street northeast. He is slightly improved
In condition.
Mr. and Mrs. Marcellus Cole. of Har-
nrony Lodge. No. 3. have just returned
from a three months sojourn on tine
Pacific Coast.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-17
VIII Dance.

The third dance of the Knights Of
Columbus Intercouncil Dancing Assem-
bly, will be held at Rauschers on
Thanksgiving eve. Wednesday. Novem-
Der q. at p. M. Tickets. admitting lady
and gentleman. are 500. LEO 5. Nc
Carthy is chairman; William y. Shreve.
vice chairman; A n. Brand. secretary.
and John VI. Tabler. treasurer of the
committee. A special meeting of the COM
mittee of arrangements is scheduled in
X. of c. Hall this morning at II o'clock.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-17
Notes of Rebei&rh LODGES,

The Rehekah assembly held a special
session last week and vas presided over
by the president Mrs. Annie GrigGsby in
which much business of an important
nature was transacted and incidently the
assembly degree was conferred on a num-
Der OF past noble erands from the several
lodges. and a report from the theater
committee was presented which was very
gratifying to the members of the assem-
bly,. 1t showed that the committee had
done excellent work and more than 800
had been cleared by this committee
Last meeting of Esther Rehekah Lodge,
No. ;. was a Homecoming Evening"
for members who had been away during
the summer and are back again ready
to step into the winters work. Each one
Was requested to tell about his or her
trip. Those who had been to the Far
West told of the wonders of that part of
the country. Visitors to the Middle West
told of their good times of the lodges
visited. and their methods of procedure.
Those who visited the mountains of Vir-
ginia or Maryland told of their plea sures
and "hardships." Some wandered down
to the Far South and brought glowing
accounts of what they had seen and done.
And now as alr are once more together
they are expected TO put their shoulders
to the wheel Of friendship. love and truth.
The siNty-fourth Rebekah anniversary
which was held in the auditorium of
Odd Fellows Hall last Thursday even
ing was a plendid success in every de-
tail Much credit is due the committee
on arrangements. as they left nothing
undone that could have contributed to
further success of the anniversary. The
program could not have been improved
upon.> and at the close the young people
enjoyed an hour of dancing. and the dec
orations of the hall were artfully ar
ranged and all the flowers used for dec.
orative purposes We're sent to the sick
members Of the order who were una BILE
TO attend the anniversary.
Mrs. Cora B. Anderson. a member of
Naomi Rebekah Lodge, died last We'd
nesday night after undergoing an opera
ton at the George Washington Hospital
Personal.
Fred d. Stuart Encampment, No. 7.
held an interesting meeting last Tues
day night. in which many matters of
interest were discussed. II was reported
that Grand Patriarch p. H. Leary, who
Is still confined to his room with a sore
foot and limb, is but little improved hut
1t is hoped that he will soon be able to
be out again. Mr.. Charles E. Brosee.
member OF an encampment in Maysville.
Ky. Is still confined to his home. He is
The Washington herald., 1915-10-17

freshments were served and dancing in
dulged in until a late hour.
The committe having the affair in
charge consisted of P. NJ Charles d.
Shackelford, S. w; Charles E. Alexander.
J. w, and Lester J. Kelly.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-17
Hall association Meets.

The stockholders OF the Knights of
Pythias Hall Association held a meet
ing Monday night for the purpose of con-
sidering the question of increasing the
stock of the association in the sum of
$1,000. Past Grand Chancellor John NJ.
klint presided and John B. Dickman. J.
f. Wilson and Israel Summers acted AS
Committe on credentials. Action on
the question tc bA considered was post
poned to a future date.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-17
Annual Visitation,

The annual grand visitation TO Golden
Rule Lodge. No. y. will take place next
Tuesday evening a $50 The officer S
have been under preparation for some
time past and hope to give a good rem
dition of the work required of them.
The enterta inment committee has
promised to have something subsequent
to the visitation. it is said that will
please all who attend Members of other
lodges are particularly invited to keep
the date in mind and he present on that
evening.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-17
spaidinE Council Will Meet.

Spalding Council will meet next Thurs
DAY evening at : o'clock. Several new
applications for membership will be PIE
sented for the action OF the council.
Grand Knight DR.. J. Roz:er Bigss and
Lecturer Mcrkling are cooperating with
the entertainment committee for a spec
ial program of interesting features for
the meeting
The Washington herald., 1915-10-17

Crown showed the lodge to have been
active in its Pythian duties the past
year. for which the lodge was commend
ed by Grand Chancellor Kimmel Grand
Vice Chancellor John B. Dickman spoke
about the work of the ways and means
committee: ROYAL Vizier Z. w. Heiss. Of
the Dramatic Order Knights of khoras-
san. detailed the plans of the coming
ceremonial of the "Dokays'': Passed Mai
Bynum referred to the work of the
Uniform Rank, and Past Grand Chan
cellor John Philip Meakin made an ad-
dress on the order universal smoker
followed the routine work of the vista
ton.
Pythian Sisters.
The Past Chiefs Association. Pythian
Sisters will hold its regular monthly
meeting tomorrow night at the home
CT the president. Mrs. Mary f. Mitchell.
119 G street southeast. The organization
will entertain its members and friends
with a box party the first Friday night
in November in the lodge room of Rath-
bone Temple The affair will be in
charge Of a committee headed by Mrs.
Minnie Wolfsheimer. The monthly treat
CT the association to the inmates of the
Washington Asylum Hospital last Sun
was SeTNtu Ivy Nff IN'bVi' IA ''7
colt. Mrs. Mary Mitchell, Mrs. Ida Crown
and Mrs Carrie Davis.
Friendship Temple, No. 2. Pythian Sis
ters. had a large attendance of MEM
bers and visitors at its meeting Nednes-
day night. Several applications for MEM
bership were received and plans were dis
cussed for class initiation. After the
close of the temple those present en-
loved a supper which was served bT the
losing side in the recent member ship
contest. Mrs. Dentinger being in charge
of the affair The hall was beautifully
decorated in red white and blue. and
musical program was given. An enjoy
bic feature Of tn. evening was a E!in-
CeIlaneous shower by the members of
the tempe - tn" most excellent chief.
Mrs. Gussie Thodey. bride of the past
summer. Among those present were the
officers of the Grand Lodge Knights of
Fythias. whp attended in a holy at the
close of the visitation to Union Lodge.
Rsthbone Temple. No 9. Pythlan Sis
tars. at its meeting Friday night received
the reports OF the representatives to the
convention of the grand temple held in
charlottesville. Va. October and s. nd
acted upon a number Of applicat tionS for
membership. The temple will entertain
with 4 halloween party the last Fri
day of the current month and Most En-
Cellent Chief Lola Marks appointed Mrs.
Emma Motyka as chairman of the COM
mittee OF entertainment for that evening.
Mrs. Moc-ka chose the following as her
assistants Mrs. Sadie Barkman. Mrs.
Kate Smith. Mrs Roberta Prescott. Mrs.
Daisy Wishtman. Mrs. Martha JaTboe.
Mrs. Della Nichols. Mrs. Emma Bynum,
the Misses Harriet Little and Tillie Sam
uels and Messrs Prescott. Motyka. Will
Jams and Howard.
Mrs. Della Nichols entertained the rep
resentatives from Rathbone and Friend
ship temples. Pythiln Sisters. to the
grand temple at 4 beautifully appointed
luncheon at her home on Randolph street
Wednesday. The table decorations were
pink roses and maid n-hair fern and the
favors were dainty pink pin cushions in
the form of slippers. Those present were
Mrs Mary F. Mitchell. Mrs. Carrie
Davis and Mrs. Roberta Prescott.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-17
Potomac Council.

Potomac Council met on last Monday
night. with Grand Knight Edward l..
Tucker. presiding. Reports were received
from Walter l. Plant, Choral Society:
J. 3. Fitzpatrick. Dramatic Club: Ben
jam;n +. Myers. Employment Bureau.
and William u. Freely. on Bowling
League
The Washington herald., 1915-10-17
Calauthe Lodge.

CaLanthe Lodge. No. II. held its reg
ular convention Monday night. opening
at 80 O'Clock. which will be the time
OF opening for the winter months. it is
announced. The meeting was we'll at
tended and several members of the grand
lodge were among the visitors. A num-
ber of important matters were discussed.
Chancellor Commander George A. Nc
Comas requested the members who have
been Withholding applications for men,
bership during the summer to bring them
in at the next convention which will be
held October -. The polo committee re-
ported that they expect - anounce can
didates for the poo team at the next
meeting.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-17
Grand Representative Home.

Grand Representative w. W. Millan
has returned from San Francisco, Cal.
where he attended the session of the
Sovereign Grand Lodge
The Washington herald., 1915-10-17
AscnlOn Temple.

AsCalon Temple. No. 81. Dramatic Or
der knights of khorassan. has announced
that the temple will hold z ceremonial
on Wednesday night November IL At
the meeting of the temple Monday night
plans were outlined for the event.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-17
Rathbone-Supe-iOr Lodge.

Rathbone-Superior Lodge. No. 20. will
have a class for the page rank Friday
night. A page class was given the rank
at a recent convention. and Past Chan
cellor E. w. Heiss. the ma ster of work.
state that the lodge has work in the
ranks for conventions the remainder of
the year. The lodge has in contempla tion
a smoker to occur next month.