Evening star., 1915-05-02
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evening at ODD Fellows Hall. George
town. Councillor Harry g. Stowe pre-
siding.
The relief COMMITTEES reported Past
Councillor Frederick r. Sullivan i'm
proving; Past Councillor John W. Mil
stead is confined by an accident to his
foot several days ago. and Past Coun-
cilor Thomas A. Garrison sick with q
severe cold.
A. d. Scheele made a report about thu
uniform rank. An invitation from
American Guard Council. No. !, to at
tend its opening meeting Wednesday
evening was read and all members
were requested to be present.
Past Councillor Grover L. Payne In an
address told of the flag raising exer-
cises held under the auspices of Balls
ton Council. No. 22l. of Ballston. Va
over the new public school several
days ago. The council thanked him
for attending the exercises in its be
half. State Council Treasurer Charles
H. Summers win attend the general ex-
ecutive session of the Junior Order
United American Mechanics at Lynch
burg, Va.
Andrew jackson Council. No 6, met
Tuesday night, with a large number
present. Business of Importance was
transacted. including the Endorsement
of T. f. Skinner for national represent
tative. The. council will take part in
the flag raising at Brandburry Heights
School May 81 and will be represented
by its honorary chaplain. Rev Dr. J.
+. Briggs. pastor of the Fifth Baptist
Church.
At the close of the business of the
evening the doors of the council We're
opened for an evening OF fun In which
the following took part: Recitation,
Eliza beth La Roche: song. Elizabeth
Hatcher; duet, Messrs. Tracey and Sla-
gle: recitation, C. T. Lacey; comic
sketch. Gus Slagle, and song G. H
Hall.
Refreshments We're served by Messrs
Skinner. Elliott and Holland, commit
tee.
Constellation Council, No. 80 at its
last meeting had an antique auction as
its drawing feature. The refreshment
committee also was extended a vote of
thanks for the repasts 1t had had in
waiting at the last two meetings.
which We're unexpected 1t was an
nounced that no notice would be sent
members hereafter. but ice cream, cake
and cigars may be looked for any night
during the heated term. The relief
committee reported Mr. Crown to be
holding his own" and all others as
well"
The degree team is preparing for
May s, when large class is to be in
ftiated. The council has decided to ini-
month during the warm weather. The
chairman of the base ball team Ii is
stated. is waiting to hear from other
councils before calling a meeting to
make arrangements for the season.
Valley Forge Council, No. 81, wednes
day evening conferred the intiatory
degree on one candidate. Several ap
plications were received for considera-
tion The new uniforms were used in
the initiation.
Secretary George w Rue will at
tend the convention of the American
Funeral Benefit Association at Cleye-
land, Ohio, May 4 and ..
Several members who have been alb
sent on account of sickness have again
taken up active work in the council.
Edward ]. Ross Council, No 26, We'd
nesday. conferred the degrees on one
candidate and received one member by
transfer from another council Past
Councillor c. E. Van Fleet announced the
death of his wife April 25
The council has under consideration
the purchase of S12.5o0 building on 6th
street northwest between G and III
streets. which can be remodeed in the
event of purchase for a hall. w. II. Lam
ham and II. A. Beck have been appointed
a committee to investigate the matter
and report their recommendations.
The membership has been divided in
three parts. 10 be known as the Red.
White and Blue divisions" under the
captaincy of T. l.. Baderson. G. w. Swift
and G. S. Smith. respectively. to solicit
applicants. A prize is to be given to The
member of the division who shall solicit
the greatest number, who subsequently
will become members of the council. pro-
vided his division obtains at least twenty
five members. The contest is to close
September so.
Thomas Jefferson Council No: IL. at
La ll.9r haI f,,11
plerent OF officers. except the chaplain.
who has been sick for some time and
una bic to be out at night. Matters of
interest to the council We're discussed and
five new members were received. one bv
card and four by invitation, which brings
the membership up 10 10e.