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announced that all the business of that
committee has been completed and the
books closed.
The Vim. B. Cushing Camp Fife and
Drum Corps. which membership is COM
posed Of grandsons and great-grandsons
Of Union Veterans. has received q large
number Of letters commencing the boys
for their work at Union station during
the Grand Army Encampment held re-
Gently In Washington. who acted as
guides. they volunteering their services
Commander-in-Chief A. z. B. Stephens.
Of Sons Of Veterans. U. s. A., highly
commended the boys and said Washing
ton should be proud of having boys who
were willing to lend their aid In behalf
of the old soldiers. and their friends.
who came to the capital OF the United
States, which had grown 80 large since
the days Of the civil war. when some Of
the veterans were in Washington at its
close. and were at that time familiar
with the city,
z. Albert Lang. senior vice commander
OF William B. Cushing Camp, No. 20, has
been nominated for commander of that
camp the election to occur in December.
Brother Lang has been an active MEM
Der OF the Sons OF Veterans order for
many years, but on account OF business
connections has in the past refused the
comnandershtp, put mas accepted the
present nomination, TO the delight of the
members OF that camp. Brother Lang is
well known as the camps patriotic
singer.
An auxiliary Is in contemplation of be-
ing organized to Gen. George II. Thomas
Camp, No. II. Sons Of Veterans, In the
near future. Mrs. Rose s. Rutledge, OF
this city. is president of the Maryland
Division AUXILIARY, Sons OF Veterans. U.
S. A, and will muster in the new auxil-
larry when organized.
The joint committee Of the several
Sons of Veterans camps Of this city.
which have been selected to prepare a
program for the coming theater benefit
to be given at Polls, announces that
leading local talent will be secured who
will take part between the acts OF the
play. This will be known as patriotic
night" and the local theater will be pro-
fusely decorated with American flags,
bunting. flowers and palms. and also a
large orchestra. Notable personages will
attend the theater and the boxes have
already been engaged. President Wilson
and members Of the Cabinet are to be
invited. as well as United States Sem
ators and Representatives. Commander
in-chief Stephens and staff have been in
vited.
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Councils Of National Union.

Mondsy-Potouac Council. Pythian Temple: Cen
tral Council perpetual Building Association Hall
Tuesday Headquarters open; State War and Nav
Council. Pythian Temple.
WedneSday-IreasuTS Council. q. A. r. Hall;
Congressional Council. TyposraphIcxl Temple.
Thursdly-Nstinnal Council Perpetual Building
Association Hall; Mount Vernon Council. Eagles
ssturday-Jos,ph Heury Council. Eagles Hall
CenSIls Council. PTpGuIl Building Association
Hall.
PresSmens Council postponed its
regular meeting which would have been
held last Monday. until Monday. Novem-
Der -, so that the turkey feast would
come nearer Thanksgiving. A large at
tendance Is expected at that time as
Pressmen's Council Is renowned for its
Thanksgiving meeting.
4 large number Of members visited
headquarters Tuesday evening.
Interior Council met in the council
chamber at Pythian Temple Wednesday
evening. large attendance was pres
ent President of the Cabinet Fred 4.
Strickrott spoke on the work of the
Jurisdiction, District Manager Bugden
spoke on the coming class imitation urE-
ing concerted action ON the part Of the
membership OF Interior Council. After
the regular business meeting was over
a
very amusing and appreciated by all
Thursday evening Fraternsl Council
held its regular monthly meeting in
its council chamber at Perpetual Build-
ing Association Hall. II was one OF the
best meetings for sometime. President
OF the Senate Frank z. Ferguson, Presi-
dent OF the Cabinet Fred A. Strickrott,
Senator d. ". Chisholm, Secretary OF the
General Deputies Association J. Harry
Jones. and District Manager A. NJ.
Bugden were present and addressed the
meeting.
National Capital Council met in the
council chamber at National Capital Bank
Hall. Friday evening for its identifica-
ton meeting. A large and enthusiastic
attendance was present. Entertainment
was arranged by the entertainment COM
niittee which was very much appreciated.
District Manager A. NJ. Bugden was
present and gave an address on Business
Development"
Georgetown Council met in the council
chamber at Potomac Savings Bank Hall.
Friday evening for the annual identifica-
ton meeting. President Of the Senate
Frank z. Ferguson addressed the council
on the good of the order and ]. Harry
Jones gave several dramatic readings
which were very much appreciated
Columbia Council met last night In
the council chamber at Pythian Temple.
President Of the Cabinet Fred A.
Strickrott was present and addressed the
council. The meeting was the best at
tended for sometime.
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D. A. R.

Margaret Thomson and KatherineHaw-
ley were hostesses to the Junior Gov.
Thomas Welles Society, Children of the
American Revolution, on Friday after
noon. Mrs. Emig introduced the new
vice president, Donald Hopkins. who pre-
sided. Elizabeth Bourne served as color
bearer for the salute to the nag. Mrs
Ellsworth reported that the society has
just sent a large silk nag to the Robin
son school at Balsam Grove, y. c., and
a program for its presentation accom-
panied it The members brought thirty
volumes OF children's books for the cir
culating library at the Day Nursery and
Dispensary in Southeast Washington
Eleanor McNurchy. Lena Allen, Thomas
Parks and Rosalie Hardy were received
as new members. Miss Van Ness was
in charge Of the program. which included
Rotations by Edwardfna Warren and
Motter Cunningham and plano solos by
Herbert Sanford and Katherine Hawley.
The hostesses served refreshments.
The Day Nursery and Dispensary az
80 y street southwest was the scene
OF a delightful occasion on Friday even
ing. The Mothers Club IN connection
with the nursery was hostess to a COM
mittee of members from the Abigail
Hartman Rice Chapter. d. A. R, who
rendered a program of vocal solos by
Josephine Golden and readings by Miss
Evelyn NJ. Emig Mrs. Clayton E. Emi-.
regent of the y. A. r. chapter, then
presented the club with set Of books
and some magazines a bookcase. which
was the sift Of Mrs. Isabella Ashford,
and thirty children's books. sent by the
Junior Gov. Thomas velles Society. c
a. R. In behalf of the Senior Gov
Thomas Welles Society. Miss Frances
Wolf presented a handsome silk har.
Mrs. Ellis Logan gave a most interest
ing address on the message of the book.
Mrs. Mabel Stesrns accepted the library
and the flag as the most practical gifts
which the Mothers Club could possess
and thanked the donors for their kindly
interest.
The Abigail Hartman Rice Chapter.
D. A R., was entertained Monday even
ing by Miss Edna Crump at her home in
Sixteenth street. The regent, Mrs. Emis.
presided. Miss Golden reported that the
special work undertaken by the chapter
to place a circulating library in the Day
Nursery and Dispensary had been ac-
complished and the chapter will assist
in the monthly program of the Mothers
Club Of that institution during the year.
Miss Marguerite Clark and Miss Carmen
Blackstone were accepted as new men,
bers and the names Of three others pre-
sented. Miss Crump was elected to fill
the office of secretary, made vacant by
the removal of Miss Ruth Stokes from
the city. The chapter will give n dance
at the Cairo Monday. November %. to
raise funds for its philanthropic work.
Miss Aldrige gave an historic account OF
her visit to the Panama Exposition Miss
Golden played and Mrs. r. L. Nicholas,
a member Of the Rubinstein Club, SANG,
accompanied by Miss Bond, of York, Pa.
Miss EmiS recited and Mr.. Harry Gauss,
the husband Of the chapters first bride.
directed an oId-fas hioned spelling bee
In which all present participated. Re-
freshments were served by Mrs Crump
and Mrs. Allen.
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Sons of Veterans.

Members of the order of Sons of Vet
Grams. U. S. A, were shocked to learn Of
! the death OF Past Commander-in-Chief
Arthur B. SPHINX, which occurred at his
home in Providence, r. L Col Sphinx
was a prominent member Of the organ
iZation for many years. and served in
numerous offices in his camp, his di-
vision and the commandery-in-chief.
He was elected as commander-in.chief
at the twenty-second annual encamp-
ment, which was held at Atlantic City,
n. J., in 1903. The funeral took place
from his home in Providence, r. l., on
Saturday, November g. and was largely
attended by members of the order. Ma
tional Counselor II. Harding Hale, Of
Boston, Mass. being the official repre-
sentative OF the national body. A hug
floral piece IN the form OF a star, this
being the mark Indicative Of his rank.
was the tribute Of the commandery-in-
chief.
Past Commander-in-chiefN q. V. Speel-
man has accepted an invitation to speak
at the exercises on veterans night"
Thursday evening. November IS, to be
| conducted under the auspices Of William
3. Cushing Camp, No. 20. Sons Of Vet
Grams, and which will take place IN G.
A r. Hall, 1n2 Pennsylvania avenue
northwest.
]. Clinton Hiatt, chairman Of the COM
mittee on arrangements for the exer-
cises for veterans night OF william
B. Gushing Camp, No. 80, Thursday, No
vember Is, announces that the complete
program VIII be announced by Tuesday,
November L.
Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief George
Duffy writes active preparations are un-
der way for the observance Of wet
Grams night" at his home in Whining
ton, Del.
Chief A. z. B. Stephens
will attend the big muster rally in
Fanueil Hall, Boston, Mass. November
q, and will likely stop OF at Washing
ton en- route from his home in Cincin-
natl.
Col. E. r. Menfort, commander-inschief
Of the Grand Army of the Republic, has
addressed letter to Commander-in-Chief
A e. B. Stephens, Of the Sons OF Vet
Grams, U. S. A, strongly indorsing the
latter organization.
Veterans night" will be observed by
Lincoln Camp, No. 2, on Friday, No
vember 10, at their hail In the Perpetual
Building. Eleventh and z streets north
west. Commander Charles NJ Overacker
has appointed committee on arrange
ing program for appropriate exercises.
William F. Wolfe, treasurer of WILL
lam b. Cushing Camp No. %. has re-
turned from his old home In New York.
He states that the Sons of Veterans
camps In that State are rapidly increas-
ing in membership.
Commander W. S. Crown, of Gen.
Thomas Camp. No. II, announces that
veterans night will be observed FRI
day, November -, in their hall in North
east Masonic Temple, in Eighth street.
A complete program has been prepared.
A. b. Goodrich. guide of William B.
Gushing Camp. No. 30. will leave In a
few days for an extended trip through
the Southern States.
George w. Sellers. who was chairman
of the general committee on arrange
ments for the Sons of Veterans encamp-
ment recently held in Washington. has
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southwest. The first chancellor com.
der was James NJ. Gasssway. who Is still
living. All the other officers at the time
Of Its instituting have passed to the grea
beyond. and OF all the other charter mem.
beiJ one only Is connected with Harmon,
Lodge. John e. Wagner. Again. brothers
let me congratulate you and wish for yot
many. many anniversaries and mani
years Of usefulness"
The Chancellors' Association held ia
regular meeting Wednesday night In the
Pythian Temple and perfected plans for
a masquerade ball 10 be given on Thurs
day night. December 2. Prizes win be
given for the most elaborate costume
the most ancient costume and the mos,
humorous costume Tickets are being
distributed among the subordinate lodges
and the Pythian Sister Temples. The
lodges and temples will receive fifty per
Icent OF all moneys collected by means
of the sale of the tickets and the other
fifty per cent will be divided between
the WAYS and means committee and the
Chancellors' Association.
The president OF the association. W. Z.
Dentinger, appointed a committee 10 ap-
pear before the board OF directors OF
the Pythisn Hall Association at its next
meeting to present matters of impor-
tance. in which the Chancellors' Associa-
ton propose to support. There was a
large attendance OF members at the meet
ing and much enthusiasm on the pros
poets of the success OF the masquerade
ball.
Friendship Temple. No. .. Pythian Sis
tiers. announces work for its meeting
Wednesday night, when a number oil
candidates. who are are in waiting Will
receive the degrees. The temple has ex-
tended an invitation TO the grand lodge
officers, Knights Of Pythias. to pay a
fraternal visit TO the temple next month.
the date TO be selected by Grand Chan
cellor Kimmel.
will entertain the officers and members
OF the temple Wednesday night. Novem-
Der q. in the Pythian Temple.
Rathbonc Temple, No. S. Pythisn Sis
tiers. will initiate candidates at its meet
ing Friday night, the work being done
by the celebrated degree and drill teams
of the temple. under the direction Of II.
EIkton Smith. Most Excellent Chief Lola
Marks extends a cordial invitation To
all members of the order to attend.
The Past Chiefs Association, Pythian
Sisters. held its monthly meeting Thurs
Melick. First street northwest. There
was q large number of members in at
tendance With President Mary Z. Mitch
ell. presiding. Plans for the winter 6
work were outlined and after the busi-
ness session supper was served by the
hostess. Mr.. Melick is chairman OF the
committee OF the organization which will
serve the monthly treat TO the inmates of
the Washington Asylum Hospital this
afternoon.
At the recent box party given by the
Past Chiefs Association the following
contributed to the program arranged for
the evening: Mrs. Mary Z. Mitchell the
president of the organization. who told
Of the objects Of the association and the
good II has accomplished: Miss Edith
Schoenberger. Miss Melvinia Schloss. Mrs.
Skinner. the Rev. Patrick Murphy. Harry
Anderson and Mr.. White.
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ing Of the Advisory Board Of Masonic
Clubs was held In the red parlor OF
the Ebbitt House last Wednesday
evening A large amount OF business was
Brother Delos NJ. Carter, Of the Triangle
Club, was appointed chairman. and
Brother S. T. Farmer, of the Fellowship
Club. secretary to make the necessary
arrangements for holding a smoker about
the middle Of January. under the auspices
Of the Masonic Clubs. II will be held
in Willard Hotel and from the enthusiasm
displayed by the delegates, will be one
of the largest affairs ever given under
Masonic auspices
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Masonic Affairs.


KalIipolis Grotto No. 10, announces 6
business meeting at Chamber OF Com
merce Hall on November y. AT TINS
meeting amendments to the bylaws WI
be submitted action on which all DC
taken at the annual meeting in January
The short form initiation will also DC
conferred at this session.
The Grotto Band is making preparations
for its first dance which viii be held al
National Rifles Armory on December Z
They will play their own music ana are
now holding frequent rehearsals in order
10 be right up TO the minute with ap-
propriate dance selections. Each member
Of the band is working hard to make
this event a most successful atair' and
If their expectations are realized 1t VIII
undoubtedly become an annual AFFAIR.
The names of the various chairmen VIII
De announced later.
The annual oyster roast Of the band
will be held at Eagles Hall on Novem-
Der %
Past Monarch P. r. Pullman has been
desiganted 10 arrange for a Grotto the
alter party in the near future.
On Sunday, November IS. members OF
the slee club will meet at Eleventh street
wharf at go p. m, to determine VINO Is
the champion raw oyster eater of the
club. The real contenders are looked
for in the persons of Prophet kirk Z.
Miller and Charles NJ. Keefer, although
several other lovers Of the succulent
bivales promise to give them a lively con-
test
The weekly meetings of the glee club
held each Wednesday evening are be-
coming very popular and AFFORD means
for the Prophets TO get together frequent
~ for social intercourse. All members
of the Grotto are eligible for member
ship in the club, and an invitation Is ex-
tended to each Prophet to avail himself
Of tine privilege.
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Doings Of the Odd Fellows,

LODGES.
Mondsy-Union. No. II. business; Beacon. No. Is.
degree; LAngdon. No. 5. business
disadvantages. No. g. business: Golden
Rule No. a. business; Amity, No. q. business;
Mount Pleasant No 9. degree.
wednesday-Eastern. No. :, degree; Harmony. No.
.. business; Federal City. No 70. degree; Friend
ship No. u. business.
Thursday Columbia. No. 10. business; Salem. No.
2 degree.
Friday-Central. No. ], bssaness: Metropolis. No.
IS business; Phoenix No. 8. degree.
ENCAMPMENTS.
wednssday-Mount Nebo, No. 6. visitation Of
uand pSaiarch and officers Of the Grand Encamp-
nent Fourteenth and Kenyon streets northwest.
Friday-Magenenu, No. 4. business.
PATRIARCHs MILITANT.
Saturdzy-Din and social
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National Tent.

On Monday night last, National Tent
No. l. had an increased attendance. and
initiated one candidate with the full form
of initiation by its own degree team. as
sisted by Mr.. ]. NJ. Foster of Mt. YER
non Tent. who was a visitor to National
that night. The work was well done
and the degree team Is drilling to put
the work on next Monday on at least
three candidates. There was one menu
Der present last Monday night that had
not been to q meeting in fiys years, but
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The Maccabees.

Monday-SationAl Tent. No. |. meets at Old Ma
sonic Temple. initiation by degree team; Anacostia
Tent No. z meets IN Masonic Hall Anacostia-
Tuesiay-Mount Vernon Tent, No. 4. meets in
Masonic Temple. Eighth and F streets northeast,
with initiation By degree team; Brightvood Tent,
No. 5. meets in Maccabee Hall. Bushtrood: Metro
politan Tent. No. T. meets in its hall Fifth and G
streets.
Thursday-GeorgetOxn Tent, No. s. meets in hall
Wisconsin and VI streets northwest: District
Tent No. g. meets at the hall, Four-and-a-hlE and
G streets southwest.
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MiEpnh Chapter.

Niizpah Chapter. No. s, Q. f. :. VIII
have its annual grand visitation on the
evening of Tuesday, November Ii. at
Masonic Hail. 1910 Wisconsin avenue
northwest. The year now closing has
been the most successful one in the his
tory of the chapter Much credit for this
condition is due the worthy matron,
hayme \ Kuechle worthy patron, Reu-
ben A. Bogley. and the other officers and
members of the chapter for interest
shown and work performed during the
wear A committee. of whom Robert \.
Layton is chairman. and Mrs. NJ. L.
kunkel is secretary. is busy at work
formulating plans and devising means to
provide Thanksgiving baskets for the
deserving and needy OF this section OF
the city This act when brought to
successful end will be considered the
Crowning event Of the year, that of help
ing those less fortunate than ourselves.
The hall of the chapter will be open for
the reception of donations Wednesday.
Thursday and Friday. November II. IS,
and 10. from II o'clock a. m. to 9 o'clock
=. m Friday evening, November ls, will
be devoted 70 pleasure for the members
and their friends. Baskets will be packed
on the evening of Monday. November -,
and will be delivered Tuesday, Novem-
Der % It is expected that the providing
of baskets for the deserving will be made
an annual affair by the chapter.
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Dorcas Rebekahr

Dorcas Rebekah Lodge, No. I. con-
ferred the degree at their last meeting.
Degree Director Deputy Grand Master
W. ]. Hope was present and directed
the work of the team. A large attend
ance of visitors from sister lodges and
from other jurisdictions was reported.
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Martha Washington Lodge.

President Annie E. Grigsby, OF the
Rebekah Assembly. accompanied by the
officers of the assembly, officially visited
Martha Washington Lodge, No. 3. on
Friday evening. The officers of the lodge
proved themselves proficient in degree
work. Reports Of the secretary and
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EIectu Chapter.

Electa Chaptel held its regular meet
ing last Tuesday evening. at Masonic
Hall, Anacostia, d. c., and following
short business session, the evening was
devoted TO entertainment of very pleas
ing and high order. Those who took
part were as follows: Piano solo. by
Prof Fulton B. Karr, organist of Mount
Vernon Church. Comic songs by Past
Master Chas l.. Shackelford, accom-
pained on the piano by his wife. Piano
SnIo by Miss Edith Pyles. Song by
Worthy Patron Charles A. Stevens. I'm
presentations and old time camp meet
ing songs by Watson Kari. The worthy
Inatron. Lavenia Kelly. congratulated the
COMMITTEE in charge of the entertainment
and on behalf of the membership thanked
the talent for e most unusually good
program.
Worthy Matron Kelly announced that
on the Bird instant the chapter would
be opened promptly at I'D p. m. and
business dispensed with as soon as pos
sible to make way for the initia ion OF
candidates. which will be followed by an
entertainment in the public hall. The
performance will be the presentation of u
musical comedy entitled Life On The
Ocean Wave which will be staged by
thirty members of the chapter in sailor
and other costumes and with scenery
representing the deck of a sea-going
YACHT. The scenery that will be used was
PAINTED by one of the best loveo
members of the Order of the Eastern
Star-Brother David Goumpf, who died
last spring. Members OF the order gen.
orally are invited to attend the perform
ance.
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AIeIandrfa Tent.

Alexandria Tent. No. =, that now hoids
the State Banner OF Alexandria vir-
ginia. is hoping to be the leader in the
contest and will be the winner IN the
pending race, but much Is accomplished
in the closing race or the last month.
so it is up to the best hustler.
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Fidelity Chapter.

The measuring sociable" given by
Worthy Matron Stella Knapp at her resi-
dence, 12l5 Crittenden street, Tuesday
evening for the benefit OF Fidelity Chap
ter was greatly enjoyed by a large num-
Der Of members and friends of the chap
ter, and those present voted the social q
success. Through the ingenuity of Mr.. ].
w. Staggers the receipts were substan.
TALLY increased by the circumference
process of measurement. and incidentally
furnished much merriment for the spec.
tators- The committee. Of which Miss
c. Louise Phillips was chairman, had
provided a special program for the even.
ing, among the features being a tenor
solo by Mr. ]. H. Davis, accompanied by
Mrs. Davis; readings by Miss Edith
Maddux; violin solo by d. Merrill Tyree,
accompanied by Mrs Emily Fletcher;
soprano solo by Miss Amy Topham, &C.
companied by Miss Marjorie Topham.
At the regular meeting Of the chapter
on the 18th instant Mr. Kirk Russell the
well-known cartoonist, will give chalk
talk" All friends are invited
4 very large and enthusiastic meet
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Maxenenu Encampment.

Grand Patriarch Col P. H. Leary
has recovered sufficiently to enable
him 70 attend the grand visitations OF
the Grand Encampment- Col. Leary.
accompanied by the officers of the
Grand Encampment. visited Magenenu
Encampment at their last meeting
and the membership in general are
glad to hear OF his recovery and ex-
press their sympathy at his enforced
absences due to sickness.
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Friendship Lodge.

Friendship Lodge. No. l., will hold its
regular meeting on Wednesday evening
and degree work is expected by the de-
gree team. Past Grands Roman and
Gesory have attended the grand vista
tions to several of the other lodges and
also witnessed degree work on several
occasions. Several new features will be
introduced in the near future by the en-
tertainment committee, and members of
the order are invited TO attend the lodge
meetings. Friendship Lodge room is To-
Gated at SO Twentieth street northwest
and the furnishing and conveniences for
lodge purposes is unsurpassed by any
other lodge.