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Evening star., 1915-06-27
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The members of William B. Gushing
Camp, No. 80. Maryland division, held
their regular meeting Thursday even.
ing in Grand Army Hall, 1412 Pennsyl-
vania avenue northwest. with the COM
mander. Omar ]. Veley. presiding. Capt.
F. E. Cross. division secretarytreas-
urer, was reported as having been very
sick. but improving slowly. The wife
of Past Commander Gurnon r. Scott
was reported as having undergone
serious operation, which was successa
full. The camp voted to send Mrs
Scott a bouquet of flowers. Three new
men were initiated into the order-John
Farnsworth, 1926 East Capitol street,
Leo A ONeill, 1925 Sd street northwest.
and Levi b. Raymond, 1s42 California
street A committee was appointed to
see that the members of Gushing Camp
attend the hag-raising which is to be
held at the home of Past Commander
Arthur B. Barringer. at Vienna, Va.
July 5. The committee consists of Ar
thur B. Barringer, chairman: Gurnop
r. Scott, Wilfred f. Garlick, Silas E
Robb and G. Sydney Hill. The exer-
cises are to be held under the auspices
of the Cushing Auxiliary. and the flag
will be raised over the schoolhouse. a
camp of Confederate veterans will be
in attendance. There will probably be
a special car which will leave 18th
street and the Avenue about 9:45 Am.
Monday. July 5. Mr.. Barringer is PLAN
ming to serve an outdoor banquet on
his front lawn.
The camp listened to report from
the men who attended the division en-
campment last week at Haserstown,
Nd. Arthur 3. Barringer and Herbert
w Rutledge spoke. Mr.. Barringer was
elected a member of the division coun-
ell. and Mr.. Rutledge was appointed
Judge advocate of the division aux
iliary. G +. Beckman announced that
the three flags would be raised al the
Union station Monday. July >. the same
a s has always been done each hoildaF.
william F. Wolfe, treasurer of Cush-
ing Camp. left last Monday with MS
wife for a trip to Gettysburg, Pa. IN
his new motor car.
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RER@fIKyAHGES RERfKyAHRG;IES
LODGES.
Monday-Esther. No. 5, election. degree
and social.
Friday-Miriam, No. g. installation OIL
officers.

Esther Lodge, No 5, promises the sur
prise of the term at the meeting to-
morrow evening, which will be the
last at which the present officers viii
officiate. Immediately after the cleo
ton of new officers the program will be
presented and several features which
have never been seen before in any Re-
bekah lodge in this jurisdiction will be
given. The program will open with a
.'Peddlers' Parade" in which several
we'll known characters Will be repre-
sented In original costumes designed
by an artist of the lodge. The parade
will be followed by a Parcel Post
Sale" an original idea arranged by the
officers and unknown to the members.
'Dago Schloss" will offer original mu-
sical compositions accompanied by
OShea, introducing another novelty.
A general invitation has been extended
to members of sister lodges and those
Of other jurisdictions to be present.
The excursion given by the lodge to
Marshall Hall Wednesday evening was
attended by many, including Mrs. Anna
Billings, vice president of the Rebekah
Assembly.
At its meeting Friday evening the
officers of Miriam Lodge, No 6, will be
installed by Past Noble Grand Annie
Mettler of Esther Lodge, No. 5, assisted
by past noble grands of that lodge. At
the last meeting the degree was con-.
ferred by the degree team under the
direction of Past Grand Winslow. Nisi-
tors were present from all the other
Rebekah lodges of the District and
from other jurisdictions. The lodge
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TGjo{'0{!RES'{&RSI&&

West End Camp. No. 12oss. held re-
ception Monday evening for the mem
bers of Potomac Camp. which was re-
Gently consolidated with West End A
large number of both camps were pres
ent. One candidate was initiated and
several applications were received
State Deputy McCaffrey addressed the
meeting with reference to the Talbot
class initiation to be held in November.
when it is expected a class of 300 will
be initiated in the presence of the head
consul Several camps in Maryland.
some at a distance of 100 miles. expect
to be represented. State Medical Di
rector Sutherin gave a short talk. Con-
sui Trittipoe left the city to attend the
funeral of q relative in western Mary
land and also to visit a daughter, who
is critically i'll, at Luray, Va.
A. r. Talbot has extended to the other
camps in the city an invitation to unite
in a joint excursion to Chesapeake
Beach August 2. The following camps
have accepted: Columbia. Lincoln. West
End, Georgetown and Central. Burton
G. Cowles of Talbot Camp has been
designated as chairman of the joint
committee.
The prize winners in the recent mem
bership contest in Talbot Camp were
V. Potter and II. G. Crooke. j. B. eau
kin of the Department of Commerce
has been awarded gold watch fob by
the head consul for members secured.
Head Consul A. r. Talbot of Lincoln,
Neb.. has informed the officials in this
city of his intention to be present at
the November class.
Lincoln and Georgetown camps re-
Gently exchanged visits. large delega-
tfon going from each camp to witness
the degree work of the other.
Daniel Webster, chairman Of the COM
mittee on neurology, reported resolu
tions of sympathy on the death of
Messrs. Van Dyne and Hodges, the for
mer United States consul at Lyon,
France, and the latter popular patent
attorney. Both deaths were sudden.
Washington Camp 11464, at its last
meeting, initiated Henry Hoffman.
Four applications for membership were
received.
The following members of Washing
ton Camp recently made a trip to Bal
tmore. Md, as guests of Baltimore
City Camp: J. w Crooks, f. c. Jones,
r. A. Narkle. Roy Taylor. Van W. Rob-
erds, H. H. R, ,Helwig, Spencer Roberts,
L. Palmer, L. w. Crump, P. f. Beach,
c. H. Potter, f. A. Snyder, H. " Shurt-
liff, H. H. Hunter. F. o. Raplogle, r.
Lyon. F: l.. Kirkpatrick. r. C. Sullivan,
Gu SOCnTdn, J. r.
Schuerger, H: +: Sloate. p L. Hartran-
fert. J. P. Konftz, c. F. Crump, H. No
Ian. J. z. Majors. E L. Pelletier, A. G..
kupetZ, r. l.. Bailey, H. G. Kriemel-
meyer.
Washington Camp is the first camp
organized in the District Of Columbia
and Baltimore City Camp the first to be
organized in the state of Maryland.
The annual excursion of Washington
Camp will be held at Chesapeake Beach
July 23. with the usual swimming and
field games. The committee in charge
is planning a number of other features.
Frank Bates. who has been at Col
orado Springs the past two months. has
returned and is reported much inn
proved.
The Uniform Forester team of Wash
1ngton Camp. under command of Cant.
E Beach and Lieut.. r. E. Snyder. is
drilling for class adoption Friday.
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WIEgI4@Ni s7FRS

The recently elected officers of Rath-
Friday night by Past Chief Elizabeth
Turner. After the business of the even
ing members and visitors will he en-
tertained at a floral party. arrange
ments for which are in charge of a
committee headed by Miss Elizabeth
Prescott.
The Past Chiefs Association was en-
tertained Monday night by Mrs. Chris
tina Dunn After the transaction of
business refreshments We're served. fol-
lowed by musical numbers by Miss
Myrtle Burrows, granddaughter of the
hostess. Those present We're Mrs. Mary
Mitchell, Mrs. Carrie Davis. Mrs. Ella
Garner. Mrs. Della Nichols. Mrs. Lizzie
Ba ssett. Mrs. Elsie Nandervort. Mrs
Florence David, Mrs. Margaret Coffin,
Mrs. Martha Jarhoe, Mrs. Bertha VIII
liams. Mrs. Minnie Wolfsheimer. Mrs.
Roberta Prescott. Mrs. Ida Crown and
Miss Mary r. Steiner. Honor guests
of the occasion We're Mrs. Olivia Ather-
ton. Mrs. Addie Freeman, Mr.. and Mrs
H. Eikton Smith and Samuel Wolf
sheimer Mrs. Garner will entertain
the association at its meeting next
month.
Friendship Temple, No 9. has an
nounced work for its meeting Wednes-
day night, a number Of candidates being
in waiting for initiation. After the close
Of the temple last week the members were
entertained by Most Excellent Chief
Addie Freeman Refreshments were
served. followed by social hour.
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unanimously voted the decoration of
chiEalry upon Past Noble Grand E ):
S. Murry in recognition of faithful
service rendered by her to Miriam
Lodge.
Ruth Lodge. No 2. has called-on Its
meeting listed for July s. At the last
meeting officers were elected. They will
he installed Jointly with the officers of
Naomi Lodge. No. /, July 10. by the
president of the Rebekah Assembly.
Mrs. Annie E. Grigsby. and her official
staff. This is believed to be the first
joint installation in Rebekah lodges.
Naomi Lodge. No. 1. originated the idea
and invited Ruth Lodge. No. .. to par
ttcipate. 1t is also the first installa-
tion by the president of the assembly
and her staff officers representing the
assembly The lodge unanimously
elected Past Noble Grand Belle NJ. Car
ter as candidate for the decoration of
chivalry to be conferred by Canton
Past Noble Grand Carter is the present
grand marshal OF the Rehekah Assem-
bly,. Past Grand R. T Pumphrey was
chosen degree director. Mr. Pumphrey
was the director when the first prize
was won by the team at Toronto.
President Annie e. Griesby of the
Rebekah Assembly is having a vaca-
tion with her daughter, Mrs. Mabel
Geyer of Salisbury, Md She will de-
Helping Hand Rebekah Lodge of Sails
bury during her visit there. In the
absence of the president, Vice President
Anna Billings Is acting president of
the assembly.
The Rebekah Home Circle. under the
jurisdiction of the Rebekah Asse mhly,
will meet the first Wednesday evening
in July. Mrs. Anna Billings is chair
man. Representatives from the sew
era1 Rehekah lodges have been re-
quested and an invitation has been
extended by the chairman to all mem
bers of the order to attend the meet
ing. In the absence from the city of
Vice President Anna Billings during
the months of August and September
the circle will he presided over by the
vice chairman, Past Noble Grand F.. ].
S. Murry of Miriam Lodge, No. 6.
Naomi Rebekah Lodge, No. /. Monday
night elected officers. as follows:
Noble grand. Mrs. Horace l. Mat
thews: vice grand, Mrs. Minnie Draeg
er: recording secretary. Mrs. Alice S.
Thomas; financial secretary, Mrs r
E. Nolland; treasurer. J. D. Yoakley.
They will be installed July 19 with
officers of Ruth Lodge. Among the
visitors were Miss Myrtle Jtz of York,
Pa. and Mrs Anna Billings. vice presi-
dent of the Rebekah Assembly.
Mrs. Edith I. Lusby, past noble grand,
with a corps of officers will install the
officers of Martha Washington Rebekah
Lodge, No. 3, Friday, July g.
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session. and will spend several hours
here in sightseeing

A number Of friends Of Capt. George
H. Whiting of Washington Company,
No. /. surprised him Monday night on
the occasion of his thirty-sevenfh blrth-
day. His company. which arrived at an
early hour in jitney buses, Immediately
touched off lot of fireworks in front
other features and music entertained
the self-invited guests until near mid
night. when a buffet luncheon was
served. birthday cake. with thirty
seven candles. rested on the table.
which was decorated with flowers and
the colors of the order. The host was
the recipient of cut glass fruit dish.
Morris Fl. Monigs berg presented cut
glass set on behalf of the members of
the company. Dick Fookes furnished
surprises in the way of souvenirs,
Messrs. Mann and Block played selec-
tions on the piano and Lieut. G. G.
CreSsy sang several solos. William
Roberts and Miss Whiting gave an ex-
hibition of fancy dancing Lieut.. San
ford and Peter Prophet gave a dialogue
the Staff." At the "cal to arms a beau
tiful cake was cut in thirty-seven pieces
and distributed.
Among those present were the follow
ing: A. T. Adams. W. P. Angle. II.
Cohen. G. G. Cressy, V. NJ. Fookes H. G.
Glading. G.. Landy. G. Little. NJ. II.
konissberg F. A Meininger. w Math-
ews. NJ. Needles. H Offenders. r.
Prophet, w. Roberts. ]. Roland NJ
Rosenthal, c. Sanford. B. R. Sherwood,
G.. Ryall, G.. Welty, W. W. Williams,
George Wheelock, r. T. whiting, P. M
Pelzman and DIR. F. Yates
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The following chapters have an
nounced recess during July and
August. Electa. No q Naomi, No 9
Martha, No 4, after it's meeting, July
2; Esther, No. S; Areme, No. 10; Tenn
Pile. No. l3. after tomorrow evening"
William F. Hunt. No IS; Fidelity, No.
Il9.
st. Johns Lodge Chapter, No IS, will
hold a special meeting Tuesday even
ing for the purpose of Initiating sew
erai candidates from st. Johns Lodge
No IL, F.. A. A. NJ. The degrees viii be
conferred by Worthy Matron jeanette
Y. Lashhorn. assisted by Worthy
Grand Matron Catherine Loffer A
general invitation has been extended
to all members of the order to be pres
ent
Monday night. at the meeting of
Ruth Chapter, No. !. the officers Of the
chapter with Past Matron Mrs. Re
becca Meiners as matron, presented the
floral addenda." The musical num-
bers incident to this degree were given
by the choir. with solos sung by Miss
Florence Winkler. A scene between
Ruth and Naomi was presented by
Mrs. Alex. Pitt and Mrs. Sallie Wilson
Many visitors were present from this
and other Jurisdictions, including Mrs.
Contella from the state of Washing
ton, who took ths opportunity to visit
her mother chapter while in this city.
Electa Chapter. No. .. had a birth
day party" Tuesday evening and about
three hundred members and friends
were entertained with a program pre-
pared by the entertainment committee,
OF which Past Patron NJ. J. Fillus is
chairman Those who took part were
Arthur Simpson. tenor solos. little
Miss F'risbie, in character song and
dances; has. A. stevens, The Italian
Count: C. F. Roberts, songs. Milton
| J. Fillius. song and dance. All the
numbers were received with hearty
applause
| Worthy Grand Matron Mrs catha.
rina Loftler and the worthy grand
patron. Arthur NJ. Poynton. were well
coined with appropriate remarks by
the worthy matron, Mrs. Lavinia kel-
Hey. During the evening both the
! grand officers made short speeches, in
| cidentally commanding Electa Chapter
on it's successful administration. Dur
! ing the remarks of the grand patron
| he surprised Worthy Patron Charles
A. Stephens by presenting to him a
| badge of kallipolis Grotto OF which
| both are enthusiastic members Re-
| Robinson. called attention to Eastern
Star day" at Chesapeake Beach, August
! 10, when Electa Chapter will be Joined
| by Ruth. Temple. Friendship. Brook
| land and Bethlehem Chapters in an
| outing.
| Naomi Chapter. No 3. at it's meeting
| Wednesday, had as feature of the
| evening an address by Grand Patron
| Arthur NJ. Poynton on the history OF
| the Eastern Star. with balloting on
| candidates. initiation and solos by Pat
! ron Charles F. Bartlett and Mrs. kes-
4 ter
| The chapter voted to issue a monthly
! bulletin. the quarterly star Points not
! meeting the present needs OF the chap
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Sons of Veterans Auxiliary. U. S. A.

The regular meeting OF the William
B. Gushing Camp. Auxiliary No. 4. war
held at the home of Mrs. Dorsey. on 9th
street northwest. Mrs. Dorsey Is de-
partment president of the Woman's Re
lief Corps. and has been president of
Cushing Auxiliary. president of the
Maryland division and national secre-
tary of the Sons of Veterans Auxiliary,
l.. S. A. Refreshments were served Al
the close of the meeting.
The June meeting was held last Fiji
day at the hall in the Grand Army
building at l4l2 Pennsylvania avenue
northwest, and three candidates were
admitted to membership. Reports were
made of the annual division encamp-
Is Sister kirkly. who is secretary OF
the auxiliary, was installed secre-
tary of the Maryland division, being
chosen by the new division president.
Rose S Rutledge, who is also president
of the auxiliary and national aid Tor
the District of Columbia on the ma
tional presidents staff. sister Barrlh.
ger who is treasurer of the auNlliarN,
was elected at the Hagerstown encamp-
nent the new division treasurer. SO the
three highest officers in the Maryland
division are also the three highest oftl-
GERS of the Cushing Camps Auxiliary,
TIE auxiliary will hold a joint excur-
sion Friday. July 3, at CHESAPEAKE
Beach. The camp, burnside Post ana
corps are also members of the eXcur-
sion committee.
Sister Scott and also Sister Harbour
are improving, and both are expected
to be out in three or four weeks.
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iNDEPEN0ENNI0 ORDER
%of1RECnABlTES

Jehu Tents hall was decorated with
American flags and red and white
streamers at the open meeting Tues
day night. The South Washington
Christian Band, of twenty pieces, COM
posed of boys from seven years to
twenty years old, led by Rev. Dr. Lutz
played popular selections. Rev. Dr.
Lutz gave chart talk. Joseph B.
Hart. jr, High Tent deputy ruler and
chairman of the committee, delivered
the Introductory remarks. High Tent
Chief Ruler Charles Carroll, the first
speaker, outlined the temperance move
ment from its beginning in the United
States and offered evidence that the
Anti-Saloon League had it's origin in
the home of John r. Mahoney, who
has been a Rechabite for more than
forty years: John r. Mahoney, c. Tre-
witt and Charles Williams We're the
next speakers. Elijah kinsella sang
solo, accompanied by Miss Sayman.
Samuel De Nedry made a direct appeal
to the audience to join the Rechabite
order and to promote temperance. Civ
ing several illustrations of the curse
of intemperance which he witnessed
during his work as a labor organizer.
While refreshments We're served. Mr.
Mallory sang songs, accompanied by
Mr.. Potwell.
The meeting is said to have been the
greatest meeting that the Recha
have had for many years.
Loyal Tent, No 1897, met Wednesday
evening. with John C. Moore presiding
Mrs. Mary H. Correll was reported sick.
After initiation of candidates and the
regular order of business the tent held
"a social hour. Mrs. Laura V. Dickey was
present after a visit to Baltimore J.
Howard Bangs, Sadie e. Hissey and
Mary Correll were appointed delegates to
the Anti-Saloon League.
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R'Q'2SHH5c4NUM

Members of the Royal Arcanum and
their friends to the number of 1000
celebrated Royal Arcanum day"-the
thfrty-eighth anniversary of the order
"wednesday. with an all-day picnic at
Chesapeake Beach. Oriental Council
with William T. Moor as captain, won
in the base ball game with National
Council
Races were run under the super
vision OF ]. Ed. Swaine. assisted by
Charles D. Shackleford. George D. Sui
livan and Charles E. Brown, and Grand
Regent Edwin A. Mess awarded prizes
as follows: 20-yard dash for girls eight
years and under. doll. to Edna Todd;
40-yard dash for girls twelve wears
and under. beauty pins, to Lillian
Jenkins; 20-yard dash for boys eight
years and under, pocket knife. to Ed
ward Flies: 40-yard dash for boys
twelve years and under, a base ball
to William Richardson: 4o-yard dash
for women (single), silk stockings, to
Helen Richardson's; 4O-yard dash for
married women, lingerie pins. to Mrs
Leroy Miller; potato race for girls
twelve years and under, beauty pins
to Marguerite Reinhart; potato race
for boys twelve years and under. base
ball glove, to William Richardson. and
! potato race for women, a collar and
cuff set. to Helen Richardson. H. o.
Bailey dispensed free lemonade during
the afternoon; H. G. Tegeler, Guy F..
Allen. E. P. Goodwin. Charles R. Morri-
son. Corbin Birch and ]. E. Thomas
were committee on tickets and safety
Among those present were Past Grand
Regents ]. Ed. SWaine. George S. Britt
and H. G. Lenz, Grand Regent Edwin
A. Mess, Grand Vice Regent Frank S.
Parks. Grand Orator James H. Ruth,
Grand Treasurer George NJ. Copen-
haver. Grand Chaplain w. L. Buckley,
Grand Guide James w. Scott and Grand
Sentry Charles D. Shackleford.
National Council will meet tomorrow
evening in Pythian Temple when tick
cts for a moving picture show may be
distributed.
At the meeting of Oriental Council
tuesday evening. Supreme Representa-
tive M. Barlow Mercer discussed the
| proceedings OF the Supreme Council.
whose meeting he recently attended.
and Robert q. Wall delivered an ad-
dress on The Science Of Business
Building"
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My&EMERiGi&d My&@MERfGd

Mrs NJ. Gertrude Veitch, councillor of
Mizpah Council. No. 8, Friday evening
at Odd Fellows Hall, Georgetown, re-
ceived favorable reports from it's relief
committee upon the condition of Fred
erick r. Sullivan. who Is i'll at the
Georgetown University Hospital, Miss
Esther ]. Lamb and Mrs. Lille Thrift
Next Friday evening the council will
dispose of seven doilies for its relief
funds. Plans were completed with.
Grover f. Payne of Potomac Council,
No. 20. for the council to join Potomac C
Council in it's twelfth annual excur-
sion to Marshall Hall, July 16.
Independent Council, No. 2, Monday
evening. at 419 10th street northwest,
elected the following officers for the
ensuing term: Councillor, Mrs. A. Car
roll; associate councillor, Miss Alice
Courtney; vice councillor, Mrs. D. Ste
vens: recording secretary, Miss Ethel
financial secretary, w. L. Rhine; con-
ductor, Mrs. NJ. league; warden, Mrs.
E. Brandt; inside sentinel, Mrs. S.
Tucker; outside sentinel. Mrs. Julia
Wood; trustee. eighteen months. Mrs.
A. Marks; state council representatives,
Mrs. D. stevens. Mrs. A Carroll and
Miss Ethel league. Charles H. Miller.
state council secretary, spoke upon the
conditions of the order and Misses
Ethel and Marie Tucker and Sylvester
The council has postponed its enter
tainment until October 4. Refresh
ments were served
Fidelity Council. No. 4, Thursday
evening had a fraternal visit from
State Councillor f. Viola Thompson and
her staff of officers. The state councillor
was presented with a gold bracelet
watch by the members of Fidelity to
show their esteem. State Secretary
Charles Miller received gold cuff but
tons, Deputy Anna Hill cut glass
dish, State Conductor Mamie Howell.
financial secretary of Fidelity Council,
cut glass combination bonbon dish:
the other state officers, dainty white
fans, and Harry Howell an umbrella.
Each responded in an appropriate
manner. The hall was decorated with
ferns and daisies and with American
flags in profusion. This was the last
visitation of the state councilor and her
was presented and refreshments were
served.
Fidelity Council will have installation
of officers July /. Visitors were pres
ent from Martha cambridge. lndepend-
ent. Mizpah, American Flag, Liberty
Triumph, Progressive. Golden Rule
Old Glory. Friendship and Esther
councils. Talks We're given by Mr..
Frazier and others.
American Flag Council. No. 5, met at
the Society Hall Monday evening, with
T E. Skinner presiding.
One application was received and six
candidates were initiated under the di-
rection of Capt. Charles Magtl.
William l.. Klinehause, Mrs. w. l..
Klinehause, Mrs. Blanche Neff of Pro-
gressive Council. No 8, Augustus d.
Scheele of Mizpah Council. No. 8, and
Mrs. Florence Swift a charter member
of this council, were present.
Mrs. Jennie Calvert is the councillor
al