Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-24
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Central Camp. No. 1e015, Friday night
received nine applications for member
ship. One candidate, Allen L. Thomp-
son. was admitted to membership in the
camp by the short form of adoption,
with Consul James A. Moody and Past
Consul John w. Sutherin officiating.
Consul Moody. on behalf Of the para
phernalia committee, stated that plans
have been made for the purchase of
necessary articles of paraphernalia for
the use of the degree team, and 1t Is
expected will be available for floor
work in a few days. The revised rituals
were used by the camp for the first
time. John s. Higgins was elected trus-
tee to succeed J. w. Booze, who has
found it impossible to attend the meet
ings Mr.. Burroughs of Prince Georges
county, Nd, was a visitor, and made a
short address. NJ. Goldstein of West
End Camp was also in attendance. State
Deputy William McCaffery made brief
remarks. Consul ]. A. Moody called
attention to the camps auxiliary of
Royal Neighbors, and was requested to
invite the cooperation of that body in
proposed activities of the winter. Word
was received that George S. Shields is
recovering from his sickness. and that
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Sutherin gave talk.
1t was announced that in addition to
Head Consul A. H. Talbot. Head Clerk
James Mcnamara will be present at the
Namara was elected to this position at
the head camp held in Toledo last
year. Refreshments of sandwiches, cof-
fee and cigars were served.
C. E. Springer acted as escort in the
a bsence of William H. Trathen. Banker
G. A. Casey was in attendance after
two weeks vacation. The death of Ira
c. Day, former member Of Central
Camp, occurred recently.
Six applications for membership were
received by Lincoln Camp, No 12455,
Tuesday night. TWO candidates. e. F.
Andrick and Fred l. Voelker, were in
Deputy II. H. Willard. Banker 3. 6.
Cowles Of A. II. Talbot Camp and
Banker Daniel Webster of West End
Camp assisted in the ceremonies. State
Deputy William McCarery gave a talk
made by II. H Willard. B. c. Cowles,
Daniel Webster and Banker G. A. Casey
of Central Camp. The death Of John
r. Perry was reported. At the meet
ing Tuesday evening the long form of
adoption will be used in initiating sew
eral candidates. The degree team
which is 10 perform the floor work on
the occasion of the class adoption No
conduct the ceremonies. Refreshments
Will be served. AT the close of the
rseeting the general committee on the
NoveSSber class adoption met.
Word has been received that Head
Consul A. IL. Talbot and Head Clerk
James Mcnamara have begun a speak
ing tour of the east. Visits will be
made TO Bangor. Me: Burlington. VT:
Concord. y. H. Hartford, Conn; Prov!-
dence. X. l.: New York city, and Pater-
son and Jersey City. N. j.. ending in
this city November 5. when a mass
meeting of the membership in the Dis
trict will be held A number of the
camps in the outlying towns of Mary
land are to be represented, and three of
the Baltimore camps will come. A spe-
cial degree team, composed Of repre-
sentatives from the local camps. will
present the work. State Deputy Will
liam McCaffery and District Deputy H.
II Mlllard are working for the success
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