The Washington herald., 1915-05-23
Modern Woodmen of
America.

The Modern Woodmen of America of
the District completed strenuous
campaign for new members on Friday
night, May IL, when ISL candidates
were initiated into the order at a
joint meeting of several of the camps
In Odd Fellows Hall. About 500 Wood
men were present. including a large
number of members of the camp at
Laytonsville. Md, who brought seven
teen members for obligation. and rep
resentatives from Bladensburg and
Mount Airy. Md. A special degree team
composed of H. H. Willard, DR.. lohn
w. Sutherin. ]. A Moody, John q.
Garland, b. G. Cowles, F. A. Royse,
c. A. Miller. j. w. Downs, Daniel Web
ster, V. w. Potter. and John ]. Hughes
conducted the initiatory ceremonies
The close attention and frequent ap-
plause of the audience testified to
their interest. State Deputy William
McCaffery delivered a short address,
followed by the guest of the evening,
Supreme Organizer Ralph E. Johnson,
Of Lincoln, Neb., in whose honor tho
class received its name. District Dep
uty II. II. Willard, the presiding off,
GER. presented a silver loving cup to
Mr.. johnson on behalf of Central, Co
lumbia, Georgetown, Lincoln, Potomac,
Talbot. and West End Camps. Mr.
johnson delivered an excellent speech
on Woodcraft and congratulated the
District camps on their good showing:
A banquet was served in one of
the local cafes after adjournment Re-
marks were made by a number of
those present, particular attention
being paid to the talk by State Lee
turer DIR. B. F. Gibbs. who is about
again after a long illness. Daniel
Webster. probably the oldest member
in point of service in the District,
spoke reminiscently.
Central Camp. No. 1905. held a short
meeting on Friday night, adjournins
early to join with other camps of the
District in the joint exercises in con-
nection with the adoption of the large
number of candidates and the Ralph
E. Johnson class. Before adjournment
five applications were received and
acted upon.
The second anniversary of the camp
will be celebrated Friday night A
suitable program has been arranged
1t is expected that numerous visitors
from other camps will accept the in
vitation of Central Camp to be pres
ent.
Benjamin A. Lineback, of Central
Printing Office Chorus. is busily en-
gagged in preparing a program for the
annual Decoration Day exercises to
be held at the big printery on May
90. The hall on the sixth floor of the
building is to be used for the pur-
pose.
Washington Camp, No. 11464, at its
last meeting received and passed on
five applications for membership. Re-
ports from Drs. Reed and Braden
show that several examinations have
been made this month. P. e. Beach,
one of the camp deputies. has received
from A. r. Talbot, head counsel, a
gold watch fob for having five or
more adoptions in the past month
Chairman Palmer, of the excursion
reported that arrange
ments have been made and that the
date of July % has been secured for
the annual excursion to Chesapeake
Beach. Consul Crooke appointed sub
to assist Chairman Palmer
in making it a big success.
Capt. Harry Walsh. chairman of en-
tertainment committee, reports thas
he will have a good program for en-
the Royal Neighbors Fri
day. May IS.