Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-31
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Local members of the order are max
ing arrangements for the entertain
ment Of two of the highest officials OF
the order. Head Consul A H. Talbot OF
Omaha. Neb.. and Head Clerk James
Mcnamara of Rock Island. Ill, the
evening of November 5. when the
Woodmen of Central. Columbia. George
town. Lincoln. A. H. Talbot and West
End camps will unite in a joint meet
Ing in Odd Fellows Hall.
Head Consul Talbot has been a MEM
Der of the Modern Woodmen since 1887
and has served as deiesate to the Head
camp, member of the legal committee
on revision of the plan for conducting
the business of the society. member
OF Its board of directors and, finally,
reader or head consul of one of the
country. Mr.. Talbot received his edu-
cation in Hedding College, taking his
degree in law at the University of Chi
cago. He successfully practiced law in
eral years with William J. Bryan, for
merly Secretary of State He has
served two terms as state senator and
was elected president of the Nebraska
senate at its twenty sixth session
since 1903. when he was elected head
consul. his duties In connection with
this society have so increased as to de-
mand his entire attention.
AS special feature Of the evenings
program a class adoption of a large
number of candidates. obtained by the
local camps and camps in surro unding
maryland towns, Will be initiated into
the order, the long form of adoption
to be exemplitied by degree team or
ganized for the occasion. commit
tee, composed Of District Deputy H. H.
Willard. Consul J. W. Downs o. Lincoln
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End Camp. Consul John Garland of
Cowies of A. H Talbot Camp and
Banker G. A. Casey of Central Camp.
is in charge of arrangements.
The last of series of open meetings
previous to the class adoption Novem-
Der was held by A. H. Talbot Camp
Thursday evening, with gathering of
zoo members of the Modern Woodmen
of America, the Royal Neighbors of
America and their friends. Consul
Verne W. Potter. on behalf of Talbot
Camp, welcomed the visitors and re-
Questsd District Deputy II. H Willard
to conduct the exercises of the even
ing An address was delivered by Mrs.
Ralph E. Johnson, wife of the supreme
organizer of the Modern Woodmen. Mrs.
johnson. who YVES called east from her
home in Omaha. Neb., by the Illness of
relative, was persuaded on her return
trip to stop in Washington for the oc-
casion. Mrs Johnson is an active work
er in the Royal Neighbors and has
Travelled extensively with her husband,
1t is said, in connection with organiza-
ti'n work. She is gifted speaker and
u musician She was given an ovation
after the rendition of several vocal Sc
-Jns, her accompanies being Miss
= 9th. HT organization of the as
by into chorus made a palpable
state Deputy William McCa1ery
-ivered an extended talk on the Mod
= Woodmen society and incidentally
supplemented the members OF the Royal
Neighhors for their hearty co-opera-
ton. The Woodman quartet composed
of j. E. Trunnel of Georgetown Camp
and A. F. Dobrowolski. F. F. Ma son and
s c. Smurr of Talbot Camp. rendered
several selections. Master Thomas
Sweeney gave an exhibition of his skill.
in the use OF the bass and snare drums.
Mr. Nichols acted as accompanist dur
Ing the evening Refreshments of ice
cream. cake and coffee were served
Consul J. w. Downs. Adviser Amos
and Clerk ]. C. Mcconnell of Lincoln
Camp; Banker Daniel Webster and
Clerk r. ]. Cooley of West End Camp
and Past Consul John w sutherin and
Banker G. A Casey of Central Camp
We're visitors. The local camps of the
Royal Neighbors were well represented,
among the active workers being Mrs
William McCanrey, Mrs. H. H. Willard
and Mrs. John w. Sutherin.
Consul James A Moody of Central
Camp. No. 16o15. at it's meeting Friday
night. announced the following degree
team for the winter season of the
camp: Messrs. Sutherin. Casey. Parthe-
more. Chappelear, Beck. Eberly. Trath-
en-. Springer. Darlington, Higgins, Jazz
ger. Long, Kidwell and Horn. Four
Candidates, Michael ]. Quirk. David B.
Willensky. w. H. Dust, and Thomas F.
Wenner. We're initiated, and six appli-
cations, for membership were received
Sta-e Deputy William McCanery, Dis
trict Deputy H. H. Willard and A S Swig-
CERT of Columbia Camp were present and
made remarks. j. C. Mcfarland and H.
c. Long of this camp, employees of the
office of the controller of the Treas
ury, have been appointed members of
subcommittee investigating the eff
department. Consul James A. Moody
recently received his first degree in
Masonry in Naval Lodge. Past Consul
John w. Sutherin, Thomas LinvilIe
John 8. Higgins, H. 2. Kidwell and G.
A Casey We're present at the joint
meeting of Modern Woodmen and Royal
Neighbors at Talbot Camp Thursday
night.
Washington Camp. No. 114s4, enter
tanned Baltimore Camp of the same or
e nization at a banquet given in Old
Masonic Temple Friday evening. The
banquet was set for 300 Toasts and
an address of welcome by Consul J. W.
Crooks of Washington Camp were re-
sponded to by w. NJ. Emmons of Bal
timore Camp and others. The Balti-
and was accompanied by Anderson's
Band. They were met at 14th and
New York avenue by Washington
Camp and both marched down to Penn
up to the lodgerooms The Royal
Neighbors Of America served the ban
quet. Dancing followed.
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