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for inspection as to their fitness and
eligibility to become members of the
drum corps and to sign the application
roll. All measured up to the require
veterans Of the civil war Announce
ment was made that representative of
the board would be present to meet any
OF the boys or new candidates who
might like to enlist at G. A. R. head
quarters every Thursday evening at 7:30
O'Clock The several men who have been
appointed to instruct the boys in play
ing the fife. drum and bugle were also
present.
William B. Cushing Camp, No. 30, Is
the only camp meeting this week. It
holds its meeting in Grand Army Hall.
1412 Pennsylvania avenue northwest, at
o'clock.
The committee appointed by Com
mander Charles NJ. Overacker of Lin
coin Camp, No. 2, Sons Of Veterans, to
make arrangements looking to the en-
tertainment of the Sons Of Veterans
who will attend the annual encamp-
ment of the commandery-in-chief to be
held at the same time as the Grand
Army of the Republic, reported at the
meeting of the camp, held Monday
night. that the commanders of the
other camps In the District had been
asked to cooperate to make the ar
rangements complete. E. B. Johns.
chairman. stated that the committee
had discussed plans for taking care,
not only of the members of the organ
ization, but of the veterans; that, while
the in-chief of the Sons of
Veterans had arranged for headquar-
fers at the Shoreham. a meeting place
will have to be secured, badges pro-
Nvided. means for entertainment ar
ranged, etc, and that the committee
would bring the matter to the attention
of the citizens committee in order that
there might be an equanimity Of ac-
tion.
Among other plans discussed was one
looking to caring for the veterans,
who, because of advanced age and in
firmities might become confused and
possibly lost especially after dark In
other words. the idea is to supplement
the work which 1t is proposed shall be
performed by the Boy Scouts during
the day. This was one of the plans
carried out at the national encamp-
ment of the g. A. r. at Toledo, Ohio, as
well as at other places. and much good
resulted. The committee met with the
reunions committee, presided over by
Col. John McElroy, and pledged the
assistance of the Sons of Veterans,
with the result that the reunions com
mittee decided to have the Sons of Vet
Grams represented on the committee
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Mizpah Council, No. 3, Friday at Odd
Fellows Hail. Georgetown. made final
arrangements for It's entertainment
and tableaux to be given next Friday.
Financial Secretary Mrs. Clara NJ.
Goldsmith was reported improving
slowly, and Treasurer Mrs. Annie O.
Arnett as being better. Past State
Councillor Mrs. Julia A. Gaskins, 112 c
street northwest, and a member Of
this council, was reported ill and mem
bers of the order have been requested
to call upon her
American Flag Council, No 3. Mon
day evening initiated one candidate
under the direction of Capt Charles
McGill and his drill and degree teams.
One application for membership was
received The council will entertain
the American Societies of the Patriot
ic Federation tomorrow evening and
members of all patriotic orders gem
orally are invited to attend Ad-
dresses were made by Deputy State
Councillor Grover E. Payne, Past Coun-
ci1or Mrs. Ruth Mcclellan Payne, Capt.
Charles McGill. Councillor T. E. Skin
ner, DR.. Marie e. Davidson and Past
Councillor Mrs Alice Watts.
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Real Estate Transfers.

PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE SOUTH
EAST between 18th and 18th streets
Julius Hanlein ct uX. to Alvin J.
Scott lot So. square south of SQUARE
1919: $40: stamps. sl.5o. Alvin i
Scott TO Joseph J. CayIor and c. Yer
non Enider. same property; $40:
stamps 81 so
SOUTH TAKOMA-Isaac B. Dodson et
ux to David n. Rust, jr.: lots >, 6.
Z. block ,: SO: stamps, So
DANIEL ROAD-wlton J. Lambert and
Louis z Shoemaker, trustees. TO Sarah
e. Whlte; part parcel 61-15; 81
Same to Charles II. White, part parcel
S1-15: 81. Same to Alice W. Funk.
part parcel 61-15: ST.
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS-Dougias "
Cornwell to Sarah L. Cornwell, one
third interest in lot 40. square
BROOkLAND-John r. Haislip ct ux
to George l.. Herbert and Edna NJ
Herbert, lot is, block IS; SO:
stamps. 81.
DANIEL RoAD-wilton ]. Lambert
to Buelah Sherfey. part parcel 81 Is;
C STREET SOUTHEAST between 18th
and 18th streets-Wiiliam L. Miller
ct ux. to Jacob S. Gruver. lots SO. 50,
80 and 81, square 1889: $40; stamps.
KENILwoRTH-Al W. Mallery and
Horatio N. Taplin. trustees. to Eu-
gene w: Weaver, lots Is. 1e and II.
square SIG; $500.
MERIDIAN HILL-William c. Carter
to Selma f. Carter, lot 1856, block
is; SO: stamps, IS.
PETWORTH-Luthe A Swartzell 60
Charles Z. Wire and William NJ
Terrell. lots AZ to 50. square 81; SO;
stamps, $3.50.
STELLWAGEN & EDSfoNSToN ADDI-
TON TO LIE DROIT PARK-John
G. Holden ct ux. to William p Lips-
comb and William L. Miller, lot q,
block 16: $40: stamps. SO cents.
NO. 911 9Th STREET NORTHWEST
John B. Rocca ct ux. to John Chase
and Mary Chase, part original lot 3,
square 4s4; SO; stamps, s4.50.
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CANAL SOON TO OPEN.
Water Being Let Into the Chesa-
peake and Ohio.

Water is now being let in the levels
OF the Chesapeake and Ohio canal, and
about the middle Of this week the
loading Of the canal barges with coal
will be started. and cosI-lsden boats
~ill he on their way to this city
During the winter the waterway con
meeting this city with the coal fields
In the vicinity Of Cumberland, Md,
was given thorough repairs Many
brick arches over small streams con-
structed when the canal was built fifty
years ago. were removed and replaced
by modern steel and concrete con-
sfruction, level walls were strengthen
ed and lock repairs made SO that when
navigation is resumed the waterway
will be in condition for continuous
service lintii next fall
The letting of water into the canal
Vas started several days ago and the
Levels are gradually fillipg to the navi-
ea}fon depth. 1t is stated that the first
cesl-laden boat is expected to reach
es~rrgeo~n in the latter par of this or
early in the coming week and shortly
after the boats begin TO arrive ship
ylnents of coal in big barges to New
England points will be started
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Sons of Confederate Veterans.

The Washington Camp is preparing to
take an active part In the reunion of
Confederate Veterans and Sons of Con-
federate Veterans to be held in Rich
mond, Va, June / to 3. AS this re-
union, also commemorating the tiftieth
anniversary of the ending of the civil
war, bids fair to be the largest and
most enthusiastic since the organiZa-
ton of the United Confederate Vet
Grams, the camp is desirous of being
represented by not only the delegates
which will be chosen. but also by as
large number of the members as can
possibly attend. The ball to be given
in honor of the sponsors and maids of
honor promises to be one of the most
enjoyable affairs of the three days of
the reunion.
The prospects for teh early establish
ment of a large camp in Baltimore are
said to look favorable. J. r. Price.
commander district division. $. c. ".
is in communication with certain in
terested residents of that city who are
descendants of Confederate veterans, in
regard to the matter.
The camp will give a subscription
dance at the Cairo Tuesday evening,
April 13 1t Is expected a large num-
ber of the members and their friends
will be in attendance.
Liberty Bell Council, No. SIS, met at
Northeast Temple Thursday night with
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the only ground in the vicinity Of the
exposition which may be used for the
instruction OF the organized militia In
field service. and rs that reservation 10
very restricted II is doubtful whether any
field service OF value could be had
thereon.
"As there are no grounds within ths
exposition gates suitable for feld serv-
Ice It is doubtful whether 1t would be
desirable for visiting militia organisa-
tions to be equipped for that duty, az
any such service would be outside OF
the exposition grounds and at such dis
tance from the exposition grounds ~
to be beyond the vision OF the great
ma ajority of the visitors
The exposition authorities will pro-
vide cantonments and permanent camps
for the OF visiting military or
CARNATIONS with the understan ndinC
that when found necessary or desirab bic
by the exposition authorities visiting
military organizations occupying tn.
parades- drills or escort work.
Tho following considerations are
also pertinent: The period available
for instruction will be reduced by the
from San Francisco. which. IN tho cage
of all troops except those in the i'm
mediate vicinity of the city. would ba
excessive: the cost OF transportation
that better grounds for the exercises
could be secured nearer home; the at
tention OF the troops would be 80 90
cupied by tho exposition close at hand
that IT is very doubtful II It would be
possible to impart any instruction
worthy of the name
The War Department cannot give ftr
approval to plans which contemplate
camps of field service or instruction or
other exercises of the organized militia
at or In the vicinity of San Franciecn
rather than at points in each state as
heretofore.
All concerned are therefore tnfornleS
that the expenditure of federal funds
for expenses of the organized militia
Participating in camps OF instruction
or other exercises at or near San Fran
c,scoduring the period of the Panama
faclhc International exposition are ex
pressiy forbidden without the prior ap-
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RQSf3dC4NUh

The coming week marks the close of
the Grand Council year 1914-1915, and
several councils are to hold special
meetings to initiate all candidates
ready before March 81. From the re-
ports already received 1t appears the
order has made a greater net gain in
membership in Washington than for
any year since 1906, the approximate
number being 3.1oo. Grand Regent
Mercer feels proud of his years work,
in which. he says, he has enjoyed the
hearty cooperation and support of
every council in the city and of all the
active workers.
The membership contest between Ma
tional and District councils is waking
warm. the latter now in the lead hav-
ing initiated thirty-eight candidates
since the contest began, while National
has put through thirty-two. The con-
test continues till April 30. National
Council proposes to get all it's new
members thoroughly interested by in
viting them all to the Grand Council
banquet at the Ebbitt April s, where
they will have feast and hear a lot of
Royal Arcanum oratory. Nationals
contingent at the banquet will proba
bly, number over fifty.
Gil held a class Initiation of its own,
fifteen members being admitted. This
brings it's total up to 103 members in
ftfated during the year. Grand Regent
Mercer was present and made a short
address. and also presented the new
members with Royal Arcanum buttons.
H. p. Boddis, the pianist of Oriental
Council, played for the first time his
Royal Arcanum March," He will also
play this march at the annual banquet
April s.
At Its last meeting of the Grand
Council year National Council Initiated
seven candidates, and at the same time
exemplified it's ritualistic ceremony in
competition for the Grand Council
prize of $50. G1endie b. Young, Frank
S. Parks and Edwin A. Mess were the
committee of judges. At this meeting
Grand Regent Mercer. who is a mem
ber of National, thanked his fellow
members for their generous support
during his term as grand regent
Municipal Council will hold special
meeting Wednesday evening at North
east Temple to initiate number of
candidates and to compete for the de-
gree work prizes. All members are in
vited to attend the, meeting, which is
held in the new Masonic Temple, sth
and + streets northeast.
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WQ9gWIf65R gWIf65RLp

Elm Camp obligated one new mem
Der and received two applications at
it's last meeting, Consul Commander w.
Wolhey presiding: DR.. H. W. Tobias.
a report of the convention held at
Fairmont. W. Va Chairman Sangston
of the entertainment committee report
ed that prizes valued at $75 had been
donated for the euchre party next
month.
The tickle minded" committee of Old
Glory Camp has promised to give a
the near future. Roy e. Robinson was
elected and installed escort at the last
meeting, to fill the unexpired term. The
delegates to the Head Camp convention
Ford relative to the placing Of Wood
men monuments in the national GEM
eteries was unanimously adopted.
A movement has been started TO pre-
pare team to compete for the prize
at the next Head Camp convention
Lieut.. Col. Wilsher. who has charge of
the matter. has promised to drill and
and until after the class Initiation,
April ,2s drills and rehearsals will be
held every Monday evening at the
Northeast Temple.
A meeting Of all the consul com
manders in this city has been called
by State Manager Mcconnell for to-
morrow evening at Oak Camp Hail.
Northeast Temple. Business pertaining
to the good of the order" will be
transacted. The District. 1t Is said, In
creased 40 per cent in membership
last year.
On account OF the change of head
quarters and the box party and dance
April IA. the Boys Of Woodcraft will
not have another meeting until April
rs Commencing with that date the
meetings will be held in Washington
Hall. Sd and Pennsylvania avenue
southeast. Six new members were re-
ceived at the last meeting
Mount Vernon Grove, No S, Mary
schoneberger presiding, met Tuesday
evening at AZ and 6 streets south
west. Five new members were given
the protection degree and several more
Were presented for action. Prepara-
tons are being made for a box party
ana dance to be given in conjunction
with the Boys Of Woodcraft
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Sales Of Vessels Recorded.

ssies OF vessel property employed in
srafic on Chesapeake bay and its tribu-
Nsries. recently made, were recorded in
fhe custornhouse at Baltimore In the
past week ar follows:
The Maryland. eleven tons. from
Thomas r. wheian, administrator. to
Martin T. Whelan-
Schooner Cherubirn. nincty-three tons,
from Elijah W. Hill. administrator, to
Elijah w. Hill. $5-
Schooner George. 1--WE tons. from Slo-
cum Bros TO William J. Wright, So.
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lNATIQSN%ai{6N

Dahigren Council met at Pythian
Temple Thursday evening. One appli-
cation for membership was received.
Fred NJ. Book, the newly elected vice
president. addressed the council on
fraternalism. A great deal of i'm
portant business was transacted, after
which the membership were served re-
freshments at nearby hotel.
The president of the senate, Frank f.
Ferguson, is to be in Toledo next Sat
urday, and on his way back expects
to visit the General Deputies Associa-
tion in Baltimore.
Mckinley Council met Friday evening
at Washington Hall. A large attend
ance was present and business of i'm
portance was transacted. Mckinley
Council is one of the largest in the
country, having a membership of 542,
standing thirteenth on the roll of
honor.
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DAUGHTERS
V1fLiBEKT%

Hope Council, No. !, at its meeting
Tuesday evening, had large attend
ance of members. including some that
have not been to the council for years.
1t was reported the rummage sale
was very successful. The council is
planning to hold an annual rummage
sale each year. Mrs. E. A. Ellis was
reported i'll. Hope Council has been
invited by Friendship Council of Alex
andria to be it's guest the evening of
April 9. to meet A. l.. Bradley, the ma
tional councillor of the order A large
delegation is expected to go. Plans
are also being made to celebrate the
twenty second birthday anniversary of
the council the first Tuesday in April
The council is to have a class initiation.
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Stage Managers Henry Dolan and
John F. Luitich of the knights of Co
lumbus Dramatic Club are rehearsing
the cast in two plays. My Lord in
Livery" and Naval Engagements" to
be presented at the Playhouse April 8,
at s o'clock pm, for the benefit of the
Dominican Sisters of the Sacred Heart
Academy. Park road. The Cecelian Or
chestra, Miss Ruth Norris. leader. will
furnish the musical numbers Dancing
at 1890.
Tine supreme board of directors of
the knights Of Columbus will hold it's
quarterly meeting in this city April IL
at 3 o'clock pm. Washington Assem-
BLY, Fourth Degree, will give a ban
quet at Rauscher's April Il at pm,
with Supreme Knight James A. Fla
herty and the members of the supreme
board, including Supreme Master Red
din and Deputy Supreme Master Boyd
of the fourth degree. as guests of
honor.
The fourth degree drill team will give
an exhibition drill at the charity ball
in Convention Hall Easter Monday
night Practice drill was held Friday
evening in K. of C. Hall, Maj. Edwards
in command.
Chairman Joseph B. Mccain has
called a meeting of Carroll Council
dancing assembly for this morning at
IL o'clock to discuss arrangements for
the spring carnival to be given at X
of c. Hall under the auspices of the
assembly Wednesday. April IA. Treas
urer Wallace L. burst will submit his
quarterly report at the meeting. and
the following chairmen of subcommit-
tees will outline their plans for the en-
tertainment: Floor. S. Leo Mccarthy;
music, Joseph J. Degnan; printing.
George A. Daddy: refreshments, Law
renee E. Dolan, and reception, James
W. Mclaughlin. President Albert Nc
CArty Of the Carroll Council Wing
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The Maccabees. .

George x Bender of Alexandria Tent,
No. 2. Alexandria. Va, has been elected
delegate to the state convention of
Virginia, which meets in Charlottes-
vile. April s. lie is one Of the pro-
gressive Maccabees in the Old Domin-
Ton, and, IT Is said. has added largely
to the recent revival Of interest in
his home tent in adding new members
and perfecting the degree work of his
tent.
Brfghtwood Tent. No. 5, at it's meet
ing Tuesday night had under consid-
GRAFTON the election of a representative
to the Supreme Tent review. which is
to be held in San Francisco next July.
The tent passed resolutions instruct
ing the delegate to the District con-
vention to vote for State Deputy Su-
preme Commander D. w. Gall and use
all honorable means to secure his cleo
ton. The record keeper was directed
to send q copy of the resolution to each
tent In the District of Columbia.
The District convention will be held
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a large attendance, including a delega-
tion from Friendship Council, No. 1,
Jones of Capital Council, No 25, and
Past Councillor Gottlieb of. Constella-
tion Council. No. SO. Three new mem
bers were received by card and one
candidate Of Liberty Bell Council and
one of Friendship Council received the
degree of patriotism, presented by the
drill team in its new uniforms. Re-
marks were made by Past Councillor
Gottlieb and C. W. Jones. who con-
graduated the degree team on its
work
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League announces that the annual fra
ternal visit to the Monumental city
Will take place some time In April
Baltimore knights are arranging an
entertainment and bowling contest to
be followed by a banquet at the Hotel
Junker
Keane Council met Thursday evening
with Grand Knight c. Eugene Edwards
presiding. Chairmen Of various com
Keane Councils dancing assembly,
Lecturer William A. Shreve chairman
will hold a spring dance in X. Of c.
Hall Monday evening, April 10. with
the following committee of arrange
ments: Floor, J. J. Kennelly,J. E. Ktley,
J: NJ Hassett, George E. Sylvester. J.
T. Kehoe; refreshments. T. NJ Gala
CHER. c. J. Dean, F. F. Smith, J. c.
Fegan: music, Thomas ]. Gaffney. s
NJ. Tucker. o. C. Brahler. J. A. Cain;
printing, D. e. Barry, J. T. Burns, j.
NJ. p. Donohue, NJ J. Collins.
Chairman Henry ]. Zilliox has an
nounced that arrangements for the
Easter dance of Spalding Council as
sembly are progressing nicely. The
dance will be held in X. of c. Hall Sat-
urday evening. April 10. An augment
ed orchestra, floral decorations and re-
freshments will be features. At the
meeting of Spalding Council Thursday
GNciiiHS luo lcpOiL VI Iue iuiNSi odi )
committee will be received. Lecturer
Merkling. chairman of the entertain
ment committee, reported as to the ex-
ercises incident to the celebration OF
the seventeenth birthday Of the coun-
Gil, to be held in April
Washington Council will celebrate Its
eighteenth anniversary In April. The
anniversary committee is making eff,
forts to make this annual reunion a
gala event. The council during the
past year has had a substantial in
crease in membership, widened its
scope of social and fraternal activities
and prospered financially.
Enthusiasm was shown at the meet
ing last night of the general commit
tee in charge of the arrangements for
the donation party and ball. to be
given under the auspices of the order
In Convention Hall, Easter Monday
night, for the benefit of st. Ann's In
fant Asylum The affair is said to be
already an assured success. Chairman
|C Eugene Edwards stated that many
substantial donations have been made
by many Of the business men of the
city. J. J. keenan, reported as to the
program. Mrs. John r. Galloway. who
heads the Ladies' Auxiliary. has an
nounced a list of those assisting in the
charity bazaar, representing the vari-
Gus parishes throughout the city.
The knights of Columbus Choral So
ciety will hold a rehearsal in the K.
of C. Hall today. at 2:30 o'clock. with
Director James Dickinson in charge.
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Ladies of the Golden Eagle.

Washington Temple. No. I, met Mon
day night at 5th and G streets north
west, with a large attendance. The sick
committee reported a good many sick.
The chairman, Mrs. Eva Raba, an
nounced an entertainment to be given
tomorrow night The temple will give
a euchre party April 10.
America Temple, No. 3. met at sth and
l streets southeast Friday night. The
degree was conferred on candidate
and other items of interest to the
lodge were disposed of, after which
refreshments were served.