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The Washington herald., 1915-05-09
Sir Knights and Ladies' Make Pill
ErfmaEe.

The Sir knights and ladies of Column
hia Commandery. No. .. X. T, who at
tended the recent pilgrimage to Cumber-
land. returned with nothing but praise
for the Sir knights in Cumberland
whose guests they were.
The party left Washington on spe-
cial train with General Passenger Agent
Haege in charge. Arriving at Cumber-
land the ladies Were taken to a place of
vantage on the line Of parade in auto
mobiles. which were afterward placed at
the disposal of the Sir knights and la
dies during their entire stay at Cumber-
land. On the conclusion of the parade
Columbia Commandery. under the CAP
taincy OF DR.. Frank F. Gibson and Lieut..
Charles D. Shackelford. gave an exhi-
bition drill. at the conclusion of which
they were highly complimented and pre-
sented with a banner by the Sir knights
of Cumberland. In the evening a recep-
ton and dance was held in the Masonic
Temple. and also in Daisy Hall, and
the Conmandery drill team was again
called on for exhibition drills On the
following day the entire party was taken
in automobiles on a sightseeing trip
through the surrounding mountains and
places OF interest.
Many amusing incidents occurred dur
ing the pilgrimage. the most noteworthy
OF which was the passengers being held
up in true hishwayman style and in a
realistic manner. the train robbers prov
ing to be two Sir Knights in disguise.
The grand commander. DR.. Charles T.
Lindsay. congratulated Eminent Com
mander Louis Myer on the success Of
the drill team
st. Johns Lodge Chapter to Meet.
The meeting Of st. Johns Lodge Chap
ter, No. is, o. E. g., on Friday, May IA.
Will be the most important meeting Of
The Washington herald., 1915-05-09
Choral society to Sing vespers.

The knights of Columbus Choral
Society will sing the vespers to be
given in commemoration of the golden
Jubilee of the Immaculate Conception
Church on Sunday. June s. using the
Gregorian chant. Rev. Father Rior-
dan, who extended the invitation, is
arranging an impressive service in
celebration of this historic event.
The Washington herald., 1915-05-09
Grand vi.itations Announced.

The grand visitation scheduled during
the current week Is to Hermoine Lodge.
No. IL. Wednesday night. which meets
over Potomac Savings Bank. Wisconsin
avenue and NJ street northwest. the
next visitation will occur on Wednesday
night May 49, to Mount Vernon Lodge.
No. ), Pythian Temple.
The Washington herald., 1915-05-09
Century Lodge Confers Rank OF
knight.

Kn1Rhf.
Century Lodge. No 90 conferred the
rank of knight at its convention Monday
night. the work being done by members
of the lodge. assisted by Past Supreme
Representative Joseph B. Conner. 1t is
announced by Chancellor Commander
W. E. Dentinger that on the third Mon
day of this month a pleasant surprise
will he given the members of the lodge.
He urges every member of the lodge to
be in attendance.
The Washington herald., 1915-05-09
Potomac Council to Have Novelty
Program.

Potomac Council Is making prepare
tons for a big meeting tomorrow
evening. when a novelty in the way
of entertainment will be featured by
Lecturer Hewitt. Grand Knight Ed
ward l.. Tucker has several applica-
tions for membership in the councii.
which will be acted upon. Benjamin F.
Myers will speak.
The Washington herald., 1915-05-09
Country Club Plans Field Meet.

The second dance of the season of
the Columbus Country Club will be
held May Is, at the clubhouse 1t will
be known as floral dance" On May
6 the first annual track and field meet
will be held in the club grounds start
ing at . o'clock p. m. over fifty en-
tries have already been received by
the committee in charge. Special jit
ney bus service runs from Eighth
street and Pennsylvania avenue north
west direct to the clubhouse on Sat
urdays at .. and o'clock in the
afternoon, and on Sundays every hour
on the hour from IL o'clock to 5
o'clock.
The Washington herald., 1915-05-09

Mineola Tribe met at Masonic Tenn
pie. Anacostia, d. c., last Friday night.
Sachem Brown was in charge OF the
usual routine of business.
The Washington herald., 1915-05-09

White Eagle Tribe met at Pythian
Temple "wednesday night 4 very. 3n'
The Washington herald., 1915-05-09
Assembly officials Visit Miriam
Rebel ahs.


Miriam Rebekah Lodge. No S. the
home lodge of President Annie f
GriSsby of the Rebekah Assembly re-
ceived visit from the president, &C
companied by the officers of the Re-
bekah Assembly and by Grand Mas
ter w. j. Rich and the officers of the
Grand Lodge last week. This being the
last grand visitation of the spring
series. and the last for the assembly
year which ends with the annual meet
ing of the assembly which will be
held on Tuesday. May II. in l. o. O. F.
Hall. was attended by the largest mum
Der of members ever present at any
visitation. The lodge officers were ex-
amIned by the grand representatives
who reported them proficient in the
work of the degree. The reports of the
secretary and treasurer as made by
the secretary and treasurer of the
assembly snow an increase in finances
and in membership. Each officer of
the assembly was invested with the
jewel and collar Of her official posi
tion. Grand High Priest Leary, of the
Grand Encampment. presented to the
assembly an emblem of the degree.
Remarks were made by Grand Repre-
sentative MILAN and others. Refresh
ments were served.
Assembly Home Circle Meets.
The Assembly Home Circle me,
Wednesday evening in the blue room
Of I. o. o. F. Hall President Anna
Billings presided. The treasurer's re-
port showed that the home circle
which was organized last September,
has now several hundred dollars in
its treasury. Many items of intercs.
relating to means for raising funds
toward starting an Odd Fellows Home
were considered.
Lodges Join in Large Cl... for
Degree.
Mount Pleasant Lodge. No 90, met
Tuesday night The comforting of the
second degree was the work OF the
evening. Next Thursday night, in the
of Odd Fellows Hall, 42s
Seventh street northwest, Columbia
Lodge. No. 10, will confer the third
degree on a large class of candidates,
more than thirty of whom will be
furnished by Mount Pleasant Lodge.
Canton Auxiliary to Hold Recep.
The Ladies' Auxiliary to Canton
No. /, l. o. o. F. will give
a reception to the members of Can
ton Washington on Tuesday evening,
May Is. in the Canton room. A splep.
did program will be provided. Re-
will be served in the sup
per room. All chevaliers and their fam
lilies and friends are cordially invitec
to be present. The next regular meet
Ing will be held on Tuesday evening,
May II. and all members are urged to
attend.
Canton to Initiate Large Glass.
Canton Washington, No. /. L o. o.
F., met last Saturday evening. A
large class of candidates will be in
ltiated the latter part of this month.
The Canton paid a fraternal visit to
Miriam Rebekah Lodge, last Friday
lYenin4. ThA-occ4aino KaR thu laaH
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Washington Council at it's meeting
on Tuesday evening will conduct an
instruction meeting for the members
of the order who recently received the
honors of the third degree. The in
struction work will be presided over
by State Deputy William p. Normoyle.
At it's second meeting this month
James S. Easby-Smith. past grand
knight of the council. will preside. and
relate the experiences of interest dur
ing his term of office. The bowling
league of the council won the cham
pionship of the Intercouncil League
this year by comfortable margin.
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Doings of the Odd Fellows.
Calendar.
SUBORDINATE LODGES

81 LoDGES.
May lp-Cnion No. H. business; Beacon No. Is
degree; Lansdon, No. IS. business.
NAV l1-Wash.nGton, No. g. degree Golden Rule
No. q business: Amity No. D. business
May l2-Eastern. No. I, degree rehearsal: Har-
mony, No. :, business: Friendship No. L., degree
Federal City No %, degree.
MAY l3-Columt1a No. 10. degree in auditorium
Covenant No. Is. business; Excelsior, No. IL, bust
ness; Salem. No. -. degree.
MAY 1i-Ccntral. No. |. business: Metropolis. No
IS degree; Phoenix No q. business.
EEBEKAH LODGES
May l0-Esthsr. No. 5. degree and social.
May ll-As 11bly of I. o. o. +. annual meeting
May H-Aiartha Washington. No. g. degree: Dor.
css, No. !, degree.
ENCAMPMENTs.
May ll-Frsd. d. Stuart. No. Z. degree.
May lo-Col1-ntna No. l, degree.
May l+Magencnu No. 4 business
rATHIARCHS MILITANT
May l5-Carton Washington. No |. drill and social
Friendship Lodge Assists Rebekahs
Friendship Lodge, No. IL. will have
degree work under the direction of
Degree Director Allison on Wednes-
day evening. At the last meeting q
substantial appropriation was made 70
the Rebekah Assembly for the pur-
pose of purchasing jewels and collars
for the assembly officers.
.
Grand Master w J. Rich has ap-
pointed Grand Warden Schwinger as
the Representative of the Grand
Lodge on the joint memorial commit
tee. The grand warden will hold a pre-
liminary meeting of the committee in
the blue room of l. o. o. F. Hall next
Friday evening. Oh representatives
from the lodges and encampments and
cantons are requested to be present
Metropolis Lodge Has New Feature.
Metropolis Lodge. No. Is. conferred
the third degree upon several candi-
dates at the last meeting. Noble
Grand Krauth. of Salem Lodge, No.
30, delivered a very interesting ao-
dress One of the new features of
Metropolis Lodge is to have present
at each meeting the noble grand OF
one of the sister lodges to make an
address.
The Washington herald., 1915-05-09

Keane Council to Have Special
Program.
Keane Council will hold its regular
meeting next Thursday evening, with
Grand Knight c. Eugene Edwards
presiding Lecturer William Shreye
will offer a special program for the
entertainment Of the members
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Other FtaternaI On Page Nina.
The Washington herald., 1915-05-09
NEWS AND GOSSIP OF FRATERNAl CIRCLES IN WASHINGTON

the season. The degrees will be confer
red by Grand Matron Catherine Loff1er
| and Grand Patron Arthur NJ. Poynton.
| assisted by Past Grand Matron Rather
inc GUIDE and others. The chapter con-
| siders this a great honor, and is look
| ing forward with much pleasure to this
occasion.
Worthy Matron Lashhorn extends a
cordial invitation to all members of the
| order. and 1t is expected that several
| chapters Will attend in a body.
After the comforting of the degrees the
chapter will unite with st. Johns Lodge,
No. II, F. a. A. NJ, and retire to the
banquet hall. where refreshments will
| be served.
On the evening of May % musicale
| and dance will be given at the home of
the worthy matron, 1864 Harvard street
northwest. Ice cream, cake and fancy
articles will be on sale.
Harmony Lodge to Entertain Guests
Harmony Lodge, No II. F. A. A. NJ.
| will entertain a delegation of members
| of Lodge No. 43, F. A. A. NJ, of Lancas-
! ter, Pa, May IA and Is. A special COM
munication of the NJ. NJ. degree of Har-
mony Lodge will be attended by the Wis
iting lodge Friday evening at I. which
! will be followed by a banquet at the
GOrQOn a trip TO Annapolis mas also
been planned for Saturday, and lunch
con at Carvel Hall. The visitors will be
further entertained by an automobile
trip through the Washington parks on
Friday.
Notes Of Scottish Rite Bodies.
Robert de Bruce Council, knights IA
dosh Ancient and Accepted Scottish
Rite. will confer the thirtieth degree.
knight Kadosh. on Tuesday. May II,
| with Milton Hopfenmaier. X. c. c. H.,
as preceptor first apartment; George r.
Davis, X. c. c. H., as hierophant; Allen
Bussius, thirty-third degree honorary, as
sacrificer: William o. Owen. thirty-sec-
ond degree. as chief justice; Frank E.
Koch. thirty-second degree. as second
frank judge; Arthur NJ. Bugden, thirty
second degree, as hermit: John H. Won
Hermann. Il. C c. H.. as marshal, and
d. Nelson Clark. thirty-second degree
as lieutenant of the guard
Evangelist Chapter. Rose Croix. An
cient and Accepted Scottish Rite will
hold a regular business meeting on May
II. when a knight Commanders jewel
will be presented to John H. Won Herr
mann, thirty-second degree, X. c. c. H..
the retiring wise master. whose year has
been most harmonious and successful
one.
The Washington herald., 1915-05-09
Columbia Chapter. q. f. s., A.
nOunces Open Meeting.

Columbia Chapter. No. Is. o. E. S. viii
meet tomorrow evening at the Masonic
Hall. Fourteenth and Kenyon streets
The meeting will he open and member.
Of the fraternity and friends are cordial
W invited to he present. A very inter.
estinC program has been arranged. The
rummage sale held last week was a srea,
success.
The Washington herald., 1915-05-09

Red Wing Tribe met at SIG Lou
isiana avenue northwest on Monday
night. Various committee reports were
presented and acted upon.
The Washington herald., 1915-05-09

81. Johns LodEe Chapter to Meet.
The meeting Of st. Johns Lodge Chap
ter. No. is, o. E. g., on Friday. May IA.
Will be the most important meeting of
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-07-09


place like home and have returned
after three years absence, to live
near Meridian says the Statesman.
They are the families OF Elmer and
Joe Carpenter. Three years ago they
left Meridian by wagon and they re-
Turned in the same manner the latter
part OF last week During their alb
sence they have lived most OF the
time in suburb of Portland.
Elmer Carpenter owns fine So
acre farm two miles south of Merid-
ian, the the call of the old home soil
brought him and his relatives back
here to live and be contented. The
presence OF an excellent tenant makes
them still exiles from the ranch until
the coming season. when they will
again be at home" to their many
friends.
Through the favorable impression
this valley made on visitor from
Missouri the past couple of weeks
another migration from that state to
the Boise valley may be expected be-
fore long. Mrs. j. Fl. Hall departed
Tuesday, after an enjoyable visit
with Rev. and Mrs Joel Brown, for
her home at Kirksville. Mo- Despite
the fact that Mrs. Hall is owner Of a
store in Kirksville and her husband
is a prominent Judge of the state, she
declared herself so infatuated with
Idaho that she intends to come here
to live and enjoy life, If she can per-
suade her husband to join her IN the
move
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-07-09


principles. | would have you remem-
Der that no one In this country can
rise above the masses. We are one
people with one hope and one flag.
No man or woman in this nation
should aspire TO become the citizen
of any other country than our own.
In the 1879 years OF independence this
country has enjoyed wonderful
growth and development
With the great national principles
kept In mind we are In q position to-
day TO enjoy this national holiday as
never before. Each boy and girl In
this nation can realize his highest
ambitions by following the precepts
Taught them through our education
|al system, Opportunities for our
Young people are greater today than
ever before. This is the one thought
that / would have all OF you remem-
Der. Onr forefathers have assuredly
left their imprints upon this nation
In a manner never to be forgotten. 1t
required great heroism upon the part
OF our forefathers to enunciate our
great national principles 1t took
courage to enunciate these principles
to their king We today are the
greatest nation on earth. The car
dinal principle Of equally is the one
on which this nation Is founded and
has made II so great.
Throughout all the world this
land is looked to for Inspiration
Our children are.in truth our chill
dren, Not so IN other nations. In
the other nations the children belong
to the king, slaves to his power Let
us keep on celebrating this day OF in
dependence that the principles Of
equality and freedom shall live for
ever. III devOlyes upon MS to see to
1t that no war shall he undertaken by
us except for defense of our flag and
country. Should this flag be assail-
ed from without we will defend il as
one gigantic unit.
This declaration OF Independence
Is the stepping stone to greater
things. Now, Instead of Is states
and 100000 people, we have AS
states and 00,000,000 people. In
case OF defense OF our flag we could
raise an army of 100000 soldiers.
We are today the richest and most
powerful nation on earth We have
more Injuries. more education, more
religion than any other nation
I'm our hands Is placed from now
on the preservation of the civilization
of the earth II 1t were not for our
nation there Is imminent danger that
the great civilization established by
the Prince Of Peace would be wiped
off the earth. Let us hope when this
war Is over that one-man power re-
presented by the kings shall be end
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-07-09
BADLEy LEAVES FOR COAST.

The Caldwell News says: 20. "
Bailey and family left last evening
for their new home at Portland, Ore
gon. Mr.. Bailey is an old-time resi-
dent, lived with his parents here in
early days, and later with his family
have made their home here He has
been an active, energetic citizen,
served the people for four years as
county clerk, was for long time edi-
tor and proprietor of this paper and
as a real estate dealer and Caldwell
booster was live wire. Mr.. Bailey
has built more residences in Caldwell
than any other one man, probably
more than any half dozen men. He
and his family were active in church
work and were prominent factors in
our social life. He and his family
have host of friends who very
much regret their departure from
our CITY,"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-07-09
sI,uMBER PARTY.

Miss Myrtle Beasley was the host
ess at a delightful slumber party
Thursday evening, July LIST, the occa-
sion being her eighteenth birthday.
A delicious luncheon was served
about 8 o'clock, consisting of sand
wiches, ice cream and large beauti-
full birthday cake. After playing
games and listening to ghost stories
in darkened room until about
morning the girls retired only to be
awakened by passing bunch of gyp-
sizes. An appetizing breakfast was
served the next morning and the girls
departed about 10 o'clock wishing
their hostess many happy returns of
the day. Those present were the
Misses Bessie and Jessie Cox, Cassie
Palmer, Gertrude McSparran, Myrtle,
Caudie and Jewell Beasley and Mrs,
Kitching.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-07-09
cHRIsTIAN CHCRcH NOTEs.

Services at the regular hours next
Sunday.
At III Mr.. Browns subject VIII be,
why / Am a Christian.
Special music morning and even
ing.
Don't forget the Christian En-
deayor meeting at p. m. An espe-
cially good program is being prepar-
ed.
The evening meeting at 3 p. m.
Subject, Cooperation With God
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-07-09


ed. Tho people are the power in our
nation and there is no one above the
people. Our masters are our own
people, not a king.
We have no one to fight and we
do not need great standing army.
Upon the brow OF every boy 2l years
old in this country there rests a
crown of liberty and equality. We
should feel and know that our coun-
try will live on forever Through all
our trials and previous wars our ma
ton has come out stronger than ever.
And we are continuing to grow
stronger and stronger. ! rejoice to-
day to be a humble citizen of this
great nation.
The Monroe doctrine will protect
the weaker nations to the south Of us
and under this doctrine the South
American countries will grow and
prosper.
II predict the Panama canal Will
be q free highway to the nations OF
the world in time.
We invented the sewing machine,
which has made it possible for our
women to dress better than the
women of any other nation"
The governor spoke of the many
great inventions that have contribute
ed to the growth and development Of
this nation He called attention to the
great crops of cotton, corn and
wheat produced in this country. And
he touched upon the great benefits
following the establishing of irriga-
ton in the west He said the Ar
rowrock dam will do Idaho as much
good as the great Assouan dam on
the Nile has done for Egypt.
The governor predicted return of
great prosperity for this nation in the
near future. This nation now has
more money and more wealth than
any other nation on earth" he said.
1t Is no wonder that we are so proud
of our nation. Let us not get vain,
but let us encourage our neighbors
and be helpful to them Let us still
further develop our educational in
stitutlons. Let us be proud of our
opportunities. feel proud of Merid-
ian, OF Ada county and of the state of
Idaho. | am proud to be here and to
be with you.
Whatever may be our opinions as
a people, let there be no criticism of
our cardinal principles. Let these
principles live on forever.
On July IL the nations greatest
relic, the Liberty bell, will be on ex-
hibition In Boise. When 1t passes
through Meridian give 1t cheer,
THEY LIKE MERRIAM
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-07-09
Meridian Churches
NJ II. CHURCH NOTES.
sunday Services.

10 a. m. Sunday school
II a. IN. Preaching.
D. m. Epworth League.
s D.. m. Preaching, THE Liberty
Bell and it's Message"
You want to be at Sunday scnooi
to make final arrangements Tor the
Liberty Bell trip.
The girls of the primary class,
Harold Inns and Mrs. Luscombe,s
class are being entertained this al
ternoon by Mr.. and Mrs. Linn as a
reward for well doing in the Sunday
school.
There will be board meeting at
the close of the service Sunday morn
ing.
The Ladies Aid will meet with
Mrs. j. A. Pack next Wednesday af-
ternoon, assisted by Mrs. DR.. Neal,
Mrs. Millspangh and Mrs. Salisbury.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-07-09
jess willard, the Worlds Heavy
weight Champion at the
Idle Hour.

In presenting Jess Willard, the
worlds leading white hope. the Idle
Hour management has again accom-
plished the unusual by bringing the
only motion picture that Jess WiIlrad
ever played the leading role. entitled
The Hearts Punch" in which he
does several rounds, In which he bat
ties for his loved ones. This picture
was taken just before Willard de-
parted for his training quarters in
Arizona In February for the winning
fight between Johnson and himself
for the worlds championship at Ha-
yana. Cuba. March s. Watch for
dates on this attraction,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-07-09
BuYs uNDERTAKER,s sToCK.

As we have purchased the under
takers stock OF j. M. Anderson, OF
Meridian. We are prepared TO attend
10 all the needs OF the Meridian pub
lie IN our line. No extra charge will
De made for attending q funeral In
Meridian, nor Will we charge extra
for casket delivered to the home, nor
for services performed at the time of
a funeral in Meridian or vicinity.
Schrieber q Sidenfaden.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-07-09
NOTICE no WATER USERS.

Notice to the water users OF the
Hunter lateral. You are hereby no
tliied TO be on hand with your nov
ing sythe TO NAV the moss out OF the
lateral on Monday morning the 18th
of July, 1915. commencing at Lee Egg
bert . check by his house.
Respectfully.
GEO. w. WHITLOcK,
Water Master.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-07-09

Mr. and Mrs. Orviile Ackley and
children from Caldwell were visiting
with Mr. and Mrs. Baird and family
over the Fourth.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-07-09

Capt. b. G. Davis has resigned as
assistant attorney general of Idaho.
He will open law office in Boise and
rumor has it that he will enter the
race for the Republican nomination
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-07-09

Gilmore Mcclellan has accepted a
position with the q. s. l., at Alex
ander. Ida, and has left TO take
charge the first OF the month.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-07-09

Mrs. J. +. Dnman. OF Caldwell,
Kansas. is visiting at the home OF
Mrs, Joel Brown. and also with Mrs.
j. AZ Flack
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-07-09

Mrs. Ethel Lockwood and Dorothy
have returned after a visit To the ex-
positions at San Francisco and San
Diego. She had a very pleasant visit
with friends In Los Angeles.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-07-09

Roy Mccarthy Of Turner, Idaho,
was guest ST the Reynolds home
the first OF the week.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-07-09

Ivan $. Rice, formerly In the drug
business here. and now travelling
salesman for Philadelphia firm, was
iii town Saturday for q brief visit.