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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-23
B. P. O. Eks.

The Baltimore Reunion Association
composed of members of the Washington
Lodge of Elks, met Monday evening
Joseph A. Burkhart's resignation as
chairman was accepted and Fred Mers-
heimer was elected to fill the vacancy
The contract for uniforms to be worn In
the parade at the Elks' convention in
Baltimore was awarded. 1t will consist
of flannel trousers and a blue serge coat
The contract for music has also been let
All members who intend participating in
the parade have been asked to declare
their intentions as soon as possible to
John H. Baltz, secretary of the
association.
bod the Mardi Gras and festival to be
held by the F'raternal Order of Eagles In
their home in the near future. The con-
tingent will be in charge of the officers
of the lodge of Elks.
The membership committee met Tues
day evening to consider applications for
admission to the order. Charles
Utermehle was made chairman Of the
committee for the new lodge year
The lodge decided at its last meeting to
committee to proceed with its plan OF
installing new pipe organ in the lodge
ROOM Charles H. Hermann is chairman
of this committee
Wednesday. May 3, will be initiation
evening and the first event in which the
new officers will participate. Elaborate
plans have been completed by the house
committee to care for large attendance.
E. J. Murphy, chairman of the new
member committee. reports eighteen new
members will be admitted next month
The dancing committee announces an
Easter dance for tomorrow evening at the
Elks Club
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Ancient Order of Hibernians.

Division No. 2 met last Sunday. Frank
j. Sloan and John A. Rowan were re-
ported sick, the former from an opera
ton at Providence Hospital 1t was
reported that the funeral services for
Frank Graham were attended by J. j.
Dolan. Patrick J. Haltigan. James S.
Dugan. Mark S. Tolan, c.. ]. Carmody, j.
j. Fuller and D. D. Courtney. Follow
ing requiem mass in Holy Comforter
Church. interment was made in Mount
Olivet cemetery. The quarterly report
of the auditing committee. it is said,
showed that over $500 had been dis
bursed for benefits by the division
within the past three months. It was
ordered that no action shall be taken
on the new set of bylaws until after
the adjournment Of the national con-
vention. An outline of the arrange
ments for the annual excursion of the
A. o. H. and L. A, to Chesapeake Beach
in July was made by several members
OF the District board. The following
will represent Division No. upon the
general committee of arrangements
for the excursion: D. NJ. Hassett, NJ P.
Sullivan, P. H. Gallagher. NJ. j. Barrett
and James S. Dugan.
Indications are said to point to a
large delegation of local members at
the national convention which convenes
at Boston in July.
Division No. will meet today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-23
II. o. U. A. M.

Edward J. Ross Council, No. Is. We'd
nesday evening. received member by
transfer from Pen Mar Council, No. Is.
of Cascade, Md. The degrees were con-
ferred on three candidates. one of the
candidates being from District Council.
No. II. Three applications for member
ship were received. A communication was
read from Past State Councillor. E. L.
Balderson. now a resident Of Hopewell,
Virginia.
Among the visitors were State Vice
Councillor Laurence Hurley. John 7.
Lyons Of Ballston Council No. 221, Ball.
ston. Va; George r. Schultz and John
a. Hammond of District Council No. II.
Each made addresses. Remarks were
also made by the newly initiated can
didates.
Apacostia Council. No. 1s, Tuesday re-
ceired one application for membership.
Two candidates were received by initia-
ton The degree team was in charge of
Degree Master j. D. Simpson An ad-
dress was made by Harry E. Johannes.
p. e. of American Flag Council, No. 90
of Baltimore. National Representative
James a. Frazier Of Mount Vernon, No
10. also made an address. The council
received an invitation from Star Span
rled Banner Council to attend its Wis
itation.
Mount Vernon Council. No. 10. We'd
Aesday night received three applica-
tions for membership. The relief COM
mittee submitted a report on four sick
members. National Deputy Councillor
Sames A. Frazier was present. BY a
unanimous vote it was decided the
members should attend the last vista
fion of the season at Star Spangled
Banner Council, No. 4, Thursday night
THE members initiated at the last meet
sing of the council were introduced and
received under good of the order. Past
Councillors George w. Robertson, James
T. Conner and Charles c. Sanderson
hri af falla
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clerical work of the purchasing d.

clerical work Of the purchasing d.
Vision.
Frank Smith of the night linotype
section, who recently underwent 8
minor operation, is on duty again.
Edward T. Atkinson and John W
Sherman have recovered from their re-
cent illness and have reported for work
in the specifications (hand) section.
| Chief Reviser Henry w. Weber of the
proofroom was absent during the week
on account of illness.
Elmer Dement, of the monotype sec
ton. who has been confined to his home
returned to work Tuesday.
Matthew Williams of the carpenter
| shop section is taking twenty-five
days of his annual leave.
Col Jacob c. Morgan of the monotype
| assembling room is spending sixty
| days leave in the west. Cards re-
ceived the past week by fellow en-
ployes report him at Kansas City, Kan.
| much improved in health.
William Graf Of Kansas City, Mo-. has
| received probationary appointment in
| the Office and was assigned to the mono
type keyboard section Tuesday.
Miss Lille M. Sunderland of the press
division, who has been detailed to the
state, war and, navy branch for several
weeks, returned to the main Office the
| first Of the week.
Harrison NJ. Browning, who has been
absent from the Office for about nine
months on account Of illness, has re-
ported for work and was assigned to
| the day linotype section.
Charles ]. Brantley of the monotype
keyboard section has been granted six
days leave Of absence.
John V. Baulsir, Emil Peterson. Jo-
seph E. Walch. Miss Lydia Herring,
Charles H. Edwards and John M. John
son of the presswork division. have been
detailed to the money order division.
Appointments. separations. transfers,
etc, in the government printing office
for week ending Wednesday. April Is,
Appointments: Milford Schiller and
Frederick J. Kraft, temporary mes
senger boys; Victor M. Giffen. linotype
operator, transferred from War De-
Urgency plasterer; r. Carrick Searles,
skilled laborer. transferred from Navy
Department.; Harrison Browning, limo
type machinist, reinstated: Marcellus
ME B. Parks. temporary skilled labor
ers. and William Graf, probationary
monotype keyboard operator.
Separations: Louis L. Hall. proba-
tional messenger boy, resigned; Harlan
Frey, skilled laborer. resigned: Miss
Helen A. Murray. folder. resigned, and
Frederick J. Kraft. Wilfred Grissom,
Stanley r. Nash. Francis A. Lanahan
and William c. Norris, temporary mes
senger boys.
Transfers, etc: Joseph B. Harding.
skilled laborer. 20 cents per hour. press
division. to skilled laborer. 81 per day,
computing division: Isaac NJ. Funk,
oiler, 30 cents per hour, engineer Sec
ton. to helper. 80 cents per hour, de-
livery section: William T. Windsor,
temporary messenger boy, 10 cents per
hour, Office of the superintendent of
documents, to probational messenger
boy, 1915 per annum; Aloysius T. &C.
nau, machine helper. IS cents per hour,
linotype section. to paymaster's guard.
$1,000 per annum, office of the chief
clerk, and Miss Margaret S. Neate,
skilled laborer. rs cents per hour. rul-
ing and sewing section. to helper, s72O
per annum, Office Of the superintendent
of documents.
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Royal Arcanum.

Ouray Council Monday night. re-
ceived reports of the Grand Council
session from Supreme Representative
Lenz and others.
At the meeting Of Francis Scott
Key Council at Potomac Hall, George
town, Wednesday evening two new
members were elected and one candf-
date was initiated under the new prize
ritual. the ceremonies being conducted
by the officers. Remarks were made
by Grand Regent F. S. Parks. Grand
Orator James H. Ruth. Treasurer
James E. Chamberlain. Past Regent
r. c. Rowzee and others. Among
those present were Regent John I. Cox,
Secretary G.. W. McGurin, Orator
Johns. Warden U. B. Bussard, Sentry
f. H. J. Mueller. J. w. Ball. John w.
Butler E. s. Chamberlain. 3. r. Crooks
and Capt. Thomas Charles.
Oriental Council will have a class
night Tuesday evening in old Masonic
Temple under the leadership Of Vice
Regent v. p. Dopley and an increase
committee.
Wednesday evening a committee COM
posed OF Edwin A. Mess, W. w. Chase.
J. Ed. Swaine. Charles J. James. r. e.
Logan. H. G. Tegeler, W. II. Duffy, A.
B. keefer and J. NJ. Hammerly of
Oriental Council will. transfer the
American flag of tho Grand Council
from Oriental Council to District Coun-
ell. of which the new grand regent
Frank S. Parks is member. The cere-
monies will be held in the hall at No,
1101 E street northwest.
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Woman S Benefit Association.

Brightwood Tent. No. S. has invited
the members of Brightwood Review
to an entertainment and dance. to be
given Tuesday evening, May 2.
Brentwood Review celebrated its
tenth anniversary Tuesday evening.
This review was organized by Mrs.
Mary A. Van Ness. Several charter
members were present, including Mrs
Dora Weber. the first record keeper.
Mrs. Weber gave a talk. reading the
first minutes ever written for the re-
view. with a short history of It's work
since its organization. Mrs. Ohlen-
dorff. also charter member: Deputy
Supreme Commander Mrs. Mabel 7. La
Rue and District Deputy Mrs. A. n,
WEIGH were also present. Mrs. Patrick
offered congratulations from Mount
Vernon Review. Mrs. Ktlleen from
Georgetown Review and Miss Mc1n-
tosh from Independence attended. Two
large birthday cakes. one black and
one white. each decorated with ten red
candles. carrying out the Maccabee
colors, were the center of attraction
when the ice cream was served.
Victory Review met Tuesday even
ing. Plans were perfected for attend
ing the banquet to be given Easter
Monday evening at the New Ebbitt.
Mrs. Johan Frailey invited all the mem
bers to a musical to be given at her
residence Friday.
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Exploration in Egypt.
From the Chicago Journal.

rom tne SutchkO Joutuui-
While war is desolating half the world,
American explorers in Egypt have been
uncovering the ruins of a magnificent
temple at Memphis, built nearly 1000
years ago.
Even the lay reader feels thrill at
such a plunge into antiquity. To an
Egyptologist. the discovery is positively
inspiring. This is the FIRST time a temple
Of such importance has been found as
far north as Memphis, yet there is little
doubt that more than half the population
of ancient Egypt lived between that city
and the sea. Their palaces. temples.
tombs and market places are buried un-
der yards OF Nile mud. and only the
most meager excavations have been made
in this district. Think of the possibilities
which remain!
Some day. perchance. an American mil
lionaire will finance a thorough explora-
ton of the site of the Greek colony OF
Naukratis. which carried on the foreign
commerce Of Egypt for centuries before
Alexandria was heard of. When that
exploration is finished we may know more
about the life of Homsr's day than even
the fields of Troy can teach us. we may
recover some of the lost odes of Sappho.
we may find the temple school where
Scion studied before he came back TO.
regenerate his native city of Athens.
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Independent OrderRechabite:

White Ribbon Tent. No. s54. met last
Sunday at 643 Louisiana avenue north
west. Margaret Mcmahon acted as
chief ruler. New members were en-
rolled. Those taking part were Freda
Marks, Margaret Mcmahon. Anna
OBrien. Agnes Totten. Dorothy Hern,
George Totten. Frank Hessler. William
Hessler, Winfield S. Hern and James
Forbes.
Mr.. Hurdle has planned something of
interest for the children for today's
meeting.
Onward Tent. No. 1921. will give a
box party May 10. The committee ap-
pointed to have charge comprises Lola
V. Marks. chairman; Blanche Ogle,
Amy Bickerton, Archie Fletcher, Charles
Small and Joseph B. Hart, jr. Charles
Sherwood of Jackson Tent and High
Chief Ruler Charles T. Carroll were
visitors at the last meeting
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Modern Woodmen of America

A. R. Talbot Camp. No. 1872. Thursday
evening initiated L.. A. Rice and G. w.
Hartley, the dramatic form Of adoption
being used. Six applications for adop-
ton were favorably acted upon The
death of w. E. Dudley was reported as
having occurred Friday. April a. A
letter from E. F. Belts was read, stat
ing that he had arrived safely at the
Woodmen Sanatorium, in Colorado. The
sick neighbors were reported fmprov-
ing. Daniel Webster. banker of West
End Camp. made an address. Humorous
poems were read by B. g. Cowles. Tai
bot Camp plans to hold a banquet in
the near future, and v. w. Potter, J. K.
Duncan. H. H. Willard, ]. Lyons and
A. F. Dobrowolski were appointed a
committee on arrangements.
Central Camp. No. 16015 has been ad-
vised of the admission of one of it's sick
members. A. c. Saunders. to the Wood
leave in a few days for that place
State Deputy William McCaffery and
District Deputy H. H. Willard made ad-
dresses. J. A. Trunnell of Georgetown
Camp entertained the camp with sto-
ries and general remarks on Wood
Cavanaugh, William H. Trathen, c. j
Beck, Fred w. Darlington, John S
Higgins. A. H. Jaeger and DR.. Thomas
Linville also spoke briefly.
Lincoln Camp, No. 12455, Monday
night in Northeast Temple. received
one application for membership. Dis
trict Deputy H. H. Willard. c. A. Beach
and H. F. Sloat of Washington Camp
made short talks.
Columbia Camp. No. 1923. at it's last
meeting received fourteen applications
for membership. The camp is forming
class for adoption. to be known as
the Boteler class. in honor of one OF
it's past consuls.
West End Camp. Ma. 12Os9. recently
celebrated it's tenth anniversary in
Pythian Temple. The camp was or
ganized April 3. 1906, with seventeen
members. Its present membership is
10. During the past year former
Potomac Camp was amalgamated with
it, Congratulatory remarks were made
by District Deputy Millard and A. f.
Shoemaker. member Of long stand
ing. Addresses were made by
R. J. Cooley, Harry Atchison. r.
e. Webb. Daniel Webster, the lat
ter contributing an original poem
State Medical Examiner John w.
Sutherin and C. A. Casey of Central
Camp, Consul V. w. Potter of Talbot
Camp and A. B. Clark of Camp 2002 OF
Kansas City. Mo-. a camp having q
membership of approximately $500
Refreshments were served.
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National Union.

Central Council. Monday evening,
initiated one candidate, and one petit
tion for membership was received. J.
Harry Jones and Joseph Jacob made
addresses.
Potomac Council met Monday even
ing. President Jacobson appointed
cowmittee on the extension Of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-23
Discovery Of Soap.


Soap appears to have been discovered
by the Celts. for the name is derived
from the Celtic word "sebon." 1t seems
strange that such early wanderers
should have been familiar with soap,
but II they had the name they must
certainly have had the article it stood
for. Moreover. it is quite conceivable
that nomads using wood fires could
accidentally discover soap. All woods
have a certain amount of mineral salts,
chiefly those of potash. in their fbers.
After burning these are left in the
form OF carbonate, which a heavy
liquid I've. wanting only the grease
from an overturned caldron of broth
to form soap. A dash Of natural Curl
osity on the part Of the woman who
cleared up the mess would reveal the
cleansing properties Of the new sub
stance.
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Improved Order Of Red Men.

At Q recent meeting of Sioux Tribe.
No. 10. Great Senior Sycamore Jacques
Hefdenheimer who is the sachem of the
tribe for the fourth term. had nearly
all the great chiefs present, including
Great Sachem Hummer. Great Junior
Sycamore Boyer. Great Prophet Bunch
and q large delegation from Logan
Tribe. The great chiefs spoke on sub
jects of interest to the order. the prin-
cipal topic being the proposed trip to
Frederick, Md. July 4, to attend the
Red Mems celebration. 1t was sug-
gested that they go in BODY ana
charter car or as many as may be
needed. Harry Lewis. president OF the
Red Mems Bowling League, spoke OF
the past, present and future OF the
league. He said II would be IN exist.
ence newt year. with the prospects o.
a few more tribes being represented.
A base ball team is to be organized
by the tribe to meet similar teams from
other fraternal bodies. Mr.. Heiden-
heimer was made manager. Among
other visitors present were w. B. Garn-
err of Idaho Tribe, w. H. King of Seneca
Tribe and Mr.. zepp from Maryland.
Seneca Tribe has adopted the sug-
gestion of the great sachem and au-
thorixed w. A. Eliason, collector Of
wampum. to overhaul his books for
four years past and have the names OF
all suspended members presented to the
tribe for consideration at its next meet
ing. Past Great Sachem w. H. King
has charge of the unwritten work of
the tribe.
Red Wing Tribe met Monday evening.
1t was announced that Sachem Neither
ton is contemplating visit to New
Jersey. Under the good of the order,
remarks were made by Messrs. Strobel
and Shepherd of Logan Tribe, and
Prof. Kruse rendered several vocal
selections.
osceola Tribe at it's last meeting re-
ceived several applications. The tribe
is endeayoring to secure one of the silk
nags offered by Col Dan H. Russell of
Louisville, KY. The degree team is
practicing under the leadership of De-
gree Master Stump. The musical di-
rector of the tribe. Charles Benner. who
work. is now able to resume his usual
place.
Past Great Sachem H W. Tippett of
Mineola Tribe contemplates a fishing
trip The sachem of the tribe, Mr..
Meyers, returned from his honeymoon
and the members gave him rousing
reception. A glee club is being organ
lied by the members under leadership
of Past Great Sachem G. E. Baxter.
Usage Tribe Monday night had so
per cent of its membership present.
It is composed of professional and
business men. Past Great Sachem G.
p Johanson. one of their old MEM
bers, who. resides in Alexandra, Va,
was present and gave them talk.
Past Great Sachem w. II. King also
was present and presented his creden-
tiais as the official instructor of the
unwritten work of the order. The tribe
will hold a fellowship meeting" In the
near future.
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Daughters of America.

Independent Council, No. 2, met Mon
day evening. The quarterly reports
presented showed the council to be in
a good condition. An Easter party will
be held at the next meeting.
At the close Of the meeting a pea
nut hunt" with many contestants, was
held. Mr.. Tucker, with a score OF
eighty-six, won the first prize, and
Mrs. Cumberland, with eight, the "booby
prize"
Fidelity Council. No. 4. Tuesday even
ing received one application. Deputy
Mrs. e. Viola Thompson was reported
in Richmond, Va. Junior Past Councillor
Mrs. g. N. Woodward was reported alb
son.
The Wheeling Club met Saturday,
April Is. at the residence of Mr.. Homer,
committee reported the recent theater
party a success. The Wheeling Ora
matte Club will present play May l;
In a guessing contest Mr.. Hopkins and
Mrs. Anna Hill won prizes.
Mr.. Homer and the president, Mrs
E. Viola Thompson. led the way to the
dinner. The dining room was an
Easter sunburst" of jonquils and
baskets Of eggs. with tiny Chicks
for the favors. The club adjourned to
meet April 90 at the residence of Mrs
s. V. Riley. Grant road, Tenleytown
D. c.
Esther Council No. 20. Thursday
evening at Masonic Hall. Tenleytown
will give an entertainment and box
party. Invitations have been sent to
all councils. Mrs. w. r. Jones' chair
man of the good of the order commit
tee, will be in charge.
Golden Rule Council. No. 10, met
Friday night. Six candidates were
initiated by Capt. Hazleton and his
drill team of six women and six men
Many visitors were present, and con.
graduated Golden Rule Council on its
work.
Mrs. Agnes Burgess. chairman Of
the entertainment committee. is pro.
crossing with the humorous play which
is to be presented soon. Remarks were
made by Misses Louk, Flynn anc
Hazleton.
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Woodmen of the World.

Oak Camp. No. 4. Wednesday even.
ing obligated seven new candidates.
The degree team was commanded by
Capt w. G. Stott.
Arrangements were made for the
unwilling of the Mortimer monument
at Prospect Hill cemetery April 80, at
3 o'clock pm. Consul Commander
Benjamin F. Williams will be the mas
ter Of ceremonies. A noted orator of
the Sovereign Lodge will deliver the
Grafton. Addresses were made by
Messrs. Williams. Stott and Miller. Re.
freshments were served
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United Spanish War Veterans

At the meeting of Richard j. Harden
Camp. No. 2. Thursday night John H.
Goss. Sd United States Volunteer En-
gineers, was mustered; Edward Byrd
Doran was appointed chaplain, vice
William o. Ohm. resigned, and George
F. Cook was appointed historian.
Mr.. McCoury of Johnston City, Tenn.
addressed the meeting.
Orders of the department commander
announced the official visit of the de-
partment officers and ritualistic COM
mittee May 4.
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~ Fratern1t1es ~
Fraternal Order of Eagles.

The "get-together'' meeting sched-
uled for Thursday evening was post
poned until next Tuesday evening.
Several prominent out-of-town men,
bers will be present. A class of TWEEN
ty candidates will be initiated. Fred
Kneessi and his boys in white" will
have charge of the initiatory features.
The sick committee has reported as
sick DR.. Ready and r. l. Jacobs.
During the past week the following
out -of town members were visitors at
the home: D. A. White. Oswego, n. Y;
A. J. Cavaran. Lancaster. Pa; Il. r.
Ingraham, Philadelphia: T. Arthur An
derson. Atlanta, Ga, and James Jack
son, Nashville, Tenn.
Dave Wolf has been appointed chair
man of the reception committee for the
May festival and mardi gras.
The Ladies' Auxiliary and the enter
tainment committee met Monday even
ing. Several new names were added to
the auxiliary. After the meeting re-
freshments were served in the rath-
skeller. The ladies were addressed by
Rev. Patrick Murphy. member from
an Idaho aerie, and William H. Clarke.
Meetings will be held tomorrow and
Thursday evenings.
The donation committee reports many
handsome and valuable donations for
the May festival and mardi gras.
J. S. Mason OF Wilmington, Del, and
F. B. Trombold of Kansas City, Mo-,
were recent visitors to the home.
The following will have charge of
the booths during the May festival:
Miss Marion S. Evans. fancy work;
Miss kaminisky. flowers: Mrs. Bailey.
cigars; Mrs. Wege. lemonade; Mrs.
Mechenn. fortune teller: Mrs. Lery. ice
cream: Mrs. Davis, country store: Miss
Rosenberg, candy: Mrs. Williams and
Mrs. White, supper room.
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United Order of Golden Cross

The members of Mount Vernon Com
mandery, No. 40. will take a straw
ride TO Laurel. Md, Saturday, May 10.
They will meet at Pythian Temple at
= p.m. sharp and depart from there.
The. following committee was appoint
ed at the last meeting: w. H. Scott,
chairman; r. L. Beard, Mrs. George
Schmidt and Mr.. Henry Fowler.
IN case of bad weather the ride will
be postponed until the following Sat.
urday.
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Tough on the Bride.
From Tit-Bits.

rom I1t-bIts
Parson (to newly welded pair)-The
marriage state imposes various duties,
The husband must protect the wife.
while the wife must follow the husband,
whithersoever he goes.
Bride-Lor', sir: can't that be altered
In our case? Ny man is going to the
trenches tomorrow morning.