Evening star., 1916-06-04
Modern Woodmen of America

Washington Camp. No. 1l4s4, con-
ferred the degrees on William P. Voigt
II. W. Taylor and c. S. Howell Friday
evening at old Masonic Temple
Appiica tons for membership were re-
ceived from J. c. Denniss, George. sam
ue! and Peterson Goldblott.
Short talks were made by Consul H.
II. r. Helwig, Past Consul James w
Crooks, H. V Shurtliff, H. A. Walsh
and others. After which the hall was
turned over to the uniformed company
of foresters. under command of Capt.
F. A. Snyder. assisted by Drill Master
p r. Beach. for drilling for the exhibi-
ton drill to he given at the summer
o'-ting of Washington Camp June l6.
The third anniversary of the oreani-
zation of Central Camp. No. 1S013. in
May. 1913. was observed at its last
meeting. The camp began with four
teen charter members and was increas
ed shortly thereafter by the transfer of
about eighty Woodmen from other
camps. 1t now has 240 names on its
roster and Its financial condition is
said to be excellent and its prospects
bright. The degree team. assisted by
c. S. Thomas and Henry H. Mllard of
Talbot Camp, and by Chief Forester f.
r. Overbee and his squad of Foresters.
gave an exemplifcation of the long
form of adoption. Two applications for
membership We're received. Past Consul
John W Sutherin made an address
dealing with the history of the camp,
DR.. Thomas Linviile spoke of its fra
ternal work. and District Deputy
Henry H Millard congratulated its
members upon past achievements. Vim
cent Fuchini of Georgetown Camp and
Banker Burton @. Cowles of Talbot
Camp entertained with humorous read
inss. State Lecturer Daniel Webster.
Past Consul James A. Moody and Ad-
wiser John S. Higgins of Central Camp
and G. S Thomas of Talbot Camp made
remarks. A communication was re-
ceived from State Deputy William Nc
Caffery thanking the camp for its con-
certed action with other camps in pre-
senting him with loving cup. A c.
Saunders recently admitted to the
Woodmen Sanitorium. wrote of condi-
tons there.
Refreshments were served by the en-
'tertainmert committee q. A. Casey.
James A Moody. Fred w Darlington,
C. J. Beck and William H Dust. Among
those present were \. NJ. Pollock. Hen
ry q. Martin. George J. Held. Rufus l..
Christian. J. NJ. Priest. @. .. Heltzell.
ing: Robert s. Reear. Clifford E. Tenn
pie. S. w Cav Fred L. Moore. y. W.
Kefauver. F. J. LoveleSs. DR. Is. T.
Keneipp. ]. S. Shaw. Henry +. Lincoln.
J, w. Cross, J E. Enrisht; Henry c.
Trathen and others A. S. Schaub of
Georgetown Camp. Banker Daniel Web
ster of West End Camp and A. f. Dob
rowolski Burton C. Cowles. c. S Thorn
as. F. r. Overbee and F. II. Black of
TIA lbot Camp We're visitors.
Columbia Camp, No 1923, Consul
William n. Cole presiding. adopted
three candidates Thomas J. Long. Ed
Thursday night in Pythian Temple
Three applications for membership
were received. The membership COM
mittee under Orlando r. Bowman. ac-
cepted on behalf of the camp the invi-
tation of Talbot Camp to join with ii
at a class adoption to he held in the
latter's hall June % 4 special degree
team. composed of representatives of
the various camps in the District, is
to exemplify the secret work of the or
der The question of participating in
the preparedness parade" June II was
considered and p committee. consisting
of Orlando b. Bowman. Martin Hysong,
C. II rKeishter and Fred A. Royse. as
appointed to meet with other commit
tees at the meeting Of tho West End
Camp in Pythian Temple tomorrow
night state Deputy William McCaf
ferry. District Deputy Henry H. Millard.
Past Consul Jaraes A. Moody and Bank |
err George \. Casey of Central Camp
made brief remarks.
A r. Talbot Camp. No 1872 Thurs
day evening initiated I l.. Hanson by
the long form. Past Consul James A. |
Moody of Central Camp assisting in the
work as worthy patriarch. |
State Deputy William A. McCaffrey was
present. Eight applications for adop |
tion were received Clerk DR. j. X |
reported that a letter from f. |
q. Sperling at the Woodmen Sanatorium |
stated that f. F. Belts. who is also at
the sanitorium. would soon undergo an |
operation on his eve. NJ. l.. Dicus was
reported at Georgetown Hospital. but |
doing nicely. A brief talk was made
by DR.. ]. X. Duncan. The visiting |
nei ighbors were ]. A. Moody, past con-
sui of Central Camp: G. A. Casey. bank
er of Central Camp, and J. A. Trunnell |
adviser of Georgetown Camp. Music
was rendered by the "Woodman Trio"
assisted by w. F. Black and A. S. Gill !