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adequate. and 1 wish you would extend
to the members of the grotto and your
self the grateful appreciation ana
thanks of this committee, and also OF
the mothers and ktddies at camp. whom
YOU have SO splendidly helped by your
playground equipment and parties In
| terested In the camp.
| 80 many fortunate things have hap
last year that 1 cannot help but feel
| that We owe to you our being on the
! map in the minds Of SO many hundred
/ people here.
Our hearty thanks to you. and
hope our conduct may warrant your
continued interest In the work"
| A similar letter has been received by
the Grotto Band. which added largely
to the entertainment furnished on the
| occasion.
Monarch Emmons has received letter
| from the Association of WorshipIui
Masters commencing the grotto for
its participation in the recent base ball
game between the grotto and Almas
Temple. Mystic Shrine.
with language that burns up adjec-
tives and scars into the superlatives
the press committee for Chairman Gold
arrangements for the unique family ex-
cursion to be given by Kallipolis Grotto.
Mystic Order of Yelled Prophets. at
Chesapeake Beach August 23. IF Chaos.
poIehS, JONc anu NSptQHS, HC say o.
will only smile and make the weather
propitious. this outing. in point of nov
city and unique achievement will
eclipse anything Of it's kind heretofore
attempted. which is going some, be-
cause the oldest inhabitant cannot re-
call an event of the grotto that was
not startling novelty or offered dull
moment
He tells. in glowing language. of
mysterious lady" who will give prize
to the first woman. big or little, young
or old. who asks her, Are you the
daughter of the grotto?" OF a concert
by the famous Grotto Band in the pa
vilion; of an exhibition drill by the
Grotto Drill Corps; of pie-eating con-
test; of weird and mysterious antics by
the prophets; of the prize to be given
the person pulling the funniest stunt
for the big film picture; of madrigals
by the glee club, and of host of other
things. with souvenirs for everybody.
1t will probably be "some excursion
and then some from what he says. and
the prophets and their many friends,
including their families and Deputy
Grand Monarch Edward s. Schmid, will
all be there
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Around the Cit,

Once when II rained dear R. L. g. saw
in the downward rush SO many silver
strings OF q harp on which the wind
was playing-but IT wasn't harp strings
that last time 1t poured. Neither was
cats and dogs. And the car was as
wet as washtub on blue Monday.
Mud-caked laborers. soppy enough to
hang on a clothes line, crowded together
with the lassitude that comes to oldish
toilers after a days tussle with pick
and maui: clerical workers In the
worlds vineyard dripped water enough
to turn the corrugated floor into SO
many canals; rubbers smelled their
loudest, and to the community orches-
ira of sneezes due to the weather's
bareback was added the dead weight
up in closely packed and gaspingly
stuffy car on Its way to the suburbs
or somewhere In the dusk.
a fat woman. as wet as q rat-pro-
hang on to a strap and failed. There
were reasons: One was that her arms
were too short. Another was that her
legs were not long enough and a third
Of a fat woman. especially II you hap
pen to be one yourself. Strung along
the row Of dangling gibbets were other
women as wet as rats-but that's all
right; women are healthier than men.
anyhow-but the fat one was an ex-
ceptfon: She was loaded down with a
big bundle, a cord bag and an umbrella
whose broken handle made II burden
instead of staff, so 1t was up to some
body to do the proper thing. As no man
budged, a woman with big bones. and
plenty of them. offered her place. The
fat woman was too thankful to stand
on ceremony, but she wasn't spry
enough-tsee "limitations'O. Before she
could get the seat. a lovely young man
saw it first, and pumped himself
down. The woman of bones stated the
case. but she probably lacked nerve.
for the squatter merely looked out Of
the foggy window. through which he
couldn't possibly see-and that was all
there was to that.
Praise be. there is always Sir Gala
had to match every cad that comes
along!-which doubtless accounts for
this world being such a satisfactory
place to live in.
An old colored man who had been
dozing with his hands crossed over a
tin bucket-lunch kind-was aroused
by the voice of the woman of bones,
and rising with the slow stiffness of
rheumatic legs that have been having
a rest gave the fat one his seat She
of bones felt called upon to voice ap-
probation, and as the two hung from
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Rebekah Lodges.
Monday-Esther, No. 8, degree.
Tuesday-Fidelity, No. Z, social and lawn
fete.
Thursday-Friendship. No. 8. degree,
Masonic Hall. AnacostiA.
Friday-Miriam, No. 9. business.

Esther Lodge, No. s, tomorrow even
ing will confer the degree by its de-
gree team under the direction Of Mrs.
Henrietta Werner. After the degree
work reports will be received from the
committees in charge of furnishing the
room in Odd Fellows Home. followed
by a social, when the entertainment, it
is announced. will present several in
teresting subjects for the considera-
ton of the members Of the lodge.
Past Noble Grand Annie E. Coleman.
recording secretary Of Ruth Lodge,
was reported Monday evening as alb
sent on account of a serious accident.
Late reports state she Is improving.
Several applications were acted upon
by the lodge and several new members
elected to receive the degree.
Fidelity Lodge. No. Z, will hold a
short business session Tuesday even
ing and then adjourn to the home Of
Vice Grand Mrs. Kate Osborn FAN.
22o5 Rhode island avenue northeast.
where lawn fete and social will be
held. Many new features are to be
presented for the entertainment of the
members and visitors Members of
sister lodges are requested to attend.
Miriam Lodge, No. 8. Friday evening.
because Of the absence Of many mem
bers of the degree team. postponed de-
gree work until September. Past
President Annie E. Grigsby Of the
Rebekah Assembly was reported in
good health at her summer home at
Comorn. Va. Mrs. Grigsby's interest
in the Rebekah degree and the assist
ance rendered during the first year and
a half of the newly instituted assem-
bly,, it is said. enabled that branch of
the order to increase its membership
by a larger per cent than the sub
ordinate lodges during the same
period Mrs. Grigsby is one of the
charter members of Miriam Lodge and
still an active member.
Friendship Lodge. No. 8. Of Ana
costa will have a lawn fete and sur
prise party Tuesday and Wednesday
evenings. Salem Lodge members will
assist
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AUSTRO-ITALIAN ARENA.
Chronological Events.
SUNDAY.

SUNDAY.
italian troops inaugurate offensive along
Isonzo and Carso plateau. Score big VIC
tory in Morifalcone sector
MONDAY
Italians capture enemy positions COM
manding communication between Tray
enazes valley and Sare torrent.
Austrian attacks on Monte Zebio re-
pulsed.
Italians wrest Hill SIS from Austrians
on lower Isonzo and take $500 prisoners.
TUESDAY.
Italian forces capture Gorizia bridge
head on the Isonzo front.
Austrians admit withdrawal to the east
ern Isonzo.
Italians occupy heights west of Gorizia
Austrian counter attacks on Carso
pleteau are repulsed.
WEDNESDAY.
Italians enter city of Gorilla, reporting
capture Of 10000 Austrians.
Austrians retreat toward Doinberg and
Schon pass, east of Gorilla.
Austrians attempt offensive at Monte
Nero.
THURSDAY.
Italians pierce strong Austrian trenches
northeast Of Monte San Michele.
Boschini occupied by Italians.
Eighteen Italian aeros raid supply sta
tions at Pravacina and Dorberg.
Venice bombed by Austrians.
FRIDAY.
Austrians routed from defenses between
vippacco and Monte Cosich.
Rome reports occupation Of Rubbia and
San MARITIME del Carso.
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degree work at each meeting. Mem
bers OF other lodges are invited to At
tend. The committee which 10 furnish
ing room In Odd Fellows Home. to
be known as Phoenix Lodge room. It
is reported. will complete its work
soon.
Past Grand F. A. Norway Of Golden
Rule Lodge. No. 2 1,who Is in charge Of
the redecoration and furnishing OF the
! reception hall in Odd Fellows Home,
will report Tuesday evening as to the
+, progress made. Mr.. Norway Is q men,
Der OF the board Of directors Of the
Home Association and also had charge
Of the repairs to the roof Of the home
building. which are now completed.
ing conferred the degree upon several
candidates and received several appli-
cations for membership. The degree
| director. Past Grand Joseph X. Dav-
ison. has announced degree work for
ginning Of the term the lodge decided
to hold meetings but twice a month.
the second and fourth Thursdays OF
each month. Salem Lodge for the past
two years. it is said. has been the ban
ship and finances.
With prominent attorney and
popular newspaper man as the inter
Mount Pleasant Lodge. No. 70. will
confer the second degree. William E.
Andrews. vice grand Of the lodge. who
has been absent from the city for sew
eral months. is expected to be present,
and Noble Grand Charles W. Fits has
promised a fraternal welcome to visit
ing members.
Grand Patriarch Henry F. A1lwine.
with several members Of his official
line and other prominent members of
the Patriarchal branch Of the order.
will be present Wednesday evening at
the meeting of Mount Nebo Encamp-
ment No. 6, 14th and Kenyon streets
northwest. Chief Patriarch Edwin A.
Swingle has announced that there will
be no degree work. but the evening
will be given over to things socially"
Past Grand William Green will have
charge Of the second degree in Eastern
Lodge. No. Z, Wednesday evening. The
first degree was conferred last Wednes-
day
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EASTERN ARENA.
Chronological Events.
SUNDAY.

SUNDAY.
Russians capture six villages on
rivers, Graberka and Sereth south of
Brody.
Teutonic offensive south Of Delatyn
brought to standstill.
Germans report custer of Russians
from positions near Zarecze on the
Stokhod.
German attacks on river Kropiec in
the region of Velesnuk reported repulsed.
MONDAY.
Russians gain more ground on Gra-
berka and Sereth rivers. German re-
tirement over fifteen mile front in
direction of Tyszienea reported.
Russians take enemy trench near
Zarescze
Austro-German forces capture heights
of Plails and Dereskovata on Tchernoi-
tum- Cheremosez river in Carpathians.
Germans launch vigorous attacks
west Of Buczacz.
TUESDAY.
Russians enter town of Nizniow and
take seven villages in drive of Stan
islau.
Russians report capture Of Tlumach and
Tysmienitsa.
Austrians report capture of Russian
positions near Jabionitsa. Vorocht and
west of Tatarov.
WEDNESDAY.
Berlin admits withdrawal of Teu-
tonic forces behind Nizniof- -Tysmien-
lisa -Othynia line.
Russians reported driving toward
Stanislau with great success
Austrians claim to have driven Rus
SLAMS northward from Capinl.
Teutons claim capture Of heights east
Of Warochta.
Russians seize series Of heights west
of Velesnioup.
Slavs capture enemy trenches. east Of
Sviniuchy.
THURSDAY.
Russians capture Stanislau.
Russians press Teuton line back to-
ward Halicx.
Slavs advance on river Sereth and
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Sons of St. George.

The Grand Lodge officers and dele.
gates from Pennsylvania, Maryland
and the District of Columbia were en-
tertained by the members Of Columbis
Lodge, No. 397, at it's last meeting
Among the guests was Representative
Coleman of Pennsylvania, who was the
principal speaker. his talk being or
american Citizenship" Addresses were
made also by Grand President Richard
A. Martin of Scranton, Pa, and Grand
Vice President J. Alfred Frost Of Phila-
delphia A musical and literary pro-
gram was rendered and refreshments
were served.
Arrangements are now being made
to entertain the Supreme Lodge Of
ficers and delegates who hold their
convention in this city the first week
in October.
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going train. His voice was so clamorou-
far-reaching that travellers who had bc
waiting in the women's rest room /.
wherever it is that men go to smoke:
loaf1ng at the magazine booth or stru
along benches in that unmistakably
vious state Of mind known as sitting-o
pins-and- needles. made one sudden a
unanimous scuttle for the concourse.
J One very small and very gentle fac
old lady seated near the man listened
him with admiring attention until he W.
through. Then she voiced appreciation
the white blossom of a girl who was W.
her.
that again. My dear, 1 could almo
make out every word he said. That
the way people talked when I w
young. They didn't humble as they
now, as II everybody's tongue w.
muffied in flannel to take the edge {
their words. Conversation was a d
light in my time, darling-and II "
could only initiate his style 1 cou
hear you much better"
Darling put her lips to the old lad
ears. and said. as loud as she dare
He was hollering at the top Of ]
voice. grandma" II I tried to do
they'd arrest me-"
What say. honey? OF course
know my hearing Is somewhat
paired. but II you could only try
pattern after that young mans ve
I suppose the railroad pays him /.
exhorting. didn't use to care :,
preaching outside Of churches. but Il
Salvation Army seems to have dc,
much good, and the railroad is to
highly commended for its effort
reach out to the passing crowds IL
may be on their way to sudden :
struction."
And while she prattled her secc,
| ChfIdh0Od n0nQanaa fhA
patted the old lady's hand and smil
as II she loved her.
And that was a beautiful thing
sec.
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Odd Fellows.

LODGES.
Monday-Union. No. IL: Beacon. No. Is.
and Langdon, No. 26. business.
Tuesday-Amity. No. u. and Mount
Pleasant, No. %. degree. Washing
ton, No. o, and Golden Rule, No. q,
business.
wednesday-Eastern, No. Z. and Federal
City. No. 20, degree. Harmony, No.
Q, business.
Thursday-Columbia. No. 10. and Cove
nant, No. 13, business.
Friday-Central. No. 1. and Metropolis.
No. 16. degree. Phoenix, No. 2S.
business.
ESCAMPMENTs.
wEDNESDAY-Mt. Sebo, No. 9, busi-
ness and social.
Friday-Magenenu, No. 4, business.
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born q gentman an was rts /;
away. Everybody knows what .
gentman ole marse was. An %
Marse Mace, fore he got killed At
tytum. An ole miss was . lady
throo from the day she was bawn
she laider down an died. Yessum-
had my 'vantages. an 1 pressed J.
my SON that goin' up yander to HoN
an gittin' a govment job that pays
an steady amt nothin' atall unies
was a gentman like mo an ole mar
an he certny is -"
While he talked others listened
q humor that deepened into into
and a respect that was his dus-
the man who had swiped the l.
ones seat looked out Of the fo
window without perceptible evtd
Of having heard q word. Natur
He was deef an bline.
Oh, yes, Galahads are as plen;
as cads, any day In the year.
soul Of chivalry need not necessa
be a guest at King Arthur's Round 7.
Table.
Sometimes, for instance. II hn6
home in the work-worn body OF 4 )
whose youth Of slavery II the .
blessed memory OF his age.
Yessum.
A blue and brass young man with
ented lungs was announcing, per M
phone, the stops to be made by an
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Modern Woodmen Of America

Washington Camp, No. 114S4, re-
ceived in old Masonic Temple. Friday
evening. a report Of the death Of John
F. Doyle, at 1877 Quincy street north
east Mr.. Doyle had been a member of
Washington Camp since 1909. He was
quartermaster sergeant of the Ma
rine Corps and had been employed in
clerical work at marine headquarters
in the Navy Department annex.
ported the receipt Of draft in pay
ment Of the claim on account OF the
late w. H. Osburn of Hyattsville, Md.
Terrence Mahoney. jr.. formerly
banker OF Washington Camp. was re-
who has been in Florida for some
years. was also received back into the
mother" camp by transfer.
The following were received into the
camp by the short form Of initiation:
/. J. Leroy, A. L. Walters. L. w. Rever-
comb and H A. Ellsworth.
The clerk reported that several men,
bers of Washington Camp had enlisted
and were in camp at Fort Myer. ready
to go to the front. F. NJ. Roberds was
excused from his duties on the degree
! team to attend the military training
camp at Plattsburg, N. Y.
Hugo G. Goelitz and Harry B. Tay-
lor were admitted to membership in
Central Camp, No. 1905. Friday night.
Past Consul James A. Moody officiating.
One application for membership was re-
ceived. 1t was stated that Consul II. c.
Long will be absent for two months on
the lsthmus Of Panama. A notice from
the head office advised that the board Of
directors has voted to waive the provi-
sions nullifying certificates because of
military service and to protect the inter-
ests OF members in the organized forces.
Cfofa AA
brief address. Mr.. Whitehead and J..
Arthur Trunnel of Georgetown Camp
were visitors. Additional paraphernalia
has been obtained for the degree team
and new robes may be used at the next
meeting. 1t Is reported.
A. r. Talbot Camp. No. 1872, Thurs
day evening adopted Chas. F. Kramer
for Camp No. 365 Of Madison. Wis, and
H. c. Thomson and c. w. Pilkerton
Talbot Camp. A resolution was adopted
expressing sorrow at the death of Mai.
c. w. Hawes, who served for many years
as head clerk. Major Hawes was one Of
ported that A. R. Edwin has gone to the
Woodman sanatorium at Colorado
Springs This makes six members from
the District OF Columbia now at the
sanatortum. State Deputy William Nc
Caffrey reported that National Lecturer
George Riley Of Danville. ILL.,. will be in
Washington the first week in October,
and 1t was decided to hold an open meet
ing the first Thursday in October The
following committee was appointed to
arrange a program and refreshments on
the occasion: H. H. Millard. c. g..
Thomas, W. F. Black, r. r. Ovsrbee and
F. +. Mason. State Lecturer Daniel
Webster. H. NJ. Gilman, u. Sykes and
H. Webb. all Of West End Camp. and q.
A. Casey and H. F. Shaw. both Of Central
Camp. were visitors, Short talka yvAra
made by state Deputy Mccanery. ststs
Lecturer Webster. q. A. Casey. H. Webb,
H. N. Gilman. n. Sykes. B. q. Cowles
and J. X. Duncan. Cigars were provided
and music WAS rendered By ths Talbot
GIee Club
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Masonic.

-N LODGES.
Nurday. Dawson, No. 10. +. c.
T;i. .s6ay-National. No. L.. called on:
Nrmiulus. No. %. F. C.; King
David. NJ. Is. NJ. NJ, and Lebanon,
No. .. special, NJ. NJ.
e,lnesday-washinSto Ston- Centennial. No.
u. +. G.. and East Gate. No. 81.
NJ. NJ.
+ rhursday-Naval, No. 4, +. c.; Hiram,
No. 10. NJ. NJ; La Fayette. No. 10.
+. C., and William Il. Singleton. No.
80. +. c. -,
1 Fr:day-Coiumbia. No. ,, called of.
l. ? and Lebanon, No. {, +. {.
ROYAL ARCH CHAP PIERS.
All chapters scheduled for the week
have called OFF.
KNIGHTS TEMpI.AR cOMMANDERIEs.
All Communicates scheduled for the
week have called off.
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH
RITE.
: Tuesday-Mithras Lodge OF Perfection.
business.
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II. o. U. A. M.

Capital Council, No. IS, Monday even
ing received one application for MEM
bership ana voted to turn over its
present receipts to the uniform fund.
Mr.. Olivert Of Thomas Jefferson Coun-
ell ana Messrs. Prender. Coulter and
Potter made addresses.
Mount Vernon Council. No. 10. We'd
nesday night received two applications
for membership. The relief COMMITTEES
reported @. W. Wayne of Wabash
Council. No. IS. Of Baltimore. who is
i'll, to be somewhat better. A special
mittee was held Saturday night to ar
range for the celebration of the coun-
cil's twenty-ntnt anniversary. Re-
marks were made by J.. W. schwenk.
Daughters Of America: w. e. Peake
and John e. Smallwood Among the
visitors were Past Councillor J. D. Simp-
son of Anacostia Council, No. 16: Carl
Hoffman Of Cherrydale. Va. and Past
Councillor J. W. Crawford of Anacostia,
No. 18.
Liberty Bell Council. No. 55. met
Tuesday evening and had Councillor
Scott Of Capitol Council as a visitor. A
Communication was read concerning the
condition OF the Essex Funeral Asso-
citation. Recording Secretary Acker-
man was named az a committee to as
certain II assistance might be rendered
by the council to relieve the beneficial
ries Of members carried by the associa-
ton. The resignation OF Warden NJ. E
Bachman was accepted. The election
to fill the vacancy resulted in the choice
Of Mr.. Hefronemus for warden. L. H
Poole for inside sentinel and Mr.. Reed
for outside sentinel. The good of order
committee, 1t was reported. is making
preparations to receive the state off,
GERS on the annual visitation. Remarks
were made by Messrs. Scott, Walker,
Brady and B. J. Brown. An oriental
court is being organized and the honor
ary roll is reported as being rapidly in
dorsed for membership.
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CONTINUED from Thlrd Page.D
footing, then lose 1t.
British progress toward Martinpuich
Enemy raids German trenches south
of ST. Eloi.
German counter attack northeast OF
Thiaumont repulsed.
French claim progress southwest OF
Estrees.
German attack on vauclerc plateau
fails.
MONDAY.
French capture line of enemy
trenches between Hem wood and the
Somme.
British repulse determined German
attacks northwest of Pozieres
French make progress south OF
Thiaumont work.
TUESDAY.
German attacks on French north of
Hem wood repulsed.
Germans gain further footing in all
night fighting for Thiaumont.
French progress at F1eury.
British make further progress north
of Pozieres.
Partial Teuton attacks between Belle
warde lake and User canal repulsed.
French report capture of 3.76 miles
of German trenches north of the
Somme.
WEDNESDAY.
Fifteen aerial battles in Somme re-
gion.
German advance west Of Vermando-
villers reported repulsed.
French make further progress north
Of Hem wood.
Australians advance 200 yards on 800
yard front northwest of Pozieres.
THURSDAY.
British make further progress north
of Bazentin-1e-Petit. Counter attacks
repulsed.
British slightly advance lines near
PoZieres.
French record slight gains at Hill 304
on the Verdun front.
FRIDAY.
French check German attacks at La
Maisonette.
Two German attacks in vicinity of
Fleury are repulsed.
British repulse strong infantry at
tack north Of Pozieres.
German assault north Of Hem wood
checked.
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Royal Neighbors Of America

At the present time. 1t is reported, the
local membership has reached ABS, under
the leadership Of State Supervising Dep
uty LYDIA J. Swiggett.
Word has been received by the local
camps that the society has waived certain
provisions Of the bylaws and is to keep
in good standing such members as give
their services in connection with the
threatened break with Mexico.
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Woodmen of the World.

Maple Camp. No. 13, will hold a lawn
fete at Capitol Heights Tuesday even
ing. A program of athletic games and
sports has been arranged. to run from
the opening of the fete at o'clock in
the afternoon until midnight. Re-
freshments have been prepared and it
is expected at least one member of
Congress will be present to make an
address concerning the Woodmen of
the World. There will be good music
and dancing also. Members Of the
order in Washington are invited to
come.
Evening star., 1916-08-13

enter Monasterzyska-
Teutons report repulse of Russi
attacks along the Stokhod, north
Kovel- -Sarny railway.
Russians capture Lazaruvka on
Zlota Lipa.
FRIDAY.
Vienna admits evacuation of Stan
lau.
Austro-Germans forced from for
fed positions of Gliadka and Vorob.
vsk.
Germans report check for Russi
attacks in the Trocianiec region q,
southwark of Horodyszcze.