The Washington herald., 1916-11-12
The Rebekah Degree,

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team. under the direction of Degree Dr.
rector Mrs. Henrietta Werner, will con-
Ter the degree upon a class of fifteen
candidates. This is the largest class re-
ceived at one meeting during the term.
The degree will be conferred in the audi
tortum of l. o. o. F. Hall and ample
arrangements have been made for all Wis
iting members. Past Grand George Bill
ings has been seriously Ill with pneu-
monia. but is reported as improving,
Friendship Rebekah Lodge will close its
second year by a masked ball on Noyenn-
Der Is in the auditorium Of Masonic Hall.
Anacostia. The committee having the
ball in charge reports that all arrange
ments have been completed Noble Grand
Ploris Nally desires a large representation
from each lodge. The FIRST prize for the
best mask will be of gold and the second
of silver. which will be handsomely en-
graved for the occasion. The proceeds
will be set aside for special purpose, to be
determined upon later by the lodge.
President Belle NJ. Carter, accomnanied
by the officers of the Rebekah Assembly
and the officers Of the Grand Lodge. Wis
tied Miriam Lodge. No. g., at its last
meeting. Grand Representative MILAN
examined the officers in the work of the
degrees. The reports of Secretary Werner
and Treasurer Thomas showed a gain in
membership and finance. Past President
Mrs. Annie E. Grtgsby delivered the ad-
dress of the evening. Deputy Grand Mas
ter Schwinger and Grand Representative
MILAN congratulated the lodge on the
splendid showing made by the officers.
and the progress made during the year,
A musical program was given at the close
of the meeting by Mrs. Pearl Windsor
ard Miss Emma Grigsby.
President Belle NJ. Carter REQUESTS all
members of the Rebekah Lodge to at
tend divine services to be held AT
Gunton Temple Memorial Church.
Fourteenth and r streets northwest
on December 3. Rev. C. Everest Gran
ger. past grand of Mount Pleasant
Lodge. will preach a special sermon on
the occasion.
Dorcas Lodge. No. THE last meet
ing brought out a large number of
members to witness the conferrinR of
the degree by the degree team under
the direction Of Degree Director Eva
Z. Schlaich. This was the last time
Mrs. Schlaich will participate as de-
gree director. as she will leave this
city on November II to accept a posi-
tion in st. Petersburg, Fla.
AooeOp 4NOs In0 mother
lodge of the Jurisdiction, held an in
teresting meeting on Monday evening.
After the close of the lodge, President
Belle NJ. Carter convened the school of
instructions for the benetit Of the ofri-
GERS of the several lodges. President
Carter was assisted by Past President
Annie E. Grigsby. --t
The Assembly Home Circle held its
monthly meeting in the blue room of
l. o. o. F. Hall on Wednesday even
ing. Representatives were present
from all lodges. Arrangements were
made to hold a heart" social at the
home of Roberta ". volland, as O
street northwest, on Saturday evening.
November Is. All members of the or
der and friends are invited to be pres
ent.
Friendship Temple, No. 9. announces
Initiation for its meeting Wednesday might
of this week. At the last meeting the
degrees were conferred upon, a number Of
candidates and several applications for
membership received. Grand Chancellor
John B. Dickman has accepted. the inyi-
tation Of Friendship Temple to nav the
temple fraternal visit and he and as
sociate grand lodge officers of the knights
of Pythias will be the guests Of the
Itemple on Wednesday night, peosnhsr n