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before long they were overlooking the
eternal city itself. and across many
borders and into many lands. possess
ing themselves of strange new habita-
tions and nesting under alien caves in
order to brood and fledge ever prettier
love emblems for ever new and eager
hearts.
For those temple fonts of old, where
boys and maidens once gathered, the
world now offers its bright bowl, to the
dancing. fiuttering myriads who meet
and part, sending the eternal words
by many means--all valentines, how
ever spoken or secret.
Not a heart but may be stirred; some
too young for more than the faintesc
trouble, as a ripple across the water 8
surface; some too old for more than the
passionless memory, which watts to
them like a faint lily's perfume.
1t is not only for the happier ones
who find fulnllment Of all desire, nor
for the pretty babes at their mock play
among their elders. Others who walk
singing among living memories ana
hopes cannot be denied their part in
the distribution of love missives.
For ST. Valentine loves all. A. w. 7
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Travelette
Lamy.

Lamy is a little white circle on the
railroad map and little gray blur on
the southwestern landscape. Some hum
dreds of California tourists pass here
every day without even looking out OF
the dining car window. fanny deserves
at least cursory glance. She con-
tributes more to the sum total of
earthly happiness than many places
considerably larger.
She is the third member of a trinity
of American cities that seem to have a
peculiarly strong attraction for the
newly married. Niagara IS source of
electric power and a background for
honeymoons. Washington. d. c., fur
nishes the nation with legislation. adj
ministration and a popular goal for
rash young couples who have just
faced minister ana answered him in
the affirmative. Lamy has nothing to-
show in the way of dynamos or diplo-
mats, but it is a great place for money,
moons.
One blissful couple at a time is about
Lamy's capacity. Unlike the national
indoor sport of poker, two pairs spoil.
Lamy's hand. There is no room for
them. They would be about as lonely
and private as three heImits in row.
boat. But by some penencent pEoVi-
sion of nature. or SONS subtle UNDER
standing among the newly married.
such a calamity is always avoided. You
never find two honeymooning couples
in Lamy. You almost always find one.
Lamy combines the isolation of Rob-
inson Crusoe's IslanG ana the comforts
of home. 1t is a station of a trans.
continental railway line. set down
where it is because or the necessity OF
feeding the traveller occasionally.
Hence Lamy consists almost entirely Of
one hotel. where large numbers of PEI
pie eat. but practically no one stops.
It is low and cool and rambling, built
after the plan of the old Spanish mis-
sions, quiet and undisturbed
Two or three times a day a long eX-S
press train rolls in, a troop of hungry
tourists descends on the dining room,
sleeping Indians get up from the brick
pavement. which they philosophically
use for mattress, and begin to ped
die pottery and bows and arrows. and
the couple who happen TO be in possess:
sion of the hotel retire to the shaded
courtyard, where the clatter of knives
and forks is subdued to distant mur-s
muir. After twenty minutes of furious,
feeding the train departs and peace and
Cupid are left again In undisputed.
sway.
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Andrew Jackson Council. No. s, met
Tuesday night with a large attendance
National Vice Commander Noyes, who
was expected. was unable to be pres
ent. The drill team initiated two
i members. Chairman Tracey surprised
the members with the following pro-
gram: Song, Metropolitan Quartet
members of the council; recitation. C.
T. Lacey: duet, Hall and Skinner
piano solo, I. r. Moulton, and comic
selection. r. L. Slagle. After the pro-
gram refreshments were served.
Edward J. Ross Council, No. 26, We'd
nesday initiated six candidates. Five
applications for membership were re-
ceived. other applications have been
1avorably recommended. In conse-
quence of the activity of the members
in securing applicants. the drill team
is expected to be kept busy for sew
eral weeks. Among the visitors was A.
L. Dahler, a member of Francis Scott
the council. Remarks also were made
by w: A. Purdy, F. P White, W. P.
Christian and F. M. Sansbury.
Anacostia Council. No. 1e, Charles F.
F'oWler. councillor, met Tuesday even
ing. The sick committee reported the
SICK members much improved and sew
eral were declared off the care of the
council one candidate was received
ana also several applications. A large
delegation from No. Is attended class
imitation at Reno Council, No. 46,
Monday. when No. As put on the first
degree. and No. 10 the second. The
.nird degree was put on by No. 16. Roy
Ihomas, captain, was in charge of the
degree class of No. Is.
Capital Council, No. 25. Monday even
ing received two applications for mem
bership. There will be work for to-
morrow evening. The good of the or
der committee. Messrs. Osker STAINS
Duty ana Coulter. had arranged a
ments were served
Inc hrst annual dance by Capital
council. No. IS, will be given at the
pythian Temple next Wednesday even
ing. Visitors will be welcome
Thomas Jefferson Council, No -. met
thursday evening. Mr.. Brady of Liberty
Ben council, No. So, was present in con-
Hall. '''a'A
The applications of G. J. Schulz and
Howard V. Hayghi for membership were
received letter from Mrs. j. F.
Locker tao'. t was read by the recording secre-
tary thanking the council for the favors
rendered her husband. ]. F. Clocker, a
memcer OF this council, who died
January "a.
Mr.. Evans, who has been i'll for some
Ii'ie, was reported improving. Mr.
Holmes gave a short talk
The council was entertained nv Mr.
Herbert, who sang song hits.
- Mount Vernon Council. No. 10, met
,Meonesday night in Mount Vernon Hall
Two applications were received for
membership. The council participa ted
IN the class initiation held at Reno
Council, No. as. Monday night. comforting
the second degree on several candidates.
Special committees on house warmino
and ladies' night. to be held Wednesday
evening. reported that ARRANGEMENTS
have been completed for the occasion.
Under good of the order, remarks were
t maze py q. w. Hurd. jr.. of Southern
Ohio Council. No. 299, of Cincinnati.
Ohio. and Past Councillors J. T. Conner
and John F. Atherton of No. 10.
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Central Camp. No. 1905. held a brief
meeting Friday night In the Perpetual
Building Association Hall. Frederic B.
Ridenour and William r. Gallagher
were initiated. the short form Of adop-
ton being used. One application for
membership was received. A communi-
cation from c. NJ. Hunter gave infor-
nation of conditions at the Woodman
Sanatorium and contained encouraging
news pertaining to himself. Notice
was received from Edw. s. Cavanaugh
or his intended transfer to the Wood
man camp at Fredericksburg, Va, his
employment having taken him to that
city. A paraphernalia committee, con-
sisting of H. c. Long. chairman; James
A; MOODY and 9. A. Casey. was named
the degree team is now in possession
OF considerable paraphernalia and the
initiatory work is being performed at
practically all meetings. A steady in
crease In membership started during
the past year is continuing at the
present time. The membership COM
mfttee for the present year has mapped
out tentative plan of campaign.
Friday night. February Is. the
Georgetown Minstrels will entertain
and dancing will follow at a joint
Camp, Royal Nefghbors Of America, at
an open house" for their friends. The
entertainment committee of Central
Camp is arranging a series of socials
for the third Friday in each month.
w. H. B. Leitch of Cnntral Camp was
elected president of the newly organ
lied club of employees of the State, War
and Navy departments.
Friday night Central Camp Orchestra.
under the leadership Of F. H. Brown
ing and w. H. B. Leitch of that camp,
held it's first public dance. A series Of
dances by this orchestra is contem-
plated for the members Of the Wood
men and its auxiliary, the Royal Neigh
bors.
Benjamin Lust was initiated Monday
night in West End Camp. No. 120S9.
the short form of adoption being used,
with District Deputy H. H. Willard Of
floating. The congratulations of the
members were extended to Banker
Daniel Webster upon his appointment
to the office of state lecturer to sue
coed the late DR.. B. F. Gibbs. L. J.
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A Navy Yard Museum.

From the Philadelphia Record
In view of the fact that the govern
ment has more navy yards than it
knows what to do with it would seem
that in one of them space could be
found for the preservation OF naval
vessels that are historically interest
ing. which would form a sort of mu-
scum. To such a last resting place
could be consigned such boats as the
Holland. the first American submarine.
which is now being broken UP for junk
in this city; one of the monitors that
formerly lay at League Island: some
Of the old wooden vessels. etc. 1t
would be an interesting and instruc-
tive collection. Unfortunately, Uncle
Sam seems to have no sentiment re-
garding his navy, and for q mere trifle
he sells ships that have cost him mil
lions and which have an added historic
tntereSt y
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| Tn Ruth Lodge, No. 2. tomorrow
Ievening, the degree will be conferred
in full form and the members taxing
part will be given their first rating LOT
Ichattanooea At the last meeting
Representative Mamie E. Pearson or
1.-THE Odd Fellows Home Association
gave her report, stating that the home
association had decided to purchase
the property at 1898 street north
west. thirty-room house provided
with baths, fire escapes and fire alarm
system, and in good repair, which Will
be furnished and opened as soon as
the title papers are completed for home
purposes Past Noble Grand Lula
Phillips spoke of the lodge entertain
ment to be held in the encampment
room Monday, February FL, when a
special program will be rendered, in
GLIDING musical numbers. comic reci-
tations and other features. Past Noble
Grand Eva Phillips extended an invi W.
theater party at Polls Theater Tues
day evening, March Fl.
President Annie E. Grigsby attended
the meeting of Friendship Lodge, No.
liz. Friday evening and delivered an
address on the work and accomplish
ments of the Rebekah lodges in this
jurisdiction.
The last meeting of Miriam Rebekah
Lodge. No. 6, was enlivened by the
reports from the home association.
The president of the assembly spoke
confidently of success. in which Grand
Master Hope concurred. At the close
of business the entertainment commit
tee held forth for a brief session.
The Assembly Home Circle, composed
of the representatives from each Rebe-
kah lodge to the Odd Fellows Home
Association and three other representa-
tives from each Rebekah lodge, met
in Odd Fellows Hall Wednesday even
ing and received reports. Past Noble
Grand Ida NJ. Brimer submitted the
program for a colonial reception Feb
ruary 81 in Naomi lodgeroom. An old
fashioned George Washington birthday
party will be given by the ladies of
the several Rebekah lodges in costumes
of 1875. Plantation melodies and other
features will be presented. Refresh
ments will be served in the blue room.
All members are invited to attend and
bring their families and friends.
Naomi Lodge, No. 1. will hold short
session Monday evening. February 81.
in order to surrender its room to the
of the members will take part in the
colonial parade.
Fidelity Rebekah Lodge. No. Z, will
meet Tuesday evening, when the de-
gree will be conferred by the degree
team, under the direction of Degree d.
rector Irving r. Schwinger. The lodge
has degree work for every night of
the term.
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Monday eleven members of John w.
Jackson Tent, No. 1876, visited South
Washington Tent.
Loyal Tent, No. 1897, Wednesday
evening, admitted Chris r. Gates, Rob-
ert F. Murtaugh and Henry Berg to
membership. Charles Eller. chairman
of banner committee, reported that
Union Tent had won the banner for the
largest gain in membership for the
last quarter. T. W. Newman of Loyal
Tent, secretary of the banner commit
tee, and the other members accepted
the invitation of Union Tent and were
present at the presentation. They were
welcomed by ]. w. Loveless of Union
Tent A social hour was spent and re-
freshments were served.
Eagle Tent. No. 2. will meet Friday
evening and confer the initiatory de-
gree on several candidates. Two can
ing.
Union Tent. No. 81. met Wednesday
evening. After regular business the
committee appointed by the various
tents of the District. known as the ban
ner committee, of which Mr.. Eller is
chairman, presented to Union Tent a
banner as reward for bringing in the
largest number of members during the
last quarter. High Tent Secretary
Moore announced that Union Tent
brought in more members than any
other tent in the Dlstrlct during the
last quarter.
All Washington tents were represent
ed at the meeting. Loyal Tent visited
in a body.
Union Tent will hold it's next meet
ing Wednesday evening at 7;30 o'clock.
Onward Tent, No. 1921. met Wednes-
day evening at 5th and G streets north
west The death of Miss Amy Bicker-
nounced that Mr.. Evans and John r.
Mahoney are preparing for big open
meeting for Onward Tent Mrs. Evans.
| a member in Coraopolis, Pa. was re-
ported having been i'll for the last
three weeks. Mrs. Hessler was ex-
| cused so she could present the banner
to Union Tent. No. ST.
At recess a social hour was spent.
| and those who took part were Miss X.
| Schmidt. Mrs. Roe. Miss c. Childs. Mrs.
| Mcdonald. Mrs. NJ. Rudd. Miss Agnes
| Totten of Juvenile Tent. Mrs. Marks
White Ribbon Tent, No. $3.50, met last
| Sunday at SAB Louisiana avenue. Miss
Clara McKillip presided. Freda Marks.
| chief ruler. was reported much better.
Wallis Gardella was admitted to mem
ward Tent. gave a talk to the chill
dren. High Chief Ruler Carroll also
| complimented the children on their
work. Others present were c. McKil-
lip. l.. Haynesworth. Dorothy Hern
| Catherine Maui. Ethel Woodbury., Vio-
let Steele. Agnes Totten. George Tot
| ten, frankie Hessler, William Hessler
and William Kidd.
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Wood for trustee for three years.
George c. Humphrey and P. J. Foley
withdrawing.
The Baltimore reunion association
held a meeting Monday evening, at
which it was decided that the music
question would be considered at the
meeting to be held March 6.
The lodge will hold it's annual cleo
ton of officers the first Wednesday
evening in March, the installation TAX
ing place in April.
March 81 will be Ladies' night" at
the club and Charles Hermann and
his committee are working to make it
a banner night. Elks and their friends
will be welcome.
Quite lot of talent has been dis
covered in the new members.
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Washington Lodge met Wednesday
evening. with 800 members present. to
observe its thirty-fourth anniversary
with a smoker and musical entertain
ment after its regular session. Talent
from the theaters and twenty-eight
pieces of the United States Marine
Band. headed by Arthur Whitcomb. fur
nished music and entertainment. A
committee composed of Harry Wen
ingder. F. L. Harveycutter, Charles
Caldwell and forty others were In
charge of the affair.
James A. Burkhart, August Brill and
James l.. Ward. who represented
Washington Lodge at the fourteenth
anniversary of Alexandria Lodge.
Wednesday evening, made a report
Several new members were initiated.
each addressing the lodge.
e. J. Murphy nominated James &.
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The Flying Boat.
From the Aerial Age.

From the Aerial Age.
The world is realizing that a step has
been made which will permit of faster
travel over water with safety, and en-
gineers who have carefully studied the
new field feel safe in stating that trav-
cling speeds of at least 100 miles an
hour are feasible at present and entire
ly within the limitations of the art as
it is known now. We may look for
ward with certainty. therefore. to such
accomplishments as travelling from Key
West to Havana in about an hour, from
Chicago to Milwaukee in an hour, from
Newport to New York in an hour and
q half and across the Atlantic In a
day.
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it's meeting Wednesday evening. After
GERS and the election of the new off,
GERS plans were discussed for a card
party.
Mildred Lee Society. Children of the
Confederacy. gave a masquerade and
valentine party Friday evening at the
Confederate Memorial Home Mrs
District Of Columbia division. escorted
by a Confederate veteran. led the grand
march. Mrs. Stephen H. Ford Is di-
federacy in the District Of Columbia.
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Oak Camp. No. 4. met at 18th and H
streets northeast Wednesday evening.
Eight candidates were initiated and
ten applications received Representa-
tive Collier of Mississippi was present
and made the address of the evening.
The degree team. under Sovereign
Hefferman, officiated in the degree
work.
White Elm Camp, No 4, Boys of
Woodcraft, met Wednesday evening,
and twenty boys were initiated by
State Manager ]. G. Mcconnell. after
which each boy was given a present
by Consul Commander b. F. Williams
of Oak Camp.
Mount Vernon Circle, No 6. held it's
first anniversary Tuesday at the hall at
Az and G streets southwest Visiting
members included Mrs. J. c. Mcconnell,
wife of the state manager A token
of esteem donated by the members to
Guardian Mary Schonberger was pre-
scented by DR.. Yeager, who acted as
POSTMASTER Of the evening. Speeches
and Mrs. Schonberger. Refreshments
were served. Among the invited guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Grumke. Piano
solos were rendered by Miss Alice
OConnell and Miss Mona Schonberger
Che music for the occasion was fur
nished by ]. H. Van Allen, Master Louis
Van Allen and Mrs. Carl Grumke
Elm Camp. No. s. Thursday gave four
new members the degree. Thirteen new
applications were read.
Past Consul Commander William
wolfiey. entertained Company c, 103d
Regiment. at his apartments. Col. ]. C.
Mcconnell presented him with an UNI
brella. in the name of Company C, after
an evening during which every mem
Der present had a chance to make a
speech. Just before leaving a flashlight
was taken of those present.
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Tuesday evening Hope Council, No. 1.
initiated two candidates and acted on
two applications for membership. The
contest for new members closes Febru-
airy %. at which time there will be a
class initiation. Mrs. H. w. Pote was
called to Petersburg on account of the
death of her brother. The council was
notified also of the death of Mrs. Annie
Gardner and the charter was ordered
draped for one month.
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n&cNSsJQNAQAB

Good Will Council. No. 9, Sons of Jona-
dab. met Saturday evening a week ago
at Jonadab Hall. Worthy Chief Kensev
in the chair. Considerable business NJ. ,
transacted, including the appointment
OF committee of three to arrange for
an entertainment to be held February
20 at 'onaaao Hall. The following spoke
under good of order: Messrs, Smith
Droory. Madden. Lahayne, Burgess
Harker, Hayre, Phillips, Desmond, Roth,
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secretary. George w. Cox. ST. !; financial
secretary. Crawford Bonnie: treasurer,
Elmer Webster; chaplain. George K. Jen-
vey; usher, Alton 3. Carly: sergeant-at-
arms: John r. Robb; doorkeeper. Joseph
J, OLeary, H. D. Keyser; delegates to
the cabinet. Samuel P. Abbott, James A.
Williams; delegate to the Immediate Re-
lief Association, Joseph F. Glenn.
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United Daughters of the Con
federacy.

Stonewall Jackson Chapter. No. 20,
met Monday evening at the New Will
lard. with a large attendance. Mrs.
Drury Conway Ludlow. acting presi-
dent, was in the chair. A relic Of the
war, a badge of Stonewall jackson,
was presented to the chapter by J. Will
liam Palmer. in whose possession it
had been since civil war days The
badge was sent through Miss Caroline
L. Harold.
Winnie Davis Chapter will give its
annual reception in honor Of its newly
elected members tomorrow evening, at
the Rochambeau. Miss Alice Theobald
has charge of the arrangements. Mrs.
Frank c. Odenheimer. president gem
eral of the United Daughters of the
Confederacy: Mrs Maude Howell Smith
president District of Columbia divi-
sion; Mrs. Drury Conway Ludlow.
president of Stonewall Jackson Chap
ter, No. 20. and Mrs. Mariont Butler
founder of the Winnie Davis Chapter
will assist the newly elected officers in
receiving the guests.
Southern Cross Chapter, the young
est chapter in the local division. held
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LODGES.
Monday-Union. No. II. business: Bea-
con. No. Is. degree: Langdon, No.
PC. degree.
Observation-Disclosures No. G. business;
Golden Rule, No. 81, degree re-
hearsal: Amity, No. q, business; Mt.
Pleasant, No. %, degree.
Acknowledgements. No. Z; Federal
City. No. Il. and Mt. Pleasant. No.
~. degree; Harmony, No. 8, bust
ness.
Thursday Columbia. No. IL; Covenant,
No. 10. and Salem, No. %, business.
Friday-Ccntral, No. 1, and Phoenix,
No. 20. degree; Metropolis, No. Is,
business.
ENCAMPMENTS.
WedneSday-Mt. Nebo. No. 6, business.
Friday-Magenenu, business.
Saturday-Canton Washington, No. 1,
reception to Gen. A. X. Stocker
and staff,
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his team rehearse next Wednesday a
Sis pm.

The degree team of Beacon Lodge,
No. is, under the direction of Past
Grand NJ. H. Andrews, will confer the
initiatory degree at the meeting of the
lodge tomorrow evening. All members
of the order are assured a welcome at
this meeting.
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National Council will celebrate st
Valentines day in Pythian Temple to-
morrow evening.
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Daughters Of Scotia.

Tuesday evening a charter list was
signed by Scotswomen. forming a lodge
of this order. A social meeting fol-
lowed the business meeting. Refresh
ments were served "a la Scotia"
which means a good cup of tea. made
by Scotch housewife, and some baked
by the same talent.
Washington's birthday the charter
list will close and be sent to the Grand
Lodge after more names are added.
All Scotswomen, all of Scotch descent,
wives and daughters of Scots. are in
vited to come and max yerser at
hame"
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Catholic Knights of America.

The State Council for the District of
Columbia recently elected officers for
the ensuing three years, as follows:
Spiritual director, Rev. Father Otter
bein of st. Mary's Church; President.
George J. Nolte: vice president, 1. G.
Gardiner; secretary, James c. p.
Gengo; treasurer. Edward Voigt.
James A. Madigan was elected SUI
preme delegate to attend the National
Council next May in Mobile. Ala. An
ton Ostmann was elected alternate.
1t was suggested by the retiring state
president. Michael A. Mess, that the
branches in the District should con-
solidate so as to form three or four.
all told, in the various sections of the
city, as by such an arrangement more
effective work can be done than by the
present system of a large number of
branches scattered over the city. A
committee was appointed to effect such
consolidation, consisting of |. g.
Gardiner George r. Repetti and James
C. F. Gengo.
Resolutions were passed thanking the
Daughters of Isabella and the uniform
company of the Knights of Columbus
for generous help and active co-opera-
ton.
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| Monday-Esther Rebekah Lodge, No. D.
| Tuesday-FideIity Rebekah, No. Z. de-
gree. ~
Friday-Miriam Rebekah Lodge, No. Z,
degree.