The Washington herald., 1916-11-12
Modern Woodmen of America

Sanford C. Watts became a~member Of
Central Camp. No. lsOl6, at its meeting
on Friday night Banker @. A Casey.
Fast Consul John w. sutherin. and Es-
cort Harrison F. Shaw using the short
form OF adoption in initiating the can
oidate. George ]. Held, formerly mess
sergeant In the District Of Columbia S.e-
nal Corps, entertained the members with
an interesting description of the trip of
the troops from this city to. the Mexican
ooroer, their duties and pleasures, and
tne conditions prevailing In that region
fast Consul John w. Sutherin spoke st
lehgth OF Woodmen work now being car
rleo on In this city. and gave an outline
{ history OF the society in the District
Adviser H. NJ. Gilman, of West End
lamp extended an invitation to Central
camp to be present at the next smoker
OF mis- camp, calling attention to the for
nation OF a degree team and to other
activities OF West End Camp The boost
er committee. composed Of Past Consul
Sutherln. Past Consul James A Moody
ESCORT Harrison F. Shaw, Trustee Fred
w. Darlington and DR.. Thomas Linville
announced its intention Of making things
interesting during the winter months.
District Deputy Harry H. MiIIard bespoke
the cooperation OF Central Camp in max
ing the class adoption to be held In Odd
feloWs' Hall December g. at which time
r. X. korns, member Of the board of
directors, VIII be present, an unqualified
success. Every camp in the District is
conducting special membership cam
palgn IN connection with this affair and
an unusually large outpouring OF Modern
Moodmen is looked for. State Deputy
William McCaffery spoke more particu-
larry to the new members of the order,
giving them much information concern
ing the organization to which they have
become affiliated. Consul H c. Long
was unable TO be present at the meet
Ing, trip to Richmond, Va, keepIng him
away Past Consul James A. Moody has
oeen taking vacation from his place
OF employment during the week end NJ
t. May has returned to his duties after
an absence OF about two weeks A short
musical program was enjoyed, selections
by Caruso and other celebrated artists
oeing featured Refreshments Of sand
wiches and coffee were served and cigars
furnished. The entertainment committee
announced that arrangements have been
completed with Maple Camp, No. ,,,s
Royal Neighbors OF America, to conduct
a JOINT open meeting on the evening Of
Friday. November II. A musical enter
tainment, followed by dancing. will he
provided for the enjoyment of the mem
oers or both camps and their friends.
All Modern Woodmen and Royal Neigh
oors have been invited to be present A.
I. saunders, who has been at the Wood
men Sanitorium at Colorado Springs.
Colo.' for several months, is expected
home soon. communication to that effect
having been received from him,
West End Camp, No. 1coss. wa. IN. host
to large number Of visiting woodnen
at Its meeting Monday night In PvthIan
Temple. Two applications for member
ship were received and favorable action
taken and two woodmen were received
into the camp by transfer from A r
Talbot Camp and Georgetown Camp. Ad-
wiser Fl. NJ Grtlman presided in the ab-
sence Of Consul W. T. Trittipoe and well
coined the visiting neighbors. Mckinley
w. kreight was initiated by the camp's
new degree team. c. E. Miller. Roy p
Beckwtth. H. NJ Gilman, assisted by Dis
trict Deputy Henry H. Millard and the
Foresters' Team Of A. r. Talbot Carnn
under command OF Chief Forester p r
Overbee. performing the long form Of
the ritualistic work. The death OF Neigh
bor Youngs father was reported and the
camp expressed fits sympathy. Remarks
were made by Consul H. H r. HeIwis,
Of Washington Camp; Clerk J. K. Dun
can. OF A. r. Talbot Camp: G. A Casey,
Of Central Camp. and Banker Daniel
Webster. of West End Camp State
Deputy William McCafrery and District
Deputy Millard spoke In their character
istic manner. S. H. DruckenmilIer was
reported in New York City and unable
to attend any future meetings OF the
camp. The position Of escort was there
fore declared vacent and Roy F. Beck
with elected to fill the Office. Numerous
visitors, among them W. F. Black. A. s.
Gill, Adviser F. F. Mason, W. J. Powers