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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08

The recent heavy rain stopped the
construction work on the new concrete
dam above the power house on the
Androscoggin at Rumford, but 1t
thawed out and released about $500
cords of pulpwood which the American
Realty Co. needed in its business and
was exceedingly glad to get.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-19
Modern Woodmen of America

Central Camp. No. 1905, was pleas
antly surprised Friday night by a visit
from a delegation of members of Maple
Camp, No. 1908. Royal Neighbors of
America. A social evening followed
Harrison F. Shaw of Central Camp en-
tertained with jokes and stories, Dis
trict Deputy Henry H. Willard gave
Kipling's well known poem. 'Gungha
Dingh," and remarks were made by
State Deputy William McCaffery. Con-
sui H C. Long and Past Consul John
w. Sutherin, for the Woodmen. and
Mrs Martha McCaffery, city super
vising deputy, and Mrs. Cora A. Irish.
for the Royal Neighbors. The visitors
Annie Althoff Mrs. Nina Hunter. Mrs
Marion L. Gilbert, Mrs. Nina Mckinney
and others. Mrs. Hunter advised the
camp that her husband, c. NJ. Hunter,
a member of Central Camp. had left
the Modern Woodmen Sanitartum at
Colorado Springs and is now located
at Green River. Utah, where he is max
ing further progress toward recovery.
Sandwiches and coffee were served.
Previously to the visitation, one applt-
cation for membership was received
and Warne v. Mcintosh and Louis A.
Willard were initiated. James II. Camp
er was also added to the rolls OF the
camp by transfer from Camp 1885. OF
Raleigh, N. C. The annual election OF
officers will occur at the first meetins
in December. The selection OF a dele
gate to the next Head Camp, to be held
in Chicago the third week In June. Is
being considered, the system OF rota-
tfon in the District allowing this camp
the single delegate next spring.
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B. P. O. Elks.

A. NJ. Bell, from Warren Lodge. Ind,
and Mr.. Hit of Boston were visitors
to Washington Lodge Wednesday. Mr.
Hit spoke of preparations being made
by Elks of Boston for the convention
next summer.
1t has been decided that the pool
tournament will take place during
January. F. N Whitehead is chair
man of the committee. A handicapping
arrangement has been decided upon by
the committee, SO that all contestants
will have an equal chance for prizes.
The dance committee was given per-
mission to hold it's monthly dance
Thanksgiving eve. The chairman of
this committee promises the best
buffet supper" of the season at the
next dance.
That the Marine Band will render
the music at the memorial services De-
cember at Polls Theater is said to be
likely. w. H. Santelmann. leader of
the band. and also a member of the
memorial committee, as well as Chair
man Richard. are working to secure
the necessary permission. Cards of adj
mission will be ready for distribution
next Wednesday evening.
John Z. Hogan returned from long
trip through the middle west last
week and was enthusiastic in praise
Elk club he visited. Washington
Lodge. he stated, has "a reputation in
the other lodges that made him feel
proud.
The membership committee will meet
Tuesday. when a number of new appl-
cations will be acted upon. A meeting
of the booster" committee will be held
the first Monday in December.
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Knights of Columbus.

The Intercouncil Dancing Assembly
will give its first dance Wednesday
evening. November 30. at Rauscher'A
Friday evening. November "a. Spald-
ing Council will hold its annual turkey
party. The entertainment will be UNI
der the direction of the lecturer, Thorn.
as T. McHale. The party was to have
been given last Thursday evening. but
was postponed because of the parade
held in honor of President Wilson. Ar
rangements are now under way Tor q
Christmas entertainment. to be held
December Is. to provide an occasion
when all members. young and OLD, may
meet and become better acquainted.
The grand knight announces that
the initial degree will be exemplihed
January by the recently elected OFF,
GERS with a large class. The officers of
the council will meet in the hall to-
morrow evening. at o'clock.
Carroll Council Tuesday evening WIFI
hold its annual turkey party. The lee
turer will provide program OF enter
tainment. The first degree will be
exemplified at the first meeting in De-
cember
Potomac Council Monday evening con-
ferred the first degree upon twenty
five candidates. under the direction OF
Grand knight William l. Plant. Deputy
Grand knight Martin ]. Mcnamara.
Chancellor William g. Feeley and War
den Vincent l.. Costello.
The council will hold its ThanksRiv-
ing entertainment November % The
lecturer has provided a program OF en-
tertainment and dancing.
The order of Alhambra will give an
entertainment and a beefsteak dinner
| the evening of December 6. under the
]. Crosson and Master of the Oesis
George II. Oglo,
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Daughters of America.

rldeilty council. No. q, Tuesday night
held joint class initiation with May
flower Council. No. IL. in old Masonic
Temple, 9Th and F streets northwest.
The hall was decorated with large
American flags and palms. Fidelity
Council opened the meeting for it's regu-
lar business. The state councillor, Mrs.
Mamie Cox Howell. and her staff then
took charge.
Mayflower presented the work for
twelve candidates, the officers and
Capt. Joseph Mason and his guards Of
floating. A tableau closed the cere-
monies.
When the officers of Fidelity Council
resumed charge of the meeting Capt.
John West and his team initiated it's
ten candidates.
The national vice councillor. Mrs
Naomi Swan, and National Deputy Mrs.
Anna Hill. with the state councillor and
her staff, were guests of the evening.
The Twentieth Century Club met Sat
urday week ago, with Mrs. Mary Fer
guson. at her home. Rosebower. on
the Conduit road. After business mat
ters were discussed supper was served.
The place cards were Thanksgiving
souvenirs. The toasts were as follows:
Councillor Mrs. Mamie Cox Howell. re-
sponded to by the hostess. Mrs. Fergu-
son: Our President" Mrs. E. Viola
Thompson. by the recording secretary,
Mrs; Hattie. G. Rupert: Our Treasu-
rer." Mrs. Anna Hill. by the press rep
resentative, Mrs. Grace Woodward: ITO
the Club" by J. H. Howell. responded
to by Mrs. Sadie Kelley. The next meet
ing will be with Mrs. Anna Hill. 1906 n
street northwest. next Saturday
The state councillor, Mrs Mamie Cox
Howell. recently instituted Star Span
gled Banner Council. No. I, at Seat
Pleasant, the state officers officiating
assisted by National Vice Councillor
Mrs. Anna Hill. Capt. West of Fidelity
Council, No. 4, and his drill team pre-
scented the initiatory work. Mrs. Hat
tie g. Rupert, past state councillor.
council. which will meet every Friday
evening at o'clock.
Independent Council entertained the
State Council officers Monday on their
annual visitation. The following state
officers took part: State Councillor. Mrs.
Mamie Howell. Mrs. F. Beach. Mrs. E.
Halliday, Miss Alice Courtney Mrs.
Floda Reagan. Mrs. f. Viola Thompson
Charles H Miller, Mrs. f. E. Thomp-
son. Mrs. Clara Rock. Mrs. Lulu Grubbs.
Mrs. Inez Thomas. Mrs. Rosetta Cole.
Mrs. J. Pennington. John w. Milstead
and J. Harry Howell.
The program included instrumental
duet, Miss Ethel league and W. L.
Rhine: recitation. Mrs. Hooper: vocal
solo, Miss Lithgow; piano solo. Miss
Burglze; piano solo. Miss Rena Tucker:
recitation, Mrs. Mamie Howell: vocal
solo. Miss Lithgow. and instrumental
duet, Misses Ethel and Rena Tucker
Deputy Charles H. Miller presented
nut comport to the state councillor.
Gold lace pins were given to the state
treasurer. Mrs. Elizabeth Mann. and
Alice Courtney: cut glass bowl to
Hattie NJ. Miller. by Mrs. A. Carroll.
and a penknife to the deputy, c. II.
Miller, by the state treasurer, Mrs.
Mann. Refreshments were served.
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National Union.

Pressmen's Council has postponed its
meeting until Tuesday evening. No
vember %, when Speaker Norman Z.
Miller will present a program of enter
tainment.
Congressional Council met Wednes-
day evening. and Speaker James E.
tainment. The council adopted the
Hospital Bed Fund Association plan
presented by Secretary Elmer Johnson.
Ex-President John L. Hogan and U. S
]. Dunbar. senator. invited the council
to the reception and banquet given in
honor of E. ]. Smejkal, president of the
senate, i'll the crystal room of the New
Ebbitt Saturday evening.
AT meeting of the general commit
tee Hospital Bed Fund Association
Tuesday evening. reports established, it
is said, beyond a reasonable doubt, that
after the first of the year the members
in this jurisdiction will have the privi-
lege of receiving free medical attention
and hospital service.
National Capital Council, at its last
meeting listened to an address by
President E. c. Ford. Speaker William
Gutshall promised suitable entertain
ment at the meeting in December, when
officers for the next year are to be
elected.
Mount Vernon Council Thursday
evening also was promised entertain
ment at the meeting in December. when
the annual election of officers occurs.
A final meeting of the reception and
banquet committee was held Thursday
evening at headquarters. Capt. Daniel
Chisholm. chairman of the reception
committee: ]. +. Borland. chairman of
the program committee, and Charles F.
Haden. chairman of the music commit
tee. rendered final reports Committee
men from the various councils assured
Chairman Jones the banquet chamber
would be taxed to its capacity to meet
the new president of the senate.
Frank E. Ferguson, eX-president of
the senate, went to Baltimore to meet
President E. ]. Smejkal of Chicago, ILL.,,
and Senate Secretary f. A. Myers of
Toledo, Ohio, and will accompany them
to Washington Saturday morning.
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Ir. o. u. A. M.

Mount Vernon Council. No. 10. met
Wednesday night. The report of the
sick committee was read and Past State
Councillor Henry F. Steele and Mr..
Moore were reported on the sick list
George Cohill was elected and installed
as conductor. An invitation was re-
ceived from the State Council officers
OF the D. of A. to attend the Thanks
giving service to be held at the First
NJ. P. Church, 4th and E streets south
east, Sunday evening. November 70.
George E. Wolfe presented to the coun-
Gil a collection of rare relics from the
battleship Maine.
Liberty Bell Council met Tuesday
evening. Three applications We're re-
ceived. and the degree of patriotism
was conferred upon T. c. Woltz. The
excursion committee made a report. Re
marks were made by Walker. Page. Il.
J. and E. H. Brown. Messrs. Brady.
Rock and Oliveri of Thomas Jefferson
Council,
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Royal Arcanum.

"The High Cost of Living" was the
subject of an informal discussion at
the last meeting of Oriental Council. in
old Masonic Temple. A committee, with
]. H. Grub as chairman. was appointed
to prepare an entertainment for the
meeting November IS. when Grand
Regent Frank S. Parks and the officers
of the Grand Council will visit the
council. Short talks were given by
Past Grand Regents w. w. Chase and
Edwin A. Mess. Vice Regent V. P
Dooley made a report on behalf of
the bowling team. 4 committee. with
f. G. King as chairman, served a
buffet luncheon.
Among those present were Grand
Trustee Robert E. Logan and Past
Regents w. \. Jack and w. II. Duffy.
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chapter will celebrate its donation
evening for the Masonic and Eastern
Star Home"
Past Grand Patron William F. GUIDE
prepared Temple Chapter, No. 10. for
its grand visitation Monday evening by
furnishing quantity of beautiful how-
room, and under the direction of Mrs
L. S. Schoenthal, a program Of enter
tainment included violin selections by
Mrs. Lillian Gusack. and songs by Miss
Hilda Schoenthal acting as accompa-
mist. A set of sterling silver sherbet
cups was presented to Grand Matron
Faber by Past Grand Master Henry K.
gold watch. chain and button to
Grand Patron Murch by Charles S.
Shreve. In addition to the compliment
tary addresses of the grand matron and
liam F. Boyd, present grand patron Of
Maryland: Past Grand Patron Arthur
NJ. Poynton, Past Grand Matron Julia
Streater mother" of the chapter, and
Worthy Matron Shreve and Worthy Pa
Degree work will be presented at the
chapter meeting week from tomorrow
evening.
Esther Chapter, No. s., THURSDAY
evening received its annual visitation
from the officers of the Grand Chapter
in hall adorned with autumn leaves.
ferns and chrysanthemums, ana win
a souvenir for each grand omcer. us
program Of entertainment. prepared by
Mrs Katharine S. Merritt. included
solo by Mrs Gertrude Dana Brockway,
a reading by Past Patron Jason Water
man of Cathedral Chapter. and SOLO
by Arthur Simpson. worthy patron OF
Electa Chapter. The gift presentations
included a cut glass vase to the grand
matron. with an address by Past Patron
Edwin C. Dutton; reading lamp to
the grand patron, by Conductress Theo-
dora Cunningham. and birthday bou-
quet of pink and white chrysanthe-
NUNS to Edgar B. Merritt. worthy pa
tron of the chapter. by Associate Ma
tron Emma Riley, on behalf OF the
chapter offices.
The addresses of Grand Matron Faber
and Grand Patron Murch were complf-
mentary and encouraging to the chap
te and it's offices. and wee responded
to by Worthy Patron Merritt. worthy
Matron Birgfeld delivered the address
of welcome to the grand officers. BrieI
addresses were made also by Past
Grand Matrons Carrie Allen and Julia
Streater, Past Grand Patron Wallace
Streater and Past Most Worthy Grand
Patron l. Cabell Williamson. Among
the guests of the evening were Past
Grand Matrons Taylor, Loeffier: SMITH
and Kimmel and Past Grand Patrons
Mobray, Poynton and GUIDE.
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Sons of Confederate Veterans.

Washington Camp, No. 305. will give
a reception tomorrow evening, at the
New Willard, at 9 o'clock, in honor Of
it's sponsor, Miss Suzanne Chase. and
it's maid of honor, Miss Olive Plant.
Mrs. Gilmer Brenizer is the matron of
honor of the camp. and its officers are:
Maj. E. w. r. Ewing, commandant;
George T. Rawlins, first lieutenant:
George B. Ashby. second lieutenant:
Dr. W. Brooks Hicks, adjutant: Will
liam S. Stamper. treasurer; DIR. J. H.
Digges. surgeon: Sanford d. Covington,
uuartermaster; Rev. Andrew r. Bird,
chaplain; Thomas Stuart Murray, color
sergeant and Wallace Streater, his
torian.
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Fraternal Order of Eagles.

An oyster roast was given Wednesday
night which was reported successful So
c!.Aly and financially. A large delegation
was present from Alexandria and several
from Dixie Aerie of Richmond.
Ernest Loeffler is reported seriously i'll
at Georgetown University Hospital.
Worthy President Edwards has returned
after n two-w week illness.
At the meeting next Thursday officers
for the coming year will be nominated
and a class of fifteen candidates will be
initiated Conductor kneesi is making
special arrangements for the entertain
ment.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of Eagles will
meet tomorrow evening at s O'Clock at
EAGLES Hall, 9th and f streets northwest.
and refreshments will be served in honor
of the entertainment committee.
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Maccabees.

Mount Vernon Tent. No. 4. Tuesday
evening. in the new Masonic Temple,
Sth and F streets northeast, had as its
guest State Deputy Supreme Com
mander II. W. Phillips, who gave a
talk on What. it Means to Be Mac
cabee" Past Commander w. w. Adam
son will have the degree work put on
at the next meeting. The entertain
ment committee will present the first
of the many surprises November %,
when all members and their friends
are invited to be present for "a treat.
The sick committee reported all sick
members as progressing. Remarks
were made by Messrs. Harmon. Adam
son, Robinson, Buck and others.
National Tent. No. 1, Monday night
admitted William Irwin to member
ship. A. ]. Schippert was reported inn
proving from a recent operation. Jo-
seph F. Moore and s. V. Cusack were
reported sick. William Lewis enter
tanned the members with comic selec-
tions. J. G. Buck of Mount Vernon
Tent was a visitor. Tomorrow night
there will be degree work.
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Island avenue northeast. Fidelity is
the home lodge Of Deputy Grand Mas
ter /. r. Schwinger, and the conductor
of the Rebekah Assembly, Mrs. Floro
O. Schwinger.
Dorcas Lodge. No. 4. will hold a pack
age party Friday evening in North
east Temple imme diately after the
close of the lodge. The entertainment
committee has provided a special pro-
gram for the occasion. Dorcas Lodge
is said to have the distinction of being
the only lodge whose male officer has
qualified in degree work. At the last
meeting Outside Guardian Louis Cooper
was examined by Grand Representative
MILAN.
Esther, No. 5. conferred the degree
upon a number of candidates at It's
last meeting, and also acted favorably
on several applications for membership.
so that the members-elect may join the
class to be received at the next meet
ing Grand Herald Harry L. Andersen.
chairman of the entertainment commit
tee, promises surprise at the next
meeting. Past Grand George Billings
was reported as improving in health.
Naomi Lodge, No. /. will meet to-
morrow evening. and Past Grand John
H. Hogan, degree director, Will hold
degree rehearsal. A large class OF can :
didateS is to be initiated next montn-
Past Noble Grand v. Estelle Yoakley
and Grand Treasurer John u. foakiey.
who have returned from Illinois, are
expected to be present Monday evening.
The president of the Odd Fellows,
Home Association has requested all
lodges to complete the furnishing o!
the rooms selected in Odd Fellows
Home as soon as possible. SO that ar
rangements may be completed to dedi-
cate the home Thanksgiving day. NO
vember 80.
Friendship Lodge. No. 8. celebrated
it's first anniversary with a masked ball
in Masonic Hall, Anacostia, THURSDAY
evening. A program also was rendered
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Knights of Pythias.

LODGES.
Monday-Amaranth. No. %. and Cen
fury, No. 80. business.
Tuesday-webster, No. Z. esquire rank:
Excelsior. No. Il. grand visitation;
Capital. No. "A. and Myrtle. No. %,
business.
Neutrality-suspicious. Vernon, No. 5: Her
mione, No. IL; Union. No. -, and
Columbia, No. &c. business.
Friday-Syracusians. No. 10. page rank;
Rathbone- Superior, No. %. business.
PYTHIAN SISTERS.
Friendship Temple. No. o,
initiation.
Thursday-Past Chiefs Association
monthly meeting.
Friday Rathbone Temple, No. 8, recep-
ton.
WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE.
Entertainment. auditorium,
Pythian Temple.
Saturday semi-honthly meeting.
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Masonic.

L LODGES.
Monday-Benjamin r. French. No. Is.
pm. grand visitation; Pentalpha,
No. %. $50 pm, grand VISITATION.
Anacostia. No. q. NJ. NJ.
Tuesday-Arminius No. -. PM.
grand visitation: National No. II,
/ $50 pm. grand visitation; La Fa-
yette, No. 10. special. +. A.
"Wednesday No. IL. PM.
grand visitation; school Of instruc-
ton. called of.
Thursday-The New Jerusalem. No. Q.
NJ NJ or T.. A.: George {. Whiting,
No. 80 f. A.: Temple Noyes. No. j.,
+. c.
Friday-St Johns. No. IL. Pm. grand
visitation: Hope. No. ~. $50 pm,
grand visitation.
Satur,iay-Hnrmony, No. Il, special. 7:3O
pm. NJ. NJ.
ROYAL ARCH CHAPTERS.
Tuesdny-La Fayette. No. ). mark. re-
union and banquet
Friday-Capitol. No. IL. mark.
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR COMMANDMENTS.
No announcements received.
ROYAL md SELECT MASTERS.
We Observation-Disclosures Council. No. 1.
degrees.
ANCIENT AND A A,rt: scoIIiSh
fifth degree
MISCELLANEOUS.
Friday-Almas Temple of the Mystic
Shrine, ceremonial session, National
Rifles Armory.
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Sons of Jonadab.

Jehu Tent. No. %. and John W. jack.
son Tent, No. 1876. celebrated their an
niversary Tuesday night with an en-
tertainment Mr.. Dony of Jehu Tent
gave a short talk on the history of that
tent and the High Tent secretary, John
Moore on the history of Jackson Tent.
The program consisted of songs and
recitations, together with sleight-of-
hand feats and ventriloquism by Mr..
Curtis. Messrs. Murphy. Kane and
Ward. assisted by Miss Murphy at the
piano contributed numbers. Charles
T Carol. High Tent chief ruler. gave
short talk on the progress of the order.
Refreshments were served.
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Odd Fellows.

LODGES.
Monday-Iangdon. No. %. degree; Union.
No IL, and Beacon. No. Is, business.
Tuesday-Amity. No. 81, degree; Wash
ington, No 8, and Golden Rule. No.
81, business: Mount Pleasant. No.
20. ladies' night.
Observation-Disclosures, No. Z; Federal
City. No. 20. and Harmony. No. ..
degree.
Thursday-Columbia. No. 10. and Salem.
No. o. degree: Excelsior. No. IL.
and Covenant. No. ID. business
Friday-Central. No. l: Metropolis, No.
10, and Phoenix. No. %, degree.
PATRIARCIIS MILITANT.
Saturday-Canton Washington, No. /,
social and drill.