The Washington herald., 1916-09-17

eral officers Of the Grand Lodge being
present to witness the work of the team.
Noble Grand M II. Friedman having
fully recovered from injuries met in an
automobile accident is again actively en-
gagged In advancing the interest Of Ex-
cesior Lodge, Secretary T. B. Decher is
assisting Noble Grand Friedman and re-
ports that the end of the term will show
an Increase in membership in the lodge.
Phoenix Lodge No. q, conferred the
second degree on Friday evening, and
will confer the third degree at their regu-
lar meeting this week. The degree team
was assisted by Degree Director Past
Grand NJ, S. Fall, Of Langlon Lodge, No.
Is, and several other members of Lang
don Lodge. On Friday evening the team
will have associated with them in the
degree work several members Of the gen.
eral degree stan. Arrangements are be-
ing made to change the location OF their
hall, which becomes necessary on account
Of the present building having been sold
for the purpose Of widening the street.
Central Lodge, No. /, the mother lodge
OF the Jurisdiction. never fails to confer
a degree at its regular meetings. Last
meeting the third degree was conferred
and at their next meeting several candi-
dates will be started over the road of
friendship, love and trdth. Past Grand
W. p Humphrey, degree master, reports
the team at all times ready for degree
work.
Many members of this Jurisdiction left
during the week to attend the meeting
Of the Sovereign Grand Lodge at Chat
tanooga, commencing tomorrow, among
the number being Grand Representatives
Milla, Bradford and Seiffert, Major Ear
nest and Mai W. J. Rogers and Mrs
Rogers.
Ruth Lodge. No ., will hold an inter-
esting meeting tomorrow evening
large class of candidates will receive the
degree. after which the dollar fund will
be received and each member will give
an account of how they earned their dol
lar. The amount received Is to go toward
purchasing the furniture for furnishing
room in Odd Fellows Home. Arrange
ments will be considered for a meeting
to be held on the first Monday in Oc-
tober. to be known as Odd Fellows Home
meeting. at which meeting will be given
the history OF the home movement in the
order, and the number of homes now
maintained by the order.
Fidelity, No. I, conferred the degree at
the last meeting, large number Of visi-
tors from other jurisdictions being pres
ent and all Rebekah lodges Of this juris-
diction being represented. The degree
team was in charge of Degree Master
Irving R. Schwinger, deputy grand
master. Reports Of visitors state that
the work was done in a highly proficient
manner, and at the conclusion of the
degree the team was complimented by
visiting members on their work. Arrange
ments are being made to confer the
degree upon a class at the next meet
Ing. The officers are reported by the in
structress, Past Noble Grand Flora o.
Schwinger. IS being thoroughly prepared
for the examination, which will be held
At the time Of the visitation of President
Belle NJ. Carter to Fidelity Lodge in
November.
The forty-frst anniversary Of Naomi
Lodge, No. l. will be celebrated by the
lodge at its regular meeting tomorrow
evening, by a special program which will
include linen shower for the benefit of
Odd Fellows Home. A roll call will be
also one of the features, and as the roll
is called, the member will respond with a
donation Of linen. Applications for mem
bership will also be received, and ar
rangements made to have degrees con-
ferred at each meeting OF the lodge dur
ing the remainder OF the term. The
visitation Of President Belle M Carter
will occur on Monday evening, October
Is. The meeting tomorrow evening will
end with special program of music.
Dorcas Lodge No. l.. will commence
their fall term on Friday evening by con-
ferring the degree upon a large class Of
candidates. The work will be done by
the degree team under the direction of
Degree Director Past Noble Grand Eva
NJ. Schlaich. Many of the members who
have been out of the city spending their
vacations have returned and it is ex-
pected that a large number will be pres
ent. The committee having in charge the
moonlight excursion. reports that it was
a great success both in the number of
members who Joined in the occasion, and
also financially. Past Noble Grand Josie
c. Ison desires to express, on behalf of
Dorcas Lodge, her appreciation to those
who Joined with them on the trip.
Eastern No. I, conferred the second
degree last Wednesday on a candidate
Grand Master William ]. Hope. was
present. Three candidates are in wait
ing, and the second degree will be con-
serred again Wednesday. Applications
are in and the Degree Master, w. E
Lawsen, and his staff will be kept busy
throughout the term. October II has
been set as the date for the grand lodge
visitation. and the officers are preparing
Tor the event by hard work.
Federal City Degree Team. Director
Garrels in charge, conferred the third de-
gree on two candidates last Wednesday.
At this meeting a resolution was passed
endorsing Past Grand Master John H.
Wood for Grand Representation.
Brother ]. H. Camper, of Raleigh, N.
C., paid the lodge a faternal visit. Noble
Grand league announces the second de-
gree for next Wednesday. and also wants
all members to keep in mind the annual
roll call October 4th.
The fraternity at large will be glad to
know that Mrs Wood, wife OF P. S. NJ
John H Wood, is doing as well as can
be expected.