The Washington herald., 1916-05-07

confer the first degree upon a large num-
ber Of candidates for Eastern Lodge. At
the last meeting several new applications
were received. Members are invited to
attend Eastern Lodge on Wednesday
evening.
Langdon Lodge, No. 26, expects to con-
fer the third degree at its regular ses-
sion tomorrow evening. The grand sec
retary reports that Noble Grand Thomas
son was seriously hurt in an automobile
accident last Sunday when his machine
turned turtle. Mrs. Thomasson and their
baby being in the auto at the time es-
capped without serious injuries. Past
Grand ". B. Randall, degree director and
grand instructor, Is confined to his bed
with typhoid fever. The last reports in
dicate rapid Improvement in his condi-
tion.
Salem Lodge, No. 23-Past Grand Da-
vision reports that Salem Lodge Is re-
eeIving applications and the degree team
conferred the degrees at each meeting
and will continue to do so until July /,
when Il Is expected a rest covering sew
eral meetings will be extended to the
team. The degree will be conferred on
Thursday evening.
Covenant Lodge. No. l3- Their motto,
as given by Rev. Ralph Wright, warden,
'Peggin' Along" is beginning to bring
results and several members anticipate
receiving applications from their friends
IN the near future. At the last meeting
the lodge decided to furnish the dining
room OF Odd Fellows Home as the con-
tribution Of Covenant Lodge. Past
Grand R. T. McMullen has volunteered
his assistance in getting the laws in
proper condition.
Fred D. Stuart Encampment, No. Z,
will confer the royal purple degree on a
class Of candidates at the regular ses-
sion Of the camp on Tuesday evening.
Col P. H. Leary, grand patriarch, will
be present. Refreshments will be served
at the close Of the degree work.
Canton Washington, No. l, attended the
visitation Of President Annie E. Grigsby
and officers Of the Rebekah Assembly to
Miriam Lodge on Friday evening" acting
! as escort to Grand Master Hope and off,
GERS of the Grand Lodge. Capt F. A.
Royse, in command. The regular bust
ness meeting Of the canton occurred last
night.
The regular meeting of the board Of
directors Of the Odd Fellows Home AS
ISOLATION was held in the office OF the
president Frank E. Rapp, Columbian n
| Building, on Friday evening, and owing
to the absence of a quorum, adjourned to
meet at the same place Thursday evening
Of this week, when important matters
relating to the opening Of the home build
ing will be considered.
THE REBEKAH DECREE.
Monday Esther No 5, degree.
Fr1day-Martha Washington No decree DIR
cas-, No. 4, degree.
The Rebekah Assembly will hold its
regular annual session on Tuesday even
ing. May 9, at 8 o'clock. Among the i'm
poTtant matters coming before the As
sembly will be the reports of the presi-
dent, secretary and treasurer. and the re-
ports OF the standing committees the
election and installation of officers will
be the last business of the session. Vice
President Anna Billings, chairman of
the committee on the Odd Fellows Home.
will submit a report covering the work
of the Assembly Home Circle since the in
stituticn Of the Rebekah Assembly.
Assembly Home Circle held its final
meeting before the annual session Of the
Rebekah Assembly, which will occur on
Tuesday evening. President Annie Bill
I ings called the meeting to order, and in
the absence Of the secretary designated
Past Noble Grand Emma StroebIe, sec
ASNt@Ag PAO NSALls
The Home Circle has decided to hold a
lawn party at the Home on May "A when
complimentary dance will be given free
to all who wish to attend Refreshments
will be served on the lawn, and an at
tractive program will also be rendered
for the amusement and entertainment of
those who may be present. The annual
picnic to the Zoo Park will take place on
June 2.
Dorcas Lodge, No. 4, held an enthusI-
asttc meeting on Friday evening when
the degree was conferred upon class of
candidates by the degree team of the
lodge under direction of Degree Director
Past Noble Grand Eva E. Schlaich. At
the next meeting the degree will be con-
ferred. Thursday evening. the regular
weekly social meeting will be held.
Naomi Rebekah Lodge, No. l, held a
class initiation Monday night under the
direction Of Mrs. V. Estelle YoakIev
degree director. Among those receiving
the degree were Mrs. Phoeba Cornley
and Miss Louise Comley Ruth Rebeka h
Lodge. No. 2, which meets in the temple,
paid a traternal visit to Naomi Lodge
and witnessed the comforting Of the de-
gree. Mrs Annie z. Grigsby, Mrs, Anna
Billings and Mrs. Laura z. B. Nc
Chesney, president vice president and
| outside guardian. respectively, of the Re
bekah Assembly. also visited the lodge
and made addresses.
Ruth Lodge, No. q Noble Grand Maud
King held a special meeting Of the lodge
! on Saturday afternoon at o'clock, or the
purpose Of conferrtng the degree upon the
Misses Campbell, Of the Keith Circuit,
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