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The Washington herald., 1916-09-24
Modern Woodmen of America

Central Camp. NJ. W. A, No. l6Ol5,
met Friday night with Adviser J. ).
from Christobal. Canal Zone. advised the
camp that Consul H. c. Long will soon
return to this city. c. NJ Hunter,
who has been at the Modern Wood
man Sanitarium at Colorado Springs
for the last nine months, has been
discharged from that institution and
is now located at GreenvIIle, Utah,
where he expects to remain for a
short time. f. P. Springer, q for
mer trustee Of the camp. now with
the civilian office force Of the United
States Engineer Corps at San Antonio,
Tex, writes interestingly Of his new
location. The committee on sports in
formed the camp that its plan for a
Modern Woodman bowling league has
been received with enthusiasm by
Georgetown Camp. No. 1850. and that
camp has appointed a committee to
cooperate in the formation Of a
league. Other camps are to be ap-
preached and the organization COM
pleted in time for early opening of
activities. District Deputy Henry H
Millard addressed the camp, calling
attention to the fact that one of the
members Of the Board OF Directors,
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Sons of Veterans.

At meeting of William B. Gushing
Camp. No. 90. Sons Of Veterans, L. S. A,
held Wednesday evening. it was. decided
to celebrate the thIrtieth anniversary OF
the Camp, probably with banquet in De-
cember. Commander Z. Albert Lang ap-
pointed the following committee to COM
plete arrangements for the celebration:
Herbert w. Rutledge. past commander,
chairman; S. T. Cameron, past COM
mander; DR.. Arthur J. Hall, past COM
mander; Omar J. Veley. past commander;
G. Sydney Hill. senior vice commander;
J. Clinton Hiatt, Junior commander;
James S. Jones, guide; a. J. Schippert and
A Van Burst. Commander Lang is ex-
officlo a member of the committee. Chair
man Rutledge has appointed ]. Clinton
Hiatt, juinor vice commander, as secre-
tary. A meeting Of the committee will be
held in the near future. Ladies Of the
auxiliary and affiliated patriotic orders
will be invited. Prominent speakers will
be on the program. There are a number
of charter members Of the camp in the
city who will be specially invited 10 the
banquet
The Washington herald., 1916-09-24
Improved Order of Red Men.

At the recent annual session Of the
Great Council of the United States IN
Wildwood. N. j.. from September II TO
10, the following great chiefs were
elected: Judge Thomas H Jefries, Of At
lanta, great incohonee; James T. Rog-
ers, Binghampton, n. Y, great senior
sycamore: Judge A. G. Rutherford. Nash
vile, great Junior sycamore; Frederick O.
Downs, Boston. great prophet; Wilson
Brooks, Chicago. great chief of records
d. K. Reed, Clarksburg w Va, great
keeper Of wampum. Great Incohonee JEFF
fries made the following appointments
Charles H. Bisch. OF Indiana, great to-
cakon; Glare w. Robinson. of Montana.
great minewa: Clarence R Winfield. of
California. great guard OF forest
The most important legislation passed
was a measure to take advantage Of ex-
isting laws relative to meeting biennially
and the next session will be held in 1918
at Hot Springs, Ark
Wildwood was Over-run with Red Men
and their families. A parade was held
on the 18th. which was two hours in
passing a given point.
Past Great Sachem James A. Madison,
jr.. representative from this city, and
DR.. H w. Tippett attended the business
sessions.
Mineola Tribe. at its last meeting, con.
ferred the chiefs degree on f. II. Ware
and considered the application OF Harry
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A. Boss. This tribe recently adopted a
resolution raising its initiation fee to s25.
+ White Eagle Tribe will present the
Red Mems scroll TO Usage Tribe October
q. All members of the order are in
vited TO witness the ceremony.
Osceola Tribe reports that T. NJ. Stump
is still sick but slowly improving. Mr..
Mercer. member OF Commanche Tribe, OF
Atlanta, is being looked after by the re-
lief chiefs Of Oscoola. Messrs. McCairy'
Clemons and Tolson have recovered suf-
fciently tc be at work again. Several
applications were entertsinedsHnd will be
held in reserve for the class adoption
October II.
Seneca Tribe had as visitor Mr..
Hayes, Of Rhode Island, al its last meet
ing. He made an interesting talk on the
doings Of the Red Men in his State. The
bowling team of the tribe is getting in
form for the opening games.
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NEWS AND GOSSIP OF WASHINGTON FRATERNAL

as large. Grand Master w. ]. Hope,
accompanied by officers OF the Grand
Lodge, will officially visit Langdon
Lodge Monday evening, October 2.
This will be the first Grand Visita-
tion of the fall series. Noble Grand
Mettler expects every member of
Langdon Lodge to be present on this
occasion. Grand Instructor Randall
reports all officers proficient in the
work of the degrees.
Friendship Lodge, No. y, will receive
by transfer at its next meeting several
members from other jurisdictions. At
the last meeting a large number of
members were present and arrangements
were made to commence active degree
work the beginning of next month and
TO confer degrees at every ting o.
the lodge during the remainder OF the
term. 1t is reported that this year will
show a large increase in membership in
the lodge, and in other works of the or
Ger the lodge members have been active.
The odd Fellows Home Association mas
been assisted financially and in all mat
ters appertaining to the advancement in
Odd Fellowship the members have at all
times taken an active interest.
Federal City Lodge, L o. o. F., con-
leEIeu the ScSOnu CSBTee last " wednesday
with Director Mcconnell In charge of the
degree team. Among the visitors were
Brothers Pyle, New Haven, Conn; H. B.
Brown, Richmond, Va, and ]. H. Cas-
well, Concord, n. H. Announcement is
made of the death on September 20. of
DR.. G. T. Prewitt, who directed the Fed
eral City prize degree team at Richmond,
Va, several years ago. Noble Grand
league announces the second degree for
next Wednesday He also appointed
Charles Gerrels, r. II. Wood and II. G.
Kambo a committee to further the Candi-
dacy of Past Grand Master John H. Wood
for the office of grand representative.
The roll call is slated for October 1.
The second degree was conferred upon
two candidates of Eastern and one of
Excelsior Lodge. No Il, last Wednesday
night. A number OF visitors from Ex-
celsiOr accompanied their candidate. In
the absence of Degree Director Lawson.
Past Grand Kelly took charge. Programs
Of the fall visitations of the Grand Lodge
were distributed. The third degree will
be conferred next Wednesday, after
which refreshments and entertainment
will be provided
The Washington herald., 1916-09-24
National Union Councils.
CALENDAR

CALENDAR
MondSy-Scott Council. PytlIisn Temple: FederzI
CJuncl, PERPETUAL Building Association IIall;
Northeast Washington COuncil Northeast TsrruIa
TEursdGy-BancTOft Council. TypogT1phiczl T-n-
pie; DahlETsn Council. I'ythian Temple
Fdd8y-Bsst Washington Council Welers H1Ilt
Mckinley Council Washington Han.
Frsternal Council met on Thursday
evening, September L. One applicant
was admitted. John c. Ashton, retiring
president, was chosen financial secretary.
Potomac Council had an interesting
meeting Monday evening, September IS.
President Samuel jacobson has promised
something new in entertainment for the
October meeting. The president Of the
order, Frank Z. Ferguson, attended
Central Council held an interesting
business meeting on Monday evening at
Perpetual Building Association Hall
State, War and Navy Council held a
meeting on Tuesday evening, September
l9 Since the reduction Of the admission
fee for members to s. has been in effect
the membership has grown rapidly.
Congressional Council met at Typo
graphical Temple on Wednesday evening.
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The Maccabees.

Mount Vernon Tent, No. 4, held its
regular meeting at New Masonic Temple,
Eighth and r streets Tuesday evening at
O'Clock, with an overflow meeting. Seven
new members-Messrs. Kirlxman Kreckel,
Hammond, Cline, Clifton, Kump, and
Wildman-were initiated. The tent
deputy, Frank f. Springmann, filed three
additional applications.
Sir knight Foster, from National Tent,
delivered speech on why He Is a
Maccabee." Speeches also were made by
Sir Knights Adamson, Springmann and
others. Refreshments were served by Sir
Knight Sturges. Entertainments, with
refreshments, will be given every month
during the winter by this tent.
A. w. Frye, newly appointed field
marshal of Maccabees, conducted a ses-
sion OF State commanders and deputy
State commanders OF Maryland, North
Carolina, Virginia and the District OF
Columbia at the Hotel Raleigh last Tues
day. New plans and policies were dis
cussed and a plan OF action drafted for
these States and the District of Columbia
Owing to press of business in Virginia,
which requires his immediate attention,
Supreme Commander D. w. Gall, of this
city, has delegated the work in the Dis
trict of Columbia to Deputy State Com
mander H. w. Phillips. State Command
er Gall. in making this appointment on
behalf of Mr.. Phillips. requests the as
sistance Of all members OF the District
for the next sixty days.
The regular meeting of Mount Vernon
Review. No. ?, will be held in Pythian
Temple Monday evening. Comman nder
Mrs. Hattie E. Taylor and Recordkeeper
Mrs. Mary A. Van Ness will choose their
assistants for the fall recruiting cam
paign. Reports show a successful three
day rummage sale
The Washington herald., 1916-09-24
Knights Of Columbus.

The regular meeting of Carroll Council
was held last Tuesday evening. Gr;nd
Knight Frank A. Kidd presided. Charles
w. Darr, master of the Fourth degree for
the District of Columbia and Maryland
and a stan of officers gave interesting
accounts OF the activities OF the fourth
degree.
Two hundred members of the order and
their families are today enjoying an
excursion held under the auspices OF the
Columbus Country Club to Old Point
Comfort and nearby points.
The last dance held by the Columbus
Country Club, Saturday evening. Septem.
Der 16 was largely attended.
The annual election Of the fourth de-
gree assembly was held last Monday
evening. with the following results
Faithful navigator. c. Eugene Edwards
faithful captain, L. A. RatcIifre; faithful
admiral, DR.. William r. Pairo; faithful
pilot, John J. King; faithful friar, Father
c. o. Rosensteel; comptroller, B. G. Len
non; purser, Thomas K. Gallaher; faith.
full scribe. Conner Donncny: inside senti.
mel, John f. Burns; outside sentinel
George A. Howe; delegates to the dis.
trict convention. DR.. A. D. Wilkinson
ANNAiiiOiiu hSN dilSyI JOilil "A. anu
c. Eugene Edwards; alternates, Law
renee Z. Dolan, John II. Pellen. DR.. A.
J. Flynn and Thomas 3. Nolan; drill
master, c. Eugene Edwards.
The next meeting OF Washington Coun-
Gil will be held Tuesday evening and
will be a get-together assembly. The
lecturer. F, J. Kreig. has provided a
program OF entertainment and refresh
ments.
At the next meeing OF Potomac Coun-
Gil, Monday evening. Charles w. Darr
ma ster OF the fourth degree for the Dis
trict Of Columbia and Maryland, and his
stan will be present
The eIempliication of the fourth de-
gree on Discovery Day, October u, is
expected to be one of the most success
full ever held in this Jurisdiction Dis.
covery Day exercises will be held Sunday
evening, October s. in memory of Chris
topher Columbus. There will be a speak.
er OF national Importance, and an at
tractive musical program has been
arranged.
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Knights Of Pythias.

Monday-Decatur. No. .. business; CsIanthe. No
II, page rank.
Tussday-Wsbster No. Z. business; Excelsior. No
H. esquire rank; Capital, No. a. business. MvrtI.
No. 3, business
wednesday-MOunt Vernon. No s. business
Union No. z business; Columbia No. s. page
rank
Friday-Hernione. No. u. business; syraclsans,
No. TO- homecoming celebration and the knight
rank
PYTHIAN SISTERS,
Wednesday-Fdendship Temple No. . business
Fdday-Rathbone Temple, No. & Initiation
Syracusians Lodge, No. 10, has arranged
a homecoming celebration for Friday
night, and all members of the lodge are
urged to be present or send a letter, The
fraterniay in general is also invited. A
program fitting to the occasion has been
planned.
The team Of the lodge expects to con-
fer the knight rank on a candidate who
has already received the page and ESQUIRE
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knew that Representative stearman
was In town during all the time of
the convention"
Pythtan Sisters.
Rathbone Temple, No. s, conducted
the ritualistic funeral services of the
order for Miss Mary Rose Steiner Fri
day night, at her late residence, 42s
Eighth street northeast Miss Steiner,
who died Thursday after a brief ILL
ness. had long been a member. was
past chief OF the temple and was
very popular. She was grand manager
Of the Grand Temple of Pythian Sis
ters OF Virginia and the District of
Columbia and would have been ad-
vanced to the station of grand Junior
at the convention of the grand tenn
pie at Petersburg, Va. next month.
Interment was at Frederick, Nd. yes
terday afternoon.
The officers and members of Rath-
bone Temple enjoyed a straw ride
Monday night, an annual event with
the organization.
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Masonic Activities.

The Fellowship Club, composed Of Mas
ter rMasons employed IA the Bureau OF
Engraving and Printing, held Its nrst
regular meeting after the summer recess
Saturday evening, in Pythian Templs'
entering the sixth year Of its existence
That the prime object Of the cluo mas
been achieved was manifested by the
large number Of members present. The
president of the club, Samuel 7. Farmer
wearing a heavy coat of tan as an evl-
dence Of his recent motor trip to Atiantlc
City and other New Jersey resorts. called
the meeting to order and paid a high
tribute to the Fraternity Band, whose
members were the guests Of the evening.
He complimented them upon their re-
markabIe progress in the past year, due
to the effects Of the leader, Frederick l..
wilken At the conclusion Of a short
business session, a program Of instru-
mental and vocal music, dialect stories
and a number of selections by the Fra
ternity Band were enjoyed. Refreshments
and cigars were served.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-24
The Odd Fellows.

Monday Langdon. No. 26. third degree: Union.
No Il. business; Beacon. No Is. business
Tuesday-Amity. No. 2. degree; Washington. No.
g. 0nsines7; Golden Rule. No. 2. business
Wtdnesday- Eastern No T. degree; Federal City.
No ,. degree; Harmony, No. g. business.
Thursday-E Excelsior, No. II. degree; Salem No.
- second, degree; Columbia No. TO- business
covenant No. s., business.
Frday-Central No. l. degree; Metropolis, No. Is.
degree Phoenix. No 3, business.
ENCANIPMENTS.
TueSday-Fred d. Stuart, No. T. business
Wednesday-CoIumbiau. No. l. degree.
PATRIARCHS MILITANT
satHday-CantOn-Washi No. /. drill and
social.
Past Grand W. E. Lawson, president
of the / o. o. F. Bowling League,
has called a meeting Of the league
for tomorrow evening in the Blue
room of l. o. o. F. Hall at 8 O'Clock
to fix schedules for the season. Last
season each lodge had a team in the
league. At the close of last seasons
series the league presented to the
odd Fellows Home Association large
donation.
Columbian Encampment No. will
confer the degree at their meeting
on Wednesday evening. Scribe Frank
- d. Seiffert, Grand Representative of
the Grand Encampment, who has been
attending the session of the Sover-
eign Grand Lodge at Chattanooga, will
be unable to return in time for the
meeting. Chief Patriarch S. W. Haw-
kins requests all members to be pres
ent, as consideration will be given
plans for the work of the coming
months.
Salem Lodge No. % will confer the
second degree at its regular meeting
Thursday evening. Degree Director
Joseph K. Dawson will have charge
of the degree team. Regular degree
work will be one Of the features of
each meeting hereafter during the
term. Salem Lodge was the banner
lodge in gain of members during the
past two terms. but reports indicate
that Langdon Lodge No. 26 will be
the winner this term. Saturday even
ing, October IL. Salem Lodge will nav
a fraternal visit to Forest Lodge of
Forestville, Nd. Members who desire
TO go will notify the secretary.
Langdon Lodge No. 26 will confer
the third degree on a lass OF candi-
dates tomorrow evening. with Degree
Director Past Grand NJ s. Fall in
charge At the last meeting the sec
ond degree was conferred upon a class
of nine candidates and IL is expected
the class tomorrow evening win be
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Order Of Eagles.

Weekly meetings OF the entertainment
committee OF the Order OF Eagles have
been resumed. Monday night an UnUsU-
ally large attendance OF members dis
cussed plans for the social affairs Of the
winter The Ladies Auxiliary. formed
last spring, is growing rapidly. II has
planned a theater party for October. 10
be followed by other entertainments. Per
haps their best work is being done in the
''get-acouainted'' hour after the business
session, when lunch is served in the
rathskeller The new manager. Bro. Ru-
pertus. Is planning several innovations in
the home, for the comfort OF the mem
bers. The sick committee reports II is on
on a vacation, no members being ill.
Rabbit fur Is said 70 be EupplsntinE
wool in felt hat making IN Australia
The fur is regarded as much superior to
the finest merino for this purpose, and
millions Of rabbit skins are used an
nually..
The Washington herald., 1916-09-24
The Rebekah Degree.

Monday-Esther No ). business and social.
Wedneeday-MOunt Pleasant, No. 9, degree
FTiday-Martha w ashington. No. ;. business
DUrcas No. I. business
The Washington herald., 1916-09-24

President Belle NJ. Carter, of the Re.
bekah Assembly. has completed arrange.
ments for a school of instruction for the
Rebekah lodges. at which only the work
Of the degrees will be considered. The
first session will be held in Miriam Ladge
room Friday evening, October S. at the
close of Miriam Lodge meeting. All mem.
bers of the Rebekah Degree are invited
particularly officers.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1916-03-01
NEWS FROM IRA SBURG
MRS. F. A. FIELD. LOCAL EDITOR

Vote yes on the yellow ticket.
E. w. Keith has been quite i'll the
past week.
Miss Ruth Durham of Barton spent
Sunday at w. H. Winget's.
Rev. c. A. Adams of Danville called
on friends in town recently.
Mrs. E. L. Chatsey of Rutland is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Almon Chatsey.
Eben Farnsworth is home from
Westfield, where he has been teaching.
The Barton academy students are at
home enjoying two weeks vacation.
George Atwell received word Tues
day of the death of his brother, in St.
Adams.
Willard Badger has bought the
| Hiram Hunter place in East Albany OF
Fred Bridges.
Mrs. R. W. Cowles has returned from
few weeks visit with relatives in
St. Johnsbury.
E. A. Cotton has sold his house to
Joseph Zero and will move into /. S.
Drew's tenement.
The w. G. T. u. will meet Tuesd ay
March z. An offering will be taken tt
pay for literature. i
The ladies' of the congregational
church will serve dinner in the church
vestry town meeting day.
Much sympathy is felt for Mr.. anc
Mrs William Prindle, who lost theil
baby daughter last week.
c. B. McGoff and son, Harold. wen
to Boston yesterday to accompany Mrs
McGoff home from the hospital.
Joseph SanviIle of West Glover ba
moved into tenement in the old hote
and will work for the Chandler com
pany.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Gregory wer,
called to Province Hill. P. O.. Satur
day by the critical illness of hi
father
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1916-03-01
Where Plato Taught.

The famous academy of Plato was In
a suburb of Athens, about a mile north
of the Dypilum gate. 1t is said to have
belonged to the hero Academus; hence
the name. It was surrounded with
wall and adorned with walks, groves
and fountains. Plato possessed a small
estate in the neighborhood and for
some fifty years taught his divine phi
losophy" to young and old assembled
in the academy to listen to his wise
words. After Plato's death in 34S B. G.
the academy lost much of its fame, but
the beauty remained for centuries aft
er the great teacher was no MORE
New York American.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1916-03-01

Three new telephones have been
installed recently as follows, Harry
Olmstead, 13-A, Joe DeBrune. 1911,
and Rev. E. G. Hayes, 4-lz.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1916-03-01
GLOVER GLEANING9

Mr.. and Mrs. Lyman Barber spent
day last week with friends in Irasburg.
The nupi's from Barton academy are
enjoying a two weeks vacation at
home.
Mrs. A. A Webster has been in AL
bany, helping care for her father, who
is sick.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Garvin and son
Charles spent Feb. % with Mrs. Gar
wins parents.
Mrs, H. II. Skinner spent a day last
week in Burke with her sister. Mrs.
Mae Stevens.
School closed Thursday and Miss
Hamel has gone to her home in Massa-
chusetts for the vacation.
Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Webster visited
friends and attended the R. F. D.
meeting at North Troy last week.
Mr.. Glover, a former resident here,
broke his leg recently while working
in the woods and was taken to Bright
look hospital, ST Johnsbury.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1916-03-01
THE GARDEN OF EDEN.
1t Is Said to Have the Most Trying
Climate In the World

Climate In the World.
The chief popularity about Kurna is
that the natives believe the place
where they live is the exact site of the
garden of Eden.
The climate Of Kurna is acknoWl-
edged to be the most trying in all the
world The heat is terrific in the sum-
mer time. It is claimed that the Brit
ish government has a record of 159
degrees in the shade upon the bridge
Of boat anchored in the river at
Busreh, little to the south.
The missionaries at Busreh tell Of
nights when the thermometer regis
tiers not less than 125 degrees. British
sailors bound for the Persian gulf in
the summer time usually desert if they
can. Perhaps in Arizona the thermom-
eter rises nearly as high, but there is
the dry air, while in the Persian gulf
it is exceedingly moist
The Europeans at Busreh must pass
the days in underground chambers, or
serdaubs, while a native boy pulls
huge fan, or punkah, suspended from
the ceiling to keep the air in circula-
ton The nights are spent On the
roof, for it is impossible to sleep be-
low.
In the winter time the air seems ex-
ceedingly cold, for the marshes are
filled with salt, and as the wind
sweeps over the plain the moist air is
peculiarly penetrating. Frequently
the Arab, benumbed by the cold, falls
from his horse.-Christian Herald.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1916-03-01

The next regular Grange meeting will
be on Wednesday evening, March 8. The
third and fourth degrees will be worked
by the ladies' degree team.
N. Robinson has returned to the
home of his daughter, Mrs. II. B.
Chamberlin. after several weeks spent
with friends in st. Johnsbury and
Boltonville.
There will be an interesting Perry
Bill rally in the town hall Thursday
evening, March 2, at 8 o'clock. Good
speakers will explain the merits of the
Perry bill. Hear them. The band
will furnish music.
Plan to attend the first moving
pictures at the town hall Friday even
ing, under the auspices of the Grange.
The "Sinking of the Titanic" in three
acts, with musical entertainment given
by Mr.. Jimener. Good music for
promenade after the show will be
furnished.
Mrs. T. C. Corley and daughter.
Theda, were called to Walden Thursday
by the illness of Mrs Corley's grand
daughter. The remains were brought
mere 1HuISudy dLu 1uu0TdI services
were held at the home of Mrs Prindle's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. T. c. Corley,
Friday, Rev. G. L. Wells officiating.
Burial was in the Irasburg cemetery.
The closing number of the lecture
course given by the Lowry
company in the town hall Saturday
evening, drew a full house and as was
expected gave very pleasing enter
tainment. Miss Grace Lowry is a
talented reader, charming southern
girl, with pleasing personality, while
Miss Lawrence captivated the audience
with her selections on the harp. She
is not only brilliant soloist, but an
ideal acompanist. These two young
| ladies present an entertainment Of
great variety. yet classical enough to
please the most critical audience.
They would be welcomed here again.