Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-05
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| Edward J. Ross Council, No. rs,
Wednesday evening received one men,
Der by transfer from Forestville Coun-
Gil. No. 1854, of Forestville, Md, and
initiated three candidates. one for st.
Elmo Council, No. 154, of Potomac,
Va. Three applications for member
ship were also received.
George w. Swift, captain Of the de-
gree team. gave an account Of the visit
to Richmond. Va, last Saturday with
his team of twenty-five men to confer
the degrees for the councils of that
city. In addition to the team, twenty
other members. including State Coun-
cilor d. l.. Bromwell and State Vice
councillor Lawrence Hurley. were in
the party. The visitors were cordially
welcomed by State Councillor T. G.
Hatton of Virginia and the reception
committee. The degrees were con-
ferred on a class of 12S candidates in
the Masonic Temple. the degree team
receiving much commentator from
their Virginia brethren.
Anacosta Council, No Is, met at
Masonic Hall Tuesday. One member
was received and several applications
We're presented. This council is said
to be making great progress in increas-
ing its membership. Short addresses
were made by Messrs: Fry. Praither.
y,
Jones, Cook. Donally and Councillor
Fowler
Liberty Bell Council, No. SIS, met Tues
day evening to celebrate its fourth ami
versary. One candidate was elected to
membership MIR. Flynn of Thomas JEFF
ferson Council and State Council Secre-
tary Hazelton made addresses. the latter
on the Burnett immigration bill. After a
drill by the degree team under leadership
of NJ. E: Bachman and an exhibition Of
club swinging by f. W. Alderman re-
freShments were served.
Dwight l.. Bromwell. state councillor.
and the executive board Of officers. are
planning a 'get-together' meeting of the
order. together with the Daughters Of
America Prominent speakers of Congress
will deliver addresses on the subject Of
Immigration
America Council. No. 81. Wednesday
evening had its grand visitation by
Dwight L. Bromwell. state councillor, and
staff. The books. finances and records
were reported satisfactory by the state
officers. The council received one appli-
cation for membership.
Potomac Council, No 20, Tuesday even
ing completed arrangements to take part
in the joint excursion this summer. Three
applications for membership were re-
ceived At the next meeting the council
expects to have ten candidates for initia-
ton.
Champion Council, No Is, Saturday
evening will have it's grand visitation by
the state officers at 623 Louisiana avenue
northwest.
Dwight L. Bromwell and Laurence Hur-
ley. state councillor and state vice coun-
cilor, respectively, were entertained as
guests of the State Council of Virginia
last saturday evening at the class initia-
ton of 49, candidates. at Richmond, Va.
Reno Council, No. as, met Monday
evening at Masonic Hall, Tenleytown.
Eight members We're reported sick.
tomorrow evening the council will
put on the three degrees. One appli-
cation for membership has been re-
ceived. II. l.. Feer resigned as trus-
tee.
Wednesday night and conferred the
three degrees on several candidates.
the ritualistic work being under the
supervision of the master Of ceremo-
MES and the drill team in command
of Capt John +. Smallwood. The good
Of the order committee held special
meeting Saturday night for the pur-
pose of arranging program for the
first grand visitation of the season to
be held by this council Wednesday
evening.
Thomas Jefferson Council. No. ~.
met Thursday. The application of II.
Haysle was received and committee
was appointed by the councillor. Prof.
Schulz being in waiting. the drill team
conferred the degrees upon him.
Messrs. Oliveri W. Flynn, Haxton and
Yates made remarks. The excursion
committee reported on the prospects
Of joint excursion to Chesapeake
Beach. Mr.. Schulz gave a lecture on
the Bible. Two teams will be organ
lied to solicit new members. the losing
team to banquet the winners.
Oriental Court will meet the last
meeting night of the council this
month.