The Washington herald., 1917-07-29

Metropolis Lodge, No. 16, Noble
Grand OFT, states that the degree
uzdH be conferred at the regular
meeting Of the lodge on Friday eve
ming. At the last meeting two can
didates were admitted and it is re-
ported that the degree team. under
the direction Of Degree Director
Mothersead, conferred the degree
without a single error. Applications
have been received at each meet
ing and degree work will continue
at each meeting during the term
Salem Lodge, No. %. will continue
its regular session during the sum-
rner. owing to the number OF candi-
dates in waiting for the degrees
and the receipt of applications at
each meeting of the lodge.
The reunion of the five jurisdic-
tfons. Maryland. Virginia. West Viz
gina, Pennsylvania, and the DistricI
OF Columbia, which will be held at
Pen Mar, on August 9, will be in
addition to a reunion a patriotic
rally. Hon. George Huddleson, past
grand master and grand representa-
tive to the Sovereign Grand Lodge,
from Alabama. and Hon. w. z. An
drews, will deliver addresses. 1t is
expected that arrangements will be
made to run a special train from
Washington to Pen Mar on the day
OF the reunion.
At the regular weekly meeting of
Federal City Lodge, No. 20, 1. o. o.
F.. held Wednesday, July Q, a
booster committee OF three was ap-
pointed with Noble Grand Bambo as
chairman. The committee will visit
the many lodges in this jurisdiction
during the coming fall and winter
TO devise ways and means for boost
ing the order in the District.
At a recent meeting Of a Masonic
Lodge a degree was conferred by a
degree team composed of Odd Fellow
members Of the Masonic Order, and
Noble Grand Bambo announced his
intention Of returning the compliment
by comforting an Odd Fellow degree
in the near future. with a team COM
posed Of all Master Masons who are
members Of the order.
Next regular meeting Wednesday,
August !. Degree.
The Rebekah Degree.
WsdnssdaJ-Asssmble Home Circle at Odd
Fellow Home. SZS3 street northwest.
Thursday-Frisndshfp. No. 9, business
Friday-Miriam. No. 8, business.
Friendship Rebekah Lodge, No. g.
will hold its regular meeting In Ma
sonic Hall, Anacostia. on Thursday
evening. Degree Director Harlan an
nounces the rehearsal of the degree
preparatory to comforting the degree
at its next meeting.
Fidelity Lodge, No. THE first
mseting Of the new term, held on
Tuesday evening, indicated the be-
ginning OF a prosperous and success
full term. Every officer being pres
ent and responding to their names
at ron call, the record made by
Past Noble Grand Mrs. Grace W.
fhomasson and her corps OF past
noble srands at the installation of
the officers OF Dorcas Lodge. at their
last meeting, 80 pronounced by the
officers OF the Rebakah assemble, to
be perfect in every detail. Noble
Grand Miss Gundling appointed the
following officers to serve during
the term: Warden, Miss Edna
Strong; conductor. Miss Annie P.
Bohree: chaplain. Mrs. Mary z. Fer
guson; right and left supporters to
noble grand. Mrs Flora o. Schwin-
ger and Ella v. Page; right and left
supporter to the vice grand, Mrs.
Maggie l. King and Mrs. Lula Will
Jams; inside guardian, Mrs Alice @.
Afsot; outside guardian, Harry NJ.
Hildrup. Fidelity Lodge meets the
first and third Tuesdays of each
month in Langdon Lodge Hall, 2032
Rhode Island avenue northwest. This
Is one OF the youngest lodges, and
under the guidance Of Vice Presi-
dent Mrs. Flora o. Schwinger, Of
the Rebakah Assembly. has made q
steady growth since its institution.
Past Noble Grand Mrs Nettie Met
ouEhly trainedktAs members OF the