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The Washington herald., 1917-10-14
MUSIC and MUSICIANS
Ask Choir Increase,

At the first rehearsal of the Evening
Choir of the Church of the Covenant
eighty-seven members were present,
nineteen were absent. not having re-
turned to the city. and twenty-eight
new members were enrolled. Mr..
Wrightsop, the musical director,
wants to increase the membership to
$50 voices and more If possible. Appli-
cations for membership can be made at
any of the rehearsals which are held
on Wednesday evenings at s O'Clock in
the chapel of the church, entrance on
eighteenth street and Connecticut ave-
nue.. Men are specially and cordially
invited to join, although all voices
will be welcome.
At the Church of the Covenant this
evening the service will commence at
7:45 and the program will be given by
the Double Quartet, assisted by Rich
ard Lorleberg, violoncellist, under the
direction of Sydney Lloyd wrightson,
with Harvey Murray at the organ.
The following are the musical num-
bers:
Organ solo, offertoire in E flat, Du-
bois; violoncello solo, Meditation"
Gounod; organ prelude in G, Parker;
anthem, Sweet the Moments Rich in
Blessing" Godfrey Incidental solo,
Mrs. Dunwoody); soprano solo, "Oh
Saviour Hear Me-" Gluck Miss
Craig; violoncello obligato, Mr.. Lorle-
berg; anthem. Have Mercy Upon
Me-" Minshall Incidental solo. Miss
Craig; anthem, ""Tarry With Me, o
My, Saviour" Baldwin; Incidental
solo. Wheeler WILSON,; organ post
Jude in B fat, Vets.
Miss Mary Jacobs, contralto soloist
of the evening choir and associate
soloist of the afternoon choir of the
Church of the Covenant and a mem
Der of the Sunday morning quartet at
the First Baptist Church, arrived
from Ogunquit, Me-, on Wednesday
last and has Immediately entered into
her various musical activities in the
city. IN -
s. M. Fabian. president of the
Washington College of Music, enter
tanned a number of friends at his
studio in the college Tuesday even
ing. The program was given by Mr..
Fabian, George Thompson, Miss
Clara Young and Harry King. Mr..
Fabian played chopin, Grieg and Rub
instein numbers. Miss Young sang
"Madrigal." Chaminade; "Mammy's
Song" Ware; "Chanson Indoue, {"
Rimsky-Korsakoy;, "Hi' LIP Feller,"
Riker, and "A Million Little Dia-
monds," Schmincke, with Mr.. Thomp-
son as occompanist. Harry King
gave the following violin numbers
with Mr.. Christiani at the piano:
"Traumeri." by Schumann, and
'Consanetta. by Ambrose George
The Washington herald., 1917-10-14
National Union.

Monday-Potomac. No. as; Central. No. ne.
Tuesday-State. War and Navy, No. Dol.
Wednesdsy-Couressional, No SOC; Treasury
no; P: o: Department, No. ID; Mount Yer
saturds,-Jos.ph Henry. No. m; cenu,
No loea..
Pressmen's Council met In regular
session Monday night in Eagles Hall.
A large number of members and WIS.,
itors were present and several ap-
plications were referred to the in
vestigating committee. Much routine
business was transacted.
On Wednesday evening Interior
Council held its regular meeting in
Pythian Temple. Many members and
visitors were present and all enjoy
ed the evening. Refreshments were
served.
Washington Council met in Pythian
Temple on Thursday evening with
Norris c. Reed, president, in the
chair. Much routine business was
transacted and several applications
were referred to the investigating
committee.
Fraternal Council on Thursday even
ing held its regular monthly meet.
ing in the Perpetual Building Aso-
citation Hall with Ross z. Pollock in
the chair. A very interesting address
was made by ]. Harry Jones, vice
president of the Cabinet. Several APP
plications were referred to the in
vestigating committee. A buffet lunch
con was served.
At the meeting of National Capital
Cnnnril TriAav ouArfvO
tine business was transacted.
Georgetown Council met In Potomac
Savings Bank Hall on Friday even
ing with a large number of members
and visitors present. Much routine
business was transacted and some ap-
plications r$erred to the investigat-
ing committee.
Columbia Council met in Pythian
Temple Saturday evening with James
A. Williams, president, in the chair.
A large number of members and Wis
itors were present and much routine
business was transacted. At the close
Of the meeting those present enjoyed
a luncheon.
At the regular monthly meeting OF
Nonpareil Council Saturday evening
in the Perpetual Building Association
Hall many members were present and
several applications referred to the
Investigating committee.
]. Harry Jones. chairman of the
Cabinet Committee on Consolidation,
has called a meeting of the councils
tomorrow evening at headquarters. SOC
Real Estate Trust Building. to dis
cuss the consolidation of the smaller
councils. Representatives from ten of
the smaller councils will be present
and 1t is desired that as many MEM
hers of this jurisdiction be present
as possible.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-14
The Grotto

Monarch I. 8. Goldsmith. Of Kali
IipoIs Grotto. has issued a circular
to the Prophets that in addition to
being a work Of art. IL calculated
to arouse enthusiasm and stir any
spark of patriotism that may by
chance be latent In the breast of any
who read. The circular urges the
membership to buy a liberty bond.
assist Herbert Hoover and the food
administration" contribute to the
soldiers smoke funds" enroll in the
Home Defense League" and to do
your bit, no matter how small. ="
After these admonitions the circular
announces a business meeting OF the
Grotto at Chamber Of Commerce
Hall, on October IS.
The circular is artistically decorated
in the national colors and Will serve
as a war poster in windows and on
bulletin boards throughout the city.
In addition to being circulated among
the local membership II will be sent
70 Grottoes througout the United
States and Canada.
; Grand Monarch Edward s. Schmid
left Wednesday for Detroit, Mich,
where he will attend the fall cere-
monial of Shadukiam Grotto Of that
city.
The Grotto Band has a busy season
ahead, and has several events sched-
uled for the present month. On
October % they will entertain the
Eagles. and at later date will give
an oyster roast to the ladies of the
band. This affair will be open to the
feminine friends of the members of
the band and the Prophets. In ad-
dition to being original and novel 1t
is limited that a handsome prize will
be awarded to the lady who shows
the most skill in opening half dozen
oysters without injury to her hands.
President Samuel T. Shreve states
that full details as to this enter
tainment will be issued at an early
date.
Prophet John X. Phillips, jr., has
responded to the call to the colors.
and is at present in camp at Guam
tico, Va. Prophet Phillips is pop
ular member Of the band.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-14
Woodmen Of the World.

The boosters club will meet the
fourth Tuesday of this month at Old
Glory Hall, Third street and Penn
sylvania avenue southeast.
Alpa Camp. No 1. meets at the
Eagles Hall, Sixth and E street
northwest, next Monday night: Al
sovereigns are invited to attend.
An exceptionally fine meeting was
held at Old Glory camp last Tuesday
night. The degree team. Capt. Kel-
logg commanding, gave the protec'
ton degree to Sow. Stanford. Three
or four camps were represented by
their members. one in particular be.
ing the Forth Toote Camp. No IS
Sow. Charles z. Benson consul COM
mander. Very interesting talks were
given by Sow. T. G. Brom, acting con
com, Sow. Benson and Sow. ]. c.
Mcconnell. Sow. FINLEY spoke on the
friendship that exists in Woodcraft
Col. Wilsher wishes to announces
that on October 30 an open meeting
/ will be held to form a company OF
the Home Rifles to be made up OF
w. o. w. only.
Oak Camp. No. 4, held its meeting
October 3, Con. Com. Williams pre-
siding. Col. w. G. Stott gave a very
interesting talk and as a member OF
the entertainment committee prom.
Used the members a good time this
winter. Oak Camp will have a birth
day party Wednesday. October IL
and invites all member OF Wood.
craft to attend.
Tomorrow night Mount Vernon
Camp meets at Four-and-a-half and
G street southwest.
The meeting of Elm Camp last
Thursday night was very interesting
to those present, as the remarks
made by the Con. Com. State Mgr.
Mcconnell and Sow. Echloff with the
food for thought.
P. o. Hail. Fourteenth and Park
road northwest on the first and third
Wednesdays.
The meetings held by National
Camp. No. Il, in Masonic Hall, An
acostia, on the first and third We'd
nesdays are very entertaining tc
those who are interested in the work
W. A. Frazier, Camp No. IA, held
their bi-monthly meeting last Mon,
day. Con. Com. Whitworth presiding
The degree team under Capt Wood
Is progressing nicely.
The monument to the late Sovereign
Josephine Souell, Of Mount Vernon
circle, will be unveiled at Congress.
sional cemetery today. Col. George
wilsher will be master of ceremonies
with the assistance of Old Glory's
degree team. The unwilling to take
place at o'clock.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-14
Knights Of Pythias.

Monday-Amranth. No. D, business; Century,
No. %. grand visitation,
sior. No. u; Capital. No. a, and Myrtle. No. ..
business.
wednesday-Moun Vernon, No. s. page rank
Equal, No. II, business
Thursday-Ffankln. No. .. business
fnday-syracusans. No. TO- business; Patri-
otic meeting Pythian Temple.
PYTHIAN SISTERS.
Wednesday-Ffiendship Temple. No .. bur-
ness
Ftiday-Rsthbons Temple. No. & business.
Thursday-Past Chiefs. Association monthly
meeting.
Century Lodge. No. 30. will be Wis
tied officially tomorrow night by
Grand Chancellor Melick and associ-
ate grand lodge officers. A success
full visitation was made to Union
Lodge, No. 2, Wednesday night, when
! the reports of officers and exemplih-
cation of the secret work was had.
All preparations have been COM
pleted, it is announced. for the pa
triotic mass meeting Of the order at
the Pythian Temple Friday night.
The program will consist of addresses
from men active in fraternal and
business circles, music by the Mus
urgia Quartet and the United reth-
rem Brass Band.
Webster Lodge, No. 7, will begin its
degree work for the fall and the
same rank for its convention We'd
nesday night, and expects to continue
work each meeting night for several
weeks.
The ways and means committee of
the Pythian order not in regular ses-
sion last night and discussed the
feasibility of a bazaar in the spring.
Webster Lodge, No. Z. at its con-
vention Tuesday night read patriotic
letters from Sergt. William c. Clark.
formerly chancellor commander, now
stationed at Fort Bliss, Tex, radio
station, Signal Corps, and from Sergt.
c. ]. Stansbury, stationed at Char
lotte. n. c., who enlisted while vice
chancellor. Among the visitors were
c. r. Young, of Stark Lodge, No. 73S
Massillon, Ohio, and A. F. Bailly, Of
Oak Hill Lodge. No. 34s, Turtle Creek.
Pa. both of whom are employed at
the navy yard. They were rendered
"a reception by the lodge at the close
OF the convention.
Past Supreme Chancellor Edward
Dunn and Mrs. Dunn have been the
recipients for several days Of felicia
tons from members Of the order and
near friends on the sixtieth anniver-
sary of their wedding which occurred
Thursday.
Grand Chancellor Melick has sent
communications to the chancellor
commanders of all subordinate lodges
asking for list Of members of the
order in this domain who have en-
listed or been drafted into the Fed
eral service for the war.
Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 5, the sec
ond Oldest Pythian lodge in the world,
has started its winter work and on
Wednessag-night will confer the page
rank.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-14
Improved Order Red Men.

Logan Tribe, No. 8, on next Thurs
day evening will entertain Tecum-
sch Tribe, No. 1os. and Aztec Tribe,
No. II, 'ef Baltimore, Md, who will
make the trip over in chartered
cars = Of the electric line. These
three tribes have been in close re-
lationship for quite a number of
years through looking after dis
abled brothers in either city and
competing against one another in
team drills. The committee having
in charge the entertainment of the
visiting tribes gives an assurance
that the affair will be success and
Is composed of ]. A. Madison, jr..
Curtis L. Lewis. Thomas H. Dennis,
Fred w. Madison, c. F. Fuller, Rob-
ert Strobel, J. H. Hummer, Harry
Angel and Harry Boteler. Local
members are invited to meet the
visitors. ...y "
Osceola Tribe reports a well-at-
tended meeting on last Wednesday
night. Sachem Wells announced
that he would name the committee
to look after the great chiefs Wis
itation in several weeks. Brother
Stump. who is still In the care of
the tribe. is reported as able TO get
out once in a while with the as
sistance Of some of the good mem
bers Of osceola Tribe.
The nrst visitation Of the year
The Washington herald., 1917-10-14
PYTHIAN SISTERS.

The annual session of the Grand
Temple Pythian Sisters of Virginia
and the District of Columbia, held in
Fredericksburg the last week, was a
very successful one. it is stated. Mrs.
Elsie Vandervort, of Friendship Tenn
pie, and Mrs. Mary E. Mitchell were
both elected to ONCE, Mrs. Wander
wort being chosen supreme repre-
sentative Qong term), while Mrs. Nit
chell was advanced to the station of
grand senior. Other officers selected
were:
Della Cherry, Norfolk, grand chief;
Elizabeth Crowder, Petersburg, grand
Junior; Mrs. Margaret Sacrey, Fred
ericksburg, grand manager; Mrs. Vir-
ginia Young, Fredericksburg, grand
mistress of records and correspon-
dence (re-electedD; Mrs. Julia Hill,
Richmond. grand mistress Of finance
(re-electeO; Mrs. Katherine Ritter,
Whitewood, grand protector; Mary
Grant, Portsmouth, grand outer
guard; Mrs Anna Perry, Fredericks-
burg, supreme representative (short
term.) Mrs. Virginia Young and Mrs.
Laura Hicks were elected alternative
supreme representatives and Mrs.
Emma D. Bynum. of Rathbone Tenn
pie. was appointed press representa-
tive. A pleasing feature of the meet
ing was the attendance of Mrs. Lilly
Samuels, of California, the supreme
chief Of the order of Pythian Sisters
Of the World.
Friendship Temple, No. 9, at its
meeting Wednesday night will re-
ceive the reports of the representa-
tives to the grand convention Just
closed at Fredericksburg. The ways
and means committee. headed by
Mrs. Mary Hooper, will give card
party at the Pythian Temple Wed
nesday night, October "a
Mrs. Lola Marks will entertain the
Past Chiefs Association at the
monthly meeting Thursday night.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-14

Thompson played Chopin Etude
and Liszt's Twelfth Rhapsodie.
The evening was one OF a series Of
studio recitals Mr.. Fabian has in
augurated for this winter.
william stansfeld, organist and
choir director of the First Congre-
gational Church, Tenth and G streets,
has arranged the following selections
to be sung next Sunday by the
chorus and quartet choir of fifty
voices.
Morning service Ii a. m. Organ
prelude, Andante in E minor, Smart;
anthem, "Hark, Hark Ny Soul. T"
Shelley; offertory, quartet, Lead
Kindly Light" Housely: organ post
Jude, offertoire in C minor. St Cece-
liza, Grison.
Evening 7:so p. m. Organ prelude,
Messe de Marriage
a Entrance OF the procession.
b. Benediction.
C. Invocation.
d. Laus Dec.
Selection from Haydn's Creation.
"In the Beginning and The Heav-
ems are Telling"
Eight p. m. service. Anthem, There
is a Holy City," Shelly; offertory.
quartet. Organ postlude. Andante
and Allegro, F. E. Bache.
The Rebew Orchestra, under the
direction of H. w. Weber, gave it's
first public rehearsal of the season
Monday night in the lecture room of
the Keller Memorial Church to an
audience that completely filled every
inch Of available space, this being
also the twenty-fifth anniversary OF
the organization of the orchestra.
The orchestra was assisted by Miss
Viola Schippert, who sang Until"
(Sanderson), IAN Open Secret
CWoodman), and Calm as the
Night" Bohm). in a charming man.
ner. her pure, clear voice and dis
tinct enunciation making an excellent
impression; John G. Klein, whose
reading Of THE Summer Winds"
CBischoff), THE Star" (Rogers). and
"In a Garden" (Hawley) was thoro-
ughly enjoyed by all present; and
Miss Pauline Scott and Edward
Weber, whose rendition Of symphony
No. o. (Bancla) made a distinct hit.
The orchestra numbers included
True to the Flag march, "Pique
Dame" overture, selections from "Er-
mimic" Anniversary march.
Dreamy Moments idyl. and a char
/ acteristic number Dance of the Spar
rows" Mrs. John. G. Klein, Miss
Bessie Humphreys, and Miss Ruth
Baxter were the accompanies. -
At the Belcourt Seminary Faculty
Recital on Friday, October 5. the
program, which was enjoyed by the
students was as follows:
Polonaise from "Mignon" CThomas)
Mrs. Huron Lawson: Scherzo-op. 81
Chopin, Miss Pearl Waugh; Reading
kitty Give Miss Thayer: Songs
Down in the Forest" CRonald,
from the Land of the Sky Blue
Water" (Cadman); Alb and Gb,
Spring" HenscheD. Mrs. Lawson;
"Etudes" Chopin. DR.. Anton Gloetz-
ner; Beautiful Blue Danube"
(Strauss), Mrs. Lawson; Polonaise, op.
s.. Chopin. DR.. Gioetzner.
Gertrude Lyons returned on Tues.
day evening from Lockport, N. Y,
where she appeared with great sue
cess as soloist at the National Amer
lean Musical Convention. She has
been secured for a return engage
ment, having received much common
dalton from a representative audi
ence of leading critics and musicians
from all parts of the United States
The following item written by one OF
the most technical critics In New
The Washington herald., 1917-10-14
Modern Woodmen of
-, America.

west End Camp, No. 1889, at its
meeting In Pythian Temple Monday
night voted unanimously in favor of
UNFOLDING the action of the head
camp In establishing a patriotic fund.
Action was taken by the camp amend
Ing its bylaws to provide for an
increase in the salary Of the banker.
Michael Freeman was reported i'll and
the clerk advised that Maj. Alvin Col
burn Is now with the American ex-
petition in France. J. R. voltman
at the Officers Aviation Training
Camp of the Navy at Pensacola, Fla,
and Howard Druckenmiller with the
regular army. One application for
membership was received. Remarks
were made by State Deputy William
McCanrey. District Deputy Henry H.
Willard. and State Lecturer Daniel
Webster.
George c. Lanham was initiated into
the membership of Columbia Camp,
No. Ls2s, on Thursday night, Consul
w. H. Cole and Clerk Orlando B.
Bowman comforting the degree of
Woodchraft. Orlando B. Bowman,
successor as clerk to Capt. Fred Royse,
took up his nav duties. w, S. Weak
~ o~NapiSd TIC pdHhcT Inc
tyelfth annual anniversary of this
camp occurs early in November. r.
Z. p. kreiter was appointed chair
man of the entertainment committee
for the anniversary.
The resignation of Consul w. II.
Cole was submitted to Columbia Camp,
No. 1888. at its last meeting. on ac-
count Of press of business matters.
r. e. p. Kreiter. adviser of the camp.
becomes consul by operation Of the
bylaws.
Director Z. e. Murphy, Of Topeka,
Kan, was visitor in Washington
during the week. Thursday night he
was present at two Woodmen meet
inss, delivering addresses at Columbia
and A. r. Talbot Camps.
A. r. Talbot Camp, No. 1882, on the
occasion of its twelfth anniversary,
entertained the largest gathering of
Woodmen Of the season, visitors being
present, also, from Columbia, West
End and Central Camps. The history
of the camp was outlined by District
Deputy Henry H. Willard, who was
consul of the camp during its first
seven years of existence Vocal solos
by Banker A. F. Dobrowolsld were
enjoyed. State Deputy William Nc
Caffrey spoke on woodcraft and
congratulated the members on the de-
cisively favorable vote on the pa
trioic fund. Director z. E. Murphy.
in an eloquent patriotic address, re-
ceived an ovation. Fred c. Parkers
impersonation Of William Kelly, the
Virginia Judge, made a decided hit
his humorous stories also being well
ceived. Two applications-Fred c..
Parker and R. A. Lein-received ia
vorable action.
Central Camp, No. 1905, on Friday
night received news that another of
It's members, r. w. Pierce, is now
located at Governors Island. New
York. as army field clerk. The clerk
also advised the camp that w. H. B.
Leitch has gone to the Officers Train
ing Camp at Fort Leavanworth, Kan,
and Second Lieutenant E. c. Alley,
U. s. Dental Corps. has been ordered
to Gettysburg. Pa. Fred w. CARING
ton was named chairman of the mem
bership committee by the consul, sue
ceeding Past Consul James A. Moody.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-14

Monday-Ruth. No. 2, degree; Naomia, No. /.
business.
DISQUALIFICATION No. 8. business.
Fridsy-Miian. No. 6, business.
The sixty-sixth anniversary of
the Institution of the Rebekah De-
gree was celebrated Tuesday even
ing at Pythian Temple. Vice Presi-
dent Mrs. Floro o. Schwinger.
chairman of the general committee.
called the meeting to order. Chap
lain of the assembly, Mrs. Sarah N.
Sanderson, pronounced the invoca-
tion, after which Secretary Hen
rietta Werner. of the assembly.
read the proclamation Of Grand Sire
Frank o. Goudy, setting apart this
day as the anniversary day of the
degree. Vice President Schwinger
addressed the assemblage, and in
troduced President Mrs Mary NJ.
Dement,, of the Rebekah Assembly.
Grand Representative W. W. MILAN,
in the absence Of Representative c.
C. Dill. who was unable to be pres
ent, delivered the address of the
evening. Miss Viola Schippert sang
a solo and Miss Mary Newcombe
gave several select readings, ana q
tenor solo by W. z. Braithwaite. A
dance was given at the conclusion
o. the program
Ruth Lodge. No. 2. will confer the
degree at its regular meeting to-
morrow evening. Capt. W. p
Humphrey, degree director, will
have charge of the degree team.
At the conclusion of the degree a
social hour viii be held and re-
freshments served. The ways and
! leans committee win hold q meet