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The Yale expositor., 1917-03-15

Irish Leaders in American History.

The Declaration of Independence
has twelve Irish names. Matthew
Thornton, James Smith and George
Taylor were born in Ireland; John
Hancock, William Whipple, Robert
Treat Paine, George Read, Thomas Nc
Kean, Edward Nelson and Thomas
Lynch were of Irish parentage. The
secretary Of congress who prepared the
immortal document from the rough
draft of Thomas Jefferson was Charles
Thompson, a native of Derry, while
Captain Dunlop, still another Irish
man, printed it and published IL to the
world. Captain Dunlop was the found
er of the first daily paper in Phlladel-
phla.
The Yale expositor., 1917-03-15
Sure Test of Diamond.

The fact that real diamonds are
phosphorescent after being treated in
the following manner is said to make
the following test a sure one: First
of all, expose the stone for few min
utes to the light Of an electric lamp.
Then rub 1t into a dark place, when
the diamond will glow brightly. This
does not occur in the case of false
gem,
The Yale expositor., 1917-03-15
FEW MOTHERS REALIZE

how many delicious dishes can be pre-
pared with skinner's Macaronl and
Spaghetti. For this reason the Skin
ner Mfg. Co. have prepared beauti-
full Cook Book containing recipes tell
ing how to serve it in a hundred diff
ferent ways. Write Skinner Mfg.
Co., Omaha, Neb., for free copy. All
good grocers everywhere sell skinners
Maearoni and Spaghettl.-Adv.
The Yale expositor., 1917-03-15
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Four or Five.Leaved shamrock2 ?

Some say the four-leaf shamrock Is
the shamrock of luck, and others that
1t is the five leaved one that holds the
magic touch. This latter is rare and
priced and is said to grow from a de-
caying body, as the nettle is said to
spring from buried human remains.
The shamrock of luck must be found
without searching. without seeking"
When thus discovered. 1t should be
cherished and preserved as an In
vincible talisman.
The Yale expositor., 1917-03-15
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resldents of Irish Parentaae.

Presidents of Irish Parentage.
Presidents of Irish parentage were
Thomas Jefferson, Andrew jackson.
James Polk, James Buchanan, Ches-
ter A. Arthur and William Mckinley.
Calhoun. also Irish, said, "War may
make us great, but peace alone can
make US both great and free"
The Yale expositor., 1917-03-15
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IreIand's Towers.

The towers, which are numerous
throughout Ireland. have been the sub
ject of much controversy among an
tlquarians. They are thought to have
been used as a means of defense.
The Yale expositor., 1917-03-15
ERIN'S HOLY PLACE
For Fifteen Centuries The Reek
Has Played important Part
in Country's History.

Ut is in the month July that the
great annual pilgrimage of The
Reek takes place.
The Reek, sometimes known as
Croagh Patrick, is the Mount Zion of
the Emerald isle. For on its summit
st. Patrick is said to have wrung from
the angel many promises for the sal
vation of the people he had made his
own.
For fifteen centuries this mountain
has played an important part in, the re-
ligious history of Ireland, and year
by year people journey by the thou
sands up the mountain, which is about
1900 feet high. 1t is a steep and diff
ficult ascent, occupying the best part
of three hours, and most of the pill
grims make it in the evening, so as to
hold their vigil on the summit. There
The Yale expositor., 1917-03-15
ALIENS FOOT.EASE DOES IT.

When your shoes pinch OF your corns and bum
ions ache get Aliens Foot.Ease, the antiseptic
powder TO be shaken into shoes and sprinkled In
the foot-bath Gives instant relief to Tired, Ach-
ing, Swollen, Tender feet. over 10000 packages
are being used by the troops at the front. Sold
everywhere, 25c. Don't aeespf any sH6sfifsff. ADV
The Yale expositor., 1917-03-15

Take care of your health and wealth
will take care Of you. Garfield Tea
promotes health.-Adv.
The Yale expositor., 1917-03-15

IrIshmen Given credIt.

The roster of the Revolutionary war
is bright with Irish names. General
Montgomery was a native of Donegal.
Lord Mountjoy in a speech before The
house Of commons declared, "You le,t
lost America through the Irish"
The Yale expositor., 1917-03-15
Anticipated Eye-Sores.

MAJ think Josephine had better
study painting instead of music, then
she won't make any noise practicing.
Pa-Oh, 1 don't know. There's an
end to noise, but pictures will last for
years.
The Yale expositor., 1917-03-15

know of such a good medicine.
''Dr. Pierce's medicines are all good.
cannot recommend them too highly"
MRS. e. GUINTHER, II Fulton Ave.
Write DR.. Pierce, Invalids' Hotel,
Buffalo, N. Y, for free book, "Mother
and Babe"
The Yale expositor., 1917-03-15
In a Quandarv,

"You seemed much affected by Spen-
sens hard-luck story"
II don't deny 1t. Sponsor saw me
get a ten-dollar bill changed and was
racking my brain to think up good
excuse for not lending him a quarter"
The Yale expositor., 1917-03-15

River Shannon.

The Shannon is the longest river in
Ireland and the United Kingdom. Be-
low Limerick II widens into an estuary
So miles long and two to ten miles
wide. Many Irish ballads have been
written about this river.
The Yale expositor., 1917-03-15

Soldiers Carry oxygen.
European soldiers carry small
TASKS of oxygen to revive gas-stricken
The Yale expositor., 1917-03-15
In Educatlon and sports.

Among the Irish educators In Amer
ica may be mentioned Horace Greeley.
William Rainey Harper and William
FL. Maxwell. The Olympic games of a
few years ago were planned by SuIli-
van, Halpin and Mike Murphy. Mar
tin Sheridan, the great all-around ath-
lete, is Irish. and the national game
of baseball is claimed as of Irish
origin.
The Yale expositor., 1917-03-15

The bee is never too busy to admin
lister q singing rebuke.
The Yale expositor., 1917-03-15
Well Fitted.

"Is dis where dey wants boy"
"It Is; but It must be a boy who
never lies, swears, or uses slang"
swell, me brudder's deaf mute; I'll
send him round"
The Yale expositor., 1917-03-15

When a man talks much about him
self he has nothing much to talk about.
The Yale expositor., 1917-03-15

The city of Venice is planning to
open q technical school Of arts and
handicrafts for boys.
The Yale expositor., 1917-03-15
OF Course.

The big apples would never stay at
the top of the measure If there were
no little ones below to hold them up.
The Yale expositor., 1917-03-15

An eloquent prayer doesn't get AM
higher than the other kind.
The Yale expositor., 1917-03-15

Coated tongue, vertigo and constipa.
ton are relieved by Garfield Tea.-Adv.
The Yale expositor., 1917-03-15
She Knew Him.

zone night while you were away
heard a burglar. You should have
seen me going downstairs three steps
at time"
Wife (who knows him)-Where was
he, on the roof?
The Yale expositor., 1917-03-15

DeIOTc anu dIleE
my baby came, I
came through my
sickness fine and
I'm y b a by was
strong and healthy
and a | W avs has
been. 1t as a
great help and ben
eft to m e an d
saved me lots OF
suffering. l am
very thankful to
The Yale expositor., 1917-03-15

If milk is used to soften shoe polisf
IL will improve the gloss.
The Yale expositor., 1917-03-15
w. N. u, DETROIT, NO. 1t-ts17.
MANY MICHIGAN MOTHERS
CAN SAY THE SAME

Detroit, Mich.-"I found DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription to be a splendid
Evening star., 1917-11-11
United Order of Golden Cross

st. Johns, National and Anacostia
communicates. in joint session. received
tho officers Of the Grand Commandery
last week. 1t being the final visit Of the
series. In tho absence of Noble Com
mander Court F. Wood of st. Johns
George NJ. Gerhauser welcomed the vis-
itors and turned over the gavel to
Grand Commander W. Ellwood Allen
Past Grand Commanders J. H A. Fow-
ler and r. H. Yates and Past Noble
Commander ]. H. Dony spoke. and Ar
thur G. Cole and Mrs Nettie Cole Gray
furnished musical numbers. Acting
eulogized Keeper Of Records William F.
Graham of st. Johns Commandery. who
is also grand keeper OF records Of the
District Of Columbia.
The grand commander in his address
referred to the subject of temperance.
to the necessity OF discipline as well as
subordination. and to the passing of the
old order as represented by Past Grand
officers William T. Kent and George
w. N. Custis. lately deceased. He also
urged the greater admission Of the
younger element to the responsibility
Of office-holding. Coffee and sandwich
es were served.
St. Johns is reported to be leading in
limitations this year. At the December
meeting the annual election OF officers
will be held. The grand commander has
offered a prize for the best article in
competition on given subject, the
contest closing December Is. The award
will be made public In January. A
prize has been offered also for the best
suggestions as to the winters program.
Evening star., 1917-11-11

ton; remarks. District Deputy Henry H
Millard: bass horn solo. ". II. Hortont
vocal solo. W. r. Sulhof1; monoloGues
w. M. Horton: remarks, State Deputy
William McCaffrey, and remarks. LidA
J. Swiggett. state supervising Deputy
Royal Neighbors. During the program
w. g. Hunter. on behalf Of the camp
silver cane. Mr.. Cole was one
Of the early members Of Columbia
Camp. He gave an interesting remi~
niscent talk. saying the camp was or.
ganized In 1905 with twenty-three
charter members. and that its present
membership Is 275. Only two Of the
charter members. Newton M. Stone and
Augustus Lyle, were present Another,
Capt Fred w. Royse. is stationed at
ments were served. Visitors were pres.
ent from A. r. Talbot. Central Myra
B. Enright and Fidelis camps.
@. A. johnson and M. W Crouch were
initiated in Central Camp. No. l6ols,
Friday night, Past Consul A. c. Long
acting as forest patriarch for the firsi
from J. c. Mcfarland. advising Of his
early departure for France az chief
clerk to tho assistant controller Of tho
Treasury. and from Lieut. e. C. Alley.
United States Dental Corps, at Gettye.
burg. Pa. NJ. B. Croll Of Camp 166s
Fremont. Neb.. spoke about the Wood
men camps in his state. Past Consul
w. H. Cole of Columbia Camp was .
visitor. Chairman Fred W. Darlington
spoke concerning plans Of the mem.
bership committee for the winter. Res
marks were made also by J. g. Higs
gins. c. ]. Beck, H. c. Long and A. n.
Jaeger.
Evening star., 1917-11-11

Grand Maser Irving r. Schwfnger and
other officers of the Grand Lodge off,
cially visited Friendship Lodge, No. -.
Wednesday evening. when Noble Grand
Hunting. Vice Grand Morgan and q
large number of appointed officers were
examined In the work of the degree by
Grand Representatives w. w. MILAN
and John H. Wood, who congratulated
the members Of the lodge on having
such efficient officers. The records
showed large gain in membership and
that the amount Of invested funds was
over $4,000. Refreshments were served.
Next Wednesday the lodge will give a
ladies' night.
Fred D. Stuart Encampment, No. Z.
will receive an official visit from Grand
Patriarch r. E. Plymale and other Off
GERS of the Grand Encampment Tues!
day evening, in the temporary head
quarters. at 10Th street and Pennsylvania
avenue northwest.
Tomorrow evening the initiatory de-
gree will be conferred by the degree
team of Langdon Lodge. No. 26. which
has recently been reorganized by De-
gree Directors Hawkins and Fall. At
the last meeting the lodge received a
visit from Federal City Lodge, No 20,
Boosters Club. Noble Grand Rambo
headed the club, which was accom-
panied by Grand Master John A. Wood,
Deputy Grand Master u T. Humphreys
a large number of members of Federal
City Lodge. Past Grand II. s. Harrell
and Warden Knorr of Metropolis Lodge.
No. 16, and Past Grand Adam of New
Evening star., 1917-11-11
B. P. o. Elks.

Wednesday evening was devoted to
initiation In Washington Lodge. ten
well known Washingtonians being
made Elks at an enthusiastic meeting,
after which the newly initiated mem-
bers addressed the lodge.
John Maxwell. chairman OF the me-
mortal committee. advised the mem.
bers that the services would begin at
10 noon this year instead Of later in
the day. as heretofore. Mr.. Maxwell
is assisted this year by M. g. McCor.
mick. Capt. Clarke Brown. Lieut.. San.
telmann, E. l. Hutchinson and Mr..
The Atlantic City Reunion Associa-
tion reported through its chairman
that plans are being made for largo
number Of the members to visit Allan.
tic City during the convention nsxs
Al least $50 soldiers will be given
a turkey dinner Thanksgiving day. a.
the result of a popular subscription
which was taken up at the meeting;
to partake Of the hospitality OF Wash.
inEton Lodge.
The board Of trustees has made many
improvements in the interior OK the
club. and many Innovations have been
instalied to entertain the members.
Fred J. Mersheimer has returneG
from 4 visit to Detroit. While In thee
city he was entertained BY msmbeys
Of the Detroit lodge.
Henry Lee. who died last wesk aaA
was buried in Glenwood oemseet2
Thursday. was one o. the 1roal0eos
members Of Warrington Lodge.
Evening star., 1917-11-11
Royal Arcanum.

An ofiicial circular Of Grand Regent
Charles ]. James announces . series OF
visitations by the Grand Council ofiicers
to the subordinate councils OF this dis.
trict. as follows: Tomorrow evening,
to National Council. in Pythian Templeg
Wednesday evening. November II. to
District Council. in Perpetual Building
Association Hall. 1101 E street north.
west; Wednesday evening. November
81. to Municipal and Francis Scott Key
councils in Northeast Masonic Temple,
Sth and F streets northeast; Thursday
evening. November %. to Capitol, Ana.
lostan and Farragut councils, in Pyth.
ian Temple. and Tuesday evening. No
vember 27. to Oriental Council (the
grand regents counciD, in Old Masonic
nounced for the first week in December.
at which class Of applicants will be
initiated. These meetings are open to
all members Of the order and a special
bers from other jurisdictions now rs.
siding in this city.
At the meeting of Municipal Council
sonic Temple W. F. Drown and Ed F.
Smith reported on the proposition OF
changing the meeting place Of the
council. Remarks were made by Deputy
oIdho ReSeHt w. y. 6OlllnGeF, Me68fSs
James F. Thomas. W. F. Drown, W. J,
Russell, E. T. Smith and S. r. Takes.
Others present were J. II. Roger, o. r.
Baker. W. ]. Russell. E. F. Smith, J. ".
Thomas. G. w. Lillard. w. E. Plaugher,
Q. B. Bussard. B. X. Crook, W. J. Boil
linger. A. C. Giles and a delegation
from Francis Scott Key Council.
Regent NJ D. Mattee. Thursday even-
ing, in Kismet Council. delivered the
address Of welcome to the visiting Of.
icers and members Of the Grand Coun-
ell. Responses to toasts were made as
follows: The Grand Council" Grand
Regent c. ]. James: The Supreme
Council" Supreme Sentry Claude r.
Zappone; Legal Problems" Supreme
Representative Edwin A. Mess; Prize
Winners" Grand Secretary S. /. Bee-
selievre: Confidence" Past Grand Re-
gent H. G. Lenz: Publicity" Grand
Guide George c. Shinn: Comforts, Cold
and Warm" Past Grand Regent Arthur
p. Cook. and "Fraternal Service. !"
Deputy Grand Regent A. B. Keefer. J.
T. Whaling. orator. had charge of the
program. Among those present were;
George NJ. Copenhaver. grand treas
urer; NJ D. schaefer. grand orator:
George D. Sullivan. grand sentry; /. s.
Childs. J: p. Neal. L. L. Gilchrist and
B w. Bollinger, past regents. and
Messrs. II. G. Brinkley, J. s. Brashears.
j. w. Berkeley. w. C. Lilly, II. g. Coie
and Sanger Johns.
Evening star., 1917-11-11

The grand visitations scheduled for
this week by Grand Chancellor Melick
and the Grand Lodge officers are De-
catur Lodge, No. 8. tomorrow night.
and Columbia Lodge, No. 26. wednes-
day night, both in the Pythian Temple.
The first named is one of the oldest
lodges in the jurisdiction. Columbia
Lodge has been active in comforting
work the past year and In other
Pythian duties. The series of vista
tions for the year will close Tuesday
night. November 90, at the home"
lodge of Grand Chancellor Melick, Myr-
tie Lodge, No. %, at 31G Pennsylvania
avenue southeast.
Members of subordinate lodges of
the District will attend an important
dria, Va. Tuesday night Oriental
Lodge. No. 8. of that city. one of the
oldest in the supreme domain. will
commemorate the completion Of the
Rathbone Memorial Temple, which has
been erected there in honor of the
founder of the order, who was for a
long time a resident Of the Virginia
city. Plans have been COMPLETED to
have large class initiation, the knight
rank team of Syracusians Lodge, No.
to confer the work. Rehearsals have
been in progress several weeks. The
Grand Lodge officers Of Virginia are
expected to be present. and prominent
officials, with delegations from nearby
states, are also planning to attend the
celebration. Washington will also be
largely represented
At the meeting of the ways and
means committee last night the sub
committee on the patriotic meeting
held a week ago in the Pythian Temple.
composed of Past Grand Chancellor H.
M. Vande-vort, chairman: Col. T. E.
Landon and Arthur B. Foster, made an
extended report. At the newt meeting
the committee expects to consider
questions of importance to subordinate
lodges.
Washington Company. No. l. Uniform
Rank, will take up plans at the next
assembly. it is said to create additional
interest in that branch of the order.
Mai. Gen. William H. Loomis. COM
mandinr officer of the rank. predicts
that about so 600 will be enrolled in
war service by the end of the year.
Capt, Fred NJ. Pelzman. past chan
cellor of Capital Lodge. and a cantain
in two successful competitive drills Mt
the International encampment, NIL
r-aukee and Terre Haute. is reported to
be doing excellent work as captain
and drill master IN the Home DEFENSE
League of Rifles.
WEBSTER Lodge, No. Z. through Keep
er of Records ard Sea! James K. Nor
ton. has announced that the convention
calendared for Tuesday night will be
omitted to enable the members to at
tend the celebration at Alexandra. Va.
hot
Evening star., 1917-11-11

York were among the visitors. Re-
marks were made by Grand Represent.
ative John R. Wood. who was grand
stituted: Deputy Grand Master Humph-
reys, Past Grands Garrels and Harrell
and others. Refreshments were served
in the club room of the lodge.
The entertainment committee of Mount
Pleasant Lodge has announced a fra.
terna1 visit of the booster committee OF
Federal City Lodge for Tuesday. even.
ing. November 20. The entertainment
much pleasure.
At the last meeting of the lodge the
third degree was conferred upon Nicn,
olas Chaconas. who is now on the roll
a. a. nGn' ths result s1 of the resiFnaton Ign Of
Noble Grand W. E. Andrews, Vice Grand
Henry H. Burroughs and Warden Rob
ert w. B. Roe were elected and install.
ed into the offices of noble grand and
vice grand, respectively.
Federal City Lodge. No. 20. will have
the initiatory degree Wednesday nlsn!
last meeting. Monday night the boost.
or" delegation, headed by Noble Grand
Rambo. visited Langdon Lodge.
The committee on Red Cross dona-
cards to every member Of the lodge. ap-
pealing for moro assistance than mas
already been given. Donations con.
tinue to come in and will be received
until the first of the year, when the
collection will be turned over to the
Red Cross Society. The large silver
pitcher donated at a previous meeting
is on exhibition in the window OF A. W.
Sieverling's jewelry store. ITO II street
northeast. This. pitcher Is one of the
trophies Of Federal City's degree team.
Among the visitors present at the
meeting were George Hartrick of Co.
lumbia, S. c., and F. W. McCarroll OF
Newburg. N. Y.
The "booster" delegation will visit
Metropolis Lodge. 18th street and Penn
sylvania avenue northwest. Friday.
Evening star., 1917-11-11

R. Shape; Red Cross Supplies. Mrs. Es-
telle Tompkins and Mrs. Catherine
Post: Red Cross Nurse. Associate Ma
tron Margaret De Wolf, and Food Con-
servation, Associate Conductress Mrs.
Mary B. Snavely.
William F. Hunt Chapter. No. 16,
had It's annual grand visitation Thurs
day evening. Grand Matron Bertha
G. Hudson and Grand Patron Joseph
H. Milans ,complimented the chapter
on Its excellent showing for the past
year. At the close Of her address the
grand matron was presented by the
chapter with a cut-glass vase by Past
Patron John C1agett Proctor. and Mrs.
Minnie E, Strickler past matron. on
Grand Patron Mflans a similar token.
Past Grand Matrons Grace E. Kimmel
and Catharina Loff1er were in at
tendance. The evenings program in
Scherger of Takoma Chapter. No. 12.
accompanied by Mrs. Maggie w. For
cock of Bethlehem Chapter, No. Z. and
readings by Miss Susie V. Jost of Will
liam F: Hunt Chapter. The talent was
remembered with potted ferns. The
room was adorned with fall flowers and
leaves.
The Past Matrons' and Patrons Asso-
citation of Areme Chapter, No. 10. was
entertained at the nome OF PaSt Ma
tron Miss Lille Hosch recently. Among
those present were DIR. and Mrs. Grant
s. Barnhart. Mr.. and Ms. Edward S.
Rrashears. Mrs. Marie Pierce, Mrs. Ma
belle Hagen. Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Hosch. Mr.. and Mrs. William H. MUIR
ray. Mrs. Minnie Metz. George Heb
bard. Miss Camille Fellheimer. Miss
Maud Fellheimer. Mrs. Anna Hosch and
Miss Lille Hasch. After a short busi-
ness meeting refreshments were served
and dancing followed until a late hour
The recent annual visitation to
Martha Chapter. No. 4, by the officers
Of the Grand Chapter of the District
was made at Naval Lodge Hall. which
was decorated with autumn leaves.
palms and American beauty roses.
Each grand officer received a rose
upon entering. the room. The usual
presentation of gifts was made to the
grand matron and grand patron and
flowers were presented to Past Grand
Matrons Mrs. Ella Espey and Mrs. Hat
tie Hutchinson and to the Grand War
der. Mrs. Flora E. Campbell. Martha
Chapters representative in the Grand
Chapter. The records showed a pros
porous year for the chapter and the
matron and patron were complimented.
A program was presented and the
talent remembered with flowers.
Next Friday night the past matrons
and past patrons will have charge of
the program.
Evening star., 1917-11-11
Rebekah Lodges.
REBEKAH LODGES.
Monday-Esther. No. 8, degree.
Wednesday-Mount Pleasant, No. 3,
business.
Thursday-Friendship, No. {Anacostla),
grand visitation.
Friday-Miriam, No. 6. degree.

Mrs Mary NJ. Dement,. president OF the
Rebekah Assembly, accompanied by the
other officers of the assembly and Grand
Master Irving R. Schwinger and the Off
GERS Of the Grand Lodge. will officially
visit Friendship Rebekah Lodge, No. 8,
Thursday evening. At the last meeting
Friendship Lodge gave Halloween party.
which was attended by members from all
the lodges Of this jurisdiction. During
the evening a program OF interest and
amusement was rendered by members of
the lodge.
Naomi Lodge. No. I, held a short busi-
ness session Monday night and adjourned
to receive and entertain the members of
Ruth Lodge, No. 2. Mrs. Sarah NJ. San
derson Of the entertainment committee
presented a program consisting of musi-
cal and literary numbers. Those taking
part were Miss Louise Com1ey, Miss LII
liam Comley, Mrs. e. Pearl Windsor. Miss
Emma Grigsby. Mrs. Pearl E Keck,
Mrs. Ethel Fowler Miss Pauline Kin
solving, Mrs. Alice S. Thomas and E. C.
Grumley. Remarks were made by Grand
Master Irving r. Schwinger. Past Presi-
dents Mrs. Annie E. Grigsby and Mrs.
Belle NJ Carter and Mrs. Henrietta Wer-
ner. secretary of the Rebekah Assembly.
Games were played and refreshments
were served