The Washington herald., 1917-12-30
The Grotto

Monarch I. s. Goldsmith has caused
to be sent to the members Of Kallipo-
lis Grotto q notice Of a business meet
ing Of Kallipolis Grotto to be held at
Chamber Of Commerce Hall tomor-
row evening. At this meeting officers
for the ensuing grotto year will be
nominated and the annual election
will be held on January 81.
Chairman Charles A. Stevens, of the
ladies night entertainment. announces
that his committee Is much pleased
with the arrangements made at this
time for this annual affair. which will
be held at the New Willard Hotel on
January Is
As q result OF the recent conferences
between government officials and the
representatives OF fraternal organiza-
lions from all parts of the country.
Grand Monarch Edward s. Schmid
has sent the following letter to grot-
toes In all parts OF the country:
December u. 1917.
Prophets: Conferences have been
held recently In the city of Washing
ton between the Secretary of War. the
Secretary OF the Treasury. the Food
Administration and representatives OF
fraternal organizations to discuss the
manner in which such organizations
can best serve and be OF service in
connection with camp activities, food
conservation. liberty loan and war
savings campaign. and in general how
we1ean best help our country at this
time.
AT one OF the conferences the
President OF the United States ad-
dressed the representatives.
ssCtrand MaEfera Of AaSnpS from, oI
Jurisdictions Of the United States were
in attendance. as were representatives
Of other fraternal organizations. Our
order was honored by an invitation to
be present and i attended each con-
ference as your representative.
The representatives in attendance
promised to do all within their pow
err to assist the, government in the
cause which Is now uppermost In the
minds Of all true citizens. In accor-
dance with this promise am address,
ing you.-
Il know full well what good work
our members have done and are do
ing. through the medium of Red Cross
contributions. liberty bond purchases,
enlistments in the army and navy,
and in variods other ways. There
fore, 1t only remains for me to remind
you as loyal citizens to continue your
good work and enlist your friends in
the greatest cause ever known to civ
ilization and humanity. Your country
needs your help. Let every man do
his bit Heed your country's call.
cheerfully. willingly. and to a man.
Here are a few things you can do
to make the world safe for democ-
racy:
Stand back of the President. Your
support will encourage and help him.
The duration of the war depends
largely upon individual effort. Are
you helping to the full extent Of your
capacity"
Conserve the food supply; avoid
waste. Remember. our boys over
there must be fed.
Buy Liberty Bonds individually and
with your surplus grotto funds. Keep
them; they are a badge of honor.
Contribute to the Red Cross funds
and participate in soldier wllfare
work.
Buy War Savings Stamps and
United States Thrift Stamps. Even
the children can help in this direction
IF there is a cantonment near your
city, visit it and assist in the enter
tainment and welfare activities.
Tn a word, help your country with
all your might, to the best of your
ability. in every way possible, evento
the extent of sacrifice. The situation
calls for sacrifice. and in many cases
hardship and suffering. Be not salts
ned until the great conflict is ended
and each OF US feels that by our indi,
viduaI effort we have assisted in
bringing about that condition fol
which the world awaits and which
our country can and will produce il
every man, woman and child will DE-
their full duty.
1T Is my desire that you give pub,
hcfty to this at your meetings anC
through the medium of your grottC
organs and notices.
Fraternally yours.
EDWARD s. SCHMID,
Grand Monarch "