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Pythian Sisters.

Grand Chief Ida NJ Crown has an
nounced the following committees for
the seventh annual session of the
trict of Columbia. which will open in
Fredericksburg. Va. Wednesday morn
ing at $50 o'clock. State of the order:
Anna Perry. Bette Herndon, Mary
Boole, Emma Bynum: law and super
vision. Ethel Daugherty, Inez Arm
strong. Sallie Greery, Elsie Vanderyort:
mileage and per diam. Della Nichols,
Florence Bowden. Elizabeth Crowder,
BESSIE Helm: appeals and grievances.
Carrie Davis. Kate Smith. Rosa Silver.
Laura Hicks: returns and credentials.
Mary Grant. Margaret Sacrey, Carrie
Davis: finance and auditing, Mary
Mitchell. Sallie Durphy. Mary Grant,
katherine Ritter: charters. Elizabeth
orowder: Adah kimmel. Inez Arm
strong, Mary Grant: fraternal CORE
snondence. Virginia Young, Laura
Hicks: resolutions, Della Cherry. Kate
Smith. Julia Hill. Elsie Vandervort; dis
trlbutlon. Lena Wood. brunette Mar
TIN. Annie Sullivan. Katherine Ritter:
David. Katherine Ritter.
Rathbone Temple, No s, will be rem
resented at the Grand Temple session
oy fast Chiefs Kate Smith, Florence
David and Della NJ. Nichols. Mrs. Mary
y. Mitchell. past chief of Rathbone
Temple. is an officer In the Grand Tenn
pie. hlling the station of grand Junior.
The drill team of Rathbone Temple has
decided to visit Norfolk. Va, October
16.
Mrs. Nettie Crowthers, excellent jun
Tor. of Friendship Temple, No 9. pre-
sided at the meeting of that organiza-
ton Wednesday night, acting for Most
Excellent Chief Harriet Dyer, who was
absent because of illness Mrs. Mary
Hooper. chairman of. the ways and
means committee. reported that plans
had been made for the fall work of
the committee and that the first enter
tainment feature of the season would
be card party October II. Grand
Chief Ida M. Crown. charter member
of Friendship Temple, Will be accompa-
MED on her trip to the session of the
Grand Temple at Fredericksburg by
the following representatives from
Friendship Temple: Mrs. Carrie Davis,
Mrs. Annie Sullivan and Mrs. Adah
kiinmel
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B. P. o. Eks.

Washington Lodge began its Whistler
season Wednesday evening. From thl0
date until the first meeting in June.
1918, it will meet at pm. each We'd
nesday.
the Grand Lodge the local Elks would
ordinarily hold a meeting October 81,
to be known as roll call" night, when
every member of the lodge must answer
cuse for his absence. but by unani-
nous vote this date was set aside ana
October "a was selected.
1t is the intention OF the lodge TO
materially raise the standing OK tfs
membership. both in quality ana num-
ber. All Elks IN or near Warrington
are invited to take part in the discus
sion October "a.
During the coming winter months II
is planned to hold organ recttale oncs
a month in the lodgeroom. Mr.. Dono-
van, the organist, Will conduct these
concerts and in addition to himself Will
have several members OF the Marine
Band to take part Sunday evenings.
There have been numerous requests
for these entertainments. II 10 said, ana
it is expected they will be very popular.
NJ. @. Mccormick, chairman OF tho
memorial committee. stated that plans
are progressing for the memorial to be
held the first Sunday in December. In
accordance with the rules OF tho Grand
Lodge.
Charles Hermann, chairman Of the
Elks' oyster committee. advised the
lodge that october IL would be the date
of the next oyster roast. Ladies Will
be invited and there will be dancing
in the ballroom.
On Wednesday, October 81. all Elks
| in this vicinity will be entertained at
! the club, the regular meeting being dis
| pensed with. The board of trustees
| will provide an elaborate buffet lunch
| and music. Sol Richard. Adolph Loehl
| and Gus Grill are the committee.
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Improved Order of Redmen.

The first visitation of the series will
take place tomorrow night at Redwing
Tribe No. 20. "the baby tribe" of the
reservation. Members of the order
throughout the city are invited to at
tend.
Past Great Sachem G. Z. Johanson of
Usage Tribe is reported seriously i'll.
Past Great Sachem J. Henry Hummer
also was injured in his right arm last
week and was forced to remain at home
for a few days.
Past Geat Sachem John l. Bunch has
returned from GAINESVILLE, Ohio. where
he attended the annual session of the
Rechabites. He went also to Chicago
to attend the meeting of the American
Typothetae convention
George E. Altman, who has been
called to the service in the United
States navy yard in this city, is mem
Der of Seneca Tribe. No. IL.
w j. Kolb, keeper of wampum. and
George E. Vaughn collector of wam-
pun, of Idaho Tribe have returned
from a successful fishing trip on the
lower Potomac. They Were gone ten
days and reported a large catch.
Past Great Sachems w. c. White and
George f. Baxter are drilling the de-
gree team of Mineola Tribe, No. II, in
the second and third degrees.
Sachem John Vessey and Senior Saga
more Samuel Decatur are making ar
rangements for the forthcoming visita-
tion of the great chiefs to White Eagle
Tribe. Something novel is promised in
the way Of entertainment.
Wilson Brooks. great chief of records
of the Great Council of the United
States. reports that to September 20
about 100000 had been subscribed by
the various states to the Redmen's Red
Cross fund.
Weekly visitations of the great chiefs
are to be made tomorrow night to Red
wing Tribe and to Idaho Council. De-
grees of Pocahontas. Friday evening.
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tion scheduled for Tuesday evening.
At the last meeting Mrs. e. Viola
Thompson presented her warrant as
deputy. State Outside Seminal Mrs.
Ada Herbert and J. Herbert of Ameri-
can Flag Council. No. s: S. J.. Shelley
Of Mizpah. No. 3. and Mrs. Ida Kerper
Of Old Glory Council. No. IL, were
visitors.
Old Glory Council. No. IL, met Mon
day evening. Mrs. Louise Coody. the
councillor. was present, after her ILL
ness. Mrs. Grace Woodward of FL
deity Council. No. 4. presented her
warrant as deputy to Old Glory Council.
No. 12. The deputy was escorted to the
rostrun. and Mrs. f. Viola Thompson
introduced each Of the members. Mrs
Wilmington was at the piano. One
candidate was initiated, and refresh
ments were served
Members Of American Flag Council
last Monday held a reunion and had a
good time Three applications were
that tho good OF order committee
might present a program of entertain
ment by members Of the council, which
opened with America" and included
numbers by Mrs. creamer Mrs. Hall.
Mrs. johnson and Mrs. Jamison. Mr..
Tucker. on behalf of the council, pre-
sented to Mrs. Hall a travelling bag
for services rendered the council Mr..
Christ sang and dialogue was given
by Mrs. Jennings and friend Re-
freshmentS were served and games
were played. Mr.. Aperton of No. Is
won the first prize and Miss Chase
the BOBBY.
Golden Rule Council, No. 10. Tuesday
evening was honored by visit from
Past National Councillor Mrs. E. Howell
Of New York city. National Vice Coun-
cilor Mrs. N. Swami presented her Gre
dentials as deputy. After the regular
business the council rendered a recep-
tion to Mrs. Marion Simson Petit, re-
Gently bride and an active member OF
the council. Miss +. NJ. Regan, on be.
half OF the council. presented her with
a cut-glass pitcher. and this was fol-
lowed by kitchen shower by the mem
bers, Mr.. and Mrs. Grinder of Triumph
Council. No. 8, and Mr.. Klenchancy OF
Progressive Council were visitors of the
evening. Refreshments were served.
Goodwill Council. No 16, Monday
evening made arrangements for
dance and entertainment to be given
at Old Masonic Temple, 9Th and F
streets northwest Friday evening, No
vember 9. Rev. J. J. Jeffries, pastor of
Ryland NJ. E. Church, 10th and D
streets southwest. extended an invita-
tion to attend the I'D. Of A. night
service. Sunday. October 2S, at his
church. Special music and a sermon
will be features. After business was
transacted an informal dance was held
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Jr. o. u. A. M.

Andrew Jackson Council, No. 6, has
issued invitations to its THANKSGIVING
service. Thursday. November 90, at
1880 am. at the Metropolitan NJ. E.
Church. John Marshall place and c
street northwest. Rev. William F. Nc
Dowell. presiding Bishop of Washing
Edward ]. Ross Council No &c.
Wednesday evening received the re-
port of Its auditing committee for the
term ending September 80. which
showed the receipts to have been ST.
cess of receipts of S524.S0. which, with
S834.S3 in the hands of the treasurer,
$1,000 invested in liberty bonds. ST.
754-46 otherwise invested and the ap-
$457. 40. made the total assets s4.s71 40.
Five applications for membership
were received. The drill of Company
n. Home Defense League Rifles. fol-
lowed. Orders for the purchase of
badges for rifie-shooting were given to
John E. Keating, as marksman. and to
George P. Arms, j. W. kidwell. Otho
c. Gates. Harris NJ. Lyons and Ira l.
Norton. as rifemen. Capt. Rarksdale
announced a change of date in the
Tuesday evening in the Business High
School building. Sth street and Rhode
Island avenue northwest
A brief session Of the council will
be held Wednesday evening. so that
the hall may be used for the twenty
second annual session of the State
Council.
Mount Vernon Council No. 10. Thurs
day night conferred the degrees of
virtue. liberty and patriotism under
the supervision of the degree teams
with Capt. John f. Smallwood in COM
mand and Past Councillor A. c. Column
bus as master of ceremonies The Of
fcers' reports for the quarter ending
September 81 were submitted and show
a decided gain in both finances and
membership. The booster committee"
announced an open meeting Thursday
night. October 1S, and the joint com
mittee on Halloween dance reported
progress. Past Councillors Robert L.
Slagle and George Hall of Andrew
Jackson Council. No. 6, were present
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Modern Woodmen of America

Georgetown Camp, No. 1850, Wednes-
day evening made plans for the or
ganization of the camp into teams for
a membership contest. Clerk Michael
Peter was instructed to prepare ten
tative outline of the teams. The mem
bers were informed that at the next
meeting the first degree work of the
winter season will be exemplifed by
the degree team. Remarks were made
by Consul ]. Arthur Trunnel and Mi
chael Peter.
At the meeting of A r. Talbot Camp,
No. 1872. Thursday evening most of
the camps in the District were repre-
sented c. S. Thomas presided, with
w. F. Black as acting adviser. An ad-
dittonal appropriation was made for the
celebration of the camps twelfth anni-
versary at the request of Chairman B.
4. Oyerbee. The flag drill, with the
members chorus of patriotic songs, was
a feature of the meeting. communl-
cation was received from F. F. Mason.
formerly adviser of the camp, and now
in Chicago. George Dawson, a member,
while on vacation in West Virginia,
was severely injured and is now con-
fined to his home in Brook!and, where
he would be glad to see any members.
Samuel Kinds, a member by transfer
from Rrule Camp. No. 1914: State Dep
uty William McCaffrey, District Deputy
Henry H. Millard. C. E. Miller and Dan
iel Webster of West End Camp. Consul
w H. Cole and o. B. Bowman of Column
bia Camp, George A. Casey of Central
Camp and ]. K. Duncan, Burton G.
Cowles and w. +. Black of Talbot
Camp made addresses. Announcement
was made of the reappointment of
Henry II. Miilard as district deputy.
Mr.. Millard served seven years as con-
sui of A r. Talbot Camp and for the
past five years has occupied the posi-
tion to which he has again been ap-
pointed. He has been active in work
for the Modern Woodmen and is. it is
said. TO a large extent, personally enI
titled to thS credit for the steady
growth of the order in the District. p.
Schilke gave piano selections and 4. F.
Dobrowolski, vocal solos.
Central Camp. No 1906. Friday uran-
imously indorsed the Head Camp pa
triotic fund for the protection of mem
bers called to the colors. State Dep
uty William McCaffery and District
Deputy Henry Fl. Millard addressed the
members at length. A committee. con-
sisting of G. A. Casey. +. w. CARING
ton and DR.. John w. Sutherin, was ap-
pointed to report on the practicability
of changing the meeting night and
hall location. Fred w. Darlington was
appointed chairman of the membership
committee to succeed James 4. Moody.
One application for membership was
favorably acted upon. The clerk ad-
vised the camp that Second Lieut.. E. C.
Alley. Dental Corps. L. s. A. has been
ordered to Gettysburg. Pa, and that
w. H. r. Leitch goes to Fort Leaven-
worth, Kansas. the first of the week to
enter the officers training camp at
that post. Remarks We're made by
Charles F. Stanowski, Fred w. Car
rington and DIR. John w. Sutherin.
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democracy the National Army is to

democracy the National Army Is to
fight for.
Masonry. it is claimed. is non-sec-
tartan and has been indelibly woven
into the history OF the government OF
the United States. from George wash
ington. the first President. down; that
it's ministrations are interviewer with
every war in which the United States
has heretofore been engaged and that
its exclusion from the cantonments
and military encampments now Is an
undeserved stigma that cannot be JUS
titled. in the light of the admission or
the Knights of Columbus to those en-
campmentS and cantonments.
The matter has received the serious
consideration of a number of the most
prominent Masons in Washington, who
are loath to have a disagreement OF
this kind arise when the country is In
peril. regardless of the merits of the
contentious. While they are said to
believe that some one has seriously
blundered. they are Yet hopeful OF
satisfactory solution.
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DAUGHTERS of America.

Liberty Council Thursday evening
was honored by Mrs. Emily Halliday,
the new state councillor who paid her
first official visit to No. 6 that evening.
Miss Alice Courtney, associate state
councillor, who will serve Liberty Coun-
ell again this year as deputy, was pres
ent also.
The sixteenth anniversary Of Friend
ship Council, No. 16. was celebrated at
the lodgeroom. in Pythian Temple, Fri
day evening. September IS. after the
business meeting. An innovation in the
Rock surprised and entertained the
members. Mrs. Lanham. one of the
councils most active members, is spend
ing month in Ohio
Mount Vernon Council, No. 49, the
home council of the state councillor
Monday night accepted the report Of its
good e-order committee a Hal
loween masquerade dance in cooper
alton with a committee of Mount Yer
non council. No. 10. Junior Order of
United American Mechanics, Wednes-
day night October 81. Arrangements
are being made also for the reception
of the State Council officers on their
annual visitation Monday night. Octo-
ber Is. Fred E. Weisner was received
by initiation. Jennie f. Cohill, Ida G.
Yost and John f. Smallwood were ap-
pointed a committee on reception of
made by j. c. Grinder of Triumph
Council, No. s. and visiting members of
Golden Rule Council No. 10.
Independent Council. No. @ met Mon
day evening. Reports from the officers
| indicated substantial gains in finances.
Past State Councillor C. II. Miller pre-
sented his credentials as deputy.
Liberty Council. No. g. Thursday en-
tertained both the state councillor OF
the District. Mrs. Halliday. and Asso-
cate state Councillor Courtney. Both
By special invitation the local organi-
zation will attend service Sunday even
ing. October %. at Ryland NJ e.
Church; Rev. J. ]. Jeffers. the pastor.
In the weekly bulletin, to be issued
tomorrow. state Secretary {. II. Miller
viii give notice of application for a
be the third to be instituted during
the year.
The state visitations will begin with
| Esther Council. No 20, Thursday. in
Masonic Hall. Tenleytown.
The Twentieth Century Club met re-
emily with Thomas E. Ferguson as
, host. Special guests of the evening
| were Lieut.. Ferris and Mrs. Julia De-
ano. In guessing game President
E. Viola Thompson won first prize
nd Lieut.. Ferris the consolation
| 'rize. In a second game AN Auto
mobile Romance" o. B. Hopkins won
irst and Vice President Mrs. Grace
Woodward the consolation At IL
''clock Mrs. Ferguson served re-
freshments.
The next meeting will be held at the
home OF the treasurer. Mrs. Anna Hin.
o06 N street northwest, next Satur-
lay.
Fidelity Council. No. 4, has an initia-
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Preferred Bit to Bride,

The Archbishop Of Canterbury 10 not
without a certain talent for repartee.
The following instance, however, must
be dated before the days of voluntary
rationing. At gathering Of ecciecias-
tical dignitaries sober. sahctimonious
cleric said when luncheon was an
nounced. And now. my brethren, let uA
put bride upon our appetites." To thiS
DR.. Davidson Immediately retorted, Il
should say rather. Let us put . BIT be-
tween our teeth q.
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Lodge officers. pioneer members Of the
order and visitors.

At a meeting of the representatives
in charge of the organization OF Pyth-
ian club last night blanks for charter
lists to be presented in the various
subordinate lodges were distributed
and suggestions for the advancement OF
the project were discussed
The patriotic meeting to be held In
the auditorium of the Pythian Temple
Friday night. October 1s. plans for
which are under the direction of the
Pythian ways and means committee, Is
expected to be one of the important af-
fairs of the year and to add additional
impetus to the work of the order 10
lally in war emergencies. Past Grand
Chancellor II. NJ. Vandervort, chairman
of the subcommittee on arrangements,
will probably make a detailed report to
the ways and means committee Satur-
day night.
The work of organizing the Home
Lodge will be taken up at once. Grand
Chancellor Melick announces. He has
appointed Past Grand Chancellor John
b. Dickman chairman of "the booster
committee" in which each of the sub
, ordinate lodges Is represented by three
members. The grand chancellor is in
receipt of letters Of Endorsement of the
Home Lodge project from Gen. Fred E.
Wheaton. supreme keeper of records
and seal.
Webster Lodge, No. I, was addressed
at its convention Tuesday night by
/ Past Grand Chancellor Dickman and
others on Pythian subjects. Mr.. Dick
man outlined the purposes of the home
lodge. G. L. Thomas, member of
Akron Lodge of Akron, Ohio, now en-
ployed at the navy yard in this city,
gave talk on Pythian work In his
| home state. A. Witkowski of Provi-
dence Lodge. No. IS. of Lake Proyi-
dence. La. gave message from Louis
lana.
Mount Vernon Lodge. No. 8. reports
the reception of a number Of applica-
tons for membership. with a class ini-
tiation in view for later date.
Reports indicate that definite plans
have been perfected for further perma-
| nent organization of Uniform Rank
companies in southern states. The
northern states have been active in this
branch for several years. In Florida
eight fourishing companies have been
organized into the 1st Florida Regi-
ment. Virginia is now represented by
five companies. with several others re-
ported about ready for muster A bat
TALON was recently formed with Mai
W. r. Brown of Norfolk as commander.
Georgia reports twelve companies or
sanfzed into brigade. Kentucky has
a brigade of fifteen companies, and
Tennessee has a battalion of four COM
panles. The rank is reported as having
been revived in North Carolina, where
1t has been inactive for several years,
and Louisiana and Mississippi are said
| also to be active in recruiting for COM
| panies already established there
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MIS-. Floro o. Schwinger. chairman of
the sixty-sixth anniversary committee
OF the Rebekah Assembly, states the
exercises will be held in pvthian Tam-
pie Tuesday evening Representative
- u blil OF Washington. and an active
member of the order in that state. will
deliver the address. Miss Viola Schip-
pert will sing and there Will be sew
eral other musical numbers A recep-
ton and dance will follow at the close
of the exercises
Dorcas Lodge. No. 1. Friday evening
VIII discuss plans for the entertain
ment OF the lodge members at futui e
sessions, after the work of the lodge
has been concluded. 1t is proposed 10
present at the close of each meeting a
short program. The winter heart So
Gals Will be commenced in November
Esther Lodge. No. j. tomorrow even
Ing VIII confer the degree the new
degree team. under the direction of
Past Noble Grand Mrs. Anna billing J.
officiating. The team has been reor-
Sanized recently. Many members and
visitors will be present to witness it's
work tomorrow.
The Ladies Auxiliary of Canton
Washington. No. l. will hold its first
fall meeting Saturday evening at the
temporary headquarters of the Odd
Fellows, 10th street and Pennsylvania
avenue northwest. President Mrs.
Laura f.. Il. McChesney will submit
plans for the winters entertainment
and socia!s.
Martha Washington Lodge, No. s. re-
ports six new members added to this
lodge during the past two months and
fwo additional applications. Clara En-
eric highly esteemed member of the
lodge. died recently, and appropriate
resolutions of respect to her memory
We're passed by the lodge. The Re
bekah degree will be rendered at the
meeting Thursday.
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United Order of Golden Cross

At the recent visitation to Baltimore
Commandery. No. 903. of Baltimore
Md. Grand Commander Allen appeared
with a large delegtion from the Dis
trict of Columbia, to which Jurisdiction
Baltimore is attached. The visitors en-
tertained and were in turn entertained
by the local commandery. Addresses
were made by Grand Commander w E.
Allen. Past Grand Commanders ]. H. A
Fowler and Jos. B. Bailey, and Supreme
Herald Mary A. Dow. and by Past Noble
Commanders John J. Groeninger and
Jacob E. Binswanger, and by Miriam B.
Myers. noble commander. A musical
program followed and supper was
served. Baltimore showed newly
renovated citadel and had large per-
centage OF members present, calling for
complimentary remarks by the grand
officers.
Grand Herald Henry Fowler has gone
to the cantonment. Capt. Walter Pow
ers has resigned as grand commander
of the Massachusetts jurisdiction, Rob-
ert N. Butterfeld taking his place
Worthy Prelate Emylie NJ. Law of
Goodwill has just returned from a visit
to Chicago.
Arthur G. Cole. grand treasurer was
recently appointed chief clerk of the
health department.
A letter was recently received by Su-
preme Commander Burlingame. at Prov
idence. r. l., from the Treasury Depart
ment thanking the order for interest
displayed In furthering the liberty
loan, and asking cooperation in float
ing the new bond issue. Copies of the
letter are being read in every COM
mandery of the United Order of the
Golden Cross. The grand commander
has set an example by being an early
applicant for bonds.
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Sons and Daughters of Liberty

Hope Council, No. 1. reports Ida Mudd
quite Ill in Sibley Hospital. The council
is to hold ''rummage sale" the last
week in October. The last Tuesday
evening of this month ''ghost party"
will be given for members and their
friends. Dancing and refreshments wif
be features. This party will open the
winters social activities.
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Royal Neighbors of America.

Plans were made at the meeting OF
Fidelis Camp Friday night for a class
adoption. No definite date was set. but
a movement was started to secure the
cooperation of other camps in making
the class a joint affair. Mrs. Maud E.
Royse and others made remarks on the
good of the order. Three applications
for membership were acted upon.
Evening star., 1917-10-07

The second grand visitation of the
all series will be made to Unior
lodge, No. %. Wednesday night by
Irand Chancellor Melick and the Grand
lodge officers.
The annual official visit to Franklin
Lodge. No. 2, Thursday night. showed
~ the officers reports that the oldest
'ythian lodge in the world was still &C
tive in Pythian duty. Addresses We're
made by the grand chancellor, Grand