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X Fratern1t1es II

Anniston. Ala; First Lieut. Weston 3.
Flint, Plattsburg. N. Y; Willard B.
Weissblatt, officers Reserve Corps. at
Fort Myer; John L. Kelly; Fort Meade; Meade
Matthew III. O'Brfen, aviation school,
Columbus. hio: Frank II. Crozier. avia-
ton school, Princeton, n. J.: Lieut.. Com
mander Castor l.. Johnstone. L. S. N,
and Mark Strosk, gunners mate. U. S. n.
The Doric Club of Master Masons at
the steel plant will resume Its meetings
October IL at o'clock.
Orient Commandery, No. 9. knights
Templar. will have the illustrious Or
der of the Red Cross and the Order of
the Knights of Malta at it's conclave
tomorrow evening. Through Recorder
William f. Miller. The Star is indebt-
ed for advance information concerning
the thirty-fourth triennial conclave of
the Grand Encampment of the United
States to be held in Philadelphia in
September 1919.
a. Howard Thomas. chairman OF the
executive committee. in comnunica-
ton to Mr.. Miller. states: with peace
restored to the world by that time the
attendance of Knights Templar on that
occasion will be greater than at any
previous triennial conclave." Many
Communicates already have completed
arrangements to attend.
The grand master and members of
his staff will arrive on a special train
september q, 1919, and his escort will
be Division No. l. knights Templar of
Pennsylvania. comprising several thou
sand knights. That evening the entire
city will be Illuminated in honor of
the visiting knights. The following
day will mark the arrival of the vari-
Gus Communicates and at = o'clock in
the afternoon a great patriotic meet
ing will be held in Independence
Square, facing independence Hall. to
which the President of the United
States is to be invited. The next day
a great parade of knights Templar is
to be held and in the evening grand
ball. Competitive drills will follow
the day after in Fairmount Park, and
in the evening a historical and indus
trial parade will be held. Provision
is made, also, for an elaborate display
of fireworks and a water pageant on
the Schuylkill river and for an "Atlan-
tic City day"
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Daughters of America.

Martha cambridge Council met
Wednesday evening. Mrs. Mary A.
Ferguson presented her warrant from
council, and it was accepted with a
rising vote of thanks to the state coun-
cilor. Mrs. Emily Halliday. A farewell
night was held also for Mrs. Stocker
who now resides in New York. Mrs
Ferguson and Mrs. Grace Woodward
of Fidelity, No. 4, each made a brief
address.
Fidelity Council, No. 4. Tuesday even
ing received word from Capt John
West. ouartermaster's department., that
he had reached Montgomery, Ala. One
application was presented.
The Red Cross Sewing Circle will
meet tomorrow and every Monday at
623 Louisiana avenue northwest, from
10 am. to 4 pm. Junior Past State
Councillor Mamie Howell, is in charge.
Mizpah Council. No. 3. has perfected
about the middle of January The
council was informed that its visitation
would occur Tuesday, February 19, in
stead of early in the fall as in previous
years.
E. Swami, with the captain of the drill
team, will confer the degree work upon
several candidates Tuesday. Members of
the fraternity are invited to witness the
work.
American Flag Council met Monday
evening Three applications were re-
ceived The council will visit Star
spangled Banner Council Friday night
in a body. The state Representatives
reported that Ada Herbert had been
elected state council outside sentinel.
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Grand Master Irving r. schwinger and
associate grand officers will open the fall
series Of grand visitations Tuesday even
ing with that to Mount Pleasant Lodge.
No. 2s, in its lodgeroom at 14th and
Kenyon streets. Grand Master Schwinger
has extended a special invitation to all
Odd Fellows in the city to be present,
particularly those who may be members
of the military or naval forces OF the
United States.
Covenant Lodge. No. Is. at its last
meeting conferred the second and third
degrees, the degree team officiating. under
Degree Master ]. E. Chamberlain. assist
ed by Past Grand Masters Rick and
Rapp. Noble Grand Stannard Of Eastern
Lodge, No. Z. and Past Grands Herch and
Phillips of Central Lodge. No. 1. Past
Grand W. G. Lenz. who is treasurer Of the
lodge, has accepted a position with the
government In Milwaukee. Wis.
The Odd Fellows Bowling League held
its annual session Wednesday evening.
The election resulted in the choice of w.
+. Lawson as president. James A. Edgar
secretary and r. A. Southworth treasurer.
]. T. Elicit was elected official scorer.
The first games of the season will be
played by Metropolis and Columbia
Lodges. Monday. October 8: Harmony and
Mount Pleasant. Tuesday, october 8; Bea-
con and Central, October 10. and Eastern
and Amity, Thursday. October H.
Mount Pleasant Lodge will have its
fall visitation Tuesday evening. Octo-
ber .. The initiatory degree will be
conferred for the edification of the
Grand LodgeA
A full attendance has been requested
to make the first visitation Of the Grand
Lodge for the fall term of 1917 "a
rousing affair"
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United Order of Golden Cross

Grand Commander w. Ellwood Allen,
accompanied by his STAFF, comprising
Mary A. Dow. acting grand vice COM
mander; +. Lavinia Gator. grand
prelate; William L. Graham, grand
keeper of records: Arthur C. Cole,
grand treas asurer; Henry NJ. Fowler.
grand herald: Kate G. Musser. grand
waTder, inner gate: William Musscr
grand Warder. outer gate, and Joseph
b. Bailey. past grand commander. re-
Gently paid an official visit to Good
will Commandery. Grace NJ. Goodhart
entertained with piano selections and
Miranda Emily Allen recited and
played. Tho musical program was in
terspersed with brief speeches by Su-
sentative Fowler and Past officers Der
rick. Bailey, Cole and Goodhart. Re-
freshments were served under direc-
ton Of Annie C. Allen. Nelson Conover
and Herbert P. Yeaton. The officers
of Goodwill sCommandery are: w. E.
Alien: noble commander: Grace NJ.
Goodhart. vice commander; Emylie
Law. prelate; Annie C. Allen. keeper
of records; Briscoe Goodhart. financial
keeper of records: Jacob B. Derrick.
treasurer; Herbert p. Yeaton, herald;
Marilla r. Simonds and Laura J. Brad
ley warders: Nelson Conover, past COM
mander. and Miranda S. Allen. pianist.
The next visit is to Baltimore (Md)
Commandery October 2. The visit to
Meridian Commandery has been post
poned to October "a
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Woodmen of the World.

Fraser Camp Monday night. at North
east Masonic Temple, had several visitors.
among them James Freeland of Alpha
Camp and Col. George Wilsher OF Old
Glory Camp. The camp gave the protec-
ton degree to George w. Holt After a
short business session proceeded In a
body to the Woodmen of the World carni-
val at 10Th and II streets northeast
Old Glory Camp, No. 3. met Tuesday
night at Washington Hall. Sd street and
Pennsylvania avenue southeast. Mr.. Tip
pett, DR.. Wood and others made interest
ing addresses
The Boosters Club held a special meet
ing Tuesday at the hall of Old Glory
Camp No. 3, Sd and Pennsylvania avenue
southeast. to take immediate action on
communication received from the sover-
eign commander. w. A. Fraser, in con-
nection with his recent visit to this city.
which is said to affect each Woodman of
the District of Columbia
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B. P. O. Elks.

Among the enlisted men of the Marine
Corps at Quantico is William E. East
erwood. jr-. of Dallas. Tex. an Elk and
member of the United Commercial
Travellers. who, in responding to the
call of the colors," exchanged a salary
of $4,000 a year for monthly pay of
$50. and is willing to give even more.
if necessary. He is son of Capt.
Easterwood. vice president of the Cen
trail State Bank of Dallas. Young
Easterwood is thirty-four years of age,
robust and hearty and looks the ideal
soldier. He and his younger brother,
Jesse l.. Easterwood, twenty-nine years
of age, both gave up lucrative positions
to become privates in the ranks for
Uncle Sam.
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Knights of Columbus.

The installation Of officers OF the flve
councils OF this Jurisdiction took place
Friday evening under the direction of
tho state deputy. who also announced
rhe appointment of Michael D. Schaefer
and Judge Michael N. Doyle as district
deputies for the ensuing year.
John F. Luitich of the dramatic club
Is said to have completed the writing
of the play which the club will use this
season. 1t is a two-act musical comedy
entitled Putting One Over" and will
call for the services of seventy-flve peo-
pie. Rehearsals will commence this
week. A series Of patriotic posings will
also be introduced. Assistant Director
Irwin Cosgrove will stage the dancing
and novelty numbers.
The first production will be given for
the benefit of several charities of the
District, about the middle of Novem-
Der. at Gonzaga Theater. A production
at one of the leading theaters for the
benefit of a national charity is also con-
templated.
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Royal Arcanum.

Past Grand Regent w w Chase ad-
dressed Oriental Council Tuesday even
ing in Old Masonic Temple on The
War Times and How Such Needs Are
Met by the Royal Arcanum." H. ].
Davies, chairman of the increase COM
mittee. spoke of the class initiation
scheduled for November ). Walter B.
Hill, chairman of the entertainment
committee, reported progress with the
plans for card party in November,
Supreme Representative Edwin A
Mess commented on the recent member
ship call of Supreme Regent c. Arch
Williams of Chicago, and on the efforts
of Grand Regent James in connection
Herewith. In the absence OF J. II.
Grubb. George w Smith filed the vice
regents chair. Charles B. Leet. former
ly of Norfolk, Va. was elected to mem-
bership. Others present were Past
Grand Regent ]. Ed Swaine. Grand
Trustee r. L. Logan. Past Regent A.
B. Keefer, Regent V. F. Dooley. II. E
Woodward. l.. c. Morrison. L. G. King,
W. T. Moor. c. +. Brown, Corbin Birch.
Edwin NJ. Mess. c. b. Beatty, J. David
son. B. \. Downey and Nicholas Her
furth.
At the latest meeting the grand re-
gent outlined the plans for a class in
vember. and appointed the following
joint committee to take charge: Claude
r. Zappone. supreme sentry; H j.
Davies Of Oriental Council. a. l. Eber-
sole of Capitol Council. George ".
Evans Of National Council, I. r. Griggs
of Analostan Council. F.. A. Palmer of
Farragut Council. NJ. u. Mettee OF kis-
met Council. r. II. Depenbrock of Dis
trict Council. Edwin Smith of Munich
pal Council and Z. S. Chamberlain of
was called also to the prizes offered by
Grand Council and the grand regent. A
letter was read from Supreme Regent
c. Arch Williams stating that twenty
four new members had been admitted
at a recent class night in Portland,
Ore.
Supreme Representative Edwin A.
Mess spoke of recent litigation affect
ing the Royal Arcanum and reported
that the United States circuit court of
appeals at Boston had denied the petit
tion for rehearing of the so-called
Hobart receivership case. Supreme
Sentry c. r. Zappone reviewed the work
of the Supreme Council at its last ses-
sion and cited a report of the insurance
commissioner of Massachusetts show
ing the Royal Arcanum to be over 100
per cent solvent on December 81 last.
Remarks were made also by Past Grand
Regents J. Ed Swaine and F. : Parks,
Regents V. =. Dooley of Oriental Coun-
ell. A. l.. Ebersole of Capitol Council,
Perry Cleveland of National Council,
!. l.. Griggs of Analostan Council, NJ. D.
Mettee of Kismet Council and by H. J.
Davies and A. c. Giles. Regent Eber-
sole reported that members of his coun-
ell had organized 4 bowling team and
would begin rolling this week. George
NJ. Evans. who was selected as chair
man of the joint committee. called 2
of that committee for Tuesday
evening. October Q. in old Masonic
Temple Among those in attendance
were Grand Secretary S. I. Besselievre.
Grand Treasurer George NJ. Copen-
haver, Grand Trustee r. +. Logan, Past
Regents A. B. Keefer, II. G.. Tegeler.
J. L. Eckloff and j. Z. Neel and Messrs.
Corbin Birch, w. 3. Hin, H. Z. Wood
ward. w. L. Seaver, a. NJ. Peyton, \. IL
Rossall, S. Louis and +. H. Wiley.
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Woman Benefit Association.

The District of Columbia viii be rep
resented at the dedication of the new
home office building of the Womans
Benefit Association in Port Huron,
Mich, October Il, by the state leader,
Mrs. Mabel T. Blake. who leaves Wash
ington September 90 to attend the spe-
cial Supreme Review. which will be
held in that city October .. Mrs. Blake
has been officially connected with the
association and one OF its progressive
officers for twenty years. She repre-
sents the largest fraternal society in
the world for women. The dedication is
n notable event. inasmuch as the new
stucture is the first building of its kind
in the world erected by an association
officered exclusively by women. The
association was founded and organized
by Miss Bina NJ. West, its present lead
er twenty years ago and it has
busy workers in the United States and
Canada.
Mrs Blake will participate also in the
special ceremony in honor of the silver
anniversary of Miss West as leader.
Liberty Union. No. /. Tuesday night
at Pythian Temple had as it's guest
Mrs. Mabel Blake. deputy supreme
commander: Mrs. A. NJ Welch. District
commander: Mrs. Walter. commander
OF National review. NO. /. Mrs. Nellie
Graham and Mrs Rhode Ireland. After
the business meeting the review gave
the captain of the guard team a sur
prise party. A basket of American
beauty roses were presented to
the captain. by Mrs. Schafer While re-
freshments were being served CO.
lonial wedding took place, Mrs. Greg
ory. the commander. representing the
bride; Mrs. Amy Bowers, lieutenant
commander, the groom: Mrs. Helen
Luckett, flower girl, and Mrs. May
Ellis the minister.
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Improved Order of Rednen.

Osceola Tribe recently received visits
from a number Of great chiefs. among
them Great Sachem Heidenheimer. Great
Senior Sycamore Boyer. Great Prophet
Hummer. Harry Angel of Logan and
Harry Lewis Of Sioux Tribe. T. NJ
stumph. who is still under the doctors
care, was a recent visitor. and was given
a cordial welcome. Mr.. Tucker is con-
fined in the Walter Reid Hospital with
broken leg. Joseph Carroll is at An
niston, Ala, with the District of CO.
lumbia Cavalry. Mr.. Mercer, who has
been sick for long time. has recov-
cred suficiently to return to his home
in Atlanta, Ga. Charles ]. Benner, chief
of records. has resigned, and Sterling
Parks has been appointed for the un-
expired term. Mr. Benner has received
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Jr. o. u. A. M.

Edward J. Ross Council. No. 2S. We'd
nesday evening held q rally meeting in
the interest Of Company N. Homo De-
fense Rifles. Tho program consisted Of
cornet selections by jerome Goldsmith.
Addresses were made on THE Object of
the Organization Of the Rifles" by Col.
NJ A. Winter: The Duty of Juniors to
the Organization" by Lieut.. Col. f. P.
Hazleton, and Patriotism" by Capt.
Delos Thayer.
An order for the purchase of a rifle
mans pin was given to David Gold
smith. Additional members in the COM
pany were enrolled.
Anacostia Council, No. 1e, took final
action on revising its bylaws. the COM
mittees report on the revisement being
unanimously adopted. The council
was addressed by Mr.. Boyer. one of the
older members. Request was received
from the national councillor asking
that subordinate councils keep in good
standing all members serving in the
war. This council had adopted resolu-
tion at the time the fleet was sent to Vera
Cruz. Mexico, also on the declaration
OF war against Germany, that it would
keep all members who responded to
the call for war in good standing from
the funds of the council. Fifteen mem
bers are now carried on that basis.
Mount Vernon Council, No. 10. Thurs
day night, elected one applicant to
membership. Several applicants have
been notified to appear for initiation at
the next meeting. The good Of the
order committee. in conjunction with
the committee of Mount Vernon Coun-
ell. No. Is, Daughters of America, is
arranging for a Halloween masquerade
dance Wednesday night. October 81
Chairman Charles c. Sanderson has
called a special meeting of the COM
mittee of Mount Vernon Council, No
is. before the council session Monday
night.
Past National Deputy Councillor John
A. II. Hargett. G. H. Thomas of Mar
tfnsburg Council. No. So, of West Vir-
ginia and J. H. Howell. recording secre-
tary OF Fidelity Council No. 4, were
visitors. The trustees will hold their
quarterly meeting at the residence OF
the recording secretary. John E. Small
wood, III 18th street northeast. Tues.
day night.
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with
United
training
flooded with
special
Various religious denominations
athletic and
seeking minister
inside the To nothing
societies
of be physically mpos
all Of
buildings seemed therefore, and
with recreationa within
Christian Association and
served the soldiers
social lines without
this condition therefore
at all all
they allowed admission
Mems Christian Association
which will
Of this
Canada abroad.
While Is
will sustain exactly relation the
Association
meetings which all the invited
Association to
social
met will
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Pythian Sisters.

Mrs. Ida NJ Crown. grand chief of the
Grand Temple OF Virginia and the Dis
trict of Columbia, has announced that
the seventh annual session of the Grand
Temple will convene in the knights of
Pythfas Hall, FrederickSburg Va We'd
nesday, October 10, at $50. 1t is expect
ed the session will last three days
Tuesday evening, October ., the grand
officers and grand representatives will
exemplify the work for the benefit of
Virginia Temple, No. l. Fredericksburg
The Grand Temple of Maine has thirty
three boys and girls being educated at
it's expense. The Maine membership is
about 5000 and the receipts for the year
were nearly $4,000. it is reported
Rathbone Temple, No. s, at it's meet
Ing Friday night discussed plans for the
observation Of the annual roll call the
last Friday night in October
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Maccabees.

Georgetown Tent, No. 6, at a recent
meeting perfected plans for entering
the campaign in honor Of the Markey
silver anniversary. Tho record keeper
was directed to send letters to all the
members to attend the meeting October
4. when tho matter will be fully ex-
planned. The tent will divide its work
ers into two classes, the red and the
blue. and each will have a distinctive
button.
A. F. Shambaught, finance keeper OF
National Tent, No. /, has returned from
visit to his mother at Port Keverton
Pa.
National Tent. No. /, Monday night
received official announcement of the
celebration of the Markey silver ami
fifth year In which the supreme COM
mander has filled the executive chair oil
the association. The membership cam
paign in honor of the event will COM
mence October l and continue until
February IS.
The tent has called a meeting in old
Masonic Temple, 9th and + streets. for
Monday evening, October S, at o'clock
in connection with this and other mat
fraternal feelings will be in order.
At the meeting of Mount Vernon Tent
No. 4, Tuesday night the tent bylaws
were read for the third time by the
chairman of the committee. w. w
Adameon, jr., and were passed as
amended They will become law upon
the approval of the supreme comman-
der.
A F. Warfleld. one of the oldest mem
bers of National Tent. No. I. died We'd
nesday morning, after protracted Ill
ness. He was regarded as one Of the
faithful members who did much for the
cause in his younger days. At the in
terment Friday afternoon, in Con-
gressional cemetery, the Maccabees
ceremony was rendered at the grave.
The purchase of a building for the
purpose of having lodgerooms for all
the tents at some central point Is now
being considered. This matter will
come before the meeting of National
Tent, No. /. October S.
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FOREMAN TO BE TRANSFERRED
Change Because of Complaints Which
Occasioned Longshoremen's Strike.

The federal labor adjustment commits
sion has recommended the transfer to
another pier OF Frank Laquiro. the fore
man, whose difficulties with workers on
pier go, New York. played a prominent
mart in the recent longshoremen's strike
Charges brought by longshoremen were
not sustained by the evidence. the COM
mission found. but it was held advisable
to arrange for his transfer.
1.-The commission warns the longshore-
men," says the report, that any inter-
ference with Mr.. I.aquiro at his new post
will be regarded as malicious.
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Sons and Daughters ofLiberty

Hope Council. No. /, Tuesday even
Ing at Naval Lodge Hall. decided to
postpone its auto truck straw ride, but
on the last Tuesday evening in Octo-
Der to celebrate Halloween by giving a
ghost party" All members are re-
ouested to attend and bring a friend
Dancing and refreshments will be fea-
lures.
After few dances refreshments were
served and social hour held. Secretary
vacation
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Knights of Pythias.

LODGES.
MondaF-Ccntury. No. 30, work: Am
aranth. No. 2S, business.
iueeday-Webster. No. Z; Excelsior,
70 u; Capital. No. IS, and Myrtle,
No. IS. business.
Wednesday-Mount Vernon. No. 4. and
Equal, No. II. business.
hursday-Franklin. No. 2, grand visi-
Friday-syracusians. No. 10, business.
UNIFORM RANK.
Thursday-Joseph T. Coldwell Company.
No. Z, business.
PYTH1AN SISTERS,
Wednesday-Friendship Temple, M. .,
business.
Friday-Rathbone Temple. No. 8. buui-
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Army Aviation Opportunity.

clerks familiar with filing systems VIM
aviation service as hrst-class privaGsa.
with possibility of rapid promotion IN
grade and pay. and ultimately to eam-
missions when they show special at
ness.
since the commissioning Of Glv611ans
in the aviation service has been 0eep-
ped the only way to n o001 ooD<<o
by enlistment.
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Masonic.

LODGES.
Today-Kins David. No. cs. 8 pm.
religious services, Masonic snd East
ern Star Home.
Monday-Potomac. No. 8. business:
benjamin. X. French, No. 10. VI; NJ
Anacostia, No. 81. f. A; Pentalpha,
No. %. E. A.; Mount Pleasant, No.
Tuesdsy&Nationnl. No. II. E: A; Ar
minus. No. q. business; Myron NJ
Wednesday Washington Centennial. No.
Il: Osiris, No. 2s. E. A.: King Solo
mon. No, 81. ! p,m'' T. c. East
No. 10. E A.; Masonic Board Of
ROYAL ARCH CHAPTERs.
Tuc.day-La Fsyctte, No. 8. r.. A;
Washington Naval. No: g. social.
Friday-School Of Instruction.
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR CoMMANDERlEs-
No announcements received.
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH
RITE
Nondor-Nithras Lodge of Perfection. Z
pm. 4th degree; 40 pm. o'n &C.
grec. a.3n nm 10th degree.
ruesiay,Mithras Lodge of Perfection.
$50 pm. 18th degree.
acknowledgements NhaPte.' HHik
Rose Croix. pm. 18th degree;
Robert de Bruce Council, knights
Kadosh. 10 pm, Goth degree.
Thursday-Robert de Bruce Council
knights Kadosh. $50 pm, Both de-
rriday-Aibe-t Pike Consistory. NJ r.
s. pm. 32d degree
Saturday Mithras Lodge OF ferie'''on'
annual feast. New Ebbitt.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Wednesday kaliipolis Grotto pt'h
Corps. patriotic dance.