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The Washington herald., 1917-08-12
DECLINE AS MEAT EATERS.

In 1900 the per capita consumption
of meat in the United States was
ISIS pounds. For the United King
dom the figure has remained approxi-
mately stationary at 120 pounds for
20 years. In Germany it had prior to
the war remained at liz pounds for
II years. By 1914 the consumption in
this country had decreased to 1865
pounds, a rate Of decrease which, IL
continued. would entirely eliminate
meat from our tables by the year
1000.
There is, Of course, no likelihood of
any such continuance of decrease. In
fact, while the principal meat animals
beef cattle-have shown an even
more rapid rate Of decrease during
this period in actual numbers, swine
have slightly increased. But what is
very likely is that we will reach before
long a static condition substantially
similar to that maintained by the
European or even, unless measures
are taken to prevent 1t, by Asiatic
countries. The alterations in our
economic structure which such a
change involves are deserving of the
most careful scrutiny and considera-
tion before being accepted as in
evitable.-Arthur Fisher. in the Yale
Review.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-12
PIGEONS In THE TANKS.

A correspondent in a morning paper
tells us that in addition to guns the
tanks carry pigeons for sending out
messages in case of need. This is yet
another use to which pigeons have
been put in this war. But the in
genuity of the French in this respect
is hard to beat In the war museum
at Hanover is an apparatus which
shows how our allies have attempted
to get news from their invaded terri
tories. It consists of a balloon which
carries forty carrier pigeons. In float
ing over the land now occupied by
the enemy It drops from time to time
a little parachute to which Is at
tached a basket containing a carrier
pigeon. an aluminium message holder.
several sheets of thin paper. pencil
and detailed instructions for use. The
finder Of the basket, after writing
message. has only to slip It into the
holder on the birds leg and set 1t
free. The homing instinct then al
lows the pigeon to find its way back
TO the French lines.-From the Dundee
Advertiser.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-12
Knights Of Columbus.

A very important meeting for all
members OF the Columbus Country
Club. has been called by President
]. Rozier Biggs for Monday evening.
the 18th. In the clubhouse. Fort
Berry, Va.
State Deputy Leo A. Rover and
Past State Deputy William p. Nor
moyle are representing the District
Knights of Columbus at the
Knights of Columbus Supreme Con-
vention at Chicago this week.
The fourth degree will be ex-
emplifec on Friday. October IL.
Columbus Day. under the super
vision of Charles w. Darr. master.
All applications must be received
by September 20.
Chairman Merkling has charge of
the dinner party for the Country
Club members. their ladies and
friends, to be held at the clubhouse
on Wednesday evening. the 18th.
A meeting of spaldins Council
will be held on next Thursday even
ing in Knights Of Columbus Hall.
Grand Knight M. ]. McAuliffe will
preside.
An excellent entertainment was
given by members of the Knights
of Columbus Dramatic Club for the
student officers at American Uni
versity on Tuesday evening. Presi-
dent Cleary and Dennis e. Connell
were in charge.
The Knights of Columbus. who
are recent arrivals in Washington
are welcomed as visitors or mem
bers at the Columbus Country Club.
For further information apply to
superintendent OF the Knights OF
Columbus Hall. sos e street north
west.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-12
ASBURY PARK CARDS
PROMINENT EVENTS
Black and White Ball and Play tc
Be He'd.

Asbury Park. N. J. Aus. u.-one Of
the foremost social events Of the sum
mer season in Asbury Park. the an
nual black and white ball at the New
Monterey hotel. viii be held satur.
day evening. while next Friday even
ing a presentation Of an Irish fol
play, for the benent Of the Workshop
for Blind Adults in Brooklyn. win b.
given at the same hotel These two
items are the chief attractions OF the
forthcoming week. The black ant
white ball has come 10 be one OF
the most splendid summer functions
given on the Jersey shoe.
'Padraic. the Piper" a quaint old
Irish folk drama. Is the play TO bt
given at the Monterey for the Brook.
lyn charity. It Is to be in charge OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Cleofonte Campanini, OF
New York, who are sojourning al thu
Monterey. Miss Lena Kline Will par.
ticipate IN the programme.
Casting enthusiasts OF national rep
utation are at the Athletic groundi
today participating in a champion.
ship tournament under the auspices
of the National Casting Association
More than fifty names were on thu
entry lists for the days events.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cleofonte Campanini
OF New York. had as their dinner
guests at the New Monterey one
night this week the following: Nine
Lima Cavalier, Amelia Gail Curic
Mr.. and Mrs. Lucien Muratore. Mr..
Stracciari. Rosa Raisa, Gracono Ruin
ini. Mr.. and Mrs. de Lucia and Mrs
Guilo Crimi.
Hotel Brunswick is entertaining
Mrs. NJ T. Kain and Miss Gladyt
Kain. Of Washington.
Washington is represented at the
Montauk by George J. Bryant. Mr.
and Mrs. NJ. p. Kirby. Mise Mary
Schweitzer. Mr.. and Mrs. r. r. Breen.
c. Blakney and Miss Rosa NJ. Muzzy
Late arrivals at the Columbia In
clude Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas p. Roach
and family. Of Washington.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-12
WOMEN'S RELIEF CORPS.

The regular meeting OF George H
Thomas. w. r. c., No. II, was held
at the Masonic Temple. Eighth and
F streets northeast, Miss Alice Spear,
president, in the chair. A large num-
ber were present
Thomas Corps, has Joined the De-
partment, w. r. c., Unit Of the Red
Cross. A large delegation from this
corps will attend the coming nation
al convention OF the Woman's Relief
Corps, to be held in Boston the 18th
and 10th of August
A special meeting is called for Fri
day evening August II. to initiate
candidates.
This corps had the honor of a visit
from the department president, Mrs.
Mary o. Narrower, who spoke in high
praise Of the work done by this corps
to assist in caring for the soldiers
in France.
The sewing circle reported a large
sum OF money turned over for relief
work.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-12
Knights Of Pythias.
CALENDAR.
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Monday. August l3-Decatur. No. 9. business
Calanthe. No. II. rank Of page
Tuesday. August H-Webster, No. Z. rank Of
Knight; Excelsior. No, H. rank Of esquire; Capi-
tal No. q, business; Myrtle. No. 8, business.
Wednesday. August l5-MOunt Vernon, No. 5,
business; Equal. No. II. business.
Thursday. August D-F7nklin, No. ,, busi-
nesS
Friday. August lT-syracusians. No. 10. busi-
ness.
The Insurance department Of the or
der has purchased $4,000 worth of
liberty bonds.
The finance committee of the su-
preme lodge has authorized the pur-
chase OF $4,000 worth OF liberty bonds
by the Supreme Lodge.
Past Chancellor Kelsey Saul. of De-
catur Lodge. is in New York on
business for the United States govern
ment.
Syracusian Lodge No. 10 will take
up the matter of the proper observ-
ance of its fiftieth anniversary,
which will occur on February 3, 1918,
at their next convention.
At the last meeting OF Calanthe
Lodge, No. IL, the question OF a
Pythian Club in this city was fully
discussed. A committee of three con-
sisting OF Past Grand Chancellor w.
A. Kimmel. and Past Chancellors B.
c. McQuay and T. A. Landon, were
appointed to formulate "'"uS and bring
the matter before the other lodges Of
the domain for their cooperation.
The project has received the hearty
approval and Endorsement of Grand
Chancellor Melick. A truly Pythian
The Washington herald., 1917-08-12
Woodmen Of the World.

w. A. Fraser Camp. No. IA. will
meet Monday at Northeast Masonic
Temple, Eighth and F streets north
east. and will give the protection
degree to class OF eight candidates.
This camp has inaugurated a contest
for members under the leadership of
Capt. Halvor Paulsen, of the I'm
visibles," and Capt. Arthur Moore,
of the 'Fraserites," and the eight
prospective members are some of the
fruit Of this campaign. being the
largest class this camp has initiated
Old Glory. Oak. Elm and Alpha
camps have promised to send dele
cations to witness the work put on
by Fraser Camp, the youngest In
the city.
The camp has also received notice
from State Manager Mcconnell, dele
gate to the national convention at
Atlanta during July. that he will be
In attendance and deliver to the camp
his report as sovereign delegate
Sovereign McConnelrs report will be
very interesting to all woodmen, and
Fraser Camp invites all to visit
with her.
Old Glory Camp will meet at Wash
ington Hall. Third and Pennsylvania
avenue southeast, on Tuesday night
/ Head Advisor Tippett has promised
the camp to give II a very in
teresting account of the work he has
planned for the coming fall cam
paign in order to stimulate the spirit
Of Woodcraft in the District of CO.
lumbia. Sovereign J. b. Doyle, the
late committee on sports, promises
TO be present and assures the camp
he will give it a few interesting
minutes.
The Boosters Club will meet on
Monday, August 20. at Eagles Hall,
Sixth and Z streets northwest The
club will take up at this meeting
the question of who shall be eligible
to membership in the club. The
present members consist of the past
consul commander. consul comman-
der and advisor lieutenant OF each
camp, who may be represented by
any officer Of the camp by a proxy
The excursion committee will also
| give a detailed report of the success
of the excursion to Chesapeake
Beach on August ] last. There are
also a number OF important questions
to be brought up at this time and
the club urges its members to be
present, and each camp to see that
it is fully represented on that night.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-12
The Grotto.

Tho annual family outing and picnic
OF Kallipolis Grotto. to be held at
Chesapeake Beach Wednesday, nexl,
according to circular mailed to the
members during the past week, prom
ises to equal. II not surpass, any ex-
cursion ever given by the local
prophets. Past Monarch P. R. Pull
man is chairman OF the affair.
Prophet c. Albert Stevens, who pre-
sides over the destinies of the Grotto
Glee Club and handles all Grotto en-
tertainments. will render q program
which will afford amusement and en-
tartainment for young and old. He
win be assisted by Prophet Jacque
Heidnheimer as pianist.
The Grotto Band. Of course. under
the leadership of Prof. Julius Hamper,
VIII dispense sweet music. The Grotto
Drill Corps will give exhibition drills,
and the Grotto Junior Drum and Bugle
Corps will also contribute to the days
program.
Among the novelties scheduled Is
''Father Neptune and One Hundred
Mermaids." This Is an aquatic nov
city new to this section. 1t was IN
troduced from Europe last season at
several seaside resorts and created
quite a sensation. Another water now
city will be C. W. Hicks as THE
Human Submarine" There will be the
usual oxcart rides for the kiddies.
souvenirs. contests and the usual
Grotto stunts" The following train
schedule will be In effect: Early Bird
Special. s:15 a. m; Joy Special, 10 a.
m; Fun Unlimited, II 80 a. m; Merry
Makers. 2:3O p. m, and the Last Call.
$50 D. m.
Grand Monarch Edward S. schmid.
accompanied by Prophets W. F. R.
Philips. o. L. Ballard, W. H. Plum
rner. and John W. Clark, visited Bal
timore Tuesday last and participated
IN the crab roast of Yedz Grotto at
Benkert's Park.
On Thursday evening the Grotto
Band and Glee Club entertained the
soldiers at the U. S. Training Camp
at American University Park. A large
delegation of Grotto members ano
ladies' Journeyed to the camp.
Monarch l. S. Goldsmith. who rs
touring New England IN his motor car,
was heard from at New Haven Wed
nesday. The Monarch states that the
roads are fine. He is accompanied by
his wife and daughter.
Prophet Milton Hopfenmaier IS
working industriously on the joint
ceremonial to be held at Atlantic City.
Sept. Il Grottoes from number or
nearby cities win unite in a joint meet
ing and plans will undoubtedly be per-
fected for making the pilgrimage an
annual affair.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-12
WOMEN AND SMOKING.

Miss Mary Garden writes that
French women have given up smok-
ing cigarettes. They purchase them
only to send them to soldiers at
the front. They say that almost
mere than anything else the soldiers
must have cigarettes. Apparently they
lessen the high nervous strain of the
men. who are almost continually un-
der fire. The woman now who
win brave public opinion by exhibit
ing a fiagreed cigarette case in a cafe
is exceptional."-Bosto Herald.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-12

the Ashley Apartment in Chaplin
street ncvthwest.
Miss Nina Heyn has returned to her
home in Baltimore, after some time
spent with friends in the city.
Mr.. Leo Loeb, OF New York. spent
short time in the city last week,
as the guest Of relatives.
Mr.. Milton Heyn has returned to
his home in Baltimore, after some
time spent with friends in the city.
Miss Jeanette Baer has returned to
her home in Washington after a fort
night spent in Purcellville, Va
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SOCIETY
CONTINUED FROM PAGE FOUR.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE FOUR.
time spent with friends in Harrison
burg, Pa.
Miss Rosse Oppenheimer is spending
some time In Dublin, s. c., the guest
Of friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. 8. wollburg have re-
turned to their home after some time
spent IN Braddock Heights, Nd.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Strasburger have
returned here after spending some
time In Atlantic City, n. J.
Mrs. A. L. Dembitz and family are
spending some time in Wildwood, n. ].
Mr.. Ed Guiterman, Of New York, has
returned to his home after spending
short time with friends in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Stern are spending
some time In Atlantic City, N. J.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Sive, of this city.
are low located in their new home in
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|. o. O. F.
CALENDAR

CALENDAR
Nonday-Union. No. Il; Beacon, No. IS, and
Lsngd0n, No. B. business.
Tuesdsy-Golden Rnle. No. q. business
Amity, No. T. degree.
Wednssday-HaTmony, No. ?, degree; Federal
City. No %. degree; Eastern. No. ]. degree
Friendship. No. T. business
Thursday-CoTsnant, No. u. degree; Phoenix,
No. 3, degree: Columbia. No. 10. business.
Friiay-CenTal. No. !. degree Metropolis. No.
IS degree.
ENCAMPSIENTS.
Tuesday-Fred d. Stuart, No = business.
Wednesdsy-M NebO, No. s. degree.
Thursday-ColumbiAn, No !, degree.
Friday-Nagcnenu. No. T. degree.
PATRIARCHS MILITANT.
ssturday-Canton Washington, No ], drill
Amity Lodge. No. 27-Past Grand
Master r. H. Sorrell. grand instructor
OF the lodge. continues his school OF
instructions during the present month.
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Masonic.

At . meeting OF the members Of De
Aolay Commandery, No. 4 X. T..
August Z. the formation Of q drill corps
was completed and the following Of
ncsrs elected:
Captain, Thomas z LAndon; FIRST
lieutenant. William A. Lynch; second
lieutenant. R. =. Barber; secretary, 1.
c. / Evans. and tree lurer, z. NJ
Savage.
The corps agreed TO take active steps
n the formation Of Company r OF the
Home Rines Defense League, and
complete the enrolment Of 300 MEM
berS
The Washington herald., 1917-08-12

by special arrangement. to suit the
members who desire to be transferred
to either OF the tents.
The field managers Of the Hacca-
bees are in session at Detroit.
Michigan. this week. and d. W
Call. District Supreme Commander is
ip that city.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-12

Esther Lodge. No. 5. will confer the
degree at its regular meeting tomor-
row evening. Past Noble Grand Anna
Billings, degree director, has been
holding regular rehearsals of the de-
gree team in Brookland hall, which
has been ftted up especially for re-
hearsal OF degree teams. At the last
meeting OF the degree team all regu-
lar members were present and a large
number of substitute members. The
activity OF the team during the pres
ent term has been greater than for
several terms and will continue dur
ing the term.
Dorcas Lodge. No. 4. held their regu-
lar meeting on Friday evening, a
large number OF visitors being pres
ent Past Noble Grand Mrs. Annie
NJ. Cole. who met with an accident
while taking part in the races given
by the Odd Fellows Home excursion
committee. at Chesapeake Beach. was
present for the first time. and re-
ceived the congratulations OF the
members on her recovery. A large
number of the members gave an ac-
count of their trip with Harmony
Lodge. No. 9, to the beach on wednes-
day.
Friendship Lodge. No. 8. will hold
its regular meeting in Masonic Hall.
Anacostia, on Thursday. when regu-
lar lodge business will be transacted
and after which a social hour will
be given for the pleasure OF the
members and visitors.
Grand Treasurer ]. d. Yoakley, ac-
companied by Mrs. Yoakley, left on
Tuesday. for Charlotte. y. c., where
they will spend several weeks taking
a rest among the mountains of North
Carolina.
Noble Grand W. Z. Andrews spoke
to capacity house at the last meet
ing Of Mount Pleasant Lodge, Tues
day evening.
Mr.. Andrews stated in brief:
Though the people OF this country
did not want the war, the spirit OF
this people will ever remain stead
fast to the principles to which its
government has pledged itself. And.
now being in the war. these people
will fight their way out to victory, a
victory for the freedom and rights Of
men.
A short social period, with re-
freshments, followed Mr.. Andrews
talk.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-12
John w. Bates Idea
# What You Want In Lifetime Car
Come see the Mtchells in both sizes. See the extra
features the matches luxury, the vast overshengh

our new body plant The saving IS enormous.
All that saving goes into comfort beauty and
luxury. We have added "a per cent 10 the cost
of finish, upholstery and trimming So the
Mitchell is the handsomest car in its class
Now Double Strength
For three years Mr Bate has worked 10
double our margins of safety We used to give
SO per cent over-strength- We now give 100
per cent in every vital part
Over 440 parts are built of toashened steel
All safety parts arevastly oversize. Driving and
steering parts are built of Chrome -Vanadium.
This means some added weight 1t means
The Washington herald., 1917-08-12
FRATERNAL GOSSIP

At the last visitation OF the Grand
Lodge to Amity Lodge. officers gave
the work OF the degrees without an
error. Degree work viii continue reg
ularly until all candidates In wait
ing have received the degrees.
Covenant Lodge. No. Rat the last
meeting the degree was conferred
upon one candidate and at the meet
ing on Thursday evening several cam
didates will be received and the de-
gree conferred. Past Grand ]. Ralph
Wright has received the appointment
as chaplain in the United States reg
ular army and expects to be assign
ed to his post at an early date.
Past Grand Gilbert s. Clark, assist
ed by Past Grand r. r. McMullen
and several other members of the or
der. have been engaged In installing
the heating plant in odd Fellows
Home during the past week and ex-
pect to have II completed at an early
date. Phoenix Lodge, No. 2s, has COM
pleted the papering and decorating
of their room in the home.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-12

Because gongs will not awaken deaf
mutes a fire alarm for their insti-
tutions has been invented that flashes
electric lights in their sleeping rooms.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-12

A gray. lowering sunset or one where
the sky is green or yeliowish green
indicates rain.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-12

much added cost But Il means
to you a lifetime car. We have
proved that Mitchell cars can
render 200, 900 miles of service.
Weappliedthis standardtwo
years ago to Bate canilever
springs Since then, not a single
spring has broken Not a leaf
of one Yet Mitchell owners
never purchased shock absorb
ers or other accessories to
assist the ndins qualities
One.Stze $3.50
Yet one Mitc4elfSh- Mitchell
Junior-selis n $11SQ 4 O. b. Ra-
cine A car with l2oinch wheel
base-with a Aohmsepower mo-
tor. X Is the greatest value ever
known at this price
The hrser Mitched offers at
least 20 per osut extra vahse over
any nyal car.
Come and confirm these facts
They are bound to WIN You TO a
Batebuik caI
MICHEL MOTORS cospAssY, fpe.
Rsdse Wsx- B6A
The Washington herald., 1917-08-12

John w. Bate, Our great efficiency engineer,
has built 19 Mitchell models
He has spent IA years in perfectins these
cars He has worked out more than 700
improvements.
He has travelled far and wide to get othe-
mems ideas. He spent one year in Europe.
So this years Mitchells shown finality-
his conception of ideal cars
Must Not Skimp
To build an exta-fne Car the maker must not
skmp. He must have margin to work on.
Mr.. Bate secured that margin by cutting fac.
tory cost He built and equipped this model
The Washington herald., 1917-08-12
THE REBEKAH DECREE

Mouday-Esther Lodge. No 5. degree.
Friday-MiriAm. No. 9. business.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-12

plant, just 1Or uliS single type
By utter efficiency he cut fac
tory cost IN two. On this years
output, his methods will save
us about 100000.
1t is that 100000 which
pays for Mitchell extras For
the 81 extra features, for the "a
per cent added luxury, for the
100 per cent over-srength.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-09-20

outside world for the greater part of the year.
 Little or nothing in the shape of financial returns could be expected from the venture and it's installation may be considered as nothing more than gratuitous contribution to the welfare of the people inhabiting the isolated district in which it is situa- ted.
 As previously indicated, the station has already demonstrated it's useful possibilities in most convincing man. ner by reporting the situation of the long missing Silver Wave. The inci- dent also furnishes an excellent ex- ample of the need for additional wireless installations at other remote points along the far nortbern coast.
 Not only would they prove well come boon to the residents but would also have an appreciable effect on commercial intercourse with the larger centers of the district.
 The government should establish stations along the northern coast wherever practicable. Beyond the cost of installation. little expense would be attached as the equipment  could be handled by the Bureau of Education representatives. in the same manner as the Noorvik wire less. which is conducted by Mir. Rep ogle, the resident teacher at the na- tive settlement.
 Telephone communication between uch remote points is out of the question because of the great expense of installation but wireless stations would cost very little for equipment and practically nothing for mainten- ance. And in every case. their install lation would be in the nature of a blessing to the settlers as well as the coasting vessels, which are at all times in danger of being cast ashore at some point far removed from effec- tive assistance. exactly as in the case of the Silver Wave.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-09-20
NOME, ALASKA, SEPT. 20, 1917.
A WELCOME REPORT

The report from the Nooryik wire less station that the Silver Wave is safe IS a welcome announcement to the people of this section and especi- ally those who had friends or rela- tlves aboard the we'll known coasting craft.
 Death at sea is q fearful thing to contemplate. None save the most calloused can escape a shudder at the thought of perishing amidst raging seas and the wailing dirge of tenn pestous winds. And almost as ab- horrent Is the thought of being east tway on some desolate shore, after surviving the dangers of the deep, here to endure the pains of q hun fred deaths. perhaps, before succor rrives and warmth and comfort is estored to cold and exhausted limbs. Hence it is not without feeling of elief that one hears that those who ave faced the storm kings furious oge have been spared a watery grave nd may return to their friends and wed ones to share in the vagrant Lights of continued existence.
 In the case of the Silver Wave. ls feeling of relief doubtless ex- nds to nearly every individual along western and northern coast, as ere are very few persons who were
 t in some degree ac acIuainted with meone aboard the little vessel or
 re united 10 them by the closer
 nds of mutual interest or affection.