The Washington herald., 1918-08-11

members BY Past Grand Master j. n.
Crew. Deputy Grand Master ". p.
Hammer was present and recited the
poem "Old Glory" The meeting closed
by singing -America," after which re-
freshments were served In the dining
room of the Temple. 1t Is the In
tention of the members TO give a
social night each month, at which
meeting an address win be given by
member Of the order. Grand Con-
duetor Harry L Andersen was present
and gave several vocal solos. which
were greatly applauded. Miss jose
phine Jarbo presided at the piano.
Fred d. Stuart Encampment, No.
2. on its last meeting conferred the
royal purple degree on the following
candidates: DR.. w. s. Whitman, Rob-
ert Thompson and James W. Russ.
Chief Patriorch Mark T. Landers an
nounced that the Patriarchal degree
will be conferred on a class Of can
didates on August "a, and invites all
Patriarchs to be present.
Grand Chaplain Henry S. Petty is
reported to have had serious relapse
and his condition is reported as ex-
tremely critical.
Canton Washington, No. Up. NJ,
met in regular session Saturday even
ing, August 3. Owing to the fact that
most OF the members are on their
vacations at this time. only a few of
the chevaliers were present. Not
withstanding this fact. business of i'm
portance was transacted. Among
others Capt. Harry L Andersen was
instructed to send letter to each one
Of the members. stating that drill
team will be formed at once, to pre-
rare themselves to enter the competi-
tive drills at the meeting OF the Sow
ereign Grand Lodge in Baltimore. Md,
next year.
Individual drilling has been going on
Iunder the direction Of the instructor,
Lieut.. Oscar o. Daumer. for the past
six months. and the instructor states
that high degree OF efficiency has
been reached. From now on there
will be drill in the school of the plat
oon- and canton. The attendance at
the weekly drills has been promising.
The canton has decided to enter
again in a round of social activities,
this branch of the order representing
the social or display side of Odd Fell
lowship. Among many subjects it was
decided that the canton will conduct a
series of visitations to the different
lodges and encampments in full uni
form.
A committee Of five was appointed
to form plans for a reception to the
Odd Fellows and their ladies' Of this
Jurisdiction. The date has not been
set. but the membership can be as
sured that it will be something extra
ordinary. for the committee consists
of the live wires" of the canton, with
Col P. H. Leary as chairman, and
what the colonel can't think up in the
way OF stunts isn't worth thinking up.
Among a lot OF other good things
brought up for discussion was the
word passed around to the know
ing ones, that the Oriental degree"
is to be resurrected and revived in
the near future. Those in charge
of the movement are perfecting the
plans now, and the members may
expect some news in this line very
shortly. 1t can be stated that the
Oriental degree consists of the fun
niest. most side-splitting (for those
looking on) series of sprouts for
the candidates anyone ever created.
1t is stated by good authority that
no side degree of any other frater-
nal organization can touch 1T as a
producer of fun.
Two applications for membership
were received and referred to the
proper committees for investigation
and report. The Patriarchs Militant
degree will be conferred in full
ceremonial some time this fall.
There will probably be a special
meeting of the canton on Saturday
evening. August "a, for the purpose
of considering important business
for the good of the canton and the
order. Notice of this meeting will
be sent to all members OF the can
ton shortly.
Drills will be held from $50 to