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The Washington herald., 1918-04-21
Knights Of Pythias.

Monday-Decatur, No D. business; Calanthe,
No. II, business.
Tussday-Myrtie, No. 3. business, Capitol.
No. a. business: Webster, No. 7, business; Ex-
eelior, No Il. business.
wednesday-Mt. Vernon, No. s. business;
Hemione. No. r. business; Columbia, No. B
s--ation; Union. No. 2, business.
Friday-SyTacusians, No. 10, initiation; Rath-
bone Superior. No. o. business.
saturdAy-wsys and means committee, bust
nesA
At the next meeting Of Columbia
Lodge several candidates will be
given the rank of page. Columbia
Lodge Is planning a ball for the ben
EFT Of the Red Cross, to be given
May 7, and it Is expected that the
| order will be well represented.
At the meeting Of Franklin Lodge
last Thursday, the page rank was
conferred. in an impressive manner,
upon Q class Of candidates. At this
meeting the chancellor commander
and vice chancellor of Welcome
Lodge, Boston, addressed the lodge.
Both OF these brothers are now in
the United States military service.
At the last meeting Of Capitol
, Lodge, another 5000 liberty bond was
purchased. A number Of new appli-
CdllOUS IOT "CIC ICdu
and will receive action at the next
meeting.
At the last meeting of Syracuse
Lodge a letter from Robert Duncan
was read. Brother Duncan, OF this
lodge, Is in the aeronautical service
in France.
The lodge also purchased another
liberty bond. and also organized q W.
8. 8. Club.
At the next meeting Of this lodge,
initiation Of a new class Of candidates
will be given, showing that this lodge
Is still on the active list, as regards
increasing its membership.
At the last meeting OF Webster and
Excelsior lodges, the rank of knight
was conferred upon a class of initi-
ates.
On April %. a social evening and
card party will be given by the ways
and means committee, in one of the
lodge rooms for the members of the
order, their families and friends.
Members of the order will be panied
TO hear OF the death on April 10. of
Samuel H. Snow. Of Webster Lodge
Brother Snow had been a member
Of the order for many years.
At the last meeting Of Decatur
Lodge, the proposed change to the
bylaws. which has been under dis
cussion for some time past. was
adopted
Past Chancellor NJ. c. Harmon, who
has been Ill at Emergency Hospital
for about two weeks, Is reported to
be somewhat improved, but not yet
able to return to his home.
At the last meeting of the ways
and means committee, the following
officers were elected for the coming
year: VIM. A. Kimmel. chairman;
John B. Dickman, vice chairman;
Jacob Nussbaum. treasurer; Lee B.
Emory, secretary.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-21
Woodmen of the World.

Old Glory Camp, No. 3, will meet
Tuesday night. Several applicants
will be given the degrees. On April
30 the camp will have an entertain
ment and dance. Refreshments will
be served
Oak Camp, No. 4, met last wednes-
day night. Five applications and
three candidates were received. Mr..
Simon Berman was given the King
Mono degree. Soverigns B. Williams
and Rev. DR.. Weldon spoke Of the ad-
vantages in buying war savings
stamps. while Consul Commander w.
G. Stott and Banker Kerns boosted
the Third Liberty Loan. The camp
finally bought 800 worth of war saw
ings stamps and two $50 bonds.
Elm Camp, No. s, met last Tues
day night, Consul Commander Nc
Donald presiding. The committee on
sick relief made favorable report.
Several visiting soverigns made brief
remarks.
w. A. Fraser Camp. No. IA. meets
tomorrow night at Masonic Temple
Eighth and F streets northeast Five
candidates will be given the degrees
The debating club will hold their regu-
lar monthly debate. All welcome.
National Camp. No. L., had the
Boosters Club as their visitors last
Monday night After the regular rou.
tine of business, the camp turned the
meeting over to the club, who put
three candidates through the secret
work. The following officers pre-
sided: President, T. B. Eckloff, Of Elm
Campr consul commander, Sovereign
Brown, of Cedar Camp, Seat Pleasant,
Nd; past consul commander; Delegate
Davidson, OF W. A. Fraser Camp.
banker; Delegate DR.. Woodward, OF
Old Glory Camp, adviser lieutenant;
Sovereign Pumphrey, of Old Glory
Camp. escort: Secretary c. A. Cote, OF
Oak Camp. watchman. Head Adviser
DIR. H. w. Tippett, gave a very in.
teresting talk on woodcraft, follow
ed by a patriotic speech given by
Capt. D. W. Thayer. Col. Geo. VII.
sher was degree master and State
Manager Mcconnell captain of the
degree team. Refreshments were
served.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-21
Masonic

High Priest f. Francis KImmel
announces that the mark degree
viii be conferred by Mt. Horeb
chapter on Tuesday evening. High
Priest Kimmel states that although
a large number OF candidates are
waiting for the degrees and a busy
season ahead, there will be no ces-
sation of the social activities which
have proven so popular this year.
It Is his intention to have enter
tainment features at every meet
ing OF the chapter. The Ladies'
Night entertainment of April 8
proved 70 popular that in all prob
ability it will be repeated in the
near future.
Washington Centennial Lodge,
No. IL. for the third time demon
strated it's patriotism by subscrib-
ing $2.50O for liberty loan bonds at
the stated communication of We'd
nssday- evening.
This LAST amount makes $4,000
which this lodge has appropriated
for bonds, and the members of No.
II enthusiastically assert that they
stand ready to convert all their Sc
curities into cash and loan the mon
ey TO the government IL the neces-
sity should arise. Tribute was paid
TO forty-five members who have Of
fered their services to their country.
Il Is announced by Master r. R.
Cooke. tr., that the members of the
lodge will pay a fraternal visit to
Alexandria-WashinE Lodge, No.
., Of Alexandria, Va. Tuesday, April
.. After the historic relics Of the
illustrious first master of the lodge,
George Washington, are explained by
the custodian. Hon. Wesley Frost.
former consul to Queenstown, will de-
liver any an address most interesting
10 patriotic Masons. A special train
will leave the Twelfth street station
" 10 2. m.
In behalf of Washington Centennial
LSdEe and its famous degree team,
Master r. r. Cooke has accepted an
Invitation to visit Lodge OF Strict
Observance OF Richmond, Va, at an
early date and confer the NJ. n.
George Washington University
Masonic Club was addressed by
Lieut.. Harry L. Brown, grand pres
ident Of the Acacia Fraternity, on
April Is. He. recited the history of
the fraternity, 1t was decided at
this meeting to cancel the one sched-
uIed for May II, 1918. and substi-
tute instead a theater party at
Keith's.
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Royal Neighbors Of
America.

A large number Of members were
present at the meeting of Fidelis
Camp. No. 670l. on Tuesday night in
Pythain Temple. Oracle Nellie T. Han
nah presided and called the attention
of the membership to the special Red
Cross work which is being done by
various camps throughout the county.
The work of the camps near army and
navy cantonments was discussed and
members were informed that their
sons. wherever stationed. are being en-
tertained by Royal Neighbors. State
Supervising Deputy Ida ]. Swiggett
spoke Of her work in the neighboring
States and advised that preparations
for a class adoption of candidates are
now under way. Past Oracle Anna
Thomas, after a long illness, responded
with a few appropriate remarks to
the cordial welcome occasioned by her
return to the meetings of the camp.
number of members spoke briefly,
attention being directed to the sepcial
Invitation extended to visiting Royal
Neighbors to attend the meetings.
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C. W. u. NOTES.

Rear Admiral Charles Herbert
Stockton, U. S. N, retired. pre- sidcnt
OF the university, and Mrs. stockton,
VIII give their annual reception 10
the members OF the graduating
classes at the Washington club,
Seventeenth and K streets northw.ss
on the afternoon OF Tuesday, June L
Russell Munroe, Z. E, 1872, and q
B. in chemistry. 1917. is the author OF
an article on STUDY on Rate Of Dct-
onation Apparatus OF the United
States Bureau OF Mines published
in the proceedings Of the United states
Naval Institution. Mr.. Munroe IL the
son OF DR.. Charles Edward Munroe,
dean Of the School Of Graduate
Studies at the university, and head OF
the chemistry department.
Prof. Richard Cobb, secretary o. The
university. has announced tina, 80
students and faculty members arg
now in the military service. The num-
Der is divided among the various de-
partments as follows: From the fac
ulties, 81: Columbian College, lu;
Graduate School, s; Teachers Col-
lege. 3; Engineering College. -: Medi-
cal School. So: Dental College. 30;
Law School. Isl; Veterinary Collese.
q: College of Pharmacy. Il. and
Nurses School. s.
The Interfraternity Association has
appointed a committee to consider the
advisability of holding a dance this
spring. II found practicable. arrange
ments will be made at once by the
committee. The association will meet
at the Kappa Alpha Fraternit house
at 10 O'Clock on the morning OF Sun
day. April 2S, for q business session.
James Schroeder. OF Sigma Chi. has
left for his ground school training in
the Aviation Corps.
Phi Alpha Epsilon used the Sigma
Chi Chapter house for q dance re-
Gently.
Many alumni were present at a re-
cent dance given by Sigma Chi.
Sigma Chi has announced the pledE-
ing OF Preston Haynes, Columbian
College, 'z1.
Theta Delta Chi has announced the
initiation OF Harry Irving Clsrkson,
College OF Engineering. 20
Robert Carter, OF Theta Delta Chi,
visited the city recently en- route
from Fort oglethrope TO France.
George Phillips, Benjamin stecle.
and Resmer Argo, all Of Theta Delta
Chi, have completed their coast art.l-
lery training at Fortress Monroe and
have received their commissions
Chi Deuteron Chapter of Theta Del
Ia Chi held a dance last night at the
chapter house.
LAMBDA Chapter Of Phi Sigma Kap-
pa recently held an enjoyable tea at
the chapter house.
Brothers Parks, Of Yale; BANGS. Of
Michigan, and Hattemer. OF Pennsyl-
vania, recently visited the Phi sigma
Kappa Fraternity house.
Bill Tonkin. ''cupe" Stoddard. and
Bill Flood. ell Phi Sigma Kappa men,
now are stationed at the same town
in France.
Bill Bastian. OF Phi Sigma Kappa.
Is on q trip to Georgia.
Chief Petty Of6cer Rhesa Norris.
Z. S. N, Of Delta Tau Delta. recently
took examinations for promotion TO
the rank OF ensign.
Harry Weber, of Delta Tau Delta,
has left for the aviation school at
Columbus, Ohio.
Brother Lppman, OF Delta Tau Deb
Ia, who now is with the Emergency
Fleet Corporation, has been comcis-
stoned an ensign in the Naval Avln-
ton Corps.
Delta Tau Delta held a dance at the
chapter house recently.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-21
REBEKAHS.

Monday-Bsther. No. s
Wednesday-Mt. Pleasant No
IhurSday-Martha Washington. No. ). social.
Fiday-Dorcas No. T.
At the regular session of Naomi
Rebekah Lodge, No. 1, held on Mon
day evening the degree was con-
ferred on Miss Eva L. Goodrich and
c. A. Rnorr. Mr.. Knorr having been
called to the colors left for Q train
ing camp on Tuesday.
The lodge also arranged to move
into the new I. o. o. F. temple on
May 1, and its next meeting will be
held there in lodge room No. on
May s. next. 1t will celebrate the
occasion with a roll call and q mu-
steal program
At the close OF the session the
members commingled with those of
Ruth Rebekah Lodge, No. 2, who
were entertaining the school OF in
struction. Refreshments were served
jointly by the two lodges.
President Mary N. Dement,, ac-
companied by oflcers of the Re-
bekah Assembly and officers of the
Grand Lodge. paid Dorcas Lodge
its annual grand visitation at the
amined on the secret work by Vice
President SchwInger and made a
splendid showing. Grand Repre-
sentative John H. Wood gave an in
teresting talk. Grand Representa-
tive MILAN gave some short reci-
tations and also presented Presi-
dent Dement, with a pink parasol
on behalf of Dorcas Lodge.
pa af "a
Grigsby. of Miriam Lodge, sang a
duet, 'Tn Gods Garden" Past Noble
Grand Emery, on behalf of Dorcas
Lodge, presented President Dement,
with a handsome gold bracelet and
Past President Grigsby, on behalf
OF four Rebekah lodges. presented
President Dement, with a very hand
some pearl and diamond brooch, to
which she responded with loving
and grateful remarks.
Every Rebekah lodge was rep
resented and there were seven past
grand masters present, four Of
whom are members Of Dorcas
Lodge. During the evening q mo-
tion was made and carried that
Dorcas Lodge change its meeting
place from the Northeast Temple
to the new Odd Fellows Temple.
An amendment to the by-lavs was
made changing the meeting lght
to the first and third ThGrsc OF
each month. After the meet re-
freshments were served.
A heart social given by - lady
members OF Dorcas Lodge will be
held in Northeast Temple on Thurs
day, April IS. All members Of the
order and their friends are cor
daily invited to be present. Prizes
will be awarded and refreshments
served.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-21
The Grotto

Monarch a. H. Rogers announces
a joint ceremonial with Yedz Grotto
in Baltimore on May %. Previous
to the ceremonial there will be q
business meeting of Kallipolis
Grotto to acquaint the prophets
with the details. An elaborate pro-
gram is in process and a good time
is assured the prophets who make
the pilgrimage A committee has
been appointed to confer with the
Baltimore prophets and as soon as
all details are completed a circular
will be issued by Monarch Rogers.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-21
Sons of Veterans.

At the regular meeting of William B.
Gushing Camp, No. 80, Friday even
ing. the one-year term of four men,
bers of the joint committee to act
with the committee Of the Grand
Army of the Republic Of the Depart
ment of the Potomac in the exercises
for Memorial Day, expired, and
Arthur Van Ness Brust, patriotic in
structor; James S. Jones. Junior vice
commander: William Rosser, color
bearer, and Gustave f. Beckman,
chairman Of the Terminal Station
flag committee, were elected to fill
the vacancies, the terms OF Office will
be for two years hereafter. Com
mander ]. Clinton Hiatt is an ex-
officio member of the joint commit
tee.
Gustave z. Beckman. chairman of
the Terminal Station flag committee,
has the American flag flying on the
confer pole in front of the Union Sta
ton, after repairs had been made.
Several members of Gushing Camp
attended the camp fire given by Grant
Circle Ladies' of the G. A. R., in
honor OF Gen. Rawlings Post at G..
A. r. hall, last Thursday evening.
Among these were Commander Hiatt
who spoke in behalf of the camp,
Past Commander Gurnen R. Scott
gave a recitation, and Past Com
mander Albert Lang sang patriotic
songs. Secretary WiIfred E. GarIick
and others participated in the grand
march. Miss Moree Elizabeth Puckles,
vice president of Gushing Auxiliary,
also made a talk.
The ladies OF Gushing Auxiliary will
serve refreshments after the fairy
carnival has been given by the pupils
of Miss Estelle Murray's class, Thurs
day, May 2, at o'clock D. M, in
the auditorium Of Pythian Temple,
Ninth and L streets, northwest
For the benefit of the soldiers in
and near Washington who are men,
bers Of the organization of Sons of
Veterans, U. s. A., the meetings of
William B. Cushing Camp, No. 80,
are held the first and third Fridays
of each month at their hall in
Pythian Temple, Ninth and L streets
northwest; meetings of Lincoln Camp
No. 2, are held on the first and third
Mondays OF each month in the
Perpetual Building, Eleventh and E
streets northwest, and meetings of
SSOA6C Ii NOs II
(elevenO, on the third Fridays Of each
month in Northeast Masonic Temple,
Eighth and F streets northwest. All
members are invited.
A large number of soldiers are ex-
pected to attend the fair carnival
given by VIM. B. Gushing Camp, at
Pythian Temple. Thursday. May 2,
Arrangements have been made for
them. There will also be dancing after
the carnival. Past Commander Ar
thur B. Barringer, of Cushing Camp,
will have charge of the Memorial Day
exercises at the cemetery at Vienna.
Virginia, where there are a number
OF Sons of Veterans and also COM
rades of the Grand Army of the Re-
public buried.
The Memorial Day committees of
Lineolns George n. Thomas and-tSiil-
lam B. Gushing camps, are busy pre-
pairing proErams for memorial exer-
cfses at the various cemeteries TO
which each camp has been assigned.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-21
Knights of Columbus.

The first and second degrees were
conferred on a large class of candi-
dates by the officers of Washington
and Potomac Councils, on Monday,
April Is. with the following in the
chairs: Grand knight Leo F. Stock.
Washington Council; Deputy Grand
Knight Martin Mcnamara. Potomac
Council: Chancellor w. Fealy. Po-
tomac Council; Wardens w. Morris,
Washington Council. assisted by State
Warden R. Devanney. John Burns.
of Keane Council, was the chancellor
for the second degree.
The third degree will be exemplified
to a large class in celebration Of the
twenty-first anniversary OF Washing
ton Council by Washington Council on
Tuesday evening. April q. p. m, at
the knights of Columbus Hall. A re-
| ception and luncheon will follow the
degree.
On Tuesday, April 30 an entertain
ment and dance will be held at the
Knights OF Columbus Hall for the
members and ladies of Washington
Council. This event will bring to a
close the anniversary celebration,
Potomac Council has appointed the
following committee to arrange for
the celebration OF their eighteenth an
niversary. C. w. Aughinbaugh. j.
Noonan and Tom Rooney. The trus-
tees were authorized to invest some of
the funds Of the council in the Third
Liberty Loan at the last meeting Of
Potomac Council.
At the last meeting OF the Knights
Of Columbus Building Company. c. w.
Aughinbaugh was elected librarian.
Election of the other officers was de-
ferred.
The regular meeting Of Washington
Chapter will be held on Friday eve
ming, April 26. The committee on ar
rangements for the annual communion
services will make its report.
At a recent meeting Of the Wash
ington Chapter of the knights of
Columbus, final arrangements were
made for the annual communion
mass. which will be held at st. Mat
thew's Church, Sunday, April Is, at
| s a. m. His Excellency. the Apos-
tolic Delegate, Archbishop John Bon
sano, will officiate at this mass and
personally administer communion to
the members of the organization.
Rev. DR.. Peter Guilday. of the Cath
olicv University. who is chaplain of
the chapter, will assist his excel
lency. The chaplains of the vari-
| Gus councils will occupy seats in
| the sanctuary.
The church will he decorated on
| this occasion with American and al
lied flags. and it is the intention of
the committee to make this a patri-
otic service, as invitations have been
extended To members of the order in
ri the army camps in the 1iciiity,
aid it is expected that a large at
tendance of men in uniform will be
present. The arrangements are in
:he hands OF the chairman Of the
committee. Nj. Michael D. Schaefer,
who is assisted by the secretary, Mr..
w. A. Carlin.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-21

and made me feel myself. stand
Ing alone on the observation plat-
form. the most conspicuous object
In Paris. did not see the Gotha,
but heard his engines plainly enouEh,
and when. q moment after the fare,
the raider dropped q bomb and I
heard II whizzing down through the
air. it was impossible 10 shake on
the horrible feeling that I was the
target / knew how absurd was
the thought. yet could not but feel
IL true. and groyeled with my face
on the platform until the explosion
came. II was in the street: nobody
was hurt; they missed me, and they
misscd-a miss which Paris next day
seemed to regard OF more impor-
tance-the great church Of Sacre
Occur. That was tho only bomb that
actually fell on the hill itself dur
ing the raid
II the reader would picture what
great air raid looks like from the
best possible post OF observation, he
must imagine. first, the great circle
Of shells in the sky. a circle hften
miles around: then within that cir
Gle. bursts OF multicolored fires from
the ground as the bombs explode;
and. in the sky above the cirr. bril-
liant magnesium flares dropped by
the enemy 20 light up their object
ives. little splits OF fame from the
ma hine guns Of lighting aeroplsies
ana signal rockets. green and red,
fired from above TO warn the gun
ners OF the whereabouts Of enemies,
or TO prevent the artiIlerymen from
firing on friendly aircraft.
Few Care 10 Take Risk.
But the sight is one not seen by
many people. Every precaution is
taken in Paris to persuade the public
to get into cellars. Every cellar deem
ed deep enough and well enough pro-
tected is labelled ''abri," which means
shelter, and the number OF persons
Il can hold 10 also indicated. Thus
the inhabitants learn where the near
est place OF refuge In, and they 20
there as soon as the alarm is sound
ed. The foolish habit Of going into
the streets TO watch the show, as 1
can testify since am myself guilty.
was almost extinct during the last
great raid.
As a result OF the precaution taken,
the casualty lists are extremely small,
and the results obtained by the enemy
negligible. Nine bombs out OF ten
burst. either in streets or on buildings.
without hurting anybody. for most OF
the houses in Paris are large ana
strongly built, and bombs will not 20
right through them into the cellars,
but burst in the deserted upper fioors,
while explosions in the street DO not.
as q rule, break down the walls
above. When this happens. in most
cases a little digging rescues unhurt
the occupants OF the cellars.
A curious sidelight on the raids is
the run, in the stores. on small nash
lights for use in the cellars. before the
Gothas begin coming this month, these
could be obtained for IS cents; now,
the few that are left bring SO.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-21

The ladies' auxiliary Of Canton
Washington. No. 1. win meet at the
home Of Mrs. w. s. PLACER, zi15 Kear-
ney street northeast, on Tuesday,
April q, at s D. m An members are
urged to be present.
Golden Rule Lodge win confer the
initiatory degree on the first meetins
night. May Z. in the New !. o. o. +.
Temple and the first degree on the
second meeting night. q motion TO
that effect having been adopted at the
last meeting Of the lodge. The lodge
also wishes to call attention to tn
fact that It viii have two candidates
for the third degre which IN all likeli-
hood will be conferred by Eastern
Lodge, No. Z. on Wednesday evening.
April "a, In the hall at Nineteenth and
Pennsylvania avenue northwest. Mem
bers Of the order are cordially invited
to be present on all occasions.
At the next meeting OF Salem Lodge,
Thursday, April Is, the initiatory de-
gree will be conferred. Degree Mas
ter England desires the team to be
punetual In order that the degree may
begin promptly at $50.
At the last meeting Deputy Grand
Master Hammer. with his corps Of Of
ficers. paid Salem Lodge its annual Of
ficial visitation. After a satisfactory
examination OF the unwritten work by
Grand Representatives MILAN and
Wood, the lodge was favored with an
address by Representative Huddleson,
who is a past grand master and past
grand representative of the State Of
Alabama. He told the members much
about the South and Southern Odd
Fellows.
Knowing that many members from
other jurisdictions are in Washington,
Salem Lodge extends an invitation to
them to visit and is desirous that her
own members bring visiting members
with them to the meetings.