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The Washington herald., 1919-04-13
MODERN WOODMEN OF
AMERICA.

Frank Farquhar, who has Just re-
turned from fourteen months over
seas duty in the navy. was present
at the meeting OF West End Camp,
No. 12oss, in Pythian Temple. and en-
tertained the members with his ex-
periences. Visitors from Central. Tai
bot. and Georgetown Camps were also
in attendance.
The occurrences Of the Head Camp
in Chicago was related to the camp
by ], Arthur Trunnel. and state
Deputy William McCaTery BY an
Overwhelming majority a revision of
the bylaws was adopted at the con-
vention and plans were made for
further Increasing the tremendous
membership OF the organization. which
is now approximately 100000.
Despite statements appearing in GER
tain publications, there was no dis
cord in the meetings. the sessions
being conducted earnestly but with
out disorder.
Some of the most brilliant orators
of the order were present and the
delegates from the District were much
impressed by their arguments. Addi-
tional paraphernalia for the degree
work was received by the camp and
will soon be put to use Daniel
Webster. a member for over thirty
years, gave an interesting reminiscent
talk, and remarks were offered by
various members.
An invitation from Martha Nc
Carfery Camp, Royal Neighbors. to
attend an Easter party on April q
was accepted. Communicat tions were
received from s. F. Phillips, now
located At Charleston. 8. c. The hall
committee reDorted efforts to secure
n meet'nT place for every week
II. G. Rhodes and G. B. Holmes
were initiated as members Of A. r.
Talbot Camp. No. 1872, at its weekly
meeting. State Deputy William Nc
Caffery end ]. Arthur TrunneTl ad-
dressed the camp on the sessions of
the Head Camp and announced that
after July !. all enlisted men OF the
army and navy will be eligible for
membership.
During the entire period OF the war
the members Of the organization who
Joined or were called to the colors
were protected by the order and 1t
has now thrown open its doors to
all members OF the armed forces.
The prize banner won by the canp
during the membership contest of 1918
is to be presented to the camp on
the evening of May 1, by one of the
state officials.
The camp voted to participate in
the Joint class adoption to be held
the last week In April. and v. w.
Potter, c. S. Thomas. and II. H. Mil
lard are to assist in the degree work.
]. Arthur Trunnell. delegate from
the District to the Head Camp In
Chicago. was present at the meeting
Of Columbia Camp, No. 1889, at its
regular meeting in Pythian Temple,
and gave an interesting talk on the
sessions OF the convention. State
Deputy VIM. McCaffery, also at the
Head Camp. and DIR. j. X. Duncan,
spoke on the same subject. j. H.
Cooper was Initiated into membership.
Visitors from Georgetown and Talbot
Camps attended.
The Camp voted to participate In
the Joint oisss adoption to he held
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Ladies' Auxiliary, A. O. Fl.

Miss Ada X. Cannon, national
chairman of Irish history. A. o. H.,
and well known in journalistic cir
cles throughout the West, has been
giving a course of lectures in par
liamentary law during the past week
at the Convent of the Visitation
Georgetown: the Immaculate Semi
nary: Holy Cross Academy and Trim
ity College. Miss Cannon will finish
the course during the coming week.
and spend Easter in Washington. 60
ing the following week to Balti-
more, where sire will give the course
of lectures in the various educational
institutions in that city.
A dance will be given Ay the An
cient Order of Hibernians and the
auxiliary. on Tuesday evening. April
2s. in the Imma aculate Conception
Hall. and this event promises to be
one Of the most delightful entertain
ments given by the combined organ
izations.
Tentative plans have been made for
an excursion to Chesapeake Beach on
the 10th of July, in which both or
gani1ations will participate
The annual communion service will
take place in st. Patrick's Church
in the latter part of May, the date
to be announced shortly.
z Division No. will celebrate its an
niverssry on Tuesday. May u. when
they will entertain the Irish His
tory Study Club Of Washington.
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ROYAL NEIGl4BORS OF
, AMERICA.

One OF the largest attended meetings
of Myra h. Enright Camp. No. 1871,
was held during the week. five candi-
dates, Paul w. Mcclure. Lena F.
COPELAND. Carl F. Dreschler, August
tus KohIer. and Gertrude Kohler. be-
ing initiated.
Five applicants for membership
were also elected. A committee was
appointed to recommend appropriate
revision OF the bylaws. Charles f.
Miller. r. F.. NJ. Orton. and Martha
McCafrery being named TO act
The entertainment committee ad-
vised the camp that special efforts
will be made to make tho meetings
enjoyable. and the membership COM
mittee indicated that a successful
campaign for a large class to be
adopted in July Is under way.
Mrs. Alice Duncan, Mrs. Irene
F'redrick, and Mrs Martha McCanery
are to act with representatives OF
A. R. Talbot Camp in holding a rum
mage sale.
The secret work Of the evening was
performed by the new degree team
OF the camp. all OF the officers taking
their parts in an exemplary manner.
State Supervising Deputy Ida J.
Swigett addressed the meeting on the
good OF the order.
Martha McCaffery Camp, No. so7e.
1T its meeting Monday night in
Pythian Temple, decided to hold an
Easter party April p and to extend
an invitation to the other Royal
Neighbor Camps in the district to at
tend. A steady growth in member
ship was reported and representation
worthy of the efforts OF the camp
is expected for the class adoption to
be held in July
The Washington herald., 1919-04-13
England Has Bungled
In Handling Directors
To Organized Warfare
Zangwill Says Idealists of Peace Are Equally
with Our First Volunteers the Flower of
Our Manhood, Standing Apart from Bar
barous Order
By ISRAEL ZANGWlLL.
(Celzr1kht ReseryeA q. 8. A.

surdum of the governments position
for since the war lie over the danger
that we may be dealing with cow
ards and shirkers is swept away.
The governments ill-faith Is thur
here nagrantly displayed The
State stands revealed as an uncon-
scientious conscriptor, a brazen bully.
Infinitely below the moral level Of the
men 81 iInprisons, and In making their
cells more honorable than It's council
chambers IL saps its own foundations.
That is not a policy for days like
these, when they are already shaking.
II Is not enough to grid at Bolshe-
vsp1. The classes now In command of
the social order must show that they
are worthy of guardians of the ma
tion's honor. worthy keepers Of its
conscience.
Nor Is the momsnt whsn all Europe
u menaced with revolution, when mil
lions of soldiers are being discharged
for whom human life has ceased to be
sacred. the moment to brand as Grim
fnals those elements OF the population
which shrink from the use of force
We ought rather to rejoice that they
are as numerous as they are, and
should hasten TO set these few thou
sands free from their cells and camps
SO that each might In his own neigh
borhood act as a nucleus of order and
pacification-an agent pecihcateur-in
our looming aiscontents.
Psssess Csnsciesee.
These mems consciences may not be
infallible. but at any rate they DO
possess a conscience.
Ii Is because the conscience of the
majority Of mankind is still mobile.
neither firmly civilized nor even en-
bryonIcally internationalized. that the
Peace Conference can no more bring
the millennium than the Msrseillsise
can.
The torturous comedy OF its course
at Paris arises from the conflict of
the Wilsonian principles with the psy-
chology OF the peoples, not excluding
Wilson's own people The Kingdom
Of God Is within you and until the
league OF nations is the outer express
sion OF an inward goodwill, We can
only whitewssh the sepulchre we have
made OF the world.
Here, then. lies the importance Of
the c. O.'s. In bravery or self-sacriflce
they may not surpass the gallant lads
who enlisted in the first heats OF
righteous Indignation at the invasion
of Belgium. but while in these latter.
yslor is not always Unadulterated
with Joy Of bloodIust and battle. the
men who fight in the solitude nf their
GELS are at a higher point Of human
evolution
The Washington herald., 1919-04-13
ALMAS TEMPLE PATROL

Almas Temple Patrols golden apple
oau. which is to be held at the New
Willard on April 3. is the talk OF
shrtnedom. Final arrangements are
complete and the committee announces
everything ready for the big affair
Chairman Hollinger OF the souvenir
committee says that silver vanity
case has been selected TO be presented
70 each lady present.
The golden apple, the handiwork OF
Tiffany & Co. will he on exhibition in
the window Of Desio's jewelry store,
on r street
The Judges who are toaward the
prize to the most beautiful woman win
De selected from three prominent pho
togruphers. Noble Henry Lansburgh.
who Is chairman of this committee,
states that there will be no discrimi-
nation and that the one who wins the
golden apple will be without doubt
the most beautiful woman in the BALL
room
The Washington herald., 1919-04-13
ROYAL. ARCANUM.

The twenty-fourth annual session
Of the Grand Council OF the District
of Columbia was held on Monday
evening in the Federation of Labor
Hall, corner Of Massachusetts, av-
enue and Ninth. street northwest.
George NJ. Evans, prominent in fra
ternal and business circles and
member of Oriental Council. was
made grand regent, and the corps of
officers selected to assist him in
cludes George c. Shinn, grand vice.
regent: James Z. Eckloff. grand
orator; Edwin n. Ruth. past grand
regent; Edwin A. Mess, grand sec
retsry: Guy f. Allen, grand treas
urer; Steph-- r. Takes, grand chap
lain: A. B. Keefer, grand guide; A.
L. Ebersole, grand warden; j. r. Bra
shears grand sentry. and NJ. A. Toll
son. grand trustee Charles J. James
of Oriental Council was elected su-
preme representative to attend the
annual session of the supreme coun-
ell at Atlantic City on May 81. with
w. w Chase as his alternate.
After his installation, Grand Regent
Evans announced the following ap-
pointments: Member of the commit
tee on the state of the order, W. f.
Seavers; finance committee, Z W.
Bolinger. John r. Cox and e. Z. Dear
The Washington herald., 1919-04-13

ciate State Councillor Miss Alice {.
Courtney and Past National Councillor
Mrs. Miller. Mr.. Bohrer and Mrs.
Rollins received many hearty congrat-
uiations upon their birthdays by the
visitors and members of the local
council.
Mount Vernon Council. No. ls Mon
day night entertained number of it's
members by holding a Box Social" :"
After the business of the evening was
transacted, a social hour followed
with remarks from John f. Small
wood. Junior Past State Councillor
Mrs. Emily e. Halliday. Past State
Councillor Mrs. Ida G. Yost, Past
Councillors Jennie Z. Cohill. Minnie
e. Bailey and Mr.. and Mrs. Hurley.
supper was served.
On Monday night. in Society Temple.
Fifth and G streets northwest. Ameri-
can Flag Council, No. 5. celebrated the
twenty-second anniversary of its in
stitution with a large attendance. The
honor guests OF the evening included
the national councillor, Mrs. Swan;
State Councillor Mrs. Rock. State Vice
Councillor Mrs. NJ Rosella Cole, Ma
Secretary Mr.. Charles II. Miller. State
Treasurer Mrs. Mary A. Ferguson,
State Warden Mrs. Ada Herbert. State
Trustee Mrs. Howell. and Past State
Councillor Mrs. Anna Hill. Mrs. Mabel
Hall. chairman OF the committee. pre-
sented a short program, which in
cluded vocal and instrumental selec-
tions by Mrs. Waller, Mrs. Wood and
Mr.. Gates. The members and guests
were then escorted by Deputy Charles
Fl. Miller to a beautifully decorated
table, the centerpiece OF which was a
handsome birthday cake, with twenty
two lighted candles. Congratulations
were extended to the ofiicers and
members upon the councils birthday.
A banquet was served.
The last of the series Of vista tions
for isis-1s, under the auspices of the
state council. was made by State
Councillor Mrs. Clara A. Rock and her
stafr Friday evening. to Star-Spangled
Banner Council. No. Z. at Seat Pleas
ant. Maryland. The hall was abund-
antly decorated in national colors,
with Chairman Mrs. Lille Butler in
charge OF a short program.
Addresses of welcome-Councilor
Miss Edith Prather.
Addresses-National Councillor Mrs
Naomi Swan. Judge c. D. Bohrer.
State Councillor Mrs. Clara A. Rock
and state Secretary afr. Chas. II. Mil
Ter. The salute to the flag was given
and refreshments were served.
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dorf: committee on laws and appeals.
II. g. Tegeler.tI. s. Childs and I. =.
Griggs
The installation ceremonies were
conducted by Deputy Supreme Regent
Fred 8. Loornis. of Chicago, H.. as
sisted by Field Manager Edward
Becker. of New York. both of whom
addressed the meeting on modern
methods Of stimulating the fraternal
and business features Of the order.
A donation of $500 was made to the
Royal Arcanum Hospital Association
and provisions were made for the cele-
bration Of Royal Arcanum Day on
June q and Charter Day on Novem-
Der 5. and for the annual excursion
to Chesapeake Beach in July. Reports
show total membership Of LOO d.
vided among six councils In this dis
trict.
Past Grand Regent NJ. Barlow Mer-
Ger was reported III at the govern
ment hospital at Fort Bayard. N.
Mex. and eulog1es were delivered
upon the death of the late supreme
sentry, Claude r. zappone, which oc-
CURED here on March e.
A vote Of thanks was rendered the
local newspapers for their courtesy
In publishing in their fraternal col
umns during the past year matter of
Interest relating to the Royal Ar
canum.
Others present were Past Grand
Regents a. I. Bcsselievre. II. G.
Lenz, J. Ed swaine. F.. s. Parks and
Arthur e. Cook and Messrs. NJ. D.
schaefcr. G. NJ. Copenhaver, r. e.
Logan. e. p. Goodwin. j. II. Grubb.
j. p. Neal. w. II. Duffy. H. c. Scott.
A. NJ. Peyton, E. r. Popiin and G..
Manson Foote.
Oriental Council at its meeting
in Pythian Temple on Tuesday
evening received three applications
for membership. Past Grand Re-
gent J. Ed Swaine- chairman of the
committee. announced that the
Council will give an Easter Ball
on Tuesday evening. April -, in
Pythian Temple with Q lass orches-
ira and refreshments. Chairmen Of
committees were appointed a. fol-
lows: floor. c. J. James: music,
V. b. Mackey; refreshments. ]. H.
Grubb, and tickets, +. A. Mess.
George W. Smith read a report of
the trustees and the plans of the
Increase Committee were discussed.
Among others present were Past
Grand Regent w. w. Chase, Past
Regents A. B. Keefer. Fl. C. Tegeier,
Geo. NJ. Evans, f. p. Goodwin, q.
4. Bruce. Perry Cleveland and Guy
F Allen. and Messrs. C. F. Truax.
F. ]. E. McCarton, W. 3. Hill. Cor
bin Birch, Harry r Slagle. Luther
Workheiser, Nicholas Herfurth,
George Kology. Fred Bolst and II.
c. Cryer,
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northwest. on Saturday. April rs.
from 4 to 7 o'clock.
Phi Mu has announced the install
lation of Beta Gamma Chapter at
the University of New Hampshire.
Miss Elisabeth voorhees,. OF Phi
Mu. has returned from a trip to New
York.
Miss Evelyn Jones, of Phi Mu. has
returned TO the university after q
weeks stay in New York.
Chi Omega girls were given q din
ner recently by Mrs. Seibold. q pa
troness of the chapter.
Miss Rosamond Harvey. of Chi
Omega. recently made q trip TO New
York.
Miss Leila Warren. of Chi omera.
nome from Goucher College for
the spring vacation.
Sigma Kappa has announced the
.l eaiIation OF Phi Chapter at King
ston College. Kingston. r.
Phi Sigma Kappa has announced
,ne mutation of John Reinboth, will
lam Ian, Jenkins. Charles Spencer. Will
nam mccoy and Kenneth Plumb.
Delta Tau Delta bs. announced
inc Initiation of Linton r.. Massey.
John Seharf. Laurence Hollis. walter
Miistesd and Jack schroer..
Dipna Tau Delta freshmen win 1--WE
surprise party next month.
Beta Kappa Chapter OF Ranp, Al
pha. located at Maryland State Col-
ieee' entertained the George Washing
ton Chapter at a dance recently AZ
the Dewey Hotel.
Sigma Alpha Epsilon gave a dane.
recently In honor OF the newly initial
ed nemberr. Proctor Psi2e. Law
School. n; Wells S. Buckingham. Co
The Washington herald., 1919-04-13
THE CROTTO.

Monarch Charles D. ShaCkelford an
nouuccs "A business meeting ard so
cial evening NJ EallipOlis GrOtto ~
Chamber OF Commerce Hall on April
p Vt this meeting candidates will be
received in short form and business
vii be transacted relating TO the
Forthcoming Supreme Council convel-
ton 10 be held IN Pittsburgh in Jurc.
Tire grottO drill corps IS arranging
for another Of its popular dances 10
be held at the New Willard on May !.
The committee in charge of the ar
ran%cmrnts IL endeavorinS to make
this the most enjoyable Of any yet
held and many novel features will be
prizes awarded
The gTotto band and GIee club will
entertain Temple Moves Lodge on
April q and W. r Singleton Lodge
on May o
Prophet Andy Walker director OF
the Glec club. was The subject OF an
amusing incident recently. After tho
usual weekly singing last week one or
The prophets VINO lives near Andy
told him he had three chickens down
stairs, and requested Andy's assist
anCe in getting them home"
- ANDY" aiwaVs willing to obligc. said
that while ne liked 10 - arCOmuOGat-
inE. he wasn't just sure that he should
he selected for this honor. especially
so a. he was 2 married man and there
being quite a few Single men present
who probably would feel NOR" at ease
II the duty was assigned to them.
However. after much persuasion and
n ith assurances that his friend knew
he "chickene'' quite well. he con-
-
rf taking the car. With this agree
meUt ANDY adjusted his crayaI.
smO0'hnd his hair and announced that
he was ready end accompanied lis
hTc'hC- rr0nNer don nsf7irs. Imagine
Tlz vurprise when. instead Of seeing
tNrre ladies his friend produced 4
coon containing three Of the finest
soeCir'ans Of barred rock chici-aH>
thor "uv experienced chicken faucier
cvs~ b~held.
A ~001 laugh greeted Andy from
t'lr u-0vEars. but the oppression upon
hig -Sars plainly indicated thar He
really Fclt relieved and insisted uDOn
taking a street. car instead Of walk
ING
Pat Monarch John II. Shreva is
receiving the con gratuIations Of his
many friends upon the success Of
Ms now famous race horse, kalli-
polls, which Won out Ht Bowie last
week over the odds on favorite OF
II. ?. whitney. This was the first
time Mr.. whitney's two-year-olds
have been beaten this season and
naturally tho members Of the ErottU
after which this little wonder -
named. feel olatcd. Tlst Monarch
Shreve has had several very fatter-
ing offers for this flly. but so far
none tempting enough has been Of
fered. Kallipolis is a brown flly, .
years old, by Glorifer or Celt-Puri-
tan Girl On April she nan second
to H P. Whitney's Flying Winch.
and on April won over the Whit
ney entries. Cobwebs and Querca.
Past Monarch Shreve also owns a
FUN sister to KaIlipolis. just 10 days
old. which Is now on the Hancock
farm at Charlottesville. Va.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-13
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Washington Councils officers exem-
Tlifed the second degree to a large
class at the meeting of the council
last Tuesday night. nEounccment
was made that -he council would have
n third degree on Friday night, April
p, the date Of the twcnty-second an
nivcrsary Of the council; also that on
Tuesday, April %. a smoker would be
given at the Dewey Hotel. Several
special numbers Of talent are being
arranged for jazz music and special
ties.
This afternoon at 2:3o O'Clock the
third degree will be exempliffed to
candidates from Carroll and SpauIding
Councils by Past State Deputy Leo A.
Rover and staff at Gonzaga Hall,
North Capitol and I streets.
Carroll Council of the Knights OF
Columbus will have another great
membership rally next Tuesday even
ing at St. Mays Hall. T21 Fifth street
northwest The specially invited
guests Of the evening will be Rt. Rev.
Bishop Thomas J. Shahan, rector Of
the Catholic University. and Supreme
Knight James A. Flaherty, of PhiIa-
iel2nia.
This will be the first opportunity the
supreme knight of the order has had
&c speak to the Washington knights
since the great drive for 900 900 mem
bcrs has heen under way. He has
LIST returned from a tour OF TIE coun-
Try. and has a special message of en-
coura cement for the Washington
boosters in the campaign. Grand
Knight Haltigan- OF Carroll Council.
intends making the meeting on Tues
day evening thoroughly representative
OF the local order. Among the iryited
guests to greet the bishop and the
supreme knight will be several of the
Washington Catholic clergy. the su-
prene treasurer Of the order, several
high army officers. State and District
deputies. past State deputies, State
officers and grand knights and other
council officers.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-13
DAUGHTERS OF
AMERICA.

Independent Council. No. 2. Monday
evening, in its hall. 62s Louisiana
avenue northwest. gave a surprise
birthday party in honor of two of its
Oldest members. Financial Secretary
C. o. Bohrer and Mrs. Rollins, char
ter member of No. 2. Past National
Councillor Mrs. Hattie NJ. Miller, who
Is also the chairman of the good Of
the order committee. assisted by sew
eral of its members. prepared a buf-
fet supper, which was served in their
honor.
AddTSsses were made by Past State
Councillor Mrs. Elizabeth Mann. Asso-
The Washington herald., 1919-04-13
MASONIC.

"a large attendance greeted High
Priest Ralph T.. Walker at Mount
Horeb Chapter. r, ~ NJ. Tuesday
evening when the Royal Arch degree
was exemplified. After the chapter
closed the companions ate a chicken
super at a nearby hotel
High Priest Walker has appointed
an entertainment committe and
promises some novel entertainment
features In the near future.
Hiram Chapter No. 10. Royal Arch
Masons. will meet Monday evening.
April IL. at which time the Royal
arch degree will be conferred.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-13
FRATERNAL NEWS

and grand lodge officers Non April
81, with Ruth Lodge.
Grand Patriarch A. II. Noakes
appointed Past Grand Patriarch J.
p. foakley, as grand treasurer of
the grand encampment for the re-
,mainder OF the term to fill the
vacancy caused by the resignation
of +. d. Seifrert.
The grand encampment officers
will pay their Official visit tomor-
row evening to Mount Nebo En-
campment
The Washington herald., 1919-04-13
the last week In this month in Cen
trail Camp hall.

the last week in this month in Cen
trail Camp hall.
Visitors from Georgetown and Tai
bot Camps attended the weekly meet
ing OF Central Camp, No. 16ol5. The
ways and means committee an
nounced the award of the victrols to
George r. Mason. State Medical Di-
rector John w. Sutherin, J. Arthur
Trunnell, and State Deputy William
McCafrery, just returned from the
sessions Of the Head Camp in Chica-
go, spoke with reference to the busi-
ness transe cted. The reports OF dis
order at the Head Camp were en-
phatically denied and sessions of
harmony were the rule. revision
of the bylaws was adopted by large
ma jority. An accident to A II. Stein
metz was reported. and It was stated
he is confined in hospital with con-
cussion Of the brain, but is recover
ing. A communication from r. NJ.
Andrews advises of his discharge
from the army at Atlanta, Ga.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-13

lumbian Collaga =. and Yruak n
Narkriter. Columbian coliese. n
Kappa Alpha held its ANIMAL a,uma
smoker recently at the chaSter he0A
Leroy B. Poster. OF Sigma Phs Bp-
Aiion. has resumed his vort AZ chs
Law School
Alpha Chapter OF Sigma Phi Epsi-
lon has announced the Pied gtns of
Charles K Proudiey. OF the Engineer
ing College.