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The Washington herald., 1919-05-04

Calanthe Lodge. No. IL. held q
largely attended meeting Monday
night at which the esquire rank was
conferred and several applications
for membership acted upon. Re-
marks were made by Messrs. Mitch
ell, OF North Carolina, and Slisher,
Of Ohio. The page and knight ranks
will be conferred on May IL with
q large class for each rank. The
third rank team will hold a re-
hearsal tomorrow evening in the
grand lodge office.
Webster Lodge. No. Z. conferred
the page rank on four candidates
at an enthusiastic convention held
Tuesday night. Among the visitors
were S. BELOW. of Stuter Lodge, No.
l13, Philadelphia: B. Woldfogel. of
Faulkner Lodge. No. Sc. Boston: d.
D. Lowery. OF Curton Lodge. No. 100.
Curton. w. Va, and John E. Lend
mon. of Mckinley Lodge, No. s. Ha-
waiian Islands. The latter enter
tanned the assemblage with a de-
scription of the tropical beauties of
the islands. The esquire rank will
be conferred on a class Of seven at
the meeting next Tuesday evening.
Capital Lodge, No. "a. elected v.
G. Pittman vice chancellor, Harry
B. Mackey. prelate, and H. n. Rec
tanus, master-at-arms. at its meet
ing Tuesday night. The grand lodge
officers and supreme representatives
have been invited to be present at
the next convention when the page
rank will be conferred on a class of
candidates.
Franklin Lodge, No. 2. conferred
the page rank Thursday evening.
The mother" lodge is putting forth
every effort to boost the jubilee
class initiation, It is stated. in honor
of Grand Chancellor Patrick who is
q member Of that lodge.
Syracusians Lodge. No. 10. has sci
its quota for the jubilee class ut forty
members. The knight rank was con-
ferred at the last meeting, and at the
convention on May Is the page ranl
will be conferred on a class of seven
Syracusians Lodge has increased it,
membership Is per cent since January
!, and expects to double 1t by Decem'
ber 81.
Home Lodge, No. 81. is also boom
ing. and the meeting OF May IL prom
ises to be an interesting one as wei
as record breaker in the way Of new
members. Addresses and music vii
be on the program for that evening
The Washington herald., 1919-05-04

Unto Lehi, a prophet OF Jerusa-
lem. who by Divine command had
gone with his family from the city
into the wilderness, came the word
Of the Lord in vision.
The man stood by a tree. the fruit
of which he found to be sweet, and
desirable to make one happy; for.
as he ate OF il his soul was filled
with peace and joy Unspeakable.
Near the tree, separating. IL from
a spacious plain wherein great con-
courses of people had gathered.
flowed a turbulent river OF muddy.
filthy water. The head Of the
stream was visible in the distance,
and from this to the tree, alongside
the rivers treacherous bank. ran a
narrow path. paralleling which was
rod of iron, firmly secured, and SO
placed that one could hold to il
while treading the pathway.
Numerous people were. observed
moving toward the head of the
stream, striving to lay hold on the
iron rod. but dense mists OF dark
ness arose, and enshrouded them. SO
that many became bewildered. and
abandoning their purpose of reach
ing the tree. were lost in the murky
depths of the river. OF the more
faithful and determined, he saw and
testified:
sand II came to pass that I beheId
others pressing forward. Nnd they
came forth and caught hold of the
end of the rod of front and they did
press forward through the mist OF
darkness, clinging to the rod OF
iron, even until they did come forth
and partake of the fruit of the tree.s
(Book of Mormon, 1 Nephi S:24;
read chaps. s and 15.)
An eXplication of the vision was
given through inspiration. The tree
shown to the prophet was the tree
of life. and its fruit the salvation OF
the soul. OF the rod of iron it is
written: THAT IL was the word OF
God, and whose would hearken unto
the word of God, and would hold
fast unto it, they would never Der
ish, neither could the temptation
and the fiery darts of the adversary
overpower them unto blindness, "a
lead them AWAY 10 Distraction, q
Nephi 15:24)
The river of foul waters typified
the great gulf separating "the wick
ed from the tree OF life. and also
from the saints OF God" and the
state of loss and condemnation
which shall be the inevitable fate OF
the wilfully and unregenerate
wicked.
The present is an age OF whirl
and swirl. in which many reach out
confusedly and despairingly for sup
port, buffeted by the waves of theo-
logic dogma, swept hither and thith-
er by the creeds and precepts OF
men. blown about by the winds OF
conflicting doctrines. bewildered by
the mists OF darkness. which are
ssthe temptations OF the devil. which
blindeth the eyes and hardeneth the
hearts Of the children OF men,
(12:1Zl
The Washington herald., 1919-05-04
FRATERNAL NEWS
PYTHIAN SISTERS.

Rathbone Temple. No. 8. Pythian
Sisters. had its regular monthly
social last Friday night. The chair
man. Mrs. Olivia Atherton. had
many games and surprises for the
members.
Mrs. Ethel Johns. most excellent
chief, was presented with q beau
tiful testimonial by the committee
In appreciation of her help. the
presentation being made by Bro.
Izrael Sommers. Mrs. Christina
Dunn presented to the temple q
handsome hand-made table cover,
the gift being the work of the
donor.
Drill rehearsals every Friday
night, as the drill team has several
invitations to put on the drill. De-
gree Director II. Elkton Smith re-
quests full attendance.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-04
THE REBEKAH DECREE.

NOnday-Nsoui. No l. and Ruth. No. z
deree.
ruesdsy-Annual session OF Reoekah Assembly
Fidelity Lndee No. :. business
wednescay-H1rne Circle Lodge Room No. L
l. o. o. r. Temple
Thusday-Martha washington Lodge, No. 3
degree
The annual session of the Rebekah
Assembly will convene In /. o. o. F.
Hall Tuesday. at D. m. President
Schwinger will submit her report of
the work accomplished during her
administration. Committee reports
will be received relating to the i'm
portant work which each committee
has performed during the past year.
President Schwinger has requested
the secretaries OF Rebekah lodges to
have the credentials of every past
noble grand and past grand VINO is
eptitled to the assembly degree IN the
hands OF the credentials committee in
time for the committee to review
Them before the opening of the as
sembiy.
Circle will be held on Wednesday
evening. President Mrs. Annie M.
Cole desires all members to be pres
ent. as work for the summer months
will be considered and many other
matters relating to the advancement
OF the home viii be considered.
Col p. II. Leary has organized a
club to be known as the "Arbor Club"
Duties Of the members are to keep
the grounds and buildings of Odd Fell
lows Home In good condition and see
hat the lawns and flower beds are
kept In order. Certificates Of mem
Dership WIN be given members who
I'm by Cal Lean.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-04
D. A. R.

The E Pluribus Cnum Chapter. d.
A. r.. held ite regular April meet
ing at the home OF Mrs. Elmer Curry.
625 A street northeast. Monday. May
s. was the day appointed for the
chapter to sell liberty bonds at the
Hotel La Fayette. One new mem
Der, Miss Moore, of North Carolina,
was admitted to the chapter. After
the business meeting Miss Guitner
read a very interesting paper on the
life OF Hon. Crish Tracy. Two de-
lightful vocal solos were rendered
by Mrs. Curry. after which the MEM
bers were ushered into the dining
room where delicious refreshments
were served by the hostess. assisted
by Mrs Groves. Miss Bronson, of
Chevy Chase. was a guest of the
evening.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-04

/ returned sftsr eighteen month";, ssrv-
'cups- stoddsrd. Of Phi asns
Kappa- is back In town aftsr his
Kaiser-hunting trip
Sigma Nu recently heid q dance e
/ its chapter house In honor Of the
initiates
A group of Sigma M boys re-
Gently were driven in q Ford truck
by their nancees TO Sycamore Island.
where dinner was served
Sigma Phi Epsilon gave q
smoker recently at the chapter
house. Brother Tanner. captain, q,
8. A. spoke Henry Kruger sang
two selections
Erwin Harsch. Of sigma Phi Ep-
silon. has returned from South
4 America
Dan Logan. OF Sigma Phi Hpss-
lon. now an ensign IN the naval
aviation service. was q recent yfsi.
tor at the chapter house
L c. johnson. of Iowa now is
living at the Sigma Phi EpsIioI
house.
Sigma Chi has announced the
pledging of Carl McManamy. Co
lumbar College. '2L
Delta Tau Delta held fits annual
banquet at the University Club
Friday night Champ Clark, former
Speaker of the House. was one of
the principal speakers
Russell DuvalI. Of Delta Tar
Delta. has returned from eighteen
months service overseas in ths
aviation corps
The Washington herald., 1919-05-04
Poland Out to Regain
Its Lead In Learning

Posen.-Posen is out to again regain
Its old position as the seat OF learn
ing.
Before the war Lemberg and crscov
had the only two Polish universities.
During the war the Poles established
universities in Warsaw and Lubin and
on April a nth was opened at
Posen. in the buildings Of the former
German academy.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-04
LADY MACCABEES.

Mrs. Minnie Keppinger. great COM
mander of the woman's Benefit As.
sociation with headquarters at Port
Huron. Michigan, was advised from
the home office that the total pa
triotic subscription of the associa.
tion would be divided among the diff
ferent States. in accordance with the
number of their membership. WASH
ington Woman's Liberty Loan Com
mittee was selected by Mrs. KEEP
pinger to receive the total apportion-
ment of $1,000. The association has in
vested In every loan. ana now has
liberty bonds amounting to nearly
half a million dollars. The leading
local officers in this city are: Fannie
Walters. Lula S. Hammond, National
Review No. 1; Edna Mcintosh, Mary
A. Van Ness. Mount Vernon, No. 2;
Mrs. Mary Adamson. Stella Towner.
Columbia. No. 3: Mrs. Martha Dean,
Mrs. Virginia Metcalf. Brightwood,
No 5: Mary Byrd. Ella Weeks
Foster, Louis Watson, Victory, No.
T.
The sewing class of the W. B. A.
of the Maccabees. which has beer
sewing for the Belgian children, Il
now localizing its work, and is sewing
for local children who are In neec
of assistance. The class meet.
every Wednesday from 10 until 4 at
the W. B. A. Hall. Seventh and I
streets northwest. under the ef.
ficient leadership of Mrs. Fannie
Walters. Any lady who has any
leisure time to sew is urged to aid
in this honorable work.
The Union Guard Team under the
direction of Mrs. Lille Patrick met
with National Review. No. /, Friday
evening.
Arrangements have been completed
for the annual dance given under the
d, G. Officers Club Tuesday evening,
May g. which will be given in I. o. q
F. hall. ard promises to be a delighl.
ful affair. The dance given b,
Georgetown Review. No. 10, last Mon.
day evening was a social and finan'
cial success.
Mount Vernon Review, No 2. gave
a delightful May party Thursday
evening. which was well attended and
enjoyed by all.
National Review met Friday even
ing and entertained the visiting Of
ficers and Union Guard Team.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-04

The rod OF iron is the Word Of
Goa unto man, the same yesterday,
today. and forever. Fsith in God,
and in His Son Jesus Christ as ~,
Redeemer and Savior of men, and
contrite repentance Of sin mark the
beginning of the narrow path. We,
must hold fast TO the rod, for the
mists Of darkness are dense and
confusing; and il is easy TO let 60,
to slip and slide and fall.
, But with firm hand on the rod.
steadfast feet on the path. we are led
into the clear and purifying waters
/ Of baptism. without whose invigor-
ating sblution We are unable to pro-
gress- Cleansed and strengthened
we press on. even though the rnists
/ thicken: and by the enlightenIng
/ baptism of the Spirit. which is ad-
/ ministered by the authorized laying
on Of hands, we reach the tree. en-
titled to live thereafter glsddened
and made strong by its sweet and
nourishinG bounty.
The rod of iron is still in place.
fast secure. a dependable support
/ for every soul who strives with full
purpose Of heart 10 reach the tree
I Of life. Clinging thereto we make
u
( ters beat hard by the narrow path.
Let go. and we slip. then slide. and
/ IL we fail through strenuous effort
and the aid Of an outstretched help
( ing hand TO regain our grasp, we
I are swept away. carried by the tor
rent of confusion and uncertainty,
perhaps into the engulfng Chsryb-
dis of fatalism or the dread Scylla
OF atheistIcal despair.
Mark you. that rod is unbe ndsble.
unbreakable. immovahle. The path
way endures. is never in need OF re-
pairs by addition. new construction.
or reinforcement These are no
product OF mans skill. II is sadly
true. however. that men have es-
sayed to make roads. the while pro-
claiming that their broad highways
lead to the tree of life. But never
has one such thoroughfare been COM
structed TO the promised destina-
tion; nor can IL be. For q time
| these man-made roads are allurinS
In their macadamized smoothnesa
but they crumble and are worn into
pitfalls. unsightly and dangerous
sEnter ye On at the strait Estet
K for wide IN the gate, and broad ts
the way. that lendeth 20 destrue-
tion. and many there be which 70 In
thereatt Because strait o. the rnte,
and narrow In the way. which Lead
eth unto life, and few there be that
ind it, CMatt. 7:1s. 14)
For the Book OF Mormon, ete-. sp-
ply 20 bookseller or write direct 70
Eastern ststes Mission. 17s Gste4
Avenue, Breok1yn. N. t. or 20 Bs-
renu Of Information, Salt Lake City.
1 Utnh.
For bound volume Of these arti-
eles entitled "The Vitality Of Nor
mouism.r $50 pp., apply % The Cor
hmm Press. Ie4 Beytsten stree
: Besten. Msss--Adv.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-04
MODERN WOODMEN OF
AMERICA.

The close of the spring drive of
the Modern Woodmen for new mem-
bers was marked by a joint meeting
OF Central. Columbia. Georgetown, A.
r. Talbot, and West End camps in
Central Camp Hall in the Perpetual
Building. John F. Hardy, jr.. and
Adam Slawsky were conducted
through the mysteries OF woodcrafi
by a picked degree team, composed
OF members of the various camps.
Henry II. Millard, of Talbot Camp.
acted as consul and he was assisted
by Fred w. Darlington, of Central
Camp, as advisor; Escort c. s. Miller.
West End; Banker G. A. Casey, Gem
trail; Past Consul W. d. weekley,
Columbia; death. A. II. Jaeger, Gem
trail: youth. Harry n. Ball, Talbot;
watchman. DIR. John w. Sutherin.
Central: Sentry F. A. weiner. Tai
bot. The Foresters' team Of A. r.
Talbot Camp. under command of
Capt. j. F. Probst, gave an exhibi-
tion OF fancy floor movements.
District Deputy ]. K. Duncan, under
whose direction the campaign was
conducted. spoke of the work of the
Woodmen. and State Lecturer Daniel
Webster. also addressed the meeting.
w. II. Cole. o. B. Bowman, B. G.
Cowles, w. F. Black. c. s. Thomas,
NJ. L. Dicus. VIM Mikesen, c. II.
Bryant, DR.. Thos. Linville, J. C. En-
right were among the large number
present II. Fl. Millard, w, d.
weekely. n. NJ. Gilman, and DIR.
John W. sutherin were In charge OF
arrangements.
or the class OF III candidates
seventy-three were obtained by Tai
bot Camp. ffty-one by Central.
twelve by Columbia. and five by West
End. An invitation was extended to
the woocmen to attend the card
party ana dance OF Central Camp
on the 18th instant.
JOS Baughmanl and John Quincy
The Washington herald., 1919-05-04
MASONIC.

worshipfuI Master George Duval.
jr.. OF washington Centennial Lodge,
announces that business and the f.
C. degree viii be the program for the
stated communication on May T.
Senior Warden A z. Tate will have
charge Of the degree work A cordial
Invitation is extended to all
II Is further announced that the
lodge now holds liberty bonds OF eacn
OF the previous issues to the amount
of about ss, 900 and have appropriateo
a.Ooo for the purchase Of victory
Liberty bonds
The special communication 70 De
held MAY "A has been called on on
account Of grand lodge meeting.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-04
English Program Calls
For 100000 Houses

London. May L-England viii have
TO build 100000 houses in the next fif.
teen years to overcome the bad hous-
ing conditions which the government
Is now aiming 70 remedy. Steps are
being taken TO increase supplies Of
building material so that 10000 houses
year may be erected.
The aroused interest Of the royal
family in the housing problem is spurs
ring activity.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-04

Rosenbium was one Of the features
The spring Initiation dance OF Phi
Alpha was held last night at the
Washington Club.
; The Phi Alpha fraternity house Is
being equipped with . billiard room
and q library.
Phi Apha's Initiation banquet was
held recently at the Lafayette Hotel
Helen Haddon, Of Phi Bfu, enter
tained the active chapter at q dance
recently at her home.
Beta Chapter Of Sigma Kappa re-
Gently gave q weekend eamping-out
party at Miss Alma Barker's cabin on
the Potomac. Canoeing. singing and
flower-picking were the diversions.
Sigma Kappa has announced the
pledging Of Harriet kaie.
Zeta chapter OF Sigma Kappa Is
boasting an author among its MEM
bership. She Is Harriette ArnelI, who
recently sold a story to a Pennsyl-
vania magazine.
Mrs. George Young recently served
supper for Pi Beta Phi girls in the
sorority rooms.
Catherine Long and Christine Rob-
ertson, both OF Pi Beta Phi. have re-
turned from a brief visit to An
napolis.
An informal dance was held re.
Gently at the Phi Sigma Kappa chan
ter house.
Bill Miller, OF Phi Sigma Rappa- has
The Washington herald., 1919-05-04
MACCABEES.

Mount Vernon Tent No. had a very
interesting meeting Tuesday last. Sew
eral applications for membership were
read, candidates were obligated and
Sir Knight Lewis, formally of Mount
Rainier Tent. Maryland, was admitted
by transfer card.
The entertainment committee for
this meeting had a very interesting
program. Among those taking part
were the Turner brothers. Stackstill
brothers and Berkley in wrestling and
boxing.
The Alexandria Tent Degree Team
gave the third section of the Mac
cahee degree. In all it was one of the
most interesting meetings held by the
tent in long time.
National Tent No. + at its last re-
view had three applications for men,
The Washington herald., 1919-05-04

Adams were adopted as members of
A. R Talbot Camp at its weekly
meeting. Past Consul ". W. Pot
ter reported the hospital bed fund as
ready for use and that arrangements
are now being made with various
hospitals for its operation. The en-
tertainment committee stated that a
stag party for Woodmen would be
held at the next meeting. with a
special program, followed by refresh
ments.
Consul NJ. L Dicus will receive the
prize banner on that occasion, Head
Consul A. r. Talbot having appoint
ed State Deputy William McCarery
to make. the presentation. Chief
Forester J. F. Probst now has his
uniformed team well organized and
the Foresters are exhibiting renewed
interest in the drill work.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-04
GAMBLER Is DENIED
CHANCE TOLOSE ALL

Paris---The French government IN
considering a plan TO reopen the ram
ping casino at Enghien-the Little
Monte Carlo. near Paris. One mern-
per OF the chamber OF deputies has
put forth the very unique plan of pro-
viding protection" for small pur,es
why this favoritism? Why NOT
allow the poor man the right 70 "a
broke and commit suicide-if The r4eh
are TO have such privilegesg''
The Washington herald., 1919-05-04

bership. The tent adjourned at an
early hour to allow the entertainment
committee the hall for their dance.
The doors were then opened to those
holding invitations and when a count
was made there showed $50 persons
present. and the Kress Orchestra furn-
ished the music for the occasion.
They will give another dance on the
evening of May 2s
The Washington herald., 1919-05-04
ROYAL NEIGHBORS OF
AMERICA.

Four more candidates were added
to the long list of new members OF
Fidelis Camp at its meeting in
Pythian Temple. the degree team.
which has been under the supervision
of Sergt. ]. F. Probst, U. s. A., dur
ing the past few weeks, showing a
vast improvement in its work. The
members were requested to call on
Mrs. Goldie Stevens. who is i'll at
Sibley Hospital, Two applicants were
elected to membership. State Deputy
Ida J. Swiggett gave an interesting
talk on her recent trip to various
Royal Neighbor camps in Maryland.
Delaware, and West Virginia. After
adjournment, the customary social
hour. which has proved OF so much
pleasure. was enjoyed.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-04
J. o. u. A. M.

Andrew Jackson Council, No. 6,
initiated seventeen new members on
Tuesday evening. April % at their
hall (old Masonic Temple, corner
Ninth and F streets northwesD. This
council under the leadership of Coun-
cilor Fred Hallock and Capt. T. T.
Skinner has made wonderful pro-
gress since the first of the year, in
creasing their membership from 125
to well over 300 and still going strong,
Every member is a worker in Andrew
Jackson Council. This council has
adopted the oriental degree and will
put it on once each month here
after.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-04
WOODMEN OF THE
WORLD.

All of the camps are taking interest
in the Victory Liberty Loan campaign
and the representative of the organ
ization on the fraternal organizations
committee. David S. Dawson, reports
great progress. All camps have ap-
pointed subordinate committees and
all woodmen are earnestly requested
to buy bonds through the committee
and thus make as good a showing for
the order as possible.
The Boosters Club is making great
plans for its second dance to be held
at the Arcade Hall. Fourteenth and
Park road, on Monday, May 6.
The director Of the Regimental
Band announces the next rehearsal
for Tuesday night. May s. at Wash
ington Hall. Third and Pennsylvania
avenue southeast.
Elm Camp, No. s, last Thursday
night, was visited by the new publicity
manager. who addressed the camp on
the subject of the cooperation neces-
sary in the work to make this the
banner year Of the orders history.
]. c. Mcconnell addressed the camp
on his recent trip to Grafton, w. Va,
as a representative of one of the
| ladies' circle groves in this city. Sew
eral candidates were given the first
degree.
Alpha Camp, No. /. met at Pythian
Temple last Friday night when they
were paid a visit by the executive
committee Of the Victory Liberty
Loan. A committee was appointed
to work in conjunction with the ex-
ecutive committee. Sovereign Free
land reported on the success of the
recent Boosters Club dance, and the
consul commander announced that
as Alpha is styled "the mother
camp the mother cordially In
vites her sons to visit her on the
FIRST Friday of each month.
Mount Vernon Camp, No. s, at
Four and G streets
southwest, will on Monday night be
addressed by the new publicity man.
ager on the necessity of putting the
Victory Loan "over the top"
Oak Camp, No. 4. at Northeast
Temple next Wednesday night, will
perfect plans for the carnival which
1t will stage shortly and will hear
addresses from prominent woodmen
from other camps.
National Camp. No. IL. at its new
meeting place. Donohoe's Hall, Third
and Pennsylvania avenue southeast,
next Thursday night will be paid a
visit by several representatives of the
Boosters Club. all of whom will ad-
dress the camp on perfected Wood
craft and the Victory Loan.
Lieut.. Col. George C. wilsher, of
Old Glory Camp. No. 3. announces
that he is contemplating the for
nation of new Grove of the Ladies'
Circle and has already been assured
of the support OF the membership
of his camp as well as many others.
w. A. Fraser Camp No. Il held
one of the most enthusiastic meet
ings of it's career last Monday
night. Halvor Paulsen, chairman
of the anniversary committee, re-
ported that an elaborate program
The Washington herald., 1919-05-04

cen months with the army In
France. He Is now at Camp Dew
ems. Mass, awaiting muster out.
He was the special guest of the X.
Of c. secretaries at Camp Devens
last Monday evening, to whom he
had many interesting things to say
In reference to the great work OF
the Knights of Columbus overseas.
His brother. Daniel q. Haltigan, Is
still in France with the army.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-04
Beatty Bets 1000 to I
On More Sea Battles

London. "A thousand TO one
against"
That's Admiral Beattyss answer to
the question. "win Jutland be the last
great naval battle in history7''