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Masonic

Harmony Lodge. No. II. will con-
fer the +. c. degree at a special
communication at $50 o'clock Wed
nesday. At the regular stated
Communication at 7:30 o'clock the
same evening It is expected that
the largest class of Z. A. ever
initiated in this Jurisdiction will re-
eeive their first degree.
Washington Centennial Lodge, No.
IL. on last Wednesday evening had
a special communication beginning
at 8 o'clock and the regular stated
communication beginning at 1880
o'clock. the +. C. degree being con-
ferred in the former and the z. A.
degree in the latter. Junior War
den Howard Linton and Senior
Warden George F. Hoover. respec-
lively. heading the Official line in
the two degrees. Both classes con-
tained a large number of candi-
dates.
The high priest of Anacostia
Chapter. No. az. r. A. NJ. announces
the Mark degree for Monday. Also
the grand visitation. which will oc-
cur on Thursday. The usual good
time is expected.
The Master of National Lodge No.
l2. F. A A. NJ. announces a special
communication Wednesday at Z
D. m. at which time the NJ. NJ. de-
gree will be conferred by officers
and past officers of the Philippine
Islands. All Master Masons are in
vited.
The Political Study Club was
entertained by Mrs. David Kinche-
loe. wife of the Representative from
Kentucky. Saturday afternoon. Mrs.
Wesley Martin Stoner presiding.
Mrs. kincheloe gave a spirited talk
on their recent trip in company with
seventeen members of Congress and
their wives. and delightfully."- inter-
spersed snatches of song in her in
depreciation.
Mrs. Joseph j. Mansfield. wife Of
the Representative from Texas. and
daughter. rendered some charming
musical numbers Miss Mansfield is
an accomplished violinist. as her
mother is an accompanist. They
thrilled the audience and were en-
cored repeatedly.
Mrs. Stoner called for nomination
of delegates to the Federation of
Women's Clubs. Those elected were
Mrs Van Auken, Mrs. Charles L.
Gummel. Mrs NJ. Fairchild. Mrs
David kincheloe. Mrs. Arthur Mac
Donald. Mrs. VIM. Mason. Mrs.
Frederick Shepherd. Mrs. Shulties,
Mrs Richard Whiting and Mrs.
Towson.
Mrs. Mary S. Cook. of Kentucky.
and Mrs. Lester Rosenthal presided
at the tea table assisted by Mrs. and
Miss Ayers, wife and daughter of
Representative Ayers of New York.
and Mrs. Campbell Cantrill. wife of
the Representative from Tennessee.
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Royal Neighbors Of
America

The officers-elect Of Myra B. Enright
Camp, No. 7237. were installed by State
Supervising Deputy Mrs. Ida ]. Swig-
gett. assisted by Mrs. Gertrude W.
Kidd as installing marshal. at a large
ly attended meeting. The following
members assumed their stations: Ora
Gle. Mrs Martha McCaffrey; vice ora
Gle. Mrs. Anna G. Piggott: past ora
Gle. Mrs. Florence Lyons: marshal.
Mrs. Cora Irish; recorder Mrs. Alwine
Miller; receiver. Mrs. Mary L. Star
gell. Past Oracle Mrs. Alice Duncan
presented the retiring oracle. Mrs.
Florence Lyons. with a past officers
jewel. and the installing officers. Mrs.
Swiggett and Mrs. Kidd. were pre-
sented with a berry spoon and salad
fork. respectively. City Supervising
Deputy Mrs. Martha McCaffrey also
receiving a berry spoon. Remarks
were made by Mrs. Swiggett, DIR. ]. X.
Duncan and DR.. John W. Sutherin.
district deputy. NJ. w. A. Refresh
ments were served and dancing en-
joyed until midnight. Prior to the
meeting George Boswell and George
Gibbon were adopted as members. and
one application was received.
Before, a large gathering Of men,
bers and friends. the following off,
GERS of Martha McCaffrey Camp, No.
S079, were installed by the State super
vising deputy. Mrs. Ida Swiggett, as
sisted by the city supervising deputy,
Mrs. Martha McCaffrey. acting as in
stalling officers: Oracle. Emsie A. f..
Brown: past oracle. Amy Donaldson:
vice oracle, Grille Rice; chancellor.
Regina Kohlmer; recorder. Margaret
Cowles: receiver. Gertrude W. Kidd:
marshal. Florence Cummings; inner
sentiAel. Hattie Fowler; outer sentinel.
Catherine Cowles: managers, Florence
Overbee. Amy Donaldson. Daniel Web
ster; camp physicians. DR.. Thomas
Linvilie and Dr. Moses II. DaYnall
The retiring oracle. Mrs. Amy Donald
son, was, presented with an emblem
attic ring, and appropriate gifts were
bestowed upon the installing officers
in appreciation of their services. A
program Of entertainment. consisting
Of a reading by Miss Florence Cum
mings; whistling solo. Mrs. Charles
Van Dorm; reading. Mrs< Gertrude w.
Kidd: piaho solo. Miss Marjorie Cowles.
was presented. Daniel Webster, Mrs.
Swiggett and Mrs. McCaffrey made in
teresting addresses. Refreshments
were served.
At the Tuesday night meeting OF
Fidelis Camp. No. sol. in Pythian
Temple. the installation of officers for
the ensuing year will take place. Mrs.
Martha McCaffrey. city supervising
deputy. will officiate as installing ora
Gle. assisted by Mrs. Cora Irish as
ceremonial marshal. The bdpks and
accounts OF the recorder and receiver
have been audited and a net increase
for the term OF thirty-two members
noted. Ms. Cora Riley was reported
recovered from her sickness. Only q
few cases Of illness among the mem-
bers ara now known.
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Son. Of Veterans.

A number Of members Of william
b. Cushing Camp No. 90. Sons OF Vet
Grams, o. s. A.. attended the meeting.
of Cushing Auxiliary. No. 4. Friday
night. February l6. which was held in
honor of the division president, Mrs.
Anna H. Koontz, of the Maryland
Division Auxiliary. and members OF
her staff, Mrs. Sophie J. Bergner, the
president Of Gushing Auxiliary, pre-
sided. Mrs. E. H. r. Davis, past
national president of the National
Auxiliary and a member of Cushing
Auxiliary, made the address of well
come. Division Commander J. Clin-
ton Hiatt and Senior Vice Commander
Victor i. Garrfgus. of the Maryland
Division. Sons Of Veterans, U. S. A,
attended the meeting and made ad-
dresses. as did Patriotic Instructor
Herbert w. Rutledge, Past Com
mander Gurnon r. Scott. Past Junior
Vice Commander A. Van Ness Burst
and Past Division Commander
Charles 8. Davis. members of Cushing
Camp. Remarks were made by Past
President Anna ]. Kirkley. OF the
Auxiliary Division. and others Of the
Gushing Auxiliary. A china tea set
was presented 10 the division presi-
dent, Mrs. Koontz and also the divi-
sion secretary. Mrs. Niemeyer. After
the meeting there was a social hour
and refreshments were served.
Arrangements are being made by
Patriotic Instructor H. w. Rutledge.
Of Cushing Camp. for interesting ex-
ercises to be held in honor of Lin
coins birthday
Division Commander ]. Clinton
Hiatt made an official visit to Mans
field Camp No. 2 Of .Hagerstown. Nd,
on Monday night. January ls. ener-
cises being held in honor of the
eleventh anniversary ~ef the camp.
An appropriate program was carried
out. City Attorney Alexander r. wag-
ner making the address OF welcome.
followed by addresses by Division
Commander Hiatt. Mrs. Anna II.
Division Auxiliary. and the Com
mander of Mansfield Camp Rev. L. NJ
Dice. There were members present
from other camps OF the Maryland
Division.
Lincoln Camp No. will install their
officers in their hall at Perpetual
Building. Eleventh and E streets
northwest. tomorrow night at 8
O'Clock
The members OF the Sons OF Vet
eransA Order of the Maryland Divi-
sion. will learn with great sorrow OF
the death OF the national treasurer.
James Lewis Rake. at his home in
Reading. Pa. last Tuesday. National
Treasurer Rake was a popular MEM
ber of the order and had held almost
every Office OF the organization. He
was at one time a resident of this
city and was connected with the
Barber Asphalt Paving Company.
Members of the Order of this city
attended the funeral services.
Members of the several camps of
Washington will be pleased to learn
Of the return to this city of DR.. Ar
thur ]. Hall. who was q lieutenant in
the Medical Corps. and fought across
the sea with the allies. He is a past
commander of the Gushing Camp.
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Modern Woodmen

The officers-elect of Columbia Camp,
No. 1873. were installe at its regula r
meeting in Pythian Temple. Past Con-
sui F. E. Reppert acting as installing
consul. assisted by, F. :. Brooks as
installing escort. The following Of
ficers assumed their respective sta
tions: Consul. N. +. LeizeaS. adviser.
j. s. Briggs; clerk, o. 3. Bowman
banker. w. d. Weekly: escort, K. X.
Moose; watchman. George B. Lam
ham: sentry. W. r. Payne. A. $.
Swiggett, trustee, was unable to be
present. sickness in his family call
ing him out of the city. w. II. Whit
the retiring consul. was presented
with a past officers jewel by Past
Consul w. II. Cole. An invitation
from Central Camp to attend its open
meeting was received and accepted.
Consul II. NJ. Gilman, jr., re-
elected to occupy the office of consul
OF West End Camp. No. 120s9. for the
third term, was INSTALLED at the meet
ing of the camp on Monday night in
Pythian Temple. Consul Fred W. Car
rington. of Central Camp. acted as
installing consul. assisted by George
A. Casey. banker. of Central Camp,
as Installing escort. The remaining
officers of the camp were installed as
follows: Adviser. L. J. Kohlmer; clerk,
c. +. Miller; banker. Daniel Webster:
escort. George b. Haske: watchman.
Thomas Reid; sentry, Max Rosenthal.
and physician, DIR. Moses III. Darnall
Consul NJ. l. Dicus. of A. r. Talbot
Camp, and Consul ii. NJ. Gilman.
jr.. of West End Camp. acted as in
stalling officers. in connection with
the induction OF the officers-elect OF
Central Camp into their respective
stations. Fred W. Darlington took the
station of consul for the third term
Adviser o. ID. Cosn was reelected
for the second term; clerk. A. II.
Jaeger (sixth term): banker, G.. A.
Casey Fourth term): -. III. F..
Shaw; watchman. C. j. Beck third
term): sentry. E. c. Becker; trustees.
James A. Moody and II. F. Smith.
The entertainment committee, f. ~.
Williams. III. f. Shaw. James A.
Moody. and C. ]. Beck, presented the
following program: Piano solo, Miss
Williams; reading. Mrs. Maud W.
Gilman; interpretative dancing, Miss
Nellie Dismuk--. remarks, State
Medical Director Dr. Thomas Lin
vile; vocal duet. the Misses Walker.
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War Risk

Ensign II. r. Barker. chief Of the
files section of the Allotment and
Allowance Division, War Risk. is at
Tampa, Fla. Fred ]. Wright. as
ststant chief. is in charge Of the
section in Barker's absence.
r. l.. Taylor has been appointed
chief of the analytical section. COM
posed of more than 100 correspond
ence clerks OF the junior and senior
grades, whose duty il is to snslyze.
route and secure the information
needed TO take definite action on re-
quests made by policyholders. He
will be assisted by J. r Morford.
The three analytical units are under
the supervision Of Mrs. NJ. b. Elder.
Mrs. F. X. Ellis and Mr.. Morford.
r. c. Fitzgerald has been named su-
perFisor Of the automatic typewriter
unit. G. J. Coleman has been ap-
pointed chief OF the stenographic and
typist section. and will be assisted
by L. T. Smith.
Lawrence Hagerman again sailed
for France with the Graves Registra-
tion Service
Paul Saunders, Of the broadside
mount shop. is spending a short va
cation in Wilmington.
Harold Hollings. OF the miscel-
lsneous shop. is enjoying a short stay
with friends in Virginia
W. r. Newton. of the coppersmith
shop. has been confined to his home
for a week with a severe cold
V. L Minor. OF the supply depart
ment is entertaining friends from
Springfield, Ill.
c. B. Strong. OF the miscellaneous
shop. is on a few days leave.
Scrubby Lewis. Of the tool shop. re-
turns today from a few days leave.
George Harvey is enjoying q few
days in New York City.
c. Stagall. Of the coppersmith shop.
enjoyed the weekend with relatives
in Richmond.
II. G. Sager. OF the torpedo tube
shop. returned to work Monday from
an extended visit with relatives in
Brooklyn.
Frank Harbinger is spending this
week with his parents in Laurel. Nd
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Labor Department

An the folks IN the department. and
particularly those in the appointment
| division. are glad TO welcome Mrs
Gravette back to her desk again, after
ner long internmeat on account of a
fall on the ice before che holidays.
Nc one has been able to discover what
| injuries the ice sustained as a result
of the collision.
Mrs. Marie Moss. OF the appoint
ment division. has been away for a
number of days. suffering with ccmpl;-
cations about her eyes. 1t IS feared
! that she will have to undergo an
! operation before being able to return
to tho once.
Miss Glenn b. Lumpkin. OF the Bu-
| reau of Labor Statistics, has been do
ing her utmost to organize a wom-
ems department basketball team, in
order that the dep irtnent Nay be
represented in the interjerartmental
basketball games now beng played
by representatives Of number o.
governmental organizations drder the
auspices of the District of Columbia
Community Service. Miss I.umpkin is
eager for new recruits
Law renee Brown. of the division Of
publications and supplies. has been
at home with a swollen head. He
caught cold not long ago. and an ab-
cessed ear has resulted. II is hoped.
however. that his head may soon be
able TO function as usual.
The regular weekly sings" which
are held Thursday afternoons un-
der the direction of the District of
Columbia Community Chorus. have
taken on a new life since the holi-
days. Attendance and accomplish
h,. knt
the past week or SO. and there is no
question as ito the increasing popu-
larity of Lieut.. Davenny and Miss
Eesheimer.
Miss Florence wynkoop. of the
chief clerks office. had q strange
kind of cold last week which rem
dered her almost voiceIess. There
was some talk about leading her to
various other offices during the per-
iod of her malady to experiment
with contagion with possible favors
able results on other steDographers.
but unfortunately Miss wynkoop
recovered before the opportunity
presented itself.
William n Wagner. Of the Bureau
OF Immigration, is very III as a re-
suit of a nervous breakdown. II is
learned from his physician that "a
fnonlu VI fo thdpct MT.
Wagner will be able TO return to
the bureau.
Bert r. Landers has been rein
stated with the department, in the
Bureau of immigration, after hsv-
ing served overseas with the naval
forces.
]. John @. walling. of the Bu-
reau OF Immigration. came into the
office one day last week, his face
wreathed in smiles. His evident
satisfaction with life is generally
attributed to the. fact that he was
married on January Is Ito 'the
finest girl in the world" by the
name of Miss Moran.
The Social Club OF the Depart
ment Of Labor held a dance last
night at the clubs dance hall. De-
partment Annex. Nineteenth snd' ID
streets northwest The good spirits
present at the departments dances
are conclusive proof that John Bar
leycorn is not tho only instigstor OF
jovial spirits His death cast no
funeral gloom over the festivities
of last night The next dance Is
to be held on St Valentines pay.
And OF course this is leap year.
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Army and Navy Union

The Presidents Own Garrison, No.
104. OF the Army and Navy Union,
will hold an election at their next
muster, for the post of Junior vice
commander. Lieut.. William b. Boron,
of the regular army, and Sergts.
Rupert and Long, of the army, are
the candidates. Lieut.. Doron served
in the navy from 1906 to 1910 as an en-
listed man with the Asiatic fleet. and
was one of the first 10 answer the call
to arms when the United States de-
clared war on Germany.
Sergts. Long and Rupert are young
men who have proven their seility in
the ranks Of the service. fl Will be a
very lively contest Never before have
the members of the garrison had such
good material for officers Of the gar
risou.
The next muster of the Presidents
Own Garrison. No. 1ol. OF the Army
and Navy Union. will be held Feb,
ruary. at s o'clock p. m. In the q.
A. r. Hail. Hle Pennsylvania avenue
northwest. 1t is expected that Lieut.
Doron. who successfully staged sew
cral minstrel shows overseas. will or
ganize one among the members OF the
garrison.
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Daughters Of Isabella

Miss Dwyer. secretary to the Philip
pine commissioner. was the principal
speaker at the bi-monthiy meeting OF
the Daughters OF Isabella. Her talk
on the manners and customs, together
with the stereoptic views of the
islands. proved interesting and en-
joyable.
Mr. William A. Needham. friend OF
Irish freedom. spake on the bond issue
Of the Irish Republic.
Miss Anne Kelly gave several selec-
tions. ~
The Daughters of Isabella also wish
to announce their Valentine dance at
the Dewel Hotel on February IA 1890
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National Union

The installation of the officers of
Congressional Council took place on
Wednesday evening, the ceremony
being performed by Senator James
A. Williams. Two candidates were
initiated by President J. B. HAYES.
The annual banquet was held at
Harvey's restaurant and entertain
ment was provided by Elmer John
son. chairman of the entertainment
committee. Patriotic songs by E. A.
Lang and the novelty features by
w. ii. Murray were greatly enjoyed.
Representative Newton, Minnesota.
was the speaker of the evening, his
subject being Americanism. Daniel
V. Chisholm, Deputy Public Printer,
in an appropriate address presented
to j. B. Hayes. the retiring presi-
dent. in behalf of the council, a gold
watch. in appreciation of his serv-
ice rendered during the past year.
Ex-president Hayes in his response
stated that plans were on foot to
make 1t possible to commence the
building of the National Union tenn
pie and clubhouse before the close
of 1920.
The officers-elect of State. War
anu Souhtii were installed on
Tuesday evening by Senate Repre-
sentative Charles r. Hadden. A
large number were present. y
Potomac Council held its regular
meeting Monday evening. Officers
were installed by Senator J. Harry
Jones. Several applications were
received and initiatory ceremonies
conferred on two candidates. Presi-
dent Clark announced that he would
appoint a committee of twenty to
assist Potomac Council to meet the
necessary requirements to enable
the National Union Association to
begin the erection of the temple and
clubhouse.
The officers elect OF Mckinley
Council were installed on Friday
evening. the feature OF the evening
being the congratulations and hon
ors conferred upon President Jesse
B. X. Lee. who was installed for the
seventeenth consecutive year The
entertainment COMMITTEES presented
q most enjoyable program. McKin-
ley Council has determined to double
,its membership In the coming year.
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D. A. R.

e Pluribus Unum Chapter enter
tanned the officers of the National
Society. d. "A. r., State officers and
other guests on Tuesday evening. at
the home. of the Vice Regent, Mrs.
Harry c. Grove. 270S Cathedral Ave.
N. w. Among the national officers
present Were Mrs. George Thacher
Guernsey, president general. Mrs.
Charles H. Aull, vice president gen.
eral. of Nebraska. and Miss Emma
Crowell. recording secretary gen.
eral. Owing TO illness many of the
national and State officers were un..
able to be present.
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Maccabees

w. B. A. Hall was the scene of a
gala time Tuesday night. the occa-
sion being an entertainment by
Victory Review for friends and
members.
Columbia Review. Thursday and
Friday nights. entertained In their
new home. G. A. r. Hall.
The Booster Committee met
Thursday to arrange the annual
dancing party which is to be held
in the Raleigh Hotel Thursday
night. Mrs. Minnie Keppinger has
spent the past week in Cumberland,
Md. in the interests Of the associa-
ton.
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American Mechanics

The annual visitation of Reno
council No. 46 was held last Mon
DAY. After the business of the eve-
ming was transacted Councillor J. c.
Church surrendered the gavel to
Deputy National Councillor A. c. CO.
lumbus. who presided over the re-
mainder of the meeting. ]. Frank
Butte nade'a speech of welcome to
the visiting brothers and reported
progress in the matter OF the uni
form rank. Other speakers among
the visiting brothers were Past
Deputy National Councillor Maurice
Peabody and National Representa-
tive Magill, both of Star-Spangled
Banner Council. Past Councillor
Whip and Councillor Conners, both
of Mount Vernon. Other members
OF Reno who addressed the meeting
were John Lumsden. Alex Yowell,
p. NJ. Riley and C. r. Benson.
At meeting of Andrew jackson
Council last evening the following
resolutions were passed:
Whereas, the President of the
United States has appointed the Rev.
John Van Schaick to be a commits
sioner of the District of Columbia
and
Whereas. The said DIR. Van Schaick
is a regular ordained minister of a
religious denomination and creed
known as the Universalist, and ha $
for many years been the pastor of
the Church of Our Fathers. and is
still unoff1cially connected with such
church and creed: and
Whereas. The appointment is a
f1agrant violation of the vital prin-
ciples OF Americas civil policy
against the dangerous union of
church and state. in the admins
tration of State and national civil
affairs.
Be it Resolved, That Andrew Jack
son Council. No. S. Jr. o. L, A. NJ,
now in session, do solernly protest
and oppose the nomination of the DR..
John Van Schaick as commissioner
of the District of Columbia and
Be it further resolved. That the
secretary be instructed to write TO
the press of this city. setting forth
this councils views and asking them
to publish this. as we consider il as
an alarming and sinister PROPOSE
tion.
Mount Vernon Council. No. 10. con-
ferred the degrees of Virtue. Liberty
and Patriotism upon a class of eight
candidates Thursday night. with
Capt. John T.. Smallwood in COM
mand of the team and 4. e. CO.
lumbus as initiatory councillor. The
new councillor. Wilbur Conner, ap-
pOinted JOhn F. Smallwood aS ,an
tain of the drill team. and Past
Councillor John "A. II. Hargett chair
man of the entertainment, committee.
The Oriental degree will be staged
the third meeting night in this
month. There will be twenty-six cam
didates.