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The Washington herald., 1921-10-23

o'clock p. m. and march to the
Monument Grounds escorted by
Orient Commandery Band and the
Grotto Band.
The religious service will be d.
rected by DR.. Shera Montgomery.
grand prelate OF the Grand Com
der the direction of Charles r.
Bartlett will furnish the singing.
Past Commander Frank E. Gibson
will be In charge Of the military
program.
The general committee in charge
consists OF A. VI. Poynton. general
Commander r. NJ. Brown and Com
mander 4. c. Shaw. All bodies Of
Masonry have been invited to par
ticipate and IL 10 anticipated that
this will be one Of the most ex-
tensive affairs ever held In this
jurisdiction.
Col1mbis Commandery.
At the last conclave of Columbia
Commandery the Order Of the Tenn
pie was conferred by the past COM
manders. The exemplifcation was
OF the highest order and was appre-
ciated by the large number of Sir
Knights that filled the asylum.
The following caste took part: D,
@. c., John Meyer as commander
p. @. c., Charles e. Baldwin; p. G.
c., Alex Grant; @. l.. Benz. J. Lar
combe: @. s. B.. Charles F. Roberts;
p. C., Grant s. Barnhart: p. C.
James A. West: p. c.. Louis c. Mey-
ers; p. c., Seaton W. Trunnel: P. e.,
Frank z. Gibson; p. c.. w. H. KIop-
her: p. c., Harry F. Riley.
At the next eonclave Of the COM
mandery the order Of the Red Cross
and knight of Malta will be con-
ferred with Capt, Gen. Harry A.
Stacy and 8. W., F. A. BerfeId pre-
siding.
The Drill Corps Of the Command
cry will hold its next dance Novem-
Der at the Washington Hotel. The
ladies auxiliary expects to celebrate
its next meeting. Friday. October %,
with an unusual Halloween enter
tainment. Mrs Charles D. shackel-
ford, president OF the auxiliary
urges all members to be present.
The Washington herald., 1921-10-23
AFFAIRS OF WASHINGTON SOCIETIES
Amitie Members
Complete Plans
For Madri Gras

Everything Is in readiness for the
first annual Madri Gras and carni-
val of the Amitie Club to be held at
the auditorium of the Church OF
the Assumption, Congress Heights
d. c., beginning November 21 TO rs,
inclusive. Sterling @. Ansley is
general chairman of the comnittee
on arrangements and Miss Miriam
Dickson Is in charge of the ,Amitie
booth. Many fancy articles are be-
ing collected by the girls of the
club to be sold during the carnival
from a special booth to be arranged
for them. An honorary executive
committee Is being formed and will
be announced later. Attractions OF
a varied sort will make up the pro-
gramme and every member Is work
ing at top speed to make the at
fair a success.
Following the regular meeting
on Wednesday evening the club
members took advantage, of an in
vitation from the Daughters Of Isa-
bella to attend a dance given at the
Knights o. Columbus hall. Every
member of the club was present
The Washington herald., 1921-10-23
COMMITTEE PLANS
TO FIND new HOME
Daughters of American Revo-
luton Open Initial Drive
For Headquarters.

At a meeting of the Chapter
House Committee held Monday
afternoon plans were made to raise
funds for a headquarters for the
Daughters of the American Revo-
luton of the District OF Columbia.
The Society is growing SO rapidly
that a Chapter House has become
a necessity. They are doing 4
great work for the District Of
Columbia in preserving historic
spots, and Americanization and Pa
triotic Education work, and will be
better able to carry on their SPLEEN
did work when they have estab-
lished q home of their own.
They look forward TO either pre-
serving some old historic home or
purchasing ground and building
home that will not only meet the
needs Of the District D. A. R.socIety
but also the needs OF the children
Of the American Revolution in the
District.
The first volume of the book OF
Biographical Sketches from the con-
tributers is becoming very popular
and will be a valuable historic
record of the SocIety-"Who's
who,' OF the d. A. r. ~,
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Royal Arcanum.

Monday evening last Grand Re-
Ksnt George c. Shinn, accompanied
BY Grand Vice Regent James e.
EcklofH, Grand Secretary Sidney I.
Besselievre, the degree team Of
Kismet Council and 4 large number
Of representatives from subordinate
councils, paid = fraternal visit to
a ,oint meeting Of the Royal Ar
canum councils of Baltimore, at
Royal Arcanum Hall. In the pres
ence Of Grand Regent Clinton P.
Grier and other grand officers of
the Maryland Jurisdiction the de-
krse was conferred upon q large
class Of candidates by the Kismet
Council team. Brothers ]. s. Wha-
Ian, g. n. Smith, c. R Cotton, F.
J. Richardson. B. ". Bolingsr, ].
W. Berkeley. A. w. Bulinsky, H. s.
cole and r. z. Hess. Among other
evidences Of the hospitality of our
nsiEhborinE Jurisdiction was the
presentation In a very happy speech
by Past Grand Regent Trippe of a
handsome set of. silver spoons to
Grand Regent George C. Shinn.
On Tuesday evening Oriental
Council gave one Of its old-time
ladies' nights, With pleasing ad-
dresses, music and song as we'll as
an abundance of refreshments.
Brother ]. H. Grub and his COM
mittee are being congratulated on
the success of the evening, espec-
tally by Brother Polly, who main
tanned his reputation as a prize
taker. Grand Regent George c.
Shinn in his address covered the
rast. present and future experience
Of the Royal Arcanum.
The Washington herald., 1921-10-23
Knights of Pythias.

Amaranth Lodge has the Page
rank scheduled for tomorrow sSen-
ing. A class of ten candidates will be
presented. Capt. Franklin p. KIM
NELL, director Of the bowling team,
won two out OF three games on
Thursday evening.
Grand Chancellor Gray and asso-
ciate officers OF the grand lodge will
visit Capitol Lodge, No. ~, on Tues
day evening in Pythian Temple, the
occasion being the annual vfsita-
ton. The entertainment committee
has arranged an elaborate program
for the entertainment of their visi-
tors. A cordial invitation is extend
ed to all members Of the order.
The knights OF PythIas bowling
league reorganized on Saturday
evening at a meeting held In Pyth-
ian Temple. Officers elected for the
year are William T. Baum, presi-
dent: Paul Snyder, vice president;
r. p. KImmell. secretary and C..
Miller, treasurer. The opening game
was played on Thursday evening at
Twelfth and H street northeast.
Games are scheduled for every
Thursday evening during, the bowl
ing season. Members and ladies are
extended . cordial Invitation 10 at
tend. Games called at Q o'clock
The annual visitation to syracus-
ians Lodge will be on Friday even
ing when the Officers Of the grand
lodge will attend efficially. The
committee on entertainment will be
In charge of G. e. Heisley. An
program has been arrang-
ed. Several prominent local Pyth-
ians will deliver addresses. The
doors will be opened to all friends
Of the order at $50.
The Washington herald., 1921-10-23
W0MEN'S BENEFIT
ASSOCIATION.

At the regular meeting of Victory
No. IL tomorrow evening, q social
time will follow the regular bust
ness session. A musical program
will be rendered under the direction
OF Mrs. Josie Frailey followed by
dancing and an elaborate banquet.
A short business meeting will be
held tomorrow evening at George
town Review prior to q masquerade
dance given by the review, Mrs.
Helen Rreamer. chairman. The Re-
view viii be hostess to the D. c.
Omcers' Club at the home Of Mrs.
Mary Killeen, 3117 N street north
west, Thursday evening, October ~,
The annual election of officers will
take place at this meeting and 4
full attendance Is desired.
Liberty Union formulated plans
Monday evening for a masquerade
ball, November l, at Elks Hail. This
promises to be a very interesting
affair, prizes are to be awarded for
the most becoming costumes.
The Washington herald., 1921-10-23
World Woodmen
Inaugurate Free
Jobless Bureau

A free employment bureau was
inaugurated by the Boosters CLUB
last Tuesday night for the beneft
of unemployed Woodmen Of the
World A committee was appoint
ed representing every local camp.
with Sovereign Oliver. OF Fraser
Camp as chairman, which will have
in hand the business Of locating
jobs for needy members Of the
fraternity.
Twelve embryo choppers were
given the Protection Degree BY the
Boosters degree team at this same
convocstion and were Instructed In
the mysteries Of the order.
The building Committee which.
has plans for a million dollar me-
mortal temple In Washington. re-
ported progress.
Two woodmen monuments will be
unveiled today Sunday at Sur
rattsville and Forestviile at which
state Manager Luther C. Jones and
Field Manager Delos W. Thayer
will make the orations. respective
~. The deceased soYereiRns were
members Of Cedar Camp No. Is.
Hickory Camp will give its FIRST
entertainment and dance on
Thanksgiving evening at PythIan
Temple. A good Jazz orchestra will
be on hand and beautiful prizes for
the best dancers will be awarded
r. w. shumate IL chairman Of the
committee In charge.
The Washington herald., 1921-10-23
BENSON 4
TO HEAD COUNCIL :
BODY TOMORROW
List, of Prominent Men
Invited to Attend Big
Meeting Tuesday.

St. Paui's Council. washington
District Council. NstionaI Council of
Catholic Men will meet In the parish
hail, Fifteenth and v streets north
west tomorrow evening at 7:3o D
m. Admiral william s Benson, pre-~-
siding. Admiral Benson. who was
lately elected national president Of :.
the National Council Of Catholic =
Men 10 president OF this parish coun-
ell. In q letter 70 the men of 81.
Paul's parish. Admiral Benson urg-
ed every man 20 attend the meeting
and work for the glory Of God and
our native land"
All presidents Of parish councils
Of the Washington District Council
National Council OF Catholic Men,
together with the members Of the
executive board will meet Tuesday
evening. October Is. at national ?
headquarters. IaIi Massachusetts
avenue northwest. Plans for the win
ter activities will be brought up for
discussion Those who have been
invited to attend this meeting are as
follows: Admiral William g. Ben
son, Thomas J. Donovan, DR.. Aaron :
A. Russell. c. A Mccarthy. W. D.
Bellsr, George J. Clesry. Peter A.
Drury. John II. Hunter. p. J.,
Walshe. DR.. Darcy Mages, william
=, Murray. John T. Crowley, Pat
rick J. Haltigan. Louis T. Johnson
Clarence p. Donohoe. Denis z Con-
nell, John Hadiey Doyle. Francis A. !
Mccain. Leo B. AbernAthy, William
c. Gwynn. w. p. Thomas. J.. Eugene
Gallery, Thomas A. McNerney, Ed,
ward T. Mccarthy. p. o'Keefe. J. Be-
Waters, Thomas J. Crowley, Thomas
B. ,Huyck. Clinton c Light, Rev. j 3
L. WeidenhRn. n. b. NARROW, John
]. King, r. A Horstkamp. George
Collins, Leo 7. Anterior. John 7. ?
Fisher, jr.. J. J. woodward. James =
7. Cornell and Thomas Butler IL .
10 expected local parish councils
will enter into the work OF en- 4
rolling the entire Catholic man.
hood OF the city In Parish counlSr
ellis, thus GfordinE q better OPP
portunity TO carry on the program
that will be presented for discus
sion.
Members Of me Mems Council
Of Nativity Parish have undertaken
the establishment Of q large free IL
brary. which they have decided to
accumulate by gifts rather than the
purchase OF DOCKS Ano nave thuH TAR
received nearly 1000 volumes One
woman has donated more than leo
books, practically all new. Shelves
for the accommodation of these
books have been installed in the
basement OF the church. The library
will be in charge of the Sunday
school teachers who will have Boy
Scouts as their assistants
One troop OF Boy Scouts has all
ready been fully recruited, and or
ganizstion OF q second is under con-.
siderstion- Funds for the purchase.
OF tents, bugles, troop colors and a
large American rag have been rais=.
ed by the meme council. Several !
donations have been received for
the maintenance OF the troop. A.,
gift OF 800 has come from W. A.
wimsAtt
Standing committees OF the Ma
tiyity Council were appointed by,
President John King last wednes-,
day. The committee on membership,
will begin q campaign for additional.
members the hrst week OF Novem-
Der. The other committees propose.
to take an active part in the civic
educational and sociological Ictivf- :
ties OF the District =,
The Washington herald., 1921-10-23
TO HONOR VETERAN.
ASPOST DELEGATE.
Colors of George Washington
Group viii Be Taken to
Third Assembly.

The next meeting OF George
Washington Post No 1. the Ameri-
can Legion, will be held IN the board
room. District Building, Wednesday,
October -, at s o'clock. Matters dis
cussed and acted on at the depart
ment convention will be taken up
at the meeting together with plans
for the national convention to be
held at Kansas City on October 81,
November l and 2.
W. n. Williams, eighty-hve years
old, a veteran OF the civil. Indian
and world wars, Is going to the Kan
sas City convention as . special
guest of the post. The colors of
George Washington Post will also
be taken to the third annual con-
vention. A silver bar is to be pre-
scented to every post whose colors
are represented at the convention.
James McEwan. a member of the
post, left last week for a trip around
the world to study social and indus
trial conditions; the after effects of
the war on the entire country and
the treatment of former service
men. He will also make COMPARE
son between the condition OF the
former service men in this country
and those in Australia He expects
to spend about six months in Aus
tralia.N Prior to sailing from San
Francisco in November he will visit
severed Of the large eastern cities
and study the unemployment situa-
ton He will also visit the annual
convention at Kansas City.
DR.. George w. Maxfield, Q member
OF the post, Is on a trip to NAL
colin. Iowa After a brief visit with
friends he will attend the conven-
ton and Join the District OF Column
bia delegation as a visitor.
H. W. Longfellow, chairman Of the
war risk committee of the post, has
been on an extended visit to his
parents in northern Wisconsin.
The Washington herald., 1921-10-23

limited, the occasion to be in the
nature of a homecoming a feature
which Is customary in several Of
the lodges during the latter part OF
the term. Noble Grand Emma d,
Wolfe has sent out special notices
and large attendance IL expected
to be present.
Noble Grand Mary Frances Cor
dell bespeaks. pleasant evening for
those who attend the social to be-
given by Martha Washington Lodge
on Thursday evening in I. o. o, r.
Temple.
Noble and Vice Grand. Association
Through the efforts of Secretary
Leonard l.. Godbold the Noble and
vice Grands Associations Influence
Is being recognized throu shout the
jurisdiction. the one important fea-
ture being the request for degree
Stairs to intermingls at the con-
ferring OF degrees. Following a
short business session "Wednesday
evening General Instructor Frank
NJ. Roller viii instruct in both writ
ten and unwritten work. Justin N.
Green, noble grand of Union Lodge.
is president Of the association. and
William c. Heider, noble grand Of
Beacon Lodge. is vice president.
The meeting will be called At 4
o'clock In lodge room No. 1.
o. o. II. and r.
Headed by q delegation of more
than 400; Grand Hyastytes s. n.
Mallory journeyed to Baltimore last
night to witness the conferrinr Of
the degree OF humility and perfec-
ton by Jahasa Sanctorum. The
large auditorium In Odd Fellows
Temple presented a capacity at
tendance, including the entire Grand
Lodge line Of Maryland. In Grand
Master Wolfeis party, which
motored to Baltimore, were General
Degree Director wiifred e. Lawson,
Grand Instructor Lewis w. Bennett.
Thomas r. Hellmuth, secretary Of
Beacon Lodge, and Harry Kramer.
The Washington herald., 1921-10-23

ELECTS MEMBER
Expects Opening Of Extensive
Membership Drive During
Winter Months.

Potomac Council No. 2os held its
regular meeting on Monday and as
usual had an exemplihcation OF the
ritual in connection with the initia-
ton Of n. l. Weiss as a new mem
Der. Friend Abelman Of this city,
who has been in Philadelphia for
the last two years was q welcome
visitor.
The committee on extension and
publicity held meetings on the 18th
and 18th instance and will hold an
other meeting on the 24th instance
in connection with the plans II Is
making for q vigorous membership
campaign during the winter. At its
last meeting IL had the pleasure OF
a visit from H. c. Smale. OF Chi
cago, former president of the order,
who made an Instructive and inter
esting address. The degree team
committee 10 active in preparing
the team for the winters work
and has now arranged to have the
paraphernalia OF the team stored at
headquarters so that IL will be
readily available at any time.
The Jurisdiction was pleased 20
have a visit during the week from
D. A. Helpman. president Of the
order and E. A. Myers, secretary OF
the order, both OF Toledo. Ohio
Friend Myers stopping on his way
to Richmond 70 attend q large Ma
tional Union gathering in that city
accompanied by Eastern Manager r
z. Ferguson. These oficials all re-
port satisfactory activity in the
other jurisdictions and are looking
for similar activity in Washington
The National Union Club met a
headquarters on Friday last tn,
principal business being the dis
cussion OF plans looking toward Tho
renewed activity OF the club. eSpe-
cially along the line Of aiding ths
National Union Temple Association
in its plans for the erecting OF q
building. Great credit was Eiver
Friends c. p. Haden and W. d
Groesbeck for their splendid work
toward the building project
The National Union Bowline
League started Its contests OF
Tuesday night last 1t N. E. Temple
with games between Congressional
and United councils and between
Potomac and Victory councils. Gooc
games are promised by these team;
and IL 10 expected that there VOL b.
q good attendance Of spectators o.
the regular weekly matches on each
Tuesday evening.
The Washington herald., 1921-10-23
knights of Columbus

Anthony J. Barrett and John J.
King were appointed members
from Carroll Council, Knights of
Columbus, to represent the Council
on Washington Chapter. knights OF
Columbus. They will serve for one
year.
Mr.. Barrett, who recently con-
Quoted the Irish relief drive in this
city, has been very active in
Catholic circles for many years
He is connected with the National
Catholic Welfore Council as field
supervisor for the Atlantic section.
He is an organizer, q splendid
speaker and . very progressive
worker.
d. Mr.. John ]. King 10 a past deputy
grand knight OF Carroll Council and
is at present president OF the Ma
tivity Parish Council. National
Council Of Catholic men.
The chapter has direct charge Of
the annual vesper service, annual
communion mass. annual mission or
retreat, annual excursion and
Christmas tree party for the orphan
children OF Washington.
The annual vesper service Of the
local members will be held in st..
Paul's Church, Fifteenth and v
streets northwest, Sunday, October
%. at 7;3o p. m. Right Rev. James
r. Mackin will preside and the SER
mon will be preached by the Rev.
Ignatius Smith, o. p. The Rev. Ed
ward J. Sweeney, s. j. IL chaplain
OF the chapter.
The knights Of Columbus Council
Of the University Of Notre Dame,
Notre Dame, Ind, one Of the most
singular councils in the United
States, with 500 members from all
parts Of the country, has organised
and elected officers for the year.
The officers include Grand
knight Eugene Heidelman, Los
knight, Al slaggert. Saginaw, Mich,
deputy grand knight, Eugent Held
Gilman, Los Angeles, Cal; financial
secretary, John r. Flynn, Syracuse,
N. Y; recording secretary. James
Marlborough, Chicago, H.; treasurer.
Frank Biastes, Logan, Ohio; warden,
Edward Anderson, Mason City,
Iowa; guards, W. McEnarry, La
mar, Colo; James WEIGH, Roches-
ter. n. Y and Albert Carroll,
Shawnie Camp, Ill.
Several thousand local Knights OF
Columbus attended the Columbus
Country Club Carnival during the
past week At Fort Berry, Va. Tues
day night was fraternity night a.
the carnival. The Rev. Edward J.
Sweeney, ST., was the speaker Of
the evening. The local councils
were represented by their grand
knights. Fitzgerald Council, Alex
andria. Va, was q guest OF the
Country Club during the week. Last
evening was college night at the
club. A vaudeville entertainment
was part OF the program. George
washington. Georgetown and Cath
ollie universities were represented.
The Washington herald., 1921-10-23
CARROLLCOUNCI
GETS INVITATION
FOR BIG CARNIVAL
Grand knight Francis A.
McCann Calls Special
Meeting.

Francis A. Mccain, Grand Knight
Of Carroll Council. No. SIT. Knights
Of Columbus, has called q meeting
OF the members and officers OF the
council for Tuesday evening ~
o'clock, sharp. The melting VIII be
held in the Knights Of Columbus
Hall, ses = street. northwest. Mat
tiers of Importance 20 the membership
will be presented for discussion. II
Is expected every member OF the
council vii be on hand for this meet
ing. The Lecturer 10 preparing
social TO be given du-ing the month.
Members Of Carroll Council have
been invited to attend the Column
bus Country Club Carnival. which
10 being held At the club In Fort
Berry. Va.
A meeting Of the oficers OF Carroll
Council was held on Friday evening
In the COMMITTEES rooms OF the
Knights Of Columbus Hall. This was
the nrst oficers meeting held since
the elections Plans for the activities
Of the coming year were discussed
at some length. Several committee
appointments were made and will be
announced on Tuesday evening IT the
regular meeting.
Washington General Assembly. OF
the Fourth Degree was host to q
large audience which attended their
Columbus Day Celebration at the
KNIGHTS Of Columbus Hall on last
Wednesday night The Rev. DR..
James Shera Montgomery. pastor OF
Calvary NJ e. Church OF this city
also Chaplain United States House OF
Representatives delivered the address,
Of the evening. A violin solo was
given by Miss c. Bowles, vocal solos
by Bernard Fitzgerald accompanied
by Arthur Mccreight. Miss L.
Williams and George Dowden in
songs and monologue also contributed
to the entertainment.
At q recent meeting of the on.
GERS Of the State Council the resig-
nation OF James A. Sullivan, State
Secretary, was received and accept
ed. Brother Sullivan wanted to de.
vote his full time to the once Of
Grand Knight of Washington Coun.
ell. NJ. J. DriscolI of SpauIding Coun.
ell was elected secretary and Lee A
Rever elected as state advocate tC
replace N. J. Driscoll, who formerly
held the position.
Washington Council held an en-
thusiastic meeting on last Tuesda }
night and q large turnout of mem.
bers greeted the new officers whc
presided for the FIRST time. Crane
knight James A. Sullivan was ir
the chair. DR.. Lee r. Stock of the
Catholic University made the pre-
sentation address in the giving o.
silver service to the retiring Crane
knight DR.. Frank O'Hara, dean o.
the Knights of Columbus Evening
School and also Of the Catholic Uni
versity.
DR.. Stock In his address dwelt or
the good work done by DR.. O'Hars
during his term OF ONCE and thai
the council had taken this means o.
expressing Its Appreciation. Fol
lowing the business meeting. a rail-!
of the committee having in charg,
the monster Kentucky Barbecue
that will be held on next Wednes
day night At the Keane estate a.
Eighteenth and Bennings roaC
northeast The festivities will be
gin at 1850 .. m. The Clown BanC
from the local lodge of Elks will
perform and plenty to eat and 4
varied program will be given.
The Washington herald., 1921-10-23
Royal Arch Masons.

Capitol Royal Arch Chapter Royal
Arch Masons held an enjoyable con-
vocation. October IL, when the p. and
NJ. 2. degrees were conferred by the
scribe, Robert L Kause. There was
, good attendance and the program
arranged by Messrs. Wyatt and
Cunningham included both enter
tanning and instructive features.
Through appointment of q commit
tee of five Tive ones" the first step
has been taken toward making the
1921 edition of the chapters big
perennial Joy fest one of the best
yet.
At the next stated convocation.
october 20. IL 10 expected that the.
king, Charles ]. Kropke. will head
the ofncial line for the hrst time In
the comforting of the Royal Arch
degree. All of the officers will be
advanced a station, and some excel
lent work is anticipated.