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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-23
Bathing Suits for Men, Women
and Children

Latest styles, elaborate costumes for beach attire
as well the close fitting suits which swimmers de-
mand.
Rubber Accessories never was there greater
variety than this year This refers not only to the
caps manifold colorings, but to scarfs kerchiefs
and bags, and to the novelties such the Hula Hula
doll which is than popular With these
whole focks of gaily painted wooden ducks which
swim naturally those made of feathers, and
just as gorgeously colored
nj
Menss and on mai
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-23
EredericlSn Oesau.

The funeral of Mrs. Frederick.
Oesau, wife of Henry Oesau, was held
privately yesterday afosrnoon from
her late home 173 StilInaan street.
Burial was in Iakeview cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-23

Puritan Records
for the Riddles
ALI the favorite nur-
sery selections.
"Little Bo Beep"
"Jack and Jill"
'Tom, the Piper's Son.
"Three Little Kittens'
10 cts.
And made in Bridgeport.
Basement.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1922-06-23

To you. oh green and gold
We pledge devotion true
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-03-26
SOCIAL PROGRAM
OPENS QUARTERS
Central Camp Has Initial
Meeting in Typographical
Temple.
Calendar.
Central Camp. every Friday.

Central Camp, every Friday.
Central Camp. No. 1905. held its
usual weekly meeting last Friday
evening at its new quarters in Typo
graphical Temple. \ social program
and discussion of subjects of interest
In the welfare Of the camp and the
society in general were enjoyed by
the/IarEe number of members present.
The full ritual of adoption was con-
ferred upon a candidate found in
waiting. the degree work being di-
rected by Neighbor r. w. Van Fos-
sen. assisted by the capable floor
team which the camp has organized.
In accordance with a resolution
adopted during the meeting, Consul
Casey announced the appointment of
Messrs. Thomas. LaFOTest and Lock-
name as a committee on fraternal
relations 1t will be the purpose Of
this committee to visit the other
camps in the city at their meeting
and discuss with them subjects and
policies pertaining to the welfare of
the society and its interests. 1t is
believed that similar committees will
be appointed in the several other
camps and that the fraternal rela-
tons OF the several memberships will
be broadened and more firmly
cemented as a result of the activities
OF these committees.
The chair also announced the ap-
pointment OF a membership commit
tee. composed of Neighbors, H. F..
Shaw, r w. Van FOssen. and A S
Brant. to serve for the ensuing three
months. The membership committee
Of the last quarter was discharged
from its duties with the thanks of
the camp for its earnest and very
successful endeavOrs in the field of
its activity.
District Deputy Sutherln announced
that the new camp in the PetwOTth
neighborhood, known as Home Camp.
No. 1906. held its initial meeting
last Thursday evening at Joppa Lodge
Hall on Upshur street. A large
roster of charter members were pres
emit. officers were elected and the gen.
eral business anent the installation of
a new camp was conducted with
smoothness and dispatch. A large
number of residents in the Petworth
section have signified their intention
OF affiliating with the membership OF
this new camp; and the enthusiasm
expressed at the organization meet
ing ieHuS the Optlmlstlc Dellef tnat
the new camp will be a success in
every way. and a live and energetic
addition to the ranks of woodcraft
in this city.
Banker William y. Locknane has
been chosen by Central Camp as its
publicity representative.
Three hundred members and friends
Of Washington Camp. No. 11464 en-
joyed a pleasant evening. Thursday,
March is. in the new hall at Odd
Fellows Temple. when A. Y. Chaffee.
reading clerk of the House of Repre-
sentatives. representing the Grand
Lodge OF Odd Fellows. welcomed
Warrington Camp to its new home
w. Crooks, chief clerk. copyright
division Of the Congressional Library.
responded for the Woodmen.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-03-26
SPRING VISITATION
WILL Be MADE TO
R. ]. HARDEN CAMP
Department Chief and
Staff to Be Received
BY Veterans.

Richard J. Harden Camp. No. 2,
United Spanish War Veterans. held
its regular meeting Thursday even
ing, March l6. Commander Francis
C. HUM presiding. That the re-
cruiting committee Is active is
self-evident by the number of can
didates being mustered as follows:
willibord Hays. Antony b. Consol.
Jacob Orkum. Walter L. Simpson.
Charles Helton and John studt
The camp officers have estab-
lished a reputation as being the
most competent degree team in
the circles Of the order. william
l. jenkins, camp adjutant, reported
having applications for ten candi-
dates for the special mastering to
be held Thursday evening. April s,
when the department commander,
Charles w. AcCaffrsy, and staff,
viii pay the camp its spring vista
ton. Past Commander Albert
Michaud, in charge of entertain
ment. announced that arrangements
for an elaborate entertainment and
buffet lunch was being prepared.
The u. S. w. V. Department band
will furnish music and there will be
several prominent speakers on the
program Commander HUM an
nounced that the meeting will be
called at 1880 sharp. The degree
team will please take notice and
govern themselves accordingly.
. Reports of committees: John A.
Gallagher. sick and relief, reported
Il a. A@Nr Naae
being visited by the committee.
announced that several members
had been placed in positions during
the past month. and read several
letters from Industrial heads prom
Using their cooperation for placing
unemployed veterans at work.
William L. Mattocs, resolutions and
legislation, presented copies OF
resolutions recently adopted by
executive committee and announced
that bills calling for adequate leg
islation beneficial for former serv-
ice men and their dependents were
ready and will be presented to the
national legislative committee.
James ]. Murphy, vice president
of the Los Angeles Club. explained
in detail the purposes Of the club
and urged members to enroll
There is every prospect for taking
a large delegation from Washing
ton to the twenty-fourth annual en-
campment next August. Ralph E
Chappell, chief of machine d.
vision, Bureau Engraving and
Printing, addressing the camp, an
nounced that former service mer
were receiving every consideration
from the director of the bureau
Samuel c. Mawson, member of the
G. A. r. land commander of the
United Veterans of American Wars
Government Printing once Unit
No. /. addressed the meeting. com.
plimenting the camp for its splen.
did manner in conducting meetings
and for the high spirit of patriot
ism and love for country during
these distressing times when the
entire world appears to have los,
its equilibrium.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-03-26
Annual Roll Call
Reunion Meetings
Largest Feature

Webster Lodge will hold its
annual roll call on Tuesday eve
ming. From responses received TO
date this will be a record meeting
The entertainment committee has
arranged an elaborate program, in
Guiding addresses, music and re-
freshments.
These annual get-together meet
ings have become a feature the
members look forward to. and
many who have not been regular
attendants at lodge meetings como
and renew acquaintance. At the
meeting on Tuesday evening the
knight rank was conferred on sew
eral candidates before a crowded
iodgeroom.
Grand Chancellor Nussbaum head
ed a large delegation to attend the
knight rank ceremonial in Hermione
Lodge, No. IL. in Georgetown on
Wednesday evening. Past Supreme
Representative Albert Kahlert, ac-
companied by a number of mem
hers of Syracusians Lodge, No. 10.
participated in the military work.
Grand Vice Chancellor Heiss. Grand
Master of EXchaqucr Crown and
Grand Master at Arms GOrham
were among the visitors. Chancel-
lor Commander Kidwell extended
a cordial welcome to the visiting
knights on behalf of Hermione
Lodge.
The board of directors of the
Pythian Hall Association met in
regular monthly session on Mon
day evening. The house committee
was directed to install a new heat
ing plant. The offer Of the ways
and means committee to install new
drinking fountains was accepted.
The report of the auditing COM
mittee was read, showing crafty
ing progress during the year.
; Columbia Lodge is making great
progress in their membership cam
paign and on Wednesday evening
conferred the page and esquire
ranks on a class, for which a dis
pensation had been granted by
Grand Chancellor Nussbaum.
The initiatory team of Union
Lodge has been busy at recent
meetings of the lodge and on We'd
Desday evening were again called
on for the knight rank ceremonial.
On Friday evening Syracusians
Lodge was entertained by Prof.
George Heisley and orchestra. who
rendered a high grade program of
musical selections. The orchestra
is composed exclusively of members
of Syracusians Lodge.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-03-26
SECOND DEGREE OF !.
&c. CONFERRED ON
KEANE MEMBERS
st. Patrick's Day Dance
Well Attended, Final
Reports Show.

The SECOND degree of the order
was conferred on a large class Of
candidates by officers of Keane
Council at the regular meeting held
Thursday night. The degree work
was followed by an entertainment
and smoker provided by Lecturer
Mulligan.
One hundred and twenty three
couples attended the Keane Council
st. Patrick's night dance, held at
the Hotel Washington, according
to final reports submitted by Chair
man Mulligan of the dance COM
mittee. Dan Burke, the jovial, ro-
tund chancellor of Keane Council,
held a house warming party at his
new home on Arkansas avenue, on
Tuesday night. The Keane Council
Glee Club. of which Dan Is director,
furnished the entertainment. In
Vited guests were: william Multi
gan, Thos. ]. Culhape, Leo ]. Kav-
anagh, William McPhilomy, William
p. Sha1ahan, Jas. d. Hayes, Frank
kavanagh.
This, afternoon at 2:3o o'clock J..
McAuliffe, State deputy, will exem-
plify the third degree of the order
to candidates of Washington Coun-
ell in the new home Of the order,
91S Tenth street northwest. WASH
ington Council meets on Tuesday
night. Following the business ses-
sion the meeting will be addressed
by a speaker. Details will be an
nounced later. Potomac Council
meets tomorrow night with Grand
vi Oh L. hn oil mir Thu
committee having in charge the I'M
employment situation viii report on
the work being done by that COM
mittee.
Keane Council boosters are now
organizing for their annual Atlantic
City trip to be held this year In
the week of July Il. Reservations
are now being made. Those desir-
ing to make this trip win report to
Leo A. Kavanagh, 306 NJ street
northwest.
State Deputy NJ. j. McAuliffe an
nounces that he has received an Of
ficial communication from the SUI
preme secretary, William Mckinley.
to the effect that the next annual
supreme. convention of the order
will be held at Atlantic City next
August /, 2 and 3. Four delegates
from q District Of Columbia will
be eledI I'D at the State Convention.
to be held within the next sixty
days. 1t is expected that large
number of knights and their friends
will take this opportunity to enjoy
week at the seashore and at the
same time attend the open meetings
of the convention.
Arrangements are being made for
a lecture to be delivered by Hon.
Jos. Scott, past State deputy of CAL
ifornia, on April IS, at Gonzaga
College Hall at p. m. Subject of
Brother Scott's lecture is "Ameri-
can Ideals" Brother Scott is a
prominent attorney of Los Angeles
and is well known in the East. hav-
ing appeared on the lecture plat
form heretofore under the auspices
of the knights in many of the large
cities, including Washington. It is
hoped that a substantial percentage
of his audience here will be non
Catholics.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-03-26
Spanish War Veterans.

Department. Adjt. Close announces
the following meetings: Monday
night, March 81. Department Band
rehearsal, 1919 New York avenue
northwest; Tuesday night, March
IS, Col. James S. Petit Camp. No.
3, in Perpetual Hall, Eleventh and
L streets northwest. Department
headquarters announce with regret
the sudden death of Comrade Harry
T. Gibson, 524 Tenth street south
west. of Gen. Nelson A. Miles Camp,
No. /. Comrade Gibson was buried
with full military honors by his
comrades in Arlington National
Cemetery. Monday. March 20. 1922.
The following new officers OF Col.
James S. Petit Camp were installed
at their last muster, to serve during
the ensuing year: Oficer of the day,
Samuel G. Mawson; adjutant, Louis
L. FELTON,; trustee, Frederick Meier.
Department Comdr. Mccartney and
his adjutant did the official honors.
The following new officers of Gen.
NJ. Emmett Urell Camp, No. ., were
installed at their last muster, to
serve during the ensuing year: Ad-
jutant. Thomas A. Wilkinson; quar-
termaster, ID. H. Wellington: color
sergeant (sr). John Koch and color
sergeant Gr.). Joseph r. Bridges.
Department Comdr. Mccartney and
his adjutant, Claiborn s. Close. did
the official honors.
Owing to the large increase In
membership, the Admiral George
Dewey Naval Camp Auxiliary has
moved its meeting place from the
New Masonic Temple Building.
Eighth and F streets northeast. TO
the third floor of the Columbia Ty-
biographical Building on G street,
opposite Pension Office Building, 423
G street northwest, where they Will
meet the third Monday night of
each month. The official inspection
and visitation by the department
commander, his staff and the De-
partment Band will occur during
the month of April. The official
itinerary will appear in Sunday,
April 2, edition.
The officers of the Lineal Society
are getting busy with a new mem
bership committee, which expects
to make a spring drive for new
members. Mrs. s. w. Coulter, Mrs,
Ethel Jones, Mrs. Bessie McCaffreyr
Mrs. Kate Berthiaume and Mrs. T.
Fowler are getting the plans under
way.
The Los Angeles Club, of which
Comrade Gustav z. Rausch is pres
ident. is making plans for several
big entertainments for the very
near future. The comrades of all
the camps are asked for their moral
support in these entertainments.
The membership in the Los Angeles
Club is made up from the comrades
of all the camps. Camp command
ers are asked to cooperate with
the club in interesting their mem
bers and in getting their support
for the big fund necessary to de-
fray part of the expenses Of the
large delegation to the twenty
fourth national encampment, to be
held August 90 to rs. inclusive, in
Los Angeles. Cal.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-03-26
NEWS AND AFFAIRS OF WASHINGTON FRATERNAL SOCIE7
Amitie Club Men
Asked to Attend
Welfare Council

An Invitation has been received
by the members of the Amitie
Club to attend a mass meeting at
the National Catholic Welfare
Council tomorrow evening at s
o'clock. The purpose of the meeting
is to promote the work of organ
izations among the Catholic boys of
this city. At a recent meeting of
the board of directors plans were
completed for the Easter dance at
Mrs. Dyers. Albert Riley is chair
man of the arrangement committee.
The next meeting of the Amitie
Club will be held in the club rooms
at 1922 Eleventh street northwest.
on Wednesday evening at 7:45, fol-
lowing the meeting there will be a
social to which, prospective mem
bers have been invited.
The dramatic playlet, The Heart
of a Shamrock" now being re-
hearsed by the dramatic section OF
the club, promise to be one of the
most interesting events of the club.
This play will be produced after
Easter.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-03-26
National Union.

United Council. No. 200, held a
large and enthusiastic meeting on
Friday last at its hall in Pythian
Temple. The degree team of the
National Union Club. comprising J..
E. Cotton. president: D. I. Leane. vice
president: : Harry Jones. speaker;
J. r.. Newman. former president: T.
p: Ryan, usher; F. A. Strickrott,
chaplain. and ]. E. Borland sergeant
alarms. was present and exemplified
the three degrees on five candidates.
There was a large attendance of
other councils. including Senators d.
V. Chisholm. and James A. williams
and Eastern Manager Ferguson.
Friend Cotton and Senator Chisholm
made eloquent addresses and the
council was then turned over to the
speaker under whose direction a
buffet luncheon was served and a
number OF prizes emblematic Of st.
Patrick's Day were distributed. An
entertainment then followed consist
ing Of vocal and musical selections
together with an athletic exhibition
by members Of the council.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-03-26

FUN and FROLIC
ENLIVENS GROTTO
500 Members Attend
Short Form Ceremonial.
Best Ever.

The short-form ceremonial OF
kallipolis Grotto, held on Monday
svening last, was one of the most
enjoyable of any held in recent
years. Three hours of solid fun
and frolic, followed by refresh
ments. sent the prophets home smil-
Ing and happy. Prophet Samuel F.
Shreve. that prince of entertainers,
dug down deep In his store chest
and racked his brain for stored
away ideas. That he succeeded IS
attested by the soc members who
attended the session. As headliners
he performed the feat Of cutting a
man In half in full view of the
audience and followed IL with the
trick of escaping from paper sack
in which he was securely tied by
volunteers from the audience.
"Sam" says these are only samples
OF what he has in store for later
presentation.
Monarch NJ. W. Pickering is in
dustriously arranging for the an
nual baseball game between teams
representing the Shrine and Grotto
for the beaeit OF the Masonic and
Eastern Star Home. The game will
be played at American League Park
and Prophet Joseph Leverton will
captain the Grotto team. Joe" is
all enthusiasm and promises that
the Grotto players will give a good
account of themselves. He will an
nounce the lineup shortly. AS
usual, Mick" Altrock will be on
hand to add to the jollity of the
occasion. and exhibition drills will
be staged by both organizations in
addition to contributions by the
Shrine and Grotto bands.
Eallipolis Grotto has been very
cordially invited to attend a cere-
monial of All-Time Grotto, Atlantic
City. y. j.. on May 6. Maj. NJ. b.
Carson. Monarch of All-Time Grct-
to. was in the city during the past
week to extend the invitation in
person and promised a good time,
and no dull minutes IL the Kali
lipoltes would only come down.
Monarch Pickering is anxious to
ascertain just how many prophets
will make the journey in order that
suitable arrangements may be made
with railroads and hotels.
The Railroad Square Clubs ar
tistic program for the spring ball
to be held at the Raleigh Hotel.
has made IL appearance. William
CahoOn is to be commended for
submitting the neat booklet and
the Bergman caricature which
adorns the cover. adds greatly to
its attractiveness. John j. Cum
bingham. Oscar W. Riley, Harry B,
Bowersox and President George D.
sullivan are striving to make this
annual dance. Historically, the
event of the season and the inter-
est evidenced by the club members
and their enthusiastic support will
undoubtedly make it a success. The
object Of the ball is two-fold: To
provide enjoyment for those terpsi-
chorally inclined. and for a ladies'
night later on.
The next meeting of the club will
be an informal Grotto night. many
prominent prophets of Kallipolis
Grotto having been invited, includ-
ing Monarch Marshall W. Pickering
Past Monarchs Castleman P. Boss
+. W. Libbey and -Me-Henry''
I.ansburgh. High-class talent has
been secured and from all indica-
lions another pleasant evening is
assured.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-03-26
LOCAL. ELKS TO FROLIC AT
EXECUTIVE INSTALLATION
Exalted Ruler Patrick J. CalIan Is Selected to
Head Proceedings.

numbering 1000 strong on opening
day OF the American League, an
nounces that, the committees quote
OF tickets is exhausted and the
party is completed. Active re-
hearsals of the glee club will be nm
der way. beginning the FIRST SUM-
day In April. and every Sunday
thereafter This glee club has a
listing Of forty members, and Is to
be directed by Ambrose Durkin.
The employment committee is
still requiring more positions for
the unemployed members. Members
hearing of any form of employment
are advised to get in touch with
Secretary Shelby's" office or the
chairman of the committee at once.
out of sixty-one applicants to date.
forty-one have been placed, with
thanks to those who employed
them.
Vaughn Comfort, tenor, and one
of the featured stars at Keith's
Theater this week, has long been
a member of Philadelphia (Pa.)
Lodge, No. 2, B. p. o. Eiks. In his
honor large party of Elks will
greet him Tuesday night. Those
desiring to be members Of the
party can obtain tickets from the
committee or at the box Office of
the theater. John Chavalier, as
sistant manager OF Keith's, is the
chairman.
More improvements are being
added to the clubhouse. The trustees
have contracted for a handsome in
laid floor for the rathskeller, which
Will harmonize with the fittings
that will adorn this room. Tables to
seat 800 and an up-to-date kitchen
is being installed. Entrance to this
feature is a grand stairway, lead
ing direct from the main lounge
When completed the members are
assured that a flrst-class modern
dining-room. serving the best there
is. will be ready for all Elks and
their families.
The meeting of Wednesday, March
%. Will be presided over for the
last time by Exalted Ruler Patrick
]. Callan, one of the best and most
capable officers that Washington
Lodge has ever had. In relinquish.
ing the gavel to his worthy success
sor. d. r. Nihion, the lodge can
we'll say that under his administra
ton, which was instructive anc
constructive, the order in Washing.
ton has gained fame over the entire
nation and in the 1900 lodges OF
this powerful organization. The
entire membership congratulate.
him and wishes him many years OF
a useful life. As the delegate from
this lodge to the Grand Lodge con.
ventions Washington Lodge, No. is
will be more firmly entrenched as g
lodge. ever to the front with the
mottos of the order-BrotherlS
Love, Justice. Charity and Fidelity
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-03-26
VT. W. POST. HAS
MEMBER CAMPAIGN
Prizes As Awards for Organ
ization Work by Men,
bers.

At the meeting Of Equality Walter
Reed Post, No. 2si, Veterans Of For=
eign Wars, held last Thursday eve
ming. delegates were elected to repre-
sent the Post in the Department En-
campment. The quartermaster re-
ported that the financial condition OF
the Post was in unusually good con-
dition and in order to prepare for a
rainy day a reserve fund has been
established.
The Post has just started a men,
bership campaign and two prizes have
been provided as follows: to the
comrade bringing in the greatest
number of new members during the
membership drive will be awarded a
special organization badge, and to
the comrade bringing in the next
greatest number a "speCNr lapel
button.
The contest for these two prizes
has already begun to get warm and
there will be a large class of new
members obligated at OUR next meet
ing which will be held Thursday,
April s.
L. f. Donaldson. quartermaster. No.
632 Princeton place northwest, has
procured a number of distinctive Post
arm ba nds". which can be obtained
from him when you attend the next
meeting. He has also a full stock
OF organization supplies on hand for
the convenience of our members.
During the membership drive. II you
happen to need sdditionalRpplicat
cards just drop a post card to. w.
G. Jameson. adjutant, I'll Mt.
Vernon place northwest, and a supply
will be promptly forwarded to you.