Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-04-08
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.

Home Lodge, No. 81. will meet to-
morrow evening.
Franklin. No. 2, beginning October
l, will increase It's initiation fee from
s15 to $25. This lodge has organized a
rank team to confer the work in all
ranks. Rank of page will be con-
ferred Tuesday evening. Lodges that
SO desire, It Is announced. may bring
their candidates to receive this rank.
Excelsior. No IA. viii confer the
Tuesday evening. April "a, the lodge
will have an open meeting. with a
card party for its members and
friends.
Webster. No. Z. held its annual ban
quet and entertainment for new MEM
Rathskeller. over zoo members and
their friends were in attendance. The
Grand Lodge was present in a body.
During the course of the evening
were presented to Past Chancellors
X. T. Whiting and ]. c. Wilson. Re-
firing Chancellor Commander C. L.
Wright was presented with q past
chancellor's jewel. The rank Of page
will be conferred Tuesday evening.
Capital. No. "a. last Tuesday evening
had addresses by a number of mem :
bers from other domains. A recruit
ing committee was appointed for an
intensive campaign for new members.
The entertainment committee an
nounced a surprise to be presented at
an early date.
Friendship Temple, No. 9, Pythian
Sisters, Wednesday evening held its
second class initiation since January
1. This temple, under the leadership
of Mrs. Estelle Gray, most excellent
chief. it is said. has been very Sue
cessful. having initiated since the be-
ginning of her term twentynine
knights and ladies. There was pres
emit large representation from Rath-
bone Temple. No. 8. At the conclusion
of the ceremonies refreshments were
The Past CHIEFS Associaeion '' of
Pythfan Sisters will meet with Mrs.
Mitchell, 81 New York avenue north
west, at 8 o'clock Tuesday evening,
April II.
Hermione Lodge Wednesday, at 1880
The entertainment committee has an
nounced a dance at Meridian Man
sions. 24oo 18th street northwest, for
April "a.
B. P. O. ELKS.
The installation Of officers Of Wash
ington Lodge, No. Is. took place Wed
nesday night, with Joseph A. Burkart.
2. e. R.. as installing ofi1cer: Lemuel
schelmer. grand esteemed leading
knight: Rosa r. Downing. grand es.
teemed loyal knight: P. J. Calian, grand
esteemed lecturing knight. ]. L. Ward.
grand secretary; Howard NJ Peter,
tingly. grand chaplain. during the in
stallation ceremonies.
The newly elected officers were: Ex-
allied ruler, John H. Ontrich; esteemed
leading knight. James A. Balderson; es-
teemed loyal knight, William A. Finkel;
esteemed lecturing knight, A. A. Hile.
man: treasurer. Michael G. Mccormick;
secretary. William s. Shelby; tiler,
Thomas ]: King; trustee for three years,
A. +. Zimmerman: delegate to the
ternate delegate, Samuel Richards.
The installation ceremony was con-
Quoted on a more elaborate scale than
ever in the history Of the lodge. A Sec
ton Of the Elks' Band played appro-
pirate music.
After the installation Treasurer M. G.
Mccormick gave brief history Of the
lodge.
An honorary life membership wal
presented to the retiring exalted ruler
The exalted ruler presented. to retir-
ing trustee, James Farrell, q diamond
studded gold card case, q gift from the
lodge for three years loyal service az
trustee. Il.
The following were appointed
chatr1nen OF the several committee
to Derve during the ensuing year:
Membership investigating commit
tee. Michael G.. Mccormick; audit
ing, Nathan WE'LL: sinking fund. M
G. Mccormick: budget, Harry King;
social and community welfare, Harry
King; publicity. F @. Spencer;
s. Narcisenfeld: entertainment, Abe
Dresner; employment, William A.
Finkel; Flag day. J. A. Balderson;
visiting sick. J. A. Balderson; orphans
outing. p. ]. Callan; memorial, D. r.
Nihion: charity ball. Samuel Richards
The following officers were also
appointed: Lemuel Robey, esquire;
inner guard. Frank Baum; chaplain,
II Marville; color guards. Gustave
e. Beckman and John L. Hougardy.
j. A. Balderson retires from the
craftsmanship OF the dance committee
after having served eight, yaars