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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-10-02
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Face When Cars Collide.
ether Accidents

Khum Debavati, attache Of the
Giamese Legation, 1900 Kalararna
road northwest, an occupant of 8
taxi which coIlided with another
car at Eighteenth and p streets
northwest. was removed to Emery,
are coming in from New York.
Other specials are from Pennsyl.
yanta, Ohio, Virginia and West
Evening star., 1924-02-24
DAUGHTERS OF AMERICA.

| Anacostia, No. IA, met at Masonic
Temple. 14th and U streets southeast,
Wednesday, with the councillor, Ef1e
Mohier, presiding. Three applica-
! tions were received. The degrees
were conferred on fourteen candi-
| dates. with Inez Thomas as initiatory
councillor and Roy Thomas as drill
be February q. Congratulatory re-
marks were made by Harry Buell.,
drill master of No. s.
Triumph. No. 8. met Tuesday night
and conferred the degrees on Charles
Stephenson. The annual rummage
are planning to visit Anaeostia, No.
IA. in a body Wednesday night to
see the degrees conferred on a class
of twelve: The regular monthly So
SchWenk as chairman. The captain
| or the drill team, Harry Buell., is
drilling eight members weekly to en-
large the drill team
Goodwill Council, No. Is, at it's last
meeting perfected plans for an old
$3.50 pm. at Naval Lodge Hall, 4th
street and Pennsylvania avenue
southeast, with Anna b. Sutton as
chairman.
was made to Friendship. No. 16. Feb
ruary 8 at Pythian Temple. The
state secretary, Charles H. Miller, and
state treasurer. Fannie Joyner, COM
plimented the council on its. large
treasury. The unwritten work was
given by Past Councillor Minnie Rich
ards. Past National Councillor Eliza
beth Sewell made an address. Mrs.
Poppleton presented an electric
boudoir lamp to the state councillor,
council. Mary Stormer of Triumph,
No. 8, presented Past State Councillor
Rose Lanham with personal gift
Progressive, No. 8, celebrated it's
ninth anniversary Monday night at
Society Temple. with a large at
tendance A radio concert was a fea-
ture of the evening. Mrs. Wells. chair
man Of the good of order, was pre-
selted with cake set by Blanche
Mem for her efforts during the year.
third anniversary February Is, in the
J. .. Q. F. Hall, Benning. Addresses
were made by the first and second
councillors. Albrta Mallonee and Lii
llan Anderson; State Council Deputy
Ethel Miles and State Council Trustee
Carrie Meile Games were played
throughout the evening. banquet
was served by the good of order COM
mittee.
Liberty Council, No. 6. will meet
the members to attend the official
visitation to Anacostia CouncAby the
state officers. The degrees will be
conferred on several candidates
March 13 and the session Of March 27
will be observed as the twenty-sev-
enth anniversary of the lodge.
Liberty Bell Council, No. So. Jr. o.
U. A. NJ. has invited the state coun-
cilor of the Daughters of America to
be present at its anniversary and
rally tomorrow evening.
Washington's birthday anniversary
was observed by the combined lodges
of the order Friday evening with
colonial entertainment and ball.
The committee in charge was headed
by Mrs NJ. G.. Veitch.
Members of Golden Rule Council,
No. 10, and their friends attended a
Valentine and masquerade ball Feb
ruary Is, in Northeast Masonic
Temple, for the benefit of the drill
team. For the most beautiful Co.'S
tune, Miss Gladys Mcpherson was
awarded first prize, while Fred FHucest
and Mrs. Mrytle Eardley were
ava rded the first prize for the most
comical costumes.
Evening star., 1924-02-24
WOODMEN OF THE WORLD.

A grand initiation will be given
Tuesday evening at Old Glory Camp
by the degree team of the Boosters
Club. Degree Master Ecklof requests
the attendance of all principals, SUBJ
stitutes and uniformed men. Col
Freeland announces that the staff
officers will attend this ceremony in
uniform.
Several hundred couples attended
the dance given to Woodmen and
their friends by Oak Camp III North
east Masonic Temple. A card party,
entertainment and refreshments were
held at Hickory Camp in George
town.
Presentation of his commission as
second lieutenant. Company Fl. Uni
form Rank, to Sovereign Rithman
was the occasion of a crowded meet
ing at Maple Camp February 49,
Consul Commander Louis F.. Litz and
Capt. H. H. Rudolph praised the work
of the. new officer. Col Freelaud
made the presentation speech, and he
was accompanied by his full staff
The coming encampment was dis
cussed and plans made for securing
camp equipment.
Elm Camp and Alpha Camp voted
faVorably on new applications at
their last conventions.
Evening star., 1924-02-24
Rams Head PLAYERS.

At the Rams Head Playhouse this
week, beginning Wednesday evening,
the Players will present their best
bill OF the present season. including
Brooke and James Reynolds. which
opened so successfully last Wednes-
day night.
:'The Door Must Be Open or Shut"
'Lithuania" and Elizabeth Tudor
character and color. wherein the
Rams Head Players appear to advan-
tage, separately and collectively.
James Reynolds appears as the bright
particular star. probably because his
as art director in the designing Of
all the settings and costumes of the
production, but as author of ELIZA
beth Tudor" and likewise the director
of this, his own episode. taken from
two moments" in the life of the ia
nous queen. Anne Ives as Elizabeth
Tudor is supported by Walter Beck
as Sir Francis Drake, Robert Bell as
the Earl of Leicester, Ranald Savery
as the Earl of Pembroke, Thomas Nc
Glynn as brakes messenger. Alfred
Castle as the page. and by Leona
Roberts. who plays the Countess of
Oxford, and Josephine Hutchinson as
Lady Anne Woolsley.
Rupert Brooke's tragic play, "Lith-
uania," is being presented through
the courtesy of Maurice Browne, for
whom the play was written by the
young soldier poet just prior to his
untimely death in 1915. Leona Rob-
erts is seen as the mother, Josephine
Hutchinson as the daughter. Arthur
]. Rhodes as the father, Robert Bell
as the stranger, Ranald Savery as the
young man, John Hawkshaw as the
shopkeeper and Teddy Tenley as the
shopkeeper's son. ."Lithuania" was
first presented in 1915 in Chicago by
Maurice Browne.
Walter w. Beck and Caroline Pc.
ter appear alone in "The Door Must
Be Open Or Shut" de Musset's witty
playlek.
Evening star., 1924-02-24
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS
AMERICA,

Court District of Columbia, No. 2I2.
meet Tuesday evening in the oak room
OF the Raleigh Hotel, and witnessed
a demonstration given by a representa- =
tive of local beauty shop.
Plans are under way for the presen-
tation of musical comedy two eve
nings the later part of April. Miss
Grace Sprucebanks is chairman of this
committee. q.
A leap year dance will be given Fri
day evening, February 20, at the
knights Of Columbus Hall. 1t is a
complimentary affair. and cards Of ad-
mission have been mailed to all men,
bers. Additional invitations may be
obtained from Mrs. McAuliffe .or any
member OF the dance committee.
This afternoon at o'clock, in the
ballroom of the Raleigh Hotel, a class
OF seventy will be initiated At s
O'Clock supper will be served, followed
by an entertainment in charge of the
lecturer. The Glee Club and orchestra
Will take part.
The Bowling Club meets every Satur-
day evening at o'clock at the Aloysius
Club, Al Eye street northwest All are
invited.
Evening star., 1924-02-24
B. P, O. ELKS.

There was a large attendance at the
Monday evening meeting Of the Bos-
ton Club, which was presided over Sy
Chairman Callan. A through rail route
Via New York was selected, leaving
mere by special train at s am. July
and arriving in Boston that night
in time for those desiring to do so
TO attend the reception to the Gov
ernor OF Massachusetts and mayor of
Boston. The club will remain in Bos-
ton until Thursday evening, and the
members may remain longer, if de-
sired, but it will be individually and
not as an organization. Information
requested Iby the hotel committee of
Boston Lodge as to the number TAX
ing the trip and the number Of wom-
en-, OF whom twenty-seven are now
enrolled. will be forwarded not later
than Wednesday. The club will con-
o'clock in the ballroom until repairs
to the lodgeroom are completed.
A st. Patrick'S eve party is planned
for March II at the clubhouse, at
which there will be dancing, band
concert and cards. The committee on
arrangements consists of E. H. Neu-
meyer, jr.. chairman: Lem Robey.
James Balderson, Nathan Well, Fred
Mersheimer, BENJAMIN Ourisman,
James Ryan, P. j. Callan. James Far
rell and f. l.. keeler.
Although handicapped by inclement
weather last Sunday night. the radio
and vaudeville concert was enjoyed
by a large audience, and Promoter
Bob Hoy is so encouraged that he has
promised another for tonight at 1920
o'clock
There were no further nominations
for officers for the ensuing year
March 3, election day, the ballot box
will be ,open from o'clock to $3.50
pm. SO that plenty of opportunity
may be provided for all to vote.
The charity ball, which was a sue
cess, now being over. the band and
drill team are devoting their energ:Aa
to perfecting thmselves for the con-
tests in Boston next July. The band
has its usual rehearSals Friday eve
nings. and the drill team meets each
Monday evening in the ballroom at
1880. The band will render the con-
cert on st. Patrick's night.
Jack O'Connell reports that the Sat
urday night dances are meeting with
success. Invitations may be obtained
from the committee or at the club
house. Frank Brown also reports
that the Thursday dances are attend
ed by capacity crowds.
Evening star., 1924-02-24
NATIONAL UNION.

United Council. National Union As
surance Society. has announced a pro-
gram of music and entertainment for
the meeting April Is at Pythian Tenn
pie and will be known as ladies
night" The last meeting was we'll
attended, Friend William G. Bell. the
new president, occupying the chair.
N F. Creel was admitted to member
snip. senator Charles F. Haden, to-
gether with the other senators Of this
jurisdiction, are obtaining sentiment
among the councils for the organiza- :.
ton OF a central committee to take
the place Of what was fomerly the
cabinet in this city. If the movement
Is approved by the membership Of
before the meeting Of the Senate at
Its meeting in Chicago, H., next July.
Potomac Council met last Monday
evening and initiated ]. e. walker.
3. r Trice and r. L. Cave. During
the social remarks were made by J.
Harry Jones, Samuel H Jacobson and
others. ''A
Evening star., 1924-02-24
ROYAL ARCANUM.

Kismet Council is making arrange
ments for entertaining about fifty
the night of March 5. Past Grand
Regent Of Maryland H. A. Grear and
Field Deputy n A. Davis will head
the degree team, which will confer
the degree on a class Of fifteen can
didates. All the councils of the Dis
trict are to take part.
Municipal Council met Saturday
night, tho occasion being the annual
visitation of the grand officers.
Grand Regent s. II. Takes is a men,
Ter of this council.
The last visitation of the year will
be held February %, with Capitol
Council. A large class of candidates
and several specials" will feature the
evening.
A meeting of the Loyal Ladies will
be held tomorrow evening in G. A r.
Hall. Instead OF the usual card party
tbere-will ba.a-business meeting.
Evening star., 1924-02-24
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.

Potomac Council the evening of
February 25 will entertain with a
ladies night" Lecturer Harry Quinn
Is in charge of arrangements. The
program will consist of vaudeville
acts. instrumental music, singing,
dancing and refreshments. Repre-
sentative James M. Mead of. Buffalo
will deliver an address. At the meet
ing March 10 the council will be ad-
dressed on Catholic Education" by
Andrew Hickey.
Washington Council will meet Feb
ruary 26. Preparations are being
made by Chancellor Eugene Gallery
for the celebration of the twenty
sixth anniversary. Acting Lecturer
Dr.. M. B. Crabill has arranged for an
athletic carnival next Tuesday eve
ming. Herbert f. Parker is chairman
of card party and dance to be held
March II. Saturday evening dances
are held weekly in the ballroom for
members and friends.
Evening star., 1924-02-24
Sliding Billy Watson.

Sliding Billy Watson" and his
show will be the attraction next
week at the Gayety Theater.
Sliding Billy heads a big cast of
Columbia Burlesque favorites which
includes Bennie Platt, Inez de Ver-
der. Frank Mallahan, Ethel de Veaux,
Murray Bernard. Ruby Wallace,
Frank Scannell, Oliver de Grant and
Prince Rocussi. with Watson beauty
chorus of eighteen.
Watson promises a show of beauty
and fashion, fun and frolic, speed
nd ginger, music and song. with
faudeville features and individual
specialties.
Evening star., 1924-02-24
JR. O. u. A. M.

The first annual visitation of the
State Council war made to Liberty
Bell Council; No. 55. February 1e. at
National Councillor John Noyes gave
short talk on the benefits of the
order and a short summary of the
work of the legislative representa-
tive. which position Mr.. Noyes now
holds. The National Council, backed
by the various subordinate councils
throughout the country is SPONSOR
ing the immigration bill. the educa-
tional bill and the flag bill now be-
fore Congress-. National Inside SEN
National Orphans Home and the fun
eral benefit department. State
Councillor L. L. Wehr. also spoke.
Liberty Bell Council, No. ,5, will
celebrate its twelfth anniversary
row.
Reno Council, No, IS. will have
Potomac Bank Building. Invitations
have been extended to all the Juniors
ington Council, No. IS. last Tuesday
to exemplify the degrees for that
council, but due to the weather the
initiation was postponed. This cnun-
ell has two bowling teams in the
action. they have played % c,nstellan nHaa an
ton Council, No. 80, and America
Jefferson Council. No. IL.
Capital Council. No. 25, steld'
dance at Northeast Masonic Temple
last Monday night.
Star Spangled Banner Council. No.
s, accepted an invitation to partici-
pate in the annual excursion to
Chesapeage Beach this summer. Four
applications for membership were re-
ceived. c. w. Magill, c. P. Barnes
and P. G. Thomas were appointed to
the committee on expansion. Samuel
S. Mcarney made application for rein
statement.
A meeting of Andrew Jackson
Council, No. 6, was held last night
at Pythian Temple, 1912 9Th street
northwest. The local telephone COM
pany furnished the entertainment,
Refreshments were served. Past
of the arrangements. The degree
team will initiate several candidates
for ca-Jefferson Council, No. IL,
at a joint meeting of that council
and Edward J. Ross Council, No. 26,
to be held in Pythian Temple. Feb
ruary %.
At a meeting Of Anacostia Council,
No. 16, Monday, Councillor J. c. Cop
page received three applications for
membership. The degree team, with
Clark Teets as master OF ceremonies,
John D. Simpson. judge of tribunal,
and E. R. Thomas, captain. conferred
degrees on five candidates. At a
recent meeting the council adopted
a resolution to drape the charter for
thirty days out of respect for Wood
row Wilson, and also sent a letter
of coincidence to the family. The coun-
visitation March 10. The following
made speeches: F. c. Prather, ]. D.
Simpeon. e. r. Thomas, w. J. Mitch
ell. william Bell and j. e. Frye.
Evening star., 1924-02-24
BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICAN
YEOMEN

The board Of managers met Mon.
day night at the home Of Archer
bylaws. which will be presented FOR
action at the next meeting. For
next month the entertainment COM
mittee is arranging a card party.
The degree team has adopted a uni
form, which will be displayed in the
work at the next meeting.
Archer Louis DsFoor has been ap-
pointed sentinel and applications are
on file from Myrtle l. Adams. Hersel
Plaughman and Charles l. Smith.
Archer Moore Of the Supreme office
has been. assigned to audit the books
of all Homeeteads in the eastern
Jurisdiction and will examine tie
local lodge, in~the next few days
Evening star., 1924-02-24

The grand master and other officers
| of the Grand Lodge will make an off,
cial visit to Washington Lodge, No. g..
Tuesday evening.
Since the installation of the new Of
ficers in January. Salem Lodge, No.
~, has been having large meetings.
Drill rehearsalS and degree work are
being perfected for the class of candi-
dates awaiting the degrees. beginning
with the initiatory degree March s.
At recent meeting of the lodge it
was unanimously voted to purchase
and present past grand's jewel to
each past grand of the lodge. and
Past Grand Charles Fisher, chairman
of the committee, announces that de-
later. y
Columbia Lodge. No. 10, will have
the third degree at its meeting Thurs
day night. and all line officers Of this
| lodge will confer the degree. 1t Is
announced that the entertainment
committee is preparing a novel en-
tertainment for the grand visitation
March s.
An event of Importance to the men,
bership of this jurisdiction is the
coming of Niagara Falls Lodge of
Niagara Falls. N. Y. This lodge de-
gree team will visit this city and con-
fer the first degree upon a class of
candidates for Columbia Lodge, No.
Preparations are now being made for
the visit, Tuesday evening, April %.
Esther Rebekah Lodge, No. 5. will
have a business session on tomorrow
evening.
Schuyler Colfax Rebekah Lodge, No.
10. announces a business meeting and
rehearsal of the degree Tuesday. This
lodge is located at So goth street
northwest.
Tomorrow evening Mount Nebo En-
campment, No. s. will confer the
candidates. Chief Patriarch George
Nash has several important plans in
the making which will be announced
at a later date.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of Canton
Washington, No. l, p. NJ, will meet
March / at pm. in the I. o. o. +.
Temple at which time all members
of the auxiliary are requested to be
present.
Mount Pleasant i,cheHah Lodge, No.
9, will meet Wednesday evening, at
which time the degree will be con-
ferred on several candidates.
Covenant Lodge, No. 13. which meets
Wednesday evening. in the Potomac
Savings Bank building, Wisconsin
avenue and NJ street northwest, will
confer the second degree on large
class and extends an invitation to the
) membership in general
Henry W. Tippett, grand warden,
announces an important meeting of
the anniversary committee at 1880
pm. tomorrow in the grand secre-
tary's office, l. o. o. F.. Temple.
Chief Patriarch l.. II. Windsor an
ticipates a large attendance at the
comforting of degrees in Columbia
EncampmeTit, No. l, Wednesday eve-
ming.
Union Lodge, No. IL, 316 Pennsyl-
vania avenue southeast, will have the
first degree tomorrow evening, a num-
ber of the dramatic parts to be given
by Grand Lodge officers.
Evening star., 1924-02-24
ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR

St Johns Lodge Chapter, No. IS.
under the auspices of the ways and
means committee. is giving dance
At the meeting Of the chapter March
3, concert of extraordinary merit is
announced to follow the business
meeting. 1t will be given. under the
direction of Frank H. Kimmell, and
those participating include Gertrude
Frances Scherger, soprano. These
artists are we'll known and have an
peared in concert in many cities
throughout the United States. All
members of the order are invited.
Mrs. Marie Clerk, worthy u,atron
or Lebanon Chapter, announces that
at the next meeting, Tuesday, the
deerees will be conferred. February
20 leap year dance will be given
AT the meeting Wednesday night
of Joppa Chapter the junior past
grand matron. Tirlie C. Chauncey,
thanked the chapter for making her
bers. A program was given by the
pupils of Mrs. WormelleS, Woodbridge
School of Expression, consisting of a
play. recitatons, music and fancy
dancing. In honor of the seventeenth
wedding anniversary Of the worthy
the associate nlatron, a mock we'd
ding was staged by the officers. The
worthy matron, Carrie e. Defandorf,
with an appropriate and original
poem, presented the bride and groom.
on behalf Of their officers, with a
dozen sterling silver teaspoons. Re-
freshments were served by the men
of the chapter, followed by dancing.
The home board will meet with
Mrs. Greenstreet Tuesday instead of
Wednesday.
:, The ways and means committee Of
Evening star., 1924-02-24
F. o. EAGLES. 2

Memorial services will be held by
Aerie March at Con
xaga Hall. The committee in charge
Frankhaush, vice chairman; Fred
Knessi, secretary; j. A. Balderson,
speakers; Ambrose Durkin, music; b.
T. Harris, stage arrangement; Louis
Werden, ushers; w. A. Finkel, print
ing; Frank Slye,. DECORATIONS; A. w.
schiekier. hI;a;ta reception; % ., G.; w. Sellers.
is forming and will be initiated
March z.
Evening star., 1924-02-24
ROYAL NEIGHBORS OF
AMERICA.

Carnation Camp held it's annual in
stallation of officers recently at Naval
Lodge Hall. The installing officer. Neigh
Dor Della Creamer, was assisted by
marshal. The officers installed were as
follows: Oracle, Mrs. Mamie Wheatley :;
vice oracle. Mrs. Young; past oracle,
Mrs. Lizzie Flood; chancellor, Mrs. Al
len; receiver, Mrs Eleanor Nolan; in
side sentinel, Mrs. Annie Kearney; out
side sentinel. Mrs. Francis Coffin ply
sician, DR.. William H. Wenger: mana
gers. Mrs. Helen Nelson DOGGY, Mrs.
Jennie Laux, Mrs. Francis Coffin pian-
list, Regina REILLY.
Evening star., 1924-02-24
WOMAN'S BENEFIT ASSOCIA.
TON.

A Washington birthday party was
given by Liberty Union, No. 6, to its
members and their friends February
18. They were entertained by Mrs.
MCGEE at the piano, as follows: Mary
Moseley,- song and dance: Franklin
Jameson, violin solo; Mildred Myer,
character song; Castell sisters, piano
and violin duet; Windsor Rice. whis-
tling solo; w. Rice and j. Sheehan,
comedy skit and song: Miss Higgins.
solo; T. Reid. solo; Andrew Patter-
son, solo: Mildred Johnson, recitation;
Edna Byron; Russian dance, Norman
Campbell. bagpipes. Refreshments
were served.
Evening star., 1924-02-24
IMPROVED ORDER OF RED MEN

Red Wing Tribe met Monday and
made plans for big class of adoption
for May /.
Several members of Usage Tribe
visited Logan Aribe at its last meet
ing to witness the work.
Mineola Tribe initiated candidates
for White Eagle Tribe last Thursday.
Mineola Council met last Saturday.
After transacting business of the
council it was visited by the Past
Association, after which
it served refreshments and pre-
sented the great sachem, r. A. Hum
phrtes, With fern on his first visit to
his own council since he was installed
great sachem.
Evening star., 1924-02-24
LOYAL ORDER MOOSE.

Semi-monthly dances are being
given by the drill team. r. E. Beatty,
who is instructing the drill team,
reports progress.
Evening star., 1924-02-24

Victory Review, No. Il, Women's
Benefit Association, will entertain to-
morrow evening at Pythian Tr -~ie
with 500 party.
Evening star., 1924-02-24
ODD FELLOWS.

The grand master and other officers
of the Grand Lodge will make an off,
cial visit to Washington Lodge, No. 8.
Tuesday evening.
Evening star., 1924-02-24

=; The ways and means committee of
Trinity Chapter, q. D., will have a
card party March at the homo Of the
associate conductreSs, Ada. l. Toombs,
Evening star., 1924-02-24
MACCABEES.

CONTINUED in Tomorrow's StarJ
Evening star., 1924-02-24

The Washington Camp. Heroes of
rs, under the command of Col. A. w.
Foreman, G. S., held a banquet for
fifty at Columbia Country Club re-
Gently, when eighteen candidates
were initiated.
Evening star., 1924-02-24

The Lambsk in Club. at it's meeting
Saturday. March 1. at Masonic Tenn
pie. Sth street near F street north
east. will hold an election for dele
gates to the nineteenth annual con-
vention of Masonic clubs. A large
attendance is expected, and the en-
tertainment committee promises a
pleasant evening
Evening star., 1924-02-24

The Association of Matrons, and
Patrons of 1916 recently elected Off
GERS, as follows: Mrs. Mary J. Brig
field, president; Charles Ashford. vice
president; Miss Edith Burrell, secre-
tary. and Mrs. Elizabeth Pitt, treas
urer. The association also discussed
plans for a dinner in the near future.
Evening star., 1924-02-24

Cathedral Chapter, No. IA, will con-
fer the degrees next Wednesday. The
birthday party held February 13 was
the most successful event OF the year
The grand matron and grand patron
were present as guests.
Evening star., 1924-02-24

Tomorrow evening Mount Nebo En-
campment, No. s. will confer the
patriarchal degree upon class of
candidates. Chief Patriarch George
Nash has several important plans in
the making which will be announced
AT a later date.