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Evening star., 1924-02-20
Ho,v to Auoid Early Graves Told
Bible Class by Senator Copeland
Less Than One-Third Of Food Enough, He Says.
Rest Keeps Doctors and Not Eaters Fat
and Prosperous.
and Prosperous.

finest diSSolvent OF superfuouS neSh
that know Of Do these things. don't
worry ,sot and you'll beat old Methuse-,
Tells of Washington.
Dean Howard l. Hodgkins of George
Washington University, speaking on
George Washington--a Man. con.
fessed that he was not one Of those
try vas snsthias in nnS more ct fnan anr "hn hn
man being, with the natural defects
and tendencies of the species.
orr II L, have an idea that he could
kins said, land ! have never adopt
cd that story of tho cherry tree.
Personally, / don't believe any normal
boy or girl is capable of not telling
@ lie some time or other. 1 believe
washington was Il man with an ideal,
man whose heart and soul were
wrapped up in the education Of the
youth of the nation.
That was why he wanted to see
rounded here in the national city a
great university where the boys and
girls of the nation could come and
be shorn of some of their provincial
isnS, and then sent back to- their
homes AmericanS--not people whose
main interests were centered in some
section, some city or some particu-
lar state. but young men and women
with deep love of their whole coun-
try"
Mrs. Herman Hollander spoke in
place of Rabbi Abram Simon. who
was obliged to forego his invitation
to speak because of a previous en-
Gagement out of the city. DIR. o.
Josephine Baird presided. Other
speakers included Representative Carl
Chindblom and Rev. Dr.. Peter Gill
day OF the Catholic University, who
spoke on How We Got Our Bible"
Mrs, Chindblom offered some delight
full piano solos and then accompanied
Representative Clifton WoodruIn and
Mrs. Lenore Sherwood in some vocal
selections. Miss Helen Belt. a finely
entertaining violiniSt, was enchored
several times.
Evening star., 1924-02-20
Be Careful What You
Wash Your Hair With

Many soaps and prepared sham
poos contain too much free alkaii,
which is very injurious. as it dries
the scalp and makes the hair
brittle.
The best thing to use is Mulsi-
fed cocoanut oil shampoo, for this
is pure and entirely greaseless. II
is Inexpensive and beats anything
else all to pieces, You can get this
at any drug store, and a few
ounces Will last the whole family,
for months. :.
Two or three >teaspoonfuIs is all that
is required Simply moisten the hair
with water and rub it in. 1t makes an
abundance of rich. creamy lather. cleanses
tbnrourhly and rnses out easily. The
hair dries quickly and evenly. and is soft.
fresh looking. bright, fluffy. .wavy, and
easy 10 manage. Besides. it, 1oosens and
takes out every particle Of dust, dirt aud
dandrur r--Adycrtisement.
Evening star., 1924-02-20
Rengo Belt
Reducing Corsets

have for years been the
choice of fashionable women
everywhere, particularly the
woman of larger proper
tions.
Miss Sadie Anderson. Rengo
Corsetiere. from New York
City, is with us the remainder
of the week to fit you with
your particular Rengo model
Just phone for an appointment.
THIRD FLOOR
Evening star., 1924-02-20
With a Woman,
Self Assurance

is often n in e t e n t-h 5
"stvle assurance" achieved
through carefully planned,
scientific corseting, the hid
den but dominant source OF
all good dressing.
Evening star., 1924-02-20
of your rugs or carpets

Here is a cushion which makes rugs or
carpets doub1y soft, luxurious. And dou-
bles their life! This is guaranteed in writ
ing. 1t takes up all wearing friction
gives velvety softness and silence to your.
floors. 1t is easy to lay or. take up-and
wears for lifetime. Lies fat-permits
Evening star., 1924-06-22
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.

Grand Chancellor Gorham has CALL
ed special convention of the Grand
Lodge to be held Thursday evening
at Pythian Temple to consider plans
for presenting to the Supreme Lodge
convention at Toronto in August the
claims of this city, the birthplace of
the order. for the erection of a Su-
preme Pythian temple here.
At the coming convention of the
Grand Lodge resolutions will be pre-
sented for presentation to the Su-
preme Lodge by the supreme repre-
Sentatives of this domain, H. NJ. Van
dervort and Perry 2. Patrick, and
a special committee will probably be
appointed to work in conjunction
with the supreme representatives in
an effort to enlist the support of the
local Board of Trade, Chamber of
Commerce, Merchants and Manufac-
organizations in the endeavor to
properly present the claims of this
city for such a building.
The castle hall of Capitol Lodge,
No. "a. was filled to overlooking with
the friends of the order at the OBJ
services Tuesday evening. Rev. s..
Carroll Cole made an address.
Through error the announcement
of the excursion of the ways and
means committee of the order to
Marshall Hall was given as June "a.
whereas the date is July "a An at
tractive program is being prepared
for the occasion under the direction
of Mrs. Ella Thornton of Rathbone
Temple, No. 8, Pythian Sisters, chair
man of that committee
L. B. Thornton, captain of the bowl
ing team of Syracusians Lodge, No.
10. has called a meeting OF the bowl
ers of that lodge tomorrow evening
at Pythian Temple to outline the
plans of that lodge for entrance into
the Pythian League next season.
Evening star., 1924-06-22
JR. 0. q. A. N.

Plans and preparations for the
amalgamation of the Oriental courts
of the order were discussed at
meeting of the representatives OF the
various courts of this jurisdiction in
Pythian Temple juno IA. Another
meeting of the representatives will
be held in the near future with the
object of completing the arrange
mentS.
Edward ]. Ross Council, No. 2e, at
its last meeting, in the presence of
a large number Of its own and other
members of the order. was the re-
cipient of the State Council banner
awarded the council making the larg-
est gain in membership during the
past year The presentation speech
was made by Past State Councillor ].
A. Madison, jr., a member of Wash
ington Council, No. IS, and the ac-
ceptance speech by Past Councillor J.
A. Balderson. after which the fol-
lowing program. under the direction
of Past Councillor G. w. Swift, mas
ter of ceremonies, was rendered:
Singing of America" under the
leadership of r. T. Ballard of Balti-
Past Councillor H. A Beck; solo, The
Country Schoolhouse," by r. z Bal
lard; selections by the Junior Order
Band; address by Representative ].
a Taylor OF west virginia, a MEM
ber of Old Glory Council, No. SO. of
that state; greetings of the State
Council to the addressor, by State
Councillor Luster L. Wehr, and COM
muuity songs, under the leadership
of Prof Ballard. The exercises CON
cluded with refreshments and cigars
Star Spangled Banner Council, No.
8, initiated four candidates and nomi-
mated officers for the next ensuing
term at its last regular meeting
The election of officers will be held
June 81 and Councillor C. L. Belding
has requested the presence of all the
members of the council. A public
installation of the officers elected
will be held July IL. Members have
been invited to attend and bring their
friends. The excursion committee,
through its chairman, P. G. Thomas,
reported that plans for the annual
excursion to Marshall Hall, which
will be held August 8, are progress
ing satisfactorily. The committee Is
planning various athletic events, for
which prizes will be awarded
The joint excursion of the various
councils to Chesapeake Beach will
be held July "a. Tickets have been
printed and issued to the assistant
Evening star., 1924-06-22
FRATERNITIES

Boosters night on Steel Pier, and
daily bathing parties will be con-
Quoted by Rev. f. X. Cavanaugh
John Il. Burns, George B. Saur, r. F.
krogmann. f. A. Strudley, F.. J.
Haske, ST.; Billy Walsh, Jack Coyle
Al Joy and w. A. Mulligan.
In Washington Council for Tuesday
evening the lecturers committee
promises an interesting and enter
talning program. The annual excur-
sion to Chesapeake Beach will take
place July II. Following the Tues
day meeting the council will assem-
BILE only once during July and August
according to the usual summer Gus
tom. The building company has
placed at the disposal of the Holy
Name Society the entire knights of
Columbus building for use during the
convention in this city in September
Potomac Council tomorrow evening
will consider matters of Importance,
including final plans for the ami
versary program.
James Filgate. chairman of the
committee on arrangements, has an
nounced "a grand jubilee Thursday,
July 10. at keane's estate, 18th Street
and Benning road northeast This is to
form the principal attraction of
Potomac Councils anniversary. The
program includes dancing, boxing,
and numerous other features.
Evening star., 1924-06-22
B. P. O. ELKS

In view of the decision of the band
not to accompany the Boston Club to
Boston, II was decided last Monday
to enter into negotiations with a
band of that city. Nathan We'll,
chairman of the transportation com
m1ttee, asks that all members of the
Boston Club who have not returned
the QUESTIONABLE, do so at once, in
order that the committee may have
the desired information to complete
It's arrangements. At the last meet
ing of the club several new members
enrolled, which brings the quota
nearly to the ESQ for which reserva-
ttons have been made at the Hotel
Essex. There will be but two meet
ings more Of the club and all mem
bers are requested to be present, as
many details must be disposed Of
Washington Lodge of Elks is to be
host this afternoon to the Maryland
Delaware and District of Colum bia
State Association, and 1T is expected
100 delegates will be present After
Verification of credentials the associa-
ton will be escorted to the ball game
and then to supper at the club build
ing. In the evening business ses-
sion will be held, at which time it is
expected President P. j. Callan will
announce plans arranged for the re-
union Ocean City in September.
Chairman Payfair announces that
plans for the orphans outing at Glen
Echo July % are being completed
Manager Schloss of Glen Echo has
granted to the Elks the use of the
park August 13 for get-together
and fun day. Through the courtesy
Evening star., 1924-06-22
NATIONAL UNION.

The committee on extension and
publicity met Wednesday at head
quarters for the purpose of complet-
ing arrangements for the ceremonial
to be held at the Northeast Masonic
Temple, Sth and F. streets northeast,
at 5 pm. Tuesday, when it is eX-
pected to initiate a class of fifty new
members. The ritual will be exempIi-
fed by degree team and choir from
the Baltimore (Md.) jurisdiction of
the society, and the home office will
be represented by Senate Secretary
e. A. Myers of Toledo, Ohio, and
Chicago, Ill After the formal cere-
monies there will be an entertain
ment, followed by a banquet in the
lower hall of the temple. The cere-
monial is under the general charge
Of the chairman of the committee on
extension and publicity, w. ]. O'Brien,
with subcommittees as follows: En-
tertainment A. A. Wright, j. E. Bor
land, p. M Kennerly and J. Harry
Jones; reception of visitors, James a.
Williams. Friend Fred Strickrott of
the Washington jurisdiction will be
master of ceremony on that occasion.
The National Union Hospital Asso-
citation will hold it's annual excursion
to Chesapeake Beach July 2S
The Jurisdiction was visited last
week by Senate Secretary e. A. Myers
and General Counsel George p. Kirby
from Toledo, who stopped here on
thelr way TO the Baltimore juriSdtc-
ton to attend a. large class initiation
which was held there.
Potomac Council met last Monday
night with President Rhodes in the
chair. Arrangements were made to
assist as far as possible to make the
coming excursion OF the hospital bed
fund service a success through the
distribution of tickets, and in con-
nection with the coming biennial
convention Of the senate of the so
ciety in Chicago July 81, Senator
Frank E. Ferguson of this council
was given instructions with regard to
the proposed movement to organize
central committee in this jurisdic-
ton. An interesting feature of the
evening was the report made by
Financial Secretary Borland of his
recent visit to New York and Phila-
delphta as a member of the Associa-
ton of Masonic Clubs. One applica-
ton for membership was presented
by President ]. E. Rhodes
Friend e. E. Evans, president of
Central Council, announces the young
men OF his council are making a drive
for new members for the class cere-
monial, to take place June "a.
State, War and Navy Council met
Tuesday evening at Pythian Temple,
President o. H Coumbe in the chair.
Two members were admitted, Charles
r. Williams and L. S. Quinn. The
committee on entertainment furnished
Refreshments and the evening closed
with q smoker.
Evening star., 1924-06-22
MODERN WOODMEN OF.
AMERICA.

The fraternal relations committee,
which is composed of seven members
appointed each year by the consul Of
each Of the Woodmen Camps in the
District of Columbia, with the excep-
ton of one or two minor camps, met
June IL with Georgetown Camp 32d
and M streets, and made final ar
rangements for the Woodmen field
day and excursion to Marshall Hall
August 16. 1t was decided to lease
the steamer Charles Manchester for
the day. There are to be fourteen
sport events, mostly for children,
with several prizes for each event, a
band as well as other amusements
and interesting features for the day.
The committee degree team, in
charge of Capt. Beach, initiated two
candidates from Washington Camp.
with Past Consul Spencer Roberts of
Virginia in the chair. The next meet
ing of the committee will be held at
Columbia Camp, July IT.
Evening star., 1924-06-22

lea, June IS, one application was re-
ceived for membership and letter
or coincidence was ordered sent to Mr..
and Mrs. John d. Simpson and family
upon the death of their daughter, Mrs.
Viola Howlin. The following officers
were elected for the next six months:
Councillor, Mrs. Ollie Montgomery; as
soctate councillor J. d. Simpson; vice
councillor, Mrs. Eva Bury; associate
vice councillor, Frank Bury; junior
past councillor, Mrs. Elizabeth Shep-
herd; associate junior past councillor,
I. b. Montgomery. recording secre-
tary, Mrs. Ethel Windsor e-elected.
fourth term); assistant recording Sec
retary, Miss Edna Ridgeway; fnan-
cial secretary, Mrs. Gladys McPher-
conductor, Mrs. Mary Williams; war
den. Harry Wood; inside sentinel,
Mrs. Vergie Ridgeway; outside SEN
tinel, Fred Fuerst. and trustee
Is months1, Mrs. Magnonette =.
state council. Mrs. Bertha Brown,
Mrs. Marion Petit and Mrs. Ethel
Windsor. Alternates to the state
council, Mrs. Lottie Futrell, Mrs. Mary
Freeland and Mrs. Effie Tancill. Ma
tional Representative Mrs. Sadie Levy
presided over the election. Short ad-
dresses were made by Mrs. Carrie H.
Handiboe of Mayfower Council, NO.
IL, and Mrs. S. Levy of Fidelity Coun-
ell. No. 4. Balloon and peanut races
were INDUCED in during the social
hour" that followed the close of the
business session. Presentation of
prizes was made by Miss Nellie +.
Teeple, chairman, to the following
prize winners of the balloon contest:
Mrs. Margaret Klotz, Miss Dorothy
Hutchinson and Miss Ruth Taylor.
Mayfiower Council, No. II, met June
12, at Society Temple, at 5th and G.
streets northwest, with Councillor
Mrs. Carrie Handiboe presiding. The
degrees were conferred on Mrs.
Blanche Brooks. The degree team
was under command of Mr.. Joseph
Mason, captain of the degree team.
The initiatory work was in charge
of the initiatory councillor, junior,
p. S. c., Mrs. Margaret Hartman, as
sisted by her staff of officers; also
by S. c. deputy, Mrs. Anna Hill, and
Miss Nellie Teeple of Golden Rule
Council. No. 10. who are always
ready to assist Mayfiower Council. A
numher of members of Unity Coun-
ell, No. II. made a visit to the coun-
ell. Refreshments were served.
Evening star., 1924-06-22

secretaries of the councils for distri-
button and sale.
Andrew jackson Council, No. 6. will
have an election Of officers for the
ensuing term June %. The following
have been nominated: Councillor. j..
s. Latham; vice councillor, c. q. Um-
hau; warden. r. L. Shaffer, and con-
ductor, ]. z. Sweichert.
Anacostia Council, No. 16, met Mon
day evening, with Councillor J. c.
Coppage presiding. Visitors from j.
Morgan Reed Council, No. !; Past
State Council Warden A. r. Harlow.
John Miller and Charles Miller were
entertained. The council will hold a
social session June 80 and extended
an invitation to all councils to at
tend
Evening star., 1924-06-22
ROYAL ARCANUM.

A conference between Grand Re-
gent A. l.. Ebersole and Past Grand
Regent c. c. Greir of Maryland and
other officers of both Grand Councils
was held Wednesday evening. An in
tenslve summer campaign, to be
worked Jointly between Maryland and
the District of Columbia, was agreed
upon. The work Will be under the
direction of Field Deputy H. A.
Davis. who was also present at the
conference.
Municipal Council celebrated Flag
day and Past Grand Regent T. J.
L4andegren delivered the principal ad-
dress.
District Council. No. IS, Loyal
Ladies' will hold its last meeting
bafore summer recess tomorrow eve
ming. Grand Regent Ebersole will be
the guest of the council and the de-
gree will be conferred upon a class
of candidates, after which refresh
ments will be served Councils meet-
ing this week are: District. Wednes-
day; Farragut and Capitol, Thursday,
and Municipal. Saturday.
Evening star., 1924-06-22
DAUGHTERS OF AMERICA.

At their meeting June Star Span
gled Banner Council, No. Z, elected
the following officers for the ensu-
ing terms: Councillor, May Babcock
assistant councillor, Maud Abbott;
vice councillor, Annie Steele; assist
ant vice councillor, Rose Haller: con-
ductor, Georgietta Wells; warden,
Bertha Lucas (re-electeO; recording
secretary, Margaret Halfpap (re-
elected); treasurer, Alice Brown (re-
elected); financial secretary. Florence
Garland re-elected); inside sentinel.
Minnie B. Sampson: outside sentinel,
Helen Smith; eighteen month trus-
tee, Zelphia Norton, and representa-
tives to state council, Lillian Doom.
Maud Abbott and Edith Davis. A
sock social and two plays will be held
at L o. o. F. Hall by this council
June IS at s o'clock.
At the meeting Of Golden Rule
Council, No. 10, Daughters of Amer
Evening star., 1924-06-22
MASONIC.

LODGES.
special. marine night"
Dawson. No 16. +. C.. special
Pentatpha. No. %, NJ. NJ, special.
NJ N: Parker. No q. NJ. M.
speciai at z pm.
Joppa, No; IS, \. A.
Acacia, No. IS. L. A
Takoma, No. 70. T.. c.
Wednesday--H No. II, NJ NJ
Osiris, No. 2s. NJ. NJ, special,
Warren G. Harding, No. 80. NJ. Nj.
ThursdayaaThe New Jerusalem, No. 9.
Naval, No. 4, NJ. NJ. special.
Mount Pleasant. No. IS, NJ. NJ.
Friday-st, johns. No. IL. E. A.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Centennial, No.
IA M. M, special, Q pm
School of instruction.
ROYAL ARCH CHAPTERS.
Monday-Momt Vernon. No. 3. p. NJ.
and NJ f. M
Tuesdsy-Momt Horeb. No. I. Mark.
Potomac. No. s. F. NJ. and NJ.
Woodr,des. No; 10. Royal Arch
neaday-G1pitol, No. IL. Royal
Arch High Priests Association.
Friday-Os{1itol, No. IL, Social, lee
tme.
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
C0MMANDERIES.
Tuesday-De Molay. No. Red Cross.
Wednesday washington, No. 1. Order
of the Temple.
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED
SCOTTISH RITE.
1uesd6y-Robert de Bruce Council.
Knights kadosh: election.
Albert Pike Consistory, M. r. s..
statutory assembly.
Evening star., 1924-06-22
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.

Keane Council Boosters Club will
give its first moonlight trip down the
river Monday evening, June 30, on the
steamer st. Johns.
The Boosters will give their sixth
annual excursion to Atlantic City
July 81 to August 8, inclusive, the
real big event of the year. Reserva-
tions are filing so fast for this trip
that the committee expects to close
the reservation book sooner than they
originally expected. Those in charge
of reservations are George B. Saur,
so K street northeast, and Al Joy,
Knights of Columbus secretary,
KNIGHTS of Columbus Hall. Wednes-
day evening, July 80. will be the
Evening star., 1924-06-22

Of Mr.. Schloss two strips Of tickets
will be mailed to each Elk, emitting
him to enjoy the various amuse-
ments without charge. Arrangements
are being made by the committee to
afford 1000 Elks friends and families
a day of pleasure.
Chairman Leo Morey has begun ac-
tive work to make a gala day of
July for the visiting Elks from
Dallas, Tex, who are on their way
to the convention at Boston. Amy
suggestions and help will be gladly
received by this committee
Evening star., 1924-06-22
Where Women Are Chattels.

w H. Chamberlin. in Current History Magazine.
Ideas of sex equality have scarcely
begun to penetrate the recesses of
the Caucasus Mountains. In the
Gorsk village the supremacy of the
male is taken for granted. 1t is an
jmmemorial custom that woman
must always rise in the presence of
a man. The women at meals are
always served last. Among the
GOrtzi, as among most of the Rus
sian eastern peoples, wives are OBJ
Evening star., 1924-06-22

jects of barter. They are priced &C
so much gold or SO many head of cat
tie. Sometimes a Gorsk carries off
wife without paying the price
which her father demands. IL this is
done with the woman's consent the
matter usually is settled later by a
peaceful negotiation, but cases Of
forcible abduction often lead to feuds.
Evening star., 1924-06-22
Nothing to Worry About.

From the Passing Show, London.
Fortune teller-Beware of a tall
dark man with scar over the right
eye"
The client-Him? Don't you worry
about him. dearie-he's my old man.
and / gave him the scar
Evening star., 1924-06-22

The county school superintendent
OF Lamar County, Miss. announces
that he will refuse to sign contracts
for any teachers with bobhed hair.
Evening star., 1924-06-22

EV. DR. JOHN c. PALMER,
grand chaplain of the Grand
Lodge of the District, has
INV, o,,poa5 +ko+ +ha raIioio,,c
Evening star., 1924-06-22
EASTERN STAR.

Electa Chapter will celebrate it's
thirtieth anniversary Tuesday eve
ming. Past Patron William Scantle-
bury. is in charge of the program and
Past Matron Mrs. Annie Harnish in
charge of the refreshments.
Evening star., 1924-06-22

Homer J. Councillor, lecturer and
short story writer, will entertain the
companions of Mount Horeb Royal
Arch Chapter Tuesday evening, with
an address
Evening star., 1924-06-22

Miriam Chapter, No. 70, Will meet
tomnrrnw night at New Masonic
TemuIe. at which time class of can
didates will be initiated This will be
the Iaet meeting before the summer re-
cess. At the hast meeting the chapter
Celebrated it's seventh birthday ami
folloVing grand Officers: Grand pa
tron. William Sc. Belts; associate
Evening star., 1924-06-22

Mount Pleasant Lodge, No. 33. also
has changed the date for the presen-
tation of the NJ. NJ degree, ad-
vancing it from June 80 to next
Thursday evening at o'clock. The
+. A. degree is announced for July
Z, the second meeting in July having
been called off Senior Warden Lin
foot will officiate at the head of the
line Thursday evening
Evening star., 1924-06-22

Grand viSitationS to the subordinate
lodges of Freema Sonry have been Sus-
pended until September Is. when
Mount Pleasant Lodge, No. SO, will
receive its annual attention at the
hands of the grand master and asso-
ciate officers of the Grand Lodge of
the District.
Evening star., 1924-06-22

Potomac Lodge, No. 5, will attend
its chaplain's church. at Wisconsin
avenue and Volta place, this evening,
assembling in the lodge room at 1880
for the purpose. The lodge will also
celebrate Marine night" tomorrow
evening
Evening star., 1924-06-22

services on Temple Heights, under
Grand Lodgaauspices, will begin next
Sunday, June %.