Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-11-11

c. A number of applications for men,
bership were presented. A Bible was
presented to the Suitland Christian
Church Sunday evening. Fifty men,
bers of the council were present at the
exercises. and the councillor presented
tn Bible, which was accepted by Rev.
William M. LaRoche, pastor OF the
church. Deputy State Councillor w. H.
McClung paid the council his farewell
visit.
Anacostia Council met in Masonic
Hall, Anacostia, D. c.. Monday eve
ming, and was called to order by Vice
Councillor James r. Prather. Twelve
applications for membership were re-
ceived, and the degree team, under the
direction of Clark Teats. and the drill
team. with Capt. E. r. Thomas in COM
mand. conferred the degrees upon Is
candidates. One member was received
by reinstatement Rev. Luther Franck,
rector of Emanuel Episcopal Church,
will conduct a special memorial service
this evening to which all the members
and the Daughters of America and
their friends are invited The service
will begin at 8 pm, and all members
are requested to assemble in the church
hall at 1880 pm. Brief remarks were
made by National Outside Sentinel
Smithson, E. r. Thomas and others.
Edward J. Ross Council convened in
Junior Order Temple November |, with
Councillor Hilton presiding. The fol-
lowing members from John L. Burnett
Council were accepted into the council
by card: Benjamin S. Wells Charles
w. Hill and Benjamin B. Baden. Re-
marks were made by State Conductor
w. L. Sudwarth, Jack Currier, State
Vice Councillor A. c. Columbus. Record
ing Secretary George w. Swift. Will
Ferber and Benjamin S. Wells.
Mount Vernon Council met in North
east Masonic Temple November 2. and
was called to order by Councillor James
Glascoe. Eight applications for men,
bership were received Addresses we're
made by Recording Secretary John
Smallwood, Financial Secretary How
ard Steine, Treasurer Calvin Whipp
Past Councillor John Hargett and
others.
Washington Council met October 81
in Red Mems Hall, Nineteenth street
and Pennsylvania avenue, and was
called to order by Councillor A. Collins.
Four applications for membership were
received. Addresses were made by Past
Councillor C. Taylor of Mount Vernon
Council, Past Councillor E. P. Sowder
and Vice Councillor F. w Burrows.
Star Spangled Banner Council met in
Junior Order Temple November 2, and
was called to order by Councillor j. r.
Bergin. Six applications for member
ship were received. Raymond A. Gala
tin was admitted into membership. The
degree team will confer the degrees
upon several candidates of Potomac
Valley Forge Council November H.
Vice Councilo~ A. G. Columbus, State
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Chaplin George l.. Myers. Past Ma
tional Representative G. w. Magill,
Raymond A. Callatin. Past Councillors
S. J. Bushey, w. H. Kendrick, w. W.
Atkinson and others.
NATIONAL UNION.
Victory Council met November 2 with
President Bell presiding. After routine
business the meeting was turned over to
Speaker J. w. Coover, who introduced
Walter L. Holt with his stringed orches-
ira, who presented a program. w. r.
Bell, chairman of the District of Co.
lumbia executive board, named j. A.
Williams. J. E. Rhodes and A. S. Brown
as committee on arrangements for the
class ceremonial to be held December IA.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
At the convention of Calanthe Lodge
tomorrow evening Grand Chancellor A.
Lacy Embrey will install Harry I. Coxen
chancellor commander and Harvey G..
Belt vice chancellor.
Webster Lodge will confer the ranks
Tuesday evening.
Capital Lodge, through the effort of
its keeper of records and seal, George
w. Sollars, expects to win the pennant
for numerical and financial excellence.
Franklin Lodge will confer the Page
Rank Tuesday evening on large class.
Mount Vernon Lodge will entertain its
members Wednesday evening with lee
ture by Past Supreme Representative