Evening star., 1929-12-08


; Independent Council met, with Coun-
cilor Ttffey presiding. Nominations of
ofi1cers was held Past State Councillor
F. D. Seiffert gave a continuation of a
series OF travel talks Deputy State
Councillor Allan c. Witherite spoke.
B. p. o. ELKS.
John E. Lynch, chairman of the
committee on Christmas baskets which
will be distributed to the needy of the
city, will hold a meeting at the club to-
morrow at pm, when the committee
will be formed. Four hundred baskets
will be given out.
The boys band of the lodge will give
a concert at st. JoSeph'S Orphan Asy-
lum at its fiag-raising next Sunday
at pm. The band also will be at
the Palace Theater during Christmas
week at all the orphans theater parties
given by the management of that
theater.
James Feeney will give an illustrated
lecture and moving pictures of the City
of Los Angeles and the State of Cali
fornia the night of December 90 at
o'clock Members and their families
and friends are invited.
A bowling league has been formed
in the State Association. the cities rep-
resented being Baltimore. Towson ana
Columbia Washington Lodges team,
escorted by a delegation of 25 mem
bers, went to Annapolis, Md, last Fri
day, where it played the team Of
that lodge 1t will play Baltimore
Lodges team at the Queen Pin Bowl
ing Drives. at Eighth street southeast,
December 13, at 8.
Chairman Robert Hoy Of the en-
tertainment committee announces an
iOI will he
day evening at the club house. Exalted
Ruler John D. Fitzgerald announces
that the sessions Of December 25 ana
January will not be held.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.
The members of Washington Council,
knights of Columbus, will meet Tuesday
at 8 o'clock for business of Importance
and a final report of the delegates to
Washington Chapter with reference to
the knights of Columbus annual
Christmas party to the orphans of the
city. Plans have been formulated for
this event under the guidance of Eugene
Baczenas, chairman of the chapter dele
CATION, assisted by representatives OF all
the local councils.
State Deputy William G. Feely, the
honor guest at the councils Thanks
giving meeting commented favorable on
the aLGenQanCe ana interest SEOWH Oy
the members of the council.
Following the business meeting Tues
day night, a special entertainment will
be presented under the direction OF
Waldo A. Page, lecturer of the council.
The feature will be a musical program
by the Washington Quartet, consisting
of Mrs. Fred Rice, Miss Edna Jones, Ro-
land Comely and Royden Dixon, with
Miss Evelyn Thomardes. accompanist.
Lecturer Waldo A. Page announces
that plans are progressing for the coun,
ellis annual midwinter ball to be held
at the Mayflower Hotel, January 20.
Harleigh H. Hartman is to act as chair
man of the reception committee.
Keane Council, No. 353, will hold its
big Christmas party Thursday at the
Knights of Columbus Hall at 8 pm.
Lecturer Daniel Boone has announced
that there will be turkeys galore for
the members, together with many other
items necessary for good Christmas
dinner.
Keane's 500 Club will give 500 and
bridge party on the same night at the
knights Of Columbus Hall, 918 Tenth
street northwest, at $3.50 pm. Mrs.
William Mulligan will be hostess
Charles Dean, chairman of the club,
has announced that turkey will be
given away.
IMPROVED ORDER OF REDMEN.
Usage Tribe met November 30 with
the board of great chiefs present. After
reports by the disabled members COM
mittee and the building committee card
games were played.
Idaho Tribe met Tuesday night and
the charter was ordered draped in
memory of George Perry.
Logan Tribe met Thanksgiving night
and series of visitations are planned.
The members will go to Analostan Tribe
next Thursday evening.
AnaloStan Tribe met Tuesday evening
and made arrangements for a large
class adoption.
Seneca Tribe met in Jonadab Hall
with Sachem Martin presiding and re-
ceived one candidate for adoption. The
work will be conferred at its next meet
ing.
Waneta Council met Tuesday in
Pythian Temple and conferred the de-
gree on four candidates.
The final of the series of official ViSi-
tatfonS to the councils was held last
to White Eagle Council. A /
unique presentation of the unwritten
work was given. Gifts were presented
to Great Sachem Baker, Pocahontas
Smith and Great Instructress Roland,
who IN turn presented to each of the
council inStructresSes a gift. Musical
freshments were served.
HlaWatha Council met last Monday
evening in Pythian Temple and had as
guests Great Sachem Baker, Great In
structress Roland and Great Repre-
sentative Seiffert.
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF
At meeting Tuesday evening an
nouncement was made that the Con- |
vertS' League will meet Tu. 5day eve
ming. Rev. w. Coleman Nevils, presi- |
dent of Georgetown University. will be |
the principal speaker, and the George
town Glee Club, under direction of Ed |
ward Donovan, will give a program. |
Miss Florence Winter, chairman of Con-
VertS League, will address members of |
the league in Baltimore tomorrow eve
ming.
Miss Jennie Sims. vice grand regent,
reported plans for the Christmas party
were completed.
Mrs. Fred Martin, chairman of the
welfare committee, with her committee,
will give the annual c. D. A. Christmas
party at the Home for Aged and Infirm
at Blue Plains December %, when the
members Of the junior court will have
charge Of the program. The welfare
committee will also bring Christmas
greetings to st. Elizabeth's Hospital.
Gallinger Hospital, District Jail, Home
for Defective Children and the Tubercu-
losiS Hospital
Mrs. Berta Jones, chairman of deco
rations, announced the committee will
meet December 16.
Mrs. Guy Stelle, chairman of trus-
tees, announced a meeting of that conn
mittee for Monday evening at 8 O'Clock.
In response to the invitation of Mgr.
Edward Buckley, the Catholic Daugh-