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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1916

Page

20

Masonic Lodges Schedule and August Events

A long list of Masonic lodge activities and upcoming events is announced. Dawson Lodge plans a FC degree with Mary presiding, a children’s day excursion to Marshall Hall, and a push to organize next month’s work. Columbia and Potomac lodges prepare outings and many degrees, with numerous officers named for committees and social plans.

Dawson Lodge Thea FC Mary Gary Patrick Expacta Ita Marshall Hall Childrena Georgi W Baumann Royal E Corwin William A Murray Fata Bhrine and Grotto Funita

Royal Arch Grotto Excursion Plans Dominate District Chapter Notices

Royal Arch officers hail active work and announce August 23 Chesapeake Beach family picnic with a moving picture, band, contests, and surprises. Grotto members, including Monarchs and the Prophet leaders, promise a grand outing with dozens of chapters and Maryland area groups attending, plus a large railway effort to handle crowds.

Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons Fowler William W Jermann Arthur C Shaw Emmett M Carter Arvine Johnston John A Olborn Orville Crown Walter F Smith Frank F Joseph H Milans Guy W Camp Kallipolis Grotto Chesapeake Beach Goldsmith Hie Neptune Prophete Jim Glee Club George Himmons Jr Iseo Dooleys Lotke

Almas Patrol Organizes Shrine Meeting in Minneapolis

The officare of Almas Patrol outlines plans for next year's Shrine meeting in Minneapolis Minnesota arena. Captain Louis Colison leads the group with first lieutenant Virgi M Fookes, second lieutenant Harry F Kennedy, secretary Charles A Stewart, treasurer W W Georges, surgeon Fred A Yates, MoD and chief quartermaster Gen AT Carranza.

Officare Almas Minneapolis Minn Arena Louis Colison Virgi M Fookes Harry F Kennedy Charles A Stewart W W Georges Fred A Yates Mod Carranza

Odd Fellows Degree Staff Organized and Yonkers Visit Planned

Grand Master William J Hope led Odd Fellows in assembling a permanent degree staff. Yonkers Lodge proposed a first degree visit to Washington in early September with a reception and banquet planned. Langdon Mount Nebo and Mount Pleasant lodges prepared degree rehearsals and welcomed visiting members for upcoming conferrals.

William J Hope Odd Fellows Hall Hope Irving R Schwinger Harry L Andresen W B. Randall Eastern Lodge No 7 George B Johnston William Green Harry L Anderson Yonkers Phoenix Lodge Grand Keyser Odd Fellows

Knights of Pythias convention highlights in Portland

The Knights of Pythias supreme lodge closed at Portland after a spirited session from August 1. Charles Davin of Denver was elected supreme vice chancellor, John J Brown of Vandalia advanced to supreme chancellor by acclamation, and officers for a two year term were elected including The Rev Joseph Hearing as supreme prelate and Fred E Wheaton as supreme keeper of records. District of Columbia delegates received honors. Maj Dunn, oldest member, was warmly saluted in Portland.

Knights of Pythias Supreme Lodge Portland Greg Pythiana Oregon Mark Stearman District of Columbia District Pythians Ia Supreme Lodge Charles Davin Denver Colo Supreme Lodges John J Brown Vandalia Davis Laden New York McArthur Winnipeg Canada Broening Maryland Board of Control Order Cole Joseph Hearing Columbia, Tenn Fred E William J Duval. Hutchinson Kans Edward A Hockton Thomas Canada Paat Supreme Edward Dunn Grand Lodge of Oregon Maj Dunn Pythian Order Oregon Pythians Grand Lodge Waa Supreme Temple of the Pythian Stetera Oreg Knights of Pythiss Tuesiday Eraters America Europe Mra Liv Samuels Cora M Davis Grand Temple Arkansas Maritime Provinces Pythian Sisters Paat Ida Jayne Weaver Seattle West Supreme Temple

Royal Neighbors Meetings Across District of Columbia Reported

The Royal Neighbors of America report growing membership of 485 in the District of Columbia with wide district leadership by Lydia J Swigentz and joint tours with Supreme Oracle Myra B Enright. Crowded meetings, new applications, and rising national totals surpass 871000 members as 3507 new join in the past year amid excursions and military department talks.

Royal Neighbors of America District of Columbia Lydia J Swigentz Swingett Virginia West Virginia Maryland Delaware New Jersey Myra B Enright Kansas City Kans Tim Fikines Cumberland Wilm Neton Washington Miver National Guard Campa Woodmen Chesapeake Beach Eng Sgt Swiggett Martha McCaffery Jo K .Duras J C McCart

Washington Camp notes and missing members bring updates

The Washington Camp No 11484 met at Maronica Temple reporting by consent that the by laws provisions were waived to protect member interests. John Doyle, a Marine Corps veteran and longtime member, died Friday morning and received full military funeral with burial at Arlington. A large attendance at the Chesapeake Beach picnic noted minor injuries from crowded foot races and several members enlisted for service at Fort Myer.

Washington Camp Old Maronica Temple Harry H R Helwig John F Doyle Doyle Marine Corps Marine Headquarters Navy Annex Arlington Cemetery Terrence Mahoney Oh Drayton Florida Mother I J le Roy A L Westere LW Revercomb H A Hilsworth Fort Myer F M Roberts Plattsburg NY

Maccabees Schedule and Plans For Chesapeake Beach Outing

Members of the Maccabees district and Virginia delegation met in Washington to coordinate a joint excursion to Chesapeake Beach next Tuesday. A program features exhibitions, races, and a bowling match with prizes. funds raised will aid widows and orphans.

The Maccabees Chesapeake Beach Processa Widows and Orphans Fund

Daughters of America Councils Report Meetings Afield

Daughters of America Fidelity Council No 4 met at fts hall 623 Louisiana avenue northwest with many members present. Capt West and his team entertained. The Wheeling Club met at Cherry Dale Virginia at Mrs John Milated home and planned a lawn fete. prizes awarded in a gum drop game. Triumph Council No 8 held a Tuesday meeting with several officers excused for naval yard duties. State councilor Mrs Reagan and Deputy Mr Rose addressed. refreshments served.

F A Norway Odd Fellows Golden Ruln Lodge The Home Association Esther Lodge No 6 Henrietta Werner Odd Fellows Home Fidelity Lodge Kage Osborn Goelltzard Tavior Camrp Tresaury Panama Dire. Org John W Cross Glenboro Point William McCaffrey Whitehead J Arthur Trunnel Georgetown Camp Fidelity Council No 4 Fts Hall Louisiana Avenue Northwest Capt West Thompson Kerper No 12 Want No 1 Wheeling Club Daughters of America Cherrydale John Milated Grace Woodward E V Thompson Order Triumph Council Loulex Sehuenk Pansy Sehuenk Myrtle Burrows JW Schwank Ae Navy Yard

National Union and Related Councils Report Events

The National Union W OH Colling Council held its regular meeting Thursday with good attendance led by William E. Lorenz who was active and courteous. The Interior Council met at Pythian Temple Wednesday and adjourned early due to warm weather after completing business. The Hospital Bed Fund Association met Tuesday night at headquarters with progress on winding up excursions and a substantial fund total. The jurisdiction mourns the death of John W Lucas on August 6, an officer of State War and Navy Council and a prominent Mason with many friends.

Pentalpha Lodge A R R Onyun James B. Austin J Henry Waaner George W R Stokes William Jo Naylor Meyers Oiand Ghelley Committee On John M Wolcott Grand Rapids Lodge No 2 Grand Rapids, Mich Garfield Hospital Mount Vernon Lodge No 6 Mra Daisy V Shaffer Friendship Temple Temple Congressional Cemetery Central Camp Glee Club F Dobrowolcki J A Trunnell S&s GN W F Black H F Shaw F F Mason F Dobrowolski McCaffrey J KK Duncan G Cowles F Shaw Skinner E Miller F Webb Black R Qyerbee John Lyon W C Willett Cheasapeake Beach Maccabees Old Masonic Temple Pythian Temple Womene Benefit Association Knights WOH Colling Council William E. Lorenz Interior Council Pythian Tempe Hospital Bed Fund Association Chesapeake Beach Hospital Fund National Union Towa John W Lucas State, War and Navy Council

Royal Arcanum Ouray Council Excursion Committees Named

Ouray Council No 1896 Royal Arcanum will offer a complimentary excursion to Chesapeake Beach tomorrow. The following committees are appointed to conduct the affair: Reception P M Hiremon John Shafer Everett Spring and BC Wheeler. Athletica Charles F Morrison Sidney Hana and W L Deck. Public comfort Walter Koons James W Scott and T F Mitchell.

Ouray Council Royal Arcanum Chesapeake Beach P M Hiremon John Shafer Everett Spring BC Wheeler Athletica Charles F Morrison Sidney Hana W L Deck Publie Comfort Walter Koons James W Scott T F Mitchell

Council votes to transfer receipts to uniform fund

Local council No 2percent of U A M received one membership application and, with consent of the good of the order committee, voted to turn over its present receipts to the uniform fund. Mr Olver of Thomas Jefferson Council and Messrs Prender Coulter and Potter gave addresses.

Capital Council Good of the Order Uniform Olver Thomas Jefferson Council Messrs Prender Coulter Potter Addreseca

Mail Employes Picnic At Chesapeake Beach Event

More than 6 000 postal workers with families and friends attended a Branch 18 picnic of the United National Association of Post Office Clerks at Chesapeake Beach. Officials hosted a luncheon on a special train, a fried chicken dinner at Beach Hotel, athletic events, a fancy dress carnival, and prizes. Captain George L Taft led Company D at Fort Myer. Edward W Turner oversaw the event with Charles J T Mc Caffry LJ Rob inson William T Sherwood David Brown and Arthur S Browne assisting.

omMctala United National Association of Postoffice Chesapeake Beach Beach George L. Taft Fort Myer W Unson Edward W Turner Clerks Union Charles J T McCaffry LJ Robinson William T Sherwood David Brown Arthur S Browne

Deportation preferred for forgery case in District Supreme Court

John Manuosos pleaded guilty to forging Tom Vurnakes' name to a letter seeking $30 and was arrested by immigration authorities for being an undesired alien. He was sent to Baltimore to begin the voyage back to Italy after Justice Stafford suspended sentence and handed him over for removal.

Italy John Manuosos Justice Stafford District Supreme Court United States Laskey Matueson Tom Varnakes Vurnakers Vurneakes Ornoc Vurnakes Washington Tom Vurnakes Manuosos America Stone Walls Wendell Stafford Baltimore

Balch Reports Ford Peace Efforts and Bryan Involvement

Miss Emily G Balch, remaining American delegate to Ford mediated peace conference, briefed President Wilson on efforts to stir peace sentiment among belligerents. She warned optimism is limited but negotiations could start this fall or winter. Balch noted Germany shows more peace tendency. terms may align with next year.

Emily G Balch Henry Ford Wilson Europe Balch Ford William J Bryan Germany

Drop in Immigration Shows Small Population Gain in 1916

Immigration bureau data released show a population rise of 149 081 for the fiscal year ending June 30 1916 far below the eighteen year average. Aliens entering the United States totaled 468 743 with 208 326 immigrants and 67 822 nonimmigrants. Departures reached 240 807 comprising 129 785 emigrants and 111 042 nonemigrants who expect to return.

Immigration Bureau United Stat

Suspending Amid Contest May Benefit South Carolina Hopeful

An appeal filed with the House elections committee by Aaron Prior of the First South Carolina district seeks relief in a long running contest for a seat in Congress. Prior alleges he has received only $1,000 in winnings over many appearances before committees, though the law provides up to $4,200 for contestants.

House Elections Committee Aaron Prierleau South Carolina Congress Dia Minia

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