Masonic Orders Schedule Busy Week With Ceremonies
The District Masons, Shriners and Eastern Star units posted a full slate. Meetings, elections, and degree conferrals were set across Washington venues including Takoma, Mount Pleasant, and Anacostia with public outings to Marshall Hall and Chesapeake Beach. Grand officers and nearby lodges announced ceremonies, banquets, and a planned October rite sequence led by Albert Pike Consistory.
Knights of Pythias celebration plans emerge in August notes
The Knights of Pythias sister lodges and brothers discuss Dunn birthday celebrations in October at the Pythian Temple auditorium. Meetings set for August 31 and September 2 plan details, degree work, and a Yonkers degree team visit with a celebratory banquet.
Central Camp Woodmen Entertains State Delegates and Plans Open Meeting
MODERN WOODMEN Central Camp in Ita meet Friday night entertained State Deputy William McCaffery District Deputy Henry H Millard and State Lecturer Daniel Webster A grand musical program directed by Hugo Goelitz highlighted the evening The degree work for George B Mandford was presented by a local team including G A Casey J Rigging James A Moody Harry F Shaw and others A membership application was approved An outing at Chesapeake Beach drew about 7000 attendees A death notice for Maj C W Hawes prompted a sympathy resolution A revised accounting method was adopted Henry H Bacon plans to transfer to a Cleveland camp National Lecturer George Riley will visit Central Camp October 6 an open meeting planned A committee including Moody Sutherin Linville Shaw and Enright will arrange the program An open meeting for Woodmen and friends is set for the first Thursday in October Committee Hf Millard Thomas Overbee Mason to organize details
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Central Camp
Ita Meet
William McCaffery
Henry H. Millard
Daniel Webster
Hugo Goelitz
George B. Mandford
G. A. Casey
Ij. & Rigging
James A. Moody
Chesapeake Beach
Maj. C. W. Hawes
Henry H. Bacon
Cleveland
Ohio
George Riley
Danville
John W. Sutherin
Thomas Linville
Harry ¥. Bhaw
James Ji. Enright
Mr. Riley
William McCaffrey
Washington
Millard
Thomas
W. F. Black
I. RR Overbee
F. F. Mason
Redmen Announce Fall Visits and Class Adoptions
The Red Men plan fall visitation dates to tribes and an anticipated larger class adoption than last May. Chiefs and officers are featured, with notes on illness, travel, and ongoing events. Mineola Tribe invites Red Men to Esther Memorial lawn fete at Randle Park Congress Heights on Friday night with Edward Blaine heading arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reat
Sagamore J. Heldenheimer
Mineola Tribe
Randle Park
Congress Heights
Esther Memorial Episcopal Church
Edward Blaine
Knights Of Columbus Plan Washington Knights Outing
I Knights of Columbus Carrell Council held its regular monthly meeting. A fall activities program was outlined and a Washington Knights and ladies excursion is planned aboard a special steamer leaving September 23 and returning Monday morning. The trip visits Old Point Comfort Fort Monroe Norfolk and Virginia Beach under Columbus Country Club auspices. The itinerary is being mailed to the Washington group.
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Carrell Council
Grand Knight Kidd
Knights of Columbus
Chicago
Washington Knights
Columbus Country Club
Old Foint Comfort
Fort Monros
Norfolk
Virginia Beach
Odd Fellows Degree Meeting Noted At Pen Mar
A Maryland Pennsylvania West Virginia and District of Columbia Odd Fellows reunion at Pen Mar was attended by Deputy Grand Master Irving R. Schwinger. Metropolis Lodge No 16 will confer the initiatory degree at its regular meeting Friday night with plans for all candidates to receive the first degree at a joint meeting on September 2.
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Tawson Lodge
Marshall Hall
George W. Baumann
Ff Halt Wl
Leana
Fats
Royal E. Corwin
William H. Murray
Columbia Commandery
Knights Templar
Praternity
F. I. ‘Wikina
Marshal Hall
Order Bellowss
Thoye
Roland Nisawanger
Rayyearn
Mond Bim
Wee
Mian LeHarne
Mian W
Bim Nanond
Ida V. Faber
Pen Mar
District of Columbia
Maryland
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Excerator Lodge
Noble
M. H. Friedman
Chester
Delcher
Yonkera
Langdon Lodge
M. D
Yonkers
Committee of Covenant Lodge
J. Keriain
Fidelity Lodge
Degres
Irving R. Schwinger
Noble Grand Floral
Schwinger
Canton Washington
Fred A. Royce
Ruth Lodge
Wesken
R. T. Pumphrey
Mount Pleasant Rebekah Lodge
Edna Ohlander
Jessie Dudley
Mary Pollock
Ella Crew
Cora Thompson
Anna Mettler
Katie Morrison
Eva Bushey
Mount Pleasant Lodge
West Virginia
Washington
Alexandria
Mr. Schwinger
Metropolis Lodge
Woodmen burial for Joan Hersh in Lancaster service
Captain William G. Drett and Sovereign Georges Devokes conducted Woodmen burial rites in Lancaster for Joan Hersh of Oak Camp Oklahoma, who died July 31 in Osage county after a bandit robbery incident during a car ride. Hersh and three companions were halted by bandits on the Osage hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Drett
Oak Camp
Georges Devokes
Lancaster
Joan Hersh
Sovereign Hersh
Tulen
Osage County
Okla
Osage Hills
Severean Merek
Bendita
Initiation Notice and Dense Council Meeting Report
JR O U A M Robert A Southworth notified to attend initiation tomorrow night. E P Hutchinson died post stroke last week but resumed duties. Twenty five dollars donated to benefit committee. Talks by George W Rue secretary Valley Forge Council Charles Walker past councilor Liberty Bell Council and S Oliveri of Thomas Jefferson Council. Anacostia Council No 16 met in Mason ic Hall with large attendance including visitors from No 10. Several applications acted upon and referred to committees. Council held stock trial Ray Thomas defendant C Prather judge. Jury of six found prisoner guilty. Those not present missed much fun Roy Brasbeare and John Jones choral sen denoting pent thems.
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Robert A. Southworth
Capital Counci
E. P. Hutchinson
George W. Rue
Valley Forge Council
Charles Walker
Liberty Bell Council
S. Oliveri
Thomas Jefferson Council
Anacostia
Roy Brasbeare
John Jones Chonin Sen
Savannah Fetes Eagles Red Men Pass Scroll
The eighteenth annual Grand Aerie meeting of the Fraternal Order of Eagles was held in Savannah Georgia with visitors from Washington DC and other districts. A week of parades concerts drumming and dances followed, and Washington Aerie kept open house for travelers en route home. The Red Men scroll was passed among tribes with ceremonies and speeches highlighting fraternal goodwill and unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Aeris
Order of Eagles
Savannah
Ga Pnst
Arthur
Haya
Washington
Edward Cogniin
Edwin Gaver
Royal B Stedman
John A Campbell
F.C. Callan
Teama
Eaglesa
Hermitage
Washington Aerie
Grand Aerie
National Union Councils Meet in Pythian Temple
Multiple district councils and the National Union clubs held meetings at Pythian Temple and Typographical Temple venues. Debates on woman suffrage featured Harry R. Christie and Nathan J. MecKnew with MecKnew declared winner. The Hospital Bed Fund Association planned another gathering. The National Club of the District, formed January 18 1907, pursues fellowship and growth, aiming to fund a National Union building in Washington. The National Club meets monthly at 66 Real Estate Trust Building, Fourth Street and H Street SW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government Printing Offen Council
Typographical
Harry R. Christie
Nathan J. MecKnew
Marshall Hall
Nathan
Mckwaw
National Club
National Union
Vivita
Varioux
Real Estate Trust
A. M. Bosvien
Dieerica
Eterno Pte Wire
Maccabees Tent Outing Reports Strong Participation
The Anacostia and Brightwood Maccabee tents held a daylong outing at Samal Beach with initiation planned for Thursday. Committee members led by Thomas L Smith and Mrs Ada son Jr organized races entertainment and a large attendance. The event raised funds for widows and orphans while efforts to recruit new members continued under State deputy supreme commander.
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Wom Phillips
Pennsylvania
Maccabees
Thesamal Beach
Tuesaday
United Brotherhood
Thomas L Smith
Metropeliten
Smith
Wow Adason, Jr
Vie
Shambaugh
Mia Palmer
Frank Hannon
Cnairran
Atras
Sir Knight Wonship
Hove
William
Dane Ates
Joseph Fobey
Bam Wan
Milas Angi
Randagme
Mise May Rose
Hova
Henry Mathers
Jamen Gates
J.ross
Joseph Thompson
Grosa
Thompson
Mea Perry P Patrick
Mra. Palmer
Daughters of America Fidelity Council Meeting Report
Fidelity Council No. 4 met Tuesday at 623 Louisiana Avenue Northwest with junior past deputy Bre Anna Hill in attendance. Mr and Mrs West of Mayflower Council attended and spoke, inviting members of other councils to join Fidelity Council meetings. The Wheeling Club hosted a lawn fete at the home of Mr John Milstead Kerry Dale Virginia featuring decorated grounds and special music.
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Fidelity Council
Louisiana Avenue Northwest
Bre
Anna Hill
West
Mayflower Council
Wheeling Club
Wallehtert For America
Joan Milstead
Kerrydale
Geoeia
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Frank N. Chase
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William W. Jetmane
Frank M. Scott
Harry Gil Kimball
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Wise
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Henry G. Avers
Thomas R. Manning
John S. Cotton
Austin J. Letzter
Achille E Burklin
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Charles I. Brooks
Mason L. Howe
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Isaac W. Wright
Bernard A. Baer
Clarence E. Christopher
Lyman E. Burdine
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Harry Davia
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C. Hi J. Leo Smith
James F. Mulcare
Joseph F. Leheviin
Alexander L. Gil
Lucien T. Paul
Conrad ¥. Lena
William W. Denton
Benjamin Greenburg
Mithras Lodge of Perfection
T P.m
Stirling Kerr, Jr
Supreme Council
Willam Tayloe Snyder
Degreas
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Jona H von Herrmann
K C. CH
Horace F. Mo Intonh
K C.C. H
Todd C. Sharp
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Nathan Weill
Almer Ki Mmrpson
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B. E. Flather
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Edgar A. Nelson
Richard Gasch
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Charles Long
Harry Evans
Great S. Bernard
Charles D. Shackelford
Potentate Ll. Whiting
Almas Temple
Alaska
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Almas
Potentate Kates
Eagles Mere
Pffce
Hoe Fulkerson
Cite
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Billy Flamenco
Mystic Shrine
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Order of the Eastern Star
Great Falls
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W Zimmerman
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Colonial Beach
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Masonic Lodge
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Otting of Diatrict
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Chela
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Webster
Excelator
Pounter
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Fri
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Portland
Oreg
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Edward Dunn
Maj. Dunn
Webster Lodge
J. Stansbury
Camp Ordway
Ben C. McQuay
Harmony Lodge
Albert Kah‘lert
Impart
Anin
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B. F. Dillon
Logan Lodge
Altoona
8. S. Stonerook
National Capital
Ways and Means Committee
Pythian Order
William 4. Kimmel
Arhoan
Friendship Tammie, Co
H. Hikton Smith
Israsi Sommer
J. E. Wilson
Rathbone Temple
Mra. Prokos
Friendship Temple
Elala Vandervort
Temple
Mra
Prokos
William A. Kimmel
Ida M. Crown
Elsie Ederwort
Capital Lodge
Knights of Pythias
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William J. Tope
N. Y
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Hope
W. B. Copnersmith
Washington Lodge
Yellowstone Park
Astern Lodge
Grand Green
Noble Grand
W. E. Lawson
Swettxer
F. N. Julian
Committee On
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The
Rebekahs
Nuaom
Huth
Woedeeminy
Mount Plesaant
Huntay
Martha Washington
Doccax
Dorcas Lodge
Margarete Ison
Josie Ieon
Ocean View
Josephine Beahm
Rebekah
New Orleans
Elisabeth Carter
H. Y. Ison
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Sagamore
H R. Boverly
Redmen
Redwing Tribe
G. EH. Altman
J.B. Altman, Jr
D. Honda
W. F. Berry
Osceola
Bachem Stump
Goldberg
New York
Leo A. Rover
Middle West
the Knights of Columbus
Davenport
Town
Charles W Darr
Columbus Day
Baltimore
Columbia Country Club
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Washington Assembly
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Stuart
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Gaturéay—Ocanton Weshington
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Mortal
Deanse
Woodmen OF World
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Mineolas
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Sachem
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Mineuis
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Sachem F. Yoeh
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Sagamore Boyer
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King
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Tennin
Dahlgren
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Mane
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Fostrevin
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Brightwood
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Macentes
Lietroit
Daughters OF America
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