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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1913

Page

5

Masonic Lodges and Chapters Plan Activities in Washington

Washington Masonry calendar shows multiple lodges and chapters calling off meetings for Labor Day, with special degrees to be conferred at Mount Pleasant and Anacostia. Notable items include the M M degree at National Lodge, the F C degree at Potomac No 5, and the M M and E M degrees at several homes and temples. The Scottish Rite Temple construction progress is reported, along with plans for a large September ceremonial by Kallipolis Grotto No 26 and upcoming Eastern Star events in Ruth, Wizpah, Aveune, and Martha chapters.

Potomac Benjamin B. Preard Anacostia Fentalpha Mount Pleasant National M. M Arminios Myron M Parker King David Washington Baat E A_ Hiram la Fayette H A. Wm R Singleton Columbus Lebanon Masonic Board of Relief Eastern Star Chapters Ruth Martha Anacostia Lodge Bert V. Wolfe King Solomon Lodge Milton J. Fillius Mount Pleasant Lodge King David Lodge F. C Brookland No. H Height Lodge Casebeer Masonic and Eastern Star Hamilton Lodge No. 120 Supreme Council of the Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm Kallipolis Grotto

Odd Fellows Lodges Schedule and Degree Work

Subordinate lodges listed by day with lodge numbers and activities. Tuesday covers Washington No 6 and others with degree work. Wednesday includes Eastern and Federal City lodges with business meetings. Thursday lists Columbia Excelsior Mildas clubs and Metropolis degree work plus salon business.

Washington Golden Rule Friendship Federal City Harmony Columbia Excelsior Salon Business Mildas—Central Phoenix Metropolis Mount Nebo Mageveru

Rebekah and related orders plan fiftieth anniversary

The reading notes various lodge and tribe activities across DC area. Rebekahs prepare for the border branch fiftieth anniversary with Grand Lodge representation. Golden Rule Lodge handles funeral arrangements for Past Grand John W. Hollyday. Labor Day changes alter Ruth Rebekah Lodge schedule amid growing regalia purchases and upcoming October birthday homecoming plans. Great Council of DC meets with many past officers in attendance. Canton Washington posts aim for annual Rebel vacation reunion and upcoming Cantons business session. Columbia Lodge hosts a large Marshall Hall alting with Ida Hayes pupils program.

Rebekah Odd Fellows’ Hall Thomas J.gates Thompson Grand Lodge Golden Rule Lodge No 21 John W. Hollyday Order At Large Order Lodge Fourth Presbyterian Church Thirteenth and Fairmont Streets Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia Hollyday Cleveland Ohio Canton Washington Patriarcha Militant Joseph Kelly H. P.bell Congressional Cemetery No. 4 No. 1 W. P. Pumphrey Columbia Lodge Marshall Hall Ida Hayes Varena Schmid

KRESKO Soap Ad Promises Quick Skin Cure

A vintage advertisement touts KRESKO as the instant fix for eczema and skin blemishes with trial, family sizes, and five cent cakes. It lists multiple drug stores and outlets such as Donnell Drugs, Heck's Brig, and Stone & Poole, urging free samples by mail from Kresko Laboratories.

Kresko Kresko Laboratories Fourtu New York Donnell + Drugs Aristian Brug Peepies Stone & Poole

Temple Council Reports Strong Finances and Plans

Members gathered in Northeast Temple for the council meeting with a steady turnout. The treasurer reported excellent finances as minutes from the prior session were read and approved. The council includes WR Carver, president of the Uastri cabinet and treasurer, who dedicates significant effort to council interests. The Potomac Council extension met at National Union headquarters and conducted substantial business. Four teams will compete for a membership prize tied to the class initiation under the District cabinet, with a Sunday planning meeting. Henry P. Batch reports energetic progress on an October 38 entertainment event and related campaign aims, with every detail to be covered.

Canton Washington No. 1 Colonial Beach Canton Capt Rogers Northeast Washington Corner Northeast Temple Counsil Uastri WR. Carver Order Potomac Council National Union Hond Henry P. Batch

Filipino Art on View Shows Progress of Natives

The article highlights native craftsmanship in Manila including furniture of red narra for the bureau of insular affairs offices. It praises Filipino training in schools and Bilibid prison as industrial programs producing durable baskets hats jaca lace and embroidery and asserts the goal of preparing natives for productive labor.

Philippines Bureau of Insular Affairs Ifrank McIntyre Bureau Washington Tné Philippine Islands Europe Manila

Knights of Pythias Conventions and Anniversary in Washington

Local lodges prepare for fiftieth anniversary of the order with grand visitations starting at Rathbone Superior Lodge. September events include conferment of amplified third rank and elegies for Past Grand Representative Roger C. Glasscock. Dignitaries install records seal and guard officers. improvements planned for the Pythian Temple interior.

Washington Rathbdone Roger C. Glasscock Mark Stearman H. M. Vandervort Knights of Pythias’ Halil Association Pythien Temple

Elks Plan River View Clambake Outing for Washington Lodge

Committees of Rhode Yaland Elks meet at the Elks Hall to finalize details for the Washington Lodge trip to River View on September 7. A morning steamer ride down the river will reach Riverview Park for a day of festivities centered on a clam bake and planned amusements. Tickets close Wednesday as Fred J. Mersheimer, chair of the executive committee, urges Elks and friends to notify the committee.

Washington Lodge River View Elks’ Hall Elks St. Johns Wil Riverview Park

Knights of Columbus Prepare to Resume Activities

Officers from all councils plan to restart meetings starting September 1 with two meetings per month. Spalding Council outlined plans for the year and to continue the Dramatic Club. bowling league prep resumes around October 1. Washington Council reports on vesper service, Discovery Day, and Supreme Council actions. Bernalillo County to install John Baron Burg as probate judge in 1916.

Spalding Council Thursdey Francis J. P. Cleary Dramatic Club M. J. McAuliffe Council Bowling League W. P. Normoyle J. Rozier -Biggs Spalding Dancing Assembly Erand Knight Washington Council Joseph A. Mudd Supreme Council Boston Columbus Santo Domanigo Board of Directors John Baron Burg Washington

Maccabee Tent Plans October Class Initiation

City tents schedule meetings and consolidate for a joint class initiation set for October 18 at the old Masonic Temple. Thomas L. Smith elected chairman of the planning committee. subcommittees to arrange degree team and work. Meetings continue September 8 with more subcommittees. additional notices to members across the District of Columbia.

Old Masonic Temple Thomas L. Smith Metropolitan Tent Hall of National Tent Masonic Temple National Tent Washington Uniform Bank Joint Committee On Clans

Delegates named for Milan Alcoholism Congress

Secretary Bryan appointed delegates to the fourteenth International Congress on Alcoholism in Milan Italy next month. Named delegates include Rev Edwin C Dinwiddis Washington D C Ernest H Cherrington Westerville Ohio Rev Peter J O Callaghan Chicago Mrs S B Blaine Ovid N Y Rev Dr Arthur J Barton Waco Tex Rev Dr James Canon Jr Richmond Va Prof Charles Scanlon Pittsburgh Edwin Mulready Boston William Jefferson Pollard St Louis Rev Dr Rufus W Hiller Philadelphia Mrs Mary Harris Armor Macon Ga and others.

Bryan Milan Italy Edwin C. Dinwiddis Washington, D. C Ernest H Cherrington Westerville Ohio Peter J. O'Callaghan Chicago S. B. Blaine Ovid Arthur J. Barton Waco Tex James Canon, Jr

Golden Eagles and Cyrus Castle Excursion Report

The second annual Mar shall Heart event by Cyrus Castle was well attended by Golden Eagles and families. Past Grand Chief J. F. Hatton leads the Uniform Bank amid absence of Earnest, planning a future meeting with officer elections. Monarch and America Castles pursue September class initiation conferring all three degrees in one session.

Marshall Heart Cyrus Castle Eagies J. F. Hatton Uniform Bank Earnest Monarch America

James Edward Payne Promoted to Foreman at Government Printing

James Edward Payne was promoted to foreman of the proofroom at the Government Printing Office. The move accompanies minor personnel changes in the hand and linotype sections. Payne has years of proofroom service and serves as vice president of the Columbia Typographical Union. Harry W. Ziegier moves to the night proof force as reader.

James Edward Payne Mary Government Printing Office Mr. Payne Columbia Typographical Union Harry W. Ziegier

Redfield Family Bible Bequest Distributed in Probate Court

Secretary of Commerce W C Redfield receives the family Bible and its stand as part of his late mother Mary A Redfield's will. The probate court in Pittafield Mass. finalized the decree Friday, with the remainder of the estate divided among four daughters.

Pittafield Mass W. C. Redfield Mary A. Redfield

National Union Holds Frien dly Meetings and Relief Report

The Imminent Relief Association met in National Union headquarters and Bond building with many delegates present. The secretary treasurer reported the association in excellent condition, all applications received so far were approved and all death claims paid. Scott Council convened Monday night in the Pythian date council chamber.

Immediate Relief Association National Union Scott Council Date Council Pythian

Fraternal trip from Washington to Norfolk by steamer Southland

Members of the Electrical Contractors' Association of the District of Columbia sail to Norfolk aboard the Southland with headquarters at the Lorraine Hotel. A return trip to Washington is planned, arriving Tuesday morning, September 2, with candy and souvenirs for the ladies and a festive program for the men.

Electrical Contractors’ Association of the District of Columbia Washington Norfolk Southland Lorraine Hotel J. F Randall John Odenwald Odenwald J W . Treland Crosby Kelly George S Leonard Thomas J. Williams James Millen McQueen J S Hebbard Howard P. Foley

Read on the Sun's Dark Dine Ones of Many a Rink

A 1913 Sun feature discusses star readings for August 31, noting a partial solar eclipse visible in Greenland and Labrador, with Virgo decan interpretations. It predicts epidemics risk, economic shrinkage, and possible calamities while claiming favorable fortune for certain female occupations and a hopeful mood overall.

Neptune Venus Greenland Labrador Mercury Mars Virgo Lemuaan

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