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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1917

Page

21

Masonic and Allied Bodies Plan March Meetings in Washington

Long report details January through March activities of Masonic Lodges and allied orders in Washington, with notices of special meetings confer degrees, installations, and receptions. Includes scheduled talks by Grand Master James Witten and Grand Chapter officers, annual parades, social events, and fundraisers in multiple lodges such as Hiram, Daw son, La Fayette, and Persis related chapters.

Hiram Lodge la Fayette Leder James W Witten Hiram Lodse William P Herbst

Knights of Pythias lodge notices and meetings

Transfers, ranks, and upcoming initiations fill a busy schedule for Knights of Pythias lodges across Mount Vernon Webster Capital Calanthe and others. Involves balloted ranks, monthly assemblies, and a planned uniform rank inauguration with cross-state invitations and committee work.

Maccabees Hold Meeting with Orchestra and Candidates

Last Monday night National Tent No 1 held a brief business session. Refreshments followed and entertainment by the National Tent Orchestra and the Paramount Dramatic Club delighted members. Ten applications were received and two candidates were obligated. Degree work will be on tomorrow night.

National Tent, No. 1 National Tent Orchestra Paramount Dramatic Cluir

Daughters Of America Club Holds Final Meeting At Howell Home

The Twentieth Century Club wrapped up with a session at J. T. Howell's residence 614 G Street NW. Mrs. E. Viola Thompson presided, blue and orange decorations graced the dining room, and guests of honor included Mrs. Roff of Baltimore and J. H. Howell. Souvenirs were nap rings, toasts by J. H. Howell and Grace N. Woodward. Next gathering set for Saturday night with Mrs. Mansfield of Alexandria, Virginia.

Twentieth Century Club J. T. Howell G Street E. Viola Thompson Mra. Roff Baltimore J. H. Howell Grace N. Woodward Mrs. Mansfield Alexandria, Va

The Seventy-Second Session of Red Men in DC

The Red Men announce the seventy second Great Council session at the old Masonic Temple Ninth and F streets NW beginning tomorrow night and running to Wednesday. Officers include Great Sachem J Henry Hummer and others. main agenda covers officer elections, finance and orphan board reports, and state of the order. Osceola and Seneca Tribes reported on recent meetings and degrees conferred.

Great Council Masonic Temple Ninth Redwing Tribe Idaho Tribe Orceola Tribe White Eagle Council Logan Tribe Sioux Tribe Seneca Tribe Mineola Tribe Idaho Council Osage Tribe Order of Redmen District of Columbia Old Masonic Temple Fatreeta Northwest J. Henry Hummer Sagamore J. Heidenheimer BE. R. Boyer John I. Bunch J. B. Altmann Wampum Charlan Limbach J. A. Madison, Jr P. A. Lauthan Mishinewa George H. Custard B. F. Chrisman T. H. Dennis Orphans’ Board

Washington Lodge Elects 1924 Officers At Meeting

The Washington Lodge Elks nominated Fixalted ruler F J Mersheimer and a slate of officers including John H Baltz William J Evans Howard M Peter George R Taggart and Arthur Bucklin for 1924. Elections are at the first March meeting. installation planned for April. Initiatory ceremonies announced for the regular Wednesday night meeting with detailed station assignments and entertainment. Committees named for memorial service bowling-alleys, speakers, sick relief and a Boston trip. pool tourney results listed with prizes and special awards. upcoming pinochie tournament slated for February 13 and meetings set for tomorrow night.

Washington Lodge F. J. Mersheimer John H. Baltz William J. Evans Howard M. Peter George R. Taggart Arthur Bucklin William §. Shelby Michael G. McCormick Thomas J. King E. J. Kreig E. T. Simpson Grand Lodge William F. Gude E. J. Murphy Tracy M. Payfair Samuel Richards Edward J. Murphy Frank A. Kidd James L. Ward Robert E. Mattingly L. Hutchinson William A. Hettinger Gus Brahler F. B. Geyer Fred N. Whitehead Nachman Frankfurt W. J. Brown C. Myers Hutchinson Balderson Maley Murray Mesars Winiigder Kaufman Brill Wonder Hagerman Messrs Dylan Grape J. Richardson Caldwell Britt T. Hayes Pierce H. Richards Messrs. Hollander Seibel Clements Smithers Taggart Pat Coffey J. H. Baitz W. R. Wilcok

Modern Woodmen Camp Holds Large Meeting and Appoints Delegates

Central Camp No. 18016 held a well attended session to commend annual administration. A. H. Jaeger was chosen as state camp delegate with Harrison F. Shaw as alternate and directed to back J. Arthur Trunnel for head camp delegate in Chicago in June with G. A. Casey as alternate. Changes in the degree team were announced and several officials named. Several members were reported ill, and a Maple Camp social in Central Camp hall was announced for Friday night with several visitors listed.

Central Camp A. H. Jaeger Harrison F. Shaw J. Arthur Trunnel Georgetown Camp Chicago G. A. Casey H. C. Long C. A. Casey B. Watts Clarence Birmingham C. J. Beck James McNamara Daniel Webster West End H. Rosenthal William Mccaffrey Henry H. Millard James A. Moody John W. Sutheran Hugo Goetziz J. C. Steele Fred W. Carrington James Chappelier Central Camp Hall Maple Camp Royal Neighbors of America L. A. Mays Louia Kalhoun Herman Poppy C. O. Buckingham R. I. Christian Jesse M. Patterson A. C. Scarborough Albert Temple

Odd Fellows and Union Lodge Meeting Schedule

A list of lodge activities by day shows Langdon Union and Amity assemblies with degrees and business sessions. Wednesday and Thursday feature several lodges including Harmony, Federal City, Covenant and Columbia. Friday highlights Central and Metropolis lodges with degree work.

Wfonday Beacon Langdon Union Golden Rule Amity Washington Harmony Federal City Columbia Covenant Central Metropolis Phoenix Esther Lodge Mount Pleasant Friendship Lodge Miriam Lodge Rebekah Assembly

Cost of living study in Washington households investigated

Daily twelve college-trained women survey Washington workingmen households to determine the cost of living for low income families. Led by Royal Meeker, the Bureau of Labor Statistics collects detailed income and expense data, aiming to study 3,600 families and expand to water and hour conditions.

Uncle Sam Washington Bureau of Labor Statistics Department of Labor Commissioner of Labor Statistics Royal Meeker Wilson Princeton University Meeker

National Union lodges hold fraternal meetings across DC area

A busy schedule of lodge gatherings reports President Harry R. Christie guiding and addressing members and visitors. Georgetown Council and National Capital Council initiate candidates while other councils like Washington and McKinley discuss membership and fund efforts.

Modern Woodmen Balloons and Fort Washington Delegation

A jain committee from Washington and Lincoln Camps organized a balloon Mebrinicy at Odd Fellows Hall with a large Woodmen delegation from Baltimore City and nearby camps. The Washington band greeted arrivals, Emmons welcomed guests, and Crooks gave the response. A battalion of Woodmen Foresters was formed, drill teams organized, and new members Thompson King and Charston were initiated. A hall was planned for February 20, with further state camp and head camp delegations to be chosen in coming meetings.

Washington Vity Lincoln Camp Baltimore City Anderson Doe M. Emmons Baltinine & Camp James Crooks Washingete Camp Baltimore Poe Breach POE Breach Organized A Battalion of Worse Foresters Washington, Lineu Maryland Washinton J. Thonpson W .H. F. King Paul D. Jharston Odd Fellows Linculn P. B. Beach Consul Marry A Walsh Harry H. R. Helwig Cam Chicago G . Carroll Dimond

Heptasophs Columbia Conclave Installs Officers

Heptasophs Columbia Conclave number eleven held its annual installation exercises Tuesday night with George A. Petteys presiding. Officers installed include archon W. F. Connelly and secretary Ireland T. Atherton, among others. Max T. Pimesa of Potomac Conclave addressed the meeting on organizing a sick benefit auxiliary.

Columbia George A. Petteys Howard Perry Max T. Pimesa Potomac Archon S. H. Ford W. FT. Connelly WN. A. Lucas W. A. Knotts Robert C. Tracy Ireland T. Atherton W. I. Connelly C. B. Ickea W. A. Knotta R. C. Tracy

Loyal Order of Moose Columbia Lodge Initiates Class

Columbia Lodge to initiate a class at Tuesday night meeting with new uniforms for the degree team. Pocket billiard tournament participants announced: William Emes, T. J. Lanahan, T. G. Ryan, W. A. Stahl, I. E. King, L. Marucci. Forty members to attend Supreme Lodge meeting in Pittsburgh on July 23.

Columbia Lodge M. P. Kirby Las William Emes T. J. Lanahan T. G. Ryan W. A. Stahl I. E. King L. Marucci Supreme Lodge Pittsburgh

The Eagles Club Meeting Reports Various Activities

At Thursday night’s regular meeting all officers were present. Plans include a pool tournament and an oyster roast tomorrow night. Mrs Were chairs the ladies auxiliary dance on February 22. Members discuss a ten week trip by four members to New York and a banquet for Manager Traperies.

Adolph Schippert Shomo Edith Wheeler Dupont Circle Elizabeth A. Gavin Omar J. Weley Order Baer Hayes Denham Aa Treasurr Logal George Stedman George Gaver Pop Jones Mdndraw Rachenhewner J. $. Were Were Ragion Ayquiry Marek Tralph Griffith Kansas City Washington Acrie Thea Arrie Kanwas Ralph Grriffith Fred Kneessi Ted Wupertine Tobe Campbell Us Bachenheimer New York Heer Darateral Wegels

Mount Vernon Council honors four with virtue degree

JR CU A ML Mount Vernon Council No II met Wednesday night and conferred the degree of virtue on four candidates. Robert L Slagle announced a patric service at Metropolitan Church Sunday evening February 18 at 7 30 p m with special music by the choir. Deputy National Councilor George A Davis and National Vice Counselor Judge John Ho Nayes spoke, noting immigration bill debates. The Oriental degree will be given next meeting and all juniors without it are invited.

Mount Vernon Robert L. Slagle Andrew Jackson Council Chaiman Metropolitan Church George A. Davis Baltimore John Ho Nayes New Hampshire

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