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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1917

Page

22

Masonic Fraternity Activities and Ceremonials

Dense report of Masonic orders and chapters across Washington DC area detailing degrees conferred Acacia Pope King Solomon and others, scheduled visits and ceremonies, Shrine events at Willard Hotel and Casino Theater, and forthcoming district-wide officers’ meetings plus charity functions and a Mage auxiliary home benefit card party.

Fraternal Knights Meet Across National Union Lodges

Regular meetings of Washington and Columbia councils at Pythian Temple Potomac Savings Bank Hall and Perpetual Building Association Hall featured addresses, numerous applications, and several initiations. President Norris C Raed and others presided. hospital fund euchre plans outlined for April.

Washington Council Pythian Temple Norris C. Raed Fraternal Connell Perpetual Building Association Hall Fuir G. Warren Offut Georgetown Council Potomac Savings Bank Columbia Council James A Williams

Inaugural Parade Highlights Red Men Tribes

The Improved Order of Red Men in costume and regalia led by the District of Columbia council appeared in the inaugural parade. Tribes from Idaho to Montana reported activity including meetings, addresses by Great Junior Sega more Charles Benner, and adoption applications from Logan Tribe.

Great Council of the District of Columbia Idaho Tribe Logan Tribe

Maccabees Lodge Holds Meeting With Notables and Memorials

Mt Vernon Tent No 4 convened at Maconic Temple with many attendees. One candidate initiated. Dr Jenkins welcomed home after 15 years away. The charter was draped 90 days in memory of Thomas H Sturgis and Sir Knight Sweeney. Various lodge activities and upcoming events noted across multiple orders.

Mt. Vernon Maconic Temple Highth F Streets Junkins Foster Sisemore Keefer National Vent Jenkins Maccabees Pennsylvania Lfe Thomas H. Sturgis Knight Sweeney National Guard Texas Charles Griffith W. W Adamson Frank K E. Springmann Frank Hannen W. Robinson J. G. Buck Joseph B Conner George Washington University Hospital Fifth Street Glenwood Cemetery Knights of Pythias Jana Harding Mount Vernon M. E. Church Conner Pythian Order Excelsior Lodge Washington Company Uniform Bank Rathbone Temple Pythian Sisters Agaslon Temple Dramatic Order Knights of Ekhor-Assan Pythian Temple Order

Mount Vernon Council Confers Degrees on Seven Candidates

JR C U A M Mount Vernon Council No 10 held ceremony Wednesday night conferring the three degrees on seven candidates. Capt John E Smallswood led the drill team with Past Councilor A C Columbia as master of ceremonies. A patriotic address by Rev M Comphors was planned for the annual visitation. visitors included George A Morris of Wells Island Council No 14 Baltimore and Past Councilor J D Simpson of Anacostia Council No 11.

Mount Vernon George A. Morris Wells Iirhomas Council Baltimore Yast J D Simpson Anacostia

Modern Woodmen Ball at Odd Fellows Hall Enjoyed

Washington and Lincoln camps Modern Woodmen of America hosted a well attended ball at Odd Fellows Hall with about 200 couples. Harry Dalwell chaired committees. Moody's orchestra played and a reception panel included Harry A Walsh and J. W. Downs. The Washington Camp met with capt Walsh presiding and James W Crooks spoke on upholding society principles. New members were admitted by transfer and adoption rites were held for several initiates. a banner from the 1916 leadership contest was discussed for presentation at a later date. Neighbors Young and Sid ney Cross were noted as ill or deceased and visiting neighbors attended the events.

Washington Lincoln Woodman of America Odd Fellows’ Hall Harry Dalwell Lincoln Camp Moody's Orchestra Harry A Walsh Washington Camp Harry Helwig J. W. Downs R. A. Chaffen H. M. Hunter John W. Self C. W. Treadway George Birch Wiliam Amos F M. Robards Modern Woodmen of America James W Crooks Ths Des Hammer Clyde Clemens Baldwin, Kans Putnam Til EL 1 Gogan R. Talbos Laat William McCaffrey Adam H Young Baltimore Sidney Cross G@ 4 Caney Eecort H F Shaw Central Camp C. EH Miller West End

Fewer Cold Storage Eggs Reported by USDA

The USDA monthly data show U S cold storage egg holdings at 193,718 dozen on March 1, down 972 percent from February 1. Compared with last year, eggs in storage fell about 863 percent. American cheese in cold storage stood at 12,058,755 pounds on March 1, down 85 percent from February and about 39.3 percent below a year ago.

United States Department of Agriculture

Thrift urged as curb on credit buying in school talk

Rey J L Neuhauser president of the Washington Chapter American Institute of Banking told Business High School pupils thrift starts in childhood. He said saving small amounts and opening bank accounts fosters future savers who understand interest and banking. He linked cash purchases to lower living costs and blamed credit for higher prices.

Rey JL Neuhauser Washington American Institute of Banking Business High School Neuhauser Lesave Mr. Neuhauaer

Elks choose officers and delegates at Washington Lodge

Washington Lodge No 15 elected William F Gude as grand lodge delegate and E F Murphy as alternate. Fred J Mershelmer became exalted ruler, J H H Baltz entered as leading knight, W S Evans won over W C M Halderton for opposed knight, Howard Peter elected lecturing knight, M G McCormick treasurer, W Shelby secretary, and C F Craig trustee. Reports show rising membership and plans for a Boston reunion.

Washington Lodge William F Gude E. F Murphy Fred J . Mershelmer J HH Baltz W. S. Evans W C M Halderaton Inyal Howard Peter M G McCormick W & Shelby C F Craig

Veterans Socials Highlight Union Defenders Day Observance

Commander John S Greene of Tincoln Camp No 2 led a committee under Division Commander Charles M Overacker to organize social evenings. The Perpetual Building Hall hosted speeches by Hon R P Freeman and Hon John R Farr on veterans’ wartime service and preparedness, with music by Miss Overacker, Miss Banderas, EFA Lange, John Hoffman, and piano violin duets by Overacker and Crawford. Attached events at George A Thomas Camp featured Union Defenders Day with a cabora presentation, America singalong, patriotic recitals, and refreshments by the George H Thomas Ladies Auxiliary.

John S Greene Tincoln Camp No 2 Sons of Veterans Charles M. Overacker Perpetual Building Hleventh E Streets R P Freeman Connecticut John R Farr Fennsylvania Freeman Cvil Farr Congres Overacker Banderas America Efa Lange Wm B Cushing George A Thomas Camp Masonic Hall Eighth F Streets Cabora Blanding Bot Barne Misa Lavretta Marks Arthur Crow Raven Patriotte Bodes Richard Ried Berta Catherine Redman Ruth Mingo Frances Scott Samuel Jacobson Driscoll Raymond Woltz Entertain George H Thomas Ladies Auxiliary Lone of Veterans

Knights Plan New Home For Order In District

At the regular monthly Knights of Columbus meeting the advisory committee and State deputy outlined plans for a new home for the order in the District. The Columbus Country Club will host a St Patrick's night dance at Columbus Hall next Saturday. Committee members include George A Daily chair and Henry J Zilcox Albert W Brand J Miller Tabler B Sylvester Lavins Paul J Moore Arthur M McCreight amen W McLaughlin William M Walsh John M McGraw. Invitations have been mailed and may be obtained at Knights of Columbus Hall Wallace Durat Maurice Colbert McHarry J Fornwald and John D Powers, members, recently returned from the Mexican Border serving in the District National Guard.

Potentate Estes Casino Theater St Patrick Almas Temple H! Noble Patrol Oriental Band New York Louis C Wtlson Charles A Stevens C Fred Cook Blue Lodges T. Whiting Dwight Elmendorf Mystic Shrine Eimendorf Washington Philadelphia Richmond Brookliyn Chicago New Ork Temple Chapter Pennayivante Avers Campbell Henry F. Allwine Columbia R. H. Sorrell Frank D. Seiffert Bape Ber Waverly Lodge Baltimore Noble Grams Underwood William P. Pumphrey Tt Metropolis Lodge Canton Patriarcha Milltant Odd Fellows’ Hall Capt Noakes Ensign Daumer Maj Ernest Charles C. Barton Odd Fellows R. Sartain EK. W. Bradford Cincinnati Ohio Lewisville Bradford Ladies’ Ausillary BE. B. McChesney Potomac Council Columbus Country Club Wallace Durat Maurice Colbert Harry J.fornwald John D Powers Order District National Guard

Poet Michael Scanlan Dies After Long State Dept Tenure

Michael Scanlan a longtime State Department employee and noted poet died Tuesday at his son Judge Kickham Scanlan's home in Chicago. He served here for over 30 years and originated consular reports that boosted the United States merchant relations. Scanlan published poems in The Washington Post and counted Lincoln, Grant, Garfield and Greeley among his acquaintances. He leaves a son, two daughters and several grandchildren, including Erin Bampson.

Michael Scanlan State Department Kickham Scanlan Circuit Court Chicago Scanlan Washington Post Lincoln Grant Garfield Greeley Ha Leaves & Son Navy Misa Erin Bampson Kilbourne Place Northweat

Boat Line Called Bludgeon in Steam Rail Case

The Lehigh Valley Railroad steam chip line between Buffalo, Chicago and Duluth faced a government brief in the Supreme Court claiming the railroad used the line as a bludgeon to suppress independent boat line competition on the Great Lakes. The government seeks to divorce the steamship line from the railroad under the Panama Canal Act.

Lehigh Valley Railroad Buffalo Chicago Duluth Supreme Court Great Lakes

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