He forwarded his resignation to City Clerk Hen T. August last week, and on Monday, President Adams, of the Board of Aldermen, issued a call for the joint session to elect his successor. Friends of both Mr. Whittet and Mr. Crutchfield have been active ever since Mr. Khel announced his intention of resigning, and have been busy seeking the support of members of the Common Council and Board of Aldermen. SCOTTISH RITE FEAST Orrm. To-Night Commemorate Tum-High-Thousandth Anniversary of Dedication of Temple. The annual feast day of the Scottish Rite lodges will be held in Masonic Temple tonight commencing at 7 o'clock. The fifteenth day of the fifteenth calendar is designated as the feast day of all Scottish lodges, and falls this year on October 12. The grand commander George L. Moore has sent out to all the lodges a program for this observance, calling attention to the reason for its selection, being the anniversary of the dedication of Solomon's Temple 28 years ago. The master, James A. Richardson, has prepared a "brotherly meal" which will be served at 8 o'clock. COLUMBUS DAY of Columbus Day will celebrate Columbus Day with a banquet at 8:30 o'clock.  This evening at Murphy's Hotel, it is expected that 300 members of the order will be present at the banquet. Hishoi D. J. O'Connell has been invited to present and will probably speak. Samuel D. Kelley will speak on "Colinbianism." There will be a number of impromptu speeches. James J. Cref. will not as toastmaster. WATCH NIGHT SERVICE October 11 to Be Celebrated at the Drys' Column. 