Morning journal and courier., 1891-05-20
SHRINE DAY.

More About Its Commemoratfon by
 the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine in
 This City May 25 Hundreds of
 Out-of.Town Members to Re Pres.
 ent-A Parade to Be One of the
 Features of the Occasion, Followed
 by a Performance at the Hyperion
 Theater.
 "Shrine Day." May 25, is now a popular subject among members and the higher de- gree Masons generally.
 The affair has grown to that extent that
 the original intention of occupying the
 Atheneum and Grand Army hall for ini-
 tiating candidates has been abandoned and
 all of these ceremonies are to take place in
 the Hyperion in the afternoon.
 Meca temple of New York have cha1-
 tered a train and bring 400 members. Pyra-
 mid temple from Bridgeport and other faithful followers of Mahomet from all
 over New England will join in grand parade through the principal streets, enter the Hyperion and proceed to the initia- ton of 100 or more candidates. In the evening Mr. Bunnell entertains the visitors with the popular Standard theater attrac- tion "U and l." From present appear ances the orchestra chairs will be filled with members of the order in their bright fez, while the rest of the theater will be thronged with ladies and gentlemen to witness the comedy.
 The parade will be novelty. Hundreds, it is said, will appear in full dress, while | many will reserve their dress suit for the reception in the evening The only place that can be found to feed this army of vis- ifprs ic fba Cfrpaf rink and hora tables are to be spread for ,000. The following unique proclamation, ernanating from the shrine at Bridgeport, will repay perusal:
 ANCIENT ARABIC ORDER, MOBILES OF THE MYSTIC SHRINE, DESERT OF CONNECTICUT, OASIS OF BRIDGEPORT. By the nlustrious THAD B. BEEcHER. Sultaui A PROCLAMATION. duly signed and attested, has been issued by the
 nobles of this Jurisdiction setting forth in detail
 celebrate the entrance into the fold of the faith full, of a large number of unregenerated sons of the desert who have hitherto paid no heed to the Muezzns call, but now crave permission to sit at the feet of the followers of the prophet (Allah favor and preserve him), and be taught true Now, therefore, You are commanded: To again carefully read the said document and | know the contents thereof, that you may do and perform all things therein specified, in the man ner set forth; to the end that your number in gorgeous procession shall be as the sands of the l desert; the unbelevers be amazed thereat, and l forsaking their evil ways, fly for refuge to the portals of our temple, there to be judged by our l Arabs VOW and learn the true faith | And having in accordance with the provisions | and requirements of the said document, and | and marshal, traversed the shaded paths of the City of Films,
 1 singular business and excuses being laid aside l you be and appear in your proper person before
 me, Thad B. Beecher, Potentate of Pyramid At the Hyperion Theater, | in the City of New Haven on NAHAR FL ErNIN Seventeenth Day, Tenth Month, SHAwwAL, HEJRA, 1908. l Answering to Monday, May 23, 1891, at 3:3O o'clock, p. m.
 to witness and participate in our rites and cere monies. Joyful Feast! CELEBRATION OF FED FL FITR! Breaking the Fast of Ramadan!
 Glad salutationsl Grand Receptions Bountiful Hospitalities! Costly Presents l ''Kool Sahah int Tayib!''
 Scores of Novices will Attempt the Arabs Path l You are further commanded: Not to allow an,
 circumstance or engagement to prevent your at tendance at the banquet, at which the nobles will
 be seated immediately after the above ceremo | nies.
 l You are further commanded: To permit noth 1 ing to interfere with your presence at the Hype | rion theater, which the nobles will attend in
 body from the banquet hall, seats having beer | reserved for the entire membership.
 l And you are finally commanded: To wear you
 fez: not only in procession, Cwhen white glover l will also be worm, but also during the ceremo l nies, at the banquet and at the theater. l :, And you are requested to appear in full dres nOSSlhla thOnDh stated n on
 herinabove referred to, any style of dark clothe | will be proper.
 Given under my hand and the sea l ~~ of the order, at the Temple in the ] SEAL Oasis of Bridgeport, this twenty l ~ enth day of Ramadan, Hejra, 1908 l - THAD. B. BEECHER, l Sultapi,