The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-11-23
DEVOTEES OF PALLAS
Dazzling SpIendor in Closing
Scottish Rite Scenes.
ELOQUENCE AND WIT
Lights, Music and Flowers
Made Banquet Hall Cay,

The last day of the 18th semi-snnuaI
reunion Of the coordinate bodies Of the
Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite wit
messed the crowning scenes of the dra-
matte work which have not been supass-
ed-sven BY the far-famed Wichita Consis-
tory No 2. All day throngs Of intently
interested 4Iasons Of this Rite packed
the gheater Of the Temple, talked quietly
in corridors and reception parlors and
discussed the e1evating lessons so beauti-
fully portrayed The grandeur Of the
theme, the splendor Of the stage arrange
ments. and the perfection fth hIsuionic
features, the music, the costumes, and all
left q deep impression on the class, upon
visitors who came here 10 witness the
work, anG even on old members who
many time before have assisted or watch
ed, it left a new lesson a fresh inspira-
ton to better life, and renewed enthus-
sasm in the cause whose subtle influence
has upset dynastes, controlled vast poll
cies, and shaped the political complexion
OF nations.
At $3.50 yesterday morning the Council
Of Kadosh completed their system Of de-
Erees by putting on in fun and ancient
form the beautiful and instructive degree
Of Knight Of Kadosh, 50th- This degree
IS largely historic but also In a measure
esoteric, kabalstic and dramatic In its
historic features it reviews the long
struggle between the church and the
Templars. who were known as Poor Eel
1ow-Soldiery Of the Holy House Of the
Temple" the persecution and nlartyrdOm
of Hughes de Paynes and GeOffroi de
Saiute-Omer, two eminent crusaders who
in Ills together with nine other Knights
consecrated themselves to religion and
took an oath between the hands Of the
Patriarch Of Constantinople.
In the afternoon Wichita Consistory
assumed charge Of the final scenes and
at 4 O'Clock put on the 31st degree that
Of Inspector InquisitOr. This degree is
divided into two parts. the HAL of Jus
tice" and the "HaH Of Equity" A
large. corps Of officers and dramatis per
sonal assisted nthis work wit helaborate
music features In this degree the candi-
Gate Is taught and impressed as to his
duties fin the capacity Of a Judge who
weighs carefully matters pertaining to
Masonic teaching and discipline, and his
added duties as an Instructor TO less well
Informed brethren, his supervising over
sight OF subordinate bodies of the Rite.
and moral tutor in Masonic conduct and
uprlgntness Of living, In other words an
Inspector General. The peculiar and prin-
cipal symbol Of this degree IS the Tetrac- +
tvs Of Pythagoras. suspended fin the east. .
where ordinarily the sacred Word or let
ter glitters. and like them representing
the Deity It's nine external points form
the triangle, the chief symbol Of Mason /
ery
At O'Clock in the evening the cuImin-
alton Of Masonic lore was finally render
ed by the portrayal Of the 32nd and last
degree, that Of Master of-the ROYAL Sc
cret. In this degree Mr. Chas. 2. Ros-
enbaum. 33rd Of Little Rock. took the
role OF Master Of Kadosh, assisted by
Chas c. COIN. 32rd. as Prior of the Ka-
dash; Henry Walleustein, 33r5d, Sub
Prior Of the Kadosh w. NJ Shaver. sind.
as Marshal Of Ceremonies. and officers Of
Nine Tents and Five Standards There
was special music program in this de-
gree and all the maenifcence of the dra-
matte art were brought in to make Of this
sublime degree an imprisoned sermon,
an enduring reminder of all rectitude Of
life This degree reviews all the esoteric
and 5abaHstc science Of the Orient. Of
Nagism. Gnosticism and all ancient sects, /
schools and associations.
Promptly at 1880 o'clock the line was
formed for professional from the audi
forum Of the Temple down to the par
Tors and thence 90 the banquet haIl.
where amidst the finest Of decorations
and with sweet melody waiting over the
assembled members and guests a delight
ful three hours was spent I'm enjoying
the elegant spread and listening to the
eloquent addresses and responses. as well
as I'm pleasant social Intercourse judge
Horny c. Sluss as POSTMASTER and mas
ter Of ceremonies made a brief opening
informal talk ana then introduced the
several speakers who had been specially
ASSIGNED 80 toasts and responses. The
BANQUET HAN never looked more lovely
in fits may glare of many lights and
flowers and sparkling glasses and silver
and calored bunting and perhaps never
did class with their instructors better
appreciate and enjoy the rejection ana
social side. There We're six long tables
stretching across the room from east to
west on each table were five vases of
lovely American Beauty roses. pink and
white chrysauthemums and green ferns
and vines A large chandelier was sus-
pended from the center Of the room and
radiaNnE from this as center were
many streamers IN red. white and blue
The center table. that presided over by
the Master OF Ceremonies. had In its CEN
ter bank az chrysanthemums with snl-
lax i'm which, was planted a handsome
silk banner Of the American fac over
the chair IF the toastmaste- was life
portrait OF General Albert Pike. the faith
er OF Scottish Rite Masonry. and al each
end ~ the han was the symbol az the
Douh'e Headed Eagle one I'm lovely fow-
er effects. Flags and bunting and vs-i-
Colored Hehts were everywhere and the
effect was az once startling and softly
soothing. For sn this elaborate decors-
zion. unlimited credit "a due the ladies'
~ the board 81 managers OF Wichita
Hospital who have been untir'nc IN the
efforts Of two 5svs 10 make the display
the best yet and they succeeded admi-a-
bly,. They also arranged the menu and
prepared The re3ost and uns-iutei praise
was given them by an Th~oueheut the
banquet Prof. BIune's orchestra PLAYED
sweet music ana the Coasistorv male
quartet also gave several songs All highly
enfoved
The professional down ~ the BANQUET
ha1l was formed DIV : Giles Smith. sa~a.