The Washington times., 1902-04-29
MINISTER WI VISITS
THE MASONIC FAIR
With His Family He Takes
in the Attraction.
THE TIMES NEWSBOYS BAND
Attraction Tonight to Be This 0rganiz-
alton of Youthful Talent That Has
Grown Into Popular Favor So Quickly
Two More Days.

The Masonic fair opened most auspi-
ciously last night despite the threatening
weather. generous delegation was pres
emit from the Celestial Empire. headed by
Minister WI and his picturesque family.
They were early arrivals at the fair. and
after being received by the members of
the executive committee and escorted
about the fair rooms they were shown to
the dancing palace. where they were
given seats of honor within the Enclosure
and remained throughout the evening as
the special guests of the members of
Harmony Lodge. Their presence attracted
a great deal of attention and made the
dancing palace the center of interest
throughout the evening.
There was a meeting Of the executive
committee during the evening, over which
Vice Chairman Samuel C. Palmer pre-
sided. The general contribution commit
tee reported that they had collected and
had in hand donations in cash aggregat-
ing $500.
1t was further decided that all articles
that have been offered to be voted for on
which a satisfactory amount has not been
raised. or in which chances have been
taken. shall be removed to the fair head
quarters. 1926 New York Avenue north
west. and placed in the custody OF the
director general until such time as the
necessary amount has been realized.
To Be Auctioned OFF.
Beginning Wednesday morning at 1890
o'clock. all articles remaining unsold, or
whose disposition has not been otherwise
provided for. will be offered at public
auction. Many articles were disposed of
last night in the various contests, includ-
ing the order for a suit of clothes. pre-
scented TO Columbia Chapter by Hubbard G.
Wineman. This order was won by Z. E.
Schooley, of llOS North Capitol Street
northwest. On the Scottish Rite booth q
brass bed went to Miss Meshbaun. of 1926
Emerson Street. 4 handsome doll. valued
at SIS, that had been offered by Lebanon
Lodge went TO Miss Ida Marmaduke, OF
1928 Ninth Street northwest. Orient Com
mandery awarded to Howard G. Brown a
case Of wine, valued al SIS. c. b. Wise, of
the Pension Office. was the winner of the
suit OF clothes offered by Columbia Lodge.
a set oil singleton DOCKS on FreefndSOnry
went to }. d. Ward, of the Pension Office.
Columbia Commandery No. 9 disposed of
n set of pearl-handled knives. valued at
S25, to Mrs. Lue Mcconnell, OF 1904 New
Jersey Avenue northwest. The gun metal
watch, offered by Osiris Lodge. was won
by Mrs. J. i. Cavanaugh of the Raleigh
Hotel.
Season Tickets Good.
Director General Stamford has received
many Inquiries as to the availability OF
season tickets for admission to the fair.
He desires to have IL known that these
tickets will be honored upon presentation
at the door.
This afternoon win be devoted TO a mat
inee from until O'Clock. The feature
Of the afternoon will be the display of the
Houdon life mask of George Washington
In the main hall.
Tonight the music will be furnished by
the Washington Times Newsboys Band.
During the evening. as a mark OF appre-
citation for the work that the youngsters
have done from time TO time in the inter
est of the fair. Chairman Frank II.
Thomas, of the executive committee, will
present them. on behalf OF his committee,
with a handsome stand OF colors, suitably
inscribed.
Among the many articles that are TO be
finally disposed of tonight are the IL
braries for the Police and Fire Depart
nents The count viii be made at 10
D clock and the results announced.