Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-31
hands make light work. can only say the
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hands make light work. can only say the
same was reduced to pleasure.
The Black Camel has not failed to re-
mind us that sooner or later we must all
join the fnnumera BILE caravan which is al
ways forming for pilgrimage to the great
beyond. and to those who have been called
suitable floral tribute was sent in the name
OF this temple. The verdure OF spring will
decorate their graves. loving hands will
strew flowers thereon, they will fade and
wither, but the monuments they have
erected by their good deeds win survive
forever; and let us hope that our departed
mobiles have safely passed the river Of life
and found resting place among the trees
Of Paradise. where golden fruits are gath
cred and enjoyed.
And now. brother mobiles. you are again
called upon to select from among you my
successor and his cabinet for the ensuing
year. and in conclusion 1 desire to say I
trust the blessings of Him who doeth all
things we'll Will abide with each and every
one Of you" -.--'
Shrine Jewel Presented.
The annual address was received with
great applause. On its conclusion Noble
Simon Wolf took the stage and In a very
felicitous speech presented the retiring po
tentate with ma gnifcent shrine jewel. the
gift Of mobiles Of Almas Temple. In his
presentation address Mr.. Wolf laid stress
upon the splendid record Of Mr.. Raymond
In the Office OF potentate and che great sue
cess that had attended his administration
throughout. Mr.. Raymond responded brief
ly, but feelingly. expressing his thanks In
the warmest terms. The Jewel cost nearly
$1,000. 1t Is Of Etruscan gold and has two
bars from which are suspended the pecu-
liar emblem of the order adorned with bril-
liants. The inscription the front is
Frank K. Raymond. past potentate," and
on the reverse Presented to Frank K. Ray
nlond by his friends in Almas Temple A. A.
Q. n: NJ s., Dec. Both, 1892, Washington,
D. c."
nouncement by Recorder George H. Walk
er OF his intention to retire from that Office.
Mr.. Walker has held office in Alnas Tenn
pie continuously since its institution. four
years as illustrious potentate, two years as
ulustr1ous potentate. eleven years as re-
corder and two years in other Offices He
has also served many years in the Imperial
Council. OF which he is a prominent MEM
Der, and to which he was last night unani
mousiy reelected. Mr.. Walker was prac-
tically the founder OF Almas Temple, its
first meetings having been held in his
house, and has always taken the keenest
interest in its welfare and development to
its present large proportions A committee
was appointed at last nights session to
draft suitable resolutions on his retirement
from the Office OF recorder.
The temple elected as his successor as
recorder, Hlustrious Noble Harrison Ding
man, also eminent Shriner, being past
imperial potentate Of the Imperial Council
and life member Of that body.
The most important legislation enacted at
last nights session was the rejection Of a
proposition to increase the fee for the ad
mission of noyices to the temple.
Illustrious Potentate GUIDE
The new illustrious potentate, William F.
Guide. is one Of the most prominent young
business men Of Washington, and the pres
ent president Of the Business Mems Asso-
citation. He has resided in this city since
1871 and been engaged In the florist bust
ness since 1883. He is an ex-president OF
the Society Of American Florists and Orna-
mental Horticulturists, being the youngest
man who ever held that office In fraternal-
ism he has long been very active. In Ma
sonry he is past master of Anacostia Lodge
No q, F. A. A. M; companion Of Naval
Royal Arch Chapter, No. 6: past COM
mander Of De Molay Commandery. No. 4,
x. T.. and grand treasurer Of the Grand
CemIf1andery; past worthy patron OF Ruth
Chapter, No. !, o. e. s.. and 32d degree
Mason Of the A. A. 8. R.
In Odd Fellowship he Is past noble grand
of Central Lodge, No. 1, 1. o. o. F.,
member of Fred D. Stuart encampment and
Washington Canton, Patriarchs Militant.
He is also past chancellor Of Amaranth
Lodge. K. Of p, a Granger. an, Elk and
an Independent Mechanic He has been for
two years chief rabban of Alnas Temple
and prior to that time served in other po-
siions In the line. His work in all official
positions led naturally to his unanimous
election as potentate.