Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-18
KNIGHTS AT THE FAIR
THEY MARCHED IN A BODY TO
CONVENTION HALL.
Increased Attendance and Interest
Royal Arch Chapters Will Be
Visitors Tonight.

Visitors Tonight.
knights Templar of the District of Co.
lumbia attended the Masonic fair in a body
last evening. Clad in glittering uniforms,
they formed a procession at 10th and F
streets and marched to Convention Hall.
Two bands played stirring music as the
knights stepped proudly along.
They were given rousing cheer as they
entered the big auditorium. Mr.. Allison
Nailor, jr., chairman of of the committee
on reception, presented Grand Commander
f. G. Davis, the latter of whom made an
address of welcome. Mr.. Davis said:
MI. Davis Address.
Right eminent sir officers of the Grand
Commandery of knights Templar of the
District of Columbia, sir knights and Off
GERS of the several Communicates: On be-
half of the management of the Masonic fair
it affords me great pleasure to welcome you
to Convention Hall tonight.
THE object of this fair and exhibition is
so well known to you all that it is hardly
necessary for me to even refer to it, for I
well know that you have all come prepared
to deal literally with these fair ladies who
are laboring so constantly and so disin-
terestedly to make this undertaking a grand
success. For this labor of love we owe
them debt of gratitude that we will never
be able to repay. And l appeal to you as
gallant sir knights to refuse them nothing
tonight.
"One of the fundamental principles of our
order is benevolence, and you cannot eX-
emplify this virtue in a better or more
worthy cause.
Remember, sir knights. the fate of our
ancient brethren. The chief cause Of their
ruin and temporary downfall was their ex-
traord1nary wealth, which attracted the
covetous eyes of European sovereigns, more
particularly of that avaricous monarch
Philip " of France, who has been charac-
teriZed as knave. a murderer and extor-
toner. during whose reign De Molay and
hundreds of other noble knights, after be-
ing imprisoned and suffering untold tor
lures. were finally burned at the stake
And this after their heroic achievements
their zeal and devotion in the cause Of
christianity, their wonderful successes
bought by innumerable martyrdoms
The memory of these holy warriors sir
knights, is embalmed in all recollec-
lions of the wars of the cross.
Sir knights, you now have an opportu-
nifty to dispose of your wealth, and thus
escape the fate that befel those noble SOL
ders of the cross 600 years ago.
We invite you to unite with your breth-
of erecting in this capital city of the ma
ton a Masonic temple that will be worthy
of our great fraternity and an ornament
to this beautiful city.
your waving plumes and gittering swords
under the leadership of your ever Jealous
faithful and gallant right eminent grand
commander, is to me an omen of success to
the great cause so near all of our hearts;
1t Is the herald of victory. And l predict
that Thursday night will be red letter
night in the history of this fair.
Again l bid you one and all a cordial
and fraternal welcome"
Increased Attendance.
Grand Commander Gibson responded
briefly and feelingly. The ceremonies over
the knights Joined the throng and proceed
ed to have good time. The crowd that
attended the fair last night was larger
than on any previous evening The booths
and places of amusement all did a rushing
business.
The Royal Arch Chapters of the District
of Columbia will attend the fair tonight
The constituent chapters are requested to
assemble at o'clock and form In process
sion, in order Of juniority, on 10th street
northwest, the right of the junior chapter
resting on F street. The officers and past
officers of the Grand Chapter will assemble
at Masonic Temple at Z o'clock pm. The
procession will move promptly at 100
o'clock under the direction of the grand
captain of the host, and proceed to the
fair by the following line Of march: F
vention Hall. Escort music will be fur
nished. Aprons and regalia will not be
worn, except by officers of the Grand
Chapter and high priests. Past grand high
priests and past high priest are requested to
wear their jewels. Mr. W. A Haley, director
of Haley's Band, has prepared the follow
ing program for the concert this evening:
March, Rifle Regiment Sousa: selection,
rem; excerpts, Foxy CUTLER" De Koven;
overture. Morning, Noon and Night"
Suppe; march. American Beauty" Haley;
trombone solo. G. w. Sunderland selection
''Marth a - E1OtOW iptermpZZO "Sa1orDe
Lorraine; excerpts, Runaway Girl" Caryll;
serenade. Moskowski; march, Stars and
Stripes, SOusa.
A Handsome Register.
Mrs. Elizabeth Bryant Johnston. the au-
thoress. has presented to the fair associa-
ton two handsomely bound volumes of her
own productions, which will be sold for
the benefit of the new temple fund.
Garfield Lodge, No. $50. Of Hammond,
Ind, has sent a handsomely bound register
for visitors to the fair. The first re-
corded was that of President Roosevelt
and the second that of Mr. Cortelyou his
secretary. A small fee will be charged
persons who desire to register their names.
The book will be deposited in the corner
stone of the new temple.
The crowds gravitate to the dancing pal
ace. and its popularity is only to be meas
ured by the general enthusiasm of the
fair itself. No one can imagine the beauti-
full decorative effect of the hall or it's
many other attractions without a visit
Everybody Is made comfortable, there is
no extortion and there is plenty of room
for everybody to dance. Miss Minnie
Hawkes. pupils filled intermission last night
with a beautifully executed Village
Dance" Miss Marie Howe in specialties
will be the attraction tomorrow night.
A special matinee will be given tomorrow
afternoon. The doors of Convention Hall
will not be closed until midnight. The Order
of the Eastern Star will be the guests Of
the executive committee tomorrow night.
Numerous Brands Of "Elgin" Butter
Are on the market, but the finest is the