The Washington times., 1902-03-19
Masons Anticipate Beau
tiful Results at
the Fair.
BLUETC BE PREVAILING COLOR
Columbia Commandery to Offer for Sale
Articles From Porto Rico-Canton, O.,
Lodge Donates Large Picture of Pres
-ident Mckinley.

-ident Mckinley.
The plans for the decoration of Conven-
fion Hall for the coming Masonic fair
were made known yesterday morning i'y
the president of the executive committee.
The scheme is most elaborate and beauti-
full results are anticipated.
The contract as entered into between
the committee on decoration of the hall
and Mr.. Charles II. Koster. of New York,
stipuiates that the work must be COM
pletet by o'clock on the evening Of
Saturday. April II. two days before the
opening OF the fair. Mr.. Roster is repute1
to be one of the most competent decora-
tors in the country, his reputation having
been largely added to in the decorations
of the inaugural ball room on the occa
sions of both inauguratiCns OF the late
President Mckinley
Outline of Decorations.
The decorations win consist of a pale
blue canopy for the roof, covering the
entire ceiling and exposed parts of The
supporting trusses. The canopy is to be
flounced on each edge and TO have
flounces at intervals both length and
crosswise. forming the ceiling into
squares Drapery will also depend from
the side walls.
Seven hundred Japanese lanterns of as
sorted sizes, shapes, and colors VIII be
lighted by electricity. These lights will
not be a portion OF the lighting scheme
IL. l,oll l,,,F s,,fA~ lnA for
tion alone. Seven hundred signal flags,
and other fancy flags, will be strung in
diagonal lines across the main room, and
there will be fifteen clusters OF flags sus-
pended along the centre OF the hall from
one end to the other.
Fifty cases of Southern smilaX Will be
draped along the trusSes and following
the lines or the lanterns and flags. The
general effect OF the decorations will be
that Of brilliantly Illuminated woodland
scene. CT enhancing beauty.
The contract for the electrical work
will be awarded within the next few days
and Will doubtless 60 to a local firm.
Articles From Porto Rico.
Il most interesting collection has been
added to the articles that will be offered
Tor sale at the booth OF Columbia Com
,nandery No. ,. Knights Tempiars, in the
form OF a number of novelties forwarded
to that commandery for the benefit of the
fair by Mrs. John r. Garrison, the wife
of the Auditor for Porto Rico.
The collection consists Of hats, fans,
toys. and a long list of tropical produc-
into the Golfers of the fair committee.
The fans, particularly, are most gorgeous,
and II is believed will bring large prices
into the cofers of the fai- committee.
l.-yux- chr in
terest in the prosperity of Columbia Com
mandcry. and has spent much time and
money in getting together her Offering,
which was also accompanied By contri-
button in cash.
Picture of President Mckinley.
most interesting contribution has also
been received from the Masonic lodge at
Canton, Ohio. OF which President McKin-
ley was a member during his lifetime. BY
special permission of the grand lodge. the
name Of the lodge has been changed from
Eagle to Mckinley Lodge. This lodge has
just forwarded TO the committee in charge
Of the Masonic Fair handsomely framed
picture of the late President, which will
form one OF the most prominent objects at
the fair, and which it is expected will
bring large price. when it is sold.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of National Lodge
No. 12 are hard at work upon their plans.
and before the opening of the fair expect
10 have snug sum put away toward their
contribution for the new Masonic Temple.
Tonight they will give a euchre party at
the home of Mrs James. 1909 First Street
northwest. the entire proceeds Of which
will go to swell the fund.
Another and Ear more elaborate euchre
party has been arranged for the evening
Of Friday, April II. in the main hall at
Masonic Temple. On this occasion the
prizes will be numerous and elegant The
first prizes will he A lady's diamond ring
and solid silver service. In addition to
these in the neighborhood of a hundred
other valuable prizes will be awarded.
Mrs. J. F. Gibson is president: Mrs
Cleland, secretary. and Mrs. G. Taylor
Wade. treasurer of the committee in
charge Of these arrangements. There will
be another meeting of the committee Fri
day evening at 7:aO o'clock. in Mrs.
Payne's parlors at 723 Eleventh Street
northwest
Booth of National Lodge.
Booth No Il. which has been assigned
to National Lodge, will be a most elabor-
ate affair. tastefully arranged for the ar
tistic display of magnificent collection
Of silverware. The booth will be draped
in the national coiors, and innumerable
electric bulbs will add briiliancy to the
effect. Mr.. Henry Cronheimer, OF the
Saks stores. is in charge of the business
{ nd OF the lodges booth. and there is the
greatest enthusiasm evidenced by all con-
nected with the lodge.
At the last fair the receipts OF National
Lodge were ever 81 GOO. of which over
81 600 was cleared. IT is believed that on
the present occasion they Will be able to
exceed these figures.
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