The Washington times., 1902-03-30
CIRCULAR BY hLMAS TEMPLE.

The officers of Almas Temple. Il. A. o.
n. NJ. s.. have issued contribution cir
cular beginning: Send your subscrip-
tion-that's ALL" and continuing:
Dear Noble: II the coming Masonic
Fair Aln1as Temple A. A. O. n. II. S. has
been awarded cne OF the paddle stands
The control of this stand has been vested
in the Arab Patrol, who successfully con-
Quoted two stands in the last fair. The
receipts OF this stand will accrue solely
TO the benefit of the Shrine in the form OF
stock The patrol has consented to give
undivided attention to this enterprise
with the understanding that the many
hustling members OF the Shrine will assist
in making this undertaking signal sue
cess, the captain of the patrol, Noble S.
Porter House, having been made chair
man of the executive committee, simply
to effect perfect and harmonious organi-
cation. 1t is earnestly requested that
each noble render such assistance as he
may be able, and it is expected that he
will cheerfully respond IL called upon to
act in any capacity tending toward the
success of the stand. Every noble will
tention necessary to the success of this
venture involves close attention and ar
duous work, and from this time until the
opening night of the fair every noble
should exert his utmost efforts to ensure
large net profit in favor of Almas Tenn
pie. Effort actions without material
or practical realization is unprofita Bile.
Numerous contributions in the shape OF
In in
tain the desirable standard of the stock
of the stand. We propose to amiably
compete with others, and every noble
should enter into this business PROPOSE
tion with his usual zest. Money, articles
of value, relics resulting from Egyptian
researches, the gold of 0phir, franklin
cense, myrrh, and spikenard, as well as
the laces and fine work of the Orient, and
above all the invigorating milk of the
camel in its various stages Of fermenta-
tion areNesired. Give US money. I'm
loose the strap or rubber band of your
purse and pour out your substance into
our Golfers. Send your subscriptions.
from one dollar up-no limit"
The fair committees of Washington Cen
tennial Lodge, No. Il, F. A. A. NJ, are
actively and eDergetically engaged in pre-
pairing for the coming Masonic fair and
exposition. Many valuable donations from
members and friends OF the lodge have
been received. II is confidently predicted
that this lodge will have one OF the most
beautiful and plentiful booths at the fair.
The lady friends of the lodge have been
especially active and with very crafty
ing results The three-act drama, en-
titled my Brothers Keeper" will be
given at National Rifles Armory or Sat
urday evening, April 5, under the man
agemelt of Mrs. Helen b. Strait. A num-
Der of attractive young ladies have been
selected as ushors for the evening. Near
ly all the tickets for the play have been
sold and the event promises to be decided
success. The proceeds will be used to
defray the expenses of Washington Cen-
tennial Lodge In connection with the fair.
The fair committee of the lodge is Ralph
J.. Hall, chairman; r. S. Coleman. sec
7etary; Orville Dodge, treasurer: J. 6.
Small, ir., Joseph H. Curran. II. G. Ellis,
James NJ Ford, Capt. Joseph r. Heron,
w II. Baum, DR.. C. II. Dufour J. Edgar
Walters, W. u. Harper. Ernest II. Daniel.
C. X. Bergman, and Charles Simpson.
Mrs. Helen b. Strait is chairman Of the
ladies committee; Mrs. J. F. Pittman, sec
retary; Miss Kate Evans, assistant sec
retary, and Mrs. Alex Scott Mrs. ii. G.
Ellis, Mrs. Warden r. Bishop. Mrs. J. w.
Witten, and Miss Grace M. Taylor are
chairmen of subcommittees.
Naomi Chapter. o. Z. s., fair commit
tee has been very successful in receiving
donations. Several scholarships are
among the contributions. All OF the
Stars are trying very earnestly TO aid in
making the Eastern Star booth one Of
the main features of the fair. The chair
man of the fair committee Miss Clara
Ball. is making plans FOR additional at