Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-01-13
BALlUT ABYAD TEMPLE,
Ancient Arabic Order Of the Mobiles
Of the Mystic Shrine Entertain,
AN ENJOYABLE AFFAIR.

ensuing term of Ballut Abyad Temple,
Ancient Arabic Order of the Mobiles of
the Mystic Shrine. was one of the most
pleasing ana enjoyable events of the
season.
The ladies belonging to the families
of the members, according to an es.
tablished custom of the Shriners, are
made guests Of honor at an annual en-
t~ertainment. That the ladies may be
royalty entertained the night of the
installation ceremony has been fixed
by reason of the beautiful and impos-
ing ceremony.
The Shr:ners OF Albuquerque. ac-
companied by their ladies and many
Shriners from near by towns, appear
ed in a spirit of merry making. That
the most perfect enjoyment might be
assured, the mobiles were untiring in
their efforts in arrangement on an
elaborate scale.
The installation ceremony with the
beautiful and stately march was an
Imposing scene.
The musical and literary program
rendered was complete in all it's ap-
pointments, and the banquet that fol
lowed was of a most favorable bear
ing.
The exercises of the evening with
the installation of officers by Illus
trious Noble Arthur Everitt began
about 9 o'clock.
The music which attended the cere-
mony was very impressive, the cere-
mony being Of a grand spectacular eff
feet.
Official Divan for 1908.
>sChasles X. Newhall, illustrious po-
tentate.
! e. J.. Med1er, chief rabban.
w. II. Hahn, assistant rabban.
John Borradaile, high priest and
prophet.
Thos. N. wilkerson, oriental guide.
A. ]. Maloy, treasurer.
l.. II. Chamberlin, recorder.
+. Z. Sturges, first ceremonial mas
ter.
w. w. Strong, second ceremonial
master.
A. Everitt, director.
H. o. Strong, marshal.
J. ]. Sheridan, captain of the guard.
A. M. Whitcomb, outer guard.
A, Everitt, representative to imper-
iai council.
Musical Program.
The entertaining program was made
up of the best musical and literary tai
ent of the city.
Several beautiful songs were sung
by the Masonic quartet, composed OF
Messrs. Hunt, Walker, Billiard, May
hard. - ,ns'~ - 4
Mrs. l.. II. Chamberlin, with her
rich contralto voice, o a popular
place with the audience.
Everyone was pleased by the ap-
pearance of Mrs. Mabel Stevens-Hi-
moe.
The talented elocutionist, Miss Flor
ence Chaplin, gave several pleasing
readings.
f. ]. McKenna, a banjoist of rare
ability, rendered several selections in
a delightful manner.
The rich and eve pleasing voice of
John Douglas Walker was an appre-
ciated number. Accompanied by his
wife on the piano he SAN the beauti-
full melody "All for You"
A vocal solo, "The Beating of My
Own Heart" was sung by Miss Nellie
Taylor.
Following this was "A Summer
Night" sung by Miss MABEL Fitch,
who was in excellent voice.
Harry Mckay. the monologist, was
a very interesting number with his
limitations of Everything and Every
body"
1t was several hours before the pro-
gram was completed. The large aud
fence showed their appreciation by
hearty and enthusiastic encores.
The Banquet.
The banquet was an elaborate affair.
Appetizing dishes as blue points, oys
ter patties, roast turkey, shrimp salad
and many other dainties were served
to the mirthful and appreciative gath
ering.
The Toasts.
The position of POSTMASTER was
filled by DIR. James H. Wroth with
ability. The toast was responded to
by Hon. E.~S. Slower on THE Origin
of Masonry" DIR. G. w. Harrison talk
ed on The Shriners;" Attorney e. L.
Medler toasted and roasted The
New Officers" and Col. j. l.. Van Dor
en-, d wen hnoWu oHIiueI VI DiuSNd
ter. toasted but did not roast "The
Ladies'"
Medal Presented.
In appreciation of the faithful serv-
ices of H. II. Tilton. who had just com
pleted a years term of office, a costly
and beautiful jewel was purchased by
the Shriners and DR.. Wroth presented
the token of esteem and fraternal af-
lection. An appreciatiye response was
made by Mr.. Tilton, who is an interest
ing talker.
Entertaining Committees.
The committee in charge, to whom
much credit is due. was:
Arrangement-Nobles Frank Nc
Kee, w. H. Hahn, E. ]. Alger, A. Ever
lit, III. II. Tilton.
Reception-Nobles w, H. Sabin, j..
e" Eldar ~ II Janko Simon Storm