Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-20


Lodge, which is exhibiting many evidences
of renewed prosperity. AT the last meeting
of the lodge the initiatory degree was con-
ferred in excellent style in the presence Of
a large number of visitors from other
lodges, who heartily appreciated and fire.
quently applauded the degree work. All
the members of Metropolis team are hard
workers and many of them exhibit special
qualifications for ritualistic work. The
team is easily one of the leaders in ritual
ism in this jurisdiction.
A reception was held at Naval Lodge Hall
Wednesday evening in honor of Mrs. NJ. E.
Adams, worthy high priestess and Mrs. l..
K Henderson. noble prophecies, of Wash
ington Shrine, Order of the White Shrine of
Jerusalem. who have returned from the
annual meeting of the Supreme Shrine held
at Grand Rapids, Mich, June 10. This or
der, to which only members of the Eastern
Star are eligible. instituted a Shrine in this
city last October. which action caused con-
troversy between it's members and the Off
GERS of the local Grand Chapter of the
Eastern Star. the latter body forbidding its
members to join in the White Shrine, under
penalty of expulsion from the Eastern Star.
The Supreme Shrine at the meeting just
held, sought to remedy the trouble by re-
lieving persons in this jurisdiction from
the necessity of joining the Eastern Star in
order to acquire eligibility to membership
in the Shrine, and now allows all persons
who have the requisite qualifica lions for
membership in the Eastern Star to join the
White Shrine. without first receiving the
degrees of the Eastern Star. The recep-
ton was held for the purpose of expressing
the qualification of Washington Shrine at
the success of their delegates in securing
the relief sought. Nearly the entire MEM
bership of the order in this jurisdiction at
tended. There were speeches music pro-
fusion of flowers and a bountiful repaSr.
Thomas E.. Jacobs and John r. Adams
also attended the meeting of the Supreme
Shrine and returned delighted with their
trip, which was an enjoyable and Success
full one.
Last Sunday was Maccabee Memorial
day, set apart by the supreme tent as such,
being the Sunday following the 18th day of
June in each year. National Tent No. J.,
held services in Wesley Chapel corner 9Th
and F streets northwest, at p m. They
were largely attended and beautiful pro-
gram was rendered, with an address by
Rev Mr.. Clayton of the Baptist Church.
Anacostia Tent, No. Z, held appropriate
services in Masonic Mall Anacostia, also at
the same hour, which were well-attendcd
by members. as well citizens, Rev. Mr..
Gersen of the Baptist Church, and D. w.
Gall. state commander, delivered addresses.
At O'Clock the members of Brightwood
Tent, No. s. met at their hail, Brightwood
avenue and Flint street, and proceeded in
body to the M. E. Church, where large
congregation awaited them. An impressive
service was had and an interesting and
instructive sermon preached by the pastor,
Rev. Mr.. Peck. An address by D. w. Gall,
the state commander of this Jurisdiction,
closed the program.
The commanders elect in the several K.
o. T. NJ. tents are: National Tent, No. 1.
H. E. Crounch: Mount Vernon Tent, No. 4,
G. F. Canriff; Golden Rule Tent, No. 3.
Edward Bissitt; Brightwood Tent No. 8.
DR.. George B. Heinke; Anacostia Tent. No
Z, Edward Flarity; District Tent, No. 8.
Louis Nichols; Capital Tent No. 8, c. f.
Sudworth; King David Tent, No. IL, DR..
]. J. Slattery; Metropolitan Tent, No. II,
Barton EwerS.