Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-24
SHRINERS' CANDY TREE
TWO THOUSAND BOXES DIsTRIB-
UTED TODAY.
Seven Hundred Baskets Containing
Christmas Dinners Sent to A1mas
Temples Benefciaries.

The Shriners' Christmas candy tree stood
for more than two hours today on the
ground floor Of the National Rifles Ar
mory. which has been the home OF AImas
!, Temple for many years and the scene OF
many similar and successful celebrations
Hundreds Of little persons came and stayed
through the two-hours' concert by Noble
VIII A. Haleys band. got their share OF
the candy and went away much the hap
pier.
Rainy weather prevailed today and some
what decreased the attendance on thus
unique holiday occasion. But 1t was In
keeping with the preceding Christmas
events of Almas. and quite as much en-
joyed by the mobiles and their ladies who
conducted the Christmas tree. as by any OF
nuai friendly bounty. Many ladies were
present to assist in the distribution and
a genuine and life-sized Santa Claus strip
ped every limb of the candy tree bare Tor
the little folks.
The candy tree celebration today at the
armory followed the annual distribution OF
Christmas baskets which went out yester-
day to cheer the holiday in the homes Of
many deserving families who have friends
among the membership Called the nobility
of Almas Temple. The method of distribu-
ton differed somewhat from that which
has prevailed in preceding years. but was
very satisfactory. This year the temple
sent out cards to each family which had
been recommended to receive baskets, and
the people either called at the armory or
sent there for the Christmas baskets The
baskets were, after presentation of the
cards, given to messenger boys, who ac-
companied the applying parties to their
homes. Street car tickets were furnished
to all who called for tickets
Seven Hundred Baskets.
The distribution this year comprised about
seven hundred baskets Each contained
material for a comfortable and completely
satisfying Christmas dinner. and enough
more to last a family through the three
day holiday of this year. About fifty
pounds of food were in each basket The
contents were a sack of flour, ham, coffee,
beans, hominy, sugar, tomatoes, corn, DO
tatoes and rice. each in ample quantity
The committee in charge of distribu-
ITO nthis year was headed by Chairman
William c. Long, why had the active as
sistance of many members of the tenn
pie. The work was cheerfully executed,
and the chairman and others remained al
the ormory for several hours, seeing that
the good work was well done MANY ma
thetic cases came under the observation
OF this committee during the day. again
convincing the mobiles that this peculiar
Almas celebration of the Yule season is
one of the best features of Christmas
charity in the capital
Potentate Fred w. Behrens. assisted by
Past Potentate Frank K. Raymond. d.
rected the details of the charity which
was supported by the proceeds Of Almas'
annual summer excursion down the Po-
tomac, to which were added contributions
from mobiles and from other business men
and citizens who have been attracted by
Inns event; The baskets were. as stated.
distributed by Chairman Long and his
committee of mobiles and the ladies of
Com iffoo IN,
The committee which completed the ar
rangements for the distribution was COM
posed Of Mobiles Frank O. McNew, H. l..
Gosling. Wallace Streater, Samuel G. Red
man and Thomas Fl. Mitchell The candy
tree today was under the charge Of Chair
man Charles Jacobson and members of the
Almas Patrol. assisted by many ladies,
All the committees worked with zeal, and
the result is one Of the most successful of
the annual events of this character With
considerably smaller fund at its disposal
than last year, the temple has been able to
brighten hundreds of homes of worthy peo-
pie, the families Of Masons and the friends
Of MaSonS
The scene at the candy tree was very
pretty one. Hundreds of little children of
both sexes crowded into the armory to
listen to the music, enjoy the bright pic
ture presented and to receive their share
of the good things off the tree. It re-
quired nearly 1000 pound boxes of candy
to enable the Shriners' Santa Claus to sup
ply the sweets to all his little friends.
Escort Party.
On Wednesday next a large party of
members of A1mas Temple will proceed to
Harrisburg as an escort to Noble Winfield
Scott Schley. He goes as a guest of honor
to attend the ceremonial session Of Zembo
Temple, A. A. o. N. M. S. Of Harrisburg
The caravan" will leave over the Penn
sylvania railroad at 1850 am. Wednesday.
The Arab patrol Of Alrnas and a section of
The annual election of Almas Temple will
be held at National Rifles Armory Thurs
day afternoon, December %, at o'clock,
when annual reports will also be received.
The yearly reports of the treasurer and re-
corder WILL after receipt, be referred to the
auditing committee for examination and
report The auditing committee for the
year consists of Noble George W. Evans,
James F. Oyster and John H. Oicott.
AT 2:30 o'clock the polls for the annual
election will be opened and remain open
until clock at which hour the potentate
will accordingly declare the polls closed,
and the tellers will Immediately proceed
with the count.
Candidates Presented.
The following are the candidates pre-
sented for the various Offices Potentate,
Carter B. keene, Edwin B. Hay; chief rab-
ban, Jacobus s. Jones; assistant rabban,
Frank o. McNew, Francis A. Seabr.ng;
high priest and prophet, Allan Bussius;
oriental guide, John A Ellinger; treasurer,
Allison Nailor, jr.: recorder, Harrison Ding
man; representatives -four to be elected),