Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-18

was after the work had been excellently
rendered and good-sized class had been
innocently introduced to a more Intimate
knowledge of Shrine mysteries. The ritual
iStic rendition WAS much appiauded, and
SO were the SUBSEQUENT proceedings at the
other armory.ss; Illustrious Potentate Car
ter B. Keene and his divan associates did
admirable work at the festivities at both
armories. Several hundred feZ-wearers at
tended and made things merry after the
good old Shrine style. '4-f
The parade from the National Rifles to
the Light Infantry armory was led by No
BILE William A. Haley's band and Capt. S.
c. Redman's Arab patrol of Almas.l The
banquet was hugely enjoyed by all pres
ent and was enlivened by number of good
speeches by good speakers. ~
Many Guests Present.
Nearly one thousand members of the no
bihty gathered upon this occasion, and
most of them were present during the cere-
nionial session.. at the National Rifles Ar
mory, which occupied the earlier part of
the evening. The work done by the poten-
tate, Carter B. Keene, and his associate
officers was of high character, and the
subsequent entertainment, which took place
at the Light Infantry Armory, was similar
in character.
At the latter place a luncheon was served,
in charge of MeSsrs. Fred and Brockway.
and was very satisfactory. 1t followed
unique entertainment offered by the Shrine
uEder the direction of POtentate Keeae.
About eight hundred persons gathered at
the hospitabie board of the shrine. and.
after consuming the refreshments offered
were regaled with few addresses by
weil-known members Of the fraternity.
At the ceremonial session at the National
Rifles Armory. which preceded the even
ings banquet festivities at the Light In
fantry Armory, nearly every member of the
Shrine wore green necktie in honor of the
day upon which they met. Most of them
wore the same Erin ensign at the subse-
Ixax, rnf nDlyt iac
the offering of d. J. Kaufman, who. though
not Shriner, Is a welI-known member of
the Masonic fraternity.
The Light Infantry Armory was beautiful
ly decorated for the occasion. The banquet
was one of the largest, in point of attend
ance, ever conducted by any Washington
fraternal organization. The s.ar spangled
banner and the green flag of Erin were
mating. From the beams of the ceiling
were suspended many large and small
American flags. with the Irish emblem dis
trfbuted prOpOrtionately
Although this Shrine banquet was given
In honor of the anniversary Of the birth Of
st. Patrick and although many Of the men,
bers Of the Shrine worship at that altar.
the dinner was not given wholly over to
commemoratfon of that saint
Prof. Haieys band, headed by noble OF
the Mystic SErine.s and having among its
membership many members OF that body.
gave several musical Plumbers which were
heartily appreciated and applauded.
Imperial Treasurer as Guest.
The principal guesti of the evening was
Imperial Treasures nj 8. Browne Of Pitts
burg. who came in the name OF and bring
ing the conpIi1nents and congratulations of
the Imperial p0tentate. In response to his
Introduction So, Potentate Keene he made
graceful speech. attending the cOmpH-
.ments of Almas Temple to the Imperial
the local temr3ie Oh having such an able
and energetic. HAN Us their present head.
Following the preseatatioa of the imperial
treasurer remarks were made by members
OF Almas and other temples. Noble Edgar
dent here and3mem4sr of Tangier Temple
of Omaha. delivered a fellcitous address,
which was reserved swith hearty applause.
visiting temples responded. to appropriate
toasts, and the banquet closed with
speech by Auditor WI e. Andrews of the
Treasury Department. who gracefully COM
piimented the sfemp1e and its membership
upon the suspicious occasion and the sue
cess attending the entertainment.
Circular in Green and Gold.
The green aad gold circular which an
nounced this interesting event was one Of
the best of Almas long series of fine speci-
mems Of Moslem literary construction and
OF the printing art preseryative. 1t had a
typical son of the ouId sod," drawn by
Noble Charles K. Bergman. marching with
inverted pipe and shamrocks all over him
Qncluding shamrock clocks on his socks).
but without the supposedly Inevitable shif-
lalall This merry Mick was depicted as
proceeding brayely and boldly into AImaa.
Temple. with admission cards in each hand
Right around the corner an eager and as
piring William Goat, greatly desfrQus of
'sbutting In on this suspicious occasion.
was amply lachrymose because he had no
card and could not set as Eusy as he want
ed to. The circular also contained some