Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-10

Grand Council shows gratifying progress.
This association was formed two years ego
for the purpose Of providing hospital care
for members OF the order who require 1t
from any cause. About twenty FIVE mem
bers have thus far been cared for, the ma
jority of the cases being of the most seri-
Gus nature, with the gratifying result that
only one member has failed 10 be restored
to perfect health. The recent benefit at
Columbia Theater Melted the association
several hundred dollars. DR.. j. W. Hodges
of kismet Council Is president, and Mr..
William Mackenzie of tsrpitol Council is
vice president OF the association.
The last report of Benjamin White. the
grand secretary of the Royal Arcrnum,
shows gratifying condition existing in this
Jurisdiction. During the past Arcanum
year ending March 81 the membership in
creased over IL per cent. Two councils
Oriental and kiSmet-have a membership
of over 900 EACH National Council now
numbers about 400, and each of the other
six councils has a large and rapidly grow
ing membership. The total membership in
Washington in the nine counciis Is nearly
4,0o0. The membership of the entire order
is now about $3.50, 600, according to the SUI
preme secretary's last report.
The fourteenth anniversary meeting Of
NJ. NJ. Parker Lodge. No. n +. A. \. NJ.
was held the evening of May % at the
country residence of the master, DR..
Charles f. Whitney, at Woodside, Nd
Heretofore the anniversary gatherings nave
been held in Northeast Temple, and hence
this was a novel departure from the usual
custom. The members, with their ladies
and friends, to the number of 800. boarded
the Forest Glen electric cars at Z O'Clock,
and after pleasant ride of eight miles,
reached the designated place, where five
hours were happily whiled away on the
hosts beautiful lawn. The entertainment
consisted of recitations. songs, moving pic
nd furnished
chestra. The master delivered a short adj
dress of welcome, after which The Holy
City, was rendered by Mrs. Roberts, with
Miss Wheelock as pianist, while the accom-
panying views were spread on canvas by
Mr.. Arlington.
REGULATIONS were given by Mrs. David
Roberts, Mrs. Groh and Miss Burnett, ana
solos were rendered by Mrs. ID. onn
After the conclusion of these exercises re-
freshments were served. The entire even
ing was heartily enjoyed by all present.
and not the least enjoyable feature was
the trolley ride home. the railway company
providing extra cars for the occasion.
Superior Lodge, No u. knights of Pyth-
las, will confer the rank of esquire al its
regular meeting on Thursday evening. This
lodge always puts the work of this degree,
or rank, on in excellent form. The Iodge
is showing much activity under the adfnin-
istratior of Chancellor Commander Jaeopus
S. Jones.
Covenant Lodge. No. 13, /. o. o. F.. con-
ferred the initiatory degree Thursday even
ing upon two candidates. delegation
from Columbia Lodge, No. 10, thirty strong,
entered during the evening and was intro
duced by Past Grant Master Thomas W.
Fowler. Noble Grand Chamberlain receiV-
ed them in a speech OF welcome. Speeches
were INDUCED in and the meeting closed
with a smoker.
The installation of the newly elected Off
cers-of Washington Shrine, No. 1, of the
White Shrine of Jerusalem. was the oc-
casion of one of the most successful meet
ings yet held by that organization. After
a short business session the installing Off
GERS were introduced and the ceremony of
inducing the new officers into their several
stations was performed. Mrs M Z. Adams,
past worthy high priestess and the present
supreme queen of the order. assisted by
Mrs Grace Holtzclaw as holy chaplain and
Miss Emily Parrish as worthy herald, per-
formed the installation, which was executed
without the use of ritual by any or the ON
GERS are as follows: Mrs. Emma Connolly,
worthy high priestess; Mrs Grace HoltZ-
claw, noble prophecies; Warren j. CONN,
Waterman of shepherds; Mrs. Kate e
Grant, holy chaplain; Mrs. Mary Scott,
shepherdess; Mrs Anna NJ, Stearns, guide;
Mr. John Schultz, scribe; Mrs. Emily Hart
ley, treasurer; Mrs. Rosa Gawler. herald
Mrs Blanche Luckett, organist; Mr. saw
yer, king; MIS-. Rose hocH queen ma ieS
M. Patton, captain of escort; ]. Frank But
ton first orient; William e: Scantlebury.
second orient; John King, third orient. AT
the conclusion of the ceremony beautiful
vocal solo was rendered by Miss Rita
Wrenn. who also responded to hearty en-
core. after which the retiring worthy high
priestess. Mrs. Lura X. Henderson was
presented with two cases of solid silver
forks and tablespoons the gift of the mem
bers of the White Shriners as a token OF
their appreciation of her. work curing the
wear The presentation was made by j.
Frank Button on behalf of the members
of the Washington Shrine. AFTER the meet
ing a banquet was given. in which many
members participated. This successful az
fair closed one of the most eventful years
in the history of Washington Shrine, NO. l.
The members of this body regard the out
look for the future as highly satisfactory
The body admits to membership only Mas
ter Masons their wives, daughters, MOTH
ers and sisters. -
The supreme body of the White Shrine or
Jerusalem meets at Grand Rapids, Mlcn.'
during the last part of the present month.
A delegation from the local body or the
white Shrine will attend.