Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-25

The star of the east shone brightly last
evening over the thousands of visitors TO
Convention Hall where the big Masonic
May festival Is in progress. The occasion
was Eastern Star night and the ladies of
that popular branch of the Masonic fra
ternity added another bright page to their
splendid record of good work well per-
formed.
Dainty dancers and soulful singers were
stage features, while the whirl Of life.
colors and gayety on the midway were con-
tinued from the opening hour until the
city bells tolled "the witching hour of mid
night" New attractions and surprises were
sprung at every turn and the variety Of
amusement seemed to be never ending.
The attendance last evening was made
up largely of ladies and children, who
with their vari-colored spring costumes pre-
scented a constant Kaleidoscope panorama
of bright hues and animation. The ladies of
the order of the Eastern Star, smiling and
happy, were in evidence all sides, and
seemingly written on their bright faces IN
the invisible language of human expression
were the words, We will build the tenn
pie
One of the most enthusiastic participants
In the full spirit of Eastern Star night was
Mrs. jeanette r. Newton, the worthy grand
matron of the organization in the Dis
trct, who has labored long and late for
the success of the Masonic fete.
Officers Were Kept Busy.
Mr. Thomas c. Noyes, chairman of the
board of control, and Mr.. J. Frank Traz-
zare, the secretary of the board were kept
busy dealing with different phases of the
situation as they were presented from the
opening hour until the last guest had de-
parted and midnight silence brooded over
the erstwhile scene of tumultuous fun and
frOlic and business hustle.
Elaborate arrangements have been made
for the entertainment at the festival this
evening under the auspices of Mr.. w. w.
Jermane, chairman, and the members of
the promenade concert committee.
Benefit of Music Lovers.
The full Marine Band led by Lieut.. San
lehman in person, is to furnish high
grade concert program, lasting from I'M
til 1890 o'clock from which last named
hour until midnight there will be informal
dancing. The band platform is to be in the
center of the hall, SO that all may hear
The character of the concert program will
be similar to the programs of the band on
Sunday afternoons during the winter at
the New National Theater.
In order that the lovers of music may
enjoy the program of concert numbers this
evening to be given by the United States
Marine Band. Mr.. Thomas G. Noyes, chair
man of the board of control, has ordered
that the megaphones shall remain silent
during the time the band is playing All
other noises will also be quieted for the
time.
An athletic carnival under the direction of
Mr.. Samuel W. StinemetZ and his commit
tee. with many original stunts, will wind up
the big festival in "a blaze of glory tomor-
row night. Mr.. Stinemetz expresses it.
In addition to the specially prepared pro-
gram there will be a number of stunts and
innovations on the side. One of these has
been arranged by Mr.. E. c. Graham chair
man of the donations committee, who de-
clined to give an advance story about his
proposed piece de resistance. He declares
that II must be seen 10 be appreciated.
The promenade concert committee TO be
in charge of the entertainment feature of