Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-24

Degree Master, Franklin Ledge. No 2. KP
though born here. he was initiated Jrne 20,
1903. in John NJ Burnett Lodge No 81
Jacksboro, Tenn. Returning to MS native
city. he transferred his membership to
Franklin Lodge, No 2, December Is of the
same year. He was elected master of
finance for the year 1885, but declined re-
election in order to take up the degree work
of the three ranks of the order in his lodge
in which he has achieved marked success
Potomac Commandery, No. g. K T., con-
ferred the order of the Red Cross at it's
stated conclave Wednesday evening Emf
nent Commander Charles T. Lindsey acting
as sovereign master for the last time dur
Ing his term Next Monday evening the
comnandery will confer the orders OF the
temple and Malta. In his most recent Of
fetal circular Eminent Commander Lindsey
compliments the past commanders for the
good work done by them in the comforting
of the red cross. He says: ''Tbe work was
of high order of excellence and the com
pliments they received were nunrous
When past officers take such an interest
In the eommandery its success Is assured
| desire to thank each one In this nfblic
manner for the work he did We were hon
ored at this conclaVe by a visit from the
grand commander accompanied by several
or his associate officers. Other visitors also
were with us to our pleasure and profit Es
pecial mention should be made of the pres
enee of a large delegation from Old Domin-
ION Commandery, headed by Eminent Conn
mander King. Among the Alexandrfans
We're Sir knights E. e. Downham and J. J.
Alexander. past grand commanders of Vir-
ginla."
The March ceremonial of Almas Temple
was one of the most successful in the his
tory of that big and Furnishing body OF
ieZ-Wearers. The work was performed at
the old home of Almas Temple, National
Rihes' Armory, after which the Shrfners
marched to the Light Infantry Armory,
where an excellent TRADITIONAL BANQUET
was spread. There were many novel fea-
lures of the work, and the evening was
perial Potentate Henry A. Collins of Tor
Onto Ontario and large number of other
prominent visitors
Ever since the administration of Frank
Ii. Thomas as potentate the st. Patricks
day ceremonial has been made feature
by Almas Temple. and the circulars OF an
nouncement have been gsrish with orange
and green, and Astounding ip good things
Well said. The last one was particularly
happy, and reflected credit on the compiler,
Recorded Harrison Dngman, and the ar
lists who embellished it with lively car
toons. Among the good things were the
following Thoughts from the Prophets:"
Many 4 man who claims to be welded
TO truth IS In reality a widower
The man who never meets with disap-
pointment is the man who is always look
ing for trout
Some pee :,e take a lot of satisfaction
out of not being satisfied with anything
The oftener "a man loses his temper the
more he has of it.
Remember the eel is the only thing that
has a license to sauirm-so' don't try to
assume its prerogatlye.
"A jackknife In the hands of a boy Is
almost as dangerous as a jackpot in the
hands of man.
"A barber may not be able to eat saw
dust but he can live on shavings'
Ascalon Temple, No. 81. D. o. K. K. paid
a visit to Ben Hadad Temple, No. 80, of
Baltimore on Tuesday evening The party
left the city at $50 pm. over the Pennsyi-
vania railroad and, returning. left Balti-
more at 2:26 a. m. Wednesday morning. The
Washington visitors were nicely entertain
ed by the Baltimore votaries and conferred
the work on a large class. including several
candidates from Washington. The visit
WAS by way OF return OF one paid by Ben
Hadad to Ascalon some time ago The work
OF Aseaion's degree team was excellent and