Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-14
Almas Temple, A. A. o. N. NJ.

Almas Temple, A. A. o. N. NJ.
every respect. Accompanying Almas to
jamestown are several members of the I'm
perial Council, A. A. o. N. NJ. s., and
delegations from Bourni Temple of Balti-
| more, and Acca Temple Of Richmond, Va
Rathbone- Superior Lodge, No. q. knights
of Pythias held its first regular conven-
ton for the autumn and winter season at
Pythian Temple, Friday evening. Business
and work for the rest Of the year were
considered and the evening was then given
calls THE further upbuilding of the lodge
and order during the balance OF the cur
rent year.
New Jerusalem Lodge, No. o. F. a. A. NJ.
is enjoying a period of great activity
under the administration Of William Nc
Neir S worshipful master Cyrus e..
Coombs. who was chosen secretary TO
regarded as an alert officer and keeps
the membership constantly in mind of
their duties. The lodge conferred the
Master Mason degree September -, and
has the same degree set for its next
regular session. September 26. The pres
ent official line Of New Jerusalem Lodge.
No. 8. is as follows: William McNeir, wor-
shipful master; Edwin s. Clarkson. senior
warden; John G. Schofield. junior war;
den; c. C. Coombs, P. NJ, secretary; Rob-
ert V. Goldman, P. NJ, treasurer; Warren
j. Coffin. senior deacon; w. lVanhoe
Jochum, Junior deacon: George ". Ken
needy, senior steward; Charles G. Dough-
erty, junior steward Albert 8. Riddle,
tiler; Edward Matthews, p. M, trustee;
Rev William Lee Lynn, chaplain; An
drew w. Kelley. P. M. master of cere-
monies: Raphael Rooster. organist; VIII
liam G. Henderson, P. G. NJ. representa-
tive new Masonic Temple Association;
James o. Roller, P. NJ, representative to
board of managers and to St. Johns Mite
Society; George w. Smith, P. NJ. repre-
sentative Masonic and Eastern Star
Home.
Washington Commandery, No. l, Knights
Templar, had It's hrst regular convention
for the fall Wednesday evening, August %.
This was followed by the regular stated
conclaves of September. Eminent Com
mander John s. Beach is looking forward
to brisk season, and has several initia-
lions in sight. In his current official circu-
lar he says.
The Grand Commandery of the District
of Columbia, a delegation of Sir knights
from Potomac Commandery and several
others Travelled with Washington Command
cry on its special Saratoga train. and were
recipients of our hospitality All have ex-
pressed themselves on many occasions since
then as being highly appreciat.ve of the
courtesy shown them.
We arrived in Saratoga at p. m, nearly
on schedule time, and proceeded at once TO
Congress Hall, where we had contracted for
quarters more than year before. Monday
was taken up with sightseeing, trolley
rides fraternal visits, and getting better &C
quainted with each olher. Each and every
one was encouraged to get his amusement
along the lines that most appealed to him,
and this idea predominated throughout the
entire time spent in Saratoga, little attempt
being made to attend social functions or
other events In q body, as it was believed
such things would be rksome to large
majority of those present. In the evening
a reception was given by the Grand Com
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grand master and other offices of the Grand
Encampment, many of our Sir knights and
their ladies attending.
TUESDAY was the day of the grand pa
rade. The weather was little threatening
in the morning, but before noon cleared up,
with a brisk wind blowing from the west.
and proved ideal day for the march At
IL O'Clock Washington Commandery, with
the Old Fort Plain Rand, paid its respects
to Grand Commander Thomas p Morgan,
after which 1t acted as escort to the
Grand Commandery TO the place OF forma-
ton. After comparatively snort wait.
the Grand Commandery of the District of
Columbia swung into line at the he d of the
tenth grand division, followed by Washing
ton No. /; Columbia, No. 2; Orient, No. ,,
and DeMolay, No. 4, IN the order named, the
members present of Potomac, No 3, falling
in with Orient. The lire of march was about
three miles long and was covered so that
the commandery returned to the hotel and
was dismissed before 3 o'clock. Tuesday
evening was of great jollity in Sara
toga and everybody seemed intent upon
having good a time as possible"
Grand Commander Thomas P. Morgan,
head of the Tempar Masonry of the Dis
trict is considering the ACCESSIBILITY of hav-
ing an open-air inspection and review dur
ing the latter part of the present month.
The drill team of National Hive, No. l,
L. o. 7. NJ, is to go to jamestown this week
and make an effort to bring back some
prizes. The team has done hard, prepare
tory work. 1t is considered especially
strong in the second degree. On Maccabee
day. September 20. there will be all sorts
OF entertainment for the busy bees and
their ladies. The Washington team has
decided not to participate in the drill. but
is out for good time, and the indications
are that they will have it. The entire
team Will make the trip and will stay at
the exposition five days. The team is COM
posed of Misses Barry, Fortune, Snyder,
Peed. Draley, Stein. Reichert, Wolensteln,
S Lowenstein Flora Pierce, Mamie Pierce,
Byron, Weber. Dickart, Cook. Lillian De-
Alley, Edna DeAtley, Corr, Shonenberger,
Dunn, knight. Miles, Sillman, Lezear, Fow-
Ter. Durham and Rippan. They will be UNI
der command Of Annie NJ. Holver, cap
tain. The chaperons of the party will be
Mary l.. Pierce NJ. Alice Porter, Mamie
Dunn Ella Kline and Lula S. Hammond.