The Washington herald., 1907-06-26
ROYAL ARCANUM At RESORT
Many Members Flock to the Vir-
ginia Pleasure Grounds.
Athletic Games Feature of Celebra-
tion of Washington and Alexan-
driu Organizations,

stick a fork in me-" wag said yes
terday at Luna Park. "and see if I'm
done" The fork was brought into use
the man squealed Ike a wienerwurst.
and De was found 10 be crisp and brown
and even sassy.
But the heat had no material effect on
the thousands who went 10 Luna Park
yesterday. pleasUre-bent. the occasion be
ing the thirtieth anniversary Of the ROYAL
Arcanum councils Of Washington and
Alexandria.
The advance guard Of the lciGe mem
hers went TO the resort early "a the aft
ernoon. lunched. took in the different
amusements. and made preparations for
the entertainment Of the remaining hun
dreds who arrived on the later trains from
both cities. Loug before dark, they came
from every direction Luna was dressed
in her prettiest clothes 10 receive Hattie
and Lena. and Sadie. and Sadie's fellow,
their younger brothers and sisters. aud
last but not least, sadie's mamma and
para. Everybody was there-the old and
the young alike.
With the arrival Of the crowds shortly
before o'clock the tiny incandsscent
lights scattered in profusion in ali parts
Of the park. high and low. were turned
on gradually. and the shadow Of another
day passed away. the rays of electricity
taking its place without any OF the pleas
ure seekers being aware that natures
light had been outdone by the modern
invention OF man.
Just before dark the athletic members,
OF. rather. those so inclined, in spite Of
the warm weather. went 70 the sport field
near the park, and the tug-of-war, be
tween teams from the Oriental and the
Kismet councils took place. A box Of
choice cigars was awarded the winners
and, swelteriHg under the collar, they
began a tour OF the grounds under a
great head of smoke.
/ Then there were the races of 100 yards,
hurdle race. a sack race, the old relia-
| bic three-legged contest, the usual fat
mems race, the potato race, and several
others
/ THAT is the greatest race Of the sea-
SON. exclaimed one of the members just
/ before the contests began.
/ What race is that?' several inquisitiye
/ ones asked in chorus
! The human race replied the same old
Wag. who had inflicted the hot weather
/ joke He was safe hOwever-he was
among brothers, but they hated TO let
/ the offense go UNPUBLISHED.
! The orator of the day was James b.
Blanks. grand secretary Of the order Of
/ Virginia. The speaking took place in the
pavilion Mr.. Blanks being introduced by
/ W W. Chase. grand regent of the Dis
/ trict of Columbia Mr. Chase, together
with members OF the various committees
which had charge of the days arrange
ments. was in charge Of the entire pro
gramme The evenings entertainment
was opened by singing America, several
/ thousand members of the royal organiza-
/ ton joining IN. accompanied by the Regi-
mental Band.
There was something different for every
one 10 do last night and the thousands
/ amused themselves by shooting the
chutes. roller skating and indulging in
/ the fun at the various other buildings
until a late hour last night The crowds
! returned to their respective homes in
! Washington and Alexandria. tired. happy.
and contented. Royal ArCanum Day of
/ 1907 had been success.