Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-24

temple.
The school of instruction conducted
by the Grand Lodge of Masons of the
District of Columbia, under the direction
of Grand Lecturer Thomas III. Young, will
hereafter be held on the second and
fourth Wednesdays of the month, in
stead of the first and third Wednesdays,
as has been the custom for some time.
This change was announced by the grand
lecturer yesterday. The next session of
the school will be held Wednesday even
ing, November IL.
The fall visitations of the Grand Lodge
during the past week included those to
Potomac Lodge. No. ); Temple Lodge,
No. 80, and Hope Lodge. No. 20. STAINS
bury Lodge, No "a, will be the only lodge
thus honored during the coming week
At each OF the visitations which have oc-
Cured the grand master and his attend
ing Grand Lodge officers have received
a cordial welcome and special prepara-
lions have been made for their entertain
ment. In each case the reports of the
Grand Lodge have been gratifying to the
members Of the visited lodge.
At the visitation to Potomac Lodge, NO.
5, Rev Charles L. Pate delivered the ad-
dress of the evening.
Elmer E. Haskell, grand master Of Ma
sons of the state Of Florida, called during
the week at the new temple and paid ms
respects to Grand Secretary Arvine w.
Johnston. He was loud in his praises OF
the beautiful new building and warmly
complimented the Masons of this jurisdic-
erecting it.
Since the Offices of the Grand Lodge
and the library have been moved into the
new temple not day has passed that
there have not been several visitors.
from out of town. The past week
found the place Mecca for bridal cou-
pies. The temple must, indeed, be
thing of beauty" said Librarian Armat
Stoddart. "if it can draw Mason on
his honeymoon"
The executive committee of the Masonic
Temple Association has suggested to
Chairman Louis c. Wilson of the House
warmers, that his committee conduct
series of Saturday night hops in the great
Auditorium during the coming season.
Chairman Wilson has been in consultation
with Sol Minister, whose orchestra was
feature of the recent celebration, and is
carefully considering the proposition. 1t
is argued that these hops will develop So
cial intercourse among the Masons of the
Jurisdiction and their families, which
heretofore has been neglected. in addition
to furnishing enjoyment that was very
popular during the housewarming.
Potentate Roe Fulkerson in his "united
Masonic official capacity, with Mrs. Full
Tuesday evening to few friends. AL
though there was no formal speechmak-
ing or program, it is said the guests did
not leave their places until long after low
IL Those present and their names are
purposely withheld. declared the function
a most enjoyable one and lust like Roe"
Grand Pursuivant William w. Jermane,
who has been confined to his room with
ligamenti levatoris, an affection Of his
working arm, is slowly improving. His
attending physician. DR.. Theodore Moore,
Chapter has materially assisted in his
improvement.
Chairman Fulkerson of the new stock
subscription committee reports gratifying
progress In gathering in the donations
Of the new members of the fraternity to
the temple building fund. Mr. Fulkerson
hopes to get in all outstanding subscrip-
tons by the 1st Of November, in order
to render his final report to the house
r. Jacobs of the auditing committee. with
force of busy helpers. is still engaged
in Strengthening out the financial affs6rs
of the late housewarming. There are
some outstanding tickets not yet ac-
counted for. it Is said, which somewhat
delays the work.
Columbia Chapter. No. I. r. A. NJ. by
vote increased its annual dues to 81 We'd
nesday evening to meet the additional
expense attendant upon its removal to
the new temple
The Halloween session of the Shrine
Friday evening. October 30, will be mem
orable not only in the esoteric work of
the evening. but in the enjoyable aces
sories which have been provided by Po-
tentate Fulkerson to fittingly celebrate
the occasion. 1t commentaries the great
est feast In the Shrine year. "Hel En-
Con- and it's traditions. it is said admit
of extraordinary happenings. A marked
feature will be the mystical descent of
the robe and scepter of the future poten-
tate upon the one whom Allah is sup
posed to have marked for the elevation,
and the placing of the denied crown and
Jewels of the Angel Face" in position.
There will he also the festivities of the
wishing Rug the Magic Apple" and
the Sudden Descent" or as they are bet
ter known to mobiles of the Mystic Shrine,
Eel Car Pet" "Ev At It. and 100
UChd. me pOtentate announces that
the traditional dates and wine will not
be lacking.
High Priest Claude ]. Allen of Mount
Horeb Royal Arch Chapter. No. Z, has
announced that in addition to the mark
degree. which will be the work at the
convocation Tuesday evening there will
be special reception of the past high
priests. followed by the usual refresh
ments. Judge James H. Melton. a brother
Of the late Col. Tom Melton, who was so
popular with the members of Mount
Horeb. and who recently lost his life in
the Grand Canyon of Colorado. has di-
mitted from his Colorado affilation and
applied for membership with Mount
Horeb. Judge Melton. who is dis
tinguished lawyer and orator, has re-
moved to Washington to devote his time
entirely to Supreme Court practice.
The various committees of Ruth Re-
bekah Lodge. No. 2. I. o. o. F.. are bus
lily engaged completing preliminary ar
rangements for their part in the coming
Odd Fellows fair. which project is for
the purpose of raising funds to establish
a home for INDECENT members of the or
der, widows and orphans.
Ruth Lodge will have the supervision
of the noon luncheon, which will be given
each day during the continuance of the
fair.