The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-06-06


yesterday by three huge caravans OF
Mobiles of Almas Temple, Mystic Shrine.
their wives. children, relatives. sweet
hearts, uncles, aunts. nieces. nephews.
and grandchildren. who pitched their
tents and spread their rugs on the green
sward under the giant trees, and re-
NAMED all day and far into the night, en-
joying 10 their hearts content the various
amusements which their hosts at this
beautiful oasis had prepared for them
The occasion was the annual excursion
Of the Aimasites to the popular river re-
sort, and almost 5000 persons awaited
themselves OF the treat thereby con-
tributing 10 the temple charity fund and
TO the Almas Temples Christmas offer
ing, for the benefit Of which the pilgrim
age was given.
Every year at Christmas tho poor and
hungry OF this city are remembered by
the Almas mobiles with a basketful OF
good things which cheer the heart. and
judging from the large numbers which
helped to swell the Christmas fund by
taking I'm the trip yesterday. the poor.
who are always with u.s." next Christ
mas may look forward again TO the gem
erous and liberal presents OF the Shrin-
ers.
Part for Needy Shrinera.
Part Of the proceeds realized yesterday
will be diverted into the temple charity
fund. for the purpose Of doing good
among their own people and assisting
members OF the craft or their families
who may ae'ln temporary need OF help.
Potentate Roe Fulkerson. in his mani
festo. said:
1T is the only appeal made to the no
bility In the name OF charity during the
year. and II favorably acted on by every
one OF our mobiles. could in no way work
2 hardship 10 any person. so the poten-
tate asks every one 10 help In this ex-
ceedingly worthy cause IL IS not eX-
pected that all can arrange 70 go 10 Mar
shall Hall. but IL Is In the power Of every
noble OF Almas 10 add his portion 70 this
Christmas fund"
One of the boats stopped az Alexandria
10 take on the Mobiles OF Almas and Acca
who happen 10 live in that ancient burg
and 10 give them a taste OF what the
outer world is Ike. The Alexandrians had
the time Of their lives. and were the last
TO leave the old picnic grounds with the
last boat. With all the "endearing
charms which Alexandria has 20 offer.
the Accazias and Almasltes Of that place
declared that the annual excursion Of the
Washington Shriners was veritable
blessing to them. being immured all the
year round. as IL were within the historic
walls of Alexandria.
Fun Provided for All.
A very enterprising entertainment com
mittee had provided amVsements for the
young. the older. and the very old. and
there seemed 70 be a never-ending con-
test between the three ages as to which
could best enjoy themselves. All three
landed under the wire in a dead heat.
All sorts OF music. from the jewsharp TO
the Dutch brass band. filed the air with
harmonies all day. and here and there the
sounds Of song added color 20 the efforts
OF the brass and the reed instruments.
The dancing pavilion had been espe-
cially polished for the occasion, and the
air being kept in constant motion by cool
breeZes. there was never n let-up. the
lads and lassies gliding the shiny sur
face Of the dancing floor in measured
steps until the lights were turned out.
The carrousel offered a welcome change.
and this department also had its hands
full The bowling alleys were literally
patronized, as were the shooting and the
photograph galleries Others INDUCED In
boating and fishing, while hundreds re-
tired 10 the groves. where they unpacked
their lunch baskets and enjoyed the con-
tents.
Drill the Main Feature.
The main feature and attraction OF the
excursion was the drill Of the Almas
Temple Patrol. which was held in the
evening. The Zouaves. I'm their picturesque