Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-23

Columbia. No. 1 ,speciaB, past
Nav "a w and n; f. degrees leg ra,, and NJ
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR COMMUNICATES.
May 20 De Molay Mounted. No. 4. not
May 81 Washington. No. /. order Of the
temple
The Master Masons degree will be
conferred at Lebanon Lodge, No I. next
Friday evening by selected degree team
Of the Masters Association of 1908, and
a large attendance is expected.
The Masonic Temple Association will
hold a "housewarming' In the new
Masonic Temple from Monday. Septen1-
Der %, to Saturday. October 10, in which
all the Masonic bodies will be expected
This function will be held prior to the
nstallatio of the new furniture. 1t is
also stated that a loan of $500 has
been negotiated for. with the unpaid
stock subscriptions largely forming the
collateral. for the purpose OF defrayine
extra expenses incurred in connection
with the temple, the purchase of a big
organ. seats for the auditorium and GER
tain minor expenses.
The special communication of the New
Jerusalem Lodge. No. q. last Tuesday
was q memora BILE one. not only because
Of the fact that the masters degree was
conferred by a team consisting of Past
Grand Masters Dingman and Henderson,
Past Deputy Grand Master ]. H. Jochim
and Past Masters E. F. Lawson, Thomas
A. Chandler. Howard .. Feast. William
McNeir OF the Masters Association of
1907. James Q. Roller. Edward Matthews,
Andrew W. Kelly, c. c. Coombs and R
V. Goldman. but because of the distin-
eushed attendance. Grand Master Cool
idge, Grand High Priest Thompson, Past
Grand Commander Thomas P. Morgan and
Roe Fulkerson. potentate Of Almas Tenn
pie. A. A. O. N. NJ s., being present as well
as Mr.. L. Wensler Of the jurisdiction of
London England The master Of Tenn
pie Lodge. Mr.. Thomas G Moves. and a
large number of his officers were also
present. After the degree work refresh
ments were served.
The entered apprentice degree was con-
ferred In Osiris Lodge, No. %. at spe-
OF Wednesday last. the regular commu-
nication. later in the evening. being de-
voted to the consideration of important
business matters.
Almas Temple, Mystic Shrine. is to hold
It's maj Sprln& meeting FRIDAY evening,
May 20. when fifteen candidates will be
conducted over the burning sands.
Potentate Fulkerson announces that the
occasion will be notable in that for the
first time in Shrine work in this section
Of the country Neck ct Ard ceremony
stereopticon illustrations. and literal
translation of the Arabic lecture appro-
pirate to the solemn service will be de-
claimed. It is said that the service COM
memorates the joys Of the past and an
ticipates the sorrows Of the future.
Adoniram Council. L. D.. the new
cryptic body in this Jurisdiction. con-
ferred the royal and select masters de-
grees on six candidates at its meeting
Thursday evening.
The indications. it is declared point to
splendid success for the benefit Of the
Christmas charity fund in the forthcom-
ing excursion Of Aln,as Temple of the
Mystic Shrine to Marshall Hall, June D
The Arab Patrol. accompanied by Po-
tentate Fulkerson. will pay special
visit to the Masonic fair at Rockville
June 3. and put up for the benefit OF
the Maryland Masons one of its charac-
teristic drills. A special car will be pro-
vided for the accommodation of the
party and their lady friends The
patronesses of the patrol are to give a
lawn party for its benefit at the old Calf
mansion. 9th and Grant streets. in the
near future They have the ST Paul
competitive drill in mind, it is said.
The sir knights of the several knight:
Templar Communicates of this jurisdiction
are said to be looking forward with inter
est)to the Ascension day services. Thurs
day. May o. at Trinity NJ. E. Church
PENNSYLVANIA avenue and 9Th street south
east The commanders have isued orders
10 at n
turnout is looked for. The column moves
from 10th and q streets northwest Thurs
day evening at 7:15 o'clock sharp pro-
ceeding along the line of march given ir
last Saturdays Star.
In his last official circular Commando
w K Reeve of Potomac Commandery
No 3. K. T.. refers in a complimentary
way to the advancement in the Crane
Commandery line of Past Commander:
Lem Towers, jr., and Charles T. Lind
sey.
Commander Wunder of Orient Com
mardery No. 5, has been the recipient
his commandery Monday evening.
Mount Horeb Chapter. No. 4 r. A. NJ.
drew another large attendance of Wis
rendition of the past and most excellent
masters degrees. which were conferred
on several candidates Friday evening
The latest circular of Mark F. Finley.
master Of Hiram Lodge. No. 10 F. A. A.
M contains memorial tablet as a
tribute to William Moseley Husson, who
received his masters degree September
o. 1905, and died May 10. 1903.
The Maryland Masons are making
great preparations for the Masonic fair
which is to be held at the fair grounds
in Rockville early in June, the proceeds
of which are to provide them with a fit
ting home for lodge. chapter. council and
commandery at that place.
"A. B. Douglas. senior steward of Hiram
Lodge No TO- F. a. A. NJ. and chair
man of it's forthcoming excursion COM
mittee. has issued a circular announcing
details and furnishing important informa-
ton The event. II Is announced. will be
a family reunion for the lodge members.
Their families and friends. Past Master
Harry c. kimbail is chairman of the
committee on athletics and Calvin r.
Hummel of the committee on prizes.
La Fayette Lodge. No. ~. F. A. A. NJ.
at IFS stated communication Thursday
evening elected Past Master Jacob ii.
LichIfter secretary OF the lodge. to sue
coed the late John H. Olcott. Mr.: Lich-
liter is widely known in and highly es-
seemed by the fraternity
Federal City Lodge. No. 20. l. 0. 0. F..