Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-24
TWO WEEKS OF FUN
Masons Plan Great House.
warming Celebration.
WILL THROW TEMPLE OPEN
incidentally Debt Will Be Paid
Off.
BEGINS NEXT MONDAY NIGHT
Washington Canoe Clubs Famous
Minstrels and Continuous Vau-
deville Among Features.

The Masons of the District will nail
the horseshoe to the door of their mag
nificent new temple at 18th street and
New York avenue next Monday evening
by giving mammoth housewarming
celebration. Tradition tells those who
listen to its whisperings that no house
can prosper which is not warmed with
mirth and good wishes, and so the new
temple will invoke the traditional prom
Use of prophesy. and with singing. dane
ing and all sorts of amusements begin
to warm up on that date and continue
the process until October 10.
During that time those whose eyes
have never rested within the mystic
walls of a Masonic lodgeroom will be
given free access to every part of the
new building: and, who knows, perhaps.
may be able to delve into some of the
mysterious secrets that are said to be
the peculiar possession of Masonry. 1t
may be the opportunity of a lifetime.
But those who are less curious will
find other fields of amusement more IA
miliar to them and doubtless quite as
enjoyable.
When the new temple was beginning
to show signs of completion 1t was
found that notifications in the original
plans. made necessary by difficulties en-
counteredF In the foundation, had added
an unanticipated burden in the way of
expense that had to be met. The Ma
sonic Temple Association, which had
conducted the building operations. and
which Is composed Of representatives of
every Masonic body in the District, after
some consideration. decided to make
known the facts to the fraternity and to
invite its suggestions and cooperation
meeting
Consequently. representatives from every
lodge chapter and commandery met at
National Rifles Hall the evening of June
Is last. and after some discussion decided
to take the new burden upon their own
shoulders and provide a new way to get
rid of it. An organization was effected.
with Louis G. Wilson as general chair
man, an executive committee selected.
and the housewarming project was con-
cefved and is now launched with the ap-
probation Of the general committee of the
fraternity.
Two Weeks Of Revelry.
1t will be a two weeks round of revelry
and is designed to accomplish two things
first. to mollfy the fates by conformity
with the teachings of tradition; secondly,
to raise the needed funds in such way
that those who contributed may not feel
it. In other words. for the first time in
the history of entertainments the frater-
nifty. their friends and the general public
instead of being called upon to pay toll
are really offered a bonus to come and
have good time.
While all who come will be expected to
have the customary card of admission,
the element of cost has been skillfully
eliminated. Admission cards for a single
evening bear coupons redeemabe for re-
freShmentS and the various forms of en-
tertainment provided, and the season
cards simply increase the proportion of
benefits.
Dr. Frank E. Gibson, the chairman Of
the entertainment committee is perhaps
pre-eminently fitted for his post by rea-
son of his experience in shrine and pa
troll features. 1t is said he will surpass
himself in provisions for the housewarm-
ing.
1t is hoped the President will be pres
ent to open the festivities Monday even
ing. when the great Auditorium is ex-
pected to present a scene of beauty and
the grand promenade to eclipse anything
of its kind heretofore seen in Washing
ton.
Vaudeville and Minstrels.
The Auditorium, on the sixth floor. will
be the purveyor of polite vaudeville in
continuous entertainment, three exhibit
lions each evening, and each exhibition
different from the other. An array of
professional and amateur talent of the
highest order for this purpose will be
presented. There will be the famous
Peter Barnes Atlantic City cakewalkers,
acrobatic feats, sentimental and comedy
quartets, spectacular dancing. minstre
shows by the Washington Canoe Clubs
famous organization, illustrated songs
and almost everything else that Is good
in the vaudeville line. The ticket cou-
pons admit to this entertainment without
other charge.
In the large auditorium terpsichore will
reign supreme. and a splendid orchestra
under the direction of Sol Minister will
discourse the music for the dancers
Feature music will prevail in the pro-
gram
In the large banquet hall and elsewhere
about the building. so that one may not
overlook them. will be provided all sorts
of refreshments. and here again the ticket
coupons are available.
Business Mems Luncheon.
A feature of the housewarming will be
the business mems midday lunch, in
charge of the ladies of the Order of the
Eastern Star. which will be served daily
from II 30 o'clock until 2 o'clock in the
afternoon, Sundays excepted. 1t will be
open to every one who may come and the
menu promised is excellent. Quick sery-
ice will be one of its features.
The details of the entire entertainment,
it is declared. have been perfected to
nicely. and its originators and those who
be fully IN keeping with the splendid
character and dignity of the new temple
House Plants, Ferns, Palms, Etc.
Most reasonable prices. Sha fer. 18th & I.