The Washington times., 1908-06-21
ROYAL ARCANUN
PLANS EXCURSION
Field Events and Ball Game
Will Mark Anniversary
Celebration Tuesday.

The Grand Counen of the Royal Ar
canum OF the District of Columbia will
give a compliment ary excursion 10
River View Tuesday to httingly ceIe-
brate the thirty-frst anniversary Of the
order Grand Regent Arthur L. Cook,
assisted by an able committee, has ar
ranged the following interesting pro-
gram, which affords amusement for all;
$50 D. m.-Children's events-to con-
sist OF running races, obstacle races,
potato races. sack races. etc. open 10
all children. J. Edward Swaine viii di-
rect the events
D. m.-Athletic field events-Thirteen
field events have been arranged, con-
sisting OF 5O-yard dash. 1c0-yard dash,
hurdle race, 3-legged race, sack race,
N obstacle race, and fat mans race,
the minimum weight being $50 pounds
Seven Of the events scheduled are open
only to members Of the order, the re-
manning six being open 20 those not
members Of the order and the winners
Of the seven events c. c Dunn, OF
Kismet Council, viii be in charge Of the
athletic field events.
40 p naturalization Military Drill
Through the courtesy of Major Glendie
B. Young. chairman Of the entertain
ment committe, a company of tie Ma
tionaI Guard of the District OF Column
bia will give an exhibition drill for
championship
Play for Championship.
.. m.-Bsseban game-Teams repre-
senting District and National Councils
VIII contest for the championship of the
order in this city for 1908,
p. mug Of war-SiX teams, Of
seven men each. from the several coun-
ellis will contest for supremacy.
$50 p. m.-Individual competitive drill
in the pavilion by District National
Guardsmen.
Bowling cOntests-Teams representing
Oriental, National. Capital, Kismet. and
Ouray councils will bowl at different
hours during the afternoon and even
ing.
Rife shooting contests-Teams from
the various councils of the order wilt
contest during the afternoon and even
ing.
Grand Regent Cook and his assist
ants are putting forth every effort 70
make the excursion memorable.
Grand Regent Cook.
Grand Regent Cook is one of the most
progressive members Of the order IN
this city He was born in this city
October %, 1873, and received his edu-
cation in the public schools. being
graduated, with honor from the Normal
School in 1889. Mr.. Cook was appointed
a paymaster's clerk in the United
States navy and assigned 10 the Ash
attic station from 1889 to 1892 Upon the
completion Of his tour OF duty in Ash
attic waters he returned 10 the United
States ana resigned from the Navy De
rartmeut to take an electrical course.
He subsequently, entered the employ
OF the United States Electric Light
Company Of this city as nTst assistant
engineer. During the last ten years
Mr.. Cook has been in the corps of
electricians Of the United States Capt.
toll
In June. 1901. Mr. Cook was admitted
70 membership in Kismet Council No.
1886 Royal ATcanUm, of this city. He
was elected 10 its corps of officers, rapid
promotion followed. and in 1903 ne was
elected regent of his council. During
his term as regent kismet Council made
a phenomenal record by initiating 2s4
members, chiefly through his work. For
four years Mr.. Cook has been an Of
nCer OF the Grand Council and was
April.
Mr.. Cook is a member Of Hope Lodge.
No. %, F. A A. NJ; member Of
Washington Chapter. Royal Arch Ma
sons, and a member Of Cushing Camp,
Sons of Veterans.