Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-19

| Under general OrdefS. NO 1, GTaHd
Captain General Alexander Grant of the
Grand Commandery knights Templar for
the District Of Columbia. has made an
nouncement that in lieu of the annual
inspection contemplated in standing reso-
luton No. Z, the grand commander di
reefs that the annual inspection of the
several infantry Communicates of knights
Templar in the District shall occur at
8 O'Clock on the evenings hereafter men,
toned, in the asyIums Of the following
comma nderies: February %. Washington
ICommandery, No. l.; February %, Column
bia Commandery, No. 2; March 2. Po-
tomac Commandery. No. 3, and March z,
Orient Comma ndery. No. ).
| The sir knights will be required to ap-
pear in full templar uniform. The grand
commander and his officers will be in
attendance at each inspection. Detailed
arrangements were made at a meeting OF
the commanders Of the several comma nd
cries. together with the council officers
and adjutants, and the inspector general,
IN the grand commanders Office at Ma
sonic Temple Monday evening.
IlIustrious Potentate Alexander Grant
ANNOUNCES the first grand ceremonial ses-
sion of Almas Temple OF the Mystic
Shrine under his regime for Monday, Feb
ruary p. at 7:3O o'clock pm, at National
that Conformation of reliable nature
has been communicated that there has
come upon many Unregenerate Sons of
the Desert new light and fond desire
to be taken in among those of the true
faith and learn the value of true friend
ship Mobiles bearing the mystic sign of
the red card are requested to gather at
the time stated fully prepared for the
fleet passage across the desert with those
who aspire to higher things. Candidates
are advised to look pleasant even II they
don't feel SO. Delight in the scenery
along the route and satisfaction with the
"finis" are assured.
Touching other matters, Potentate
Grant intimates that Almas Temples
famous Arab Patrol will accompany the
| pilgrimage to New Orleans for the ses-
| ments for the special train to and from
New Orleans are nearly completed. No
| bles and their ladies from Pyramid,
Boumi, Acca and Almas Temples. acting
| the imperial assistant rabban. will form
| the party on what will be known as the
Imperial Special. A committee con-
sisting of Mobiles Lingman. Cunningham,
| The officers Of Almas Temple for the
| current year are as follows: Alexander
| Grant. illustrious potentate; Thomas c.
| Noyes. chief rabban; Adolphus GUIDE, as
| sistant raloban; w. Hamilton Smith, high
priest and prophet; John A. Ellinger. orr
| entail guide: Francis A. Sebring, treas
urer: and Harrison Dingman. recorder.
Mobiles Alexander Grant, Louis A. Dent,
Louis Goldsmith and James T. Gibbs,
with Past Grand Imperial Potentate Har-
r1sOn Dingman, constitute Almas Tenn
pies representation In the Supreme Coun-
| Gil.
| Mithras Lodge of Perfection, Ancient
| and Accepted Scottish Rite. has just
| closed one of the most successful years
| in its history. To James David Rowen,
| the retiring venerable smaster is ascrihed
| much of the credit for this success. and
when, at the annual meeting Tuesday
night, he was presented with a golden
jewel symbolic of his Office. Judge Lacey,
who made the presentation speech, paid
him fitting tribute.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: Elwood p. Morey. ven
| cradle MASTER James II. Mcintosh.
senior warden: Fred Book. junior war
den: z. Z. Simpson, secretary, and Louis
Goldsmith, treasurer.
Commander Francis A. Sebring is out
| in an appeal to the sir knights of CO.
| numbers and properly equipped for the
| annual inspection next Friday evening.
! nthe hope of winning the coveted prize
for the highest percentage.
Announcement is made that Esther
Chapter, No. 5. Order Of the Eastern
| Star. is to have charge of the donation
day exercises at the Masonic and East
Il
toms birthday. A pleasing program is
promised for the occasion when the home
will be presented by the chapte. with
beautiful brass lectern.
The devotional exercises Sunday after
noon. February q. will also be held
| under the auspices of Esther Chapter.
]. B. Clayton will conduct the services.
Miss Corinne- Hay Is worthy matron
of Esther Chapter this year: DR.. Daniel
p. Bush. worthy patron; Mrs. Efle A.
Roberts. associate matron: Mrs. Char
lotte NJ. Pine. secretary, and Mrs. Julia
n. Streater. treasurer. At the stated
meeting of the chapter Thursday even.
ing an enjoyable musical and literary
program was presented.
La Fayette Lodge. No. 10, devoted its
communication Thursday evening to the
social side Of Masonry. Former Gov At
kinson of West Virginia delivered an adj
dress Of peculiar interest to Masons. Past
| Master J. r. Nichols was given his past
| masters Jewel. Harry o. Hine making
| the presentation speech. Following the
exercises supper was served.
| The Masters Association OF 1905. whose
| members founded what has since been
continued annually the Association
of Worshipful Masters of the District Of
| Columbia. had iovial reunion at the
| Hotel Gordon Monday evening preSi-