Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-26
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National Lodge. Grand Lecturer Thomas
II. Young and a number Of masters and
past masters of other lodges. The func-
ton was declared an interesting and
profitable success.
BY special dispensation of the grand
master. Takoma Lodge, No. %. will again
meet IN the lodgeroom Of Stansbury
Lodge, No. "a, at Brightwood, when the
F. c. degree will be exemplfied under the
direction of Junior Warden Howard Fisk.
Takoma Lodge is identifying it's own
lodgeroom at Takoma in a manner which,
1t Is said, will make 1t one of the most
attractive In the District when completed.
Worshipful Master Dyre, whose year has
been the most successful in the history
OF the lodge, according to report, prom
ises wide-open doors at an appropriate
"housewarming" in the near future
Ruth Chapter. No. l, of the Eastern
Star. had its annual grand visitation
from Worthy Grand Matron Ethel d.
Baker and Worthy Grand Patron Wal
lace Streater Monday evening. A vocal
and instrumental program of music,
with recitations by Ann FARRELL and
presents to the grand officers and others
were features that interested a very
large attendance. Others who took part
In the program were Messrs. Roberts
and Kirijian. Worthy Grand Matron
Baker received gold necklace, present
chapter; Worthy Grand Patron Streater
a gold scarf pin. the speech being made
by Mrs. ]. Klinge, and Grand Lecturer
Mrs NJ. E. Teachum, cut glass dish,
the presentation speech being made by
Mrs Pollard.
The hall was beautifully decorated
with palms and flowers, with Old Glory
the dominant emblem, in addition to
those of the order: Ruth Chapter will
elect it's officers for the coming year
December e.
Rev. Earle c. Wiley. pastor of the
Vermont Avenue Christian Church, IN
should be "constructionists" in civic af-
fairs, home, church AMI society at the
grand visitation to Pentalpha Lodge, No.
%. last Monday evening. He was
listened to with evident interest by the
large number of Masons present. Violin
solos by Sol Minister, an organ solo by
Harry G. Kimball and vocal solos by
H. NJ. Forker, with an address by the
grand master. were features of the pro-
gram.
Martha Chapter, No. 4, o. E. S., had its
annual grand visitation at special COM
munication in Naval Lodge room Thurs
day evening, and introduced as part of
the entertainment program Grand WISH
tation of the Grand Chapter Of the Order
Of Full Moon" as a suggestion as to how
grand visitations generally are regarded
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tend them. The roles were taken by
young man members Of Martha Chapter
and the humor Of the offering made the
evening merry one for the real grand
officers and the large host present to wei
come them. Worthy Grand Matron Miss
Ethel D. Baker received handsome
vase; Worthy Grand Patron Wallace
Streater a travelling bag and Grand
Lecturer Mrs. M. e. Teachum rocking
chair as testimonials of esteem from
Martha Chapter, appropriate presentation
speeches being made and responded to
in each instance
The big bazaar of King David Lodge,
No. Is, being held in the lodges new hall
at Brookland is going merrily and sue
cesSfully on, each evening finding large
delegations from the city lodges and
Eastern Star chapters, who appear to be
deeply interested in the outcome.
The hall is bower Of beauty in which
almost every conceivable article of use
or ornament seems to have been gathered
to swell the fund to cancel the lodge debt.
curing articles Of all kinds appropriate
for Christmas gifts, and it is said 1t will
be wonderful if many of the city patrons
do not find those articles very like those
received from Santa Claus Christmas
morning.
Every effort is made at all times by the
lodge committee and members to give a
warm fraternal greeting to those who
visit the bazaar, and to make them COM
Portable during their stay.
The Fellowship Club" a social organ
iZation composed of Masons in the bureau
of engraving and printing, held its regu-
lar meeting Saturday evening at Pythian
Temple. President Lynn w. Troutman
presided. Among the business transact
ed in the regular routine was the adop-
ton Of a report from the executive COM
mittee which will tend to strengthen
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new members were obligated and several
applications for membership were re-
ceived
In the social session which followed the
business meeting a hearty welcome was
accorded the following invited guests OF
the club: J. Claude KEEPER. grand master
F. A. A. M, District of Columbia; John
II. Cowles of Louisville, KY, secretary
general of the Supreme Council. A. and
A. 8. r. Southern Jurisdiction, q. s.. A;
Temple of the Mystic Shrine; E. C. Sny
der, Omoha Bee; Carter B. Keene. wor-
shipful master of Temple Lodge, No. 81,
F. A. A. M; F. B. Van Horn, president
of the Trowel Club, a social organization
Of Masons of the geological survey, and
J. M. Williams
Mr.. Fulkerson, as the speaker Of the
evening, entertained in his characteristic
manner, taking for his subject How to
Speak IN Public. f, Each OF the other
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marks in which they commended the aims
and object of the Fellowship Club. Previ-
out to adjournment the speakers were
rendered a rising vote of thanks.
Senior Warden Thomas w. Bramhall
will officiate tomorrow evening in the ex
emplifcation of the M. M. degree in Daw-
son Lodge, No. liz. The annual election
Of officers will be held the evening of De-
cember IL.
Federal Lodge, No. 1, will hold its
family night" at Old Masonic Temple,
9th and F streets northwest, Wednesday
evening. The doors Of the hall will be
opened at 7:30 O'Clock, and the entertain
ment will begin promptly at S:15 o'clock.
Worshipful Master Harries announces to
the members that their membership cards
will serve as cards of admission to them
each member. At the conclusion of the
program the floor will be cleared for
dancing and light refreshments will be
served in the adjoining room. The COM
mittee in charge of the function, which
IS understood to be confined strictly to
the lodge membership and specially in
vited guests. is composed of Messrs V.
Blackford, Eichorn. English, Giclas. Hall.
Hamilton, Hane. Herndon. Hooker, kel-
ly, Palmer, Parks, Paul, Quinter, Rid
ings, Shuman and Stratton.
The committee on Christmas observ-
ance of the Grand Encampment OF
Knights Templar has requested all true
Templars wherever dispersed, on land or
sea, to join in the Christmas sentiment
proposed at noon standard time, Monday,
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