Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-05

'A'H' AV-AahoHid, NO. CalhedraI, No.
OF interest to the newly elected Off
GERS of the constituent lodges especi-
ally will be the spring communication
of the Grand Lodge Of the District, the
evening of March TO- for the ex-
emplfication of the symbolic degrees.
under the direction of the Grand Lodge
committee on work and lectures. While
the grand lecturer holds q school of in
struction the second and fourth We'd
nesdayS of each month, except July,
August and September, the work is
supervised by the Grand Lodge au-
thorlties but once year, at the spring
communication. 1t is open to all
master Masons in regular standing.
Scottish Rite Masons are interested in
the communication or Mithras Lodge of
Perfection Tuesday evening, when the
annual election of officers will take
place.
II will also be the first ladies night
of the year. which will be repeated every
Tuesday evening thereafter.
The program of work of the Ancient
and Accepted Scottish Rite for March and
April will be as follows: March Z election
of officers; March IA, fifth. sixth and
ninth degrees, and March n, fourteenth
degree. all in Mithras Lodge of Perfec-
ton: March %. fifteenth degree. Evange-
nst Chapter, Rose Croix; April 4. thirtieth
degree. Robert de Bruce Council Knights
hadosh, and April IL. thirty-second de-
gree. Albert Pike Consistory, NJ r. s.
Thursday April 13. the Maundy Thursday
ceremonies. and annual banquet will oc-
cur, ana Sunday, April 16 the Easter
Sunday ceremonies.
The resignation of Thrice Illustrious
Master William E. Porter. because of
his removal from the city, has necessi-
tated special meeting of Washington
Council. No 1, Royal and Select Masters.
monday evening, for the election of
new executive.
A goodly class of Scottish Rite Masons
was prepared during the past week for
Thursday banquet at the Scottish Rite
cathedral, Cd and E streets northwest
The work of exemplifying the degrees
was witnessed by many ,out-of-town
George f. Hatch of the Mystic Order
Of Yelled Prophets. who was warm in
his commentator. 1t is said the rite
has had unusual success this year, In
the face Of conditions that helped to
make poor records in other bodies.
Mount Pleasant Lodge. No. SO, the
newest lodge of Masons in the District,
1t is said is also making record, not
only in the number of applicants for
membership. but in the work done by
its officers. At the last communication
Worshipful Master Richard c. Lewis
appointed a committee to consider the
question of new quarters for the lodge,
which at present meets above the postal
station. on Park road near 14th street
northwest. Its report is expected to-
morrow evening.
Tentative plans have been agreed upon
by Columbia Commandery, No. 2,
Knights Templar. for a ladies' night
Wednesday, March 90.
An Eminent Commanders Association.
Incorporating into its membership, in adj
dition TO the commanders Of the local
communicates. the council officers and
the grand commander. has been organ
lied. with William Hart Dexter, CON-
mander Of De Molay. No. 4, as president,
and DR.. Charles A Stewart. commander
OF Columbia. No. .. as secretary and
treasurer. The association will follow in
knights Templar matters the lines Of the
Masters Association and the High
Priests Association. 1t Will meet twice
month. The Idea was suggested by Com
mander Dexter of De Molay Commandery,
and heartily Endorsed by the commanders
Of the other local communicates Com
mander Gabriel f. Johnston of Washing
ton Commandery. No 1, at whose home
the organization was effected. entertained
the delegates after their business meet
ing.
Columbia Commandery. No. o has
dOOpttu RESOLUTIONS 10 the erect tldt IL Is
the sense of the commandery that all its
officers should be present at funerals of
deceased sir knights OF the commandery
when the commandery itself offlciates or
takes part. Failing this they are to fur
nish substitutes. Twenty members in ad-
dition are TO be notified I'm alphabetical Or
der when to report for escort duty on
such occasions.
Past Grand High Priest Kenton "
Harper. historian OF the Grand Lodge, is
receiving many concentrations from
those who have read his recently pub
hshed history of Free Masonry in the
District. 1t is reported that the first
\ edition OF the work is being rapidly
taken.
March q as the date of the next cere-
monial session OF Kalipolis Grotto. No
15 Mystic Order of Yelled Prophets Of
the Enchanted Realm. He says the petit
lions already received assure large
class for the occasion. The details for
the session are now being arranged for
by the monarch and his council, who an
nounce something new and interesting"
for the occasion.
Grand Monarch George z. Hatch Of the
Yelled Prophets paid a flying visit to
Washington during the week to look over
places for the headquarters of the SUI
preme Council when it holds its session
I'm this city next September. Several de-
sirabIe places are under consideration,
and the cnOlce VIII De announced later on.
Acacia Lodge, No. 49, will hold its me-
mortal service the evening Of March IA.
when its dead Of the past year will be
appropriately remembered
With its hall beautifully draped with
American flags and the colors Of the ORR
ole in honor Of its out-of-town visitors.
Temple Chapter. No. Il. Order Of the
Eastern Star. gave a royal welcome to
Worthy Grand Matron Ethel D. Baker
Worthy Grand Patron Wallace Streater
and the officers and past grand officers of
the Grand Chapter Of the Order OF the
Eastern Star. on the occasion Of their
official visit Monday evening. To add to
the magnitude of the occasion. MARYLAND
Chapter. No %. of Baltimore with IS
sociate Grand Matron Mrs. Mary II. Clark
OF Maryland. Past Worthy Grand Ma
irons Mrs +. J. Burger. Mrs Shaffer
Mrs. Emma c. Helen. Mru. MetcaIf Mrs.
Stoworth. Past Worthy Grand Patron Jo-
seph II. HELEN and about 300 Mary land
.JS NJ he