Evening star., 1911-08-13

thirty-second degree, will deliver an
address on the philosophy Of the de-
gree.
After the meeting Of the Supreme
their ladies nights"
Lebanon Lodge No. Z, will exempiify
the F. C. and NJ. NJ. degrees Friday
evening. beginning at o'clock. and
has invited all master Masons who
care to come to be present
Commander ]. Frank Trazzare an
nounces that the convocation Of CO.
lumbia Commandery. September /. will
be unusually attractive. He urges the
members to be on the lookout for. the
circular announcing "the features" for
that evening.
1t is announced at Masonic Temple
that Grand Secretary Arvine w. John
ston has gone of on months vacation.
The grand secretary. 1t is stated. has
overtaxed his strength, and Grand
Master KEEPER felt he should take his
vacation now, to be ready for the fall
siege before him.
At meeting of the general COM
mitee OF Kallipolis Grotto, Mystic Or
der of Yelled Prophets Of the Enchant-
ed Realm, which extended over several
evenings during the past week. ar
rangements for the forthcoming session
which will take place in this city
September rs and q. were more nearly
perfected and closer attention given
to the details OF what promises to be
one OF the most memorable gather
ing Of a Masonic character ever as
sembled at the National Capital
Monarch John III. Shreve. with the
assistance of Past Monarchs Ed 8.
Schmid and J. W.. Collins, as well as
! the official line of officers and the
has gone over every detail Of the pro.
gram.
One of the features will be the cere-
monial session of Kallipolis Grotto which
viii be held at the New Willard. The eiec-
trical display for this session promises to
| be OF an extraordinary character. Chair.
| man Chris C. Yeabower has gathered
| around him fifty OF the most expert elec-
| tricisns and electrical engineers In the
order. and between them II Is said they
| have devised some startling and beautiful
| effects. The features Of the session,
being esoteric in character. cannot be
told to the public, but II is said they
will eclipse anything of the kind hereto
entertainment OF the visitors. who with
their families and friends will number.
| II is expected. several thousands. Is to be
| OF memorable character and very much
chairman Of this important committee.
and associated with him are nearly 1O0
members chosen for their special fitness
| In the entertaining line.
The grotto is not only going to give the
visiting members .'the time OF their life, .
| but 1t also proposes to see that special
attention Is given their families that not
| q moment spent in Washington may be
| dull one. The 500 members Of Kali
| lipolis Grotto are working like beavers,
II Is said. for the success Of this. their
| first public demonstration. I'VE feel" said
Past Monarch Schmid. I'VE are on trial.
and We propose to make good in a man.
ner that will astonish folks. We are not
/ going to spare money or pains to make
this session of the Supreme Council one
that will stand apart from all which
have preceded ii. and make standard
4 for those that are to follow.
/ THE people Of Washington are showing
| their interest In the matter and the
4 Washington Chamber of Commerce II
furnishing substantial backing to help u
| prove Washington Is an ideal convention
city not only for Masonic gatherings, but
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