The Washington herald., 1913-06-29
MASONIC CALENDAR.

tees in perfecting arrangements for the
athletic and other events, which include
motor boat races This is expected to
eclipse any excursion ever given by
kallipolis Grotto, and that will have to
be very fine. for this organization is
noted for its unique and original stunts
and the very entertaining time always
provided for those who make the trip.
A large number of the members were
present at the last meeting of the Eel
lowship Club of Master Masons, held
Saturday evening at Pythian Temple,
and hearty welcome was accorded to
James A. Williams, who was elected
president of the club at the regular
election of officers in April last. and has
been suffering with a broken leg, which
has prevented his attendance for in
stallation. At the conclusion of the in
stallation ceremony, conducted by L. II.
Troutman, the senior past president. Mr.
Williams, presided. A short business
session was held. and several candidates
were initiated. The regular meetings Of
July, August, and September were sus-
pended by unanimous consent.
Former President John f. Rhodes, who
declined nomination for reelection. was
the surprised recipient of a handsome
cathedral chimes clock, presented by the
ton of his earnest and Jealous work and
the success achieved as president OF the
club. The presentation was made by
L. IL. Troutman. the senior past presi-
dent, who took occasion to pay high
tribute to the efficiency and devotion dis
played by the retiring president and the
success and prosperity achieved by the
club under his administration.
At the conclusion OF a brief response
nv Mr. In pybi ha
his thanks and appreciation of the loyal
support accorded him by the officers and
members, without which. he stated alb
solutely nothing could have been ac-
complished, the club went into social
session. and the following program was
presented by the entertainment commit
tee, composed OF Roger E. La Hayne,
William Cllman, Charles Some, Posey
Hall, and George NJ. Lands:
Address. Claude NJ. Keeper, past grand
master District OF Columbia: selection
by orchestra, composed of Henry Weber,
first violin; Harry Ellerbrook. second
violin; Edward Felter. piano. ana Fred
Boerman, cello: tenor solo, G. II. Bart
lett; euphonia solo, Fred Boerman: vocal
selections. Joseph Farley: Prof. Clarence
+. Morgan was accompanist: selections
by orchestra.
Ice cream, cake, and cigars were
served.
Takoma Lodge. No. -. has accepted an
invitation to conduct the religious serv-
ices at the Masonic and Eastern Star
Home on Sunday. July q. at o'clock
Members of the lodge owning automo-
biles have been requested to meet at
the terminus of the Brightwood line at
Takoma Park and convey to the insti-
tuition those who wish to attend the
services. Rev. Thomas c. Clark. chap
lain of Takoma Lodge, will conduct the
services.
At the communication of the lodge last
Tuesday evening resolutions of sympathy
were adopted on the death of the father
Of Justice Ashley NJ. Gould, of the Dis
trict Supreme Court. a member OF the
lodge.
The master extended congratulations to
several members OF the lodge whose pro-
motions under the government were re-
Gently announced.
Worshipful Master Howard S. Fisk has
called off the lodge school in instruction
scheduled for Tuesday evening next.
Notwithstanding the hot weather. Ia
koma Lodge has been unable to call of
any meetings up to the present time. On
Tuesday, July s. the F. c. degree will
be presented, with the f. A. degree
scheduled for July % and a special COM
munication in view on the NJ. NJ. degree
the latter part of the month.