Evening star., 1913-11-23

is said every branch of Masonry in the
District of Columbia is deeply interested
will be the dedication of the Masonic and
Eastern Star Home next Saturday after
noon by the Grand Lodge of Masons for
the District. Grand Master Charles E.
Baldwin, who will conduct the ceremo-
nial ercises by the Grand Lodge, has
officially proclaimed that the finished
structure is ready for dedication.
The Grand Lodge will be opened in spe-
clal communication at Masonic Temple
at 1870 o'clock pm. Saturday, November
- and all members of the fraternity are
invited TO assemble at the temple at the
same hour and join procession, which
will be formed on New York avenue in
the following order: Minister'S band;
escort. Columbia Commandery, No. .. K
l., DR.. Frank E. Gibson, commander;
master Masons. past masters, masters
Of lodges and the Grand Lodge officers
Masters and past masters will wear their
jewels and all brethren will wear dark
clothing and hats, lambskin aprons and
white gloves.
The procession will move promptly at
J O'Clock and march to Union station
where 1t will be joined by members of
the Order of the Eastern Star Free trans
portatlon on special train, which will
leave for the home at i:45 o'clock. will
be furnished to all members of the
Masonic fraternity who join the pro-
cession and to all members of the Order
OF the Eastern Star.
The exercises at the home will be as
follows. Hosting of flag presented by
Mrs. Emma j. Smith. remarks by Past
Grand Master l. Cabell Williamson,
chairman OF the committee on arrange
ments. and past most worthy grand
patron OF the Order of the Eastern Star
introducing Mrs A1rena Tam
dent of the board of directors Of the
home, who will preside; invocation by
Mrs Lillian CARL. grand chaplain of the
Grand Chapter. o. Z. S.; remarks by
Mrs. Alsena Lamond, solo by Miss
Viola J. Schippert, remarks by Mrs
Grace Wilkins Kimmel, grand matron
II the Grand Chapter. o. E. s.: solo by
Mss Helma Cheesman. remarks by
Grand Chapter. o. E. 5: selection by
Masonic octet. led by j. Walter Humph-
rey; original poem by Col John A
Joyce. Invocation by Rev J. Henning
Nelms. grand chaplain of the Grand
Lodge; dedication of home by Grand
Lodge. address by Grand Master Charles
T. Baldwin, selection by Masonic octet
benediction by Rev. Hugh T. Stevenson.
assistant grand chaplain of the Grand
Lodge.
The exercises will be concluded in
time Tor an inspection of the home
buildings The special train will re-
turn 10 the city about o'clock when
the procession will again be formed
and march to Masonic Temple.
The home is situated near Lamond
station. and has ten acres of ground
and a number of buildings. One wing
of the main building was finished in
1906 and dedicated by the Grand Lodge
hut there was soon need for more COM
modious quarters, II is said and after
wears Of strenuous effort, both in the
Masonic fraternity and in the Order of
the Eastern Star. the long-cherished de-
sire OF both fraternities for the COM
pletion of a home for their dependent
members and for widows and orphans
has been realized.
The home Is governed by a board of
directors. composed OF three represent
ativeS from the Grand Lodge three
from the Grand Chapter O. F. s. and
one from each lodge and Eastern Star
chapter. The officers of the board are
as 1oiio"s: Mrs Alcena Lamond. presi-
dent: Lurtin r. CHM. vice president:
John A. Meyer, secretary, and James I,
Marshall. treasurer
1t Is expected the dedication of the
home VIII be celebrated by the largest
gathering Of the two fraternities ever
known In the District of Columbia.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Fellowship Club of Master Masons was
held Saturday evening at Pythfan Tenn
pie The president. j. a. Williams pre-
sided. Four candidates were admitted
20 membership and several applications
Tor membership were received. Past
Presidents l.. III. Troutman and John L.
Rhodes were appointed representatives OF
the club 70 meet and confer with repre-.
sentatlves of the Trowel, Trestleboard
Compass and other Masonic clubs organ
lzed along similar lines. with view OF
creating an executive council of the clubs
for the furtherance of the lofty purposes
Tor which they were organized.
Judge W. j. Latiner OF the Juvenile
Court and Rev Paul r. Hickok prelate
OF the grand commandery. Knights Tenn.
piar. were guests OF the club and deliv-
cred addresses. Judge Latirner spoke OF
the work Of the Juvenile Court its pres
ent conditions and the absolute necessity
or improvements 10 accomplish the pur.
poses Tor which the court was created
Rev. MIR. Hickok spoke upon the subject
of Masonry in general and good fellow
snip in particular Past President l. IT
IrOutman reviewed the history of tn,
club and the results accomplished Pas,
President John T.. Rhodes spoke of the
objects and future of the club An In.
formal reception was held and the mem.
bers We're personally presented TO the
guests of the evening.
The services at the Masonic and East
ern Star Home at 3 O'Clock this after
noon will be conducted by East Gate
Lodge. No. 81. with the Rev. Millard Fill
more Lowe in charge.
Divine services are TO be held today
for three of the blue lodges-Hiram, No
10. which will meet In special com
munication at 10 o'clock this morning