Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-13
MAG|CSPIRIT Of
ATLANTA BIDS
SHRINERSCONE

said yesterday with an assurance
that was almost nonchalazt. so sure
it was. that Atlantas glad hand
would be the most cordial and its en-
fertainment the most elaborate and
greatest yet. There have hseen con
ventions and good times for the
ShTiners. but
For one thing, there viii be no
night in Atlanta when the Shriners
come to town-now that we all know
they are coming. A stupendous il
Elimination scheme has been cOnceiy-
ed. 10 turn the streets Al midnight
into bright thoroughfares- A canopy
OF electric lights at Five Points win
make there a chamber for the most
unique al fresco reception ever
staged. Shriners, their families, and
the cortege that follows in their wake
win know no surcease OF pleasure, II
the plans go not awry. And Atlantas
plans are not given to that, Shriners
confidently remarked
Taking time by the fOrelock, he
local committee OF Shriners in charge
Of arrangements for the convention.
headed by Potentate Forrest Adair
ana +. J. Paxon. chairman Of the sx-
scutive committee. siready have to-
faRraphsd the cOuntry's leading the
htrieal agencies 10 book their best for
Atlanta in May 1914. Not only will
Gis play houses usually patronized
be nlled. but every available thea
asr viii be engaged for stellar attrao-
eions. This is another feature OF the
Dlans.
Barbecue One Big Feature.
There will be a ball IN the Audito-
Fiim. II will be the regular ball that
helps make all Shriners' convent lions
great, furnishing the spectacle OF
4.n00 or 5000 couples dancing at once
% the floor OF the hail.
There will be a reception FOR the
Momen OF tho Shriners families, A.
rangements for which wii include
means OF entertaining $4,000 20 20 600
r1ople There will he triumphal
arches everywhere, decorations and
displays over al, elaborate symbols
81 the most unique order on earth.
And the piece de resistance will be
a Georgia baTbecue. Forrest Adair
and the men who have worked with
aim came to the conclusion yester-
day that nothing 80 will wed the
hearts Of visiting Shriners 10 Atlan-a
and to the South as a Georgia barbe-
cue. and that nothing 80 will delight
the 10000 men who wall come. all Of
whom are known TO be gourmets.
Il will be a spread. Wizard cooks
who BIS their brews and stews on
barbecue occasions have done more 50
instill peace into the hearts OF South
erners than any other agents VIII
be- brought 70 Atlanta from all over
the South.
Plan Year in Advance.
All this executive committee CT
Yaiaab Temple has planned twelve
months before the convention will be
held--even before IL IS determined
that the convention VIII be held In
Atlanta Il will all be a part OF the
assurance that Atlanta's hospitality
will be Centered in the one event.
and that the glad hand IS outstretch-
ed indeed gladly said Mr.. PaXon
yesterday.
Atlanta Shriners are busy. too, i'm
agining the sight OF the great Shrin-
els parade on Atlanta's streets. The
parade Is the GROWING feature OF
zach convention. with $4,000 men IA
line Six hours usually is taken no
IN its display, and its length is such
that four hours are required for the
entire line to pass one point.
Fsts to Last Week.
q, The convention proper viii last
only two days, but Shriners win be
On the scene of the big meet days IN
advance. and will remain several days
Following. stretching out the occasion
flor a week or more. During all that
time, the plans are, the visitors VIII
be wined and dined and royalty en-
teY'tained.
The executive committee OF Yaraab
Temple r. composed of r. j. PaN1n,
chairman. Potentate Forrest Adair.
ex-onicio. Robert r. Maddox, J. c.
areenfald. W. w. Orr, w s. Byck,
leaders in the committee OF solicitors
for the guarantee fund. and were
aided by W A Foster. John A.
Hynds George b. Beck. Isaac Schoen.
w. A. Stamps, Alex Meyers J. Lee
barnes, j. c. Greenfield and NJ. NJ.
Davis
pYaraab Temple. that collection of
Shriners OF Atlanta and the vicinity
which put through the Job Of rails
fng the guarantee money, has about
1900 members. 10 was organized ten
years ago and in its membership Is
Included GeOrgia's most prominent
men. Senator Hoke Smith, Governor
RAEEN AUAh NJ SINFUL EfA NaAtINAN tlNl
the leaders in Atlanta's business and
professional life. Forrest Adair Is poo
tanate. and George F. Argard record
er Of the shrine
There is no limit tu what these
men do" said Air PaNou Yesterday
They are real Atl8utans. They arc
the kind of men chat are making
Atlanta the wonder and envy of the
world
The two other S1rines IN Georgia
Al Macon and Savannah have
picdged their support Co Atlauta's
cause. and viii help the capital city
secure the convention. So much D.
the import OF assurances from them
Letters and kilograms from shrine.
throughout the country promise At,
ianta the support Of others. accord.
ing TO officers OF the local shrine
No Shriners' convention has evel
been held in this section og rHe South
Louisville and New Orleans beiu.
the only Southern cities houored D,
selection for the event.
The least OF the problems Nr Pax
on said IS the hotel acss1u0da-i ou
Tor the great crowd. the Atlart
DID,.