The Washington herald., 1913-08-17
Witch THE SECRET AND FRAIERNAL. SOCIETIES

Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay.
This. combined with the beautiful bath
ing and fishing. tends to make Colonial
Beach one OF the most desirable water
ing places In Western Virginia. Not only
its present attractions. but the fact Of
its being located In the historic old
county of Westmoreland-the birthplace
of the immortal Washington and the
home Of Robert E. Lee, tends to attract
those whose hearts still beat with pride
and patriotism, and the desire to visit
where Virginia's noblest sons have trod,
is never dormant in the blood of the
true patriot.
Monroe Bay, which Is on the west
side Of the beach. takes the name from
President Monroe. who was born about
two miles from its source.
Wakefield. on which stands the beauti-
full monument marking the birthplace of
Washington. 10 about two miles below the
town. and Is easily accessible by land
o. water.
''Stratford. the old brick mansion and
home Of Robert E. Lee in his boyhood
days. is located about three miles further
down the Potomac.
Daily excursions from Washington
bring large crowds to Colonial Beach,
where they find every convenience and
numerous attractions. Large and spaci-
Gus hotels and boarding houses. liveries
and stores are located near the wharves.
and dotted here and there in other sec
tions of the town, to accommodate the
large number of summer visitors. large
ice factory planning mills. city hall. prt-
vate and public schools. post ONCE. tele-
phones, printing establishments, and an
enterprising newspaper are located in the
business section"
The members of the Washington party
who made the trip to Denver, Colo,
to attend the thirty-second triennial con-
clave of the Grand Commandery of
knights Templar Of the United States.
will return tomorrow morning. after one
Of the best trip in their experience.
There were 150 in the party and Col
umbia Commandery. No. !. K. T., car
ried their drill team for the competi-
tive drill. Although this team did not
win first prize, 1t made an excellent ap-
pearance and all are proud Of its good
showing.
B. B. French Lodge. No, Is, F. A. A. M,
will confer the Master Msson's degree
at its regular communication tomorrow
night. The work will be put on by the
regular team of the lodge, and this
promises one of the largest gatherings Of
members Of this lodge and visitors for
the summer season.
Columbia Lodge, No. /, F. A. A. NJ. put
on the Fellowcraft degree at its regu-
lar communication last Friday night be-
fore a large number Of members
Hiram Chapter, No. 10. Royal Arch
Masons, at its regular convocation last
Friday night, at Brookland. d. c., con-
ferred the Royal Arch degree.
One of the most attractive and useful
Improvements made at the new Masonic
Temple in a long time are the direc-
tories just place in the main lobby on
the ground floor on the right and left Of
the door in the east marble wall Of the
lobby. On the left the case contains the
work Of the lodges. and the case on the
right the work of the Royal Arch Chap
tiers. the councils. the Communicates. and
chapters Of the Eastern Star.
Kallipolis Grotto. No. "a, Mystic Order
Of Yelled Prophets Of the Enchanted
Realm. has completed preparations for
its first annual pilgrimage to Colonial
Beach Saturday, August %, for the in
stallation Of a grotto of that organiza-
ton. The first grand midnight cere-
crate scale.
The class to be initiated will be large
one, made up of business and profess
sional men Of Colonial Beach, including
the Mayor of the town, and his Official
family besides a number Of candi-
dates from this city. The Masonic
fraternity in Colonial Beach. which is
large in numbers, is reported to be en-
thusiastic over the visit of the Grotto
1t is stated that practically every Mason
there will be initiated in the mystic Or
der on this occasion.
Special arrangements for a royal time
on the steamer st. Johns going and
coming from the Beach have been made.
and it is announced that the town will
be thrown open to the visiting prophets.
o. A. C. Oehmler is chairman and
Charles NJ. Keefer is secretary Of the
general committee. and Past Monarch
Edward S. Schmid will be one Of the
leading. lights in the conspiracy.
A full complement of paraphernalia
will be taken down, and the full cast
of the Grotto will take part in the
work.