The Washington herald., 1913-05-04
viii be undergoing repairs.

One of the best ceremonials ever at
tempted by Almas Temple. of the Mystic
Shrine, was that staged by Potentate
James T. Gibbs last Wednesday night at
the National Rifles Armory.
From the beginning of the journey of
the caravan, which carried large class
Of neophytes across the hot sands to
Mecca, the mobiles were kept in constant
attention for surprises. Potentate Gibbs
proved himself of great ability in the
dramatic exactions made upon him. One
of the features Of the evening was the
gift to Past Potentate William Hamilton
Smith Of a beautiful past potentate's
jewel, valued at $1,000 The presentation
was made by Past Potentate Roe Fulker-
son, and the response feeling given by
Past Potentate Smith. The jewel was of
Roman gold and of beautiful design. the
various emblematic portions of the de-
sign being set with rubies, diamonds,
moonstones, and pearls. The handsome
jewel is the handiwork of A d. Price,
proprietor of r. Harris & Co., and a men,
Der of Almas Temple.
Following the ceremonial, the mobiles
went to the banquet hall in the armory
where the traditional banquet was
served.
High Priest Walter T. Paine has called
special meeting of Eureka Chapter.
No. 4, r. A. NJ, for Monday. May s, to
confer the mark degree on several can
didates All Chapter Masons are invited
to be present. This chapter has well
deserved reputation for comforting the
mark degree and a large number of
companions are expected to be present
A large number OF brothers were pres
ent at the last meeting OF Lebanon
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being a visit of Columbia Lodge. The
Master Mason degree was conferred
Jointly by the two lodges, the officers OF
each lodge taking part. Columbia and
Lebanon lodges meeting on the same
night has prevented the members OF the
two lodges from becoming very well
acquainted. consequently this joint meet
ing will long be remembered.
Worshipful Master Charles s. Shreve
has announced the fellow craft degree
for the next meeting OF Lebanon Lodge,
May 16 together with a specialzaon the
same evening. After the ceremonies OF
the evening a repast will be served.
A big time is in store for the prophets"
of Kallipolis Grotto, No. Is. Mystic Or
der of Yelled Prophets of the Enchanted
Realm il the programme now being ar
ranged by the officers for the spring
ceremonial Is carried out The cere-
monial will take place in Odd Fellows
Hall, in Seventh Street Northwest, Mon
day night, May 26, at o'clock sharp
AS the space is limited the officers have
decided to admit only fifty candidates
at this ceremonial, and IL behooves those
prophets who have friends of the
Blue" to pilot across the River Styx"
to get their petitions to the monarch
early in order to be among the first fifty
received.
The committee in charge of the ar
rangements for the trip to the session
of the Supreme Council of the order to
be held at Springfield. Mass. is now
completing its plans and will make some
definite announcement as to the number
going in a short tine. Full details Of
the trip will be published in the next
issue Of the Red Light, the official or
gan OF the grotto. If any prophet has
decided to make the trip and has not
yet given his name let him send his name
to the chairman of the committee. c. p.
Boss, 90 Q Street Northeast. at once
The Matrons and Patrons Association
of the Eastern Star held its first regular
quarterly meeting in the lodge room OF
Myron NJ. Parker Lodge, Tuesday even
ing. Constitution bylaws were adopted,
following the general idea of the asso-
citation. Thirteen clauses were embodied
in the constitution. Mr.. w. n. Compton
of Bethlehem Chapter, vice president of
the association read an original poem
dedicated to the association.
The next quarterly meeting of the as
ISOLATION will be held at Great Falls in
July.