Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-23
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forts of his predecessors considerable |
curiosity has been aroused by the an
nouncement that many surprises have
been secured for the occasion and
that the element of fun is to be greatly
magnified. The committee on ways and
means after its meeting Friday evening
seemed very well pleased with the out
look and. while not disclosing any de-
taiis OF the forthcoming ceremonial. stat
ed 1t was likely to be one of the biggest
events ever held by. the grotto. A large
class of initiates, which is being aug
mented daily. it is said, makes possible
the Introduction of ritualistic features
that are entirely new.
Monarch Grant, with his hat in his
hand, hguratively speaking, is whooping
the workers on to renewed effort and
says he feels certain the success of his
nrst attempt at big things is going to be
a splendid success. Past Monarch Ed. s.
Schmfd, In his quiet way. is also doing
big things for the coming ceremonial. He
is one Of the officers of the Imperial
Council and one of the most enthusiastic
as we'll as one Of the busiest men in the
order. The committee in charge of ar
rangements for the pilgrimage of the
grotto to Springfield, Mass, where the
session of the Imperial Council will be
held June and 4. is working to swell the
number of the prophets who will make
the trip. A goodly number is already as
sured, it is said. Headquarters for Kali
lipolis Grotto will be located in the KIM
ball Hotel.
High Priest Walter E. Paine has put
forth special efforts to make the conyo-
cation of Eureka Royal Arch Chapter,
No 4. exceptional in it's character The
royal arch degree is scheduled for the
evening. and at the close of the work re-
freshments will be served. An unusually
large attendance is expected.
Worshipful Master Charles S. Shreve
announces the F. c degree for the spe-
cial communication at 8 pm. the even
ing of April in Lebanon Lodge, No. Z
and the e. A. degree at the regular COM
munication at 7:3O pm. At the last COM
munication Past Master Blair Mckenzie.
who had been absent from the city, was
given a rousing reception upon his ap-
pearance The e. A. degree was the
work Of the evening and it was witnessed
by large audience of interested Masons.
Much enthusiasm was aroused at the
meeting of the Fellowship Club last
Saturday evening upon the announcement
been completed for compliment
airy entertainment and dance at the
Pythian Temple next Saturday evening.
An excellent program has been provided
for the occasion. and the Trowel Club
| of the geological survey, is expected as
the guest of honor The meeting, at
| which President John E. Rhodes pre-
sided, was largely attended and hearty
vote Of thanks was rendered the commit
| tees in charge of the second annual BAN
quet recently held for the splendid sue
| cess of the event. Three new members
were added to the club. Preparations
are making for theater party May ID,
at the Columbia Theater, and at the
meeting of the club in April new officers
will be chosen.
Many of the members Of the club de-
cided to accept the invitation of Naval
Lodge. No. 4. to take the trip to Balti-
tam tn W oforn "a
visit to John H. B. Latrobe Lodge. No.
| 1855, of that city. The announcement of
the return of Secretary General John III.
Cowles of the Supreme Council of the
| Scottish Rite for the Southern Jurisdic-
ton of the United States, an honorary
| member Of the club, was greeted with
enthusiastic applause. Mr.. Cowles has
recently made an extended tour, embrac-
! ing the Panama canal country and it's ad-
jacent territory. and the club is looking
forward to a talk from him upon the SUBJ
ject at an early date.
Junior Warden Edward F. Colladay
will preside when the F. c. degree is
presented in Acacia Lodge, No Is, Tues
day evening. At the last meeting Of the
lodge. March II, Grand Master Charles
E. Baldwin assisted a number Of past
masters in bringing out the impressive
beauties of the M. NJ. degree Those who
helped were G. NJ Siebert. master of
Arminius Lodge, No. %: Past Masters
Henry III. Burroughs, Charles A. Springer,
T. w. s. Phelps, Charles J. O'Neill, John
E. Borland, U. G. Perry, c. F. Stevens.
H. G. Brown, D. M. Carter and H. ].
Robertson.
At the invitation of High Priest j. w.
Collins of Mount Horeb Royal Arch
Chapter, No Z, p E. Titions will be the
special guest Of the chapter and take part
in the proceedings preceding the mark
degree, which Is scheduled for Tuesday
evening. The guest of honor on that
occasion is one of the most widely known
and highly honored friends of the fra
ternity, and his visits are always the
| occasion for general rejoicing in the
local bodies. Special committees will be
appointed to arrange for his reception
and entertainment.
Eastern Star Notes.
At meeting Of Ruth Chapter, No. 1,
in Brightwood Hall Monday evening
large number Of members and visitors of
| the fraternity were present. After the
routine of business social evening was
| spent in celebration Of st. Patrick's day.
Favors, consisting Of green carnations,
| were distributed and fine program was
| rendered as follows: Irish songs, by Ruth
Chapters choir. the members of which
were dressed in green costumes: brief
John Proctor, of William F. Hunt Chap
ter; a recitation by Mrs. Helen Molster
| worthy matron OF Brookland Chapter;
vocal selections, by Miss Francis Scher-
ger Of Takoma Chapter, and Irish char
! acter comedy by William Carter of VIII
liam T. Hunt Chapter.
Refreshments We're served in the ban
quet hall, which was beautifully decorat-
ed in green. The worthy matron an
| nounces the official visit of the worthy
grand matron and worthy grand patron
at the next meeting, when large class
of candidates will be enlightened.
Following what is said to have been
(, faithful and creditable rendition of the
ritualistic work Thursday evening, Esther
Chapter, No. ), was entertained with an
impressive sacred program. including
1.-The Story Of the Cross" by the choir;
Palestine" a recitation by May Croft;
81 Come to Thee a solo by Nellie West;
1.-The Last Hymn a recitation by Mrs
Webster, and remarks by Past Patron
Birgfeld. Worthy Matron Maude E.
Wright in an impressive and eloquent ad-
dress. paid a tribute to the memory of the
late Clara J. Abbott, for many years the
organist of the chapter. Several new
members were admitted.