The Washington herald., 1914-03-29
Masonic Affairs.
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them. and it was the largest class so
far this year.
A new dispensation was issued to
Alhambra Grotto. at st. Louis, some
time ago.. and 1t is expected that be-
fore April / Koran Grotto, at Phila-
deiphis, will be added to our list.
Prophets W. W. Smith. of that city,
and Robert z. Montgomery, 40 East
Logan street, Germantown, Pa, are the
organizers.
On Tuesday Monarch Dean E. Loeb
man, of omer Grotto. Boston, Mass,
stopped over on his way to Richmond,
Va, where he was making final ar
rangements for his grotto, June 5.
He expects to bring at least 100
prophets and will stop over on his re-
turn to this city for two or three days
Naomi Chapter, o. e. s., ErtertntnA.
Naomi Chapter, No. 3. o. E. S., met in
regular session Wednesday night, Marcn
Is. A large number Of visitors and men,
bers were in attendance. A motion was
passed unanimously extending an invita-
ton to Martha Washington Chapter, OF
Alexandria, Va. to pay Naomi Chapter
a fraternal visit at the next regular
meeting of the chapter. April g. Brother
Rev. Patrick Murphy was present on in
vitation of the chapter and delivered
most interesting and instructive lecture
en- ireland and St Patrick. in which he
gave much of the history of Ireland and
many personal observations from his lie
in that country. At the next regular
meeting there will be a very full program,
consisting of comforting Of degrees,
money-uusk. dance by some of the best
talent in the chapter, the fraternal visit
of Martha Washington Chapter, OF Alex
andria, and a"sugaring-off party in the
banquet room to close the evenings en-
tertainment A full attendance Is desired |
Friendship Chapter, o. e. s., 10 Re-
ceive 0ficiaI Visit.
Friendship Chapter. No. II. o. E. g.,
held its regular meeting in Masonic Hall,
Tennallytown, D. c., March "a After the !
regular order Of business, the degrees |
were conferred on Miss Grace Robey, the |
daughter of Worthy Patron Fred Robey
of Friendship Chapter. Attendance was
very good, including Past Matron Rose
mond and Past Matron Darcy of Mizpah !
Chapter, No. s. The grand matron, ac-
companied by the grand patron, will pay
Friendship Chapter its official visit Tues
day evening, April H. The committee is
busy making arrangements for the sup
per and dance to be given for the benefit I
of the chapter about the middle of April.
the date to be fixed later: also a theater
party to be given at Polls in May.
The chapter will have a rummage sale
at Seventh street and Florida avenue
northwest, the week of April s.
William F. Hunt Chapter, o. E. s.,
to Give Theater Party.
The entertainment Of the evening, at
the regular meeting of William F. Hunt
Chapter, No. 1s. o. f. s. last THURSDAY.
was given over to a one-aCt sketch by
the Dramatic Club of Areme Chapter.
No. 10. The sketch was entitled Per
Telephone" and was well worked out by
the following members of Areme Chap
ter: Miss Maud Fellheimer. as Miss Nan
Cuzzin; Mrs. Olga Gunnel. as Miss Mary
Holcomb: Mrs. Marie Pierce. as Nora;
E. S. Brashears. as Guy Harling. and ;
Mark Stearman. as Ned Austin. The act j.
ng was especially clever for amateurs
and the applause at the conclusion of
the sketch was sufficient to compel sew
eral curtain calls.
At the business meeting. previous to
the play, the chapter voted to give a
theater party in June, and Mrs. Katie
Rose, the worthy matron, appointed
Past Matron Mrs. Rosie 7. Carter as
chairman for that event.
Degree to Be Com I
tcFred.
The Cathedral Calendar" for March
and April has just been issued. This pub
ication gives the program in full for the
coming ceremonies in the local bodies of
he Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite.
L also gives notes of interest to the MEM ;
lers and a letter of appreciation from !
Secretary Elmer E. Simpson to those \
yho have remembered him during his r
ong illness. a
Next Tuesday the twenty-seventh de- +
gree will be conferred on the class now Il
aking the work. There is expected a r
arge attendance on this occasion. il
rand Secretary Johnston on Trip. 1
Grand Secretary Arvine W. Johnston
eft last Tuesday for a trip through the
;outh, to Jacksonville. Fla. He will visit
he various Masonic bodies in the cities
where he stops. He is expected to return f
arly in April. I
Shriners to Hold Ceremonial. a
The Mobiles of Almas Temple, of the !.
dystic Shrine, are looking forward with :,
much interest to the ceremonial to be
leld tomorrow night in the National
Rifles Armory. Potentate James T. Gibbs
las announced a great demonstration,
nd features that have never been intro
uced before. The traditional banouet ~
will follow the ceremonies. Ii,
Washington Centennial Lodge N
Notes. u
Washington Centennial Lodge, No. IA. N
;. A. A. M, will confer the Fellow Craft
egree next Wednesday evening. at a II
pecial communication at 6 o'clock, and.
ollowing regular business at the stated
at 7:So o'clock, will con-
sr the Entered Apprentice degree. Events e
! this lodge for the month of April are y
lany and Of special interest They will II
e announced in these columns.
Doings of the Odd Fellows. '
SUBORDINATE LODGES
March D-Union. No. II. degree: Covenant No Il d
Sness; Beacon, No. IS. grand visitation; Langdon
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