The Washington herald., 1915-09-12

sist the nobility of Almas in making
the event one to be discussed In
Shrinedon lonG after Noble Frank E.
/ Gibson's young son shall have become
voter and famous drill master like
unto his famous father.
Illustrious Noble Jacobus Seneca
I Jones, the official glad handler" or
! the home temple, will be without the
gate, clad in immaculate evening
q, dress and brilliant red fez, wreathed
in his most alluring smile. and Dec
GRATED with his dazzling past poten-
| tates jewel, to make the stranger
,, welcome, and to comfort the luclless
pilgrim as he is bechoned to pass
within and meet Roe Fulkerson's
! whitening frown and feel the razor
edged blade of John Eliinger's his
| toric scimitar.
Conclave.
| Commander Louis H. Meyers, of Co.
lumbia Commander No. 2. K. T., an
nounces that there will be no degree
work at the conclave to be held Fri
| day night, but very important mat
tiers will be discussed and voted upon.
| This will be the first conclave of the
| commandery since the summer call
off," and during the fall months great
| activity in the way of degree work is
| looked forward to.
Centennial Lodge in Business Session
Worshipful Master Paul L. Lesh. of
| Wash ngton Centennial Lodge, has an
nounced that there will be no degree
work al the communication Wednes-
day night, in view of the fact that two
important amendments to the bylaws,
and other important business will be
i considered at that time. The pro-
posed amendments to the bylaws pro-
vide for the election. instead of ap-
pointment, of the deacons and stew
| ards, and the creation of a perma
nent relief fund.
/; Lodge Wardens to "Get Together"
| Senior Warden James s. Mccarthy.
of Washington Centennial Lodge, has
conceived the idea that it will be
| good plan for the wardens of the re-
! spective lodges of this jurisdiction to
! hold a "get-tOgether meeting" for the
purpose of becoming better acquaint-
ed. and to arrange for a banquet and
Entertainment. He is preparing a let
ter to his brother wardens, in which
he will request them to gather at
the Masonic Temple, Thirteenth street
and New York avenue northwest, in
the near future to take action on the
matter.
La Fayette Chapter to Have Choir.
La Fayete Chapter, No. 5. r. A. NJ.
| resumed la Dor last Tuesday evening,
after a call off" for the summer
months. with all officers, but one. and
a large number of members present.
There was an unusually large attend
nf ioh Oh ri CT
William J. Naylor, of Mount Vernon
iChapter. was a distinguished and well
come visitor.
At the suggestion of Rev. DR.. Co.
lander. chaplain. a chapter choir was
authorized. to be composed of Com
panions Bagley. Bartlett, Colander and
Martin, and at future convocations
thigh-class music will be a special fea-
ture.
Religious Services mt Masonic Home.
Arminius Lodge. No. 25. will have
charge of the religious services at the
Masonic and Eastern Star Home this
iafternoon at o'clock. conducted by
the Rev. Canon Austin, of Ali Saints
Episcopal Church, Chevy Chase. Wor-
'shipful Master John Weber urges the
membership of his lodge to make a
special effort to be present. At the
bers of Arminius Lodge will visit its
honorary member and former Treas
urer Henry T. Ries. IS Chestnut street.
Takoma Park. a short distance from
the home.
Masonic Duckpfn League Organized.
The Masons of the District, par
tiCularly those interested in bowling,
are looking forward with keen an
-, 49,
Masonic Duckpin League, on Monday,
September 49, at o'clock. on the al
leys a 1921 H street northwest. That
is to be a big night in Masonic and
duckpin circles. In addition to the
Irregular games scheduled for that oc-
casion. viz: Columbia VS.. George c.
Whiting. and Washington Centennial
VS.. King David. six other teams will
participate. including the Federals
VS. the Nationals. which were orig
inally scheduled for Wednesday night.
An invitation has been extended to
all Masons and their friends who en-
JOY bowling to ne present and cheer
their favorites on to victory.
A change in the secretaryship of
the Masonic Duckpin League has been
necessitated by reason of the resigna- =
tIon of l.. E. Eiseman. who has found
that he cannot spare sufficient time
from his business to give proper at
tention to his secretarial duties. The
vacancy has been filled by the selec-
ton of James H. Richards, jr., a men,
Der of National Lodge, No. ~.
Activities of Eastern Star Chapters
Columbia Chapter, No. Is. will have
an open meeting tomorrow night when
members of the order and friends will
he cordially welcomed by Worthy Ma
tron Jessie NJ. Dudley and her asso-
ciate officers. The younger set" of
Martha Chapter will be honor guests
on this occasion and a program of en-
tertainment will be given, followed by
dancing.
Friendship Chapter. No. Il, will
meet Tuesday night in the Masonic
hall. Tennallytown. After the regular
order of business the degrees will be
conferred on a large class of candi-
dates This being the first meeting
after the summer vacation. the vari-
Gus committees will make reports.
The chapter members feel that the
chapter has sustained a great loss in
the passing of Henry Pollock whose
death occurred August 3. at Nyack
n. Y.
Martha Chapter, No. 4. will have
no work at its meeting Friday nigh,
, but an interesting program which WI,
include an address on the history of
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