Evening star., 1915-09-12

Religious services will be held today
at the Masonic and Eastern Star Home
at pm, under the auspices of Armin-
ius Lodge. No. 25, and Rev. j. w. Aus
tin, rector of All Saints Episcopal
Church, Chevy Chase, will officiate. 1t
is expected that a choir composed OF
members of the Washington Saenger-
bund will furnish the music. At the
conclusion of the services the members
of Arminius Lodge will be the guests
of Henry T. Ries. at his home, eS
Chestnut street, Takoma Park.
Commander Louis H. Meyers of Co
lumbia Commandery. No. 2, knight
Templar, has announced that there VIII
be no degree work at the conclave Fri
day night, but very important matters
will be discussed and voted upon. ana
he has urged an unusually large at
tendance. Light refreshments and
cigars will be served during the even,
ing An amendment to the bylaws Will
be considered and finally acted upon.
This will be the first conclave of the
commandery since the summer cali
Off" During the fall months great
activity in the way of degree work is
promised, as the committee on petl. !.
tions has reported large numoer OF
applications for the orders. Many en-
tertainments, musical and otherwise,
will be given between now and the
close of the templar year. several sir
knights being busy considering plans
along those lines.
worshipful Master Paul E. Lesh OF
Washington Centennial Lodge has an
nounced that there will be no degree
work at the communication Wednes-
day night in view of the fact that two
important amendments to the bylaws
and other important business Will pc
considered at that time. The proposed
amendments provide for the election
instead of appointment of the deacons
and stewards and the creation of a
permanent relief fund. The creation OF
the permanent relief fund. it is said,
will necessitate the increase of the
lodge dues from IS to $6 per annum
At this communication the members
of the lodge will have the last oppor-
tunity to pay dues before the closing
Of the books for the current Masonic
year.
Senior Warden James s Mccarthy of
Washington Centennial Lodge has con-
ceived the idea of having the wardens
of the respective lodges of this 3uris-
diction hold get-together" meet
ing for the purpose OF becoming pet
banquet and entertainment He is pre-
pairing a letter to his brother wardens
in which he will request them to
gather at the Masonic Temple. 18th
street and New York avenue north
west, in the near future to take action
on the matter.
La Fayette Royal Arch Chapter, No.
s. resumed labor Tuesday evening after
q "call-of" for the summer months,
with all officers but one and large
number of members present There
was an unusually large attendance of
past high priests. High Priest Will
liam ]. Naylor of Mount Vernon Chap
ter was a visitor.
At the suggestion of Rev. DIR. colan-
der. chaplain. a chapter choir was
authorized. to be composed of Messrs.
Bagley. Bartlett, Colander and Martin.
At future convocations high-class
music will be a special feature.
James s Mccarthy of Almas Temple.
Mystic Shrine. is authority for the
statement that Potentate William s.
interesting and enthusiastic ceremo.
malls in the history of Washington"
Mobiles of Acca. Boumi and other
nearby temples are to be invited.
Grotto has been called for September
81 at Chamber of Commerce Hall. Plans
are under way for a full ceremonial
at the New Willard Hotel October 20.
and for ladies' night in November.
H NJ Bedell, chairman of the Detroit
convention committee. is working out
plans for the participation of Kalli-
polls Grotto in next years convention
Detroit ana Will soon announce MS
subchairmen. 1t is the intention to be-
gin work far in advance in order to
secure a record-breaking delegation for
Detroit Especial pains will be taken
to carry a large number of ladies. The
program. SO far as adopted, will be la id
before the grotto at its meeting Sep
tember u.
Past Monarch Edward F. Blohm. of
Long I Grotto of Brooklyn, N Y. and
Prophet George Van Wynen, also of
i SxYotfO
spent several days in Washington dur
ing the past week. Past Monarch
Blohm is one of the best known mem
bers of the Order of Yelled Prophets
and has a large acquaintance in Wash
1ngton. His mission here was to join
Mr.. and Mrs. Van Wynen. who are on
their wedding trip. and accompany
them a part of their HONEYMOON Jour
ney. The party was entertained by the
glee club and individual members of
the grotto.
Masons of the District interested in
bowling are looking forward with keen
anticipation to the opening night o.
the Masonic Duckpin League Monday,
September 13. at O'Clock, on the alleys
at 1921 H street northwest. That is to
be big night in Masonic and duck
pin circles. In addition to the regular
games scheduled for that occasion, viz:
Columbia VS.. George G. Whiting, and
Washington Centennial VS.. King David
Elk otner teams VIII participate, in
Guiding the Federals vs. the Nationals.
which were originally scheduled for
Wednesday night. An invitation has
been extended to all Masons and their
friends who enjoy bowling to eb pres
ent.
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 selection
Of James H. Richards. jr, otherwise
known as Hub" member of Nationa
Lodge. No. IL. we'll known and ponu
lar duckpin artist.
High Priest West has announced the
p. N. and n. E. NJ. degrees in Columbia
Royal Arch Chapter. No. /, Wednesday
evening. A large attendance witnessed
the mark degree at the last convoca.
tion. A special for the r. A. degree
will be held September 80.
Grand Secretary Arvine W. Johnston
has post carded' from San Francisco
that he was elected vice president oi
the Guild of Masonic Grand Secretaries
at the meeting of that organization In
San Francisco recently.
Mount Vernon Royal Arch Chapter
No. 3, IL going to have a "get-together'
Sounjen, with cigars and light refresh.