The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-11
MASONIC EVENT OF UNUSUAL INTEREST
 TOMORR0W NIGHT
ArranUementS Made for Enter tainnent of Several Hun
 dred Visitors.

The special convocation of Jerusalem Chapter. No. 13, Royal Arch Masons, on the evening of Friday, Nov 12th, will be of more than ordinary interest to Masons of the Capitular degrees in this part of Connecticut. It will mark the visit of inspection of Most Excel lent Grand High Priest Harry s. Pear sons and his associate grand officers to Bridgeport.
 Companion Pearson is a member Of | Jerusalem Chapter and secretary or ' the Maneable Iron Go. Edgar B. Ellis of this city, high past priest of the chapter, is also on the grand staff. Reservations have been made at the Stratf1eld for the accommodate of the visiting grand officers and prior to their visit to the temple they will De entertained at dinner by the Grand Council of the chapter. The degree to be conferred on thls occasion is that of Most Excellent Master, and a class of s16 will be ln- troduced to it's mysteri es.
 The work has been well. prepared by the chapter officers and it is ex- pected that the deeply impressive scenes will be presented with greater brilliancy than has been heretofore i attempted in America l A highly trained cast of 38 assisted by the Lotus quartet will confer the degree. The Lotus quartet will be
  sic at the tooth anniversary of the chapter and one other Masonic occa- sions Nothing has been left undone that will contribute to the evening s enjoyment.
 The chapter rooms have been redec- orated throughout and entirely re- lighted by semi-fhdirect- system The walls have been painted soft sage green and the ceiling in cream and white enamel The lighting of the main room being done with seven ! large VeIuria bowys suspended by an- l tiQue bronze chains from the centre Of l the ceiling panels.
 The following is the program for the evening:
 Opening of chapter. Reception to the Grand High Priest and Grand Off cers. ] Selection. Lotus quartet. 1 Opening of Lodge of Most Excellent Masters.
 Devotional exercises, lodge officers Chant ''The Lords Prayer" Lotus quartet
 lz Reception of candidates. i Selection, Lotus quartet.
 Consecration of the Temple.
 Selection, Lotus quartet. Placing the Keystone.
 Seating the tArls.
 ProcessionaL Most Excellent Mas ter.'' quartet and lodge.
  i Historical Summary.
 The conferring of the degree will be l in charge of Excellent High Priest iGeorge H. woods, assisted by his staff of the following officers:
 Edward A. Wenzel, King; Elmer A Hooper, Scribe; Ebenezef S. Phillips Treasurer John w. Bedient, Secre- tary; Howard Whea1e, Captain of the Host Frederick M. Skiff Principa iSoJourner; Roland G. Lane. Roya Arch Captain: Henry N. McCathron Master of 3rd Veil: George N. Will Hams, Master of End Veil; Thomas B Taylor, Master of 1st Veil; Edgar B Ellis Chaplain; George w. Roberts J Organist; George w. King, Tyler. Il At the conclusion of the convocatior luncheon will be served in the banquet room.
 The work of the evening will star promptly at 7:3o. On account of the large number of companions expected it has been arranged to have ushers ready to seat visitors beginning at o'clock Seating arrangement has beer
 made to take care of between 400 ane 800 companions.