Evening star., 1915-01-03

G. WALTER HOOVER,
Almas Temple representative to the
Imperial Council.
Edmonston photo)
Arch Chapter. No. Z. and Of Adonirann
Council, Royal and Select Masters, No.
nest workers of the Yelled Prophets
and his elevation to the highest office
of Kallipolis Grotto. No. IS, is regarded
by the prophets with general satisfac-
ton.
The next meeting of the Masonic
Duckpin League will be held at the
residence OF Joseph r. Costinett, 1887
18th street northwest. next Sunday art.
ernoon at 2:30 o'clock. The league will
open its games tomorrow evening at 8
o'clock at the National Rifles armory
alleys. The schedule of games thus far
arranged is as follows: Tomorrow.
day, Mount Pleasant and stansbury
teams; Wednesday. Columbia and Ma
val teams; Thursday. St Johns and
Lebanon teams, and Friday, Washing
ton Centennial and La Fayette teams;
are the only members Of the league.
although Indications point to a number
of additions in the near future.
The past masters Of Myron NJ. Par
ker Lodge, No. 81. will present the
NJ. NJ. degree at the new Northeast
Masonic Temple Tuesday evening.
Kallipolis Grotto, Mystic Order Of the
Yelled Prophets, will hold it's annual
election and installation services at
Odd Fellows Hall, 7th street north
west Thursday evening, January 20.
The Masonic Veterans Association
will hold its annual dinner st. John the
Almoner's day, January %.
Temple -Noyes Lodge. No. 80. held q
special Wednesday afternoon at !
o'clock at Masonic Temple for the pur-
pose of attending the funeral OF the
late Price c. Claf1in.
The Masters Association OF 1914
closed its year last evening with Q ban.
quet in honor of the masters OF 1915 at
the Hotel Hudson.
marched into the banquet hall to the
music Of an orchestra under the direc-
tion of Prof. Herman c. Rakemann and
were welcomed by the president OF the
association, Rufus W. Pearson. Each
guest was presented with a handsome
souvenir program containing a half
tone portrait of the masters OF 1914.
At the conclusion Of the BANQUET the
following program was rendered: Vto-
lin solo, Prof. Herman c. Rakemann;
tenor solo, Charles E. Meyers; address,
Past Grand Master Newton, who warm
ly congratulated the association on its
eminently successful year. He also
that had prevailed and Of the success
full undertaking in raising the nucleus
for an endowment fund FOR the Ma
sonic and Eastern .s ern Star ,. Hone, which isi,
sang. Senator George e. Chamberlain
of Oregon delivered an address. I. s.
Goldsmith. in a Characterization OF
Count Garibaldi, then proceeded to give
lives and was heartily applauded for
his efforts. Alexander Grant. grand
master of Masons of the District OF Co
lumbia, congratulated the outgoing
some advice. The evening was closed
by presenting to Past Grand Master
r John Newton a library set, consist
ing of a mahogany table. two large
easy chairs, set OF sectional oook-
cases, wilton rug. desk lamp and VIC
trola with a set of records.
The committee in charge Of the ban
auet consisted Of Robert F. Mentzel
Albert Glaze, Leonard P. Stewart. VIII
liam c. Perry and Charles D. shackel-
ford.
Columbia Lodge, No. 2S5, of Claren-
don, Va, held its annual election Of Of
ficers for the ensuing Masonic year In
its temple at Clarendon December II.
The following officers were chosen: A.
Duke Torreyson, W. NJ; Alfred C. Co.'S
don. S. W.; Clifton A. Mason. J: W.: S.
A Potter, treasurer (re-elected); Ed
ward B. Fox, secretary (re-elected)
Joseph L. Rhodes. s. D.; John G. Dud-
Winter Kendrick, ]. s., and Thomas T.
Burke, tiler. The lodge deferred MAX
ing Its recommendation for the ap-
pointment of district deputy grand
master for district No. 50, Virginia,
until later date. provisional lodge
of past masters was called for the
evening of December rs. on which oc-
casion the degree of past master was
Iconferred on Clifton A Mason, Ralph
W. Crouch and w. R. Ross. junior war
Herndon and Concord Lodges Of district
No. 54.
A public installation of officers was
held by Columbia Lodge. No. 2S3, the
evening of December rs, which was
largely attended by the brethren and
Chapter. o. E. S. Past masters jewels
were presented the following past mas
ters Of the lodge: Amos B. Casselman
Williamson c. Welburn. Edward B.
Fox. limerick G; Bell. George A. Thur.
ber and the retiring master. Henry H
Smith. Miss Edna Cosdon of Wash
ington contributed several contralto
solos, Miss Porter, piano selections. and
a male quartet added to the enjoyment
of the evening. District Deputy Grand
Master Shelley made a happy address
in presenting past masters jewel tc
Past Master Casselman, and the latter
in response, discoursed on the signif-
lcance of the emblem. Characteristic
talks were made by Past Masters Wei
burn. Fox, Bell. Thurber and Smith
AT the conclusion OF the exercises q
tcollation was served by the ladies OF
Mary Washington Chapter. o. E. s.
Commander E. C. Berger of Potomac
lCommandery. No. 3. has announced
that the conclave Of the commandery
"Wednesday evening. will be devoted tt
important business and "a genera
good time" He states that Sir Knight.
Freeman and Gawler are still confined
the one in Georgetown hospital and thu
other at his home, by illness hereto
fore reported.
Anacostia Lodge, No. 81, announce,
the E. A. degree for its communication
tomorrow evening and the F. C. degre.
for its communication January Is
Worshipful Master Albert e. Beck ha,
brought to the attention Of tho mem
bers the appeal Of the Masonic Wa,
Relief Association, and asked that CON
tributions be sent to the Master or sec
retary of the lodge. or, better still, b,