Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-26
300 SHR|NERS AID IN TAXING l3 MEN
 OVER THE SANDS Ceremonial Session Yester- day of Sahara Temple At tracts Many Fez Wearers. MUSICAL PROGRAM
 AND DANCE AT END Despite Whatever Ordeals to Which They Submitted in Order to Obtain Right to Wear Scimitar. the Thir-
 teen Remain Unscathed.

Thirteen novices made a pilgrim age over the burning sands yesterday, and though outside the wind was strong and fit to cool the fevered brow, the novices were unable to as- sauge their thirst, or reduce the ter rife heat, until their journey was completed, at Sahara temple, of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine.
 The novices who participated in the hegira to the innermost shrine were as follows:
 R. C.. Grayam of Blytheville.
 A. H. Rowell of Pine Bluff.
 Sam Hoover of Arkansas City.
 J. s. Long of Jonesboro.
 B. S. Sharp of Jonesboro.
 John B. Buffo of Gillett.
 J. A. Jackson of Helena.
 F. B. Styan of Parkin.
 R. R. Rice, IT,, of Warner
 Rev. R. H. Wiser of Clarendon.
 L. R. Cambron of Wilson.
 D. J. Mitchell of Helena.
 D. R. Blair of Parkin.
 Many NObles Present.
 There were perhaps 300 nobles in attendance at the ceremonial session of the order yesterday afternoon, and at the reception last night. The cere- monial session began shortly after 3 o'clock, and continued until nearly z o'clock. There was much of import ance for the nobles to do, and "they done it well," as the novices will testi- fly.
 That the sands were hot, that the journey was not without it's perils, seen and unseen, that the sufferinng of the novices were keen, and that their bravery and hardihood were proved by their success in the venture, was in dieated by the sounds of pistol sounds, loud, wierd, shrieking noises, and the ominous silences which percolated from the inner recesses of the temple to the street outside and below, and which caused passers-hy to bow their heads in sympathy with those who were actually undergoing such awful suffering. ...r --.
 Arab Patrol Parades.
 Before the ceremonial session start cd the order held a brief business session, following which there was - parade through the business sestion of the city, with the recently organlz- cd Arab Patrol as the principal fea' ture. not to mention the stalwart. healthy-appearing Villain Goat which marched so quietly and so pom pously with the members of the or der. When the paraders returned to the temple the "works" were started.
 Members of the temple met eacn incoming train yesterday, and gave hearty greeting to many visiting mem bers. from out of town points, Who had come to participate in the festlvl- ties an dto aid in extending welcome to the novices. Most of the visitors returned to their homes on trans leaving late last night or early thls morning.
 Reception Is Enjoyable.
 Reginning at & o'clock, delightful reception was held, with a splendlo musical and literary program, follow- ed by dancing. which continued until late hour. There were very many ladies in attendance, and the affair was greatly enjoyed, seasonable re- treatments being served. On the pro gram, were solos by Miss Victoria Harrell, Miss Lucy Hearn Broadstreet, and Dolph Kastor; reading by MISS Vashti King; violin solo by MISS Mamie Farrar: and other numbers equally as pleasing and interesting