New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
MASONS WILL HOLD
 GRAND BALL APRIL g
Committee ArrangtS for CoICcTt
 by ShIiueT'S Baad.
ARAB PATROL WILL GIVE DRILL
Proceeds Will Be Donated For Build ing Of Masonic HalI-Goycrnor HoI- comb to Attcnd-Hanna's Armory the Place.

CoHnD 10 Attcnd-Hanna ArmOry
 the Place.
 One of the largest affairs ever given by a Masonic body in this city is 10 take place in Hanna's Armory on East Main street, Friday, April 9, whe en a grand concert and ball will be held under the auspices of a commit tee chosen from the several bodies, the funds from which will be devoted to the erection of a Masonic hall here. If is expected that Masons from every city in the state and from nearby states will be in attendance. Govern or Marcus H. Holcomb and high off cials of Masonry will be guests of hon. or as will the fifty piece band from Sphinx Temple, A. O. N. M. $. of Hart ford and the Arab Patrol of the same organization.
 Program Of Affair.
 The program of the evening has been arranged with an idea of inter- esting every variety of taste. Music, a drill by the Arab patrol, and danc- ing will be features. Sphinx Temple band, an organization which is sell dom heard outside of the Temple and which is composed of the finest musi- clans procurable in the state will give a concert to last about an hour. Lead CT Morgan has promised to bring his full number of pieces and music low CTS will be given a treat seldom sur passed. Most of the members of the band play their instruments for the pleasure it affords them thus their performance is much above the us- ual band work.
 Exhibition Drill
 Preliminary to the grand march, which they will probably lead, tho members of Sphinx Temple Arab pa trol will give an exhibition of their drill work. The patrol is famous in the east for the high quality of its street and shrine figures, executed While in marching step. While in Atlantic City at q recent gathering of shrine patrols the Hartford patrol was awarded a placque for it's excel lent work and gained much applause in a street parade which preceded a ceremonial on Steel Pier. Captain F. w. Alexander of the patrol will lead his men.
 An informal reception to the gov crnor and notablcs present will be followed by the grand march. It is expected that Sphinx Patrol will lead this and that Sphinx Band will fur nish the music. Dancing, the music for which will be furnished by an or chestra. will conclude the entertain ment Refreshments of the usual na- turc will be served.
 Tickets Restricted
 Hanna's Armory, which contains the largest floor space in the city. will undoubtedly prove to be a riot of coi- or upon the evening of the ball. It will be decorated with lavishness that is unsurpassable. The uniforms of the patrol and the fezzes of the band will contrast pleasantly with the gowns of the ladies and the somber dress of the men. It is expected that aboltt 2oOo guests will be in attendance and have been made to takc care of this number The tickets will be restricted, as far as possible so thct Masons will at least have the first ch hoice. It is expected that it will be ! an easy matter to dispose of the en- tire issue of tickets in this city but s;n out of town guests.
 Committee in Charge.
 The committee in charge of the af. fair have been appointed from the diff | ferent local brances of masonry and made a special committee of the Ma sonic Hall association. It is com posed as follows, r. s. Goodrich, chairman; J. Vance, secretary; Rep. ! F.. w. Schultz, treasurer; Sen. G. w. IIett; w. w Pease, G. K. Macaulov. w. R. Sparks, F. s. Caldwell, R. J. Dix on and William Cowlishaw