The Washington herald., 1915-09-26

in Masonic circles will be the reception
rendered to the Blue Lodge Masons by AL
bert Pike Consistory, Ancient and Ac-
cepted Scottish Rite. Thursday, Septem-
Der 30 at s O'Clock p. m. at the Cathe-
dral Of the Rite. Third and E streets
northwest.
This reception is to furnish opportunity
to- the members Of the fraternity to meet
Sovereign Grand Commander George
Fleming Moore, thirty-third degree who
will, in October, preside over the sessions
of the Supreme Council Of the Southern
Jurisdiction of the United States. when
the new Scottish Rite Temple in Six
teenth street will be dedicated.
As this reception occurs during Grand
Army week and as there will doubtless
be many visiting Masons. the consistory
extends to them a most cordial invitation
TO attend this reception and to visit the
cathedral at any time.
Sovereign Grand Commander Moore
will make an address and suitable enter
tainment will be provided.
letter of invitation has been sent to
the worshipful masters and members of
all Blue Lodges in the District and all
Master Masons. whether affiliated here or
elsewhere will be cordially welcomed.
Large Class to Take Scottish Rite
De8rees.
AT the meeting of the membership
committee of the Scottish Rite bodies
held Tuesday. September q, thirty-one
petitions were received
The members Of the committee report
greatly awakened interest in the Scottish
Rite, and the prospect of a very large
class Octobar 13. II and Is is most graft
fying to the officers and members.
Degree Team to Be Honored,
Washington Centennial Lodse will en-
tertain in honor of its degree team We'd
nesday evening There will be a specia1
communication at $50 for the purpose or
oonferring the NJ. NJ. degree. following
which a supper will be served in the
banquet hall of the temple. and when
the inner man has been provided for. an
entertainment. consisting of vaudeville
stunts. moving pictures of the degree
team in fancy drills. and the fourth
degree will be staged. Worshipful Mas
ter Paul E. Lesh and the chairman of
the entertainment committee. Senior
Steward David A. Fulton, wish to warn
all members with weak ribs to have
them securely braced. as fun of a side
splitting nature will be the order of the
evening.
season.
William S ouinter. potentate of Alma.
Temple. Mystic Shrine, announces a
busy program for the next three months.
friday evening. October 2s, there will be
ceremonial and banquet One month
later November 80 another celemouiaI.
to be followed by food and smokes. will
occur. Monday, December 20, candidates
Will be admitted by way of the short.
form route. to be followed by short talks
on the good of the order The annuai
election will take place THURSDAY. De-
cember 30
At the ceremonial to be held October q
It Is the aim Of Potentate Quinter to
make a fun-producing record that will |
90 down as one Of the greatest in the |
history of Alnas Temple Experts ar, /
at work on plans for an entertainment, |
TO follow the initiation of candidates, |
that will make every noble who attends |
more than glad that he was present. |
The potentate, official divan. the patrol, |
and mobiles of Boumi Temple will be in |
rited to attend the ceremonial, and upon |
their arrival in Washington they will be !
met by the officers and mobiles of Alma. |
Temple. who, headed by a band. will es- !
cort them TO National Rifles Armory by |
Way Of Pennsylvania avenue, Fifteenth |
and G streets. All Shriners sojourninE |
in the District are invited to attend: also |
those living nearby in Maryland and |
Virginia. and aid the mobiles of Alnas
Temple in the work Of properly conduct
ing the large class Of innocent neophytes
across the hot sands to Mecca.
All Eastern stars Invited to Enter.
tainment.
Worthy Matron Jessie NJ Dudley
announces that the grand matron and
grand patron, together with the Ma
irons and Patrons Associations of
tsi4 ana 1915. VIII be the guests of
Columbia Chapter. No Is, o. E. s.
at its meeting in Masonic Hall. corner
Fourteenth and Kenyon streets, to-
evening. The association of
1914 has the entertainment in charge
and program of unusual interest
is anticipated. A cordial invitation ts
extended TO all members Of the order.
including those visiting in the city. to
attend.
Erie dship Membersto Hear Lecture
Friendship Chapter. o. E. s. will
hold its regular meeting Tuesday eve
ming. After the usual routine of
business. the grand patron, Arthur
". Poynton, will deliver to Friendship
Chapter and its guests a lecture on
he History Of the Order Of the East
ern Star" which is attracting wide at
tention throughout the jurisdiction.
The lecture is very interesting and
beneficial and members should not
lose an opportunity to hear him The
worthy matron. Mrs. L. Mazella Parks
extends a cordial invitation to ali
MEMBERS to visit the chapter upon this
occasion.
The Masonic and Eastern Star fair
committee held its regular weekly
meeting Wednesday evening. DR.. ].
". Chappell. chairman Of the execu-
i've committee. was in the chair, sur
-ounded by a large number OF sub.
committees. A large amount Of BUSH
hess was looked after at this meet
ng. all members taking a keen in
crest In the coming entertainment
Vhich promises to be . great sue
'ess. Aside from the fair there will
- dancing and good entertainment
very evening by some Of the best
alent in the city. The Grotto olee
Tub and Band will be In evidence one
ventng. The committee on arrange
nents 10 as follows: Dr. ]. W. Chsp. {,
'ell. chairman: F. D. YoweIl secre- ,
ery: Mrs Nellie Fletcher. supper:
drs- Edith A. Lynn. fancy table, Mrs
5eorge Neale. cake: Mrs. Sarah Ro.t I
'ey, candy; Mrs Esther Richardson.
tgars and flowers: Miss Anna Perna. =
fshpond; Mrs. l. Aasella Parks.
'ooths: Mrs. Alberta Shields, euchre:
trs. Frenie R Ssrryman. partial post: /