The Washington herald., 1916-07-09
Masonic Activities.

The paternity Band. an organization
composed entirely of Master Masons, en-
tertained the Riddles" at Camp Good
viii Saturday, July s, and received a
genuine ovation for the excellent rerdi-
ton of numerous selections.
The band, although but a young Or
ganization, being not quite a year old,
has made rapid strides under the capable
leadership of Prof. wilkins, who has
made 1t a wide-a-wake organiza lion. The
band made a splendid showing In the
recent preparedness parade.
Prof. wilkins has accepted an invita-
tion on behalf Of the organization to
give a concert at a lawn fete to be given
by the ONO class OF Petworth NJ, E
Church on July 49,
Capital Chapter. No. II, is one of the
few chapters which will continue meet
inss during July. The mark masters 8
degree will be conferred July Il on a num-
Der of candidates. The past and most
excellent degrees are slated for July Is.
Charles S. Woodin. king OF Capitol Chap
ter, and Companion Mark Ingle have re-
sponded to the call to arms. and will rep
resent the chapter at the front
Thursday was "All Masonic" dav at
| Camp Good Will. under auspices OF
Kallipolis Grotto. Past Monarch P. R.
! Pullman being chairman of the event.
Grand Master of MasoRs W. w Jermane
delivered an address. The long string of
automobiles which started from Masonic
Temple at o'clock filled with enthusias-
| tic 10y dispensers resembled a pre-
| paredness parade. 1t was. in fact a
| preparedness party. every person who
| made the pilgrimage to the camp being
| fully prepared to bring Sunshine and Joy
to the Riddles" at the camp. The Grotto
band played, the glee singers sang. and
! Past Monarch Pullman. with a band OF
willing helpers dispensed things good TO
eat and toys to gladden. the hearts OF
! the youngsters. In addition to the en-
| tertainment. donations sufficient to main
| tain tents during the present season
were received from a number Of Masonic
| and other bodies.
The Grotto held business meeting Fri
day evening at Chamber OF Commerce
| Hall. Accounts of the Supreme Council
session at Detroit were given by the dele
| gates. and preparations for entertaining
the convention in this city next June
were discussed. Monarch George H
Emmons, jr.. soon will announce the
names of the chairmen who will handle
! this gigantic affair. and work will COM
mence in earnest on the program, which
will include the session of the Supreme
/ Council proper, special features for the
visiting prophets and ladies. a mammoth
| ceremonial. street parade. and sisht-see-
| ing tours.
Prophet Castleman P Boss chairman
of the excursion. has hung out the all
aboard" sign for the Grotto family ex-
Cursion and picnic at Chesapeake Beach
/ on July u. Together with the officers
and other members of his committee he
has made elaborate plans for this gala
event. 1t will be a characteristic Grotto
excursion with a few added attractions
! Past Monarch P r. Pullman will be in
charge of the oX-cart brigade. and all
children who so desire may enjoy an OK
cart ride a la Maryland. Prophet John
w. Clark is going to be one of the most
popular prophets at the beach and will
win the hearts Of the ladies, and the
children. too To him has been delegated
the pleasant duty of distributing
souvenirs to the ladies and Riddles.
He says he has some Observation-Disclosures
for the little ones and something Just
! too sweet for anything" for the grown-up
girls.
I He will have to divide honors. how
ever, with Prophet Henry Lansburgh
who is vice chairman of this committee.
Prophet Guy w. A. Camp is to be the
Aquatic King, and he has arranged some
rather novel water events. Prophet
Charles Zurhorst will stage some unique
athletic contests for the children. The
| famous Grotto band will be in atten-
dance. and under the able leadership OF
Prophets S. F. Shreve and Julius
Hamper, will furnish music
Trains will leave the District line at
9I5. 10 and II 30 a. M, and 2:30. $50. and
Us D. m. and tickets can be obtained
from the Grotto members before leav-
ing and at the junction.