Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-15

long column of automobiles started
from the new Masonic Temple shortly
after $50 o'clock yesterday afternoon,
headed east. The cars were occupied
exclusively by the members, active and
honorary. of the Arab Patrol of Almas
Temple. Mystic Shrine. Each shriner
wore the red fez typical of the organi-
zation. The destination of the party
was Upper Marlboro. Nd. and the an
nounced attraction a Maryland chicken
dinner. with trimmings. and a char
acteristic patrol evening of entertain
ment and jollity.
In reality it was a surprise party and
testimonial to Henry Lansburgh,
honorary member benefactor and all
around good friend of the patrol and
of each of its members For a long time
the patrol has been planning to get
even with Mr.. Lansburgh, and last
evening contaminated it's purpose, to
the satisfaction of every body concerned.
The guest of honor was. fguratively,
swept off his feet, when Capt. Louis c.
Wilson. behalf of the party. pre-
sented him magnificent watch fob. the
pendant being combination Shrine
and Masonic Jewel, studded with dia-
mondS and rubies.
Program at Marlboro.
Arriving at Marlboro. the party was
soon engaged in disposing of the din
ner served in specially decorated hall
E. D. Anderson, chairman of the COM
mittee on arrangements, called on Capt
Wilson to serve as POSTMASTER. Between
selections by the Crescent Mandolin
and Guitar Club. ]. Simpson, Arthur
Pearce and Earl Carbauh, the toast
lustrious potentate Of the Shrine:
James T. Gibbs, past potentate; John
c. Ellinger, oriental guide; Ross T.
Andrews and C. Fred Cook and each re-
sponded. all that was said being eu
logistic Of Mr.. Lansburgh and his deeds.
Capt. Wilson then told of the high
regard in which the guest of honor was
held by the organization and presented
ing response, saying it was impossible
to adequately express his thanks, and
remarking that the surprise to him had
been complete.
Lieut.. Virgil Fookes read fake teie
grams and letters from prominent OFF,
cials and citizens. transmitting remem-
brances to a number of officers and
members of the Shrine and patrol.
for Potentate Estes, from the imperial
potentate, with the admonition: DO not
let them get your goat. A little tin
sword for Capt. Wilson was sent, &C
corning TO announcement DE uSil- I1di
vey, at Camp Ordway. with instructions
that Capt Wilson make use of 1T Ito
lick his patrol rockies into shape.
Following the completion of the for
NAL program. the Upper Marlboro Band
appeared. and to the strains of martial
music the patrolmen made merry in
carefree manner until a late hour.
Committee in Charge.
The committee on arrangements. in
addition to Chairman Anderson, includ-
ed ". C. SmalIwood, George H. Whit
ing. F. E. Koch and DR.. Frederick
Yates A vote Of thanks was rendered
the committee.
In addition to those mentioned. the
party included H F. Kennedy. G. A.
Stewart, w W. Georges. Theodore
Picard, W. 3. Avery. B. F. Ball. G. F.
Bennett, II. Eibel. Harry Gardner. =. l..
Gladmon, Edmund Graham. James era
ham. II. A Hess, James Hollinger. Ep-
pa Honey, w. T. Lawrence, w. II. Nash,
e. Leon Smithson. Charles T. Swami,
S. Deckman. Parker II. Sweet, Sd; F..