The Washington herald., 1916-06-25
Masonic Affairs.

July is going to be a gala day at
Camp Good VIII. and the ''kiddies lucky
enough to be there on that day have
treat in store for them such, perhaps,
as they never had before. kaIipohs
Grotto entertained the children at the
camp last summer, and the event proved
such a success and afforded the jolly
prophets so much genuine pleasure that
they decided to repeat the performance
this year. Being a good-natured lot
they decided that II would not be right
to monopOlize a good thing, SO this year
they have invited their Masonic brethren
and other organizations to join with them
and give the kiddies real day of hap
piness and sunshine.
Past Monarch p. r. Pullman is chair
man of the outing and he Is leaving no
stone unturned in his endeavor to bring
happiness to the children at the camp.
In response to his appeal, contributions,
each sufficient to maintain one tent dur
ing the summer, have been received from
Pentalpha Lodge, No. q; Washington
Centennial Lodge, No. Il; Columbia Lodge
No. >; St Johns Lodge, No. II; Harmony
Lodge, No. Il: The New Jerusalem Lodge,
No. 3; Mt. Horeb, and Columbia, and
the Scottish Rite bodies. The Florists
Club, Elks Lumber Exchange, and the
Builders and Manufacturers Exchange
have also made similar donations.
will be given a musical treat by the Grot-
to band, things good to eat, toys, and
playground equipment. 1t is expected
that the Grand Master of Masons of the
District, W. w. Jermane will make an
address.
Past Monarch Pullman is requesting g
the use of automobiles in which to trans
port those who desire to visit the camp
and witness the real enjoyment to be
afforded the kiddies. The start will be
from Masonic Temple. at o'clock.
Lebanon Lodge. No. :, at a special COM
munication on Friday night, will confer
the Master MasOns degree on a class of
five candidates. Being an on night. "
number of visiting brethren who are un-
able to attend the regular meetings Of
Lebanon
Columbia Council. L. D., Royal and Sc
lect Masters, will have its first stated
assembly on Thursday. in the Chapter
Room, Masonic Temple. according to an
announcement made by Guy w A. Camp,
master. This is expected to be a busi
ness meeting only at which preparations
will be made for the ceremonial on Thurs
day, July 20.
At the regular assembly of Adoniram
Council No ?. on June 10. at which the Of
Illustrious Master Charles Z. Alexander
was requested to make the announce
ment that John A. Goodier of Adoniram
is responsible for the name of the coun-
Gil. This was in answer to the query,
Can any good come out OF Adoniram?"
Washington Centennial Lodge will con-
vene in special communication at s
o'clock Thursday evening to confer the
NJ. NJ. degree. The lodge will meet in the
COmmandery room, fourth floor of the
temple on account of Lodge Room No. l.
its regular meeting place. being reserved
by La Fayette Lodge. which also has a
special scheduled for that date.
Past Master Leonard P Steuart, presi
dent of the bowling league of Washing
ton Centennial Lodge, will preside, and,
with the assistance of Past Grand Mas
ter J. Claude KEEPER, honorary president
Of the Masonic Bowling League of the
District, members of the several bowling
leagues, and the lodges famous degree
team. confer the degree.
The master of the lodge has extended
an invitation to all Masonic bowlers, as
well as Master Masons of all regular
lodges. to be present Previous to the
degree work, it is said, surprises may be
looked for At the conclusion of the
serious work of the evening. refresh
ments and cigars will be served in the
armOry adjoining the commandery room.