Evening star., 1916-09-24
~ Fratern1t1es ~

unanimously against any proposition to
increase the fees for the symbolic
degrees. A special committee of past
masters was appointed to look fully
into certain recommendations OF Grand
findings to the lodge. The lodge will
have the p. A. degree at its next COM
munication, October 4, with Senior
Steward Charles Stewart Gawler head
ing the official line.
Washington Council. No. 1. Royal
and Select Masters. met after the vaca-
tion season Monday evening. Three
new members were added to the roll.
A repast was served.
Columbia Royal Arch Chapter, No. 1,
after recess of two months. resumed
work Wednesday evening. when the
mark, past and most excellent masters
vocation will be held Wednesday for
the Royal Arch degree. A number Of
new petitions were received.
General Grand High Priest George
E. Corson has returned from a weeks
trip to Maine and Massachusetts,. He
went to Maine to vote at the state cleo
tion in the town Of Lebanon and his
companions of White Rose Chapter at
Sanford. an adjoining town, gave him
reception and banquet with an at
tendance Of 200. The following Mon
day evening he was the guest of Mt
Horeb Chapter at Lowell, Mass, where
also a reception and banquet was ten
dered him. He was received and greet
ed here by the Grand High Priest Of
Massachusetts, and by a past general
grand high priest and about 400 COM
panions. The next day he was given
and past grand high priests Of the
Grand Chapter of Massachusetts,, and
in the evening he made an official Wis
itation to the grand chapter at its
quarterly convocation, which was sup
plemented with an elaborate banquet
Mr.. Corson was the guest of the grand
master of Masons of Massachusetts
also at luncheon and was offlcially
received in the Grand Lodge and fur
ther honored by being decorated with
Orient Commandery resumed its con-
claves Monday night after the usual
summer recess.
An invitation was accepted to at
the evening of October 4. A commit
tee consisting of Edwin B. Hesse, P. G.
G.; William e. Miller, Fred s. Dawson,
Guy NJ. Neely and Charles H. Squier
was appointed to make the necessary
arrangements.
The commandery will attend the Ma
sonic bazaar at Alexandria the evening
Of October 20, having accepted the in
vitation extended through Past Grand
Commander Charles T. Lindsey and q.
s. Claude Fletcher of Old Dominion
Commandery.
At recent special communication of
NJ. NJ degree was presented. The Mas
ters' Association Of 1916 participated in
the work. The attendance was large,
and after the degree refreshments
were served In the banquet room OF
Worshipful Master James p schick
has announced reunion OF the lodge
for October 2. The program Is being
Tse odes ey has 9a ss,
a number Of interesting occasions. A
ladies" night Is contemplated and an
illustrated lecture is planned for an
early communication.
Roanoke. Va, is to have a grand cell
ebration October II. that being the
date fixed for the institution Of the
new KAHN Temple: A. A. 9. N. NJ 8.
by the imperial potentiate to conduct
the ceremonies. Richmond will have
party on hand. making the trip in q
special train.
The Fellowship Club. composed of
master Masons employed in the bureau
Of engraving and printing. held it's
first meeting after the summer recess
week ago Saturday evening in Pyth-
ian Temple. entering the sixth year
of its existence.
The president Of the club. Samuel
7. Farmer. wearing q heavy coat Of tan
as an evidence Of his recent motor
trip to Atlantic City and other New
order and in the course Of his opening
address paid high tribute TO the Fra
ternity Band. which was the guest of
the evening. He complimented the
members upon their progress in the
past year. which he attributed in a
large measure to the efforts Of their
leader, Frederick L. Wilken; their dill.
gent practice and regular rehearsals.
AT the conclusion of short business
session the program presented included
stories and selections by the Fraternity
Band. Refreshments and cigars were
served.
Monarch George H. Emmens. tr.. h.s
announced that the next ceremonial
session OF Kallipolis Grotto, Mystic
Order Of Yelled Prophets, wall be held
at Odd Fellows Hall October -. when
large class Is expected and q pro-
gram OF entertainment. with refresh
ments. will be provided.
h The popularity Of the selection of
william F. GUIDE as chairman Of the
which meets in Washington in June,
1917. was amply testified in the ad-
dresses and the enthusiasm shown at
the meeting held at the New Willard
Friday evening, both when Monarch
Emmons extolled Mr.. GUIDE in intro
ducing him and again when the latter
pledged his best efforts to the cause.
No time is to be lost in getting ready
Tor the big AFFAIR. and Chairman GUIDE
IL inviting suggestions from all the
prophets In the matter.
The Grotto Band entertained the
Masonic Bowling League Monday even.
Ing, prior to which Deputy Grand
Monarch Ed s. schmid acted as host
dence.
Judge Jocko." the famous Grotto
monkey. who has been having 4 vaca-
tion at the home Of Past Grand Mon.
arch Henry A. MacGruer. at Syracuse,
N. T.. has returned to his quarters At
the Schmid residence. He is q great
favorite with the prophets.
Ary.n erotto Of Chicago, which
initiated at one session last year. is
planning another big ceremonial.
Capital Royal Arch Chapter, No. II.
is to have its ladies' night and dance"
Friday evening In the new Masonic
Temple, at sth and r streets north
east
The Ashlar Club combined business
with pleasure at It's meeting last night
at old Masonic Temple, 9th and F
streets northwest. w. Clifford Stumph,
soloist at the Epiphany Church, sang;
Clay e. Holmes. accompanied by Rob-
ert Gooch, played violin solo, and
others contributed in various ways to