Evening star., 1917-05-20
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in Baltimore the Kallipolites will be
| met by the prophets of Yedz Grotto. en-
masse. and to the music of the Kallip-
oils Grotto Band and the step Of its
drill corps. arrayed in all Its ceremonial
glory, be escorted to the oasis of re-
freshment. The ceremonial will be
staged at o'clock in the evening. The
proclamation contains the ad5uration
Don't forget to wear your fez and to
bring your 1917 card"
The grottoes of the two cities will
the Kallipolis degree team. under
Charles D. Shackelford. master OF cere-
monies. will conduct the Initiation. The
Kallipolis Glee Club will render a spe-
Monarch Goldsmith also has called
upon every prophet to be on hand at
the Masonic-Eastern Star Red Cross
rally at Polls this afternoon.
The Grotto Drill Corps has moved
into new quarters. at 1906 Pennsyl-
vanis avenue northwest. where; it is
announced. prophets will be welcome
at all times.
st. Johns Lodge, No. IL, will have
the NJ. NJ. degree again at it's commune
cation Friday evening. At it's last COM
munication the degree was presented
Master Witten. accompanied by F. P.
Robinson. master of Old Wykehamist
Lodge. No. 354s. of London. who is
member of the British war COM
mission. was distinguished guest. In
an address which stirred both the
brotherhood and the patriotism of his
audience, Master Robinson made an
eloquent address, fguratively stretch
ing out his hand to every Mason Of the
land with an appeal to "take US by
sons, but brothers in war as we'll"
The Masters Association, through
Grand Master Witten, presented to the
distinguished visitor a silver loving cup
brotherhood. Master Robinson then
presented in turn to Master Wingate of
St. Johns Lodge a lambskin apron. the
one which he Wore when he was raised
to the masters degree, which is re-
garded by Masons as supreme per-
sonal sacrifice. \ Canadian brother
was designated to assist Master Rob-
inson in the presentation of British Ma
sonic work.
Templar. at it's conclave Friday even
ing. presented the Order of the Temple
and expressed its jubilation at the ad-
vancement Of Past Commander Charles
Z. Baldwin to the rank Of grand gem
eralissimo, and Past Commander John
a. Meyer to that of grand Junior war
den, and Past Grand Commander John
Wilson on his reelection as grand
treasurer of the Grand Commandery.
Potomac Royal Arch Chapter. No. 8,
recently held an open meeting under
the guidance of William ]. Kirkland.
it's king, and B. F. Spilley, it's scribe
Selections were rendered by Prof. Hoff-
man and Messrs. Stats and Luckett,
recitation by Mrs. Mary E. Kunkel
piano solo by Miss Lucille Chamber
lain. vocal selections. by Miss Margaret
Kunke1, accompanied by Miss Lauk,
and addresses by High Priest Waring
and Past High Priest Montgomery. Re
followed. At the close of the program
the audience sang America"
The twenty-second annual conclave of
the Grand Commandery Of knights Tenn
plar of the District was held at Masonic
Temple Monday evening. DR.. Frederick
A. Thayer, past grand commander of the
Grand Commandery of Maine, was pres
ent as the representative of the grand
master of the Grand Encampment, and
was received with appropriate honors. A
fraternal welcome was also extended to
]. Johnston Green, deputy grand COM
mander, and Chester A. Gwinn, grand
sword bearer, of the Grand Commandery
Of Virginia, and Arthur L. Lee, repre-
sentative of the District Grand Com
mandery, near the Grand Commandery of
New York.
Grand Commander Lem Towers, jr.,
made report, reviewing the principal
events Of the year, and his official acts
were approved. Memorials eulogistic of
the life and services of Henry K. Simp-
son, past grand commander. and Jacobus
s. Jones. grand sword bearer, who died
during the year, were adopted
The following officers were elected:
William s; Parks. grand commander;
mander: Charles E. Baldwin, grand
generalissimo: Fred S. Cawson, grand
captain general. Adolphus GUIDE, grand
senior warden; John A. Meyer. grand
somery. grand prelate: John Wilson.
grand treasurer; Arvine W. Johnston,
grand recorder; William K. Reeve,
grand standard bearer; William E. Mil
Ter, grand sword bearer; James T. Gibbs,
grand warder, and Robert L. Middleton,
grand captain Of the guard. Edward
r. Hazleton was reappointed inspector
general. and Gratz f. Dunkum instruc-
tor general.
The retiring grand commander was
presented with past grand command
er's jewel by the Grand Commandery
through Past Grand Commander
Charles T. Lindsey.
Grand Commander Parks appointed the
following standing committees: Finance,
Alexander Grant, Guy NJ: Neely. Mont
gomery Hunter, Mark F. Finley and
Eugene E. Thompson: charters and dis
pensations. Andrew W. Kelley. Frank
r.,
Mehn and Edwin NJ. Hasbrouck; un-
finished business, Claude +. King, Will
liam II. Harrison, Burt A. Grist, Arthur
c. Shaw and BENJAMIN F. I4arcombe. jr.;
grievances, ]. Harry Cunningham Dan
w. Beach, jr.; James A. Rutherford,
Jarrett G. Huddleston and Helmer
Rabild; templar Jurisprudence. Harrison
Dingman, Alexander Mckenzie, William
T. Galliher. Walter H. klopfer and
Charles T. Lindsey: correspondence,
George E. Corson. Walter B. Pettus,
Court F. Wood, Gabriel F. Johnston and
Edward H. Tompkins.
East Gate Chapter. No. Il, announces
that candidates will be initiated at it's
last meeting in June. which also will
be the last meeting before its summer
vacation. Friday night two petitions
were received and Miss Dorothea Run
yon was elected to membership "A
lawn fete. parcel post and dance will
be given under the auspices of the
auxiliary home board next Saturday
evening. at Rhode Island avenue and
21st street northeast.
Edward Page CASTOR. F. r. G. S., on
Tuesday evening, June IL. will deliver
before the members Of Federal Lodge,
No. 1, and their friends, a lecture en-
titled MY War Adventures in Germany
and Belgium" which should prove of
unusual interest. During his expert
ences in the countries mentioned Mr.:
CASTOR was frequently arrested and
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