The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-19
MASONS ID GATHER AT EAST LAKE PARK Members and Families of Blue Lodges of County
 to Have Picnic
BASKET DIN N E R
Amusements at the Park Will Be Free to the Picnickers-Arab Patrol of Zamora Temple
 to Give Drill

East Lake park will be well filled today when Masons and their families from the 57 blue lodges of Jefferson county assemble for their monster pIc- nic and outing here. It is expecte1 that more than 10000 persons will be present, as every lodge in the county will be represented with Masons an0 their families.
 The programme includes music cy the Shriners' band and the Boys ln- dustrial School band, dancing, boat racing, children's contests and speeches from prominent Masons. Dr. J. H. Phil } lips, pr. William McDougall, Judge :" w. Brandon and Prof. Charles R. West are on the programme for short ad- dresses.
 Beach family will carry a basket of dinner and cold water melons, ice cream and soda water will be served. All park amusements will be free to the picnickers. An exhibition drill viii be given by the zamora temple patrol. The programme follows:
 CHILDRENS. CONTESTS. 11:So a. m. Chicken Scratch-(Pick- ing up the most grains of some thing.") For boys to 10 years, girls to 10 years, and boys and girls 5 to 10 years; one prize for each of the three groups.
 1115 a. m. Sack Race-For boys 10 to Is, girls 10 to II and boys and girls 10 to 12; one prize for each ot the three groups.
 11:S0 a. m. Tug of War-Boys to 10 against girls to 10; prize to each one on the winning side.
 1145. Go to Relocating certain place blindfolded)-Young ladies, l5 years and up and boys and girls 11 to 12; a prize for each class to tho one coming nearest to the object. D. m Boat Race-(Across the lake and back)-For boys Is years up. Boat free to the first and second place. 5:S0 D. m Bobbing- Apples in tubs of water hands tied behind)-For boys to 10, 10 to IS, and girls to l0; prize for the one in each class getting the most apples
 5:45 D. m. Hold on to the Rope-For boys s to 10. 10 to 15. and 15 up; 25c prize to the one climbing the rope to the money.
 oRATORY.
 pr. Russell M. Cunningham, master of ceremonies.
 p. m.-Dr J. H. Phillips, Patriot ism and Masonry.
 2:3o D. m.-Dr. William McDougall, Social Side of Masonry"
 D. m.-Judge W. w. Brandon, Good of the Order
 3:30 D. m.-Prof Charles R. West, Good Spirits (Bone Dry)."
 BAND CONCERTS.
 Il a. m to 12 = Zamora Temple Shrine band.
 12 to 1 D. m-Alabama Boys Indus trial School band.
 12.30 D. m-Drill by Zamora Patrol.
 EATS
 to p. m.-Get your basket and get busy.
 to ? D. m.-The watermelons will be served
 to D. m
 MORE MUSIC.
 to 5 D. m-Alabama Boys Indus trial School band.
 5 to 6 D. m.-Zamora Temple Shrine band
 6 to I D. m-Folk dances. For all who wish to enter. Prizes to most graceful couple. Miss Annie Lee, super wiser.
 DANCING.
 Begins at 3 D. m., rests to '. Re sumes to 10 D. m. Gentleman, 25c; ladies free. Davidson's orchestra.
 Children under 15-The merry-go- round is free.
 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
 The executive committee which will be in charge of the picnic is as fol. lows:
 w w. Alvey. chairman orators and children's contests: T. G. Brabston chairman transportation and refresh ments; Lee Mccall refreshments ant serving; J. H. Edmondson. music, pub. licity and general programme; Henrs Key, safety and comfort; Mrs. T, F Cope gate admissions; Mrs Max Choy. nowski, care of baskets and lunches Mrs Roy Osborn, the merry go-round Miss Blanch Dent ToKio dancing pa vilion; J. c. Arthur. secretary Capt Jack Riddle, high sheriff"