Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24
~ Fratern1tles ~

panied by MrA Jacoby. and Selma Seiin-
ger sang number OF rollicking songs ;
aocompaniSt, Miss Stevens. Refreehments
were served.
| Mount Pleasant Royal Arch Chapter.
No. 10, Friday will present the Royal Arch
degree for team Of three soldiers Of the
National Army.
Anacostia Royal Arch Chapter. No. IL.
has announced the royal arch degree
for tomorrow evening.
Representative Miller of Washington
is to give a talk on his recent visit to
the war front in France for Washing
| ing Royal Arch Chapter. No. 2, Thurs
day evening. Refreshments and a
dance in the banquet hall will follow.
There are also to be other features. the
program starting at Sis pm.
The strains of "Over There" Bright
en- the Corner Where You Are" and
The Star Spangled Banner" blend
of the patriotic with "reminiscences of
Billy Sunday, rang through the Pyth-
ian Temple Tuesday evening as a pre-
lude to the first ceremonial session OF
Kallipolis Grotto this year. 1t was a
gala event in which Charles A. Stew
ems. master of ceremonies. earned his
title for his entertainment; Harry w.
Taylor provided the stunts" and Fred
Isell, the electrical accomplishments.
The grotto's famous military band,
under Prof. julius Hamper, furnished
the big music and memorable host
of khaki clad warriors the special
guests of the occasion. Miss Leona CAL
Ian furnished a delightful interlude of
song selections accompanied by Law
renee Hurdle; Otto Woerner sang and
told dialect stories. Past Monarch
Raymond B. Dickey presented Alex
Schmid with handsome gold star. the
emblem of his office, for faithful serv-
ice as sentinel. and as special token
of admiration from his friends; Messrs.
Kessler and Lee, from one of the local
theaters, furnished professional spe-
cialties; Past Monarch A. w. Mensch
brought message of greeting from
1.-The Land OF Flowers and Sunshine,
and Fred Isell waved Old Glory while
the soldiers present led a patriotic out
burst to do honor to the flag. 1t was a
big ceremonial and it was topped of
with a banquet, duly censored.
The big smoker for master Masons
to be given by Eureka Chapter, No. 4,
r. A. NJ, will be held in the Com
mandery room at the New New Masonic
High Priest Charles D. Shackelford
and his committee state they have Sc
cured the classiest talent that wash
ington boasts Of" as well as profes-
SIGNALS from the theaters to entertain
Kallipolis Grotto Military Band Will
dispense music throughout the even
ing. and moving pictures OF war actiV-
tiles in France, never before shown,
together with a talk in connection
Herewith by an officer Of the Marine
Corps. will be other features.
Master Masons not affiliated with
higher bodies will be welcomed and
admitted by showing their identifca-
ton cards.
Wednesday evening Osiris Lodge. No.
26, entertained it's ladies and friends
with a special patriotic program.
Representative Edward T. Taylor OF
Colorado told of his experiences when
visiting the western front. in France
and Italy, last October. Many features
of the early battles of the war. espe-
cially that Of the Marine. and methods
now in vogue on the western front
were explained.
Moving pictures furnished by the Sig
nal Corps of the War Department.
showing British soldiers going over
the top" German soldiers surrendering
during an attack. the different kinds of
artillery in action from the famous
seventy-fives to the real giants" and
numerous other scenes of the allied
armies were shown. including especial
ly thrilling and awe-inspiring pictures
of the use of liquid fire.
recital by Harry G. Kimhall A quartet
led by Harry NJ Forker enlivened
the audience with patriotic selections
and war songs.
At the conclusion of the program re-
freshments were served and the re-
naming part of the evening devoted
to social intercourse.