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

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an officer in the French army. who 1,
expected to give some information al
to the happenings in the war.
Almas Temples famous Arab Patrol !,
to have It's much talked-of ''St Patrick.
Dance" in spite Of the many obstacles
that have arisen since 1t was first pro-
posed. Rauscher's is not available. o.
i course, since that hostelry has been TAX
poses but the big ballroom in the New
Willard is available and has been secured
for Thursday evening, March 81, when the
dance will be given. with all the unique
features prepared for the occasion: r.
Lawrence Walker is chairman of the
committee on arrangements and ne Is be-
| ing well seconded by Henry Lansburgh
for the est. Patrick's dance THIS yeal
will have special significance to the
patrol and their friends. As usual. the
Especial features for the occasion are
being carefully guarded from public in
| formation. but they will be there as
never before" 1t is declared with en-
phasis. land SO will every friend OF Almas
| Temple" says Henry Lansburgh.
| Rollo Stone Jackson, senior warden OF
BENJAMIN B. French Lodge. No. Is, will
head the official line in the e. a. degree
for his lodge tomorrow evening.
1 Junior Warden Montgomery Hunter will
head the official line in the F. c. degree in
Potomac Lodge, No 5. tomorrow evening.
Monarch A. H Rogers will have his
first ceremonial session of the year Tor
Kallipolis Grotto at the Pythian Tenn
pie the evening of March 10. A program
of unique features, with the usual re-
| freshments, will be special attractions.
Chief Justice Charles D. Shackelford
will have immediate charge OF the
ritualistic features. and Charles A.
Stevens will look after the entertain
ment.
who is making his annual tour OF in
spection of the grottos throughout the
country. writes that he is receiving
"rousing receptions" at all points. HIS
him, and his trip will take him through
the south to Texas and thence to the
Pacific coast.
Master Arthur NJ. Poynton of Pen
talpha Lodge, No. %, is specially inter-
ested in the visit of the Masters Asso-
citation to his lodge, tomorrow evening.
as his son. who was recently detached
ordered to the aviation section for
training as lieutenant in the Flying
Corps, will have a part in the cere-
monies of the evening.
La Fayette Lodge, No. 10, Thursday
evening will be host to the Masters
Association of 1918. which will present
the NJ. M. degree. assisted by the new
" reorganized F: G: team Of the lodge.
Master Charles E. Mathews has extend
ed a special invitation to the fraternity
to be present.
Master Arthur NJ. Poynton Of Pental-
pha Lodge. No. %. at recent meeting
of the Masters Association of 1918. was
elected chairman of the committee on
the annual base ball game for the bene-
fit of the Masonic and Eastern Star
Home. Plans were discussed for a
group picture of the association. and a
committee, consisting of William S.
Quinter. Charles A. Fenner and Frank
A Gunther. was appointed to make ar
rangements for the use OF rooms in Ma
sonic Temple, at short notice, to meet
war conditions. Vice President Edward
Burkholder presided, in the absence of
President Beall, who was obliged to at
tend special communication Of CO.
lumbia Lodge, No. 3.
Mount Horeb Royal Arch Chapter,
No. 2, Tuesday evening had what was
perhaps the most unusual meeting in
under the newly elected high priest, F.
Francis Kimmel. who had announced
1t as social and a general get-to-
gether affair.
High Priest Kimmel had called to his
assistance P. r. Pullman, who had on
hand an array of talent that could have
furnished program lasting through
the night. Homer Rodeheaver, who has
talked. sung and tromboned himself
into the hearts OF countless thousands
all over the country in religious work
with Rev. William A. Sunday, was a big
feature, with Messrs. Brewster Mat
thews and Peterson. singers of the Sun
day organization.
Miss Selma Selinger opened the program
with solos accompanied by Miss Steven
son; Kirk c. Miller followed with catchy
songs. accompanied by Jacque Heiden-
heiner at the piano: Miss Harriet DYER
recited .Kelly's Dream" and Rev Walter
F Smith. grand chaplain of the Grand
Royal Arch Chapter, amused with stories
BY this time Mr. Rodeheaver and his
party arrived and the remainder of the
evening was given over to him. His
party was greeted by Brighten the Cor
ner: sung by the chapter members After
HEAVIER proceeded to entertain, singing
singly and with his co-workers, recitine a
rev amusing experiences and PLAYING his
trombone. He then made an address that
audience for nearly an hour and brought
tears to the eyes Of some At the con-
elusion Past High Priest Raymond b.
Dieksy made an eloquent address and
asked the members to manifest their APP
probation Of Mr. Rodeheaver and his
party by a rising vote
High Priest Kimnel promised the MEM
5ers something novel at each meeting
The Ashlar Club of Master Masons will
hold Its next meeting in the Com
mandery Asylum, New Masonic Temple,
Saturday evening. The entertainment,
which is open to all service men in
uniform, whether members of the
Masonic fraternity or not, will com
mence at 8 o'clock and will consist
OF addresses by Admiral Samuel Nc
Gowan. y. S. N. and Representative
Simeon D. Tess of Ohio. The famous
English aviator, Lieut.. Col. Charles L.
Lee, R. N. has also been invited to
tell Of some of his experiences at the
! war front. Music will be furnished by
Prof. Watson B. Mundelle's Orchestra.
the Masonic Quartet and solo by Miss
Sue Dorsey, who, 1t is said. expects soon
to receive her commission as the first
woman oficer in the United States Navy.
The club has made arrangements to
hold its ladies' night entertainment at
the Scottish Rite Cathedral Thursday
evening, March IA, and preparations
have been made to accommodate large
number.
The entertainment committee. under
Henry Lansburgh will meet in the New
Masonic Temple Library, Wednesday
evening at & o'clock cOmnleta ar.