Evening star., 1918-04-14

The Shrine choir, under the leadsrship
Of :. Waiter Humphrey. for the Arst
time during the present term. appeared
with its ranks Complete and made up
for lost time with selections which re-
ceived cheers As well as applause to re-
nemher. During the evening, when II
had the chance. an excellent string or
music. while the Oriental Band, under
Charles A. Stevens. its venerable d.
rector, and to the swayin6 6f the wig
wag OF its drum major, Henry Lans-
bursh, did itself proud. Being a war
] time ceremonial refreshmsnts were dis
] pensed with to set good example, but
smokes' were plentiful.
| Commander George W. Slater os
Orient Commandery, No. s. Knights
Templar, announces "a splendid pro-
gram Of entertainment IN connection
with the grand visitation tomorrow
commandery TO- bring their Tempiar
friends, especially those in the uniform
OF the country.
The Columbia floral circIe eonneeted
with Columbia Chapter will meet to-
morrow afternoon with Nrs. Antoinefta a
sascner, At $40 11th street northwest,
Matron Mary e. BsnhoR Of Elscta
Chapter stated Tuesday evening. when
sns aegrses were conferred. that $1s1
q recent rummAgs sale. Mr.. la Crown
ana Milton J. Fillius sang . duet, Mrs.
carrie Smith announced that the
auxiliary board Of the Masonic and
Eastern Star Home would give q card
party Tuesday. in Masonic Hall, at
Anacostia.
Ruth Chapter will have the degrees
and program OF entertainment to-
morrow evening, prepared by Past
Matron Zimmerman and presenting the
choir members in a sketch.
ST. Johns Lodge Chapter ia to have
lts annual bazaar and roast beef din
ner Thursday. at Masonic Temple, 18th
street and New York avenue, followed
by dance. Dinner will be served from
to pm. and the dancing will COM
tinue from . pm. to IL.
Past Matron Anna 8. casesll has ar
ranged program Of entertainment for
the oflcial visit to East Gate Chapter
Friday evening. A service nag Will be
unfurled for four members OF the
chapter who have responded to the call
to the colors. some. Of them now in
France.
The entsrtainment at Esther Chapter
Thursday evening. when the degrees
also will be presented, is in charge Of
Misses Olga Snyder and Bertha Sayles
Matron Theodore Cunningham will
meet those interested In forming first
aid classes in the order at her home,
1918 18th street northwest. at 1880 pm.
Dr. D. P. Bush, who has been conduct
Ing this work under Rcd Cross aus
pices, Will deliver an address.
Cathedral Chapter. No. IA. entertain
ed Its members and friends at an
open" meeting Wednesday night with
the following program under the direc-
ton of Past Matron Mae L. Dow:
Fancy dance by Miss Crismon vocal
solos by Miss Lille Wymer and Rev.
Roman Harding. readings by Miss Mary
Barr. presentation Of service flag to
the chapter by Mrs. Jessie w. Cowles
on behalf OF several of the members
and a recitation by Miss Jewel Vogt
entitled The Service Flag"
King David Lodge. No. %. is to have
the M. M. degree. with a choir and re-
freShments and with Grand Master Lem
Towers. 5r.. as its special guest, Tues
day evening. Past Master Dan Davis is
to present q service flag bearing twen-
ty-seven stars to the lodge as a spar
cia1 feature.
La Fayetts Royal Arch Chapter. no.
!. 8. is to have the Mark degree TueS-
day evening. ~ IL
l. Secretary, John A. Goodier Of the Con-
ventton of High Priests, has announced
that the BANQUET to the anointed high
day evening has been postponed until
the evening Of Anril 40