Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-25
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Rev. John Edward Fort of Anacostia
Lodge, No. 81. will oficiate at the
services conducted by William r.
Singleton Lodge. No. 80, at the Ma
sonic and Eastern Star Home this
afternoon at 3 o'clock and the choir
of Singleton Lodge will furnish spe-
cial music.
After the degree in Harmony Lodge,
no. H.. Wednesday evening, a recep-
Grand Master Lurtin r. CHM, who
mas just returned from overseas.
where he has been in the service of
the government since the war.
Almas Temple of the Mystic Shrine
Will renew its big annual charity ex-
curslon Wednesday. Marshall Hall
peinS the objective point Not only
VIII all the features which have usu-
ally characterized the excursion be
IN evidence, but this year a special
orlve is being directed to the social
side of the affair, continuing the trend
developed in the golden apple bali
and, the past season. in the Shrine re-
cept1on and ball from which a lucky
beauty carried a substantial golden
prize. There is to be no prize, it is
announced, but everything else is
elite of Freemasonry and its friends
as well as a revel of enjoyment fol-
everybody from the small boy and cir
to the top of the list. A Shrine ex-
cursion is always a unique event, but
it is also an event every detail OF
which has been carefully arranged fol
in advance in order, as dear old Johr
Sllinger used to say, sit may be a
lasting memory as sweet as the SONG
OF the birds, as rare as the perfume
of the fullblown rose"
Potentate Henry Lansburgh and
Chief Rabban Leonard P. Stewart are
still getting back" from the Portland
convention and their arrival is ex-
pected in time for the excursion. The
Los Angeles Express of July s gave
Henry a send-off on pink paper thai
was very gratifying to him and to his
friends here. 1t is said that in the
Shrine parade for the Imperial Coun'
Gil thousands along the line called oul
as the Almas contingent passed
Hello Henry" creating a sensation.
Recorder F. Lawrence Walker, who
returned some time ago, says the drive
for the new mosque is awaiting the
return of the potentate and his CHIEF
rabban and that the drive is not to oe
senseless exhibition of printers
ink and voice culture, but an irresisti.
BILE and scientific pressure that will
bring into realization the new
MOSQUE to meet the demands of a
greatly increased membership. to pro-
vide better facilities for spectacular
ceremonials and to furnish not only
comfort for the general membership
that attend them, but "headQuar.
ters of Shrine joy where the real
aims of the institution may be at
tanned as they are intended to be.
Dawson Lodge is kept busily al
work at every stated communication
with. the degrees, and will have two
specials-July 26 and 30-for the F. c
and M. M. degrees. respectively. Pasi
Master Billy Murray is gathering the
musical talent Of the lodge Tor a later
announcement, which is promised to
surprise the members and the craft
generally.
All the lodges are making a drive ,tc
secure complete returns from the
base ball game for the beneht OF the
Masonic and Eastern Star Home
Members are being asked to expedite
their individual activity. for great
deal depends upon the final returns.
Kallipolis Grotto for it's annual
outing to Chesapeake Beach, August
II, Announces a parade of its members
and of those from Yedz Grotto of Bal
timore at 2 pm. upon the arrival OF
the Baltimore boat. Then VIII come
the athletic games, among which Will
be a tug-of-war between the two
grottoes, with a handsome silver low
ing cup as the prize. A pig has been
provided as a prize for the best pig
catcher; the girls are to compete in a
rooster race, with a surprise for the
winner; a pole climbing contest for
the boys and a treasure at the top Tor
moving picture film of the days out
ing, for exhibition at grotto meet
ings in the winter. will be a big fea-
ture. Both grottoes will provide a
musical program.
Eureka Royal Arch Chapter has called
off it's convocations in August and
will meet again September 10. with
the Mark degree scheduled The
chapter had a watermelon feast Fri
day, at it's last meeting. after the
Royal Arch degree.
Lebanon Lodge announces that Kali
lipolis Grotto Band will play concert
music on the $50 boat for its excur-
excellent array of varied talent will
entertain also, both on the boat and
at the grounds. Charles Cox will be
in charge of an inexhaustible supply
of free lemonade and Past Master
Charlie Shackelford says the outing
will be the best in. the history of the
lodge.
A feature of the annual outing Of
Hiram Lodge to Marshall Hall Tues
day was a seven-piece string orches-
ira. composed of members of the
lodge. "A great time was had by all, ;"
is the report.
Friendship Chapter. No. II. o. E. S.,
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