Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-26

No special programs have been reported.
except from Orient Commandery. which
had the invocation by Rev. john II.
Jeffries welcome address by Com
mander Willard T. Dixon. solos by Rich-
ard E. Titlow and Joseph Gayhardt. the
usual toasts and benediction by Richard
p. Evans, the prelate.
Hiram Lodge, No 10. has smoker
in prospect for January 10, although no
details are announced.
The annual grand visitations of the
constituent chapters will be made by
the Grand Royal Arch Chapter as
follows: Columbia, No. l, January 20,
special; Washington, No. 2, January
81: Mount Vernon, No. 3, January "a;
Eureka. No. 4, January Ia; La Fayette,
No. 5, January IS; Washington Naval,
No. 6. Naval Lodge Hall, January IL;
Mount Horeb. No. Z, January IL; Poto-
mac, No. 8, Georgetown. January 70;
Brightwood, No. 81 January 10; Hiram,
No. 10, S22 Goth street northwest, jan
uary 10; Capitol, No. IL, Masonic Hall,
8th street northeast, January rs; An
acostia, No. IL, Anacostia, January III
special, and Mount Pleasant. No. 13.
18th and Kenyon streets northwest,
January 81, special.
that the matter of lectures or other
entertainment at the visitations be
left to the option of the respective
chapters.
Monarch Charles A. Stevens, who
has kept the wheels of Kallipolis
Grotto humming this year, announces
the annual kiddies' Christmas enter
tainment for Wednesday evening at
old Masonic Temple. Past Grand
Monarch f. S. Schmid is chairman of
hE m fA-a in ~ nd
ises that old Santa, bedecked in his
most gorgeous costume and tinkling
bells, will positively be on hand to
shake hands and present to each
wee tot package of goodies" Also,
program of entertainment features
is scheduled. including music by the
Grotto Band, a Punch and Judy show
and dancing for the children. In
fact, every feature will be for the
pleasure of the children All chill
dren of members of the Grotto are
invited, and even grandchildren, and,
of course. the parents, too
The annual election of officers will
take place January 81. those nomi-
man p. Boss. the present chief JUS
tice, and H. "A. Seabridge: for chief
justice, Marshall w. Pickering, the
present master of ceremonies; for
master of ceremonies, Arthur c.
SHAW, past grand high priest of the
a.
Gompers; for treasurer. Joseph H.
Curran; for secretary. E. w. Libbey;
Tor trustee. John H. Shreve, P. NJ, and
Tor sentinel. Alex. Schmid.
arrangements for the annual con-
vention of the National League of Ma
sonic Clubs in Washington next MAY are
assuming definite shape. The convention
committee is holding frequent meetings.
the various clubs are filed with en-
thusiasm and the subcommittee are
I, rxith 1afa
quire attention. The committee be-
ieves from ten to fifteen thousand
Masons will come to the convention.
Past Grand Master James w. Witten is
chairman on, OF the convention committee,
and l.. H. Troutman vice president
Both are said to be elated over the
manner in which the clubs are lining nm
lot the work before them.
AT recent meeting the Level Club
e dt ofncers for 1921 as follows: Presi-
Davis: secretary. Ralph B. Bronson:
treasurer, William E. Field. sentinei
BENJAMIN F. Jackson.
Inc Fellowship Club has elected
the following officers: President, Ed
ca en- f4tnam; vice president.
tary, Charles B. Cannon; financial
secretary. George E. Wells: herald. M.
"A. Kirby: marshal. T. E. Cameron:
treasurer, j. T. Parks Following the
election of officers. substantial
amount was appropriated for the Ma
sonic and Eastern Star Home The
meeting was addressed by L. III.
iroutman. vice president of the Ma
tlonal League; NJ j. Hole of the Level
CLUB. George E. Jacobs, w. d. Clark.
larry A. Patterson and others. Earl
Smith rendered several saxophone &C.
lections, and J. D. McCanley nroyed
himself master with the banjo. The
MontroSe Quartet also contributed a
vocal and instrumental program. Re-
1reShments and cigars were served.
Ihe Ionic Club has elected the fol-
lowing officers: President, c. A. ia
quette; vice president, O.. w. Wyatt:
secretary. w. E. Skunk; marshal, r. M
EeH; doorkeeper, H. W. Ludwig, and
three additional members of the execu-
i've committee, Clarence H. Green, F.
K Clute and Joseph /. Fucker.
Anacostia Lodge, No. q, has elected
officers as follows: Master, Richard o.
MMe sns,; senior warden. August A.
Tew; secretary, Milton J. Fillius, past
master: treasurer, Adolphus GUIDE.
past master; senior deacon, Walter l..
Fowler; junior deacon. Samuel R
Hope: junior steward. Raymond E.
Huntt; tiler. George w. Shoemaker;
charles j. James. past master, delegate
to st. Johns Mite Association; Simon
Buoe. past master, alternate; Will
bur H. Lawrence. past master, and
William F. GUIDE, past master, dele
gates to the Masonic Board of Relief;
Charles F. Roberts. past master. repre-
sentative board of directors, Masonic
and Eastern Star Home
The installation ceremonies were con-
Quoted by Charles F. Roberts, past mas
ter, grand marshal Of the Grand Lodge
past masters jewel was presented to
Junior Past Master Roland p. Skinner.
ont ral rsn
tokens to the sick on Christmas day.
The newly elected officers of King
David Lodge. No. %. are: Earl d.
senior warden: Elmer w. Reese, junior
warden; w. c. Parry. secretary; Mar
vim NJ. Mclean. treasurer; George H.
Birdsall. senior deacon; Galen r.
Boyer. junior deacon; L: NJ: Hammond
senior steward; ]. T. Williams, Junior
steward; j. w. Hiscock was appointed
marshal; the Rev. DR.. Mobray, chap
lain. and Walter Beavers. tiler.
At meeting of the officers of the
lodge held recently arrangements
were made for a series of dances dur
ing January. February and March for
members of the lodge. their families
and friends. Plans also are to be made
for social gatherings at the regular
communications of the lodge.
ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR.
Cathedral Chapter will have charge
of services at the Masonic and Eastern
Star home today at 3 p. m. Rev.
Charles E. Fultz will officiate. Autos
will be at Georgia avenue and Rit-
tenhouse street to convey visitors.
The following officers were installed
in Cathedral Chapter Wednesday night
by Past Grand Matrons Cowles and
O'Brien. Right Worthy Grand Secre-
tary Keys. and Past Matron Trogner;