Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-31
AUT0C[UbF FORMED
J. BY ALMAS TEMPLE
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Members Will Be Glad to Aid
! in Better Motor Traffic
Conditions.

The Almas Temple Automobile Club,
a new activity of the mobiles of the
Mystic Shrine, which perfected it's or
quarters of Almas Arab Patrol, I'll
18th street northwest, proposes to be-
come an active factor in civic affairs
outside the interests of the organiza-
zion with which it is connected by
placing the cars of its members at tSe
service of the police and of the Home
Defense League when occasion re-
qures
The new club. of which DR.. J. T.
Pendergast is president. DIR. H. j.
j. Reinecke and Leonard p. Steuart are
vice presidents. p. L. Rogers secre-
tary. and Milton s. Brown treasurer.
originally formed as Shrine auxil-
larry to assist in the entertainment of
the thousands of mobiles of the Mystic
Shrine who are expected to visit
Washington the first week in June
next, when the Imperial Council is
holding its sessions at Atlantic City,
has conceived the idea that it can be-
come a real benefit to the city. as well
as to its members in many ways.
Can Aid in Recovering Cars.
1t believes it can furnish material
assistance in the recovery of stolen
cars. in helping to improve and per
feet traffic regulations, in fighting
what are known as speed traps" in
helping the good roads movement and
particularly in parking conditions in
Washington and in fighting what it
terms 'collusion" and unjust discrim-
3nation against District motorists in
~Alaryland.
These matters have been incorpor-
ated as part of its aims in its consti
tuition and bylaws and as the club
has enrolled in its membership many
ShrinerS of wealth and influence. it ex-
poets 10 accomplish substantial results
along the lines indicated
Among its other purposes is that of
the establishment of a clubhouse, with
golf links. fishing and hunting grounds
on Chesapeake Beach. for outing and
vocational use. To this end it is nego-
tiating for a fine old colonial residence
on the bay shore. with 20 acres of
ground attached 1t contemplates week
end social tours for its members ac-
ton which will tend to great economies
! In the purchase. repairs and upkeep. as
we'll as of the insurance of cars against
, loss and accident and be of general as
sistance to its members i'm everything
that pertains to automobiles
Alliance With Other Clubs.
1t will effect an alliance with other
automobile clubs and associations. es-
tablish a bureau of road and touring
information. including road-map MAX
ing and information as to conditions of
roads, detours and waySide stops In
fact from being simply a social aux
Hilary of a fraternal organization. the
discussions and actions of its members,
at its recent meeting, have caused the
>club to branch out to wider accom-
plishments which. it is claimed, will be
of substantial and lasting benefit to the
general public especially to motorists.
1t will meet again at the Arab Pa
troll headquarters, I'll 18th street north
west, next Friday evening, when many
of it's proposed activities will be put
into concrete and practicable form lead
ing to prompt action and results. A
full turnout Oh it's members is expected
for this purpose, especially the ways
and means of securing its new club
house will be unfolded and arrange
ments will be made for its first tour
and an oyster roast on or near the site
a week from today.