Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-01-16
FraternitieS

propriate recognition. The commit
tee reports are said to have been ex-
ceptionally gratifying. President
Taylor of the patrol made a flying
elaborate furniture pieces for further
adding to the comfort and beauty of
the Washington Shrine headquarters
at I'll 18th street northwest. which.
it is stated, has been furnished by
contributions amounting to more
but. nevertheless. is intended as
general place of gathering for the
mobiles of Almas Temple. whether
i, members of the patrol or not
The excursion committee during
the week will close a date for the
supplies the Christmas welfare DIS
tributions and which, it is proposed,
fshall be on a much larger scale next
year. The patrol will care for the
poor children, and Almas Temple Tor
others.
The patrol dance last night at the
New Willard was an unusual success.
Master Harry Sherry of Federal
Lodge, No. 1, Tuesday evening. m
the lodge, following the degree work;
and announced that Past Grand
Master James w. Witten Will De the
speaker at the next communication.
Almas Temples Automobile Club
has under onsideration the generous
tender by Col. Arthur Randle OF Ran-
die Highlands of site for club
house and playground on the shores
of Chesapeake bay. which mas peen
James S. Mccarthy. While not a
member of the Masonic fraternity. II
is said, Col. Randle's offer is made IN
keeping with a desire to aid all or
CARNATIONS having for their purpose
the betterment of their fellow man.
The site. it is said, will afford the club
ample space for commodious outing
quarters.
At a recent meeting of the commit
tee of Masonic Clubs having IN cnarse
the arrangements for the coming SEES
sion of the League of Masonic CLUBS
in this city, Judge James w Witten,
chairman, appointed Roe Fulkerson
chairman of the finance committee.
and William D. Skeen chairman OF the
SON is a member Of the Gavel Club
and Mr.. Skeen of the Trestleboard
Club. A series of dances by the Ma
sonic clubs fthe District is now un-
der consideration in connection with
the coming league session.
Another of the series of dances OF
the Grotto Band and Drill Corps Will
be given at the New Willard Hotel on
Wednesday evening.
Kallipolis Grotto will be held Janu-
airy % at old Masonic Temple. The
annual report Of officers submitted at
this meeting will show. it is said. a
steady growth. both in activities and
membership. Recent advices from the
1920 is probably the banner year in
the history of the Order of Yelled
Prophets, more than $4,000 having
been initiated.
Past Grand Monarch E. S. Schmid left
yesterday for Atlantic City to attend
a meeting of the convention commit
tee of the Supreme Council.
DIR. w. F. R. Phillips. who is sta
toned in Charleston. S. c.. was re-
newed fraternal relations with many
brother Prophets.
The program for the pilgrimage of
Harmony Lodge, No. II, to Trinity Civic
and Community Church. 3rd and c
as follows: Prelude. organ. "Adagio."
by Guilmant. Mrs. Crouch: professional
hymn, Love Divine All Love Excel
ling; Psalm 81: cello solo. "Andante,"
Richard Lorleberg; Scripture lesson eel
10 solo. ''Cantelina." Richard Lorleberg:
tCTSlCiCS 1Iiu ISSpOhSSSs ~
duction of the grand master Of Masons
by the past. grand master Of Masons:
address by the grand master of Masons.
Charles ]. O'Neill; solo. open the
Gates" by Martin Richardson. tenor of
the Italian Opera Company; address by
the Rev David Ransom Covell. chaplain.
Harmony Lodge: offertory anthem: by
Trinity choir. Fear Not, o Israel" by
Schneider; Old Hundred; solo. THE
Lord Is My Light" by Martin Richard
son; closing prayers; kneeling hymn
Nov the Day Is Over; occasional
War; organ postlude. "Intermezzo." by
Guilmant. Mrs. Helen Church.
The brethren have been requested to
clip this from The Star as no printed
program will be prepared.
Doors will be opened at 1880 pm
There are to be no reserved seats. All
are welcome.
ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR
Friendship Chapter will have charge
of the services at the Masonic and
Eastern Star Home this afternoon at
3 o'clock. Rev. John E. Fort. pastor of
Eldbrooke NJ. E. Church. officiating.
Ruth Chapter has called of its meet
ing scheduled for tomorrow evening.
and will not meet again until Feb
ruary Z, when there will be work.
The Floral Circle of Columbia Chap
ter will meet tomorrow afternoon
with Mrs. Mary Eppelsheimer at 1927
Hiatt place northwest.
Esther Chapters new officers will
confer the degrees Thursday evening.
The chapter celebrated it's twenty
fifth anniversary recently. A feature
of the celebration was birthday cake
on which twenty-five candles were
placed one at a time by the matron or
patron of each year Of the chapters
existence. who. at the same time. gave
brief resume of what the chapter
did during his or her year. Many dis
tinguished guests were present. some
of them making addresses. Refresh
ments were served in the banquet
hall. under the direction of Past
Matron Sarah Mcqueen. and dancing
followed.
Associate Grand Matron-elect Flora
E. Campbell is to be given an lat
, home" by Martha Chapter Friday
| night after a brief business session.
The fraternity in general has been in
vited to attend.
Bethany Chapter will have the de-
grees Friday evening with a large
class Later Past Matron Viva Janu-
degree of Esther. A card party for
| the chapter will be given January 81
| at 1917 r street northwest.
East Gate Chapter will celebrate its
fifth anniversary Friday evening.
There will be work followed by a
short program. with refreshments.