Evening star., 1921-01-23

Grand visitations and elections are
alternating in the Royal Arch chapters
and will constitute the only unusual
events during the week in Masonic
circles. except the meeting of kalli-
polls Grotto Thursday evening, where
the election for monarch will take on
added interest by reason of friendly
contest for that position.
The annual convocation Of the Grand
Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the
d, District will take place the second
Wednesday in February, prior to which
the elections in the constituent chap
ters will have taken place preparatory
to the election in the Grand Chapter.
Public activities in Almas Temple of
the Mystic Shrine have abated for the
present, due to elections in the several
units of the temple. preparatory for
tate Henry Lansburgh's new year with
an elaborate ceremonial in March, the
exact date for which has not yet been
named. 1t is proposed at. this cere-
monial to present the Khyam ell Khyan
rite symbolic of the return of spring,
taken with the musical side OF the
ceremony, which will enlist the entire
equipment of the temple. and for which
provision has been made for the new
drum corps. The Arab Patrol is espe-
cially interested in the ceremonial. and
will present it's several units in full
force and with new effects of spec
tacular nature. President Harry w.
Taylor is cooperating with Capt. Ed
win c. Dutton of the drill corps,
President Warren w. Biggs of the mill
tary band. Director Virgil N. Fookes
of the floor squad and Henry B.
Schmidt Of the oriental band. while the
Almas Choristers are holding frequent
rehearsals of the higher musical fea-
lures that are rendered vocally. AL
by Potentate Lznsburgh that the class
for the occasion will be q large one.
Each evening at patrol headquarters,
I'll 18th street northwest, conferences
are being held in which many Of the
nobility not members Of the patrol are
participating.
Columbia Royal Arch Chapter will
give its annual entertainment and
ladies' night at the Now willard Sat
urday evening Of this week. opening
with . reception at $3.50, an entertain
Card Invitations have been issued for
I the event
Tho second annual assembly Of the
Gr8u0 COUNCIL OIL xSOyAt anu SclcCI
Masters will be held Saturday. Febru-
! Ary s, at Masonic Temple.
According to q folder issued by
Commander Luke H. Waring. Poto-
mac Commandery. Knights Templar.
since April l.. 1920. to a present
membership Of 14S. making a net
gain Of thirty-two during the period.
Washington Commandery. Knights
Templar, will have the Order of the
Temple at its conclave Wednesday
/; evening.
Orient Commandery. Knights
Templar. at its conclave February z.
will consider a resolution providing
Tor q perpetual membership and me-
mortal fund which, in addition to
life membership in the commandery,
will provide for a perpetual memorial
to deceased fraters who comply with
the terms prescribed. 1t Is to be
controlled by board Of three trus-
tees. to be elected for varying terms.
While Albert Pike Consistory WIN
hold its quarterly session at the
Scottish Rite Cathedral Tuesday
evening. Robert de Bruce Council,
the winter class to the twenty-sec-
ond degree in full ceremonial form.
This class will complete its course
March l with the thirty-second de-
gree. Petitions now being received
VIII be reserved for the spring class,
which VIII follow soon after March /,
Past Grand Monarch Ed s. Schmid
and Monarch Charles A. Stevens of
Kallipolis Grotto. who have lust re-
turned from Atlantic City in connec-
tion with the session OF the Supreme
Inn
among the proposed features con-
nected with the convention will he
notable band and drill contests for
both OF which Kallipolis Grotto will
De entered. The band and drill CORDS
gave a popular dance at the New
Willard Tuesday evening and will
give another the evening of wash
ingtof's birthday anniversary, Feb
Fuary %.
The Gavel (Masonic) Club viii, ,;,.
its first annual dinner at the New
Ebbitt Monday evening, January Al
Among the speakers invited for the
occasion are Representatives l.. G.
Dyer and Frederick H. ZihIman.
Grand Master Charles J. O'NeilI Pa ast
Grand Masters James w. Written.
J. Claude KEEPER and Joseph II Mi,
Ians; Sterling Kerr, general secretary
or the Scottish Rite bodies of wash
1nston: l. Whiting Estes. past poten-
= .AHts.' ItHipIe OF the MYSTIC
Shrine: L. II. Troutman. vice presi-
dent or the National League of Ma
sonic Clubs. and William Price
mayor or Congress Heights. Local
and professional talent will provide
entertainment The annual meeting
or the club for the election OF officers
VIII be held Wednesday evening of
thiS week at the New Ebbitt.
The fellowship and entertainu~n,
ccmnittees of the New JerusaIer N
Lodge are preparing for a Washinr.
IONS birthday celebration Feb1IaE,
.. according to announcement h.
Master William F.. Harding.
At the last meeting of the TrestIe.
board Club Bert V. Wolfe. past maste,
or King Solomon Lodge. gave a talL
on The Landmarks of Freemasonry
Vocal solos were rendered by Mr.,
Mabel Benzler Tucker Miss Belt ar
companisC. Joseph di Meylio (Mis,
Smailwood accompanist), and selec
tiohs were given by the Lyric Mando
jin and Guitar Club. A bufYet luncheon
was served. The club il now arrane
ing TOR its annual ladies' night.
The Nationa, Lodge Fishing clui
VIII give an informal dance at tn,
Elks Club. 9iS IL street northwest
Tuesday evening.
Master Asa ". Burdine OF Acacis
Lodge is promising a surprise for hi
entertainment committee, followinr
The Degree Tuacday e