Evening star., 1921-07-24
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tary. They say they are now sound
ing "the last call for dinner" which
means that those who wish to Join
| the prospective excursionists across
the continent in 1922. must get in
line by October 1.
Almas Temple Auto Club. one of the
most popular units Of the Shrine in
Washington during the warm weather
at least. has arranged to issue guest
cards for all mobiles not in its mem
bership with the privilege to come and
to bring their family and friends for
days outing. with all the grounds
and the river afford. Reservation of
rooms, however. will be conditional
upon those made by the club mem
the club will be accorded the no.
bility.
Almas Temples Caravan Club had
, merry time at its Friday luncheon
on the roof Of the Hotel Washington.
Michigan was "the speaker" Mr..
ketcham also Is lecturer of the Ma
t1onal Grange, Patrons of Hdsbandry,
and the diners conceded a very agree
able farmer with an eloquent tongue.
The Gavel Club of Master Masons
Is Initiating a good thing. it is said.
and has luncheon for It's members
and Its friends al the Arlington every
Thursday. The club at its last meet
ing changed its ladies night" from
the second to the third Friday of the
month. The club also is being quite
strenuous in its endeavor to reach
and help as far as desired every suf-
Ierer from it's recent excursion to
Chesapeake Beach and also to secure
signed statements from all witnesses
or the unfortunate accident that oc-
CURED on the boardwalk during the
closing hours of what many consider
in other respects very successful
and highly delightful outing. The
club is open daily. except Sunday,
from 10 am. until midnight and its
1.700 members find both. comfort and
pleasure in its spacious clubrooms. at
1917 New York avenue. The size of
the club is rendering a board of di-
rectors necessary for the conduct of
ordinary business and an amendment
of the by laws providing for such a
board will be considered at the club
meeting Wednesday evening at s
O'Clock.
The announcement that Past Master
William E. Dyre would officiate in
the M. NJ: degree drew a large and
Lodge, No. 30. Tuesday evening. in
cluding Grand Master Charles ].
O'Neill. Past Grand Master James
W. Witten, Junior Grand Deacon
Gratz B. Dunkum and Past Master
H. A. Kindt. assistant grand lecturer
of the Grand Lodge of New York.
who made complimentary address
in connection with the occasion
Others included Past Masters H. d.
Lawson. F. E. Reppert. c. H. Spen-
Ger. F NJ F Bowling. H. A. Stacy.
Harris. Claude Robeson. pianist
added to the occasion with musical
selections.
kallipolis Grotto is endeavoring. as
far as it can. so it is said. to make
outing to Chesapeake Beach. "a ma
tional holiday" Henry j. Gompers.
master of ceremonies, is promising
all sorts Of things for the day. and as
he will be in supreme command of
the festivities of the day. he ought
KNOW Games ana entertainment
features of all kinds will be pro-
vided. keeping in mind the woman
folks as well as the children. There
will be athletic contests and prizes
Yedz Grotto of Baltimore. dancing
and concerts by the Grotto Band.
And there will also be a motion pic
ture to hand the doings of the day
down to poSterity.
The July issue of the kal!ipolis
kronikle states that Monarch Castle
man P. Boss Is preparing for a ''mam-
moth fall ceremonial in October and
that a place for it is being sought
with ample stage facilities. as well
as a large seating capacity, serious
needs of both the Grotto and the
Shrine in Washington.
The Grotto Band will play for the
soldier boys at Mount Alto Thursday
evening. starting at 7:3o o'clock.
Past Monarch Charles A. Stevens
has returned from Atlantic City.
where he has been working in con-
nection with the recent convention
of the Supreme Council of the Mystic
Order of Yelled Prophets. and also in
helping to organize new grotto.
East Gate Lodge. No. "a. assisted by
East Gate Chapter. No. q. O. E. S.
is holding lawn fete and carnival
on the site of its contemplated tenn
pie, Rhode Island avenue near 22d
July 80. Carnival and other features
are to be found there. with dancing
each evening from to 1870 o'clock.
The Fraternal Base Ball League. in
which the clubs of the various Ma
sonic lodges. the Elks and others
are represented. will devote it's ac-
tivities to a carnival at the Union
station plaza from tomorrow to
August 6. inclusive. to smooth out
difficulties that otherwise might in
volve the lodges in an unwelcome
tax
East Gate, Lodge and East Gate
Chapter. the latter of the Eastern
Star. are holding open house at
Rhode Island and Mills avenues
V:Iion. for their friends in both fra
crnities. Friday evening the Tall
Cedars of Lebanon and the Masonic
clubs will be the special guests of
the evening and a fraternal night
Is to be announced for those who
Royal Arch chanters. Masonic clubs;
Boy Scouts. Knights Templar and
Shriners had their innings and
turned out in full force. The master
of East Gate Lodge is promising a
great surprise for the coming Fri
day evening.
ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR.
Takoma. Chapter No. II. will con-
due a rummage sale July 25. 26 and
direction Of Mrs. Elizabeth Shoe
smith.
The members of Naomi Chapter.
No. 3, o. e. s.. will hold a basket
picnic at North Chesapeake Beach
Saturday. July 80. at the cottage Of
Past Matron Helen B. Strait.
Harding Chapter will have no summer
recess it Is announced but will meet
regularly every second and fourth
Thursday of the month. Next Thurs
day it will have degree work for a large
class card party was held recently