Evening star., 1921-12-04

week. VIII continue IN all tne iousSS
that meet the current week. Where
installations occur as well. such as
have been reported are noted in the
calendar. The first meeting night in
December is election night in the
blue lodge.
Charles j. Kropke, king of Capitol
Royal Arch Chapter. is conducting a
school of instruction for the chapter
Monday evenings during this month
in the chapter room of the temple
at Sth and + streets northeast
While Pentalpha Lodge will elect
fits officers tomorrow evening, 1t has
deferred it's installation ceremonies
until Monday. December II. at pm.
on which evening it will also have
the NJ. NJ. degree.
Albert Pike Lodge is going to have
"home affair" tomorrow evening
for the election and installation OF
it's officers, and also for the presenta-
tion of its first past masters jewel
Mithras Lodge Of Perfection Tues
day evening will have the tenth de-
gree. or Flu of the Fifteen" for the
benefit of its winter class 1t Is
specially announced, however, that
the presentation of their patents to
the newly made knights commander
of the Court of Honor and the new
thirty third degree Masons will not
he made until the evening of Decem-
ber Is. John H. Won Hermann.
thirty-third degree. has been ap-
pointed director of work of the
Scottish Rite bodies. vice George Ros-
coe Davis. resigned.
Almas Temple of the Mystic Shrine.
under the executive pressure of its
potentate. Henry Lanshurgh. is said
never to sleep. Close upon the heels
of what many consider one of its
pecially in view of the spectacular
and sensational tributes to the
potentate. comes the call to Christ
mas service. William Mehn. chair
man of the welfare and charity COM
mittse, has responded with report
that plans are already well formu-
lated for the Christmas work of the
temple. which this year will cover
a much wider field than formerly
and will include not only the homes
children. as well as Blue Plains,
which was included in the itinerary
last year. Mr.. Mehn states that a
comprehensive and elaborate plan
has been made for CARRYING good
cheer this year. but that he feels 1t
will be better not to announce 1t In
detail just at present.
December 29. in the ballroom at
the New Willard. the temple Will
hold it's annual meeting, starting at
will be read and the election of Of
ficers will follow, the polls closing
for the latter at $40 pm. Prepa-
rations will be made also for he
referendum in regard to the pro-
posed new mosque.
The annual carnival at the Arcade
having passed into the pleasant an
nails of the Shrine, efforts are now
being concentrated by the Arab Pa
troll upon making the next dance,
Monday. December IL. in the Salon
des Nations Of the Hotel Washing
ton. a memorable feature. These
monthly dances. which have been
limited to members of the Masonic
fraternity, are said to be proving
not only enjoyable. but more popular
afternoon of December 90 as the date
for the annual Riddles Christmas
Karnival. 1t will be held in the ban
Duet room of Masonic Temple. and ad-
mission will be by card. The members
are requested to obtain cards for the
children from the secretary as far In
advance of the event as possible. No
but each child must have a card to
insure the favors which Santa Claus
will bestow. The age limit has been
set for children not over twelve years
of age. Monarch Boss has appointed
the following committee to handle the
affair: General chairman. Charles A.
Stevens. P. M; tree. Henry J. Gompers.
master Of ceremonies: ladies' recep-
tion. Marshall w. Pickering, chief
justice: Invitations, Charles A. Brew
ton; entertainment and music, Charles
A Stevens, p. NJ; souvenirs. Arthur
eh1 rIrv
Robinson; merrymaker, Samuel F.
Shreve, and to arrange for Santa Claus
visit. Past Grand Monarch E. s.
Schmid.
Heretofore the Christmas celebra-
tions have been held in the evening.
but 1t has been decided to hold this
years in the afternoon in response to
a popular demand. The committee will
endeavor to cater to the pleasure of
the kiddies and no pains will be spared
to give them a real Christmas enter
tainment.
Wednesday evening a large number
of Kallipolis prophets. accompanied by
the Grotto Band. drill and drum and
bugle corps, attended ceremonial Of
Yedz Grotto, Baltimore. The party
included Past Grand Monarch e. s.
Schmid and all the line officers. Upon
arrival in Baltimore they were met
by an escort of Yedz Grotto and
paraded to the Lyric Theater, where
the ceremonial was staged.
The Railroad Square Clubs announce
ment that several prominent masons
are expected at the monthly meeting
drew many members and others from
the various bodies in the District. Judge
Frederick L. Siddons. whose remarks
run the gamut from his early boyhood
days In the northeast section Of the
city. when the car line was one-horse
affair on III street. to the present day
s:apid transit, was replete with humor,
pathos, intimate personal touch.
Rev. John H. Jeffries gave an address
on the Ethics Of Masonry" His talk
-ras along practical lines, productive Of
Traternalisnl. in its highest degree. His
lighter themes were witty and frequnt-
me ceremonial Of Almas Temple pre-
vented Call me Henry" Lansburgh
from being present. Refreshments
closed the entertainment. TIE next
meeting will be held December II.
Tho dsvel Club is planning a card
party, to be held at the clubrooms. 1917
New York avenue. Wednesday evening.
There will be q large number Of prizes,
and all master Masons are invited to
attend and bring ladies.
The luncheons at Harveys THURS.
Thursday, Grand Master Charles J.
O'Neall gave q pleading address. Prizes
arc given at every luncheon, and
speakers Of prominence are present
eadh week.
Tho club will give a Christmas do
nation party Ut the clubhouse on the
evening Of December 81. regular ladies'
might. All nsnbers are expected to