Evening star., 1921-05-10

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Mystic Shrine, Fno0ma. Wash.
President Harding left the dignified
but none the less hotter sands Of the
executive office last night to watch
the ceremonial of the Almas Temple
Of the Mystic Shrine send seventy
candidates across the burning sands
to reach the goal of admission into
the order. The ceremonial was held
at Polls Theater. the capacity Of
which was taxed by the thousands of
visiting Masons in the city for the
annual convention of the National
League Of Masonic Clubs.
more than pleased to cast aside his
duties to indulge in the funmaking
He was accompanied by his secre-
tary. George 3. Christian; his phys
ician, Brig. Gen. Charles E. Sawyer,
and q friend. F. NJ. Ransbottom of
theater about 8 o'clock and stayed
until early this morning.
Urges Pre.War Conditions.
Asserting that it was his desire to
bring the country quickly back to
pre-war basis, he said he could think
Of NO body of men who could more
ably assist than the 100000 mobiles Of
the Mystic Shrine of the country. He
took the opportunity to ask every
noble in the country to lend his sup
port in this direction.
The President referred to the value Of
fraternalism among men and nations,
and reassured the assembled mobiles that
the ceremonies Of fraternal organiza-
tons.
Henry I.ansburgh. illustrious poten-
tate OF Almas Temple, in presenting the
President. said that every Mason in the
country placed the utmost confidence in
the present administration and would at
all times do everything possible to rem
der every service.
Prominent Members Present.
Among the prominent members who
occupied boxes during the ceremonies.
other than the Presidents party. were:
Ellis Lewis Garretson. imperial poten-
tate OF North America; Conrad Y. Dyke
man. Brooklyn. n. Y, imperial assist
ant rabban, Clarence Dunbar. Provi-
dence. X. l.. imperial second ceremonial
master; Esten s. Fletcher. Rochester.
y. Y, imperial outer guard; Harrison
past imperial potentate Of North Amer
ica; Judge George Fleming Moore, Mo-
bile. Ala, sovereign grand commander
Of the Southern Jurisdiction Of the
Scottish Rite; Commissioner James F.
Oyster. John W. Davis. Secretary Of
Chinese railroad. the only Chinese
Sbriner in the world.
The Arab Patrol delighted the audi
ence with an electric drill, while the AL
Glee Club helped TO keep a live spirit
moving throughout the evening and
part of the morning.
OF the many thousands OF persons
who Witnessed the parade of the Dis
trict Shriners yesterday afternoon
\ . l. h1xy hD
rived more real pleasure and fun than
did President Harding and Mrs. Hard
ing. She stood by her husband 3
side at the top OF the steps at the
west entrance to the White House
grounds and it is very doubtful if
either of them missed any incident
or feature as the more than 1900
members of the Shrine passed in re-
view.
The President had responded in
good form to number of hand mo-
tons and salaams from the marchers,
when Mrs. Harding turned to George
Christian, the Presidents secretary,
and himself member of the Shrine,
and asked what all that funny bow
ing and motioning of the arms
meant" In his usual dry manner the
Secretary. without the trace of a
smile replied Ask the Senator. he
knows and he will tell YOU" She did,
and his answer was something clear.
| like this: II know them. but there
are 80 many of them l forget what
they mean"
Mr.. Hays In New Suit.
| With the President. or Senator" as
he is called by those who have been
| close to him for a long time, were, be-
! sides Secretary Christian. Mrs. Harry
New, wife Of the senator from Indiana.
and Postmaster General win Hays. the
latter attired in new sport suit with
| the belt unfastened and dangling rak-
| ishlv at his sides
The greetings from the marchers as
| they passed the presidential party were
varied in their nature. Some cheered
and waved. some saluted and others
| let out wild yells of recognition.
| where's your feZ?' called some of
the mobiles. Others called to the bowling
! and smiling President to come on in
| 'get in line, Noble Warren" and other
| such appeals and greetings frequently
were extended to the latter as the long
line filed by.
| When the big camel came Mrs. Hard
! ing was at once interested to know why
| they carried around a camel. 81 thought
YOU boys had to ride goats" she said
to the President. His answer was only a
broad smile.
| NASONS THRONG TEMprE