The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1922-09-02


fourteenth annual session at the
ST. James A. M. e. church as the
guests of the Temples. Chambers and
Palaces of that great oil city. me
church was filled to capacity ana
many rushed to obtain seats for the
opening program. After some general
remarks by the S. @. M, A. w.
Weatherford, OF Texarkana, the pro-
clamation was read by the S. G. g.,
Mrs. N. A. williams of Texarkana,
and approved by the lodge.
The official roll of the Grand Lodge
officers was read. after which the
Grand Lodge sang: Life is Like
Mountain Railroad" AS the vast au-
dience began this spiritual selection
a thrill of joy spread oven all. the
chaplain offered very touching ana
ferven prayer Here the G. M, gave
the opening signs and the fourteenth
annual session had begun to make
its history.
After few minutes recess the fol-
lowing committees were announced;
Committee on Credentials--Pat f.
Dennis. chairman.
Committee on Rules-K. w. Nc
Million, chairman,
Committee on Priesthood Degree
Mrs. Zenobia Trimble chairman.
The afternoon was given over 10
the Grand Master to confer the Priest
hood Degrees on the many candidates
who had come up from all parts OF
work Of this Grand old Order. When
the G. NJ. approved in royal purple
robe the entire Grand Lodge rose and
gave rising salute.
Many Attend Opening.
All eyes had been turned to the
formal opening program BY the local
lodges. Too much can not pc sHlu
To-, a ION nf Il
gene and those associated with him
in managing this part This program
was rendered as planned except lnal
the Mayor Il. A. Stenhogen ana CITY
unforeseen circumstances were not
able to be present. -,
The program was rendered as ioi-
lows:
Congregation
Sclection-Choir.
Introduction of the Master of Cere-
monies by DIR. j. C. Sheffield.
Prof. j. Z. Eugene was Master OF
Ceremonies.
prof. Eugene reviewed the growth
and history of Beaumont and the IN
'terest he had had in the Masons ana
ended with glowing tribute 70 uhe
men and women VINO are nnahas'hs ''e
affairs of this Order: ,aoi
Df. Sharp. one Of our own local
physicians gave the welcome IN the
absence of the Mayor -,
DR.. Sharpp, told of the great prep,
aration that the Mosaic Templars ana
ali beaumont had been making FOR
the reception of this grand body, al
though not on program Dr. SnaIpp
made every Mosaic feel that the Iouge
was at the right place. Proi. 4, W.
Pratt, of Dallas. by way of response
said: From boy have been
taught two great instruments, the
constitution of the U. $. and the Zen
Commandments One gave the rights
as citizen OF this great repuplie gnu tha
the other gave the rights Oh the
heavenly Kingdom. Now comes the
third study. that of fraternal law. But
none stood for more ana was a"ie
to do more for its members than thaI
OF the Mosaic Templers
Alter review of the many per-
plexing racial conditions confronting
The race, he closed by saying that
sC,hristianity will help more than
constitution and courts ana me. ,, rH
sheet for the majesty of God VIII
bring respect for the majesty loi
Vocal Solo-Mrs. Octavia Melon
aid OF Beaumont was encoreo tne see
ond time so sweetly ala she s.ne,
Or +. c. Brackeen of Fort ArthuL
,,ave n welcome for the Temples. he
proved himself able to do more than
TO administer drugs. he CIoseI ~ "a
extending an invitation to the pranS
Lodge to visit Port ArthuI u 9nu
nJunge in her beach and be cool wei
come for churches was Delivered py
Rev. h. H. JIordep. Rev. Borden wac
mi of wit and humor. His KIND OF
nreaching would open the eyes OF tle
blind and unstop deaf ears; "v nv
on behalf of the Business League ny
prof c. W. Rice was rare nuInpei.
He grew fluent In an effort 10 Ftlr
our business men TO prepare p S1
for the younger men, his IeheiNs
Tba Philharmouic club of Beau
mont. rendered two splendid numpers.
Mrs. r. N. Miller gave ar apIe pieS
for the churches. Mrs Q, e bsIi "a
Little Rock. was present .. put ne Grand
her welcome for the Natlohai uie"N
palaces for another meeting, ga
Again the choir delighted the Grahu
audience with another selection.
Grand Master, A. w, Weatnerlo ora
Xening All left the meeting filled
will many good things that had Deen
The second days session was dess
tined 10 be great DAY because VI. "i ~
Master A. w. Weatherford was 10
deliver his annual address. The Ma
tionpI Grand Master. s. J, Elliott was
presented with the Netional hohors
and otter some appropriate remarK IS
~ nresided while the 5. u. IA,
WeAIneTIOiu
his private secretary
crani Master NeatherfOrd Speaks.
20 the nine annual sessions oyer
uhich Hon A. w. Weatherforo mas
nresided, his message 10 inns seS 9io.,
Seemed to surpass them all ihs .islon
was clearer, his philosophs go Ha
IL oIans for the future greater tio
at5 moi complain at hard ecohoiniS
oaditions, but with his fsts 70 the
S,t,,re and a heart like steal ne s AZ
80 the great problems peloIe ne
jurisdiction ir sueh , deoet 20 ali Texas.
ner that gave lhsPi'"
In mart he said: - a CO.
III soldiers Of the cross as "
,,,orlfers together Tor oui ,ttaad to
cause as yoke fellows comm comm Mosaic
the pIopas az America; through tns
,Ielitip',,,eptality of the state "ra M
iH,s,,ties and Officers ana ~ the
.,a Of the Supreme being horers
universe, / greet you ne d uplift of
togeanIIttv honored by you as ehi ~
tatn Elevated by your suilIass .tIn
axalted preeminenee ~ - paul TO
Hrine YOU the admonitlon vatch We: ,
The Church ct CONN. Conn. cuit We like
stand fast In inc 'ai'"'
men aII things, and at al times. re-
IN he YOUR key-werd, ioyaly ~
NJ r. of A., your watch wor t,;t;nn Of
lift Of i,tn nu and to make the M. = Of
your lis s,.,',naest and noblest organ
IA izstion your most ardent en embody
And nov p,sv our principles, abbreviate
and anp n,iy our struggles, outnne
and oMm Ii our duty in Just tow
Key Whereas, 1t is burden 70 a an
-. ~ build up this OrdeI Stare /
ealiy under the isws here recon- I
Commi thst this Grand Lodge pet ,.,ea
memo ISa National sui Executive com mansee4
the the National cOm%ittssss STATE Of Of s Tesas
ment 70 ~ denmty at q reasonaole
a salartt ~ assist the state Grand Mas
tsr II organizing this state wherever