The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1922-07-01
MASONIC UNION INSTALLATION,
GALA AFFAIR.

The Masonic Union Installation OBJ
Served and celebrated by the seven
lodges and the four Courts of Heroines
of Jericho of the city at the Nc
MILAN Park Friday night, June 23rd
was the 'Mountain-Pea in Masonic
Activities here" The entire space Of
the spacious park was filled with
square" men and their wives DIR.
]. II. Smith. Worshipful Master of
True Service Lodge No. 399 (the baby
lodge of the city, acted as master OF
ceremonies. and In very digntfied.
masterly manner called for execution
the following program
1. Professional March ............
All Masons and Courts participating.
2. BLESSED be the Tie That Binds,
etc" Congregation
3. Invocation DR.. w. M. Wilson
T. Music ...............C Congregation
g. Remarks :. Master of Ceremonies
6. Introduction of the Most Worship
full Grand Master-Prof t. w.
Pratt
7. Address--(subject perseverance,
and Optimism'')- H. d.
VIM. M. w. G.. M
8. Installation of officers of the va
rlous lodges-Prof H. d. Winn.
M. W. G.. NJ.
9. Refreshments served by joint COM
mittee in charge.
10. Announcements. etc.
Prof Pratt in introducing the Grand
Master acquitted himself credit
ably. he traced the life and activi-
ties of Prof Winn. from his early
South Texas away from large cities,
purity. where he took his first les
sons in the study of mankind, where
he thoroughly fitted himself for the
lofty place that God had in store for
him in the years to come AT the
conclusion of the Introductory address.
nT0I0nRQd
cheers, and in his own dignified way
proceeded into a most excellent ad-
dress. while he did not announce a
subject the writer adduced as a SUBJ
from the tenor and augmentation of
his well chosen and forcefully de-
livered words as he progressed with
his address his listeners became more
eager many could be seen leaving
the back side of the park ushing in
closer for a better place of vantage.
the grand climax was reached when he
said that within the last four years
the Masonic membership had increased
over three hundred per cent in Dali
las. the statement that within
the same period the Masonic member
ship throughout the state had increas-
ed from just a little above 500, Give
thousand), to upward of $1,000,
twenty-one thousand. also brought
prolonged applause. in closing he adj
enterprises first. in this connection
he said II we ever hoped to grow
great business concerns, etc, we must
learn and practice the doctrine" Of
"Our People and their business es-
adjustments First last and always
OF the following lodges and Courts
Of Heroipes of Jericho according to
their seniority.
Paul Drayton Lodge No. s--Lonny
Abr, 4 hedge No. CIV NJ Smith.
METROPOLITAN Lodge No 14s-w. H.
Crystal Palace Lodge No. 167-B. Ty-
ler w. M
King David Lodge No, l51-A. H
Britton w M.
Pride Of Dallas Lodge No. 1s5--Price
J True Service Lodge No. 500 ]. H.
Smith. w. M.
Courts.
Elizabeth Court Mo- 5--Mrs. Ruth
Pittman Costca. Matron.
Pride Of Dallas Court No. Ss-Mrs Ada
Towns, Matron.
C.,cle Of Unity Court No. 4s--Mrs. e.
r. Williams, Matron
Palm Branch No. 2S6--Mrs. Frances
Burnes Shivers, Mltron, two U. p.
Courts were reported but their Of
Ulcers were not installed.
The above lodges and Courts repre-
sent total of Masons OF 500. Courts.
(Heroines of Jericho 4S3
The best spirit which ever character
lied the activities Of men Is regnant
among the Dallas L iges that spirit
cveiy lodge wants che largest mem
bership. best type of men. etc.
Ere thls time the park was one
seething mass OF humanity, 1t being
difficult to move about, the master Of
ceremonies then called upon the gem
esal committee who had charge Of the
refreshments, Informing them that It
Yves now heir time, the committee
came forth. had as many as could be,
seated. after which
most relishipg menu was a-tistlcally
served to the delight OF all present,
The menu consisting Of punch (some
punch tool. &c cream, cake and sand
witches.
At this juncture everybody struck
sinFle file for some part Of Dallas
which they are pleased to call home.
(The Music for the occasion was
rendered BY Mr.. Marvin White.