Evening star., 1922-07-23

all Americans to see thu President
Of the United States. ct least once in
their lives. There are more than a
Shrine. and the custom Of the average
6hriner who attends these ses-
sions 10 to bring his wife and fam
lily, IL possible. and always those or
his friends who are Influenced by the
better rates on the railroads and else
where that usually prevail
Tho generosity and the hospitality
Of the city OF Washington will go
forth in full measure to the VISITORS
Of next year The important thing,
however, at this time. is to make clear
to the general public the mammoth
proportions Of the event, for 1t fs
going to make some Of our inaugura-
tion crowds look like q village gath
ering in comparison.
Prompted by the desire Of doing
something worth while and following
the line of Shrinedom as a whole, the
Caravan Club OF Almas Temple, at its
ed to do something substantial for
the many children who shave hereto
fore benef1ed by the efforts Of the
Trinity Community at Sd and g
Ransom covell. the Almas Temple
chaplain and the Caravan Club di-
rector, has worked with the children
for the past three and a half years
The work is non-sectarian, of wide
scope and of strong appeal There
fore, the Caravan Club made definite
arrangements whereby the American
League base ball game to be played
August "a. at the league park. be-
tween the Nationals and the Chicagos
will be for the benefit of the Trinity
Community, now. it is said, much in
need Of financial assistance. In this
effort the lodges are joining with
will. Albert Pike Lodge has already
appropriated a sum with which to
invite the soldier boys at Walter Reed
Hospital as its guests and the lpdge
also pledged itself to attend to AMMAN
and to work individually in the dis
posal Of tickets for the game. Presi-
dent Pearson Of the club has appoint
game Ellwood p. Morey, District dep
/ uty for the Scottish Rite; J. Parker
Naugle and Rev. David Ransom Co
veil. and this committee is meeting
weekly in furthering the arrange
ments. especially the disposition OF
the tickets.
Hiram Lodge is planning a past
masters nigh for August 3. when
Past Master Harry G. Kimball and
others of his rank in the lodge will
present the M. NJ degree.
Osiris Lodge last Wednesday even
ing, after the degree work, celebrated
with enter anu
the news from Past Master and
Grand Marshal Sydney r. Jacobs that
Osiris thus far ranks No. IL in the
list Of contri buttons for the erection
of the new Masonic Temple. Already,
1t was stated, half the membership
has subscribed and the others are
falling in line rapidly.
Harmony Lodge has called off it's
communications until the first meet
ing scheduled for September. The
Harmony Lodge Bulletin is whooping
up the slogan, BE Temple Builder!"
Kallipolis Grotto Is invited to at
tend the field day celebration of Yedz
Grotto, Baltimore. at Riverside Park.
August 3. 1t is expected that large
delegation will go.
Monarch NJ. W. Pick ering announces
short form ceremonial at Pythian
Temple, August IA. Chief Justice
Henry ]. Gompers will have charge,
and he promises something unique in
the way Of entertainment. A liberal
program Of good things is promised
Arrangements are now under way
for a mammoth ceremonial in Oc-
tober. The grotto drill corps has
dates for this affair and each member
is trying to outdo the other in OBJ
tanning petitions.
Past Monarch Charles d. Shackel-
ford has been honored by Grand Mon
arch L. Craige PelouZe with appoint
ment upon the Supreme Council COM
mittee on neurology. The appointive
Offices are few, and Kallipolis Grotto
considers itself highly honored by
the selection. Prophet Paul Leibel
has returned from trip abroad
The Railroad Square Club visited
the Masonic and Eastern Star Home
recently and the program presented
held the interest throughout. Homer
J. Councillor. the speaker of the even
Winslow. secretary of the Terminal
Railroad Y. NJ. c. A. Mr. Councillors
fund of bon mots and anecdotes
seemed inexhaustible. His quiet
humor and mimicry made a decided
hit: In conclusion, Morning. Noon
and Twilight" was his topic-the
rosy dawn that heralds the approach
ing day. the glory of the sun at me-
ridian and when shadows lengthen
on the dial"-the twilight of a we'll
ordered, peaceful life. The smiles and
applause of the home folks, though
eyes were moist. gave evidence Of ap-
probation.
Durward Bowersox gave selections,
accompanied by Miss Marie Belt.
They included the well known
Rosary and selections by Bohn and
Sullivan. Miss Beva Fish's dancing,
Mrs Earl Fisher at the piano and
Mrs. Viola Klinger in songs, with the
Washington Terminal Railroad Y. NJ
c. A Orch estra, completed the pro-
gram.
An excellent collation. was served
by Mesdames Totten, Winslow. Cum
ninEham. Treglow and other ladies'
of the Eastern Star.
Almas Temple Patro, greeted po-
tentate L. P. Steuart Thursday night
at a largely attended meeting. the
first since the pilgrimage to San
Francisco. and pledged its whole
hearted support in the preparations
for the 1928 Imperial Council ses-
tors from other temples included
Recorder J. Jolly Jones of Za-Ga-
Zig Temple. Des Moines, Iowa. for
mer Almas member, and Past Po-
Temple. Springfield, Mo-. member of
the Imperial Council. each of whom
promised large delegation from his
temple next year.
Almas base ball team. under Capt
wednesday to play the strong Rock
vile team Of the Montgomery Coun-
ty League, the proceeds to go to the
Montgomery County General Hospi-
tai. The game will start at 4 o'clock
PM. on the fair grounds, and there
Will be supper: and dancing afterward.
The team will leave patrol headquarters
at 2:45 pm.
Chairman v. NJ. Fookes is lining
UP his subcommittees for the pa
trolls annual excursion to Marshall
Hall late in August.
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Grand Lecturer Mary E. Teachum
will confer the degrees in Hope Chap
ter. No. 80. Wednesday evening. Past
Matron Esther v. Cross will act as
conduotress. There will be a large
class for initiation. 1t will be an