The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-26

the excellence of its ritualistic work
Amoo is also famed for its band
and drum and bugle corps.
The name "Amoo" signifies a
mighty river" and no more appro-
pirate name could be given with
the Father of Waters" flowing
past the city.
Early Ambitions.
At the time local representatives
went to Buffalo in 1915 to present
Amoo's claim for a charter. a
movement was started to eventual
ly hold the supreme council session
in Rock Island. Little was it
dreamed that this should come to
pass, and that AmOo grOtto would
be fortunate enough to be the host
at the 33rd annual supreme COuR-
Gil session. The rotto has prac-
ticaily doubled in membership since
Rock Islands charter was granted.
Amoo has always stood in high re-
gard with the other grottoes
throughout the realm.
Amoo sponsored the organization
of Zohak grotto, Decatur, and also
the newly organized Agra grotto,
La Sale, which will apply for a
charter at this supreme council
session.
Am6o possesses one of the finest
appearing bands and drum and
bugle corps in the realm, and has
evoked most favorable comment At
the Kansas City supreme council
session. Amoo band was one OF the
outstanding features.
Zal's History.
Zal was instituted April II. 1915,
in Masonic hall, Moline, with 149
charter members. by Deputy Grand
Monarch John Sutherland. Daven-
port. Roy Green was monarch and
reelected to that office for the en-
suing year Other officers at the
time of institution were: J. c.
Lang, chief Justice; w. A Wilson,
master of ceremonies; Howard
Passmore, secretary; Harry F.
Oldefest, treasurer: L. c. Oakley.
marshal. J. c. Lang officiated as
monarch. 1917; L. c Oakley. 1918;
Charles S. Mason. 1919: c. f. Cor
nell, 1920; c. o. Anderson, 1921:
Leroy Vinton, 1922.
SZaI's present membership is Oy-
er 1000. A 30-piece oriental BAN,
one of the very few Oriental bands
in the country was organized in
February, 1920, and is now appear
ing in full Oriental costume at all
ceremonials and various MascNlc
functions in this vicinity. under the
management of Prophet Frank j.
Hogan and the direction of Prophet
Scott.
A 36-piece brass band was or
ganized in April, 1920. under the
direction of Arthur j. White. and
is now one of the leading bands in
the community.
Zai has established an envisb bic
reputation Throughout this vicinity
with it's excellent professional and
amateur talent, and has staged nu-
merous high class Ministries and
musical comedy attractions in the
local theatres, and have been called
upon to exempIify the ritual in
Rock Island, Wednesday.
Zars patrol of 80 Prophets. wear
ing full evening dress, silk hats,
gloves and canes, is the latest ad-
dition to the roster OF activities,
under the direction of Prophet Lud
Anderson
Civic pride, hospitality and good
fellowship in the every day life OF
Zai prophets is evident from the
great expansion and success Of the
organization.
MOhassan IA Years Old.
Mohassan grotto, one of the hosts
to the supreme council session, is
its 14th birthday by en-
Pertaining the Prophets Of North
America
1t was organized Nov 25. 1907,
and It's charter was issued Dec. 30,
1907, by Past Grand Monarch
George Mccain, Elmira, n. Y, who
was Grand Monarch at that time.
Mohassan has grown rapidly
since its first officers were install
ed, and is still growing Most OF
the charter members of Mohassan
and leaders id its early years are
still active in the work and a spir-
it of good fellowship still reigns
within its portals. The past mon
archs of the grotto are: Louis
Block, 1908; w. N. Bragg, 190s-10'
w s. Mcleod. 1911; Realff Otte-
sen, 1912; George Perry, 1913;
Charles II. Krocger. 1914; John
1915; NJ. Steinhauer'
1916: George Whitney. 1917; C. NJ.
1913; George Johns
1890; E. NJ. Brooks, 1921.