Evening star., 1922-11-26
FRATERNITIES

heard even above the groan of the class
during the symbolic Arabic test OF forti-
tude. The units also did themselves
proud. although some Of them showed
fore their service has been rendered TO
! make the other fellow appreciate the
fallen state Of men: but this time they
got theirs. In this respect the Shrine
knows neither friend or foe when fun
is its object "Nick' Altrock. the
| famous base ball clown. knows this. for
he got his. So much regret was felt
by Potentate Steuart over the commo-
, tion caused BY the announcement OF a
Young but ardent press agent that a
baby boy would be ''raffled" that he
! issued a special statement OF explana-
| ton which has already appeared in The
| Star. The Shrine has ways Of its own
for attaining ends. The mistake OF the
young writer was In forgetting that the
general public would not understand as
! the Shriner woodland yet the purpose
| of 1t all really was to direct attention
TO secure it in that way. Except for
the furry of indignant protest from
those who did not understand, the ruse
accomplished splendid results for the
real babies" Potentate Steuart says.
| And he has again advanced the urgent
/ plea that every body will remember that
the Shrine's chief objects are to do
real good in the world in an atmos-
phere OF fun, never to countenance any
thing that is heartlesS or that will in
| any way shock the tenderest sensibih-
ties. And yet. 1t is said. the fire mar
shal's sensibilities received a Jolt last
Monday evening at the immense throng
gathered within the President Theater
| and want of room for more quite as
| much as any feeling he might nave in
the matter caused hundreds of Shriners
to be turned away.
The Petworth Masonic Club had its
| first ladies' night last Monday night.
All Master Masons in good standing
are eligible for membership. The club
| meets at Joppa Lodge Hall on the
third Monday of each month. Edward
c. Wilbur. 1907 Grant circle. is chair
man of the membership committee.
Echoes of the fall ceremonial of
,, kallipolis Grotto. held at the New
Willard Hotel Monday last. are still
vibrating. The affair was pronounced
one OF the best held by the Grotto in
| recent years. The principal speaker
was Representative Thomas u. Sisson
class Of initiates. At the conclusion
I of his address he was given an ova-
tion and the band played southern
melodies. He, Potentate L. p. Steuart.
and Past Potentate l.. Whiting Estes
of Almas Temple were each presented
With diamond studded Grotto pins by
Past Grand Monarch E. s. Schmid.
Prophet Samuel F. Shreve looked
after the comicalities, solos were sung
by Mrs Clara Naecker. Miss Marie
Simpson at the piano. and Jack
Mullane and Louis w. Brown. with
Jacque Heidenheimer as accompanist.
The Grotto Band contributed literally
and the Drill Corps. in uniform, acted
as guards Of escort. Prior to the
ceremonial supper was served at
Harvey's. followed by a parade to the
hotel music being furnished by the
Grotto Band and Drum and Bugle
Corps.
The annual business meeting will be
held in December and the annual kid
dies Christmas entertainment on a
date to be announced.
Monarch NJ. w. Pickering. who has
been quite ill. is reported improving.
The Railroad Square Club had its
ladies' night at the Raleigh Hotel
Wednesday evening, with many dis
| tinguished guests present. among
them William Musser. president ad-
visory board; S. G. Bready. William
Skeen. Philip Herman, president Ma
| tional University Masonic Club, and
Homer J. Councillor. lecturer.
Durwood Bowersox played violin
selections. including Wienawieski's
| "Rijuwalk" and the "Cavatin" of
| Raft. Miss Belt accompanied him at
the piano. Mrs. Marie Deal gave
| vocal offerings. Others included Lee
and Lewis. Virginia merrymakers, in
blackface: BILLY" Dale. A. Z. r.,
comedian. and the Gladdons. Sisters
three -and-one- at-the- piano." in songs
and dances. Refreshments were
served.
Homer J. Councillor. president of the
Vaughn Bible Class of Calvary Bap-
tist Church. invited members of the
club to attend the class the morning
of November 26, and Master Arthur
W. Brewer extended an invitation to
the club members to attend Congress
Lodge.
The Cabletow Club, composed of
Master Masons in the postal service
at Washington. will visit Takoma
Lodge. No. %. Tuesday to present the
degree.
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