Evening star., 1923-04-29

n ing in Benjamin B. French
Lodge, No. Is. The Supreme
Council of the Thirty-third Degree OF
the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite.
being it's governing body and the mother
council of the world is regarded by
brethren of that rite as the most ad-
vanced of all Masonic bodies. Honorary
inspectors general of the thirty third
degree. and as sUch members of the Su-
preme Council, including probably all
brethren OF the thirty-third degree re-
siding in the capital whose health per-
mits, are to be the guests of Benjamin
f. French Lodge at special COM
municat ton at 7:30 pm. On invitation
by Master James W. Mcclure, the
visitors Will occupy the stations, fur
lsh the degree team and present the
Master Mason's degree. The follow
ing assignments have been made:
Nathan WE'LL W. NJ; Ellwood z.
NIorey S. W: Sulaiman David. j. w;
J. Claude KEEPER and Robert A. Dan
iels. deacons; Roe Fulkerson, master of
ceremonies; l.. Whiting Estes and Lem
Towers. jr., stewards: William l..
Boyden, secretary; Monte Sanger.
treasurer; fellowcraft team and conduc-
tors. A. B. Coolidge, Henry r. Evans.
&. e. +. Toepper, Thomas Fl. Gatlin.
.iOnn I. w lnellldn, Salnuei Il. alel,
James Allen Bussius. Harrison Ding
man, George f. Corson, William T. Gal
liner, Arthur B. Hayes, Carter B. Keene,
Stirling Kerr. Horace T. Mcintosh, Bur
CESS ". Marshall Francis A. Sebring
and Archie EngeI. all Of the thirty-third
degree. George Roscoe Davis. during
he evening, will deliver a brief lee
ture on the origin. purpose. character
and teachings of the Scottish Rite.
The following are also expected to
too al Ally-
w. 5 Harsh. J. &. Wineman. James
II. Mcintosh, Allen Bussius. Harrison
Dingman and George L. Corson, as
we'll as all knights commander of the
court of honor. Additional distinc-
tion will be lent to the occasion by
the presence of the grand master OF
Alasons of the District of Columbia
Dr. Mark F. Finley. and other men,
bers of the Grand Lodge. In pursu-
ance of the program of Masonic edu-
cation, Master Mcclure has already
consummated tentative arrangements
for similar lectures on the chapter,
the council and the commandery.
will start at the cathedral of the rite
May % and end May 25. promises to be
an unusual one in the distinction of its
class. 1t viii be the last reunion prior
Of the Mystic Shrine in Washington,
and ii is understood a number of celeb
rites in high official circles. including
the Army and the Navy, will attend.
Indeed, rumor has it that there is a
probability that Col. Theodore RooSe-
Welt, assistant secretary of the Navy.
and Admiral Robert T.. Coontz may be
among the Masons who will pass to the
advanced degrees. Unusual interest has
been aroused in the reunion and the
flow of new candidates is expected to
bring in still other prominent men in
the official and social life of Washing
Ton.
Osiris Lodge. which will have another
Z. S. Marines night Wednesday evening.
has arranged for the occasion to ex-
change lodge rooms with Washington
Centennial Lodge to accommodate the
large crowd expected.
The Washington Centennial Lodge de-
gree team will assist in the work in
Joseph Fl. Milans Lodge Friday evening.
with Master Albert c. Gorham Of the
latter ia the east. Joseph Fl Milans
Lodge meets in the Northeast Masonic
Temple. sth and r streets northeast
There is said to be a probability that
Almas Temple of the Mystic Shrine will
hold its first midnight official ceremonial
the evening of May % to accommodate te
distinguished candidates who will then
be eligible for the first time. There has
been no official confirmation of the ru-
liiti. lio"tNtI
Junior Past Master Bageant assisted
by the fellowcraft team of the Gavel
Club, will otficiate in Pentaipha Lodge
degree work tomorrow evening. Grand
Master Finley is expected to address the
lodge briefly at SIS O'Clock on matter
Of unusual Importance. Refreshments
will be served.
Master Charles l.. Gable is feeling
very proud of the very successful ladies'
night Of the lodge which was held at the
Raleigh Hotel Thursday evening and
brought out a large number of the dig
nitaries of the lodge, past as we'll as
present.
Wednesday evening the Gavel Club
after its meeting. had an entertain
ment for members and their guests
Dancing and progressive card games
were among the features.
The Level Club held an interesting
meeting at the hall of the Gavel Club
on Monday evening. An instructive
address was made by Lynn H. Trout
man, past president of the National
League of Masonic Clubs. Mr. and
Mrs. W. +. Mitchell. the well-known
entertainers. entertained with song