The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-18
PUBLIC VIEWS N EW I E M PILE FIRST DAY.
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 tContinued from Page Onc) Arthur, Frank Hewitt, A. J. Dick inson, W. ". Alvey, A. M. Reeves. H. B. Russell and Frank c. Shepard.
 Beginning Tuesday afternoon, degree work was held in four lodge rooms by blue lodges. Dedication candidates took the three degrees work done in the new temple after 1t had been thrown open.
 General Public Admitted.
 Despite the cold, drizzlIng rain which continued throughout the day, crowds had gathered before The temple early Tuesday morning, awaiting the official opening hour. 10 o'clock. To accommodate many of these people, the doors were swung back a few minutes earlier. Then began constant stream of humanity which flowed until ? o'clock, when the doors were closed and many left standing outside. too late to make the trip through the beautiful structure. From 5000 to 12.000 persons are estimated to have had the opportunity of inspecting the pride of Alabama Masons during the four hours.
 l0e ldTEe duuliOTiuU OI lHe leNnple was left open to the public until o'clock. four orchestras entertaining more than 5000 visitors to the build ing.
 Members of the Eastern Star and the Masonic order were everywhere in evidence as members of the recep tion committee. escorting the crowds through the various rooms, answer ing questions and volunteering in- formation. Arrows on the walls lu- dlcated the route through the build ing.
 Housewives who visited the temple were especially interested in the kitchen and dining room in the base ment, models of their kind. The din- ing room is one of the largest in the state. seating approximately 1.500 persons.
 One of the most striking and beau tiful rooms Is the Scottish Rite room on the first floor Magnificent fur nishings are enhanced by ingenious lighting effects. Various shades of red and blue and white are used. Mu sic was furnished in this room Tues day morning by four orchestras under the direction of G. H. Grain.
 Although the building is com- pieted, there are many features to be added. Among these is a s4o,ooo pipe organ to be installed in the main auditorium within short time. This organ will be so built that the music may be heard in the Scottish Rite room as well. It can also be cut off from this room. shriners Take Charge.
 Wednesday will mark the turning over of ceremonies to the Shriners. Hundreds of members of the order arrived Tuesday to be on hand for the dedication of the Masonic temple and more are expected to reach Bir- mingham Wednesday. Reception committees with the Zamora band and patrol will meet all incoming trains. Several special trains will bring delegations. Luncheon W:N be served in the dining room of the temple during the noon hour
 Shriners and their ladies will be guests a Shrine circus Wednesday afternoon. Wednesday night Shrine dances will be held at the Tutwiler hotel. mezZanine and ballroom floors; Hillman hotel, Birmingham Athletic club and Southern club, beginning a o'clock. A reception for Imperial Potentate James s. McCandless will be held at the Tutwiler hotel.
 Thursday will be the big day for the Shriners The Shrine parade will begin at 1:30 o'clock, starting from Woodrow Wilson park, with Ted Brownell in charge. The ceremonial session in charge of visiting poten- tates. led by Imperial Potentate Me Candless, will begin at : o'clock.
 General Instructions.
 Instructions for the parade follow :.
 "Marchers four abreast: lines thiee paces apart; sections 50 feet apart Past potentates and rnarshals will be expected to be in full dress. wearing red tie. All nobles must wear fez- You want this parade to be cred itable showing for the temple. You are therefore expected to add to the dignity of same by keeping in line and obeying orders of officers in charge, No noble will be allowed to enter parade after same is started. Those in line of parade are expected to remain in line until dismissed by their marshall
 Parade Formation.
 First section-Noble Henry Por- ter marshal. Forms at east side of West Twentieth street and Seventh avenue. head resting on Seventh ave nue. Zamora band, Zamora patrol, auto with Imperial Potentate James s. McCandless. Gov. w. w. Brandon, Illustrious Potentate Ernest E. Mat thews. past potentates. visiting po- tentates. Zamora divan, Zamora de- gree team. Zamora charters.
 Second Secton-Noble w. N. Todd, marshal. Forms at west side of Twentieth street, head resting on Seventh avenue. Mobile. band, Mobile patrol, Zamora nobility.
 Third Section---Noble G. Armstrong West, marshal. Forms at north side of Seventh avenue and West Twen- tieth street, extending back to Nine teenth street and up toward Eighth avenue. Boys Industrial School band some weary candidates
 Fourth Section-Noble W. K. Ram sey marshal. Forms on south side of Seventh avenue at Twentieth street head resting on Twentieth street Band, more weary candi- dates.
 Fifth Section--Noble T. A. Morrl- son, marshal. Forms in Capitol park and follows fourth section. Band, clowns, glad hand committee.
 The following committees will he in charge at the dances: John T. wiler, Earl Fors. F. F. Lambeth. A P comb, Joe Day. w. 4. Brown, w NJ. Prince. G. W. Withers, Vic Sandeen, l.. w. Ramsey, Tom Jones; Southern club. Jim Arthur, Lucien Smith, liar old Black Jimmie Jones, R. l.. New man, Neal Dugger; Hillman hotel, Jim Dorsey, R. F. smith, Ivy Gwin, Sim Hawley: Athletic club, Doc Ems ley. R. A. Brand, K. G. Marshall and T. c. Mccain.
 All Shriners with cards and fez will be admitted. Their conduct must be good, also.
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