The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-15
GROTTO TO SEND BIG DELEGATION ! TO INDIANAPOLIS
Second Largest Grotto In
 The World Will Put City On Map


 Of chief interest to the officers and members of Kamram Grotto, Mystic Order of Yelled Prophets, at this time is the approaching annual meeting of the supreme council of Grottos which convenes in Indianapolis June 23-24- 25, to which Kamram Grotto expects to send one of the biggest delegations in the country.
 It is of importance to the prophets to learn that a change in the date of leaving Birmingham has been made nec- essary owing to certain important mat ters on the, program at Indianapolis. It was, announced officially that the special train chartered by kamram Grotto would leave Birmingham Sun day, June 9, at 5 o'clock. The time has been changed to Saturday night, June q, at 10 o'clock, and F. B. kei- ser, chairman of the transportation, emphatically states that the train will leave on time to the minute.
 He also states that all the uniform bodies must report at the l.. and N. station one hour before the train leaves, in order to secure their transportation and berth assignments. He urges the leaders. of the several bodies to have the members of their respective bodies at the station at the above time to avoid confusion or last minute rush.
 Monarch Hagy, in announcing the change of schedule, stated that in addi- tion to several important matters that were on the program Sunday, making the change necessary, the delegation would have the opportunity to rest up after the journey and be ready for the program on Monday morning. He ex- poets Kamram to carry away many honors in the street parades and de- cided on the. change in, order to give the boys of the uniformed bodies an opportunity to "spruce up" and look their best.
 Chairman Keiser states that those who desire to make the trip should make application for reservations at once at his office, 1920 American Trust building. Kamram Grotto has char- tered a special train of 15 steel Pull man coaches via the l.. and N. and Pennsylvania railroad and will leave Birmingham Saturday evening, June 21, at 10 o'clock On the return trip the train will leave Indianapolis on We'd nesday night, June %, at s o'ciock/and will arrive in Birmingham at S;2O o'clock Thursday morning.
 The ceremonial session at Annlston on June Il was a huge success, viewed from every standpoint. The weather conditions were ideal, an unusually large number of prophets from Bir- rningham made the. journey to Annis- ton. some 250. The uniformed bodies were close to 100 per cent in attend <ance and made wonderful showing. The personal conduct of the entire del egation was the subject of much fav- orable comment which was well de- served.
 The Anniston Grotto club came up with their end of the game in great shape the program they had planned was carried out to the letter. The barbecue dinner. was delicious and ex- cellently served, as was the buffet supper at the Masonic temple. For the preparation and serving of these tooth some repasts, the Grotto club is indebt- ed to the ladies of the Eastern Star and other organizations. f
 All Anniston turned out to see the parade, in which all the delegations and candidates participated. Bob Al exander and his patrol demonstrated again that they are 'the boys who do things" They made a great showing in Athe parade, were most efficient at the ceremonial, and gave fine ,exhibi- tion drill on the main thoroughfare of Anniston at night. Jimmie Bryant and his drum corps was much in evidence, and while they didn't ''beat the band" so to speak, they certainly beat the drums and footed their horns in lusty fashion. and speaking of the band Wee Willie Stewart was conscripted as band leader, and under his direction, both in the parade and ceremonial, the music was fine. The other bodies showed to fine advantage.
 At the ceremonial there was a class of 2S5 candidates, the large majority being residents of Anniston and vicin- ity. It was held in the auditorium of the new high school, which is still un- der completion. It was little warm" inside, not only for the candidates but for the prophets, and the uncompleted condition of the stage made it some WuAJ UA4AACuAL JO SCI LuC 5CcuCEJ TUT the drama, but despite these handicaps everything went smoothly and cast un- der P. J. Miller and the old reliable revels corps, headed by W. J. Douglas, left nothing to be desired in presenting the work.
 A pleasant feature of the ceremonial was the presentation of a. silver pitch CT. to Monarch Hagy by the Anniston Grotto club. President Julian F. Spear man made the presentation speech and stated it was a token of esteem and appreciation of the club for Monarch Hagy and of the fact that he had put the ceremonial on in Anniston. Mon arch Hagy, in reply, gave his heart felt thanks for the gift and stated that as recipient of the great hospitality shown, and the comforting of so large a class, Kamram Grotto was the debtor to the club.
 1t was a great occasion and all who participated agreed that it was sue cess from every standpoint. It is plan ned to hold another ceremonial at An. nfgfon in fha fau