The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-16
MONARCH TALKS
 AND CEREMONIAL
Kamram GrOttO Sits On Top And Plans Big
 Things For Members

ing urged to get behind the immediate activities of the Grotto with all his energy. enthusiasm, and loyalty. in order to aid and support the officers in their laudable efforts to maintain the reputation of Kamram as the larg- est, liyest and best Grotto on earth.
 Among the activities of the Grotto that have taken concrete form IS the "Home- Coming Day" at Edgewood mark. Thursday November 27, Thanks. giving Day, ceremonial session at on December IF over BOO candidates promised and the big ceremonial session that is scheduled for January at which from present lndl- cations 2,OO0 candidates will be in itiated.
 Monarch Jesse l.. Hagy in announc- ing the home coming day at Edsewood park. the details of which are given in the letter that follows. states that he wants every member Of the Grotto who can possibly do so to come out to Edgewood on Thanksgiving day for two reasons, first that the members may view the park and see what fine peice of property has been secured, and second to participate in what might be termed Hog rolling" and bush burn ing to be followed by a barbecue, but the Monarch emphasizes this fact that only those who work can partake of the barbecue for he has solemnly decreed, "No work, No eats.'
 Ceremonial Sessions
 The following. letters have been sent out by the monarch Hagy which are explanatory of the ceremonials and the homecoming: Dear prophets things sure are looking rosy. The big drive is coming fine and from present prospects the goal is in sight. Some of the larger grottoes are doing all in their power to catch up with us. but we feel that their efforts are futile for with 5000 red-blood- ed two-fisted men such as compose the membership of Kamram Grotto, all pull ing together in the interest of one cause, nothing short of death and taxes will ever overtake us; and let's hope that we will all live long, long time and always have enough with which to pay taxes. However, don't forget this: we must keep hustling all the time. We are ahead now, but if we should lag we might find ourselves running be- hind. We can't afford to stop our activities one minute, let's keep going all the time. We are now at the end of our second year of existence, the larg- est, livest, best Grotto on earth.
 Don't forget the big ceremonial at Albany-Decatur December 12, 1924. The Albany-Decatur Grotto club is composed of real live wires, and they are going to provide a splendid class and make this ceremonial a real ceremonial The boys at Albany-Decatur have got the real Kamram spirit. When they start to do something, they do it in big way. If you are located in north Alabama get an application and send it to Prophet F. E. Dickson, 216 Church street, Decatur, Alabama. Dick will do the rest. Or, if you get an applicant located in some other part of our jurisdiction and want him to go to Decatur December 12, for his initiation, send his application to Prophet H. B. Kirby, secretary, Masonic Temple, Bir- mingham, Alabama, or to Prophet T. c. Mccain, Chairman Membership Com mittee, Ill north Twenty-first street, Birmingham, Alabama. Either of these boys will do the necessary.
 Also remember our January ceremoni- al. This is going to be one of the big gest and best ceremonials ever held by kamram Grotto. Prophet Tom Mccain, chairman membership committee, says that we will have at least two thou sand candidates. It must be so, for I have never known that boy to lie. We are delighted with prospects and feel assured of wonderful class. Bows if you have never done anything for kamram Grotto, do it now. Let's go while the going is good. We have never seen such enthusiasm as exists at pres ent, nor a finer spirit of cooperation. everybody seems to be imbued with the kamram spirit and all working to- gether for one common cause. Now is the time to accomplish big things in big way. Let's go!
 EdgewOOd Park
 One of the sweetest words ever snoken by man, whatever be the language he speaks, is 'home" One of the most sacred spots on earth, whatever be the location, or be it ever so humble. is home" From the golden days of vouth 10 the bleak and dreary days of old age men plan, strive, and sacrifice to own home. The man who attains the greatest success in life is the man who builds his home in early life, because home is the foundation of society, the foundation of success, the foundation of all that is good.
 Realizing that the success of Kamram Grotto depends in a large measure on its acquiring home in the early stages of its existence, your officers have acquired for Kamram Grotto what is known as the old Birmingham Motor and Country club site, consisting of ap- proximately 400 acres of land, club house, the largest concrete swimming pool in the world, a bath house, a dancing pavilion, and other appurten- ances. The property at one time had beautiful lake on it, and it is con- templated to rebuild the lake at an early date. This is perhaps one of the finest pieces of property for a club to be found anywhere in the south. The location IS ideal-just six miles from Birmingham it nestles between Shades mountain and the surrounding hills in the form of q giant amphitheater through which flows beautiful Shades creek. There are paved roads and a car line running to the property, giving us everything required for beautiful club and a permanent home. We expect to have everything in the way of amuse- ments that the heart can desire, such as boating, bathing, dancing, tennis, baseball, bowling, volley ball, hand ball, fishing and other privileges too numer- ous to mention. Boys it is a wonderful proposition with unlimited possibilities, and it's yours We want you to see it for yourself. We want you to see one of the finest club sites in the United States, and piece of property worth many times what it cost, piece of property that is going to make Kamram Grotto the outstanding. fraternal or ganization in the whole country.
 Therefore, we have designed Thurs day. November 27. Thanksgiyinp Day