Evening star., 1924-11-02

1v1 walton as a feature of the
grand visitation to his lodge
tomorrow evening in "a subject vital
TO every Mason, presented in an en-
tirely new manner"
Degree work will be suspended in
Mthras Lodge of Perfection of the
Scottish Rite Tuesday evening, but
the lodge will, nevertheless, hold its
statutory assembly, followed by So
ciaI session of the members in the
ciubroomS.
The high priest of Capitol Royal
Arch Chapter, No IL, announces that
the annual ladies' night of the chap
ter will be held Friday evening, start
ing at $50 o'clock, in the Northeast
Masonic Temple, with entertainment,
followed by dancing.
| Monarch Samuel +. Shreve has an
nounced that Tuesday and Wednesday
! evenings will be Grotto nights at the
| Mutual Theater, on Pennsylvania ave
nue. near Ninth street with pro-
gram which has the assurance of
Manager Jack Garrison as being one
of the best burlesque offerings of the
season and eminently proper in all re-
spects. Manager Jack is a Grottolte
and Shriner, and he is putting his best
personal efforts into the entertain
ment to be offered.
Mount Horeb Royal Arch Chapter had
a large attendance Tuesday evening.
No work was scheduled. The evening
waS devoted to entertainment fea-
lures, refreshments and cigars. Past
high priests of Mount Horeb Chapter
present included William Nj. Harley,
F'ielder l. Hunter, John a. .Tauber-
schmidt, f. w. Libbey, James S.
Briggs, Richard NJ. Towson and NJ. B.
Yerger of La Fayette Chapter and
High Priest Rolen r. Painter, high
priest of Eureka Chapter.
4 communica ton was received from
the secretary of the High Priests AS
sociation of the District of Columbia
inviting all Master Masons to the
grand Royal Arch rally to be held in
the Masonic Temple auditorium No
vember Il.
The program consisted of home
talent contributed by members of
Mount Horeb Chapter, the leading num-
bers being vocal solos by Everett G..
Holt and Louis II. Doc Bicks, A.
Taul Hines at the piano. Doc" Bicks
sang, although way past the allotted
threeScore years and ten, songs that
were dear to the heart years ago. \
round of applause atteSted apprecla-
tion of his efforts. Past High Priest
Richard NJ Towson gave an exhibit
tion of clog dancing that was popular
during his young days. The closing
number was sweet Adeline," by the
Mount Horeb trio, composed of Messrs.
Horton, Holt and Briggs.
High Priest Ballard announced the
Mark Master degree for the next con-
vocation, November IL.
Wednesday last was n gala night
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it's Fall ceremonial at the Mutual
Theater. The ceremony was neces-
Sarily curtailed to make room for the
good things which followed, consist
ing of Grotto specialties conceived
and brought forth in all their glory
by Monarch Samuel +. Shreve and
the regular show of the theater. The
meeting was called to order promptly
at 1880 and from that hour until mid
night the Prophets and newly made
members made merry.
The Halloween dance of hte Grotto
Band and Drill Corps at the New
Willard Hotel Friday evening was
decided success. The large ball
room was packed to capacity and the
costumes were novel and beautiful.
The next dance will be held Novem-
Der 25.
Monarch Shreve announced that
another good fellowship night would
be held at Grotto headquarters dur
ing November.
Scenes are being painted and unique
paraphernalia procured for a cere-
monial of Almas Temple at Polls
Theater Monday, December s. which
is expected to eclipse past local
records. Imperial Potentate James
F. Chandler will be present to pay
his first visitation to Washington
Shrinedom. Temples of adjacent
jurisdictions will send delegations to
pay homage to the distinguished head
Of the order. Harry r. Allen, poten-
tate of Aladdin Temple of Columbus,
Ohio, accompanied by a number of
Ohio Shriners, will make the trip by
special train. Lulu Temple of Phila-
delphia, Bouni Temple of Baltimore
and Mecca Temple of New York are
others in the list Of temples which
have signified an intention of having
delegates present. Charles B. Han
ford. degree director, and Nick Car
ter, director of the floor team. are
endeavoring to make the ritualistic
and auxiliary features of the eve
ming notab Bile.
Beauties of international fame, it
is announced, will feature the presen-
tation Of the Fashion Revue and Ex
position of Almas Temple at Conven-
inclusive. a pace-Setting array of
styles in everything feminine will be
exhibited by experienced models.
Dancing and entertainment will be
auxiliary attractions each evening.
Beautiful banks of flowers and potted
plants and fireproef bunting will en-
ter into the decorations, together with
many y-huel banners and flags. The net
revenue derived from this exposition
will ho IN charities
on a larger scale. "
Next Sunday, November 2, will be
Almas day at Congress Street Meth
odist Episcopal Church. 1896 Thirty
first street northwest, where Rev. B.
F. Ruley. pastor. announces that the
major portion of the evening service
will be musical selections rendered
by the Almas Chanters, under the
direction of John Philip Shaddick
The units Of the Temple will be
present in full regalia. ALI Shriners
have been invited to attend and wear
the fez.
Almas Patrol inaugurated it's annual
series of dances with a Halloween
ball at the New Willard Hotel last
Thursday night. Future scheduled
events will fall on the following
dates: Monday, November "a; Wed
nesday. December II; Saturday, jan
uary II; Saturday. February 81;
Tuesday, March II, and Monday, April
20.
At the last meeting of the Fellow
ship Club, Bureau of Engraving and
Printing, the question Of holding a
banquet in the early part Of next
year was discussed. 1t was decided to
canvass the membership, nd IL the
project receives favorable considera
ton a committee will be appointed to
make the necessary arrangements
Ex-President j. A. Williams was di-
rected to procure a distinctive ban
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