Evening star., 1924-05-04

mander Franz A. Birgfeld, secretary
treasurer: Past Commander Charles
ID. Shackleford, captain drill corps:
Harry d. Tryon, first lieutenant: Raw.
mond Il. Boesch. second lieutenant:
Clarence e. kalstrum, sergeant. The
distinguished guests of the eveuine 2
were Grand Master of Masons and
Past Grand Commander Charles r
Roberts, and Past Grand Commanders
Charles E. Baldwin, Benjamine F
Larcomb, J'Walter karsner and Har-
ry A. Stacey.
After the session, the corps was
entertained by the ladies AUXILIARY
OF Columbia Commandery with a de-
lightful musical and literary pro-
gram. Refreshments were served.
The Washington Railroad Square
Club and many distinguished yisi-
tors representing the Grand Lodge
Scottish Rite, Shrine, Grotto and
other Masonic bodies, paid homage to
old FGlory," at the flag presenta-
tion to the club by the gold-card
member "Call-me- Henry" Lansburrh
Charles B. Hanford won great an
plause by his offering of Julia Rod.
man brakes exquisite tribute to the
coiors. and greater ovation when
he recited the Star Spangled Ban
ner," Judge James w witten. past
grand master of the District, eulogiz-
ed the man whose name is known
from coast to coast; whose unobtru-
sive benevolences and proverbial
good nature has won him hosts of
friends and to whom on this momen-
tous occasion, they were gathered to
honor. "Call-me- Henry Bernard
TolSon, on behalf o. the club, receiv-
ed the flag. Mr.. Tolson's theme in an
address was. The Bible, Flag and
Lambskin." Addresses were made also
by l. NJ. Stevens of Murat Temple,
indianapolis, Ind, Chief Rabban Of
Almas Temple Arthur E. Cook, and
Arthur w. Brewer. past master of
Congress Lodge. ]. z. Noble. presi-
dent of the Circle Club: Z. A. Strand
berg of the Lambskin Club. and ]. d.
Sullivan of the Circle Club, were in
attendance. Past President Clarence
w. Hall outlined the early history of
the great PENNSYLVANIA system. whose
early organization was the occasion
of the laying of cornerstone with
Masonic honors by the grand master
of Maryland. August s, 1929. when
Charles Carrollton of Carrollton was
present Harry B. Bowersox also
spoke on the Railroad Square Club
sax orchestra.
The entertainment features includ-
ed Marie Roberts, operate selections,
and Ralph w. Clark. harpist, sponsor
ed by Henry Bansburgh. Violin solos
by Florence Zimmerman, accompanied
by Hope Ross: soprano solos by Leo
ma hays and splano duets by IeleIl
Carroll and Hope Ross.
Quinn Williams. deputy grand mas
ter of Texas, and Congressman from
that state, will address the club at
the May meeting.
The ladies served a collation. ana
cigars rounded out the evening.
The Ionic Club celebrated last Tues
day as home talent" night, at the
Mount Pleasant Lodge rooms, with a
program of readings and mus1cal
numbers by members of the club or
their friends. >,
The opening number was "Prosit,
by De Koven. sung by the Ionic
Double Quartet, composed of Messrs.
Kerns and Parsons. first tenors; Aus
tin and Goensch, second tenors; NC
Grew and Ahlers, baritones; Bal
linger and Clark, bassos, and Mr
Watson, accompanist. The solo part
was sung by Mr.. Ballinger. AS an en-
core the quartet sang the Winter
Song" Then followed reading by
Mrs. Gordon. soprano solos by Miss
Mary Lee Chapman. violin solos py
Mr. Wiener, accompanied on the
piano by Mr.. Viertel; humorous Sc
lection, King William" by the quar-
Shooting of Dan McGrew"; vocal solos
by f. r. EalIinger; piano solos by Mr.
Viertel; another selection by the
double quartet and tenor solos by Ben
Austin.
At, the conclusion a. F. Elkins
thanked the entertainers and on be-
half of the club presented a silver
mounted baton to ]. L McGrew, d.
rector of the double quartet.