Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-03


- RAND MASTER CHARLES f.
ROBERTS Friday evening
/ in Columbia Lodge. No. ),
inaugurated series OF
grand visitations to the subordinate
lodges which will run throughout
the wear, and which, in each looge,
will be observed. If the grand mas
ter's wishes are met, with something
more than the merely formal Masonic
spirit. 1t is his purpose to have them
occasions for social commingling and
q for the Homecoming" of brethren
whose attendance and interest may
have lapsed for any reason. The ohl-
cial reports will be dispensed WITH
of course, until the close of the Ma
sonic year. and another Innovation
is the invitation OF the grand master
to masters and wardens of the varl,
GUS lodges to accompany the Grand
Lodge officers in all visitations that
are held on the meeting night OF
Sheir own lodges, thus promoting
closer communion of the lodges and
strengthening the bond of unity that
exists between them" Each vista :
ton will be made at pm. except
that to King solomon. the daylight
The matter of entertainment is TO be
left to each lodge to determine for
Itself. although the grand master
himself suggests as appropriate TOT
such occasions addresses on educa-
tional topics. for which speakers may
be furnished by the committee on
Masonic education and service upon
application to Eli Swavely. 4lO1 Con-
necticut avenue. Naval Lodge. No. I,
is scheduled for visitation Thursday
n;~ht of this week.
Announcement is made that a Grand
Commandery school OF instruction
will be held in the commandery asy-
lum, at Masonic Temple. Friday eve
ming at 7:s9 o'clock.
The Scottish Rite bodies of Wash
tngton are to be treated to Night
With Shakespeare" by Charles b
Hanford. director of the work, and
his selected company at the City Club
Tuesday evening at o'clock.
Mithras Lodge of Perfection will
meet at Scottish Rite Cathedral. 3D.
and f streets. at : o'clock for such
coming reunion as may be presented.
and Immediately afterward the mem
bership will go to the City Club.
where an elaborate program will be
presented. including buffet supper.
This program will include the pres
entation of excerpts from 'Othello"
by Mr.. Hanford and his company in
costume; the Scottish Rite Choir. IN
der ]. Walter Humphrey. in selec-
tions: music by Myer Goldman and
his orchestra, with violin selections
by Mr.. Goldman. and other enjoyable
things. The identification cards Of
the members will admit them and
one lady each. but il will be neces-
sary for members to notify the eN
ecutive committee at once. cards hav-
ing been sent out by Stirling Kerr,
secretary of the bodies. for this pur-
pose.
February II. with the fourth and
fourteenth degrees, and continue
Tuesday evening with the fifteenth
degree. Wednesday with the twenty
tteth degree and Friday with the
thirty degree. Saturday, Feb
ruary Is. has been set apart for the
investituref with the rank Of Knight
of those recently chosen by the
Supreme Council to receive it.
King Solomon. Washington's only
day morning at 9 o'clock with a spe-
cial for the Master Mason degree, to
be followed by luncheon in the ban
Duet hall at noon. when Junior Grand
liver an address. At l o'clock the
stated communication of the lodge
will be opened for the Entered APP
prentice degree. to be followed by an
address by Acting Chaplain Rev.
Hugh T. Stevenson.
Master Nathan WE'LL of Albert Pix e
Lodge has announced social eve
ming of the lodge for tomorrow eve
ming, during which Devices H. Shall
cross of Columbia Lodge. No. 275, of
Clarendon, Va. the radio expert at
Arlington wireless towers. will tell
&l,s l.,
in a practical way. and the choir
promises a musical treat.
Naval Lodge. through it's secretary.
Roland NJ. Brown, announces that the
Fellowcraft degree which was sched-
uled for Wednesday evening will be
presented at another time, owing to
the grand visitation to the lodge on
that evening.
fiallipolis Grotto is sounding the
merits of its musical minstrelsy and
dancing show. to be. given Monday
Willard Hotel, when funny men will
spring funny gags and a chorus OF
forty will sing up-to-date songs.
cards have been issued for the fete,
which is being given under the aus
pices of the drill, drum and bugle
corps.
Wednesday evening the Harding
reels, will be shown under the aus
pieces of the Sojourners' Club in the
auditorium of the Interior Depart
ment at s pm. with lecture by
late President Harding on his trip to
Alaska, and who also directed the
raking of the pictures. There will
be music by the Marine Band also.
Members have been asked to bring
their families. particularly their chill
hren, and to present their invitation
cards al the door to secure admission,
FOR there will be no charge for adj
mission.
The Sojourners' Club will celebrate
Ecottish Rite night Wednesday. Feb
buary 13, when Sovereign Grand Com
tnander John II. Cowles will be in
charge after. the regular order of
business snaTa, anI 1irsn and ssere
will deliver the principal, address.
Supreme Council in the District of
columbia, and Reynold p. Blight also
will be speakers.
Master Donald Mcpherson of Hiram
Lodge announces the coming of John
Philip Sousa, the eminent march COM
poser and band leader, to the Ma
fional Theater Friday, March {, and
calls upon the Hiramites. with whom
fhe eminent musician is an especial
Eavorite. to rally for the occasion.
IlIustrious Potentate H. F. Carey
has completed his list of Shrine ap-
pointments. including the personnel
Of the various committees: Paul g.
man of the complaint, charges and
grievances committee. which includes
Frank S. Appleman. William 8. Parks.
Charles E. Bell and Guy Mason; E. c..
button, chairman of the jurispru-
dence and bylaws committee, which
fncludes Oliver A Phelns LINN /.