Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-28

current week within the
Masonic bodies viii be comparatively
an idle one. Capitol Royal Arch
Chapter. No. II, has a special sched-
when the Royal Arch degree Will
be presented for two teams, the High
Priests Association officiating FOR
one OF them, and Friday evening
Lebanon Lodge, No. 2, has the NJ Nj.
degree scheduled. The only other
report received for publication. states
that Hiram Lodge. No. 10, has called
or Its communication scheduled for
Thursday evening. Both schools OF
Instruction, the Blue Lodge on Sat
urday evening and the chapter
school on Friday evening, win be
held as usual.
The High Priests Association ia
scheduled to meet Saturday evening
rs usual
Next sunday afternoon, January 4,
at o'clock, the new Royal Arch
Hall ut the Masonic and Eastern Star
home VIII be formally opened with
imposing ceremonies. under the aus
pices OF the High Priests Associa-
ton, with Its President. Rolen Paint
er, presiding. Addresses will be made
by Past Grand High Priest Roe Full.
kerson, during whose year the prof.
ecu was originated; also by Grand
High Priest Simon Bube and Past
Grand Master Luftin r. CHM. The
benediction will be pronounced by
Rev. DR.. John C. Palmer, who is the
chaplain both of the Grand Lodge
or Masons and of the Grand ROYAL
Arch chapter of the District. Music
WIN be furnished by a quartet. II
mas been announced that members
or the fraternity are privileged TO
invite the ladies of their families.
Rev. B. T. Hynson. pastor of the
North Capitol NJ. E. Church at North
Capltol and 4 streets and chaplain
OF lebanon Lodge, No Z, has Invited
the members OF the lodge 10 attend
services at his church Sunday eve.
ming. January II. at o'clock, with
their families and friends.
ras. Master E. w. Porte. was
elected representative from Takoma
1oose, NO ~, TO the ST. Johns Mite
association, instead of Past Master
Robert Dickens. as originally re-
ported.
Potentate Cary of Almas Temple
mas announced a reception and dance
IN the ballroom OF the New willard
thursday afternoon from 3 to s
mobiles of Aimss and their ladies. he
nas extended an invitation to all
Shriners sojourning In Washington.
of Importance is the further an
nooncernent that the only Formally
In dress required FOR the occasion
fez. AZ"
The next dance Of Almas Temn,s
Patrol will be given at the New viii
lard the evening OF January II.
Alrnas Temple this year has
sought 10 be generous as well as Just
In the distribution OF it's remem.
ORANGES. In addition to it's contribu-
tion OF Neo to- the fourteen oppor-
tunities ana sss each TO 10 charitable
institutions, 1t distributed 400 Christ
rnas baskets TO as many worthy fant.
nes ana Its Christmas tree party for
the Riddles at Convention Hall last
Toesday afternoon Ia best described
as "a wow" whatever that means
There was not only a mammoth H..
Illuminated Christmas tree. with Santa
Claus and clowns galore, with good
Things to eat and drink, but on en-
trance each kiddie was furnished a
bag In which to carry away his or
her gifts, which were distributed
from various booths in the big audi.
toriurn, where oranges, apples, candy,
nuts and toys abounded In super.
abundance. There was also a fine
program of entertainment that added
much to the Joy and merrimefat OF
the occasion, Including AlmaJo, the
magician, who furnished a great act
under the title Magic, Mirth and
Mystery" There vas also the inevi.
table vehtriloouist and a genuine
Punch ana Judy show, while Alnaas
Military Band. under Director VIII
liam c. white, kept the air fairly
U n
crnoon.
In cooperation with the Parent
Teacher Association, Almas also
shared in the pleasure Of providing a
sunptaous Christmas dinner TO the
children Of the Washington Atypical
School on Tuesday, while others In
the smalley orphanage. Good Hope
orphan Asylum, Methodist Episcopal
Home. Florence Crittenton Home, the
Swartssil NJ. e. Home for Children,
the Bruen Home, the Jewish Foster
Home. the Boys' Club, the Masonic
and Eastern Star Home and the
Washington City orphan Asylum also
were happily and generously remem-
bered.
with the pleasant memories Of it's
Halloween ball fresh in the minds
OF its friends. the Fellowcraft Club
OF Federal Lodge, No. /, announces
as its next social activity a New
Year eve ball to be held az. the New
willard Wednesday. II you dance
you will want TO be on hand. Dunn's
Melody Boys will furnish the mu.
sic.
George H whiting, who was re-
Gently elected president OF the Fell
lowship Club OF the Bureau of En-.
craving ana Printing, has enthusiasts
ticaliy entered upon the duties OF his
ONCE. Saturday evening the exec
utive committee. consisting OF the
president and A. C. Radue, W., r.
Bean, r. II. Entenmann. George ia.
cobs, Franklin Butler, J. A. Williams
ana Alvin Fl. Day, at the residence of
tho president, made tentative ar
rargements for a banquet, two card
parties and several entertainments
on different meeting nights. In addi-
ton it is intended to have the mem.
bers OF the club visit the Masonic and
Eastern Star Home in a body and
give the members of the hofne an
entertainment with refreshments.
The Ionic Club has elected the fol-
lowing officers: President, A. F. Eli
kins; vice president, e, A. Cook,
r. J. r. Thiel; marshal, Howard Ru.
tan; doorkeeper, J. o. Burnhani. The
executive committee consists OF the
president. vice president, secretary.
treasurer and the following mem.
bers: r. w. Alexander. J. G. Bright,
F. r. Clute, W. b. Ristig. c. Nj. Shep-
pard The following delegates were
selected to represent the club at
the annual convention OF the Ma
tioaal League Of Masonic Clubs: A.
r. Eikins, r. W. Alexander. Paul r.
Cain, and E. c. Hooper.