Evening star., 1928-11-25

of Brooklyn. N. Y. A large class OF
candidates from both Grottoes was in
Quoted into the mysteries of the en-
chanteds realm, the ritualiStic work being
exemplified by the cast of Kallipolis
Grotto, under the direction of Past Mon
arch Charles d. Shackeiford. The edi-
fication features were introduced by
Past Monarch Samuel F. Shreve. One
hundred and fifty members of KallipoliS
headed the Washington delegation, ac-
companied by the Kallipol!s Band. Drill
Corps and Drum and Bugle Corps.
They were met upon arrival by Yedz
Grotto. and paraded to Lehman'S Hall,
where the ceremonial was held. Grand
Monarch Derthick was presented with
silver service and he was made an
honorary member of both grottoes. the
same honor also being conferred by
Yedz Grotto upon Deputy Grand Mon
arch E. w. Libbey of Kallipolis Grotto.
Grand Monarch and Mrs Derthick
spent Saturday and Sunday. in Wash
ington as the guests of Kallpolis
Grotto.
The Trowel Club Dinner meeting, re-
Gently. presided over by President j. ID
Secrest, was attended by 81 Master Ma
sons. A talk was given by Col. ID. r
Ouinlan. u. S. A., on his experiences
and observations in the Spanish War
the Philippine insurrection, the Boxer
rebellion. the Russian Japanese War anc
the World War. Short talks were given
by Col. Winfield Scott, commissioners o.
pensions: j. o. Burnham of the Natlona
League of Masonic Clubs, and ). Z
Braady, president of the District OF Co
lumbia advisory board. Following tnt
dinner the club was entertained Dy
James Mullins of Stansbury Lodge. II
a characterization sketch. The commit.
tee on arrangements consisted of MAJ
Abel. S. c. Bready and w. H. Richards
The next meeting of the club will bt
held December Is, when the annua
election of officers viii ltake place.
EASTERN STAR.
The 1928 Matrons and Patrons AS
ISOLATION will meet at 8 pm. Noyembel
20 at Ruth Chapter rooms. After th'
! business meeting there will ge an en-
tertainment. followed by refreshment
and dancing.
Miriam Chapter will meet tomorrow
| night. Matron Lula NJ. Glover an
nounces the degrees will be conferred
The grand visitation will follow at 9:3l
| pm. The associate matron, Pearl Z
| Clifford, requests members of the aux
| iliary home board to attend the meet
i ing of the General Home Board tomor
row at 1880 pm, at New Masoni
Temple.
Fidelity Chapter will have carr
party December 5 at Chestnut Farm
Auditorium, Twenty-sixth street ant
Pennsylvania avenue, at 8 pm.
Hope Chapter will meet November %
when the Grand Chapter officers vii
pay the annual grand visitation. TIL
visitation will be at s. O'Clock.
Mizpah Chapter held short bust
| ness meeting Tuesday. Mrs. Ameli
Lilly, associate matron. presided in tn
absence of Mrs Mildred King, matron
who was filling her position in tn
Grand Chapter at visitation.
special meeting of the chapter will b
held November 80 for the purpose o
receiving the Grand Chapters vista
ton.
At the last meeting of Bethany Chap
ter. the Grand Chapter officers pal
the annual grand visitation. Among tn
distinguished guests were Right Worth
Grand Secretary Minnie Keyes, Pas
Grand Matrons Cora P. Mayberry, G. /
wilkins -Kimmel, Tillie Chauncey an
Nellie E. Fletcher. A program was rem
dered, followed by comforting degree
on several candidates. Election OF ON
GERS will be held December 7.
Takoma Chapter conferred the dt