Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-05-24
ADMIRAL HAMLET
TO LEAD PARADES
Shrine MarshaI's Post Goes
to Commandant of
Coast Guard.

commandant Of the Coast Guard, has
been selected as grand marshal Of
all, parades during the Imperial
Shrine conclave here June 8 to IS,
1t was announced today by Robert p.
Smith, director general Of the con-
vention. Smith also announced the
order Of the head Of the parades.
Admiral Hamlet Is member Of
Almas Temple and will officiate at
the three major functions-Tuesday
morning, Wednesday and Thursday
nights-during convention week.
The order of the officials at the
head Of the parades, Smith said, would
be Mai. Ernest w. Brown, superin-
tendent of police; Grand Marshal
Hamlet, Capt. Howard F. Clark, Assist
ant Engineer Commissioner, marshal
of the first division: Director General
Smith, potentate Of Almas Temple,
and members of Almas Temple in
marching units; Kora Temple of
Maine, as an escort to Dana S. Will
liams imperial potentate Of the
Shrine; Anah Temple, also Of Maine:
Deputy Imperial Potentate L. P. Steuart
of this city, who will be elected i'm
perial potentate at the convention,
and other members of the imperial
divan.
Grandstand Tickets Sorted.
The marshal Of the second division
will be Col. Charles C. Combs, U.
s. A., retired. member Of Almas Tenn
pie. and the head of the third division
will bs Maj. Lane Schofield, U. S. A.,
retired.
Tickets for the grandstands ar
rived yesterday and were sorted last
night by a force of 80 persons at Al
mas Temple, to check them accurately
with plans for the parade stands now
being constructed along the line Of
march.
These tickets, many Of which al
ready have been reserved in advance,
went on sale today at Almas Temple,
1915 K street.
Complaints, based on erroneous in
formation. have come to Shrine head
quarters that the prices Of the seats
were understood to be for each pa
rade. However, Director General
Smith emphasized, to correct this mis-
APPREHENSION. that one ticket is for a
seat throughout the entire week. in
GLIDING the three parades.
Seats for All Events.
In addition to the parade, the seats
will be available at any time 10 the
purchasers. Smith explained, to listen
in on musical programs and Shrine
announcements which will be ampn-
ned over the far-fiung sound ampli-
flcation system installed along the line
Of march.
The official convention song was
announced today by Director General
Smith to have been written oy a
member of Almas Temple under the
title. Make Your Salaam to Uncle
Sam" This was the winning slogan
in a recent contest for the best 1889
conclave slogan. The song. whose
composer is anonymous, was sung last
night by the newest organization OF
Almas Temple. the Chanters. who Will
make their first appearance In uni
form OF gold capes at the ceremonial
next Monday night at the Maynower
Hotel
At this ceremonial It Is expected
that approximately 1o2 members will
be brought into Almas Temple.
High Lights Announced.
High lights Of the forthcoming con-
clave were disclosed late yesterday
by Director General Smith, in the fol-
lowing order:
Sunday morning. June 9-Temple
Heights. divine services.
Sunday afternoon-Marine carnival
and regatta, Potomac River.
Monday ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS to
Arlington and Mount Vernon.
Monday night-Prize fight. Can
zoneri VS.. Klick, at Griffith Stadium.
Tuesday morning-First parade Of
Shrine uniformed bodies. escorting
Imperial Potentate Dana S. Williams
of Maine to the opening session Of the
Imperial Council at the National
Theater.
. Tuesday night-Banquet for i'm
perial potentate. Willard Hotel.
Wednesday-Council, morning and
afternoon: massed band concert and
Army day on Ellipse, afternoon; first
night parade.
Closing session Of coun-
Gil; Army day continued, and Navy
day at Navy Yard: parade and
pageant at night.
Friday-Closing festivities.
Saturday-End Of conclave.
Showing the size Of the grand
stands. Director General Smith ex-
planned the Pavilion Of Omar, In front
Of the White House. contains 1,500 900
feet of lumber, and will be decorated
with 20 miles Of bunting. The Shrine
is using 10000 flags in decorations
and so, 900 light bulbs.