Evening Star Newspaper, June 5, 1923, Page 9

Formation of Parade Offgs Strange Sight Nobles Gather Early East of Capitol, Crowding i Streets—Many Have Long Wait Before i March Behind the scenes of one of the most colorful and unique parades ‘Washington has ever witnessed drew this morning a picture that the per- fect vision of a camera could not ac- curately portray. Stretched eastward from the shadow of the Capitol building beyond the beautiful park at 11th and East Capitol streets that bears the name of the immortal Abraham Lincoln, was the setting of this spectacle. In this vast terri- tory of northeast Washington formed the units of the great procession | that later passed over historic Penn- svlvania avenue to the tumult, and shouting of thousands. Breakfast dishes had not been cleared away when Northeast Wash- ington peered out of windows on small armles of visiting nobles marching to the points where they were to fall into line for the long march to thelr mecca. By 8:45 o'clock virtually every unit that joined in the procession was at its starting point, ready for the signal to march. Many Have Long Walt, The signal. however, was long in coming to hundreds of the fantastic | garbed nobles who brought up_ the | rear of the procession. For an hour | or more they stood, but weakened un- der the strong rays of an early June | sun and broke ranks for shelter. Lawns and porches of private resi dences, £chool house steps, curbstones and grocery store bread boxes were commandeered. In fact everything that offered protection from the scorching sun was a temporary park- ing place for a noble and his camel. And the residents of the northeast took it good naturedly and provided them with cooling drinks. Around Staunton Park, at 6th street and Massachusetts enue, was the greatest scene of activity. Here was parked Washington's own _ Almas Temple, headed by Potentate Leonard P. Stewart in his Roman charlot. It was at this point that the parade started at 9:04 o'clock. East on Massachusetts avenue and on all streets leading into it between Dopey Dan an BY W. H. Nobles of the Mystic Shrine! in tx | Lincoln Park also crowdéd Begins. 6th and 15th and East Capitol and H streets were the patrols, bands and other units of Almas Temple's guests. Around virtually every delegation crowded curious children who wene not fortunate enough to augment the immense crowds on Pennsylvania avenue. Adults, too, who dared not brave the crush along the line of march congregated on street cor- ners and watched the nobles as they formed the long procession. Sidewnlks Congested. Long before the parade got under way the sidewalks on Maryland ave- nue from Stanton Park to the Capitol were congested. shade of hundreds of persons who were unable to get downtown, due to the lack of car service. So complete were the arrangements that not a hitoh interfered with the start of the procession. As the Almas ‘Temple delegation left its post the succeeding units immediately fell into line and not a break occurred. Of the greatest curiosity to the children who congregated around the Almas unit was a year-and-a-half- old camel, which was led in the pa- rade by George A. Swain of the Wash- ington Zoo. The small camel was brought here from the Druid Hill Zoo in Baltimore. Take Off Coats. Although from a warmer climate than Washington, the nobles of Yaarab Temple of ‘Atlanta, apparent- 1¥ suffered more from the heat than | their brother nobles from the north. | With beads of perspiration streaming d thelr cheeks, & number of Yaarab Temple nobles, who were sta- tioned at 12th and D streets for more than an hour waiting to join the pro- cession, shed the coats of their gaily- colored oriental costumes and rested on the lawn of the Lovejoy School and curbstone in the vicinity. Boy Scouts, who acted as water boys for the sweltering nobles “behind the | acen performed yeoman service. | Sporadic cries of “water” came from | the ranks of every temple during the |long wait and kept the scouts run- ning constantly to the fire hydrants to refill their buckets. d the Shriners CLAGETT. JUNE §. Ere thesc greetin's encounter your gaze you will have officially re- ceived the key and triumphantly entered the sacred confines of our un- matchable commonwealth, but as an extry bit of cordia lemme ch. Long vast hord NAW 7z, by every cral pot of welcome. and Hail, to the gang that's here! lity can't possibly be out of place, ip in a little cweetenin' to the gen- hch}(lll)’ chirp, “Hail, before the advance guard of your es dismounted ip our midst it had been regularly moved, seconded and carried worthwhile organization in the Dis- trict of Columbia that no stone should be left unturned ardour of dampen the that might in any war i e payin’ your your enthusiasm whi! respects to the great heart of the nation, which leaves nothin’ for you and your ladies to do but edly adopted! the city is And when I say for while ratify the procedure so wholeheart- Thurefore, cut loose, Shriners, yourn! ; ourn, I say it advisedly, there may be them among you who are not wise to the fact that the bee-utiful Capital City of these United States belongs as much to you as to us, it is a fact, never- theless, and “odd as it may listen, we of the world famous community are the only folks in our mighty Union barred from usin’ the possessive pronoun unreservedly when, wel- comin’ gu Howsum-ever, a ljttle should never stand betw:! ests| thing like that en friends, and as we are all boney-fidy members of the greatest federation ever devised by the human brain, all swearin* allegiance to the same flag, the same Con- stitution, the same customs and principles, all willin’ and itchin’ to sup- port and obey the same authority an are the safest, sanest and best for al d laws, which to our way o’ figurin’ | parties concerned, let’s, you of the states and we of the District raise high our glasses on this extraordinary occasion and drink to the-health, wealth and prosperity of: Your town and my town! And how it's known toda) 1In your land and my land, And all the world away! Green-dressed and health-blessed, With matchless parks and trees; Habitat of diplomats From o'er the seven seas; Well kept and clean swept, Broad, proportioned, bright; Smoke-free and orderly By day as well as night! Your town and my town! And the town of all ‘Who gather 'neath the starry flag In answer to the call; Your town . nd my town, A credit to our land; Your pride and my pride— Long may it ever stand! Your home and my home, ‘Where welcome ever waits For every loyal citizen In these United States! Your town and my town! ,_And oh, the love_that's_shown By your folksand Ty folkes For our great nation's own! Your heart and my heart P. S. Considerin’ the occasion, I Town awp MY /HERES T Youl? TowN! Beat quicker at the name Of Washington, D. C., today— All honor to her fame! The one town, the great town, The town for you and me~— Full worthy of the founder Of this land of liberty! I thank you, Y OPEY DAN. know my old friend Wilbur Nelbit Shrine Entertainers at Yesterday’s Ball Game R - Comedians of Syrian Temple of Cincinnati, Ohlo. RAARA d Howard Ha; FROM THE MINARET BY DIXON MERRITT From El Jebel to Ben Mahl, The wonders of the East draw nigh— The regal ride! From Beni Kedee to Kerbela, ‘The Minaret's antennae feel a Thrill of pomp and pageant whirring, Like regiments of red tigers purring, And fragments of the surging glories Net told fn plain press agent stories Are amplified. ‘The mask of the mystery’s snatched from the features of Al s’ crowning surprise! One hundred and ten of the gloriousest creatures Beneath the blue vault of the skies— Decked out in regalia to shame the flamingo, Discoursing with baton a rhythmical lingo, d jaunty, by Jingoie— iden our wonder-filled eyes. Oh. Goddess of Gold Brald! One hundred and tem of the genus Drum Major! Go, bell-hop, and page her! A single drum major is greater than Sousa And all of his bla hol Ity iss big band, deft way he can use & White wand in his whiter-gloved hand. The tuba may sigh while the trombone caw-caws— ‘The music is aix, though it gets the applause. 1t's Just an effectesthe drum major's the canse. And = hundred and tem in m band That, prouder than pemcock or Araby meal ‘Wil march down the Av e, formed In From Temple Heights to Tidal Bay, ‘The cornets plead, the trumpets bray; 0ld Glory floats—the quick eye fills; Great pageants move; the a lence thrillse— But the Spirit of Pomp, could you catch her and cage her, ‘Would be tame by the side of him-—Jaunty Drum Major! MOROCCO BAND SCORES. as a tribute from the members of the temple from the southeast state. The musicians lined up at The Star Serenade at Star Building Wins | building on 11th street and played Enthusiastic Applause. o Evening Star was serenaded yesterday afternoon by the Morocco ‘Temple band from Jacksonville, Fla., airs which thrilled not only the em- ployes of The Star, but pedestrians | and auto drivers. ‘The sense of touch i dullest in the back. Gabardine - Lett to rights Ed Ball, W, Waterworth, Dr. C. W, Betzmer rd. éo‘sboz!i sl.bo tg We are keeping “open house™ for ladies ac- companying Shriners. Ours is the largest exclu- sive Ladies' Shop in the National Capital. Splendid Sweaters Featured at a Special Price . The Swagger Coat—the Sleeveless Coat—the Golf- ing Coat—and the Jacquette—AH of them prime favor- ites for Sweater wear. Plain and novelty weaves—solid colors and smart combinations. Mohair — Shetland and Wool Jersey; Canton Crepe: Polair. ’GHIEF POTENTATE, | WITH DIVAN, DINED | | Imperial Visitors and Ladies En- { tertained at Banquet by Almas Temple Committee. The Imperfal potentate, James . McCandless of Honolulu and his im- perial divan, with their ladles, were guests last night at a colorful banquet given by the Almas Temple Shrine Committee, at the Washing- ton Hotel. It was the opening banquet to a series which will be held during| Shrine week, and in the Hall of Na- | tions of the hotel was presented a ploturesque scene. Guests of the evening Included the District Commissioners, past imperial potentates present in the city and all past potentates of Almas Temple Entertainers of the evening, fin- troduced by Almas potentate, Leonard P. Steuart, chairman of the Shrine | Committee, were Miss Louise Taylor, | goprano, and Joseph A. Jenkins, tenor. | The banqueters also were regaled by Shrine units serenading at the hotel, including EIf Khurafeh Temple of] | Saginaw, Mich.. band and chanters. | Jumes’ C. Hoyle was chairman of the banquet committee, and Edglr: 1 (. | C. Bnyder, chalrman of the entertuln. | fl ment committee. | Language Trifle Heavy. ' From the Boston Transcript. Didn't you find Mr. Ponder's con- | versation & trifle heavy? | “Heavy! Why, every time he| dropped a remark T instinctively drew in_my toes.” Skirts --a.lso special values remarkably mar l{ c d 510 Wool Canton, Juliard Crepe. Eponge. Check Velour, Crcrelde Gl FlaalicE s ipem e gyt Tan and the other wanted colorsw=knife plaits; box plaiteiandicran around mmodala: First Floor | fl E | m [o|c——=|sle—Fsnlc—Dlolc=ca[a|——=|afe=—Ta|a|——] GOLD STRIPE—Silk Stockings That WEAR, $2.00 and $2.75 $10 Net Guimpes Ren'l Lace Trimmed $6.90 Sorosis Red, Blue and Green Sandals $12.00 4 METIe N 3 A Shop You'll Like! Visitors often tell us they like the air of friendliness always so noticeable here—and women here in Washington like the shop, too, for its dependability. Many Novelties for Gifts —including our own importations from Paris in beaded bags, novelty hand- ;:erchiefs, parasols, gloves and vanities—as well as sweaters, blouses and rocks. Stop and see.them if you want something to~take home for re- membrance. New Philippine Underwear . $2.95 and $3.95 Another shipment has just arrived—direct from the Philippines—loveliest of embroideries—fine materials—gowns and envelope chemise entirely hand- made and far superior to the garments usuaily offered at these prices, New Summer Frocks The fashions were never fairer, the prices never lower! Our display is at its height! Have a new frock now from Jelleff's! Tub Silk Frocks, $19.50 to $29.50 Tallored frocks from Wooltex—real English siik broadcloth, In plain white, solld colors, and adorable striped com« binations In elim, stralghtiine styles, Silk Shantung Dainty French Voiles $9.75 to $35.00 Handmade dresses from France — smart in thelr simplicity—georgette printed volles, Normandy dotted volles. Dozens of styles, each one prettier than the other. Cool, Crisp Linens ol c——|o |c——=|o]—=|ol=—=|o|—=alal—=|o]l—=alc—=]a]—=a]o|—=] ol —] will forgive me for snitchin’ his meter. Efficient Shrine Signal System Dresses, $25.00 Straight-line styles and slenderizing coat models, with narrow self belts in the ever popular, durable Chinese Shan. tung allk, $8.75 to $22.50 Slender coat frocks — stralght.line tallored styles—In a dozen of the most popular shades. You'll find a linen dress most practical! the “Aristocracy” of the Featherweights L Work of Marine Corps ‘When Abu Bekr, successor to the prophet, had carved out an empire for the followers of Mahomet and wished 0 set up & system of communications between the wide-flung provinces of his realm he chose Daoud All, & stout old sea fifhter, for the job, History relates that that worthy constructed a network -of helio- graph and flashlight stations and mall caravans over the desert that were the wonder and sdmiration of all his contemporaries. So when the commander of the falthful of the Shrine wanted help with his com- munications in Washington in 1923, it _was perfectly natural for him to follow historical precedent and call on the marines to put his system into ‘working order. Capt. Eller Assigued. @ result, Capt. E. E. Eller, one nlA&o keenest of the Marine cor% signal_experts, was put on the job, th his company, the 3rd Signal Company, consisting of about ninety men _and four officers. Capt. Eiler is himselt a Shriner, and he tackled " the job, not only with the usual vim of a marine determined to make good, but with the enthusiasm of a Shriner working for the success of the Shrine convention. Offclally Capt. Eiler is a vice chair- Shrine parade and patrol nd his men work under that body, Experts five motor ycles, two ger staff ci nd thr Handle 8,000 Measages, Part of the! establish me centers with lies at all pla the surrounding po! Shriners’ trains are parked. Also at points where automobiles are parked similar stations are established. In all twenty-four such centers had been established last night, and about eight thousand messages had " in addition telopn n addition telephone m - tors ‘are in operatio e Ren telephone sets. thousand such messages handled. In addition to their duties in connec- tlon with communications, Capt. Ellers marines were chi with the timing of the great parade today, and gave the imarine drill ser- geants and merching experts, who ars| for acted m the time at which each unit was moved off, and supplied each with the time at which it was to pass each point on its march. ——— Blobbs—It's queer & girl can aever 3 23 Under Mode skilled tailorship they have an enduring shapeli- ness that adds to the charm of their tempting comfort. Conservative and Sports mod- els—guaranteed fast colors. * $25—$30—$35—$40 At the last price— $40 — en- tirely new Overplaid Gabardines —smart Sports model; twoeand three.piecs Suits, We-can-furnishKnickers-to match-the Gabardine. Suits The Mode—F at Eleventh / VZ 7 Q0 L€ /1N &Y% ZZZ} Lustrous flat crepe, draped and b ed, canton crepes, P smartly draped, dressl gette orepe or georgette and ummery In this group for smart comblnations, anaras—dresse: all-around we Pleated Skirts New Silk Sport Frocks, $35 Dresses fresh from New York featur< Ing the new “Valia Vaiia' (a ik fabric with velvety plie) ever combina< tlons with flat crepe. Colorful rosha- naras, printed and piain, straight-line, hand-drawn frocks of canton and fiat crepes—these and many more, lots of style to them ali—any~ one a frock you'll be proud to wear! $39.50 Silk Daytime Dresses Distinctive frocks for street noon and dinner wear, combining new fashion touches—pl knife pleated panels, beading and smart draped effecte—with the desired mate- rlale—canton crepe combined with siik lace, printed georgette nife pleated er frocks of geor- foulard striped rosh. ton crepe: White You More of them ready tomorrow morn« Ing—kriife pl pleated for apolo ed ye and t; ton, $12.50. ay. ted crepe de chine—deep satisfactory wear. to those who were disappoint- rdi Come_early tomorr: ake your cholce—$13.95. Wool can- and Sh ers our slipover, types; white gol and swagger style you want | style after. ted tler skirts, repe and can. must have one! Sweaters White slipover sweaters of mohair etland yarns; wh e fiber sweat- , and tuxedo In sleeveless practically. an: n white, $3.95 to MS,O({. Ja 7 Ja . "Women’s Silk Hand Bags, With Shrine Emblem, Special, $6.50 8ix different styles—in fallla and moire silks—black, navy, tan and gray—instde frames— * and mirrors—all with 8hrine emblems, which can be taken off and worn as a pin if desired— a wonderful remembrance.