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FINGER TOUCHES IHEJGOLDEN KEY President Roosevelt Opens tne Big Masonic Fair. TEN THOUSAND VISITORS Addresses by President Smith, Mr. Macfarland and Grand Master. BOOTHS THSONOED WITH BUYERS Great. Variety of Attractions Gathered Beneath the Roof of Convention Hall. ** ?-_ 11 * Jn * Vi >iiet nrv of lnral J lie mugrsi nunu m money-raising efforts thronged Convention Kail last night to witness the opening of the great Masonic fair of lin>7. The wide stairways of the hall entrance were jamnw'd f<?r hours, the ticket takers were swamped with work half a dozen times during the evening, and the jam on the booth-dotted main floor itself was such that the fair directors went several times to the tire department present to receive assurances that the market structure was p? ? fe< tly safe. The fair was formally opened at 5> o'clock last evening, when President Roosevelt, who vs ;is at the White House. touched the golden key used in the initial ceremonies *>f the St Louis and Portland expositions, closing an electri circuit and flooding Convention llal) with a l?laze and glare of white light. But long before s o'clock an immense crowd had been banked clear across K street and around on "?th. waiting for a than* e to gel through the doors and near to the s?-ene of action. Just before s o'clock the guests of the e\enlng wer? r? eived in the reception room in the annex bv President Smith, and other officers of the board of control, and were es? orted to the platform in the main hall. V unit <>f I k ! 1 f u fmi .iin.n i ? u nil uiinut taneously with th^ blazing of the lights rose a roar of applause from the ten thousand persons estimated to be then in the hall. A moment later a messenger entered with a telegram from President ftoos* velt to President Smith of the board, of ? ontrol. which Mr. Smith read to those on the platform. Mere it is: "To K. F. Smith. Board of Control?It is a pleasure to open the Masonic fair and to wish it pood luck. <Signed> "THEODORE ROOSEVEI/IV Mr. Smith sat right down and came back at the President with the following: "To the President We have received > our opening. Please accept our hearty thanks. "B. F. SMITH. 'rhen Haley's bard struck up "The StarSp.i Banner." and there was more rheer.nj?. after which President Smith waved his hand for silence. and Rev. Jos. I'awson. grand ? haplain. was introduced an?l offered prayer. Opening Address. President Smith of the board of control mad?> the opening address, which was heard with rlose attention by tlie vast throng. i I e sa id: "We have at last reached the point in our endeavrs when we are to open this fair, which marks one of the most Important Meps in the building of the New Masonic Temple In this city. Koi- months our noble ft sterility has been laboring lti rrtost zealo is manner a:id prayerful mind for the successful inauguration and completion of this movement. Hy day and by night, in season and out of season, the members of our noble order have marched forward in their united efforts, giving most generously of tl.eir time and means, of their thought and energy, to make this one of M&im' JE^M| tr-, **" ?f*V g^jr MnAHK jOHMBi t).? k? fair* th? Masonic fraternity j 1mm evei "What ;-r ' * clouds gat hired in the Lori zi" and <-a*t ti -ir rh?dow<? upon the f>atiiv\.?\ ' i \\ : h?>r th?* King of Kings, with briishin*?s^. dispelled all clouds! a ni ! H. r \n th ifood chrcr. t.if* i Tit' usi: of our < r rt ):as never wan d, j 1 been no \ielding In iheir deter- , in i t ??ii !o rn.t ke 11: iy ()? > ,is on 1 lie most I - ill of itv 1< ml i.M genuine good fel)<?tt>hip and ?-n> y.ii?*nt. and most helpful in l . establishment of a fund to be used In the building <?f the magntftcenl U-:uple soon j be eriM ? i in Uls beautiful city, from which ma> b< spread like b< am* of I sunlight the miR>..Ii-ent splendors and! glories of Masonry Thanks and Congratulations. "As president of tnt board of control, 1 , not only wish to express my personal ap- j P? ? .ition and gratitude to al^the officers, ch:tirm?'!) and membtrs'of the various eomii' :t? ?s associated with me i:i this work for lin n- mo>>i unselfish devotion to and la- | *n?r* in this noble undertaking. but to con- j icr tulatr I ..? order upon the work which t !; v ),a\ ? thus far so successfully per-; formed T?> them and to the different lodff'-s and branches of the order our noble :atern!ty arid the community ailke ow?* a debt of lasting gratitude, which can never be repaid on this side of the shore. "Their work has been without comptnsatlou or reward. save for the hope of that realization that eornes to every heart longing to serve his brother and his brother's brother in such a way as will contribute i?ifj?*t to his liapplnrss and the general welfare of mankind. Verily may it not be said that the Rood which men do is oft interred win: ii:fir uones. t n?-y nave hUUUed not for time. but for eternity. "To the public 1 wtnh to express my moxl Ki-ateful appreciation for the kind and t.ulpful . oualderatlon which they have shown atnl for the deep Interest which they l.ave taken in our efforts and aimr. I de?.re to .-ay further that as the enrth is made 01 little grains of sand, and the ocean __ formed of little drops of water, each one of which 1* Invaluable In the formation of the great earth and the mighty seas, so in the getting together of the great fund necessary for the building of our coveted temple In the capital city of this progressive nation, the smallest donations are Just as essential and as much appreciated as are the munificent gifts, oo we come tonight and say to all who have aided us, that we thank you from the depths of our hearts, <1 nil tthun nnr tamnla shall Vioi-o lutcn erected, and It shall stand forth as n 'thing of beauty and a Joy forever," may it stand as a glorious monument, for many years to come, to commemorate the noble spirit of charity that prompted your contributions to a cause so grand and a work so laudable. Extends Welcome. "And now I extend to one and all a most hearty welcome to this fair, and bid you come early and stay late and enjoy yourselves to ti.e fullest extent. Here come and fellowship with us, and with your presence and good cheer, not only contribute to our enjoyment, but feast yourserves upon the good things which we have to offer you on this festal occasion. "It affords me great pleasure to announce that we may have with us this evening the president of the Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia and the .,.,1.1., will make short addresses In the opening exercises of ihis evening. We not only feel honored, but we are delighted in having these distinguished citizens with us on this occasion; and without taking any more of your time I take great pleasure in presenting to you Commissioner Macfarland. who has attained greater distinction as a public speaker and as a public official, throughout the length and breadth of our great country, than has any of his distinguished predecessors. He has during his three terms of office as Commissioner of the District, taken the greatest Interest in all matters pertaining: to the advancement of the public welfare, and in the improvement of the conditions of our fellow citizens, whether it has been civic or religious matters, or in the noble work of charity. Wherever, cither as an official or as a citizen, or as a man, he could say or do anything for the improvement of the municipal affairs or social conditions of our people, he has been found most ready and willing to give of * .!? 1 U!? * filunlG " ins mm: ?tnu *'i ms The Commissioner's Speech. Commissioner Macfarland was greeted In an enthusiastic and flattering manner and wl:en the applause had died away he made a brief little speech, in which he said: "The President has pressed the button and you will do the rest. No, we will do the rest. For this is more than a Masonic undertaking, l-ike every great enterprise of this character, it is* a community undertaking. Just as the community, without regard to creeds or colors, built the Young Men's Christian Association building, just as it Is raising the (Jeorge Washington Fniversity fund, so it will build the new Masonic Temple, as a thing which the na tional capital must have. If this were simply a Masonic gathering. I would not be speaking here, but because it represents all tfie people I have a right to stand here and to say for the national capital tJiat it will give success to the enterprise. "You who are giving not only your money hut your time and thought in the leadership and management will have the support of your fellow-citizens throughout the District .if t'nliimhiw Von know that I am ono of thost* who are proud of the national capital, proud of its people. the substantial anil permanent elements of our population, proud of its present and confident of its fuiur?-. The "people of the District need no apologies and have no apologies to make Knowing as 1 do something of the real life of all the great cities of our own country and Canada, and of some of the cities of western Europe by personal contact. I am sure that nowhere is there greater public spirit or civic pride than here, just as nowhere is there so k^en and active and effective self-government by public opinion. 'Notwithstanding the misrepresentations of the ignorant or the malicious, chiefly foreign critics who do not understand our r>nndi(1nna tlio uimnip truth (inirht n PV nil the just pride of every American. From the nineteen original proprietors who, under George Washington's solicitation, gave the national government more than half of the land of the federal city, through the seventy-eight years when the residents supported the national capital entirely, and the twenty-nine years that they have paid half, while all the rest of the country has paid only the other half, they have contributed more than their quota of volunteers in every national war, and have given more in proportion for relief in every na ' ' ' ' ' j j^Bs Bl vi ^1 ? a?i i I, i i ?? BOOTH OF RUTH CHAPTEB, NO. 1, 0 tl'boto !>t Stuff Photographer.) tional calamity than any other city. And In n>ri i 'vii undertaking they have shown oiiai municipal patriotism. Free from the i urse of partisan politics, with its Inevitable graft and filth they have been able to 1 i \ nn ii it! t'a nmnifir??l ?iw) have every reason to be satisfied with its results. Here Is another opportunity for them tu show their eivie feeling and their wide generosity. I am sure they will make the most s?f it. and add another to the laurels of their fame." Grand Master Called to Front. ' "No words of commendation or of intro- | due-lion.'* said President Smith, in intro- | [during tire grand master, "are necessary to i present our next speaker. Any man who I I as beep chosen by the great body of j I Masons in thi? iJistrici to fill the h g?i and I honorable position ?f grand master, already ! has attained to such eminence as a Mason | and a citizen as to be known by all of our people. <*rand Master Woodman's name is i a "household word" and a delieht in tmt i only every Masonic order, but in the home of every Mason in this District. As in every other notable.work In which Masonry has been engaged for years gone by, and 1? engaged today, our distinguished grand master has always been found most zealous and actAe, and in the building of the new Mjsonfc tfmple in this District there is no man or Mason in all tlie wor d who has a greater interest in or concern for. than he, sJ that in the opening of the Masonic fair on this occasion we have him present to speak a few words In behalf of the noble cauic. and of tile Masons throughout this broad land. I have the distinguished privilege and pleasure of presenting to you the grand master. Francis J. Woodman." In Behalf of Grand Lodge. | The Krand master's address follow?: 'In the name of the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia. F. A. A. M.,' 1 bid you all a most cordial welcome here this evening. We are assembled tonight to give rmpuisc to a project, the purpose of which . jtjtjn J* J* J? J* Jt J* J* J* Jl J* Jl 5 Leather Beflts. * ^ gr for Regular 50c J and 75c Values. M * A mnntifi/*fiiror'c rvf ^ i iiioituiawtut vi 3 v/vvidvuviv v/i stylish Belts was secured to sell at a ^ half to two-thirds, less than regular y prices. The lot consists of Leather Belts, In all the newest shapes and styles? ^ black, white and all seasonable colorHi lngs?tan, brown, gray, navy, greenI * larfire arilt. silver and lpath#?r.r>nv<?ro^ buckles. Actual 50c and "5c values. Choice at 25c. ; Women' ? <"2 s2sas3Ei: ' 5 i 5 Swiss Floyin * Regular $1.50 Qu Fine quality Swiss Embroide ^ variety of blind and open-work d * will be highly thought of for chilc gerie wear. Regular $1.^0 value tomorrov 3ttr Swiss Embroidery 59c Swisi ^ Edges, up to 10 inches sook Skirti m wide, in a variety of eries, up ? blind and openwork de- wide. In J.*,,,. demand ,?r ??? 2 making the the most charming lin- ^ = quisite nee v gerle hats. work desl| ' Yard, at Yard, at... 'ii ei s 5 Manufacture! ; Sommer Curl *, Sold at $1.00 a These are the manufacturers ^ salesmen for taking orders. We secured ^ sents but a fraction of regular cost. Th m in a variety of colored cross stripes of g ? Many of the patterns can be matchec ^ most desirable Curtains and Draperies ? ^ The pn'ce?29c per strip or half pair? * at $1.00 and $1.25 a pair. . E. S. I is to erect a Masonic temple in the District of folnmbia that shall be commensurate not only with the needs of the members of the fraternity who dwell here, but for f h/)Vt> vhn fiVmll JiProa ftoi cumo *n onlnnrn with us. Success seems already assured,' judging from the energy and activity everywhere displayed by the members of the craft, their mothers, wives, daughters and sisters, as well as the members of the Eastern Star, and from the encouraging support and indorsement of the civil authorities. represented here tonight by the Commissioners of the District of Columbia, whose president. H. B. F. Maefarland, has just addressed you. "1 do not need to assure you, Mr. President, that the work of yourself and your corps of uble assistants meets with the entire approval of the officers and members of the Grand Ix>dge. We rejoice with you, sir, that the day has about dawned when the corner stone will be laid and work commenced upon the New Masonic Temple, as a home for the craft, which will in nowise suffer from comparison with the other | splendid buildings of which this capital city j can boast. "We confidently hope and expect that the proceeds from this fair and exposition will be of such magnitude as to afford material assistance to the temple association In the completion of their great and glorious undertaking. King Solomon, the builder of the original temple, whom all ages have VMlcratpH as nn? tho wiuoti .' .?V~ ' I ? ? ? " ?"V " "? o? vr? I lie IJ auu whom all Masons delight to honor, has said tliat: " "A merry heart doetli good as medicine.' Entertainment Plentiful. "It la in evidence everywhere that amplfr provision has been made for such profitable entertainment and amusement as will gratify the minds of all. no matter how capricious or fastidious their tastes may be. Even the Goddess Terpsichore hclds her court at the dancing palace and invites her votaries, both young and told, to \isit that domain. At a spirit of Jorlal good fellow MJit Jl jUJtjUjt Teddy Bear "IT PAYS Emblem j Sets, 15c. Regular 25c vaJue. These Teddy /^R9M Bear Seta are jKf popular for (JH^^SpMBr dren's Peter ^81955 Thompson and Buster Brown I Biilta Hillf Vm- ! : broidered Teddy , , _ , I Bears, with two * * ? silk stars to i match. Heavily s I e m br o iderect. __ _ . ___ Choice of red, j white or brown. v iL? jj; At loc set. s Tailor? $115.00 Valines, Reduced to . . It is imperative that we ? ots off Women's Spring Suits live reductions to accompli irAMMitfAM wm rll* ifk 5 CAA *n im-a V W UUXJf UJ3 CfV-^ir^uuu^ M U11V ook beyond this opportuini aave been presented this sea The lot consists of stylish Spring roken checks and nobby plaids. Sn raids, and fancy vest. Skirts are all nicely plaited and co In several shades of gray, tan chec lue effects. A splendid collection of garments Dmorrow at $7.98. clings, 88c yd. sality?27 in. wide. ry Flouncings, 27 inches wide, in a lesigns. Superior sheer grade, that Iron's and women's dresses and lin- ; i : v at 88c a yard. ? and Xain- 69c Tucking, In fine rig Embrold- ? Swlsgi Xainsook to 18 inches close-woven and Cambric. White raised blind- and black. Full 24 inches rns, showing ex- wide, in vail- > die- -jca ous size tucks. A A s* tn*:.$7c Yard. at 44c IlflillisIIIflllglSitllllllllllkigllSlss^ISlS, q i l a e ?q /P rs "stops 01 :aSo?, 29c each. irid $11.25 a pair. "sample ends," used by traveling a big lot to retail at a price that repreley are full 3 yards long and 40 inches wide, ;reen, red and blue. I Into pairs?thus giving the housewife the it small outlay. -for the Identical qualities sold regularly ; 1 if jf if if if if if if if if- if if if if if if if if ship rule the days and nights during which this grand fair is in progress. "It was expected that our illustrious brother, Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States, would be with us and assist in the opening ceremonies, but the exigencies of the public service prevent his attendance. He has, however, expressed his good wishes for the success of the undertaking and in a substantial way has indorsed our project, and but a few moments ago at his office In. the White House he touched the golden key which opened the electric circuit, thereby flooding this great auditorium with light. "And now, believing that you will make this the most brilliant and prosperous of all Masonic fairs ever held in this Jurisdiction, I, the Grand Master of Masons, in the name of the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia, declare the " same to be duly opened for t.he transaction of business, for amusement and profitable pleasure. "On with the dance, let joy be unconfined." Formal Announcement. Then Dr. Woodman gave three loud raps with his gavel and announced that tlie fair was opened. It didn't need this assurarfce on MP part to tell every one wunin a radius of a mile of Convention Hall that such was the fact. The last bang of the mallet had hardly sounded when the vast crowd broke loose for fair. The whistler started whistling, the barker started barking, the yelper started yelping and the pretty girls all picked out an easy mark apiece and began to collect money for the Masonic Temple. A first view of the hall from the entrance, or, better, from the north balcony, is most impressive. Under tlie great celling of the hall four vast American flags are draped, and it is enough to make the average citizen dizzy with patriotism to stand beneath the bellying banners and look upward at the great broad stripes of red and white and the six-foot tive-pointed stars. And from the vantage of this balcony the scene in the hall last night, through the blur of ..I.?? ?ll 1 y-I,?V. HI... rjca, 'wnru ?" wm.i MJ.V one's Idea of some old-time kingly pageant, j when, after some victory of potentate or prince, flags and pennons and bannerettes were set to fluttering over the octangle tents of silk and cloth of gold and the people were bidden to come and feast. But nearby everything was very, very modern. "Say, L.lz, if tlujt ain't Jack over there. Watch me stick him for 30 cents' worth of chances on this wash tub. My, but won't he be cross." According to all the real people who write for a living they didn't talk that w?y In me oia aays. i lie nine lauy wouia nave surrounded her drive for the coin with eleven ki'nds of frilly conversation, and enveloped It in a half a dozen varieties of distinguished courtesy. But she would have corraled the thirty cents from her squire, just as Mayme got hers from Jack last night. It isn't the way it is done, but the result that counts, and from the way the male contingent shelled out the small change last evening it would seem that Director Genera! Standiford's estrmate of seventy-live thousand on the two weeks of the fair is not by any means too high. Pretty Booths Well Officered. i n?*re is nine cnoice among me amereni booths, as they are nearly all of th? octagonal shape, and every one a thing of beauty. It was hard to Imagine how any of them could do anything In the way of business, the crowd was so great, but they did business Just the same. The paddle stands worked overtime, almost everybody took a "voice" on the Wayne automobile. In charge of Hope Lrfjdge, and Harmony, No. 17, in charge of the dancing palace in the annex, liad a iand-ofllce rush on ita haftds. The eveuinc W:1S lint half nver ulian tho ^on/>. lng palace was voted one of the most attractive features of the fair, and hundreds and hundreds of people passed the door of the palace after parting, each and e'Very one of them, with one dime?ten cents. Harmony has on Its staff a bunch of professional cake-walkers from Atlantic City, who kept things moving In the fntervals between dancing. It costs another real dime to get on the dancing floor, but at that the palace did a capacity business. There are more different kinds of patent money separators at the fair thAn have been seen In these parts for a long time. There is a real "ham and" booth, a perfectly lady-like fortune teller, a couple of ) TO DEAL AT GOLDE1 ? IE DEPENDABLE STOl NTH AND K STRI d Iiuits.! Sin/ 1 doWJO' I B :lear the racks of broken ? ina ;==and we've made ded= i ash it promptly. The :w spring suit need not ? ?a ty. No better bargains a son. HjH C.-ZA. ? f r _1_ _ _1__ _ .1 t _ ^uus or iaucy cnecKs, pin cnecKS, lart Eton models,* trimmed with jjjjj M i::i rrectly flared. ks, brown mixtures and gray and gjj B # km , every one worth fifteen dollars, ^ mi an su SlI?S?S3E51S?SE2I?iSI?lsSEsSiii5Si53i355i?SIHl S China Mat un Kegyllar 35c audi 40* Coocesssom ff< mi 50-rolls of this durable China S special price of 25c a yard. The e 5 smooth-edge palmed straw, guarai a checks and block patterns. Weigh I rolls at $9.75. 0< 100 rolls of heavy Seamless China sartment of colors and patterns. Go with firm edge. Regular price, 20c a 40-yd. rolls at $i 4 IIB5S?6f?la#?iSSiiEEEltiiLSiSiaBfeISSa*BfigiSl': Ml 1 11 (Tfi/r* <n a m II VU'VV ]LJ> 11 iitl Regular 1 Tomorrow we place on sale ioc :j hams in a wide range of popular sty 3 the regular ioc grade. Choice of stripes, checks and ii shades as pink, light blue, gray and Just what's wanted for children 42x36 Bleached | 81x90 Comet | Pillow Cases, reg- Bleached Sheets, j ular size, hand- full size for double ^ torn and ironed. beds. Made of 5j Made of close- heavy linen-flnlsh a woven, durable sheeting cotton, a cotton; 15c value, tioc value. He 52c ?f |P |P If If If If If If If If IP IP IP IP If IP If * ditto palmists, an art gallery where, for a small admission price, the visitor may see some of the prominent men of the day portrayed in crayon by a number of talented local artists. Then there is the museum, another ten-cent show, and if the management didn't exactly nromise at th?> door that those who have been in should not tell those who have not,- all the most amazing curiosities of the day would be here commented upon and described. There are dozens of other attractions of this kind, and In addition any human treasury of small change that is looking for trouble may take chances or "voices"? that'B the real up-to-date way of talking about It?on vests, cuff buttons, automobiles, pianos, tons of coal, cases of beer, | houses and lots, Angora cats, fried eggs, | ham sandwiches, consignments of coffee. I bed room sets, furniture of all kinds. And t bv the same Inkpn ilin mav n,,f chase anything from a bil> for the baby to a hot-water bottle for grandfather. And he must take it away with him, too, for tile fair is run on the principle of everybody being his own delivery wagon. It wouldn't be fair to tell all the other delights of the fair. The visitor should nave something left to find out for himself. And it is safe to promise him or lier that there will be joy in the finding. Program Tonight. Tonight will be Blue I.odge night at the fair, and the guests will include Dr. Francis J. Woodman, most worshipful grand master of the Gran# Dodge of the District of Columbia, and his associates in tiie grand line. Invitations have also been extended to the twenty-one living past grand masters of the District. The oldest of these in official rank is R. B. Donaldson, who was grand master in 1StK> ard lK7o. The Grand Dodge, with the membership of the twenty-seven constituent lodges in the District, will form in line at 9th and F streets and march to Convention Hall at 7:HO. Washington Commander)', No. 1, acting as escort. Grand Lodge officers and masters of lodges will wear their aprons and regalia and past grand masters and I past masters will wear their iewels. I The line of march will be from Masonic Temple to 10th street, to Pennsylvania avenue, to 0th street, to K street, to Convention Hall. The guests will enter the hall by the K street entrance, and be_escorted up the main aisle to the band stand. The Grand Lodge officers will be escorted to th gallery, where the address of welcome will be delivered by President Smith. Grand Master Woodman will respond. The Washington Orchestra Band, under the leadership of W. A. Haley, will render tlie following selections tonight: March, "The Diplomat" ..Souse selection, ".Mine. Moaiste neroert Walt*, "My Dream" Waldteufel Intermezzo, "OhVrry" Albert Descriptive, "A Hunting Scene"..Vucalossl March. "The Director Genera-1".!. Hettinger Overture, "Morning, Noon and Night," Suppe Patrol, "Drummers Commercial" Reeves Selection. "II Trovatore" Verdi March, "Our President" Aronson Invited Guests Last Night. Among the invited guests who participated in the exercises last evening: Commissioners H. B. F. Macfarland, Henry L. West and Col. John Biddle; William Loeb, Jr., secretary to the President; Col. Charles S. Bromwell, U. S. A.; Admiral Winfleld C--4* T?U? D U/iT aan Qamnal H UU 01-llir.V, tfUIUI ?. iilt. u<. uii, u?>?uv Gompers, president Federation of Labor; William J. Bryan. E. S. Parker. John Joy Edson. diaries J. Bell, Gen. CJeorge H. Uorrtue T^r Stamttel Hrmftlon Justices Setli Shepard, Louis E. McComas, H. M. Clabaugh, Job Barnard. T. H. Anderson, A. M. Gould, I). T. Wright, W. F. Stafford, District Attorney Daniel E. Baker, Assistant District Attorney Harvey Given, Judges 1. G. Kimball and A. R. Muilowny, M. A. Winter, Mrs. Donald McLean, president general, D. A. R.. and the officers of the Grand Lodge of Masons of the District, Francis J. Woodman, grand master; Augustus B. Coolidge, deputy grand master; A. W. Johnson, grand secretary; Henry K. Simpson, senior grand warden; George C. Ober, juplor grand warden; James Sample. vrand treasurer; Thomas H. Young, grand lecturer; Joseph Dawson, grand chaplain; J. Russell Verbrycke. assistant grand chaplain: J. Claude Helper, grand, marshal; Benjamin W. Murch, senior grand deacon; Charles E. Baldwin, junior Brand # ? J* J* Jt J* J* J* J* J* J* J* J? J M B E R G' S." i:goap5>| ^ j 354c. | I i viuviiiiiau i Olelne. : RE." | Oold Dust. i ! Red Seal Lye. : j | Babbitt's. I n* ir*rTP*"? (Housefurnish- j bClS, i?K Dept.? !j! Basemen^) Table Damu Lowered fr 12 pieces of Mercerized Satin luster: 64 inches wide. Elaborate pansy, large rose, coiji spot polka Instead of 59c, Wednesday, a yan Union IJnen Huck | 12 pieces Towels, all white, 2<)x.'tfl- [ I.inen Crasl inch size; hemstitched at every fiber p the ends; soft finish and white, fast thoroughly absorbent. both sides; i Our refrular lS'.aC towel. roller or tea Wednes- ? n / fitoad of day. OUZy.r 10c a each / Ji yard ItSSISI53!KS?t:ISSSIElBIi?E^?IIE!rll2UerSS: Women's Ox Lines Redyced from There are about to styles in lines of regular stock sold at $2.50 rlnnrp tnmnrrnu- om o ? ? v?? HIV ? m v 11 luirvvvi U Consisting of black Kid, dull fords. Pumps and Sailor Ties. W< Shoe Department. First Floor IMlMMSIfiiSSISiiSESi;- " rr : ?*??i tings, 25c. i z Grades at a Price or One Day. MM Matting on sale tomorrow at the 5 xtra heavy weight seamless grade, iteed reversible. In neat stripes, 90 to 100 lbs. to the roll. 40-yard g 3o Mattings. In a good as- >i ?? iotl, close-woven quality. || tr\ yd. Spccial at -..88. hi jglhainnis, 6^c, 1 Oc Value. i 'ii i pieces of new Spring Dress Gingles and colorings, at 6-)4c a yard? ':j? KN !H? broken plaids, in such desirable S oxblood. 's dresses and waists. r? PJtfl 1-0 t-^1 /-.# . -%r 1 ?:.i_ w,v-rfv ?aiuo vji I aiU"V> iut* I ii- m: yard - wide Per- Reached Cotton! grounds wiThdots! a l|Pavy' .0'??e" figures. stripes, woven grade for checks and plaids. making sheets and ; Standard 12\*c pillow cases. Reg- ,'J grade for * ular Uc value, 9^4c j I * h" *' * *" * jf ?* *r *" j?* jr r>' jc #" a? *r *. _ _ i deacon: T. John Newton, grand sword bearer: John Speed Smith, grand pursuivant; Alexander McKenzie, senior grand steward: Alexander Grant, junior grand steward; Warren C. Bickford, grand tiler; past grand masters, R. B. Donaldson, Eldred G. Da\'is. Joseph S. McCoy, M. M. Parker. Jose M. Yznaga. Jesse W. i.ee, Harrison Dingman. James A. Sample, F. G. Alexander, L. C. Williamson, Henry S. Merrill. David G. Dixfm. George W. Baird, Matthew Trimble. Samuel C. Palmer. John I H. Small, ir.. William (} Henderson llarrv Standi ford. James A. Wetinore. I.urtin R. Ginn and Walter A. Brown, and officers of other bodies and grand bodies. Substrictions to Stock. The stock subscription committee reports the following additional subscriptions to the stock of tlie Masonic Temple Association: Previously reported $2,3" 10.00 E. P. Taylor 10.00 Edward H. Tompkins 20.00 John 11. Miller 50.00 ; J. R. Leaman 10.00 T. John Newton loo.00 Philip Giuliani 30.00 William F. Malion.v 50.00 A. Ghiselli 30 00 Charles Claveloux 50.00 Lafayette Leaman 30.00 P. A. Radice 30.00 Joseph Finelil 50.00 Henry C. Town 20.00 Solomon Oppenheimer . 20.?H) William M. cieland 21UM Washington Onfeniai I-odge 503.02 Total $:UH5.(.2 t> a/\n-ntttt rr /-i a t> "o tc? "kt cnur attttj XlUUOij V JLjI^X UAXVAJIO J^ OiUUiVJjXV. Army and Navy Union Served With Soldiers" Rations. There was a large attendance at the smoker given by the members of Col. Theodore Roosevelt Cam)) of l"nited Spanish War Veterans last night i:i G. A R. Hall. Included in the gathering were many of the members of other military organizations of tiie city. The long tables were laden with the kind of grub served to soldiers In the field. The toastmaster wms Capt. J. C. Jorgensen, and during tinevening Commander George F. Snider, Department Adjutant William Peacock, Com mander foster of -Miles lamp, Gen. Galhralth of Roosevelt Camp, Department Quartermaster Francis M Kenna of the G. A. R., Ad.it. Gen. Sliorey an<l Commander Lee of Porter Garrison of tlie Army and Navy Union delivered short addresses. Commander Harbison was In charge of the affair. During the supper a resolution was passed authorizing a petition to b? sent to President Roosevelt, through National Commander J. Kdwln Browne, asking that steps be taken to have stricken out the clause in tlie new constitution o? Oklahoma, recently adopted by the Oklahoma convention, which, it is stated, disfranchises all soldiers and sailors. LAWYERS TO DINE. Bar Association Plans to Entertain the Judiciary. The dosing event on the program arranged by the committee of the Bar Association for the season, which is coming to a close, will take place this evening at the New Willlard. The series of lectures which nave ue?*ji given unucr ine uirecuun 01 me committee on lectures and entertainment during the past season are now about to be finished off, as it were, by this last effort. The association will entertain the Judges of the United Slates Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of the District and the Court of Claims. The Interest taken in this occasion Is shown by the large proportion of the members of th< association who have signified their Inte..tion to be present. It Is expected when the toasts Are called that Judge Harlan will respond for the highest court In the land, and Judge Shepard and Judge Cl^baugh, the chief justices, respectively, of the Court of AppealB and of the District Supreme Court, will respond for their associate*, while Chief Justice Bath-Room Fixtures, t Choice, 9c. ? ValuesWorth flSc and E9c '* ? Nickel-plated Bath-room Fixtures, in- Vl eluding the following articles: v Round Towel Bars. " Towel Rollers. . 't Match Safes. Hanging Soap Dishes. Robe Hangers. Paper Holders. Towel Arms. , Brush Holders. * Values worth Ilk' iwid 19c each for 9c. * - - '* ask, 44c yd. I om 59c yd. '* Damask, snowy white, with perfect ^ patterns: pastel stripe, with large dot; all with deep double border. ^ I 44c- k of Russia 50 dozen llenip Dish tfc i Toweling; Cloths, soft nml heavy: 'id sehaRe' on finished edge all arouml. splendid for The Hamf> seIlp' '* towels. In- everywhere for 5c. Spe- f .7Hsc ? ??' ... ''Jt dfords, $L95. 5 $2.50 and S3.00 pair. this lot?representing the broken ) and $3.00 a pair. For quick ri<1- r* t $1.95 a pair. '? Calf and Patent shiny leatlu-r Ox- * ?lts and turns. '* '* UHUHNt' Long Kimonos, Z Choice at 98c. ? Regular $1.50 Value. ? Pretty Kimonos for spring ami sum- r mcr wear made of fancy printed I.awn * In a variety of figured and flowered de- A signs. Full length, made with plaited back. , and belt attached. * These are the fnmnu* "Mendel's c, make"?a guarantee of superior work- , man sill p and correct styling. * liegular $1.50 kind tomorrow for ??? A Women's Short Kirn, on op, of Swiss and r J-awn^ in flowered designs and pretty * polka dots; some with tight- . ^ A fitting hack; finished with rib- /$Lxj'C o bon ties. All .sizes at ,. "Z^S3S2pi? if filfcf fei&.'ilf r. I:* 4S.?? i* I ; * Trunks, $6.49, ;* Wortili up to $8.98. ? Made of good materials, covered with * heavy duck, some bound with fiber and 't, others with steel. Two center bands. r? finished with two sole leather straps. r Brass Excelsior lock and bra^s trim- * mlngs. Extra heavy slats. Iron hottorn and deep tray and hat box. v nunc 01 me ionowing sizes: V.'Z, 114 * and :t?. ^ Kinds intended to sell up to $h !?S. r Choice tomorrow for $?>.4J?. * 0O0 Special lot of Traveling- made of * cowhide grain split leather, in two shapes?Club and Gladstone. Muslin lined, finished with sid pocket. Leath- " er handle. Sizes 1J and ?? ?i ? *-*. A 14 inches. Regular 51.W II II *U' '\r value for "v u u ^ * V; *r if *- **#' *" *' >' k jf >' P ? I $ We guaran- ^ ;*. i 4- tee perfect fit rX m n\ x i $ in our made= v' | n II + IT * ~ I *r no- measure 21 VJJ v , | systs for .... + \t J i .j. L nderstand, we can com- t I ? plete your suit in a week if y ! .1 you SO desire it, without 1* T stinting styk\ fit or workman- J T ship. We build all our garT ments over a rigid interlining j] that simply cannot sag or lose ; its set. That's why the fit is T noticeably eye-catching and lasting. This improved inter- j lining is lighter and cooler [j] than pads. J Write for Spring Style T Hook uiid Suiui.leK. v :: Nswcorn & Green. "I 1002 F St. X.W. II 0|?>n Saturday Evenings. 't t n ^ ^ ,i|T |I |t ^ ^ Peelle will speak on behalf of the Couit of Claims. The profession will be represented by Mr Henry E. IJavis. To Visit Washington Asylum. 1 Visitors conducted by Secretary C. I'. Weller of the Associated Charities are to inspect the Washington Asylum. Including the workhouse and hospitals, next Saturday afternoon. Persons interested have been Invited to meet at >*11 O street in time to start promptly at 2 o'clock, or to go direct to the institution, l!*th and C streets southeast. The agents of the Associated Charities, members of the eight division conferences, friendly visitors, savings collectors and other volunteer workers have been urged to take the trip. Superintendent Zinkham has agreed to conduct the visitors through his institution and personally explain the work. This visit Is the first of a series which the Associated Charities is to conduct this spring as a means of Interest fng and training volunteer workers among the needy. * It pays to read the want oolur.ins of Th? Star. Hundreds of situations arc filled Uroufli th?m.