National Republican., 1883-02-23

ard Marbury, after the lodge with its
visitors had assembled, made an appropriate
speech of presentation, conveying to the mas.
tcr Of the lodge gavel made from the old
oak tree which had stood for hundreds of
years in front of the mansion at Mount Yer
non, but was blown down during storm last
August The master of Washington lodge
accepted the gavel, which was used during
tic interesting ceremonies of the day. About
IL o'clock the lodge was called off," and the
memhors forming in line, and marshaled by
Mai. George DuiIey, proceeded to Christ church
where thoy attended divine service The
lody of the church was filled by the Masons,
ihCir friends occupying tho remaining pews
md tho galleries. The church was crowded
o larger congregation not having in many
years attended there. A select choir, COM
losed of the best singers in the city, rendered
the musical part of tho service in the
most acceptable manner and with the
effect of delighting the congregation.
Rev. William M. Dane, of Baltimore,
preached n sermon replete with sound doc
trine, and conveyed many interesting facts.
llo showed how Christianity supplemented
by Masonry had advanced civilization and
elevated mankind 60 q higher and nobler
plano than IT was possible ho could havo occu-
pied without the benefcent influences of
these agencies. Ho was listened TO with close
attention, and his logical manner Of convey
ing Wholesome doctrine deeply impressed his
Iargo audience whilc the many interesting
facts narrated about Masonry served to stimu-
ate the already growing interest in that sub
Get.
After tho services the visiting Masons spent
much time in examining the relics.
LODGE ROOM EXERCISES.
The centennial celebration ceremonies were
continued Mt the lodge room in tho evening ut
Sp. m, at which there was n very large attond-
ance of members and visiting members from
other lodges.
DOuch's band Of six pecos from Washing.
ton was also present part of the time, and dis
pcnsed excellent music here as well as ut the
banquet.
Among the prominent visiting Masons set
ting in the lodge were the following r. w.
w. ID. lsaacs, of Richmond, grand secretary of
Virginia; w. q. W. Poo, deputy grand secre-
tary pro tom. of the Grand lodge of Virginia /;
p. NJ. j. Z. Milness, of Pennsylvania; p. NJ.
Jawler, Washington, No. 1G; r.. g. Hight, of
Atlantic Lodge, Me-; w. NJ. w. w. Alley, of
Leesburg, Va, and others.
Regrets were rcceivd from Judge L. R.Wel-
ford, of Richmond. Va; q. B. Day, @. NJ. of
Pennsylvania; II. NJ. Page, q. NJ. of Virginia ;
NJ. Desmond. q. S. of Pennsylvania; p. s.
Coles, p. q. NJ. of Virginia, and congratula-
tions by telegraph were received from Noun
Vernon lodge, of Rhode Island.
THE BANQUET.
The banquet was set for 10 o'clock and up.
wards of 200 invitations were sent out in
Guiding those to the grand lodge officers of
Virginia, Pennsylvania, and the District of
Columbia. The tables were laid in the long
dining room of the Braddock house.
A very pretty little souvenir of the occa-
sion had been prepared by the lodge commit
tee in tho shape of programme of tho
day and nights proceedings and menu of the
banquet.
1t appears to be a little book but q close in
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Masonic lambskin apron, upon which were
imprinted in gold letters the name of the
lodge and dates 1888 and 1883 and portrait
Of Gen. Washington.
The table, as spread for the banquet, pre-
sontcd a very handsome appearance.
AT one end of the large table was pyramid
formed of Holsters, between which were arti.
fetal camClias and roses cut from vegetables,
which pyramid, with the large cake in tho
center of the table, surmountcd by figure of
Gen. Washington, was prepared by the cook
of tho Braddock house.
1t was nearly 1890 o'clock before the ban
quct commenced, aud about TWO hundred per-
sons sat down TO the tables, only invited
guests partgking of the spread.
The regular toasts were, first, "The Day We
Celebrate" responded to by Past Grand Wor-
shipful Master w. ii. Lambert, who gave o
brief but succinct history of the Alexandria
Worshipful lodge. Second, "The Grand lodge
of Pennsylvania" responded to by Past
Master J. p. Milness, who gracefully ex-
tended the congratulations of the Grand
lodge Of Pennsylvania. Third, "The
Grand lodge of Virginia." responded
to by William B, Isaacs, grand secretary of
Grand lodge of Virginia. who dwelt particu-
larly on tho growth and teachings of the
order. Fourth, ANDREW Jackson lodge, No.
120," responded to by f. A. Reid, of Alexan-
dria, who gave a brief history of No. 120, and
paid graceful compliment to Alex
andria Washington lodge. Fifth, "Our
distinguished guests and brethren wherever
dispersed over the world" sesponded to by
George A. Mushback, of Alexandria; sixth
"The city of Alexandria" responded to by j.
Il. Beckham who briefly related the history oI
the city seventh, "Our honored dead" re-
sponded to by NJ. Silence in the song of "Auld
Lang Syne."