The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1890-04-20

Williams in the chair. The w. NJ, who had
been absent several weeks, was heartily well
coined by the lodge. A very important amend
ment to the bylaws (relating to benefts) was
adopted. Several of the "regularsn were alb
sent. The Lodge is very anxious about one OF
its members who took prominent part in the
reception by Columbia Lodge No. to La
fayette Lodge, of Alexandria, Va p M. John
E. Finch, OF franklin Lodge No. 4, of Balti-
more, was present, and rendered In inimitable
style his "Chinese Song" ?. NJ. Lewis rem
dered "McGinty' capitally, Brother A. F. Lip
pard accompanying him on the organ. The
"Growlers" we're out in force, but, though his
position was ably filed, the absence of the II.
G. g. was very apparent and deeply regretted.
Lafayette Lodge No. 13 held its regular meet
ing April II, at their hall, 600 G street. There
was a good attendance, Worthy Master w. L.
Klinehanse in the chair. Past Grand Architect
j. w. Carter was present and spoke upon the
workings of the endowment, new feature in
this order established by the Supreme Lodge
last May. He thought it a good thing and
asked that the lodges of this jurisdiction look
into the matter. Grand Conductor G. w.
Berry, of No. 1, and Past Master S. w. Mad
dux, of No. Z, were present. On Thursday
next this lodge will meet at o'clock sharp for
the purpose of comforting degrees-Mr. IL. Q.
Riley for the first, Brother E. +. Payne for the
second, and Brother j. c. Harkness for the
third. Afterward the brothers will proceed to
National Rifles Armory to attend the entertain
ment given by Friendship Lodge No {, at
WHICH the following DrOUnerS Oh UnlS IOuSe VIII
take active part: j. E. Taylor, B. F. Taylor,
Norman Pruitt F. NJ. Ashford, j. E. Finch,
and L. B. Taylor.
Lafayette Lodge No. II, of Alexandria, Va,
paid fraternal visit to Columbia Lodge No. l
on Tuesday evening, April 8. \ committee
consisting of P. G.. A. Eichelbergel, Past Masters
j. H. Loveless, w. A. Upperman, and Otto
schleuter, and Chaplain E. froth met the Wis
itors at the depot and escorted them to the hall,
Fifth and streets northwest Several men,
bers of Anchor Lodge No. assisted the CON-
mittee. The welcome address was delivered by
P S. r. II. E. Weaver, acting as Worthy Mas
ter, and was responded to by Worthy Master
Taylor and D. G. A. Marbury, of Lafayette
Lodge, of Alexandria. Remarks for the benefit
of the order were also made by the following
brothers: G. A. 7. II. Watson, 8. g. A. Thomp-
son, p g. A. Hinken, P. G.. A. Carter, p. G. A.
son, and q song by Brother Summers. After
ward the brothers proceeded to the lower hail.
where two long tables, extending the entire
length of the room, were beautifully decorated
with emblems of the order and filled with all
kinds of eatables. A general invitation having
been extended to all the sister lodges In the
jurisdiction, they were all well represented
P. NJ. j. w. Kidwell, A. Olive, G. W. Berry,
NJ. w. PLACER, and A. Christensen were the
committee on refreshments, and they deserve
great credit for the successful manner in which
they performed their labor. The same commit
tee were empowered by the lodge at their meet
ing on Tuesday evening last to prepare an en-
tertainment for the lady friends Of the lodge.
Applications for membership were received from
w. T. Hollis and Thad p. Redd. The report
of the Financial Secretary for the quarter end
ing March 81, 1890, shows cash balance on
hand and invested of $2,03533.