The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-22
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
The Doings of the Secret Or.
derS of Seattle.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs BALL
Dedication Of G. A. r. Headquarters-
Scottish Riters to ReorEanixe-
New Masonic Temple.

The secret orders of the city continue the
active work which has characterized them
during the winter. The most important events
which are to take place in the near future are
the building of the Masonic temple and the re-
organization of the Scottish Rite bodies. In q
social sense the Knights OF Pythias ball and the
dedication of the &. A. r. hall are worthy of
mention. Following is 9 review of the work of
the week:
FREE AND ACCEPTED MAsoNs.
Lorraine Chapter, No. s. Order Of the Eastern
Star, held special convocation on Wednesday
evening for the comforting of degrees After
the transaction of business those present en-
joyed social dance to the music of Professor
Vaughn's orchestra Lunch was served and
pleasant time was spent by all who attended.
Seattle Commandery, No. 2. Knights Templar,
met in regular conelave on Thursday evening.
Seattle Chapter, No. s. r. A. NJ, held regu-
lar convoeation on Saturday evening.
Eureka Lodge. No. 20, F. and A. NJ, meets to-
morrow evening for work in the Entered APP
81. Johns Lodge No. Q holds q regular COM
munication on next Saturday evening.
The Scottish Rite organizations OF the city
have held no regular meetings since the great
ire. in which the charter and paraphernalia
were destroyed. reorganization has recently
been determined upon, and for this purpose q
next Tuesday evening at the Peoples Savings
bank, - the Occidental block.
The building committee of St Johns lodge
met yesterday afternoon at L. H. Wheelefs
Office in the Seattle block. to complete arrange
ments for the construction Of the new Masonic
temple, which is TO stand on the northeast
corner of Pike and Second streets. No definite
action was taken, however, further than to
begin the work of building in the near future
Only three stories are to be erected at present,
but the foundations and lower stories will be
constructed to allow three additional
stories, which viii ultimately be added.
6RANDsARMY OF THE REPUBLIC
On last Tuesday evening the new G. A. r
hall in the Hinckley block was formally dedi-
Gated by Stevens post. Thomas Camp, S OF ",
and Stevens Relief Corps. The ceremonies were
conducted by Department Commander Holmes,
assisted by detachment of the S. v. Rifles. who
acted as guard Of honor, while the enbiens of
the army and navy were set up in the hail.
After this Miss Grace Mclaughlin sang San
lowed with . stirring address to the Flag
and then all present united in singing march
Ing Through Georgia and Tramp, Tramp,
Tramp, the Boys are Marching" AT signal
from Commander Holmes the members of stew
ems post gathered around the altar. and with I'M
covered heads paid tribute to their departed
comrades, General sherman and Admiral Porter.
Ac,,utant 1. u. Young then gave the popular G.
A. r. song, 'We'eye Drank From the Same Can
teeo- IN response 10 call Comrade Hubbard
sang ,Teniing on the Old Camp Ground" with
fuii chorus Comrade Street, on behalf of the
post, accepted q beautiful hand-caryed altar
which wss presented by Pas. Commander VIII
son After the rendition o. the .'Slumher Song"
BY Miss Grace Mclaughlin. all present partook
OF army ra;ions OF coffee, beans and har6-tsck
Later the younger people INDUCED in dancing
and spent merry evening.
Department, Commander Holmes left on FIJI
day Tor tour ofirspeetion OF the different posts
OF the state Last night he installed the officers
OF the post at Pomeroy. For this week his pro-
grsmme l. as follows: Monday, waitsbirg:
IusSdsy. Dayton; Wednesday, wsila waIla;
Thursday, North Yakima; Friday, Eliensburx.
ODD FELLOWS.
On Thursday evening Ridgeley Lodge,
Daughters OF Rebekah. gave pleasant social at
oda Fellows hall In North Seattle The even
ing passed In music, whist ard dancing.
Among the pleasant features OF the entertain
nent were vocal selection by Mrs. C. B. Grant.
. coznet solo By NJ. George H. Park and . piano