The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-06-28

Davis, 32o; Edward II. Chamberlin, 800;
Myron NJ Parker, 92o; Jose NJ. Yznaga, SOC;
Harrison Dingman, 320, and James A. Sample,
14o; Past Deputy Grand Masters: Goff A.
Hall, 32o; L. d. Wine, lac, and John Locke,
800: Past Senior Grand Warden: Andrew
Glass, 32e; Past Junior Grand war1ens: A.
T. Longley, 33o; George W. Balloch, 3So, and
George E. Corson, 329; Past Grand Secretary:
c. W. Hancock, 320
Owing to the fact that Monday and Tues
day was the fifth occurrence OF those days in
June the following bodies will not hold regu-
lar meetings, specials will be called in sew
eral of them, however: Potomac Lodge No, 3,
Benjamin B. French Lodge No. Is, Anacostia
Lodge No. 81, Pentalpha Lodge No. %, Ma
tional Lodge No. IL, La Fayette Chapter No.
5, and Mithras Lodge Of Perfection No. /.
Brother William Oscar Roome, $50, vener-
able Master of Mithras Lodge of Perfection,
has made detailed report to his lodge OF all
the transactions incident to the funeral of the
late Grand Commander Albert Pike, $50,
showing the part taken by the bodies located
here. The report was made for file as his
toricsl record to be kept among the archives
Of the lodge, but 1t seems to be the desire OF
large number of the brethren that it should
be printed for distribution among the mem
bers, and 1t is hoped it will be so ordered.
From the present outlook It appears that
there will be fewer bodies s'called off" or dis
pensed during July and August than for many
years past. This fact may be largely due to
the approaching triennial conclave, but is
more generally attributed TO the great interest
which is at present being manifested in Ma
sonry in this jurisdiction. Throughout all
circles this influence is being felt and the large
attendance at the different meetings is very
pleasant to witness, as well as extremely en-
couraging to the officers of the various bodies.
La Fayette Chapter is preparing to give one
of the grandest excursions which will go down
to Marshall Hall this season. Refreshments
will be served free from the time the boat
leaves the wharf until the return and hand
some souvenirs will be presented to the ladies.
1t is not the desire of the Chapter to make
money out of the excursion and the amount
which will be expended for the entertainment
of their guests will probably largely exceed
the proceeds of the limited number of tickets
which have been placed on sale.
ST. Johns Day was fttingly celebrated
Wednesday evening by Potomac Commandery
No. g. which extended an invitation to the
other communicates to accompany them to
church on that date. Shortly after 7:45 O'Clock
q long line of Knights filed out of the Asylum
and took up their march to st. Johns Church.
headed by military band. The guests of the
commandery Were Columbia No. 2, and De
Molay No. I, both of which had out large
representations. At the conclusion of the ser
VICES. WHICH, were Uy UQe rector Ine
Reverend j. A. REGISTER, the visiting com
manderies were secorted to the asylum of
Potomac Commandery and enjoyed the hospi-
tality for which the Georgetown Sir Knights
are justly famed.
The Most Excellent High Priest of Mount
Horeb Chapter No. Z, Robert E. Fugitt, cele-
brated his birthday anniversary last Saturday
evening, at the National Hotel to which
comfortable hostelry he invited the follow
ing members of the order to assist him
in the proper observance of the anniversary:
Leonard Combs Shord, NJ. E. H. P, of La
Fayette Chapter No. 5, James Fl. Wordle, E.
K, of Mount Vernon Chapter No. 8, George
H. Walder, P. h. p, of Mount Horeb Chapter
No. Z, Aaron Bell, E. K. of Mount Horeb
Mount Vernon Chapter No. 8. The occasion
was highly enjoyable as the handsome host
combined his powers of entertaining with the
pleasant geniality which always characterizes
the department of his colleague, Companion
Bell. Later in the evening, several gentlemen,
friends of the host from California, were intro
duced, and under the influence of their wit and
inspiration even the stern features of Lieu
tenant Wood lost their military inflexibility,
and genial smile added a new attraction to
his handsome face. In connection with the
above the many friends of s.Most Excellent
Bob,' will be pleased to hear that he has re-
Gently passed an important examination for
promotion and secured the same during the
past month.
The After-Lunch Club, an organization the
membership of which is restricted to the
Masonic fraternity, has met daily at 1890 for
the past two weeks in the Office of the Scot
tish Rite Sanctuary. and after mature deliber-
alton have decided many important subjects
In which they or anybody else are not inter
ested in the slightest degree. The presiding
officer, who is elected to serve until some
member objects, is James H. Trimble, with
the title of Referee, but as this name seemed
somewhat out of keeping with the importance
of the Office it was changed at the last meet
ing TO the more dignifed term of Moderator.
Edwin Medill Mix fills the dual Office of sec
retary-treasurer, and William j. Byers was in
stalled at the last meeting as the sergeant-at-
arms. No regular meeting of the club can be
held unless all the members are present, and
all business must be concluded in fifteen min
utes. The HERALD reporter has been the
guest of the club several times of late. and
has formed a high estimate of the genial COM
radeship OF the members and has borne away
many pleasant recollections of the perfect
harmony which prevails during the meetings.
Such informal gatherings as these go far to
keep In perfect accord the spirit Of fraternity
which should characterize all Masons in their
daily intercourse with each other. 1t is very
pleasant to see the welcome which the ianitoI
of the Sanctuary extends to "the boys" as they
drop in for the midday quarter of an hour OF
fun.
Iudenendant Opdar MachanioS