The Washington times., 1894-11-18
AMONG SECRET SOCIETIES
Matters of Interest to Brethren Who
Meet on the Quiet.
DOINGS OF DISTRICT. MASONS
Many WeI-known LADIES Who Occupy
Prominent Positions IN Communicates Of
the Golden Cross-What the Odd Fellows
Of the City Are About and Other News

The event next week in Masonic circles viii
be the address Of Past Master Isaac S. Tiche-
nor in Harmony Lodge, No. II. The theme
Of the distinguished Mason viii be ''Freema-
sorry in England - and he viii treat the sub
jsct from the standpoint Of a personal obser-
walton Of the customs Of the fraternity in the
birthplace Of speculative Masonry. The ca
thedral of the Scottish Rite will be taxed to
hold the large audience that will greet Past
Master Tichenor on this occasion, and no
Mason should neglect this opportunity of be-
coming better acquainted with the high
standard Of the order ameng cur English
brethren. The data for the lecture has been
gathered during the six visits which the
lecturer has made to the United Kingdom,
during which periods he was the recipient Of
many courtesies from the most distinguished
representatives Of the fraternity, and met the
highest officers of the craft in England.
fn order that the br ethren OF this city may
thoroughly appreciate the treat that ls IN
store for them, and with the hope OF cement
ing the maternal Masonic relations which
have been so pleasant between The two great
Fnelfsh-speaking nations. The TIMES prints
in this issue q short synopsis OF some OF the
principal features OF what VIII Dc considered
one Of She most important and interesting
lectures ever delivered before the Aasons OF
the District of Columbia.
The introduction to the theme proper Will
treat OF the merging Of operative and specu-
larfye Masonry, and illusions viii be made
to anoient evidences Of its organisation, ia
times far remote from the present era. The
organization Of the first grand lodge IN Eng
land on ST. John the Baptist Day, December
1r han Fha .gndOn IglrRE Of Th9
Goose aRd Gridiron, Of ST. Psuls Church
ward; the Grown, of Parkers Lane. near
Drury lane: the Apple Tree Tavern. IN
Charles street, Covent Garden, ana the hum-
mer and Grape in Channel Row. West
minister. met and formed The first authentic
Masonic dispensing authority. The torma-
ton Of the seceders into another grand lodge
in 1T25 and the coalition OF both grand lodges,
known as the Modem and Anclents, IN the
third year OF the reign Of George L
The legality OF the titles OF American lodges.
directly the descendants Of the above. will
then be shown, and after this interesting di-
gressien the subject proper viii be again
taken up and the customs and work OF the
Oldest jurisdiction in the world Will be ably
treated. 1t Is expected that the grand officers
OF the District Of Columbia will attend In a
body. and ehlcial representatives Of every
lodge in the District VIII be present.
Many Of the Sir Knights Of Washington
conmGnderies are arranging &c make the trip
te Boston next year by sea. The arrange
uents which have been made by the COM
mahderies, as organizations, have not been
given out, but on account or the length OF
time il is presumed that a trip by sea would
take TOO long for the majority OF the SIR
Knights and that the organizations viii,
therefore, 20 BY rail, probably varying this
mode OF travel by taking some Of the Sound
steamers az New York. and proceeding via
Fall River 10 the triennIRi city.
Reports from Boston indicate that the con-
elave OF 1885 viii surpass. in point OF num-
bsrs. any previous similar event in the history
OF the Grand EncEmPlent Of the United
States The various committees have been
hard az work for the past year, and eontem-
plate q programme q entertainment 10 the
visiting irEtsrs that will make the ICTp.grs
Of Boston a pleasant remembrance 10 each
and every guest who pGrtakes OF their hosIl-
talities in August. 1895.
The work Of the Scottish Rite bodies win
be resumed on Tuesday evening neLt with
the fourth and fifth degrees in Mithras Lodge
OF Perfection. Venerable Master William
oscar Boone will preside assisted by Brother
Francis j. No0dman and A. Bert Coolidge
and the ether officers Of the lodge. The
Scottish Bite choir VIII render the music pro-
ridee for these two degrees.
The visitation 10 National Lodge and tho
entertainment and reception which followed.
previously reported in THE TINES, was one Of
The most pleasant affairs Of the season.
The list Of life members Of Columbia Com
mEndery No. 2, just published. shows that
there are one hundred ana nineteen SIr
knights who hold certificates.
NvrOn Il. Parker Lodge. No. 81. closed the
grand lodge visitations for this year on Tues
day evening last. After the conclusion Of the
Official programme, the lodge hold very pleas
ant " al home" The address OF the evening
was by Brother Green Clay Smith, on the
% Rise aad progress Of Masonry AserIes Of
presentations promoted the general good feel
ing OF the evening The grand master was
remembered by the lodge with handsome
sterling headed cane: Brother Smith, with two
volumes Of The Puritans." and Past Master
A. X. Quid. with past master jewel The
Harmony Lodge Quartet, consisting Of
Brothers d. g. Miller, 81. G. Pearson, j. i.
Blackmar and c. i. Rice. furnished the music.
Eminent Commander Frank H. Thomas has
established his Masonic address in the Wash
ington Loan and Trust building.
Noble Titus Ellis. Of AlmGs Temple. has is
sued several unique novelties in advertising
OF late, and is taking rank with the leaders
in this line.
Noble Thomas NJ. Gale is possessed Of the
handsomest shrine button in this Jurisdiction.
1t WAS made 10 order by local firm Of Jew
elers and is both symbolic and beautiful.
AuEElA mdSlCI AcELl4l anu AAS OAAGEIc CL lLlt
Grand Lodge, after month OF nearly con-
slant duty, can now take short rest until
the installation communication Of the Grand
Lodge.
Past High Priest NJ. R. Thorp. chairman ot
the visitation committee Of Hiram Chapter,
No. 10, called a meeting of the same Thurs
DAY evening and arranged the details Of the
event
Recorder Pitts issued his usual circular
last week, containing many bright and crisp
commaudery items.
Past Master Tiehenor viii wear the regalis
accorded the rank OF past master in Eng
land on Thursday evening. during the adj
dress referred 10 in this column.
Companion L. \. Charles. who went 10 the
Pacific coast about two years ago FOR the
benefit Of his health. has returned somewhat
improved.
Ruth Chsu,er wiz take an active part in
the bazaar of Potomac Lodge. together with
Eclecta Chapter A booth Will be established
rcIrCseuilng flC order ot the Eastern star
Az the last meeting tho chapter was houored
by visits from Past Worthy LGtr0u Sister
Waller. o. Michigan, and Sister C-ey, o.
EeIeeta ClGpIer 30. 2
ssss1las5rlc meetings Tor next week are a. fol-
lCrs
Monday eyaninr-Potouac LoIre. No. 8.
Ben amin II. French Ledge. 80. u. Auce8stil
Loose. 80. 81. nenfa.pra Lodge. So -
l.U;L Chapter. order Esiecu Star. Washing
tol Council. and Edvll ana Te ret Masters.
4res1Ev evening King David Lodge. No.
~ National Lodge 30. l2 Mvron III. Parker
Lodge. 80. 2. Lafayette Chapter. 10. 8 Naval
Chapter. no. 8. and Mutual Lodge Of Periec-
tion. A. r.
WedDes day evening Columbia LODGE. No.
?. E.MashiHcton Centennial Lodge. No. IA, Osiris
Lodge. no. &c. Columbia Chapter. No. i.
BnEhfwood Chapter, No. g, and Potomac
0omnandery. No. 8
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