The Washington times., 1894-12-23
DISTRICT SECRET
SOCIETY DOINGS
Matters of Interest to Brethren khO
Meet on the Quiet.

dav evening last the unusual spectacle was
presented OF two ofthese high degree Masonic
bodies in session at the same tine. Mithras
Lodge Of Perfection was open on the four
teenth degree. transacting business in regu-
lar meeting. and Evangelist Chapter Of Rose
Croix was comforting the eighteenth degree
a. special eonvocation.
The eighteenth is one of the most beautiful
degrees OF the Rite and one OF the most diff
cult 10 render On this occasion it was in
terpreted by volunteer working force,
none OF the regular officers occupying their
stations except. Brother William Oscar
Roome, thirly-;hird degree. the wise master
of the chapter. who presided. and Brother
Richard Benjamin Nixon. thiriy-second de-
gree. the orator. who occupied his own STA
tlon. Brother Alexander Hollenbeck Holt the
secretary. acted rs senior warden. Brother
Henry y. Oliver. as junior warden. Brother
Charles 5. Hyer. "a master OF ceremonies.
Brother Charles j.. HeUke as Lieutenant OF
the guard Brother ". J. Hay. sentinel and
Brother Joseph c. Taylor, az expert All OF
The above RIe veterans IN Scottish Rite
work. and th, ir perfect familiarity was appar-
ent throughout the degree. IL Was nearly
midnight before the chapter was closed. but
every brother present remained to witness
this beautiGui ceremony.
Washington CommaHdery. No. J, are now
arranging for The celebration or the seven
tieth anniversary Of the commandery. which
will fall on January l4 Full details OF this
important Templar event wall shortly be made
known bv Eminent Commander ii. h. Simp-
son. At the communication Of Wednesday
next the order OF the Red Cross will be con-
ferred. and a large attendance is expected.
An important committee report regulating
the attendance of funerals will also come up
FOR action. The Office Of the cOmmandery
Will meet on Christmas day and telegraph
Christmas greetings TO the grand master OF
knights Templar OF the United States.
The annual conclaye of Columbia Com
mandery. No. .. was held on Friday evening
last. one OF the largest assemblages OF the year
being present. and the evening was thor
oughy enjoyed. The preceding conclaTe
was the longest session OF the year, the OIL
GERS being in their stations Tor SIX consecu-
tive hours The officers Of The commandery
have issued a ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS invita-
ton 10 the membership 10 attend New
Years reception NJ the asylum from 10 Z p.
N. The officers viii be assisted by their ladies
and it will be one OF the most pleasant social
affairs during the Templar year. On Christ
mas Day the usual greetings Will be tele-
graphed 10 the grand master.
The annual conclave OF De Molay Mounted
COmmandery. No. Z, will be held at the ap-
preaching meeting. when officers will be
elected and the work Of the year closed up.
Eminent Commander O'ConEGr found il nee
essary 10 hold a special conclaye during the
past week in order 10 finish the degree work.
which is now up TO date. The many friends
of the popular commander are warmly con-
graduating him over the success OF his ad-
ministratiOn. Sir knight OConnor Is an
ardent Mason. and his zeal Tor the order and
his keen sense OF fraternity are more than
worthy Of emulation.
The installation of the newly elected officers
OF Ruth Chapter, No. /, Order Eastern Star,
Monday evening last was made the occasion
OF q very pleasant affair. After the ceremony
had been performed by the retiring worthy
Enatron. Mrs. Lamont, in very Impressive
manner the members Of the chapter, with
Electa Chapter as invited guests, repaired 10
the banquet hall. where three immense tables
were spread with most delicious and tempt
ing menu. 4 season OF pleasant social inter
course was passed and al a late hourthe party
broke up, with the unanimous feeling pre-
yailing that Ruth Chapter has mastered the
art OF entertaining in all of lis details. On
Friday evening Ruth Chapter were the guests
Of Electa Chapter, of Anacostia.
At the last meeting of Harmony Lodge, No.
II. the retiring worshipfal master, a. W.
Johnston, was presented by Past Master
George L. Corson with beautiful Jewel Of
his rank Past Master Johnston's remarks
on resigning the chair of the worshipful
master were beautiful in the extreme, and
evinced his deep love for the fraternity and
his loyalty to his lodge. Brother c. L. He'll
brun. his successor in office, is the youngest
worshpful master in the city, but has proved
himself an officer Of the highest ability and
is extremely popular among Masons gener-
ally. Brother Bennett A. Allen, the senior
warden. at present occupies the same relative
Office in his chapter and commandery, while
W c. Babcock, the junior warden, holds
practically the same office II his chapter.
Saturday evening Mithras Lodge OF Perfec-
tion conferred the fourteenth degree at spe-
cial meeting which il was found necessary 10
call for that purpose. Among the visitors
present were Inspector General Pierce, thir-
ty-third degree. OF California, and Brother
Charles A. Nes5itt, thiTty-third degree, Of
Richmond, Va.
Stansbury Lodge No. q has dispensed with
its communication OF Monday evening as, the
date falls upon Christmas eve.
The second Thursday Of this month falling
on the 9th instant. the installation commu-
nication Of the grand lodge. Harmony. Lodge
No. u, has dispensed with its meeting on that
date
The election OF Companion Lurtin r. CHM
as excellent high priest of Mount Vernon
Chapter No. 3. was a deserved compliment tc
an officer OF the highest ability. His con-
ecientious work in the lower offices OF the
chauter has demonstrated capabilities Of the
-
CHAPTER affairs VIII be marked by a broad
minded. liberal, and Intelligent policy.
Brother W Z. Naley, who might well be
called the suburban secretary, has been
called upon 10 fill thar important Office in
Rutb-Ch5pter No. /. Order Eastern Star
Brother Nalley has had a very wide expert
ence in this line. and his records are among
the finest il The jurisdiction.
The following bodies will not meet OF
Tuesday evening. their regular meeting night
for this month: Federal Lodge, No.
Acacia Iod e No. IS Potomac CHARTER, No
s; DeAIolay Commandery. No. 4; Robert de
Bruce Council OF Kadosh, A A. S. r.
The following officers were elected in
Washington Council, No. ], ROYAL and Select
Masters. on Monday evening last: George H
Walker. illustrious master; Andrew Glass
illustrious deputy master; DR.. 7. T. Gibbs
j. z. G. Of work: George i. CorsOn. recorder
James Lansburgh, treasurer.
Sir knight benjamin Parkhurst. Of Colum-
bia Commandery. No. ,, was heard to soliio-
quize while going through the magnificent
new Masonic Temple at Baltimore, that it re-
minded him Of the Washington TemUle-''ii
was so different" Ben has the reputation OF
recognizing a good thing when it connects
with his vision.
Masonic meetings for next week are as
follows:
Monday evening Dawson Lodge, No. 16
ArlnInius lodge. No. 25. Mount Vernon Chap
ter. 10. 3. Hiram Chapter. No. 10.
Wednesday eyeninS-Nashington Com.
mandery. No. !.
Thursday evenng-Grand Lodge OF the
District OF Columbia. installation eommuni.
cation. George c. Whiting Lodge. No. y
Washington Chapter. No. 2.