The Washington times., 1894-10-28
Matters Of Interest to Brothers
Who Meet on the Quiet.
NEW MYSTIC SHRINE RITUAL
Il viii Probably Be Exemplified During
the Week-Various Visitations Among the
Masons-What Is Doing Among the Odd
Fellows, Golden Gross, and Other Orders.

at the Scottish Rite Sanctuary. Owing to the
fact that another lodge was TO be visited on
the same evening no especial programme
was prepared. but the grand officers were
cordially welcomed by Worshipful Master
Glaeser. Senior Warden Baesgen, and Junior
Warden Meyers. Among those present were
Past Masters Louis GoIdschmidt, Herman H.
Gardes. h. Brandes. J. Toense, J. H. Meme is
and many brethren of the lodge.
Dawson Lodge. No. is. presided over by
Jesse +. Grant was visited also on Monday
evening. After the ceremonies in Arminius
Lodge were concluded the grand officers, un-
der escort Of the grand marshal, Worshipful
Brother Samuel C. Palmer. proceeded TO the
Masonic Temple. where the members OF DaW-
son Lodge were waiting to receive them and
where they were most cordially welcomed. At
the conclusion Of the official duties the Rev.
Charles /. Pate delivered a highly interesting
discourse on Masonic subjects.
Tuesday evening the visitations began in
Acacia Lodge. No. Is, when no extended pro-
gramme OF entertainment was prepared on
account OF lack Of time for its rendition.
Worshipful Master ii. W. =. Hunt. however,
assisted by his staff OF officers and the
brethren Of the lodge, extended every courtesy
10 the grand officers during their short stay
among them.
The visitations OF Tuesday evening closed
ln Federal Lodge. No. ], where the courtesies
were extended by Worshipful Master William
S. Knox. The Rev. W. W. Van Arsdale, of
the Fifteenth Street Methodist Church, was
the orator OF the evening, and captured his
audience with an eloquent and scholarly
dissertation The wOrshipful master, Brother
Knox. was warmly congratulated upon the
successful closing Of his administration Of the
affairs of the lodge.
on Wednesday evening the only Masonic
organization which met IN the District OF Co
lumbia was Washington Commandery, No. ],
knights Iemplar at the asylum in Masonic
Temple. The order OF the temple was con-
ferred in a most impressive manner. BY
order OF the commandery the sir knights ap-
peared in full uniform. There was large
attendance Of the sir knights and past com
manders, and Eminent Commander Simpson
was kept busy welcoming the distinguished
Masonic guests.
Thursday evening Harmony Lodge, No. Il
was first visited by the grand officials. Mor-
shipful Master a ". Johnston did the honors
in a graceful manner, and prior to the de-
parrUre Of the grand master. Henry S. Mer-
riIl. presented him with beautiful basket Of
roses. Past Master Baxter. who has charge
OF the music In this lodge. took especial pains
20 please on this occasion and a well selected
programme was rendered by the regular
choir OF the lodge. Brothers D. G. Miller, II.
C. Pearson, John j. Blockmar and c. /.
Rice.
New Jerusalem Lodge. No. 9. was also
visited on Thursday evening. having as their
guests Harmony Lodge, No. Il, whose vista
hon was concluded earlier in the evening.
after which they attended the ceremonies IN
their sister lodge in q body. and were re-
ceived in q very hospitable manner by Wor-
shiplul Master Henderson, the officers and
brethren ofrhe lodge. 4 very pleasant pro-
gramne was rendered. the interesting fea-
ture Of which was an address by the Rev. A.
G. Rogers. An excellent programme OF
musical numbers was rendered by Brothers
Morsell, Mosher, Kaiser and Parker.
st. Johns Lodge. No. II, closed the. grand
visitatiOns for the week on Friday evening.
LOdgerOOm No. Of the Masonic Temple was
crowded to hear the Rev. Byron Sunderland.
who had been secured as the orator. and who
rewarded his audience with a brilliant effort.
The brethren Of King David Lodge, 10. 2S.
pf Brookland, ID. c., the youngest organiza-
6On In the District, are actively engaged in
preparing for the grand visitation 10 their
lodge, which viii be held on Tuesday even
ing. As this is the first event Of the kind il
IS expected that it viii be made one long to
be remembered. Worshipful Master Thomas
B. Carmick has charge OF the arrangements.
Reports from Brightwood indicate the
usual activity in Stansbury Lodge, No. o.
which is manifested at all times. but is es-
Becially in evidence just prior TO the annual
Grand visitation to this lodge. On Monday
evening the officers Of the grand lodge viii
Journey 10 BrightwoOd Tor the above purpose.
Lafayette Lodge, no. 19. viii be visited on
Thursday evening next and Will preseutthe
Ssual elaborate programme. which is always
One Of the features of the closing Masonic
year in this lodge. The room viii be taste
lully and handsomely decorated with palms
and potted plants. while double seXtet Of
male voices. assisted byan orchestra, viii rem
der the music. Past Master /. b. Hay. Of
Pentalpa Lodge. No. %. will give a reading
md Hon. Simon Wolf has kindly consented TO
make IN address.
The grand visitation to Hiram Lodge, No.
10. will be made on Friday evening. Novem-
per 2 The Rev. ". Z. ParsOn grand chap
Jain Of the Royal Arch Grand Chapter Of the
District OF Columbia, will deliver an address.
The worshipful master, George W. Linkins,
extends hearty invitation 10 all brethren to
be present on this occasion.
Past Master Luther r. CHM will shortly
leave the city on his annual leave Of absence.
Brother George S. Atwater is now located
at Madison, Ohio.
Masonic meetings for next week are as fol-
lows:
Monday evening. Stansbury Lodge, No. q,
special communication.
Tuesday evening, King David Lodge, No.
g. special communication.
Thursday evening, La Fayette Lodge, No.
19, Naval Lodge, No. 4.
Friday evening, Lebanon Lodge. No. z.
Hiram Lodge, No. TO, Columbia Comman-
dery. No 2
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of this
week being the fifth occurrence Of those davs
IN October, no stated meeting of any Masonic
body viii be held. Two specials will be az
ranged for as viii be seen by the above calen-
dar.
Almas Temple officially announces the
death Of Mobiles John /. Eogt and Robert
Sillers.
The busiest Mason in the city is the vener-
able grand secretary. Brother William r.
Low rapidly approaching his sixtieth
anniversary as a Mason.
The new ritual Of the order of the Mystic
Shrine. il is understood. will be used for the
first time in this city, on November 80, in
Almas Temple.
Brother Thomas G. Allan. OF Harmony
Lodge, No. IL, formerly resident Of this
city but now the proprietor Of the Hotel
Penn, Reading. Pa, was IN tho city Tor q
short visit during the past week.
Companions NJ. T. Thorpe. John Breen,
w. Hamilton Smith, DR.. Joseph jolly, and
John Schultz have been appointed q commit
tee to arrange for the grand visitation cele-
bration al Hiram Chapter, No. 10.
LEGION OF HONOR.
A Letter from the Supreme Commander
Received by Subordinate Lodges.