Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-17

memorative Of Joseph P. Horner, the de-
ceased general grand high priest. AS Mr..
Horner had attaiked unusual distinction in
masonry, having been sover aign grand in
spector general Of the thirty-third degree,
the services will be Of special interest to
many OF the delegates present. Mr. Horner
was held In, high esteem by the Masonic
fraternity Of this country.
Foreign Relations of the Order.
The foreign relations Of the General
Grand Chapter. will also require a great
deal of attentions While the fraternal re-
lations with the grand chapters throughout
the world are Of a friendly nature. official
relations are ito be established on a scale
never heretofore attempted. Overtures have
Deen received from the grand chapters Of
england, Scotland, Ireland. Siam, Japan
and Brazil Fluctuations will also be trans
mltted to the brethren of Germany and
RUSSIA. The foreign relations in the con-
vocation Will form one of the most inter-
esting features of the session.
The progress of the Royal Arch degree
curing the past few years has been almost
phenomenal Several dispensations have
vocation in Mexico and the Central Ameri-
can states. New York state now forms the
most important grand chapter in the world
In point of numbers wealth and progress
The states of California, Pennsylvania,
w est Virginia, Illinois, Florida, Indiana and
Kansas have had a wonderful growth since
the last cOnvocation. General Grand Princi-
pal Sojourner Jos. e. Dyas of Illinois will
submit special report Of the needs and
progress of his grand chapter. Arthur G.
Pollard of Lowell. Mass, general grand
captain of the host, will speak Of the growth
of the New England states.
Notwithstanding the general financial de-
preston throughout the world the report
OF the general grand treasurer will show
the finances of the General Grand Chapter
to be in splendid condition. In fact, 1t is
said on good authority that the financial
showing to be made at the convocation will
be surprise to the Masonic world. This
VIII prove of special interest to Masons in
terested in the projects of erecting Masonic
monuments throughout the country.
christopher G.. Fox, general grand secre-
tary' Will present q triennial report, which
Will enter into the details of the degree
progress In all directions. and 1t will be a
lengthy and important document Advance
extracts from 1t show a healthy growth in
membership in every state. The new states
have developed remarkably. The report
VIII show that the benevolent fund is ade-
quate to the demands made upon it, and
the wards of Masonry throughout the coun-
try are amply provided for. although some
special recommendations Will be made to
the grand chapters in this connection.
To BE Opened 100 Years Hence.
The general grand council of royal and
select masters will convene here Monday,
August ~. This is smaller body than the
general grant chapter and is composed
largely of the same delegates.
The most important ceremony connected
with the council meeting will be depositing
in an iron box Masonic archives. These
Will consist of prominent contemporaneous
Masons and Masonic books. This box will
not be opened for one hundred years from
the time it is sealed
On the evening of August % Zabud Coun-
ell of Topeka will exemplify all council de-
sreeS in complete form before the grand
&C Cncil and on the night of the 2lst To-
reka Chapter. No. ;. and the ladies will
give reception to the visiting delegates.
their wives and their daughters. This will
be participated in by the delegates to the
General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch
MaSOnS.