The Washington times., 1895-02-10
SECRET SOCIETY DO|KGS
Matters of Interest to Brethren
Who Meet On the Quiet.

Arminuis Lodge. No. %, has met with a sad
serious loss. All the more sad, because no
stone can be placed to mark the resting
place of u departed brother. Anton X. Fis-
cher went down with the Inflated steamer
Elbe on January 30.
1t is serious loss to his lodge, because of
his genial and kind-hearted disposition. his
true brotbership. He was beloved by all.
During his membership he served the lodge
as one OF its officers. and would undoubtedly
have been promoted in due time TO the high
est office the lodge can bestow. His journey
TO Germany was a mission of love, sur
prise to his mother, who did not know OF his
coming, and with whom he spent Christmas
and the holidays. 1t was his intention to sail
from Bremen on January 22d, but Tor some
reason he altered his plans and met his death
thereby. His death is mourned by large
circle OF friends. and particularly among the
members OF his Masonic Lodge.
1t is estimated by competent authorities
that the several COMMANDERS of Knights
Templar of this city will have over 500
swords in line on the occasion OF the grand
parade during the trienniai conclaye ut Bos-
ton next August. This will make IA most ex-
cellent showing and in this connection it
joint action in the matter of securing a head
quarters 10 be known as those of the Dis
trict of Columbia
The several States through their grand
communicates, establish similar headquar-
tiers which served as a rendezvous for indi-
vIdual Sir knights from their section of the
country and in a crowded city. experience
almost Indispensable. There is a strong SEN
timent among the Templars OF this city in
favor OF such action and If one of the COM
manders would take the initiative it would
undoubtedly be brought about much to the
satisfaction OF every Sir knight who will
make the pilgrimage.
Past Grand Master Harrison Dingman,
who has been seriously i'll, has recovered suf-
iicientiy TO leave his room and is able to see
friends at his residence.
George c. Whiting Lodge, No. % has
met with a serious loss in the death OF
Brother John III. Darne, who WAS ote of the
charter members of the lodge and also the
first secretary which Office he held for a
long period. He was highly esteemed by the
membership. among whom he had many
warm and intima friendships. The lodge
attended his funeral on Thursday last and
performed the Masonic burial service at the
grave.
The nomination OF Brother R. W. Beat, of
Takoma Lo .ge, as justice of the peaca at
Brightwood, has been confirmed by the Sem
ate.
Notwithstanding the intense cold. the meet
ing of Ruth Chapter No. l. on monday was
largest ever held by the chapter. The de-
grees were conferred upon three candidates.
Naomi Chapter, No. 8, o. Z. S., will be in
stitnted on the evening of the 18th instant by
Brother Z. G.. Alexander. deputy grand wor-
thy patron. This promises TO be an occasion
of great interest in Eastern Star circles. The
new chapter will meet in the Cathedral of the
Scottish Rite on G street.
The banquet Of the Washington Masonic
Veteran Association on February % will be a
mammoth affair. Brother james II. Trim
bic. one of the stewards, states that covers
will be laid for about 500 guests. and that
from acceptances already received he believes
that every seat will he occupied.
Masonic meetings for this week are as fol-
lows:
Monday evening: Dawson Lodge, No 16;
Stansbury Lodge. No. "a; Arminius Lodge
No. %; Hiram Chapter, No. 10, and Mount
Vernon Chapter. No. 3.
Tuesday evening: Federal Lodge, No. l.;
Acacia Lodge. No. IS; Takoma Lodge, V. d. ;
Potomac Chapter No. 8: De Molay Command
cry No. 4: Evangelist Chapter Rose Croix, A.
a. S. r.. and Electa Chapter No. 2. 0. Z. S.
Wednesday evening, Washington Com
mandery, No. l.
Thursday evening. New Jerusalem Lodge,
No. 8; Harmony Lodge, No. II; George C.
Whiting Lodge, No. %; Washington Chapter,
No. 2.
Friday evening. Lebanon Lodge, No. Il;
Hiram Lodge, No. TO- Columbia Command
cry. No. ..
Harmony Lodge. No. II, will confer the
second degree on Thursday evening.
Hiram Chapter No. 10, will confer the
royal arch degree on Monday evening.
Hiram Lodge. No. 10, will confer the second
degree on Friday evening.
Potomac Chapter. No. 8. will confer the
mark masters degree on Tuesday evening
George c. Whiting Lodge. No. %, will con-
Ter the second degree on Thursday evening.
Takoma Lodge will confer the second de-
gree on Tuesday evening.
Dawson Lodge. No. 16, will confer the first
and second degrees on Monday evening.
New Jerusalem Lodge. No. 8. will confer the
third degree on Thursday evening
De Molay Commandery will transact rou-
tine business on Thursday evening.
Stansbury Lodge, No. a. will confer the
first degree on Monday evening
Lebanon Lodge, No. 7, will confer the
third degree on Friday evening.
Federal Lodge. No. l. will confer the first
degree on Tuesday evening.
Mount Vernon Chapter, No. 8, will confer
the Mark Master degree on Monday even
ing.
Potomac Commandery, No. g. will confer
the Orders of the Temple and of Malta at a
sDecial cOnclaye on Monday ayeninp