Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-30

break the law and cause him to enter an
Indictment against them they had anothe-
noble who would succeed him In office
who would enter a nolle prosequi in their
case.
Mr. Smiths speech was received with
loud applause and was followed by a
duet rendered by Messrs. Rueger and
Phillips.
POTENTATE DiNGMAN.
As the last notes d.ed away. Potentate
Cunningham introduced Noble Harrison
Dingman. potentate Of Almas Tempe.
Mr.. Dingman was greeted with loud ap-
piause and made a mcst ornate speech.
lie spoke in the outset OF the ties which
have for some time bound Almas and
Acca Temple in a bond of friendship He
then presented Potentate Cunningham
with an immense piece OF rope to wear
around his neck to further bind the two
temples together.
Noble Dingman referred 10 the wonder
ful growth Of Acca Temple the offepring
Of Almas Temple. and gave a brief his
tory OF the shrine. tracing it back 10 the
year go. lie then spoke Of the organiza-
tion Of the shrine in this country and
showed that i'm the pest decade II had
grown from less than so mobiles TO more
than 1900 The shriners I'm the United
RNdAFrf i' -iAlrAs NANNAlDAArl ANUuhlIl
about $4,000 in charity.
In conclusion, the speaker referred &,
the mcst joyous visit Almas Temple had
made 10 Acca, and paid his respects to
Noble Jones Otey who had arrested him
for Fun on his last visit here some months
ago. lie extended cordial invitation to
ACca Temple 10 visit Washington. ana
said that If Acca Temple saw III TO accept
the invitation, the members OF Almas
would turn at least a portion OF the ma
ti0nal capital over 10 them.
THE BLUE AND GRAY.
Ere he took his seat. Noble Dingman. on
behalf OF Almas Temple. requested Po-
tentate Cunningham 10 sing the Blue
and Gray" which he readily did. lie
was loudly applauded, and as soon as
order was restored he introduced Mr..
Oscar +. L0hman, who sang Uncle Ned
Noble William II. Sands was next intro
duCed 10 address the two temples. ana H.,
spoke in a semi-humorous vein. depicting
In brief terms the glorie.s OF shrine life.
lie spoke OF the various potentates of
Acca. and coming down to the present
commander OF the organization. he paid
a high tribute 10 his sterling worth. ana
spoke most encOmiasticaliy OK Alma
Temple and its potentate.
CONGRESSMAN MONDELL.
Noble r. r. Duke was listed 10 make
the next address, but I'm his absence Con-
gresham Frank Mondell. OF Wyoming
was called on 10 speak He told OF the
beauties Of the great and growing West.
but culcgized the East and especially
Virginia. OF the old Mother OF States.
he spoke in eloquent eulogium and painted
In glowing terms the conflict OF
1881 10 1855. which. he said. had cementeG
the two sections together IN indissoluble
bonds. In conclusion. the speaker paid a
high tribute 20 Colonel Tazewell Elicit.
wnom he character rized as one Of the most
brilliant members Of Congress
Grand Master of Nasons Of Virginia.
J. +. Fitzgerald was next introduced.
and amid cries of Give us Fitz," ascend
ed the Tostrum. lie spoke Of the
golden thread Of brotherly love which
binds all Masons together, and expressed
his gratitude FOR the honor which had
been conferred upon him by his brethren
in electing him 10 the highest office in
tneir gift He spoke OF the architects Of
as having been inspired By God.
and said he looked upon Masonry as Sc
cJnd Oiuy 10 the religion wnIcn vas recJg-
nized rs the hand.wOrk OF the Supreme
Being. The Grand-Master concluded his
address by extending a hearty greeting t.
the visitors within the borders OF Virginia.
Several solos were then rendered. and
the gathering, at O'Clock. dispersed, all
singing Aud Lang Syne."