The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-14
MASONS BANOTET.
Two Hundred Take Part in the Clos
ing Scottish Bite Festivities.


ing Scottish Rite Festivities.
The seventh semi-annual reunion Of the
Scottish Rite AIasons Of the valley of To
peka closed last night with banquet at
Masonic hall
Ia the carry part of the evening an in
formal reception was held in the assembly
room A short musical programme was
given by Quartette composed OF " m N
ley and w r. Carrie. and Prof f. n
Hair OF Baker university.
about 1880 and was headed by Col and
Mrs IT. w Harrison The room was
Including Scottish Rite Masons. ladies'
and friends. enjoyed the elaborate ban
Colonel Harrison acted as toastmaster
ana in announcing the commencement OF
poses and the benefits of Masonry I'VE
are sometimes asked said he. why we
bodies We DO My wife joined the East
ern Star several years ago and ever since
she has been both worshipfLl master and
master of ceremonies
DIR. "a. NJ Callahan of this city was
called upon TO respond To the toast TO
the best country on earth" DR.. Gala
ham said he did not understand why
when SO many distinguished lawyers
We're present, this subject should be given
to one who always looks down in the
mouth Ihe speaker spoke IN admlra-
ton of the free institutions of America
of the churches and schools, freedom Of
press and freedom of religion. He said;
"AIasons are loyal to the government or
their land. for it is one of the lessons Of
Masonry to learn TO obey the laws OF the
country and be loyal TO its government
To our supreme council. mother SUI
pre1ne council of the world whose light
like that of the sun. shines round the
earth in perpetual glory was responded
TO by Evan Davis. who outlined briefly the
history of the supreme council 1T is the
mother council of the world From il has
emanated all others supreme councils of
ali nations He said the oreanization
was founded in May. 1901 in Charleston.
s. c.. by nine men Mr. Davis is an hon.
~. j. Frielig was TO have responded to
the toast ..To our grand commander.
Thomas Hubbard CasWels but was un-
able to reach the city.
A tribute was paid ITO the grand LODGE
of Kansas" by VIM. NJ. Shaver. deputy
grand master of that body Mr. Shaver
emphasized the feeling Of brotherhood
everywhere The God whom the breth-
rem IN otner lands worship IS the same
God to whom Masonry in America does
An Impressive scene was the drinking in
labors have ceased among us, but whose
love abides with us, forever
TO the mOmory of "Oor loved but de-
parted grand commander. Ilustrfous
Brother Albert Pike NJ NJ Miller re-
spondied. one thing which drew, me 70
MIN, said the speaker, was the fact
that he was soldier in the confederate
the old flag This may seem remarl1a-
BILE. but 10 MasOns il does not so appear.
4nat spirit DfeatIleS All through Atsollry-
II lheIe were nolhlng else ~ ScottlSn
degree
patiloLlsIn ana lts elcouraseEaenl or All
that tends to the UNFOLDING of our coun-
try-we could not but be impressed with
the Iacr Jhat ne VINO IS responsible for
such teachings was imbued with extra
ordinary patriotism Not Franklin. nor
Washington, nor Jefferson. nor any other
great Mason inspired as great love amOne
the craft for his personality as did Albert
r. w. Poindexter of this city welcomed
"Our visiting brethren" He said many
new acquaintance had been here form~
ed and hoped tender memories would re-
main in the hearts Of the visitors. He
hoped TO again have the opportunity Of
peka On future occasions.
Frank p smith Of Lawrence responded
ITO our guests. the ladies. who have
honored US with their delightful press
ence.' What a subject % said he Nor
tai man has never been able to compass
its depths. Beauty is of God Beauty or
thought of feeling. of purpose and action
these things, fair ladies, we love you
most Peace, happiness and plenty at
Mrs .5, Mary + Sargent spoke q behalf
OF The Eastern star. III am not used
to speaking declared Mrs Sargent. II
am accustomed to keeping silent, as my
husband. think can testify. daughter.
brother in the efforts for the advances
ment Of a common brotherhood-'
Mrs Helen B. F,arnsworth of the East
ern star also spoke DrieFy We sisters
of the Eastern Star practice what we
preach At our last annual meeting we
subscribed $1,000 toward the building Of
the Masonic home at Wichita We have
already received Tor tnat Aund over Sl,a10
extra
Thomas W. Barry was absent and I'M
able to respond to the toast. The army
and the gospel and an appropriate Sc
lection was sung by the qUartette.
Archie n Baird d. NJ Haynes. Nathan
Schioss. o. J. Wood and L. J. Phebus
who have been newly initiated into the
thirty-second degree spoke touchingly of
"Our infants
MI VIM Shaver was asked to respond
to the sentiment
Music hath charms to sooth and cheer;
Music hath charms to Danish fear;
But after feast and fruit of vine.
Music hath charms for all. divine.
but without making a speech requested
the audience to join the quartette in sing
ing America"
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