Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-21


ing as 1t does SO much more substantial
success for the undertaking. Other mat
tiers OF importance were considered at the
meeting. President ]. H. Small, jr., was in
the chair. with Howard Perry, secretary,
and the attendance included James l..
Norris, John H. Olcott, Edwin B. Hay,
Frank H. Thomas, George Gibson, Thomas
p. Morgan, James Lansburgh and Samuel
IL. Walker. Mr.. Hay, chairman of the
entertainment committee, reported that the
services Of the Soldiers Home Band had
been rendered two nights Of the fair for
specialties and that his committee had
been advised Of donations Of a bicycle and
piano Mr.. Allison Nailor, jr., reported
the donation by Mr.. Edward H. Warker
OF New York of one of the bricks from
the original tomb of Gen. U. s. Grant at
Riverside Park. The brick was accom-
panied by certificate of it's genuineness
from contractor Brady. who removed the
tomb. and is one Of the only twelve in ex-
istence known to be genuine relics.
Cheering Assistance.
Secretary Howard Perry read a large
number Of letters from friends of the en-
terprise, showing their deep interest in it.
Every missive contained either cash or a
check or the announcement of the dona-
ton of some valuable article.
The report of Chairman Frank H. ThoJn-
as OF the committee on outside donations
told the same gratifying story of the wide
spread interest in the project for ma
tional Masonic Temple in the national cap
ital being shown by Masons, individual
and collective. throughout the Union. A
large number of extracts from the letters
received were included in the report a few
of which were as follows
From Lake City Lodge. Lake City,
Fla: We herewith inflose IS as our con-
tribution toward the Hlilding of Masonic
Temple in the fityhbf Washington. We
wish you the fullest Measure of success in
your noble and Eloriagts undertaking.
Nine Mile Lodge.I fAansing, KAN: We
are few in number and poor in purse, but
hand. The inclosed do bation Cs1.25), though
small, means more Ab us than much
large &c; donation a from Bodies dinerently Sit
wv. L. Raeder. Wilkesbarre, Pa: Your
circular letter relative 70, the new Masonic
Temple fHnd daily lTetefyed Enclosed find
my check which kindly place to my credit
as my contribution toward the construc-
ton of your very worthy, object. 1 trust
you may successfully meet your fairest
expectations '-Is:,
Cyrus R. A. Chapter, Franklin, La. ::
Enclosing, New Orleans exchange for So,
being a donation from Cyrus Chapter 70
the new Masonic Temple fund The chan
ter regrets not being able to give more lib
orally We wish you the fullest measure
OF success The project meets with the un-
lin "''A-
Union. Royal Arch Chapter, Athol.
Mass: Your circulars in the matter OF
nv" <AidSOiIC Temple IunQ received. This
chapter is heartily in favor of the under
taxing We are small chapter, and
havea't much money, but we cannot ne
elect the opportunity of doing what little
We can. We, therefore, inclose our treas
urer's check for s25.'"
CITY contributions have also been receiy-
ed from Senator George w. Mcbride and
Hopkins. ''e' IL
A letter was read from the secretary of
Myron M. Parker Lodge stating that IT
found it impracticable to conduct a booth
at the fair with credit to itself or benefit
10 the project, and requesting cancellation
OF the booth space assigned it. This was
regretfully complied with, and Director
General Evans was instructed to make any
other disposition of thu space that he DEEM
ed proper.
Big Autograph Album.
The suggestion from Mr. George M. Bond
that a railroad booth be established at the
fair where railroads could display pictures
and advertisements was favorably received
and referred to a special committee with
power to act. The same approving atten-
tlon was given to letter from D. p Ben
ton Of the Post Office Department offering
to present to the fair on behalf of Garfield
Lodge, No. $50, of Hammond Ind, a hand
somely bound register capable for the en-,
rllment of 5000 names, to be placed in a
conspicuous place near the main entrance
that President Mckinley and Vice Presi-
dent Hobart should sign their names on
the first and second folios, respectively,
and other persons fill the remainder of the
book at cents an autograph, the album
to be deposited in the corner stone of the
National Masonic Temple. The proposition
as referred to the proper committee and
will doubtless be adopted.
President Small, as chairman of the dec
orations committee, recommended tina ac-
ceptance Of the bid of Galloway aud Pardoe
to place the electric lighting fixtures in
Convention Hall at their figure of $1,000
stating that Mr.. John c. Rau, who bid
$546.15 for the same work. and whose BID
had been accepted last week, had with
drawn it. This was ordered, as well as the
acceptance Of the bid of David Towers to
do the supplementary electric work in the
armory annex for $2io:
Activity df The Ladies'.
Orient commandsry, No. s, announced its
fair committees asfolIows: Executive-The
council officers. Ladies = Messrs. Hesee,
O'Neill Lee. Thorn and Schultz Schemes
Messrs. l. H. olcott; McKenzI. and Stock
paugh scott and Iiath. Ways and means leans
-Messrs. Johnstonp MrCauley. Herrell, Fer
.3ssa iss5 j & % 3. No e.; 70
ship Of Its lady friends: They have organ
lied with Mrs. JamesK. Dickson as chair
man; Mrs. NJ. Fsn0' Donoghue. secretary;
Mrs. M. R. Spraguass treasurer. and the
FinancAMrs. it, 4. bprague, chairman;
Mrs. J. B. Moore Miss R Goodman, Mrs
2. Y. Cabin; M.s,sH All e. Jones, Mrs: g; 2.
wood and Mrs. F. Lewis Sharon.
Arrangements-Mrs. M. c. Thompson,
chairman: Miss Gertrude Allison, Miss Eve
lyn Tasker, Mrs. C. r. Hooper, Miss b.
Challice. Miss Frances Dulin. Miss N.
Beckert, Mrs. J. w. Wachter, Mrs. ]. f.
Prendergast and Mrs. 8. C. Burrows.
Press-Mrs.- N. F. ODonoghue, chairman;
Mrs. C. ". Petteys and l&rs. ]. Harry Cum
bingham.
Reception--Mrs. g. Siegel, chairman; Miss
8. n. johnson, Mrs. r. P. Rouse. Miss R.
Solomon, Miss A. v. Brame, Mrs F. w.
Tarner. Miss Estelle Peyser, Miss l.elen
Peyser, Mrs c. H. Croker, Mrs. c. Lewis,
Miss Norma Lewis end Miss Ella Behrend.
spsc.a1 features-sars ". p: Challlce.
Lorenzo Hover, Mrs. J: r. Mcbride. Mr..
A. p. Steward, Mira william r. Thompson.
Miss e. Garcia, Miss n. L. Htrattan ana