Evening star., 1898-10-28
AFFAIRS IN. GEORGETOWN
Annual Banquet of George O. Whiting
Lodge, F. A. A. NJ
Addresses by Distinguished Members
of the Fraternfty-Death of Martin
Cannon Brief Notes.

The anniversary banquet of George c.
Writing Lodge No. %, F. A. A. NJ, was
given last night Nearly 300 representatives
of the craft gathered in the Georgetown
Masonic building to participate. In the
early part of the evening the members and
guests assembled in the lodge hall. Here
the Rev. Joseph B. Sttt D. D., who has
affiliated with the membership of Whiting
Lodge ever since he was called to the Dunn
barton Avenue NJ. Z. Church, made an ad-
dress. John H. Small, deputy grand mas
ter, Samuel c. Palmer. grand master; the
grand chaplain and the grand secretary
all followed with appropriate remarks.
The members Of George c. Whiting
Lodge as a token of their esteem for the
present grand master. Samuel c. Palmer,
who for many years has retained an untir-
ing interest in the lodge, presented him,
through its present worshipful master, Mr..
B. W. Murch Masonic apron of rich and
costly material. To Deputy Grand Master
Small, a cut-glass wine set was presented.
through Mr. James H. Taylor. and to Rev.
]. B. Stitt, who shortly leaves for his new
charge in Baltimore cut-glass water
service by Grand High Priest DR.. ]. F. K.
Appleby. Each of the recipients made
fitting response.
The banquet.
Worshipfui Master Murch presided at the
banquet at which many Masonic jurisdic-
tions were represented. Washington state
and Washington Masons were represented
by Mr.. Weatherwax of Seattle, whose
speech was one of the hits of the evening.
Maine was ably represented by the Rev.
Mr.. Murch, brother Of the master OF Whit
ing Lodge.
Mr. w. B. Powell, superintendent of the
District public schools, a Mason of over
forty years standing. spoke on the thor
oLghness of the American educational IN
strUction and its influence upon clVlltzatlon
He compared American methods with those
in vogue in other countries, as known
TIN CuEh observation. The American sys-
TEN is superior TO all others, ha declared,
as is evidenced in the mighty strides the
American people are taking toward the
goal of enduring greatness.
The recorder of Almas Temple of the
Mystic Shrine and Masons of all degrees,
Mr. George H. Walker, enltvened the board
with anecdote and story. Mr.. B. W. Murch
at the solicitation of the Whiting mem
bership. made the speech representative of
that lodge.
Grand Master Palmer spoke as member
of Whiting Lodge, delegating to Mr.. Small
the representation of the grand mastership.
Mr.. Small dwelt upon the probable early
accomplishment of the project OF erecting
the great temple of Masonry in this city.
1t was announced that there is in bank, to
the credit of the fund.- $4,000. This sum
will be $4,000. he said, when the full re-
turns of the recent fair are in. He paid
tribute to the ladies who assisted at the
bazaar.
Mr.. J. Barton Miller was next called upon
and made an address. linking expressions
of fraternity with incident and story. Rev.
Howard Wilbur Ennis. with the water of
the river that now flows between, but no
longer separates the north and south.
toasted the highest Mason of the United
States. who occupies the highest political
oftlce il the gift of the nation-Presldent
William Mckinley. The toast was Chcered.
Then was toasted the highest Mason in the
British empire. Albert Edward, rr1nce Of
Wales, whom the speaker said will one
Gay, by God S permission, be king of Eng
land. He is today Rev. Mr. Ennis added,
through the work he performs, unknown
to many, one of the greatest influences
living"
The members of the grand lodge were the
special guests of the evening
Martin {. CannOn's Death.
Mr.. Martin c. Cannon died yesterday
shortly before o'clock, at his res
idence, 34O0 " street. The deceased was
victim of typhoid fever, and was thirty-one
years of age. He leaves a wife and family
to mourn his loss. The funeral will he held
tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock from Trim
ity Church, with a mass of requiem. The
interment will be at Mt. Olivet cemetery.
Mrs. JarIey an Attraction.
The members Of Mizpah Council, No. ?,
Daughters of America, gave an entertain
ment Wednesday evening at their hall, cor
ner of 31st and NJ streets. The main at
traction of the evening was Mrs. Iarleys
wax works the character of Mrs. farley
being taken by Mrs. William Drummond.
The wax figures were represented by men,
be-s and friends of the council. At the con-
clusiOn of the wax works there were sew
eral tableauX shown. one of which, entitled
Columbia, the Pride of Our Boys called
for great applause. It represented the
American soldier and sailor clasping hands
with Columbia having her arms around
each and the Spanish flag at their feet.
During the evening fine musical and n.-
erary program was rendered after which
refreshments were served. and Mrs. farley
On behalf of the committee, was presented
with a bouquet of roses.
The committee in charge consisted of Mrs
Lille Mistead, chairman; Miss Augusta H
Raab, Mr.. William Mortimer. Miss Mabel
Naux, Miss Ida Fowler and Mrs William
Drummond.
Brief Mention.
Mr.. e. n. Rees has been appointed en-
Cir eer at the Industrial Home School. on
32d street extended.
The District Commissioners have ordered
The construction Of new sewer trap and
the abandonment of the old side trap at
the northeast corner of 29th and N streets
the estimated cost of which is s75. The
sewer trao al 18th ana n streets Will also
De rebuilt, at an estimated cost of $50
MT. Charles T. Stohlman is seriously sick
a. his residel ce. 32d street