The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-12-22


The procession then moved TO the
tomb where the remains of Washing
ton and his family lie now. The tomb
was magnifcently decorated with flags
and festoons of eycrgreens and fiow-
ers. Here the beautiful and impressive
Masonic services were conducted. The
grand masters OF the Is original states
formed in line facing the represents.
ti,es of the other jurisdictions. the
grand lodge of Virginia and visiting
brethren standing in a semi-circle. fac
ing the entrance TO the tomb, with
Joined hands. Prayer was offered 10y
Rev. c. III. Pay. d. d.. grand chaplain
of the grand lodge of Virginia.
Nessag~s and Tributes.
Then the grand master of Virginia
called upon each of the jurisdictions OF
the original states, the Jurisdictions cf
western states and those of Canada.
Belgium and Nova Scotia. for messages
and tributes sent by them, and all re-
sronded.
Significant Token. Deposited.
The grand master of the District OF
the lambskin apron as a token of i'll
nocence; the grand master of Missouri
deposited the white glove as token
of friendship. and the grand master o.
California deposited the evergreen as
an emblem OF the Masonic faith in tie
resurrection of the body and the i'm
mortality OF the soul.
solemn Responses.
At the conclusion of this ceremony
the following responses we're made:
The Graft" Amen"
All the Grand Masters-"Oh Death
where is thy sting?"
The Grafton Grave. where is thy
victory"
Mrcaths and Evergrccns.
Scores of beautiful wreaths and
punches of evergreens were then de
posted within the tomb. one of the
wreath of ivy. immrotelles and acacia
blossoms. being offered by President
Mckinley.
Grafton aud Benediction.
The procession returned TO the east
front of the mansion. where President
Nc Kinley. introduced by Grand Master
Duke. delivered an GRAFTON as his trib-
ute TO Washington. The president was
interrupted frequently by applause.
and at the close OF his Grafton he was
rheered heartily.
The exercises at the mansion were
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ncunced by Brother Ed. \. Calisch.
rabbi OF Beth Ahaba synagogue. OF
Va.
Red Mems Tribute.
At three o'clock delegation of the
improved Order of Red Men. in charge |
Dl Great Incohone Hon. George r..
ireen. Of Binghamton. \. y. and Hon. |
-has ii. Litchman. of Marbehcad. |
Mass. arrived at Mount Vernon to pay
he tribrte of 100000 Red Men to tho
memory of Washington. lie was ore
ri the founders of the Sons OF Liber- |
~" TO which the Red Men trace back |
heir origin through varying names.
The chiefs TO oiiiciate at the tomb |
we're selected by Great Incohone Green.
sho appointed as master of ceremonies
Hon. Urban II. Hester, Of Ohio, past
yrand sachem.
The Day. Ob~ersarres.
After Chief Hester had read the call |
ior the observance of the day. and |
he great prophet, Robt. +. Daniels,
had invoked the Great Spirit. Acting |
Incohone Litchman pronounced the
)ration upon Washington. 1t was an
inspiring tribute, exquisite in thought
and diction and quite worthy of its
great subject.
lie was followed by the great chief
Dc records. Charles III. Conley. with
beautiful mes sage TO the Red Men OF
the World.
Deposited within the Tomb.
In conclusion he deposited within
The tomb handsome silk flag on a
standard. TO which was attached tour
ribbons of the colors of the order
Green. Orange. Blue and Scarlet--rc-
spectively inscribed: 'l799--1ieorgs
Nashington-ls99. December Ii,
1890" December IL, 1899" Great
Oohhei hltcd Stau'S- anu Improved
Order of Red Men" \ great wreath of
ivy immortelles was then deposited
within the tomb as a fit emblem of
our belief in that immortality of the
soul which rises superior to all the ills
OF life and. through the bright bles J.
ings Of Hope. gives us promise of
eternal Justice
Elaborate Exercises mt Might.
Last night the order supplemented
their Mount Vernon ceremonies witt;
exercises at Convention hall,
where patriotic music by the Marine
band. songs and addresses formed feat
ures of an interesting programme.
Great Incohone Geo. Green, of New
Work presided