The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-15
Anniversary Of Death Of George
Washington Observed.
THREE ORDERS HOLD ssav;cs.
Masons. Grand Array Of the Repub-
lilo and Improvsd order Of ned-
men Appropriately Commemorate
the ccasion-Interestin and In
attractive Addresses Are Deiiv-
cred BY Prominent Speakers.

One hundred years ago yesterday
George Washington died. The Grand Army
OF the Republic. at its last national en-
campment. decided to religiously observe
the day. Masons from the world over
yesterday gathered at the tomb OF their
iilustrious grand master, while President
Mckinley laid flowers on that substantial
monument. built Of material from the
states Of the Unfon that for centuries
will defy the elements. The day was
observed locally BY the Masons, who held
an appropriate service in the First Pres
Republic in their hall IN the Collins block
and the Improved Order Of Redmen In
their rooms In the Pacific block.
The Masons of Seattle. to the number
Of perhaps 500. met last night in the
First Presbyterian church and held serv-
ices fttingly commemorative. They
came together In this manner also to
especially call the attention OF the youth
Of the city to the public and private
virtues Of the most illustrious Of the
millions OF Masons.
Grand Master w. W Rinehart presided
and Rev. Daniel Hagley opened with
prayer Rev. H. H. Gowen. rector Of
Trinity Parish. delivered the principal
address Of the evening, which was LISTEN
ed to throughout with close attention. on
the Personal Character OF washington"
Though In his grave century. the speak
or declared the great patriot to be more
alive than dead; that he still lived In the
hearts OF his countrymen. He referred
to Washington as a devout Christian and
as having nodded the early religious
character Of the American nation. Rev.
Mr.. Gowen concluded picturing Washing
. tons life in retirement at his Mount YER
non home, pointing out that he was not
only mighty public character, but that
he was great in his private life.
Fl. h. Huntley spoke Interestingly Of
'sWashington's Masonic History" wash
ington ne regarded not only as great
soldier and statesman, but as a consistent
and active Mason He gave an enter
tanning sketch Of Washington's Masonic
record from the time he became a Mason
Ct Fredericksburg, Va, in 1852. down to
as Mason ~ iayi r rs the % corner ,s stnns ~
the national capitol IN 1928.
DR.. Prather read an extended account of
Of the great statesman's private secretary,
which was listened TO attentively. as also
an address on the Influence OF Masonry
Il p the e. Formation s mI q Our Republic" by
w. Y. Rinehart.. jr.. read Washington's
farewell address In a most entertaining
manner; the exercises concluding with
Numerous appropriate musical selections
were sweerly rendered by the Seattle quar-
.
The memorial services in g. A. r. hall
were well attended The rostrum was most
artistically set with flags and portraits
draped in black, while on the walls hung
scenes and pictures recalling days Of early
strife In tho name Of liberty.
The meeting was presided over by Judge
John r. Hoyt. Mrs. E. Louie Ferry and
Miss Catherine Doan rendered several de-
ltghtful vocal selections. After INTRODUCES
Org remarks by E. r. Butterworth and the
reading Of q prayer delivered by Rev. pr.
soon after the president's death. the chair.
man introduced Josiah Collins, jr., as the
first speaker. Mr.. Collins quickly entered
upon the subject Of the evening. He said
whose tomb win perpetually hang a ma
jesty Of kindness and decision. He treated
Of his early life and said that In youth he
was no genius but in his career showed that
he was sedate, stately. determined and
courageous. Lincoln. he said, was the only
other man, among Americas greatest. who
could stand on the same platform with
Washington. So great was Washington
that Napoleon on learning the news of his
Hon. viii II. Thompson followed Mr.. Col
Inns in a mastery grafton in which he
rapidly touched upon the important events
In American history. The divine right of
kings to rule by succession, he said. had
begun to be questioned by the people while
Washington was in his teens Across the
waters and removed by distance from the
monarchs of Europe, that band of patriots
on what is now known as America, enjoyed
greater liberty and learned TO love it.
With the sentiment mature Washington
was the man circumstances presented, full
Nv capable In strength of character and
courage to lead on and hand down to future
of which a nation was now enjoying. He,
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