Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-27

Teachings of Masonry was the theme of
an address by E. G.. Davis, the grand COM
mander of the knights Templar of the
District.
Just as George W. Balloch arose to re-
spond TO a request for song. General Miles
entered the room, and the further proceed
ings were interrupted by the great demon
stration which greeted his appearance. AT
ter General Miles had been seated and
silence was obtained, Mr.. Balloch sang
Scotch ballad. The Progress of Masonry
in Ohio was described by Representative
Cromwell of Ohio, who also spoke of what
he called the Imperialism of Masonry, and
said that expansion was looked upon as the
result of civilization, and that Masons do
not fear it's duties and responsibilities. He
mentioned the fact that some seventeen
members of Congress from Ohio are ma
sons and added that President Mckinley,
Governor Bushnell and others belong to the
order. In conclusion, he paid a tribute to
Enoch T. Carson, the pioneer of Masonry
in Ohio. At the suggestion of President
Larner a standing toast was drunk to Mr.
Carson.
REPRESENTATIVE HilbOrn's Remarks.
a vigorous and entertaining speech was
made by Representative HilbOrn of Cali
fornia, who, after referring to the Masons
of his own state, spoke of the movement to
erect suitable building in this city, and
said that Washington is the Mecca of Ma
sonry in the United States, and for that
building in this country. In making the
plan for the proposed building he thought
that the fact should be considered that
the growth of Washington would keep pace
with the growth of the country, and from
this standpoint alone he regarded the fu-
ture of the city as magnificent.
The greatest enthusiasm was aroused by
the next toast, which was THE United
States Army" General Miles being called
upon to make the response. He said that
the army was one of the strongest pillars
of this great nation and that 1t had ever
tried to follow the principles instilled into
it by George Washington. He said that
the attention of the people had been turned
to the army during the late war with
Spain, and expressed his faith in the graft
tude and appreciation of the Cubans and
in the future government of our new sub
jects. Upon the conclusion Of General
Niles speech he was given three hearty
cheers
The Masons of Michigan brought forth
a response from w. P. Thompson of that
state. The company broke up about mid
night. having fully enjoyed every minute
of the entire evening.
Others Who Spoke.
President Larner also called upon the fol-
lowing gentleman for impromptu remarks
which were listened to attentivaly. and
literally applauded:
Representative J. H. Cromwell, DR.. A. P
Pardon and Chief Engineer Geo. w. Baird
U. S. n. Interspersed were songs by Gen
Geo. W. Balloch and DR.. Charles Allen.
In addition to those already mentioned
the following were present: VIM. H, Baum,
G. F. Bennett, DR.. s. s. Bond, ]. G. Bowen
NJ. W. Britain. E. j. Burt, H. P. Cattel
Geo. E. Corson. Harrison Dingman, D. G.
Dixon, NJ. Dorian, VIM. o. Drew, Benz
Durfee, J. NJ. Emory. Thos. Foster Albert
F Fox. ]. F: Gibson, W. H. H.
Gould, ]. E. Heffner, VIM. G. Henderson,
A. c: Irvine, J. H. Jochum. ]. H. Jochum
jr., DR.. Joseph Jouv. r. s. Lacey, James
Lansburgh. E. S. McCleary. A. Mcconnell
John McElroy. Alex McKerlchar. Louis
Meyer, w W. Nottingham Henry Orth. J.
Rtchard Riggles. Jas. D. Smith. George
Spransy, Alva S. Taber W. b. Thompson
J. $. Tomlinson. II. o. Towles, John N
Walker. H. z. Wells. W. H. Wetzell. John
F. Wild E. NJ. Willis DR.. H. E Woodbury.
VIM. H. Yerkes, jr.. Thos. H. Young and
the following officers of the association: G.
Y AtLee, secretary; DR.. r. b. Donaldson
first vice president; f. H. ChamberIin. sec
ond vice president; James A. Sample, treas
urer; Andrew W. Kelley and George T. Col
ison, stewards.