Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-09

responses to the address delivered by the
grand master of Masons of Colorado at tn,
new tomb.
A Tribute From Abroad.
During the Masonic services at Mount
Vernon a wreath of oaks and evergreen
from Londesborough Park, East Yorkshire
England, viii be placed at the tomb Thi:
pretty tribute comes from the Earl OF
Iondesborough, the past grand senior
| warden of Masons in England. and officers
of Constitutional Lodge No. 294 of Beverly
East Yorkshire. The wreath comes from
the vicinity of the home of John Washing.
| ton, in England, founder of the family thai
mas become famous. a poem, written by
the Hon. Ricnard Wilton, chaplain to the
Earl of Londesborough and canon of York
mas been received and will be read al the
tomb.
Inc Prince of Wales, master of Masons in
England, was invited to be present, but
could not arrange his affairs satisfactorily
TO make the Journey. He has sent his kind
est regards to the MasonS and written his
regret at his inability to take part In the
ceremonies. The prince has sent the COM
mittee his latest photograph with auto
graph. for publication in the book that
will be issued in connection with the forth
coming celebration.
A reception at Wizards Hotel in this
city Will conclude the program of the Ma
sons for the anniversary day
The Red Mems Plans.
The Great Council of the Improved Order
of Red Men of the United States has made
arrangements for an appropriate celebra-
ton of the anniversary of Washington's
death. Their ceremonies at Mount Vernon
viii take place in the afternoon of Thurs
day next so not to conflict with the
Masons in their exercises. 1t is expected
that Senator Chauncey NJ. Depew will de-
liver an address on that occasion.
The Red Men win also hold a memorial
meeting Thursday evening at O'Clock in
Convention Hall, to which the President
ana the members of his cabinet have been
invited, as well as members of both houses
OF Congress. Great 1ncohonee George E
Green will preside and make the opening
address. Remarks will be made by great
chiefs OF the order and musical program
rendered by the United States Marine
Band, and the Arion Singing Society
Inc George Washington Memorial Asso-
citation will hold an important and inter-
estlng memorial meeting Thursday evening
The idea of arranging for an interna-
tional Masonic tribute to the memory of
Worshpful Master George Washington had
its origin. it is claimed, and was first
launched by Messrs. W. D. Wright and r.
w. Woodbury., both past grand masters of
Colorado. They talked the matter over as
far back as 1888, and set about to formulate
the plans that have now chrystalized into
details of what promise TO be an important
and imposing occasion. The Grand Lodges
of Virginia and the District of Columbia
unite in carrying forth the plans. The ar
fanSefnentS are DelnS competed here, in
Alexandria and in Richmond, and until all
of those having matters connected with the
celebration in charge report. the final pro-
gram cannot be announced. Centennial me-
mortal committees were appointed by both
grand lodges and the members of these
have been active in their work.
Masonic Officers.
The District Grand Lodge has the fol-
lowing officers: ]. II. Small, jr., grand mas
ter; w. G. Henderson. deputy grand mas
ter; Harry Standiford senior grand war
den: Malcolm Seatcn, junior grand warden,
and William r. Singleton, grand secretary