Evening star., 1899-03-07

presented to Eminent Sir Knight Mccune
of Mary Commandery by Sir s. M. Ryder,
Sir Muench accepting 1t on behalf of Sir
McCune, who was absent.
The formal ceremonies being thus closed,
Commander Small stepped forward. and,
addressing Gen. Wheeler, said: Sir Knight
Wheeler, we should be grateful to hear
few words from YOU" A salvo greeted the
all-popular hero as he came forward.
Gen. WheeIer's Address.
He expressed his gratitude for the reeep-
ton rendered him by the representatives OF
such an ancient and honorable order, and
continuing, said:
1--WE have heard great deal in the last
few months in regard to the character OF
the people in the colonies which have be-
come connected with us through the CIR
cumstances that have developed, and while
standing here tonight the thought occurred
to me that, while there were differences be-
tween our people and the people of Manila,
and of Cuba, and of Porto Rico and of Ha-
wall, wherever we might find that which is
different there is one thing immutable, and
that Is that wherever in these countries we
find any lodge of a Masonic order, there is
the same fraternal feeling, the same kind
Of ideas, the same thoughts, the same
order and the same method as here. l was
very seriously impressed with the sacred
import of the order. 1 was impressed with
the fact that whatever else is different one
thing is precisely the same, that is the
seeking of that same ideal of the Masonic
order, fraternity, benevolence and justice.
: II was asked to say word or two only,
but thoughts come to my mind. We see
our country divided on great questions OF
the desirability or undesra bility of holding
the countries thrust upon us. l am glad
that these questions are being considered,
and am confident that when the American
public have discussed the question they will
determine properly what is best for us and
for those Providence has placed In our
hands"
He alluded to the objections urged against
the Louisiana purchase which Jefferson ac-
complished and the controversies aver the
acquisition of Florida and Texas. None of
the fatality prophesied, however, had ma
terialized. In conclusion he stated that
only the day before he had read several let
tsrs written by Thomas Jefferson, in which
that father of expansion had attached ex-
travagant Importance to possession of Cuba
by the United States.
Enthusiastic applause followed Gen.
Wheeler's closing bow. A soprano solo was
rendered expressively by Mrs. H. Clay
Browning, Mr.. Perry Turpin sang a ballad
and there was j duet by Sir Knight ].
Henry Kaiser and Mrs. Browning.
which embraced all the varieties of salads
from lobster to chicken, oysters. croqucttes,
sandwiches, ices, lemonade punches and
coffee. Dancing closed the altogathe en-
joyable evening The instrumental music
was rendered by Sir Knight Haley's WASH
ington Orchestra, the concert program be-
ing as follows: March, 1.-The Thunderer"
Sousa; overtre, Morning, Noon and
Night" Suppe waltz, Country Club
Pyron; selection, Fortune Teller" Her
bert; consonata, "Felice," Langey; selec-
ton. Martha" Flotow; characteristic,
''Sleighing Party" Haley; march, "The
Charlatan," Sousa.
Some of the Guests.
Among those present were: William B.
Mexican, past grand commander of Penn
sylvania; M. W. Bayliss, st. John Com
'mandery, Providence r. l.; Past Grand
Miller of Virginia, Past Grand Commander
l. P. Weiner of Pennsylvania, R. B. Dom
aIds9n. past grand master of Masons of
Davis. Deputy Grand Commander w. T.
Gallagher, Grand Generalissimo Harrison
Dingman, and Captain General George Glib
son of the Grand Commandery of Washing
ton: Sir knight Keiser, past commander
Maryland commandery. Baltimore, and
wife; Representative Wanger of Penn
sylvania. Grand High Priest S. R. Bond,
Easton and wife, G. T. Caldwell. eminent
commander; Jesse F. Grant, generalissimo;
Jos. A. Oliver, captain general, and H. S.
Merrill. recorder of Washington Command
Thomas. Robt. Cook. captain general, and
Z. E. Patten, recorder. De Moiay Mounted
Commandery. No. A. Alex. Mckenzie, past
commander, Orient, No. 5; John II.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter A. Brown, Mr. and
Mrs: F. J. Woodman. Mr.. and Mrs. A. b.
Coolidge, Mr.. and Mrs. H. K. Simpson. Mr.
J; N. BIrkhead and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs
Edison Phillips. Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Ber-
ryman, G. w. Baird, U. S. N. and wife, Mr..
Chas. H. Smith: Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Macy
Mr. and Mrs. VIM. r. Singleton. DR. and
Mrs: r. B. Donaldson. Mr.. and Mrs. Alex
Mckenzie Mr.: and Mrs. S. NJ. Yeatman,
Mr.. Howard Perry, Mr.. and Mrs. b w
Murch Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. P. Morgan. Mr.
and Mrs. Jas. A. Sample and daughter, Mr.
and Mrs w. g. Henderson. Mr.. and Mrs
Harry Standiford, Mr.. and Mrs. Thos II.
Young, Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Walk
er, Mr.; and Mrs. William A. Galley.
Sir knight w. F. Roberts Sir Knight. A.
G.. White. Mr.. and Mrs. Casselman. Mr.
and Mrs. Hopkins, Mr.. and Mrs. Dixon. Sir
Knights Stewart and Uptegraff of Berk-
shire Commandery, Lee, Mass; Mr.. and
Mrs. George Bond. Mr.. Cluskey Cromwell,
Mr.. F. W. Behrens. Miss Jean Dalgleish
DIR. and Mrs DIN Leach, Mrs: Florence Mil
Ter, Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Small, ST.; Mr.. anl
Mrs. r. NJ Larner, Mr.. and Mrs. Winfield
Larner, DR.. and Mrs. Bischof, Sir Knight
NJ. w. Baylss of st. Johns Commandery,
Providence R T.