Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-23
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
Features Of Anniversary Banquet of Whiting
Lodge.

The event of the year in Georgetown Ma
sonic history, the anniversary banquet OF
George C. Whiting Lodge, No. %, f. A.
A. NJ, was held last night. Masons OF high
degree, representing every branch of the
great fraternity, were present and brilliant
speakers WED with each other in point of
eIoquence. story and reminiscence. Worship
full Master B. F. Harper opened the even
ing with an appropriate speech, and afte-
calling upon Past Master 3. W. Murch to
respond to the toast of the President of
the United States requested the respondent
to preside as POSTMASTER.
A novel feature for a Masonic banquet
was the introduction of speakers and sing
ers of the gentler six. Miss Douglass reclt
ing capitally Kiplings "Absent-Minded
BeSgar' and travesty on Home, Sweet
Home" and Mrs Flower rendering most
acceptably two solos. Great applause fol-
lowed the efforts of the ladies. Immediate
ly after their renditions they retired.
Toasts and Responses.
The Grand Lodge of the District of CO.
lurnbia'' was responded to by Mr. William
G. Henderson, grand master of the District.
THE Grand Royal Arch Chapter Of the
District of Columbia was the next toast,
Excellent Companion Barnum responding.
William T. Galiher right eminent COM
half of the Grand Commandery, spoke of the
institution of ancient knighthood and the
present Tempars' fidelity to the demands of
the order as instituted centuries ago.
Brother Thomas J. Jones presented diver
sion from Masonic topics in a series OF con-
versational snap shots and Rotations.
Pleasing Incident.
Past Imperial Potentate Harrison Ding
man, representing the Mystic Shrine, was
in his best humor, the banqueters profiting
thereby. He told Of his census work in
Porto Rico, and particularly of the public
school system there. Spanish text books
have been excluded from the public schools
he said. He narrated an incident of a visit
to one Of the schools, in which the loyalty
OF the new proteges was illustrated. just as
he and his photographer were about to
leave he was requested to wait a moment,
and there entered the large room a long
procession, headed by three small native
After marching, $50 strong, the procession
stopped, and in the most impressive man
ner, with right hand appraised, every child
pledged his oath of fealty to the flag that
lad brought them freedom.
j. Barton Miller rendered a tribute to
Asia as the mother of nations and the
cradle of Masonry. and an address was de-
livered by Superintendent of Public Schools
w. b. Powell.
The closing incident of the evening was
the presentation to Past Master Murch of
in the "Old Guard of Whiting Lodge.
Grand Master Palmer made the presenta-
ton speech, saying of Mr.. Murch: THAT no
master has discharged his duties more ac-
ceptably."
The room in which the banquet was held
was beautifully decorated for the purpose
A silent toast was drunk to those members
of the lodge who have passed away since
| the last banquet.
Novel Celebration.
| Memorial celebrated George washington's
| birthday last evening, and at the old time
singing school had present Mrs. Washing
ton and her celebrated husband. The
character Of the immortal George was as
sumed by Mr.. Matthew. while Miss Beall
| took the part of Mrs. Washington. Uncle
| Joe was also present at the school. All of
| the members Of the school wore the colo
/ mai costumes, and presented an excellent
appearance At the close Of the session re-
| freshments were served to all present
New Club Formed.
A club has been organized among a num-
Der Of well known young Georgetowners,
| the aims and objects Of which are to de-
velop the physical and mental powers of its
| members. The club has adopted the name
| of the c. L. B.. and has elected the fol-
lowing officers: James F. Donaldson, presi-
dent: Richard J. Taggart, secretary-treas-
The club held successful hare and hound
hunt Saturday, the chase extending from
| Potomac street to Chevy Chase. Leroy
Birch. the captain. succeeded in making a
/ fine run, catching one of the hares Rich,
ard Taggart, another Of the hares, made
equally as good run, and succeeded in
| escaping
Death of Mrs. Cobb.
Mrs. Marie Rebecca Cobb died suddenly
this morning at o'clock at the residence
of her father. Mr.. George W. CASTELAR,, 1854
Q street northwest. Mrs. Cobb was well
known in Georgetown, where she resided
| for some years. The mother and sisters.
who are now travelling abroad, have been