Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-23
TwENTY.sECoND BANoUErs.

While there was 70 general ceiebra-
ton yesterda y of Washing.on's Birth
day by parade the residences of many
OF our citizens were handsomely dec
Grated with flags and hunting and there
were many other evidences that our
people were 10th to allow the day to
pass unnoticed. All interest. however,
seemed to centre on the fes iyities which
were to be INDUCED 10 after dark, when,
the labors fthe day DER, there were TO
be gatherings around festive boards and
fessting and speech making sd libitum.
There were probably more of eucb
gatherings than is usual on Twenty
second night and it was noticeable tbst
much more enthusiasm was manifested
then on former occasions. Alexandria.
Washington Lodge OF Masons held one
of their old-lime reunions and banquets;
the Columbia ard Hydraullon Fire Com
pauiss had similar enjoyable en-
tertsiD ments. The Young Mems
Sodality Lyceum gave one OF their
pleasant and interesting smokers. and
Potomac Lodge OF Old Fellows indulg-
ed in very happy reunion. There
were also smaller gatherings in other
places where mirth and good feeling
prevailed.
ALExANDRIA-wAsH LODGE BAN.
QUIET.
There was q large gathering in Alex
andria- WashinetoD Lodge room last
night. Besides Alexandra Masons
numbers of members of the craft from
Washington and other places were pres
eat. During the session of the lodge
DR.. w. NJ. Smith, Past Master, arose
and 10 few appropriate remarks pre-.
sented to the lodge tho medical scales
used by DR.. Elisha Dick, who was
Westinghouse physician. He said there
could be no doubt as to the genuineuess
of the scales, ss they had been press mt
ed to him by a member OF DR.. Dicks
family, and he was sure the scales were
used by Dr. Dick in the preparation Of
medicine while he was attending WssS.
ington during the latter's last illness.
Worshipful Master A. H. Ohlert, 10 a
short aud well-timed address, accepted
the present on behalf of the lodge, and
it was ordered to be placed among the
other relics OF Vast ington. A vote of
thanks was then tel dered DIR. Smith.
Later the lodge was called off and
with their guests proceeded to the
upper room occupied by Old Dominion
Company of Knights Templar which
bad been turned into q banquet room
and where tempting feast had been
prepared by Mrs. Rammel & Sons. The
tables were loaded with the most
tempting viands aud the greatest taste
had been displayed in the preparation
OF everything. Flowers and ferns were
in protusion. The company after being
seated proceeded to discuss the banquet
with relish. The best of cheer pre-
vailed and all present enjoyed the feast
and pleasant conversation accompany
ing it. After cigars had been lighted
Worship'ul Master Oehlert raped the
assembly to order and announced that
Past Master Kemper would preside
during the remainder of the eve
niug and act in his accustomed
role-symposarcb. The latter arose
and made very fitting address, his
subject being George Washington. At
its conclusion be proposed toast to
Alexandria. Washington Lodge, No %,
and Fredericksburg Lodge, No. A, both
Astounding 10 memories OF Washington
and where be was SO often seen with
the brethren. Past Master Kemper
then introduced Judge j. B. Sener, OF
Frederi, ksburg, who made gu eloquent
aud instructive response. The Judge
gave macy interesting "reminiscences oil
Washington as a Mason. His address
was listened to with much attention
and was greatly appreciated.
The next toast was 10 Andrew Jack.
son Lodge, No. 100, and the response
was made By Past Master 7. II Nether-
land in happy manner.
The toast TO "Our Visiting Brethren"
was ably responded TO by Past Master
Keller, Of Washington.
Past Master Kemper subH quently
proposed the following toast to me late
Earl OF Londesborough. He spoke iD
beautiful terms OF the deceased, his
love OF the fraternity and his especial
esteem of Alsxandria-W Washington
Lodge. He also referred to the beauti.
ful terms OF the deceased, his love Of
the fraternity and his especial esteem
Of Alexandria Washington Lodge. He
also referred 10 the beautiful wreath
cent By the late earl on the centennial
anniversary of the death of Washing
ton and the hamper OF game subse-
qusn,ly received from him by the lodge.
Tue tosst W drunk standing: ITO the
memory of the late William Henry
Forester DanDisoD, Enl OF Londes.
borough. A true and loyal Noschids.
He beautifully exemplified in his life a
tenet of an Ancient H.
othery Love, Relief and
Truth.D
kilograms OF fraternal greeting were
read from Past Master Charles
Woodbury. end Worshipful Master
Luther II. Herrick, of Liberty Lodge,
Beverly, Mass, and appropriate re.
sponses were wired IN return.
AT this junclure the company rose
aud sang the "Song OF Liberty Lodge"
A letter was read from Congressman
Swanson regretting his inability to be |
present.
At late hour the c;mpany left for |
their homes after the beDediction had |
been pronounced by Rev. Dr.. Hunt.
THE COLUMBIA BANQUET.
The member, OF the Columbia Fire
Company are to be congratulated upon