The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-23
Another Gala Night at
Masonic Exposition.
LARGE CROWDS ATTEND
Visiting Organizations Heartily Greeted
and Thanked for Their Attendance
Admiral and Mrs. Schley Among the
Guests.

Masonic Fair and Exposition last night
They remained at the hall and visited
the various points Of interest until near
ly II o'clock.
1t was Knights of Pythias and Red
Mems night, and members of those o.
ders attended the fair in large numbers
The soldierly appearance of the former
and the picturesque costumes and star
Ting displays of feathers and paint OF
the latter added much to the enjoyment
of the evening.
While almost as many people were
present as on any previous night, they
kept in molten most of the time, and re-
manned but a portion Of the evening. As
a consequence, there were no conges-
tions, and despite the warm weather the
hall was reasonably comfortable at all
times
The crowds were rather tardy in ar
irving. In fact, there was some delay in
the arrival of the guests of honor This.
however. permitted those persons that
were there to have ample opportunity to
patronize the stands and booths, and the
receipts Of the evening show The wisdom
of limiting the number of persons in the
hall at any time. as The managers of the
fair have determinedIto do.
Arrival of Pythians.
1t was some minutes after s o'clock
when the Old Guard Drum Corps. heading
the knights of Pythias, turned il to X
Street for the east entrance to the hall.
The Pythians were met ct the door by
MIR. Ross P. Andrews, the acting chair
man of The committee on organizations,
with Haley's Band. The procession was
led to the strains of stirring march
down the main aisle of the hall to the
ceremonial balcony, which was mounted ty
the officers of the organization, consisting
of Col. Harry Coggins, who commanded
the delegation last night; Major George
w Heisley, Capt. F. W. Helbig. and Cap
tains Richard T. Whiting. John Hardell,
Robert Bowdler. s. H Gladman. and Skid.
more. Grand Chancellor James McQdeen
was also in the party. as were also sew
eral officers OF the grand lodge. Upon
the balcony awaiting their arrival was
Mr. Matthew Trimble. who extended The
formal greeting. He was accompanied b.
Mir. William G. Henderson and other
members Of the committee.
Address of Welcome.
Mr.. Trimble addressed the visitors a;
follows:
Gentlemen Of the knights of Pythias;
] think / can say with propriety to The
members of your orier, brethren. Ne
cause we are all interested in one CON-
mon cause If fraternity
at is unfortunate that, the ;istin
yuished brother who was especially Sc
lected to welcome you here this evening
is unayoidably absent on account OF sick
ness. for il present he would have givel
you an eloquent and hearty welcome.
II deem IL, however, an especial homo
to have been selected even as an emer
gency substitute at this last hour.
1T is not my honor or privilege to b
q member of your organization. but from
the character of the men associated witt
IL and your splendid representation
here tonight, recognize them as rcpre
sentative citizens of the most beautffu
city of the greatest country in the world
and il gives me great pleasure to wei
come you as colaborers in this noble an
glorious enterprise of erecting struc
ture which 1t is hoped Will be an crna
mont and a credit 10 our National Capt.
tai
and coworizers in a coInman cause"
In rerly, W. II. G. Simmons said: Il de
sire to thank you for your cordial greet
ing, and to state that we will try to war
rant cur welcome. and TO contribute ou
mite toward the noble cause for which
you are all working. II gives US grea
pleasure to be here, and to join with yo'
in the festivities of the evening.
Escorted Through the Hall.
AT the conclusion OF the formalities, thu
knights were escorted about the hail, anc
told TO make themselves at home. The re
ceiving committee remained upon TN
stacd, awaiting III. a. II Of the Re-
Men.
Red Men Arrive.
Tho Red Men were somewhat late in ar
rit M. it was nearly o'clock when the,
entered the hail. The warriors presented
most picturesque and beautiful appear
anse rs the procession airClcd the room
and halted, pending the receiving ceTe
monies These were short, and TO th
pdm;, as the officers of the order request
cd that they be permitted TO enter a
once into the round of gayety. Mr.. Trim
bic accordingly Inereiy welcomed thcm
and stated that should they ever be en-
gagged in the erection of a wigwam, the,
could count upon The unfaltcring suppor
o. the entire Masonic Fraternity.
fhe officers OF the Red Men who par
ticirstei in the ceremonies were Josepl
J. Ce-ior, great sachem; Il. w. Kah
fert great keeper Of wampum, and II. W
Tippet. great prophet. The Red Men wer
accompanied by four councils Of the de
gree &c rocahontas
During the evening little four year oil
Stephen Ryder, who was dressed in full
TeuplIr Uniform, pinned upon the gar
mcn:s Of Admiral Schiey and his wifi
handsome Columbia Commandery stick
pins. Tic little fellow is the son OF MI
s. N. Ryder, the general secretary of tn
Masonic fair committees, and the chair
man OF the committee on badges an
tickets,
There we're five cases treated In III
fair hospital last night by Drs. +. z
Maxey and Thomas Bowling; two case
of Mysteries and three of plain faintini
spells. All of the patients were after
ward conveyed to their homes.
Tonight will be military night, and III,
handsome uniforms Of the soldier boy
sire expected TO add to the at:ractivenes
OF the occasion. The Hon. James II. Hop
fins, past grand master of the Knights
Temp,ars OF the United States, will b,
the guest OF honor of the executive com
re- mittce