Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-13
RECEPTION AND BANQUET.

Retention at Masonic Temple u
Grand High Priest Joseph v. Bid
good--Banquet at McBurney's Hal
Ladies' Grace OccasiOn-An En-
Joyable Evening.
AS had been anticipated, the reception
| to Grand High Priest Joseph V. Bid
good and the banquet given by Mount
Vernon Chapter, Royal Arch Masons,
last night, was neof the most enjoyable
events in the social history of this city.
The affair throughout was decided sue
cess and all who attended greatly enjoyed
the occasion. Haley's band enlivened
the evening with music and the presence
of ladies added an additional charm to
the evenings enjoyment
Shortly before eight o'clock the ''com-
panions' and their lady friends began
to assemble at Masonic Temple. After
some time bad been spent in social in
tercourse, Mr.. 0. P. Angelo, High Priest
of Mount Vernon Chapter, raped the as
sembIy to order and in aifew appropriate
remarks introduced Grand High Priest
Bidgood. The latter made suitable
response, after which Grand Treasurer
G. w. Poe arose and in neat speech
presented Grand Senior Warden X.
Kemper certificate of life membership
which had been voted him by the board
of governors of the Masonic Home. The
Grand Senior Warden made a short
speech in accepting the same. His re-
marks were well-timed and appropriate.
After another short period spent in
enlivening conversation, High Priest
Angelo again raped the assembly to
order and turned them over to Mr.. j.
Johnston Green, marshal of the occasion,
who was TO escort the company to Nc
Burney's Hall, where the banquet had
been prepared. The room was brilliantly
lighted and the tables lavishly spread
with seasonable edibles. The following
was the menu which had been prepared
by Mrs. George A. Appich:
Lynnhaven bay, fried and picked
oysters, olives, indian relish, mixed
sweet pickles, cold roast beef turkey and
wine jelly, cold ham and tongue, chicken,
lobster, potato and celery salads, saratoga
chips, Calls head, vinegrette, picked
sleeps tongue, Bents's crackers, ba-
nanas, oranges, apples, malaga grapes,
moulded ice cream, cheese straws, as
sorted cakes, cafe noir.
The companions and their guests
having taken their places in front of the
tables the High Priest again called the
company to order and after blessing
had been invoked upon the feast by
Rev. DR.. George L. Hunt all were
seated and the discussion Of the banquet
followed. After nearly an hour had been
spent in the enjoyment of the delicacies,
High Priest Angelo, who acted as toast
master, called the assembly to order and
made an address of welcome, after
which Grand High Priest Bidgood re-
sponded to the toast "The Grand Royal
Arch Chapter" in an able and enter
tanning manner.
DR.. Hunt followed in answer to the
toast "Mount Vernon Royal Arch
Chapter, No. A." which was equally
entertaining.
Hon. j. F. Rixey was the next speak
er and his theme was "Our State"
Governor Montague was to have re-
sponded to the toast, but telegram had
been received from him announcing his
inability to be present, and sending his
greetings. Mr.. Rixey, however, proved
himself, as he ever does, equal to the
occasion, and his speech was interesting
and appropriate throughout.
r. T. w. Duke was to have spoken
on the "Grand Lodge" but ne was UNI
avoidably absent, but DR.. Lindsey, of
this city, proved an able substitute.
In short and appropriate speech he
greatly entertained the company.
"Our Ladies" was the next sentiment
announced. Hon. Claude L. Swanson
was to have responded, but be had sent
telegram announcing that he could not
be present, and Hon. w. ID. Vandiver
acted in his stead. He proved to be at
home with his subject and handled it in
a happy manner.
Short and entertaining speeches were
also made by Messrs. T. H. Netherland,
of this city DR.. W. II. WHY, of Wash
ton, and High Priest Daniel, of Mount
Vernon Chapter of Washington.
In addition to those mentioned above
messages of regret at their inability to be
present were received from Senator Mar
tin, Congressman Graf and others.
The reception and banquet, which
passed off so successfully, were in charge
to committee composed of Messrs. o.
P. Angelo, II. F. Charles, G. E. War
field and J. j. Green. These gentlemen
learn with regret that number of invi-
atoms sent out were not received.
The chapter last night received mes
sage announcing the death at Luray OF
Thomas E. Schwartz, who had filled the
Office of grand high priest Of the Royal
Arch Masons of Virginia.