Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-24
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
MASONIC LODGE INpULaEs IN A
CELEBRATION.
Anniversary of w.sainston's Birth
and of the Lodge Observed
General Matters.

|
Members Of George C. whiting Lodge, No.
%. F. A. A. NJ, ofFGeoreefown,s and their
guests, including Representatives Sulzer
and sGo!dfoyle Of New York, and Robinson
Of Indiana, gathered last evening at the
banquet board in Masonic Hall on 32d street
northwest. for the purpose of commemorate
Ing the foundation of the lodge and the
birth of the father Of his country. An elab-
crate menu had been prepared for the de-
location OF the gathering and after it had
been duly discussed and disposed of there
was speechmaking upon patriotic and fra
terral lines.
Worshipful Master e. Harry L. Myers was
the first speaker. He extended a hearty
welcome to those assembled. and at the
conclusion of his remarks. Mr.. B. w. Murch.
the postmaster called upon Past Master
Charles Becker to tell of THE Grand
Lodge" to which he responded.
Representative Suizer, guest OF honor,
was next introduced and asked to analyze
the meaning Of the word Fraternity" Mr..
Sulzer departed somewhat from the topic
In beginning his remarks and spoke at some
length upon the Congressional Record. This
deviation Is explained by reason of the fact
that In introducing the New York statesman
Mr.. Murch alluded to him as a man known
wherever the Congressional Record is read"
Responding to the toast Masonry" Rep
reSentative Robinson said the country is
sustained not by standing armies and float
ing navies, but by education in the direction
of law, order and justice. which he declared.
Is brought about and fostered by Masonry.
The Closing Addresses.
Among others who spoke were Mr.. Virgil
Green Of the pension Office Mr.. Edgar G..
Snyder and Past Master Harry Becker At
the conclusion Of the address, the memory
Of the deceased members of the lodge was
drunk standing.
Among those present were:
Judge Ivory G. Kimbal F. A. Singer,
John J. Rosemond. Caleb Sears, w. K.
Reeve c. G. Myers. j. E. Brown, w. E.
Stewart, ]. Gordon Jones, NJ. Schty, George
Freeman. John A. Swindells, A. M. Baer,
Dr. w. d. Monroe. NJ. J. Rheine. Ben Elm
stein, Representative Goldfogle. Major John
Tweedale, NJ Baldwin. Mr.. Sherwood, Rev.
Mr.. Day. Mr.. Harrington, DR.. Shinn, R..
Travers, Thomas ]. Becker. William Sahm,
1. B. Nordlinger, B. Nordiinger, w. A. Short,
NJ. Greenbaum. William A. Bornheim. S. P.
Palmer. Norris A. Thorn, F. E. Shindler.
James T. Greaves. NJ. A. Hess, DR.. c. T.
Lindsey. Ben Sinsheimer. +. B. Curtis. J..
Claude KEEPER, J. c. Umberger, James Rae
burn. W. A. Volkman, William F. Hunt. A.
H. Johnson. William p. Greaves, Maurice
NJ. Ball. ]. S. Bergman, Louis ID. Carman,
r. s. Middleton, John H. King, J. E. Burns,
Daw. Charles G. Smith. jr., NJ L. Fur.
Henry Schneider. o. G. Volgt. w. H. Davis,
Andrew Burga, M. j. Holmes. Harry Beck
er, J. A. Storm. James NJ. Robinson, ]. S.
lam Schwennacker. w. S. Armstrong. B. B.
Hunt. w. c. Fisher, J. H. Cation. Henry
Shaw. A. H. Fowle. H. G. Allen. J. r.
Waters. Wallis Schutt, Lem Towers, A. S.
Thomas. W. H. Parsons James Hartley, c.
H. Stembraker. w. H. Harrison. James H.
Bryan. George Won Dauchenhausen. Prof
A. P. r. Works. Dr. L. 8. Smith, DR.. T. j.
Jones, George w. Wise. e. Harry L. Myers
~
lam P. Herbst, w. s.. Magill George J.
Geiger, John F. Collins, Thomas H. Young
E. w. Brown. T. NJ. Bowling. Howard Tay-
lor c. G. Donaldson. w. A. Brodie. J. A.
Woody. J. Herschman D., Schiller. Alex
Gordon. w. P. H. Crews. J. II. Jenkins. w.
P. Hess S. s. Gain, H. G. Mclean, H. H.
Burroughs. H. G. Craig. Rev. F. H. Haven
ner. j. B. Apscomb and H, T. Burton.
Machinist Painfully Hurt.
Walter Alvey. twenty-three years old.
machinist. residing at 1916 street north
west. was painfully injured this morning
about $50 o'clock while at work at the Dis
trict of Columbia Paper Mill at Potomac and
K streets. The young man was adjusting
a nut on a tanning machine, when his left
hand was caught. and. as a result. his
thumb was clipped off at the first joint He
was treated at the Georgetown University
Hospital.
Briefs.
James Green, who is employed at the
Georgetown University had his nose broken
yesterday afternoon during friendly scuff1e
In the college reservation. He received medi-
cal treatment at the Georgetown University
Hospital.
Rev. Father F. x. L. Mulvaney. pastor of
Holy Trinity Church. who has been con-
fined to the rectory Of that church for sew
eral weeks past by illness. has entirely re-
covered and Is attending to his ecclesiasti-
cal duties.
One of the schools omitted from The
Stars account Of the Washington birth
day anniversary celebration In the public
schools was the Fillmore of Georgetown.
Here carefully prepared and well-render-
ed program was carried out by the pupils,
who were assembled In one of the large
class rooms On the first floor. Patriotic
songs were sung. the children entering
heartily into the spirit of the occasion.
Mr. William Mathews was the presiding
officer and spoke briefly upon the charac-
ter Of Washington. urging upon the pupils
the splendid example set by Washington in
patience, perseverance and truth. Mr..
Mathews then introduced. as the orator
of the afternoon. Mr.. Harry T. Domer.
Mr.. Domer dwelt at some length upon the
childhood of Washington showing that 1t
differed little from that of any other youth
Of the time, but emphasizing the great i'm
portance and the after results of his care
full hometraining