Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-18
MASONS AS GUESTS
FRATERNAL GREETINGS AT THE
PYTHIAN FAIR LAST NIGHT.
Address of Welcome and Response
Visiting Pythians Also Enter
tained-Big Attendance.

mark in point of attendance last evening
1t was Masonic night, and the members of
the oldest of fraternal organizations turned
out in large numbers to show their interest
in the Pythian enterprise. The Free Masons
assembled at Masonic Temple, where they
met the grand officers at 8 o'clock. Prompt
| ~ on time an escort arrived from the board
OF control of the Pythian fair. 1t consisted
of a large detail of Knights Loyal, as the
members of the Pythian Uniformed Rank
are called They. We're under command of
Captain Thomas E. Landon Of Joseph T.
Coldwell Company, Uniformed Rank, who
Is chairman of the committee on organiza-
ton ofSthe fair. The Masons were formed
IN line, the grand officers leading, headed by
Grand Master George H. Walker, and es-
corted to the Light Infantry Armory where
the fair Is being held. ~ o..
At the armory a large number of Pythians
and their friends greeted the visiting fra
tern1ty with rounds Of applause. The Grand
Lodge officers were escorted to the sneak
ers' stand by the committee on reception of
the fair. and there presented to President
u. E. Wiber of the board of control and
Grand Chancellor William NJ. Hodges
Past Grand Chancellor Frank H Hosford
chairman of the reception committee then
addressed Grand Master Walker, saying:
MOST Worsh1pfui Grand Master: 1t gives
us the keenest pleasure to cordially well
come you and those recognizing your au-
thorty at our Pythian fair. We thank vou
and through you the entire Masonic fra
ternty, for your presence here, and the
courtesy extended to US in coming.
Grand master. the order of. Knights of
fythlas BOWS In Difference and In duty to
your great and ancient fraternity-the craft
our mother. And. after this admissicn ~
our honorable maternity, we raise our
heads In Just pride. and our voices in stren-
uous exclamation Of the fact that we are
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among the best beloved of the chtIdran
OF that mother. Many Of our members how
IN dutiful submission to your Masonic ar.
thorlty; and many Of the craftsmen labor
OF true adoption tried We welcon,a 20,
grand master. with added qualification he
cause you are yourself a prominent and
nonored member Of our knishthood. So
you and all those who accompany Won
mere are In the house and in the handS ~
your friends. But it is our duty TO warn
you that the journey is q rocky one and
th t,at the way about this arnory is beset
WIN hangers. You may. In fact YOU will
be waylaid in many places. Remembar
mat you are the judges of what is prudent
out also that we don't care how much
nion s you ,,st leave behind you In conclu-
Ing, and leave you to your fate"
Grand Masters Response.
Grand Master Walker. replying, said:
MIR. Chairman and Brethren, address
you in this fraternal manner because Ma
sorry teaches that all men are the chill
dren of one loving Father. and we come to
you' therefore. as your elder brotoars I
bring to you tonight the warmest greetings
and the best wishes of the Masons or tho
District Of Columbia. Our ancient customs
and usages forbid us to wear the reealia
OF the order except when in the perforro-
ance or certain duties appertainine to Ma
sonic ceremonies. While. therefore. we do
not come tonight wearing the Jewels and
oLlcial insignia of the fraternity we rep-
resent, we nevertheless greet YOU with
hearts animated by friendship. charity and
peheVolence, glad of the opportunity to
show by our presence and in a substanttal
way our interest in your enterprise We do
not forget the generous action of the Pyth-
tan plotnePhood respecting the Masonic
1alrs or 1898 and 1902, and we would If nos
sible. reciprocate the courtesies then ex-
tended. In Sacred Writings. which 1 know
you as Pythlans revere as do we as Ma
sons. me attributes Of true manhood are
set 1oIth, but greatest among them we
are told. Is charity. Could the aggregate
charity expenditures of the fraternal or
carnations of the world. or even of our
would be almost Incredible But better
THAN all this Is that greater charity they
bestow. Who that is human can ever
Know the good that has been done by the
.,AiAU "oiu, tiic nearly grasp or the hand,
the acts Of friendship which fraternity in
culcates, that charity which Is prompted by
orotherly love? In this good work Pyth-
lan1s m, as well as Masonry. Odd Fellowship
ana kindred organizations. is doing its full
share: Masonry has various branches, all
OF when are represented among your guests
here tonight. We thank you for your cor
dial welcome; we wish for you all success"
The grand masters remarks were greeted
with hearty applause At their Conclusion
the grand officers went on the floor of the
armory. and, with the other members, were
soon busy distributing money
Last evening was also assigned to visiting
Pythians and Pythian organizations. A
number of prominent members of the ira
most notable being President G. 8. r. Naaf
of Indiana. of the Endowment Rank of the
order Justus H. Rathbone, No 20, of this
city, the only lodge not participating in the
ra1r ofhciaily, also paid visit, and were
warmly welcomed.
rms AFTERNOON Is school children's free
matinee. The fair continues all next week
and season tickets hold good.