The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-02-17
BIG MASONIC EVENT.
VISIT OF PHILADELPHIA MA
SONS.
Interesting Addresses Delivered and
Fine Banquet Served.

sFine Banquet Served.
When the 6:42 train from the North
rolled into the depot here Friday evening
il brought with it adelegation OF Masons
from Meridian sun Lodge of Philadel-
phia, ia their private car, who came to
present To Lodge No. 4. of this city. a
series of resolutions thanking this Lodge
for sending Meridian Sun Lodge the
records of No 4, and the old Bible on
which George W ashington was obligated.
to the Sesqui Centennial which took
place in Philadelphia on November 1
1902, and for the admirable address de-
hvered by Capt. 5. j. Quinn, of this city,
ON that occasion.
In the party were Adolphus Roggen-
burger. Master Of Meridian Sun; Walter
| Ryan. John b Moiiett. Edward Walton.
Max Kiebenack. Jr., Chas. II Bowen, W
-. Nebig, Asa W Naudegrift aud Edward
Foulkes, Past Masters; John s. Donald.
son, Albert b. Bierck. " 5. Kockersper-
ger, William r. Rothstine, Jacob Well
George +. Ryan. Matthias Homer and W .
;. Barnes.
These gentlemen were met AT Quantico
| by W. IL. Hurkamp. Master of No. 4;
! Maurice liirsh Senior Warden and A Ran
/ dDlph Howard. Junior Warden, and es-
corted to this city. On arrival at the
~ HbN h'At AntN lONh ana were
driven To the handsome homes OF Messrs
W. II. Hurkamp and 4 Randolph How
ard on Hanover street. where they
were entertained, and an informal recep-
ton was held and refreshments enjoyed
When the Lodge was opened there
were about % members present, nearly
all in full evening dress, and the scene
presented will long be remembered hy
the members of the histories Lodge. The
visitors entered at about $40 O'Clock.
and after their presentation the ceremo-
MES OF the evening began. Judge John
+. Mason, Circuit Judge OF the 18th Dis
trict OF Virginia, delivered a splendid ad-
dress Of welcome. which was responded
TO by Pact Master Walter Ryan.
Then the resolutions Were presented by
/ Past Master John b. Mofiett At the
close of the speech on acceptance of reso-
/ buttons, Mr.. Moifett presented beauti-
iul gavel from Meridian Sun Lodge to
No. !. made from n girder taken from
Independence Hall. Philadelphia. with
the following Inscription. This gavel.
made from wood taken from Indepen-
dcnce Hall and presented by Meridian
sun Lodge No. l5S. +. x 4. NJ OF Penn
sylvaDia, to Lodge No. 4. 4. F. "A. NJ.
fredericksburg. Va. Febl3. 1903" They
and the gavel were received on behalf oI
COrbin in a cha-te and beautiful address
block OF marble on which is inscribed
No 4. VIRGINIA, to No los. Pennaylva
MA February II, 1903" cut from TIL,
old unfinished monument to Mary. the
mother oil asbingtOn, was then present
ed To Meridian Sun Lodge in behalf o
No. 10y Grand Junior Warden OF the
Grand Lodge of Virginia 5. j. Quinn in
one OF the finest speeches OF the evening
IL was received in fitting speech by
I Norshipful Master fdolphus Roggen.
burger. who said il would be placed
among the most cherished relies of the
Lodge. After the closing prayer by Chap
lain Pro Tenn II. II Barber the ceremo
MES of the Lodge ended
Then came the browning event of the
evening Ii was the banquet rendered
the visitors at the Exchange Hotel by
Lodge No 1. This had been prepared by
II committee of ladies of the Mary Wash
ington Hospital Association. They were
Mesdames '. NJ Fleming. Josephine Wal.
lace, A. {. Doggett. II. ii Johnston
David Hirsh, Isaac Hirsh. r. Lee Stof.
fregen. W. l.. Brannan, NJ l.. Chesley,
Alice Coghill, J. Garnett King, J. \. Bar.
ney, Empsie Martin, II Is. Lane, Misses
Jennie Hurkamp. Mamie Forbes, Annie
Myer and Mary Braxton of which com.
mittee Miss Jennie iurksmp was the pre-
siding officer. The spacious dining
room of the hotel had been converted in.
To bower of roses and ported plants
ferns, smilax, etc, aud under the CLEAN
ot electric lights the beautifully sci
tables, with their snow white ground
bright silver and pretty china. presented
a scene artistic and attractive Covers
had been laid for one hundred guests
The menu was perfect. and consisted oI
all the delicacies, including bivalves of the
Rappahannock fruits and sweets galore
Norshipful Master of Lodge No. 4. W
ii. Hurkamp, was toast-master and pre-
sided over all the ceremonies. The as
sembled company stood while blessing
was pronounced by Rev. DIR. j. w. Rose
bro aud then the banquet was on. Tn,
speeches OF the visitors and their host.
were especially felicitious, and the even
ing was one of true enjoyment.
The College Orchestra furnished choic,
musical selections during the evening.
The banquet was pronounced the fines'
ever given in this city, and it was tn,
wee sma' hours OF morning before it wa,
over.
THE TOAsTs
Meridian Sun Lodge No. l5S. Ma,
its sun OF prosperity ever shine with Me
ridian SpiendQr-Edwar A. Stockton O
Philadelphia.
, fredericksburg Lodge No 4. May it
present and future membership prov,
worthy sons of their noble sires-A
Randolph Howard
, The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania an,
the Masons under it's Jurisdiction. Thei
nobility. charity and fraternity furnish
an example worthy the imitation of al
Masons-P. NJ, Charles ii. Bowman O
Philadelphia.
The Grand Lodge of Virginia. Broth
/ erly Love. Relief and Truth being adopt
ed rs the Tenets of her Profession. he
good deeds are felt in all quarters-Alvil
L. Embrey.
! The Masonic Tie, than which there i
none stronger. Ii binds when all othe
earthly ties are sundered-Max Riebe
mack, Jr., of Philadelphia.
Masonry and ReliSio While neithe
Is n substitute for the other they are no
antagonistic in their aims and purposes
: but labor in harmony to elevate and en-