Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-11

and had surrendered IT'S charter. We visit
ed Aconcagua loage'dn 1873. Its attend
ance was good. but there was an evident
nonchalance which made US tired Among
the visitors Cor possibly they were mem
bers?) were bishop. and priest of the
Romish church. We Here satisfied its days
were numbered. On the OCCASION 10 Which
we refer two United States naval officers
received the entered apprentice degree,
which was worked we'll enough so far rs
the ritual is concerned. There was. at that
time, in the same city, Valparaiso. very
beautiful Scottish Rite Temple, containing
library, billiard room and buffet lunch
room. In this temple all the degrees from
the first to the thirty-tnjrd were conferred
OF two prominent public men who have
just retired from public life the District of
Columbia Masonic Reviewer says: eve
profoundly regret that we shall no longer
have Jacob II. Bromwell, grand secretary
of Ohio. In Congress- 1t is not selfisfness
alone that moves US. 1t Is true that Jacob
has been a central figure among our visit
ors, ever ready to advise and correct US in
the work in all our bodies. and that we look
for and expect him at our great gatherings
1t Is equally true, however, that new
member In Congress never has the recogni-
ton of any old member He had not only
the advantage of an old and recognized
member, but he has the ability of a great
statesman and that honesty Of purpose and
personal magnetism which secures for him
the Speakers eye when he rises to speak
We cannot close review without ex-
pressing regret at losing famous and
very popular, lodge and shrine visitor
Brother David H. Mercer of Nebras ska. We
regard him almost our own: he was a
strong man in Congress, a friend to the
District of Columbia and friend Of a
Mason"
Commenting on the reports of the grand
masters of different large Jurisdictions the
fraternal correspondent says: Let COM
pare Nevada with our jurisdiction. Nevada
is 4S5 miles long, north and south, and $40
wide at one point, and contains 11O7Oo
square miles; its length is greater than
from here to Boston. Its population is now
$4,000. 1t has u lodges, scattered over
its area, with membership of only
9O4. It's name, Nevada, means a heavy fall
of snow; 1t is very mountainous; many OF
it's rivers rise. flow and disappear below
the surface within the state; but one
stream is navigable and that towards the
north. We may now compare the grand
masters convenienceS for viSitationS with
our own. When we recall the rugged coun-
try he has to cross, the distances between
lodges and the inconVenient methods of
travel in that territory, our own brethren
will also appreciate the task of a grand Of
fcer in New Brunswick. The grand lecturer
of New Mexico Travelled 1900 miles to visit
twenty-four lodges and teach the ritual. He
has neglected his business to do so, and is
obliged to ask division of the work. Here
in the District of Columbia, originally ten
miles square, now less, with trolley car
transportation to any lodge, we lose sight
of the toll and strife and privations in
other juriSdictions-''
The grand master of Cuba has ruled that
policemen might be initiated "as their oc-
cupation places them neither in the army
nor the navy" This is little rough on the
army and navy. The purpose of a circular
issued by the grand master was Ito curb
excessive proSelytjSmi prompted by a desire
to increase the membership lists and to
obViate the admission of elements that
might prove detrimental to our fraternal in
stitution" This has the appearance of suf-
fering the brethren to canvass for MEM
bers. He warned the brethren against ever
permitting politics or religious subjects to
be brought into or discussed in the Cuban
lodges @rs
National Council, No. 527, Royal Ar
canum. has arranged an interesting spring
program, which will include several ladies
nights and smokers. This council in
Washington numbers over 300 members.
Mrs. Lillian NJ. HOLSTER, the supreme
commander of the Lady Maccabees, will |
visit this city again next week. and public |
meeting will be held IN Masonic Temple the |
night of the 18TH, at which time a large
class of ladies will be admitted to the order |
and addresses made by the supreme com
mander and others.
Mrs. P. D. Smith, deputy supreme COM
mander of the Lady Maccabees, is securing |
list of charter applicants to organize a |
hive of Lady Maccabees Auxiliary to Metro |
politan Tent. No. r. and is meeting with
much success. |
The Maccabees will have their annual out |
ing this year to River View in June Com |
mttees have been appointed to make the |
necessary arrangements.
Joseph hurry, a member Of Anacostia |
Tent No. Z. died Monday evening He was |
also a member of Winfield Scott Schley |
Division, No. 1, Uniform Rank He was
buried Friday at Congressional cemetery |
with the honors of the Uniform Rank.
DR.. Rose. the supreme medical examiner |
Lar han to t.
Willard.
At the meeting at Masonic Temple Mon
day night, under the auspices of the LADY |
Maccabees, Mrs. Nellie A. Rowe will act as |
chairman. Addresses will be made by Mrs. |
Lillian M. HOLSTER, the supreme command |
er of the Lady Maccabees. and Mr. D. W. |
Call. the state commander of the knights |
Of the Maccabees. and Mrs. Penelope D. |
Smith, deputy supreme commander of the |
Lady Maccabses in this city.
Georgetown Tent, No g. has new degree
outfit.
te The II following G6s, is the complete degree
Gerberich. noble grand; D. w. Keck, R. s.;
R. E. Wines, L. s.; Albert E. Burley. vice |
grand: Allen T; Lewis. R. s.. Frank G.
Samuel G. Taylor, I. G.. E. 6. Grumiev
conductor: And. Trumbull warden: A. r
Vermillion. high priest: Frank B. Cowden. |
y. IL smart IhOrnaS w. Fowler and Geo.
q. COLLISION. priests Of the degrees; Harry |
Keefe. Samuel s. Keck. A. E. Smoot and
Winston B. Hale, banner bearers: D. d. |
Love, Chap w. Fowler, H. J. Redfield.
Otto F. Smith, Geo. S. COLLISION, Harry
Bien. d. T. Batson and A. D. Cannon.
choir: J. w. Robinson. organist; J. Edw'
Fowler, degree master: Chas D. Shackei.
ford, assistant degree master. This lodge
is doing a great deal of good work under
the administration Of Noble Grand Ger
berich.
Seltese Tribe. No. 16, Improved Order of |
Red Men. is actively engaged at present |
In preparing for two entertainments to be
given this month. The first will be compli-
mentary, and will be given at the wig
wam 623 Louisiana avenue northwest
Both affairs will be In charge of the fol-
lowing committee: ]. G. Deponai, chair
man: M. Hansonsi secretary; C. o. Che
nault. F. N Nichols and Charles Walter
Columbia Commandery.. No. 2, knights
gave a musicale and reception
at the asylum, Masonic Temple, last even
ing. 1t was largely attended, many ladies
being among those present
In the closing official circular of his term i
Commander Grant af-Columbia Command
cry. No. 2. gave an account of the recent
visit Of Maryland Conmandery of Balti-