Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-20
EASTERN STAR FAIR
LARGE CROWD Tn ATTENDANCE
LAST MIGHT.
Addresses by Commissioner Macfar.
land, George n. Walker, Grand
Master of Masuns, and Others.


at Masonic Temple was formally opened
last evening, with an attendance of fully
1000 persons, goodly proportion of that
number being members of the various
chapters of the order and the several Ma
sonic lodges of the city
The members of the Eastern Star had
the purpose in view when planning the fair
of realizing funds with which to erect a
home for sick, crippled or INDECENT men,
bers of the Masonic order and their fam
lilies, and the male members of the frater-
nifty are playing an important part at the
temple and are seeing to it that every Wis
ltor is escorted about and shown all the
beauties of the exhibition
The Introductory remarks were made last
night by Mr.. James L. Marshall, chairman
of the executive committee, who pointed
out the purposes of the fair and in few
words recited the objects of the proposed
home. AT the conclusion of his remarks
Chairman Marshall introduced Commits
s.oner H. B. F. Macfarland, and he was
rendered hearty ovation. 1t was several
moments before he could make his voice
heard above the enthusiastic cheering.
Mr.. Macfarland's Address.
He thanked those in attendance for the
welcome he had been rendered and, in part,
said:
Il bring you the greetings of the Com
mssioners of the District of Columbia.
We appreciate the necessity and the i'm
portance of the work you have in view, and
wish you all success. The beautiful charity
of the Masons of the District of Columbia
has won admiration for their order, and,
while it cares for all needy Masons, 1t
serves the community as well. Individual
Masons are also distinguished for their
generosity to all other phlanthropic enter
prises. The true charity, which is the very
essence of unselfiShness, shines over against
the dark trinity of sefishness, greed and
envy. 1t benefits not only him who
gives and him who takes but all who know
of it. We are all better men Tor every ex-
hibtion of it. In this instance we have it
in it's most attractive form, because it Is
directed by women the natural leaders in
every loving service. We realize how much
self-sacrificing effort has gone to make
these preparations successful, and how
much more it will take to carry the enter
prise through to the end with the same
success. When they see the Masonic nome
rise to completion all who took part,
whether they had committee prominence or
served in the undistinguished ranks, will
feel repaid for their faithful labors.'
Grand Master Represents Fraternity.
The address on behalf of the Masonic
fraternity was delivered by Grand Master
George II. Walker. He cited the ties that
bind the lodges and the chapters together
and noted instances where the two organi-
cations had worked jointly for the accom-
plishment of a common object. Referring
to the proposed home, he said that the
members of the order would solve how Ma
sonic charity can be best distributed.
Responding to the utterances of Grand
Master Walker, Worthy Grand Patron
Bennett A. Allen declared the object of the
fraternity to be charity and the uplifting of
humanity. He thanked those present for
the interest that has been shown in the
fair and requested their patronage during
the two weeks it is to be in progress.
In few well-chosen remarks Mrs. Carrie
BOndheim, worthy grand matron, pro-
claimed the fair to be open Mr.. William
F. GUIDE, director general, who was APP
parently the busiest man the floor, also
made a short address. Sp J-ure d.
The main hall of the temple resembles a
fairyland on small scale, vari-colored
electric lights. huge American flags and
bunting forming an important feature of
the scene. The stage is garrisoned by
members of the Amas Temple Patrol at
tired in their Arab uniforms. On the
shelves arranged about the stage in semi
circular fashion can be found various
articles giving one the idea that depart
ment store is in operation there.
The members of the patrol in charge of
the stage are: Geo A. Won Dachenhausen,
captain Achille E. Blrklin, first lieuten-
ant; Edward L. Brice, second lieutenant;
Charles S. Hyer, secretary: VIM. l..
Hughes treasurer; Melvin A. Wertz, quar-
termaster; Welby 1. Ashby. Frank G.
Berens, Charles H. Blumer, VIM. Francis
Bowen George F. Brown. VIM. l.. Conley,
John J. Crawford, Robert II. Fatt, VIM.
B. Hardy, Walter r. Hill, Edward l..
Jones, Charles w. King, jr., Hubert G. Nc
Lean, Frederick Sillers. Oscar G. Vogt,
VIM. A. Volkman, Charles S. Woodin, b.
Frank Wright