Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-09
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The grand visitation of the Grand Lodge,
f A. A. NJ. to Lafayette Lodge, No. 10.
F. A A. NJ. will take place at Masonic
Temple April %. Worshipful Master Vic
tor F. Montgomery has secured Governor A
j. Montague of Virginia to deliver the adj
dress Of the evening. A number of promi-
nent senators and members will also attend.
Past Master James Edgar Hosford of
Acacia Lodge. T. A. A. M, of this city,
was buried this week with Masonic honors
at his old home in Geneseo, Ill. Major Hos
ford. as he was best known. died suddenly
at Helena. Mont, where he had for the
las; four years been custodian of the gov
eminent building. He was a native of Gem
eseo, and the son of Colonel James Man
ming Hosford, a noted publisher and Union
veteran of Illinois. He was himself a vet
eran having served as a boy soldier in the
civil war. He had been resident OF WASH,
ington for about twenty-five years and
during all that time was connected with
the office of the supervising architect OF
the Treasury. in responsible positions. lie
was long connected with the District Ma
tional Guard as an officer, and was hgnly
regarded as a public servant and citizen.
In addition to his membership or Acacia
Lodge. he also belonged to Eureka Royal
Arch Chapter and Columbia Commandery,
No. 2. Major Hosford was never married
At the conclave of ST. Elmo Commandery,
No. -. X T., of Maryland (Hyattsville)
the following officers were elected for the
ensuing year: Samuel M. Mcmillan, EN-
inent commander; Walter A. Wilson, gem
eralissmO; Jesse ID. B. Peters. captain gen.
eral; Rev. Charles J. S. Mayo, prelate ire
elected; Lemuel +. Brownley, senior ward
en-; Henry G. Dobbs, junior warden; Harry
b. Major treasurer (re-elected); Frederick
a. Holden, recorder (re-electeoD.
as. conferred the rank of knight in fuli
form last Saturday evening. knight Rowan
of Iowa served king. There was a large
attendance the visitors including the grand
chancellor.
The degree team of Ascalon Temple, D. o.
X X, has completed its rehearsals and is
in condition to put the work on the boards
in capital style.
The Kalamazoo Elks gave a minstrel
show this week in which Carrie Nation ap-
peared and starred in a saloon-smaShing
act The attraction drew a large audi
ence and netted money for Mrs. Nation and
the Elks.
In almost all parts of the country lodges
of the different fraternal organizations
dwell together in peace and amity, fire.
quently occupying the same lodge rooms.
But now and then they fight like pro-
verbal cats and dogs" Such contest
ion in Michigan. 1t arose between the
Masonic lodge. Eastern Stars. Maccabees
and the Grange, In the little town of
Portage.
nature of a compromise than a complete
victory for either of the parties. The
court ruled that the lease set forth in the
bill of complaint was valid and binding
upon the parties thereto. By the terms
of this lease the Masons were given the
Grange hall with all fixtures, outbuild-
ings and grounds for ninety-nine years.
BY the decision the Grange reserves the
use of the second story equally with the
Masons. The provision of an agreement
existing between the two organizations
states that neither lodge shall have the
privilege of releasing the hall without
two-thirds majority vote of the other.
The same concurrence is required as to
improvements being made. The insur-
ance, taxes, &c, are to be shared equally
by both parties.
The building in which is located the
hall in question was erected jointly by
the two organizations, a lease being
granted to the Masons, which lease also
governed largely the manner in which
the building was to be tenanted. 1t was
agreed that neither party should sublet
Its hall and upon this point the entire
case hinged.
About three years ago the Masons al
lowed the Order of the Eastern Star the
use of the hall, and this move was not
objected to by the Grange When later.
however, the Ladies of the Maccabees
were granted the use of the room pro-
ceedings were instituted eliminating in
the present suit.
In the ruling the court decided that the
MasonS had no intent to transgress uDon
the terms of the lease, but sublet the hall
10 the Eastern Star upon the Supposition
That the auxiliary was really part of the
organization itself
In this the court says the Masons are
wrong, as the Eastern Star is not a part
4 a r..s,r
of the occupancy of the hall by the East
erH Star without objection from the
orange amounted simply to a license,
Whlch can be terminated at any time by
the proper process of law.
Briefly stated, the ruling of the court
provides for the ejectment of the Macca-
bees and that the Eastern Star NAV be
ordered to Vacate at will.
The Grand Council of the Royal Arcanum
Tor the District of Columbia which has
been holding its annual sessions during the
week, elected as grand regent John D. Bid
Sis or capitol Council to succeed Thomas
M. Hayes of kiSmet Council who for the
year past. has been the grand regent of this
jurisdiction. Past Grand Regent Hayes is
well known in lodge and business circles in
lhis city. He was at one time an active
ana earnest worker of Oriental Council r
A, until, with the assistance of several
others, he effected the organization of ks
met Council. rnis council Is recognized as
aHiphS tHe most HourlSnlng and prosperous
IT the District. as well as in the entire order.
Past Grand Regent Hayes was the first re-
gent OF kismet Council. and is its collector
having held that position for nine years
hlsmet Council loyalty stood by him during
the Grand Council year by showing a net
gain of 125 members. being only approached
IN TINS respect by Oriental Council which
made net gain of eighty-slX. At the navy
yard. where Mr. Hayes is employed. he oc-
cupies confidential position under the gov
ernment, being an expert in gun construc-
ton.
Many members of the Grand Council So
nclted Mr.. Hayes to accept another term in
the grand regents chair. but his conviction
that that position should be given to a new
man each year compelled him to decline In
appreciate of the valuable services render
ed TO II by Past Grand Regent Hayes the
3 Grand Council at its closing session pre-
sented him with ! silver service
Webster Lodge, No T. knights of Pythias.
presented the following program at the
monthly entertainment Tuesday evening at
It's castle hall. 9th and streets: Music by
the Assembly Orchestra: THE Past in
Pythianism," by Past Grand Chancellor
John NJ. Kline: music by the orchestra 4:
The Pythian Present" by Grand Chancel-
Tor Thomas A. Bynum: music by the or
cheStra: The Future IN Pythanism" by
chancellor Commander Saxton and Knight
Hourist; music by the orchestra Mr.
Hines thirty-fiVe years active rnernbers n N