Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-07
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when he was in Michigan AS to the In
formation obtained by Mr.. Kennedy from
New York, Minnesota and Texas in the
matter or the ritual that we shall need
more authentic evidence than is now at
our disposal in order to accept the theory
that this Munchausen' tale presents. Our
creduiity may be large, but it has its
The witnesses referred to were not
named, and no opportunity offered to
cross examine them. We pronounce them
as unreliable in every respect. II they
were truthful the historian would furnish
names and addresses, not only, for publi-
cation. but as evidence of good faith.
We make the positive statement that
no living soul ever saw the ritual of 1864
except Robert Allen Champion before the
same was read entire on the evening of
Monday, February 10. 1864. to z. S. Kim
ball, David l.. Burnett and w. II. Burnett
by Justus, H Rathbene at the room and
IN presence of r. "A. Champion.
The historian states that he had many
conferences and much correspondence with
ADram Devan sVanTD Der Veer regarding the
early happenings and especially as to the
writing of the ritual and the first meet
ing d. L. and w. H. Burnett do not in
dorse the story as told by Van Der Veer,
put emphatically declare that the story
seems to be the dictation of the author
as suggested by the words, written for
and at the request of the author. The
story is not correct.
There were thirteen members in Wash
lngton Lodge, No. 1, instituted February
~, 1864. original, and DR.. Edward Sullivan
kimball was one of the number. He is
now living; member of Superior Lodge,
No. q, and was a duly accredited grand
representative to the Grand Lodge of this
domain at it's last convention February 10,
1904, the fortieth anniversary of the ex-
istence of the order. Let this fact be saved
from oblivion.
1.-The attempt to make history and r.
write the early history of the order is of
doubtful use while there are men living
ready to reinforce their testimony by the
solemnity of an oath to the facts which
are within their personal knowledge and
part of themselves
Ascalon Temple, No 81 D. o. K. X,
will hold its annual installation of officers
on Monday night at it's new quarters in
the Pythian Temple on 9th street northwest.
The temple will hold regular monthly meet
ings throughout the new year, and plans to
have about four ceremonial sessions during
the same period Secretary A. ]. David has
issued novel postal card announcing the
Monday meeting, in which he utilizes sew
eral funny cuts to good advantage. In
this he duns the votaries in the following
Silas Weggery: Your secretary is jolly
c-ss always anxious to avoid a fuss. SO
bring in that old card and get new by
coughing up the two now duel
At the regular meeting of Covenant Lodge,
No. IL, l. o. Q. F., Thursday evening, the
noble grand. j. E. Chamberlain, announced
the following committees: Finance DR.. w.
G. Barr, George Bennett and j. j. Cherry;
entertainment, H. E. Angel, ]. w. Brewer
and Leo S Schoenthal; committee on dein-
quents, ]. w. Brewer ]. l.. Irwin, D. A.
Dugan, W. G. Berg, E. c. Blackman, w. e.
Clapp and Phillip Fauth. Organist, Joseph
Clark. j. L. Irwin was elected degree mas
ter.
The officers of Franklin Lodge, No .. X.
of p, were installed in their respective sta
tons by Grand Chancellor Thomas A. By
mum on Thursday evening last at their new
castle hall in the Pythian Temple. on 9th
street northwest. The occasion was public,
and large number of friends of the lodge
enjoyed the musical and literary program,
which was well rendered. 1nterspersed with
the regular installation ceremonies were the
following numbers: A piano solo by Miss
Neal recitation by DIR. Mcdaniel, cornet
solo by D. G. Wolf; duet by Misses Allen
and Dyer; song by M. Quackenbush, and Sc
lections on the graphophone. Past Supreme
Representative Joseph B. Conner, on behalf
of Franklin Lodge, presented the retiring
chancellor commander with handsome
jewel, suitably inscribed, and Grand Prelate
c. H Woodward presented to x. of R. and
s. Thomas Adams a beautiful cluster of
roses token of appreciation of his long
and faithful service of fourteen years in
that office. w. H. G. Simmons, on behalf
of the retiring chancellor commander, pre-
sented Past Chancellor c. H. Fletcher
signet ring of solid gold as a reward of
new members during the past year. The
serving of refreshments concluded the even
ings entertainment. The following were
the officers installed for the ensuing year:
c. c., r. G. Merryman; V. c., T. T. Pat
rick: K. of r. and S., Thomas Adams; M. of
F., NJ. Quackenbush; M. of E., w. III. G.
Simmons; prelate, c. E. Palmer; M. of A,
C. w. Eader; l. G., w. H. Scrivener; O. G.,
C. H. Fletcher; relief bureau, w. HI. G..
Simmons; committee of forty-fve, c. H.
Woodward NJ. Quackenbush, c. NJ. Eader;
representatives to the Grand Lodge, Ed
ward Dunn, George Ryall, w. H. G. Sim
mons, c. II. Fletcher, c. H. Woodward.
Capital Circle, No 315, of the Protected
Home Circle held large class initiation
after the regular routine of business and
nomination of officers at Northeast Temple
last Wednesday evening. Special Deputy Il.
H. Tellan of Toledo, Ohio, and Joseph M.
Thompson of New Jersey were present En-
thusiastic addresses were delivered by both
gentlemen. An oyster supper followed.
The following officers installed at a
largely attended meeting of Seltese Tribe,
No. 623 Louisiana avenue northwest, Janu-
airy by Great Senior Sycamore ID. j. Ma
rion: Prophet, A. H Raglan; -sachem,
Burns: junior sycamore, ]. S. Cornish; chief
Of records, James T. Speer; keeper of wam-
pun, Audley w. Reynolds. The following
were elected to the Great Council: Audley
a.
]. G. Deponia George r. Tuberville. The
great council will meet on Monday, Janu-
airy &c. corner 9TH and G streets northwest,
in Usage wigwam.
Mithras Lodge of Perfection, A. A. S. R.,
had largely attended meeting Tuesday
night at the cathedral on street north
west. Grand Commander James Daniel
Richardson and many other leading Scottish
Rite Masons were present. The fourteenth
degree was worked with new effects in the
way of use of the magic lantern. Fine mu-
steal talent was in attendance. On the con- |
clusion of the work refreshments were serv
ed.
Martha Chapter of the Eastern Star has |
started out very promisingly on its new |
year. The new line of officers is as follows: |
Grace Croggon, worthy matron; Alex. Cor |
don, jr., worthy patron; Ida Faber, assist |
ant matron; Alice P. Boss, secretary tre- |
elected: Elizabeth Thompson, treasurer |
(re-eected); Martha Harper. conductress; |
Flora B. Campbell, conductress. Excellent |
results are expected from the new years
work.
In his annual report to the Grand Lodge. |
F. A. A. M, which Is now in the hands of |
the printer, Grand Master James A. Wet |
more gave the following list of deaths in
the Grand Lodge during the year just
oloSad.S PAST Grand Master Malnolpo Saa-