Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-18
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The official journal of the proct edings of
| the recent session of the Imperial Coun-
| Gil, A. A o. N. M s., has been received
| by Recorder Harrison Dingman of Almas
Temple. The meeting took place at Chi
cago, June IL and b. The journal contains
| full-page memorial portraits of the late
George Harold Walker and Edwin Bar
rett Hay, representatives of Almas Temple,
| and both for many years members of the
Imperial Council. Accompanying the por-
| traits are complimentary sketches of tie
deceased mobiles. Mr.. Walker is credited
with having been the author of the re-
vised ritual of the shrine now in use
throughout North America" The sketch
Of his life contains the following tribute
"Honors came to Noble Walker as a just
| reward for his great usefulness to the fra
ternity. and not of his own seeking Will
| liam of Orange said of Godolphn that he
was never in the way and never out of
| the way, and this could be said with equal
truth of our beloved brother. Modest and
unobtrusive, content to follow when 1t was
not for him to lead, he was ever depend
able. and his time and means and the re-
sources of his trained and well-balanced
mind were fully given to the service of all
branches of Masonry. OF genial and kind
ly disposition and full Of love for his fell
low men, he abhorred piques and Quarrels,
dilu las influence Always Hdue mar
mony and conservatism. He was cour-
teous and dignihed presiding officer, an
engaging speaker and an accomplished
writer High on the roll of those who have
served the fraternity with ability and dis
tnction, his name will be written among
the noblest Of Masons and the truest OF
men,
The journal reproduces the American
Spectators sketch of Col. Ed. Hay. and
adds: His smiling face. genial manner
and many stirring addresses made before
the Imperial Council will long be remem-
bered by those whose good fortune it was
to be associated with him in that body.
Noble Hay was an apostle of sun
shine. Every one who came in contact
with him was better for the acquaintance.
He was widely known as speaker and
wit. and was called upon to reply to toasts
at numerous banquets all over the coun-
try. He was known as Col Hay. The
title Of colonel was an honorary one,
which the deceased received number of
years ago. and which chung to him. 1t
fitted him gracefully and his friends and
comrades were unwilling to let 1t Co."
In the neurology lists appear the names
of eighteen members of Almas Temple.
The date for the annual field day exer-
cises of the Grand Commandery of Knights
Templar has not yet been definitely fixed
by Grand Commander Hunt. 1t is, how
ever, probable that they will occur on
Thursday, September q. Field day will
doubtless become a permanent templar fea-
ture. 1t was frSt Instituted last year, When
the exercises occurred at Friendship. the
country estate of John r. Mclean. At that
time Orient Commandery, No. 5, was the
victor. From her membership of PIT she
turned out 112 swords, giving her a percent
age of flfty-seven against fifty per cent
for Potomac Commandery, No. 3. which
had the advantage of proximity to the re-
viewing grounds. There will be a spirited
and friendly contest this year. Orient will
endeavor strenuously to retain its position.
Dupont Circle. No. 426, of the Protected
Home Circle held its regular meeting Mon
day night in Odd Fellows Hall. AZ and G
streets southwest, with President Edward
P. Jenkins in the chair. Reports of the
several committees were received and
showed that DUPONT Circle was in pros
porous condition and gaining in member
ship. ]. NJ. Beck was appointed to act in
conjunction with the guardian, Mrs. Annie
E. Lasscer. to arrange a series of enter
tainments for the enjoyment Of the mem