Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-25
Paul Jones Commemorative
Services.

services.
The Masonic Temple was densely
packed last night by Masons of this
city and vicinity to participate in the
60 ces in memory of John Paul Jones,
an iIlustrioIs member OF the craft.
A mong the visiting brethren was Adj
miral w. S. Schley, who reached the
CITY on the palace car "Mount vernon
ahout 3 O'Clock. A crowd had gathered
at King and Royal street, where the adj
miral left the car, all anxious to welcome
him. He was accompanied by delega-
tion of Masons who escorted him to the
Masonic Temple. Upon reaching the
Civ Hall he was given an ovation previ-
Gus to his entry into the lodge room,
and numbers of citizens, many not
Masons. who had gathered were intro
duceed to the hero of Santiago.
There was a joint meeting OF Alexan-
6ria- Washington and Andrew Jackson
Lodges. and most all the members Of
these organizations were present.
Alexandria Washington Lodge, with
Worshipful Master l.. Ruben in the
Cast convened at O'Clock. The
lodge was later called of, when Andrew
Jackson Lodge was convened by Wor-
shipfu Master George Warfeld.
Grand Master K. KemPer and Ad-
mi-al Schley were subsequently received
Mr.. G. G. Carlin was the frstspeaker.
He WAS introduced by Grand Master
Kemper Mr.. Carlin's portrayal OF
Admiral John Paul Jones was vivid,
and during his Grafton be incidentally
made references to Admiral Schley which
were heartily applauded.
The Grand Master at the close OF MIR.
CaHju's address introduced Admiral
Schley who was received with loud and
continued applause. The admiral, who
is an interesting speaker, gave probably
the most thrilling and entertaining his
tory of John Paul Jones that has ever
haeo delivered. He wentintO many de-
,ails concerning JOnes's life, and mani
tested a remarkable familiarity win the
history of this hero. Admiral ochiey'
who can read and speak bait dozen
different languages, has, through difer-
ent tongues. made himself scquainle1
with all that can possibly be learned con-
corning Jones, and he made his hearers
acquainted with facts they had never
known before. His address produced q
decided impression upon his hearers.
The Grand Master later introduced
Hon. John f. Rixey, who also manifest
ed considerable familiarity with the lie
Of Admiral John Paul Tones, whose OBJ
seouies he had attended at Annapolis yes
terday. His address was well-conceiVeu
and we'll delivered.
Grand Master Kemper closed with
abort address during which he referred
20 the catastrophe at San Francisco and
EXPRESSED the hope that ali Masons
would render aid TO the distres ed people
of that unfortunate city.
All the speakers were Justly compll-
msnted by the large gathering.
AT the close of the lodges the visiting
brethren. the stationed officers OF the
two lodges and the members OF the com
mit,ee repaired to the Hotel Fleischmann
where r0yal feast had been spread.
During the discussion of the menu Ad-
miral Schey gave detailed account OF
the battle of Santiago which was listened
10 with great interest.
The Admiral, with Representative
Rixey and the committee later boarded
the mount Vernon" and proceeded ia
Washington, where the last act IN the
entertainment followed. A large party
of Alexamdrisns were at the depot wall
ing to return home on the last electro
train. Among them were several Dsugh
ters of the American Revolution. Al
miral Schley WAS accorded ano'he
hearty ovation. The admiral was great
Nv nleased with the reception given him
AZ we're also all who met and converSe'
with him.
The committee in charge OF the ar
rsneements was composed OF Messrs. IL
" Arnold, c. H. Callahan, W. A
Moore. ir. of Alexandria Washington
Lodge and II. X. Field, @. b. Marshal
and Samuel z. Fisher of Andrew JACK
son .,1Up