Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-08
| Ludlow, secretary; William J. Acker

Ludlow. secretary; William ]. Acker,
Potomac Lodge. No. 5. Chartered Novem-
| Der II, 1906: Officers: Lem Towers, jr.,
master; r. S. Clifton. senior warden: l. b.
Mouton, junior warden.
Naval Lodge, No. 4. Chartered May IA.
| 1905. Officers: John Scrivener, master;
Jules A. Rodier. senior warden; E.. Hume
| Talbert, junior warden.
| Columbia Lodge, No. 8. Chartered No
vember 8, 1902. Officers Harry Wilson,
| master; Robert E. Burks, senior warden:
! Jacobus s. Jones' Junior warden; J. Claude
| KEEPER. secretary; John r. Sutton. treas
| urer.
| Federal Lodge. No 1. Chartered septem-
Der II. 1890. officers Harry D. Easter
brook. master; Percy G. Smith, senior ward
| en- George II. Townsend, Junior warden.
Grand Lodge Meets at l O'Clock.
The Grand Lodge convened at Masonic
| Temple, 9th and F streets. at 1 o'clock
this afternoon just before the parade was
formed and announcement was made that
all arrangements for the imposing cere-
mony had been completed. By order of
Grand Commander Thomas p. Morgan Of
the Grand Commandery of knights Tenn
par, the chivalric branch of Masonry, both
grand and subordinate communicates met
at the same hour to take part in the cere-
| monies as an honorary escort to the Grand
Lodge and its subordinate bodies. The
Grand Royal Arch Chapter and its constitu-
| ent bodies and the other Masonic organize
TONS all Of which labored long and zeal
ously for the building of the temple, were
represented in the marching column, but
only by the numerous members of the
several bodies who were among the white
plumed escort or in the long line of the Of
ficers and members of the grand and sub
ordinate lodges.
The arrangements were in charge of
President j. Henry Small jr.. of the Ma
sonic Temple Association, and the cere-
monies of the occasion were conducted by
the Grand Lodge. F. A. A. NJ. A memoir
able feature of the event was the presence
of President Theodore Roosevelt, who de-
livered the principal address. The other
speakers were Grand Master Francis ].
Woodman and Past Grand Master ]. Henry
Small. jr, and Matthew Trimble, president
and vice president, respectively, of the Ma
sonic Temple Association.
Opening Ceremonies.
The ceremonies were opened with pray
er by Rev. Richard P. Williams rector of
trinity Episcopal Church, following which
the Masonic choir sang America" the
Marine Band playing an accompaniment.
Past Grand Master j. II. Small president
of the Masonic Temple Association. then
advanced to the fore and addressed the inn
mense assemblage, which was massed be-
fore the grand stand. He said:
Mr.. President. most worshipful grand
master, friends and brethren:
The Masonic Temple Association of the
District of Columbia. chartered under act
of Congress April 10, $685. and composed of
representatives annually elected from the
Masonic bodies of this jurisdiction, directs
its president to act as master of
ceremonies at the laying of the corner stone
of this temple and to announce the order of
exercises deemed proper on this occasion.
Nothing need be said, my b:ethren to
impress upon US the dignity and Importance
of this great event in the history of Masonry
in the District of Columbia. The temple
when completed will speak for itself-a
more fitting monument to the industry and
progreSSivenesS of the order could not have
been conceived. We have here the result of
years of striving, of unselfish devotion and
of conscientious application to a splendid
duty.
Origin of Movement.
"The movement toserect a new temple
had its origin in the profound conviction of
Masons throughout the jurisdiction that
they should possess a home more in keep
ing with a large and ever-increasing fra
ternty, and with the influence eXerted by
the principles of the order
LAS far back as 1890 it was felt that this
temple should be built, and from that time
to this eventful day our progress toward
this goal of our ambition has been marked
by difficulties met and overcome, en-
thusiaSm wrought out of hesitation and
doubt, and the conviction that so grand a
project should command our most faithful
endeaVorS.
cherished this noble work will be perpetu-
ated by this magnificent structure, which
will testify to succeeding generations to an
endeavor, charac teriZed by unfailing energy
and answering rectitude, to serve our
brothers and to exalt the principles of
Masonry and enhance it's influence.
Honored by Presidents Presence.
Most worshpful grand master and breth-
rem, the fraternity is honored on this occa-
sion by the presence of the President of
the United States, Brother Theodore Roose-
welt, by our District Commissioners and
many other distinguished men and brethren
from this and sister Jurisdictions, some of
whom will address US later.
And now, most worShipful sir, without
further preface, l will proceed to discharge
the duties assigned to me, and in the name
and on behalf of the Masonic Temple Asso-
citation, / surrender to you, most Worship
full grand master. this gavel of authority
for the purpose of laying the cornerstone"
After the Marine Band, under the direc-
ton of Lieut.. Santelmann, had rendered a
selection. the laying of the cornerstone by
the Grand Lodge of the District of Column
bia, headed by Grand Master Francis j.
Woodman. was proceeded with according to
the Masonic ritual.
Order Observed.
The ceremonial was as follows:
Grand Master-The Grand Lodge is here
assembled for the purpose of laying the
corner stone of a building to be dedicated
to the worship of the Almighty and Eter-
nal God, the Architect and Ruler of the |
Universe, at whose creative fiat all things |