Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-21

THE EVENING STAR
1855; Royal Arch Mason in Columbia
chapter, No. 1, January IL, 1852; and
mandery. No. 1. October IA. 1865. In
the Scottish Rite he received thu. four
teenth degree in Mithras Lodge If Per-
lection. May IS, 1855: the eighteenth
| degree in Evangelist Chapter, Rose
Croix, June %. 1883; the thirtieth de-
gree in Robert de Bruce Council of
kadosh. April 1, 1889; the thirty second
degree in Albert Pike Consistory. April
Is. 1889; ands the thirty-third degree
honorary in the Supreme Council for
the Southern Jurisdiction, October %.
| lob. Symbolic Masonry, however, was
| our brothers first and best love, and
| official hOnorS in other branches of the
| fraternity had no attraction for him.
! He served as worshipful master of Fed
eral Lodge in 1868 and 1865; as deputy
grand master of the Grand Lodge in
| 1864. 1865. 1866 and 1867; and rs grand
master in 1859 and 1870.
He was the first president of the Ma
sonic Temple Association, and it was his
| earnest wish that he might live to see the
| new temple completed. His last appear
ance in the Grand Lodge was at the spe-
| cial communication of June 8, 1907, when
| the corner stone of the new temple was
| laid. M. w. Brother Donaldson was a
sound Masonic jurst. the advantages he
ISOLATION with such master minds as
| French. Whiting and Stansbury being
supplemented by close study of the
ethical and philosophical teachings of the
| craft. AS chairman of the committee on
jurisprudence he rendered many years of
valuable service to the Grand Lodge. &C.
NAL and kindly in his intercourse with
his fellow men, sincere in his friendships.
charitable to the unfortunate, a true
Mason, an upright citizen, and a devoted
| husband and father, his memory will be
cherished in the hearts of his brethren
| and in the love and esteem of his fellow
citizens of the community in which his
|, long and busy life was spent
In honor of the memory of Past Grand
Master. Donaldson, it was ordered that
the memorial be read in the constituent
lodges. and that the affairs and Jewels
of the lodges be draped in mourning for
the period of sixty days.
The Grand Commandery of Illinois. K
T., has sent circular to Grand Recorder
A. w. Johnston of the District of Co
lumbia announcing the sudden death of
Past Grand Commander Haner Herschel
Green of that state, at the age of fifty
three. He was graduate of Ann Arbor
University and active in all branches of
the Masonic fraternity. His residence
was in Bloomington, the home of former
Takoma Chapter. o. E. S., gave mu-
steal and literary entertainment at the
hall in Masonic Temple last evening.
The series Of visitations by the officers
of the Grand Lodge, Independent Order
of Odd Fellows. to the subordinate lodges
In this jurisdiction was concluded Thurs
day night when Columbia Lodge, No. TO-
Grand Master A. R. Vermllion's home
lodge, was. visited. The occasion called
forth between 400 and 800 members of
the order, among them being representa-
tives from a number of the states. Among
the distinguished local Odd Fellows pres
ent, in addition to the grand officers. were
Past Grand Masters Richard H. Sorrell
John H. Wood, William w. MILAN. E.
w. Bradford. George u. COLLISION and
Thomas w. Fowler.
The examination of the officers of Co
lumbia Lodge in the secret work. under
the supervision of Grand Representatives
John l. Brown and ]. H. Crew. the simple
impressiveness of which ceremony was ac-
centuated by evidences of careful prepara-
ton on the part of those examined, re-
'vealed gratifying. proficiency.
Grand Marshal D. A. Dugan made the
principal address on behalf of the grand
officers. his subject being 'Fraternalisrn. y
He INDUCED in few wtticisms, and then
bership that it should be its aim to add
to as we'll as take from the order
A. the conclusion of Mr.. Dugan's re-
marks a banquet was given in the audi
torium. presided over by Past Grand E. c.
Grumley, postmaster. Decorations with
ferns, holly and evergreens added to the
scene. While J. Edward Fowler, PIG,
was addressing few personal remarks to
the grand master. three fiendshly dis
guised robbers appeared upon the scene;
each carrying the spoils of victory"
Their contribution. a handsome gilded
clock and two candelabra, was a gift from
the lodge to the grand master, its hon
ored member. Other features of the even
talk by Past Grand Andrew Turnbull
burlesquing members of the lodge in
base ball game: an exhibition drill by an
awkward squad Of Canton washington
under Capt. Charles Shackelford: William
Thornton, illustrated songs, and vocal
Before the banquet Columbia Lodge
held a meeting, and the following were
nominated for the various Offices the e.ec-
ton to take place Thursday next: Thomas
Shelton. noble grand: Morgan A. Swlnge.
vice grand: E. c. Grumley and ]. H. Brod-
erick recording secretary: Robert-R. Will
liaps. financial secretary: Thomas w.
Fowler, treasurer; George q! COLLISION, del
egate to home association.
All the past grands of the Lodge were
named for representatives to the Grand
Lodge, fifteen of whom Will be voted for
Thomas w. Fowler was nominated as
delegate to the board of trustees.
At the last regular meeting Of Mizpah
CHAPTER. No. 8, o. E. s., in Masonic Hall.
GEORGETOWN, Miss Clara E. Ball. worthy
grand matron of the District of Columbia.
assisted by Miss Ethel Baker, grand mar
shall, and Mrs. Charlotte M. Pine, grand
chaplain, installed the following newly
elected officers Worthy matron, Mrs.
Carrie Fuller; worthy patron. Mr.. Ernest
Brown: associate matron. Mrs. Maud
Proctor: secretary, Mrs. Annie Thrift;
treasurer, Miss Mary v. Daw; conduct
ress. Mrs. Roberta Sebastian: associate
conductress, Mrs. Emily Rosemond; chap
lain, Mrs Mary L. Kicker; marshal. Mrs.
Annie Michaelson: organist, Miss Lillian
Myers: Adah, Miss Maud 8. Proctor;
Ruth, Mrs Donelia Armitage; Esther
Mrs. Elizabeth McNeal; Martha, Miss
Emily Rosemond; Electa, Mrs. Rose
warder, Mrs. c. L. Holiday: sentinel. Mr.
James F. Vermilion; representative on
board of Masonic and Eastern Star Home
Mrs. Mamie Morgan. Following the in
stallation Mr.. William F. Hunt, past
grand patron, presented the retiring
worthy matron, Mrs. Jennie Darcy, with
a past matron's jewel. and Mrs. Annie
Thrift, past worthy matron. presented a
past patrons jewel to Mr.. John c. Proc
tor, the retiring past patron. During the
ceremonies DIR. Charles T. Lindsay. past
eminent commander. X. T., acted as toast
master and the following numbers were
rendered: Recitation, Miss Irene Knapp
of Bethlehem Chapter, No. =; vocal solo,
Miss Josephine Gould of Naomi Chapter,
No g. During the evening music was
rendered by the choir of Ruth Chapter,
No. 1, led by Mr.. David M. Cridler. At
the close of the meeting light refreshments