The Washington herald., 1907-04-19
MARYLAND At FAIR
Gov. Warfeld Principal At
traction Last Night.
FAIR WORDS CAPTURE WOMEN
Singing Societies Find welcome az
the Masonic Festivities Tonight.
North Carolina VIII Have Saturday
for Its 0Hyn-Lieut. Gov. Winston
win BE Present for the Occasion.

Gov. Warheld. Of Maryland. wac the
chief attraction at the Masonic fair last
night, which, in appreciation Of the gov
ernor and his retinue. was called Mary
land" night
TO the tune OF Maryland. My Mary
land" and with thousands Of waving
handkerchiefs and enthusiastic voices
greeting him, the executive took his place
on the stand and paid a high tribute to
Masonry the beauty of the ladies and
the surroundings In respOnce 10 a well
coming speech by B. F. Smith, president
Of the board OF control. Gov Warneld
said
This is Maryland night; and wherever
and on whatever occasion Maryland is in
terested always take pleasure in being
present. When I look into the faces of
the young girls who are before me I feel
that I am in nay native State, for Mary
land is noted for the beauty Of her
women. and / have no doubt that many
of you come from that State or have
good Maryland blood in your veins. New
I am not going 20 attempt to talk to you,
nor am I going 10 make an address.
have come for a good time, and I cannot
do that unless I mingle with all Of you
and shake hands with all the pretty girls
here. I want you 10 understand as I
move through here thsf If you young
girls-and by young girls / mean all of
you. for I have never S, en- an old girl ia
b., Hfe-f you do not greet me. ] shall
think you did not want me 20 come
Gives Advice 10 All Young Men.
I am interested in this fair because
am a Mason and the only regret I have
in coming here is that / did not become a
member Of your order long before I did
Z would have been a better man, because
Masonry makes good men and good eiti-
zens. have made up my mind that as
soon as my boy becomes Of age, I shall
advise him 10 join that grand organiza-
ton, and tonight / advise every young
man here 20 make an effort 10 enter it.
] thank you"
The governors words appeared TO be
taken literally, for before he had left the
stand there was rush Of femininity to-
ward him which threatened for a moment
to take the kindly statesman of his feet.
But he weathered the storm and emerged
serene. with a handful OF flowers and a
voice on almost every article in the
room, including the red automobile In
deed, II the ladies could settle the winner
Of that machine. it Is safe 20 say that it
would not often be seen on Washington
highways. The governor mingled with
the crowds until almost closing time, and
with him stayed a party Of SO Mystic
Shriners and officers OF the order from
Boumi Temple. Of Baltimore. who helped
swell the temple fund by many a dollar.
Features That Pleased Visitors.
An added feature 10 the pre- grammo
which pleased the Marylanders was
the violin playing Of three aIoskey
children, from BrOokiand. who have
been engaged by the Esther Chapter 10
play during their smoker, which is held
every night near the dancing palace
The laundry booth, under the manage
ment Of Miss Eta Austen. of Martha
Chapter. also came in for a large share
of attention. while all the more specu-
lative attractions seemed 10 appeal 10
the visitors
In welcoming Gov. WarfeId. Presi-
dent Smith said In conclusion:
Ana now. on behalf of the MASONIC
fraternity in this Jurisdiction. on be-
half OF the board of control and on be-
half Of the people Of the District of Co
lumbia, ! not only greet YOU with ex-
rressions of heartfelt appreciation and
gratitude. but welcome you and your
ladies, feeling sure that everywhere the
same welcome Will be awaiting YOU"
Tonight for the Singers.
Tonight has been set apart for the en-
tertainment Of the. national benevolent
and singing societies OF the District. The
guests invited are the Arion Singing So
ciety, the Washington Saengerbund. the
Germania Mannerchor. the Swiss Benevo-
lent Association. Carroll Institute. the
Amphion Glee Club. and the Italian So
cicty. The visiting organizations viii as
semble at the site of the new temple and
viii be escorted 10 Convention Hall By a
detail from the De AIolay Commandery,
No. T. IN command Of DIT Frank +. Glib
son, chairman of the committee on visit
ing organizations.
A letter was received by President
Smith from Lieut., Gov Winston, of North
Carolina, who is also the Grand Master
Of Masons. saying that he would reach
Washington on Saturday morning 10 at
tend the fair Saturday night A large
delegation of Caroiinians will accompany
him Saturday night has been set apart
as North Carolina night, and a general
invitation is extended to persons from
that State.