Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-09
INSTALLATION AND BANQUET.

The los allAtion OF the neWly-eleetsd
officers and the subsequent festivities,
incidents in connection With The regular
meeting last night Of Potomac Lodge,
No. 38. %. o. F., have formed
spo,her interesting aud pleasant chapter
10 the history Of that time-honored
a nd popular Alexandria institution. Doe
hundred and twenty-five members OF the
order we're present, each one OF whom
felt that 1t was good for him to be there.
Mr. George W. HaWxhurst, distiict
deputy grand msster, who was accom-
a lied by degree team, was present
a ID Installed tbs officers, and several
prominent Odd Fellows from Washing
ton aud other places attended the meet
ing.
40 interesting snd spirited address
was delivered by the district deputy grand
master, which was ably responded TO BY
Past Grand Master D. z. Stapsbury, oil
this city.
After the adjournment Of the lodge,
the members and guests repaired to the
bsuqu.tIng room on the fist floor, where
sbles had been spread for the accom-
mediation OF the company. The room
va, decorated with Aags and ferns and
exotlcs added considerably to the effect.
Mr.. John Riley, restsursteur, was the
caterer. The tables had been arranged
and furnished 10 q tasteful manner,
while the spread, composed OF Yisnds
which would have appealed to the most
fastidious epicure, was bountiful.
Mr.. O. w. O'Mssrs, chairman OF the
entertainment committee, called the
company to order, and after blessing
had been invoked BY Rev. Edgar Oar
peDtel the feast began.
PsdgetPs string band bad taken posi-
ton 10 the southwest corner OF the ball,
and excellent music fell on the ears of
the bauquelers throughout the discussion
Of the delicacles which had been placed
before them.
After all had RECALLED themselves and
cigars had been circulated, Mr.. OMesls
again raped the assembly to order, ADD
after making few appropriate remarks
announced that Mr.. James r. Cation
would act as POSTMASTER and called upon
that gentleman for response to the
toast, "Odd Fellowship" Mr.. Oaton
arose amidst much applause. His re-
marks we're well-conceiVsd and delivered
in an interesting and impressive maoner
M. Cslon was followed by Mr.. J.
Brown, grand representative OF the Dis.
trlct Of Oolumbia, who delivered brief
bot excellent address on the principles
of the order.
Mr.. J E. SwAiue, past grand OF Poto-
mac Lodge, bnt now resident OF Wash
iugton, also delivered az interesting adj
dress.
He was followed by Mr.. L. q.
Thompson, and Rev. Edgar Carpenter
made the closing speech. The speaker
10 an interesting and suggestive manner
referred to the blending of the truths OF
Odd Fellowship With those proclaimed
by the Crest Teacher.
The company adjourned shortly after
eleven O'Clock, ell greatly pleased with
LutlT eVeuluB CAPSAiOHNV'
Potomac Lodge has membership at
present OF 100. As has been the case
from Its birth, the roster Of the organi-
cation embraces the names OF cit zsns
representing many aVocaticns Ut life, oil
of whom are justly esteemed in the com
munity. The mission Of the lodge and
the noble work 10 which 1t is engaged
has long since made 1t one of AItxsn-
dris's most cherished institutions. Now
10 the sers and yellow leaf, having
flourished In three generations, the or
Vaulzstion continues to reflect the great
truths taught by the principles of the
order, and is as vigorous as 10 the days
Of its youth.
The following composed the committee
Of arrangements for last nights festlv.
tiles: o. w. O'Mera, chairman, D.
R. Stsusbury, N. L. Williamson, W.
Fl. Yates and W. E. Lstbam, il.
The following are the present officers
Of the lodge:
Noble grand, W. 81 Yates; vice
grand, Il. E. Arnold; recording secre-
tary, W. A. Conway; financial secre'
tsry, W. E. Latham, sr. treasurer, l..
NJ. Davis; warden, L. E. S'onnell; con-
ductor, n. &. Davis; inside guard, G.
R. Smith; outside guard. ]. q. Mount;
r. S. n. G., o. w. O'Mesrsi L. 8. n.
G, v. o. Davis; r. S. V. g., W. E.
Latham, IT,; L. 8. V. g., F. J. Nor
ton; chaplain, Edgar Lyles; r. s. 5,
H.0. Thornton; L. s g., A. Cliff; past
grand, W. F. RisdOn.