Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-02-23

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ter of the state. This ammo u 1cement wei
recsiytd With tremendous spplsu 9. Mr.
Dickinson EXPIRE sed bis great ssilsise'
ton at being one ofthe hspPy gathering
and said probably II MssouS had come
| t. g ,ther In days of ore ss at present there
would probably have been no serious
sectional differences. He took bis sesl
Amlds! great applause.
The next speaker was Hon. Champ
CLARK. This was net the first time Mr..
| CLARK had spoken 10 Alexandra, and
he met the same hearty welcome as on
the previous occasions. He said four
Alexandria Masons bad attacked him
and urged him to come 10 this banquet,
and the quartette being irresistible and
be at the same being desiriou, OF min-
Cling With Alexandra brethren, the
Invitation vas quickly accepted. The
speaker said he was glad to be present
and pleased to know that 1t Is Turposed
10 erect @ masonic memorial temple 10
Alexandria. Mr.. Olark's remarks, 90
Is alwsys the case, were at tlmes humor.
u, aud at others ssvored Of pa!hos.
He Quoted scripture, giving chapters
and verses, with the alsrcrlty OF o
minister OF the gospel. He asid ne had
during the evening been mistaken for
reverend gentleman who, 1t had been
announced, was to be present, which
reminded him OF another Incident 10
his life when he was mistaken BY son
of the emerald isle for a priest. Mr..
CLARK then, In moro serious vein,
spoke of the Institution OF Masonry, iis
teoets and principles, and said the sub
stance Of It all could be told In the
simple words Of the parable OF the Good
Samaritan. His tribute to Washington
was most interesting, as was also bis
Qlauces at the history Of bis times. Mr..
Ozark was hesltly spplauded.
Hor. James d. Richardson, sovereign
grand commander OF the southern Jurls-
dlction of Scottish Rite Masons, was
the next speaker. He In an able man.
ner nsrri,t ID the history Of the Two
great rite 10 Mtsonry the Yorks and
the ScottIsb. He handed his subject With
skill and his remarks were greatly en-
joyed.
Grand Ma. ter ShrIo:k, Of Maryland,
WAS the next speaker, and as he arose
the band It u,k up Maryland, my
Maryland" which sent thrills through
The company and there was great cheer
Ing His speech was brief, but interest
ing throughout.
Past Grand Master Sissop, OF Missis.
sIppi, (uow member CT Oongress), fol-
lowed. His was one oil the most Interest.
ing speeches OF the evening, and his re-
marks brought forth much applause.
Among other things he called attention
to the fact that 81 out Of 66 siguers Of
the Declaration of Independence we're
Masons. masonry and liberty were
the principles which had aided In the
uplifting Of the human race"
J. H. Carroll, grand master OF Ken.
usky, and Oscar Lawler, past grand
master OF California, were the last speak
ers. Their remarks we're brief bat ap-
propriate.
Messrs. George H. Evans and Ken
meth W. Ogden OF times during the
evening enlivened the occasion WITT
vocal selections which we're much en-
ioyed.
At midnight the company arose and
sang "Auld Lang Syne," after which
they left the hall amid bsndshaklng and
adieux, sll feeling that 1t Was good for
them to have been there.
NOTES.
Among the echoes OF the Mason's day
yesterday much favorable mention Is
made OF the dinner given the Invited
guests Of Alexandra. Washington Lodge,
at the Hotel Rammel. Yesterday
paper could not allow ample space to
the affair. The dining room was taste
fully decorated with evergreen, red and
white carnations with violets forming
ths prevailing decoration of the day
red, white and b'ue-iurnlshed by the
Kramer Company.
The meEu was very elaborate one,
and everything had been arragued In q
manner In keeping With thu, Virginia
style IS follows:
Cherrystope Oysters
Celery Chicken ConsoDme
Reception Waters
Roast Young Turkey with Oysters
Cranberry Sauce Tenderloin Of Beef laTdsd,
Dreamed Mashed Potatoes
Cauliaower, butter sauce
Asparagus on toast French Peas
Lettuce and Tomato Salad
Martha Washington Rolls
Old Virginia Corn Pone
English Plum Pudding
Ice Cream ind George Washington
Bon Bons Chocol ties RoQueiort
Bsets Coffee Cigars
The George Washington Ice cream Was
furnished by q. Bloch.
sepst bra o ven OF Oklahoms, and Mar.
tin OF Virginia, and Rev. j. Wesley Hill,
of New York, who we're expected 10 speak
at the banquet were unavoidedly de-
tslned Ia Washington, bIt sent regrets
Fnterusl letters we're received from
Liberty Lodges, Of England, and Of
Beverly, Msssachusetls.
As stated yeitsrdsy nagnl6cert
wreath was placed upon the t)mb of
Washington by large delegation Of
Alexandra and whiting Mssons. After
the ceremony Superintendent Dodge, Of
Mt. Vernon, who acted as escort to the
visitors, very kindly took them through
the mansion, opening all the rotus to
them. This c;urtesy was most highly
appreciated by the Masons. A picture
OF the visitors was taken at the tomb.
Messrs. O. Ii. Callahan, A. G. Uhler
and ]. F. Birrell today acted as an escort
to the Illinois visiting brotSren who