Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-12

Just closed was the annual convocation
Of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter for the
District and the election of officers for
the ensuing eapitular year, the list of
which has already appeared in The Star.
Grand High Priest Francis j. Wood
man In his annual address stated that
great activity had prevailed in the sew
eral constituent chapters throughout the
year. and harmony has been the dis
tinguishing characteristic throughout the
cntire jurisdiction. All the chapters were
declared in good condition. Reference
was made to the death and tribute paid
The memory of Past Grand High Priest
Jose Maria Yznaga, who died April II
last, and Past High Priests Robert V.
Goldman, William 2. Fl. Crews, John s.
Loud and Philip p. Rouse of Columbia
Royal Arch Chapter, No. /; War
ren III. circuit, David G.. Dixon and
William F. Coggins of Washington Royal
Arch Chapter, No. ,, and Joseph Il. Rose
af Potomac Royal Arch Chapter. No s.
all of whom died during the capitular
wear. 1t was declared that every chap
ter had voted was ready to vote for
the transfer of its stock In the Masonic
Temple Association to the Grand Lodge,
md a recommendation was made that
The Grand Chapter so transfer its stock,
valued at $1,000.
Reference was also made to the con-
vocation or the General Irfan0 CndpleT
pf Royal Arch Masons of the United
states at Savannah, Ga. November 81
asst, to the unanimous election of George
j.. Corson, past grand high priest OF this
jurisdiction, TO the position of general
grand king, and the selection of DIR.
Woodman and present Grand High Priest
kenton n. Harper for membership in
committees of the general grand body.
The constitution of Adoniram Council,
No. ., Royal and Select Masters. char
tered in November, was referred to and
made the text for tribute to cryptic
Masonry.
DIR Woodman stated that the numerical
strength of the constituent chapters was
not materially increased during the past
year. There were exalted and retnstated
In all ri. There were 16S losses during
the year by death, suspension and with
irawal. leaving net gain in member
ship of 81. Net gains We're reported in
seven chapters, four chapters had net
loss of twelve in all. and one chapter
had no change. The financial condition
~ all the chapters was reported excellent.
The High Priests Association, formed
as the result OF efforts by Past Grand
High Priest f. St. Clair Thompson. is
of the constituent chapters closer to-
.ether. TO have discussed and settled,
under the direction of the grand high
priest, various questions which other
wise would have required his personal
attention. and to be deserving of high
compliment for excellent work done in all
cordial consideration and cooperation.
The association has come to stay,
said DIR. Woodman, land will never be
Il menace. but blessing, to the fra
,erni,y.'' The subject of Grand Chapter
revenues and expenditures. including the
per capita tax, was eNhauStiVely dealt
With. The grand high priest recommend
I'D the unconditional transfer OF the Ma
sonic Temple stock owned by the Grand
Chapter to the Grand Lodge; that 5000
OF the cash in The treasury be invested
AlS CONT. Inr ASg lot f,T 0fr1 dc
and that a resolution be adopted en-
Joining fun compliance with the ritual
IN opening and closing the constituent
chapters.
Grand High Priest Kenton y Harper
announces the following committees q:
The Grand Chapter for the ensuing year:
Ey-laws. James y. Wetmore, Mark T.
Finley and John Scrivener; grievances
Alexander Mckenzie. Thco. G. De Mol
and Charles F. Roberts; correspondence
roe Fulkerson, Charles r. Baldwin and
w. l.. Nalley: accounts, Lurtin r. CHM,
+. st. Clair Thompson and Leslie Cra-
mel: work and lectures. George +. Cor
son. Alexander Grant and Luther 8.
Cannon: Jurisprudence. Samuel r. Bona.
Henry X. Simpson and Matthew Trim
ble.
Osiris Lodge. No. 70. will hold its first
meeting in the new Masonic Temple,
'odgeroom No. . Wednesday evening,
when the E. y. degree will be exempE
led.
Following the degree work at the next
session OF Adonira.m Council. No. = Roy
=! and Select Masters. unique entertain!
me1t Is promised by the committee, OF
which Roe Fulkerson is chairman. Re-
1reshments will also be served.
Benjamin &. French Lodge No l.
VIII have a social session Monday even
ing, February II, with refre shments.
AlmaS Temple of the Mystic Shrine will
hold It's ceremonial session the evening
"f February II, at National Rifles Arr
mory-
George c. Whiting Lodge No -. will
Eold its annual reunion Monday evening,
February %. at 80 O'clock when An in
teresting program is promised.
kaIiipol!s Cirotto. No. 10, Yelled Prophets
will hold its third ceremonial session I'm
the upper auditorium OF New Masonic
Temple Monday evening. waen il ia ex-
peeted a class of leo will undergo the
ordeal of Initiation. Special preparations
have been made for the occasion, the
dramatic cast strengthened and improved
and new interpretations provided. There
will be a banquet AT the close of the ses-
sion.
Saturday evening. February ~. the con-
vention OF high priests will be assembled