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

over the lodge bearing his name, caiieo
ate alton to the fact that be csme from
! Tennessee where Andrew Jackson, an
other il Il strIcu, American, wss grand % 80
ter Of the state. This anne u 1cement was
receiy.d With tremendous spplsu 9. MI
Dickinson exp:e .sed bis great satisiac-
.ion at being one of the happy gathering,
| and said probably If Masons had come
| t. @ ,ther In days OF yore as at present there
| would probably have been no serious
sectional differences. Hs TOOK his sett
amidst great applause.
The next speaker was Hon. Champ
Olsrk. This was net the first time MI.
CLARK had spoken 10 Alexandria, snd
he met the same hearty welcome as on
the previous occasions. Hs said four
Alexandria MRsons bad attacked him
and urged him to come TO this banquet,
and the quartetts being Irresistible and
be at the same being desirtou, of min-
Cling With Alexandra rttaren, the
Invitation was quickly accepted. The
speaker said he was glad to be present
and pleased to know that 1t is rurposed
to erect q masonic memorial temple 10
Alexandria. Mr., Olark's remarks, 81
Is always the case, we're at tlmes humor'
n, and at others ssvored of pashoa.
He quoted scripture, giving chapters
and verses, with the Rlsrcrlty OF
minister of the gospel. He aaid he 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 more serious vein,
spoke of the institution Of Masonry, ils
teaets and principles, and said the suo-
stance OF 1t all could be told In the
simple words of the parable of the Coed
Samaritan. His tribute to Washington
was most interesting, as was also bis
glauces at the history of bis times. Mr..
CLARK was heartily applauded.
Hor. James D. Richardson, sovereign
grand commander of the southern Jarls-
dictiou of Scottish Rite Masons, was
the next speaker. He In an able man.
nar nsrrist,d the history of the Two
great rite In Mss 1nry the Yorks and
the Scottish. He handed his subject with
skill and his remarks we're greatly en-.
joyed.
Grand Ma ter Shrfosk, of Maryland,
Vas the next speaker, aud as he arose
the band st usk 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 Sisson, OF Miasss.
sippi, (uoH a member CT Congress), fol-
lowed. His was one OF 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 56 siguers Of
the Declaration of Independence were
Masons. "Masonry and liberty were
the principles which had aided In the
uplifting of the human race"
J. II. Carroll, grand master of Ken.
lucky, and Oscar Lawler, past grand
master OF California, were the last speak
ers. Their remarks we're brief but sp-
propriate.
Messrs. George H. Evans and Ken
meth W. Ogden at times during the
evening enliVened the occasion WITH
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 Handwriting and
adieu1, all feeling thtt 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
guest, of Alexandria. Washington Lodge,
at the Hotel Rammel. Yesterdays
paper could not ALLOW ample space to
the stfair. The dining room VAS taste
fully decorated vita evergreen, red and
white carnations with Violets forming
thu prevailing decoration of the day
red, white and b.ue-iurnished by the
Kramer Company.
The meru was very elaborate one,
and everything bad been arragned In a
manner in keeping With tlus Virginia
style as follows:
Chsrrystone Oysters
Celery Chicken ConsoDme
Reception Waters
Roast Young Turkey with Oysters
Cranberry Sauce Tenderloin Of Beef lardsd,
Dreamed Mashed Potatoes
Cauliaower, butter sauce
Asparagus on toast French Peas
Martha Washington Rolls
Old Virginia Corn Pone
English Plum Pudding
Ice Cream ind. George Washington
Bon Bons Chocol ties Roquefort
Beets Coffee Cigars
The George Washington Ice cream was
furnished by Fl. Bloch.
senst ,ra o ven Of Oklahoms, and Mar.
tin OF Virginia, and Rev. ]. Wesley Hill,
of New York, who we're expected to speak
at the banquet were unavoidedly de-
tsinad In Washington. bat sent regrets
Frsternsl letters we're received from
Liberty Lodges, of England, and Of
Beverly, Massachusetts,.
As stated yeitsrday naguifcert
wreath was placed upon the t)mb of
Washington by large delegation Of
Alexandria 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 rooms to