The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-23

The objects of the new body Is to build
a Masonic temple TO the memory of
Washington in Alexandria, which will
cost approximately 100000. and which
win be erected through the united efforts
of every Masonic lodge in the United
States. Within a short time the work of
raising the funds for the work viii be be-
gun, and it is believed within a few years
the work of building the temple may be
commenced.
Distinguished Gathering.
Never before in the history of the
quaint old city has there been such a
distinguished gathering of Basons at one
time Secretary OF War Dickinson partici-
pated-
Through the untiring efforts of Charles
H Callahan. master of the local lodge.
this movement was launched. For a long
time past Mr. Callahan has worked as
sidiously on the project. and yesterday he
saw his efforts crowned with success
when the grand masters unanimously
adopted the plans for the project.
The meeting was called to order shortly
before 10 o'clock in the morning in the
rooms Of the Alexandria-W Washington
Lodge by W b. AicChesney. Of Stanton,
Va, grand master OF the State. Rev c.
d. BuilR, pastor of the lodge, offered
prayer, and Robert s Barrett. also a
member Of the local lodge. was elected
secretary The aims and object of the
meeting were explained by Judge J. X. NJ.
Norton. this city. Upon his motion a
committee of ten was appointed to formu-
late plans of organization.
The committee was composed of T. J.
ShryOck Maryland; D. D. Darrah, Hi
nOis; Henry Banks, Georgia: H. H. Ross,
Vermont; Thomas J. Day, Delaware;
]. H. Cowles. Kentucky; J. r. Johnson,
South Carolina; ". II. Nichols. Texas:
j. K. NJ. Norton, Virginia; J. d. Richard
son, Tennessee, and, upon motion. to
these were added the names Of Grand
Master McChesney and Charles H. Gala
han
This committee selected Mr.. Richardson
chairman and r. 8. Barrett secretary.
They repaired to separate room to for
Tnulate a report, ana during the intermis-
sion brief speeches We're made by Secre-
ta-y of War Dickinson, Gov: William H.
Mann, r. w. Clarke, West Virginia: L. H.
Lee. Alabama: F. A Verplank, Connect
cut; Oscar LAWYER. California; P. W. Saw
yer. New Jersey; ]. B. Blanks. Virginia;
George o. Ober, District of Columbia, and
Ora E. Chaplin. Illinois
Unanimously Adopted.
The resolution presented by the commit
tee and unanimously adopted follows
Whereas Alexandra. Va. was thu home town Of
George Washington he being a member Of its coln-
Gil vestrymAn in Christ Church and first master
Of Alexandra Lodge. No 2; Alexandra citizens
first celebrating his birthday; its soldiers, physi-
cans. and Mssns administering To him in life and
In death, the Alexandra Washington Lodge pos
ssssins priceless heiTlooms many Of the personal
effects and Masonic treasures Of this man whom
Heaven left ehildess that nation might call him
father: and
Whereas these sacred treasures should be pre-
ssned as Legacy for succeeding generations Of Ma
sons; and
Whereas it has heen aptly said that until time
shall be no more will test Of the progress which
our race has made in wisdom and virtue he derived
IRON the veneTation paid 10 the immortal name Of
Washington" therefore be il
Resolved. That We approve and indogse the pro-
posed erection o. Masonic temple as a memo
rial to George Washington. under the auspices OF
Alexandria Washington Ledge No. D F. a. & A.
NJ, Of Alexandra. Va,
The active membership of this associa-
ton shall be composed OF the grand mas
tiers Of the several grand jurisdictions of
the United States of America and one
properly accredited representative from
each grand jurisdiction chosen in such
manner and for such term as it may pre-
scribe. There may be also honorary mem
bers under such conditions as may be
prescribed by the Masonic Memorial AS
ISOLATION.
Plans Annual Meeting,
Following the signing of the resou-
ton by those present. it was decided TO
hold annual meetings of the association
at Alexandria every February D. The
members then adjourned for luncheon at
the Hotel Rammel. and at 1:3O o'clock
they went TO Mount Vernon on special
trains and placed a handsome memorial
wreath on the tomb of Washington.
Following the return of the delegation
from Mount Vernon. the Master Mason
degree was conferred upon Lawrence
Washington, in Illinois form. by a degree
team composed of seven grand lecturers
and four district deputy grand masters
of the Grand Lodge of Illinois.
Mr. Washington is a great-great-grand
nephew of Gen. Washington, and the last
male child born at Mount Vernon. being
a son Of John Augustine Washington. He
holds a position in the Library of Con-
gress
feature in connection with the cere-
monies was the presentation of a hand
some silver trowel with an ebony handle.
the gift 10 Alexandria Washington Lodge
by the degree team from Illinois On its
face it bears the following Inscription:
Presented TO Alexandria Washington
Lodge A. F. and A NJ, Washington's
Birthday, Ammo Luminus $40" on the
back in inscribed the names of the donors