The Washington times., 1911-02-13
MASONIC NOTABLES
GATHER NEXT WEEK
Alexandria to Be Scene of
Washington Birthday
Celebration.
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.
ALEXANDRIA, VA, FEB. 13.

| WASHINGTON TINES BUREAU,
ALEXANDRIA. VA, FEB. 1S
The many notable Masons from near
/ ly every jurisdiction who will assemble
| here on February 20 will meet not only
! for the purpose of celebrating the
birthday of George Washington, but to
further the arrangements in connec-
ton with the Washington Masonic Me-
mortal Association.
Its primary object is the erection of
a suitable Masonic memorial to George
Washington in the form of temple to
be located at Alexandria, one fioor-of
which shall be set apart forever as
memorial hall, and is to be under the
control of the several Masonic grand
jurisdictions of the United States.
Its active members are composed of
the grand masters of each jurisdiction,
together with one accredited represent
ative whom they shall designate. Hon
orary members shall be designated by
the Masonic memorial committee of
Alexandria, Washington Lodge, No. p.
A. F. & A. M, and all funds raised for
the purpose of erecting this temple
shall be turned over to this committee.
The Temple will also afford a safe
depository for the priceless Masonic
rehcs of early days, most of which are
at present contained in the rooms of
ria-Washington Lodge.
The executive committee OF the Lay
mems Missionary Association will meet
in the Sunday school rooms Of the Sec
ond Presbyterian Church at 7:45 this
evening, and it is requested that the
f,,II
final plans may be formulated for the
convention to be held here February Is
The funeral of John Griffin, formerly
compositor on Washington news
papers, who died at his residence, 315
South Pitt street. yesterday morning,
will be held from st. Mary's Catholic
Church, Wednesday morning, at $50
a. m.
of in Police Court this morning: Rose |
Bowles, assaulting and beating |
Nanny jackson, fined IS: Cliff and |
Ethel Broadus. disorderIy conduct. |
fined Sc and forfeited collateral; John |
colOred. assault, case |
continued over until tomorrow.
The Council of Jewish Women have |
arranged a euchre party to be held |
at The Young Mems Sodality Lyceum
Hall Wednesday evening" the proceeds |
OF which will be given to charity.
ChanCery cases will be disposed Of |
in corporation court today.
The city council will meet in its
chambers tomorrow evening, and ii
Is hoped that some decision will be rem
dered, as TO the authority OF the police
board to designate a member of the
force to fill the office of assistant or
second lieutenant, regarding which
there has been considerable controversy
and which was referred to the laws
committee at the last session of the
1t is expected that there will be some
action on the resolution favoring in
creased pay for patrolmen.
The Rev. DR.. Bergman Green. newly
appointed Misrepresentation OF Virginia,
who was stricken with paralysis last
week. is reported as in a greatly i'm
proved condition of health.
While visiting at the home of Frank
T2Obey, 525 North Patrick street, yester-
1av afternoon, John Wesley Kennedy
lied, OF hCart failure. He was fifty
two years old, and a native of Mary
and. Funeral arrangements have not
been made, pending the arrival of his
two sons.
James G. Heon, a Greek merchant,
lied at the Alexandria Hospital yester-
lay, following an attack of pneumonia.
Funeral services will be held from De-
naine's chapel this afternoon at
o'clock, and interment will be made in
2ethel Cemetery.
To better promote the social function
of the church and to bring the male
portion of the congrega tion closer to-
sether, the Rev. p. Parker Phillips has
invited the men of his church to meet
1t an informal reception to be given in
he parish hall at Pitt and Duke
streets next Wednesday evening While
10 particular program has been ar
-anged for the occasion, there will be
music and light refreshments, followed
~ cigars, and the evening will be given
,ver to sociability.
The Chamber of Commerce will gather
n it's rooms at King and Washington
streets this evening for its regular
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