The Washington herald., 1911-10-07
LODGE CELEBRATES
CENTENNIAL NIGHT
Masonic Body Holds Impress
sive Ritual.

The celebration concentrating the
Tooth anniversary of Lebanon Lodge. No.
Z. F. A. A. M, was opened last night In
the auditorium of the new Masonic Tenn
pie, with the grand visitation Of the
Most Worshipful Grand Master ].
Claude KEEPER, and the Grand Lodge
officers.
Never before was the auditorium of
the new Masonic Temple more artisti-
cally decorated. The Stars and Stripes
were draped in every conceivable de-
sign and the floral decorations OF asters,
American Beauty roses, and palms and
ferns made a most beautiful scene.
The exercises opened with a march,
Guard of Honor" by an orchestra,
composed Of members OF the order under
the direction of Brother Herman c.
Rakemann, which was followed by a re-
ception to the grand officers. A selec-
ton, Thanksgiving" was given by an
octet composed OF Brothers ]. F. II.
Bowie, Frederick S. Sillers. Arthur L.
Simpson. Charles r. Bartlett, James S.
Hicks Edward J. Aiken, G. F. D. Rol-
lings. and Oliver A. Phelps, under the
direction of Brother Charles r. Bartlett
The orchestra then played the selection,
The Chocolate Soldier" which was fol-
lowed by the reading OF reports.
Address by Grand Master.
Grand Master ]. Claude KEEPER made
an address. in which he commended the
ledge for its growth during the last 100
years and for its present high standard
OF efficiency and condition. Grand Mas
ter Helpers address was followed by a
violin solo, Meditation ''Thais" MAS
seneU, by Brother H. c. Rakemann; a
tenor solo. "I'n Sing the Songs of
Araby" CLAY. by Brother J. F. H.
Rowie: orchestra selection. intermezzo.
In the Shadows (Fincb; historical
sketch by Rev. Brother Titus f. Davis;
selection. The Night Has a Thousand
Eyes" CNevinD. by the octet: orchestra
selection Madame Sherry CHoschna) :
address, "A Look Ahead" by Brother H.
h. Simpson. the only living past grand
master of Lebanon Lodge: barytone solo
'Lighterman Tom (Squires), by Brother
James S. Hicks; orchestra selection. in
termeZzo. barcarOlle. Hoffman Love
Tales COffenbach: retirement Of the
grand officers, and march, Anniversary
CPaulD, by the orchestra.
The committee having the affair in
charge was composed Of Past Master
Walter Z. Paine. chairman: Past Master
Charles kattlemann, jr>. and Past Master
Francis |. Beach. Following the exer-
Cises the members adjourned to the ban
Quet hall in the basement of the temple
and enjoyed refreshments and cigars.
Tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock the
second event in the centennial celebra-
tion of Lebanon Lodge will occur at the
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church,
when services will be conducted by sew
eral pastor brethren. This is the actual
date on which Lebanon Lodge was in
stituted 100 years ago. and all Masons and
their wives have been invited to be pres
ent. The church will be beautifully deco
rated with cut flowers and palms and
ferns.
The Service Tomorrow.
The service will open with an invoca
, tion by Rev. F. w. Johnson, followed by
a hymn by the congregation; Scripture
lesson. read by Rev. L. +. Purdum; an
them by the Westminster Memorial choir
prayer by Rev. y. W. SkelIenger, d. d.
bass solo by Robert Burns. OF Lebanon
Lodge: words of gree:Ing by Rev. Wal
lace Radcliffe. d. D., Ii. D.: address
Masonry in private Hfe." by Rev c. l.
Pate, d. D.; address Masonry in civi
life" by Rev. J. NJ. Schick, D. D.: an.
them by Westminster Memorial choir
address. Masonic charity" by Rev. tt
tus Z. Davis, chaplain of Lebanon Lodge
hymn, and benediction by chaplain.
The centennial celebration will close
Tuesday night with an entertainment and
ball, followed by a buffet lunch In the
ballroom of the New Willard. The en-
tertainment will consist of professional
talent from local theaters, assisted by
the best local performers. The orchestra
will consist of fourteen musicians, under
the direction of Prof. Herman c. Rake
mann. The buffet supper will be served
in the small ballroom.
A beautiful souvenir programme has
been printed and a handsome souvenir
pin has been especially designed for pre-
sentatinn to the ladies' in attendance.