Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-11-15

and inspiring. George w. Lacnary,
custodian, explained in a graphic and
interesting manner the historic relics
of the lodge room.
The oration of the evening was that
of Rev. John L. Wilson, D. D.. pastor
of the Union Methodist Church, of
Philadelphia, and one of the greatest
pulpit orators of America. AleXan-
Washington Lodge, which has
had it's banquets on Washington's
birthday, and some of the most bril-
liant public speakers in America,
never heard a more magnificent ad-
dress than the one made by Dr.. Will
son last night. In its humor, delight
full sarcastic hits at the previous
speakers of the evening, sentiment,
pathos ,and deep religious feeling, it
was masterpiece. The latter por-
ton of the address was an earnest
plea for adherence to the principles
for which Masonry stands-the up
building of character and the efforts
to bring about better conditions for
mankind. DR.. Wilson described in a
thrilling manner a game of football
between the University of Pennsyl-
vania and Harvard, which was won
by the former, because of the Penn
sylvania spirit. He urged the same
sort of spirit to be exercised in Ma
sonry to achieve the noble objects Of
the fraternity.
A feature of the evening was the
musical program. The Masonic choir
of Elkins Lodge was heard in several
selections which were most thorough
ly enjoyed. Edward Shippen Van
Leer, of Philadelphia, who has mag
nificent tenor voice rendered two
songs in delightful manner. Kenneth
W. Ogden, Alexandria's sweet singer,
sang two selections which were great
ly enjoyed.To the tune of EtheLLevy's
Virginia" song, he sang the follow
ing words:
Philadelphia is good old town.
Her sons are jolly and so fine
We welcome you, in words so true,
For we have no other kind.
To Elkin's Lodge I'll sing this song
And to her Master. Burton Moore,
Extend our greeting,
At this meeting
on Washington Lodges floor.
Mancill Metgzer and Middleton,
For you. | say our hearts are won.
May the glory of tomorrows sun
Find you safely home.
Pinkerton, Matthews and Emery,
| hope ii may your pleasure be
To Come again.
But just say when,
And we will receive YOU gladly.
Before leaving the Lodge room each
of the Philadelphia visitors was per-
mitted to sit in the old chair which
was used by General George Wash
ington, when as Worshipful Master,
he presided over the deliberations of
the lodge. They were also presented
with bronze medal which was struck
off in commemoration of the one
hundredth anniversary of General
Washington's death.
The lodge closed its session at II
o'clock when the members of Elkin's
Lodge took a special train to Wash
ington. where they left shortly after
midnight for Philadelphia.
A delightful incident in connection
with the visit of the Philadelphia
Masons was the presentation by them
to Mrs. Kemper of a beautiful bou-
quet of roses.
William L. Elkins Lodge of Phila-
delphia is one of the youngest and
richest lodges in the state. 1t was
constituted June 9th, 1906 and bears
the name of William L. Elkins who
founded a home in Philadelphia for the
daughters of Masons. He af-
terwards endowed the home with
$250,0O0. Its officers are as follows:
Worshipful Master, Burton G.
Moore; Senior Warden, Horace l..
Mancill; Junior Warden, Bruce A.
Metzger; Treasurer, P. NJ. Allen c..
Middleton; Secretary P. NJ. William
c. Pinkerton; Trustees, Frederick A.
Benson, Charles L. Shurtleff, Char
les S. Metzger; Trustees Of the Will
liam l.. Elkins Lodge Charity Fund:
P. NJ. George Distelbart; William H.
Zimmerman; William Broeg ;represen-
tative in the Grand Lodge, P. NJ.
Sydney NJ. DeTurck; Senior Deacon,
Allen NJ. Matthews; Junior Deacon,
Frederick R. Emery; Senior Master
Ceremonies, Mardeross S. Goolyan;
Junior Master Ceremonies; Horace G..
Fleming; Chaplain, Charles n. Dun
ham; Pursuivant, Harry P Cox; Tyler,
Harry B. Smith; Stewards: William
Broeg, Alfred Scholes.
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