The Washington herald., 1912-04-07


soprano: Miss Mary Belle Finney. alto;
w. ST. John Blanchard. tenor; n. II. r.
Helwig. basso. and Mrs. O. F.. Schutt
organist.
Following the ceremonies In the chap
ter rooms. the members proceeded 10 the
banquet hall of the temple where the
mystic banquet was served. Arthur
s. Hayes, thirty-second degree. was in
troduced as the POSTMASTER. by Wise
Master Alien Bussius. thirty-third degree
honorary. Mr.. Hayes, in short ad.
dress. paid tribute to the principles Of
Scottish Rite Masonry. and explained the
symbolic meaning of the exercises OF the
evening. He ended his remarks by pro-
posing a toast to the memory Of Albert
Pike, the father OF the Scottish Rite in
the United States. which was drunk In
silence by those present
Senator George Z. Chamberlain, OF
Washington, thirty-second degree. intro
duced as the first speaker, responded TO
the toast ''The government Of the United
States,'' and declared that whether
church members or not, Masons, wher-
ever found. are loyal citizens.
Rev Earle wilfiey, thirty-second de-
gree. pastor OF the Vermont Avenue
Christian Church, responded TO the Su-
preme Council of the Thirty third De-
gree for the Southern Jurisdiction OF the
United States, and praised that body
for its great work and wished every
member more years Of usefulness to
mankind.
Speaker Champ Clark then responded
to a toast to the sovereign grand COM
mander. James Daniel Richardson. thir-
ty-third degree. Declaring that the
whole essence of Masonry is Love thy
neighbor as thyself.' Speaker Clark
praised Sovereign Grand Commander
Richardson as the best fitted for the high
position he now holds. that could be
found in the United States. and one who
always lived up TO the tenets OF Ma
sonry, the chief object OF which is to
do good in the world.
Il served in Congress for the first
time when Brother Richardson was the
leader OF the minority. At that time
Missouri had the best delegation, and
they were as jealous of a new member
as a bunch of opera singers. They
wouldn't help me along at all, but
Richardson did. l think he is the best
tempered man I ever saw. He was the
best parliamentarian that ever stood on
the floor of that House. and he would
have been Speaker II the pesky Repub-
licans had not sent the largest delega-
ton every two years
Following Speaker Ciark's remarks,
Commander Richardson made short
response OF thanks.
BENJAMIN W. MUrch. grand master OF
Masons Of the District, responded to
the Grand Lodge of the District.
"Maundy Thursday sentiment" was re-
sponded to by DIR. William NJ Davidson,
and Rabbi Charles Rubenstein respond
ed to a toast to all Masons and Masonic
bodies, Of all rites and degtees.
Ruth Chapter. No. /. Order OF the
Eastern Star. at its last regular meet
ing furnished a most agreeable and in
teresting entertainment to its members
and visitors. Rev. Brother Smith, In his
best vein, made an address. abounding
with seriousness and levity, which was
received by his audience with hearty
laughter and frequent applause. Sister
Molster, in inimitable style, gave
humorous recitation bearing on the oc-
casion Of the last luncheon given by the
chapters Of the order. and was followed
by sisters Wilson and Josephine Gould
in vocal selections. which were highly
appreciated.
KalIipolis Grotto. NJ o. v. p. f. R..
will give its first ladies night on Tues
day, April ls. The committees are put
ting forth every effort to make the occa-
sion a hard one TO beat in succeeding
wears, and promise SOInt Etdl iuh AOA NhN
ladies. There is a good time in store. too.
for the prophets. Several members OF
Samis Grotto. of Richmond, Va, and OF
New York and New Jersey grottos with
ladies are expected to be present on this
occasion. 1t has been rumored that the
degree team Of Kallipolis Grotto has per
fected n new degree 20 be exemplitied on
the ladies' night. which will give them
good idea of the awful tortures suffered
by those who take the journey TO the
Realm OF Shades" Prophet c. p. Boss
Is chairman of the committees having the
arrangements in charge and is being ably
assisted by the members Of his com
mittee.
Past Monarch Schmid. chairman Of the
committee on arrangements for the
twenty-third annual session Of the Su-
preme Council at Columbus, Ohio. and
the members of his committee are wide
awake and up and doing to make the
visit of the prophets of Kallipolis Grotto
to Columbus, on June and s. full to the
brim with good, wholesome fun. II is