Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-23
iiAA5)Ns HONOR
FIRST MASTER.
Brilliant Banquet of Alexandria
Washington Lodge No. y
Last Night.
TING UISHED GUESTS.
Speakers Pay TrJfntets Washington as
a Mason "a Ea.s -Magnltiesntly
DecUra ted--The Menu.

when The curtain fell upon the last
scene in connection with the celebra-
lion OF Washington's birth. The an
nual banquet Of Alexandria Washing
ton lodge Of Masons was all that had
been anticipated. After having feast
ed and listened to thrilling. instruc-
tive and edfying speeches which had
enlivencd their love of country and
The heroes who played conspicuous
parts in its history. the company ad-
iourned. carrying away with them
most pleasant recollections. The
lodge had assembled in Elks. Hall.
which was packed with Masons Of this
city. members OF the Masonic Mount
Vernon Memorial Association. mem
bers of the Grand Lodge Of Virginia
and some from Jurisdictions in differ
ent sections Of the United States.
There was also representative of the
fraternity from Porto Rico mingling
with the brethren.
Before the lodge was called from
labor 10 refreshment. Mr.. Lawrence
Washington. on behalf of certain
brethren who had been raised 10 the
Master Mason's degree during the in
cumbency Of Past Master Charles n.
Callahan. in an appropriate speech,
presented him with a beautiful dia-
mond-studded Past Masters jewel,
as a token of the esteem in which he
is held, not only by those upon whom
he conferred the degrees. but by
members Of the craft generally. Mr..
Callahan's response was brief, bur
touching. his words of appreciation
being uttered in tone which
came direct from the heart.
The lodge closed a few minutes
later when the company adjourned
to Armory Hall where the collation.
had been spread. The hall had new
er been more tastefully decorated.
The tables had been spread with care
and the picture presented was most
inviting. The interior Of the hall had
been transformed into Il huge canopy
Of national colors. Pictures of George
Washington looked down upon the
tables from the east and the west,
while Masonic emblemS embelished
the walls. Electric lights were flash
ing in every direction. Strings Of
bulbs ran from one end of the room
to the other. while huge clusters add
cd to the dazzling scene. There were
some guests present who are not
members of the craft. but they were
assured by Worshipful Master +. RI.
Kemper that they need have no cause
for uneaSiness. There was no inten-
tion Of submitting them to the treat
ment accorded the young English wo-
man who secrcted herself in a grand
fathers clock in order 10 crafty her
curiosity concerning the workings OF
u Masonic Lodge.
After the company had taken their
places at the tables. an invocation
followed by Rev. p. p. Phillips, chap
lain Of the lodge. when the banqueters
began the discussion of the feast. The
ladies. under direction Of Martha
Washington Chapter OF the Eastern
Star. were the caterers. and they
moved with alacrity. There were no
delays in serving the courses. The
ladies were arrayed in colonial cos
tunes. The menu was as follows:
Lynn Haven Bay Oysters
Olives Celery
Fried Oysters Mixed Pickles
Cold Roast Turkey Smithfield Ham
Cranberry Sauce
Fruit Chicken Salad
Sailed Almonds Reception Rolls
Ice Cream Nlaraschino Cherries
Cheese Coffee
Cigars Cigarettes
After the feast had proceeded about
an hour and fragrant cigars. those
pleasant adjuncts TO a collation., had
been lighted. Worshipful Master
Kemper called the company to order.
and after a few apr remarks. during
which he extended cordial welcome
10 all, Masons and non-Masons alike
he announced that Ex-Governor Mon
tague. Senator Martin and Most Wor-
shipful Thomas J. Shryock, Grand
Master OF Masons of Maryland and
president of the Masonic Mount Yer
non Memorial Association. who were
m have made speeches on the occa.