Evening star., 1912-09-15
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All OF them. he said are Masons, the eld-
est seventy-six and the youngest thirty.
nine years of age, and that four of them
were veterans OF the civil war. His ad-
dress was responded to by Tiler Burke OF
Columbia Lodge. who had fought on the
Confederate side during the war Past
Masters William Fl. Singleton and Martin
l.. Statler of King Solomon Lodge of this
city, and James S. Hayes of Potomac
Lodge were also present at the visitation
At its close a collation. was served in the
banquet room of Columbia Lodge.
Grand Commander Alex Grant, who has
been meeting this week with the railway
mail superintendents at the Post Office
department, called a meeting OF the Off
GERS of the Grand Commandery and of
the councils of the constituent command
cries last evening to consider plans for
the forthcoming annual inspection and re-
view of the local communicates on the
White Lot The meeting was N prog
ress as The Star closed its form and be-
fore decision was reached. 1t was said
by some In attendance that although Sep
tember % seemed to be favorite date
for the big Templar event, 1t might be
changed to some time in October when
Grand Commander Grant could certainly
be present.
Much sympathy is being felt in Ma
sonic circles for Past Master Horace
Naylor of Pentalpha Lodge No. o. Grand
Secretary Johnstons assistant at Masonic
Temple. on account of the loss of his lit
tie son Thursday.
| Capt Horace P. Mcintosh, past high
priest Of Washington Royal Arch Chap
Masonic experiences in Chile to the men,
| bers of Capital Royal Arch Chapter, No.
| IL, Thursday evening.
Lucian T. Williams. master Of Myron
NJ Parker Lodge. announces the NJ. NJ.
says the lodge will conduct rurnmage
sale some time in October for the pur-
| pose OF raising funds for the new build
| ing.
At its stated communication wednes-
day evening Washington Centennial
Lodge. No. IA. F. A. A. NJ, will exemplify
the NJ. NJ. degree, each officer In the
line filling an advanced station. Senior
Warden Jason Warden will preside, and
NETT c. Elmare will assist in the work.
large attendance of the members and
visiting Masons is expected Refresh
ments will be served at the conclusion of
| the ceremonies.
fhs eordia Amas nstao1 Tsmps Patrol has received
pie of Trenton, n. J., to be held ee
In Music Hall. on the Steel Pier, at
atlantic City. next Saturday. At the re-
quest Of many members, Capt. q. a.
| stewart has called a meeting OF the
patrol for next Thursday evening to con
sioer the matter. 1t is likely many mem
0ers OF the patrol will make the trip
/ Past Grand IJ;ch pa..x o -
son OF the District of Columbia was
e.ected deputy grand high priest Of the
General Granr Royal Arch Chapter OF the
United States of America. which has been
al t,l.s SESSION % at indianapolis, Ind. the past
week. The election was held last Thurs
Day. and San Francisco, Cal, was chosen
on that day to be the place Of meeting in
1910. Efforts were being made to bring
1ne % General Grand Royal Arch Chapter to
Washington at its next meeting bnt
Grand High Priest Jacobus S. Jones who
headed the District OF Columbia delegation
withdrew In favor Of San Francisco. with
.ne announcement that tie Royal Arch
Masons OF the District would expect
| washington to be chosen for the session
| in 1918 0S001oiA
Bernard G. Witt Of Kentucky was se-
lected as general grand high priest !.
Gnaries A. Conover. grand secretary Of
retary. vice Christopher G. Fox, who died
september 8. and John NJ Carter of
baltimore, Nd. general grand treasurer
Sovereign Grand Commander James
d. Richardson Of the Ancient and Ac-
| cepted Scottish Rite for the Southern
jurisdiction Of the United States. who
mas the perpetual right of awarding an
annual scholarship In the Culver Mill
tary academy at Culver. Ind. has this
year shown his interest in the bodies
OF the rite in the valley Of Washing
| ton, upon the Recommendation Of Stirl-
Ing Kerr. jr., thirty third degree
honorary, deputy Of the Supreme Coun-
Gil IN the District Of Columbia, by nom-
mating Henry c. Book. son of Fred NJ
| Book, II. c. c. H., commander Of Robert
de Bruce Council, Knights Kadosh, and
prior OF Albert Pike Consistory. as
Lodge. No. II. for a scholarship. The
honor is great as well as a valuable
one. for Culver Military Academy is
under the supervision OF the Secre-
tary of War, and enjoys. the privilege
| OF an annual appointment Of a cadet to
a lieutenancy in the United States
| Army. From all sides in the fraternity
Commander Book is receiving con-
gratulations Young Henry is said to
be splendidly equipped for the career
| thus made possible for him.
| Worthy Matron Genevieve r. Haley
OF Areme Chapter. No. 10. o. f. S., an
nounces a surprise in store for those
| VINO dttenQ the next meeting or the
| chapter Wednesday evening. The last
meeting was largely attended. and Miss
Maud Fellheimer, chairman Of the en-
| tertainment committee. provided pro-
J gram that gave much pleasure. The
/ chapter will hold it's first rummage
I sale October T.
| Thrice Illustrious Master Frank II.
| Pierce of Washington Council, No. L.
| Royal and Select Masters. is out with
| a lively circular calling back the men,
1 bers Of council to their fall and win
! ter duties. The degrees, he says. will
| be exemplifed at the assembly tomor-
/ row evening, with an unusually large
| class. and the prospects for a busy fall
and winter are assured. The council,
| he says, is growing; its financial con-
dition is satisfactory and the outlook
: particularly bright.
| Worshipful Master Charles Z. Etch-
| berger, jr., announces a busy time
ahead. On the eth Of this month the
| E. A. degree will be exemplified, and
| on the 3Oth, there will be a special for
| the exemplification OF the NJ. NJ. degree.
| ODD FELLOWS.