Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-25
Wants Charity Exemplified.

Grand Commander Simpson of the
Grand Commandery of the District OF
Columbia. in transmitting this sentiment
10 the various local Communicates, made
a plea that the spirit Of charity be eX
cInplified in the donation today at every
gathering OF the order Of a sum sufficient
in total TO endow knights Templar
Room in the Masonic and Eastern Star
Home. recently dedicated To the needy
members OF the Masonic fraternity. their
widows and orphans.
Columbia Commandery, No. =. in the
chapter room at Masonic Temple perhaps
had the most elaborate program of the
day Ii opened with an organ prelude
by Sir Knight Oscar DanZenbaker and
included a number of toasts, with re-
sponses- The toast TO the President Of
the United States was responded to by
Sir knight James S. Mccarthy; that to
the Grand Lodge, +. \ \. NJ, of the
District of Columbia, by Grand Master
of Masons Charles l.. Baldwin; that TO
the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Ma
sons. by Past Commander Walter e.
Pettus; that TO the Grand Commandery
OF knights Templar of the District of
Columbia by Past Grand Commander
Alex Grant. the commandery Offering the
following sentiment: Columbia Com
rHandery joyfuny renews its pledge of
loyal allegiance. Accept from us this
kindly wish-good health, long life. pros
wishes for Christmas and the coming
year"
Sir knight Charles +. Foster responded
To- the toast our Sister Commanderes"
Sir knight Seaton W. TrunnelI. to that To
Columbia Commandery' Sir knight
clayton l.. Emig, to our Absent ; r
knights iii health, III sickness. in pros
perity and in adversely. God be with you
till We meet a2atn.
As great set of siIvery chimes rang
out the hour OF noon toast to the
symbolic announcement was responded to
10y SIr knight Charles +. Matthews, an
following the read ng of the sentiment to
the grand master and his response. the
libation was poured and Past Commander
John \. Meyer delivered a brief respon-
-sive address. The final toast, ITO Our
Deceased Sir Knights, was responded
10 by Sir Knight Louis II. Meyers and
The services ose6 with sin Ing ''Jov to
the World: the Lord is Come and Emil
nent Commander DIR. Frank +. 6 BISON,
gave the greeting Merry Christmas and
A Happy New Year To All The serv-
ives began at 1l:15 a. m and We're timed
10 bring the grand asters greeting and
response at high noon
Observance by Potomac Commandery
Potomac Comnandery. No. >. conducted
its observance in Masonic Hall, George
town. beginning at noon, with the fol-
lowing program Of toasts. responses and
prayer:
Invocation, Rev. Sir L. H. Waring
Grand Encampment." Right Eminent
Sir George T.. Corson: Grand Lodge
r. y. \. NJ" Sir 3. w Murch: Crane
Chapter" Eminent Sir Lem Towers jr
Grand Commandery," Right Eminent
Grand Commander Henry X. Simpson
Sister Communicates, Eminent Sir w
h. Reeve; Potomac Lodge, No j. r. A
\. NJ" Worshipful Master W NJ Hon
man George &. Whiting Lodge No. 80
II. \. A. NJ" Worshipful Master Reuber
y Bogley; Potomac Chapter, No :. Il
\. NJ" ExHigh Priest Thomas @
King: Potomac Commandery. No. 3, X
T." Eminent Sir W. 5. Waddey: lou
Absent Fraters." Rev. Sir Luther II
Warning: 'Mizpah Chapter, o. +. g.
Worthy Patron Milton Baer; closin.
prayer by Rev. Sir Luther Fl. Waring
Observance by Other Communicates
De Molay Mounted Commandery. No
:, at Masonic Temple, preceded III
greetings TO the grand master with
scripture lesson and prayer, and
salutation by Rev. DR.. Sir William w
Barnes Past Grand Commander w. 7
Galliher gave the greetings TO Gran,