The Washington herald., 1913-02-02
THE WEEKLY, MASONIC CALENDAR

jamin Goidsworthy, thSrty-second degree.
third sentinel, and Francis A Sebring.
thirty-third degree, hon., director Qt
work.
! The annual grand visitation of the
grand high priest and other officers OF
the Grand Chapter to Mount Vernon
Chapter, No. 3, Royal Arch Masons, was
held on Monday night The grand ON
GERS were welcomed by Harry G. KIM
ball. high priest of the chapter.
The reports presented showed that the
chapter had made a substantial gain IN
membership during the year, that It Is
the largest chapter in this jurisdiction,
with e23 members on the roll. apd that
the finances of the chapter were in
healthy condition.
The grand high priest in his address
complimented the officers on the years
work and spoke OF the many celebrated
Masons who had held official positions
in past years in this chapter. He spoke
especially of Charles w. Hancock. VINO
was present and who was the first hlgh
priest of the chapter. having held that
office in 1861 He is now the oldest living
past high priest OF the jurisdiction.
The high priest had prepared a pro-
gramme of entertainment, which included
recitations by Mr.. w. o. Ison. and quar-
tets as follows: Gay Hearts" (Shepard),
Believe Me. il All Those Endearing
Young Charms" CMoore), and Until the
Dawn CParks). Mr.. Bowie sang WAN
derers Song CSchuman: Mr.. Moore
sang "Misers Remorse" CWebster). and
Mr.. Hicks sang .'Stonecracker John"
Coates.
The quartet is composed Of Lohn +. NJ.
| Bowie. first tenor; Charles r. Bartlett,
second tenor: James s Hicks, barytone.
and Charles Moore, bass. Oscar F. Com
! stock was the accompanist.
Mr. Terence " Powderly, in a speech
scintillating with humor and pathos, pre-
sented the grand high priest. on behalf
| of tho chapter. with a bouquet of roses.
The Masonic board of relief will hold
its regular meeting next Thursday night.
The next meeting of Columbia Council,
No. 20 of the Universal Craftsmen or
| Engineers. will be held tomorrow night,
when work, initiation. and short talks
will be the order of the evening.
P F. Pollard. master OF Stansbury
Lodge, No. -. F. a. A. NJ. announces
busy times ahead for Stansbury, cspe-
cially during the month of February. On
the 10th ballot will be had on a num-
| Der of petitions. on the 18th at a special
the third degree will be conferred on four
or five brethren, on the 18th another
special will be held. when the first de-
| gree will be conferred on four candi-
dates, and on the oath the building com
mittee will submit to the lodge for con-
sideratiO and action additional plans for
renOdeling the lodge property.
! The lodge mas confirmed the appoint
ment OF DR.. Allen Walker as orSanist.
The Friday night schools are a great
success and are largely attended. The
| instructor. Past Master T. NJ. F. Dowl-
ing. extends a cordial invitation TO all
j brethren who care to come \ new stere-
| opticon of latest design has been in
stalled to illustrate the degree lectures
in beautiful han1-painted pictures. STAINS
| bury is sure wide awake. and has lot
OF hustIing youngsters in the line oi
officers.
DIR. Frank Z. Gibson was appointed cap
tain of the Arab Patrol of Almas Temple
| by POtentate James 7. Gibbs last Thurs.
day night. The election OF officers Of the
patrol resulted as follows: Webb Small.
wood, first lieutenant; Virgil NJ. FOokes
| second lieutenant; DIR. Frederick Yates
surgeon; John J. Odenwald. secretary
and DIR. w. w. Georges. treasurer.
Carl Frederick Cook was elected tc
membership in the patrol, making the
present roll half hundred. This is con
sidered good number TO make perfect
ly drilled patrol. and as Capt. Gibson ha:
had experience before with Almas Patro
AS captain when 1t carried off prizes al
contests it is expected that he will be sue
cussful this year.
Capt. Charles Stewart resigned as cap
tain, and DIR. Gibson was appointed to fiji
the vacancy. Capt Stewart opened tn,
meeting. and after his official announce,
ment Of the acceptance OF his resignation
by Potentate Gibbs. retired. and Capt
Gibson then had charge.