The Washington herald., 1913-05-18
THE MASONIC CALENDAR.

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The address of Grand Commander
Alexander Grant. at the annual oonclave
of the Grand Commandery, Knights Temp
lar, Of the District of Columbia last Mon
day night, was of Importance to the
fraters and extracts therefrom are given
below for the benefit of those who did
moi attend the conclave and for those sir
knights of other jurisdictions who may
be sojourning in the city.
The grand commander was visited oy
Henry NJ. Boykin. of Richmond, va,
grand captain of the guard OF the grand
encampment of the United States, and
ltarr
B. Melish. Sir knight Boykin was re-
ceiyed with appropriate honors-
Following the address of Grand Com
mander Grant, past grand commander $
Jewel was presented him by Past Grand
Commander Walter H. Kolpfer in behalf
of the Grand Commandery, and richly
jeweled watch charm Indicative OF the
Templar and Scottish Rite orders, was
presented to him by DR.. Frank E. Gibson
in behalf of the subordinate command
cries
The annual election of officers Of the
Grand Commandery resulted as follows:
Henry K. Simpson. grand commander;
Charles T. Lindsey, deputy grand COM
mander; Edwin B. Hesse, grand general
issimo; Lem. Towers, jr., grand captain
general; William S. Parks, grand senior
warden; William F. GUIDE, grand junior
warden; Rev. Paul r. Hickok, grand pref
ate: George Gibson, grand treasurer
Arvine W. Johnston, grand recorder
Charles E. Baldwin, grand standard bear
er; Fred S. Cawson- grand sword bearer;
Adolphus Guide, grand warden; John A.
Meyer grand captain of guard.
DR.. Francis J. woodman was appointed
inspector-generaL
Extracts from Grand Commander
Grants address which will give clear
idea of the work of the past year in this
important branch of Masonry, are as
follows:
Sir Knights of the Grand Comman-
derry:
The speeding moments have brought us
10 another milestone in our existence as
a Grand Commandery, and / am called
upon to render an account of the steward
ship with which you entrusted me one
year ago / regret that the record Is not
more brilliant, and that cannot, like the
faithful servant in holy writ. bring ten
talents more to be added to those you
gave into my charge. / can say, how
ever that j did not. like that other ser
want bury the talent for fear i might
lose il. The treasure you gave into my
keeping the badge of authority of this
high Office, 1 have endeavored to preserve
untarnished. and the banner of our order
I have striven to hold aloft as the
orifamme of old 10 inspire every true ana
worthy sir knight TO press forward TO
higher and holier efforts toward the at
tainment of those ideals that our beloved
order sets above lis and before us as the
s-ndard of a perfect manhood in imita-
ffon of the example of the Great Captain
n our salvation. who fed the hungry,
clothed the naked, bound up the wounds
of the afflicted. inculcated the principle
of hospitality and charity, and taught Hls
disciples and the world the great truths
of Justice toward their fellows and mode
ration of their own appetites and pas
sions The ideals of Templary have not
only been the beacon lights of civinza-
ton, of progress in temporal affairs, but
they have been the guiding stars that nave
led US along the pathway that energies
into that higher life where wes obtain a
fuller and more complete understanding
Of the beauty and glory of the heritage
that God has ordained for all who keep
the faith
, Our Dead.
When musing 90 companions gone
We douhly feel ourselves alone.
There have been alarms at the door
OF our Asylum" and the messenger was
death. / had hoped that the year would
pass without my being compelled TO an
nounce the passing of any of our immedi-
ate family into the Great Beyond. In the
past month, however, we have stood with
heads uncovered and hearts bowed down
beside the silent remains of two dearly
beloved fraters whose memories will ever
De CneTlSneO tne gOOu
for the sweet influence they exerted upon |
all who really knew them. In their lives
they exemplifed that broad charity so |
beautifully expressed in the lines:
Teach me TO feel snothers woe
To hide the fault see, |
That mercy ! to others show
That me:sy show to
Past Grand Commander Bennett Arm
strong Allen was called to the higher life |
on April Il. 1873 and two days later We
stood at his coffin and paid to his mani |
mate remains the last sad rites of our |
order. So constant was he in attendance /
at our conclaves that 1t is with a deep |
from among us tonight. 1t is not for me
TO enlarge upon the record OF his useful
life and his many Masonic activities, as
this will be dealt with by memorial COM
rnittee, which will also express in fitting /
terms our sorrow. ] cannot, however re-
frain from offering my personal tribute
of love and affection to one who was for
many years my friend. True and faithful
in every relation of life, generous soul
and a manly man, he has fallen full
knightly with his armor on.
Sir Martin O'Connor. Past Commander
of De Molay Mounted Commandery, No. 4.
died April Ii, 1913. Born ct Boston, Parish
Of KiIkeedy, Ireland. August g. 1888, he
came to this country in his youth and
served with credit in the regular army
during the Civil War, after which he was
appointed a clerk in the office of the
Adjutant-General. Though not an active
member of the Grand Commandery, he
rendered conspicuous service to his lodge, u