Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-16

angle. which was recently transferred
from Columbia ROYAL Arch Chapter, NJ
1, in this city to Druid Chapter. No =
of Baltimore. He said in part as loi-
lows:
This travelling triangle-a precious
treasure and a beautiful specimen OF the
jewelers. arts the property OF the ~ 81.
Patrick Chapter. No. 14o. q. II. ~
| ronto Canada 1t was started on d J ,"nn
ney around the world: January - 80
ter. No. 163 Buffalo. n. Y. on that oa.e
This jewel is to be depos ted with or sem
to only one chapter in each grand Juris-
diction. 1t was delivered TO o@ Hoa nber
! Chapter No. l, this jurisdiction oc:oper
70 1872, by Excellent Companion Alonzo
Durkee. high priest of Orange Chapter'
No %, Orange, \. j.. VINO was accom-
panied by Right Excellent companion
/ Sanborn. deputy grand high priest of New
Jersey: it was also accompanied by MOST
! Excellent Companion w. 5. Milne, r. IT,
grand superintendent. Toronto district,
grand Royal Arch Chapter of CANADA.
ions from New Jersey and New York
This now famous triangle. beautfui
symbol of the Royal Arch, was trans
ferred by Columbia Chapter. No. i. TO
Druid Chapter, No. % r. A NJ. of Bal
timore, Md, the evening of February q,
and the officers and members of Column
bia to the number of Jag were accom-
panied by the grand high priest and Of
11ceTS OF the 1ndpttG VI lit LIS
trict of Columbia. The program and in
cident ceremonies which We're rendered IN
this city the evening of October 40, l?l2
and in the city of Baltimore the 9TH in
slant. We're interesting and elaborate. en-
PERTAINING and enjoyable in every minute
particular and highly in keeping with the
dignity and fraternal spirit of Masonry.
Columbia Chapter. its officers and
members, and especially Excellent Com
panion William T. Hastings. high priest.
Il fl,.. htch. iCa fn. no
cious manner in which that jewel of pure
gold was received. guarded and trans
ferred to other faithful hands and loving
hearts. in time to pass on and on to
strangers. but our brothers
"On its long pilgrimage and mission of
good will, love and peace in it's travels
over lands and seas, we watt in soft and
mellow echo: 'God-speed and a safe
turn to our companions in Toronto"
The Hish Priests Association was
highly commended for doing real things
IN promoting fraternal fellowship and
proficiency in ritualistic work, and the
grand high priest made special acknowl-
edgments to its president. Past High
Royal Arch Chapter, No. >. and it's secre-
tary-treasurer. Past High Priest William
a. Harries. for services rendered.
Reference was made to the resignation
of Rev. Edgar Cordell Powers. grand
cha plain. January l., because of his
transfer 10 q church dl T13ScISloNl II, hC-
and an appropriate tribute paid him with
good wishes for his future, as well as to
the appointment January JIG, of Rev. Paul
X. Hckok, pastor of the metropolitan
Presbyterian Church. grand chaplain,
to succeed Mr.. Powers.
Companion Hickok,'' he said, former
ly held the office in the Grand Lodge of
Ohio. During the year he has Identified
himself with Masonry in the District of
Columbia by utilization with Benjamin b.
French Lodge No Ii, and Mount Vernon
Chapter No p. and was recently knight
ed i'm Washington Commandery. No. l,
knights Templar. This companion has
become well known and greatly loved in
the few years he has gone in and out
among us because Of his frequent and
eloquent addresses at various Masonic
gatherings.
Official appointments as grand repre-
sentatives during the year We're announc-
ed as follows:
For Iowa-Kenton y. Harper, November
Il. 1912 renewed.
For Oklahoma-Adolphus Guide Novem-
Der I. 1872, in place of the commission
he held as grand representative of the
late Grand Chapter of the Indian Terri
tory.
After transacting it's other business the
Grand Chapter then elected the follow
ing officers for the current year: Adolf
plus GUIDE. grand high priest: Walter B.
Pettus. deputy grand high priest Lem
IOWefS, 1r.. grand hlilS. W IliidHl - fON-
ler grand scribe; Arvine w. Johnston,
grand secretary: Martin r. Thorp. grand
treasurer: Orville Drown, grand visitor
and lecturer: Rev. Earle Wiley. grand
chaplain: William II. Wunder. grand
captain of the host: William W. Jer-
name grand principal sojourner; Arthur
G. Shaw. grand royal arch captain: En-
NETT NJ. Carter. grand master third vail;
Frank F. Major, grand master second
vail; Joseph II. NIilans. grand master
first vail: Cummins c. Helmick. grand
sentinel; Albert +. Fox, trustee for three
years.
The officers were installed by George
E. Corson, grand king of the General
Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of
the United States. The retiring grand
high priest. Jacobus S. Jones. was given
past grand high priests jewel and an
embematic watch charm typical of the
:3}3d degree of Scottish Rite Masonry. the