Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-23
DELIGHTFUL BANQUET
Four Hundred Masons Enjoy an Elab-
crate Feast and Listen to Eio-
quent Orators Last Evening.

2ndrla washington Louge III years
past, the seventh annual convention
of the George Washington Masonic
National Memorial Association and
the ceremonies in commemoratlon OF
Washington's birthday, came to
most successful close last evening IN
the Armory on south Royal street.
Seven tables, extending the entire
length of the mann floor, were neces-
sary to accommodate the four hun
dred guests in attendance, besides
the one occupied by the speakers and
those specially invited. Mid flowers
and music, underneath a canopy of
the Stars and Stripes, sumptuous
repast, deliciously prepared and
served by the ladies of Martha Wash
ington Chapter, No. AZ, Order Of the
Eastern Star, gave a most delightful
pleasure to all who were so fortunate
rs to be present.
Worshipful Master W. H. Charles
presided as toastmaster and the in
vocation was pronounced by the Rev.
James NJ. Nourse, chaplain. Included
in the list of speakers were Grand
Master Henry X. Field, of this city,
Deputy Grand Master Ernest L. Cum
ningham, Of Newport News, Va;
General Wm.. Stopford, Beverly,
Mass; Representative A. J. Monta-
que, of Virginia; representative
Thomas J. Heflin, of Alabama, and
Hon. Allen T. Treadway, of Stock
bridge, Mass. The Hon. Joseph G.
Cannon, of Illinois, and the Hon. VIM.
c. Adamson, of Georgia, who We're
also expected to speak, were unable
to be present.
While specific subjects were not
assigned to the various speakers,
Deputy Grand Master Cunningham
referred particularly to the history
of Masonry in the statelof Virginia
iii his address, while the remarks Of
the others were of more general
character, in which attention was
called to the high standing of Ma
sonry throughout the world and the
part which prominent members Of the
fraternity had taken in the affairs of
the nation, from the time of George
Washington down to the present. The
address was eloquent and forceful
throughout, Messrs. Montague, Hef-
lin, Stopford and Treadway thrilling
the audience with patriotic refer
ences which were received with cheers
that fairly shook the building. The
fact was made most emphatic that
there is no South, no North, no East.
or no West, but that the entire coun-
try stands unitedly behind President
Wilson in defense of the flag. The
speeches were an inspiration to pa
triotism and love of country such
as have not been heard here in
long time, and We're highly COM
mcnded by all at the close of the
banquet.
Music was furnished by the Lamb
skin band of Washington.
The Menu
Oyster Cocktail
Olives Celery
Manhattan Crabs
WATERS Mixed Pickles
Cold Roast Turkey Old Virginia Ham
Cranberry Sauce
Chicken Salad Salted Almonds
Reception Rolls
Ice Cream Cakes Fruit
Roquefort Cheese
Clears Coffee
Officers Elected.
The officers elected at the final
business meeting of the George
Washington Masonic National Me-
mortal Association yesterday after
noon were: General Thomas j.
shrvock. of Maryland, president;
James R. Johnson, of South Caro-
lima, first vice president; James E.
Dillon, of Michigan, second VICE
president; George l.. SchoonoVer' o.
Iowa, third vice president; M. M
johnson, of Massachusetts,, fourth
vice president; Lawrence H. Lee, o.
Alabama, secretary: John W. Cowles
of kentucky. treasurer. Iht
association will meet in Alexandra
on February 81. 1918.
Members of the association wen
to Mount Vernon over the elect&
line in the afternoon and deposited ,
wreath on Washington's tomb.