The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-03-09
Richmond Fraternities


called Home of the Temple" situated
at the corner OF sixteenth and g.
streets, y. w. which is the head
quarters for that order. The Scot
tish Rite Masons of the District OF
Columbia are contemplating the erec-
ton OF another temple for their use
and benefit. at the corner or
Thirteenth and X. streets. " w. and
sSrr<xe ~ 37zf~r r~1- -4~-s n .>-i,,sv
the SAME. The fAsc en- s nnoukssmeniy
of the esscsssuFi sefs this temple, MAS
somewhat of surprise at this time.
especially as the local bodies of the
rite had made large war investments
and contributions, but a high official
whose name is purposely withheld
gives assurance that the trustees will
be fully able TO carry out the plans
proposed and announced. Other
bodies Of Masonry In the district are
already endeavoring to secure quar-
ters in the new temple for club and
other purposes, It Is stated. Wash
Lington Post
The members of Martha Washing
,tton chapter. order of hte Eastern
Star OF Alexandria,, Virginia on
Thursday evening. February 27th.
visited Washington city TO attend a
reception given TO the Grand Matron
and Grand patron or the order of the
Eastern star of the District of Column
bia. Courtesies OF this character are
often exchanged by the lodge of the
different fraternities in Alexandria,
Va, and Washington, y. c.. as It 10
only a short trolly ride between the
two cities and the reciprocal vista
tons OF the one to the other are very
helpful, as we'll as enjoyable.
The Grand Master in his report to
the recent session of the grand lodge
called attention to the changes and
improvements that were made in the
temple at the corner OF Broad and
Adams streets. while he was grand
master, which are briefly these.
ta) Such changes in the mechanical
equipment as were authorized prior
to the assembling of the last grand
lodge.
These consisted OF the installation
OF an entirely new heating and light
| ing system, with a new electric eleva-
tor.
(b) Changes and repairs authorized
by the grand lodge last year. contin-
gent upon the approval Of the grand
master.
| Under this the grand lodge room
was changed from a public hall to a
| genuine grand lodge room; the din
ing -rooms and kitchens on the fourth
and fifth floors were eliminated; the
room for the regular meetings was
moved from the north side TO tho
south. where the old dining-room and
kitchen used to be: the old grand
lodge kitchen was removed and the
| gallery OF the grand lodge hall is now
In it's place; and the one kitchen Is
now where the old gallery was, and
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entirely renovated and is now used
| by all tho bodies for refreshments
purposes,
/ fc) Such repairs as may become
necessary In the progress Of the work
lin order to comply with state and
city laws and which may be found
necessary for the safety and preser-
walton of the temple and the con-
venience and comfort OF It's tenants.
| Included in these items we're fire
proof doors to- elevator. rewriting In
conduit. new fire escapes, new stack
and plasterinH.
| The doors at the entrance are new.
and the steps are revised, and a fire
proof vault for the grand secretary .
lrecords is made next to his office. and
1.-The sanitary equipment Is entirely
new.
| All these matters are taken up in
the report OF the committee on
property and the necessity for each is
fully and freely explained.
No work was undertaken except
what was necessary, and we now have
a building that is practically fire
proof. safe In every respect. and a
Elonged for comfort to those members
of the fraternity who use It.
Order of Eastern Star.
Naomi Chapter, No. 4. meets in Ma
sonic Temple at Highland Springs, on
the second Friday in each month at
s o'clock. Mrs. lila Leftwich, worthy
matron.
Ruth chapter. No. q. meets In Ma
sonic temple. 100 West Broad street.
on the second Tuesday In each month
at 8 o'clock. Mrs. Matte Woodbridge.
worth matron.
Aremc chapter. No. II. meets in
Masonic temple til Ia Twenty-flfth
street the third Monday In each month
at o'clock p. NJ. Miss Elsie Daven-
port is worthy matron.
Mizpah chapter, No. 81. meets In
Masonic temple. 100 West Broad street.
on the third Tuesday In each month at
8 o'clock p. NJ Mrs. Mary Malones
IL worthy rlHtTon.
Howard Chapter. No. az, meets
every Friday night In each month In
Northside Masonic Temple. corner
First avenue and Stewart streets.
| Highland Park.
Manchester chapter. No. SO. meets
| in Masonic-haii. South Richmond, on
the fourth Tuesday at 8 o'clock r. NJ
Mrs. Mary Bates Is worthy ma
| tron.
| Holly chapter, No. 81. meets in
Masonic hall, Highland Springs, Stop
| 30 Nine Mile Road, on the fourth Fri
day at p. M. Mrs. Rosa Toomhs ls
Iworthy matron.
Richmond Blue Lodges.
Temple lodge, No. o, meets on the
first Friday in each month at Masonic
temple, 90 West Broad street.
Richmond lodge, No. 10. meets on
the first Tuesday In each month at