Evening star., 1921-09-11

hans was ever exhibited on the like
Important occasion..-A About 10 O'clock.
Lodge No. was visited bys9Mt con-
Lodge No. 22 Of Virginia, with all of
their, officers and regalia. and direct
ly afterward appeared on the south
ern bank of the grand river Potomaek
one of the finest companies of vol
unteer artillery that has been lately
seen. parading to receive the Presi-
dnet Of the United States. who short
~ came in sight with his suite. to
whom the artillery paid their mill
tary honors, and his exceleDcy and
suite crossed the Potomack, and was
received in Maryland by the officers
and brethern of 20, Virginia. and No.
3. MARYLAND, whom the President
headed, proceeded by band of music,
the rear brought up by the Aiexan,
dria Volunteer Artillery. with grand
solemnity of march. proceeded to the
Presidents square in the city OF
Washington. where they were met
Washington. in all of their badges
and clothing. headed by Brother Jo-
seph Clarke, Right Worshipful Grand
Master. pro tempore and conducted to a
large lodge prepared for the purpose of
their reception.
AFTER a short space of time by the
vigilance of Brother Clotworthy
Stephenson. Grand Marshal pro tenn
pore. the brotherhood and other bodies
were disposed in a second order OF
procession. which took place amid a
brilliant crowd of spectators Of both
sexes. according to the following ar
rangement, viz:
THE Surveying Department of the
City of Washington
Mayor and Corporation of Georgetown
Virginia Artillery
Commissioners Of the city OF Wash
ington and their attendants
Stonecutters and Mechanics
The Swordbearers
Masons of the firsh degree
Bible. etc, on grand cushions
Deacons with STATS of-office
Masons Of second degree
Stewards with wands
Masons Of third degree
Wardens with truncheons
Secretaries with tools Of office
Past Masters with their reRalia
Treasurers with their jewels
Band Of Music
Lodge No. 90 of Virginia, disposed
in their own order
- Corn. Wine and Oil
Grand Master pro tempore, Brother
George Washington and Worshipful
Grand Sword Bearer.
This imposing procession marched
two abreast in the greatest solemn
beating. colors flying and specta-
tors rejoicing, from the. Presidents
Square to the Capitol, in the city Of
Washington, where the grand mas
ter ordered halt and directed each
file in the procession to incline two
steps. one to the right and one to the
left. and face each other, which form.
ed g. hollow oblong square, through
which the grand sword bearer led
the van. followed by the grand mas
ter pro temport on the left, the Presi-
dent Of the United States In the CEN
ter and the worshipful master OF No. %.
Virginia, on the right.
"All Of the other orders that COM
posed the procession advanced in the
reverse Of their order Of march from
east corner of the Capitol site and
the artillery filed of to destined
ground to- display their 1maneuvers
and discharge. theri cannon.
The President Of the United States,
the grand master pro t<mpore and
taking their stand to the east Of
large stone. and all Of the craft form
ing circle westward, stood q short
time in solemn order. The artillery
discharged q volley.
'"The grand master delivered to the
Commissioners large silver plate
with. an inscription thereon, which the
Commissioners ordered togbe read, and
was as follows:
This southeast corner stone Of the
Capitol Of the United States Of Amer
lea, in the city Of Washington, was
laid on the 18th day ot September,
1913, in the thirteenth year Of Ameri-
can independence, in the first year Of
the second term Of the presidency of
George Washington, wh61e virtues in
the civil administration of his coun-
try have been as. coneptcuous and
beneficial a. his mi1itafy yalor and
prudence have been useful In estab-
Of Masonry s7ss. by thesPresident Of