The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-10-15
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John n. CoWIes Outlines 10
Supreme Council Plans for
Gigantic Project.


the House of Temple, Sixteenth and
S streets northwest, today reaf-
firmed its support of the erection
in Washington Of a national uni
versitv, supported by Federal funds
and designed to be made the great
est in the world.
Details of the future plans of
the council in gaining this end
were contained in the alIocution of
John H. Cowles, thirty-third de-
gree, sovereign grand commander.
Another important recommends
ton of the supreme council today
was the establishment of a tubercu-
losis hospital for Masons.
:. A committee has been named to
work out details in regard to the
erection of the proposed hospital
and to decide how much money
shall be spent and where it shall
be built.
Belief that the supreme council
should also continue their concen-
trated drive to have Congress create
a Department of Education with an
executive ranking as a Cabinet
member.
War ON Illiteracy.
This recommendation IL in line
with the general policy of the su.
preme council to promote anything
which promises to help eliminate IL.
literacy in the United States.
When the session opened today in
the gorgeous House Of the Temple
the flags of italy and Paraguay were
displayed in recognition Of foreign
Representatives present from these
two countries.
Decision was reached by the Ma.
sons to forego their usual policy OF
visiting the President Of the United
States en- nasse, and instead to dis
patch to him their warmest greet
ings.
Il was explained that the Masons
came to the conclusion that they
could set no better example, inas.
much as It was their belief that the
President already IL daily fatigued
by the irlksome duty Of shaking
hands with visiting delegations.
New Members.
Tomorrow, 1t was stated today,
three washington Masons win be
elected as honorary thirty-third-dc-
gree Masons for the Southern juris-
diction. This is held az one OF the
highest honors which can be con-
ferred in Masonry.
One Of the important matters to
come before the sessions OF the
Supreme Coupcil this week will
be the election tomorrow Of honorary
thirty-third degree MagonS fc-- the
southern Jurisdiction. An honorary
thirGy-third may be elected for
every $50 thirty-second degree
Masons created during the preced-
ing two years. The nominations
are made by the respective inspec-
tors general, subject to confirna-
ton by the Supreme Council.
Visit NE. Vernon.
This afternoon an official visit
will be made to the tomb Of the
Unknown Soldier at Arlington and
to Mt. Vernon, one Of the famous
Masonic shrines OF the nation.
Tonight there will be a reception
by the Supreme Council In honor
OF the M. w. grand master Of the
Grand Lodge. F. A. and A. M;
M. e. grand high priest OF the
grand chapter, r. A. NJ; M. E.
thrice iIlustrious grand master.
r. 8. NJ, and the right eminent
grand commander Of the grand
commandery. Knights Templar Of
the District OF Columbia.
Tomorrow the subject Of educa-
ton will be discussed before visit.
ing Scottish Rite Masons by DR..
Elmer I. Goshen Of Salt Lake City
and on Wednesday afternoon by
Reynold e. Blight. thirty-second
degree K. C. C. H. Of Los Angeles.
Cal. Judge Elwood P. MOrey,
thirty-third degree, OF this CITY, Will
preside at these meetings.
Memorial to Pike.
Albert Pike, late Scottish rite
years was sovereign grand corn.
mander in Washington, was
honored yesterday with memorial
services held by the Supreme
Council. Thomas ]. Harlkins, thirty.
third degree, OF Asheville, N. c.,
sovereign grand inspector general
for North Carolina delivered the
memorial address.
John H. Cowles, thirty-third de-
gree, sovereign grand commander,
presided. The devotional exercises
were led by the Rev. Goshen, grand
chaplain. Henri P. Linsz, thirty.
third degree. OF Wheeling w. Va,
gave an organ recital.
The following active members Of
the supreme council are present:
John H. Cowles. Louisville, Ky.
grand commander); Charles e.
Rosenbaum, Little Rock, Ark;
Judge Edward c. Day. Helena,
Mont; Perry w. weidner, Los
Angeles, Cal; Garnett M. Morgan,
Nashville, Tenn; Melville r. Grant,
Mississippi City, Miss; Samuel p.
Cochran, Dallas, Tex; Philip S.
Malcolm, Portland, Greg; william
P. Filmer,. San Francisco, Cal,
Hyman w. Witcover, Savannah,
Ga; Fred c. Schramm, Salt Lake
City, Utah; DIN s. Wright, Plant
City, Fla; Marshall w. Wood.
Boise, Idaho; Frank c. Patton,
Omaha, Nebr,; Thomas G. Fitch,
Wichita, Kan; Robert 8. Crulnp.
Richmond, Va; Thomas 7. Harkins,
Asheville, N. c.; Judge Alexander c.
Cochran, Of st. Louis, Mo-, and
George r. Moore, of Alabama.