The Washington times., 1923-11-01

the event is taken from
Account Of Event.
On wednesday, September 18,
one of the grandest Masonic pro-
cessions took place. for the pur-
pose OF laying the corner stone Of
the Capitol OF the United States.
which was perhaps ever exhibited
on the like important occasion.
About 10 o'clock, Lodge No. 9,
was visited by that congrega-
ton so graceful to the craft,
Lodge No. %, of Virginia. with all
of their officers and regaIia, and
directly afterwards appeared on
the southern bank Of the grand
river Potomack, one Of the finest
companies of volunteer artillery
that has been lately seen, parad-
ing to receive the President of
the United States, who shortly
came in sight with his suite. to
whom the artillery paid their
military honors, and His Excel
lency and suite crossed the Po-
tomack, and was received in
Maryland by the officers ana
bretheren of No. % Virginia, and
No. Maryland, whom the Presi-
dent headed, preceded by band
of music. The rear brought up
by the Alexandria volunteer artil-
1ery, with grand solemuity of
march, proceeded to the Presi-
dents Square in the City of
Washington, where they were met
and saluted by No. Is. Of the
City Of Washington, in all OF
-
by Brother Joseph Clarke, right
worshipful grand master, pro
tempore. and conducted to a
large lodge prepared for the pur-
pose of their reception.
After a short space Of time by
the vigilance OF Brother Clot-
worthy Stephenson, grand marshal
pro tempore, the brotherhood and
other bodies were disposed in
second order Of procession, which
took place. among a brilliant
crowd of spectators Of both sexes,
according to the following ar
rangement, viz:
Order of March.
1.-THE Surveying Department of the
City of Washington
OAAHO1 1AAO SOA pOA 0SAOAA ~
Georgetown
Virginia Artillery
Commissioners Of the City OF
Washington and Their
Attendants
Stonecutters and Mechanics
The Swordbearers
Masons Of the First Degree
Bible, ETC., on Grand Cushions
Deacons with Staffs 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 Regalia
Treasurers with Their Jewels
Band Of Music
Lodge No. %, Of Virginia. Dis
posed in Their Own Order
Corn, Wine and Oil
Grand Master Pro Tempore. Brother
George Washington and Wor-
shipful Master Of No. %,
OF Virginia, Grand
Sword Bearer.
Then follows q vivid description
Of the parade in passing from Presi-
dents Square to the site of the
Capitol where an exhibition drill
by the artillery was given. Con-
tinuing, the account reads:
The President of the United
States, the grand master pro-
tempore and the worshipful mas
ter of No. %. taking their stand
to the east of a large stone, and
all of the craft forming a circle
westward, stood a short time in
solemn order. The artillery dis
charged a volley.
The grand master delivered
to the commissioners a large sill
yer plate with an inscription
thereon, which the commissioners
ordered to be read and was as
follows:
Plate Delivered.
This southeast corner stone of
the Capitol Of the United States
Of America. in the city Of Wash
ington. was laid on the 18th day
of September. 1898, In the thir-
teenth year of American inde-
pendence, in the first year of the
second term of the Presidency of
George Washington, whose vir-
lures In the civil administration
OF his country have been as
conspicionsNand beneficial as his
military valor and prudence have