Excerpt from Centennial Celebration of the Inauguration of George Washington: First President of the United States of America
On the 16th February, 1889, the M. W. Grand Master Charles Francis Buck directed the R. W. Grand Secretary to issue the following circular and send to the Lodges and to the individuals of the committee mentioned therein, also to Grand officers, D. D. Grand Masters, Past Grand Officers, etc. The circular explains itself:
Relative to the Washington Centennial Celebration. To the Worshipful Masters, Wardens and Members of Lodges, F. And A. M.
Brethren:
At its late Annual Communication, the M. W. Grand Lodge unanimously adopted the following resolution:
"Whereas, The 30th day of April next will be the Centennial Anniversary of the Inauguration of George Washington as the first President of the United States, he being at that time, and until the day of his death, an honored member of our Fraternity, therefore be it.
"Revolved, That the M. W. Grand Master be requested to convene the Grand Lodge of Louisiana in the city of New Orleans, in a Special Session, on that day, in commemoration of that important event, and that a Committee of seven Masters of Lodges be appointed by the M. W. Grand Master, to make all necessary preparations for the ceremonials on that occasion."
In obedience to this resolution, I appointed the following committee, for obvious reasons drawing exclusively from city Lodges, viz.:
Worshipful A. G. Brice, of Friends of Harmony Lodge No. 58; Z. T. Black, Perfect Union Lodge No. 1; L. Escat, Polar Star Lodge No. 1; Jose Venta, Cervantes Lodge No. 5; R. D. Screven, Louisiana Lodge No. 102; G. B. Sbarboro, Dante Lodge No. 174; J. L. Beers, .Jefferson Lodge No. 191.
The Committee has met and agreed upon the outlines of a programme, the execution of which, however, will depend on the co-operation of the members of the fraternity throughout the State.
It is proposed to convene and open the Grand Lodge for a session on the noon of the 30th of April, for which a programme of appropriate commemorative exercises, consisting of addresses, orations, etc., shall be arranged. After a recess the Grand Lodge will reassemble, and a Masonic banquet shall close the festivities, in which not only the members of the Grand lodge, but the Fraternity at large should participate.
The cost of the banquet, and as nearly as possible the expense incident to the entertainment, should be met by personal or Lodge subscription.
It is absolutely necessary to know how many of the brethren will take part in the banquet, and what funds will be at the disposal of the committee.
It is important that the Lodges take immediate steps to ascertain how many of the members will so assist and take part in the banquet, and what contributions the committee may reasonably expect to receive.
The most desirable result would be that the Lodges act as bodies in the matter and so give dignity and significance to the undertaking.
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