In all respects the Masonic meeting and program held here Monday was the finest and most enthusiastic in the history of Captain Scott Lodge. The occasion was the commemoration of the birth of George Washington, more elaborate and widely observed because of the bicentennial anniversary. The Winnett lodge members turned out in a body with several being here from Lewistown.
Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Breckenridge of Grass Range and Prof. Gaines, of Winnett entertained with musical and vocal selections. Henry Rustuen gave a brief outline on George Wasbington, the Mason. While the guests were assembling many admired the new picture of Washington, a full length oil painting of the first president in Masonic regalia furnished by the bicentennial committee and sent to Captain Scott Lodge by Congressman Leavitt. While it arrived too late for framing it fitted in nicely with the many beautiful tributes that were paid throughout the evening.
The address of the evening was made by Judge Roy E. Ayers and though nearly all of his listeners have heard him at various times over a period of twenty years, all agreed that this was the finest effort of his brilliant career. Much of his address was from data he collected himself a number of years ago while sojourning in the national capital and the side trips to Fredericksburg and Alexandria, where George Washington presided as Grand Master. Tne judge never presented anything more thoroughly, nor in greater detail and inspired the members with the lesson it left with bim and which he hoped had found its way into the hearts of Masons.
A delicious buffet luncheon was served, followed by a smoker and many interesting visits were cut short at a late hour, all the guests expressing their appreciation for a most enjoyable meeting.
From the Grass Range Review, Page 4