The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-06-11

- Free Masonry.
We give below few more facts in relation to the
nual Concentration of the NJ W. Grand Lodge, whic
commenced at the Apollo Rooms on Tuesday, and close
on Saturday.
When the roll Of representatives was called, IL va
found that 26o lodges present thrsugh their dele
gates.
There were S4new warrants granted, which, with The
lodges not represented make total OF ss lodges under
this jurisdiction.
In relation to the establishment of ten district D. G.
MS throughout the State, the resolutions calling FOR
their appointment were taken up and adopted The n
W. g. NJ then appointed the following brothers ;-Firss
district, W. Samuel c. Nichols second, r. w. John s.
Perry third W. Lysancer d. Brown fourth W. Ezra
3. Barnum fifth, W. VIM. Hall sixth, W. Charles G.
Judd seventh, R. W. Jarvis NJ. Hath eighth, w. Eli.
cott Evans ninth, w. John J. Aiken tenth, W. John
A. yanderipp.
The subject Of confederation OF the different Grand
Lodges in q National Grand Lodge was after spirited
discussion, laid the table. The matter 30 long ag
tated and of great Importance to the whole fraternity
OF adopting uniform standard OF work by the Grand
Lodge, was referred to committee Of fifteen, who re-
ported that II s-~-Psait IN adont INV
particular system Of work, but nevertheless recon
mended that far possible, uniform system be
adopted by the different lodges. w. Bro A. Colovoleni
Of Darcy Lodge No 1877 elected Grand Lecturer by
very large majority.
On Wednesday, W. Bro. Sewell Fisk, CT presented
very handsome Bible to the Grand Lodge which was ac
cepted and suitable returned therefor
On Friday, W. Bro Drew Of Buffalo, also presented to
the Grand Lodge p G. officers jewel which also re-
ceived and suitably acknowledged.
In relation the matter Of introducing sectaransm
into the prayers work of the fraternity, ON rssou
tion Of W. Bro. Robert D. Holmes W. NJ of Mystic Tie
LODGE M. Q72 not 1scon d,F,t
ly and committee consisting of himself r. W. Fnlay
M. King s. G. w., and Bro. Lionel Jacobs, of Mont
gomery Lodge, No. 6S, was appointed to draw up re-
port on the subject which should be attached to the
printed proceedings Of the Grand Lodge.
The officers OF last year reelected. The D. G. N.
Bro. Lewis declined being candidate for Grand Master
The Annual Communication of the N. w. Grand Lodge
of the Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free and
Accepted Aasons of the State of New York. (Od Con-
sttutcns held at the Grand Lodge room, at Free
masons' Hall, No. 600 Broadway, on Tuesday evening
last, and closed on Thursday evening The following
Grand Officers elected, viz -
NJ W. and Hon. Mordecai Myers, of
Ri W. Nashsnie r. Waring, Esq. Of N A'"'''''
Rt W. James Jenkinson. Esq. Of Al
Rt w. co co oliver D.n.ior ESQ. Of Grand Warden
R.. ". Jane. Herring, Of New York Grand Secretary
RI. W. and Rev Evan M johnson, Ed
ward Cook, and P. Powell Grand Chaplains.
W. Conrad Bracker.. Grand Pursuivant.
W. 1reenneid Pote.. ..Grand Tier
This is also election of the three principal officers.
This meets At 600 Broadway has bat few subor
dinate lodges under its Jurisdiction The separation
occurred in consequence of difference Of opinion the
subject Of the number Of representatives allowed to sub
ordinate lodges in the Grand Lodge. It is an absurd
quarrel and in the opinion Of many sensible persons
both sides Of the house. ought to have been compro
missed long ago.
Hiram Lodge, No. 3, of Bridgeport Conn, dedicate
their hall by public banquet bau the night
of the 25th inst. From the arrangements made, the
proceedings win be such to reflect credit the fra
ernity and conduce greatly to its prosperity in that
city. There viii doubt be fair representation pre-
sent from the lodges Of this city.
The fraternity Of Free and Accepted Masons will cele
brae the ensuing anniversary Of st. Johns Saturday
23d inst at Milford Conn, by public procession GRAFTON,
dinner and other festivities and fraternay invite Ma
sonic bodies and brethren Of all degrees to be present
and participate in the festival An grafton the
sion will be delivered by Rev. VIM. r. Ager, Of Boston
The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, and other distinguish
ed Masonic bodies will be present the occasion.
procession will be formed at half past ten O'Clock A. NJ
in front Of the Town Hall.
The Masonic fraternity of the District of Columbia
have been invited by their brethren in Paris to send
delegate Congress Of the Masons Of the World about
to assemble in the French capital to take into consdera
ton the condition Of Masonry the globe, and to
adopt for the benefit of the Order whatever
may be appropriate and lawful The Grand Lodge of the
District purpose deputizing worthy American Ma
who may be in attendance at the Paris Exhibition
to represent them in the proposed Congress.