The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-11
Reception Of Earl de Grey, Grand
Master Of England.
Interesting Ceremonies and Addresses
of Friendship.
WASHINGTON. Anril 10. 1871.

SoHlinlsSloH tne Oh tue AINDum3
claims and other questions between the United
States and England. For the first time
the Grand Master Of England has visited
this country. ana the occasion has been taken
advantage Of by the brethren OF the Mystic Tie 10
accord TO hlm. the representative of the ira
ternty across the wafer, that recognition or lrater
nal feeling which Is the pride OF Masons from what
soever quarter Of CEristendom they may han. Fol-
lowing the unstinted Inequalities not many months
since bestowed upon u scion OF the English
Royal family, not only bv President Grant
and other officials here. but by the people
generally, the present spontaneous expression on
the part Of all MasOns In good standing in the
capital toward the representative OF that order
In England may, perhaps, be considered TO have u
deeper significance, and for the that chief
commissioner coming into midst bearing the
olive branch, SO that all differences between two
Kindred nations may be amicabiy adjusted, this
present movement Is In harmony with
the era OF good feeling which 1t Is
so desirable to establish both sides OF the Allan.
tic One notable feature OF the event Is that 1t Is
unlike other public entertainments in this city, in
being undimmed by particle OF sectional feeling
or partisan prejudice Men OF all parties ana from
all portions OF the country joined In this DEMON
station.
THE INVITATION.
Soon after the assembling Of the Joint High Com
mission steps were taken Tor u formal recognition
by the Mas0ns here OF the Grand Master or England,
and In accordance with resolutions OF the Grand
Lodge of the District OF Columbia Grand Master
9. +. Stansbury wrote the following letter TO Earl
de Grey
OF o. s sHn
h nSG snes T ha as @
have With Of your visit to our sonry and
milf not bu
honor tor your hsS Masonic oSs and their r"'era, regard
sentative Lodge Of the District Of Columbia
@ DO myself ea s ha S. s as a. in ny
you may be pleased to appoint to l am my
LORD very cHsRIEs f. srAssBuRy
The Rirh, Honorable the EAaL DE G9EY AID RIros,
Grand Master of Masons OF England
To the foregoing letter Lord Tenterden, on behalf
of Earl de Grey, sent the following reply
1871 STREET, March 81, 1871.
inst ANN BY h Is 70 to s,e5 o. S TN s
T hSpny to scsys SS Sn ss ne
you other day you may pelsT yoas 2ecaent and
The Most worshpru Brother. Z. r. sTANeDnl.Y
INVITATION TO ALL AMERICAN GRAND MASTERS.
In q personal interview Earl de Grey accepted the
invitation, ana Monday, April 10, was fixed as the
day for the reception and banquet. Grand Masters
throughout the United States were invited TO par
tclpate In this pleasant International dcmonssrs
lion, rs WIN be seen by the following letter.
GRAND LonaE or r: 4: A. NJ,
or THE pfsyS !9n, OF 0oLgsniA
TO the NJ W. GrASp MASTER MAsoNs of the state
DfAR SIR Am NJ. W. BroTugn The Grand Lodge of
the District OF Columbia being dcsirous OF extending
h ear ar nr nsss"cs o. y, e Engan
e he Right sp@n
CITY. on the evening Of Monday. April 10 1871.
quested hu proper arrangements be made for
4. ,. DONALDSON r. G. NJ,
NoELH 3 iAaSEk, s., Committee
{ {: 5 + $ $ $isS' y Il Il: Il. t,
This was promptly responded To. and those who
could not attend In person or by proxy expressed
their fraternal regrets. None but Masons IN good
standing were permitted to subscribe to partlcl
were denied admttance. The music In the Lodge
aud Ut the banquet was supplied by choir ana a
band composed exclusively of MasOns.
OPENING PROCEEDINGS.
At six O'Clock the Grand Lodge Was opened In due
a3r az i've hy she Mos Wprsna anu
Grand Master OF the Distric; OF Columbia VINO wore
the apron and sash and used the gavel which formed
part OF the Masonic insignia OF Washington when
he laid the corner stone Of tile Capitol. The Lodge
was crowded by lea,ilng citizens ana visiting
white crayats, white gloves ana Masonic aprons,
together with their official insignia.
rhc scene was brilliant and striking, and was all
the more imposing IN the lofty and appropriately
furnished lodge roOnl crowded as it was by Justin.
guisheh senator's and Representatives and leading
citizens from various portions OF the country.
Styleman lie strange Esq. OF the British legation,
OF Westminster Keystone Lodge. London. ana Lord
Tenterdcn, Past Master Of Harmony Lodge, England,
arrived about seven O'Clock. The latter was
specIally welcomed by the Grand Master. Soon
afterwards Earl De Grey Grand Master OF England,
was presented, ana he was welcomed by the Grand
Master OF the District Of Columbia in the following
Words
Mosr wossurprUI. sIE-In the name of the Grand
Lodge of the District of Columbia, and speaking for the
brethren from other jasdie.ops who have united with Us
can IN which an hs been
Master of Masons at of mother jurisdiction
fortunate in being the rs 10 nave the privilege Of expressing
thus directly the cordial sentiments which, ns mssons We
acknowledging both personally and masoncal the tie which
%osa part s from which we received our original
so snr agy and Of & and yae We n hsyr
system OF pubic law and poi;y oai but, common ,',
devotion % 1s r.Gts Of nan and tne prncolss Of
ppa Se sces TO y"a Grr a
the cause Of peace ana that among the kindly recolee
erna greetings yonr brehren OF America You
viii now accept seat In the Grand East.
EARL DE GREy's Address.
After being seated the English Grand Master re-
ceived the grand honors and, rising. responded
follows:-
FOR the very Kind and truly rs,erna meeons wnch Soa
honor to have been thus received by the Grand
ws if . my ss'S Ss
the important ana Significant TACT that the
Of the Grand Lode OF Englanda Mason however
worthy, whom they have been pleased honor with
highest marx CT their confidence Ana, sir esteem
1t fortunate occasion fortunate for nd-
vdual and fortunate for In both countrieshat
there should a. length have taken place close
bel.een masonry in Amsrcs and masonry in Easand
within the walls of this important Grand Lodge the Grand
Ensshmen. We all that fraternity
~ the first principle Of masonry, and therefore
all rejoice everything which binds closely
together the OF different nations and different
tries l. SIR esteem mysef happy indeed have had
power attend here tonight shall carry away
this great lodge grateful recollection your
Kindness snail make II my hrs duty 10 tell brethren
England Of the magnificent reception which has
hcen accorded Their Good Master to.niyht and am
will receive that Information, when, they will
ndaeJ re- loice that the hrst stepI trust II
step shoud Tins have been taken 10 closer
union between American and English Masons zap
Union which, for part have always believed
an believe strongly close fra
ternai. (Long continued app iAuse.l
ESD or OF THE GER ENGNrEs.
After an anthem had been sung by the WashingtSu |