Middletown transcript., 1872-06-29
Local and State Affairs.
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In rrsponse q IN invitation eivsn through she
Transerii4, euite large number of Iadiss and
gentlemen, sn1 ihoss nccessasy svils, beys, A.
.ssnbied 10 ~ Tcwn Hall % Nondsy evening
last, 10 wilnese the installations cf The oiacers
elect of Unlon Lodge No. 8 A. r. a. ~, asd 70
hsls H. address of Dr. q. Troup MAXWELL.
Al half past eight clesk, tho Lodge, assayed
10 oil their Mss0nic splcndor, entered the aadi-
sorlum and took positions on the sAse, while
the Diamond 6tate Bras land discoursed lively
air.
Dr. Maxwell was then presented to the au-
dience BY Rev. Dr John Collins McCabr, Grand
Master OF Masons in Delaware, and delivered a
most pleasing and eloquent addtcss On Masonry
--its duties, aiu,s, &c.
The Doctor described Masonry as an order or
society ofindviduals, having a systematic nrt Of
teaching certain principles, and linking its re-
cirents together by certain indssolnblc ties
which enable them 10 distinguish each other, aud
places them under obligations to relieve zach
other from the whitening blight Of misfortune.
lie said that while some were coniending for n
greater antiquity, no ono can successfully com
bat the position that Masonry as n science and
art and also as distinct aud perfect organixa-
ton, had existence at the building Of King Solo
mans temple. He believed that there is no, any
reliable testimony TO show that 1t had being be-
fore the building OF that temple, but considered
there Is no proof that il was then and there in
trodueed organized aud perfected.
The Doctor wound up with a glowing tribute
10 woman which was received with applause by
the audience, showing their approval OF his sen
,iincnts. lie said thai Masons were no, afraid
10 trust their secrets 10 them, but they were afraid,
If once the losSy fair, were, Mt their lodges 10
appear, il,at love and jealousy would both he
there then rivals turned, their social bonds de-
siroycd, farewell the pleasures aow 50 much en-
joycd
ia ,ft adj ftte
band played another lively air, then came the
installation Of the officers The Grand Master,
Dr. NcCabe, coa,aissioned Past Master, W. II.
Barr, II. y. to conduct the ceremony OF install
linz the officers. j. Thomas Budd was Installed
". NJ. ,John D. Roberts, y. W. Henry \. Per-
ains, J. W. John II. Hail. Treasurer Dr. q.
Troup Maxwell, Secretary, a. q. Cox, y. d.. !
Thomas T.. Huru, ]. b. and Il. T. Lock wood,
Tilcr
4, the close OF the ceremonies the Masons re-
turned to their room and the audience to their
homes, well pleased with the evenings enter
tsinmcni the curiosity ot the iuquisiiive being
ABOUT as well satisfied in regard to the secrets VI
Masonry ms il was before,
The Lodge is in a prosperous condition, the
committee appointed 10 audit the accounts re-
porting them correct and In a healthy condition,
There being surplus in the Treasury.
newark Items.
Our Newark correspondent thus writes
The barn Of Mr.. Nelson Warren, in Mill Creek
Hundred two miles from Newark, was discoy-
cred on fire, on Thursday morning about "a
o clock, and hy daylight Was burned 10 the
ground. The tire either Il IS supposed caught
from the heating Of clover hay housed partly
cured or Ly one Of those common re,is, ttamps,
lighting hs pipe
Tho taslo Machine Co, recently organized nj
Newark, reports any quantity Of orders for
work and supplies, aud heir success greatly be-
yond their expectations 1t ia NOV a stock COM
pany
The commencement exercises Of the College,
the ensuing week Is the eTeHt at most interest 10
the good iolk Of Newark All the ladies who
did not get new honucis aud dresses for the dsd-
cation of the new Church, have fled their or
ders with tho Miliincrs and Modis,e, and vii APP
pear mex, week in bcwilchng trim. The college
people professors and students, have made their
arrangements complete for entertaining their
visitors, and all who coli, II is hoped, will nj
lend aud manifest a becoming inleres, in the
., s College.
Evan " l.v,is lost vl,u4ble horse ON last
Sunday died from arernr,i
The Citizens cotuct slnd Of Aegarki have
reorgasizcd, and nightly meet for practice They
viii lie on hand for tbs lal Campaign.
Politicians ere on the qHi tie ever the rreha-
hle action oi the baltimore Convention. Some
expressing Willingness 10 abide The aeiion oi
the Convention, and others arerse 70 any insiop
with the Greeley ,irkei
Minor Topics.
The steamer sae has been thoroughly repaired
and oserhaulcd and on Thursday began regular
trips from Philadelphia TO Cape May, stopping
at Neg Castle gqipg and returntGg,
Mr. Richara Mlli.nsion, n highly respected
citizen, Of the neighhorhood Of Miiling,on, died
very suddenly, OF appopexy, on "Wednesday
last.
The sieeple of the Catholic Church OF payer,
VIII, when finished, be the hshes, on The penin-
sula South Of Wilmington. Ii is already over
loo feet In height and will when completed es-
eccd 10 feet.
on Monday morning, ground was broken for
the new Episcopal Chape Of Smyrna.
There ARE niea, fields in ST. Georges aud Red
Lion Hundreds that will not yicld more than
two or three bushels per acre some OF which
viii no, be cui, the yield not being sufficient 10
pay for cutting.
Laurel shipped, this year, 2s0, 900 quarts Of
stravbctre from about iso acres in bearing
The average number of quarts picked per acre
was / 100 although some growers picked rs
many as 1000 quarts 10 the acre.
The N. Il. iincrapt preachers held their asso-
ciaiion In Dover last week. number oi dis
eussons were lind and essays were read
The liysenia House, Collins Beach will open
! Tuesday, July the 3D. for the reception OF board
ers.
The wheat crop about Milford is said to be
excellent.
saint Georges.
On Tuesday evening, the a5lh inst. a Commit
tee Of New Castle Pr.sbyiery met In the Presby-
teriap Church Of St. Georges, for the purpose Of
Installing the Rev. j. r rmslead pastor of said
church. large congregation was assembled,
and the sciyiccs were OF very Interesting char
acicr. The cordial manner In which the people
came forward and graspcd the hand Of their new
Bishop was creditable to them, and gratifying
,e him, and may he regarded as hopeful for
long and pleasant connection between them.
In the exercises OF the evening the choir rcnd-
cred efficient service. The Rev. D. J. Beale, the
former pastor, read the scriptures and offered
prayer. The Rev. Dr. Patton presided, proposed
the Constitutional questions and gave the charge
TO the Pastor. The Rev. Mr.. Marks gave the
charge TO the people. The Rev. DR.. crowcll
preached tho sermon.
This church, which Is one Of the Oldest and
most hourishing on The er!irc Peninsula, 10 to
be congratulated for the unanimiiy that has char
actcrixed their action, and for the bright pros
pect Of growth and usefulness now before them.
The Progress OF ths Episcopal Chursh IN