The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-15
Masonic Column.

Masonic Column
The Bennington Banner says an a;ed
Mason, Brother Nathan Bowen, Of North
Bennington, said to US at the funeral of
James Hicks, Esq, on Sunday last, that
he had known brother Hicks as a mason
fifty-fvc years. Mr.. Bowen, we think, is
the old st mason in town, though there is
but little difference between his age and
that of Leland F,irvanks, Esq, both of
whom are over eighty years; at least Mr..
Bowen is eghty-one.
IN MEMoRIAM.
The following mnm oriam WAS adopted by
Mt. Anthony lodgs of masons at its last
meeting:
Again hath an all wise Providence sent its
messenger of death within our fraternal circle
and taken from our lodge an elder brother,
its oldest and one + IS earliest members, who,
In the fullness OF years and well-lltted for the
harvest, has been called to rest from his faith
ful work In masonry, and from the labor of life:
Therefore while, because of his great gain.
we ought not to mourn that our revered and
venerable brother has been called to the rec
ompense Of a rich reward we do condole with
his kindred and relatives, that time In Its re-
lentlesS course cas- brought the day and the
hour that should deprive them of loved and
aiored relative, and ourselves OF a most worthy
member and brother:.
Resoiced, That we esteem 1t a grateful pleas
ure TO testify to the honored character OF the
deceased whose virtues may well be our guide
and whose falthfulness we may In honor well
seek 10 emulate
Resoired, That a copy of this memorlam be
presented TO the daughter OF the deceased, the
onlo surviving member OF his family; q CODY to
each of our village papers for publication; and
that 1t be spread upon the Records of this
lodge.
]. HALsEy CUsHMAN,
GEORGE BENTON, Committee
l.. L. MOTION,
MASONIC PRESENTATION.
We take pleasure in presenting to our
readers the very genial and capital address
which accompanied the gift of the magnif-
cent jewel to town, William Brinsmaid. OF
Burlington.
BURLINGTON, VIZ. Oct. 4th, 1874.
Y. E. Sir William Brinsmaid, Veru Elm.
inent Frater:
The valuable assistance you have at all
times so cheerfully rendered, and the sue
cess which has ever attended your efforts to
promote the cause of freemasonry, are de =
serving ofthe highest praise and common
dation and we are sure we but feebly cx.
press the feelings Of the brethren, gene ally,
when we state that your unwearied efforts
are duly appreciated, and that you enjoy
the heartfelt best wishes of each ami eyery
one of us.
1t has long been the desire of many of the
brethren to convey to you in some tangible
form, q sense of their warm attachment and
fraternal regard and at the same time to
mark their appreciation of the seal and en-
ergy which has characterized your attach.
ment to the craft during long life of ma.
sonic usefulness.
We forbear to mention in particular any
acts of yours which have called forth thes.
expressions ofregard. Suffice it to say that
your good fame has spread both far and
near; and not only in Burlington, but also
in distant parts of the state, and also to our
brethren in Canada, you are well known,
many of whom were it possible, would be
here tonight to join with us in Offering their
congratulations.
We ask your acceptance of the accom-.
panying "Past Deputy Grand Command.
er's" Jewel, which we hope you will cher.
ish-not for its intrinsic worth-but as n
slight memento of our fraternal best wishes
In conclusion allow us to express the fer
vent hope that Il. G. A. o. II. w. ma,
grant to you and yours many years of healtl
and earthly happiness; and, when at last
in the eventide OF life, you shall receive
the final call "from labor to refreshment
then may you enter the celestial lode,
above, and there reap the full reward n
your labors.
Cautiously and fraternally yours,
(Signed)
N. +. Bowman, Grand Master Grand
Lodge of Vermont, p. Dep. G.. Commands
of Grand Commandery.
Park Davis, l49 Z. G. NJ. G, Lsdge n
Vermont.
L. b. Englcsby, p. G. NJ. Grand LODI,
of Vermont. p. G. II. p. Grand Chapter.
John H. Graham, LII. d., 32o. p. G. NJ
Grand Lodge of Quebec.
Thomas Milton, ID, ID. G. NJ. montreal
Dist, Grand Lodge of Quebec.
Russell S. Taft, 329 p. G. Com. O
Grand Commandery, p, +. Com. Burling
ton Com. No. 2, X. II.
John b. Hollenbeck, p. G.. Sec. G. Lodg
of Vermont, p. G.. Recorder, G. Char.
Council and Grand Commandery.
Milton X. Paine, 32o p. Dep. G. Com
of G. c., p. G. X. of G. r. A. Chap, Il. P
G. NJ, Windsor Grand Lodge of Perfec
ton.
Ormond Cole, 40, w. M. Webste
Lodge No. 6l, T. II. p, S. L. c., G. s. w
of Grand Commandery,
C. w. Woodhouse, l4o, w. VI. Wash
ington Lodge, No. 8, p. II. p. Grand Treas
Grand Lodge of Vermont
George o. Tyler, So ID. ID. G. NJ. Que
bee and Three Rivers Dist. G.. Lodge O
Quebec, Il. Commander Burlington Com
mandery No. 2, X. T.
T. ID. Ballou, 33o T. j. w. Washing
ton Lodge, No 8, p Generalssimo Bur
lngton Commandery, No. 2, X. II. p. Com
mander in Chief Vermont Consistory
Grand Representative of G. l.. of Nebras
ka.
Sayles Nichols, 500, Most T.. and p
X. S. w. Delta Chap. Rose Croix H-R
DIM.
Theo. S. Peck, SEQ NJ. w. and p. M.
Delta Chap. Rose Croix lI-R-D-M Gen
eralissimo Burlington Commandery, No.
X. r., G. Marsh i G. Lodge of Vermont
George ii. Beelow, 32o III. T. ID. G
M. Haswell Lodge of Perfection, M. Il
Sow. r. G. M. of Joseph w. Roby, Coun
Gil p. of j.
5. S. Brown, G. Treas. Grand Com
mandery.
Levi Underwood, $50 lst Lieut.. Com
mander Vermont Consistory.