, 1875-05-16

erut societies In Chicago alone approaches 35,Uo,
while in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Mlchl:
gan, it ia over $4,000. Much takes place here
ind elsewhere which craftsmen generally IRE not
made aware OF, and heuoe THE SUNDAY TRIBUNE,
whle it will not be the t. 'orEaa" OF
any Order, purposes placing before them
erafy thing which can 10 my WAY contribute to
IN increase or knowledge regarding the workings
Of their respective organizations. In order thss
nothing may be u1issed, officers and nenhers OF
the different lodges and higher bodies no re-
quested to send whatever information they HanJ
poRsess to this Office for publication.
MASONRY.
TIE RATTLE or AATTN.
Sir Knight Rob Morris, LID, will address
she Sir Knights OF Apollo Commandery, No. l
Z. T., and their lady guoBts. At the Asy-
lsu, No. rs Monroe etreet, Tuesday
evening. Els subject will be, The
Battle Of Hattin, the Last G1eat Contest Of
tho Templars." Dr. Morris, during his researches
in the holy Land, gare particular attention to
the scene and circumstances OF the destructive
battle of Hattiu, July 1877, IN which the VAT
xors of the Bed and White Crosses went down
under the Suimetar Of saladin. He surveyed
tbs battlefield and its approaches, gathered up
the tradition of the locality, and in the true
spirit OF Masonic Antiquary read and applied
history upon tho spot.
LODGE OF soREoN.
Tho Masonic Anuual Lodse Of Sorrow TFan
Reaesel1er's Grand Lodge Of Perfection}, under
the auspices Of Oriental Sovereign Corsiatory, Sed
dag1ee. took place on the 18th mat. ~ their
assembly rooms No. "a Monroe street. This
WAS the first one for three years. the parapher-
nGlia necessary to properly conduct the core
monies having been destroyed by the fire Of
1s71 The services were deeply pathetic and
Interesting, and the vocal muSie BY the
Quaker City Quartette Club vas much admired.
Kr1ef addresses we're made By 2. +. Halt e. h..
T. r. Gurney, SD, DR.. J. II. Carr, 32d+, the
Rev. e. 6. Perry, SD, and others. Tie public
xere admitted, and 3 very large audlence Haa in
attendance.
T may not BE- generally known thai there
s1ists body Of 4asqns M :+ in tho
eallsd e King % p.vid;s Grand lod3s Of Ancient,
Tree, and Accepted Architects" This Order
IL nj yet in its infancy, there being but i've Sub
ordinate lodses,-No. 1, Of Charleston, I'LL No.
2 of Washington. D. c.; No. 8, Of Springfield,
nj; No. 4, Of Hi1lsboro. III. !; and No. 8, Of
Denser. Col 1t does not interfere in tbs least
with any other Masonic body. ID symbolic in it's
nature going deeply and extensively into tie mys-
tsries Of aucient craft Maeonr5 and is 1gaiy in
tel1ectua1. Among the more prominent mem
J. Prickctt, Hiram ". Hubbard, David G. Burr,
md II. P. Il. Dronvell, ?: G. IL, Of Illinois,
COW residing At Denver. Col
ST. 1oHE's DAT.
The Masons Ct Mattoon and Charleston will
celebrate. St. Johns Day, June -. Ut 1he fair
grounds in the litter place, and Alruembefs Of the
craft who feel inclined to participate are invited
to attend. The celebration will undoubtedly be
Z success, since the lodges chapters, and COM
9naode1ies of tie surrounding country intend
taking part. Tha Rev. Mr. Hooper, OF Dan7ille,
= speaker Of considerable renown among the
frataruiiy In the porthe7n-central part Of the
ury. and the Hon. Dan Voorhees,, of Indiana,
will be tho orators.
There is some talk OF keeping tht day in CHI
cago. but no definite plan has yet been adopted
The Apollo Commandory will p=obzbly parade,
and some Of the other bodies may also conclude
to do 80. Il there is to be general celebration,
the programme will be given a. soon as it is
The iadges Of Livingston County will cele-
hnate tho day at Pontrac:
The Masona Of South Bend, Ind, are making
preparations for grand display CO juno a
1Bt. Johns Day). when. they. will dedicate 9 new
bail. tarades, supper, and probably dancer
.-:.- .--.." SIDE p1onzns" ..-
Brother Joseph Gallagher, Worshipful Master
ef Blair Lodge, is very ill., 50 low ID fact that
bin death is expected hourly.
Eir Knight Morris, -lcctured on "a Royal arch
Masonry .befo1u Fairr1ew ChaptEr, 1t their han
On Thirty setabth stieet, last week
h. B. Bgelev Lodge, No, 438, rscentIy con=
so!idated with -Ashlsr Lodge, No. 308, making
the 1atter ono OF tbs strongest lodges IN the
nty- -; ......... .......-.,-
There .5e 81 Blue Lodges, Chapters, Coun-
ailx 8 Commande17es co ordinate bodies Of the
Ancient Scottish Rite and St; Johns Conclave.
hs. 81, Of the Knights OF Rome and Constan~
tine, in Chicago.
Among tho victims of the 1ate ocean disaster
vas Bro. n. Kahn, member OF Circle Lodge
ho. LOT, and Mattoon Chapter, He VAS bright |
adasan, aa excellent man, and will be missed BY
he vas we'll known. = -
Tho ANIMAL baaket picnic aud e1campment Of
0riehtAl Sovereign Consistory, SD deg-, will be
hs3d st Highland Park juno u. The Executive !
Committee Consists Of G. II. Barnard, SD deg,
John O'Nel SD deg, L. Ruaseu, SD deg, E. P. |
Hau, SD dag, aud 8. b. Pond 33d deE.
Wednesday evening Blaney Lodge, No. 271,
discussed the adTlsabuity Of making donation |
to the Was6ington Monument ASSOCIATION. 9 .!a Ihe
ssshle interest in the monument, and It is to %
hoped thai the fraternity Of Illinois will not be
behind them in this respect
Great preparations arc making in New York for |
ehs dedication Of tha new Temple. The Grand
Aaster OF Illinois viii be present. and there viii
jprisdiltions in the United States- The question
OF completing tho Washington Monument will
some up, with view OF learning It there is
general disposition Oh the part OF the brethren
70 nd IN its completion.
The Illinois Masons' Benevolent Society will
hold its annual meeting Wednesday, At Prince
ton During tho last nine months, the business |
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