New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-11-29
MASONS' DAY AT THE FAIR.

VISIT OF THE GRAND LODGE AND MORTON COM
MASpvRy KNIGHTS TEMPLAR-DRAwING FOR
PRIZES.
The 9TH Regiment Armory Fair prospered yester-
day in spite OF the rain. In the afternoon inc at
tendance was small compared with the previous
DAYS of this week In the evening there were far
more people present than might have been expected
considering the disagreeable night WITHIN the
armory all was brightness and beauty. Many
prominent persons were present. leisurely inter-
est was taken in the attractions of the fair. The
floor was not so crowded rs to interfere with the
promenade, which animated and was cheered
by the music of Graffulas band.
In was "Freemasons' Night and the officers of
the Grand Lodge attended in body. They were
escorted by Morton Commandery No. 4. knights
Templar. This fine body of men, numbering about
100. and commanded by A. G. Goodall. had an
nouuced that they would march TO the Armory
Building in full uniform from their lodge rooms.
This they did in defiance of the storm and regard
less of the fact that they woud be compelled TO
walk nearly two miles and half over wet pave
ment. They entered the armory at Sill o'clock.
looking very valiant but considerably the worse for
uniforms well soaked with rain. The white plumes
in their hats were as uDassuming as the plumage
Of rooster after passing through
rain storm. About o o'clock the Morton
Commandery marched from the Administration
building into the armory hall and formed about the
floral temple. Captain Kemp. Of the 9TH Regl-
ment Veteran Corps, who is a Knight Iemplar, had
charge of the reception. When the Knights were
drawn up in single file the process ion of officers OF
the Grand Lodge advanced to the floral temple,
where Colonel Enmons Clark and the other officers
of the regiment r. ceived them. Among the Grand
Lodge Officers We > Grand Master Charles Roome.
and Past Grand Master ElwoOd l.. Thorne. The re-
ception lasted half an hour.
The Committee on Drawings were very busy last
evening. Company C's dianand earrings, valued
at 5000 were brought to fortunes wheel. and Com
missary Ruder after shaking up the tickets vigor-
ously, drew forth No. 277 Mrs. W. H.. Heisser
was in the commlttee-room TO see the drawing.
When the lucky number WAS announced she drew
her own ticket from her pocket and was pleased TO
find that she owned the earrings. Mrs. Watson, OF
No. 80 West Thirty-sxthst., held ticket No. 2ol III
Company DIS rattle for the Stlvers Wagon. valued
at 1900, and won the prize. The Winchester rifle,
valued at $37 80, was drawn by Lieutenant u. w.
Rand.
General Hancock continues to lead in the voting
for the Army and Navy sword Last evening ne
had $40 votes, TO 253 for Commodore Cooper, lO3
for General Grant and 141 for President Hayes
Colonel Ryder, of the 9th Regiment keeps ahead oil
Major McAlpin, who for long time led in the com
petition for the National Guard sword Colonel
RYDER has 901 votes, Major McApn 96i votes and
General Narian 324 votes. At the polls OF the 69th
Regiment sword Lieutenant Springer has received
322 votes, against 1856 for Lieutenant q. ii. Petltt
This is Ladies Day." and a very large crowd Is
expected. In the evening the Old Guard VIII at
i'm full