The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-28
THE TRIANGLE In THE EAST
The First Days Work of the Scottish
Rite Convocation.
Distinguished Visitors Present-The In
effable Grades acknowledgements
fog TO-Day's Work.

The eighteenth annual convocation of the Scot
fish Rite Masons of Indiana commenced yester-
day afternoon in most brilliant manner, with
a larger attendance OF visitors from nelghboring
States than at any previous meeting at the open
ing ceremonies. The class of candidates num-
bers forty-four prominent Masons from all Sec
tions of the State, Richmond sending the largest
deegation-tweIve.
Hon. Henry L. Palmer, $50, H.. M. p. Gr.'.
commander OF the Northern Masonic jurisdic-
ton, accompanied by the officers and few
members of Wisconsin Consstory, was present
at the opening ceremonies, and the distinguished
gentlemen were received with the highest hon
ors of the order. Mr.. Palmer was present at the
convocation last year, and so
well pleased with the work of
Indiana Consistory that he desired the Wisconsin
gentlemen to witness it also The following
are the gentlemen from Wisconsin, with their
official positions: Vim. n. Brazier, W. s.. c..
warden; Chas. d. Rogers, vi CIR. warden;
Nj. ]. Haisler, g.. M. of O.; F. NJ. wilkinson,
g.. c.. of ca; H. s. Bracken, G.. H. b.; W. c.
Swain, NJ. E. s. p. g.. M; Thos Baldug,
$50, M. W." and p. M; c. L. Clason, p. NJ.
and warden of St. Johns Commandery K. T.
Fred. A. HolcOmb, of Grand Rapids Mich;
g.. Arch. and E. of Grand Rapids Consistory,
is also present, taking notes for service in the
work OF that body. and expresses himself as
being highly pleased with the work of the In
dianans, and his intention of recommending
the adoption OF portions of it as exemplifed in
these bodies.
The work began by the comforting of the grades
orthe Lodge Of Perfection in the afternoon ses-
sion, up to and including the 9th degree, and in
the evening the remaining degrees, to and in
GLIDING the 14th. The work. under the direction
of t.. p. CIR. Master N. r. Ruckle and M. of
c.. Jacob W. Smith, went forward in the most
complete manner, without single hitch to mar
the effect of the impressive ceremonies. The
visitors delighted with the work, declaring
that nowhere had they seen It SO well exempli-
fed The music was much better than ever be-
fore, and did much to make the work go forw ard
IN so perfect manner. The choir consisted of
Prof Belscher, director; M. ID. Butler, S. l.. Nor
rison o. W. Williams aud John G. Blake. The
musical programme was as follows:
Chant-"Oh Lord, have mercy. Choir
Solo-"The mistakes of my life".- John G. Blake
Remember me- o Mighty One". --..--..... Choir
"RemembeT now thy Creator IN the days
Come: ye signing sons of sorrow" ....-... Choir
king SONG" .----------John G. Blake and Choir
The list of visitors, as above stated, was much
larger than is usual on the first day, and 1t is
pected that the arrivals to-day will swell it
largely, as many expected from Cincinnati,
Toledo and Columbus. o., and Chicago and other
places West The following is the list up to a
late hour last night:
LIST OF VISITORS.
H. L. Palmer, William G. Swain, H. S. Bracken,
F. NJ. Wilkinson, W. II. Brazier, NJ. j. Haisler,
G. D. Rogers, G. L. Clason, George Glassner
Milwaukee, Wis.
E, NJ. Chaplin, j. W. Curtis, Warsaw.
w. 7. Fletcher, L. s. Isdel, Lawrence.
F. Michaels, Porter.
G. B, Harris, Goshen.
G. X. Hendrix, w. L. Durbin, Anderson,
g. L: Arnold, John W. Parke Mortimer Nye,
G. u Morris, Edward j. Church, Laporte
j. P. Coulter, William Maybin, F. A. Slater, n.
D. Hanover, Aurora.
c. P. Lawton, South Bend.
G. R. Bishop, c. B. Cope. Seymour.
John l.. Butler, Albert Hayward, Perry Hood,
G. +. Montgomery, Vincennes
%. c. Palmater, Olney, Ill.
r.. s. Mckinley, John L. Davis, Crawfords-
J.R Hayes, William t. Noble, W. J. Robbie, E.
Ratliff, Jr, J. l.. Smith, Christian Fetta F. j,
Nixon, r, F. Davis, Richmond.
+. A. Holeomb, Grand, Rapids, Mich.
r. W. Montross, Galien, Mich.
Edwin f. Plat, st. Joseph, Mich.
j. A. Trotter, Columbus.
w. N. Writ, David Strouse, shelby @. Puett
s. B. Sweet, Ferd F. Boltz, George W. Pixley,
]. K. MeCracken, Fort Wayne.
W. P. Keller, Minneapolis, MINI.
}. NJ. Watts, Rem. W. Crockett, John Lathrope,
Delphi.
L. G. Davenport, Bluffton.
C. e. Whitsit, Madison.
7. p Byers. Annapolis.
A J; Ball, Noblesvllle, s''--s
z z. NJ G French F ffggnifefort.
z. y, on. Triton, Plainheid
y. ~. Woolverton, Winchester
James j. Harmon, st. Louis, Mo
G. H. Bacon, Bradford, ..
r. b. Allison, Decatur.
]. d. Leighty. st. Joseph.
8. G. Elliott, New London, o.
F. II. SWEET, Boston, Mass.
Thomas Hardin, Franklin.
Fl. NJ. Hall, Oney, ILL.,
To-DAY's PROGRAMME.
The programme for to-day embraces the work
in the afternoon in the $50 and 100, Council of
Princes of Jerusalem. under the direction of the
officers, as follows:
Charles E. Wright, $50. M. E.. Sow. p. CIR.
Master.
John A. Henry G.. HIP. Deputy Or. Mas