New-York tribune., 1883-06-06

nen those VINO couu @ ~ n,n,oo 10 inc neg.
ney & or to pay by members who can do so without
nuy ~ his Masonic privileges. and that the penalty
shonld be suspension from all the right ana piyes @ M
Wasonry utl payment be made OF the amount duc az
lime OF such suspension. This penalty shoufl ony
he infcted in accordance with suc1 regulations as me
pand ~ oIse may prescribe. Nor upon any who may
snoW 70 the satisfaction his lodge that by reason OF
ngnee he unable & e ps Masonic SssGe and Would
able lodges TO deal out 10 densnsnt % tbey
fail 10 nav Grand Lodge Brethren who have been
BY eF aIo 0 Of
lodges in other Jurisdictions without having psd tneir
indebtedness.
THE PENALTY FOR NoN-PAYMENT OF DUES.
There s another consideration that has arisen out OF
nv experience during the year. namely that the penalty
of unafhiation for non-paymen OF dues h1ea Dy our
regulations the particular brother free except
thaf ne owes ms lodge certan amount whatsoever that
may be- have clear right to provide taat no
shall affiliate in other lodge in TINS Jurlsdlcuon
until he has satisfied that claim But cannot enforce
our laws other Jurisdictions nor make them the COZ
lectors of money due us hence, when one declared
u unafiliate in this jurisdiction d"rJn sesns
aiaon another. they only bound IN conslaerisg
his petition TO ascertain whether ne Is rea h az
s. further complicated as where one OF our s si
loved tey would ony inquire whether they wanted
him or not and leave the question OF dues ana
70 the careful consideration of this Grand Lodge oa,
The question often been asked NJ s psgsi and
Of effect must by the master over ms Swn
fns secretary Under the seal of the lodges that ~ must
Se addressed 10 the brother summoned ana elther oe
handed to him through the Post once 10 aas
known address As there seems to be conSiaeraghe h
diversity opinion IN this matter t Should o os mmo
this grand body and recommend Ioris ioI M tn
b. decided upon aud printed IL tue T ractice
A. usins me word summoned simple notices, and OF
publishing newspapers so-caed summons s ht sIafe
ssmmons is no more than a notice. and therefore but
lte attention paid thereto and our lodges seon ~
refusing or negectiag 10 obey. summons Should nor
be Lightly used, wnen the purpose 10 be accomplsnea
o statutes NAV with propriety changed In this re-
spee Cur present statutes provide ior dne ,ss bt o
ses have giye6, above ths % hers bs
. legal definition that mere notice or newspaper sa.
vntisement may not to be mistaken lor 30 i"poi'"
THE FRATERNAL DEAD.
r. Wor John NJ. Reilly died July %, 1882 lie
vas made Mason in 1858 In Brooklyn Lodge NO. ZSo'
of which he Master in 1870 and 1871 and ior many
years one OF trustees In 1877 ne was appointed
Junor Grand Deacon Of this Grand Lodge. No brother
was better known III Masonic circles than he, and 10
sae larger measure of respect and iraiernai TO
x Sor. Charles E. Young died September 80 1882;
Brother Young Was man OF superior lsVegence, hIo
SsxseSs owing and faithful to bis family and friends
Of integrity and usefulness in public affairs and In pri
was jealous the discharge Of every duty, and and
heartily devosso to the as06 Interests fs Queen cs sne
iDdse No 35s in 1855 He charter member Of the
ss Gf s and 1ssi ho held Office
Srsnd Decon of tins Grand Lodge from June. 1868 10
Jme 1872 aud OF District Deputy Grand Master OF the
wenty fftn district from June. 1873, to june 1880
X. wor Henry W. Turner died OCTOBER ~ lssS.
Bvo,her Turner was made Mason IN Polar star T Lodge
Ne 245 in 1853. Was charter member OF Amity
Ledge No. 323 and lis first senior warden Master In
1g5S AND $50 Senior Grand Deacon, 1860 and 1861
Also the first Master OF Ridgewood Lodge. No no Az
r time OF his iesth he was tne represenSSnveb Se oI tne
been appointed in ls6l ,,.s >...,..
@ 1882. Brother slmonton was an active ana inteili-
gsat Mason bringing the discharge OF all duties IN
c.tnated In the Fraternity he had attained 10 the rank
q District Deputy Grand Master, serving with great
many years as directing mind OF the Associated
Pes which position he resigned to % remove 10
VIII join with his many friends In regret .0r ms ioSs
Nor OIL TSomas II. LaDdon, who died November &C.
1882 was made Mason in Harlem Lodge, No 457. In
hsp1ty Grand Master Of Third District in 1867 and
ASS. He became charter member OF Bunting Lodge
Ne 655 in 1867, and retained his membership therein
unt his DEATH For the last quarter OF century he was
Record Clerk Of the Court OF Common Pleas in the City
R. wor Joseph b. Chaaee died December so. 1882 Bro.
Bre 1nsp peputy Grand Master june 1862 to
une, 1864, and also in 1868 and 1869 He was Grand
haa also attained highest honors in other Grand
Bodies being Past Grand High Priest OF the Grand
(naper of this State. He needs marble shaft 10 tell
taat he lived for his life has wrought its own far
'.' z. % Wor G. Henry King died March ls. Brother
King was charter member of Aquahonga Lodge NO
with tine exception of year, until his death He
Ustrct Deputy Grand Master of the Twenty-seventh
cson-n-Chef of Sailors Snug Hsrbor. lie buried
Wsn Masouic houors Richmond s. L. all the lodges in
the Twenty District being largely represented
He was wellried and faithful servant Of the craft,
sIs u Wo S y asyih H. Wizard Past junior Grand Warden
died M&rcn 90, 1888. He was quiet and reticent
Ihougn for some years past failing health has pre-
active participation In the affairs OF the craft
ins ss fseny sa1y Of @ he st
naon onrTempe with pilncey gMitne M mari marble statue
regret add that suitable oficieal
nas ssn 70 aSc sSc 'I ne sd deaR
ever we may with great pIopIlety set apart memofui
kasll be made OF the donation
Wor Charles Craig died April g. 1888 Brother Craig
sf Of s the
craft. He Past Master OF Cataract Lodge No 29o,
irst Masonic District June. 1866 June, 1871.
tse eDoyed the beneat Of his experience and counsel
Hs memory will long be cherised by large circle OF
Wor Bro Ezra Graves died at Hcrkimer, N: Y, jan
nary 8, 1883 He was made Mason IN N sprig Lodge at
fraternity until his DEATH over nityseyen years
sass ss 81 HerH%er County for fourteen years member
Of the ConsLtutionsl Conception Of 1865 ana state
no less remarkable for useful activity than for It's
longevity. His name was always spoken WIN respect
ways be held in that veneration with which gratitude
clothes the memory OF those VINO nave Deen e1empiars
and benefactors OF mankind
GRATEFUL FOR KINDNESS AND ADVICE.
Having gwen you report OF my official acts,
which have to make concise possible
desire acknowledge tho obligations am under TO
my associate and Officers for their assistance aud
cordial cooperation The Grand Secretary have found
20 be efficient in the discharge Of his duties,
and am able TO certify from personal know-
edge the value of his services to the Grand Lodge The
Kindness consideration with which have uniformly
been treated by my throughout the jurisdiction
shall always remember with gratitude. 70 several
Of our Past Grand Masters 1 am also indebted for
sdvlce freely given, and In this connection 1
would especially mention NJ. W. Bro. simons. by whose
xpe experience and mature Judgment have prohted
have sought do duty and so administer the high
ONCE TO which was elevated by the Partially OF my