The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-25
SCOTTISH RITE BAsoNs.
The Work Of the First Day of the COnvoca-
tion-An Impressive Ceremony.

The attendance at the Scottish Rite reunion
yesterday was fully as large as those of the
previous ones On the opening day, and will be
greatly increased as the work of comforting the
degrees proceeds. Among the visitors who regis
tered at the Rite YESTERDAY ~ - =
j. A. Manning, A. r. Colburn, c. ". Woods,
Michigan City; Joseph L. Smith, II. Fl. Meyer,
Richmond s. W. Douglass, C. FL. Chubbs.
Evansville; William Vischer Wellington, o.;
Evan Davis, Lawrence, Kan; w. N. Writ, j. F.
Cross David Strouse, Rockville; William
Hacker, Shelbyville; f. NJ Viepe, W. j. Heberd,
j. c. Bever, Vincennes; Edward B. Sprague,
Seymour; Wesley Allen, West Newton; e. l..
McLallen, Columbia City; Charles d. Shank,
David Bay, North Vernon; N. F. Bonsall. New
Albany w. S. Durbin, Anderson; Andrew Ha-
gen. Fortville; Joseph Baldwin, Greenfield; c.
B. Harris. Goshen; Quincy A. Hossler, Warsaw;
d. E. Shea. Gallon, o.; John Andrew, Brazil;
T. j. Charleton, Plainfeld; B. F. Arnold, Chi
cago; NJ L. McCleand, Valparaiso; G. B. Ash
ton, Sunman; J. B. Stafford, j. Albert Trotter,
Columbus; c. w. Wolverton, Thomas Klinck,
jr, Winchester; G. N. Lawton, South Bend.
The work yesterday was done by Adoniram
Grand Lodge of Perfection, which has control
over the 'ineffable" degrees, to IA, inclusive,
and was well executed. The candidates. seven
teen In number, are representative business men
from various parts Of the State, and seemed to
be deeply impressed with the work. as step by
step the story of degrees was unfolded to them
The music was especially fine, and the solos,
d. -,
convocation. The choir consists of the following
wellknown local talent: Prof T. w. S. Belcher
director John G.. Blake and George Woodford
first tenors; Samuel Johnston and j. w. Smith,
second tenors; NJ. d. Butler first bass; Theo. L.
Hermanco and Joseph Cameron, second bass;
Prof. ID. j. Schumacher, organist. The numbers
rendered during the afternoon were:
Chant. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Lord Have Mercy"
By the Choir
Duet and chorus Inspirer and Hearer of Prayer.
Butler, Blake and Choir.
Hymn. Come, Ye Signing Sons of Sorrow"
By the Choir.
chorus. ....-..-..." Remember Now Thy Creator. !"
Blake Belcher and Choir.
Hymn. 'Some Sweet Day. !"
John g. Blake.
The last number, solo by Mr.. Blake was ex-
ceptionally we'll rendered, his voice never be-
fore appearing to better advantage In the
evening the pieces sung were:
Solo, May All Who Friendships Feast Partake.p
j. w. Beleher.
N''-''-'t Woodford and Butler long 40 : 1--we
Chorus Praise the Lord"
By the Choir.
The degrees to be conferred to-day afford am
pie opportunities for good music, and several
new features will be introduced
The programme for day is as follows: 2P.
M.-Saraiah Council, Princes of Jerusalem l5o
and l6o. Charles e. Wright, M. E. NJ, presid-
ing; Francis L. Holiday, master of ceremonies.
At P. n. the annual banquet will take place.
Up; M;aoIndianapolis Chapter of Rose Croix, 10
and 1870. Byron K. Elliott NJ W. and 2. NJ 3,
presiding; Jacob w. Smith. master of cere-
monies.
DR.. Wright desires those who have parts as
signed them in the Council work to be on hand
promptly at half past o'clock
The appearance of the class will compare very
favorably with any which have yet taken the
degrees averaging nearly six feet in height.
There was a certain smoothness in the work
yesterday which showed that particular atten-
ton had been paid to the details necessary to in
sure perfection.
The venerable VIM. Hacker, of Shebyville,
the donor of the Scottish Rite library, was
welcome visitor Although not being able to
hear the spoken parts of the work, he still takes
great interest in the ceremonies.
The reception committee consists of G. W.
Davis, Stanton j. Peelle William c.. Griffith,
John 7: Presley. William 0. Patterson and J.
[. McMaster, Indianapolis; VIM. E. Niblack and
F. w. Yiehe. Vineennes: Joseph G. Suit Frank
fort; John Little, jr., Fort Wayne; Joseph A.
Manning, Michigan City; Z. P. Huston, Evans
vlle DAVID Strousse, Rockville; George Fl. AL
ward South Bend; Thomas L. Mckinley, Craw-
louisville; L. NJ McNeeley, Muncie; H. A.
Meyer, Kenda]ville; NJ. N. Smith, Terre Haute,
and j. L. Smith, Richmond.