Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-06-26

present were ordered out of the line
and constituted committee by the
Grand Master to proceed to the Percy
cemetery, a short distance away, to
unveil the monument. This change
of programme was necessitated by the
wet condition of the grounds.
The committee having performed
the signal duty of the day, returned,
each member to his place. The
line countermarched to Ravenscraft's
Opera House.
The Masters and Past Masters oc-
cupied seats on the PLATFORM. W. G..
Boughton, of Mountain Lodge, pre-
siding. Rev. j. A. Whitaker offered
prayer, and the Arion band played
several select airs.
Grand Master Shryock delivered an
address full Of good points and Of in
| terest to those who have not explored
the 0rcano Of Masonic science as well
those who have. 1t was historical and
ethical, instructive and encouraging
in all respects dignifed and authori-
tative exposition Of the "oldest and
| greatest Order"
Past Grand Master Charles II. Ohr,
of Cumberland, delivered an extempo-
raneous address of much interest and
force.
Grand Senior Warden Henry Lloyd
was then introduced. After some
pleasant references TO his visit he ad-
verted to the impeachment Of his Of
fetal integrity at miners meeting at
this place during the strike. Touch
ing this matter he spoke briefly but
warmly. quoting from Shakespeare
He who steals my purse, steals trash, etc
He gave his audience to understand
that whatever men may think. say or
do, his conscience was clcar-that his
instincts, habits and education as a
man and Il Mason had made him in
capable of an act 50 diShonorable as
that with which his name and Office
had been connected. Resuming the
pleasanter part of his talk he praised
Masonry, complimented town and
people, expressed his qualification at
the magnitude of the reception accord
ed him, and closed amid applause in
a strain apparently so happy that
stranger would have taken him and
our people as lifelong friends.
The address which devoted most at
tention to the man and Mason whose
memory was being honored was that
by ex-State's Attorney David w.
Sloan. He told of Alexander Ten
nant's birthplace-Lanark, Scotland
of its Typographical resemblance
of Frostburg, the home of his
manhood; of his early and constant
devotion to Masonry, and his sterling
character as citizen. He expressed
the qualification felt by every relative
and friend of the deceased that though
he lived and died miner of coal we
had among other eminent gentlemen
here to-day the governor of Maryland
| joining US in doing honor to his men,
ory. He was glad of this it exem-
| pltied one of the cardinal injunctons
of Masonry. This address vas also
we'll received.
Hon. William Brace closed the speak
ing with an address abounding with
humor. He could well understand
Gov. Lloyd's position as to the per-
sonal matter alluded to. His acquaint-
ance with the Governor led him to
believe that he acted honestly. In
fact, he had but one fault to find with
His EXcellency-ho is a bachelor.
President Cleveland's example was
cited as worthy of emulation and he
hoped erelong to have Maryland as
well off IN that respect as the United
States
The lodges and bands were invited
upstairs. where five tables, each about
100 feet long, We're laden with good
things. Fully go Masons sat down,
and later about 100 members of Mason
ic families enjoyed the hospitality of
the Order. W. G. Boughton, w. NJ,
presided at the central table, fanked
by Grand Master Shryock and Grand
Senior Warden Lloyd. The lodges
generally sat together and all were
generously and gracefully served by u
corps of forty ladies with Mrs. C. B.
Wack and Mrs. A. C. Haverstick
leading.
Supper over the people strolled the
streets and the bands played at several
points. At o'clock Grand Master
Shryock called to order all the lodges
assembled in the auditorium. leading
off in an address of much practical
value. Other addresses followed. and
at about 10 o'clock tho convention
adjourned.
An hour later the train left, bear
ing away all the visitors save such as
had come from places other than those
reached by rail.
ONLY the rain. which held On until