Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-06
COLD HTRAM,sy INSTALLATION

chesrfully taken by many.
 At quarter before eight o'clock, after prayer had been offered by Chaplain Benton, the lodge was opened by Past Master Will liam 0. Bennett of Continental lodge No. 2S7. of New York, with Q short address in which he spoke of the duties of the officers and members of the great fraternity. The ceremonies of installation then commenced, Past Master Bennett conducting the ceremo- ny as installing officer, assisted by Past Mas ter James D. Deweu as acting grand mar- shal The new officers are as follows
 William M. Frisbie, ".
 Isaac F. Graham, s. W.
 George E. Frisbie treasurer
 William A. Beers, secretary.
 Arthur B. Wright, J. D.
 William A. Wright. S. s.
 H. G. Lewis, marshal.
 John A. MunSon, tyler.
 T. c. Pratt, chaplain.
 As the several officers were conducted to the past master by the marshal the impress siye charges delivered by him were listened to with deep interest by the large assem- blaze. The newly installed officers are men of standing and representative citizens and their selection shows the wisdom of the lodge. After the presentation of the gavel to Master Frisbie. acting Grand Marshal Dewell made the following proclamation HI now declare these brothers duly installed as officers of Hiram lodge No. 1, AZ. and A. M. !, workings.under the ancient charter granted in 175O by Worshipful Master Thomas Oxnard, provisional master of North America"
 The lodge was then closed by Master Fris- bic, and the members and their guests re- paired to the hall below where a bountiful repast awaited them. The armory was hand somely decorated with flags and streamers, Japanese parasols and fans arranged in curi- ous forms, and presented very pleasing
 &l., ! x1.. center table, under an immense flag in the form of fan, was a fac c-sinile of "Old Hiram's' famous Oxnard charter. The hand somely decorated hall and the rich and ele- gant toilets of the ladies made the scene a brilliant one. It was estimated that about one thousand were seated at the tables. During the banquet Thomas orchestra dis coursed pleasant music, making the occasion more pleasing and enjoyable by the choice selections of the programme. This feature was followed by the following musical pro- gramme:
 Overture by the Orchestra.
 Miss R9sse Mrs Binn Dr. Bush Mr Rastpes
 Solo by Mrs Blinn.
 Selection by the Orchestra. Quartette-This Love is Much Like the Wind ..
 Solo by Miss Nora Russell. '"'- A'' Selection by the Orchestra,
 All the above numbers were we'll rendered and were enthusiastically applauded. MT Harry B. Jepson was the accompanist and acquitted himself ably.
 Brother James D. Dswell acted az toast master and in pleasing manner introduced the speakers, all of whom were members of the order. The first toast was "Old Hiram No. l." and was responded to by Herbert E. Benton, who in the course of his remarks said
 GAS dutiful Mason am bound to obey those in authority, and when I am command ed to speak by our genial chairman, I am obliged to submit. I may fail as I am natur. ally modest man, and the presence of SC many ladies may cause me to fail. am glad, however, that the ladies are here and that they are proofs to me that Hiram is not without honor in her old home and that there is strong sentiment in the community in favor of Old Hiram, which proves false the prophecy that she would fall when the sheItering arm of the Grand lodge was drawn from around it. The lodge is the oldest civic organiza- tion in the city of New Haven, and it's battle will result in what we hope and pray for. harmony and concord in the jurisdiction, while yet she is determined to remain stead fast to her position of 137 years ago. When the Grand lodge comes to see the truth, be- 1ieye that the chasm of discord will give way to firm union of brotherly love. In or out of the Grand lodge, Hiram will go on ex- employing in every action the glorious craft of which she is member"
 The next toast was "The Universality of Masonry" and was replied to by Past Master Bennett as follows: ssI know of no more ap. propriate words on this occasion than those of Robert Morris of Kentucky, who says:
 We meet upon the level
 And we part upon the square.
 What words of precious meaning
 Those words Masonic are.
 Come, let us contemplate them,
 They re worthy of thought,
 Those precious words were wrought.
 We meet upon the level,
 Though from every cline we come.
 The rich man from his mansion,
 And the poor man from his home;
 For the man must leave his heritage
 Outside the Mason's door.
 While each must find his just respect
 Upon tEe checkered hoor.''
 Rev. M. B. Chapman, D. D., responded to the toast "The Tenets of Our Order," and in the course of his remarks said: sI am happy to extend my congratulations to you to- night. am 6 recent addition to New Ha- ven, and among the first things I saw in the newspaper was that Hiram was left out in the cold. began to sympathize with her, and soon discovered that whatever she lacked she evidently knew how to hold her ground. I am glad to know you, for rejoice in any thing that has pluck. Your posi- ition reminds me of an old Scotchman who prayed: 'Lord, do thou be pleased to grant we are right, for WO uIO FoEy SSb III OuE WGIbs AO pS yOU are right, for know you are set. I wish you success here and elsewhere"
 In response to the toast "Our Masonic Duties, Brother s. H. Wagner made few witty remarks which elicited much applause.
 'tThe City of New Haven" was replied to by Hon. s. A. York, who said;
 'New Haven has many things which the people give but little thought to. Our beau tifu1 Green Is one of them and it's beauty grows on you year by year. We have a uni- versity second to none in the country, and yet how many people pess by and fail to realize it's vast importance and the great good it does us. We have the finest public park in the country and in time-it will be the fin- est in the world. We have in addition to these the most unique State House in the country. and we are to keep it and make it highly ornamental. New Haven has one other attraction that the citizens arc proud of and that is old Hiram No. r." Many prominent men outside the lodge were present, among them being Commis- sioner Charles L. Baldwin, Senator James Graham, Alderman James D. .Whitmore, Rev. John E. Todd, Rev. J. H. Twitchell, Rev. .Dr. Morse, Hon. s. A. York.
 Letters of regret were received from Gov. Lounsbury, Gen. o. P. Graham, Senator Rufus Blodgett of New Jersey, President Timothy Dwight.
 A large decorated cake about thirty inches in diameter made by s. S. Thompson & Go. was presented to the lodge by Secretary Beers and in turn presented to Past Master Bennett, of New York.
 Past Master W. 0. Bennett and wife are the guests of Dr. McNeil of this city.
 The committees to whose able management the success of the reception is due were as follows:
 Executive committee-Julius Tviss. chair. man; J. D. Dewell, H. E. Benton, Isaac E. Graham, F. M. Wiser, W. M. Frisbie, W. A. Beers, W. A. Wright, Edward F. Mansfield. I. Collins Pratt, Newell F. Burril, Dr. .Rollin AcNeil, Lewis Hetchkiss.
 Reception committee-J. D. Dewell, chair nan; Hon. Henry B. Harrison, Hon. ColiA M. Judge Edward I. Sanford, Hon.