New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-06
SHAKING OFF A BIG BURDEN
FREE MAsoNs ALMOST OUT OF DEBT. y
GRAND MASTER LAwsrscE's REPORT or sUo'
crssrrL YEARS WORK.

FREE MASONS ALMOST OUT OF DEbrs N
GRAND MASTER LAwsEScE's REPORT or 500
crssFUL YEARS WORK
The opening of the Grand Lodge OF the free
Masons Of the State Of NewYork at the Temple
Mt Sixth-ave. and Twenty-third-st.. yesterday was
attended by distinguished members Of the fraternitS
/ and representatives OF nearly seven hundred
lodges All of the Past Grand Masters were
present and prominent among them were j.
Edward Simmons. president of the Board OF Edu.
cation, accompanied by Recorder Frederick Smyth.i
Respondent in the regalia Of the Grand Lodge OF
Ireland; Charles Roome, James W. Hustled.
Edmund l.. Judson. Eliwood T. Ihorne, William
A. Brodie, Clinton f. Paige, John w. Sinonss
Joseph d. Evans Isaac Phillips. james Gibson,
Joseph J. Couch and Jesse Il. Anthony. The
corridors and anterooms Of the Grand Lodge room
were so packed with Masons that IL was with
great difficulty that the procession could be
formed. Prayer was offered By the Rev. Robert
Collyer. Grand Chaplain This was followed BY
Overture to William Tell and Hallelujah Chorus
and closed by Old Hundred in which all the
Grand Lodge Joined. Grand Master Lawrence began
his annual address promptly after the opening, and
though it was not ended until nearly o'clock, 10
was listened TO throughout with deep attention, and
those sections relating 20 the fair and the pay
ment Of the debt were appaused with an en-
thusiasm seldom seen in gathering Of this kind
lie said in part:
year ago had the pleasure to present to trus+
of the Masonic Hall and Asylum Fund. n the pres
OF the Grand Lodge their first mortgage bonds paf
and cancelled through the voluntary contributions OF tho
brethren to the amount OF more than half the entire
issue. That pleasure again recnFs at this time. II
deliver the OF the Masonic Hall and Asy
um Fund their mortgage bonds 10 the amount Of
sol5oo all OF which have been paid at their par value
from the funds in hands for that purpose within tho
past year. and duly cancelled Upon the bonds row
presented coupons have thus been paid 10 the amount
Of o. 0o7 60 and these also deliver 20 the trustees
The paid by during the year for bonds and
coupons together nus amounts in ali 70 Sl0o5O7 500
In addition the bonds thus paid and discharged the
OF Masonic Hall and Asylum Fund have also
paid during the year bonds the further amount %
s2l 500. There remain outstanding but ee9 500. and
the trustees Of the Masonic Hall and Asylum Fund have
other obligations whatever than these bonds and the
interest which they bear The trustees as understand
will report a cash balance OF nearly, II not quite.
$50 900, being Of their and income
Gently received and should this also be applied 70 thu
payment of the dett It will be that the actual In
debtedness of the Fraternity at this time above available
resources and inclusive OF current interest," would become
ably less than $4,000.
Several contributions to Asylum FUND.- have,
without solicitation, 10 hands which have now
reached the Of g. $50 25 exclusive Of interest Add
ing this the Of s76352 g. the proceeds Of ths
Fair, total OF s7s GAL g. with interest to Be
added, at hand, and Immediately available for the
erection OF the Asylum az the debt has been
paid and the Grand Lodge shall deem proper to begin
that undertaking.
The report of the Grand Secretary showed thao
during the last year there were
Initiated 3973 passed. $40; raised. s77el anil,
ated, 1909 restored 1.054 unaniliaed, 1924 died.
1,095: Omitted 1907 dropped 275; expelled 25 leaw
total OF r. 025 Masons in the State Of New-Yo
THE STAR OF THE EAST CHAPTER MEETS.
The nineteenth annual meeting Of the Grand Chaptes
OF the Star OF the East" this State Logan in tbs
Austen Room Masonic Temple yesterday morning. There
were morning sessions in which much BUSH
ness the order transacted The meeting
order 10 o'clock by the Grand Marshal,
George S. Barbour The opening address was maze oy
Sister Sadie McKelvey, Most Worthy Grand Mstron OK
Monroe Chapter at Rochester An address was then
delivered by Brother W. Decker the Grand Patron
the order There present three delegates rom
each Of thry.hve chapters in the State since ass
year Elk new chapters received dspensations Tho
order now has some 600 members, consisting Of tho
wives daughters Of leading Masons whose OBJECT IL
TO supplement- the and other good works OF ths
Masonic fraternity.
GENERAL GREELY'S GIFT TO KANE LODGE
When Lieutenant General, Greedy was at Fora
Coprer Grinnel Land 1882, he passed some Of the
weary hours in making o Masonic flag. This flag was
afervard carried By Lieutenant J. B. Lockwood and
Sergeant D. L. Branard point believed to have been
the nearest TO North Pole reached The nag IL
known as the Greedy Arctic Masonic Flag" and Gem
eral Greedy last night presented It TO Kane LODGE No.
asa, which he is honorary n mber The presena-
ton ceremonies took place in the Commandery Room Of
the Masonic Temple, and many members OF the fraternity
besides those belonging to Kane Lodge were present.