The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27
NOBLE PHILANTHROPY.
Masons OF Tennessee Rearing an
Abiding Monument TO Thor Glory.

Masons OF Tennessee Rearing an
Abiding Monument TO Thor Glory.
Al the recent session. Of the grand lodge
Of Masons at Nashville that representative
body determined to establish n Masonic
widows aud orphans home. A site was
soon secured near Nashville, that Is said 10
be one OF the most desirable In the State.
How well tho laudablo resolve has 70 far
been executed may be seen In the following
circular letter from the ofiico Of the grand
MASTER
KSoxviLLE. Tenn. May n, isss
To all chartered suhordinatcs 81 the Grand Lodge
81 tho Ancicpt and Honorable Fraternity Of Free
and Accepted Masons Of the state Of Tcnncanec.
Whereas, certain worthy brethren Of our
order and jurisdiction, inspired by broad
Masonic charity and animated BY a lofty
Masonic philanthrophy. have united them
selves together In corporate body for the
noble and glorious purpose Of founding In
Tennessee a Masonic Widows and Orphans
home; and whereas, this purpose aud plan
has received the appreciation and common.
dalton OF this grand lodge at is last two
animal communications, and our worthy
brethren have been thereby greatly cncour-
aged 10 pcrsevcrc In their work, aud have
hope and promise Of success therein; and
whereas, by liberal and generous donation
our brethren have secured for their purpose
an eligible site Tor this homo near the city OF
Nashville, and are preparing and have re-
solved 10 lay the cornerstone thereof on
the festival ~ ~. John the Baptist next
ensuing, and desiring 90 inaugtimtc their
undertaking with suitable celebration, have
invited aud requested the grand master 10
perform the ceremony Of laying the corner
stone according 10 Masonic rite aud usage;
aud whereas, u 4. In my opinion, cmincntly
appropriate that this request be granted. and
highly important, and possibly necessary for
the fullest measure Of success In this noble
charity, that the impressive ceremonies shall
be made imposing aud the occasion memora-
bic by the presence and cooperation Of the
grand lodge;
Therefore be u known. That I, Henry II.
Ingorsoll, grand master OF the Ancient aud
Honorable Fraternity of Free aud Accepted
Masons Of the State o. Tennessee by virtue
Of the power and authority In me vested n
such grand master, do hereby appoint a
special meeting Of said grand lodge, al tho
Masonic Temple In the city Of Nashville. on
Saturday, June y. A. l.. s, sss, for the pur-
po.c OF laying the CONVERSIONS Of the Ma
sonic widows aud Orphans home" and
cordially invite all lodges IN this jurisdic-
ton, either In body or by representative.
voluntarily and without expense 10 the
grand lodge, 10 attend said special meeting
and unite In testifying with fratcrnal and
organic emphasis, their appreciation and APP
proval Of this Masonic undertaking, In ccle-
bratlnr IT, Inauguration IN manner worthy
Of the grand lodge and OF the grauicr char
ity, and also IN enjoying the social refresh
ment 10 which the craft will BE- called Inn
mediaieiy on the conclusion Of our labors.
Given under my hand the date first above
written. Hnsnr II. IsornsoLL
Grand Master.
Attest JoHs FnDzKLt. Grand Secretary.
Mksosic wIpows sxs osrukrs Hcrn,
NAsavillk. Tenn. Nay "a ls<1
bro. v. A. Keeling l. appointed master
OF transportation for McmphiS and ell vho