The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-06
MAS0NS ENTERTAIN.
pEsoTo LODGE GIVES AN EVENING
TO THE FAIR SEX.
The Temple OF the order Scene OF
Unrivaled Beauty and Merrlment-
Impressive RitualistIc Ceremonies
Followed by a Reception and BANQUET.

As announced by invitation and pro-
gram OF a few weeks ago, the work
and reception given ut the Masonic Tenn
pie, under the auspices OF DeSoto Lodge,
No. POO, came of last night, and to say
that 1t was a grand success is drawing it
very mildly. Some time before the hour
for opening arrived every seat in the
large blue room was filed with Masons,
and extra seats were provided, until the
assembled brethren numbered at least
200. Promptly at o'clock the acting
master, Brother Bun f. Price, sounded
the gavel in the east, aud all was still as
death. As the ceremony OF opening the
lodge proceeded the door IN the east room
was opened, and there came floating into
the lodge-room from an invisible and
unseeing choir the grand opening
hymn, "Te Deum,' in d." by Wag.
ner, sung by the entire choir,
which consisted of Mrs. w. A. Gage, so.
pranO; Mrs. s. I. Carncs, soprano: Miss
Emma Peakc, alto; Miss Alice HAYS, alto;
Mr. George I. Cashier tenor; Mr.. L. u.
Seward tenor, Mr.. Lee llirsch, baritone;
Brother J. II. Griffith, basso; Brother Leo
kremer, musical director
The effect was olectrilying, and many
present would have risen to their feet and
crancd their necks in q vain endcavor 10
catch glimpse at the fair singers, had not
the stern look on the masters face warned
them against such useless proceeding.
AS the last strains OF the sweet music died
away all the doors were closed, shutting
out the luir chOrlslers, anda icrvcnt PRAYER
was offered by the Rev. DIR. Burlord,
many 'anens' were heard. The ceremony
proceeded rs for centuries past, and as the
candidate passed with solemn pace from the
west to the east, 10y way OF the south, inn
itating the sun IN its light giving aud
bOuntcUusly blessing course, the door
again gently opened and the music FROM
the invisible choir was again waited
through the room in the invocation from
Dorch. Let There BE Light, and the door
was again closed. The ceremonies went on
until the candidate was granted his request
Tor Light when again the air was iillcd
with the voices OF the choir chanting the
glorious anthem "Glory be To Thee, q
God As this section of the cpre-
mOny closed, and while the officers were
dlsrObing. once more the door WAS opened
and the spacious hall was filed with tue
tones Of the Jubi.ale by Schubert. The
door was closed aud the solemn charge
was given, aud the candidate impressed rs
never before had lac been. Then the door
was opened and the sweet pure voice Of
Miss Alice Hays sing winds In the
Trees" 10y Thomas. Then the four voices
w. 4. and Alns. Gage. W. T.. Gage and
Miss Alice Hays poured forth the Lords
Prayer IN song that iillrl all hearts with
deep aud earnest reverence, aud the an
Client degree ceremonies OF the evening
were over.
lhc columns Of public newspaper are
no place IN which to discuss Masonic
work, but probably never before in Ten
nrs-re or the South were the ceremonies
OF the degree rs thoroughly aud beautifully
done, Or us teachings ~ imprssiyvly aud
lastingly liked on the hear, mind aud con.
science Of candidates, members or visitors.
II WIS tribute OF the Past Masters Of DE-
soto Lodge, No. 2Dl, 10 the members aud
visitors. Probably such un array Of Ma
sonic workers and talent Was never before
gathered at one time Ia a Masonic lodge
room IN Tennessee Tor the purpose OF work.
At the head was Bun I. Price. Past Senior
Warden and Deputy Grand Mastcf Of the
Grand Lodge OF tennessee. a man Whpsr
reputation ~ q skilled craftsman and true
aud earnest worker h co-cxicusiyc with
the country. la the important office OF
senior Deacon, surpassed Ia elect aud
power only by tie Master, aud but
little by him. Henry J. Lynn
has no superior Ia the South.
hut why designate OF pirticulanzc7 The
brethren know the value and worth OF
each aud every one, and the following list
shows that all were true aud faithful Ia
their work. aud that no discori or impur
feet material marrrd the effect look NJ
this li-i, some Of them grown grayin the
service Of the craft. aud some Of them with
their raven locks thickly covered With the
hunos the brethren have layishly be-
slowed.
orTiJEGH ~ CAST.