The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-07-11
RECEPTION TO A GRAND MASTER.
The Masonic Lodges Of the City Greet Nicholas
r. Ruckle with Speeches aud Flowers.

A reception wac given at Masonic Hall
last night 10 honor of Nicholas l. Ruckle.
recently elected most worshipful grand
master OF the Masonic Grand Lodge of In
diana. The house was filed with members
of tbs order. and the stage was decorated
with large American flags. with . forest of
ferns and other plants lining the platform.
Upon the stage were Q number of past
grand masters and senior wardens of tho
lodges of this city. with VIM. s. Rich acting
as master of ceremonies. After the invoca-
ton by Rev. II. A.sBuchtel. ID. d., an over.
ture was played by an orchestra led by
Prof. H. ID. Beissenherz. q this was fol-
lowed by a congratulatory address spoken
by Mayor Sullivan.
The craft" said the Mayor. lin the city
of Indianapolis appreciate the honor that
has come to them because of the recogni-
ton of that distinguished Mason, Nicholas
X. Ruckle. They determined to gather
about him and in some marked way make
known their esteem for him as q ~oitizen,
their regard for him rs . man. and their re-
spect for him as the head of the order in
the State of Indiana. For many years he
has been prominent In Masonic work in this
lOCdfltys 4 OF mdDy years Ec has RlScu us
time and attention to the interests of that
order whose foundations are eternal. whose
principles are attributes of the Supreme
Master Of the universe himself. In select
ing him a. grand master they have for
the first s;me In seventy-four years.
selected a man born into Masonry in
this city. That seems 20 be q very
remarkable fact In comforting this honor
upon Brother Ruckle. they did honor us,
whose fellO w-townsman and whose fellow
~ ~ 1a - IL - bic v,osnhH nra aud
his friends. and because O. that fact we are
here tonight. When the Grand Lodge So
lected him to be the head OF tho fraternity,
their choice was one Of wisdom Most
wOrshipful grand master. speaking for tho
Masons in this locality. 1 bring You words
of congratulstion most true and most earn
est. May all prosperity, success and happi-
ness be yours, is the wish of every Mason
within the sound OF my voice. and this 10
the message / am delegated to bring to
Grand Master Ruckle came forward. evil
IDENTIFY considerably moved by tho occasion.
Il most sincerely thank you," he began.
'fOr the kind words spoken. and could
wish no better fortune thar to feel l de-
served ell the things you have said OF me.
l thank the brethren for this mark Of re-
spect and loyalty for the Grand Lodge.
which have the honor to represent. ap-
probate it because il comes from the largest
and most 10y 81 body of Masonsin this luris-
uiSblOu anu WIZ COtup 100 toO OCou Va VuA
community. l am thankful that my official
lot has been cast in peaceful times, that
harmony and prosperity reign among as.
that the great burden Of debt under which
our Grand Lodge labored so long has been
removed, and that no unwise legislation
has trammeled our interests or brought dis
credit among the craft. i hope we will all
dwell together in peace. unity and plenty.
and finally. when all our j~ourneyings are
over. may we pass unobstruoted into the
presence of the Grand Master. the Grand
Architect of the Universe. there to dwell
forever" tApplause.
A quartet composed of Mesdames w. G.
Lynn and S. L. Morrison and Messrs. A. l..
Willard and S. L. Morrison Sung Airs of
Summer" After this Martin Fl. Rice made
a speech presenting to the ~worshipfnl
grand master, Oh behalf of Pentalphs Lodge,
No. 564, of which both he and the grand mas
ter are members, . large and beautiful
floral emblem representing the square n
cOmpasSes, the foundation emblems OF the
ancient craft Masonry. with the letter g:
in the center. This stood upon q floral
hour glass emblematic Of the brevity of
human life. The recipient made q graceful
reply. after which short speeches came from
ex-Grand Master Mortimer Nye,of LsPorte.
Senior Grand Warden Daniel Moves, also of
La Porte, and others. The evening con-
cluded with the serving of refreshments to
the audience in Mystic Tie Lodge room.