The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1891-01-08


Tuesday evening before large audience
composed of Free masons, their wives and
invited guests. The room was completely
filled and the exercises were very enjoy
able. Grand Secretary J. W. Latin and
Past Grand Commander A. H. Wagner,
of Milwaukee, and Past Grand Commau-
der G. P. Whitford, of Racine, were
present and conducted the installation.
Mr.. Latin. who is the secretary of four
grand bodies of Masons. viz; the Grand
Lodge, the Grand Chapter, the Grand
Commandery and the ConSistory, acted as
NJ w. Grand Master, and p G. Com
mander A. H. Wagner as Grand Marshal
The following were the officers installed:
Worshipful Master, o. M. Petit; Senior
Warden, Thos. Hansen; Junior Warden,
E. H. Hollister; Senior Deacon, j. A.
Jackson; Junior Deacon, Walter Frost;
Treasurer, F. Robinson; Secretary, H. NJ.
Rogers; Stewards, j. A Williams and T.
Peterson, and Tyler, Theo. Boyington.
At the close of the installation ceremonies
program of addresses and music was
given. The first was an address of well
come by Rev. Harry Thompson. After a
few preliminary remarks and an illustra-
tive story the reverend gentleman pro-
ceeded to read his address. 1t was good.
He touched upon the revival of Free Ma
sonry in Kenosha, upon the value Of such
occasions and the interest which ladies
and others were manifesting in the work
of the Order and urged the repetition of
sessions which might be opened to the Ia
dies and the public. His remarks were
warmly applauded. He was followed by
the Arion Quartette which rendered De
Koven's version of the ''Owl and the Pus-
sy Cat in way which elected hearty
encore, although Mr.. Whitaker was suf-
fering from very severe cold. Grand
Secretary J. W. Latin then spoke few
minutes in a very pleasant and chatty
manner, closing with a poem which was
decidedly apropos. Mrs Farr and Prof
Mcdowell then rendered charming du-
ct in their usual artistic manner, securing
go, an executor of the Courier, was down
on the program for an address on The
History of Masonry" He did not under
take to give the history Of Masonry, but
he did make some very interesting re-
marks upon the age and development of
Masonry. He threw considerable light
on the history Of Masonry during the
twelfth and thirteenth centuries, dissi-
pating a good deal Of vagueness on the
subject. He was followed by Messrs. j.
J. Strube and G. J. Spruce with a either
duet, which was encored. Grand Master
n. M. Littlejohn was unable to be pres
ent because of serious illness. Mr.. Fl. f.
Perchman then sang that celebrated Sc
lection from Mozart's magic flute,
''Within this Sacred Dwelling" which
has always been in a manner set apart as
a Masonic piece Mr. Perchman was suf-
fering from bad cold. but sang his Sc
lection very creditably. The exercises
Were concluded by the Arion Quartette
singing the old favorite, Annie Laurie.
The LIGHT THAT FAILED
by Rudyard Kipling
will be begun in the TELEGRAPH-CoURIE
in short time
The District Convention Of the Young
Mems Christian Association meets to-
night in the Congregational church. Be
low is program. 1t will be noticed that
the topics are not Of business character,
but of interest to all Mr. J. E. Brown,
State Secretary Illinois, and L. w. Mus
ser, Chicago General Secretary, ]. R.
Pratt, Wisconsin State Secretary, will be
present
PROGRAM:
THURSDAY EVENING, JAN. 0TH, 1891.
7:30 Praise Service,
500, Prayer and Bible Reading,
J. r. PRATT.
FRIDAY MORNING, JAN. 9TH.
900 Prayer meeting d. M.
OgilVie