The Jersey City news., 1892-02-20
PYHHIAN KNIGHTS.
The Grand Lodge Conven-
tion Was the Feature
Of the Week.
MASONIC MATTERS.
odd Fellows Will Hold Union Meet
ings--EnthusiaStic EIks.
FREE AND ACcEPTgp MAsoNS.


The members of Hiram Lodge were out
In full force onS Monday evening last, to
tue qualification of Worshipfu Master
Edelsteln, who Is always happy when the
seats are filled-a fact which the menl-
beIS of Hiram seem 10 appreciate. The
degree of Entered Apprentice was con-
Terred upon TWO candidates by Senior
Warden Armstrong TO the satisfaction OF
the Worshipful Master and editication OF
the candidates. Worshipful Brother Far
rier OF jersey City Lodge always ready
for work in the quarries of Masonry. WAS
earnest and mpressive ia the long and
shorter version of the ceremonial presen-
tallon of the lamb skin. Worshipful
Brother Farrier Is determined, never to be
d one iu Masonry and has bright Ma
sonic future in store. Among the visitors
present were Brother Holmes. VaricK No.
8l; Worshpful Brothers Farrier aud
Bagley. also Brothers w. II. Gordy and
Grossnan of Jersey City No. "a: Wor-
shipful Brother Seward. Eagle No. So;
Brother Bretermiz, Bay View NO. 14e;
Brother G. Block, Adelphi No. 20, New
York; Brother Beunett of Oxford No. 175,
New York, and Brother Rice of Amity
No. 103
1t is proposed to erect Masonic Temple
IN Union Hill. The plans have been
drawn for a $25, 900 building.
There was II splendid gathering ot
craftsmen at the communication of Alle-
manic Lodge last night. The grand
officers of the Eleventh District were well
represented. The attrnction was a lee
ture by the Rev. &. A. Meury. Worship
full Master of Allemanla, ON Masonry. 1t
was Interesting aud instructive. and the
lecturer was complimented. A collation.
followed.
Lodge of the Temple had a well attend
ed and interesting Communication on
thursday night.
Euclid Lod ge hurled one of its old mem
bers last Sunday. The deceased was
Ia held responsible position with the
Old Dominion Steamship Company. He
has no known relatives, although he
leaves some property, and the lodge had
exclusive charge of the funeral. This
ceremonies were held at Dad Fellows
Hall. and Worshipful Master Parry offici-
ted, assisted by the Rev. G. &. HouRh.
ton. the chaplain.
hudson Lodge raised two candidates al
its last communication and banquet
followed. Among the prominent crafts
men present were:-R w. Brothers Klee
and Selnow. New York, Paterson and
Newark brethren were present
Bayonne Lodge worked the e. A. de-
gree on two candidates.
No more enthusiastic Mason can be
found in the district than Brother Holmes
of Varick Lodge. He Is determined to
be perfect in the work; never misses q
communication of his own lodge and Ii
Que of the regular visitors at the down
town lodges.
Worshipful Brother Farrier spends hil
evenings In Masonic lodge rooms.
bergen Lodge worked the second de
gree last night. The room was crowded
by members and many craftsmen from
the sisl er lodges in this district and New
York were present to hear Brother III
Fitch, Jr., the Senior Deacon. deliver TIL,
middle chamber lecture. 1t is Il treat
that no member of the fraternity shoult
miss. Worshipful Brother Il. f. Hill
was in the East.
Bergen Lodge will work the K. A. de
gree at its communication next Friday
night.