The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-12-10
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Woodland Lodge advanced several
pages to the rank OF esquire last evening.
fhe sick association will give an enter
talnment ut Bergen Hall soon.
Lincoln Lodge conferred the rank of
esquire on three PAGES or Thursday even
ing Many visitors were present. and a
pleasant good and welfare hour was
passed. Past Chancellors Rappleyea,
Allen and Steup entertained the lodge
with addresses. At the mex convention
the rank of knight will be con ferred.
Palisade Lodge advanced three strang-
ers to the rank of page on Monday even
ing. The lodge will attend the reception
OF Florence Division on Thursday even
ing. A public Installation of officers will
be given In January.
An interesting meeting was held by
Lafayette Lodge on Wednesday evening.
The rank of knight was conferred on one
esquire by James Dunlap. Many of the
old members were present. Officers for
the next term were nominated. Grand
Lodge officers were voted for, and a good
and welfare hour was passed. Officers
will be elected at the next convention.
Sherman Lodge No. 1879 held its regular
convention on Monday evening. Several
applications for membership were re-
ceived. One member was elected by card.
After the close of the lodge an entertain
ment was given by friends of the mem
bers, consisting of recitations and vocal
and instrumental music. The rank OF
page Will be conferred on Monday even
ing Ten p. C's voted for Grand Lodge
officers. At the next convention, the
officers for the ensuing term will be nom
mated.
Hudson Lodge held a well attended
convention on Thursday evening; The
rank of knight was conferred for the last
time under the old ritual.
Grant Division has invited the divisions
of the First and Second Regiments to at
tend its annual reception on Wednesday
and staff are also expected. An e xhibi-
ton drill will be given under command
of Captain Forshay.
Florence Division will have for its
guests at its reception on Wednesday,
December 81, Ashland Division of New
York and Brigadier General Rhodes and
staff. The division will give an exhibition
drill under Captain Darling.
Hoboken Division will be ready for in
stiLu5ion In March. Sir Knight MelcheS
has charge of the list. Forty names have
already been secured.
Palestine Division held its regular
meeting on Monday evening. A commit
tee of twenty-five WAS appointed to make
arrangements for the coming fair. No
drill was held, the division being unable
to secure a hall, Two recruits were re-
ce1ved. Sir Knight Sentinel Hurst was
honorably discharged. He will connect
himself with a new division.
The Committee of Arrangements for the
fair of Palestine Division will hold a
meeting on Monday evening at No. 9
Exchange place.
Three new divisions are being formed
in the State and u third regiment may be
formed before the close of another year.
The German Lodges of Newark held a
large district meeting on Thursday even
inv NM maud n e awe nan oil ~nAs0nf
The election for Grand Lodge ~Iotficers
is over and the brothers interested are
in suspense, waiting for the reading of the
returns. These will not be opened until
the meeting of the Grand Lodge in
February. The race for Supreme Repre-
sentative and Grand Inner and Outer
Guard will end oil The Grand Lodge floor.
FREE AND ACCEPTED MAsoNs.
Euclid Lodge had a house warming
last Monday night. They now occupy
new building. The house warming was
a success. The spacious room was
crowded. Among the guests were Grand
Master Tilden, District Deputy Grand
Master Moore, n M. w. Brother Fort
meyer.
The Auditing Committee of Jersey City
Lodge were the guests of Brother Isaac
Clarke last night.
Teutonia Lodge No. 70 will work the
second degree next Monday night. Wor-
shipful Master Fuhrolein Will oficiate.
He extends a cordial Invitation TO the
craft, and expects to have a big lodge.
1t is rumored that r. w. Brother Sell
now may be in the East during the next
term of Teutonia Lodge.
X. w. Brother Hoos, District Deputy
Grand Master for the Eleventh Masonic
District, and R. w. Brother Succow Wis
tied Germania Lodge No. 1913 last Wedres-
day night. They were well pleased with
the attendance and work.
Palisade Lodge has made a brilliant
record this term and will excel 1t in the
next as they have a long list of candi-
dates. Inc District Deputy Hoos
made his official call OF its
last communication. The lodge had
a monster nesting. There were four
candidates for the third degree. r. w.
Brother Succow was present and assisted
in the work. The officers OF the lodge
are competent, energetic aud enterpris-
ing.
The District Deputy Grand Master of
the Eleventh district has completed his
list of official visits. He has been faith
full. and bas made his duty to the order
paramount to social gatherings. He is
PEELED to decline many invitations
to pleasant receptions. His district
is in superb shape and the re-
port will please All the lodges
have been prosperous. and there has been
a great growth. The smallest lodge in
the district is Germania, of Newark. II
has only thirty-four members. but has a
fine bank account. Its meetings are well
attended and they nave no salaried
officers.
There will be few changes at the cleo
tions if reports be true.
In the lodges where they have a large
membership and ambundance of young
talent. there is a strong disposition to
limit the ambitious to one term. A mem
Der has to give six or more years service
in office before he can reach the highest
office In the lodge. If one is held in the
East for more than one term, he Just
the time of those subordinate to
him., and he must serve ten or more years.
1t Is a long time to serve for the honor,
Jersey City Lodge No. "a will elect its
officers next Friday night.
Varick Lodge will elect its officers on
Wednesday evening, December 81.
1t is said there will be few changes at
the annual election of Hiram Lodge.
The veterans will make their annual
pilgrimage to their lodge at the last
meeting 10 pay their dues. vote and then
disappear for another year.
The Commandery had q meeting last
Tuesday.