Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-09
AMONG THE MASONS.
Notes Gathered about the various
Lodges and Their Members

The Richmond Masonic Directory. con-
tanning complete list of the officers OF the
Grand Lodge. Grand Chapter, and Grand
Commandery of Virginia, list Of tho
officers and members Of all the Masonic
bodies IN Richmond and Manchester, an
account of the progress of Masonry III
Virginia. and such Masonic Information as
will be Of general interest To the fraternity
will soon DO Issued by the publishers OF
tho Rou7h Ashidr. Mr.. Charles W. Dun
stan, 92d degree. is the compiler;
Tue regular meeting of Richmond
Lodge, No. 10. was held at the Masonic
Temple on Tuesday, April 9TH. The wOTk
of the evening was the comforting OF the
Master Alasons degree by WOrshlptul-
Master Jones and Senior Warden Willie
Workman on four candidates. The meet.
ings of No. 10 are well attended, full or
interest. and profitable, the large amount
Of work TO do is well done. and the oflcefs
are not only efficient in tho rendition OF
the ceremonies. but also devoted to the
advancement Of the craft.
THE SUBLIME DEGREE.
Temple Lodge. No. O. held its regular
meeting at the Temple Friday evening.
The first degree was conferred on one
candidate, and two candidates were raised
TO the sublime degree of Master Mason.
An unusually large number OF members
and visiting brethren were in attendance:
Tho interest IN The meeting OF No. stu!
continues; they are ALWAYS well attended
and enjovable. The officers are earnest
workers for the prosperity Of the Lodge,
and proficient in the performance OF tho
work. Professor \. Bowdltch Clapp 10
master, Mr. John +. Ch2TletOn senior
warden, and W. W. Barrow junior war
den.
The allied Masonic and Christian de-
Gree5 are gaining strong hold III tuch-
mond. Rev. Hartley Carmichael. $50 de-
gree. is at the head of this branch OF
Masonry. and among Its members are some
OF the most enthusiastic IN TIE fraternity.
LODGE QUArCoR coBoSATr.
Since the Grand Lodge of Virginia en-
dorsed the efforts of Lodge Quatuor Coro-
nate. No. 2076. OF LondOn, BY becoming
corresponding member of that body, Secre-
tarv ". ". Barrow states that he has re-
coived q number of applications from all
over Virginia, among whom are some OF
the leading craftsmen OF this jurisdiction.
This Lodge QuatuOr COrOnate, No.
2O76." has enrolled on Its correspondence
circle over 1900 associates IN the United
States. OF course IN snch centre as
London every opportunity is afforded 20
secure aid and gather MasOns who can de-
vote some time 10 the purposes OF the
lodge. i he Rough ASbidr Is n warm friend
Of this lodge. and much information OF ITS
workings can be gained by peIusing this
magazine.
Masonry is not a religion. but no one
can be o thorough Mason who has not gwen
ms heart to God. Masonry is not re-
form school, and those who think II is mis-
take its objects. The strict adherence TO
its teachings will elevate the man.
MASONIC SEws NOTES.
Noble Walker, of Almos Temple, Wash
ington. has been appointed by Imperial
Grand Po:entQte William Is. Mehsh to IN
spect Acca Temple. of TINS city. In ac-
cordance with the orders OF the Grand
Potsntate Noble Walker will pay Acca an
official visit on the 9th instant.
Secretary julius Strauss has issued no.
tees to the effect that the annual meeting
OF TIE Masonic Home of Virginia will he
held tomorrow at 40 O'Clock at the Ma
sonic Temple. The members are urgently
requested 10 attend. as business OF i'm
portance will be transacted.
ST. Omar Council. knights kadosh, No.
!, held its regular meeting az ~. Adams
Hau Monday. at which the annual election
OF officers tor the ensuing year took place.
Joppa Lodge. No. 40 held its regular
meeting al the Temple Thursday evening.
There was good attendance. No work
was done, as the candidates did not at-
tead.
Henrico Union Lodge. No 1870. met at
the Masonic Hall, on Church Hill. Mon
day. April Sd. The Master Mason's de-
gree was conferred on one candidate. The
officers OF No. $50 not only accurately and
impressively perform the work out proper
decorum is maintained and strict atten-
ton IS paid by the members during the
rendition of the ceremonies.
: J.C. Little. past grand lecturer, has been
| instructlng a class in Masonry for some
time. The writer has seen the members
of the class on the floors of the lodges
evincing. by the accuracy with which they
render such portions OF the work as are
assigned them. the progress they have
mado and the ability OF Mr. Little as an
Instructor.