The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-02

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sonic periodical. and instead OF crowdine
the lodSe with work, let the master read
In the Intervals some selection in the
magazine. BY such means the meetings
would become more interesting and the
brethren more enlightened as TO their
duties Let some lodge try this expert
ment and see what a difference IL would
make In the attendance OF Its members
and the Interest which would be taken by
the brethren at large when IT became
known.
The Masonic Journal says: Never for
sake brother. When enemies gather
around. when the world is dark and
cherries. II is time to try true friend
snip. The heart that has been touched
with pure gold will redoube its effort
when the brother is sad and I'm trouble.
ADVERSELY tries real friendship. Those
who turn from the scene OF distress
prove that interest only moves them.
says the Rough Ashlar: There are
some things In Masonry that are sup
posed 10 be secrets and among others
| The significance OF the letter 90" that
forms part Of the Masonic badge worn
by members Of the order II is no longer
n secret, FOR story is told OF n rusty
Mason who was endeavoring 10 work his
way into n lodge. In the course Of ex-
animation the officer in charge asked the
applicant for admission If he could tell
what the letter &c" represents in Ma
sorry. "Oh. yes" he promptly replied
IL stands for Jerusalem, the spot I'm
which the ancient order was Instituted
Aiter me exposure OF the principal secret
or the fraternity, which has been kent
ior hundreds Of years, the craft will be
conlpehed 10 provide another one that
WIZ nor be so readily impaired to the
uninitlated
"A Mason does not have a slanderous
tongue; his is of good repute. but I'M
fortunately some members Of the Ma
sonic family are not blameless. and once |
in while there IS a slanderous sbrrc |
OF the shoulder or mean inuendo Broth |
cry rove is not made OF such stuff"
Inc junior Order American Mechanics
met last Monday night in Jones Hall.
AT ashland, and elected the following |
onicers: J. A. Brown Jr.. p. c.: John G.
Iiiler. councillor; George W. Jones. V. c.;
- W. Crew, r. s.; Charles Levy A. r.
= - II. Goode, treasurer; r. +. Tiller,
r. :; j. II. Crew, conductor; r. L.
James warden; II. Goode. I. s.; w \.
Jenkins. o. S.; l.. f. Blanton, trustee
DR.. c. b. Jones and J. a. Brown. repre-
sentatives TO State Council. T.. W. Bowles
and c. w. Crew. alternates.
Az stated communication Of Ashland |
Lodge, No. l6S A. +. and a. W., held on
Friday evening, June %. 1893, the following
'fhcers were elected for the ensuing
welye months: Worshipful Master. c.
". Crew; Senior Warden. W. F. Wick
lam; Junior Warden, S. !. boswell; Sec
etary, w. w. Mitchell: Treasurer. c.
zee; Senior Deacon. n. W Walshe: Ju- J
lior Deacon, DIR. G. b. Jones: Chaplain.
ieorge II. Ray, ST.; Tier. T. b. Ire )
lillian. I
Ivanhoe Lodge. No a. Knights Of Py- J
HAS, will hereafter meet on the first J
nd third Monday evenings Of each month ,
,ext Monday night the lodge will initiate
everal candidates and install the new
Ulcers afterwards the lodge will give 6
banquet 10 its members. Besides being J
omposed Of good material. Ivanhoe is in I
good financial condition.
At n regular meeting Of Damon Lodge.
nights Of Pythias, held Friday night. J
lie following officers were elected: Past o..
hancellOr, James r. Young; Chancellor y
Charles n. Lester; Vice -
hancelor, Robert Lord; Preate. NJ Man !,
nm; Master Of Work w. W Luffsey:
aster-atArms J. p. Moody. These Of J.
GERS will be installed at the next meet :.
The Uniform Division Knights Of Py-
las. has completed its organization. and
riday night elected officers as follows:
~
nant. J. VI. Grooms; Herald, w Dickey;
ecorder r. a. Hughes; Treasurer DR.. 70
d. Garclne; Sentinel. J. b. Moody: m
lide. q. H. Hilgartner; Surgeon, Dr. pr
T. Ellis. The division will give n
oonlight trip down the river on the new hc
Gamer Pocahontas during the latter H
TT OF July
Since the meeting Of the Supreme Coun- p,
at Minneapolis Mimi. the Royal Ar
mum has taken on new life The bust
IS arrangements, the solidity OF the .,
der and It's rapid growth in this coun- ~ ~.
: and Canada have caused reflective ~
siness men 10 uphold It. and n,
It's ranks are found the best
tizens men o, ability and
'ans. II has no mushroom appen- 49,.
ges, but Its transactions are based and 80
FRIED on in n systematic manner: its 49,,
arties are dispensed ju1cousy outside -, ~
its insurance feature; its fraternal ,-i
therings are devoid Of anything 10 Of ~,
ID the most sensitive. and their annual T.
etings have been productive Of great cb
ID. They have brought all classes and soo
sections together. and thus matters
side Of their organization have been
cussed. In order 10 bring into this Coz
iy those who have not looked into its
rits the Supreme Council. at It's last SEES L
n. reduced the degree fee for new coun- Dar
10 Sz.JO Tor each member. and extend mir
the charter list 20 one hundred. instead stat
orty as heretofore. They also appoint clas
an auditor TO aid in disbursements and II
relieve the secretary and treasury Of clus
Supreme Council. Their list Of Off ing
now represent the different States III
the Union, and are men Of decided j.
minence and ability. The membership ton
is about 1900. which is VIII
* added at the rate Of one thousand add
lthly. This State has now four rep
ntatives. Hon. William Lovenstein.
this city, being elected at the last 70
ion 10 position on the committee Of ian
eals; Past Supreme Regent L. r. tlck'
rs, with two others. constitutes the ~ ~
;inia quota Last year. under Grand ~
ent Irvine. this State made rapid '. "a,
les TO Increase its membership. Tho ,n,
A ,s r,,st,,,s 'lir' IL. D"ol.es iidl- July
2 10 renewed efforts, and he Is meet
with success. The semi-annual re- Acti
s. due In July, will show what gains Live
been made. Royal Arcanum day, and
z5d' was celebrated by the order I'm p pi
places by large parades Of the or
IN this State Portsmouth was the
point where a public demonstration
maze. one council gave an excur-
10 Inc capes and another had public fal
rtalhment; both were largely attend secul
ma good results obtained The coun- tiche
n this city are steadily growing and resl'
ocn as the fall season commences
I'll go 10 work nobly TO become the A
er council In tb. Corttbu.r-, ...,, g-fl-