New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-29

the meeting the presence or NJ W. ffa"A W.
Lawrence. Past Grand Master who presided curing
the election. The annual reports were read, showing
the membership to be the largest in the history OF
"O.d Excelsior" while the financial condition was
the cause OF many congratulations although 1t was
well known that steady progress had been see re IN
TINS direction w. Bro John H. Garn h eoiaw,nr
;sS;se i:sys yer ana IN
Merr,eid a Secretary ' Robert s. wardle The ON
GERS were Installed by r. W Bro George Bnrnhsm;
Marshal. A large amount Of work Is In prospect
and the second year of W. Bro. Gardeners admins
tration promises TO be as successful as the first
Manl.ou Lodge No 100. had very harmonious
election. Past Master Dr. Bushong installed the
oficevs as follows: William II. Fairchid. Master;
Wilson TAYLOR. Senior Warden: Stephen T. Kennard:
Junior Warden. and the same secretary. Past Master
William /. futile still wieds the pen Of Manitou
Lodge.
w. Bro. Edward b. Long. acting as Grand Master.
and W. Bro John Birch. Grand Marshal. have
installed the following officers OF White Plains
Lodge. No. 49, W. Bro. Frederick Rauscht. Mas
ter Bro. Ernest Prior Senior Warden; William
Du Bo,s Junior Warden; Richard Manney. Treas
urer Francis II. Hossels Secretary: Charles VAN
derbl Senior Deacon. and J. Stanley Nedham,
Scotia Lodge No. 6sf. advanced the faithful Senior
Warden and made him wo-shpful Master Alexan-
der Sharp. Young Brother Adam Hill Is Senior War
den and Samuel J. Macdonald graces the South.
Scotia Lodge Is in fine condition. and better tes
timony Is needed than 20 see the large number OF
Peter Ross stu guards the shekes and Past Master
August Eiche.berg has accepted the position OF Sen
Tor Deacon which Is credit TO him and to his lodge.
Ocean Lodge has Wisely chosen Worshipfu Master
sharlow who has faithfully served the lodge In the
Wardens' chairs. II is always best to advance the
young and ardent brethren who have proven their
ability 10 be useful ard their willingness to work In
Officers and It's old and experienced Past Masters. IL
In excellent condition to begin the new year. and
VII give good account at the ending OF the term.
AS is usual In most lodges. the advance to higher
stations has been made this year again. notably in
Sagamore. NewYork. No 800. Livingston. Montgom-
cry Golden Rule. Eastern Star and many other
lodges who recognize the services Of the faithful
Wsrdens whose ability is coupled with earnest zeal
IN the good cause.
The annual meeting Of Republic Lodge was held
Saturday evening December a. and was noted for
the large membership present and the spirit OF
good feeling ard harmony that prevailed w.
Bro. Suffers administration of the lodge had
been successful one. and in retiring from the
East ne Thanked the members FOR their devotion to
the best Of the lodge which had materially
assisted him In the performance Of his duties.
which resulted In the following bang selected
by the brethren to pilot Republic in 1896: Master.
Thomas; Junior Warden. Peter }. Stuyvesant:
Treasurer. William II. Hazard jr.; Secretary. Will
lam II. Mayer.
Tabernacle Lodge elected Worshipfu: Master
Robert NJ. Gregory, with Thomas Roands. s. w;
urcr and d. r. Wooett secretary. The election
was very pleasant one. and Tabernacle starts out
with an excellent prospec,
At the annual meeting of Montauk Lodge No. 2ss
Brooklyn. Wednesday, December 49, the following
Off ,ers were CHOSEN for the ensuing year: Robert
Gor waa fsnry a. Rek nnnr
Warden Gr W9r j. aTIencs Marceus Treasurer
Excelsior Lodge. No. lG6 of San Francisco in
stalel the newly chosen officers last Saturday. the
2lst insl. \ banquet followed the ceremony, which
me card stated. was for the members Of the craft
only
Atthcannual COMMUNICATION OF Progressive Lodge
No co., held Monday evening. 22d inst. the fol-
lowing officers were elected George W. Decker
Master; William Mckee Senior Warden Walter J.
Clough Junior Warden; William Dunscomb Treas
James T.. Fallilan. Benjamin b. Hosicr trustees
The officers elect will be installed on Monday even
ing. January IL
Reduced admission fees may possibly increase
membership. but will not add to the character or
standing OF the lodges. Cheap Masonry is not
wanted anywhere The man that cannot pay rea-
sonablc initiation fee should not try 20 becom" a
Mason
Solicit no man to become Mason. II must be en-
tirely an act Of his free will and accord.
Traveller asks: viii you kindly advise me what
I must do to v.si, lodge in Canton. China"
Answer: certainly: go TO Canton.
Apawams Lodge. No 500. at it's regular commune
cation elected the 70. owing officers for the ensuing
year: Peter r. Henderson, Master; Charles NJ.
Baxter. Senior Warden; Peter II Spader Junior
Smith Secretary; George Burger Charles r Lau-
renee and Alfred VI. Perrin Trustees public in
r tai ation will he he Il on Thursday evening jan
uarv 9.
At the annual election OF Ancient Lodge No. ~
held on Thursday evening, the following officers
were elected and installed for the ensuing year:
John Fulton Master Charles B. Wilkinson.
Senior Warden; Orlando \. Dana. Junior Warden:
Benjamin j. Carr. ir.. Treasurer: Stephen b. Wheel
er. Secretary Wor. BIO Stephen &. Bede Trustee
for three years. r. W Wright n. Pnwnal presided
during the election and assisted by Wor. Bro. C.
g. Martcr of Enterprise Lodge as grand marshal.
installed the ofiicers-e eci During the evening Wor
Bro stephen c. Bedell In az e.odien; and appro-
pirate address. presented OF behalf Of Ancient
Lodge handsome cert!ficste of honorary member
d his rs utmost in his weeivereG sneerS 10 i j
press the recipient with the great and momentous
words. in recognition Of the honor conferred show
ing the appreciation Of the recipient.
The brethren OF Corinthian Lodge No iSs will be
pleased to learn that their newly elected Chaplain
George +. McNell.e, has been promoted to the gen.
eral secretaryship of the Railroad Branch a; Mott
Haven. Brother McNeille Il very popular with the
fra .ernity about the Tempe, who all wish him
success In his new enterprise.
The following officers were elected and appointed
at a stated communication of Bethel Lodge No 733
he'd Saturday evening: William F. Maock NJ :
William -. Neilley, s. W.. Jacob F.. Hunter j. w
non A ,.ln..
retary.
Officers elected and appointed for the ensuing wear
n Zeredatha Lodge No. fS3, Brooklyn: Master. Will
am D. Mcclure. S W. Henry Davis: J. W. Lewis
II. Harris: Treasurer. r. w. r. Fred I.Anhar;; Sec
'etary, William NJ. Rome.
At the annual communication OF True Craftsmans'
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