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New-York tribune., 1895-12-22
AT ADELPHIC LODGE. NO. 3IS.
SEVERAL PRESENTATIONS. SEVERAL SPEECHES
AND MUCH GENERAL REJOICING

SEVERAL PRESENTATIONS. SEVERAL SPEECHES
AND MUCH GENERAL REJOICING.
The annual election of the officers OF Adelphc for
the ensuing Masonic year held Tuesday even
Ing December II. 1895; unusually large number OF
members were present together with X. W. Broth
ers Jerome Buck, L. Fl. warker and Robert Rob-
erts and accorded n hearty welcome by wor.
Bro. Muschenheim
II. w. Bro. Roberts. who has been confined to the
house for many months. made an extraordinary and
successful effort TO be present and II the good
wishes and kindly feeling Of Adephic have anything
70 70 do W. with his recovery he w live thousand
The Master. Wor Bro. Muschenhclm. made an elo-
coun; Of his seWardshp Showing s'n net Increase OF
seventeen in the membership for the year, and the
period Of $50 He sA the 10 lodge on It's
prosperity and thanked the officers for their hearty
sSDpoT' iodge and predicted very brilliant future FOR the
r. W Bro George W. White, on behalf of Bro
engraving to be hung in the reception room; the
lodge accepted snme and thanked Bro Williams FOL
r. w. Bro Edward l. Innet presented to Bro, i,,,
William psgen sandsome M silver r cup pMn.cSsn suitably
helm to the Junior officers competitive prize for
rsupr and prompt during hs yf1 1 se
prize. and II was settled by themselves. with the
The Master. Wor. Bro. Muschenheim. announced
that the time had arrived for the election OF oicers
with the custom of many years. called on r. w.
Bro. +. II. Warker to preside
The election for Master resulted In Nor. Br0.
Muschenheim being unanimously chosen 70 PRESIDE
the lodge for another year. He declined. the
honor conferred him. and the following officers
Were elected and appointed for the ensuing year
Master. W. D. Gaige; senior warden l.. S. Taite;
Junior warden. W. G. Degen; George W. White.
treasurer: y. W. Fryer. secretary H. +. Bentley
senior deacon -,
II. W George W. White presented to Wor, Bro.
Muschenhe!m on behalf Of the lodge a handsome
Past Masters jewel, and in wel-cnosen words con,
graduated him his successful administrator ana
conveyed to him the sentiment OF the iodse ana
excellent wishes for his prosperity.
Wor Bro. Muschenheim accepted the 1ewel ana
thanked the lodge for their good wishes and kindly
| remembrance .,, =,
The lodge and their guests were then entertained
BY Wor. Bro Muschenhelm with magnificent pan
quet al the Arena Speeches were made by X w
Bros. Buck. MARKER. lnnet and White: Wor Bros.
all voted the annual meeting Of Adelphic pro-
nounced success. and departed for their homes.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-22
PARK LODGE. NO. J16.

The election in Park Lodge was OF the usually
harmonious and Masonic manner. Senior Warden
Richard Shepard jr.. is ROW Worshipful Master
Shepard. Brother Robert Gibson left the seat
OF beauty and becomes pillar OF strength, while
William J. Moore goes South. And Adam Huston.
the genial and good-natured Master of Park Lodge
iolns the ranks OF Past Masters, taking with him
the sincere love and esteem OF his brethren OF
Park and he is received by the great army ot
Past Masters with the respect due to one who has
faithfully served in quarries, and has occupied
the seat ably filled by the wise solomon
King Of Israel. Before Worshipful Adam Huston
was permitted to retire from the East OF Park
Past Master Canton, on behalf OF the mempers
presented him with fine gold watch and chalh
in a very eloquent address. Brother Martin cant,
Ion is the orator OF Park Lodge, and MS heart ara
soul were with him in making the presentation
speech 10 the youngest and latest made Past Was
TOR of Park Lodge Worshpful Brother Huston
replIed in an excellent manner, although ne Is pet
ter known as a worker than speaker HIS SIN
core words OF thanks brought down the mousse
and he received the hearty CONCENTRATIONS OF an
the brethren The oldest Past Master. T0diik.n
nresided at the election and installed the ofhcers.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-22
THE SCHOOL or INSTRUCTION.

AN IMPORTANT ADJUNCT TO THE CRAFT.
The Grand Lodge In this State has established
q standard ritual and ordered II to be used in all
lodges appointing a grand lecturer and assistant
10 teach t. There be doubt OF the obliga-
ton on the part Of lodges 20 conform TO IT,
How are the lodges 10 make themselves pro-
acent? The exempl.hcation Of the work once a
year though very useful. is not sufficient, but is all
that can be expected of the grend lecturer. The
assistant grand lecturer has a class OF instruction
which meets every Saturday evening in the Grand
onera House. and TO which all Master Masons are
welcome Unfortunately there not enough OF
the craft who will take the necessary time 10 do
this and there many who do not feel willing
In share the necessary expense OF .ght and rent
which the assistant grand lecturer pays out
NJ his pocket. Though trife the many in
dlyiduals when II all comes from one mans pocket
II ls too heavy a burden In addition 10 his time and
labor i'm teaching This should not be Just at
thts time. when new officers have come into Office
there ouga 10 be large Increase In the Attendance
al the class. good method H. that adopted By
Star of CUBA Lodge. No. 7i2, which at It's last
Communication. appropriated So commuta-
lion payment 10 enable all its members who choose
IN do 50 &c attend the school anu get tlc benefit
of It's Instructions. ". Bro Hoides own edge
lShakespeare) has dso appropriated 500 for the
same purpose. II l. 10 De hoped tina; many more
lodges in New-York may follow these examples
and thus help TO support the school,
New-York tribune., 1895-12-22
UIRIM. EING OLE TIRE.

Hiram the Phoenician monarch. strove TO Initiate
God by erecting four mighty pillars. upon whicn
bs caused seven heavens (apartments) to be Dullt
The first was constructed (of g.ass)-JOOx5W yards
storing therein mock images Of the sun, moon ana
stars The second compartment (of iron)-loWx
1000 Yards was the receptacle OF precious stones
causing a terrific noise resembling thunder when
they crashed against each other and the easement
of the ncosure The third chamber (of iead)=l.5OOx
1900 yards The fourth (of tin)--2.Wox21o yards
The fifth (of "copper" 0x2.50O yards. The sixth of
silver)-3 ONx3.00) yards. The seventh 'ot goid)-
35Oox35oO wards containing precious stones, pearls
and a magnificent throne A channel OF water sep
arated the apartments. Hiram. initiating the royal
spendor of the Court OF King Solomon surrounded
himself by the grandest conceivable display OF mag
niiicence In the seventh apartment was stationed
golden bed the corners OF which were set III pearls
without value in all the world sparkling forth beau
ful fla shes resembling lightning, which spread won
der and terror among all his subjects. Inc prophet
Ezekiel was ordered appear before Hiram. who
at loss as to how to reach the seven heavens
wherein the monarch presided. was transported INTO
his castle by "the locks OF his hair. Upon perceiv-
ing the divine messenger Hiram trembled. Who art
thou?' Numbered the indignant harDinger OF tuture
events Why do5t thou boast Art thou not , porn
live forever Like God dwelling over waters, dwell
|: like Hin reignlng over seven heavens. rule In
seven apartments; az God IL surrounded by light
ming and thunder so am l. God has stars in heaven.
have L. many sOvereigns nave succunDed 10 NOR
talty. and still exist; twenty-one kings OF the
house Of Israel and David twenty prophets and ten
high priests have departed this earth. but outlive
them al" why dost thou boast again demanded
Ezekiel. Because thou didst supply the cedars
for solomons Temple? This puts me in mind OF
subject who prepared a sp;endld garment tor ms
sovereign. and as often as the servant gazed at me
glorious piece Of work he b0asngly asserted: This
is my manufacturer until the King, observing his
vanity tore Il off I'm disgust Such Will be thy .ot
ne tsnp1e whrt r hUT tben become Of hv
Alexander Kohut In Independent
New-York tribune., 1895-12-22
THE CRAFT ~ VIEW JERSEY.

Five Past Masters Of Northern Lodge No. 25
F. and a. ". OF Newark y. j., were presented
with handsome jewels Monday night IN the
odgeroom in No 4s Broad-st., that city The
affair marked. by a very large attendance
and many weknown Masons were present. be-
SIDES representatives, from twenty-eight lodges To-
Gated in New-York State and New-Jersey. District
Deputy John II. Wilkins presented the jewels and
aprons in a brilliant speech incidentally paying
deserved tribute to the progress and growth of the
lodge. Augustus v Lunger who served master
In 1883; Jacob H. Willet. of SO: Alexander Ceddes
of 81 and go and j. Howard Miller, of 9i and '95
the recipients OF the badges. Besides the
presentation of Past Master jewels the lodge held
its annual election the following being chosen: Mas
ter Henry NJ Doremus: Senior Warden, Leon C.
Morse; Junior Warden, Francis B. Riley; Secretary
J. Il. Kemmerle; Treasurer. Arthur Il. Wood; Junior
Deacon. Charles F. Nestler Junior Deacon p. +
Force; Chaplain Alexander Geddes Senior Mastef
of Ceremonies. b. F: MePeet Junior Master Of Cere
MONIES Thomas II. Banks; Organist, y Forman
smith; Marshal Charles W Moore. st Johns
Oriental, Newark, Copestone, Eureka, Triumina
Kane, st. Adams. Franklin. and other well-known
lodges were well represented nearly 3OO VISITING
Masons being present at the banquet which sue
ceeded the business of the evening District Deputy
wilkins Deputy Grand Secretary William ID. Rutan
Past Masters George r. Kent, NJ D., and Moses j.
Dewitt responded to suitable ioasts.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-22
FROM TROJAN OTARRIES.

Apollo Comma ndcry No Is. X. r, OF Troy. has
decided to postpone its visit TO the Troy Orphan
Asylum until after the holidays. This local pill
grmage is one of the annual features Of Apo 10
Commandery. ana the little In the institution
hall the Tempiars' coming with small manifesto
ton of delight and large appreciation OF sub
stantia filing for the infant interior
Apollo Lodge. No g. Of Troy. now boasts OF $50
members a centennial celebration fund OF over s. -
400 and a very small indebtedness Eleven members
OF the lodge have died during the year. ". NJ.
Lloyds reelection 10 the station In the East in
sures for the centennial celebration June wise
management and military thoroughness as regards
details.
Mount Zon's banquet In celebration OF the lodge 9
freedom from debt event that vii. be long
remembered by the craft OF Troy. This lodge Is
famous possessing the most expensive set OF oil-
GERS aprons the State. the gift of a Past Master
New-York tribune., 1895-12-22
MONUMENTS TO OUR DEPARTED.

From the earliest times OF which any record has
down to us we find the desire to perpeiuate
the memory OF our loved who have gone be-
fore us and to show lasting love by the erec-
ton OF monumental stones in some public place or
az the grave of the beloved dead wanderer over
the world will find in every country similar tokens
of this general wish, that. when death comes. as
ali know it inevitably must come. there should
be some means of keeping our lives and loves In
the memory of those who survive us In the Script
ures a stone Is especially mentioned as the founda-
ton Of the true faith. and hence, when we set
stone the grave OF a dear friend. express not
on.y our loving remembrance OF him, but our faith
that in the new life shall meet his enfrancnised
spirit and enjoy with him the endless beatitud,s OF
the life shadowed forth 10 US in the land wnere
the saints never die" In this spirit the brethren
Of the Metropolitan District have resolved 10 set up
stone TO mark the resting-place Of Worshpiul
Brother John Hoole-dear genial. beloved Uncle
John Hools II the brethren who loved and hon
ored him as did fee do. monument VIII
be erected for coming generations To admire, and
for them to say How we'll his brethren loved him.
The small sum OF 81 l. asked from each lodge in
the Metropolitan District Let us Join hands;
brethren. and set uD stone worthy the memory or
one who has given his best thoughts, his most ear
nest endeavOrs. to the prosperity of our brother
hood. Let tho stone symbolic affection for the
dear departed, and TESTIFY to our appreciation OF
good work done for and craft.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-22
ST. CECTLE LODGE.

A HARMONIOUS ELECTION AND PUBLIC install
LATIoN IN THE NEAR FUTURE
6, Cece Lodge is well known one of the best
lodges in the Metropolitan District Tor us eoou
work and It's generous charity Aside from al this
!, has neculiar,ty all its own is the only lodge
in the State that meets in the afternoon. Its mem
bership Is composed mainly of musicians, actors
newspaper and printers, al! night workers "ho'
though ardent and sincere Masons. cannot. in the
regular course of their business visit any lodge
meeting evenings. hence by special diepensaton oil
the Grand Lodge charter was granted 10 81
Cece to meet in the afternoon In order to ac-
commodate the throng of those who are occupied
in the evening. The wisdom of this move has long
since been proven by the excellent results achieved
bv ttis matinee lodge" which is known through
ont the world Its members, the Masonic Ynessehh-
and wherever they are. the sweet name OF lr tner
Masonic patron saint, st. Ceci.e Lodge, Is before
YORK which through them is spread everywhere.
Last Tuesday afternoon TINS g0od lougT ne;d III
James II. Curtin VAS Unanimously re-eiec,ed, , ou,
positively declined the honor. pleading man urgent
g Edward Low as Master W. Robert Recker
treasurer and reelected their faithful od.tme
eta aenry The reports of the various
mittees and officers showed the lodge 10 De IN an
excellent condition oiS,o W. conspatated n % the mem
bers upon the very satisfactory results OF me
years work and said that you continue IN 'hs ha
slowed here to-day. the Lords choicest blessings
will surely descend and rest upon you You throw
manifold 81 Cscile starts out under yeTy favor "a
able auspices The new Master Worshipfdmii e. ID
those qualities required in a master OF a Masonic
.odge and doubtless he will keep his lodge well to
the fore and make good showing for himself ana
for 81 Cecile A public installation VIII take place
in the Grand Lodge Hail some time next month
Due notice Of the date will be given in The sun
New-York tribune., 1895-12-22
KANE LODGE.
CLOSING OF VERY PROSPEROUS YEAR AND
STARTING ANEW.

CLOSING OF VERY PROSPEROUS YEAR AND
STARTING ANEW.
Kane Lodge No. 454.-At the annual communca-
tion OF this lodge. he'd on Tuesday evening De-
eenober H. attended by larger number OF It's mem
bers than had ever before assembled on s1mhai
OCCASION the reports of the officers and trustees
were read which showed the lodge to be in most
bea,,bv and prosperous condition. both as 10 'he
.,iri, n, harmony which has continue" 10 exist
among the brethren and the very material increase
IN ira invested funds. The Masters review OF the
work Of the lodge during the years In wnich ne
has nresded was listened to with much interest
and met with hearty approval. AT its close Al w
T Edward Simmons in a most eloquent spee.n
paid warm tribute TO w Bro WARD 10r n,s i,ain
ng yea. in the conduct OF the I2ase po,u rern
and without the lodgerooal and his remarks & weEe :,
fo'joued nv similar expressions OF esteeif I.ViI ~ ~
" Joseph j. Lite and Others The M elscton eecon OF OF
ofrce-s which followed resulted IN the eIecn
Georrs Wbitfeld Brown jr.. Master: John W. o's
SON ": James F. searighi - w.; Cnar,es nnretarv
Wh,nev treasurer: Henry w Pen2yai sec. go "a
the Master appointed chapains ~ p a"u rbar,e,
Pt I!ev Henry c. Potter d ID tne rev; Ao IN pn,,
r Treat. the Rev Peter Macfarsalms n t"e Roome
Rober, NJ Berkeley. the Re-. Caud'us VI i''o'"
and the Rev. Nicholas Blerrlns.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-22
TRUE MASONRY.
IN AND OUT OF THE LopoERooMs.

IN AND OUT OF THE LODCERoOIs.
That Masonry consists OF something more than
the forms and ceremonies OF It's ritual every men,
Der should know and that It's adherents have prac-
tical duties resting upon them every Mason does
know
Tint these duties faithfully performed we
often have good. substantial proof though, IN the
reticent spirit OF the institution seldom re'er 10
them. Let those who visit lodges and see the
silent charity speak; need open avowal OF
our good deeds desire pubic acknowledg-
ment of whatever good do-the silent. thankful
glance OF the widow, the grateful look Of the orphan
and the hearty pressure OF the hand OF brotEer
In distress relieved should be. reward enough Tor
every good Mason And Jet every good Mason earn
all these 1t IA not sufficient TO visit your lodge or
earn the ritual; learn the moral lessons which are
taught In the ceremonies: learn them by heart and
then take them home with you to your family. rake
them to your counting house to your shop. 20 your
stores practise them in your everyday lire. Keep
not your Masonry locked up In the secret vaults or
behind closely tiled lodgerooms air It, show II to
your nelghbors. to your employer. TO your tamly
don't fear Its exposure the word tnat you you
are Macon. and that you practise what you
preach-that you practise true, everyday Masonry
Don't be afraid to let the world know that you are
a Mason. not by hanging out the signs by way OF
emb.ems or charms and rings, but by your con1uct
by your dealings in your everyday anars. Inat u
true Masonry. and Will rebound to your credt ana
TO the glory OF the great brotherhood.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-22
CnMlflNDERY NEWS.

,ares,v attended and very pleasant conc'aVe .,
Palestine No 49, En-. Sir F. w Gooa"ih. was "s-
a, iheir asylum las. MONDAY e'e"i"s -, 60
~ tho Temple was conferred upon eght heu ',
Knights with the full ard impressive paiast,,n
a rendered by the Working Corps OF fAies.'ile'
rn Sir George l.. Lawrie conferred the I'm
manders work Special musical seiecuo"s ''e
rendered by the Templar quartet - H.
We noticed particularly among the E'stoiS =,
.. faIn,nr .. Damascus and large delegation OF
bis fraters. En- Sir Miller and fraters from "es'-
ohas.e- ., Sing Sing En-. Sir HILL OF Constantine
En- slrs Heyzer and Benedict OF Columbian
Krstscbmar and S.sson. Of Occur de Lion "iso"'
Of York: Wildey and Wheeler, OF Mamma ,,a'
ersnore. OF Damascus; Warlng' oi -"o''0"
Announeement wa made Of the death OF Of Em sR.sp M
George w; skellen OF 81 Pass',ned 1s1s and 1879 Sc"
Rearis from the committee having In cnarss Inc me
coming annual reception 10 AFFAIR Df al
ready received from the too%insE E ihGGd Grand Master
Warren La Rue Thomas with otner S.ates Sii,t r. E.
Grand Encampment OF me 'sIt1 'rsIto1mmander OF the
SAFE 81 hof'Ss OF SewYork wtf his officers; Comp Sc
Martin GrsenwSSUas 90 sae ersHa S HeSTyorE S win his
officers: NJ W Fro John siewaft ar swaYorR' GgaYo With
q The Grand LOases e. sir G Eugene is Richards
commander Of the states Of Massaennsf'F saImsn F. f.
Rsynes savs the eighteenth reception WIZ oe ons oe
banner one OF Palestine Al the eloSe o' si rV cood
n ,scsyed many congra iuaons for the peasant
yocial evening tina, had been ehtoyea ny al i''
Columbian commsndery. NO l. he.o lis reg 80
eonclave on Tuesday evening. En- Sir c. H. hey-
ger conferred the order OF the Temple on SIX cN.u
dates We noticed the presence OF h" , 'ns
Kietchmar. Ehlers. C.app. siss'n' ~ o''eis .a- -"-
Others The principal feature Of the evening was
,h ,ro.l,,.,o, ~ n certificate appointing En- sir
r p Lyon rs representative of the Grand ON
mandery OF Montana the SralnG
Iun or Wsrsen' On behalf OF X. h. fordce a
Noble made the dy ni taken By sur
hn, Inc nopular Capain-GeneraI ove'cahe III
emotion and speee5 eeomander nmln @uel oi monsna
s1c ihs 7, r Grand Commander OF New on ON -"
ne nigh honor conferred sner ~n,sn ans nfeegsRp OF
The 20 d Guar" Is displayed at every meeting
New-York tribune., 1895-12-22
MASONIC SYMBOLISu.
THE LIGHT or THE CRAFT AND ITS Csh' :"
THE CEREMONY.

THE CEREMONY.
How beautiful is this mysterious fy"" -
leais the novice wandering In darkness 10 i
nize that his first need his FIRST trust Is mere',u So
a loving a helping God. He Is risht, oeea -,
heart spoke its need, and he Is rightly to'n "'as
his faith is well founded. Therefore. wnen ."'
darkness disappears. when his eyes salute 'he ne,'
he beholds no further mystery; he merely Deno,.s
that which his heart has already conceived' i"''
point brethren, must always remain the 'hoS' s'e
nincant phase Of Speculative masonry. NO "'''--
how much philosophy may be crowded In the upper
degrees the great central thought or masonry :"
illustrated In the intiaf0ry degree. when tne ca''o
date by the force of circumstance ana 10 '"'
stress of his necessity. promptly verihss tne eH
perience Of mankind, that the fundsmenlI principe
OF society is God. and likewise our own eSpeiie"s.
that Masonry IL go far nter~oven with rengio"
as to teach us the rational worship OF Deity Am
plify this thought. nv brethren. whenever opp,2r
tunlty presents itself In that central trua" & ue.
sonic philosophy. God means government, o't.r'
harmony God means life. death. and iinmoTtsnty,
Teach your young brethren that the foundations OF
civil society lie in God Teach them ina, orser s
without God Is chaos peace without 'H IN nan r,i
that who without these sacred ps.inris Hie
hv.oei b h,o secs ,be sne annrenices i. inc
northeast before the Master reccgnzns nc generous
groom cometh forth from his chtmDe~ rejoicing
even like the war-steei 70 fly on hls conrze. we
tive Masonry tire sreat need Of mar. God. IRE All
Father. the Supreme Architect. the a,l-wise D.s,
poser OF life and death. We have felt ire nee1 or
this guide We never saw him. for we are nor
privileged penetrate the lystcry OF 3i nysteTes
But like the Entered Apprentice 81 the moment or
his need. our hearts have found HIM ana sGen IS
the divine revelation that comes 10 all men Nnen
tempest tossed when the wnirlwnd pss.cn
over US: when the storm-clouis fought III the
heavens; when the sails OF our fra ship We're torn
into s1reds: when foated like the drf;wood on
the sea Of l!fe helpless. poweress spriiiess thsn zen
we found the Grand Master Of the heavens and tne
earth. When darkness surrounded us; when our
feet trembled when hands. felt. not seen. led G On
uncertain ways: when we imagined an abyss where
out in pain-tien. my brethren found the ATc1i-
tect who inspired the widows son to draw MS moral
designs on the trostlc-board OF religion anu plll-
osophy Then, Ike Moses and the workmen Of tAing
Solomon We brooked 10 pr,estiy supererosauol'
no sacerdotal ceremonialism; We pierced tie niys-
teres with our spirit and saw the Presence be-
nant,'' VOORSANGER."