New-York tribune., 1895-12-15
LODGE NOTES.
Stuyvesant Lodge gave the second degree W.s
Laird Thompson and Ludwig assisted.
Palestine No. 2O4, conferred the third degree. w.
Holmberg presided The lodge was well attended.


Palestine No 2O4 conferred the third degree. W.
Holmberg presided. The lodge was well attended
The Twenty-eighth (German) District presented TO
r w Ferdinand Weller Past Dist Deputy
Grand Master. elegant album In recognition OF
his past services the district and to the craft at
large The album has Handsomely embroidered COW
ers and contains the photo OF each Master IN the
district r. w. Henry Breunch and Fred H. Ehien
introduced the guest of the evening, and X. W.
Alfred Osterland made the presentatoh ADDRESS.
The Past District Depuy responasa m s byoth go1
rem for the kindness shown him while IN once ana
for the kind remembrance nov 'na, i ne nas [c',eu
rangemens were WIS Moebins. Emil Frenkei'
Adoph Lihaaff, John Rasche and FREDERICK Men.
Excelsior Lodge gave the first degree with W.
John r. Gardner in the East w Huntington ex-
planned the working tools. The lodge was well
attended. Excelsior always is. Among many OF
the weknown brethren present were H. W. 1eorge
Burnham jr.; Cricherson. Thornbury and Van
Minden
The members OF Gramercy Lodge NO 5S'' held
their annual meeting on Monday evening as is gen.
orally the case In this popular and prosperous
lodge Everything passed off harmoniously. The
following officers were unanimously elected; Wor-
shipful Brother John Alsdorf Master w. Bro.
Charles p Ketterer. treasurer; W. Bro James +.
C;rtman. secretary. The newly elected and az
pointed officers were duly. installed by r. W:
as Grand Marshal after which the members Of the
lodge entertained by the officers at me Cradts IT'S
the presence Of r. W. G. Frederick, Wiltsie, the
s ahe b Of the S sTTy Sfatff Of whh
the doctors son is active member
Montauk Lodge No 26. Brooklyn. had pleas
ant night The third degree was conferred by sew
eral brethren Of Excelsior Lodge. No 1875, of this
CITY. headed by their Master W. John r. Gardner,
who was accompanied by W.'s Thornbury. Crcher
son and many members OF the lodge. w NJ Robert
said that he expected them to feel ae they make
everybody feel who comes 10 Excelsior; that Is.
entirely "at home
Monitor Lodge gave the third degree. W. Master
Giles Rae presided. assisted by r. ". George A.
Flwood W's Joseph Collins and Huntington. Mon
meeting and the reports made an excellent showing
s,lentia Lodge held the annual communication
last Wednesday, but the press of business was 50
great that the third degree had to be worked be-
fore the election took place. W. Master Wright
presided: William Hevenor. Past Master OF Eastern
Star Lodge acted as senior GaGon ana Th ba
eran Of Sentia r. W John G. Barker, Past Grand
Librarian, present, also WIS Jordan Joseph
Apawamis Lodge No. 500 met at its rooms in
Mamaroneck last Thursday evening for the con-
Mascord' D. D G. NJ Third Masonic District. de-
vered the lecture in his usual mastery style.
Maimanidas Lodge held a very pleasant election,
seating w Master Salmon again in the Eest. well
deserved compliment.
Crescent Lodge at its annual communication had
crowded house. Election of officers was the busi-
ness of the hour. The brethren by unanimous choice
seated Senior Warden Joel S. Mason in the Oriental
chair an honor well bestowed upon deserving and
earnest brother. very pleasing episode occurred
during The brethren of Crescent Lodge pre-
maeni6cent Grand Lodge apron. w Francis made
the presentation address. which was complimentary
to Brother Manning, who, although thoroughly sur
prised. succeeded in making an eloquent and pleas,
ing reply, thanking the brethren for the splendid
gift and kind remembrance
True Craftsman's Lodge No. 65l worked the sec
ond degree last Wednesday. The senior deacon. J.
J. Hirschfeld, delivered the second section In most
admirable manner So cIeditably did he acquit him
self in the phosophc as well az in the monitorial
part that a vote of thanks passed by the lodge.
and r. w. J. p. Solomon highly compimented the
brother. The Masonic zeal OF Brother Hirschfed Is
the craft, and it would be we'll for our new:y ap-
pointed officers to hear this eloquent brother. who
again for the intellectual entertainment and in
struction Of the brethren.
Manahatta Lodge. No. 4S9 held a most harmonious
election resulting in the choice OF worshpful
II. Monroe Master. and John A. Mcdowell as
secretary. W. A. Muchsam twice declined to serve
again in the Oriental chair After the election the
sisted by Past Master Price.
Ancient Lodge, Stephen C. Bedell Master con-
ferred the third degree w. George w English as
sisted
Found-A badge of the Masonic Veteran Associa-
ton of the City Of New-York Inquire in the Ii
brary. Masonic Hall.
Astor Lodge gave the third degree as the closing
work of the year. W. Master Donegan presided
and assisted by Past Masters Affect and Ar
mold
Maimanda Lodge reelected ". Master Salmon
who has made excellent record for the lodge dur
ing the year Just past. See Masonic directory on
this page W; Rudolph HaIde was the installing
election was entirely harmonious and the installa
ton very impressive.
United Brothers Lodge. No 3S are making prep |
arations for public installation of officers take
place in the commandery of the Temple on |
the Both inst Worshipful Master William Bunger !
still wields the gave of this prosperous and growing
lodge
Sir knights of Palestine Commandery will assem- |
BILE in full Templar uniform the Asylum Masonic |
Hall tomorrow evening Work: Ilustrious Order |
of Red Cross and order of the knights Tempar |
mander Goodwin has kindly mentioned this depart
ment in his notices to the members Of Palestine. /
Thanks, Eminent Sir.
Kane Lodge meets next Tuesday evening
Brethren reminded that this is a summoned /
communication. at which the presence of every
member is expected.
Hope Lodge will next Tuesday to elect its
officers for the ensuing year
Adelphc Lodge. No 34s. will hold the annual COM
muncation Tuesday. The reports will make |
most satisfactory showing. both to the financial
standing of the lodge and TO membership, and |
above all in the absolute harmony existing and the |
good work done during the year.
George f. McNeie. the enterIrising assistant Sec
retary Of the Railroad Mems building, Forty-fifth-
st and Madison-ave.. and that Is wel.-known |
by eyery railroad enternL the Grand Central |