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New-York tribune., 1895-12-15
KEYSTONE LODGE. NO. 235.

OFFICIAL VISIT OF THE DISTRICT DEPUTY WILL
IAN II MILLER, JR.
keystone Lodge was the scene Of considerable en-
thusiasm last Tuesday evening. when r. w Will
lam n. Miller made his official visit. The Master
W. William J. Mclaughlin received him with
words OF praise. and thanked him for the visit and
for bringing many distinguished brethren TO Key
stone Lodge. The District Deputy In reply spoke Of
the pleasant feeling which existed among the mem
bers He dwelt also upon the abuse too often preva-
lent among brethren of taunting candidates before
entering portals There is for this I'm
Masonry. said the -. h.. our ceremonies are solemn
and serious and convey lessons Of truth and moral
ity OF the highest order and the brother who
speaks slightlngly 0ippantly of init iations
Is not worthy the name of Freemason. We have no
college plays In the craft II Is serious drama and
should be looked upon by all the brethren Of
brethren and especially the officers. TO be attentive
to all visitors. kind word not only turneth away
wrath. but makes good impression and creates
a kindly and brotherly feeling. Tho election of Of
hcers was then proceeded with. Tne Right Wor-
shipfu presided. W. Mclaughlin was unanimously
reelected. but declined the honor saying that he
has served the lodge Master for two years to
the best OF his ability. and he thinks II would serve
the interest of Keystone better to call some other
brother to the East. w George Hall then
chosen to preside ever the destinles OF this pros
porous lodge for the ensuing Masonic year The
District Deputy congratulated the brethren Of Key
stone Lodge upon the GOOD choice made and wished
them godspeed for the coming telegram
was received Letters of regret from other absen-
tees read and referred The reports Of the
treasurer and secretary show good. healthy con-
dition of the finances and membership.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-15
EUREKA LODGE, NO. 243.


FINE MUSICAL AND LITERARY ENTERTAIN
MENT
All the members Of this good lodge worked to-
gether entertain their numerous friends who
gathered In the commandery- .ast Thursday
evening to listen to very fine selections OF singing
and recitato. S. The first number on the pro-
gramme overture by the accomplished or
ganlst Professor Harry Atren Russell then in
quick succession followed excellent meange-
Miss Sadie Battersha,l. Miss Oracle Blake and the
little child eocutionist. Sadie Jacoby. The Eureka
Mandolin Club was very fine. and deserves special
praise +. Brill is the artistic pianist of the club
and j. Myles. jr the entertaining drawing card al
though Messrs. Gaisel Wemple and c. Bnsle are
also very fine in the skilful handling of their several
All the artists We're excellent in their
several PARTS, and the audience showed appreciation
by frequent applause. Il. W. Edward NJ. L. Ehers
made short address, in which he dwelt particu-
larly upon the great aid the ladies are. and always
have been the great works Of charity under taken
by the Masons. Brother Adolph T.. Bosse. chair
OF the committee. presented to the Master, W.
Henry Van Winden. fine horal piece, intended for
Mrs. Van Winden, TO console her In part FOR the
many lonely nours she had TO wait for her husband
while he was in Eureka lodge" X. w. James b.
bunch OF roses from the members of the lodge In
appreciation OF the valuable services rendered Eu-
reka by Brother Bosse. The entire affair was eie-
gantly managed, and reflects credit upon the Mas
ter. upon the committee and. above all, upon Eu-
reka lodge
New-York tribune., 1895-12-15
OBITUARY..

Worshpful James Luker. Past Master OF Ocean
Lodge No 1j6 has passed away. Brother Luker has
been for many years familiar figure in Masonic
circles H was a manufacturer Of Masonic goods.
and hence was brought in contact with the breth-
ren OF the entire State and throughout the country
His genial and ever good temper. well as
his earnest devotion TO Masonry and all its teach
ings. gained for him the love and esteem of the
craft at large. and mis- sudden demise Is deeply de-
plorei by them all He Joined Ocean Lodge No. 1856.
August 49, 1866. and was an honored Past Master of
this lodge. He was also n member of Constitution
Chapter. Morton commandery. and OF all the Scot
tish Rte bodies and the Shrine. The funeral service
was held al the Spring street Presbyterian Church
The Rev. A. w. Halsey preached an excellent ser
mon and W. Warren G. Bennett performed the Ma
sonic burial ceremony in very Impressive manner
a very large number Of the brethren from the var-
Gus branches of Masonry attended the funeral From
the Grand Lodge there was Grand Secretary Ehers
from the Grand Chapter Deputy Grand High Priest
Stlvers and from the Grand Council RI III. Freder-
lex Kauter. There were also many Eminent Sir
knights present The order OF Elks was also numcr-
ously represented. James Luker Will be missed by
many of the brethren. who were all his dearly be-
Lowell friends. Peace to his ashes
New-York tribune., 1895-12-15
THE WORK OF THE TRUSTEES.
INCREASED ACCOMMODATIONS OF THE WARDS AT
THE HOME

INCREASED ACCOMMODATIONS OF THE WARDS AT
THE HOME
That ard-workng and conscientious body OF men
known as the Trustees of the Masonic Han ana
Asvlum Fund assembled in Masonic Hall, TINS
city last Monday morning for their regular month
" meeting with al present except the chairman
Of the Home Committee, r. w. Byron j. Strough
who was detained in Watertown on business con-
nected with the Board of Supervisors OF JEFFERSON
County.
The Hall Committee reported everything progress
ing satisfactorily in the hall, and that the portaps
the Grand Lodge room would De dell'ereo
in the course of a short time. The Home commit
tee reported the work on the new elevator vas
being pushed rapidly as possible ana lnaL . WIen
COMPLETED il would be a great boon 10 those inmates
who are now by of physical innrmitles ana
advanced age, prevented from coming down 10 ther
meals Sketches for a memorial DulldlnS, 10 -
erected on the Home grounds. for the use or cnli.
drsn as A dormtory and school prepared by Mr.
Joseph II. Little of this city were pre'en.e'; anu,
after a careful consideration OF the subject, II was
decided TO employ Mr.. Little TO prepare the neces-
sary plans and specifications for building or that
character This will increase the Accommodations
of the main building very materially, as the chill
dren will be cared for entirely In the new building
cup,ed by them for dormitory and school purposes
TO be utilized for the care OF adults Several new
applications for admission from various sections OF
the State were acted upon favoraby. The report
OF Superintendent Anthony showed l4O inmates IN
the Home on the first OF this month. The Super
intendent authorized TO make suitable arrange
ments for the Christmas celebration. The Treas
iirer's report showed a healthy financial condition.
The meeting adjourned 10 January Is, at Masonic
Hall. this city,
New-York tribune., 1895-12-15
MASONIC DEPARTMENT
PREACHING.
ELECT GOOD OFFICERS AND THEN STAND BY
THEM

ELECT GOOD OFFICERS AND THEN STAND BY
THEM.
Preaching aalways in order and just now the
Masonic press is bristiing with good sermons ap-
pertaining 10 the duties OF the officers 70 be
elected Especially Il the would-be Master soundly
lectured as to his duties, while those who elect
the brother TO preside over them are overlooked;
and yet Master be successful without
the aid of the members Of his lodge AS no gen.
eral can win battle unless his soldiers stand
by him, and no business man can succeed in his
affairs il his employees faithless or derelict
in their duties, so the Master of Masonic lodge.
however brilliant. however earnest and Jealous
in the cause must have the aid and support
OF his members 10 make a really good Master
But. unfortunately, we have too many ANNALS
that is brethren who religiously and regularly
attend the lodges at the annual meeting hear the
reports read pay their dues vote for the officers
and then 20 home feeling satisfied with them
selves for. having performed their Masonic du-
ties During the balance of the year the poor
worshTul must struggle as best he can to
keep his lodge to the fore. keep its good name
and reputation unsullied and witha, find
means to pay current expenses without. per-
haps trenchng upon the little that his predeces
sors may have accumulated-and all this with
the help of only few faithful attending brethren,
while the bulk of the members stay at home,
derect in their Masonic duty and shirking
work which dishonesty they have put upon the
shoulders OF others. Those the very ones
who at the next annual are the first and fore
most TO find fault with the management of the
Master, impudenty ask why this done
or that omitted. and go so far as to
claim that they are good members Of the
lodge as those who never miss a meeting and
never shirk work or neglect duty. simply be-
cause. forsoOth. they pay the paltry sum for
annual dues into the treasury Of the lodge, never
paying anything else, never losing any time
or inconveniencing themselves in the cause of
Masonry. Brethren. hold your Master strictly
to his every duty but take II upon yourselves
also to do some Of it; attend your lodge more
frequently. committees and stand by the
brother you have put In the East. You elected
him to be your Master. to serve you and your
lodge; now return the compliment and serve
him: aid him by your presence and support him
with your help and advice. and at the next an
nuar' you will find happy combination OF
good Master a good membership and a good
.odQ
New-York tribune., 1895-12-15
EOMUI\UERI NEWN

The annual report Of the Grand Commandery OF
Knights Templar of Illinois. jus issued. is one Of
the most complete as we'll as most interesting works
OF the sort ever published. In addition to the pro-
ceedngs Of the last annual concave In the Ma
sonic Temple, Chicago. In October last. the address
OF Grand Commander Henry II. Montgomery is re-
plee with Interesting and valuable suggestions. as
well as facts which every member of the lliustrious
order OF knlghthoOd VIII commend. IL also con-
tains the name OF every Str Knight In Illinois and
the name OF the cOmmandery TO which he belongs
hence II is a directory OF much value. The sketch
by General John Corbin Smith OF his cruise around
the world covering G6 pages. is written in at
tractive and instructive style. and Its interest is
added by views from photographs taken In the
Orient and other places visited by him.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-15
GRAND MASTER AT CONCORD LODGE.

II is ever a source OF qualification TO meet an old
and loving true friend; that is what the members
OF Concord Lodge, No 80. thought on Monday even
ing when they had the pleasure OF receiving a visit
from NJ w John Stewart, Grand Master.
The Grand Master has ever been loyal. devoted
Mason, and a true and loving brother 20 each mem
ber OF the fraternity. and especially to the
bers of Concord Lodge. and they were happy to
ceive him, and his visit will further spread the
ent of brotherly love and affection which exists
between the members and it's noble g-hearted
Grand Master.
w. Brother Matthias l.. Foster the popular Mas
ter of "Od Concord" smiled and looked happy as
he the odgeroom flled to its utmost capacity
by members and visitors who had the
third degree conferred. and also to pay their
spects to the Grand Master. who introduced
by W. Brother Tompkins, the Senior Past Master
and Dean OF Concord The address OF the Grand
Master was one calculated to inspire each and eV-
cry who had the pleasure Of hearing II 10 re-
newed activity, TO more Jealous labors In the fu-
ture. and noble deeds Of charity. He spoke OF
many Incidents that made him bear a loving re-
membrance TO tne members OF this lodge, which Is
one OF the Oldest and best in the Metropolitan Dis
trict.
one Of the most healthy signs OF d prosperous
lodge Is the activity OF its Past Masters We no.
ticed II IN this lodge. for, with such Past Masters
as W. Brothers Tompkins Marson McGrath. Damn
and Thompson To render assistance. why should not
w. Brother Foster smile and be happy?
Among the visitors were n w. Brother Ditten-
hoefer. ". Brothers Maxfeld. OF CONSTITUTIONS Stev-
ems. OF Ocean: Pickering. OF Tyr!an and others.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-15
UIRIGO LODGE. NO. 80.
AN OFFICIAL VISIT OF THE DISTRICT DEPUTY
GRAND MASTER.

Dirigo Lodge with its large membership turned
out In great force 10 give hearty greeting to the
district deputy H. w. Adolph G. Gutzsell who made
his official visit Monday night W. Master John
]. Ket greeted the representative. OF the Grand
Master in n cordial manner and requested the Mas
tiers and Past Masters present 10 escort the distin
guished visitor the East. Here the grand honors
accorded. and in reply the distrct deputy said
that IL his intention that eveEing to make
any lengthy address. the brethren were about
to eject their officers for the ensuing Masonic year
but said to the brothers that ne desired 10 admon
ish them this time 10 be particularly careful in
selecting their officers. They the brethren who
represent YOU not only the Master in Grand Lodge.
but every officer who you may choose tonight is
part and parcel OF yourselves and TO those OFF,
GERS. 10 those banner-carrers, the word at large
and the craft at large will look TO who YOU are
You Wll! be judged by the calibre and by the char
acier OF your officers" The district deputy
loudly applauded at the conclusion OF his remarks
w Master Ket read his annual report. and made
some very useful and practical suggestions for the
benefit Of the lodge A committee OF five ap
pointed TO take the matters recommended by the
Master In charge. w Aaron Morris elected
Master.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-15

Its officers. Distinguished and wei-known craf'sme"
will assist In the ceremony
Polar Star will elect officers tomorrow eveh'hs
and the members will hear an excellent report OF tne
years dongs w Master Hamilton had very sue
cessful term.
Eastern Star. No. 227 will hold its annual meeting
next Wednesday.
Pyramid Lodge will celebrate next Tuesday al
Lenox Lyceum The affairs OF this lodge are always
well patronized by the lady friends OF the memoefs
The Trowel Club will meet in the commandery
room next Thursday with It's lady friends. with song
and rejoicing This Is the annual reception OF tnls
popular Fifth District club Ickets rsdept may p or
any member of the club
Concord Lodge No 80. will hold its annual COM
munication tomorrow evening and elect oh'cers'
d
Hope Chapter. o. z. s.. will hold Its first annual
ball at Lexington Opera House next Tuesday.
P!att Lodge meets next Thursday to elect officers
and listen to the reports
Livingston Lodge meets tomorrow evening in
annual communication The fraternity is cordially
invited to attend. officers will be elected and In
stalled
Continental Lodge No 2s7 will hold its election
next Wednesday Every member Is expected TO at
tend.
.
Americus Chapter meets next Tuesday. There VIII
be work but the principal business on hand will be
the election Of officers.
Beethoven Lodge will elect its officers next Tues
day.
The Rev. William Justin Harsha. ID. d., OF Cres-
cent Lodge No O2 will preach this evening In the
Second Reformed Church Lenox-ave. corner OF one
hundred third-st This Is under the aus
pces OF Harlem Lodge No. 457 and ". George Is:
Class requests the brethren 10 meet in the chapel
entrance One-hunGrei- and twenty -third-stD at
7:15 a. m. The fraternity l. invited.
Jerusalem Chapter will meet next Friday The
acting High Priest Camp Twiss says: AT this the
annual convocaton. officers are to be chosen for the
ensuing year; those who 10 preside over and
govern the chapter for another twevemonth are 10
he selected II will be encouragement TO these
officers TO the votes Of a large number of
the companions and IL will be gratifying 70 the reg
ular attendants to meet those who are unable 10
come more frequently. Let each companion, there
fore. feel II incumbent on him to be present.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-15
CRAFT WORK IN TROY.

The regular annual communication for the election
of officers Of King Soomons Primitive Lodge will
be held December 26, at which time the trustees
will report The membership of the lodge is SOB Since
January OF this year seven members OF the lodge
Greenman. David Tohurst. Joseph Hicks, George
W. SWEET. Frank c. Mouton and J. Henry Har-
rington.
on Monday evening. December Is, the members OF
Mount Zion Lodge will have social evening and a
banquet will be enjoyed at which time speeches
will be made by Rev. f. W. Maxcy, p. o.; Rev. J.
Sawin Rev o. H. r Smith. Rev. H. C. Kinds,
Rev j. W. Phillips, OF Cohoes; r. p. Stiles and
Arthur Macarthur.
Apollo Lodge will celebrate its centennial next
year. The work of preparation for the evenSPwas
naugurated some months ago. Apollo Lodge of
throughout the country. and its round OF one hun
dred years will be hailed by all with wishes of in
Vulnerable hundreds more.
The members Of the FellowCraft Drill Corps. Of
Apollo Lodge have organized the Apollo Fellow
Craft Club. the object Of which. primarily, is 10
have a sufficient body of well-drled men to take
an active part il the work of the lodge and TO
make the fellow-craft drill permanent feature in
the work also. by having the members OF Apollo
Lodge enrolled members OF the club. to thereby
create a further interest In the lodge work and
bring about a closer social feeling. II is the inten-
during the winter and as the yearly dues have been
placed 81. ii Is hoped that every member of the
lodge will take advantage of tine opportunity Of
fered to become an integral part OF the organi-
zation. OF which F. A. chardson is secretary
Apollos fellow craft drill corps, is doing fine work
and. under the direction Of w NJ James H. Lloyd
has reached a high degree Of perfection, a result
in great part due to Captain Lloyds thorough
The annual communicat ton OF Apollo Lodge No
49, at Troy. y. Y. will be held on Tuesday evening
New-York tribune., 1895-12-15
ROYAL ARCH ITEMS.

Phoenix Chapter. Dr. Reynolds, II. p. held
its regular convocation and conferred the Roya,
Arch degree. The II. p called r. E. Adoph
Muehsam to the East and requested him 10 WELD
the gavel during the impressive ceremony. The
degree then conferred in due form. with the
assistance of NJ. Es Frank Tuttle WASHINGTON
NJ. Postey and David McKesey. After the degree
had been conferred the II. p gracefully retired
and requested VI. f. f. VI. l.. Ehlers preside
during the election Of officers. NJ. f. George Van
Vliet =. c. H. F., installed the officers elected DR.
Reynolds remains Fl. p. and the venerable Edward
Bouton is still secretary of Phoenix Chapter.
Crescent Chapter held of its pleasant convo-
cations 1t the annual" and there was even
than usual interest manifested by all the
companions present. NJ. F. William H. Barber
presided the election with his usual dignity.
The companions reelected f.. Companion John w.
Ferrier. but he declined saying that while he would
be pleased to serve the companions Of Crescent an
other year. his business is Of such that he
could not devote the necessary time to the duties
of the office Another ballot resulted In the choice
Of F.. c. Benno, I.oewy as High Priest Companion c.
G. Shayne K, and c. Edgar Lane 5. f. J.
Wright reelected treasurer, and VI. Samuel
starts upon the year under the most favora BILE
auspices and with the aid of al. the companions.
good results will be achieved.
Terrace City Chapter, Yonkers. had ths Royal
Arch last Tuesday. which r. e. William F.
I.ivermore presided. assisted by considerable Ma
sonic talent from this city The H. p. Joseph VI.
Tompkns thanked the visiting companions for their
valuable assistance.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-15
nlason,c Direttorn

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ALBION No 2e meets second and fourth Monday u
}A%Es AgKESsoy. IN Epss TITrs II ssSrDc7
. RoBtRT McGILL secy. Box g. Masonic Hail.
ADELpHIc No a4s. meets first and third Tuesday ~
W. c. MUscHENHEIM. NJ. HF. ANDREWS. MI;Nys. sw
CONTINENTAL LODGE. No 2s7. meets first and third
NM $oHSSSS pixsMaRE 4 SMEspoH 4r.s. s. W.
WM WnERMAX x G. cArER. secy. Bo, - masonic Hall
EASTERN STAR No. 227. hrs, and third wedne.-
ArX R2RFHhaTRs9Bs j. EoeE < L6EwENsrAiN H eas w.
JOHN ii. MEYERHoIz sec'y 800 East S'th-st
EUREKA LODGE. No. 2.s. meets nrst and third Mon.
fy W iqffEH Pnp sRESkx sRREk 4r..
L. Nm. B. VAN BUREN. sec'y. AZ Prince-st
EXCELSIOR No. 1875 meets second ane fourth Monday
TaS% L sEnAsEf HsaalsfhD 4,...
VI R6BERT S W : wAkpLE. seey. 4si Dsan-s. Brooklyn.
GAvEL LODGE. No 7os. meets first and third Friday
= WFRANcIs ,, p. HAINEs. NJ. a BR4cEwAYi Az W
VIM; AGiiERr Fl RTFS bkGacs seey isadsi' 'F
MAlMASLDAs a92GE Si,,: Nj a, T's meets second and
SHXMIIIAS SAEM3N GHAS gEAS I sAHptT WHITE Ts, W.
MAJ III HENRY + H. 'GtrTMAN. secy. l4si 3d-aye
MONTGOMERY LODGE. No. cs and third
Monday at Masonic Hall ~ . ~
L ATGFIGA TWiAM 4 ORD secy i, N W,S, Sr sos.: Tb.s.
NETWORK LODGE. No. S3o' meets second and fourth
WATET YAK ExIKISldN NEE j. HrMs4E4rfK EASF + rr..
GEO ". ANDERSON. Sec'y. II crosby-st.
sILEx1IA LODGE. 10. 1913 meets second and fourth
M5aa;, ES#ERT %RiqHTT }qnS SMsS sHANAS snSixs
FHEDERIcK Z HAskINs ESScss 'o' Wa'nins'onaVs.
rEMPLAR LODGE 30, 2es. meets second and fourth
Thursday a Circle Hall. sth-ave and 5sth-st.
5siS + EoEpSx s.?5 j 'S #i.! S,.
CHAPTERS.
AMERICUs CHAPTER, No 2i5 meets third Tuesday ss
JAMES = FRASER H. p GEO. A HARNESS. X
'0t OSCAR G AHLsrRoM. sec'y 1872 wiliiamsi.
MANHATTAN CHAPTER. No is4 meets first and
WV " LSpEMEyER ii p. JACOB HSgs1 p DECKER, x
a. MI.IAGAN. See y - West @Sd-s'
CRESCENT CHAPTER No. go, meets second Tuesday
saAh AF 3 zScAnrr s5 y TnIfStT 81 Mt; sads a:
EMPIRE CHAPTER, No 10. the 2eth day OF
S WM IHaT MEvESoR S"i'i II p AINsLEy R LUDWIG X
FRED'X E. DAVIS. se"s.
COMMANDERIEs
CONSTANTINE coMMANDERY. No. is assemblies
first and NTH Tuesday at Iexngtonsve cor i2Sth-
IssTEw4RT WILSON rc 4 MARsH cawIS Tssas os
ANON d,,l EnapLET & Records Shis 7s H rn,onaSs '
ADrLrHlc corxclff foSs'ihi 30 J. and s M. meet.
fH,, nrs; Saturday Of Zach "",h c,nnSrp INN
j. pAis4oN AEgRswff frw. r1M ALRsD PRICE Tree.
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New-York tribune., 1895-12-15
COMING EVENTS.

City Lodge meets tomorrow to elect ana install
its officers Distinguished and well-kno"h crai'sme"
will assist In the ceremony
New-York tribune., 1895-12-15

Polar Star will elect officers tomorrow evening
and the members will hear excellent report OF the
years dongs W Master Hamilton had very sue
cessful term.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-15

ALBION No. 26 second and fourth Monday u
Masonic Hall. - - -
KFIS BI'RR j. W CHAS. A. BENEDICT. T.
ROBERT McGILI, Secy. Box 20. Masonic Hail.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-15

Eastern Star. No 227 will hold its annual meeting
next Wednesday.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-15

EASTERN STAR No 22'. meets irst ana third Wednes-
dly a Masonic Hall -
A. X ROBERTSON. NJ ROBEhl Ki1 nafDs; D W.
RENJ RICHARDS J. w E. LOEWENSTEIN Treas
John II. MEYERHOIZ Sec'y 800 East 55th-st.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-15

CONTINENTAL LODGE, No. PSF. meets first and third
Wednesday al Masonic Hall. .. - -
va II JOHNSON NJ BENZ. A. SHELDON S. w.
WWM E. F. Smith. J. W. J. y. DINsMoRE. Treas
HERMAN c. CATER. Sec'y Box ~. Masonic Hail.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-15

The annual communication of Apollo Lodge No
49, at Troy. " Y. will be held on Tuesday evening
New-York tribune., 1895-12-15

ADELPHIc, No. 34s. meets irst and third Tuesday a
Masonic Hall. . . ,,.-,,-. -,
NWNu n CAIGE J. W GEO. w. WHITE Treas.
vs." WM. II. SEAMAN. sec'y, l13 West lOh-st
New-York tribune., 1895-12-15

Pyramid Lodge will celebrate next Tuesoay a'
Lenox Iyceum The affairs OF this lodge are always
well patronized by the lady friends OF the mempers
New-York tribune., 1895-12-15

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 every railroad man entering the Grand Central
Station, was appointed Char.Gin Of Cornthian
Lodge. No. 49, at Masonic ball the evening
OF the 18th inst. Brother McNelle Is very popular
with all the brethren Of the lodge. and received the
hearty congratua ons of all 1t is expected in the
near future that he will preach a to the
fraternity In of the leading churches OF this