New-York tribune., 1896-01-19

Brother Dan Quinn and brother Laurie enter
tanned the brethren during recess
Tabernacle Ledge worked the frs, degree. The
Master, Robert II. Gregory, gracefully pre-
sided and had the aid ard adyce Of w. vs. ,rork Url
Ahlsdorf Berry, sharp and Hotmer Inc "''N
was well done.
Putnam Lodge received the official visit OF the
d. d. Of the SIXTH r. " George W. White, VINO
accompanied by VS.. Mason. OF Crescent
Lodge: G. Whiteheh Brown Of Kane: fr2m,ne ,InI, o
o. HOPE; Baney Of AdelPhc No. Sts' anG others
All the visitors were well received and en)'yed
pleasant evening.
veri,as Lodge No. 7Si began the year by cor
ferrng the first degree upon three candidates. W.
B. Taylor the Master, was ably assisted by W. b.
Ludwig. Stamper and Springfield
Tecumseh Lodge worked the second degree W.
John NJ. Otto presided assisted by F. Ms. Ludwig
Frederick l. and G. VI. Davis. The lodge mad a
very good attendance OF members and VISITORS
United Brothers Lodge No. $50 held a reception
and a 'schwes,er lodge" al which many Of the
lady friends ofthe Brethren represented. W.
NJ. William BLnger in his happiest mood as
host OF the occasion. and cordial did he ana all
the members greet the many guests thai fa n nome
and the pleasure Of the evening was enjoyed py an
present The intermission of the dancing was taken
up with the banquet. where toasts, speeches etc,
were in order. and which gave additional charm
10 the evenings enjoyment
Shakespeare Lodge No 80 gave the first degree in
good STYLE w. Isaac Miner presided. This Is the
Masonic home Of the Assistant Grand Lecturer. W.
Rudolph Holde, hence the standard ritual Is strictly
Ws. Enders, of Livingston; Wade of OCEAN
Br1ckway, OF Gramercy ana WIS. itlpnl"h' "S"'''
Scotia Lodge gave the second degree with w.
Alexander Sharp In the East and W. August E!cke'-
berg as s. u. This lodge is always well attended;
Kennedy. of Pyraml: Ahsdorf. OF Gramercy. and a
room full of Past Masters.
Americus Lodge gave the second degree. w.
William r. Relyea presided. and Howard Fuller.
the s. D.. conducted the candidates in fine style
". w VI. Rastley. Robert Aud and D. D MI'"r
were In attendance.
Camden Lodge No Il. of Camden. y. J., was the
scene OF interesting ceremony last night James
NJ. Cassidy, the secretary Of the lodge had just
entered upon the forty-sixth consecutive year OF
service in that Office and a committee consStl'Es lE i
OF L. r. De Rousz. John cherry and spencer = ~ A.
watch him and time him. Chaplain Charles Bow
den called upon to make the presentation adI
dross and the venerable secretary was prrs'h'u
with fine gold watch and chain.
Tr!unc Lodge No 49, Of Arlington y. j.. held
communication last night for working the follo"
craft degree. The lodge now has three candidates
ready for initiation and other work that VIII Keep
il busy during the year. At the Grand Lodge VIII
convenes In Trenton on the 18th. Tr.ine lLust WI.
be reurescntcl by Wor Master Herbert Frap".4"
senior Warden Richard J. Siickes, Junior warden
Frederick r. Wa.worth. and Past Masters ~ !,
Thompson. James y. Exton, +. ". Barber Joseph
Parker, jr, and \. J.. Day
bloomfield Lodge No 40 attended service on last
Sunday evening in Christ Church. Bloomfield y j.
and listened to a very eloquent sermon 10y III"
rector the Rev. Brother T. A. White on symbol .
next Tuesday evening in Masonic Hall. Glenwood-
ave. bloomfield
Grsmorcy I,ossr had an excellent COMMUNICATION
with line attendance. good work ana many as
tircuishcd Brethren present. Dr Ahsiorf very
gracefully presided and was assisted by w "'"'F
Jaesine of star o. Cuna. who presented tho WORK
Ing too 8: Robert Richard. Of Eastern star; J'Ni
son OF Livingston. and others. X. ". Ni'iiAr d"
NI.:h.vra tald the lodge a nyiac visit. Gramercy
VIII take active part I'm the coming visit or tnr
Grand Master to the Seventh DISTRICT u" 'he -''"
ms