New-York tribune., 1896-10-04

gathered ny tho score the past and the present. as
we'll aa the would hc." all uniting in doing honor
10 tho guest Of the evening
When everything in readi,.os| the process
sion consisting Of r. VS. only, formed. headed 10y
the Grand Marshal r. w. Henry Pruser and
followed by the +. ID. D. Of the Fifth. who had
Brother Wright in charge r. W. William II. NIL
ler jr. presented the r. II. in very neat address.
He said: Being the immediate predecessor of the
distinguished brother can say with good grace
that the Grand Master has made a great improve
nent in selecting as his representative r. w. Rob
l.. Wright. ard in presenting him 10 you to-
night ask Of YOU TO give him that loyal. whole
souled and hearty support which the members of
the Fifth yield to their ID. D.. and here pledge
myself personally and on behalf Of the long line Of
brilliant Past District Deputies to do all Ia my
power to advance the best interest of the Dandy"
Fifth and contribute my efforts toward the success
of Brother Wright's adminstratior Of the affairs
of the district" Z. w. Henry Van Minden, in ac-
Sred ms and Eureka Lodge in making , ms i,1 y9nr
and APPRECIATE the honor Of this occasion X "
Robert l.. Wright in replying. said, in part:
"a reception IKE this; , gathering n1 nkr in', il Is
my first visi, to the district az The represcntaiv"
my heart swell with gratitude YOU. sir and 10 the
many Distinguished craftsman who hav, gathered
here tonight. Peace. prosperity and prog.
ress reign within our grand Jurisdiction. ana.
brethren lei these three words H.. Inscribed upon
our banner. Peace is the first requisite 10 pros
pcrity. and progress is the Legitimate result Of
prosperity. and insure all this must adhere
strictly 70 the sublime teaching ana principle OF the
order. and follow The line ~ l"ie down by our
letter TO the Deputies and az published In the Ma
sonic Department; Of The New York Tribune
SPOKE sman for Eureka lodge and presented TO r.
W. James b Gili' handsomeiy InrISSaed itr. anh
was accepted H. one or the Characteristic sprcch's
of bT?,sT IN h % S hon+r MrEn, 10 their cir
honored treasurer. Brother Philip Franklin a
and very skifully written. in testimony of their
esteem and appreciation OF his long services AS
Of he Sde Ths hTohr S adr G
kird remembrance. All this vss not sufficient FOR
The hounaesS Psray and nospty Of Enrfk En- k
Master 20 present fer the members Of the lodge
%rfs Wrish a' for Mrs wrirhi which St,cr cccpamce
were sen, TO Mrs. Wright az advance agent" and
of issNf his And "r @ HHO1 at
Master presented TO Brothers Bosse and Yam
ton Of the brethren After ali this there was not
much time for further speaking. but the Mas,er
asking some Of the distinguished brethi en- to say
few words Il. W. William J. Mcdonald. Grand
w John r. Gardner. presiden, of the Trowe
club, and r. W: Matthew Taylor as p. j. Of the
other brethren briefly addressed the audience
A banaue: furnished by Brother Theodore and
served in the big banquet room wound up one of
the most pleasant gatherings ever held In the dis,
rict and one which VIII Long be rn, Trmfmbsred ERE by al
as vel az Brother Van Minden. the Master may
Justly be proud.
Right Worshipful Robert L. Wricht's ancestors
came from New England: his grandfather fought
IN the Revolutionary War. Brother Bob Wright
was born In Troy On October ?. lSll was raised In
Mount Zion Lodge No. 81. Troy, ~ Y. and ati-
ated with Silentia Lodge No 1875 In November lssa
and was elected its Master In December, 1880 serv
ing in the East Of his lodge ever since making a
continuous service as Master for six years. He
exalted In Zerubabbel Chapter No 1i7 in February.
1890 and served as its High Priest two years Sir
knight Robert l.. Wright received the orders in
Manhattan Commandery No - In May 1880 He
was also two years president Of the TrOwe! club.
the district organiza ton OF Masters and Past Mas
ters Of the Fifth Masonic District. The r. w. IS In
the wholesale millinery business.