New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09
THE SECOND DISTRicT.
MILITARY AND THE CITIZENS TrRN OFT
To WELCOME THE GRAND MASTER

10 W tI''Mt I'M PRANp Mas fK
A remarkable gathering and outpour.ns Of Mason-
and citizens was that watch occurred H. Brooklyn
last Friday night. The occasion WAS the official
visit OF the Grand Master. VI V. John Stewart. 70
the Second District. The programme was elaborate
and vas carried out IN good taste The ArmoTy Ia
which the reception was held was crowded II was
estimated that fully 600 people were In the spa
ciOus building when the Grand Master entered. lie
announced by the Grand Marshal. H. ". James
S Manning. and was greeted by the -. d. Of the
Second. H. W Matthew c. Carswel. who took II"
opportunity to thank tae O. W. for the honor con-
ferred upon him and upon his lodge. and especially
for the honor Of this visit. The Mayor Of brooklyn
Bro. Frederick ". Wus;cr. then welcomed IN"
Grand Master IN a brief address, saying. Il am
thankful that circumstances shaped themselves
that | am permitted - welcome you to our city,
you ana your associate officers. who represent tbs
grand Institution. Through you love charity
and goodwill is spread. not only throughout; this
broad land. but throughout the civilized world
he reply. Hc said in part. II thank you
your KIND words Of greeting and Of welcome. and
congratulate you upon this splendid reception. this
great gathering. held in mos, appropriate pace
In The Armory Of the National Guard for Ike those
Masonry teaches patriotism, love Of country. obedl-
10 the law Of the land ana loyalty ones
country Masonry teaches al that ennobies and
education cnlight onmcni AMI brOadcns the view.
citizen. and bud him closer TO his family. To his
country and to his friends See to It, brethren. that
OF Masonry pusatcs in unison with the great hear,
OF good citizenship w. Josiah Smith. OF Marsh
a handsome basket OF flowers to the g. VI. for
Mrs. Stewart. and W. Richard Pickering. OF Tyrian
Lodge. performed Ike service In presenting a
floral piece to Mayor Wurstcr. The orator OF the
evening was W. and Rev. John -. Kennedy who
delivered eloquent address. Only snort extracts
be reproduced here. II am In the position OF a
landscape painter. who has much OF beautiful
nature before him. but can only paint the most
prominent features. so with Masonry. There is so
much 10 say about II. but | can only mention some
Masonry demands from every candidate for It's
honors first OF all that he bows to the Supreme
Being Masonry demands from It's members love
toward his brother emphatcally then, Masonry
stands for that grandest Of all principles-thc
Fatherhood OF God the Brotherhood Of Man.
Grand Lodge. He represents 5000 Misons of this
State but he represents than all these he rep
resents principles incucatcd by the divine wisdom
Of Him high: he represents a craft devoted to
have the finest galleries of paintings, l
have the finest sculpture. masterpieces but
nothing impressed me more than the great ca the
Mals built by our ancient brethren. Although only
dead walls architecture inspires with its mighty
symbolism So with Masonry. Its symbols and sym
bolism inspire and elevate; it ennobes It's a1hcrens
and stands for the betterment OF the human race"
The Grand Lodge officers then retired
under the escort Of the Masters Of the Second Dis
trict and De Witt Clinton Commandery No p. K.
Morse. f. NJ. l.. Ehlers James s. Manning F. J.
Mnligan. William ! Maxwell. T.. Frederick Len
hanG;. Robert r.. Moneypenny. John r. Pope. T.
Loewensten. Andrew Ferguson, VI. G. Carswell.
T.. w. Mascord. william II. Miller. jr, George w
White. William J. Matthews, Alfred Osterland, j.
Walter Wood. Ebert Crandal. Rufus r Griggs
Thomas Moore. p. G. NJ Couch Hub5ell. Goodhody.
Sawtel Sutton. Hugg!ns and others. Bro Cars
well and the Second District have good reason 10
feel proud OF this great and very successful