New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-26

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c!ated BY ell the other brethren who look with
Work the dsc and 20
etc The District Deputy was ascompanied by 7.
Fisher Bode. Racht ,s Hannah and others
The reputation Of Aurora Grata Lodge for excel
lence In It's work ably sustained at its last reg
conferred. large nj mber II brethren witnessed
the Opening ceremonies after which delegates from
ed by the Master Wor. Bro. Dillingham's correct
and impressive work melted his associate oftcerH
brethren the degree exemplihed in manner de-
serving of the praise It ELECTED Wor. Bro Green;
the trowel. Wor. Bros Van valkenburgh OF Baltic
Foster. Of Acanthus. and r. Wor Bro Visch hi
i've and favorabiy observed The significance Of the
symbols and the charge were so impaired by Wor
hearty applause. large ." number Of r. VI. and
Wor. brethren were present during the evening AT
William Higgins will exempfy the first degree.
Sterling Lodge a.. D.. Brooklyn has thus far had
no scarcity of work Monday evening the third de-
gree was conferred. number OF visiting brethren
from sister lodges were present At the conclusion
lower hai where a bounfu repast was ser rye,
and all seemed TO enjoy the effort which had been
acting postmaster. proposed a number Of toasts,
which were appropriately responded to by those
sponded to by the worthy chaplain. Bro Adler. and
TO those who know him 1t is needless to say he did
self on the cordial feeling that exists between It's
members. which naturally extends to visitors as
well, all OF whom made to feel at home. ms
was particularly noticeable Monday evening all
restraint seemingly being laid aside and every one
entering heartily into the festivities. Monday even
ing the 9th. the second degree Will be conferred
on four candidates. at which time the w. NJ would
be pleased 10 see large delegations from sister
lodges.
One of the greatest objections to Grand Lodge
legislation in charitable matters Is In the we'll
grounded opinion that the world Is already gov
ernel much. and that 1t would be well TO call a
halt to the law making propensity. In sense TINS
is true because OF the fact that laws are deemed
necessary be specific instead Of general as wilt
ness the action OF Il certain state Legislature re-
Gently in placing two crimes upon the statute
book. previously existing statutes not being founc
defnitively cover the offences Here, however. We
have an ancient institution advising in its lectures.
ritual. oratory and written verse upon subject
to every heart. and yet with the least possible
regulation about IT, the result being sipshod per-
formance of absolute duty.
This state OF things should no longer exist In a
country rich prosperous and ambitious as Is TINS.
Instead of permitting the craft to swim along with
n sclfsuliciency marvellous In Its incapacity, there
ject of Masonic charity In all It's phases 10 the end
that the reputation OF the craft may be maintained
In It's integrity If Obliged to depend upon
the very few Masonic homes In the United states
places where numerous restrictions are prudent and
necessary-for the and shelter OF the many
petitioners at our doors. We shall not nave per
formed our whole duty. The nature Of legislation
most desirable will soon manifest itsel. II the in
itlatory effort Is made and that initiatory
step must first be provision for revenue from
the craft at large annually and perpetuaiiy-
(Wiam Dclamater.