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New-York tribune., 1896-03-29
DEPARTMENT
CONDUCTED BY THE GRAND LIBRARIAN OF THE,
GRAND LODGE OF THE STATE OF NEw-YoRK.
SILENCE A FINE ART.

One cardinal virtue in Masonry is the ST.
lent tongue The art Of silence Is not only a
fine art, but very useful one. 1t is an art
attained by few indeed. How seldom do we
meet with a man who speaks only when he
ought to speak, and says only what he ought
to say. From the very beginning Of the world
s.. Ppce was fine art. If Mother Eve had only
feIt her tongue. instead of calling Brother
Adam to her side, we might have a different
world. Holy Writ enjoins silence. it commands
',u". to make a door and a bar for our mouths
NtFsaEs, III a man brides not his tongue, his
religion Is In vain" The attainment Of the art
of silence will enable us to avoid saying foolish
things 1t is true peaceful answer turne;h
away wrath. but silence cannot create wrath.
and by keeping silent rarely offend our
brother. Silence then should indeed be cu-
tivated by all men. but more especially by
Masons. And this holds true not only as re-
CARDS the esoteric mysteries of Masonry, but
should be applied to all things Masonic. Keep
silence about your lodge work. especially about
your charities. 1t is rot essential that the
world should know you gave brother sum Of
money. or helped him In some way. You have
only done your Masonic duty. and the knowl-
edge OF that should be sufficient reward for you
Masonry especially enjoins silence in all things,
and the true Mason will remember of the
first lessons he receives in the first degree. Cul-
tivate the art Of silence at all times.
New-York tribune., 1896-03-29
ScOTIt LODGE no. G3j.

The handsome concert hall OF Madison Square
Garden was profIsely decorated with palms and
flowers last Tuesday night. when Scotia Lodge held
It's annual reception and entertainment In this
charming hall. but all the flowers, decorati ms ana
electric lights were dim and dull when con pared to
the beautiful lassies OF Scotia, and the brethren
were all smiles and gadness when. looking around
they saw the many happy faces who came TO enjoy
pleasant evening with this good and socable lodge.
and all were amply repaid for the coming. The fore
part OF the evening occupied with an excellent
entertainment consisting OF songs, recltatlons ana
dialect limitations at which Harry Crandali Walter
Bruce and Warren q. Richards appeared. others
VINO entertained the brethren and their guests were
the Althea Twin Sisters. Youna and Wistana, and
Miss Marion Ella When this programme had been
carried out dancing INDUCED III by all the
younger element although several OF the elders
showed that staying out late with Scotia Lodge did
way During intermission NJ W. John stewart g.
NJ on behalf OF the lodge. presented 10 Past Master
August Elcke.berg handsome loving cup. with APP
proprate Inscription. He cJmplimcntei Scotia Lodge
and Brother Flckc.berg upon the good masonic Work
done In the lodge. and upon the harmony and good
feeling existing within It's membership The hon
ored brother replied in brief but feeling words Much
credit Is due TO the various committees who nave
done all in their power 10 make this affair Il sue
sesaful one ". Potter Ross was chairman OF the
Press Committee. II. w. David Kay OF the Recep-
Malcolm a. Broadbent was at the head OF the ush-
ers; but all the committees and all the brethren
unit ed on behalf OF Scotia Lodge. and they succeed
ed most admirably.
New-York tribune., 1896-03-29
CONUANDERY NOTES.

Damascus Commandery No. IS, Of Brooklyn, con-
ferresi the order OF the Tempe In full ceremonial.
En- Sir John W. Palmer presided. At the confer
ring or tho order of Malta later In the evening" En-.
Sir william 7 Lvermore presided Sir John A.
Mapes Deputy Grand Commander. gracefully as
slstlng The Official visit of Sir Charles II. Armi-
tage. OF Albany Will take place Wednesday,
April s.
York Commandery, No J5 gave the Order OF the
Red Cross and Order Of the Tempe. There were
tevcra candidates for the honor A very pleasing
incident occurred during this conc.ave OF York Com
mandery. News officially received that the
esteemed Past Commander. En-. Sir William j. Nc
Donald. had been elected honorary member OF
Clinton Commandery. No. II. OF Brooklyn, ana also
OF Malta Commandery. No. q. stationed at Blng-
haNton. The Recorder directed 10 acknowledge
the compliment paid to York and 10 It's honored T.
&. Sir william has achieved much distinction in
al branches OF Masonry. notably IN the Captuar
KITE. having served two years as Grand High Priest
OF the Grand Chapter OF NewYork.
Apollo conmaniery No. "a. of Troy ~ Y. at It's
regular coaclave. held Friday evening received the
oiica. visit ~ En-. Sir hrastus G. Delavan. OF
b.nShamton There was presented this night a
handsome set OF resolutions from the Grand Com
Intndery to Apollo In recognition and In appreci-
ati0n or the fine appearance the Drill Corps made
at the last tr!ennal concave In Boston. The pre-
sentaton for the Grand Commandery was made by
En- Sir William j. Mcdonald. OF York No 81
sir Jesse Il: Anthony was presented with a GER
thcate OF honorary membt rship In Utica Com
mandery No. 3, of Utica. This was handsomely
done by Sir William j. MacElroy the commander
OF No 3. The Grand Recorder. John Shafrer on be-
half Of Apollo. presented . duplicate certificate to
New-York tribune., 1896-03-29
AT UTICA.

There are few Masons in this State VINO nave
not seen the Masonic Home. but few are acquant-
Cd with The busy inside life OF this institution
Within It's walls about one hundred and nifty peo-
p,e are clothed and fei. and enjoy home which
thousands OF people in this land OF plenty would
lkc 10 occupy-rnen who have filled every Office In
lodge chapter and commandery from the highest
to the Lowest, and who in their younger days were
prosperous business men: men and women who are
devout Christians. Under the able management OF
Brother and Mrs. Anthony. everything Is done with
cIoclowork order a, $50 in the morning every one
leaves his or her bed. and at breakfast Is ready
After breakfast the ladies' repair to the bedrooms
and the beds made and rooms put In order. Al
tho children are placed In charge OF their teacner
there to reman I9ul H. 4; IL dinner Is M scTyea ,ves
the walters dispute on the part Of the inmates
receives prompt attention. In the afternoon the
ladies' spend their time in sewing. and It can be
said with truth that they repair In their service
more than the expense Of their keeping Very few
OF the men are Inclined to Dc any work. their al
ladies'. Brother Davis. OF Manhattan Lodge. IS the
hardest worker in the building. and night and day
Is spent by him In caring for the sick. Brother
repairing for the inmates. Brother Scott. OF New
York. repairs c.othing. Brother Pierce. OF Water
town. and Peter Cummings Of Park Lodge. are
ushers and whei 1t is remembered that many
as 60 500 day visit tho building. our
readers see that i Is no easy task. The Unitel
States and Mason &c flags placed in front Of the
building every day. Religious training Is not for
day evening. and OF the clergy1nen from this
city holds religious services every sunday after
noon and service Of song Is held every Sunday
evening. FOR amusement AM pastimc the inmates
and library with large number Of books, and
every seems happy and contente1.
New-York tribune., 1896-03-29
" NEW-L LERNEY-

The ninety second regular rendezvous OF New
Jersey Sovereign consistory. 8 T. r. s.. a. a. s..
r.. y. NJ. j.. Valley OF Jersey city held Tues
dav evening. March a. The announcement that "a
class OF eighteen would receive the consis,oria de-
gree and the XXth Master Al Vlnm In full cere-
monlal form. crowded the preceptory with Sublime
Princes from New-Jersey and neghboring jursdlc-
tons. 1t Is significant that Notwithstanding the
large infusion OF blood into Jersey CITY Scottish
Rite bodies OF late years. Of the older members
these who were active In the Rite years ago appear
TO have lost interest The impression had evidently
XXth degree censsiory believed ltarf a
able to vie with the excellent efforts made by
Aurora Grata ard New-York city consistores and
knights who presented themselves represented
Northeastern New-Jerscy well. jersey city Newark.
a1,, EEzabeth Arlington Paterson. Hoboken. Ridge
The opening OF Die rnione Lodge. Berlin. the
twenty,hith anniv.rsary of the admission Of Fred:
delighted even older members with Its effectiveness
and the incidents which followed the arrival OF the
distinguished guests reinforced with costumes
Bro rhomas Wnts"n rencwed I,c his Former M
triurnphs Wal,raven. and illus stephen Smith,
20 az trederck appeared to have but just stepped
interest in the craft Mos, Hon. Fro. Jane. n
Thomas " T:lden, Grand Master, OF brunswick
Illus Illus Bro H'gsnbotham. and DO Kaunitx by Illus
@ bIo 4 e. Stevens There also actively inter
n as wos H. w A"hny SSyoS s4isr .
Bros. H. a Wheeler n ! Compton. Chares 81
Noe. c Mears Harry Onslow, a. &. Rowland,
Mohn = nM0Tr''TnI r1i,oA A. ian ikayehes Paying G A.
j. g. Gopsl and w II. Reynolds
[ [dne evening. ceremonies were tribute to the
degree. Commander chief Of New-Jersry sover-
e'sh Consistory The traditional banquet followed.
New-York tribune., 1896-03-29
THE ENTIRE FIFTH DISTRICT AT YORK.

The right of uoe for the week was accorded 10
York Lodge last Friday evening. Double rows OF
campstools were brought into requistion. until the
room could hold more. X. w. William H.
Miller IT, made his official visit. The third degree
was conferred, with r. W. James b. Glie in the
historical lecture. and II was Past Masters night
All these attractions brought out very large gath
ering The rooms were handsomely decorated, the
white rose" predominatng. X. w. William Scott
introduced the d. D., and W. Evans, the Master
greeted and welcomed him IN very able and feiic-
itous address. In reply. the D. D. sad This out
pouring of the brethren Is only what l expected
from York Lodge. for I knew that was coming
into the house Of my Masonic friends, and l trust
that our relations will continue TO be as pleasant
IN the future as they have been in the past =,
The many brilliant stars within your membership
who made York Lodge what 1t Is. your brilliant ana
Jealous Past Masters, are well known In inc ois
trict. . I thank you for this ef1ort 70 MAKE
my visit so pleasant, and assure you that near
ty appreciate it." r. w. White, Gille and others
also addressed the brethren. The third degree was
given In excellent FORM w. Evans PRESIDED IN the
frst section, William H. Miller, Jr.. in the second
part and Bro. Glllie gave the lecture r. w ROD
ert B. Moneypenny acted as s. D. All other sta-
tions and places were filled by Past Masters. II
was a great night for York, and reflects credit upon
the lodge its Master and Its members Among
other notabes present were r. w. Mascord. OF me
Third Theodore Pratt, Drummond, Getty aired IS
Price Thomas Patterson, Herbert L. Dederich ana
the entire Trowel Club OF the Fifth
New-York tribune., 1896-03-29
TIE GRAND HIGH PRIEST AT ORIENT

Last Friday evening this prosperous chapter re-
cedyed the official visit of the Grand High Priest,
Most Excellent George e. w. Stivers. Accompany
ing him were the following members OF his stan:
John w. Palmer. J. Harris Balston, William r.
Lvermore, Albert Maxheld c. r. Hatton Ado!ph
Muesham, David McKelsey David Kinds. NJ e.
Frederick Z. Barnes +. c. II. p. and the following
representatives Of sister grand Jurisdictions: r.
Fred Lenhart Of Alabama; d. NJ. Drury, OF Arkan-
sas: w. n. Carmichael. of Maryland George a.
Drew of North Carolina; w. II. Sutton, Of Oregon
George W. Anderson. OF Florida, and f. E. Davis,
OF South Dakota High Priest Stewart welcomed
the guests of the evening, and the Most Excellent
Stiyers delivered unusually interesting address
The degree Of Mark Master Mason was conferred
in full form In Orients usual good style on three
candidates. - ,. a..
Most Excellent Comp. Stivers. on behalf OF the
chapter presented to Excellent William C. Knapp
a beautiful gold watch and chain as testimonial
from the chapter, and basket OF flowers for Mrs
Knapp from the committee and High Priest. Inc
response OF Companion Knapp was modest and be-
coming ., -
Most Excellent Companion Barnes presented. on
behalf of the officers OF Orient. TO the Grand
High Priest a beautiful and emblematic album, en-
crossed and containing the portraits OF the Grand
Captain of the Host and the officers OF Orient Chap
ter Comp Stvers after getting over the surprise,
responded feelingly, and thanked the olilcers Tor
this appropriate and beautiful testimonial
New-York tribune., 1896-03-29

w Thompson W. Miller. Morris G POwnng' 1oTsess
Maiden H. Php L. VI B0ysr fba ri H hEHeass
sumptuOus lunch was served
Crescent Lodge gave warm a1d nerfas n ant
Thursday evening The first degree was on on tae aS,
trestle board. but the main ATTRACTION was me ~
Sixth who was introduced by r. W, James s. s.
Manning and most cordially greeted by the Sassen
e M Msss2 s e hs krd m wJ T Of weeom spoke
feeling terms of the late Hon. Joel s. Mason iathei
many pleasant hours; spoke also OF the good work
being done by the present younger een'sn' s ON ~.
ernplar OF healthy and careful progress. AEong tne
many visitors With the d. D. were, were H. rivocS w W.
William Mct,abe of Toronto: Valentino SCHNEIDER;
Gardner. Of Excelsior: Fromme ana naihday, a,e oi
Adcnbic p S' = Hav.s Of Tecnmseh, and GIBBS
Mason knows how TO arrange for these receptions:
and knows how to entertaia his guests On Apr.I
lG Crescent VIII have ladies night' IN the COM
mandery-roorn
Gramercy Lodge. notwithstanding the inclemency
% he H Scesson wns G It Past
Night. and beautiful MUSIC lovely flowers ana the
enough 20 fll any odgerooia If there is taIns
that Gramcrcy prides itself upon more than an.
were all on hand to do honor to themselves and TO
their Lodge To- aenSt to give desSdp'on ;br e
and the Offices they filled the readers VIII know
that 1t was well done; W. Pro Villain W: soTor SeG
mOur es Master W. Bro AdOiph W aue as H"i:io'
Warden W. Bro John V. I.uff Junior Warden
Z W; Bro. Robert Roberts as senior Deacon X; 70 W W.
NJ. Angelo Heath as Marshall. W Bro George
Rrockway as Senior NJ. Of G.. and W Bro Charles
y. ketterer as Junior VI. o. c. The present Master
Or. John Alsiorf. received the Grand Master, " ",
John Stewart. In neat little speech referring 70
the old-time associations in Park Lodge and end
Ing with hearty greeting CT welcome |; Is use
less TO attempt TO give the names OF all the Visi'-
ors Nearly every Mason of prominence was present
TO do honor to rs popular Master and aid IN max
ing Past Masters Nigh, brilliant one In the his
tory of Gramercy Lodge.
New-York tribune., 1896-03-29
REPUBLIC LODGE.

The veterans (whom Of the brethren vul-
garly dub back numbers) OF Republic Lodge had
things their own way at the communication OF
March a. for It was Past Masters night. and W.
Bro Ciustave Hennig had arranged the work OF
the evening In such manner that the lodge con-
graduated him heartily upon the successful com
pletion of his efforts to maintain the prestige OF
rod Republic
After the routine business Of the lodge had been
disposed OF the W. NJ invited r. W. Bro John l..
REX to the East who conferred the first section or
the degree OF Master Mason assisted by w. Bro.
Andrew Patterson as Senior Warden and w. Bro.
William Sulzer as Junior Warden.
In the second section the Grand Secretary, II. W.
Bro. T. NJ l.. Ehicrs. assumed the East. r. w.
Bro Robert T. Hoy occupied the West. and w. Bros.
Maxneld Mct;rath and Bro. Hafely assisted in the
floor work The historical lecture was delivered by
r. W Bro Ehiers. whose explanation OF the sym
bo.s and legends OF the third degree received
with we'll merited applause by all the brethren pres
cnt. Among the prominent visitors were II. W.
Bro. Elwood. Nlsscher, Peterkln Afech and Dun
New-York tribune., 1896-03-29

The following letter Is from w. Bro. Joseph Mar
son. q P. NJ Of Concord, to W. Bro Damn. secre-
tary: . oo ,eoc
BROOKLYN, N Y, March 22 1896
Dear Brother Damn: Your very kind ietter CON
veyng the thanks of the lodge to me ior my a,em
ton to Brother Barnatt during his last sickhess
and also FOR the of conducting the iuhera al
services, was duly received. am much oDLgeo 70
you and the members Of Concord L0dge lor ,he
kindly expression OF approval Of the little services
done was only done because considered 1t my duty
to do. and that without the hope Of fee or reward
should tender the same good Offices to any broth
er' no matter VINO ne was. II was called upon 70
90 SO. Several times during Brother Barnatrs H.
ness experienced how deeply the, man was was
wrapped up IN our beloved order When he had
got to the stage OF sickness that he did clearly
understand what was going on around him. and
was unable TO speak OF things OF which he desired.
ne would take my hand and give me the several
Masonic grips whereby We know each other so well.
Z & am sure our brother was pleased to see Of us
msmh nrouha; ana always pleased at the visits OF the
away ana appear at the judgment seat we shall
surrey De kindly greeted by our Brother Harnatt
Aean thanking you for your Kindness and trust
sns a tnat wnen my turn comes 10 pass away | shall
,nu some KIND brother TO show 10 me The attention
peswas, was pittased TO pay to dear bro,her James
o@i"a't peiieve me- yours in love and fraternity,
JOSEPH MARSON.
New-York tribune., 1896-03-29
A PRESENTATION.
THE GRAND MASTER IN TRUE CRAFTsMAN's
LODGE

LODGE.
The presence of the Grand Master in any of our
lodges naturally attracts large attendance of the
fraternity, who anxious TO their chief and
10 listen TO his words Of wisdom and advice. 1t
therefore TO be expected that large audience
would greet him upon his visit TO True Craftsman s
Lodge Wednesday evening last. although that
visit was of an unofficial character. The occasion
the presentation by him. behalf Of the mem
bers Of the lodge, 10 r. w. j. i. Solomon, of a
ma gn;ficent damondstudded Grand Lodge Jewel.
The Grand Master was received IN fitting terms by
the Master. w. Henry Philips. and after the honors
had been accorded to him the Grand Master de-
ivered an eloquent address upon the principles OF
free Masonry complimenting the lodge upon It's ex-
Celent status in the fraternity, and referring in
w well chosen words to the worth OF X. W. j. i.
Solomon and to the fact that he was without ques-
ION one of the brightest Masons In this jurisdiction.
reformed the pleasant duty assigned to him; Inc
recipient replied in the manner which has made MIN
the great and only J. p. The third degree was
then conferred upon number OF candidates, Win
W. s. Fry presiding during the second section: and
the Assistant Grand Lecturer, W. Rudolph HoIde
in keeping with the traditions of this lodge, gave
short but highly interesting and instructive lecture
Al the banquet which followed the labors of the
eyening J. =. shone with the refugence OF star
of the first magnit,s3A as toastmaster, ana eloquent
addresses TAO by many or the Drethreh
notably by Bros. Goclheart. Mas and others
New-York tribune., 1896-03-29

Trune CHAPTER held one OF its well-attended con-
vocations. r. C. B. Master, the H. p. presided
E. Comps FerrIer, OF Crescent and Armieid, or
Mount Zion. among the visitors.
The degree Of Royal Arch Mason was conferred
in Staten Island Chapter. Totenville. staten Island
Thursday. New-Yo visitors were K. r.: comps
John " Palmer A. Muehsam, George W. Ander-
son. w. F. Lvermore and David Mckelsey who as
sisted In the work. and had a very enjoyable Visit.
Mount Zion Chapter met last Tuesday with E.
William II. Armheld in the East. There were no
candidates present. Routine business was quickly
disposed of. and very pleasant social hour was
spent with the companions OF Mount Zion M. Els
Julian K Larke. Fitch and David Mckelsey con-
tribued their share toward the evenings entertain
ment. Several propositions were received, and the
chapter seems to have very bright prospects,.
New-York tribune., 1896-03-29

Sir Knight George Nicholson Of Brooklyn All
of this drcw many eminent Sir Knights from the
surrounding towns and from this city to Apollo;
up with fine banquet at which oyer three hundred
Macarthur, James S. Naming. Armitage and many
others In the party.
New-York tribune., 1896-03-29
nlasonic Dirertorp.

Secretaries will kindly cxamine the names
of the respective officers In the cards and
send corrections. IL required. to the Ma
sonic Department Of The Tribune. The Ma.
sonic Directory is published every Sunday.
New-York tribune., 1896-03-29

SYCAMORE LODGE No. 37I meets first and thirt
Wednesday Masonic Hall
GEORGE r NORRIS NJ. WM F. BROWNE. s. W.
CHAS. H. ENSTE ]. w. JOHN BEAVER. Treas.
FRANK W. FUTILE. Secretary. "a Gold-st.
New-York tribune., 1896-03-29
nlasonic Direftorp.

49, IA thirS
Mondays at Masonic Hnll ..,,,.y ~
CIiARI.ES r. COLE J. w. JOHN T. HUNT. Treas
WILLIAM ORD Secretary. 10 West S0sh-sts
New-York tribune., 1896-03-29

SHAKESPEARE LODGE No. $50 first and tnir1
Thursday 4 Masonic Hall.
ISAAC MINER. 81 H. p. BACH s. ".
MYER KRASNFR, J. w. DAVID FRANKEI. Treas.
EDWARD GOTTLIED Secretary so e i25th-st.
New-York tribune., 1896-03-29

RADIANT LODGE No. 73o first and third Tuesday
at Lexington Opern House l55 East Hsth-st.
CLINTON X. WYETF, N. D. ROTHSCHTLD 8. W.
W. W. TOMPKINS j. W. THEODORE KATZ. Treas
W. r. A. KOEHIA Secretary. 57S Lexington-ave.
New-York tribune., 1896-03-29

Thursday n Masonic Hall.
GEO IL. PHILLIPS. NJ GEO. =. WILLIAMS. s. ".
ADOLPH GEERING. j. w. ID. SCHOONMAKER, Treas.
A. r CORBET. Secretary. Linden. n. J. -
New-York tribune., 1896-03-29

SCOTIA LODGE No. es4 meets first arl third Thurs.
day Masonic Hall
ALEXANDER SHARP. NJ. ADAM HILL. 8. w.
:. j MACDOSALDJ. w. PETER ROSS. Treas.
X. MACKENZIE Secretary. 80 +. doth ST.. Bayonne NJ
New-York tribune., 1896-03-29

ST -ECTI.E LODGE No. 5Gs first. third and
NTH Tuesday afternoons at 80 o'clock at Masonic Hall
c. EDWARD LOW NJ. ARTHt'R J. IISNET. s. W.
L. OREILLY J. W. ROBERT REcKER. Treas
HENRY w. ROE Secretary 73 East I2Oh-st.
New-York tribune., 1896-03-29

SILENTIA LODGE No. 1875 second and fourth
Wednesday at Masonic Hall.
ROBERT /. WRIGHT NJ JOHN SHANNON. s. W.
PHILIP BLOCH. J. w, CHAS. F. ORDING. Treas.
Fredk z IIaskns. secy. IGI Washington Brooklyn
New-York tribune., 1896-03-29

urdays Masonic Hall.
WM. p MARTIN. NJ W. +. LlNSON. 8. W.
E. V. JACOBSEN J. W. +. T. SHINES. Treas
JAMES BELKNAP. Secretary. ll2 West l3tth-et.
New-York tribune., 1896-03-29

PYRAMID LODGE No. 400 nrst and third ~
day Masonic Hail
JAMES H. KENNEDY N. DAVID G. BOYLE, g. W.
THOMAS WATT, J. W. WM. J. MDONALD, Treaa
CHARLES Fl. BALDWIN, Secretary. 100 0,h.ave.
New-York tribune., 1896-03-29

REPUBLIC LODGE No. 600 meets nrst and third
Saturday Masonic Hail.
GUSTAVE A. T HENNIG NJ WM. II. THOMAS, s. W.
p. J. STUYvESANT J. w. wM II. HAZARD. TreaA
WM II. MAYER, Secretary lO4 walker-st
New-York tribune., 1896-03-29
TRTE UASONRY.

The following letter Is from w. Bro Joseph Mar
son. p. NJ. Of Concord, TO w. Bro Damn secre-