New-York tribune., 1896-01-19


Johnson, OF Livingston; stamer. arl r. W. john
Gum.
Garlbadi Lodge gave the second degree. w Louis
Cardani presided, assisted by ". Dr. Bett,nl of
Italia Lodge No 1856; Mareco. Past Master OF No.
Daniel Carpenter Lodge conferred the third de-
gree W. William H. Collins presided. Among the
many visitors were w. Adolph Muehsam, Harding,
stamper Dryer. Heyenor. Of Eastern star; DR.. Otto.
historical lecture.
La Fraternidad worked the third degree in its
precise manner and in good Spanish The Master,
W. Joaquin Manresa. presided. assisted by W. Henry
Phillip, of True Craftsman's LodEe; Phillip Joseph,
oads, Iodsn ana in M siate ~ Work in nansh and
has among its membership some OF our brightest
citizens Of Spanish descent.
Lafayette Lodge gave the first degree in good
form. The Grand Sword Bearer l.. w. Frederick J.
Milligan. present in official capacity. The
lodge had many visitors.
Greenwich Lodge gave the second desree. with W.
Thomas f. Richardson in the East. surrounded by
p. MS Grant and Mayer, Brown. Of ST. Nicholas
Ford. of Lily Lodge; Sharp, of Scotia and good 1
attendance Of member VI Merz Presenied tc
ment Thursday. February s.
Washington Lodge No. p has taken a new lease
Macbeth and If the first meeting at the instala-
ton is any criterion of the work Of the coming year
Nc. q will have good report to make. W: F. J.
Brown acted installing officer, and r. w Robert
b. Moneypenny as Grand Marshal The cosey little
odeeroom was crowded with members and visitors
amen yhGm mere rgsn W Dnyd and " ray Clark swan ~
Martin and Cooper.
The Grand Master, NJ w. John Stewart. visited
the Eighteenth Masonic District. where ne was re-
ceved with the honors due his position as the head
of the Craft in the Empire State The communi-
cation held in Binghamton, under the auspices
OF Otseningo Lodge No 49, and the other lodges of
Grand Master Grand Marshal II. W James 5:
Manning, Grand Lecturer John X, Pope. p -, d.. OF
bent; r. W. Emera \. Cobb the Senior Past Grand
Master. Clinton +. Page. and over five hundred
brethren from the surrounding country.
Sycamore Lodge gave the second degree. W. q.
F. Morris presided, assisted by r. W. Herber; +.
DERRICK. who explained the working tools, and
large number OF visitors.
ST. Nicholas Lodge No. 39 had n gala night last
Wednesday. 1t the official visit OF the II. ID. of
the Sixth. r. W. George w. White, and the third
degree was conferred Several Grand Lodge officers
with the l.. D.. who all duly and courteousy
received by the Master and officers of ST. Nlch5-
las Lodge. ". Rudolph Holde explained ne use Of
the historical. lecture W. Allison. OF Atlas; Muchon-
helm. Of Adelphc: Henry Phillips, Of True Crafts
s,
The Masonic Convention of the Tenth District.
which was held at Middetown last week.
largely attended. Il. ". John r. Pope. the Grand
Lecturer. usual, took his position the floor
while the degrees exempiied. The Grand Leo
turer made a most favorable impression anon; the
fraternity Of the Tenth District by MS evident thor
oughness and the pa!nstaking manner n which Ae
explains the work. Brother Pope is becom'n5
very popular in the upper part OF the STATE.
The Freumauru SaengerbunG a singing society
composed of brethren. mostly from tie Twenty
eighth District. are doing excellent work in the
lodges Of the German district by assisting them IN
conferring degrees. accompanying the ceremonies
itiaflons very imuressive Henry Schmi,z Is presl-
dent Jacob Ed; is honorary president and Carl
Kopp secretary. The Saengerbund is an excellent
institution.
Manitou Lodge worked the second degree. Past
Masters Bushong. sawtell and Tu;hill assisted.
Knickerbocker Lodge received the official visit Of
the D. d. of the Eighth Masonic District. X. ".
Joseph Lane. VINO had the honor OF being accom-
panied by r. W. J. Stewart Wilson. Cyrus O. Hub
bell and Anthony Youman. Past - bs of ne
Past Masters OF the district Al were cordially
greeted. and the various addresses made by the dis
tnguished craftsmen were much appreciated and
appauded by the large audience.
New-York Lodge No 800 helG its first meeting un-
der the new regime. W. Walter Miller presided.
surrounded by the Past Masters Of 40. $50. f. 3.
Valentine John J. Brogan. Val Schneider. Alexander
McCleand and George W. Anderson. There were
sydp disT argerv Tracey Pear,e and others The
first degree given in good form and In very I'M
presslve manner.
Emanuel Lodge No. 65i met Wednesday. the s'h
inst. The officers installed by Il. W. Thomas
Patterson. p d. d. OF the Fifth. w. Nathan Cohen
acting as Grand Marshal W. 4. II. Fleisher. i.
Dag. -
Jewel, and X. W. Patterson with a basket Of how-
ers Emanuel Lodge and its members and visitors
spent a most pleasant evening. listening to all the
speeches and replies. Witnessing very imprssssIye
lodge impregnated with true Masonic spirit ana
Leroy is the new Master. and worthy successor to
his immediate =. NJ. w y. Cohen; Emanue! VIII
give good account at the end OF the term
Darcy Lodge had a gala night at the installation
of officers Venerable Bro. Latz, the Senior Past
Master of Darcy. presided, and was assisted by W.
Isidore II. Cohen Grand Marshal. There were
several attractions during the evening The Grand
Master, NJ. W. John Stewart. paid Darcy flying
visit and spoke to the brethren in pleasant of
announcement and good cheer for the new Master,
Dr. Pomroy r. v. William H. Miller. jr.. ID. ID.
of the Fifth in very pleasant and entertaining adj
William A. Miller. the retiring Master. with Il mag
ncent solitaire ring There We're baskets 1 of
members present. and a general air OF jubilee per
meated the entire aSSeTnDidge banquet followed
the exercises of the evening and wound up a very
pleasant communication.
Drigo Lodge No. 80 had the honor of an unofficial
visit from the Grand Master He received by
w. Aaron Morris in a cordial and respectful manner
In reply Grand Master Stewart said he came only
for a few minutes to say to the brethren of Drigo
Lodge that he is the friend OF No 3O the friend OF
every brother Mason so long as each pursues the
right ath and long each acts according the
tenets and teachings OF the Order The Grand Mas
ter admonished the members 10 act In unison with
their Master and with each other. that harmony
peace and good will may prevail within the portals
of Dirigo Lodge.
Excelsior Lodge No 1885, had a large attendance
at their last meeting. Monday. 18th inst The work
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