New-York tribune., 1896-10-25
THE GRAND MARSHAL.

HIAwATIiA LODGE NO. 434 HONORs ITS MASTER
Right Worshipful Henry b. Pruscr is the Grand
Marshal Of the Grand Lodge; he Is also the Master
Of Hiawatha Lodge OF Mount Vernon. Last Mon
day evening however. his station in the East was
occupied by the Senior Warden. Brother William
T. Standen. a bright and earnest Mason and the
Grand Marshal was made the guest OF the evening.
He was also made the recipient OF much praise,
many compliments and some very handsome gifts.
Hiawatha Lodge honored itself by honoring Henry
B. Pruser.
r. W. Alfred b. Guion. p. d. D., acted Grand
Marshal and presented the guest OF the evening.
Brother Standen In receiving him accorded the
grand honors. and greeted him In n very ornate
address. follows: surrounded here by your
brethren who have learned to love and esteem you.
/ welcome you. In your dual capacity OF Master
OF Hiawatha Lodge and az Grand Marshal Of the
Grand Lodge. we bid you welcome. We appre-
ciate your devotion to our lodge and your earnest
zeal on behalf of the craft. We are ns proud or
you as you may we'll he OF the purple of the Grand
Lodge" NJ w. John Stewart then arose, and said
In part: Brethren. you know moro about Henry H.
Pruscr than the Grand Master. who will probably
know by the end OF the term whether ne mas inade
"A good Grand Marshal. and after the hearty ana
chaste address OF your Senior warden may ahu
that true zeal and earnest devotion are appreciated
by all Masons" and turning to Brother Pruser the
Grand Marshal said Your brethren OF Iliawatha
Lodge have commissioned me To present you on
their behalf with this magnificent baton. ana
again assure YOU their confidence In YOU az their
Master and OF their regard and esteem for you as
a man and upright citizen TO which cheeriuHv
add mine and my congratulations upon this gather
ing and this greeting by the brethren OF your
own and sister lodges. knowing fun well that you
will discharge the duties OF your ofice fa''hiu'y
and we'll"
r. W. Edward NJ l.. Ehlers. Grand Secretary,
arose and IN "A humorous spirit said: This Is an
evening Of surprises. and am surprised ~ what
heard You called here Tonight a son Oh
Hawatha ! never knew that YOU came from inc
nborsincs. | always thought your ancestors d"'''
upon the rocky shores OF the Rhine. most
pleasing duty has been assigned to me by your
brethren II is to hand you this Grand Lodge
apron this emblem. Of the purple OF our governing
body Lee, II remind you Of the pure and good
spirit and good feeling your brethren rave lot YOU
a kindly feeling that wells up In their hearts ana
goes out toward you In The best wishes for your
future welfare" II. W. Bro Pruscr replied Say. say
ing In part. The events OF this eyenlng inc k,nd
words and kindly express Ions showercd upon ihr
this evening. made deep impress '9n upon M a',n @
strike deeply into my heart; 1ui gee, tia, ,r S,,
worthy OF All this and ! icar ihroHgh yoir yohs
great kindness you hav" o"errhied me 80 Worns
OF mine can express my feelings nor can tell you
how much 7 appreciate THIS demonstration @ n'l'
these beautiful gifts NJ heart swells with emo
lion in looking around. and seoins 80 many oi ms
brethren and SO many Grand Lodge ''hcrt7 h%@ie h@i
1t - even greater honor man yir, ,,s to' 20 CONE
shall look back upon the day WHEN w1S N M,s;er yer
pccially OF having served upon the stan oi go poi
lar Grand Mister who j. looked upon ns IN Ip'9rl ,
the profane /, will indeed be sweet revelation 10
me. -
R W James ~ Gillc then addressed IN" non
ored guest OF the evening. ana on h"hhn OF tl'
brethren presented 20 him. for Mrs lrus"r hanh-
some basket OF flowers. saying. Y pnr httlHr'i
have snowcrcd compliments upon YOU. ana phhci
Won with glfis tonight hut thry have nos f'fs''-
len vour better half who waits fpr ylu 30 home.
| and who fear, viii have - wall Tor Nou oit'n
during the coming season. ana ih'y H'nd ih'-e
beautiful flowers to her as reminder that 80" ar"
in th, hands Of your friends and ihAt YOU may re-
main SAT. in their hands. possibly until ~" carry
hours Of dawn" VI ". William Sh"r":. J. 9. NJ;
also smoke. and added his compliments 10 thos" OF
1hc others He said: "Rro Pruser have no gift
to offer YOU but bring YOU the broth'rlx love whrh
one Jason should have for another. This gather
ing means more than mere gifts. II means thAt
your brethren are with YOU and appreciate your
work anl your worth" r. ". William j. Nc
| Donald william $ Thomson. g 9. Gcrhardt. John
r. Pope. Matthew Taylor. J. stewart wilson RANK TX
combcs Thomas Moore. Robert Dgilvy. RufuS ].
Griggs. Frederick J. Mgan and hosts oi other,
were present. A substantial collation. was served
| a, the Ascalon Castle which rounded out very
| picasant evening The affair was well managed;
| and showed the master hhnd' experience" III an
| such work and sucn gatherings.