New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-05
EASTERN STAR LODGE NO. 221.
A RECEPTION AND A PRESENTATION.

A RECEPTION AND A PRESENTATION.
Eastern Star Lodge shone forth with unusual brill
fancy Wednesday evening, nearly the entire men,
bershp was present. with many visitors TO DO honor
10 a Past Master and 70 receive and entertain the
Grand Librarian whose Masonic home is in Eastern
Star In order 10 do Justice these brethren. the
lodge transacted only the necessary routine business
so as 10 have the entire evening for the entertain
ment and social enjoyment. The Senior warden
DR. Charles ". Shaw presided. and when the an
nouncernent was made that r. W. Bro. z. Lowen-
stein. Grand Librarian OF the Grand Lodge OF the
State OF New-York. ready 10 be admitted, the
Past Masters were sent out TO receive ana escort
the grand officer to the East. w. George A. WOODS
acted as spokesman and presented Bro Lowenstein
who he said has again been honored by the present
Grand Master and been reappointed Grand Librarian
The grand honors were accorded Bro. Ioewenste,n
thanked the Acting Master for this pleasant recep-
ton and kindly expressions but said the speaker,
the influence. the grandeur Of THIS great Grand Lodge
does not depend upon the Grand Lodge officers. but
upon you upon the rank and file, upon the plain,
everyday Mason. who attends 10 his Masonic duty,
who comes hero 10 attend 10 his lodge, who visits
the sick and the distressed and who assists in bury
ing the dead We cannot all be Grand Lodge off,
cers. all be Masters OF our lodges. but we
all do something toward the great work Of the
fraternity. and. above all. all DO duty
and contribute our mite Of means time and labor
toward the good cause OF the craft etc At this
point the Grand Librarian called up W. Bro. George
dressing. him in earnest and sincere words said
YOU W Bro Woods naYe always been , hard
in this lodge having been Warden and It's Master
for two years. and In these positions have tried
ceedei. let the hearts OF your brethren reply They
esteem and love you. and as token OF this they
and chain. asking you 10 accept II. not so
ROM your , NTH e best %hes for yoar
.utpre welfare and prosperity We receive many gifts
prize these gifts for the sake Of the donor or
account OF the sweet memories they cali forth and
on account Of many surrounding circumstances,
ern Star Lodge hope and pray that you may wear
+ for many years TO come. and enjoy the honor Of
ever reminded OF the many warm and true friends
". Bro Woods was vas much surprised and much
affected. He thanked the brethren for the Kind
plimen;aTy remarks, and said he Would prize the
gift 10 the end of his life and he hoped thar ne Will
When The lodge closed, i, announced tina, mine
host Ordeman was ready with a fine repast, and
the coffee and cigars were passed Bro. Shaw. who
acted as POSTMASTER called upon several brethren,
A woods. Ok Gate City Lodge. OF Atlanta. Ga. re-
sponded to. the toast Of our Guests; w John A
honorary member Of Eastern Star spoke for Sister
W Berry spoke for the .Ladiesa;
dressed the brethren at some length, recalling some
very interesting "reminiscences OF the long ago W
Dr. Robertson told excellent story Of his ex-
perences oa his lecture tours through the Western
STATES. 5ro. Gerow championed the y Younger Ese-
". Bro Alexander Sharp. Bro. Maiden. W; Bro
brown Of oxtord also s0se and Bro Th n mas
voice and many others addressed and entertained
the brethren until the wee hours remd se cone 1ne
remarks made and received Dy the nIn.
ored Past Master. Bro Woods VINO mas 'T s,arn
Star Lodge called off until September 49, put some
pleasant outings have been arne1a 70 arnan
he Outing COMMITTEE.