New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-19
prwARD TO THE FAITHFUL. .
,,,opoe RECEIVES A SILVER TRowEL

,,,ono- RECEIVES A SILVER TRowEL.
rodse took on some Of its old-time en-
NJ an Thursday. In fact. 1t was regular
n MAS. eela day. closing with truly Masonic
HfN" Tho occasion was one OF peculiar inter-
t's'eAs ,r N the lodge but to the Eighth Ma
81 ~, n.,r,ct generally, vas amply proved by
HA' lac, q, nearly every Master In the dis
~ pa Allegations from almost all OF the lodges
nm hs remembered that this district gave
VI, ~ NJ W. John Stewart. Grand Master.
o.cason Of his official visit on February ~
" .,a IN order TO stimulate the very pest en-
n' A. each lodge In the district 10 QUITO all
-. Efforts and show a marked loyalty to the
~ Master and entirely overshadow all other
".A ...utan districts. a very handsome silver
, ras offered to the lodge turning out the
wv" nercentage OF its actual membership
Ms ,.m Iodge won the trowel. having present
OCCASION 70 2-5 per cent OF its actual MEM
80. ". B. j. Milford. the beloved Master OF
"'..,.u was on Thursday evening the proudest
.a'.,., 10 New-York City. and with very good rea-
=. pr his earnest efforts he had succeeded In
s w.. an n much-coveted prize. Besides and
80 al this It was tangible proof and irrefut-
~, ,dsnce Of the love and esteem in which he Is
~. hv the members of his lodge. and the fulfil
-.,, ~ a prophecy that under his administration
,.,hsN would emerge from darkness into light
.r neriod OF depression into one OF glorious
=. brilliant success. and the prophet was there
= mil 10 the brlm with words OF wise counsel
- announcement to the brethren 10 commune the
M work so auspiciously Begin
=. ,rowel was presented by r. W. Joseph Lane.
m N. OF the Eighth Masonic District. Who
landing the trowel 10 W. b. ]. milford. thanked
a. h,ethren for their cordial greeting, expressed
a. mod wishes OF the NJ. w. John Stewart and
a. Masters OF the district for Napthali's success
p.,.rr,ns 10 the pleasant duty he had TO perform
" stated his inability to find fitting phrases IN
rs,eh 10 address such large body OF craftsmen,
M, EXPRESSED the pride and heartfelt pleasure such
a duty gave him. In simple. well-chosen words H.
" Bro Lane said he was proud OF every lodge IN
the district and with Justice for had not the dis
tic, demonstrated to the NJ. ". Grand Master that
4, was in the foremost ranks in the Empire State.
and. while not wishing TO disparage any other dis
trict the Eighth had set pace which would be
difbcult to follow; that the Eighth had proven It.
self 10 Be one Of the most loyal. enthusiastic ener-
getic charitable harmonious and fraterna! districts
He then referred in terms OF commentator 10 the
work performed by the Association OF Masters ana
Past Masters Of the district. the value Of It's lect-
ures, and the extension OF good-fellowship among
IS members. R. W. Bro. Lane then quoted from
the speech Of R. W. Bro. Gillie on the success OF
the Nm 4 D. Joyce fund IN his district Inc
speaker claimed that the reception TO the Grand
Master vas erninently successful in every way
Tho distinguished Deputy. addressing w. Il. Null
led psrsonally. congratulated him on his having
w per cent attendance and carrying on me
diVred to w. B. Muiford the trowel. telling him
bGt d no limit to the possibilities OF doing good
'.sa one win DO his share ana put forth ms pest
spthaM Lodge an emblem which would promote
l!nony and spread the cement OF brotheriy love
s. speaker was greeted with loud applause:
B. Milford responded in manner which reused
nos al se Speech nd he
a. II would in the excitement OF the evening
" surely gone from his msmors and Neyer,he
iiery, endeared the estimable Master Of Napthali
1 only 10 the members Of his own lodge, but also
he visiting brethren. and to-day Jerry Mulford
,ows him. knows his gentle. kindly manner
y true man. the true Mason is stamped on every
Next came genuine surprise to the recipient.
the visitors and TO- those no. In the secret; ~
eatennia Lodge, is and has been warm friend
Napthali. having by his advice and presence
aeouissed and helped them. Without any any mt,
laiion OF what was TO come, he was conducted 10
ass.n words presented with a handsomely illum-
,a,H and framed certificate OF honorary member,
'as Napthah Lodge. 1t was worth good deal
y Ne the expression OF astonishment on W. ~
sser,'s ACE Everybody knows his ready wit and
eoany Under most trying circumstances to make
vleeA appropriate 10 the occasion. but for once
I'm 4 loss what. 10 say or do Taken as he
Rcstion va that Napthali had got lone on bm"
az thanked them for the honor conferred said how
1s. s1c ne family would prize IT. and hoped II
St the thru dsErse ,S MAS nrs
~ los. After the usual formal presentation he |
'svesed the newly obligated brethren as follows:
J, 70 the presentation Of this trowel have taken |
more than the usual time allotted for that pur-