New-York tribune., 1896-10-25

h..da, hv tho NJ Y President George w Thurber:
Past Presidents Theophilus Pratt and Warren e.
Bennett The Fraernal Union OF Amounted High
Priests with its president. r. Z. George W. An
derson marched in and took seats in the BODY OF
the room. Next came the District Deputy 'raho
Master r. W. Allan Williams. escorted by the
Past D. DIS Of the Seventh District. The Grand
High Priest of the Grand Chapter VI. h. George
T. W. Stivers accompanied by X. f. Philip
NJ Mast tr r. f. Herman II. Russ. Past g. H. T.
Frederick f. Barnes. George McGown ana the
entire staff of resident Grand Chapter officers. and
finally the Grand Master. ". ". John Stewart
and the Grand Lodge officers were received. ana
when all were seated and greeted the guest OF the
evening r. w. WilliamJ. Mcdonald. Grand Treasurer
Of the Grand Lodge. escorted by the Past Masters
of Pyramid Lodge entered the crowded room
and was presented by the Dean OF the Past Masters.
". Matthew Richie who said 1t was with feelings or
pride ard satisfaction that ne presented 10 this great
audience who one time among the young
element OF Pyramid Lodge, but VINO by his ardent
work and devotion had fully earned all the honors
that can be bestowed upon him ana who now after
more than a quarter of a century may well be re-
ceved with honors among the Elders NJ W.
John Stewart, who had assumed the East. welcome"
the Grand Treasurer and accorded the grand honors
He said in part: This Lodge and Masonry owe mnch
to you and members Ike you. II the lodge mas felt
the Influence of your aggressive nature 1t has also
scit yUuI IOi bVOu. anu t'' iV"s0
craft are proud OF you. . The Grand Lodge Officers
have come here in compliment you and 70 con-
gratuate you II Is true you have held high ofices IN
Masonry. in lodge. chapter and commandery. but all
this Is lost In comparison 10 the many friends you
would now ask NJ. w. William Sherer TO present
you with this Grand Lodge apron" Past Grand
presented the apron. saying II would gladly pre-
sent you with all the best gifts Of this world Ior
:. The fact that 30 many have assembled here
from all the branches OF the craft to honor
1t s that eloouence that goes out from the heart,
goes forth in the warm grasp OF the hand II fees @
glad and proud 90 do honor 10 worthy man. elc.
Brother HcDonad feensly replied in part: oo ,o
who know me best know that never attempted 70
s,ra;ion this honest and sincere outpouring without
heinz moved TO the depth of my heart. seeing ali
II i have discharged my duties in Masonry have
only what all Of you did and which Is incumben
Son SoSa sy S msS S 40 ms s is the only wish
my hear, that you viii continue TO have the same
e;c. The NJ w. Grand Master retained the gave and
called upon Brother Stivers for some remarks on be-
half OF the Royal Arch MasOns OF the State M r..
"Gsorge made some very complimentary remarks =
and managed to say some nice things OF = G. "a Il,
fruit. r. ". James D. Gllie. Rev. Cornelius La -;
spoke in complimentary terms.
n W: Edward NJ J.. Eh,ers was then called upon
He said IN part: This magnificent gathering IN us
diversified nature t. the greaset compliment ina, can
be psi 70 any maRhe GreStWyI erg1 the
sturdy brethren of No 490 here are the Masonic vet,
erans the faithful men who have borne the neat anu
burden Of She dav' who for tWenty-Ont loIlR years
stood faithfully by all that Is glorious III Mdsohi
They came here TO honor you. Here we nave tne
Grand High Priest OF the State with ms SIAN o s,ano
officers. John A. MapeIs the Enineht nralu I'm, a
mander % the Knights TemDlar. the Gencral Etano
Master Of the Genera. Grand Council OF me tnl!edI
States. the Commanders Association me AnhoinIeu @
high Priests of the Empire Siate-al Ga'nereu ~, %
10 compliment you. | am glad 10 nave lnc oP-
portuni,y given say but a Jew "o'us ~ !ou'
PRAISE. In all the years ] have known "iIIian -
Mcdonald have known him an upright man am
true Mason Often did ne disagree with me. but az
Ways an open, many opponent. and one VINO me- su
tufned his back 10 true fTiend-ayc, OF 70 d" 81"
envy Brother Ehlers was loudly applauded .,
!, Eminent Sir and Rev. G. L. Twing SAD worus o
kindly praise: William j. McDcnald Our Biily.
,s a true Mason. a true Companion and true -, -,
ne he could not be all these. could he receive a.
,nese honors." X. W. Ebert Crandal, said: III
showed the greatest confidence in the Grand Treas
.er mat ali these brethren have come here. and th'
e o! our craft IL indeed true and vigorous 10 appre
cCa,e me worthy and the devoted" II. w RUFUS I
oe bui tonight IL seems ,ha, all roads lead 10 IN
hsuNinandeIy Room OF Masonic Hall. ~ ~ ar
icnor 10 Masonry that many have come here u
'os an honest man, one who Is an everyday Mason
" Wus',I fel OF the good work and the good cause
h.. w. John stewart again and on behalf or th'
~ eWvreh Wreh presented magnificent basket OF flower
mMls. icDonaid which accepted by BrOthel
sutcvhsd on behalf OF his better half, Who he said
s.lnoush never initiated into Masonry. knows man,
vStst " tnc members more especially the hours a
"ncn they return home 10 their wives
~. sansoiu,ely Impossible TO onc-twentieth o
rrecond. Th.rd Fourth, sixth Seventh. Eighth
s"sbaS-seyenth and Twenty-eah.h districta heaidei