New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-21

RECEPTION TO GRAND MASTER FORTMEYER.
SIXTH MASONIC DISTRICT. NEWARK
GREAT GATHERING OF MASONS

SIXTH MASONIC DISTRICT. NEWARK
GREAT GATHERING OF MAsoNs
The very largest gathering of Masons ever held
in New-Jersey the number OF Masons present
in Essex Iyceum. Newark, on Friday night. The
occasion was a reception rendered by the Masons OF
the Sixth Matonic District TO NJ. W. George w
Fortmeyer Grand Master. and officers of the Grand
Lodge. over 200 cards Of admission were taken NJ
at the door. Every officer OF the Grand Lodge. with
one or two exceptions, present. Every lodge In
the Masonic district represented. and Masons
from every part OF the State were present. IL was
one OF the most notable gatherings of Masons ever
known In the State. The hall was prettily decorated
for the occasion. and over he stage were the
letters F. and A. NJ. in bright incandesceni
lights When Grand Master Fortmeyer stepped
upon the stage he given rousng welcome
Among the distinguished visitors present were
Past Grand Masters Joseph w. Condor. OF Pat
erson: Robert NJ Moore. of Jersey CITY; Thomas
W. Tilden, James II. Durand. Charles BeIcher
Mayor Seymour and large number OF prominent
city and county officials The only speech makiht
was the address of welcome and the Grand Masters
reply. The evening devoted to sociability, and
in that as well as other respects. was great sue
cess An active Mason who was present says Una
the outcome of this meeting VIII be nas, c,t
assocat ton in the district true craIts hn C,n t
and eventually the building OF Masonic naii am
temple The want Of such place was fe In 70, ,h.
Masons OF the district. The lower hall was 1tted w
/ : "A blilerOOm. rsfrpSnfntnlS
all during the evening The Committee Of Arrange
ments to whom all praise Is due i9h tne ai,sch
chairman NJ W Charles Beicher. r. w John WI
kns. W. Frank c. Wilcox. secretary w AdolRr
James : '' Teany. " John Watering and W
Samuel G.. Hayter The Masters OF the lodges were
on Tuesday night Montclair Lodge No IA con on
ferrei the NJ NJ degree with the 3 w f ira Wss NJ
The working tools presented by w Bro How
ard Miller northern Lodge 20 g Ihis was y, =.
coolness Of veteran Light was shed upon me oc'a
sion by worshpful II u Doremus and n, Miller. Of
Nutley: u +. Morehouse. 81. Adams; y; e. Hove
Robert T. Haine'. A. Badgeley p W English I an[
Joseph Harrington. OF Mont clair New "Ik WAS rep
resented by visitors from Lafayette scotia Manitoi
and other lodges pleasant feature OF ne oecasior
a light and cooling collation. served during the
interim. when the lodge was on refrcshment 4 true
fraternal spirit pervades this lodge. heAce the large
attendance upon their meeting
ola bloomfield No 40 had tho F. C. degree on th'
boards last Wednesday: which vas given very enec
lively. Postmaster ". l. Toner occupying the senior
doacons station In this interesting degree
Northern Lodge no y, Newark hal the NJ NJ de-
II In ample form again on next Monday night
Triune Lodge at Arlington. conferred the NJ NJ
OF honorini the pastmastcrs. who ili all the work
This lodge is particularly fortunate IN having as
always present az every communication 50 on this oc
casion tho lodge showed is respect by turning out
Euclid Lodge at Hoboken on Monday nigh, va,
crowded TO its utmost capacity with visitors from al
I - =
degree conferred upon four candidates This lodg'
does its work In most excellent form. ami IA.
brethren amply repaid hy witnessing the beauN
fu ceremony well rendered At the clos" Of 10 TX,
an elaborate banquet was hal Al Neglcy's Hotel
". Abner ka!isch. Of Oriental Lodge No. II
Newark. sailed fOr Europe last Wednesday
There T. no more popular Mason I'm TIM State al
Ne H-Jersey than Bro Abner kallsch. and a fare
well reception was given him Al Masonic Hall. No
q Mark"t-si.. Newark Monday night Cover,
were laid for 10 ana an elaborate menu was pre-
pared Ample justice WAS done 20 a. then cigar
were lighted and 4 now of ~ followed W Austlf
Me~ircgor was master OF ceremonies and with tha
grdc" which comes natural 20 him Introduce
VI. W. Charles Rel her. Past Grand Master. who
spOk. the toast. The Grand Lodge ~ New
Jersey" The ioas; WAS our distinguished guest
Amer Kasch. which WAS responded 20 Boy "
John wilkins H. -. g. VI SIKH Masonic District
| His remarks w"r" pertinent and eloquent " Bro
Kalisch attempted 20 reply. but his heart vas to'
A Ravnor. of bloomfield No 49, " Frank g VIII
cox. Kane 80 - " v \ Iarbridgc FRANKLIN
80 10. ". Samuel q. Hayirr. Bloomfield ~ ~
and many others All the lodges OF Newark wer.
represented. and a most cordial bon voyage and
speedy and safe return were wished 10 "a" be!Ovce
sounds ~ music noaied ont on the air ia IA" wee
rma' hours.
Northern Lodge Will have Interesting work to-
morrow MondayI night IN Newark The officers arr
MI skilled workmen and no better craftsmen ge
together anywhere
Kane 40 u. Newark Is maxim. preparations foi
quilt. time on Friday night The Master. Frnnl
Wilcox. IS u polished schola". and consequently
there IL a hni-h 10 his Masonic work The VI VI
degree me frestlrhoard II Is expected th'
VI ". Bro George ". Fortm"y"r. Grand Master
VIII be present. also the Mayor Of Newark. and
other most distinguished members - N" fraternity
All TO whom work has been assigned are ~ The mos
sklfI In The craft.