New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-16

Master presided, and was assisted by his immedl-
ate predecessor, w. William A. Miller who pre-
scented the working tools. Brother Hollender pre-
scented the apron. Il. W. Luca Francia. of the
Twenty ninth District. and ". Macrcady were
present.
Albion Lodge No 90 gave the first degree with
W Titus in the East. p. NJ Atkinson presented the
apron and r. W Moneypenny explained the work.
ing tools Among the visitors were r. W. George
Fiddes. p g. j. W. OF Ireland; also CIV " Mac;
all OF Albions distinguished past masters.
Monitor Lodge gave the second degree. ". Giles
Rae presided. the lodge had good attendance. and
work well done. r. W. Elwool was among
the visitors.
New-York Lodge No 800 had its usual large at
tendance last Tuesday. when the second degree was
conferred. with " Walter Miller in the East. VS.
Dickey Laird. Sharp, Wyath and ]. s. Miller among
the visitors AMI the full quota of past masters
which are always in attendance in this lodge; tn
veterans are f. T. Valentine. john j. Brogan. George
w Anderson Val Schneider. Alex. McCleland and
Val Denzer.
Enterprise Lodge gave the first degree in good
form.
keystone Lodge conferred the third degree. W.
Hale presided assisted by p NJ. Mclaughlin. W.
Warren c. Bennett gave the historical lecture.
Knickerbocker Lodge gave the first degree. r. w.
]. Stewart Wilson. p. D. d, OF the Eighth was
Grand honors With him were VS. Haynes,
Clauer. Holde and others.
r. W Gutge made his official visit to Holland
Lodge last Tuesday. He accompanied by VS.
Sharlow. Swan. Brown, John T. Smith. Of Howard:
Ward and Brown. of Kane. and large array OF
brethren of the Fourth District. The d. d. spoke
OF the splendid past record OF Holland Ledge but
brethren" said the speaker, YOU cannot live upon
the past; you must work now The present only y
your Visit other lodges In your district especial
~ those weaker lodges who need your sttlhoe i9u
this" He also spoke of the Board of Relief OF the
all Of which he recommended TO the favorable con-
sheraton Of the Lodge and admonished mem To ne
assist in The work OF them all.
The annual entertainment and reception OF Corin
THAN Lodge No. ass was held the evening Of the
9th inst. at lenox Lyceum. Worshipful Master
Robert Aud received the Masters and Past Masters.
their wives and daughters. and escorted them to the
boxes The entertainment was OF hieh order ana
greatly enjoyed by the large audience present
Hawatha Lodge. Mount Vernon. had the visit Of
the Grand Lecturer. r. ". John T. Pope, on Mon
day and Tuesday last. when the degrees OF Masonry
were exemplined 10 Il gathering of the brethren in
the Ninth Masonic District. The several stations
and places were occupied by the officers OF Iiiawa-
tina Lodge who did good work. ". Henry Pru-
ser presided 20 the satisfaction Of the Grand Lee
turer. The brethren present enjoyed me Denents
derived from these eXempllficaons ana were unanl-
nous in their praise of the genial unhssuiihe. KIM
and courteous brother Pope Among tnosc preson,
the Ninth District. and Wor. Rudolph Hode AS
sistant Grand Lecturer.
Apawams Lodge No. 500. Rye Neck had we'll
attended meeting on Thursday evening. The de-
sign upon the Masters trestleboard FOR this COM
muncation was the second degree which was con-
ferred in excellent style by the officers Of this young
and earnest lodge. the Senior Deacon ". $ John
son. surprising the brethren by his beautiful and
original work in the Middle Chamber passage.
wor =. f. Henderson. the Master il possessed Of
tina. magnetism which draws the hearts o! the
brethren 10 him. and causes them 10 give him that
loyal support which results in the happy combina.
Wors Rudolph Hode. a. G.. Lecturer. II. Lassng.
OF Star OF Cuba Ludwig: Of Tecumseh; 6 Brock
wants Lodge and were cour,eousy received Their
unanimous report is that Apawams Lodge IL good
one to visit.
Snentia Lodge worked the first degree on Wednes-
day evening with W. Robert l. Wright in the East
W Huntington was among the visitors
Benevolent Lodge No. % had a gala night
Wednesday evening. when r. w Adolf G. Gutgsell
made his official visit. The popular D. n. OF the
Fourth District was accompanied by large number
OF masters ard pastmasters OF the district and
courteously received by the Master. The thiyd de-
gree was the work OF the evening r. W. bro
lodge a visit
Emanuel Lodge NO. b4 mad n WeU-ateNde1 meet
ing on Wednesday last, at which w Levy conferred
the second degree The Master announces that the
Sublime Degree OF Master Mason will be conferred
at the next communication. on February g. when
the historical lecture will be given by ". Rudolph
Invitation to the craft generally.
Maimonides Lodge No. 74S worked the frs. degree
at its meeting on Wednesday, with the Master. W
NJ Salmon in the East. who relinqushel his station
and called upon Bro Bette. the J. W. to confer the
first section of the degree which credtably done
by this young and jealous Mason. During the Sec
Hle '9 short t TO- The @ DIS
tinguished brethren. among them General Rosas
Professor Feo and W. c. Garcia. favored the lodge
with their presence.
Charter Oak Lodge No. A9 received the official
visit Of r. w. William H. Miller. jr.. D. d. of the
Fifth w. NJ. Bush received the representative OF
the Grand Master In a cordial manner Many OF the
masters and p Ms. accompanied the ID. d. The
first degree was conferred in excellent form. r. W
was very large gathering Of members and visitors
showing that Charter Oak Lodge is rapidly coming
to the front again.
At the last communication of Empire City Lodge !
ihe first degree conferred. The lodge IA
vored by the visit of Wor. Bro. Bush. OF Charter
Oak Lodge who presented the working tools This /
lodge will again confer the first the next com
municaton Wednesday. February 49, Brethren |
Of sister lodges are given hearty welcome.
Mum Lodge gave the third degree with w. Nc |
CURE presiding, W. Hall assisted. w. Abrahams |
presented the working tools and the tireess Jordan
gave the historical lecture. attended TO the
tary's desk and acted general factOtum.
Metropolitan Lodge received the official visit OF /
r. W. George w. White. There work. but !
as such O galaxy OF Masonic talent had gathered to
do honor TO the u. D.. w. Comstock devoted the |
evening to the entertainment Of his guests. Ad- |
dresses were made by the d. D. by X. ". L. VI. l.. |
Fhlers Robert Roberts. McCelland, Metz. Much |
san and Williams
Astor Lodge conferred the third degree. The Mas !
ter w Tallman presided assisted by r w. Stephen |
d. Affieck X. W. Arnold Of Quebec delivered the |
hist oricai lecture The lodge was we'll attended by