New-York tribune., 1896-12-27

Trer, OF Hope; d. Burg. Of Antiquity. and other
w"H-known craftsmen were present.
Monitor Ledge No. 5S elected W. David Graham
good set OF officers. The appointecs are also well
the evening The W NJ eject David Graham. on
behalf o. the bretnien, presented 10 the retiring
Presenting this ". Ero Graiam made some elo-
quent ronaris calling ". Fro Rae the search
etc. In returning hanks the recipient expressed
ne hope that Monitor VIII 90 even better thln
pilot at the helm it ever had. The evening WAS
thoroughly enioyed by the members and brought
out expressions OF great satisfaction from al present
c5llaiion was served a.ter the lodge closed
AK Lo9ee No -. Of Soxsaek.e celebrated It's
wcre the proper Masonic ceremonies. music. a
banquet. dancing and general enjoyment. The Re-.
history OF te edse edse aR vs. paw I b.
Of the Eleventh District. delivered eloquent ad-
and scholarly insight into the noble principles. the
tne hlg1 moral teachings of the orcer lie spoke
ot the antiquity OF the Masonic fraternity. Of It's
having endured the assaults OF many enemies and
oGtlived calumny and MISREPRESENTATION which
deinonstr tted Is fitness to endure. iis worth ana
robty. lie assured the ladies that Masonry was
a most excellent thing. and most enjoyingly pre-
sented it's advantages.
The altar and lights presented to ,he Masonic
Hall Association. OF Albany. by T. W. solomon
Strasser were accepted Monday by President
James Ton Eyok. Past Grand Master. They have
been viewed and admired by many hundred crafts
men during the week. II Is beyond dispute that
they are the most original. unique. artistic and
costly articles Of furniture ever made for a 1la-
sonic temple. The altar rests unon base OF onyx
and Belgian black marble. set IN imitation OF the
ground floor OF King SOlOmOn's Temple The blaz-
Ing star Is In the centre ard surrounding are alter
nate five and six pointed stars and the seal OF
Solomon Four DOric columns Cf natural oak
Handsomely finished ard finely decorated form the
firm support OF the table which is covered with blue
velvet. The panel pieces have faithful representa-
lions Of the following Square. compass and letter
90" pont within the circle. parallel lines and HOLY
Scriptures. hour glass. beehive, hve-pOin;cd star,
clasped hands, the eye. double triangle with the
sacred name Of Deity I'm Hebrew characters and
the 20; Of incense The lights cf lacquer.d brass
six feet eignt inches high. They rise from tree
steps and are fashioned 10 representing the FIVE
orders OF archie ;urc. Their embiematira signli-
cance is portrayed by n golden sun. silver cres-
cent moon and pedestal upon which rests the
ravcl of authority. The lights taper into cylinders
81 alalaster and are arranged for Use with gas or
sc tri itv. II l. impossible TO convey the beauty
ard elegance OF these muni1cent donations which
" u te an enduring memorial to the prin ely gen
'rosiiy OF VINO gives tho best years % his life
to promote and perpetuate N" tea hirgs Of the
fraternity by whom he Is held in such high esteem.
An additional source Of cOngratuiaiion + the fact
that friends have been successful in overcoming
the prove rbial modesy Of the generous donor. and
after great persuasion won his consent to have
silver plate bearing the following insrrii don
placed upon one Of tho borders Of ne altar: The
Gift OF r w Solomon Strasser. Past Master
Mount Vernon Lodge no 3, and Past Grand Stew
ard Grand Loice F. and A. NJ. State of New
York. Albany y. Y. october -. A. l.. $50"