New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-08

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Russell assisted
Asa sheGon w2sG he " 6a pH w
and Williams assisted.
In Pennsylvania the jewel OF Past Master is
the forty-seventh problem Of Euclid In other jur
isdctions it is the compasses extended to 60 degrees
with sun in the centre.
John Hancock Lodge No. 70 had two candidates
for erre sse s sod s Wnon Louis EngG
and doing 1t in fine style. 100.
Id 70 the Sfn y W
efficient secretary. presided at the desk.
Lebanon Lodge No. lsl worked the second degree
explained the WORKING tools The odge had reod
attendance. and the work was well done.
The Grand Stewards Lodge In London. England
was founded in 1875. and is composed Of Present
and and Past Grand Stewards. Il cannot initiate
pass or raise" Its work is purely social
Sycamore Lodge conferred the first degree. with
"; DR.: Morris in the East; r. W. William u.
also assisted.
William a. swan presided. Collins q Hiram, PIE;
was wei done Past Master Orchard and Within ii
Machol assisted.
Independent Royal Arch Lodge No. . conferred
the second .1, degree on several candidates w War
Osborn. of Owassa Lodge No. 81. Michigan,
among the visitors.
citizen Ledge r. " William pupsan masicr
raid the lodge an unSicial visit; There were aiso
Thomson and Or. Mortimer
Pacific Lodge gave the first degree. w. South
wick iebberd. the Master, doing all the work The
letter of the Grand Master read and the
brethren appeared to be well posted In all that
appertans TO the law as well as TO the ritual of the
craft.
Shakespeare Lodge gave the first degree. "
Isaac Niven presided and was assisted by W
Asher Morris who presented the apron and acted
as senior deacon The lodge was well attended by
members and visitors.
Eureka Lodge gave the first degree with r. ".
Henry Van Mnden IN the Fast, s0ronaed 10y
Ludwig: Hughes and Williams The latter pre-
Adelphic Lodge No 3is conferred the third de-
gree W. Bro GasG sracfi"y pTedea n ihg
of Atlas; w. Walter May Of Templar; Br9ckwa y
the floor work.
i. is certain tha; the condition OF the Craft will i'm
Of the Graft in the Interest Of peace and unity in
the interest Of bohery love and care for me u h.
need for sympathy and charity.
Tecumseh Lodge worked the first degree Thurs
day night. w. John NJ; Otto presided Past Mas Mas.
ter Ludwig presented the apron and w FredcricS
Davis explained The working tools preNcn MS sSd
many brethren Of sister lodges. The work was well
done. 1t always is In Tecumseh.
The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, has a some
what singular custom in connection with It's inter,
course with other Grand Lodges II has no grand
representatives,. 1t accords recognition. but omts
TO ask for an interchange of representatives IT Is
an old body having been founded in ..3 ana Is
very conservative in an old-fashioned way.
Scion Lodge No III worked the first degree w.
George Hamman presided. W. George Wolf pro,
sented the apron The work S was v well done w s
attended to. The Master. in feeling and eloquent
terms spoke Of the late Chares Boss WHO'S ard.n
Americus Lodge; W. William Relyea , Masier'
worked the second degree. The Junior warren rII
and with good effect. Bro. Howard Fuller. the ac-
complished Senior Deacon, conducted the can M
Berry and Brown were present and assisted IN the
work
ings. W. Alexander SHARP, presided and conferred
the first degree. r.. W. Thomas Moore presented
n ns ,oo There Aan Of
Masonic stars; r.. W. David Kay, y; W; William
S Thomson. VS. Laird and Campbell. OF Normal
Peter Ross and August Eickeibers, of Scotia
esd by a1 t N MaSS S"d an
aegoyy as and uara,ed by symSos 1t is
coded on all sides that this beautiful system, OF
Known as 't the Hoy Bible and Whcf all Masons
Christian lands recogm1e as M ine Tre
Lotus Lodge No 81 gave the third degree in the
presence Of a crowded house. W: William A. John
and r. W. Gmer gave the historical lecture,
Charles +. Roper entertained the brethren with
is original song written and Set 10 music ana
composed by himself entitled the masters GaVe.
The man. says THE Masonic Journal who sits
down In the lodge and waits to be appreciated VIII
md himself among the lost freight and uncaiicd
for. II he desires TO make success IN the HrdtT
soon be rated and associated The opposite OF this
one is the man who wants TO run md e bs
tracked at some flag station. never TO be heard OF
again.
George W Browa presided. Pas, Master Morris
and W. John Boyd Of Charter Oak, were among
the visitors The work was done In excellent FORM
and with the Tsna very H6m y K"ne W
have gala night The third degree will be given.
the brethren
On Saturday evening las, Republic i Ledge s con-
ings work was the historical lecture by r. ".
Bro. Wright ID. Pownall The brethren who were
with an ntelectua feast, for the grace Of delivery
and the beautiful language In which this emmett
boisms OF the degree won for him deserved APP
plause at the close thereof.
first degree in is usual finished and impressive |
manner. W Robert Richards presided w, hud ,
Master 9 George A. Woods explained the working
4 % a hs aye W
Darnell: Of Loyalty Lodge No i%7; London Eng,
Past Masters Hevenor Robertson and Meyerhoiz. |
May the Grand Master Himself preside oyer our
iIInmne our minds with the light Of Ills countc-
nance. Ma the fire on His altar descend into our
en- our hope and mi our hearts win divine cariy
MAY every Mason throughout this land so fulh his |
task in the upbuiidng Of the spiritual Masonic
'remple here below that finally we may all meet
before the throne Of the Supreme Master above.
and hear his words of commendatIon; We'll done;
good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful
in few things. | will make thee ruler over many
things Enter thou into the JOY Of thy Lord"
Monday evening November . was red letter
night In the history Of Livingston Lodge, The
third degree was conferred by the young Master,
W. Charles Enders jr.. inn manner tina, would
do credit to an older craftsman. Although there
were no so-cacd prominent" craftsmen present.
IL can be truly said Of the best element OF
nd I'm III force A I1rg
attendance was had and everybody stayed" and
was attentively interested throughout the evening.
over n dozen Past Masters present Ad-
to,rnmant was had to a restaurant on Sixth-ave..
where a sumptuous repast was partaken OF and an
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