New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-20
IN THE SECOND DISTRICT.
RECEPTION AND FERMENTATION TO r. W CHARLES
IT, COX. ID. D. OF THE SECOND DISTRICT,
Clinton IODcE


II. COX. d D.. OF THE SECOND DISTRICT
ny CLINTON LODGE no. 45a.
About 300 enthusiastic brethren assembled in Clin-
ton Lodge rooms. Brooklyn. Wednesday evening
in response to the invitation extended by w.
Master John NJ. l.. Towse the occasion being a
reception TO r. w Charles II. Cox. ID. D., q. NJ.
OF the Second Masonic District The were
beautifully decorated with cut flowers and palms.
and everywhere the smiling faces OF the brethren
reflected the enthusiasm which prevailed.
NJ W. John Stewart. Grand Master. was an
nounced and introduced by K. W William
II. Gomersall. G. S. d.. and in reply to the well
come given to him by W. Brother Towse made
one OF his sound and telling addresses. lie spoke
OF the temples and monuments OF the ancents,
how firmly and solid they built the founda tons
and urged the brethren to look we'll TO the founda-
tons of Masonry. the lodge. and firmly build the
spiritual well the temporal temples OF the
craft With the Grand Master many dis
tnguished craftsmen. well known in Brooklyn and
In this city. Among these Ebert Crandall
and Rufus T. Griggs. Commissioners OF Appeals;
J. b. Giller. president; Trustee Wright D.
Pawnall. Past Commissioner OF Appeals j. W
Richardson. Past Grand Marshal ID. NJ. Drury
John Vischer Theodore A. Taylor. Frederick Wight
John Miller Val Schneider. A. A. Butler Allen
Williams d. D.. G. NJ. OF the Seventh; Mathew
Taylor D. D.. G. NJ. OF the Eighth; H. c. Saw
telle. W. II. Sutton. James l.. Drummond. Charles
c. Lincoln and NJ c. Carswell Past d d. @. Ms.
of the Second District
r. W. Rufus T. Griggs behalf OF dis
tingushed brother presented to Brother Cox a
bouquet of and choice flowers, which were
sent TO Mrs Cox a reminder that her husband
In the hands OF and with coed friends who re-
member her kindly. ". Brother Frank Sherwood
Past Master Of Clinton Lodge behalf OF the
members. presented the guest OF the evening with
a magnificent Jewel. emblematic Of his Office and
also a grand lodge apron. This was done in
very neat and eloquent speech. which was at
tentvely listened TO by the brethren and greeted
with sincere and hearty applause. In reply. X w
Brother Cox spoke substantially as follows:
"Worshipful Master and Brethren, consider II
great privilege and appreciate the opportunity
that is given me TO say a few words to you to-
night This is possibly the last time VIII meet
the Numbers OF Clinton Lodge before starting out
upon the official visits to other lodges, which
constitutes part of the duty ! am called upon
10 perform in pursuance of my work as the repre-
sentative OF the Grand Master in the Second Ma
sonic District.
gether with the manner in which you evidenced
YOUR true loyalty and good will tonight, make
me feel happy indeed but am also admonshed
careful. and render a good account or my sne"
ardship that my Homecoming may be az fun or
believe me when say tina, I fully appreciate
all you have done for me. and thank you again
and again. Also do W sh TO give personal tnahks
TO the many brethren OF other lodges ana districts
who have done honor by attending these our
Clinton Lodge festivities OF tonight
Il have frequently been asked. What are you go.
! shall do all can and talk as little as can;
have long been under the impression. which mas
the Masons OF the city of Brooklyn needed suit
able meeting place. Therefore. in direct reply as