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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-05-28

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Not a few who read what Mr.. Robert

Not a few who read what Mr.. Robert
Rowls, of Holland, Va. has to say be-
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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-05-28

Poor Fellow!
Buzzing in my right ear!
Throbbing in my head!
Aching in my stomach,
Sending me to bed.
Dizzie so | can't seel
Shooting pains in back
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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-05-28

The druggist rushed to the front Office
showing the greatest alarm.-Qulck,
put on your hat James, and run around
to Mrs. Smiths. I've made a fearful
mistake.
What is it? asked the boy breathlessly
Neutrality-suspicious.?
No, no. She sent for 10 cents worth
of one. cent stamps and sent her 10 rs.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-05-28
R q q r I u G
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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-05-28
Old Time Love Letters.

In an old book dated 1910 there il
the following very curious love epistle
Itafrords an admirable play upon words
"MADAME-Most worthy of ad-
miration. After long consideration
and much meditation on the great
reputation you possess in the ma
ton l have a strong inclination to
become your relation. On your
appreciation of the declaration, l
shall make preparation to remove
my situation to more convenient
station, TO profess my admiration,
and if such oblation is worthy of
observation and can obtain commits
Grafton it will be an aggrandization
beyond all calculation of the Joy
and exultation of YOUR
SANS DISSEMINATION"
The following is the still more curl
GUS answer:
"S1R-I perused your ovation
with much elaboration at the great
intatuation of your imagination to
such veneration or on so slight
foundation. But after examination
and much serious contemplation l
suppose your animation was the
fruit Of recreation or had sprung
from ostentation to display your
education by an odd enumeration,
or rather multiplication, of words
Of the same termination though of
great variation in each respective
Specification. Now without dispu-
tation, your laborious application
in so tedious an occupation deserves
commentator, and, thinking imi-
tation sufficient qualification, I
am, without hesitation, yours,
MARY MODERATION"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-05-28

One of our exchanges has noticed
that it sometimes gives man the shlv'
ers to sit in church and hear his wife
singing loudly and earnestly oh, for a
Thousand tongues to speak,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-05-28

I hear you are going to marry Wild
ow with $4,000.
You have got things mixed. l am
going to marry $4,000 with widow
attached to it.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-05-28

Probably a woman would be bride
to her husband longer if she would con-
tinue making company Of him. Most
women begin to save their jam for Wis
itors when they have been married three
months.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-05-28

BARBER (pausing in the mutilation)
Will you have close shave Sir!
VICTIM with a gasp)-1f l get out OF
this chair alive shall certainlyconsider
~ c,,oh
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-05-28

TEAcHER-What does h-a-m-m-e-r
spell?
ToMMY-Dont know.
T-What doesyour mother drive nails
with, you stupid
T-Shoe.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-05-28

Girls, do not let young men fr'ghten
you at the beginning of the season with
tuberculosis stories: it is impossible for
the germs to exist in ice cream.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-05-28

When asked by his best girl he was
feeling better, the young man replied,
az his arm encircled her waist: well, l
am able to get around.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-12

raised. acted as s. d. in very creditable manner.
joyabc supper.
Hiawatha Lodge No 49, OF Mount Vernon had
gaia night. The third degree was conferred with
all the eclat this live country" lodge could bring
Grand Secretary Ehers shone forth in his wonted
Drlliancy In the historical lecture at the finish.
During the evening W. Gideon ID. Pond was pre-
scented by the members OF Hiawatha Lodge with an
elegant gold watch a token of the esteem in
which he is held by the brethren. W. Isaac y.
nttngy and feelingly responded to by the recipient
Among the many distinguished craftsmen present
were X. ". VI. d. Getty. Alfred b. Quinn and VS..
Harmon, Robert p Lyon, Raucht. OF White Plains;
many others from surrounding lodges and from this
city.
Monday evening April 6, was gala night in the
annals OF Sterling Lodge t. D. and one which Will
doubtless be long remembered by It's members. w.
Nj. Fitzgerald, assisted by the other officers pro-
ceeded to confer the master MasOn's degree upon
five feowcrafts. The work performed in a
highly creditabe manner TO all concerned every Of
fcer performing the duties of his station in able
ana impressive manner. There were many present
as large delegations from sister lodges. who, by their
presence. contributed toward rendering the evening
an ENJOYABLE one, many being obliged TO stand for
want of room to place further extra seats. AT the
lodge and visitors adjourned to the banquet hail.
where they enjoyed sumptuous repast. and con-
VITALITY and good fellowship reigned until late
hour. Many Of the visitors expressed their gratlca
by the lodge In so short time. and prophesed
prosperity for Sterling Lodge and that II was des-
tined 10 become one of the leading lodges In the
district. ON Monday evening, April IL. the iirst de-
cordial invitation 10 all brethren to be present at
that time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-12
CITY LODGE NO. Eos.

W. Henry ]. Muller. the young and energetic
Master OF city Lodge. gathers around him a large
number OF young and enthusiastic members of the
craft who are ever ready 10 serve the lodge and
Masonry in all It's workings; but he does not forget
or neglect the elders. the veterans those who have
borne the heat and burden OF the day, who stood by
city Lodge in the days 1t needed them. In compli-
ment to the fathers OF the lodge he organized
Past Masters night. and placed the third degree
upon the trestleboard presiding only In the first
section thereof with r. W. Roln NJ. Morgan
poundlng the use OF the working tools. In the sec
ond section r. ": N. Dlttenhoeffer occupied the
East w Henry Muller the West and w. Francis
I,leany the South. w. Copeland gave the historical
lecture in good old style. Judge and W. Dlttenhoef
fer also a Past Master of City Lodge, assisted in
the floor work all of which was done in exception
ally good form. There were present also either as
sistIng or witnessing the good work r. w stephen
Gatens. r. ". John ". Allison and WIS Buscowz;
ANA: Nc('leland, OF New-York; Collins. OF Moni-
Tor. and Perham. Berry and others. 1t was a fine
ca therng of young and Old of members and vsi
Tors Gatherings OF this sort arouse the enthusiasm
Of the newly made brethren. and warm the hearts OF
the veterans who rejoice in seeing the younger ele
ment take hold of the helm and follow In the foot
steps OF their illustrious fathers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-12
IrRlNOV LODGE NO. ~.

From the attendance at Lebanon Lodge NO l'l.
r',osdov evening. April 7, one would THINK 'ha' an
.,or lodges were closed. and this Is not 10 ne
uordered AT by any brother who was admitted WIFI
{, tho nrccincts OF the spacious commandcTy room'
1,od after the tasty directions OF its genial mas
ter. w. Bro. Brickbauer
,rbe principal feature Of this occasion was INC re-
cention TO D. D. c. VI. william H. Miller Jr'' VINO
on,ornced his official visit. and whose wel-known
sorow,ng Justified Lebanon to desert It's room, tho
iol .,io, dnIng honor TO their District Deputy w
p" I,ruckhniIer crowned himself with glory In
oiiro several felowcrafts 10 the sublime degree OF
~ NJ utth lanes g. Gillic. J.. ID. ID. g. NJ. or the
iir,,h delivering the historical lecture In his own
orieinal and Impressive manner Among me nbnt;
-, ho 70 naid a visit We would mention a few NJ W.
I Inhn pS Stewart. g. NJ State Of New-York; James
9 W.nning g. NJ; James Il. Gillie trustee; William
Il sutton. p D. G. NJ. Of the Second; Lebanon's own
Tunarn Maxwell, X. W. Bro. stats, L; d. g. NJ or
w., " ,'' twelfth: r. W. william X Matching. X "
M Imam w Lane Of the Eighth; r. W Bro. Won
ifnden Of Eureka, and a large delegation OF mas
M, ma mast masters Of all the district
" ~ hrothrcn afterward repaired to Clarks and
,r,oot of the sumptuous rcpnst there IN store FOR
p indeed the prospects are bright for Lebanon
LIN such brethren Joseph f.. Emmerson. victor
a Sbimmel and Harry d. Rugen In Iine'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-12

clave then closed and all repaired to the BAN
quet hall of the Johnston Building where ceremo-
MES usual on such occasions were performed Inc
Eminent Commander, Sir John W. Palmer, an,
nounced that the last speaker would be the oi!lcdi
visitor which tended to keep all the fraters until
the end of the exercises. and all were repaid tor
remaining in the enjoyment or one OF the
most able and comprehensive speeches ever gwen
on a similar occasion. Eminent Sir knights Mich
olson Raymond. Fox Bruckbauer Warlng. Little,
Valentine. Maxwell and Fleming, Of West Virginia,
also made interesting speeches. The next cGnciave
Will take place April %, when the Ceneralssiino,
Sir John l. Bruckbauer. will confer the order or the
red cross upon several candidates.
The fraters of Palestine No. IS are to be congratu-
lated upon the success of the conclave held last
Monday evening In commemoration OF Easter the
asylum tastily decorated with flowers. ferns,
etc. The order of the temple was conferred upon
a class OF eleven in the manner and form peculiar
to Palestine. over two hundred SIR Knights were
present. including a large number of Past Com
manders from sister Communicates. At the close
OF the cOnclave a pleasant hour was spent In the
BANQUET hall. 1t being after o'clock when Aud
Lang Syne' was sung. En-. Sir Goodwin received
many congratulations from the visiting fraters up
on the success md pleasure of the cOnclave.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-12
POLAR STAR NO. 2}5.
OFFICIAL NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. AND FLOWERS
GALORE.

OFFICIAL NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. AND FLOWERS
GALORE.
Polar Star Lodge received the official visit Of
r w. william II. Miller, jr.. ID. ID. OF the Fifth.
This being the ID. Ds lodge and he the ia
vorie SON. OF the lodge, the exercises were more
than ordinarily interesting. All work was sus-
pended and the entire evening devoted to the
festivities Of the evening. Congratulations from
everybody to everybody were in order. and there
was general rejoicing among the members Bro.
Miller introduced by the Grand Marshal. II. w.
James S. Naming who said among other good things
that Masonic friendships the most lasting, that
when brother had passed through the cruc!ble OF
Masonic fri ndship and comes out pronounced
"whte,' 1t Is safe to trust him In all things. W.
Master Frank l.. Hamilton greeted the guest OF tho
evening He alluded to the many years Of friend
ship existing between them and to their schoolboy
days of yore II. W. Bro. Miller responded very
feengly. lac said: II, is just such welcome that
| expected at your hands. Whatever sue
| may have attained In Polar Star or in Ma
couriesies and support have ever received at the
hands OF the members OF this lodge. Breth.
terni,y that and the aid OF the Pas, Masters r,
lodge. you Will surely see an active ana I'VE
lodge" NJ. W John W Vrooman; on behalf OF the
members of Polar Star presented to Il. w James
Il. Gillie a certificate OF honorary membership In
an eloquent and very complimentary address; 70
which brother Giliic ably and gratefully replied
r. W. Bro. George W. Arnold. on behalf OF the
members. presented TO Bro. Miller. tr. very hand
some floral piece Not to he ou,done the distin-
guished - H. at once turned around and returned
the compliment by presenting To X. W. arnold n
all the maze OF floral gifts. II. W. James ). Man
ing stepped forward and. calling up W. Bro VI:
Miller r.. father - the II. H. and also i. VI. OF
Pola' star and presented him FOR the members
with very handsome piece OF Easter calais. lie
said I'm very happy words I'VE all know about the
prodgal son and what soft snap he had, but
what about the prodigal father who had the
f,la 81 hri u1ru "A STnODl
cpal Brc. Beers made very happy address lie
SAID both the present Master and Bro. Miller were
in his school. and he was proud 20 say that his
training showed such excellent results lie re-
marked humorously that the rod was discarded In
our school after these had left. collation. was
served In the banquct-roonl and the brethren were
entertained Bros Frothin CHAM. Jones and Bi-
lentne during the remainder OF the evening
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-12
OCEAN LODGE ENTERTAINS.

Last Tuesday evening Ocean Lodge met with their
families and received their many friends. 1t a
most enjoyable occasion. Even the disagreeable
weather during the day dd not dampen the ardor
OF the very enthusiastic party that filled Lyric Hall
ocean Lodge and its popular Master is TO be compli
mented on such fine showing in such disagreeable
weather The entertainment was very amusing and
was highly enjoyed concluding with a very laugh
ape ape sketch. which produced roars Of laughter
also particularly noticeable were Frederick Niblo
pro Daniel Quinn, Andrew Destramps Miss Minnie
Seraus ana the Sheridan Brothers Among the
large number present r. w Bro Lane
q the Eighth District; Bro Donegan. Of Aston
Lodge Rose d Bainley. OF Evangelist Lodge; Bro.
Brockway, OF 0ramercy; Bro Reed, Of Evangelists
and wife: w; Bro Van felt and wife Bro shariow
and sister William Sharlow, Abel and I'd sbar.
Wife. Bro Burrows and LADY. Bro. Findley and wife.
b,o Crowley and ., wife Bro Beck and lady. Bro
steysns.. and also Bros. Smith. Armstrong. vogt.
Mckenzie. Burger. Macy Jacobus and Wife. OF
joyed them selves among their friends. '''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-12
KANE LODGE.
UNIQUE RECEPTION AND PRESENTATION or An
ARCTIC MASONIC FLAG

UNIQUE RECEPTION AND PRESENTATION or An
ARCTIC MASONIC FLAG
Kane Lodge No. ~ gave n reception AZ sherry )
10 the Arctic explorers and not only % these dis
tingu!shei brethren (most o, them members OF
Kane). but also 10 the ladies' and friends u the
lodge. The programme consisted OF an overture
by the orchestra: then W. George Whitfield Brown
jr the Master gave a saluiation to the members
and guests The Worshipful Brother In concise
ana fluent language. rcclte1 the history OF Kane
spoke OF the many distinguished brethren within
It's membership and wound up by bidding hearty
welcome 10 all. bot more especially 10 the ex-
plorers present. Then followed short address by
His Honor the Mayor; another by the Hon. Charles
p DAILY. after which Bro. Robcr, Edwin Peary.
L. :. y. rccited In vivid and eloquent manner
some OF his experiences OF the perils %: the Arctic
Circle and. IN conclusion. presented 20 W. Bro
Brown for Kane Lodge slkcn Masonic nag which
he had carried 20 the fufthes corner of the east
ern coas, OF Greenland ever reached by man The
flag was accepted by the Master OF Kane Lodge
HrgaIer-General Adolphus ". Grccly' |. ;: y,
also addressed the audience. and VI. W John STEM
and Right Rev Henry g. Potter bishop OF New
York After this the big hall was cleared OF seats
and dancing began. Supper was served during the
evening Among the Aictic explorers were also
Colonel W II. Glider Captain J@hn Man N MIspn'
Commander IL. NJ Berry. L. >. II Dr. Jonn r..
Walsh. Elisha Kent Kan" AMI Francs ris sn,,
he lodge was named: Middleton smith, H. II;
pho,1.s Professor Raymond Lee Ne"comD ana
oilers or Masonic celebrities there we're present
with the Grand Master Trustees Goodwin, HlHic
Moore and Wlckwier. Grand Treasursr Jerome =.
Siopsc and Grand Secretary Edward " l.. Ehlcrs:
lanes 8 Manning Frederick J. MNlgan. hoorr'
!, Nonevpounv John X. Pope. r. Locwensteih:
WuIInm II Miller. il, Edward r. Warker. Alfrei
r. Price George u Toop. Cornelius IwynRi ,ran'
Pratt Aacck ana the rasi o M Tsomss q sem %%
ROY" xiv ~ n Marian Lillian Herbert Andrews
ark n hosnpb Morris Ward also the officers and
many members Of Kane ana Other loIk s M"ss
-. tosn hrcfhren were accompanied by ihe'r wives
and friends This reception OF Kane WI M nnno n as
III, io rccorded in tie history OF inc llnk" h'
eu'E ~ 49, on,st ever held by this progr"sslV"
one roanrrous lodge especially the social feature
,hicb was unsurpassed by any event t"'S so'so''
In Masonic circles
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-12
IN THE NINTH ARCH.
ADELpHIc COUNCIL NO. !. r. AND 8. NJ.

ADEIpHIc COUNCIL NO. I. r. AND 8. NJ
The announcement having been made that Ill.
John r. Gardner, Deputy Master. would confer the
Royal Masters degree on the evening OF April 4.
large and appreciatlve audience assembled 10 greet
the talented companion in his first labors in the
sanctuary And they were rewarded by an EXPOSE
ton of the degree which must have delighted the
hear, Of the exacting rtualist present Sufhce
Il TO say that no better exemplfcation has ever peen
seen in the council. Companion Gardner was ably
supported by H. j. Harris Balston. p. c. Of W.. and
by COMPANION Reno r. Ellington, c. Of c.. whose
work was as usual fawless. Regret was expressed
that the severe Illness OF the Marshal Companion
Alexander E. HILL should prevent his attendance
and that the Steward also should be absent.
The Master was compelled to leave early in the
evening. but his position was ably filled by IN Ill
Frederick E. Davis. p. NJ. who conferred the
perfection Of detail. The remark was heard that
with such material to look forward TO and back
upon the future Of the council was assured and
bright with promise.
During an intermission in the work Of the even
h. a a Ths being "s
attention Of all present was centred on the speaker
sHs s w wseh ewed SO smoothly from his lips
SPACE VII not permit us to rePeat ms M As
Alfred B. Price, and wound up in a glowing perora;;
ton eulogzng the DISTINGUISHED companion and
council With 'i an apron. beautifully embroidered
% worn as representative o. the Grand Conhcli OF
1Huidn territory near the Granu ,ouHCii VA ~"
York The blushing recipient Of this token OF the
OF his companions was ut loss for words 70 eH-
press his feelings: he made touching aliusion 70
MS mothers apron and to the aprons when ne na'i
worn during his Masonic career, and promised that
or blemsh
The council was honored by the presence OF a. 7;
!onn r. Osgoodby Past General Grand Master OF
me United States. who received with the honoIs
que hs exalted station There were also In attend
snS p rI III companions Stivers. kanter Dow dow
the ss OF AdeRhic And then all adj1urnsd b 20
good cheer prepared for them