New-York tribune., 1896-05-03
LODGE NOTES.
THE ToILERs IN MASONIC oUARRrEs


Enterprise Lodge worked the first degree VS.
Master and Whitney assisted in the work.
The duties Of the minor officers are not arduous.
but they are essential to the successful working OF
Lafayette Lodge conferred the first degree. W.
Hode presented the apron. and w. Pierce the work.
Tabernacle Lodge gave the third degree. W. Harl-
ness and r. W. Elwood. of Benevolent Lodge. were
among the visitors.
Holland Lodge conferred the first degree. W.
John T. Smith, Of Howard No. 35, was among the
visitors.
Globe Lodge conferred the third degree Among
Lodge, Brooklyn.
Roome Lodge had pleasant communication. and
Intercourse.
Normal Lodge worked the first degree; The lodge
had an unusually large attendance and the brethren
were much interested In the work.
~ Knickerbocker Lodge conferred the second degree
VA W., Louis Harding Harding acted as $ d. Captain" Smith
Atlas Lodge had work bat spent pleasant
Val Schneider and Alexander McCelland as visitors
Strict Observance. w. Bro Martin IN the East
conferred the second degree in excellent manner
The lodge was well attended by members and vis-
tors.
Albion Lodge, No 2s gave the second degree.
w. Titus presided. w. sharlow. Of Ocean Lodge,
s. d., conducted the candidates in very able and
impressive manner.
$. r. NJ. Brookyn.-state your case to your
Master, or some of your Masonic friends. If you
have good cause. let 1t be known In your own
Masonic household, and you VIII find ready hands
TO assist you
Putnam Lodge had very fine meeting. comforting
the third degree in good style and in the presence
with large delegation from Atlas Lodge. paid Put
nam fraternal visit.
Hiram Lodge conferred the third degree. with W.
Collins in the East. W. Louden. OF Temple Lodge
presented the working tools, and W. William Hall
of Pyramid. gave the historical lecture. The lodge
was well attended by members and visitors
Monitor Lodge gave the second degree, w. Giles
Rae presiding: r.. E. E!wSod Presented the working
among the visitors: The work was well dSne, and
the examination Of the candidates showed careful
study and good training.
Constitution Lodge conferred the first degree and
bad very good Of many yst9rs fb oGae Ia
'fq Hing s"S:qt VISIT II H. W. 'V1i Ge and Alison and r.
Brickbauer, of Lebanon; Kelly, Sheppard and others
were among the number.
with W. John r. Gardner in the East. and r. Ws.
George Burnham Bradburn Cricherton , and VIII;
Norristown. Penn. Bro. Sprague acted as S. ID. in
his usual brilliant and effective manner
Daniel Carpenter Lodge at its last regular COM
municaton, had five candidates for the second de-
gree Bro Grubbe. Senior Deacon of the lodge, con-
credit on himself and left deep impression on
the minds Of the candidates There was good at
tendance of members and visitors.
Girard Lodge had the second degree at its last
meeting. On this occasion X. w. William J. Mat
thews, District Deputy of the Seventh Masonic
panied by r. W. Stephen D Ameck and large
delegation of Masters and Past Masters.
nedy presided. w. Shepard explained the use OF
the working tools, and Bro Quinn conducted the
VS. Watt Aitchson. Brown. Baldwin. Spence
and Hall. ". Frederick +. Davis was among the
many visitors
Gramercy Lodge conferred TIE second degree The
S W.. John A. Sly presided, and the 5. d. OF l.iv-
ingston Lodge, II. NJ. Brickneli conducted the can
di1ates. All this with the supervising care or the
Master, DR.. Asdorf. resulted In an excellent rendi-
ton of the work.
Dorlc Lodge No 2so. at It's last communication.
degree W. =.
presented with certificate of honorary mem
bershp In Dorc Lodge for the many services he
". Bro V Schneider and WIS Baantine Thomp-
son, Copp and Eggeson were present
New-York Lodge No. $50 gave the second degree
in excellent manner. W Walter Miller presided; W.
Wyeth of Radiant. presented the working tools
Naughton. Of Livingston Lodge; Dickey Of Nassau Ma
sharp; of Scotia and the old standbys OF 3sc Val va
Clelland and George w. Anderson.
At the regular communication of Sterling Lodge
were conducted into the Middle Chamber. Addi-
t.onal interest added TO the ceremonies OF the
c. Carswell, who honored the lodge by visit. Next
Monday the first degree WIN be worked A cordial
invitation rs extended to all brethren TO be present
The Associated Masters and Past Masters OF tho
Eighth Masonic District held their monthly meet
important changes were made All Wardens In the
district are now eligible TO membershp. and the
be made still longer to express the composition Of
the association. was changed TO the Level club.
hoped that the Eighth District will now have
live association to look after and help the weaker
lodges also TO discuss topics Of general interest to
the members. W. Bro Matthew Taylor, OF Veritas
Lodge, Is president The ORGANIZATIONS in the varl-
Gus districts are now all named but We have
the Temple Of the Fourth Trowel OF the Fifth Square
Of the Seventh. and the Level Club OF the Eighth.
very pleasant gathering of prominent brethren
was held at the Craftsman's Club last Monday
Ing. The occasion which brought them together was
the desire to wish godspeod and bon voyage 10 VI d.
A. W. Miller. Pas, President OF the New-York Vet
Grams. who is about 10 visit the Fathcrand after an
absence OF over half century X w. James s.
Naming. Grand Marshal, on behalf OF the assembled
brethren, presented TO Bro. Miller combination
cane and umbrella. In his address expressing the
good feeling which exists In the fraternity toward
Venerable Bro. Miller, and while wishing him all
possible enjoyment on his proposed trip he voiced
the wish and. expressed the hope OF the brethren to
see him back 10 the land OF his adoption about as
quick as a fast liner can bring him home" All the
brethren present heartily shook hands with Bro
Miller. and each one wished him q good tine and
hoped for speedy return.