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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-19
LODGE NOTES.
THE TOILERS IN MASONIC OvARRIEs


To exhaust the various subjects of which Ma
brightest genius.
y, La Sincerity Lodge conferred the third degree
The lodge had very good attendance
W campb 6 wo as a sh s6 % SCOTT Win
N u the Wet WeS, W. Henry Lind acted S; d. r. ".
flying visit to Normal and presented the working
tools TO the candidates.
knickerbocker Lodge. w. Smith master conferred
~ T,9Xton PreS da during the work Tuth
Cap Smith also assisted
There is no superiority by blood or birth within
IN orr lodges except by the free and equal suffrage
of al Tie members present The pure principles
or equality aye constantly exenplifod by the
mon rules and regulations OF our lodgeroom.
Co., The greet reason Of the perpetuity and conserv-
principle No matter how goodly the building. It
cannot endure unless built upon solid foundation
rock; and Masonry is built upon the Rock OF Ages
the living God Faith in God is the fundamental
The right and real Masonic cement is composed
OF lr9n , ana Justice put up in true hearts and
fected by change of cline and may be had at
the Office Of good will AL men. Try this ce-
well, warranted not to fade 1t is useful within
the lodseroom as well as outside of It Use II,
con be afraid; there Is unlimited supply I'm
The Masonic fraternity and among the true Ma
lodgeroorn was crowded. Rain or shine hot or cold.
the brethren visit New-York Lodge. encouraged 10y
the sturdy array OF pas, masters VINO are always
present and animated with the desire good
work. No. $50 i sure to have good attendance.
w. Waller Miller presided. r. W Schneider pre-
sented the apron. and w. Washington Alexander. of
Hope Lodge. explained the working tools There
were also present ". Wilson, OF Lily Lodge: Hitch
cock. OF Neptune Lodge Ne. 2. Sharp. Of Scotia W.
Denzer and John J. Brogan No $50 does not call OF
Masonry has lived in every civilized country
and cline History hears honorable record OF
its advancement and march. II carried it's shining
lights to higoted Egypt in the darkest days or its
idolatrY 1t Shrank not from the threatened tor
lures OF ia" Crusaders. They carried no terrors
in their brawny arms 10 hush the Masonic teach
ings Of a Pythagoras or Thales. The plains Of
Chadea and the mountains OF Judea. the deserts
by its prcsenco and enyened by its songs. It
and brought nearer together in true brother
hood
Greenwich Lodge gave the first degree good
OF White Plains. presented the apron and W. Swan.
Of Adelphi. explained the working tools. There
also present W. Shepard. OF Park: Sharp, Of
Scotia r. W William 5. Thomson and r. W. Will
IAN !. Matthews who gave the second section OF
the degree. W. Brother Grant acted secretary.
and Bro n. !. Il. Alexander senior deacon.
vs.. Tunson arc Merz also assisted in the work
Brother Joseph f. Muhling. the efficient secretary
of Greenwich IscGge. met with severe accident.
being thrown from a cable car. His injuries pre-
vented him from attending the last meeting OF his
temporarily. reports Brother Muhling as conva
descent.
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THE CRYPTIC RITE.

On Thursday. July lG the G.. ID. VI. of the State OF
New York T H. a. Oppenheimer, accompanied by
a working team from Buffalo Council No Il and
keystone Council No. ~. Il. and NJ. under the di-
rection Of Henry X. Clark and Fred f. ogden, T.
ILL., NJ proceeded TO jamestown Via Erie Railroad,
N institute new Council IN that city. installed It's
officers and conferred the degrees large class Of
ca ndldafes who were ready at that time 10 receive
the Cryptic Degrees.
From al narts Of the State comes the pleasing
nrvs thai this beautiful Rite in our system Of
Masonry IL more and more appreciated by the
bre; hren and companions. Through the earnest ef-
80 - a few devoted souls the Cryptic Rite was
brough: 10 the front again, and new councils are
fn,-ned everyv here and old ones which have been
49,, M a y. revived In this city notably Adephic
cnrrcu No has had an unexampied career or
The element Of the fraternity In this
~ :, I've enrolled IN its membership and are taking
~ live Interest In It's affairs. Preparatons are
now in progress 10 have the super f-Xcs.eit negre
crouning part OF this rite conferred in fu form
esr xiv in the fail which will mark another important
event in the Rite
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THE REAPER AMONG THE CRAFT.

" Charles Brown died at his residence in Yves,
Twenty; hird-st al the ripe old Of eighty years
He came from Philadelphia 20 this city when a
,oung man and wa made Mason in Lafayette
Iodce No 81 March H. ISL and withdrew October q
1853 10 form New-York Lodge No $50 on December
1853 He was nrst Master OF tins lodge after
,s warrant was granted Identified from II In Janu-
AIRY 1879 and Joined Adelphc Lodge No. 34s. but on
Auru g 1881 ne returned 10 his first love and reaf-
nliated with his mother sOdge Lafayette No. 81
Tn. veterans turned out most numerOusly 10 pay
heir respect 10 their Past Most Venerable President
In he Scottish Rite bodies he had been very active
Al one time He died a member OF the y VI. J. The
obseGu!es were held Wednesday evening az his
late residence The Rev. DR. Bclcher. OF the Jane
Street Methodist Episcopal Church. this city. and
Dr NcInt!re OF Orange y. J.. conducted the ser
vice Past Master lOucherty. OF Lafayette Lodge.
rerformed the Masonic service assisted by the Mas
-, " Penny Il w Jerome Buck also spoke In
n.,ise Of the deceased Bro Brown leaves a widow
and son and three daughters.
Hugo Hepner. esteemed member OF Bethel
Lodge No 72s. died suddenly Monday evening.
Befhe Lodge turned largely 10 pay the last trib-
NE OF respect t. their departed brother W Hunt
ing on read the Mas lnc services ana W "esterfeid
acid az chaplain. He was Inferred a. the Lutheran
Cemetery.
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COUMiNDERY NEWS.

Morton Commandery held excellent meeting
in the Asylum Masonic Hall Monday evening The
Comma nder f. Sir Eugene Brown. presided and
conferred the order Of the Red Cross and order OF
the Temple upon four Royal Arch Companions
who were deeply impressed with the solemn cere-
mony and with the earnest manner 1t i'm.
parted En- Sir Knight John Little assisted also
AR Trederick + Davis OF York Sir Knight John
8 Kiby. OF Apollo Commandery No. IT, OF Troy.
was among the visitors
Clinton Commandery No. IA. stationed at Brook
lvn had an outing The Sir knights put aside their
swords and uniforms. and travelled to Patchogue
TO fish to swim. to eat and To - smoke, like other
outing suits ornamented only with smiles OF
happy anticipation Of good days sport. and the
Sir knights OF Clinton are never dsa ppointed hen
starting out to hav. good time About slxt,
members particlpa ted In the affair and there wer,
numerous guests George Nicholson William J
Mcdonald Charles Hubbell. Claude r. Beatty an.
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tho Ncw-York body in lSo5 but is now connected
with the several Nev-York bodies He is one OF
the Oldest members Of Mecca Temple, A A o. OF
the Mystic Shrine. and last but rot least is
member of the Brooklyn Masonic Veterans. ana
has served vice president and president or tha'
ancient and honorable association. He Is thirty
third elect and at the next meeting Of the supreme
Grand Council Of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction
at Pttsburg in September Of this year expects to
be crowned as q Sovereign Grand inspector zen,
eral Of the thrty-h and last degree. Certainly all
this shows Il very active Masonic life for the last
thirty-two years. and the honor or this II. ID, Is
well dose rived and has been well earned. Brother
Beatty is vertable veteran In the craft ana Is
fully entitled the utmost confluence OF every
Master In his district. II is indeed hitting that IN
''old Fourth" should have a vet Tor It's u -
Brother Beatty IL engaged I'm matters printing all,
hattcrs' trimming manufacture, ana ms Is the oIn
est and largest establishment OF the KIND IN th'
United States founded by him in 1857. and ne Il
still at tn. head OF this great institution ana pay
personal attention 10 all OF its many details, lhos
who know him best predict q very successful year
for the old Fourth
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keystone Lodge No 23j worked the third degree
tuesday evening and when w Master Hall opened
we lodge there was scarcely seating room enough
:" All the bretheren. There were w. Bennett, o!
V'een' Grant. OF Greenwich LOudon and Smiley.
4emplar Ludwig. OF Tecumseh, Elbridse 5. W
-aHu. Herbert = DERRICK and about all the faith
- ana devoted visitors who never call OF, but
.N'"e nightly 10 the temple 10 hold watch and ward
'V oil the working lodges. Past Master Mclaughlin
,-""sH assisted the secretary. Edgar r. Stewart.
=. sea- Tie MANY brethren and record their names
81, '"e DOCKS. And what was the reason OF all
a., sur and wha, or who was the magnet that
L. a" 'nis concourse of brethren TO Keystone
sunea, II was announced in this department last
prvs.s. mat The new Grand Marshal X w. Henry
Eavs'ti would preside. and that q delegation OF
Frankin", i>>odSe. OF Mount Vernon. headed by w
bre,b,n,n Davis would visit Keystone and the
Mount Va..Ie anxious 10 see this star from
They % reeanoh; whose fame had preceded him
bre,hrer' E ana saw him and he conquered The
10 ni,sL" eis satisfied that the Grand Master made
ehai VIII III selecting his handsome Grand Mar
With the presided In the first and second section
perienca e"ce OF an Apollo and with the ripe ex-
lecture A. solomon Bro. Ludwig gave the
vas sper, tLe close Of the lodge q social hour
sended aaI'er which the Mount Vernon brethren
sarshai 49, way homeward taking the Grand
"ln and 1r..ns mem. as they are very proud OF
s-"'o MIN very carefully.
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TOPK All SIMMER.

For the benefit of those devoted brethren VINO
nightly haunt the corridors Of the Temple in search
Of Masonic work and often disappointed dur
ing the hot spell the following Official Est is pub
lshed naming the lodges which will keep open
house" all summer.
LODGES Montgomery. first and third Monday;
Acacia first and third Tuesday; Putnam. nrst
and third Friday: Manhattan hrst ana MIRO IL
ant. frst and third SATURDAY; Keystone. second
and fourth Tuesday: New York. second and fourth
Tuesday; Knickerbocker. second and fourth Tues
day. Naval second and fourth Wednesday; Amlty.
second and fourth Thursday; Greenwich second
and fourth Friday, Mariners, 18th OF each month;
IVanhoe 29th Of each month.
CHAPTERS Phoenix, second Monday; Trune,
fourth Monday; Constitution. first Tuesday; Cres-
cent second Tuesday; Americus, third Tuesday;
Mt Zion fourth Tuesday; Union. second and
fourth Saturday: Empire 10Th OF each month.
COMMA NDERIES.- Morton second Monday;
Columbian. third Tuesday; York, Fourth Wednes
day: Ivanhoe. third Thursday afternoon.
The above is a complete list OF Masonic bodies
meeting in the Temple. This depa tment Of The
Tribune will publish the names and dates OF all
those meeting during the summer in other parts OF
the city II Masters or Secretaries will furnish re-
la Die Information.
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Phoenix Chapter conferred the Mark Degree upon
several candidates. +. II T. Or. Reynolds pre-
sided. assisted by NJ T.. Van Buskrk. % orient
Ayers OF Triune Hessenberg. OF Metropolitan, and
Postley. Of Phoenix
Union Chapter conferred the Royal Arch Degree
in full form, with L. Robert II. Clark In the East,
assisted by David Kay and Richard Shepard. r.
r. William Hall. Frederick E. Davis and Adolph
Muehsar also assisted Among the numerous Wis
itors were NJ. E. Samuel Frankfort. 7. II. ?, Of
Kelsey Of Standard; Fitch, OF Metropolitan. and
many others
1t Is not all Of Masonry 10 wear Masonic pin pin
or even to know certain lectures. questions and
answers better than the Ten Commandments The
Important thing is TO live Masonry" Let your
actions your deeds your conduct among your ie-
lows proclaim YOU true Mason. Never mind your
pins your keystones or your jewels; IT Is the
internal and not the external"-you know the rest.
Let your brethren your Masonic works and
your neighbOrs your Masonic conduct
Crescent Chapter met Tuesday evening and con
ferred the Mark, Past and VI. f. Degrees f.
Renno Loewy opened the chapter in due FORM
The hot weath her has effect upon the members
OF Crescent Chapter. IL neither wlihers their Ell
thusiasm nor retards their great industry TO Work
three Degrees in on" evening with the mercury
PLAYING In the nneties. shows a sturdy ana earnest
desire TO continue in the good work OF the Masonic
ouarries Several candida tes presented themselves
and were received within the folds OF Crescent
CHAPTER by that indcfatigable worker. X b Adoipn
Muehsam assisted by NJ L. Vim. Barber. NJ T.
Zachary the tireless Secretary and numerous other
ROYAL Arch enthusiasts Crescent will not call of
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the weather almost unbearable an enthusiastic
number Of Masons were present and the attend
ancc OF a considerable number OF well-known
craftsmen was highly appreciated by this infant
lodge 1t will however soon grow beyond the In
fantile period. Its officers veterans In the
quarrics. and their earnestness will soon reap
good reward.
r. W Matthew Taylor. u. ID. G. NJ. OF the
Eighth Masonic District. paid visit, and was re-
ccivcd with due hOnors. He made short address
in tn" Of which he urged the members to he
faithful to their obligations. to promote n true
social and fratcrnal fellowship. TO be extremely
careful in the selection OF new members ana es-
pecally warned comm tees appointed 10 nvesti-
gaze applicants for membership and to do their
duty cOnsricnt Ously and fearlessy. also mpressins
upon the masters OF ceremonies the necessity for
a strict observance OF conduct and conversation
in the preparation -room. His remarks were greet
ed with applause. Subsequently the r. W. took
part in the work other well known ana eminent
visitors were X. ". j. Stewart Wilson. 7. y. y.
O. VI. OF the Eighth Peter Il Gatens. 7. II. ID
tan: Lppmann. Of Centennial: Milford. OF Nap
,hali. Baum. OF Emanuel Miner OF Shakespeare
Vaughan. OF Putnam, T. f. Herrlich and Philip
j. Herrch. both Of Radiant. The working tools
were presented by ". r. P. f.. Herrch. W.
Miner presided in tho East during the second
ton and the ever popular X ". J. Stewart Wilson
delivered the lecture In able and thoroughly In
structive manner.
Refreshments were partaken Of after the lodge
closed. and peace. harmony and brotherly love
prevailed to The entire satisfaction Of all
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OK OLD DADDY MACDONOTGH.
AN OLD-TIME PAST MASTER.

Father Mac, Daddy Mac. We used 10 call
him. was an old Past Master in our lodge; there
was not IA member among really remern-
bered when Pop Mac Master. but there is 10
doubt about it, somewhere In the dim past. ".
Bro. Peter Macdonough was the Master Of Blank
Lodge. the musty ole records show II. and who
ever dared to doubt Masonic records? Are not all
Masonic traditions and records the embodiment o.
Emmett" truth? Daddy Mac was very pre-
else man: he held fast TO the ancient landmarks
and was scrupulously exact about every item In
the bylaws; ne famous for his attachment for
"old-time' usages he devoted to the ways of
old our bylaws said that the lodge should be
"congregated' AT S o'clock and Daddy Mac would
never allow the lodge to be opened" that was too
modern for him A lodge must be duly "congre-
gated" and precisely at o'clock he could be seen
standing in the East with heavy old silver watch
In his hand waiting FOR the hand to come around
TO the figure s. then thmmp, down came the gaVe
and away flew the handle OF ~ TO the other END OF
Tie room Nobody could bring down the gay, gayel az
US Then Bro. Brown the blacksmith. made one
OF iron out and out; but Daddy Mac broke the
pedestal with it at the first clip.
Being man Of means and having nothing in the
world 10 do he used attend all the lodges In his
ne did II fairly well too. strictly in the Old way,
but his forte was to .'congregate tho lodge to be
ready FOR work, ami when his strong right arm held
the gave aoft. ready precisely al O'Clock - bring
It down with a hump that could be heard blocks
stand that II could not be upset, and the Junior
Warden. nervous llite man wouG pu, MS hngers
a living hence knew now - resist conclusion. would
stand on his ;.pOcs and rybOdy IN the iOdgerOom
would anxiOus.y look toward the East find out
what was broken when that gavel came down. for
something usually cracked Fortunately. Daddy
Mac" had a very even temper. and never got really
mad. for II he ever brought down that gave in
anger we feared that the very floor would give
wav under us Poor old man, he meant well but
had no consideration FOR our furniture or FOR our
sensitive auric.es He has long since gone a
Higher Lodge" and his strong stalwlrt arm now
mouiders in little graveyard near the church In his
native village and some there insists hat II any
me will e MS grave at exactly o'clock p.
ne will hear a crash loud and strong. that on.y
rmanate from a WorshipfU. Master while engaged
In 'cOngregatng' his lodge
In removing the lodge furniture time
our Young Tier several pieces CT gAves
and he reported this 10 the Master who stralgh way
annoIn, ed \ committee TO invsstcate VINO mad thus
dos we'd the property OF he lodge and during this
and from the lips OF some % the Oldest
Nasons' the above "reminiscences were brought TO
light.
Few only are living now who remember old
.Dady Mae. l., hope thai he Is happy In the
Celestial Grand Lodge above. whore peace forever
reigns and BOD men only cOagrceate.
AN OLD SECRETARY
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Sir Horace F. Noble. A special car brought the
party back TO Brooklyn somewhat Drowned. some
what tired. but very much eated and satisfied with
Budd OF Budd's Hotel a member OF Clinton. re-
ceved the thanks Of them all for the good enter.
tanment furnished by him
Damascus Commandery having decided TO make
q pilgrimage to the city OF Utica on September g.
on the occasion OF the concave OF the Grand Com
mandery OF the State of New-York the fraters
ore requested to signify their intention In this
matter TO the committee soon az possible. that
proper negotiations for transportation may DO
made Hotel accommodations have been secured
at the Butterield House AS there will be an OPP
portunity for the fraters and their families 70
visit on this occasion the Masonic Home ian OBJ
joct of special interest 10 the fraternity, every
frater should avail himself OF the advantages OF
this pilgrimage and endeavor arrange TO b..
present. Prompt replies will materially aid the
committee J. l.. Brickbauer Is Commander anu
Fred d. Clapp Is Recorder.
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CAL TON.

Strict trial" due examination and iawfui IN
.,-oa.ton" are familiar words TO all Masons. yet
~ deep and important meaning. for on them de-
nends the extending Of Masonic recognition and
Masonic courtesy The brethren. more especially
those much in and about the Temple cannot be
100 careful about the great importance OF These
familiar quotations BE particularly careful. as 10
The lawful information from whom received, under
vhof circurns tances. how and when ana where IN
narted Much mischief may be wrought by care
less voucher: the introduction OF stranger by a
casual acquaintance Is not sufficient; let II De ek-
rIrIflv stated n the stranger Is to be admitted 10
Masonic intercourse Nor should a few words. hur-
rledv whispered in your ear be considered due eH-
animation Caution is taught in AL your words ana
actions How much more cautious should you De
a. the very threshold OF the lodge In the presence
NJ sfranger Make sure Of your voucher
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COMING ETENTS.

Metropolitan Chapter will confer the Mark de-
gree next Wednesday +. Companion Hessenberg,
the II. P Is constant in his endeavors to raise the
Chapter and bring ii to the front. and in this he
has the sympathy and earnest support Of all lovers
of the Capitular Rite.
The next stated concave Of Damascus Command
cry BROOKLYN. will be held the evening Of
Wednesday July 90 1856 at O'Clock The ilustri-
Gus order of the Red Cross Will be conferred upon
candidates in waiting Sir knights will appear in
fatigue uniform.
Park Lodge will meet next Tuesday evening,
when the third degree Will be given In full form.
w Richard Shepard. jr.. the Master will give the
first and second section. and r W. James r. Gillie
will deliver the historical lecture. Park Lodge Will
hold it's annual excursion Wednesday. 2Hth inst.
and members would do well 10 provide themselves
with tickets. Next Tuesday evening the committee
will them in the anti-room.
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THE GRAND CHAPTER AT NYACK.
ROCKLAND CHAPTER NO POI RECEIVES THE
OFFICIAL VISIT or THE GRAND HIGH
PRIEST AND ASSOCIATE GRAND

PRIEST AND ASSONlATE GRAND
OFFICERS
The pretty little village OF Nyack. on the Ilud-
son. filed with Masonic dignitaries last Mon
day. Rockland Chapter. by special invitation, re-
ccivcd the Grand II 7. and staff. and conferred the
Royal Arch Degree upon full class NJ. f.
George f.. W Stvcrs the G II. r.. occupied the
East. r. f. William r Livermore acted as King.
and r. +. J. Harris Balston Scribe r. f.. a.
Muehsam was C. Of H.. Bennett p S. r. f. George
w Anderson. r. A. C.. Clarence NJ. Hatten mas
ter OF the third veil. McKelsey second and Thomas
O. Bell master OF the first veil With this excellent
cas-; tho beautiful degree Of the summit OF
Masonry given in fine form. The f. H. T., j..
+ Smith I'm receiving his guests, said that he ana
the companion of Rockland Chapter highly ap-
the honor OF this visit in the heat OF mid
summer. and with all the pressure of business
which must naturally be ever before the g. II. p,
and certainly very pleasing 10 all Royal Arch
MasOns have grand officers who take so much
interest In subordinate chapters. and VINO are ever
ready to aid and assist in the good work of the
craft T.. Isaac H. venn. II. =. OF Terrace city
CHAPTER No IN OF Yonkers. with large delega-
ton of his companions. had chartered special
steamer TO come to Nyack and be present on TINS
occasion fIe said among other things when
complimented for coming. that he deemed 1t his
duty 10 be present as often as possible with the
Grand Chapter officers. whose efforts should De
seconded These companions. although the leaders
in ROYAL Arch Masonry work harder in the cause
than most companions. and II Is our duty TO sup
port them at all times and on all occasions H.
Companion Moss OF Irving Chapter No. 2~ OF
Tarrytown. also present with many members
of his chapter From the metropolitan district
about thirty companions accompanied the grand
officers They had engaged special train for
going and coming and all were highly pleased with
the reception and entertainment at the hands OF
the companions from Rockland Chapter. All
branches Of Masonry are in a hourishing condition
i'm This eehborhood. The brethren have recently
bought the Methodist Church in Nyack and altered
the edifce into lodge and chapter rooms wher" me
craft has q home ~ its own that can he used al al
times for all legitimate Masonic purposes, Grad
ualy and steadily Masonry grows throughout me
Empire State and soon every town. aye, every
con siderable village will own its Masonic hail.
where the brethren may gather around the sacred
altar Of Masonry in the interest and for the henct
of the best and highest aims of humanity. and the