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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-25
PEFFER'S POINTERS,
Populist Idea on the Teller
Endorsement.
DEMOCRATS SHOULD NOT DO n
Party'Must Maintain Its Time
Honored Principles.
OF These Free Silver Is But
One.
THAT sLUGGIMe MATCH.
Corbett and Sharkey Talk of
the Result.
Other Late News, Political
and General.
OF These Free Silver Is But
One.
THAT sLueeINe MATCH.
Corbett and Sharkey Talk of
the Result.
Other Late News, Political
and General.

WASHINGTON, June 25.-Senator
PETER said today that the pronuncia.
mento Of the populists at St. Louis
for Teller for president was impcr-
tinence for asking the democrats to
nominate him, and treacherous 20
far - 1t attempted to speak for the
populists. and he did not believe the
party would sustain them. Teller
was net in favor OF the pop
ulist Endorsement. The democratic
presidential ticket as party
should retain its identity for the &C.
complishnsnt Of reforms. which 1t
has In land. only one Of which is
free silver. 1t only remained for the
populist party to nominate Its own
candidate. He favored Gov. Hol-
comb, Of Nebraska, for president and
Tom Watson. Of Georgia, for vice
president.
Geosgia Dsmoersss.
MACON, Ga, juno 25.-The demo-
cratic state convention met ut noon.
The platform declared for the free,
unlimited aud independent coinage
Of silver at l6 to I. The present
state ticket, headed by Gov. NJ. Y.
Atkinson was renominatcd. The
delegstes-at-large are: Evan p.
Howell. Patrick Walsh, A. T. Lewis
and Pope Brown.
New Msrico Pspuiists.
ALBuoUERoUE, N. M. June 25.-
The Populists territorial convention
adopted FREQ silver platform and
elected delegates 10 the national con.
vcution.
Coissado's silver Crowd.
DENVER, juno 25.-The state sill.
yer convention met today. Over I, 200
delegates were present. Ex-senator
Taber Was elected temporary chair.
man. Teller's name was cheered to
the echo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-25
state Convention Of SILVER Men.

DENVER, June 25.-Seven hundred dele.
gates, representing every county in the
state, will constitute the Colorado state
convention Of the national silver party
which will meet IN this city today. Seven
ty delegates to the st. Louis national con.
vention will be elected and resolutions
Will be adopted indorsing Senator Henry
M. Teller as a presidential candidate, and
IN the event that he is not successful fa-
voring his return the United States senate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-25

KANSAS CITY, June 25.-Henry Ellroth.
once the owner of large cabinetware fac
tories in Peoria, Ills, and Mexico, Mo-,
was found dead in his lodgings here, hav-
ing committed suicide with morphine.
Ellroth was IS years old. He was one time
wealthy, but lost his wealth about ten
years ago. Soon after that his wife left
him and is now living ip Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-25

A mans time, when well husbanded,
is like cultivated field, Of which few
acres produce more of what is useful to
life than extensive provinces even Of
the richest soil. when overrun with
weeds and brambles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-25
ACCIDENT At a SOCIETY CIRCUS.
Iwsss1 Pesssas Injared BY Sections of the
seats Collspsing.

AweosJ feseooo inferred BY Sections 0f the
seats Collspsing.
SPRISGTrEID, Ills, June 25.-A bad acci
dent occurred Last evening at circus per.
'formance by society people on the grounds
OF James I. Jones, given for the benefit Of
Christ Episcopal church. About 30
prominent people were present, including
Governor and Mrs. Altgcld. Several sec.
tons OF the seats broke down, caused by
the weight Of the spectators About
twenty persons were injured Fortunate
ly q panic was averted.
Among the injured are: Mrs, JamesL.
Hudson, leg broken; Gideon r. Brainarl.
back badly injured; Assistant United States
Attorney Leigh X. Brainard, leg hurt; ex.
Adtutapt General Orrendorf, ankle
sprnincd; Postmaster Retidick NJ. Ridge
", badly bruised; Mrs. Edward w. damn,
ankle sprained; Miss Snllie Perkins, BADLY
bruised; Mrs. Gideon Brainerd, sufferinu
from nervous prostration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-25
Tornado u leva.

CsKsrox. Iowa, June 25.-A tor.
nado struck hero about midnight
The new High school building, the
county jail. in course Of erection. the
amphitheatre At the fair grounds and
the C.. b. 4 q. round houss were
damaged. much plate glass IVES shat
tered and ssny chimseys over
tarnsd. Nobody was killed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-25
Cosssss ssa sAsshey roth Boass sf whss
They Coaid Have Doae.

They Coaid Have Done.
SAN FRANcrsco. June 26.-Speak.
ing Of his contest last night with
Shsrkey, In which the result was de.
clared . tie, Corbett said: "when I
say SAArksy Is . good strong man I
tell the whole story. He's . bull, but
no fighter. People are mistaken IL
they think no landed serious blow
on me. In the second round I had
him going and would have put him
ont II the round had lasted 10 Sec
onds longer. I had no difficulty in
hitting him. but he can stand more
punishment than the ordinary man.
] could have landed him but 1t would
have done NO good to hurt the poor
fellow that much. People seem to
think I was doing all the hugging in
the last round. That's a pardon.
able mistake. Sharksy hugged me
often and as long as he could. 1 am
ready to Eght Sharkey to . finish at
once. A finish fight 10 what I desire,
not four.round battle in which q
man cannot light scientifically. but
must slug aud wrestle."
Sharkey said: 81 can whip Cor.
bett in = finish fight and will be glad
when we face each other. am
ready at any time to fight him OF
any one else. I believe II We had
gone on last night I would have
whipped him. He was done out and
clung to me to save himself. I was
tired at the close. ] was never in
any fear OF him."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-25

SPRrNGFIELD, June 2s-The State Lu-
ther League held its second annual con.
vcntion In Grace church in this city, Pres.
idcnt Onkleaf. Of Moline, presiding. The
following officers were elected for the en-
suing year: President, James b. Oak
leaf, Of Moline; secretary, n. c. Olson, of
Chicago
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-25

Merit in medicine means power to
cure. The great cures of Hoods
Sarsaparilla proves its unsqualed
merit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-25

LONDON. June SAT Oxford yesterday,
Hon Thomas F. Bayari, amhass.dor Of
the United States st the court u Sc. James
was honorcd BY Oxford university By the
confesrine On him of the honorary degree
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-25

Cornell Wins the Freshmen's Race.
POUGHKEEPsIE, n. Y. June 25.-In the
Freshmen's college boat race Cornell
won; Harvard, second; PENNSYLVANIA
third; time, 1O:l3I.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-25

The spring trap is constructed on the
principle of the jawe Il shark on dol.
phin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-25

, Il took only one rib for q woman. but
IL takes several to make good umtrel-
h.-Florida Times Union.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-25

ST.. JOHN. n. b.. June s6.-Sir
Leonard Tiliey died ut s this morn
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-25
AI.shonas Badly Defeated.

CAPE Town, June 25-The Natal con-
tingent has defeated, with heavy loss o
force of 1900 Mashonas
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-25
LYMAN rRuMsulL IS DEAD.

vle Aged Statesman and Jarlst Pnssps
Away 1t His chicago Home.
CHICAGO. June 25.-Judge Lyman Trum-
bull died at O'Clock this morning at his
home, 4O06 Lake avenue. He had been
New-York tribune., 1896-01-12
MONTGOMERY LODGE no. GS.
AN INSTALLATION AND A PRESENTATION

AN INSTALLATION AND A PRESENTATION
r. Wor Adolph q. Guigscl, the retiring Mister
OF Montg9Tery Lodge. delivered his valedictory
prior to the surrender OF the gave. to his
sor. W. William f. Yates. He thanked the Brett-
rem for their many cour,eses extended to him and
urged them to transfer their support to the new
Master. although" said Brother Gutgsell. my
ne" position as Ds Deputy brings me in con-
tact with moro Masons, and the spIerc Of my la
bors il much enlarged. and although the honor
conferred upon me 6y The Grand Master X greai
ana much appreciated, | wish TO say to you tha I
my reco!lectcns Of your Kindness VIII ever abide
with me. ana confess frankly TO you that am
sorry 10 leave the East; unlike many Masters. who
has been so pleasant and my position as your
Master 50 genial that now reluctantly surrender
ever count upon me to Do al in my my power @ to Keep
so99d ~, no. SS IN It's present proud position; Hardy
when Brother John T. Hunt arose and said: we
cannot thus allow you to leave the East OF Mont
gomery Lodge. l am sorry that am not a Cad
stone or Depew but this lodge is not made up Of
orators. but OF workers. We have sat under your
guidance for the last two years. and have OBJ
sarvel your good work ana we have apprec ated
IT, II was not by words that you have won our
kindness. and this affection is a lasting one. But
!s before reti;lng we wish to hand YOU token Of
wife and show 20 your children; show them how
you are esteemed and honorei by the members
handed the Right Norshipful a magnificent How
ard watch OF exquisite workmanship and hand
". Gntgsell rep!ied in feeling words lie said:
"you. have well said that this lodge Is not made
up OF orators. or your retiring maste. would have
something mora to say than merely sfammer h s
thanks again and again. Brethren, YOU literally
overwhe.m mo with kindness. This Is moro than |
deservc-more than | expected know this gfi
OF yours comes as Offering Of tru, and sincere
Irien ship. and as such accept i, with my best
wishes for each and al, OF YOU" This not all,
however The spirit Of fraternai regard stalks
through MONTGOMERY Lodge al the time. and
stopped a.so at tho secretary's desk. The genial
good-natured and efficient secretary, william ord.
was presented with han lsome gold pen and pen
c.L sort Of combination machine with which
Brother ord VIII IN future write all recr pts for
paymen; OF ues-certainly great iaiucement for
the members 20 pay up. He was much surprised.
but acknowledge that nothing should surprise him
hereafter. and he viii On'y watch and wa.t." The
INSTALLATION was then proceeded with. W. Freder-
ick j. Brown pres ding and RI Wor. Valentine
Schnellnr artlng as GRIND MIR rshal
New-York tribune., 1896-01-12
SERMON TO KNIGUTS.
DAMASCUS CoMMANDERY NO 5s ASSEMBLIES TO
HEAR BIsIOP POTTER.

DiNascr,s COAfMANDERY NO 5s ASSEMBLIES TO
HEAR BIsHOP POTTER.
A many pers ons as could be accommodated
Eplscopal Church OF the Atonement. Seventeenth
$. and FYfth-ave Brooklyn, OF which the Rev. T.
Homer Wellman Ph. d.. is rector. in order TO
witness the special Knight Tempars service,
under the auspices Of Damascus Commandery No
E and hear Bishop u. C. Potter. o. New-i orK'
preach.
The Sir knights In full uniform assembled IN the
nar,sh hail adjoining the church edifce. Com
mander John W. Palmer marshaihng 'hen'' anu
from there they passed into the church.
The Rev Dr. Wellman. as Excellent PreIa'e ied
the service. which was fully choral and admirably
rendered by the vested choir Of men ana women
under Choirmaster r. S. De Reef. The SOLO paris
were sustained by the Misses H. Paine, Marina
Moore s. Campbell, p Wallace and J.. A. van
Tassell SOPRANOS; tho Misses g. Roser ana J." r.
Xlbourne altos: r. Davis and W. Masters tSmoi 70
The sermon an address TO have been dehyeIcu e1
By Sir and Rev, Cornelius J.. living, very r.ii II 9
nent Grand Prelatc OF the Grand Encaihpnrsn' - -
Sir Knights Templar ~ Amer''a' "'' '"'"e
sickness he could not attend: go ,,. at 10.
Bishop Potter took az mis- text lsalah XII ~.
The sun Shall be more thy nght py gay. a. 49,
for brightness shall the moon give ish' uhto ,t .,eo
but the Lord shall be unto thee an e'c'i'"""e
Ign: and thy God thy glory. ,,,,o r, tho
Sir William j. Maxwell. Grand warren oI w "
Grand Commandery: Eminent Sirs Ed"a,d N, & w
Z. & Of De wit, Clinton: John F. Valentine. n
D. Commander OF St Elmo; Francis haym0hu,
Grand Representative Of North Dako,a' aoong o0ng
Lange and f. ID. Clapp OF DaInasors, w ope aso
delegation from Clinton DE witt Clinton and ~.
Elmo communicates in attendance.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-12
COPESTONE LODGE no. GIL
PRESENTATION TO PAST MASTER VILE,

PRESENTATION TO PAST MASTER WILEY
The new officers Of Copcs;one were In their n,,ces
W Charles +. liotmer presiding, Wednesday 70
greet large attendance OF members and visiting
brethren TWO were Initiated In the first degree
with the excellence of work Characteristics Of cane
stone. and then l.. NJ. William r.. Demarest asked
for recognition lie eaid be had n PLEASING dutv n
perform toward a member OF the lodge of whom
they were all proud. He then called forward "
William j. Wiley, who had laid down the gavel of
Copestone after two years faithful service I'm the
East. and In the name Of the brethren of cone
stone presented MIN win a service OF silver con-
sstlng of ninety-seven pieces In a inagnncenr
mahogany case. The dinner and tea service of
was most happy in his address, euIogizng W. Wiiey
for his gentlenanly hearing while in Office his uni
form courtesy. ms eiicient work Master for the
last two years, ana the prosperous condition IN
which h" left the lodge upon his retirement. Dur
Ing the last year twenty-five new members had been
raised TO the Masters degree and never in the his
tory of copestone was 1t in better condition than
sired to express their gratitude to the retiring MAJ
ter. not merely in words which could bat feebiy
but also In substantial manner. this beautiful
syer service & testified lie therefore begged MS
memorial Of the respect entertained for him by hiS
brethren The chaplain Of the lodge. the Rev. ames
loving admiration for r. VI. Wiley who ne SAID
By his wise Ssanee M s, and gentle & rule had endearsd
ana brotherly love that prevailed n the lodge was
&%e %SSy M s9rSsy MScs a4d os % se
IN all the walks OF life. Without as well ae within
the lodge he the frcn of every Mason and
every good All were proud OF him. all loved
him. and all most affectionatey wished him a long
happy and qsefu NE ne was , yO"ng & man Who
In a few graceful words OF thanks W. Wiley ex.
been said OF him Dy his brethren and for the spen
"a gft that er Hc srsg"
Coptsone was mainly due - me exeelient supper,
he had received from all the brethren and ne would
kindness.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-12
OBJ! lEY'.

George W Adams. Past Master Of Park Lodge
No SIG. died suddenly at his home In West Fifty
hfth-st lasi Wednesday night and was buried with
Masonic honors Friday afternoon W NJ. Richard
Sheppard performing the Masonic burial service in
perfect and very impressive manner. Tire large
concourse OF distinguished craftsmen who gathered
to pay the last tribute of respect TO the departed
brother testified to the esteem In which he WAS
hed by the fraternity ". Il. Adamg was made a
Mason In Park Lodge January I. 1870. and sead-
ly advanced IN the lodge until he WAS elected Master
in 1890 and re iec;ci In 1871. He WAS also hon
orcd member OF Union Chapter No $50. in all lis
Masonic career he ever known true Ma
son. Jealous craftsman and a goOi upright citi-
zea. He leaves wife and five children who mourn
his loss together with legons Of his friends and
brethren who VIII sadly miss him Hc was IA
mlllar figure in and about he Temple. and was Al
ways ready to asst IN Al lodges more especially
Ia PARK Lodge. where his memory Will b. especially
rfverch.
Il. w Char.ei ". Jackson died suddenly last Sun
day IN Tevas. He was honcred member OF
Crescent Lodge No. 402. th'' city. lie made
Mason May 2S. 1885, Master Of Crescent Ia
1890 and 1891. and was DIT Deputy Grand Master in
1892 I:rother Jackson was In his hfty-ninth year
and much respected by all who knew him.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-12
.tLNi IODGE 70. r2S.

The brethren Of this lodge with their families and
friends. 10 the number OF about four hundred.
senblcd at Jaeser's. corner of MadisOn-ave. ald
Fiitv-nlnth-St last Thursday evening 9th inst
tc witness the INSTALLATION II the officers for the
ensuing year
Il. W George Burnham. jr was the installing ohi-
Ger. ably ASSISTED by X. W. Elmer \ Miller.
Grand Marsha. After the ceremonies the entire as
semblage repaired to the Assembly Rooms. where
dancing Was INDUCED In. followed By supper at Il
m. IN Jasgcr's well-known epcurean style
II 4; a very late hour when tho good nights
or mornings said and every felt great
satisfaction with the entire AFFAIR.
Among the many notab.cs present were Il. W.
Ioseph Lane. y p. 6. NJ. Eighth Mass District: Il.
". Frederick j. Miligan r. W. Treophilus Pratt
X. ". william Delamater. X. ". George II. roop
W. T. T.. f Barnes. " S,hoonover. James x. Ful
Ter and y ". HCugh OF Alma.
". b Henry A. Rogers starts out with bright
pr specs for the coming year. and as he s good
rituast anG pl!nstakng officer, good work can b"
expected.
The lodge will work the f. A. degree on tho 25i
New-York tribune., 1896-01-12

Independent Lodge worked the first degree The
new Master. W. Folsom presided. assisted by VS.
Bogert, Dose. Inaemeyer Joseph. McCleand and
others.
A very pleasant gathering Of brethren anl their
families took place in the of Apawams Lodge
No. 500 at Rye Neck. 1t was a public nstalla ton.
and fine ceremony took place. r.. w. James b.
Ge acted Grand Master. and W George L..
Lyon as Grand Marshal VI. W. G. NJ John Stew
art was present and addressed the audience: also
r, w James r. Cine. Robert p. Lyons. and NAM
other prominent craftsmen. During the evening me
mis- Lodge. presented to W. Josiah Aaoncy spen-
d.d Past Masters jewel ard apron. cOmplimenting
work which had been done ir the new lodge The,
evening most pleasant one. and waa enJoye.,,
officers ioi The year 1896: Peter Z. Henderson. ~
Thomas 9. Palmer. T.: William H. smith s.. and
the Rev. James u holmes {.
Ancient Ledge conferred in" first degree. Wor-
shipful John " Fulton, the new Master presided
and Right Worshipful George W. Arnold. OF quebec.
gave the lecture of tn" degree
Crcscon mt Lodge No s02 gave the second degree.
Prior to this however. the Worshipfu Master,
joel s Mason installed ;he minor officers in very
able and impressive manner. The death OF Il. w
Charles W. Jackson was announced, and appro-
priat" measures ana resolutions were adopted;
Crescent Lodge has "a very able Master and good
st OF energetic officers. all young mon with zea' 20
work in our Guarros and sincere dcrotcn to the Dcs'
interest of their lodge.
Mum Lodge gave the second degree last Thurs
DAY. W. John g. !iall presided. assisted by Fast
Masters Price and Abrahams. The lodge was well
attended. ana mostly by Munns own members, an
OF whom are good earnest workers.
Ocean Lodge worked the first degree. with Nor-
shipiui Thomas sharlow in the East. assisted by
Pas, Masters Van Pot wade and Bennett The
apron ably presented by W. Ludwig. of Tecum-
sch. and The working tools explained by W:
Mucilsam Of Manahatta. Ocean has made good
beginning.
Astor Lodge began work with the first degree.
The new Worshipful, Goorce W. Talman. presided,
Il. W. Aficck presented the apron. and Past Mas
ter Doncgan explained the working tools. The lodg"
had very good attendance
Hope Lodge No. 2ii at the last meeting worked
the first degree. hpt this was not the principal
feature Of IN" evening. \ splendid set OF silver
service presented to the retiring Master. W.
Henry II. Trchcr. T. ". John Little L. ID. d. Of
the Fifth. made the presentation address. The
gift was from ". Isaac Frommc to the most Of
nclent onccr Of the Lodge ana was AWARDED 70
the initiate Past Master W Bro. Thomas -
Eight was also remembered by his brethren with
a handsom" set of claws all Of which made up n
very pleasant evening Tor the brethren OF Hope
Lodge. Tho writer regrets exceedingly that other
Masonic duties prevented him from participating IN
these peasantrcs. ana congratulates Hope LodSc.
the donors ana recipients. ana The memnrrs ~ a.
upon The excellent spirit and harmony which shows
itself On all occasions.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-12
COUuiNDERy NEWS.


Last we !nesday evening Damascus Commaadery
held stated conc!ave In thei~ Ass um. Neyins-st.
junction Fulton and Flatbush-ave.. Broohlyn. TWO
petitions ,0r the order were received. COM
pdn.Cn elected to membership and one Sir Knight
restored The Eminent Commander. Sr John ".
Palmer. had the pleasure Of welcoming the Com
mander % Occur de Lion Commandery. New-York
city. Eminent Sir Paul &. kreischmar. also Emf
nen. Sirs William j. Maxwell. Grand Warden; Will
lam +. Iivernore. John Iange +. Il. Cl,pp. A. G.
condlt and Francs Raymond Grand Representa-
tive Of North Dakota.
Palestine Commlndery conferred the order OF
Red Cross at the las, concave Eminent Frank
W. Goodwin pres lcd. Past Comma nders Davis
and Fox. Ot York among the visiting Sir
Knights. also Sr Knight Roxbury. Of South Dl-
kOta.
CoeIr De Liol Commanlcry hell wc-attcrdel
conclavc last Friday night. Both or!ers. that NJ
Red Cro.s and the order Of the Temple.
felr"i upon several clniilates Th" Eminent Com
man!cr. Sir nKiZht Kretchmer. occupied the EAST
In the counc.. were seated Pat coImln lers R)lil
VI. Morgan, Stvcrs. brown John A. Mapes. Goa
nell r. l.. Davis. and others
New-York tribune., 1896-01-12


,.ADErHic No a's. meets frs, and third Tuesday a,
NM e pgaEN gaSE w. & lr5 TA'TH r. W,lfr Treas.
Il. +. FRYER. Secretary. ~ Pine-st.
ALEloX, No 2G meets aecond and fourth Monday IN
HENRY NJ DRIsToi.s.w. cIIAs A. BENEDICT, Treas.
A. EHARDr. Secretary. BOX 10 Masonic Hall.
ALMA LODGE NJ. 72s meets second and fourth Thurs
HETTY i. T99GasAEs. M. j rErERsoX S ".
r. W. iiorGH. Secretary 5i4 E. ssth-st.
AMrR!crs LODGE No. 5a5 meets nrsi and third Thurs
& %};% %lIf% I, ,5Sa EiSi;yrA Ks9wEEsx
JOHN l.. wiD6ER Secretary All Fourth-aye.
AsToE LODGE No. COZ second anl fourth Thurs
GEO. ". TAia.MAN. N. ELMER G. sAMMIs. 5. W.
. " joS rHoTrsoS secretary, TS IS. ANT2lD %a:, Treas
ATLAS LODGE No alC meats frs, and third Friday
i2E h6His X KrAa AS2N GES GESE 2 nno1EE aSSKS
dAsTAN j. BLOCK secretary. Box 3e. or .53 W ioh-st
nETHEL bopGE No. 1873 meets first and third Saturday
5HSon N TndA4 MM e SsFfhES N6a46N Treas
ALEXANDER coNNELI, Secretary COS f. is7th-s
CITY LODGE Nc. 4os meets first and third Monday q,
HETRn I6sER, i i MThLEb sTIH1b f MIppIERRooN
'o 55sEF 'Nh q Mn W elrepr M n Mb6E % aeas'
CONCORD LODGE. No 20. meets first and third Mon
TARsANks TAH I,YJ fIFTE2 26TEITS STEiTESF sw
CHARLES = DAM. secretary. 3n Yves, Thirtydrsi-s,.
coNTiNENTAL LODGE. No. 2s7. meets first and third
%:S1;1asy 3 $nFEP%S I'Ss S, SMITH sw
ITAI pER IrEATE Jw ~ sx @ Han
,coPEsToNE LODGE No. Gal meets second and fourth
Wscnesday W., az masonic Hall -, ,r,,,,,,. ,,.
AkkE T. MsnrlN ss ss
New-York tribune., 1896-01-12

Republic Lodge conferred the first degree IN ex.
ceiient style on the Master, ". Gustave A.
4. Hennig presided, assisted by W. Sulzer Leonard
Loveiess and r. w. Brother Hoge
New-York tribune., 1896-01-12

Ncw-York Lodge No. $50 will meet next Tuesday.
The new Master Worshrfu Walter Miller. will
then take hold OF the helm Of this ledge. The first
degree will be conferred and the Master Will have
the hearty assistance of Past Masters McCle.land
Schneider, Valentine. John j. Brogan. George W.
Anderson and of all the members.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-12

Benevolent Lodge No. 2s, William Harkness.Mas-
ter, worked the first degree. The apron was pre-
sented by w. Il. William Young. and working tools
by W. y. John s Miller. Third section conferred
by W. i. George II. Pladwcl. And all Is well.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-12

working tools. r. w. Schneider presented the apron.
and w. Mason. of Crescent Lodge Williams and
Vaughan. iaggerty and others also assisted Dur
ing the evening r. w. White on behalf OF the men,
bers Of Doric Lodg". and in a very neat address,
presented w. Il. Perham with handsome gold
watch and with a Past Masters certificate.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-12

Feriect Ashlar Lodge held a very pleasant COM
munieation The installation Of officers vas the
main business on hand NJ " John ss.ev,rt In
stalled the officers. w Henry I-nrer acted
as his Grand Marshal. There were also present
X W. Gillie. Dittenhoeffer ana Peter r. Catens