New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-16
was cordially welcomed by the Master In i,ea' "u
dress, to which he made a very happy reply

was cordially welcomed by the Master
dress, to which he made a very happy 'eP'''
There a full house at Central Lodge NO. s'l
on Tuesday evening last. the occasion pens -.
DeSuty OF the Third, & most hearty welcome
was extended the Right worshipful Bro'he''
Americas 5s5 Every indication points to the fact
that this od-tne lodge is in keeping with us SUE
cess and popularity OF former years Each meeting
is enhanced. not only by work. but some spe''A'
feature TO promote the fraternal interest ma -
lists among the brethren w Bro fMaiiieabie in
his efforts 10 place Americas in the front ranks
At the next communication Tuscan Room; j h co,
ferred V.stors Viii ind no better welcome or De
better pleased than here.
On Thursday evening Stella Lodge No 40 received
the representative Of the Grand Master, X W. H.
W. Msscord, in a manner commensurate win .ne
reputation Of the lodge for hospitality. NO." ',
standing the storm the rooms were nleu WIN
brethren DESTROYS of paying their respects 20 me
District Deputy. One Of the features OF me 80.
was disclosing in the East te-s.zed pol.ia,S ~
the honored visitor. 10 whom the matter "nS 0t
music while the eneTtaned d al res
was sent q, Mrs. Mascord with the coihl'i'i'''' "a
the lodge.
The reception of T. w. E. W. Mascord OF MS
official visit to Acanthus Lodge on Monday even
ing. February 3. such might have oeeh ek-
pecied from a lodge where the Deputy mas sue"
host Of friends. and who had honoreu MN. '"
the past by election to honorary membership Inc
lodseroom was most elegantly decorated WIN pains
and snlax and profuson Of beautiful mowers;
most enjoyable and social evening was sprt pres
emit 4 magnificent basket OF roses was presenter
through the District Deputy to his wife
The reception and at home given By R. W. Alfred
Il. Price las. Thursday brought together many
distinguished members OF the craft. Mrs ana MISS
Price gracefully received their guests, while bro
Price Played mine host to perfection SO,~ ra.
standing the severe and disagreeable storm ~ "a
a very brilliant affair, and was enjoyeo ny q"
present
Mystic Tie Lodge conferred the Third Degree
W. Kassell presented the working tools; ". Hunt
lngon, OF Bethel gave the historical lecture In mis-
usual eloquent manner.
Henry Clay Lodge gave the Third Degree. W.
Remington presided. P. NJ. Stengel gave the lecture
W. Bro. Wilson also assisted. NJ w Johm S,e"-
art honored this lodge by paying flying Vis"
Ocean Lodge l5s gave the Second Degree win
W. Sharlow in the East. ". Van Pelt explained the
working tools. There was a large ATTENDANCE
York Ledge Pave the Second Degree. X W.
Pratt AMI W. Brickbauer OF Lebanon were among
the visitors. A delegation from John d. Willard
Lodge also visited the lodge.
Richardson presided and IN his coriia! manner
greeted the many visitors. first among whom was
X. W. William j. Mathews who made his Official
visit accompanied by the famous Square Cub which
means all the Masters and Past Masters OF the
seventh The y. y. spoke to the brethren giving
them good and wholesome advice. speaking. now,
ever mainly on Masonic topics. and with ne SCUM
the craft The First Degree conferred and
arrangements were competed for the reception TO
be held by Greenwich Lodge at Lyric Han next
Tuesday.
Neptune Lodge gave the First Degree and re-
celvcd the o;fical visit OF the D.str.ci Deputy. X
" George W White who addressed The br'ihren
IN iorceful manner. speaking mainly o. that
monument Of Masonic charity. the Home at Utica.
He mentioned touching incident OK rocon; oc-
currcnce showing the IRONY Of fate. lady was
recently admitted 10 the Home whose father was
power In the Grand Lodge. ani fairly well blessed
Win ihs wo1lTs g9ois re ,, vas ae.hea ,he
shelters his daughter In Michigan also. where the
brethren erected home. the nrst Inmate was
given me best years OF h.s NE 10 Masonry and to
the establlshmen, Of this very homs which became
iensey Interesting. and was much .pplauded
Howard Lodge No % had gala night. The
NJ W John T Smith received H. W Gutgsell. the
ID. d. OF the Fourth. who Introduced by r. W.
John r Collins There also With him r ".
Elwooi W Bronen. Martin. wainwright and many
Masters o, the Fourth and other districts. The
j.. u. spoke mainly upon Masonic topics. abiding
20 the necessity Of the brethren to stand by The
officers. 10 support their Master and The Lodge
Your officers give their time and talent for Tho
benefit Of your Lodge. and II is all labor OF love
Il Is your duty TO at least repay them in part By
giving them your hearty and sincere support. II 10
cowardly in the soldier to run away from the gen
eral IA command. II Is equally reprehensble for
the Mason to elect Master and then stay away
from his Lodge Support your Master and your
officers by your presence. by your help and your
talents etc.