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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

Kane Lodge held It's stated communication on
Tuesday evening. The work of the evening, per-
formed with commendable zeal and precision. was
the comforting of the first degree. Among the Wis
itOrs were r. W. Stephen u. Afileck. who kept the
brethren in good hunor during refreshments by re-
latng his experience as ID. u.
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NCV-,JEPSEY NEWS

mayor J. " Alstrom, Of Long Branch. was APP
sonted Grand Representative of the Grand Com
mandery Of Wyoming to the Grand Commandcry Of
6sw-Jersey. The Sir Knight is Grand Captain
Ssneral OF New-Jcrsey. and Is In command OF the
~onmouth County Cavalry Troop.
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March 1873 and became iis II L. N 1901 H. was
greeted a II. and : NJ in Adclph'r Council ~.
February, lsM and was its Master IN lssi lie
Vas knrghtei IN Occur dc Leon cominaniery ~.
1894. He Is = thirty second l"gree Mason Of the
A. and A rite y n j. Yen. hfo s'1yers ms been
a member Of the NcwYork Veterans since lt-, He
was Grand Captain of the Host Of the GfAni chap
ter In 1894 and was elected Deputy q. n. J.. IN
a unanimous election 10 the Grand East 81 the
GrAnl ChApier Of h. A. NJ. St.ie u Now YORK.
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your brethren enlarge your views widen your scope
and your lodge will benefit thereby
Pacific Lodge worked the first degree in excellent
manner ". He.bert presided ". Collins. OF
Hiram Lodge assisted The brethren of Pacihc
Lodge display a spirit Of Masonic harmony which
The Master has the good fortune to preside over a
good lodge and the brethren are fortunate IN having
Americas Lodge No 5S5. William Rolyea. Master
conferred the third degree IN good form. W. James
s Fraser presided in the second section and W; W.
NJ Postiey gave the historical lecture, all OF whch
was done In good form and win mpress ss,ei
Scotia Lodge received the official visit Of H. W.
William j. Mathews u. D.. OF the Seventh, VINO
vas accompanied by large number OF Masters ana
p. Ms. The D. D. in his address dweit strO Sg,
upon the necessity Of care in admitting new uen..
bers and of carefully guarding the outer uool
also of strictly scrutnizing all visitors nave iheim
announced. 50 you can hear and know VINO are YOU.
visiting brethren. The third degree was gwen, AT
which W. Robert Clark delivered the hiS'o'''''
lecture.
St Ceclie Lodge gave the second degree in excel
lent form last Tuesday. with W Low in the East
and W. Govan S. ID. With this east the work
vas perfect. The lodge well attended by mem
bers and visitors.
Hiram Lodge. W. Bro. Collins presiding, con-
ferred the fist degree Friday evening. The Master
Of Temrar Louge tNIa.ici the WplNi"r '''''
very able AMI impressive manner. Among th1
visitors were W Bros. HUNTINGTON Of Bethel
Lodge and Collins. Of Monitor Lodge. There was
a ,arge delegation from Templar Lodge.
Atlas Lodge No 3l6 worked the second degree In
a manner which reflected great credit on every
one who took part N the ceremonies In the
course OF the evening W. Bro Brown presented on
behalf OF the lodge. Grand Lodge apron to X W
John W. Allison, Master OF Atlas, on his appoint
ment by the Grand Master Grand Representa-
tive Of the Grand Lodge OF Georgia. near the
Grand Lodge OF New-York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

Concord Lodge last Monday evening In the
Grand opera House and conferred the Entered APP
prentice degree. As usual IN this cd lodge the
work was done In good form. W. Bros. Stevens of
Ocean Berry. Brockway and Alsdorf. OF GramerCy.
We're among the visitors. and assisted in the work
OF the evening. Il. W. 4. G. Gutgseil. D. Il. G. NJ.
VIII pay his official visit to Concord Lodge at hs
next communication. February II, wnen the second
degree VIII be conferred.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

Adelph Lodge conferred the first degree last Tues
DAY night w. Bro. Swan presided and conferred
the degree in a very creditabie manner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09
ROytL ARCH ITEMS.

Standard Chapter gave the p. and NJ f. degree
T. II. p Base presided Grand Lecturer George
McCiown present. and followed the work very
closely. but found very little to correct the de-
gree was conferred with a skill that ELECTED the ad
miraton of all present among whom Liver
more Muehsam Fitch. Decker Clark and McKe.sey.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09
LODGE NOTES.

Palestine Lodge No. POI worked the first degree
W. Collins. Of Hiram Lodge presented the apron.
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X. W. Adolph G.. Gutzsell VIII make the following
Official visits this week: To Holland Lodge on Iues-
day evening. to Benevolent Lodge on WEDNESDAY
and TO Howard Lodge NO IS Friday evening.
The Masters and Past Masters VIII be With the
u I
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COUING EVENTS.

DESIGNS UPON THE TREsTLE BOARDS.
Ocean Lodge No 1856 will give the second degree
rext Thursday W SharOw the young and ener
get.c Master, IS always pleased TO greet visitors
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

Acacia Lodge held its stated meeting Tuesda.
evening The second degree conferred
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

Excelsior Lodge No. 1876 meets tomorrow evening
The second degree will be given with the eclat only
alta ned in this lodge.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

Zetand Chapter conferred the Mark Degree. The
II. F.. Charles Beesley. made a very full report OF
his trip TO Albany to attend the Grand Chapter and
announc cd the appointment Of Il. r J. Harris Balls
ton on the staff Of the prepent c. H. L. Companions
Maxnell. Fitch. Ketern Ralph Mayer Hevenor and
paae
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

Lebanon Lodge conferred the first degree last
Tuesday night in excellent form.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

Livingston Lodge conferred the third degree at its
regular communication on Monday night. There
a good attendance. and the work per-
formed in good style VS.. Philips and Stockwe
were among the visitors
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

Mosaic Lodge No AS met Wednesday evening.
The work Of the evening the second degree,
which was conferred in able and commendable
manner H. W George " White u. D. q. NJ. Of the
Sixth Masonic District made his Official visitation
accompanied by a large delegation Of Masters and
Past Masters Of the district. The Rev. Charles X
Treat chaplain Of Kane Lodge. was present, and
ma he some very interesting remarks In memory Of
the late Sylvester NJ Pike.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

A convocation OF the Council OF Princes OF Jeru-
salem of New-York City will be held next Tuesday.
to confer the fifteenth degree. |. William Homan'
sd. vii, preside.
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fflasonic Dirrctorn.

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Secretaries wilt kindly examine the names
of the respective officers In the cards and
send corrections. II required. to the Ma
sonic Department of The Tribune The Ma
sonic Directory Is published every sunday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

Hope Lodge held its stated meeting last Tuesday
evening. W. Bro. Halliday presided. The work
OF the evening the comforting OF the first de-
gree, which we'll done.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

Crescent Chapter meets next Tuesday. f. G.
Benno Lowry. the II. F.. will give the Past ana r.
H. T. Ferrler will confer the " T. degree COM
paniOns are cordially invited TO Crescent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

Montgomery Lodge W. Bro. Yates in the Eas
conferred the second degree
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

Polar Star had two candidates for the third de-
gree last Monday night. Notwithstanding the in
olomency Of the weather there a good attend
arce. Among the visitors W. Bro Bennett
and W. Bro. Haggerty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

City Lodge had full house last Monday night
when u. ID. George W. White made his official
visit. The masters and past masters of the Sixth
Masonic District turned out in full force There
We're also present r. w. Bro. Miller. d. d.. of the
Fifth. and a large delegation of masters ard past
masters from the Fifth Masonic District The first
degree conferred in excellent style class
of three candidates.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

John Hancock Lodge. with W. Bro. Engel in the
East. held its regular communication in Livingston
Room, Masonic Hail. Tuesday evening February
1. Tho f.. \. degree conferred.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

LOTUS LODGE No. 81 meets first and third Thursday
at Masonic Hall -.
WM. A. JOHNSON. VI. ROBERT B.KER. 5. W.
A. w. HiLLEBRAND. J.W. JOHN GROH. Treas
FRANK ID. MARESCH. Secretary. II Morton-st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

Cor.nthian Chapter No. 49, Robert Rocker H. r.
will meet Thursday afternoon and confer the p.
ard NJ f.. NJ. degrees. Visiting companions VIII
receive a warm welcome and witness splendid
rendition OF the standard ritual The chapter meets
at > O'Clock afternoons. See card in Masonic d.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

Gramercy Lodge No. 537. w. B. Alsdori' Master
will receive the official visit of r. W. William J..
Matthews d. D. OF the Seventh Masonic District.
on Monday evening A cordial invitation Is ex-
tended to visiting brethren. especially or the sew
enth District to assist In greeting the representa-
five OF the Grand Master. The work OF the even
ing will be the third degree and "a given by the
officers OF Gramercy. VIII alone repay visl,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

Manhattan Chapter No. lS conferred the VI. p.
and NJ d. last Wednesday. p II. p. Convey pre-
sided in the y. VI. d. and the H. p. Charles Decker
conferred the ". and VI. E. degree Manhattan Is
doing good work. and has excellent prospects Tor the
current year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

MAIMANIDAS LODGE, No 7i3, second ana
fourth Wednesday Masonic Hall
MAMMALIAN SALMON, n. CHAS. J. WHITE s. W.
MAURICE BEETLE J. w. BENZ. SAIDEI, Treas
HENRY IL GIlTTMAN Sec'y Iis4 2daYe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

Sycamore Lodge held its stated meeting last
Wednesday evening. The nrst degree was conferred
in a very efficient manner BY Bro. William Browne.
Senior Warden Of the lodge
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

s.S
LA FRATERNIDAD No. 3s7 meets second and fou1h
Saturday German Masonic Temple 220 East lotn.st
JOAQUIN MAuRESA. NJ. JOSE DELGADo ".
JOSE A. TERRY J. w. FRANCISCO LAHENS. tn
JOSE F CRESPO Secretary 800 East vOth-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

Adclphic Lodge met last Tuesday evening and con
ferred the second degree. The work performc(
in an impressive manner and reflected great cred
on every one who took part In the ceremonies. W
Bro. Gage presided.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

Citizens Lodge conferred the first degree at its
regular communication last Wednesday night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

The Craftsmen's Club will tender compliment
tary dinner 10 VI. f.. George f.. W. Stivers the
newly elected G. H. p. Saturday, the 22d inst.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

Benevolent Lodge works the third degree mex
Wednesday, and will receive the official visit of tho
u. -. OF the Fourth
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

Continental Lodge No. 81 held It's regular COM
munication last Wednesday night. The work or
the evening impressively and Commercially per
formed was the comforting OF the first degree by
W Bro Benjamin Asa Sheldon There was good
attendance OF members and visiting brethren
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

MANITOU LODGE No. 1906 meets second and fourth
Mondays Masonic Hal.
WM. II. FAlRCHIID NJ. WILSON TAYLOR. 8. W.
S. A. KENNARD. J. w. CHAS. II. BCSHONG. Treas.
VIM. L. TUTHILL Secretary Yway and 47th-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

your brethren enlarge your views. widen your scopc
and your lodge will benefit thereby.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

Saturday February 10. Republic Lodge Will con-
fer the first degree. Though the Master. W. Gus-
tave Hennlg never announces special attractions,
there are always good designs upon the trestle
board at every communication.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09
MASONIC DEPARTMENT
CONDUCTED by THE GRAND LIBRARIAN OF THE
GRAND LODGE OF THE STATE OF NETWORK.
THE GRAND CHAPTER.

TIE NINETY NINTH ANNUAL CONVOCATION OF
THE GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH
MAsONS IN THE STATE OF NETWORK
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

Emanuel Lodge y, 6t Will work the second de
gree next Wednesday. Everybody Is welcome II
No Ga.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

Monitor Lodge No. 52s VII! confer the second de-
gree next Tuesday. W. Giles Rae cordially invites
visitors
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

Albion Lodge No ~ meets tomorrow evening.
The first degree Will be conferred by w. Edward
C. Titus.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

Eureka Lodge conferred the second degree last
Monday evening. ". Van Minden presided Bro
Sprague of Excelsior Lodge, acted 5. d. Among
those present W. Joseph. OF Piatt; Field. of
Aston; Ahlsdorf and Brockway. of Gramercy; Lud-
wig. of Tccumseh. and Treher OF Hope.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

PIATT LODGE No. 1914 meets first and third Thurs.
days at Masonic Hall.
PHILIP JOSEPH. NJ. HAZ'LTON SPENCER 8. W,
HER. J. ROSENTHAL. J.W. SAMUEL BRAND Treas.
w. j. JESSUP. Secretary 43 South Gthst.. Brooklyn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

r. ". George ". White will pay official visit
To Neptune Lodge next Friday. The first degree
will BE- given.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

Charter oak Lodge 40 2ie will confer tho first de-
gree next Wednesday. and will receive tho official
visit % II ". Miller. the y - OF the Firth District
Charter oak is waking up. and H. coming 10 the
front again
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

PACIFIC LODGE No 233 meets first and third Thursday
Masonic Hall.
SOUTHRICK HERBERD NJ. J. NJ PETERSON, s. w.
CHAS. J. WEBER j. f. RICHARDSON, Treas.
ROBERT BETTY Secretary. 126 Third-ave.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

Howard Lodge meets noxt Friday ". John
r Smith. the energetic NJ. Will have no work
this night bat will devote the evening 10 the recep
uln AMI entertainment Of the -. -. and other dis
ilnEuishel Visitors
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

Mnimonllas Lodge No 7i3 will confer the first
degree next Wednesday. W Salmon promises special
fra .urcs %: great attraction 70 all visitor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

Orcn, Chapter No lSS meets next Friday. The
work Of the evening will be the Il. A. p. which Will
be given In full Oriental costume.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

day ct Masonic Hall.
JAMES n. KENNEDY. NJ DAVID G. BOYLE, :. w.
THOMAS WATT, J. W WM J. VI DONALD. TreaA
CHARLES IL BAL.DWIN. secretary. 1870 0th-ave.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

Montgomery Lodge viii confer the third degree to-
morrow evening Everybody f. welcome IN G,.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

St Nicholas Lodge conferred the first degree at
It's regular communication last Wednesday evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

ADELpHI LODGE No. % first and third Tuesday
a Masonic Hall.
WM. A.. SWAN. NJ. CIIAS. : CONNER. :. W.
BENI RAPHAEL. :. w Jos ELEMENTAL, Treas
WM MACHOL, Secretary 100 f. Goth st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

Copcstono Lodge 30 ci will confer the first degree
next wednesday " liotmcr Is always happy in his
reception II Visitors
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

Independent Lodge conferred the third degree.
with w. Folsom III the East. X. W. Lemuel Russell
explained the working tools w. Joseph of Pratt
Lodge. presided in the second section. and r. W.
William J: Duncan. u. G. L., gave the historical
lecture. There were also present and ASSISTING
W. Macready. Dose and Bodenheim. The work In
each position VAS we'll rendered, and made good
impression.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

Eastern Star Lodge Wednesday evening held
its regular communication. There was good at
tendance of members and visitors. Among the lat
ter were W. Boyd. Of Charter oak. and ".
}ro Iudvip Of Tecumseh The work of the
evening performed in very crelitable and i'm,
pressive manner. was the comforting or the third
degree.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

OCEAN LODGE No. I56 meets second and fourth Thurs.
lay at Grand Opera House. sh-ave and 23d u.
THOMAS SHARIOW. NJ JOHN + BURROWS. s. w.
CHAS A. CROWLEY, j. w. CHAS RENTER. Treas.
GEO w. STEVENS Secretary, G63 sth-aye.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

Hermann Lodge ". Fisher in the East. conferred
the second degree.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

MONITOR LODGE No. 52s second and fourth
Tuesday at Masonic Hall
GILES RAE. NJ DAVID GRAHAM, s. W.
FRED'K BECKETT. j. w. THOS. STEWART, Treas.
JAMES COLLINS. Secretary. PSI West 18th st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

CRANBERRY LODGE No 537 meets second and fourth
Monday IA Masonic Hall.
JOHN AlSDORF. NJ. JOHN A. SLY, s. W.
sAMI'EI |. TUCK. J. w. e. p KETTERER Treas
JAMES r. griffin An. Secretary 1924 Bleecker-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

Puritan Lodge hal rhc second degree on Wednes-
day night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

Morton Commandery viii hold It's reception next
Wednesday at the Lenox Lyceum lhere VIII DC
an inspection, review and drill.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

GREENWICH LODGE No 46I meets second and fourth
Friday AT Masonic Hall
THOS. f.. RICHARDSON NJ. FRED T. SLACK. g. w.
JAMES SPARKS J. W NELL SUTPHEN. Treas.
JOSEPH r. MUHLING Secretary All West Broadway
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

r W George ". White announces the following
ofiriai visits FOR this week; T. Metropolitan Lodge
90 Thursday evening. and - Neptune Lodge Friday
evening
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

RADIANT LODGE No 739 first and third Tuesday
at Lexington Opera House. i55 East 5sth-st
CLINTON r. WYETH. NJ ID. ROTHScHILD. s. w.
W W. TOMPKINS. J. W. THEODORE KATE Treas
W r. a. KoEHI. Secretary, 51S Lexington-aye
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

STANDARD Chapter viii confer tn" r. \. degree and
nlN celebrate the tyeniy-hfth anniversary Of the
chapter on SATURDAY evening February L.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

r. W. Gutgsell made an official visit TO Inde-
pendent Royal Arch Lodge No. 2, and was received
with the utmost courtesy by the Master. W. His-
low In reply the D. d. thanked him for the Kind
words OF greeting and spoke upon Masonic topics or
much interest He advised the brothers OF NO 10
visit other lodges and learn what Is going on In the
Masonic world He deprecated Masonic exclusive
ness vist lodges said the d. D.. mngle with
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

II. w. William J. Mathews Will make the fol-
lowing official visits this week To Gramercy to-
morrow evening, and to Greenwich Friday even
ing Ms and y. Ms are Invited to join with the
u. d In these visits.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

ORIENT CHAPTER No 13s meets 81 and 9Th Friday n
Johnston big. Fulton and Fatbush ayes Brooklyn.
CIlAS. STEWART H. 4. GEO VI DUAL. X
JOHN q. WATKINS. 5. A. STEVENSON Treas
EDWIN sEi.VAGE. Secretary "a Clnton-st Brooklyn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

St Cecle Lodge gave the second degree In excel
lent form last Tuesday. with ". Low in the Fast
and W. Govan 5. ID. With this cast the WORK
vas perfect The lodge was well attended by MEM
nor
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-28
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvOR ECHO.
a Splendid Meeting Held sunday
Afternoon-Fine Speeches.

The music, the speeches, and. If pos
late Christian Endeavor Convention at
Washington, was re-echoed through the
lecture-room Of the Seventh-Street Chris
tan church on Sunday afternoon 1t
was a convention in miniature, and proved
a very enjoyable one to the large crowd
that was present.
The meeting was an Informal one, snort
and pithy reports, or, rather, Impressions
of the convention were received from the
various delegates, and, in addition 10
these. short talks were made by General
Secretary Mckee. Of the Young Men
Christian Association, and Rev }. Il.
Tyler. formerly pastor OF the seventh
Street Christian church, but now OF
Cleveland, o. Or. Tyler Is one OF the
trustees of the United Society OF Chrlstiah
Endeavor. and was chairman Of the CleVe-
land Committee OF Arrangements when
the convention was held in that city In
1894.
Mr.. Mckee said the principal thing
that IMPRESSED him at Washington was
the sense of his own littleness, and how
INSIGNIFICANT the efforts of one man were
unless he was shoulder to shoulder with
others. He also spoke of the Salvation
Army's rally I'm Washington. Mr.. Mckee
said the enthusiasm al this meeting reach
ed closer to the boiling point than any
one that he had ever attended.
The closing address by DIR. Tyler was
q very happy one. THE greatest thing
about the convention" he said, was the
convention itself. Such gathering OF
Young people could not be gathered To-
gether for any other purpose, save that
L ord
of advancing the kingdom oil our Loru
Jesus Christ 1T.
Washington never saw such sight as
the patriotic demonstration on Capltoi
IIu and never will see such sight
oqain. one hundred thousand people gam
esed together on the East front OF the
Canitol and for what? To hold up the
hammer of Christian "Cllizen-
ship Exalted"
DIR. Tyler spoke in a humorous vein Oh
the intense heat of the city, but salu'
notwithstanding this, every one was III
GOOD humor. He closed by inviting all
nresent who were going to the san Fran
cisco convention in 1897 TO raise up tneIr
hands and about half a dozen Responded
An entertaining feature OF the exercises
was the singing in German by deiesa-
t,or from ST. Johns German Lutheran
church Eighth and Marshall streets, OF
49, HYMN LET your lower lights be
burning" c.,o,, ,s he,ne
A Christian Endeavor Society Is peins
organized in this chureh'