New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-27
ONE HUNDRED YEARS.
APOLLO LODGE NO 10 CELEBRATES ITS
CENTENNIAL.

versary OF It's birth. The Centennial Committee
were interchangeable in orking for this great event,
end they were completely and absolutely success
full. The entire neighborhood was alive and
many distinguished Masons from the vicinity and
from the entire State were present. Among those
In attendance were NJ w. John Stewart, of New
York, Grand Master OF the Masons of the State Of
New-York; W. e. NJ. L. Ehlers. OF New-York,
Grand Secretary NJ w. Jesse b. Anthony, of
Utica, Past Grand Master; r. w. James b. Nc
Evan. District Deputy Grand Master. Albany;
r. W. William s. Thomson, Grand Standard
Bearer; r. W. Henry b. Pruser. Grand Marshal;
r. w. John F. Shafer. r. w. Robert B. Stiles. r.
w. Arthur Macarthur. r. w. James Il. Gies,
president Of Masonic Hall and Asylum Fund; w.
Is. Charles s. Longley, Assistant Grand Lecturer;
E. r. Willerton Master Ancient City Lodge AL
bany; George F. Archibald, Master Of Wadsworth
Lodge. Albany: NJ ]. Farley. of Van Rensselaer,
Lodge. Of Hoosick Falls; F. Newton Beale OF Vic
tor Lodge, Schaghticoke William ]. Dawson. Of
Cohoes Lodge, Cohoes; William II. Kirkpatrick. Of
Ondawa Lodge. Mechanicsville; Samuel Snyder Of
Clinton Lodge, Waterford; A. C. Rousseau, of
Phoenix Lodge. Of Lansingburg: j. Laubenhemer.
OF Schodack Union Lodge. East Schodack; Fred
r. Wells, OF King Soomons Lodge. Troy; Perry J.
Herrck, Of Mount Zion Lodge. Troy; 8. c. Forte.
OF Evening Star Lodge, Watervlet; Otto Schoz.
Master Of Gutenberg Lodge Albany; DIR. Joseph
d. Craig, master of Masters Lodge, Of Albany:
William j. Bryan. OF Temple Lodge. of Albany;
John Bird the first Master of Apollo Lodge DR..
John Woodwork Gould. Of Orange. N. j.. grand
son Of John Woodwork the first Senior Warden
OF the lodge and its second Master
There were afternoon exercises at the Troy Music
Hall and reception and ball in the evening. 1t
was In the afternoon that the many distinguished
brethren were received and welcomed The Master,
w. James II. Lloyd greeted the Grand Master with
words OF hearty welcome. Among other things he
said: The honor Of welcoming you has fallen TO
me. and regret the inability to express in language
more eloquent our deep feeling of appreciation Of
your presence. Our members have looked forward
to this occasion for many years. And We CRATE
full to the Grand Master on High that per-
mtted 10 participate In the joyous Of the
day. 1t is more than gratifying to the
ladies present in such large numbers. Apollo has
always recognized their influence for good the
records in its early history show. In those days the
ladies assembled. wearing sashes of suitable design
marched with the lodge to church and participated
In religious services.
1T is not my intention TO take up your time,
an interesting programme has been prepared
I'VE have with us brethren who have been chosen
by the Grand Lodge Of State as leaders in their
several stations, who have honored us with their
presence. and whom you will doubtless be delighted
to hear. The vocal selections will be rendered by
members OF Apollo, the instrumental music will be
under the direction OF brother of our lodge and
we trust will be thoroughly enjoyed by all. We are
In the name Of Apollo No. lS. bid you welcome
thrice welcome"
The Grand Master replied in substance:
Brethren and Friends 1t is with no ordinary de-
gree Of pleasure that convey to you the congratu
lations Of your brethren. and l heartily Join the
10000 craftsmen in this great State in presenting
to you our best wishes and fluctuations in thus
celebrating the centennial anniversary OF your
establishment a lodge
During all these have defed the frosts Of
time and have been like the patriarch Of old. whose
eye not dimmed the natural strength abated
And the Lord hath kept his promise to his people.
and hath vouchsafed to you seed time and har-
vest and hath been to you an ever-present help In
time Of need.
True. those whose active brains conceived the
establishment Of Apollo Lodge, who In wisdom
In your Orient, whose willing hands and loving
hearts surrounded your altar have long since
passed beyond the reach Of natery detraction |
and peacefully repose In their last resting place |
But the great work goes on. the mystic light that
their guide shines bright for you. their mystic
tie is yours. the same sacred bond which united !
men of the most discor1ant opinions into band OF
brothers, possessing but one language for men Of |
every nation. one altar fed by unseen hands sup |
ported by unseen power, to which men OF |
every sect and religion bring their votive offer
ings
Il am particularly glad to greet the fair friends
OF your lodge, whose presence adds brightness and
lustre to these ceremonies 1t always seems emf,
uar ds fnGua oome %
share our Joys and sorrows within our homes
peritiss of nature and make us better men,
y u TO b nHees s
s ss softer o & eA h s Lies eur 1es
with gladness. mends our faults and mouds into
saams asd ha the Of SeS of s o%e
sThe years Of your existence have been fraught
with matters of deep moment; We have experienced
army aud mees our being in Cod sha
in like manner proceed with tongue of good re-
pie Jealous Of good works? May it be so; may our
Be single faithful dUd and Tye may an live not in
An address by r; W, Edward N: /. Ehlers Grand
eoaseat brother spoke about follows
brethren Of Apollo Lodge The historian al.
deIity and the hand Of love- can only furnish an
epitome Of the history contained In the century e, Of
the lodge has been engaged may be perfect and
complete yet the deeds of its individual members.
IS hddsn from the and recorded only
the celestial lodge The kindly word 0PPOrtuS9ey
brother on the brink of despair and saved him from
the IS sympathizing tears diamonds of the heart,
a nnfs the Charity dons
to nS be f OF must De
Imagination guides the painters hand when he
the i'm 0 cana to se
Ina ination gives poetry It's charm, eloquence its
force music It's influence anu sculpture lts poWeI.
II has no limit but nfinitude II has no bound but
eternity 1t rests; 1t resurrects former
thoughts and reviews the occurrences of the past.
II ills the mind with indstinct imagery or Invests
rs objects with the utmost clearness. Like the
distant echo II repeats voices long since hushed In
leath.
ira re the deep silence Of the past and review the
rilia MT and satisfactory record of hundred years
, record fraught with noble deeds. kindly actions
md benevolent purposes We see In vivid splendor
he mission Of our craft fulfilled the efforts OF the
BRETHREN of Apollo Lodge crowned with success in
eaching man a higher duty and In the splendid
economy of God leading him TO a nober. better and
ruer life.
For a hundred years charity and benevolence.
ieathless virtues, have been the keystones OF
rich Your actions have been tested by integrity
md your desire restrained by duty. In the asperty
nnfro