New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-18
4 NOTABLE GATHERING IN THE sIHTH.

The annual dinner OF the Masters and Past Mas
tiers" Association which was held the Arena Mon
day night. one Of the most notable gatherings
Of distinguished craftsmen that have been this
season All the Lights" were there. r. w.
George W White. the president Of the association.
presided At his right NJ. W. John Stewart.
Grand Master; r. W. Edward VI. l. Ehlers, NJ. ".
John Vrooman, Past Grand Master. and at the
same table were seated r. ". William j. Nc
Donald Grand Treasurer; Robert L. Wright, OF the
Fifth: Levi s Huse, OF the Sixth; Allan Williams.
of the Seventh; Matthew Taylor. of the Eighth; r.
W Wright D. Pownall. James p. Gilie Ebert
Crandal John R. Pope. William S Thomson.
William ]. Maxwell. r. W. J. Stewart Wilson,
James S. Manning and Roln NJ Morgan.
After the excellent menu provided by W. William
c. Muschenhem had been discussed. the president
read a letter from r. W. William A. Sutherland.
who desired 10 be remembered 10 the brethren Of
the Sixth District. Past Grand Master William
sherer also sent letter Of regret for his absence
on account of other Masonic duties. r. w. Robert
j. Kenworthy telegraphed his regrets. The Presi-
dent then stated with becoming modesty that the
Sixth District has furnished the fraternity with
many shining lights and many renowned craftsmen.
Al tie head OF them all stood j. Edward Simmons.
Past Grand Master Washington E. Conner and
John Boyd; T. c. It's John r. Pope. and finally
that grandest OF all Grand Secretaries. our own
Ed" Ehers. He further said all these brethren
are proud OF being members Of the Sixth and
proud of being members of this great fraternity.
T. ". Brother White then presented NJ w John
Stewart who was received with loud and prolonged
cheers When the applause had somewhat subsided
he said In part We have here striking proof or
the modesty Of our brethen of the Sixth District in
the face Of all the praise given by the President
10 his own members. though they fully deserve II
ali and more. . The human might well
be proud Of it's achievements and the advance made
IN every walk Of life. Man has wrested secrets from
the stars has laid the lightning on the bed of the
e. llO
Hence. brethren. let us stand together a united
brotherhood, united freemen, and we can accom-
rlish much good and achieve great results.
Look al and trace the selfish man; he has no
room for others. And then mark the countenance
OF him who helps Others. who cares for and loves
his fellow His very face shines In the happi-
ness OF making others happy, and brethren we are
guilty II we do not help. aid and assist others even
% deny ourselves pleasure 10 do good 70
others The man who does not do this VIII live n
vain and die unregretted. We have MISSION
10 perform brethren, as men ana Masohs' VINO loNe
their God and love their fellow men -,
". ". John w Vrooman was the next S speaker
and In his earnest and sincere way SAID IN part. 1
love the craft and love the brethren nave
spent over twenty years oil v oe een bonored by
them; but to-day, the western slope OF NE,
be- ofiered for nv record in Masonry, and l would
not wish 70 live # this record was wiped Out OF
obliterated. . ] shall ever maintain my interest
in Masonry. shall ever endeavor TO assist all good
brethren who strive 10 elevate our gear craft ana
r. w Edward VI. l.. Ehlers was the next
speaker and as usual brought down the house.
X. w Ebert Crandan spoke for the BrooKyn
brethren, and said they were the enbodinent ot
all the modesty contained in the fratern!y. my
claim everything both sides or the river, from
the Grand East down TO almost anything IN sght,
but said the speaker we don't sulk u We
cont get all we ask for but like the true Mason
are thankful 10 the good God for what lie gives
Us. etc" X. w. Rollin NJ. Morgan MADE an excel.
lent address. II Is impossible 10 name me MANY
distinguished and weil-known brethren uhst WI" ~
scattered among this large gathering, Al w ~
lodges Of the district were represented X; w
Thomas T.. Stewart and w. j. Morris ward *; w
Edward III. Warker Roberts, Cregler, Alis9I,
Lane. Toop, Pratt William II. Miller. Aie xnr
McCelland. NJ Dittenhoefrer and WIS LydeTker'
jerks; Clark and w. F. HOW'LL ,.r
During intermission the brethren
talned with an excellent piano solo by Professor and
Brother William W Lowtz violin solo BY DS ave
BmbGg Annie Laurie" by Brother carr T. Du
and quartet. and many other selections me OF
cers Of the association deserve well for the excel
ent work done and the great success Whlcn Ie-
suited from the labors. These are; II. w. George
" While, president; Peter r. Gatens vice-pi,esI,
gent; william II. Johnson. treasurer and Nhth'h
:. Levy secretary.