New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-06
MASONIC DEPARTING NT
CONDUCTED DF THE GRAND LIBRARIAN OF THE
GRAND LODGE OF THE STATE or NETWORK.
THE GRAND LODGE.
NEARLY ONE THOUSAND MAsoNs PRE-


at O'Clock. 1t inspiring scene to see the
Grand Master and associate grand officers march
FL as they were received by the representatives or
nearly one hundred thousand Masons The big
organ under the sl1ilfui manipulation of w. Bro.
Russell peaed forth its pPan. r. w Robert Rocker
and his faithful band of st. Ceclians sang the
opening hymn. and over one thousand voices sang
In praise OF the Great l Am--sang the hosanna of
the craft as NJ. ". John Stewart assembled the
Grand East. The opening ceremony was gone
through with and the Grand Lodge of Free and
Accepted Masons Of the State OF New-Iork was
declared opened in due and ample form
The address OF the Grand Mastssgwhich was read
by him and most attentively listened TO- was
thorough business paper. sound and solid, as were
s his utterances TO the craft during the last TWO
years He opened his address:
With grateful appreciation Of the manifold bless
ings which have attended as during the past we
meet in this annual communioa ION OF the GranG
the craft and to nterchange those kindly greet
friendly glow that should burn within the bosom
Of every true Mason.
commonwealth from mountain and river and plain
from city ana village and hamlet. from fields gor,
Gus In the promise of unreasonable harvest, from
sn m ycc a of he ana from homes of happ
ness and of peace TO this General Assembly of the
craft animated by single purpose, ne au s'S-
as habta,ion. the genuine spirit Of our brother,
n9@a orS ana f into oe concrete conn
pact body in which is vested the government OF an
proceedings Of each annual communication of the
Grand Lodge, hence the Importance Of careful Dig
be productive of good and receive the appreciation
Of The entire craft TO you they have n'rusied the
your solemn duty 10 guard their every interest with
Il is our mournful duty at this time to speak
word for those who can no longer speak Tor them
Amid the radiant beauty of this early summer
@ hg OF our eS happy a4 snd ws s
who. watch for the setting sun pause to pay
bTe 81 through 10 the gates 81 of light to the rs
ing Of a great new day.
been summoned hence appear the names me Of Wal
m Hf anG and %
wide ,riiuahst; Petsrkin. RepresentatiNyes OF the
solder and statesman. Our neighboring jurisdic:
ton Of New-Jersey has been called TO mourn the
@ hi Welcome g at Masonic sath
ering. Connecticut, Ohio Tennessee. Hungary
gam Ed5a
the e graves graves; Of CRAFTSMEN trusted tried and
The names of all Of our dead speak to us To-Day day
love goes out toward them and the living bereft of
them
Here follows a long list of the fraternal dead
who have gone before.
The Grand Master then proceeded TO recite the
dongs of the year the dispensations granted TO do
Masonic work and perform Masonic ceremonies,
also the various appointments made Of Grand Rep
resentat!ves and others. He said:
OFFICIAL NlSliS.
am glad to be able to report that have again
been privileged 10 visit nearly every part OF this
vas, jurisdiction, and that my reception by the
e Shown mas n Oe during ormep years e It has been my
fortunate lot renew friendships established many
mars Of our aro 90 are now 50
splendidiy Jealous in the work of the craft
LIST OF VISITS FOR 1896
June 10. 10 the brethren OF the Tenth District at
Newburg; September l2 TO the brethren - OF the
Twenty eighth District at their home at Tappan;
% i TO @ % hs sepembe 81 the e breh
rem Of the Twelfth District at Troy; September "a
TO he g. Gt Hs4h
trict at NJ. Vernon; Noyember 9, TO the brethren
# i9 10 the r'f brchreS Of the FIRST District at
Eoyg az K 10 lee %evembef IS to the
brethren OF the Fifteenth District at Gouverneur;
December 2 TO the brethren OF the Ninth District
al Fishkill.
LIST OF VISITS FOR 1897.
February H. to the brethren of the Thirteenth
District al Glens Falls; February 90 TO the breth
Fer Ss 3hs % ht D1aS Ninth
a YonkeFs March snd to the 6rehrsn OF the the
5rethrea Of the Flrsi District a, PSrt Jenerson
D.stric, at SewYork: April s. to the brethren Of
i9e Twenty District at Pori Richm9na
Nay H. to me 9ge're H., OF bIe f o the Fourh
district at Nav York; May q 10 The brethren of
brethren Of the Fifth District at New-York May
q TO the brethren of the Second District at Brook
lyn; May 2s. the brethren OF the Sixth District
a. New.York
The Most worshipfu then carefully reviewed the
workings of the new Book Of Constitution adopted
al the session OF June 1886 and recommended
many important amendments. spoke of the weighty
subject Of the Hall and Asylum Fund, and called
tho attention OF the craft 10 its importance. He
comphmented the German Masonic Temple As |
ISOLATION and r. w John r. Pope for good Ma
sonic work also VI. w. Jesse 3. Anthony. the !
superintendent OF the Home at Utica. and his good
wife the matron of the institution; expressed his |
thanks and acknowledged the faithful performance
OF every duty OF the members Of his official staff.
and more especially 10 the Grand Secretary. OF
whom he says
Grand Secretary. The CORRESPONDENCE and other
@ Ffa sne ibe tact ana ability OF the
Grand Secretary make Comparatively 1Iiny nEht what
otherwise would be most laborious task
Then follow several documents OF Importance
which issued during the year. all appertaih-
ing and relating TO the internal workings OF the |
craft. The Grand Master says in conclusion:
And. now my brethren. one parting word L0 oS,
We say OF the many devoted brethren VINO have
6sded ire erection OF ms a these Years
maintained the dignity and honor Of the craft. VINO
h en b OF such sc %ise s o sps IN see @
ienasr unto mem our mos[ gyatIS s6Kepsss
yurpose Those who TO follow must be tried
ervatio" Of Inc great principles which undere the
very foundation Of the fraternity
!eEt IN service for the honor bestowed ! have en-
ceayored 10 discharge the exaetine duties OF This
aigh Office with a sincere desire 10 promote the
BEST interests Of the craft.
acknowledge myself 10 be under lasting obliga-
lions 10 my brethren for kindly consideration
Obligations which impossible for me TO re-
pay but which ! will ever treasure In grateful and
SHeeuonate remembrance. / shall be satisfied II
ny sincere devotion 10 your interests meets your
approval ] shall always be- deeply interested In
your welfare. always willing and anxious 10 render
20 M SUCCESSORS service that J can give. i
neseoch You 10 guard against the spirit OF conten-
tys, whose blighting influence withers the sweet
fellowship which should be and taints the
lie ''e''osh'p 'hat i'iufnineS our pathway '"'ous"
NAY the Supreme Grand Master grant unto you