New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-28
THE GRAND OFFICERS AT ACANTHUs.

Acanthus Lodge No 7l9 was the scene of Masonic
spIendor on Monday evening. March 10. The even
ing was set aside for the reception and entertain
ment of r. W. Robert Judson Kenworthy. d. D. G..
NJ Of the Third Masonic District. Wor. Louis Ed
win Bomeisler. Master. presided in the East. and
no work was done the entire evening being con-
sumed by the festivities in honor Of the distin-
guished guest. Never before had the hosptabie
walls of Acanthus contained brilliant an array
Of eminent craftsmen. The most at
tractive as the Cathedral with It's colored electric
lights was deliberately decorated by banks OF
palms shrubbery towering plants and cut flowers.
The altar was a dream of floral decoration, and the
general effect both artistic and beautiful
special musical programme had been arranged for
the occasion. and quartet OF brass instruments
supplemented the organ and the Acanthus Quartet
with fine effect
Most Wor. John Stewart Grand Master OF Ma
sons of the State of New-York, lent his presence
10 the occasion, accompanied By his Grand Lodge
officers TO the added honor OF his District Chief
The Grand Master entered the lodge to the bare OF
trumpets upon the arm of r. W. Marion Grimes.
who presented him TO Wor Bomeisler in fitting
terms The Master delivered an address Of well
como and received the distinguished guest with
tn. private grand honors. The trumpets announced
the entrance OF r. w. Bro. Kenworthy. the guest
OF the evening. who was escorted by Wor. Merrill
T. Foster who presented him to the East in
charming speech. The Masters address Of well
sembled craft for the District Deputy was fol-
lowed by an eloquent Grafton by that eminent
craftsman which enthusiastically received.
Most Wor John Stewart was at his best in de-
nghtfuI speech. of those characteristic, pure
Wholesome Masonic talks that charms and in
structs and for which he is famous. Music was IN
terspersed with fine effect. and the craft was called
10 refreshments to enable the exchange OF compli-
nlents and the warm welcome of the guest OF the
evening and the distinguished visitors
Refreshments were served in the anterooms and
the craft was made home BY cigars and good
fellowship After refreshments handsome dia-
mond ring was presented TO Wor. Merrill I: Foster.
Todd I'm "A charming address. 10 which the recip-
lent responded with his accustomed grace. Wor.
Pomeiser then called up the lodge, and under the
lead OF the organ brasses and quartet five hundred
m an iOlned with fervor in singing the National
hymn, America" II. w. G. IL. Cox, the D. D. C.
NJ for the Second Masonic DiTrict. was then called
llrhtful fashion r. W. Kenworthy was then es-
corted west of the altar, where he was presented
with a large basket OF choicest roses in behalf OF
was exceptionally fine The k. Wor. Sir accepted
the fcral tribute In language equally howery and
the point, after which to apPropriatey bring the
behalf OF the lodges, served notice OF intention 10
propose II. Wor. Bro. kenworthy as an honorary
member of Acanthus Lodge with few delightful
rendered honor with profound gratitude most grace
fully expressed. The Master then called up the
lodge and all Joined In singing Aud Lang Syne'
as n finale 10 one OF the most successful and charm
ing lodge gatherings held in the city OF Brook
lyn Wor Boneisler thanked the visitors and
guests for their courtesy, and babe all welcome 10
Acanthus on all occasions. ~
This was truly banner night for the District
Deputy and Tor Acanthus. all the lodges OF tls
Jurisdiction being represented, and a majority Dy
Between 500 and COZ Masons partici- |
pa ted, and the spirit OF enthusiasm was con-
taglous. II was certainly great ovation TO me !
evening and evidences the unbounded popularity OF
that gentleman In his own district.