New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-06
LODGE NOTES.
THE TOILERS IN MASONIC QUARRIES.

nothing good OF him, keep silent about him.
Protect the feeble; encourage the virtuous: urge
the hestiating In the pathway o. duty to perseVcre
BE proud OF having held Office In your lodge but
don't be too arrogant because you once occupied
the Oriental chair
Howard Lodge at it's communication last Friday
night conferred the third degree W. BRO 1ohh l.
Bear all the ills you have to suffer In this world
manfully, as n man and n Mason. Take whht the
good God sends you with thankfuness ana praise
Worth Lodge Bro James w. Downing. Master.
held its stated communication at Masonic nan on
Friday evening. and conferred the second degree
Greenwich Lodge had "A full class Of candidates
for The second degree AT It's stated communication
last Friday night. W. Bro. Fred I. SLACK PRESIDE"
In the East.
universal brotherhood. and each link Is In part
responsible for the entire chain Weaken one INK
and you iniperi the whole.
The prosperous condition OF Masonry has been
slow but sure. II has become a great power LOT
good among our whole people It's influence anu
It's teachings are felt in the hamlets OF the poor
and the palaces OF the rich.
Dress up your nails ard make them look inviting
II you afford 10 buy rich and costly curtains
buy calico, and let what you do have look cream
and tidy. You will hnd more interest yourseiyes
more ease when strangers visit you.
Adelphic Ledge No. 2s conferred the hrst degree;
explained the symbolism OF the working t0ois'
There was solid and srong attsn ,is,Ce Of mem
bers, and considerable number or visitors.
Sycamore Lodge conferred the first degree; w.
Master Brewing presided assisted by W Rudolph
Master Dr.. Morris Bro. Lucas and x. W. Dedrick
also attended as did many of the faithful mem
bers of Sycamore.
Hill in the East. Past Master AlSxan nsio sharp
presented the working tools ana W. M ai,dr al
Scotia were on hand. They never miss meeting
of their dear old lodge.
The Masonic Veteran Association Of the city OF
Ncw-York held the annual election Saturday nish,,
George Thyroer G rTcin5i I John '0fh
Russell V Vice: Herman Cantor. Treasurer. and
Robert S. Wardle, sccre'ary
ND
W william r. Relvea in lie East ". John A.
sly. Master Of Creamery Lodge, explained the work
Wa '2' Of p6bb, Ferry conGmcted the candda;e
in the sc ,Ond secton Of the degree
walls have ears and may carry your cyl tongue 10
an enemy outside o, Masonic homes. II you as
Wn as y%S e 6 a tn o pay own al
ways that others have thoughts Of their own as
well yourself.
paid to the Sixth Masonic District Friday evening
n Nay Henry 9 a. Ss nsRGe la The
was held IN The c1mmandery roG mis ana ,bo "nS D Of
a., T. LSv u as we'll as the U
Masters and Past Masters of the modest" Sixth.
Continental Lodge gave the first degree W Mas;
the apron and W. John schreyer explained the
WORKING tools There was good atTn dane q
Bro. Horsefall, of Poughkeepsie. a forty-niner
who Is a permanent members OF the Grand Lodge
iSi9 80 ''''
When Mason confdes to another Mason a
secret, and II has been accepted as such II should
be kept all hazards. unless II be violation OF
law which will endanger society; and before a
Mason agrees to keep anothers secret ne should
always make such exception. one OF the high
est crimes that a craftsman can commit Is to d.
vulge secrets solemnly confded to him by brother
craftsman.
Mosaic Lodge No. AS gave the third degree in ex-
ceent FORM The Master Na,hsn n many
fy hed viso Sst WYE Bro louis ssmper
sented the working tools. and ". John T. Day. of
SssoTiSa eSare " sm %ehuss Lodge
Grand Lodge visited this lodge.
Hope Lodge no: 2i4 gave the third degree e in fun
sid"s IN IN the S ars9 section and " john Lis
gave the historical lecture 1t being Grand al Lodge
ssnch Past l %asr Of ope oa hand
pSs IN hs blight
ever so many of the membership.
To nnd the n nia Graft date add TO h the
the date OF Royal Arch Masonry add $50 10 the vul
gar er and e Pas go esa a. add TO b nd he
gar era-iSs6 plus 900 equals A. Dep 2Ss6. To find
II, the Scottish ,o Bite date add $3.50 to the vulgar era
members and friends and had smoker" The air
blue With smoke ha 5 dnd sea hearty
ed to the very doors, and everybody seemed to be
was the good spirit and social feeling which per;
which is shown on all occasions
Lotus Lodge No. 81 gave, the second degree. W;
William a. Johnson presided at the opening, and
among them ". Bro. Barber, Of Ark Lodge Geneva,
~ Stevens of ocsan Ludwig and Otto and Past
Bro. a. ". Hiidebrand then assembled the East and
d his his work. doing 1t & entire n
doing it IN exceedingly good style. ne was warmly
St Cecie Lodge opened the Grand Lodge Tuesday
afternoon. after which the third degree was CON
scs ef M h hs Of he
ST. Cecile received fni share OF the attention and
handed the ease to the Senior warden who con-
fcrred the entire degree most creditaby. r. W.
brethren were well peased With the Work ST.
Cecie keeps up lis excellent standing at all times
Life is wha. make it. and the world is we
understand and appreciate H. TO he one 1t Is al
beauty and gladness; the waves of the ocean roll in
verdure. rendered more beautiful BY the brilliant
rays of the orb Of day. Life to him flashes with
in the breeze. The other gazes idly or mournfully
on the ana mo S a wears tb bicb
pleasant or sad 10 look upon; The ear makes us
own melodies discords the world without reflects
the world within.
Occidental Lodge No. %. Of San Francesca Grapes |
Its altar with the America nag; inc departure cum
forna Loyalty TO Government and obedience to |
the laws Of the e9nr in W tb we con yg are he
symbol Of the Nation. and its presence In every
odgeroo is he, Amf rh mag n a nH
parties and Of all the people. Beneath its folds
ali factions lose their identity In the patriotism OF
the whole Nation
National Lodge had crowded house last Friday |
night there being present large delegations from |
various lodges w Bro. Max G. Baum presided In |
the East and conferred the second degree on three
ca ndidates The rooms crowded, and many |
dignitaries Of the craft paid National a fraternal
visit Il. W. Charles F.. ide. James S Manning. |
lanes b. ellie and hosts OF others in at |
tendance The live young Master greeted all his |
visitors In most cordia. manner, and |
ca lied upon each for few remarks. which was |
cheerfully and pleasantly compiled with. and many
fine addresses were made.
Originally In England all lodges were independent
CT, each other without any warrant from Grand |
Lodge. Annually the members assembled and elect
ed Grand Master, and these gatherings
ca He'd assemblies. ~. Adams. who martyred |
In as OF the Christian Era. obtained a charter
from the King 10 hold these assemblies and every
Mason was privileged to attend them. Prince Ed
ward brother of Prince Athelstane. obtained