New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-17
well attended The work Of the degrees Is well

done here.
comforting the first degree. w. Sammis the new
Master. had invited many distinguished brethren.
OF nem TnGe sc w
Nilsson. Allan Williams. George ". Arnold W.
1t happy minglng Of the old and the new,
and aueurs well for Astor Lodge Addresses were
made by many Of the brethren. all congratulatory
and for the success Of Astor.
In Gramercy Lodge. No; aS' the third degree was
conferred John 4 sly pSesdded and d was ably
Warden Fingarr and Senior Deacon Kobler. w.
Bro Sly received many distinguished brethren dur
Williams, Edward II. Warker. Robert Roberts and
Of Rome: Hcmnn, of Emanuel RcnedIct Of Albion:
?owen. OF Long Island Lodge. BROOKLYN Slack, OF
Greenwich; Micolino, Of copes;one. and many
II is incumbent upon every man to support his
family. and he should provide for them in case OF
by consulting Brother Ashton. the manager OF an
excellent Masonic insurance company. started and
but the officers and directors they the
craft free OF charge, and without the hope Of fee
Of the Eighth. is the New-York director of this
Masonic company. See Brother Ashtons card on
this page.
. Alma Lodge No; rs held public installation in
Its lodgerocms r. W. Thsophus Pratt pTesided
which Dr. Sch onover, Past Master OBLIGATED as
in piano solo Miss Siahl. Charles II. r. Frank
lin. with his either and mandolin playing, were very
Franklin " j. smith Pc; 's is now the Master
of Alma. and George II. loop. with b. w. Houeh.
rectory.
United Brothers Lodge held well-attended
,nr y WS no wUrK nu, l me new reg
yery pleasing epsode w FIiz MeySr the
hunger. the latest addition TO the ranks Of Past
Master and on behalf Of The brethren. presented
in a really very eloquent address Brother hunger
replied in plain but hearty and sincere words Of
w. Bcde Imam and Carl Meyer were also present
and addressed the brothers.
Harlem Lodge No. 457-This popular lodge was
crowded TO the doors Thursday evening. r. W.
Allan Williams; D. D. 6 NJ accompanied by R ".
cyrus O. Imbbcli Il. w. J. 'S stewart ,P Wilson r.
" WashnSt or Myen and large dclesaon Of
made his official visit and installed the officers for
1891 I as follows; W Bro Frank C. C9mbes Master
Carter. Junior Warden; Charles Engelhard Treas
urcr: Robert Oeilvy Secretary. At the close OF the
paror and the brethren departed wishing the lodge
a prosperous and happy New Year; Harlem meets
all the time and Is doing good work.
on Friday evening. January s. was held the
ltisth REGULAR communication Of Worth Lodge No.
2U very large number of the craft were IN at
forts OF The evening; The first degree was con
dn, ea IN n b %yanr "9n wS
was introduced by worshpfu Brother jerks. and
shpful Brother Downing. the present Master with
a. very elegant apron. on behalf of the members
gift the Master dwelt on the necessity OF the mem
bcrship standing shoulder to shoulder in giving
the future OF Worth Lodge assured. At the next
communication the first degree will again be con-
ferred.
Nearly all the masters OF the Fifth District as
sembled on Tuesday evening; January y to act IS
making his official visit to Constitution Lodge No
81. for there were r. VS. and VS. galore The
words. welcomed the District Deputy. and extended
to the distinguished visitors the Grand honors. The
r. W. Bro. Wright conveyed TO the lodge the
greetings from the Grand Master and gave some
good Masonic advice to all present Bright speeches
Miller and r. W. Bro. James b. Ge, who
oratorically at his best. and was listened TO with
first degree was rendered in n creditable manner
w. Bro. Donegan Of Astor. presented the apron.
and w. Bro; Holcomb, of Ridgewood, n. j., the
working tools.
Were Masonry empty form. were its rituals
more than the machinery of language and
ton to be Influenced thereby-a sounding brass
companed by. the tinkling Of cymbals-then would
the charges Of the profane of It's want OF inherent
and intrinsic virtue be true. and you and with all
lovers of truth would renounce our h allegiance to
from its affairs. But we who have studied its pur-
have both felt and seen the influences which Il ex
erts upon the passions and lives Of men, while ad-
uprghy fear Sod God and keep Ills ma DIM
yet we do not hesitate to declare that there e
power in our beloved brotherhood which tends 10
elevate the moral standard of our race and TO
destiny TO which they are called.
On Friday evening Howard Lodge received an
official visit from X. w Claudus F. Beatty, -. ID.
&. NJ Of tho Fourth District, accompanied by X.
w. c. T. Benedict r. w. Adolph g. Gutgzell and
r. W. George +. Elwood. Past d. ID. G. Ms. OF the
Fourth District and a large number OF Masters and
Past Masters OF the Fourth and other districts.
w. Bro. John Paul Burrows accompanied by w:
Bro. Warren Bennett and Thomas Sharlow OF
Ocean Lodge No 1856 with an imposing delegation
made a paternal visit There also present
w. Bro Charles S. Conner and W. Bro. William A.
Swan with a delegation from Adelphi Lodge No
%. r. w Marvin Grimes. Past ID. d. q, NJ. Of the
Third District and w. Bro a. H. Nichols. OF
Acanthus Lodge, were present There was no de-
gree conferred. the evening being altogether
social The distinguished visitors addressed the
lodge and were listened TO with marked attcn-
ton. During the evening Bro. G. A. Fleming. the
Precentor, accompanied by Bro. w. II. Dudley. en-
tertained the visitors with several songs. Alto
gether the occasion was an enjoyable one How
ard Lodge Ia TO be congratulated on the success
which is attending the efforts of the members 10
once again place their lodge among the foremost
lodges of the district Perfect harmony exists
Officers and members are together working 10 one
end An entertainment at an early date is among
the possibilities There several candidates. but
It Is the intention TO have an occasional evening
when no degree will be conferred. br, social and
Instructive evening spent instead. when effort
will be made to have present the members OF other
lodi Of lie