New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-28
GRAND MASTER ~ KING SOLOMON LODGE

There is air OF warmth. Of earnestness and
zeal prevalent in King Solomon Lodge which is
especially noticeable state occasions at off,
cial visits. Last Wednesday King Solomon invited
tho Grand Master and Grand Lodge officers 10 a
pleasant function and rs usual on such occasions
the rooms crowded with enthusiastic breth-
rem. When the Grand Master was announced he
was introduced by the Senior Past Master, r. W.
Herman Cantor. and conducted TO the East, where
W. Ignatz Bleer the Master. received him. thank
ing the Grand Master and his Associate Grand off,
GERS for the honor OF their presence. After the
Grand honors were accorded. VI. w. John Stewart
addressed the brethren saying in part:
TT is n source Of pride to me- be with you and
TO be numbered an honorary member among
YOU King Solomon's Lodge stands out like a beacon
light in Masonry example for others to fol-
low. Harmony and fraternal feeling are uppermost
with you all. In sunshine and in shadow-that
friendly Masonic spirit permeates all the lodge
Brethren, no man is entirely independent: we
must lean upon each other: need each other:
and what better staff to lean upon to rely on
than Masonry. whose influence Is fet In every walk
OF life is prominent not only in this great country
of ours but everywhere. even In the islands Of
the sea- . Masonry IS ever ready to recog
nize merit. The faithful workman may not
appreciate his services-recognZe that misunderstood
zeal which prompts the workman in our quarries
trnR TO r. Emil Frankei the immediate Past
Master the speaker said 1T IL with great salts
Jewel az a token from your brethren or their
esteem. and proof that your work ana your
worth are deeply engraven upon their hearts, and
with this jewel come from them their best wishes
for your welfare, health and prosperity.
Before Brother Frankel could reply, w. Master
Bleier arose and. behalf OF the brethren, pre-
sented to him a fine set OF bronze statuettes, In
tended for Mrs. Frankel. When at last he had
sufficiently recovered from his surprise he said, In
part: TT Is natural to be embarrassed at such a
moment at this time and especially at all these
complimentary remarks. You have honored me
frequently and more than deserve, and II dur
ing my membership OF seventeen years In King
Solornon's Lodge ! have earned your love and
your respect II is indeed gratifying 10 me. ana II
I have served you Alright am amply rewarded. for
have simply performed my duty. But this was
done with YOUR encoura cement and with your CO.
operation: and II Master | have earned the APP
proyal OF the Grand Master and that Of my breth-
rem il is indeed ample reward. ! thank you again
and again and shall ever prize your Kindness TO
me and shall endeavor 10 continue In the good
work and to deserve your respect
Dr Rheinthaer read original poem compI-
mentary and congratulatory 10 Brother FrankeL
Then w Joseph l.. Scherer presented 10 Brother
Abraham Simon. on behalf Of the brethren, a
ban dsone ca ne and umbrella In some humorous re-
marks and Past Master Steeg did the same for
Prother Justus Oesterlein. who was also kindly
rsmembered by the brethren. Venerable Brother
yVaseerman then addressed the brei hren In short.
nithv speech in German. which brought the ex-
ercises in the lodgeroom 10 "A close, after which
the brethren adjourned TO TIE banquet-hall to en-
,o,, a social hour.