New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-21
LODGE NOTES.
THE TOILERs IN Masonic or-Appu

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sers % Uf f GSGTEG Witt on behalf Of tn.
-'.onen ; Levy with handsome Jewell
ing lodge gave the second degree w Down
tho Working t aoe Sen oS explained the use Q;
S,Ienoance OF members and visitors
" Eureka Lodge conferred the second degree, with
Masters George Baker and W. Thompson. ".
H en,ary TI.eher OF Hope, among the dstin-
,t Lotus Ledge No; 81 gave the second degree The
George Scott Of Bene1 70 S4hn5SGR ps Teseed
son. n. J., was among the Visitors ~ The usual
array OF Past Masters were on hand
trict W c, Hafihew Taylor D OF the Eighth Dis
eeistinsushed brother Was accompanied by many
formidable escort to their popular b. b. "''"e
Lebanon Lodge No 49, John L. Brickbauer
M Master save the second degree: S W J. E. En-
and doing Il in excellent form. He received the
CONGRATULATIONS Of all the brethren present.
Ma Sass Sn wam IF G6as
testiTe Pas mere were present the sturdy and at
butcher Culoert Comfy and numerous visitors.
= Independent Royal Arch Lodge No. 2. W. Brother
lBrowning master held a pleasant communication
" Allison; Of Atlas Lodge; Thomas shsrlow. o,
Visitors visitor ana Berry OF eFAmer'y were among the
Polar Star conferred the hrst degree ". Frank L.
Hamiiton presided and W. keingenstein presented
the lodge frsternal visit and adresse the breth-
rem Among other lights present were William H.
Miller. Guy Culgin Bouten and Isaac Hicks
York Lodge gave the first degree in It's usual
good form. Past Master Josiah A westervelt pre-
the working tools The usual gathering Of Yorks
1ast Masters also took place Scott quick, Wen
and Washington Alexander of Hope
r.. W. Levi S. Hulse District Deputy OF the
Sixth, paid an oitic.a! visit to ST Nicholas Lodge
r W. George ". White both Past District
D,opaties Of ne SIKH District and many Of the
trict. The Right Worshipful made brief but
verysforcetul address.
SS& mi hodE se H e the ssGdd desFe' yb
Kay explained the working tools r W James p
visitors Who always fock TO Scotia. 4he COMMIT
tee on Reception and ,EnieTtainment reported
Lexington opera House
Americas Lodge No. 80 gave the first degree. in
me me f f0Tn ar-s The e. 5 W. William H. Ions presided
ner He was warmly congratulated 4; the close for
s e ~ofEn %S o FF %r F2sT g FaI
Lodge. Maine. and ": Bro. Wheeler Of Diamond
visitors ''''
Seeas Lodge conferred ne arit desEee , Win
States Lodge, presented the apron, and 2. NJ Eos
Isr OF NEPTUNE Lodge EXPLAINED TIE yTorking tools
entertained the brethren. Among the visitors were
ne Grand Tier; w; Andrew Ferguson; Collins. of
r. w. Robert Rocker Grand steward
Star Of Cuba conferred the sublime degree Of
Master Mason, W. Colin D. Anderson in the East
Ing tools Among the visitors were v. BIo. Sharpe
q Scotia; " Bro Luawis an9 Bro. Fue1ntes. e.
convocation april 81 the first degree vii bee worked
standard OF course. Every craftsman IN the dis
trict is cordially invited to witness the work
ceieat FORM. ". master Middsbrook occupied he
East. w. Francis Cleary the West ana R. "; VI
Ditenhoefer presented the apron. ". William
Collins. OF Hiram, explained the working tools
Everything and everybody work With ne utmos
regularly and visitors always find pleasant wei
come here.
Montgomery Lodge No. IS had he third degree
T. Yates. he Master. presided in tie fret section
G. Gutgseh gave the historical Lecture ", F j.
Brown presented the working too.s r. ". 10;
ana escorted to the Rast wberS he addressed tho
brethren speaking OF he Home. and especially
urging the bre hren 10 pay attention 70 the Shelter
Fund Of the Board Of Relief
Mosaic Lodge No. AIS gave the third degree with
lodge W. Nathan r. Wood presided throuehout
s 9n 3ef Sy s msg te W9rs on the oo
Visitors from svdrywhere are aiTars found here
There we're present W y. Moore Of Phiadelphia
WaRassins Lodge so IS EIlenviiie tister coun-
~ Certh DISTRICT, and many others.
GP%s tode hae ne pa ft p aEEe on
The Work n excellent manner and with much i'm
Marshal. presented the apron. and Z. ". VI. ..
Getty explained the working tools r. w. Allan
listeners The usual quota of Past Masters gath
cred in the traditional Amen Corner-these were
down the long and honorable list.
Hope Lodge had the third degree, with the usual
when Characterize all the meetings OF THIS good
lodge The third degree was given IN fun form by
The iGid Gnard." r. " John Little and Campbell.
and VS. Fromme, y l.ilday' Ilgnti IrentT. A.
iSlddngton. Of United States Lodge. ard others.
r. ". Brother Campbell gave an exceedingly in
rFr
and Abuse Of the Baiiot-box."
Kane Lodge had The third degree on the trestle-
board. which given with all the eclat usual
tj jo'S MSs6n IL M1ster ana conferreG the entire
q5r a iiades' night when win axe piace On
s : Mfh Sa. II 9 se sopra hoo
New-Haven: Miss Helen Shaw. Brother Carl Duf
a ''' Testimonial to past Master George r. Brown
viii De presented on mis- occasion.
The commission appointed 10 consider and pre-
sent to tho next Grand Lodge 4 plan for the
distrcting of the STATE net last Thursday after
chair All suggestions were carefully considered
and the various plans examined. There viii prob,
ably be an increase IN the number OF districts and
q Io-aumaeriug throughout. commencing with Long
Island a. No. ana pr2ce"ai.!e thence n3rinWard
and estward ais vii br.ng the numbers OF ne
regular succession of the other districts at this
r W Dr. August T. Frech District Deputy. Of
the Invent. ciehth District nlade ms olcial WISH
received by Tire Master. W hermann Weber, who
gave MIN hearty Masonic welcome The Doctor
addressed the brethren ot Fesacr. reviewing their
past history and comparing the status and standing
o. the lodge different periods of its existence.
The address Uas wei received and was much ap-
Dlauded 4. ". Ferdinand Weller. Z. ". Janicsa
ana T. W Henry Van Minden Were with the Dis
trlct Deputy. The second degree was given. in
which Bro Ernest C.. Goettins conducted the can
didate through the middle chamber JOB = very fine
and elouuent name. An exc~ll-n' banquet was On
joyed after the work 10 which Past Master Her
man Elotz read an original poem and Bro. Becker
and others answered 10 the toasts Il Vas very
enjoyable visit 20 Fessler.
H,awatha Lodge 40 f3f assembled in great mum
bere with their friends ~ their cOmmOdious rooms
IN Mount Eeruo. lass Monday evening. Inc cause
of tho large assernbag~ was the official vis. % T.
". Abr4m j. Miller tho popular District Deputy
Of the Ninth District the cOnferring Of inc mira
decree the historical lecture by Grand Secretary
Ehlers. and a sumptuOus banquet a. the close ia
AscelOn Caste followed. Delegations. headed by
the Master were announced from White Pains.
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