The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-12-18
MASONIC

Los Angeles Commandery 9, Knights
Templar, conferred the Order of the
Temple at its asylum last evening. Next
Thursday evening they will confer the
Illustrious Order of the Red Cross. The
commandery will have its Christmas OBJ
servance at a. m. sharp on Christmas
morning to which all visiting fraters are
cordially invited. The following senti-
ment has been proposed for the occasion:
ITO our most eminent grand master, W.
La Rue Thomas; a faithful leader; may
the blessings of our Lord and Master
follow him all the days OF his life." The
grand master sends the following re-
sponge: "To all true Knights of the
Temple. health and peace; may God
bless us every one"
Los Angeles Council II, r. and s. NJ,
on Tuesday evening conferred the de-
grees of Royal and Select Master on the
largest class the council ever had, COM
prising the most representative Masons
in the city. The work was done in the
most perfect manner possible and was
highly complimented by visitors. 1t was
beautiful and impressive. After the
work a large number of companions
present enjoyed one of the incest and
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temple. The triangle was everywhere
visible and the decorations were royal
purple The council will duplicate that
evening on Tuesday, Jan. 4, on which oc-
casion fully as large a class will be given
the degrees, followed by another fine
banquet.
Al MalailSah Temple Ancient Arabic
Order Mobiles of the Mystic Shrine will
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election of officers.
Signet chapter 81, r. A. NJ, will confer
the Royal Arch degree next Monday eve
ming, after which there will be the GUS
tomary banquet.
Los Angeles Chapter SO, r. A. NJ, in
stalled it's officers Wednesday evening.
The old officers remain in their respect
i've stations, which is a compliment to
their efficiency.
Southern California 27S conferred the
First degree Wednesday evening and
held special last evening for work.
A large class is being formed for the
degrees in Scottish Rite Masonry.
South Gate 800 had the First degree
last Friday and will confer the Second
this evening.
Hollenbeck 319 conferred the First de-
gree Tuesday evening. Next Tuesday
there will be installation of officers, fol-
lowed by a social program. to all of
which Masons and their lady relatives
have been invited.
vallee de France 1929 will confer the
Fellowcraft degree this evening.
Pentalpha POP will install the following
elective officers on Dec. 2S: ]. F. Hughes,
w. M; F. M. Parker. s. W.; w. r. Her.
vey, ]. W.; ]. II. Martin, treasurer; W.
W. Robinson, secretary; George Varcoe,
trustee.
Los Angeles AZ will have installation
next Monday evening. The following
are the elected officers: Frank Rade-
macher, w. NJ; John King. S. W.; John
Hauerwaas, J. W.; c. F. A. Last, treas
urer; w. F. Griggs, secretary.
Free Masonry was introduced into
Alaska on April IA, 1868, by Grand Mas
ter James Biles of Washington territory,
who then granted a dispensation for
Alaska lodge at Sitka. The same grand
lodge granted a warrant of constitution
on September II, 1869.
Henry Clay was Junior warden of
Lexington lodge II (Kentucky) in 1902.
Every old Masonic manuscript that
has come up out of the ages antedatins
1717, without exception begins with an
invocation to the three persons in the
Godhead-Father, Son and Holy Ghost.