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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-12
RrPUBLIC LODGE NO. 800.

rb. las, working communication OF Republic
Lodge was most successful and finished earnest
years labor by a loving and palnstaking Master
Too much cannot be said Of the work OF W. Bro.
Thomas for ~ earned tho heartiest commentator OF
the severe Masonic critics who on the alert
10 reprove poor and spshod methods In the trans
action Of lodge business and rendition OF degrees.
and also just quick TO perceive the able Master
who presides with dignity and whose clear and able
delivery adds charm 10 all the beautiful ceremo-
malls Of the three degrees Republic can we'll afford
10 be proud Of W. Bro Thomas for he has Justly
been called the Chevaer. Bayard OF the Eighth Dis
trio, and Is "sans peur ct sans reproche." Always
ready to greet brother. the W. Master was at his
best on Saturday evening. December T. when he
tended fraternal greeting to r. w Bro. Andrew Pat
terson. representative OF the Grand Lodge OF Scot
land near the Grand Lodge OF New-York and re-
ceved him with the honors due his exalted station,
for which the distinguished brother returned sincere
thanks surprise was In store for him. however.
for r. W. Bro. John l.. Red. after a short and per-
tinent address presented him beautiful apron upon
which embroidered the emblem OF his native
land, the thistle Bro Patterson accepted the token
OF his brethrens esteem in a voice that plainly
work OF the evening was then proceeded with. which
was the comforting OF the Master Masons degree
and closed by most Interesting lecture by that
eminent Masonic scholar r. ". Bro. Charles H.
journed to "Risgs's.a in west rwenty,thr rd
where boun;ifu supper was heartily enjoyed, The
brethren voted that Republic Lodge the lodge
TO belong TO and that IT was wise in selecting tho
Innovation but decided success The banquet was
brought to close by al singing Aud Lang Syne"
Among the visitors were noted r. ". Bros Hoy
Taylor. Getty and Allison; w. Bros Stockwell Col
Mas sn 4 SG II g W'On
A. &fs TO- Of = Epfss IDre Sd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-12
DEDICATION.

Literally the act of setting apart consecrating
10 divine being or TO sacred use. often with re-
ligious and solemn ceremonies. The dedication OF
new lodge, or Masonic hail. Is conducted with
certain weI-known and impressive ceremonies
From the building Of the first temple Jerusalem
TO the Babylorish captivity, the lodges OF Free
Masons were dedicated to King Solomon: from
then to the advent Of Christ 10 Zerubbabel who
built the second temple and from that time TIL the
final destruction Of the temple by Titus they were
dedicated 10 81, John the Baptist. But owing TO
the losses which were sustained by that memora BILE
occurrence Freemasonry declined, many lodges
were broken up, and the brethren were afraid 10
meet without an acknowledged head At a secret
meeting of the craft. held in the city OF Benjamin
this circumstance was much regretted and they
dcputed seven brethren TO solicit ST John Tho
Evangelist, who was at that time Blshop OF Enhe-
sus. TO accept the office of Grand Master He re-
piled TO the deputation that though we'll stricken in
years having been in his youth initiated into Ma
sonry he would acquiesce in their request thus
completing by his learning what the other ST John
had begun by his zeal and thus drew what Free
Masons call a -paral!el-ever since which the
lodges In all Christian countries have dedicated TO
Wo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-12
ROYAL ARCH ITEMS.

Corinthian Chapter No 159 met and conferred the
Mark Masters degree on two candidates; me S, T.
can Anderson, McKesey and Maxfeld and Els
Hessenbury, Hepburn, Smith and others. very
pleasant afternoon was enjoyed BY those present.
Chapter three degrees ~, we're
Comp comp. Goodwin a in scribe the P NJ, and Comp
John Miller King Of the Chapter, the NJ y, E. N, n
Degree. There are now ten candidates Tor the
Arch on the 23d inst.
Constitution Chapter held It's stated convocaton
and transacted general business which included the
s we Palmer nj Deputy Grand High Priest. installed
the ofiicers'eleci. number OF distinguished com
panons we're present. Including CSmps
Rdgewood Chapter finished very successful
years work on Tuesday; No less than twenty -nve
brethren have been exalted during Elk Van Vran-
ken's term The, Excellent Sir may not pride him
earnest Two candidates received the r. A. Ri.
FIX. Charles Stewart. or. Rep. OF Wisconsin. COP
ferred the degree. with the assistance Of Elk.
Comps Birch and Carpenter. Of Progressive Chap
Gouverneur Chapter No. 233 rendered a reception
to Most Excellent John Webb. r., Grand High
Priest OF the Grand Chapter Of New-York State
counties were present. including the Grand Repre-
sentative OF the Chapter OF Quebec. After an In.
formal seesDn0 0n me res Se MAR WAS
concluded with an elaborate spread In the banquet
hall OF the temple.
In accordance with the resolution adSRted at the
BE- s0 pr rep R beautiful bronHe
the Jurisdiction. Remittances should be made to
the secretary Of this committee. r e. John w
Palmer The medal will p: ate to s ns
ship and incicssd in a leather. scarlet-pu lined
case. The dies are now In hand and. that al may
notify the COMMITTEES at the earliest moment how
many are required for the members Of the various
chapters. that sufficient number may be struck
of before the dies are destroyed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-12
MASONIC DEPARTMENT
VALEDICTORY.

This Is the season OF Masonic valed'ctories'
The retiring Master now makes ready to Join the
honored ranks of Past Masters and ne hrst
thanks the brethren for the hearty support ac-
corded him. and reviews his work while ne occu-
pied the East Of his Lodge, and while ne must
abide by the decision Of his brethren the secret
and silent monitor within him will tell him truly
whether his administration has been success
within his lodge or Masonry has been benehted
by him as Master in the East Whether ne mas
grasped at the shadow whether his work was
Of the solid substance Of true Masonic labor;
whether he has been a selfish Master or one who
has sacrificed time. strength and means to bene-
fit his lodge. Has ne added members only TO the
roll Of membership. and II so. are those OF the
right stamp. Of the right make up? Has
he added 10 the funds OF the lodge. and
have the widows Of brethren in dire dis
tress suffered by this addition to the bank
account? Or has he had during the year
Just passed several "redletter nights. and, II So
Of what use. Of what benefit were those gaia
nights" TO the lodge or to Masonry? Did these
bring the lodge TO the front only the Master?
All these questions and much more the retiring
Master must ask himself. and no one knows
the correct answer better than his own con-
science, and as by their fruits ye shall know
them 80 the future Worshipful Past Master will
be known and honored according to the work he
has done for the fraternity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-12
A NIGHT WITH PYRAMID.

To report the event of the Masonic social world
would need the ready pen Of an expert to fifty de-
scribe that function, which took place on Monday
evening December Pyramid Lodge has had
entertainments In the past that would have salts
fed the most captious. but this one far exceeded
the most sangune expectations Everything was
in Its favor-a fine evening to be out, and Brother
Dan w. Quinn had provided the best entertain
ment he has yet got up. 1t was by long odds the
largest gathering No. 400 has ever had filling the
hall to its utmost capacity, fifteen hundred being
present at the least calculation. They had to pro
S n fsa ane fhea alone and
usual, everybody and his wife enjoyed them
mem a@ to ' BAH
II ever a Master was proud (and ". James Ken
p proud nhs RfSSs
an organization that could bring together such h., a
!i pyramid night no ad3ectives Which may be en-
esysd w BE Simply Sp s ct In
Il is impossible 70 mention all those that were
he more noq nSse the hrs Wer
sly GsGrgs TOog r THoR R1,sn H %Ii
ism w. u M Miism n' rsom s avn John
Spencer and SIis: M. and Nh Elfhs M;;.Sx
Rtchard, Shepard. ,r.c tGRn Monroe. A. Muehsam'
snd.r a sha4ps M ana S0 M: c;asan MN
M5s; James il. Kennedy and family NJ; and MI MI
% %s fi AID na a' and a% SE Mr.
Mrs. NJ ana p2Es %ss Nap. R M
Zones THOMAS Wat, Watt Mr. and Mrs p B PSstt
Peter MbTrne, Mr.. snd Mrs; H Jensen. W; J.
Harry Lindsay MI; and Mrs. John e. Proudman.
son, and Mr.. and Mrs Alexander lofts.
There was an excellent Committee Of Arrange
ments. who deserve great credit for Its effective
work Brother Thomas J. Watt chairman and
Dana B. Pratt secretary. The Master. W. James
mittee and Samuel J. Hall was chairman Of the
Floor Committee, but all combined to achieve the
greatest success Pyramid ever had
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-12
COMMANDERY NEWS.

Palestine commandery conferred the order Of the
Temple OF Malta at its regular conciave iast MON,
day night There was notable gathering OF
peanee ap Sir w WALLACE seuH
ander EN- Sir GSodwn had charge 2, d ef 1"
the historical lecture The con
Quoted on scale Of grandeur and magnlnGence Ths
Em Sir lnf was pleased
with the result Of the conclave sir kniSn'sS ass
December s1~Ladies Night Palestine Command
January z Reception of Morton Commandery
January 8-Reception OF York Commanoery.
February 7-Reception by Palestine to Sir George
Nicholson, Very Eminent Deputy Grand Comman-
February Reception of Palestine Commandery.
Metropolitan Opera House.
cs IL Sir d. the
accompanied by many distinguished fraters The
commander Of No. 49, Eminent Sir Lyman 8. King
ans to %hsh Sir de p in his
Quent and impressive manner, touching upon topics
there %ers pr.sess Eminent a Sir James
ming Past Grand Commander Peter Forester. vii
nent 4 Sir Frederick l. Barnes Of Palestine Fred
srSk cag e Prize e st. Emo
Palestine, and Past Commanders Hubble. Pierce,
Hill. Wilson and Bradley. Of Constantine.
Damascus Commandery had ladies, night" on
not only with the shining lights OF the TempISSs
world but also With the ,S charms rama OF ot se
eis aIe' visit The Grand csnmanS' Arthur Sc;
Arthur was oh s0 resMsn as Nicholson Mas
o 81 York friss. y. Ei%S: Barnes ana La
Ciapp. Condit and Palmer; OF Damascus During
EN- IS s bs waR Rnss d No. 3
mander John ". Palmer. Mrs. William J. Max
@ aoSnded c% hd Very 70 sa gath
ering OF this fine commandery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-12
THE CHARTER OR WARRANT.

We would like to be Informed which Is more
important. the location Of the existence OF the
warrant whether it derives any virtue or power
from any particular spot where IL may rest; usage
time lmmemorial saying. may define that a charter
or warrant must be In the place Of meeting OF the
chapter, but is 1t true that any real substantial
power is impaired by reason OF the fact that IL
Is inside or outside OF the building where the
meeting is held? The virtue vitality Of the
warrant is in the writing upon IL. the source
whence 1t emanated and the power and authority
OF the body which granted IT. so that, after all
the warrant and the fact that It was issued by
peteht authority ana NOT lts Iocatoh or place OF de-
and the only one that deserves consideration. We
hold that warrant I'm the custody OF tho proper off,
Ger, whether IN the chapter room or outside OF H.
confers authority upon the chapter 10 do all that
1t may OF right lawfully do and perform as such
II a Ogden
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-12
HARLEM LODGE EyTERTAINNENT AND
RECEPTTOy

Tho members and friends OF this old and popu-
lar lodge overlooked the Lexington Opera
House on Wednesday evening. The evenings
pleasure began with a short and interesting
address by Charles w. Dayton. Past Junior War
dem after which the large and brilliant audience
was kept in a state Of constant enjoyment listen
ing to a hish-cass programme OF music and
humorous recitatons Till II o'clock. when the floor
was cleared and the enchanting strains Of Lanzer's
Orchestra proclaimed. the grand entrte. which was
headed by Brother Albert Behning. the smiling
president OF tho association. Dancing was then In
order and the hours few on winged feet until the
strains OF Home. Sweet Home, closed one OF the
most enjoyable receptions II has ever been our
good fortune to attend.
Among the notable members OF the craft present
were noticed r. w. J: Stewart Wilson, grand
marshal; r. W. John A sy,. D. ID, @. n. and
Allan williams Past ID. u @. NJ, Seventh Dis
irict; G. o. Hgbbell. past D: D. O. NJ NJ: Eighth h.,
BOARD Of Trustees; Washngton Mullen: Past O.
b. and william Dnnc az aas ., Grand nbs
No. 7i2; Eggleton,. of Columbian No. tst. and Ben.
nett OF sylvan Grove No. 3d. and many other
well-known brethren.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-12
THE CRYPTIC RITE.

Adelphic Council held its annual assembly ana
elected its officers for the ensuing Masonic year
A mighty host gathered In the secret vault There
WAS much ''buzzlng' much buttonhoing and much
talking The Recorder was busy collecting the
shekels but suddenly tho venerable Grand ne
corder George Van Vlet, who Is member and
Past Master OF Adelphic. assembled the East 10
preside during the election. He said that harmony
ever prevailed in Adelphic Council. and the com
pauions may we'll profit by the glorious past OF
No T. The election then took place. and each ON
Ger was chosen by thu unanimous ballot OF the
members Here is the result: j. Harris Baiston'
Thrice Ill Master; Reno R. Billing. III. Deputy
Master; Alfred B. Price. Ill Principal Conductor
John W. Coburn. Recorder: John r. Gardner
treasurer; trustee for three years. Right Ill Fred
erick Kanter; Robert Judson Kenworthy. Captain
Of the Guard.
These officers were installed by the Deputy Grand
Master Right III. Frederick Kanter. William H.
Andrews acted as Grand Marshal. and George f.
w stivers as Grand Chaplain. After the installa-
ton Companion Kanter introduced Right III. Will
lam Homan as the Grand Representative OF
the Grand Council Of the State OF Maine. near the
Grand Council Of NewYork. Both these dlstin-
guished craftsmen made some happy and appro-
nrate remarks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-12

number OF members Of the lodge and distinguished
b eSss S' he VII D;rs RsR
TSnrsday evening, December & The first section Of
me the rng1lar Communication o'clock r. W Wal
ter F. Sykes, D. =. g. NJ; Of the Third Mas9Tn hc
IEbt Eworpshpfu brother introduced BY w.
heftin Love and received BY the Master W. S TS.
discsrse Of w Bro sykes was listened by the
brethren with marked attention ate, as we're ai9
ma EhIe Iaq Grand Secretary and W. Ebert Gran
dali chief commssioner Of appeals r. Mr w; SEs
after which W Bro Joseph EdsaTd' behalf b Of
ths s. lodge SeaRa tffssps ora basket in
choice as flowers presented The second seG REo
a # Ses tn'Fq Bro Higgins and Bro Squire,
assisted " Bro Ton:oE delivered the srs Historical al
lecture S Tor Gi and ind the impressive in the
historical lecture delivered were ca!culated 10
s:g re4s e @, nf
Charles Cox John v.schsT TTS. Hsnes OF
a inf Lodges Higgins Aurora Grata Wsts
sPS q Malph2 Of Of c
auTs VIE delegation from og o Ksar0n hut tSase
Of La Clement; Amisie Of Cosmopolitan; X. ".
LSn Lo Eso, M PT,sn P a ssssyly Edaads
cocro and Mead. Past Masters OF n Aip was
Lodge T., sbe ts ods si0 ssri Hl tn' 0os'
Fresmasonry claims antiquity justly and tratss
as ancient the dawn Of light and as ep trom
along the of time pearls OF wisdom o., im.
saved from the crucible OF the ages gems OF I'M y
mortal hue. II is ancient In Its recogtlo 1S Oh n
Sunreuse Architect: Infinite Being, who Win III IL
finite wisdom and skill planned created ana sc. ~,
motion the countless solar systems that coIhPVvss
The universe; clothed them with beauty ana peopled
them with an endless variety OF living creh.uIes;
and who before all this had planned and erscrea
q temple which no human mind can conprene,nno'
no mortal foot explore and no finite pen oescIiuo'
n IA ancient also in the grand idea tnat an iap
Kind are builders for eternty-(John W. Brown
Freemasonry when stripped Of its formailties, Is
smply that divine tie Of fellowship which binas
together the true and the good OF AL lands n one
grest fraternity whose mind Is truth. whose heart
Is friendship whose hand is justice and whose ae
ton is benehcence. Its public end Is the remoUa,
OF and crime and poyerty ana WOE a WITH the
harmonious ranks OF happy industryd %th an
abindance q everything that i desirable s ls
nrvate rights are the inculcatons OF eveiy
natural virtue and the interchange OF every , exe
every sea and land. finding objects OF specia, n, IN
terest in all climes and responding 10 sacred IN
voce tions from all societies under the SKY by our
ties as afiliated in this body the enterprises IN
which we feel a personal stake are wonoeriuiy
mutiped, and the living relationshlps OF our
hearts extended far beyond every selhsh claim.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-12
IN THE THIRTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT.

An event OF much interest In Masonic circles was
the reception and banquet given by Tonawanda
Lodge No. 2i7 in honor Of the Masters and Wardens
Of the Thirty-eighth Masonic District. which 10
cludes all Of Erie County. Many Masons from the
district accepted the invitations and about two hun
dred and twenty-five brethren met together as hosts
and guests Among the latter was Most Worship
full William A. Sutherland. OF Rochester, Grand
Master OF the Grand Lodge OF Free and Accepted
Masons in the State Of New-York
The occasion was unique In this that this was the
fret time within the memory of the present genera
ton Of Masons when the Masters and Wardens had
met together In this manner 10 do honor to the
G. Wailenmeier. Tonawanda Lodge performsd 'Ib bs
duty OF host In most becoming style. Tonawanda
perity at the present time. many new members Being
admitted and extensive improvements having lately
1t was in the latter tina; the ceremonies OF the
evening began by the Opening OF the lodge in due
BY bye SR Pf f! joshua s
District Deputy Grapd Master for the Thiryelghth
honors He assumed the savei for few moments St
while responding 10 the welcome extended He then
ienmeier. who closed the lodge with proper cere-
The % STehrSR hsn had to be
land and Right ,worshipful J.. S. Bliss.
u mee i nsS Son1e @
ict-Depnty Bliss For the first time in twenty
chosen from outside city Of Buslo Tss
honor fell upon Tonawanda Lodge in the person OF
Right W0rSnplul Bliss.
After lodge had been duly closed the brethren
adjourned TO the Town Hall OF North Tonawanda
where tables were spread for ALL at which the
satisfaction OF the inner man completed. -Four
large tables extended the length of the hall with a
NTH at the head. where were seated the most dis
tinguished guests. W. Wallenmeier acted as toast
master. At his right was W. Sutherland and at
his left r. w Bliss. Others were w w. S. Rise
lay, acting marshal OF the Grand Lodge: r. w s
Milton Lockwood. Robert D. Young, Tod H. Pres
colt, who has the honor TO represent the Grand
Lodge OF the State OF Michigan; WIS Frank T.
Gilbert. William Dempster. J. William Prouse.
Myron O. Denny, Edwin p Sears. William Man
ming. Henry wuin,. all OF Buffalo: WIS schwert
OF Evans. Ensle of Sprinsviile. Thorne OF East
Hamburg. Wooster Of East Aurora. Chaplain
Barnard Of Tonawanda Lodge and Bro. Thomas
A. Penney OF Buffalo.
When the cigars had been lighted. w. Wallen-
meier called the guests 10 order. and in a few
words introduced Grand Master sutherland. who
eloquently responded 10 the toast The Grand
Lodge OF the State Of New.York." presenting to
truths and noble teachings of the craft. Other
toasts were The Thirty-eghth Masonic District"
responded 10 by X. w Joshua Bliss; The Mas
ters andd. wsrdsns Of the TThirty-eighth Masonic
Lodges" w Perry NJ. Thorn; The City Lodges"
Z. w: Robert d. Young; Our Politician" w.
Nrnrnhn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-12
NEw.yoRK DAILY TRIBUNE SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12 1897.

both kings anfered the secret vault and deposited
the precious and inestimaby valuable relic; uere
nine lights which illuminated the decoration ~
OF this the burning push at edcm -, S md
Hiram. ,.,,,v vvi,hIn
thar visw were the table OF shew bread. the plar
Of beauty the seven branch candlestick the tape.s
Of law the pillar Of Enoch and the altar oi III
In the centre Of the vault was the sacred ait az
while nearer tho west, but equldistant iroH eue
altar were also three lights on the LETT ana anu nv
lights on the right Of the west little IN advance
The pillar Of beauty, mentioned above. was .S Oa
rare excellence It was twisted coiumi % , tm
unrest white marble about three and nail Ieet
high on which was the cube Of agate measuri LIZ
about six inches on each face, on the upper sue
Of which was the triangular Enochian plate OF
Gold set in with precious stones, and having on II
the inenable name.-(Selected.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-12
THE SQUARE cLUB VISITS copEs7oyE

copes;one Lodge opened in due form last wednes-
day evening. ". ". Micolino presided but II was
than ordinary communication. for. headed
by z. W. John 4. Sly. D. ID. Of the Seventh, the
Square Club the Organization Of the Seventh District
visited Copestone. The object OF this visit
prize the esteemed president. Il. w. William J.
Mathews. W, John Alsdorf, In very neat and
appropriate address. presented him behalf OF the
members with a handsome frame containing the
photographs OF all the Masters In the district who
occupied the East - their respective lodges during
the time Brother Mathews was D. d. OF the Sew
enth. r. ". Bro. Mathews received the present
and thanked the brethren IN touching speech for
their Kindness He said ne did not need these
photos for him TO remember the kindly faces Of his
friends They are engraved upon his heart. and
his memory win ever recall the pleasant hours no
has spen; with them: and he thanked them for the
thoughtful present. as well az for the kindly sup
port given him when he wg d. D; Of the district
hope that they Will meet again In the unseen Tenn.
pie above. where all e Rrothsry love and true
friends meet upon the level.
1t was most pleasant episode and rebounds TO
acts bring out the true Masonic spirit which per-
meetes the Square Club and the Seventh District
ana which prevails or should prevail throughout
ne great Jurisdiction Of the Empire stata-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-12

Tier He was made a Mason In Trojan Lodge No;
3os at Troy Penn. in April 1898 and vas raised
the following August He af1liatsd VIII hh nS ~.
ceived the capltular degrees In 1858 In Sew,Jeruss
lem Chapter No q. r. A. NJ, OF Owego sna was
ton, in April. 1891 He is now serving Ahwaga Lodse
as Master for the tenth term having occuPied ne
1851 1889 1851 1890 1891. 1894 and 1897 He was High
Priest or New Jerusalem Chapter In 1893 ana mas
AZ different times nlled every office In both lodge
and chapter. He H. thoroughly posted In the Ma
sonic ritual and his popularity In the district Is
best evinced by the fact that his appointment was
asked for by every Master in the district.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-12
THE SECRET VAULT.

Among the several apartments which Solomon
In his wisdom caused 10 be built was the Secret
Vault the approach TO which was through eight
other vaults all underground and access 20 which
had by long and passage from tho
royal palace.
II was in this apartment that King Solomon held
his private and confidential conferences with his
associate grand masters After the death OF Hiram
Abin. King Solomon and King Hiram ceased to
visit IT, and did not again do until the discovery