New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
LODGE NOTES.
THE roILERs IN MASONIC ouARRIEs.

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the Master. presided The apron was presented oy
w. Collins. OF Hiram. and w Huntington explained
tendance and the work was exceedingly well done
Monday. w Bro. Coleman OF Naval Lodge, present
an indication that Star OF Cuba made good move
when 1t changed the location OF its meetings 10 the
Grand Opera House,
Lotus Lodge. W. William A. tombstone. Master.
worked the first degree. w. Ludwig presented the
tory lecture. The lodge usual we'll attended:
Among the visitors were W. John. T; Smith. OF
and many others
The members Of Mum Lodge, F. and A. NJ. on
Thursday afternoon conferred the first degree on
number OF gentlemen OF the theatrical profession.
The OCCASION eminenty attractive one, II
being Brother Hoyers first appearance in the role
with such admirable and distinguished ability
as to elicit the warmest eulogiums from the breth-
most distinguished attachments.
From Hope Lodge No. "a! the secretary Charles
evening; that w. William A. Wallace presided; that
T9S Master Van ssnn presented The apron ana wi
the 'stand-bys' OF Hope were watching the pro-
nG Bgh $ Cooler as1
of Albicn Lodge No: &c; J. j. Nash. OF OdweN
Lodge No. lOS South Norwalk. Conn
three candidates las, Wednesday, night a, It's stated
presided in the East and was ably supported by his
cage Of sfT who M 6 the
ferred. The Middle Chamber work of Brc f. II.
this 6e
Tsor wS % hs maqs M pcnuW ra 9ne
Master Of Michigan; Elwood of the Fourth. and
Stengler and Williams.
National Lodge No 2os worked the third degree
known. The energetic Master w Max {: baum
National. gave the historical lecture. W. Miner
presented the working tools K. w. j. stewart VIII
Visitors i u There we're S also VS. schwartzman spen
Ger, Of Piatt; Baker. of Eureka: Geher, OF Pine
nell Connr and straus Of National. besides hosts
of earnest. enthusiastic brethren; most OF them
the portals of this lodge.
Kane Lodge save the first degree in the impress
sisson' Presided AND the Rev Rober, s MacArthur
acted as chaplain. VI. Colin d. Andrews, of Star Of
Sg es Sd sT.e SpSa s Hnf sGG ohs
II. Gardner OF Excelsior; VS. Stewart and Ward,
If ton Kan oa n s Sdsi arch Sc r. NGVs
the 2. D. Of The Sixth District will make his on,
in the Commandery Room will be rendered ladies'
Kane Lodge on that evening 4 committee is now
at work to perfect all necessary arrangements Tor
this event.
air Thursday night The first degree conferred
on several candidates. the Master: W: William W.
explain the workirs tools r. W. Levi s Hulse, of
the Sixth, and r w Beatty OF the Fourth. were
man. with large delegation from Naval Lodge;
Ocean Lodge No l55 also sent n delegation headed
by w. Burrows. the Master. and Past Masters
Sharlow, Van Pelt and Stevens During the even,
Ing W Br9wnins on behalf OF the lodge presented
token of esteem from his brethren. The pres
and expressions of the highest regard for the
cipient, who replied in an eloquent and ornate
speech. thanking the Master and brethren OF No
for the courtesy and kindness always shown him.
Adelphic Lodge No SiS received the official visit OF
r. W; Levi 5; Hulse. ID. d. OF the sixth District.
ter was introduced by w Joel S Mason. of Crescent
Lodge. and welcomed by W E. S. Taite, the Mas
ed the d. D. VINO then addressed the assembled
brethren hia theme being mainly OF the Masonic las
Masons of the Empire State. He also dwelt upon
from " the not to put in the closets Of
the Temple 10 be taken out only twice month;
U Which Is b o dnT true Mas1nc lie for ever
pause Of ali the 5rethren present The second de-
shipfMi Wv ws es accompaned by r. w John " Ali
son and w. Henry T. Browne Of Atlas Hale. OF
man, Shelton. Of Continental, Z. II. Warker. Mus
chenheim and Robert Roberts.
Neptune Lodge No 81 had full house, had the
third degree and also had the official visit of r w
Levi 5. Hulse. who as usual, was accompanied by
w. F. J. Hale. the Master of Neptune received the
d. d. with cordial and warm greeting and hid
him welcome within the portals OF the lodge In
reply the District Deputy spoke in complimentary
terms terms Of Neptune Lodge OF Re good work it is
prevalent within its membership and dwelt specially
Foundation Of all our Masonry and that we should
ever spread the broad mantle Of Masonic charity
in treadiny the path OF rectitude and virtue. The
remarks of Brother Hulse were very attentively
SION The third degree was then conferred by W Mas
Hale, assisted by WIS Drake and Mason. of Cres
ana r. ". Peter r. Gatens There was very
large delegation of visitors, who came to comp
Sixth. a well-deserved compliment TO both.
Scotia Lodge held one of those warm and hearty
are known in the craft The third degree Was con,
ferred by the young Master " Adam Hill. and
the lecture given by II. w. David Kay, but
before the ceremony of the degree began Bro. Kay
called upon the Grand Historian of the Grand
OF Scotia Lodge presented him with a magnificent
Grand Lodge apron saying. In part; In our lodge
follow some come among and remain the
floor. honest, hard working brethren who gain the
others for various reasons climb up the mystic
ladder and become officers and leaders and hence
Worshipful Bro. Peter and We tonight show our
appreciation of you and the honor conferred upon
piled in a few words of thanks, assuring the
brethren that he should always appreciate tho
masonry especially those found and formed in his
own Masonic home in Scotia Ledge Many dstin-
20 Scotia Lodge and TO DR.. Peter Ross.
York Lodge was lit up on Frday night ,S with
Frank O. Evans conferred the third degree. There
was an earnestness and warmth OF spirit among
this venerable lodge. The entire work given
with great precision and In very impressive man
uer by W. Master Evans The browning Of ali,
however was the historical lecture delivered by
r. w Wright ID. Pownall, tn" eloquent orator of
the Fifth District. who not only gave the historic
and legendary version Of the degree. but also re-
ferred i'm eloquent and patriotic words to the day
that was celebrated throughout the length and
breadth of this land-Lincoln Day. He referred TO
the martyred President as compared to the mar
tvred Grand Master-the devotion To duty Of both.
Of their nNeXbe integrity and steadfast adherence
10 all that Is grand. elevated and noble In human
nature The entire discourse was masterpiece OF
oratory and logic, and was delivered In that pleas
ing and easy manner for which this Right Wor-
Sinful Is 80 well and favorahlv known. Thor"
we're many distinguished brethren present who
listened with much pleasure TO the work and lect-
urc as given in NorK-k. ". IhtOpnluS rat,. e.
Ferdinand Durrand. OF Niagara Lodge No. S7j,
Lockport; W Robert Richards, OF Eastern Star
Lodge and all the Past Masters of York; Wester-