New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-18
LODGE NOTES.
THE ToILERs IN MASONIC oUARRTEs.

Past Masters Brown and Bogert assisted
NewYork Lodge No $50 worked the second de-
among the visiting brethren
A Mason who does nothing to help the organiza.
0n aU1s of S SsSn he Of
Although Masonry numbers among Its members
some Of the purest and wsest OF our race, ye' IL
does not alone depend upon this Tor Judgment.
Putnam Lodge gave the third degree. The Senior
Warden. Robert r. leroy. presided; and Past Mas
/ tiers Prentlss Bowen. Michel and Judge assisted.
Freemasolry Is IA society that strives to reconcile
all mankind, that upholds the moral equality OF
men. combined with cheerful SUBMISSION 10 a"-
thority
To say that Masonry Is perfect and all It's dis
ciplcs pure and innocent. would be an idle boast,
and our strength Is In the favorable comparison
with others.
Freemasonry has, in all ages, excited the cur.
osity OF mankind and curiosity Is one OF the m nos.
Of heR o to
he thinks others know.
We are informed by tradition that King solomon
built crypt beneath the temple for the reception
OF the ark SG IN ease se cd m OF worship
by. the early Christians. The degrees OF Royal ana
Select Masters are sometimes called crypuca'.
Maimondes Lodge. W. White, Master; conferred
on rs, sssrse nd IN vndns W MATHEW
emf Past Masters Salmon and si,berstine WIS Ws
lam J. Duncan.
Charter Oak Lodge met Wednesday evening.
There was no work but very important business IS,
deed. that the entire evening was devoted to its
and the result Of the d oi nv a6f
the greatest importance. but may result in great
benefit to the lodge.
portant congresses that was convened, was
convoked in 1888 by Hermann; Bishop OF Co dl;
Lodges, and engaged in the REPUTATION OF me
ISLANDERS beginning at this time to be circpated
lions was the celebrated document known as Inc
Charter Of Cologne"
Man was not made to rust out; and you were not
yard II was expected Of you. and It is now OK,
OF Masonry You have a duty to perform; you have
work to. do You were not admitted T. the iod Se
then stand ASIDE and remain idIe: without doing any
Pyramid Ldge conferred the third degree Fri
day night. with w. James n. Kennedy, the Master
ception Of the explanation Of the working tools:
which was ably done by W Alexander sharpe; OF
ko e1 db nf b seSonS RenneGT nV w. William
Mcdonald Past Masters RtGhie Watt W a,anaI
ance W Frederick E. Davis among the visi-
tors
I, was not until after the. revival of Masonry in
England In Iii that a chaplain as an ohce-bearcr
was known to the craft. The Master of the lodge
sy to- opyn sSd eos s The Sds % %
respect. however due to all those who devote their
N. sT I 20 n Tea e Of has led to the
ferrng Of the duties OF chaplain on some prothe,r
callings.
Masonic congress was sSny9ke9 at stra az l5s
in 1915 By Edwin Won stSn1acn OF OF th the
labors on the cathedral of Strasburg, and 1t was
Germany. England and italy It was at this
gress that the German builders and architects IN
mann. Of Free Masons and took the obligations OF
lations OF the order.
The lodges have called off and officers and mem
bers taking weII-earned vacation from
ne trup no Masonic however,
all the time There should be no vacation, no di IN
4e:ss wSrh ds i ncamt upon ne a but
more especially upon Masots who are linked to-
BY Re enjoy at
ton but do not forget your brother in distress.
Dane Lodge w si,aDSed h By SS e ds
bers with very good sprink.ing OF visitors W;
b VIVIAN "a John SO caner !'T Brother Berry Of Gram
Grey was among the many visitors inc senior
and acted as Senior Deacon conducting the cand-
dates through the second seGon b o s the
Mason can fiji any position In the lodge ana HI IL
well. too.
In the year g2s Prince Edwin. brother Of King
sress the Sty OF York which under the nan Of
general assembly established 10 me do.,
document extant. These constitutions have always
been recognized the on hTs c1n aT
tutions are known to have been taken IN the reign
Of Richard H. the ut WAS d Tor Sng e
the year 1885 in the British Museum and published
by J. o. Halliwell.
bernrs sleep without monument. All graveyards
in other lands show some symbol OF distinction
bewefn EN-, the s os sna ' the king and the
clown the prince and tho peasant are an alike un,
requiem song by the minstrelsy OF the ocean sung
to their honor over their remains the same storm
marked the weak and the powerful, me putn s
and unhorored. will sleep on until awakened py
hon
Columbian Lodge No. as4 was In a blaze OF glory
and enthusiasm las, r,day an Gg5 a G he T0vms
hung on all sides. The lights we're entwined with
smyax and the altar WAS bed Of roses o ana cut
sided. and Past Master Eggelton gave the histori-
cal lecture R. W; Allan Williams presented EN- the
w Ws BFud iS1 and owens of Charity wysth Of
Radiant: Laser OF Perfect ASHER; Van Houten'
81 The work ai waa exceedingly Well and after
the close of the lodge banquet was enjoyed oy
the brethren.
on Wednesday last the Temple Club: Fourth
Masonic DISTRICT Association, made trip on o., me
where a shore dinner was enjoyed by all who were
preten We're sent the rsV Was
having an outing at Prices on the other side o, the
river. delegation from the club made the iodgg
Ara Tn an n'f IDEAL one and was enjoyed by all
arrangements were perfect ana me cred1 ~ 1ne
johns Lodge who saw 70 5 it d That evs 1s one
ing each one was presented with a handsome badge,
witch will doubtless be kept as memento or
very pleasant day
Frsenason-y has It's foundation IN Cod, who
hull, the universe and Is God OF love. From
his source OF love hewn the chief Cornerstone.
whose name is Glory and who's. nature Is Love,
and when He who will day complete the
building Of His redeemed mercy shall come to
collect his Jewels He will pace In His Kingdom.
as the ornaments OF His triumphant grace and
glory every real and true Mason and wn hd,Ee
q Master 10 devise. Warden to explain those
devise. a Steward to superintend, secretary
"a transcript or nm humble workman 10 raise the
building by his handy labors, all shall he acces-
series and assistants this grand cdince OF UNI
yarsaI love and each shall be rewarded. not alto
esiher according to the perfection Of his Serform,
srec or the sublmity OF his station or once, out
In n great measure according TO the sincerity or
his Intentions and the zeal of his endeavors
In 1903. Notwithstanding the zeal displayed by
Grand Master Wren. the number or Masons was