Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-07-04

Uno< nall mere GnSy were sIeCSISeu Dy Ut
leans Lodge, and proceeded to the dedica-
ton of the hall, the regular Masonic ex-
ercises being used. Immediately at the
close of the exercises the Grand Lodge was
escorted back to the hotel where the line
was formed for the parade The first div
ision, with 81. c. Pierce as marshal, was
composed of the Newport Cornet Band,
Malta Commandery and Memphremagog
Lodge of Newport, Central Lodge. Of Iras-
burgh, and representatives from Island
Pond Lodge, Masonic Union Lodge of
Troy, and the Meridian Sun Lodge of Crafts
bury. The second division, with J A.
Pearson marshal, was made up as follows:
Barton Band, Orleans Lodge, Grand Lodge
of Vermont and other members in car
riages. There were about three hundred
Masons in the line, about fifty Of them
being Sir Knights, who were dressed in
their uniforms. They marched in
good order and made fine showing. Pro-
ceeding from the hotel up Main street to
the depot, thence up High street, to Har-
rison avenue, to main street, through
Church street to South Church street, and
then by way of Browns avenue to Roaring
during which the bands rendered several
pieces in a most creditable manner, all
repaired to the banquet room where
sumptuous repast was served. At z o'clock
the lines were again formed and the cor
pany marched by the way of Park street,
Elm street, along Church street to the
hotel, returning later to the Masonic hall.
The exercises in the Opera Hall commenced
at 8 O'Clock and were attended by the
Masonic fraternity and also a large num-
Der of our townspeople. After music by
the orchestra, prayer was offered by w.
and Rev. c. f. Partridge, Assistant Grand
Chaplain. A song was then rendered by
a male quartette, composed of A. r. Cowles
of Newport, c. e. Baldwin and Harry Per
ey of Barton, and gentleman from New
port. r. W., w. Scott Nay, Deputy Grand
Master, read poem which he had COM
posed for the occasion, which was very
interesting. 1t will be published in the
next issue of this paper. 81. G. Potter of
this village, gave clarinet solo which was
heartily encored. M. W., d. n. NichOl
son, Grand Master, then delivered an ora
ton on Free Masonry. Before taking up
his subject he spoke of the pleasant time
they had enjoyed here, saying that OF the
e6 he had never seen more royal hospital
ity. During their stay here every posi-
BILE attention and courtesy had been paid
them and the day would be long and pleas
antly remem bered. Taking up his subject
he spoke of the unity in Masonry where
all are brothers and the teachings are all of
brotherly love. Masonry does not teach
one to love just his friends but to love all,
to love his enemies. Masons are taught
t hat it is necessary that this feeling should
be in the heart, a feeling of true brotherly
love. We are all OF one family and as
such we must love and help one another.
Many people think that Masonry does not
conform with the bible, but the truth is
that all principles of the order are strictly
in accordance with its teachings. why is
the Masonic burial ritual used as it is ii it
is not in harmony with the teachings of
the bible. All members of the order are
not true Masons but the order should rot
be condemned because of this any more
han the Church because that some of its
mem bers do not live up to the highest
standard. Before a man can be admitted
20 Masonry he must acknowledge the eX-
silence of the one true and ever living God.
some OF the old customs of Masonry have
oeen changed but the principles remain
he same. When man has been admit
ed to the Masonic society the people may
know that his character has been investi- /
gated and that he is living true and noble |
1fe, and the teachings of the order and
he influences which will be brought to
Dear upon him will help to upl fit him. /
Mr.. Nicholson is a very pleasing speaker I
md his remarks were highly entertaining. /
At the close of his remarks j. w. Batchel- +
Ter rendered cornet solo in most pleas |
ng manner, receiving a hearty encore. The T
invocation was then pronounced by Rev. +
:. F. Partridge, Assistant Grand Chaplain,
md the audience all joined in singing the /
loxology, which closed the evenings en-
The following officers Of the Grand Lodge I
we're present: M. W., D. \. Nicholson of /
Burlington, Grand Master; r. W., w.
scott Nay of Underhill, Deputy Grand
,Iaster; W. and Rev. c. T. Partridge, AS
istant Grand Chaplain; R. W., w. F.
lewis of Rutland, Grand Senior Warden;
R. W., Warren Reynolds of Burlington,
5rand Secretary; W., d. S. Danforth of
It. Adams, Grand Marshal; W., A. R.
Bush of Orwell, Grand Pursuivant; W., D.
:. Barber OF Burlington, Grand Senior
Warden; W., Albert Killiam of Burling-
on, Grand Junior Warden; W., G. F.
Iorse of Burlington, Grand Tyler.
The New York train was held Thursday
vening SO that the Newport people re-
urned to their homes that evening and
he others returned the following morn
n.y. The occasion was very pleasant one
nd will serve to bring the order in closer
ouch with the people. Much credit is