New-York tribune., 1898-12-25
THE BROOKLYN VETERANS.

Joppa lodgeroom was crowded to its utmost
capacity on Wednesday evening, the 2lst inst The
occasion was a visit from the Brooklyn Masonic
Veterans. who were invited to take part in con-
fcrrng the third degree. AT early communica-
ton the first section of the degree conferred,
and while at refreshment, the veterans assembled
in parlors and headed by their Past Presidents,
entered the lodgerooms in body, the line being
brought up by their NJ. V. President, James Hug
gins under escort of Wor. William S. Wheeler. and
Vice President Martin under the escort of WI. Will
lam S. Lewis Past Masters Of Joppa who introduced
the venerables the lodge. Wor. Benjamin s
DuDe the Master. greeted the NenerabIes in Il
that Joppa felt honored only by the presence Of
many \enerablcs. but IN the fact that OF h-r
members had been selected as the presiding officer
of their venerable body. He then addressed the
President. reminding him that 1t was ne third
TO its East. lhe nrst time as its w. Master, the
second as D. D. G. NJ and now for ne ihrd tim, time
re felt Il high privilege to most cordially ask
". Bro. Wheeler to escort TIE President and "
seats in Joppas East there they We're received
President Higgins responded in a feeling manner.
and behalf his officers and venerable brethren
recePC n ana Was i0f !T ted
for for few words; and ara gave some 3 recoilec- g
ternal way admonished the younger brethren of the
grand future of Masonry. he said that d pleasant
cial guest, r. W. Bro Huggins. as a token of Jop-
Ia Lodges esteem, beautiful basket of flowers,
honored wife slight evidence Of the esteem in
whicn he held by mis- brethren. Bro. Huggns
responded thanking the brethren for their token Of
esteem. and remarked that 1t would be received
with heartfelt thanks
NJ W John Stewart was observed among the
gathering, and was called upon to say d word
which was done In his usual fecitous way. He,
being an honorary member Of the Brooklyn vete-
rams. felt that duty devoved upon him to be
present at the reception given TO the President by
his mother lodge. and while he always glad 10
meet and be with his veteran brethren ne sun
felt that II was great privilege TO meet the
younger brethren of the fraternity. and he reJoiced
in seeing gathering such as this. because 1t
who had labored long in the quarries and the
young craftsmen who is soon TO take their places
In the great work that was well done by the vet
Mason; here we find them side by side join
ing hand in hand in the advancement of the great
r. ". Ebert Crandall Chief Commissioner Of
Appeals, then called on. He spoke of his plea
GREETED that as yet he was not eligible, but lived IN
the hope that in few years he would be. and
hoped 10 be Teceyed 1t Grd9d him 6os h old ID
colleague from the Third District, now the Pres!-
dent Of the Brooklyn Veterans ,,..,r,o. rou,,.,.
length in MS jocular way. The work then
East. John Miller in the West }. II. Vsscher as
Senior Deacon. and Ven. Bros. James Wilson, j.
sisted W and Ven Bro '' John stewart ' deiiS-
cred the historical lecture and listened TO with
attention by the srge galherns WoTk
vided, which partaken Of by the venerables
and brethren present 1t was a great night for
There were present NJ. W. Bros Stewart Couch.
r. " E. crande J. J. Smith, John Miller: J.
ray. of Star OF Bethlehem: Nicholas of Acanthus:
Lowden, Hyatt and Wrisley, of Cosmopolitan;
and Bower. of Day Star Cumming of Fortitude:
Iar' haHarns' Of rZerede,ha Abee of Anglo Saxon;
( Duval. Riley. Randall, Lewis. Wheeler. Lang
/ Douglass. Henderson and Dubel Of Joppa