New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-06
lodge every brother Is glad he came and glad he
was there to meet him.
SCOTTISH RITE JUBILEE.

The reunion Of the New-York and Brooklyn Con-
sistores OF the Scottish Rite Is an accomplished
fact. on the 18th ut the two bodies con-
vened at Aurora Grata Cathedral. where
scene witnessed that will long be remembered
and cherished by every participant. At an early
hour the brethren assembled in the corridors and
reception parlors. At y. m Aurora Grata was
opened by the acting Commander-n-Chef. III.
John w. Richardson sd degree. After the usual
ordinary business transacted there was ull
for few seconds. but nervous. suppressed ex-
element visible everywhere a moment later
a announcement made mat Ill. William Ho-
man. sd. IN waiting escorting H. Clinton +
Paige SD. secretary general Of the Supreme Coun-
ell. They were both received with fun honors az
active members OF the supreme body. and accord
ed seats in the Grand East. Immediately there
after the captain Of the guard announce o,ns'
sd degree, of Aurora Grata Consistory entered
Of the Supreme Council: Willard A pearce. 3Sd
degree Thomas Moore, SD degree. George W Van
George Wood 3Sd degree. William J. Matthews
$50 degree: Caudlus F. Beatty sJd degree ana
James MCGEE. SD degree. When the distinguishes
brethren were seated, the announcement was made
that New-York Consstory was In waiting Every
the two large doors In the West were thrown wide
apart the grand organ bslehed FORM the oo
ton March from the Prophet ana me ,on
sistOry entered by the two doors The scene wa-
commandments OF New.York 'onsistory en-,
tered escorted by Bro J. ". Hobart Ward s'd
degree. The pent-up enthusiasm OF me btoOhs u
people could no longer be restrained but pur ~
forth into loud and continuous applause uniil ne
say@ OF esome r6 ar nov
Bro. Heyzer and New-York Consisiory to the Au-
Richardson in A speech laudatory and eloquent
welcomed NewYork Consstory TO Brooklyn BIO
eloquent and redolent with expressions OF broth
erly love ana unity The distinguishes btothrr
was escorted TO the East and the TWO bodies were
In order 70 prepare for the rendition Of the TWEEN
ff.ft I.auFI La. ~ "a
With spOntaneity remarkably. ihe SOCIAL rune
tions were renewed by the member Oh ooth orstl-
iZatols When an in readiness. NrW-lork
Consistory In that inimiiabe manner for whlch
they are Justly celebrated Conferred 20"
twentieth degree on eight candidates Whore the
dramatis PERSONA were so brilliant 10 Individually,
h i'm "a manner 4preheusible but the Efforts u
Bros Moore Leigh ard ileyzer were simply grand
When the degree completed and the New YORK
people retired. another burst OF applause Followed
one Of the pleasing incidents OF the evening was
from he c6i.n,.nsnce of he Ven Secretary Cen
eraI Clinton T. Paige go degree, The fostering
Of Aurora 1;r3ta Viii aIways be remembered 6y
them with sentiments Of deepest gratitude The
wish Of Bro Paiges heart was grafidea. and the
same feeling apparently imbue1 the hearts ~ All
present .,..
The Reception Committee Of Aurora Grata noh.y
performei their duties BIOS Dwight Burdge $3.50
q gree. George Rowell 3d degree. g. J. STUMP.
neI. 3ld degree T. j.. sleVeus 80 drrree
Sloan $50 degree. g.. j. Harvey. s-d d'st,"
deys E-q 4 2es5s G dsrr a. s a.co65 3 Do
gree. and W r. Campbell particularly di~,uEu.-n.i
ment. notvi'hstsndirg their great reputation fa,r-
I' ou'dd ah their former efforts ana had W lhe
means at the present writing ~ giving ih"r name
ve would gladly do SO great Gay is aa"n..s
over the Scottish Rite in thi, valley ana as M
and enug-ncc it will radiafe and diNI-e ifs hr -
fancy and warmth throughout the jurisdiction tbs
auy occurrence since the great union ~ ~ l',
effects viii not only be i,Ii here on' VII extend
20 the utmost limit - the iufisdiction ana VIII
Doe received VITA accIhuatorr ~ I1. t5 every