The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-23

Through the Grand Master of Maaons
e. Virginia. Masonic honor such as has
never been conferred upon any citizen OF
t.e Commonwealth. was rendered Rev.
Dr. Moses j.. Hoge, Richmonds most dis
tngnshcd resident at his home, at Fliih
AID Main streets. last night
The honor which is worthy Of the
highest esteem. and one which would
s4turlus be- received with pride 10y any
ono. was accepted by Dr. lIose in that
graceful and str'hngly appropriate way
which has long characterized the emil
mont diviucs responses upon occasions
Of more chan ordinary moment. The ex-
orcisos. while simple, were solemn, inn
pfessivc. beautiful. They viii long be
remembered by an who witnessed them.
and lu years to come they viii be recalled
as marking % notable and important
event ir tho history OF Dove Lodge, no.
a. which was instrumental in having
the honor conferred upon the venerable
and useful man of God.
ORIGIN OF THE IDEA.
1t was about q year ago that the idea
Of making Dr. Hoge a Mason at sight
Erst occurred TO Mr. J. W. Lockwood,
Jr.. master of Dove Lodge. He IS one
uf the best known young MasOns in Rich
mond. and has Tor years been one of
Dr Ho-o's firm friends and sincere adj
mircrs. Die thought the matter over TO
hlmsaif and some time afterwards men
iIoncd 20 Most WorshiDful Grand Master
OF Masons in Virginia, r.. II. w. Duke. OF
Charlottesville. Mr.. Lockwood did not
call any names at first. but told Judge
Duke that there was "a distinguished gem
uoman in the State he would Ike 10 see
made q Mason at sight, if such should
meet with the sanction Of the Grand
Master. IL was mentioned I'm the inter
view that while such "a thing had never
been done in Virginia during Che history
of Masonry in this State. the Grand Mas
fer. nevertheless. had the privilege of eX-
crcising such q prcrogatirc if he wished
- do 80.
Judge Duke said he would Ike 10 think
over tho matter, and thcn Mr. lockwood
told him the gentleman upon whom he
wished % see this honor conferred was
Rev Dr. Noses j.. Hoge.
HAD HIM IN MIND.
q had Dr. Hoge in mind" said Grand
Master Duke. cas- the man above al
others in Virginia upon whom such an
honor would be justly bestowed
For 81 while the matter was quietly
thought over. and some time ago. after
"a conference between Mr. lockwood and
DR. Horo the latter expressed desire
to become member of Dove Lodge. No.
51. IIc made application for member
shin. and shortly afterwards the matter
was again mentioned 90 Judge Duke. The
result was THAT after some correspond
cuce the Grand Master Yesterday came
down from Charlottesville. and 10 was
decided by him to make Dr. Hoge
Mason at sight
Tho Craud Master invited "a number of
distinguished Masons 20 meet him I'm the
Grand Sccrotlrvs room in the Masonic
Temnlo Yesterday evening at 6 O'Clock
Au,or~ those invited were Most Wor-
FhDfui a. r. Courtney Past Grand
Master Of the Grand Lodge of Virginia
and Past Master OF Dove Lodge, No. 81.
Most Worshiuful R. r.. Wexford, Past
Grand Master OF virginia. Grand Secre-
tary ~ Virginia George W. Carrington
and Assistant Grand Secretary of Nir-
ginia 90 A. Nosbitt.
Others who were invited were Master
7 ". lockwood. Jr- Of Dove Lodge
No. 81. and the officers Of that lodge.
DR. HOGEs INTEREST
These gentlemen went from the Tenn
PIE 20 Dr Uoee's residence where they
wre cordially received, and there tnoy
were Joined hv DR. Moses ID. Hoge. Jr,
ANA NfIs aIIf rAIIIs TIC IfiiN N"tNAtAt."
who have been in attendance upon the
wei known minister during his Illness
resulting from thc accident some Time
0co Mr VI. M Gillian was also in Dr
Hcccs bed room. where the NlA.lnS
gentlemen were invited.
Dr Hoee was seated in large easy
chair ana appeared 90 bo quite COM
Portable lie was in cheerful spirits and
manifested the nvouest interest in the
exercises. Ills eyes were bright and his
face lighted un with Che old-tirne Vigor
and intellectual strength which so often
become manifest in his couutenancc. Tie
EXPRESSED his pleasure at being able TO
erect the gentlemen who were his friends
and shook hands cordially with each Of
ffcm ffs voice was clear and resonant
and De scented TO have improved con-
s.derably OF late.
Grand Master Duke in most imDres-
rI,a and interesting way explained 90 DR.
Ioee the three degrees ~ Masonry usual
lv roouircd f0r admission into She order,
and gave him clear and comprehensive
Wow of the objects and purposes or the
cf.at order Judge Dukes manner was
Ffrltfoo and Characteristic OF the man.
lIo was listened Go with intense interest
by Dr Woee and the others present as
ha declared tho distinguished divine
Mason. -
A BEAUTIFUL RESPONSE.
Dr Hoge then responded ln one Of The
most beautiful and impressive little
pl0chee 10 which those present had ever
tstcned lfr voice was nrm and YET
gentle and Dee betrayed considerable feel
ng in hls manner. The diction and in-
shed style OF this brief response was well
s1rrhy VI preservation. The address was
Eloquent graceful and fun % beauty
fhsre was tenderness. gratitude, appre-
station feeling. Kindness. pathos depth,
sound and wholesome words of comfort
md something appealing in 1t all, and It
made deep and lasting Impress upon
very one present.
Dr. Hogo said that while this honor had
,eon conferred upon him late IN NE II
yas none the less appreciated. He en-
cred Masonry feeling rcgretful that MS
ceble health would not allow him 20 be
r much service 30 the order. There re-
nained not much more time for him 20
how his appreciation and gratitude, he
cared. but ne wished 20 express his sin