New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-30
THE REAPER ~ THE CRAFT.

To the Masonic Editor Tribune.
Sir: The grim messenger Death has again Wis
tied Centennial Lodge, and summoned from life
10 eternal rest BRO Abraham Schesnger and
" Bro Albert Kuhie They have entered the
inner and unseen temple where the worthy are
called from labor 10 everlasting refreshment.
"They struggled IN the worlds rough race and
won at las, a lofty place" And II may with truth
be said that the loss sustained will he felt for
some tina to CONE. although many hands
stretched forth to take up the work whore they
left of: yet they will be missed. "Old for
counsel young mon for action an ancient adage
7 here have 20 repeat. was strongly demonstrated
when but few years ago the condition Of Cen
tonnial Lodge was such that It's charter vas IN
imminent danger Of surrender then these two
stalwart brothers. being charter members, said.
no. we will not surrender. Will hold the fort.
And thus by their indofatigable work their energy
ard zeal thcy bull; what s to-day the largest
lodge I'm tho Eighth Masonic District
Bro Abraham Schlesinger was a Mason IN every
sense Of tie word. his entire III" was splendid
example Of bow Mason should live. h. was
charitable almost beyond discretion. n such a term
cen be used. he YVES treasurer from tho day
the lodge was instituted until he was called away.
And at the tine Of adversely. when tho annual ~
ports Of the lodge were read. tho balance which
should have been IN he r'as1rers hands was
lie wa ia tn" battle 10 Win, ana victory crowned
Wor Bro Kubie WAS another brother whose
startling qualities and many tokens Of good deeds
WI always be remembered by Ds. MS life and
conduct were examples for the younger breth-
rem 10 follow. y true Mason and worker in
th, craft The memory ~ his efforts. his struggle
and his advice IN the hour 81 need. VIII live after
MIN lie our chaplain for the last eleven
wears and through tempests and storms he was
always found at his station. although man far
advanced IN years.
They are not dead. they have merely changed
their abode from his earthly tabernacle 10 the
spiritual temple above Their memories will for
ever line6r with Their virtues, 0ol deeds and
acts have been inscribed brass, ana viii forever
stand before us AS great monuments They have
worn the badge Of a Mason rs all Masons should
and now they viii hear those thrilling words
INTO the Joys OF thy Lord" May they rest in
They were both Inferred with Masonic honors
Centennial turned out in great force at both
funerals the Master making some touching re-
marks AT each OF Rro. Kublc he said: we have
assembled here 20 pay Last tribute OF respect
Of honor and 81 love dearly beloved cha plain
and friend. Albert kUbie. Crowned with the glory
OF q wcll-spcnt nfe, honored aud rcycrcd by ali
who came IN contact with him. ne has zone 10 his
eternal reward leaving lis TO mourn the loss of
were intimately associated with him can testify
10 the sterling qualities that were possessed hy
our brother and which dominated his career I'm
his family. IN the societies with which he was
connected. and, as 4 citizen. In the community I'm
which he lived He - ing kind and tender
husband and father. or Brother Schlesinger he
spoke In most feeling words. telling OF his un-
bounded charity and his truly Masonic character.
HENRY .LIPPMAN.