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New-York tribune., 1898-12-04
ST. CECIIF.

AT the las. communication Of s. Cecile Lodge
M ,cs the attendance rlled the lodgeroom com
fortabv The second degree conferred. and
during refreshm4nt. while the cigars were dis
cussea Bro Frederick J Dee entertained the
hrethren with a delightful flute solo. with vari-
a.,one and Bro James. of Polar Star. sang the
Arrnorer's song from Robin Hood" The ahsenc"
NJ anv formal programme was commented upon.
but was explained by the Entertainment Commit
Too as due 70 the work necessary for the prepara
tim NJ next Tuesdays programme. on December
S,arbuck District Deputy Of the Seventh Masonic
District on his official visit and 10 make tle oc-
casion notable and worthy OF the grand progress
~ the lodge full orchestra or about twenty =
Sour members has been ORGANIZED LOT the
snecial programme BIO Herman Perlct VIII De
TIE chef dorchesre and the BODY OF striss s NOM Y
viii comprise nearly fifteen mer The lodge VIII
boid It's Communication In the Commandery room.
beginning at p. m. promptly. ana the LIS rs' @ ue
gree will be conferred on v, candidates. Inc pro-
eeramme in full Is as follows.
PROGRAMME.
Ma,ch-Co~onation ("Le PropheteD D....... Meyeroeer
Orchestral Selection W, ,y..-.., ps-o,
CP~ 1.ones a. a compliment 10 our dir -'or)
Rec''A'''"' NV " Bro Charles H. Govan.
FIRST SECTION.
King OF the Flame prn F,snk AbhpIt
Inc Bro Henry W. Roe.
The Jolly "u'fsree Bro Jererson D. Angels
sSSe Fortnne Teller ...... Victor Herbert
''peile Of Season March John w Bratton
Revised Fdton GYtih) OF the Songs OF Solomon
Bro Fred Solomon
New-York tribune., 1898-12-04
TILE MASTER

The na jority of Masters labor under the irnpre.-
sion that mere poll parrot recital OF the ritual
and knowledge OF the ever -iuctuatine phraseol-
ogy Of the STANDARD work" without even dottng
an 'I' or crossing 't.' is the sole prerequisite g.
Some imagine that because a Mason is n Jolly fcl-
low. liberal TO fault. and in with the boys he is
worthy TO WELD the sceptrc ~ King Solomon.
others again believe that because he Is way up
In Masonry and wears tigers claw and has
taken degrees innumers BILE he must be q bright
Masonic luminary. or that the possession Of a
ready flow OF language and the ability to make a
speech al the reception Of the District Deputy and
TO tell rscy stories at the post -prandial exercises
incident 70 the third degree is the main require
ment. The conscientious Mason gauges his fitness
for the position by the rules Of ntrosp pecton and
1: his inward conscience tells him that he Is not in
possession of all the necessary qualifications" not.
vithstandng the confidence Of his brethren or the
fact that the goal Of his desires is almost within
reach and the mantle ready fall upon his shout
ders. n he bo true man and true Mason and
has the interests Of the fraternity at heart he
Will rather be a strong man the floor than q
weak man In the chalr.-(J. p s.
New-York tribune., 1898-12-04

ties but especially the two who have represen,en un
babies the best" and here the Grand Master DION DION
forth in German eulogizing the guest OF rne s.en
ing The Deputy Grand Master, r. w Mrlsn. -
Powna made an excellent address. saylng INA,
this large assembly means more than comIpmme -,
10 Adam Schaan-"it means the indorsement Oh or
good and honest work. OF loyal adherence 10 an
that Is grand and noble In Masonry ana ~ Iecos
milton OF duty we'll performed Dr AuguSst W r.
Frech responded eloquently TO our GUESS n ~. w
Intemann to our Sisters. X. W Osteriand spokss
for Our Brethren EVERYWHERE" r. W Ferainanna an,
Weller for "Our District, and r. w JahicHe t
for the German Masonic Press. r. w JACOB
f,idt spoke in great praise for the German Masonic
Temple Association recalling the early struggles
OF the association. and saying that all the Nintn
District has accomplished all It's prosperity. mar
mony and high standing In the Fraternity are que
10 the brethren who have labored so long ana so
faithfully in the noble field of true Masonic charty
X w Ehers also made few happy remarks as
did also II. w. Isaac Fromme
Among the present were W Brothers tleyer
and wife and iimmesbach and wife. Mr.. ana Mrs
Loeb. Mr.. and Mrs. Schwartzmann, VS. JACOB
Loewer and WIFE, Louis Biederman and wife, Peter
Haster and wife and Justus II. Garthe and wife.
Mr. and Mrs Conrad Muller. John Evert and VIE
Theodore Wollesen and wife Carl kopp. Herman
Cantor Emil Franke. Weber and wife Fiorence
b Decking and wife. Strahmann and wife. Mr
and Mrs George Buck. r W. Christian Ger,
Schwartzman. Nef and wife Neuhardt. Hoffman
and wife. Finkelberg and wife. Adam knobloch
and wife Mr.. and Mrs Robert A. Hoke. and, In
fact each Of the Masters with numerous Past
Masters were on hand to honor the occasion and
the guest Of the evening.
New-York tribune., 1898-12-04
DINNER IN THE FAMOUS NINTH.

complimentary dinner was rendered TO X. W.
Adam schaan, Past d. D. OF the Ninth German)
District by the Masters and Past Masters Of the
district The programme was a lengthy one. but
plea sanity executed and most thoroughly enjoyed
by all who had the good fortune TO participate The
Ninth District is famous throughout the State for
ITS great achievements. 1t had its home AT Tappan
and its own charity before the Grand Lodge built
the home at Utica, and is foremost In all good
Masonic works
First there was 9 reception TO the ''Schwestern."
headed by the marshal for the OCCASION w.
Brother Louis G. Burger and his charming wife;
then the oicers Of the Grand Lodge were received.
and when the brethren ed around the
"Tafel Loge" r. w Henry Breunich offered
prayer and r. w. Frederick thinner opened pro-
ceedngs by an excellent address Of welcome. wind
ing up by presenting to the guest Of the evening.
r. w. Adam Schaan. handsome OF silver
containing spoons. etc. and also presented to Mrs
schaan a magnificent floral stand. all in behalf Of
the brethren Of the Ninth District "Our Adam
for the handsome gift. and also for the many
tesiss shown him at all times. Mrs. Schaan also
thanked the brethren for remembering her so
kindly
toastmaster. Brother Zimrner M W William A
most dcut task TO reply to this toast. especially
in tho presence OF those dear ones here assembled
who have meyer been & In the Sand & Lodge ana Prob
fuls "s and %orshipiuis you viii not dispute with
me when say each OF you das Is Grand ran MaseT In
trtct is a Grand Lodge You fully know how
to enjoy l!fe for you take your wives with you
s Nns psc s3et IN Sons
SEQ the familiar facee Of the many District Depu-
New-York tribune., 1898-12-04
IN TIE EIGHTH DISTRICT.

Roome Lodge No 74s held its stated communica-
ton Saturday November 2S the occasion being the
ofical visit OF r. w. jeremiah Mulford, Disuic'
Deputy Of the Eighth Masonic District the at
tendance was excellent. when one consoers '"o
furious blizzard" which occurred on that even
ing The distinguished brother was INTRODUCED oy
r W Stephen c. Bedell, Past District Deputy OF
the Eighth: was escorted to the East ana received
by Brother Amos II. Stevens. acting Master anu
accorded the grand honors The District deputy
then favored the brethren with one of his char-
acteristic plain talks Masonry Among the
lodge TO exercise and precaution IN the Sc
lection OF its officers particularly It's wardens anu
10 ALWAYS endeavor to elect brothers 10 Inose SO
tions who were perfectly capable OF ming me
Masters chair; also TO exercise due care III inc
Admission of candidates. Masonry had no need 10
20 out upon the highways and byways for new
members The order stood too high. ana its mission
was too grand accept any but the pesl ma
teria) The address we'll received. and any
lodge which will follow the excellent advice which
Bro Mulford always gives Will derive boin peas
,re and profit. The work was the second degree,
which was done in .he good style for which Roome
is noted The lee 20 was delivered by Bro. 1. l.
Iunt the senior q. aeon Bro. Lunt always sue
ceeds IN comma nding the attention OF his audience
by his perfect work and eloquent delivery. Among
those present were r. w Stephen c. Bedel, X W
J. Stewart Wilson. r. w. w. J. Duncan and W BROS.
Hafely Glyn Collie. Graham. Eckert and Schreyer,
White Of Maimonides; Mayors, Of Greenwich, ana
Chapman Of Charity. After the conclusion or me
work the brethren enjoyed fine collation.. ana
then reluctantly facing the fury OF the storih'
sought their respective homes
New-York tribune., 1898-12-04
CHARTER OAK LODGE AT PLAY.

This page Of The Tribune has frequently recorded
the good work done in Masonry by charter OAK
Lodge No 240 and II is pleasant now 10 recite
Thursday evening an immense gathering was held
In the Comma ndery Room and all for the purpose
of giving an entoyah and pleasant evening 10
the workers in Charter oak Lodge. or rather. 10
the women friends of ts members W. John Nc
Milan in few simple but appropriate and fitting
the management TO Bro Charles T Schul"r.
who chairman Of the Committee or Arrange
nents and who acquitted himself most admira BIZ
having brought together a select and refined lot
Of high class artists. all Of whom did exceedingly
we'll and deserve credit. Space fOrhids the men
toning Of ALL hut especially good was the charter
Oak Quartet composed entirely Of members OF
No 90 There were also McWalters and Tyson.
Mr. Nalmore expert imitator or musical IN
strumenfs Crowley and Foley and Ad. Topperwein.
After the entertainment the hall was cleared TOT
the dancers to the music Of r. W: Robert Recksr.
MILAN and Miss Agnes Mcmillan led the march;
followed by W. and Mrs Elias Whitney and
daughter the Misses Marion and Bessie Renwick.
Mr. and Mrs Trehcr Mrs. Dykes. Miss Russells.
Miss Gillis Daniel w. Little and Miss Jansen MT
and Mrs William f. Duncan, Mr. and Mrs Robert
Neiper Mr.. end Mrs. Woods. Mrs. Tasker Mr.
and Mrs Schmidt. Mrs Downing. Mrs Halz-
hausen Dr. and Mrs. Charles w Shaw. Miss Gil
esyic NJ F. Bennev and Miss Denzer. Mr and Mrs
Tinoco Mr and Mrs. William A. Wallace. MI
and Mrs Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Holde
and Miss Holde. All IN all there were probably
over five hundred people present and II was prob
ably the best-arranced and hestcarried out enter
,ainment given IN the big Commandery Room this
New-York tribune., 1898-12-04
DANIEL CARPENTER.

Daniel Carpenter Lodge conferred the third de-
gree on five candidates Saturday evening. No
vember 2s Though blizzard ragged Masonic
interest showed itself in the presence OF about
hundred and fifty brethren. They came from
New-Jersey. White Plains. City Island. Brooklyn
ETC. like faithful children TO their home like Wis
itors 10 the shrine OF their devotion. The even
ing marked by the Past Masters taking
charge Of the first section and look at the hoary
heads and st-approaching age. indentatons of
natures evouions and realize that the fame
Of vitality In the warmth of grandeur and In
the depth OF love marked impressions In the souls
Of all that Masonry must hold within It's grasp
a something that does not and will not die. and
that cheers the aged In the glories OF the past
and In the hope Of future revelation Repeated
applause greeted the conclusion of their labors In
the halo of appreciation. and impressed more
lovingly the wealth Of experience so pregnant In
lam H. Jaime in the East. Thomas Oakley In the
West Andrew Coney in the South. Jeremiah
Tuomey Senior Deacon: Archie Culbert. Junior
Deacon: Enos butcher Senior Master Of Ceremo-
nes; William Collins. Junior Master or ere
monies: John Clauer Marshal and CRUDE.
Chaplain The second section was presided over
by W. Orlando Dana. Of Ancient Lodge. assisted by
his craftsmen. I'm their beautiful exempllncaton
The lecture given by X. w. stephen g. bedel
OF the Intellectual eight with character and force
sion Among those present were K. W Stewart
Wilson. VS. Brown. Of White Plains Lodge
Schreyer Of Livingston: White. Of Maimondes
Levy. Of Emanuel owens. Of Charity: Cook. ot
Pentalpha: Hafey. Of Republic: Meter AMI
others collation. was enjoyed later on. at
every one present that Daniel Carpenter was sec
Ond
New-York tribune., 1898-12-04

No % In all these. Masonic bodies he takes a
lively interest and is held In the highest esteem 10y
the members
His business is that Of banking. He is at present
employed as paying teller of the Colonial Trust
Company. at Broadway and Ann-st FoI many
years he held responsible position in the Murray
Hill Bank where he displayed remarkable ability
and was held in the highest esteem by the ofncers
and directors Of this bank and when the financial
difficulties arose by which this institution was
forced the wall he fought off single handed the
contemplated recelvershp. and. calling meetlnt OF
all the depostors OF over eighteen hundred more
than two-thirds present. and % per cent of the
money value sustained him So firmly were they
convinced Of his ability and his stern integrity that
they all signed to continue business in charge OF
Bro Smith but the courts ruled otherwise. ana
receivers were appointed. and while ne had fought
them off stn they begged him to remain ana assist &
them In the affairs of the Nquida ton. knowing his
skill and ability would be Of great value 10 them
and all interested parties. ana he rcmalneH WIN
them for over year 10 the entire satisfaction
OF the receivers as we'll the depositors
The brother Is member OF New York Council.
Roval Arcanum member Of the Legion of Honor
and was for many years member of Chelsea Sec
lion Sons Of Temperance. and successfully assisted
in bringing renown and prosperity 70 this organza-
ton. About one hundred OF these gradusted intto t
Masonry ard many IF them W@re called 20 the
Fast Of their several lodges Bro Smith Is happily
married and, has bright ard pleasant future be
fora I'm
New-York tribune., 1898-12-04
PAST MASTERS NIGHT AT ALBION.

Tho b,g Austin Room Of Masonic Hall
crowded last Monday night. and campstools three
deep on each sid were filled until there was scatceN
room for the professional ceremonies and all these
h,e.hren were brought together by reason OF the
Official visit OF the D D. OF the Fourth District. by
reason Of the third degree and above all II was
Past Masters night IN Albion. and the brethren
xathered IN force 10 honor these veterans who for
so many years have stood solid and strong 10 up
hold the banner OF No 25 and OF Masonry AT large.
and II was also known that one OF the candidates
was OF honored Past Master OF Albion
Lodge All this. together with the good spirit
prevalent in this lodge. brought the hosts OF
'Masons TO its sanctum
NJ w. John Stewart filled the East r w Charles
"A Benedict the West, w. JarHNs A. Atkinson the
South and ". Edward c. r.us was Senior Deacon
The musical service was in the hands OF the Apollo
Club Quartet OF New-York City. The entire degree
was given in perfect style and in proper digniied
and Impressive manner. Among the prominent
craftsmen who graced the meeting by their pres
ence were ". ". John w. Vrooman. Past Grand
Master the RI. Rev. Henry c. Potter and the Rev.
II T. Mendez r. VS. Joseph f. Carson. Judson
Robert Kenworthy. Walter F. Sykes. Sewalt Tant
and Grassman. Of Euclid Lodge. Hoboken; ,claudius
3 Pruser, James II. KENNEDY H9tchkins; Matthew
Taylor. Wnam j. Matthews: Robert bert, H &C! GlaIk
GS0fe 6eager H. Of Tn Poneer S Tn" Holde Of Washington
Raphael of AdePhi Harkness @ Of Benevolent; Bob, Rob
j. Miller. OF Montgomery; Henry L. colman. Of
Anderson OF Star. of Cuba; Chapman OF Charity;
Moore. Heyzer. Elwood. Gazaan. X W John 4
ters from all the METROPOLITAN districts
The District Deputy r. w Warren Higley. was
courfeously received by the Master Of Albion. W.
Henry NJ Bristol. and kindly aeknow!edged the
compliment paid him. Brother Hieley delivered
10 the brethren an excellent and exhaustive ad-
dress alluding the standing Of Albion Its origin.
its charter. which dates from 1904 and the many
thrilling and interesting passages In Its long his
tory. 4 most pleasing episode OF this most inter
Brother John Stewart. requested the acting senior
deacon. Brother titus, 10 present the Master OF
Albion at the altar, which done. when the
Senior Warden. William J. Hutcheon. presented
handsome set Of well-se!ected books saying: This
e not from the Senior Warden but from your
brethren In Albion Lodge from your friends In No.
e. who have watched you earnestly and lovingly.
have seen your courteous manner your good work
IN their interest and have come TO love and esteem
lyou" The reply Of Brother Bristol was equally
New-York tribune., 1898-12-04
DEPARTMENT
OFFICIAL.

rhs M"iino 1n TS%RS
pes4 sir he aaa Grna x Sesf S5
pnScesnss 1aS rnne Of he Gand hodge o
Tor the 1895 was placed in my rec,o com
mitee on Negro Masonry found at pages 30 70 ,o o.
OF the said proceedings VI nsIse aa thereon re-
ere that the newspaper are or proved
bT fSese oiciai proceedngs TO have been substan-
italy accurate II therefore becomes ID! uu's, w. III ~
iisbed policy Of the Grand Lodge of New-York; 10
TAX such action as will express the disapprovai % od
Grand Lodge Of Washington. With sincere regret
that II fallen to my lot TO cause tne ,be
Grand Lodge o. New-York have to ASK ina. you you
resign you: place as Grand Represem,ae resretfuy
SaSTs Ggsnd Lodge OF "'S3nSiD'' " a. suTHERLAND:
'ou'S' Grand Master.
Rochester y. Y; December J. DS lssS =,
NJ. w william 4 sutherland. Grand Master OF
Masons in the State of New-fork ~. ,oro,
90 M SF 9Dd yo%T Srr
Ss advising that the Grand odse eson 81 IN, ~ iss
Tecognizns as regular certain lodges ws;ch IN tn,S @
jurasdiouon ,on nIN Of the Grand Lodgs OF Washing
ton 80 far departs from the anciert usases Si us2
craft as 20 make II necessary ior you az VI ar nx
Wsstcr Of Masons in tie state OF New-Nork' 10 eN-
press your official GisapprovaL .,. chic 6av
Msster Of Masons IN the state OF i
~ us as,,ington near tho Grand LonSe oi ers
York and l inclosc herewith copy oi NY
,,n,,niration to Grand Master Upton .,.. =, ,ha
While regret exceedingly the nterrapIlod dses ~ Of
orsciai tnfercourse between the Crand iouses "a
;%nwYork ana Washington which has, col,stTsu s fo
80 NAVY wears and been most corHh anu e.
ssr,aI a. ,s nature am. Notwithstanding gray, M
,Ns6 that personal considerations did nov h uISe ;ou
~ ,esitate TO request resignation Wiz ,er
kocan1e convinced that your duty as Granu Era
'Decndns d ~ require you TO take such action FRA
Nsrnal' " ARTHI' Z. SUTHERLAND
December l. 1895.
n w William H TptGr Grand ssa,s Maiisr Mash u asS0"'
In '1s N'"sSS NJ " Rroth n Pursuant 70 the
r.oves Of W William snheotar%G; %ew rnS YORK Ti"'a
Soay Of which is herewith incossd anG nTsI lodge OF
The place OF heP ~ he Grand Lodge Of New YORK:
WasnmsY Ygnation 10 take effect Immediately N'S
respectfully yours -,r,1,-p 7 SUTHERLAND.
Note-There is Grand RepTeseFni,nritoorn The
%lS,bar holding this Tlace ded shoi n hiH nace
ana no one has as yet te,n s bnen taken on the
Hence no further C 'ion . '"'
score Hv the Grand Master
New-York tribune., 1898-12-04
N NEW-JERSEY.
NORTHERN LODGE OF NEWARK. ~ j.. HAS
MONSTER COMMUNICATION.

NORTHERN LODGE OF NEWARK. ~ j.. HAS
MONSTER COMMUNICATION.
A casual observer might have noticed tnat the
streets Of Newark rather slimly frequenteo On
Wednesday evening Both ult. but TO the fra'e'"s
This occasioned little surprise. as the larger por-
ton Of the initiate at Oraton Han, "hich "as
specially engaged TO accommodate the throns M anA-
ions TO do honor 70 ". Bro. Henry l. DoIeiuts, o.
who was holding special commuhlcatIouu w ~
rrincinal feature OF which was the con.errlhs Va
he Master Masons degree upon his one hundredtn
ca ndida,e since his incumbency as Master thres
years ago the candidate In question pelns one OF
Newark's prominent citizens. Limited space pre-
vents our going into particulars, but We can repor
thnt II was magnificent affair. and wei CalcuIateh
10 add dignity and honor TO the craft Inc Was
for Bro Doremus at his best IN "eicoinli,s
he huge throng which must have NUMBERED nedrs
ono th0usand brethren among whom were deIega
tions from other Jurisdictions those from New
Work haing from Excelsior. Sycamore and Atlantic
Iha Grand Master OF New-Jersey NJ. w: Bro
t,,ven accompan!ed by his entire staff and Past
Grand Masters Belcher Fortmeyer. Wallis and
Tilden was handsomely received, and at TIE con
clIIsion Of the ceremonies adjournment was made
70 the banquet hall where an elaborate symposium
was fully appreciated by the brethren IN the
wears to come the sheriff can certainly look BACK
with pride upon this meeting when all records TOT
attendance and enthusiasm were proKen New
York was well represented by large delegation
rom Excelsior Lodge No. 1875. headed by Past Mas
from Excelsior Lodge No. l95. headed by Past Mas
Ter John r. Gardner. who was cordially received oy
he
New-York tribune., 1898-12-04
TIE n D. OF THE FIFTH DISTRICT.

Right Worshiptui Robert L. Smith the present
District Deputy OF the Firth Masonic District was
born In New-Ycrk City on August II. 1865. and was
educated IN the public schools here. He comes
rghtfuy by his yea. for the craft his father being
Past Master Robert Smith Of John d. Willard
Lodge No $50 where this son was made Mason
on April 20 1892 and. was TO be expected. at once
took an active part In Masonic affairs. serving in
the variods minor positions until he was elected
Master IN December 1896 and again in 1897 serving
ont now a second term Of a very successful admin
istrat,on He also served Assistant Grand Lect-
urer In the Fifth District. and last June was ap-
pointed District Deputy of the Fifth. He Is an
active member Of Jerusalem Chapter No s. Adel-
phic Council No : and Ccrur de Lion Commandery
New-York tribune., 1898-12-04
ROYAT ARfU ITT US.

Union Chapter No. - advanced three Master
hcS MaSnf form TO 5ne = NI5h BsvH Ksy presd eI asd By
Past igh Priests Wa% ian Iai Gharl95 4 ad1ia RalG-
Of Amity chapter The work in the hands of these
experts" was. of course well done
Triune Chapter had another crowded house The
II p f. Frank l. Brooks. presided. assisted oy
his officers Bedell and Dana. as wen as ny the
Past High Priests and an enthusiastic and earnest Earn
fine style. then the Past Master Degree; followed
axd ~ f. c9@ so6erfdd Kd'h h ' Most m
dnd Fws2s s2% gern warren fssTs fcnna
Elias Whitney and Robert Fitch.
Empire Chapter held its annual convocation Tues
day evening The Grand Chapter officers paid the
,teCi ceived by the High Priest F walter Rats The
reports OF the treasurer and secretary which were
dion r K John " Palmer presided at the cleo
tion which resulted in the unanimous choice, Of E.
Barre r'@" as King and Robert l. McCready as Scribe
An excellent and promising corps Of officers was
and prosperous br9spec ahead for I, the year isss
John hT Pa1mGT htn nifaed a the ocGTs M n
and r f. William Sutton as chaplain Among the
stivers. Past Grand High priest. r + Edmistcr
Clarence A Hatton. Charles Stewart, .MaxheId; Erb
Finn Samuel Frankford and F F. Davis
Mohesan Chapter No 22. Royal Arch Masons, at
evening They are having much work now that
they hnd it necessary to have specials On Mon;
upon one candidate and tho Most Excellent Mas
ters Degree upon two candidates. E: Edward
r Hill presided In the sanctuary assisted by VII
bur F Vessels acting King. The degree was
worked In full form. with all the ceremony and
paraphernala attending the same. Mohegan will
hold stated" Monday evening next and ex-
The annual election will take place on Monday
evening. December ~
Zetland Chapter gave the Royal Arch Degree in
full form Thursday night The High Priest E
William f Duncan assisted by r. r j
Harris .Ralston Warren c. Bennett. br Alsdorf
Ralph Mayer Hyman Frankford. Of Empire: Rob
ert Fitch and others r. f.. Frank T. Gllbeu OF
Buffalo among the many visitors.