New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-20

degree work r. ". William J. Mathews and r.
". Thomas Moore among the visitors.
r. w Nathan r. Wood made his official visit to
Hiram Lodge Friday night. He was presented
by Past District Deputy II. W. Peter Y. Gatens
Voritas Lodge gave the second degree. W. Mas
ter Woody presided assisted by Past Masters Tay-
Tor, Eugene Brown. Morrison, Iokei and John {.
Koopman.
Gavc Lodge No. 700 conferred the first degree las,
Friday evening. w Master Bradley surrendered
the gavel 10 the Senior Warden. Edward a. ,ros-
tie who did the entire degree work In an excellent
manner.
r. w Robert L. Smith made official visit TO
Empire CITY Lodge accompanied by about forty
Masters and Past Masters. All were royalty enter
tanned.
Lotus Lodge worked The first degree In an inter
esting manner W Master Baker presided In the
FIRST section W william H. Carter in the second.
Ss 1oRq sSsTfeT Go ise " w" %sm
Johnson also attended.
Eastern Star Lodge No. ~ held pleasant meet
ing Wednesday night with W. Charles w. Saw In
the East The pleasing feature In this lodge is the
much above the average membership NJ any lodge
meeting in the hall First degree next communi-
cation.
Hill presided. W. August Eickelhcrg explained the
working tools and r. W. David Kay gave the
Masters Buchanan. Mckenzie Ross Sharp and
Glynn. together with large attendance of mem
bers and numerous visitors.
Independent Royal Arch 40 . conferred the
ond degree AT rs stated communication Thursday
sided assisted by Pest Masters Leeds Higley and
Beatty 10 : is waking uP. IS showing unusual &C;
rs lusre or stalled its enthusiasm in the cause Of
Masonry.
At Harlem Lodge, No. 457 On THURSDAY even
ing three Fcllowcrafts were raised. The work.
Isual under supervision of the very efficient Senior
me musical portion exceptionally good Bro +. a.
Van Benschotens tenor solo was particularly ad
mred. The brethren are anticipating grand
time AT the annual entertainment and reception
Lexington Opera House. on Wednesday, Deem
PYRAMID Lodge 40 400 mot on Friday night and
worked The second degree. W. Master Thomas J.
Wat prcsidfn. re W. assisted by Fast Masters
Baldwin ". Jones. Past Master OF Masters
Lodge No. IA. was among tho visitors. Pyramid is
preparing for the annual entertainment and rccep-
ton To he hold AZ the Lexington Opera House on
Monday evening. December >. for which affair
tickets are now out
Pau Lodge had another night 10 be talked
about 10y momners and 10y ne fraternity Til"
MIRO degree Was given ~ the Maslcr. w. Herman
J. RosenthaL r. ". Robert l.. Smith explained
the working ,, tools and r. Robert IT, Il wrlga
was large attendance Of distinguished crafts
hodce ~ n9 en"nra 70 f f5e onrrre, Na.er W
Alan william W - among ~" nlmoer. during
handsome Pas, Masters apron the prostitution
and fecious \ very sumptuo1s banquet was
joyed by the brethre after the labor of the Lodges
Naphthalia Lodge No 752 had an exceedingly
Interesting and instructive communication on
Thursday evening Interesting i'm that the degree
was worked I'm fun and ample form. and instructive
from the character and excellence Of the brethren
sence Of the Master. r. " Jcrc Mulford jr. the
Senior Warden Br9 i D. Prnce ERE; presided in me
the Wesi. Both officers proved themselves earnest
ami effective workers. OF which Naphthali and the
p19 Sp" " &aron s,rTn "f ccn,ennia acted -"
Senior Deacon and Bro. George William Winter
degree ". Simon v Cole Of Knickerbocker. pre-
sented the apron. and w. Andrew Graham, OF
lam Wintcrburn conducted the candidates their
tourney and explained It's mystical and spiritual
spent at refreshments.
A business meeting Of tho Masonic Historical So
s,,ety Of New-York was heid in Masonic lia on
". W. John Stewart. president the chair was filed
the frs. publication OF the society should he a
print OF the earliest edition % Webbs Monitor"
ton IN The history 81 the ritual in the United
States. The original work is now Very rare. The
cioty. the brethren have no desire 10 carry any
stock OF books. II also decided that the next
Brooklyn. and bros. II. Judsor Konworhy. Clau-
dius F. Beattie James iiuesins ana " j. Man
Bro " J. Allan read paper on The Third Dis-
trict" 1t was very interesting being full Of curious
details. and presenting in clear yet conc'se man
Ing group Of lodges in America. After passing
vote OF thanks 20 Bro Allan the meeting adjourned.
Minerva Lodge conferred the third degree on
arsi and second sections Of me leere. The his
ioficsi portion Was given by r " e NJ l. Eher-
Grand Sccreta.r. in a mastery manucr. and WAS
listened 70 by are~ number Of brethren. ~ -
greeted with well-dese.ved applause by inc large
gathering OF craftsmen present. Assisting in the
work We're W Bro Patterson, ~ /ored9tha. W.
Bro calder Of Greenwood and w Bro. Murch ant
OF Minerva Among those present and seated ~
tho Easi were VI W Bro. J. J. Couch. Past Grand
Master: VI. w Bro. Ack.ey. PAS Grand Master, OF
Rhode Island. r v. Bros. W. + Sykes. T. y
Taylor and James Higgins. and W. Bros. tenrF
LANCE Of Ioppa: William Higgins. OF Auror4
Puritan: W Whildir and W. Gilchr.st. Of orion; X
Van Valkenburg. OF Baltic. J. Pouch. Of .o.molo.-
nan: G. Tandy J. Blot ana !. Tanner. OF Mineryl
r. W. Bro Haven L. TO be congratulated on his
rendition OF the degree. and on the large assem-
hIage OF bret hren who were present.
The reception and dinner rendered 10 the W
Master w and J. H. Of RoOme Lodge 80 "
at the Arena on Thursday evening. November d,
was carried To a successful conclusion Inc ohif
sence OF Bro James stafford. the J. -, throngh
illness The flags OF the lodge were presented 10
these brothers as memorial o. their faithful ana
patriotic services TO the country during the late
war with Spain. The flags wore presented 10y lro.
Charles r. Luni. the accomplished Senior Deacon
Of the lodge I'm a brief but eloquent address. IN
which he assured the brothers of the high esteem
I'm which they were held by th" members OF Roome
Lodge The address WAS enthusiastically received.
W Bro r. r. Lines. the oldest member and Past
Master Of the lodge. presided. The responses bN
the recipients werc interesting and thrilling. Civ
ing the details OF their privations and eXperiences
Milford y. n. Of tho Eighth. was present and re-
enondej 10 tho toast ~ tho intellectual Eighth.
BRO Dunuell chaplain Of tho lodge spoke most
feelinrv and eloqucntly and addresses u"r" dcllf-
chambers and Bro. Martin Lips The occasion
was most enjoyable. and vii be long remembered
bv the members Of Roome Lodge.