New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01
~ THE SIYTH DISTRICT.

The seventh annual dinner Of the Association OF
the Masters and Pas. Masters OF the sixth Ma
sonic District was held at the Arena last Wednes-
day evening and proved the brilliant success so
usual IN this association. and which was the result
Of the excellent work of very efficient committee
who had charge OF the arrangements. The OH
GERS OF the association are Bro. George W White
president: Peter r Gatens. vice president: WilIiarn
VI. johnson. treasurer. and Bro. Nathan , Levy
secretary Bro. Mushenheim. Of the Arena. had
provided a supercXCcllent menu, which was very
ably discussed by the brethren. after which the
president arose TO welcome the brethren and their
guests. saying. in part: NO language can express
the pleasure the brethren OF this association feel in
having many distinguished craftsmen assembled
here. for having the chance OF bidding YOU all a
hearty welcome. and for the opportunity 10 make
YOU happy with US and trust that the committee
who have worked hard will succeed In doing
Justice on this occasion" He then called upon
the Grand Master NJ. ". William A Sutherland.
10 address the brethren who made an eloquent ad-
dress a portion Of which only can here be repro
duced: 1T is extraordinary pleasure for me TO
sit at the festal board OF the Sixth District. This.
is the first opportunity have had to participate
with the brethren OF the Metropolitan Distric, on
an occasion OF this sort. Nearly every night /
receive invitations from the loyal brethren
throughout the Empire state 70 be with them AT
their social gatherings or at their Masonic worn
These. OF necessity. ! must decline TOO often. as |
ia the hous % Of y that iafe nj a
brethren: hence. II ! point out TO you where and
doing my duty to You lut viii feel also hat am
amply rewarded for having come among you" The
Grand Master then reviewed some OF the recent
events that have transpred within the mystic cir
Gle OF the craft. and admonished the brethren TO
be loyal to the Grand Lodge. TO Masonry and all
Its teachings.
NJ W John Stewart Past Grand Master. then
spoke, and expressed great satisfaction in noticing
prepared for them. The popular Past Grand Mas
ter said: II like TO look around and men
themselves. 1t sets d good example, and IS good
influence at work to bring many distinguished
brethren together the Grand Master, II. W.
Crandali: r ". j. stewart Wilson. the Grand Grand
Marshal: Past Grand Master John ". Nrooman
and ever 30 many brethren OF past titles and
Masonry will give us tone, will give that self
respect and self-reliance necessary for our own
good The good and true Mason however ne may
differ from his brother. will reason, will unite 70.
the best and for the most good. brethren should
DO. respect the brother who works for the best
interest OF the institution in every way he can
District Deputy; r. W. Levi S. Hulse. William "
Pennie. j. W Jenkins. Isaac Fromme. Bro. Pullin.
Of Walnut Hil Lodge. Cincinnati. Ohio: r. W.
erick J. Milligan. John W. Allison. NJ Often
hoeffer, J. Morris Ward. Or. John Alsdorf Thomas
Z. Stewart. Roll 81: Morgan. Brooke and Brown
Copeland and Miller, OF city No 4Os and not only
the above but every ledge in the district was well
represented The talent which entertained the
brethren between times was excellent. The Ma
Thompson, the Mayor OF the Bowery." Professor
William W Lowitz Of Eastern Star Lodge al the
plano. marvel OF musical talent. Mr.. Bren-
nan, tenor. Mr.. Kwalfy and Frank Cushma Mn
hence the great success Of this affair is only an
other added TO the Sixth District.