Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-06-17
SCOTTISH RITE MAsoNs.
A Largely Attended nj Very Snc-
cessfnl ReuniOn.

We AA6AV AOo ANOoAoy LAO1A1uksduU
as the Chautauqua cottages and tents
are not provided with heating appar.
atus, some of the visitors thought it
was rather chilly. Numerous Showers
have also done their share to break
what might otherwise have been ION.
sidered a monotonous condition of
weather. And yet the visitors unite in
declaring that it has been q most
pleasant and memorable occasion.
All of the property on the grounds
hotel, auditorium, tents, cottages and
boats-was most generously turned
over by the ,Chautauqua asso-
citation to the visitors free
of charge. The auditorium
was prepared for the secret work con-
nected with comforting the degrees by
enlarging the platform, i~nclosing it
entirely with canvas and placing tents
so that they could be used for anti
rooms. The platform was fifty feet
square and gave ample room for the
work. The auditorium had seating
capacity for about 500.
The management of the hotel was
entrusted to MI. and Mrs. w. T.. Will
Hanson, of Lisbon, who we're untiring
in their efforts to make matters
pleasant for all guests. That they
were successful is unnecessary to state
to those who have had the pleasure of
meeting Mr.. and Mrs. Williamson.
The catering was in charge of George
Pierre, of Fargo, who will manage the
hotel during the Chautauqua, and Fred
Ambs, of Moorhead, assisted by a
competent corps of assistants. The
meals and other arrangements we're all
that could be desired.
Fully 300 people, including many
ladies, were present during the entire
session and the large attendance, in
combination with the fact that, never
in recent years has a meeting of this
character been held in the open air,
make this one of the most unique and re-
markable Masonic gatherings in the
history of the United States, il not
the world. The credit for originating
and planning the details of this meet
ing is due to Major r. E. Fleming, of
Fargo, a thirty-third degree Mason and
the grand inspector general for North
and South Dakota of the Scottish rite
bodies. 1t was prososed last winter to
organize a Lodge of Perfection in
Devils Lake, and as a great MANY
Masons throughout the state we're de-
sirous Of attending, it was then that
Major Fleming suggested the idea of
holding the meeting in the open air at
the Chautauqua grounds. Many diff
culties had to be overcome in order to
bring the matter to a successful termi-
nation. Arrangements for feeding the
people present and providing sleeping
accommodations had to be carefully
considered. Valuable lodge parapher-
MALTA had to be brought from Fargo
all times. There we're many
other details, all of which have been
worked out without a slip, and the
result has been a grand success which
must rebound greatly to the credit of
the Scottish rite Masons of North
Dakota.
Among the very distinguished visi-
tors from without the state who we're
present may be mentioned E. T. Carr,
80 Q, of Montana, grand prior; Samuel
d. Adams, 80 Q, of Minneapolis, grand
chancellor and inspector general for
the state of Minnesota; Frederick
Webber, $50, of Washington, d. c.,
secretary general; w. E. Richardson,
80 o, of Duluth, deputy grand COM
mander of the Knights Templar of
Minnesota.
Music was provided by the Scottish
rite orchestra, of Fargo, consisting of
fifteen pieces. Prof. A. L. Intlehouse,
of Lisbon, leader of the First regiment
band, is the leader of the orchestra.
The musical matters in general we're
under the direction of w. D. Allen, of
Fargo.
The secret work of the rite was CON-
menced Tuesday afternoon, when a
class Of forty candidates were given
from the fourth to the fourteenth de-
grees embraced in the Lodge of Per-
lection. On Wednesday the If
teenth to the eighteenth degrees, end
ing with the Rose Croix degree, were
conferred. On Thursday from the
nineteenth to the thirtieth degrees
we're worked, and Friday witnessed the
conclusion of the work, when the
thirty-trst and thirty-second degrees
we're completed. w. A. Scott, of Fargo,
venerable master of Enoch lodge of
Perfection, No. l, had charge Of the
work Tuesday. On Wednesday John
H. Worst, of Fargo, wise master Of
Pelican chapter of Rose Croix, No. 1,
omciated. On Thursday Judge Z. A.
Rose, of Fargo. commander Of Fargo
council Knights Of Kodosh, No. l, wa
in charge, and on Friday the final de-
grees of the order-the thirty-first and
the thirty-second-were conferred.
Thursday afternoon the local Lodge
of Perfection. was instituted and the
officers installed by Grand Prior Carr.
This lodge will hereafter be known as
Mithra, No. Z. The officers are Dayid
2. Morgan, 800, venerable master; A.
J. Stade, $40, senior warden; D. f.
l Ponnc ~ s,,~s0v ,yvor1Nr. A
Stewart, 14o. secretary F: 2. Mann,
master of ceremonies; .. w. Egner,
J. A. Percival, 14o senior expert;C G. w.
Pierce, IA o, captain of the guard.
The ceremonies connected with the
institution and installation were public
and were witnessed by some 200 invited
guests. The Fort Totten Indian band
was present and assisted by most ex-
cellent music. Following the core
monies all present were informed that
the local Masons of Devils Lake had
prepared a program of entertainment
which included a trip to Fort Totten
on Capt. Heerman's boats, and at S
o'clock the Minnie II, with some 300
eXcursionists on board, left the dock. It
was q pleasant trip in every respect,
although the weather exhibited its
usual vagaries, and those present thor
oughly enjoyed their experience. The
trip was without incident until
after the boat left the dock at Fort
Totten on its return voyage. It com
menced raining as the boat left the
dock and before Fort Totten bay was
| cleared a suuall of rain and hail oh.