Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-25
Observation-Disclosures

sons will remain a memorable event in
the history of Masonry in Butte during a
mans life time. 1t was the most success
full reunion of the Valley of Butte, Orient
OF Montana that has taken place since
the inception of the consistory.
The closing ceremonies took place last
night by comforting the thrty-second de-
gree upon the candidates who had been
journeying in the cas-! since Monday.
These Masons are now entitled to wear
the double eagle and may cross the hot
sands of the desert and become members
of the Mystic Shrine.
The ceremonies concluded, the MasonS'
present sat down to an elaborate ban
quet. Elliott +. Farnham, a 32d degree
Mason presided. The first toast-"The
President Of the United States" received
felicitous response from Adrian M.
Jones, foreman of the Butte Miner and
member of the Montana Trades and La
Dor Assembly. Mr.. Jones in his remarks
touched upon the close relationship be-
tween this country and England-in Ian
Guage, custom and in the brotherhood of
Masonry. He referred to the recent
death of the Queen of England, whose
son and successor the new king, Edward
VII is head of the order in the realm
over which he is to preside. He spoke
of the principles of the order and con-
cluded by pledging fealty to God. to the
head OF the greatest country in earth
the United States-and the Ancient and
Accepted Scottish Rite of the Southern
jurisdiction.
M. c. Riley. the only thirty-thiri de-
gree Mason at the table, belonging TO
tctp 81 No01 If Plt tn
responded to the second toast, "The Su-
preme Council of the Southern Juris-
diction of the United States" Mr.. Riley
paid a tribute to the late Albert Pike
and his efforts in bringing forward the
supreme council Of the south arl jlris-
diction.
"rhe Acting Supreme Commander, J.
y. Richardson" received response from
S. NJ Nye of Livingston.
e. d. Nell, in response to the toast.
"The Grand Lodge of Masons in Mon
tana,' gave an interesting account OF
the work done by the grand lodge since
1866. its first organization.
"All Masons, Wherever Dispersed"
was a large subject, but it was ably
handed by S. P. Wright. His happy
hits produced much merriment.
c. Ross of Minnesota was in attend
ance al the banquet and conveyed greet
ings from Minnesota Masons.
d. ellis was called upon and told his
experience in Scottish Rite Masonry. He
was followed by DR.. Donovan, who re-
cited his impressions of his Journey in
the East"
Attorney ]. n. Kirk responded to an
impromptu toast. John Frazier made
speech on the Work and Beauties OF
Masonry" Rev. j. NJ. Settle contributed
his share to the gaiety of the OCCASION
At this stage of the banquet Rabbi
Eisenberg arrived from Helena with Il
message of fraternai greeting from I'll.
IT,. Frank. who regretted his inability to
be present. but sent word that though
absent in person he was present in
spirit.
The banquet was closed by all Joining
hands and singing "Auld Lang Syne.'
AHEAD IN MASONRY.
Residing in Butte are six men who are
endowed with the dignity of the thirty
third degree of Masonry OF the Ancient
Accented Scottish rite. This is larger
Number than any other city in the world
contains in proportion to population
The statement is astounding. but
it was given as fact to our report
er by one of the best posted men in the
Order TO the ordinary layman, whose
itv and good fellowship existing among
members of the order. and nothing more,
such a statement would pass only as
feet to the credit of Butte leading the
world in a certain feature of the mystic
order But it comprehends much more.
When one realizes that the Ancient Ac-
ccnted Scottish Rite occupies the highest
position in Masonry and that the thirty
third degree is its acme of perfection;
when he contemplates the fact that it's
sovereign grand commander in these
United States is a veritabe potentate
within the Masonic sphere, and that few
fcraisn monarchs are more gorgeOusly
enthroned, more picturesQuely surround
ed and more tremendously attended,
as he oresides over the worlds oldest
'mother' supreme council of that order
then the ordinary layman will begin to
co mprehend the true significance of
Buttes glory in possessing a greater
number of thirty-third degree Masons
than any other city in the world. The
names of these exalted Masons of the
So Cttish Rite in Butte are A. H. Barrett,
George II. Casey. Edward V. Maze,
James II. Monteath. Henry l.. Frank,
ard Michael Charles Riley.
Perhaps it is in view of this fact that
the fourth annual reunion of the VAL
le:' of Butte, Orient of Montana, had
unusual significance. The convocation
began Monday by comforting ineffable
degrees upon candidates in King Solo
mon Lodge Of Perfection. On Tuesday
secret work was continued in Butte
Chapter Rose Croix; Wednesday, Butte
" Council of Knights Kadosh, and yes
terday in Butte Consistory. Last night
at o'clock the ceremonies came to a
close by confering the thirty-second de-
gree upon the following candidates:
Edward d. Neill, Thomas Bullock.
VIM. Aug. Keller. Hamilton A. Reid
VIM. H. Bergman, Edwin Robert Bolt
OIL. Ernest j. Schwefel Daniel 3. Gilljes
John Henry Burns. julius E. Smith. DR.
John Alex. DOnnoNan Reniamin Mor.i.