The colored American., 1901-09-28

Lodge, No. IA, and Eureka Lodge. No.
D, promises 10 be far more exciting
than the contest of last year. Both of
the lodges are we'll Ofticered with
young men whose abilities in the ritu-
dIIStic work of the order has been DEM
OnStrated to the satisfaction of all
The contest is to be on comforting of
the first degree, and it is to be hoped
and expected that every Mason will
avail himself OF the opportunity Of see
ing this work as presented by each of
these lodges. While it is regretted that
Bro. Ellis w. Brown. the Master of
Eureka, will not be able to fill his posi-
ton in the contest, yet it is admitted
that Bro. II. ]. Davis will prove a
formidable opponent TO those desiring
TO WreSt the jewel now held by Eureka
Bro. Fred Henry, Master of Prince
Hall, is known and has done excellent
work in every subordinate lodge in our
jurisdiction, and with the able support
of such men as Brothers Joiner, War
field, and HaineS, we are unable with
any degree of certainty to predict
where the jewel will 60. Nothing has
done more than the contests of recent
years TO bring out the hidden beauties
of the three symbolic degrees. and il is
TO be hoped that the day is not far dis
tant that no brother will be elected
Master who will not consent TO enter
these annual contests, if for no other
purpose than to have his officers be-
come proficient in the ritualiStic work
of our order. Go il, Eurekai Go it.
Prince Hall! Let the jewel go where
it will. You will nevertheless be the
two banner lodges of the year 1901.
There is S1OO at this office to be
placed against SO that Eureka holds
the jewel this year.
1t is claimed that Dick Jones raised
that delicate child, Brother Dan Stew
ard, of Widows Son. l doubt it.
Speak out, Brother Jones.
The prize waltz by Sir knights John
Z. Turner, Dan Steward, Richard
Jones, Julius Warren, with their ladies
at 8 p. IN. sharp at Irving's Hall Oc-
tOber ,.
Past Eminent Commanders George
-. Newman and Paul L. Steward. with
Simons Commandery, will attend the
entertainment at Irving's Hall Oc-
tOber 2.
Social Lodge will celebrate their sew
enty-siXth anniversary October a at
the Metropolitan A. NJ. Z. Church. DR..
d. 7. SeatOn will deliver the anniYer-
Sary sermon.
While reading this issue of the Ma
sonic Column ask yourself the ques-
ton, whether you have paid Brother
Cooper your subscription. [ will not
wrong, cheat, or defraud q brother
knowingly, so pay up.
1 called upon the Deputy Grand Mas
ter. W. II. ]. Malvin, and wife on Tues
day; found him very sick, but with
the attention given by a devoted wife
he has much improved. Call and set
him at the Alabama Flats.
No, sir! The Great PythagoraS
Lodge. No. 8, of which Past Masters ]
4. Bamfield. J. W. Pitts, J. L. Johnson
r. L. PendIetOn, and J. 7. BeaSOn are
members. did not enter the contest las
year, will not enter this year, and no.
next year, if either Prince Hall or Eu
reka enters.
After the Grand ViSitatiOnS during
the month Of November a night will bt
selected on which the craft and friend:
will be invited to the presentation OF
the jewels 10 Past Grand Master Henry
Coleman and Lenard c. Bailey, raised
by the popular subscription Of 10 cents
Special nOtice-Au Communicates
Chapters of r. a. NJ, and Order O
Eastern Star. Courts of HerOineS o.
Jericho. and Blue Lodges are expected
10 assemble at Irving'S Hall, 410 [
street southeast, Wednesday, OctObe
- 1901, at p. m. for the purpose o
being entertained by the Mount Cal