Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-01-14

the first degree on Arthur E. Harlow. The
manner in which the work was carried out
in this degree was very creditable to the
lodge comforting it. At the close, W. G.
L., w. E. Ranger, devoted a short time to
an explanation of some parts of the work.
The lodge was then closed and the visitors
repaired to the Irasburgh house where a
good supper was served. At seven o'clock
they were again in the hall and the meet
ing was opened in charge of the officers of
Central Lodge. The following grand Off
GERS were received: M. w. G. M, w. Scott
Nay, w. G. L., W. E. Ranger, P. G. j. d.
III. S. Root. P. G. j. D., E. B. True. The
third degree was then conferred on d. a.
Brahana by W. M, G. w. Russell, assisted
by S. w, S. F. Slack; J. w, G. Ell. Han
nant: S. d., G. H. Woodward; j. D., w. B.
Grant; S. S., A. B. Post; J. S., F. A. Field !;
Sec, F. NJ. Sears; Treas, o. G. Page, E.
E. Meron, Tiler. For the manner in which
this degree was conferred the Iras burg
officers and lodge received much well mer-
tied praise. This was followed by rev lew
of the work by the Grand Lecturer IN
which he spoke very highly Of the work
of the officers.
The company was then invited to the old
courthouse hall where the ladies of the M
E. church had prepared repast and such
a one as the Masonic brethren are privilege
ed to partalze very seldom. Although the
writer of this article is an attendant at the
Methodist church he never realized SO full
Iy before that in preparing good things to
satisfy the cravings of the timer man,"
the ladies of this denomination have no
superoirs. Two hundred and five Of the
friends were seated at the tables, all IN one
big hall, and the good things were brought
on by the Irasburgh ladies and 1t is suth-
cient to say that every brother present COW
cred himself with glory on this occasion.
At the close of the banquet III. III. Somers
acting as POSTMASTER called on some OF the
visitors for remarks. The first speaker
was NJ. w. G. NJ, w. S. Nay, who spoke
in his usual pleasing manner and after eX :
pressing his appreciation of the success Of
the meeting dwelt for time on the prin
ciples brought out by the work of the
order; II. S. Root was called upon and eX-
pressed his belief in the brotherhood Of
man as taught by Masonry; before closing
Mr.. Root proposed toast to the ladies
who had prepared the sumptuous banquet
and one and all drank Of pure cold water
to the health Of the ladies. T. W. Baldwin
referred to the difference of the sentiment
of the people at the present time COM
pared with the feeling which existed some
years ago; Rev. r. l.. Sheaff expressed his
pleasure at being present and referred to
the beauty of the Masonic lessons and the
good cheer always to be seen among the
fraternity; the essential principles of relig
ion are contained in the teachings of Ma
bonds between the church and the society
might be closer; Grand Lecturer Ranger
spoke of the power for good exerted by the
society when it's principles were exempli-
fled in the daily lives of it's members. He
referred to the gain the society has made
during the last century and of the frater-
nal feeling exhibited by the members. III.
F. Graham thought it both privilege end
an honor to be Mason. Rev.W. G. John
son expressed his belief that he was today
witnessing the fulfillment of a prophecy
made by his father during the anti Ma
sonic period ''that the time would come
present tempest and be looked upon in it's
true light, and come to be a great factor
for good" Masonry teaches the funda-
mentals of Christianity, the fatherhood of
God and the brotherhood of man. Rev. I.
2. Chase spoke of the advantages of Ma
sonry and said that SO long as it's principles
were lived up to there would be continual
progress and always for the better
d. D. G. NJ, Sears read letters from
o. w. Daley, G. j. W., w. G. Reynolds,
G. c., II. E. CHANNEL of Stanstead, P. Q.
OF the Grand Lodge of Quebec expressing
regret that they could not be present after
which he thanked the visitors for their
presence and efforts to make the meeting
success. In the early hours of the morn
ing the company was broken up and the
visitors dispersed to their homes, For the
grand success of the meeting much credit
is due District Deputy Grand Master F. M.
Sears who had the program so nicely work
ed out that everything passed off pleasant
ly. Credit is also due w. NJ, Geo. w.
Russell, the members Of Central Lodge,
the ladies and all the people Of Iras-
burgh for their hearty endeavors to make
the visitors enjoy the occasion, which
will be very pleasantly remembered by
every brother present.
jay.
Roy Percy and c. Titus have gone to
Province of Quebec to work.
Alvah Chase was in town a few days re-
Gently visiting relatives and friends
A. SartwelI has gone to Montgomery to
work His family will go in few days.
Fred Sargent received severe kick on
the knee a few days ago SO as to lay him
up.
Ami Ariel has bargained for Isiah JEWELS
place and expects to draw writings the