Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-10-06
MASONIC GATHERING.
Lodges of Brandon, Bethel and Ran.
doIph the Guests Of Rural Lodge.

doiph the Guests OF Rural Lodge.
In pursuance OF an invitation sent out
/ by Rural Lodge, No. %, +. and A. NJ, OF
I Rochester, goodly delegations from st.
I Pauls Lodge, No. IS, Brandon, Phoenix
I Lodge, No. %. Randolph, and White River
I Lodge, No. 80, Bethel, met with the first
named lodge, in q. A. X. hall, Rochester.
Wednesday. September Is Upwards Of
two hundred were present.
special communication was held at
which st. PauPs Lodge worked the Fellow
Craft degree and Phoenix Lodge the Mas
ter Mason degree.
The brothers then repaired to the ban
quet room above and enjoyed an excellent
spread furnished by Rural Lodge, No. %
District Deputy George l.. Mosher then
called the assembly 10 order and very
heartily expressed the satisfaction OF the
members OF Rural Lodge at the presence
Of the brothers OF the visiting lodges, and
extended to them cordial welcome. He
called on Rev. Frank Il. Adams to speak
further words OF greeting.
Mr.. Adams said that he stood before
them as one who had personal interest
in the event which had brought them to-
gether. He was glad to welcome them To
Rochester, grit about BY her eternal hills
m all the beauty OF their autumnal colors.
Masonry appeals 10 men OF human feel
ings ana those OF life and enterprise. II
does not appeal to those Of sordid and un-
social disposition. IL presents in the most
practical way the thought OF human fra
ternity Masonic principles are enduring
and vital
Mr.. Baker OF ST. Paul's Lodge was intro
duccd. He said that such meetings a.
this are productive OF mucn good They
are pleasant and profitable We meet new
men and become better and broader. The
grand lessons OF Masonry are more deeply
impressed upon our minds.
Past Master A. J. Huse Of PhRnix Lodge
was called upon. This is the first time
that Phoenix Lodge has crossed the noun
tain. We are glad to be here. A Masonic
gathering always brings out clean lot Of
men. Masonry is deep study. We learn t
new IN he work OF the lodge
room and every time we take up the ritual
or handbook.
The POSTMASTER called upon WorshipfuI
Master X. j. Flint OF White River Lodge. /
lie recolleoted a scripture lesson in church /
which said that there was a time for every /
thing; "a time TO speak and a time To keen /
silence. This seemed to him a time for
silence on his part He wanted, however.
10 thank the lodges for their excellent
work. Rural Lodge has done White River
Lodge much good In visiting il and IN /
working the degrees in its lodge room.
Bro. II. {. Carpenter Of ST. Paulis Lodge
aid that he was made a Mason as soon as
ne was old enough. The love for Masonry
rad grown upon him. Masons, as body.
I'VE up to their principles Masonry has
iignity and character. Its social life Is
most pleasant. lts moral teachings are
alutary. In the higher degrees we have
brought before us the Redeemer.
Rev. George +. Forter Of Bethel said he
vas glad to be present. Il means much ID
e a Mason. Fidelity TO our ancient land |
marks Is our duty We need To be inn {
lued with new and larger ideals. Espec- ,
ally do we need a broader conception Of
human brotherhood. He told of Papanini [
'ho, when playing before an audience /
'as compelled by the breaking OF strings [
N his violin to play on one string. Bnt \
e did his best. This is lesson we I
mould learn. We need better views Of i
A. r Lamb OF Randolph. who was Tor 4
lerly member OF Rural Lodge, said that a
had given MIN great pleasure to again
leet the brethren. He saw many familiar
ices, Tie hoped that at no distant day
be Randolph lodge might have the pleas- =
re OF entertaining the Rochester breth-
IN.
Bro. Ernest Chase OF Rural Iodge vas Il
allied upon. Masonry, he said. is found- !.
on the principles OF truth. Only a. We =
We Masonry do We see how good and true
al beautiful Il Is. Il should be not alone II
matter Of theory. but also a mater az
iatti1t. MhsOus nave much in common al
DIT X. NJ. Chase OF Bethel excited Inc
sibilities OF the brethren by his allusions =,
certain package which was started an
5 way 70 Rochester, but which never
ached here. He drew pathetic picture y
the disappointed ones singing, 20 he y
lekage that never comes. h
Key. J. Hal Long OF White River Lodge y
"a that We are glad 10 be here. II is 3
,llght TO come into this environment
feel That IN coming here many privi n
ges are granted Us. We desire more ~
{ht; There is light in the East.
II W. Chamberlain OF St paups o7t,o "a
ID story Of an lrishman who hired ont NJ
man who had the reputation OF over
orking his men. The hired man bad - ~
ueh work to do that he did not get ~ -
pper until ten O'Clock at night. al half
~ three he was called up for another ~
y work and another meal was .at re- Is,
re Nun. Pat partOok OF IL and. rising ~
pm the table, said, "This Il fine placs
work a; two suppers IN one night and ~
OK 70 bed again; and on be went Ne -
very much like the IrishmaD since yre ~,