Amador ledger., 1904-01-01
MASONs INSTALL.
With Interesting Ceremonies.


On Tuesday evening of this week
lodge No. 65, f. & A. NJ, of jackson,
enjoyed one of the most pleasurable oc-
casions in its history, where brotherly
love and sociability we're exempliied in
a manner that only members of the
Masonic fraternity can enjoy The oc-
casion referred to was the regular
meeting held for the purpose of induct-
ing into their respective Offices the
members who had been chosen to con-
duct the affairs of the lodge during the
ensuing year. At the hour appointed,
retiring Worshipful Master James E.
Dye, assisted by Marshal John Ould,
placed the mantle of Office upon the
following named gentlemen: A. c..
Barrett, W. M; r. G. BOle, S. W.; r.
G. Rust, j. W.; j. H. Langhorst,
Treas. r. 1. Kerr, Sec; John Ould,
Mar; VIM. Tuson, Chaplain; E. v.
LOnigo, S. D.; Alex Eudey. ]. D.; w.
J. Harvey and j. F. Wilson, Stewards:
Jno. Guisto, Tyler. At the close of the
installation ceremony, which, by the
way, was in measure public, the
members of the local lodge of the East
ern Star having been. invited to witness
it,, the presentation of a Past Masters
jewel to the retiring wOrshipfal master
was in order. The custom of present.
ing the retiring head of the lodge with
a token of esteem for the untiring man.
ner in which it's affairs had been ad-
ministered, has been observed since the
birth of the order here. On this, as
on former occasions, the pleasant duty
of presentation fell to the lot of Hon.
D. B. Spagnoli, who in an appropriate
manner conferred upon the retiring
brother the little trinket which was to
be to him constant reminder of ap-
probation for duty we'll performed. The
speech was as follows:
Worshpful Master:-It now becomes my
pleasant duty at this time to address the re.
t1ring master, Bro James E Dye. Brother
Past Master James E. Dye:-The history of all
civilized nations tells us that it has been
custom adopted from time immemorial, when
an officer, be he either military, naval Tor diplo-
matte, who has distinguished himself in the
performance of his official duties the executive
power, whether emperor, king or president,
causes said officer, who SO distinguished him
self and in appreciation thereof, to be decorated
with an insignia or mark of distinction, ip-
variably made In public and with all due SOL
emnity, and most of the secret societies. and
especially the Masonic fraternity, do likewise
its executive power is the Masonic members
assembled as a lodge and this evening, in be-
half of the members of Amador Lodge No 65
F. & A. NJ, of the state OF California-in open
lodge-I have the honor and esteemed pleasure
to present to you this past-master's jewel in
testimony of the high esteem in which you are
held by your brethren, in grateful appreciation
of the services you have rendered to this lodge
while presiding in the oriental chair. during
your term Of office Of the past Masonic year.
and in the faithful performance of your official
duties as presiding officer.
1t is an acknowledged fact Bro. Dye, that you
have been often eulogiZed aud congratulated
by many visiting brethren for the impressive
manner in which you have delivered the lec-
lures and conferred the several degrees of our
beloved order. In behalf of said members of
Amador Lodge No. 65, F. and A. NJ, 1 extend
hearty congratulations to you as an able, effici-
ent and distinguished officer. and this past
masters jewel, distinctive of your rank, we
know that you will wear, on all Masonic oc-
casions with pleasure to yourself and honor to
the fraternity, of which we feel proud in num-
0erfng you as one of its members.
Bro. Dye, as a member of Royal Arch MasOns,
have reasons to know that you are already an
honorary postmaster, but you are now an ac
masters of Amador Lodge No. 65, F. s. A, NJ,
and as such l again congratulate you, my
brother.
Bro. Dye responded In an appropri-
ate and feeling manner, thanking the
brethren for the priceless jewel pre-
sented to him that night, and also for
the appreciation of his services and for
the high esteem in which he was held
by his brethren of the lodge.
The following literary program was
then nicely carried out:
Remarks by Rev. VIM Tusop.
Vocal solo, Mrs A Zumbiel
Reading, by D. B. Spagnoli.
Instrumental duet, by Elfrena Mat
son and Mrs Harrington
Reading, by j. F. Wilson.
Instrumental solo, by Miss Matson.
Vocal solo, by DIR Lonigo.
Remarks by Rev. F. A. Morrow.
Instrumental solo, by Queenie Ould.
Reading, by Mrs F. A. Morrow.
Instrumental duet, by Mrs Zumbiel
and Miss Matson.
The announcement of banquet fol-
lowed, where the appetites of the inner
man were treated to hewilderment of
good things, and where the partici-
pants fingered till the early morning
hours, reluctant to break the enchant-
ing spell. At the feast, toas is were
proposed and responded to as follows:
Masonic fraternity" r. 1. Kerr:
Eastern Stars" Judge r. c. Rust;
Sweethearts and wives" r. C. Bole;
Woman" DR. A. M. Gall.
In addition to the members of the
local lodge Of the Eastern Star, there
were also present members of the
fraternity from Volcano, Sutter Creek,
and other neighboring lodges, who
have great reason to appreciate having
enjoyed SO pleasurable time,
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