The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-19
HONOR MR. DINGLEY
vnNERABLh MASON RnEsENTnD
 WITH ~SalDTALLIC sUnsrANCEsv
wAs Surprised At informal Lodge Meeting On Ills Eishty-
 Third Birthday.

Yf la seldom that such an occasion arfses for the paying of tribute to the living in this world where there Is plenty of epitaphy and scant "taphy. as thatS of yesterday and last evening when the venerable William H. Ding lev. secretary of Montgomery Lodge No. II of Masons. was surprised with an informal session at the lodge rooms If which time his memory was revered and tok en of esteem and love presented to him.
 The occasion was the celebration of the eiefity-third anniversary of the birth of the highly esteemed citizen and much loved lodge member. For over half a century he has been a mem- her of the Montgomery lodge, and has held positions of trust in the state and local lodges.
 During yesterday Mir. Dfngley was the guest of Past Master Louis Bloch, and was given the seat of honor at dinner yesterday afternoon. Conspic- uous among the adornings on tne taDie was a handsome cake and in which were placed eighty-three candles, typi- lying the shining years of MT. Ding 1ey's life. Following the dinner MT. Dingley settled himself by the ire for q solid evenings enjoyment, but there were other things for him. surprise that might well touch the heart of any man had been arranged.
 MT. Bloch suggested that the two walk down to the lodge rooms. where . number of brothers we're to gather informally. Nearly a fulh membership was present when MT. Dingley walked into the room. Mir Bloch called the meeting to order and introauced Past Master Hermann Ross, who said: E Brethren, we have assembled here to celebrate the eighty-third anntver- 1f hoI hrnfhar Wtitkam H. Dingley. a man who has filled, dur- ing the long years of his life, the duties of a Mason in the highest de- gree. From the bottom of my heart l congratulate Brother Ding1ey in the name of all Masons. and hope that we will all be able to attend many more such occasions as this In honor ing the memory of man who has himself been such an honor to man. kind. Such a man as our beloved brother is great factor and example 10 all Masons. especially to the young CT element. It is such as. he that cons yinces. that our order is always ready to honor the noble character who are willing to serve in the great problems of humanity without expectation or any reward other than the thanks and recognition of the brotherhood. lAd- dressing MT. Dingley) Our dearly be- loved brother. please accept this token of the high esteem and brofheriy love of all of us here assembled. It is case of metallic substance." He then handed Mr. Dingley purse,
 For an instant Mir. Dingley was all most overcome with emotion. Recov- erfng his composure he said that de- spite his eighty-three years he wanted to express his deep appreciation of the very delightful surprise. and want ed all to know how warm 1t had made his heart, and how proud he was to be so honored
 Inside the purse, when it was opened, were discovered five shining ten dollar gold pieces After this little ceremony the assembled company repaired to the banquet hall where delightful spread was served.
 Mir. Dingley tenjoys distinction ac- corded to but few Masons, and is known all over Alabama as one of the best posted Masons in the State. He came to Montgomery in 1851, and in 1858 joined Montgomery Lodge of Ma sons No. II. Since that times he has been all that Masonic duties require and has labored for over 6 quarter or a century as an official in one capacity or another in the state and local lodge. >.sA.
 ffe has brought to light more Ma sonic history of Alabama lodges than any other man in the State. In fact