Smyrna times., 1908-01-29
SMYRNA MASONS VISIT MILFORD.
Participate In The Dedication Of The Hand
some New Temple Recently Built By
Milford MasOns at Cost of $4,000

I. b. Raymond, J. N Lloyd, H. P.
Hall, w. B. Megear, DR.. f. H. Cliff
ton and Abel S. FAIRIES, represen-
ted Harmony Lodge No. 13 A. F.
and A. NJ. of Smyrna at the dedication
OF the new Milford Masonic Temple.
the home of Temple Lodge No. of A.
+. " A. Nj. which took place Wednes-
day afternoon. 1t was net only a
memorable occasion for Milford. but
for the entire Masonic fraternity of
Delaware, prominent members of the
order from all parts of the State partic
patlng, and there were also distin
gu'shed visitors from other States As
most OF the members of the lodge are
factors In the business activity of Mil
tOrd, there was relaxation during the
afternoon and evening, which gave the
city holiday appearance. It was evi-
dent that the entire community takes
a rsonal interest in the new temple
feels pride in it. The Masons are
given much credit for their commend
able enterprise, which has resulted in
this valuable acquisition to assets of
Milford.
Grand Officers Assist 10 The Ceremony.
The dedication was performed b,
the Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. NJ, of
Delaware, of which Thomas j. Day, of
Wilmington, is NJ. W. Grand Master.
Grand Master Day was assisted in the
work by the other Grand Lodge off
GERS as follows: Deputy Graad Master
Henry [. Beers, of Dover; Senior
Grand Warden, Charles A. Bamberger
OF Wilmington; Junior Grand Warden
DIR. James R. Mahaffy, of Wilmington;
Grand Treasurer, Enoch Moore, of
Wilmington; Grand Secretary, Virgin
lus v Harrison, of Wilmington; Grand
Chaplain, P. G. NJ. HarryJ. Guthrie.
OF Wilmington; Grand Marshall, P q.
M. r. Henry Young, of Wilmington;
Senior Grand Deacon, Frank L. Ho-
ward, of Wilmington; Junior Grand
Deacon, W. W. Anderson, of Whining
ton; Grand Sword Bearer, Silas NJ
Rel n"lds, of Milford; Senior Grand
Steward, John w. Messick, CT George.
tow; Junior Gaand Steward, P. q. NJ.
George Massey Jones, of Dover;
Graz Tyler, Harry Galbraith, of vii.
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F"e Program Ends With Barquet.
The Masonic ritual was followed. the
hall being formally dedicated by Grand
Master Day to the purposes of Free
masonery in due and ancient form. A
splendid Grafton on Ancient Masonry
was delivered by Rev. Howard T.
Quigg, pastor of the Avenue NJ. E.
Church, and Rev. H. L. Bunstein,
pastor of the Presbyterian Church.. on
behalf the history committee, compris
ing himself, Hon. John W. Causey
and DR.. George W. Marshall, gave an
interesting history for the lodge, while
music of high order was furnished
by lodge quartette, comprising Frank
Richards, bass; Davis r. Grier, bari,
tone; Charles F. Treidler and Charles
HOlzmuller, tenOrs, with Samuel G
Evans, Jr., the lodge organist, as ac
companist. The music was loudly ap-
plauded, and as a closing selection
"Juanita" was sung with pleasing
effect. The days festivities were con-
cluded with a splendid banquet. which
took place in the spacious auditorium
OF Armory Hall, at which a tempting
menu was served, under the direction
of the arrangement COMMITTEES, by an
efficient corps of walters. Green
Brothers Orchestra furnished excel
lent instrumental and vocal music.
The new temple is one of the most not
able buildings in Milford. II is a fine
three story brick structure on North
Front street, just west of Walnut, the
dimensions being 42x1OO feet. The
original structure was built in 1858 by
Bethuel Watson, the father of former
Governor William T. Watson, who oc-
cupied it until the time of his death, in
1857, after which it was occu pied by
Mr.. Watson's widow until last May,
when it was sold to Temple Lodge,
which has remodeled it at cost of
about $4,000, making the property
worth about $40, 900, on which there is
very little Indebtedness. OF the sum
required for remodeling, 81, 800 was
cleared at bazaar held in the build
ing few weeks ago by the wives and
daughters of the members of Temple
Lodge.