Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-24
MASONIC NOTES
Look to the East.

On to the Gate City next year.
Buxton for the first time in her life
entertained the Grand Masonic Lodge.
The Masonic lodge Of Iowa repre-
sents some OF the best and wisest men
in Iowa.
Grand Master William H. Milligan
was elected the fourth time for G. M.
unanimously; something unusual for
Iowa colored Masons. 1t is right to
know q good man and keep him, at
least few years. 49,.
Our Grand Secretary is the right man
in the right place.
The Iowa G. l. handled more money
this Masonic year than any year in Its
history, and our efficient treasurer, ii.
X. Hillon, showed that the gross re-
eeipts were $99O54, total expenses
$3.50 "a, leaving q balance on hand OF
S43O. 90; besides what was still due from
some Of the lodges that had not paid
up in full. Very good Bro. Grand
Treasurer.
Rev. J. D. Pettigrew of Madton,
Washington. who halls from North
Yakima, Washing ton lodge was a WISH
tor at the Grand Lodge and delivered
an address to the lodge of sorrow.
IL. Brown, P. G NJ, of Marshall
town was the only P. g. M, present,
the first incidence for many years.
A. l. Reynolds, director of industries
of Western University at Quindora,
Kans', who halls from a Missouri lodge
was a constant visitor and addressed
the e. l.. He was surp, ised both ways
in not seeing and in seeing what he
expected.
Monday evening the local lodge,
Cedar Grove No. 10, initiated l6 new
candidates. among that large class was
some of the best men of Buxton. viz.
DR.. E. A. Carter, LIE Roy Tucker, Sect.
of 7. M, C. A. Anderson Perkins,
Judge Terrell, j. Wilson and many
other good men.
The good people of Buxton made it
pleasant for the visitors. In fact that
undesirable, noisy agitating class OF
people are fast leaving Buxton, which
when completely gone will be great
benefit to those who want to do the
right and proper thing.
Rev. and Mrs. A. L. De Mond gave
six o'clock dinner IN honor of Herbert
f. Jacobs and John l.. Thompson. A
most delightful time was enjoyed
The best colored base ball team of
Iowa, the Buxton Wonders, played a
special game Wednesday at $50 for
the Grand Lodge against Everst,
which most of the craft enjoyed. OF
course you know who won.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clayton R. Foster en-
tertained at their beautiful home in
the suburbs of south east Buxton At
dinner Thursday, w. H. Milligan of
Cedar Rapids, H. X. Hillon of Omaha,
Nebr H. E. Williams of Ottumwa, c.
3. Woods and John L. Thompson of
Des Moines and w. H. Jones of Buxton.
As Mrs. Foster had just been called
to Colorado to the bedside OF her sick
son. Charles, her daughter Mrs Carter
presided at the table which fairly
groaned with tempting viands:
A fishing party of about 40 of the
young people drove to Grand river,
about 10 miles, Tuesday and they re-
ported many fish caught
q Mr.. and Mrs. Ruben Gaines, one of
the wealthiest colored families in Bux-
ton, served fine breakfast Thursday
in honor of Messels. j. l.. Tho mpson
and H. E Jacobs of Des Moines.
Dinner parties and social meetings
were very numerous here, We cannot
now publish all.
Only part of the Little four and
none of the Big Four from Des Moines
this year.
The old landmarks and pioneers in
Missionary in Iowa was SO very ex-
treamly scarce at the e. l.. this year.
What is the matter?
Craftsmen from every lodge in Iowa
aud jurisdiction were present except
Sumner lodge in Burlington.
We hope that new lodges in Daven-
port, Clarinda, and Mt. Pleasant will
be set up this Masonic year. There is
enough good material in these cities.
Council Bluffs was new lodge add
ed this year.
Marshalltown can boast of sending
the largest delegation to Buxton.
Oh how we missed the old gray head
brothers. We always delight to have
you mingle with us for advice.
Such bright young men, the future
of the order were there, as DIR. Ed
ward A. Carter, LIE Roy Tucker. Dr.. j.
D. Pettigrew, Prof A. l.. Reynolds, l..
W. Lowery, John w. Thompson of
Cedar Rapids lodge, senior student in
the State University, w. D. Anderson
of Keokuk and w. D. Crawford of
Marshall,own. took equal honors as
floor speakers.
w. l.. Shepard, Master of the Bux-
ton lodge, was hustler and his COM
mittees worked in peace and harmony.
c. b. Woods of old North Star made
a good impression.
W P. Wade of Omaha brought one
of his beautiful daughters along, Miss
Blanch, the gueit of Mr.. and Mrs. ].
w. Nicely.
Bro. Sturgis next year you must
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