Weekly journal-miner., 1915-02-17
(From Wednesdays Daily.)

(Fron Wednesdays Daily.)
 At late hour last night the second days events of the annual meeting of the Masonic Grand Bodies of Ari- zona passed into history with the hftieth jubilee celebration at the Ma sonic Temple. attended by the dele gates, Masonic visitors and their families. The capacity of the hall was taxed by the large attendance, and the exercises were all that the most exacting could hope for.
 In the forenoon the thirty-third an- nnual communication Of the Grand Lodge F. & A. NJ. took place at the temple. commencing at ten o'clock, followed in the afternoon at two o'clock with the meeting proper of the Grand Lodge. The details of these meetings, of course, arc not for the public They were largely rou- tine, however, carrying out the rules of the order as to the submitting Of reports. passing on matters concern ing the welfare of the lodge in the state, etc.
 After the afternoon session a mum Der of autos took all who desired on an auto ride around what Is known as the inner loop. It was somewhat windy, however, and many waited until today. when the real auto eX- cursion, of the meeting will occur.
 The Jubilee.
 The principal feature of the jubilee, celebrating the iftieth anniversary ot the introduction Of Freemasonry into the territory of Arizona, was the addresses of C. NJ. Smith c. M, of Yuma; George J. Roskruge, P. c. M., of Tucson; Alonzo Bailey, P. c. NJ, of Globe, and Morris Goldwater, P. c. M., of Prescott These speeches were interspersed with music and song, NJ. N. Andrews rendering two instrumental selections, the Masonic choir singing one song, Mrs. w. ]. Bliesner rendering a solo which was one of the most impressive numbers on the program.
 Past Grand Master R. N. Fred ericks, Of Prescott, in his happiest vein, made the opening remarks and introduced the speakers of the even ing, his opening speech being follow cd with prayer by the Grand Chap lain, who also closed the exercises with beautiful benediction. Follow ing the completion of the program re- treatments were served in the ban quet hall to the great enjoyment Of the large audience of ladies and gen tlemen.'
 Speeches Full of History.
 The themes of all four of the speakers were largely historical. Mir. Goldwater gave a very complete his toric resume of the lodge in Pres colt, following it through all its vari- ous meanderings, vicissitudes and sue cesses, from the day when the very first Masonic meeting was held i'll this state in the old log capitol build ing which was occupied by the second governor of the territory of Arizona, John \. Goodwin, a building which still stands in West Prescott. This meeting was held in 1865, and soon thereafter the first lodge was formed, John Taylor Alsop being the first Grand Master. Mir. Goldwatcr dwelt particularly on the pioneer days Of Masonry in this section Of the state, and noted the gradual development Of the order into its present high state of prosperity. The first lodge build ing in Prescott was located back of what is known as the Burmister store building. The second regular lodge room was in the second story of the present Goldwater store, and from this location it was moved into the beautiful Masonic Temple which was build in 1907, where it still remains. Technically Mr. Goldwater's speech was entitled the History of Free masonry in Prescott
 History of Southern Arizona.
 George J. Roskruge, of Tucson. had for his subject the History of Free masonry in Southern Arizona" Mir. | Roskruge is one of the oldest Masons in the state, and one of the only three thirty-third degree Masons who re- side in Arizona. He used to live in Prescott and was the second Grand . Master of the Prescott lodge, or ganized in 1865. At the present time he holds several high official positions in the Grand Lodge of the order, and when he attempts to recite history | there is accuracy and interest in every word he speaks. His address was full | to the brim of data concerning the . historical growth of the order as it . branched out into the southern dis