The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-04-16
MASONIC BANQUET
PLEASANT AFFAIR
ONLY LIVING CHARTER MEMBER
OF VIENNA LODGE PRESENT
Grand Master VIM. M Perrett Unable
to Be Present. Past Master }. X.
Frost Given Jewel

2O5, F. & A. M, took place in the
beautiful new Temple last Thursday
evening, the same being designated
"Past Masters Night" the only re-
grettable feature being the absence of
Grand Master VIM. M. Perrett, the
expected guest of honor. who was pre-
vented from attending by an accident
which took place the day previously
and resulted in his being confined to
his home. The grand master slipped
in some manner, while walking on the
street, and strained the tendons of one
of his limbs so severely that he was un-
able to leave his house. Secretary +.
M, Buffum read telegram from the
grand master, explaining his absence,
and turned the direction of affairs over
to Past Master E. E. Huyck, who pre-
sided most happily as POSTMASTER.
We should, in justice, preface subse-
quent remarks by saying that the
ladies of the Eastern Star prepared an
elegant repast which was the subject
of much favorable comment. The
POSTMASTER expressed his appreciation
of the honor that had been conferred
upon him in asking him to preside, and
said that he had pleasant surprise in
store in that the gathering was hon.
ored by the presence of Bro. Abram
Reed. of Holly, the only living charter
member of Vienna Lodge, whom he
then introduced. Brother Reed is 81
years old and spoke with much feeling
of his participation in the founding of
Vienna Lodge and of the brethren who
had been associated with him in that
undertaking, all of whom had passed
on to that Celestial Lodge eternal in
the heavens. At the conclusion of his
brief speech, Past Master j. X. Frost
presented to Bro. Reed, whom he knew
personally in the olden days, beauti-
full Masonic apron, the presentation be-
ing feelingly responded to by Bro.
Reed, While in Clio Bro. Reed was
the guest of Warner Leavenworth and
family. He removed from Vienna, if
we understood him correctly, in 1868.
The toastmaster then introduced the
oldest living past master, j. X. Frost,
who made fine reminiscent address,
in which he recalled the common pow
erty that prevailed during the early
history of the lodge and contrasted
those times with the present in which
the lodge is so pleasantly and gener-
ously provided for. Following Brother
Frost, Past Masters HI. F. Bodine,
Glenn Williams, Ed l.. Beeman, H. F.
Congleton, Geo. Lacure, H. d. Girls
void and l.. B. Fuller responded Very
appropriately to the introductions of
the POSTMASTER, and touched upon the
splendid principles of Free Masonry as
well as various interesting incidents in
the history of the lodge. Following
the past masters, Worshipful Master
Miles l. Hadsal was' introduced and
made some very eloquent remarks eulo-
CYSTIC of the order and the benefits to be
secured by consistent observation of its
teachings At the conclusion of this
speech, Past Master F. M. Buffum, on
behalf of Vienna Lodge, presented Bro.
J. X. Frost with beautiful past mas
ter's jewel. saying that it would here
after be the annual practice of the lodge
to confer such jewel upon the eldest
past master, in point of service, until
all were thus decorated. Bro. Frost
was greatly touched by this evidence of
the esteem and affection of the frater-
nifty and said that he would ever cherish
the jewel as one of his dearest posses
sions.
Following the banquet the M. M. de-
gree was conferred, the past masters
exemplifying the first section and the
regular degree staff the second section.
There was large attendance both at
the banquet and initiatory ceremonies,
all of which was much enjoyed.
Vienna Lodge was instituted at Pine
Run. Jan. 10, 1867, and moved to Clio,
Jan. /. 1889. The first home owned by
the lodge was the present G. A. K.
building, which was sold to the latter
organization after the lodge was moved
to Clio. This building was moved to its
present location by its present owners.
The charter members of the lodge were
as follows Russell Johnson, Lewis
Tenny, Jos. Vanbuskirk, Jos. Lonsby,
John o. Phillips, Harmon Vanbuskirk,
ID. r. Hommondtree, w. M. Rogers,
Abram Reed, 1. w. Wilbur.