Evening journal., 1919-02-06
MASONIC BRETHREN
HAVE SOCIAL NIGHT.
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craftsmen who assembled performed
splendldly and effectively their respec-
tive functions. That was especially
true OF the entertainment committee,
composed OF Past Master C. Herbert
Neutze. r. w. Phillips. Jr., and Harvey
Y. Shippers.
The entertainment began in the lodge
room with a tenor solo. Smiles" by
J. Frank Ayres, with Professor Parry
accompanying him on the organ. The
singer was encored and responded with
another beautiful song.
Postmaster Burchal L. Cooling then
was called to the East by Worshipful
Master Bird, who introduced him as
the master who had given to Oriental
in his year In the chair the largest an
nual increase in membership in the
history Of the lodge. Then, 10 the sur
prise OF Mr.. Cooling. he called atten-
tion TO the fact that the past master
recently had been married and directed
the brethren to give him the Chau-
tauqua salute. Immediately there wa:
Autiering Of hundreds OF handker-
chiefs.
A brief address was made by George
Carter. Of dupont Lodge, after which
an extended and eloquent address was
made by the Rev. Dr. II. A. Griesimer,
pastor Of the Second Baptist Church
and a New Jersey Mason, on the his
tory. the present-day standing and the
power and benefit OF the Masonic fra
ternity. His remarks were spplauded
heartily.
There was a laughable mock trial.
r. w. Phillips, ia, was the judge. The
other officers OF the court were Crler,
Frank Weatherby; chief doorkeeper,
Harry Galbraith; chief raker Chester
r. Jones; couneilors-Charles d. Bird,
pillar; Walter Herbert, column, and
William Ebert, post: wandering min
strels, W J. Parry and J.. Frank Ayers
secretary and treasurer, George II. Ben
nett; chief commissary, Harvey Y. Sim
pers: ruflans-Andrew l.. Johnson. John
w. Beetle, Jesse H. Martin, James II.
Morris, Charles Mcintyre, William q.
Brown. Edward McIntrye, James T.
Chandler. Noah s. EcFman. John w.
Kines. r. Ferris Mcclure, George j.
Middleton. Francis X. Smith, Edward
w. Midlam, Joseph H Curlett, George
II. Bennett. c. Herbert Neutze, Robert
A. McKelvey and Burchal L. Cooling.
After the judge had INVESTIGATED the
ofilcials with ludlcrous implements OF
office the rufilans were put on trial,
pleaded guilty and were duly sentenced.
While the trial was IN progress, the
Rev. DR. c. L. Hubbard, pastor Of St
Paurs NJ f. Church. and Harold c,
Clase, the silver-tongued tenor, who
was here with Evangelist Milford Hall
Lyon three years ago, entered the
lOdge room. They were Sreeted with
applause. Subsequently Mr.. Clase was
called upon 10 recite some OF his war
experiences in France. where he has
been in the service Of the Y. NJ. c. A.
He related several amusing anecdotes
with fine effect. DR.. Hubbard also
spoke briefly.
The scene Of jollity then shifted TO
the big banquet hall upstairs. where
a turkey dinner was served Clarence
r. Holt was the catere~. The favors
were little masters silk hats and
dlmlnltlve white lambskin aprons. suit
ably inscribed. The printed menu and
program was illustrated with the por-
trait OF Worshipful Master Bird, who
presided. ,Parry's orchestra furnished
the music. The invocation was by DR..
Grieslmer.
Mr.. Clase led the craftsmen in pa
triotic singing. Subsequently he and
Mr.. Ayres sang It'll We Meet Again, -
as a duet. On the encore 1t was made
tenor trio. Mr.. Phillips joining them
There was much singing Of popular
and patriotic songs and II was almost
midnight when the delightful event
ended.