At one meeting, Right Worshipful Brother Buzby gave remarks, “In regard to a question propounded by himself inquiring the reason why there were no tools made of iron used in the erection of King Solomon’s Temple.” At a special meeting, a lecture was given by the Rector of an Episcopal Church in Camden, on King Solomon’s Temple, illustrated by diagrams etc. The Lodge Secretary reported for the year, “Owing to the continued depressed state of the times but little work has been done during the past year. In fact less work has been done than in any one year since the organization of the Lodge.” 1880 W.M. - William H. Wilson S.W. - Alpheus McCracken J.W. - Henry Wetteroth The Worshipful Master stated, “That he had been unavoidably absent from the Lodge for a number of communications, thereby causing the Brethren an extra amount of labor, and in token of his appreciation of their kindness, he invited them all to accompany him to Brother Meseroll’s for refreshments after Lodge closed.” (While it is not known with certainty what kind of refreshments Brother Meseroll served, it is believed he had an ice cream parlor. In any event the minutes of the meeting show that he paid his dues that night.) From an entry that sounds very modern, “A Committee of three was appointed to devise some means whereby to get the members interested in order to have better attendance.” 1881 W.M. -Alpheus McCracken S.W. - Edwin S. Buzby J.W. - William K. Roberson The expenses of the Master, Wardens, and Alternate at the Grand Lodge amounted to $10.00. Bro -- got into trouble in the Mid-West, “Have one of the Lodges of St. Louis, where he is supposed to be, and clothe them with power to try him and if found guilty of the charges preferred against him, to expel him from the fraternity, if the offense should warrant it.” At the Annual Communication in December, Right Worshipful Brother Buzby feeling unwell and was obliged to retire, when Brother P.M. Fred G. Wiese took the East and
Attention called to fact that Trenton Lodges had been infringing upon the territorial jurisdiction of Mount Moriah over Broad St. Park and White Horse. Such infringement had been entirely innocent, but waivers will he asked in the future. November 24th was Past Master’s Night. “Remarks being called for from Past Masters the Senior Past Master, William H. Wilson, led the van with reminiscences and was followed in turn by each of the Old Guard.” 1916 W.M. - Frank N. Thompson S.W. - LeRoy Atkinson J.W. - Arthur Dyson There was a funeral service for Brother John Watson at his residence on South Warren Street in Trenton, to which the Lodge proceeded by trolley. Visiting officers from Column Lodge No. 120 conferred the Fellowcraft Degree on four candidates. There was a funeral service in Allentown, to which the Lodge proceeded by auto. This is the first reference to a car used as a means of transportation. There were nine candidate rejections. Some territorial waivers were granted, and some refused. October 11th was Veterans Night. Fellowship and speech making followed with adjournment to Bordentown House for a banquet. “And then wended their way homeward, well pleased with the first recognition of the old members and hoping that all might be present at the next Veterans Night.” 1917 - America Enters World War I W.M. - Leroy Atkinson S.W. - Arthur Dyson J.W. - Elmore F. Furth We assisted St. Cecile Lodge of New York with a funeral service held at a local cemetery for one of its members. We later received a very fine letter of appreciation from the Worshipful Master of St. Cecile. Ten visitors from True Craftsman Lodge No. 202, of Trenton, were present on May 23rd.