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M. W. JOHN W. SIMONS, P. G. M., Editor.
Advertisements for the Masonic De-
FAKtment, to secure their insertion, must be
sent in by TWO O’CLOCK, P. M., Friday.
AGNOSTICISM.
The French proverb, that “The days follow,
but do not resemble each other,” has almost
daily exemplification in the experiences of the
life of these latter days.
When we were young and tender we under
stood the religious principle of Freemasonry to
be a full and unhesitating belief in the existence
and Fatherhood of God, and nothing else, leav
ing to each individual the choice of Buch dog
mas as he might think proper to add to the tree
of universal faith. In those days one who
would not make frank acknowledgment of that
simple article of faith could not be initiated,
and that was all there was about it; but the
world moves, and in these piping times it has
come to be that many men have a religion of
their own, and in many instances endeavor to
make Freemasonry responsible fortheir person
al ideas. Thus many insist that Masonry teaches
the Divine inspiration of the Bible. There can
be no possible objection to any man’s belief that
such is the fact; but our institution has no dog
ma of a religious nature other than the required
belief of the existence of God the Creator and
Buler of the Universe. Once we allow our
selves to pass this limit, we venture on the
illimitable ocean of modern ideas, and become
partisans to the thousand-and-one new awaken
ings brought forth by zealous bigotry and the
perhaps not unnatural desire each zealot has to
convert others to his personal belief, and to aver
that all who refuse to obey his dicta or to think
for themselves are on the high road to sheol, or
some other place of equally uncomfortable sur
roundings.
We must take the brotherhood as it has been
handed down to us by the fathers, and refuse to
allow any one to add to or detract from its orig
inal foundations one iota of belief or disbelief,
for otherwise we open the door to not only the
discussion but the admission of all the topics of
a so-called religious nature which, being accom
plished, would not only entitle us to the charge
of being a sect, but put an end to the fraternal
harmony we have thus far enjoyed, and to which
we are indebted for the gratifying prosperity
which has waited upon and encouraged our la
bors and enhanced our success.
An agnostic, as we understand the term, is
one who is not sure of anything; there may be
a God, but he has no proof, and therefore no
faith, and, if he is not exactly an infidel, his
course takes him so close to the borders that a
Blight impetus would shoot him over the bound
ary into that unutterable darkness where there
is neither light nor hope.
We hold that a person thus situated is not
eligible to initiation, or that, h'aving been initi
ated, he cannot, with any approach to consist
ency, hold his membership in an institution
founded on the Fatbership of God and the
brotherhood of man.
NEW BEGINNERS.
We are in receipt of the initial numbers of the
American Freemason, New York, and the lUi
nois Bloomington, while we hear of
another projected in Indiana.
Those actually before its present evidence of
careful editorial supervision, and their merits
being the criterion, they ought to live ; but wiih
the best of wishes we feel that they have a very
discouraging work before them. It is hardly to
the credit of the fraternity that such should be
the case, but it is the fact, nevertheless. Stu
dents or even careful readers are the exception,
not the rule, and while the journals already
established have to scratch for a living, the
chance for newcomers is indeed precarious.
However, under the maxim, “ Nothing ven
tured, nothing won,” they have a right to try
and at least this good may be expected to come
of their labors, namely : That the brethren may
see the literary possibilities of the craft and be
incited to encourage the labors that they may
know, and with increased knowledge be better
enabled to serve the institution and spread
abroad its beneficial.intentions.
A JOYOUS OCCASION.
On Thursday evening, the Bth inst., the resi
dence of M. W. Bro. John W. Simons, P. G. M.,
was the scone of a quiet and pleasant gathering
of the members of his family and a tew brethren
and intimate friends. The occasion was the
celebration of the sixty-fifth birthday of “ Uncle
John,” as he is affectionately called by the
brethren and all others who know him. There
were four generations represented, from the
venerable mother of eighty-four years to the
youngest grandchild of less than one year, all
of whom, with the other guests, expressed their
congratulations and their wishes that he might
live to enjoy 11 many more of ’em.” The even
ing was passed in that informal unceremonious
manner so much enjoyed by old and tried
friends and loving relatives, and was inter
spersed with social conversation, vocal and
instrumental music, recitations, merry jests,
and refreshment for the physical system. At
ten o’clock the assembled company, led by
Uncle John ” with his rich baritone voice,
joined in full chorus in singing “ Auld Lang
Syne,” after which the guests separated with
wishes for •* many happy returns.”
Among those present the writer noticed
Messrs. James 8. and J. Linsley Simons, the
sons of Bro. John W., together with their wives
and children, Masters Orrin and John W. Jr.,
and Misses Mabel and Aggie, Uncle John’s
grandchildren; B. E. Sir Frank L. Stowell, P.
G. C.; Mr. and Mrs. James H. McPhail and
their son, James H. Jr.; the charming Miss
Mary Hickling; Bro. E. R. Brown, the hand
some Misses Jennie and Katie Stark, Mr. John
Kirkman, and some others whose names were
not obtained.
Altogether, it was one of the most enjoyable
affairs in which we have ever had the pleasure
of participating,
And when the same
Occurs again.
May we be there to see I"
ORIENT CHAPTER, No. 138.
At the convocation of the above-named chap
ter on Thursday evening last, the Mark degree
was conferred by Dr. James L. Farley, the High
Priest, assisted by his able corps of officers, for
which Orient is noted. Of the work performed
too much praise cannot be given to the M. E. H.
P., who has made it his special study, and his
rendition of it was most perfect and impressive.
To all comnanions, lovtjfa of Capitular Masonry,
frequent visitations to Old Orient, will well re
pay them. It is truly a most delightful place to
spend an evening of intellectual pleasure, espe
cially the warm and fraternal greetings of the
companione. At the next convocation, which
takes place on the 22d the Mark degree will
again be conferred, and a most cordial invita
tion is extended to all Royal Arch Masons.
Among those in attendance were M. E. Comp’s.
James L. Farley, M. D., Henry Drissler, Jr.,
and Companions Cornelius, Pearsall, Campbell,
Nutt, Van Buskirk, Ackerman, Palmer, Rich
ardson and many others.
AT REST-
Bno. Mackay Wai.ohove, brother and long
time business partner of R. E. Sir George W.
Walgrove, has been called to the better life.
Initiated in Continental Lodge, No. 287, his
brother officiating, he remained in it to the end,
becoming a privileged member after twenty-one
years’ continuous service. We are not aware
that he ever held or cared to hold office, prefer
ring to wend his way peacefully, till finally has
come the day of rest. We join with his relatives
and friends in mourning his death, and trust,
with them, to meet him beyond the silent river.
Last Sabbath, during the severe storm, there
assembled at the residence of the late Achim
Johnson—Past Master of Euclid and Anthon
Lodges, P. H. P. of Evening Star Chapter, R. A.
M., and a member of other Masonic bodies—a
goodly number of brethren to pay the last trib
ute of respect to his remains. Bro. Johnson,
whatever may have been his faults, was a true
Masoe Mid an honest citizen,with more than the
ueu«l warmth for the good of every one with
he came in contact. He was interred in
Cypress Hills Cemetery with Masonic honors.
Among the brethren in attendance were R. W.
Henry Smith, W. Bros. Gerald Walsh, Richard
Shannon, John Masterson, Wm. H. James, Geo.
Hadden, Thomas Taylor, Wheelock Gardner,
Robert Balance, John Harold, Jr., and many
others.
COMMANDERY NEWS.
Commanders, Recorder!, or Sir Knighis are
requested to send their items for publication
direct to thetl. Y. Dispatch Office, indorsed i
“ Commandery News.” Aldzmas.
NO TIME TO READ.
As a rule, Freemasons have not the time to
spare to read about Masonic matters, much less
to comprehend the import of subjects that ap
pear from time to time in the press. The great
bulk of the membership are but casual visitors
to their lodges, and, as a rule, not conversant
with the labor either within or out of a lodge.
A boat race, horse race, or foot race to many has
more attraction, and the paper that contains an
account of the affair is immediately and eagerly
read to satisfy the interest taken. To another
class a Masonic library or a newspaper is a dry
subject, for the reason that Masonic matters in
the abstract are purely metaphysical, and do
not point out the way how to turn a nimble six
pence into a slow shilling. Without this adden
da this class of brethren find no enjoyment in
poring over musty books or reading squibs of a
Masonic character in the secular press. We are
o ten asked why it is that a Masonic paper can
not live when 80,000 Masons are registered in a
single State. The questioner very often, too, is
opposed to publications except when his name
appears in connection therewith. The religious
press is fairly maintained, say they; other soci
ties maintain a magazine or a paper among them,
but Freemasonry cannot support a purely Ma
sonic journal.
Our experience leads us to say in answer to
the proposition, that two very important rea
sons can be assigned. First—As a rule Free
masons have no time to read. Second—Masonic
reading does not offer an opening to turn an
honest penny into a golden dollar in reality.
The great mass are satisfied to let a few do the
work and dispose of what money that reaches
the coffers of the lodge, and, when it is done,
to find fault with the laborers for the labor per
formed. About thirty per cent, of the whole
number perform the labor, that is, they read
the books and papers, subscribe and pay liber
ally to every project before them, conduct the
lodges and other Masonic bodies, while the
seventy per cent, engage in other fields of profit
more congenial to their tastes.
Sir Knights, we must accept the situation as
it is, and not expect to revolutionize condition
or tendencies.
GRAND COMMANDERY.
On Tuesday next, at 10 A. M., in the city of
Rochester, the seventy-second annual conclave
of this body of representative Templars will
assemble in the asylum of Monroe Command
ery. From a neat handbook, sent out by Mon
roe Commandery, we learn that the following
arrangements will comprise the exterior show
which is to entertain and please the visiting
Knights as well as the populace of the city.
The address of welcome by Charles M. Wil
liams, a distinguished oroter and citizen of the
flower city, will awaken a zealous effort to par
take of the extended hospitalities, At 8 o’clock
on the morning of Tuesday, Monroe Com
mandery will escort the R. E. Grand Com
mander and staff and the Grand Representa
tives from their headquarters (Powers Hotel)
to the Asylum on Exchange street. The cour
tesies of escort duty tendered to each visiting
commandery on their arrival at the various
depots have been arranged by creating four
escorting divisions under the commands respec
tively of E. Sir’s Henry M. Plant, Samuel C.
Pierce, John A. Davis (Dobbs) and Sir Wm.
Davis. The commanderies en route will notify
Sir Thomas Glidden, the Recorder, of the route,
time of arrival, etc., in order to be received by
the proper escorting corps. The roster of the
visiting commanderies are as follows: Colum
bian, No. 1, New York, headquarters, 'Whitcomb
House; Lafayette, No. 7, Hudson, National
Hotel; Genesee, No. 10, Lockport, Chapman
House; Apollo, No. 15, Troy, Clinton House;
Salem Town, No. 16, Auburn, Whitcomb House;
Jerusalem, No. 17, Penn Yan, Whitcomb House;
St. Omer’s, No. 19, Elmira, Powers Hotel; Lake
Erie, No. 20, Buffalo, Brackett House; Malta,
No. 21, Binghamton, Whitcomb House; St.
John’s, No. 24, Olean, Congress Hall; Central
City, No. 25, Syracuse, Clinton House; DeWitt
Clinton, No. 27, Brooklyn, E. D., New Osborn
House; Hugh DePayens, No. 30, Buffalo,
Brackett House; Lake Ontario, No. 32, Oswego,
Brunswick; Batavia, No. 34, Batavia, New
Osborn House; St. Augustine, No. 38, Ithaca,
New Osborn House; Zenobia, No. 41, Palmyra,
Clinton House; Poughkeepsie, No. 43, Pough
keepsie, National Hotel; Rondout, No. 52,
Rondout, National Hotel; Geoffrey De St. Aide
mar, Toronto, Ont., New Osborn House; de
tachments of Morton, No. 4, of this city, and St.
Elmo, No. 57, of Brooklyn, at Brackett House
and Congress Hall respectively.
The following Sir Knights are stationed at
the hotels as Chairmen of the Committees on
Reception : Powers’s Hotel, Sir S. J. Arnold;
Brackett House, Sir G. C. Sclionike; Clinton
House, R. W. West; National, George Weldon;
New Osborn, Charles E. Higley; Brunswick,
Wm. W. Shaffer; Whitcomb, F. A. Schoeffel ;
Congress Hall, John T. Roberts; Chapman,
Wm. M. Clark. The decorations have been en
trusted to Sir Frank H. Vick, who, from his well
known taste, will discharge the duty assigned
him with general satisfaction.
Monroe Commandery, on the evening of Tues
day, the 13th, in Powers’s Hall and Art Gallery,
give a grand reception and ball to the visiting
Sir Knights and ladies, at which every Sir
Knight will appear in full uniform, armed and
equipped as K. T., or he will not gain admis
sion, as no tickets are issued. In the interims
excursions to Irondequoit Bay, Sea Breeze,
Genesee river to the lower falls, Niagara Falls
and other interesting points in and about the
city, will, no doubt, be projected and form
many pleasing episodes of the visit.
Excursion tickets, through the efforts of Sir
James McGee, from Rochester to Niagara Falls,
good on any train during the week, on the West
Shore line, can be purchased for one dollar and
fifty cents.
The grand parade of the occasion takes place
on Tuesday afternoon, weather permitting. A
mounted battalion of Knights will take part in
the parade.
The commanderies at this end of the State
who will pilgrimage to Rochester have com
pleted all details and have forwarded their ros
ter to the committee at] Rochester, subject to
revision.
Columbian, No. 1, assembles at Twenty-third
street and Sixth avenve, on the morning of the
12th, at 8 o’clock, and under the escort of Pales
tine, No. 18, with band, will march up Fifth
avenue to Forty-second street, thence to ferry
for Weehawken and Depot of West Shore Rail
road. The escort and bands will cross the ferry
at the expense of the railroad company. The
*• Old Guard” escorts R, E. Sir Charles Roome,
Acting ferand Master oi Templars of the United
States; R. E. Sirs George W. Walgrove, P. G. C.,
and Abel A. Crosby, G. C., also V. E. Sir Peter
Forrester, D. G. C., William D. May, G. 1., and
E. Sirs John A. Mapes, W. Walker, C. P. Pierce,
Henry Herkner. William De Graf, Henry
Brockway, Thomas B. Rand, Charles Hously,
John Bowden, Christopher Johnson, John Hill,
Oscar L. Eastman, Cyrus O. Hubbell, James
Cochran, and the E. C. with delegation of
Hudson River Commandery, of Newburg.
De Witt Clinton, No. 27, of Brooklyn, E. D.,
assembles at their asylum, No. 89 Broadway, at
8 A. M. to-morrow, and march through several
of the prominent streets to the residence of R.
E. Sir Charles Aikman, P. G. C., and escort
him, also R. E. Sirs John W. Simons, Grand
Treasurer of the Grand Encampment of the
United States, and R. E. Sir Robert Black, P.
G. C., together with Rev. Sir C. L. Twing, Emi
nent Sirs Claudius F. Beatty, George Hardy,
William Clyde, Joseph F. Waring, Groggsgard,
Hindly, and Robert Macoy, the Grand Re
corder.
On the return home of this commandery they
will be met at the foot of Broadway by the home
members of the Commandery and by a battalion
of the 47th Regiment and march np Broadway
to Fourth street, to South Fourth to Fifth street,
to Broadway to Fourth street to Morton, counter
marching to Assembly Rooms and dismiss.
Along this route a fine pyrotechnic display will
occur as a joyous welcome to pilgrimagers.
From the preparation in hand completed a little
store of pleasing episodes will occur to add a
savory dish to the events of the trip. The com
mand will send baggage to depot, Forty-second
street, direct, while the ladies accompanying,
Also the Knights will cross the new lerrv ta East
NEW YORK DISPATCH, OCTOBER 11, 1885.
Twenty-third etreet, thence by Bireet cars direct
to the depot, free of charge. The delegation of
Westchester Commandery joins the train at
Sing Sing. The Dispatch accepts |the courtesy
oi this Commandery and will look out of the
window of palace car en route to Rochester.
Columbian also sent compliments, but circum
stances compelled us to forgo the hospitality of
these fraters.
DE MOLAY COMMANDERY, BOSTON, MASS.
The thirty-seventh annual conclave of De
Molay Commandery was held in Gothic Hall,
Masonic Temple, Wednesday evening. After
acting upon the several annual reports pre
sented, the following Sir Knights were elected
as officers for the ensuing year : Eminent Com
mander, E. Sir George T. Ambrose; Generalis
simo, Sir Henry G« Jordan; Captain General,
Sir William B. Fisher; Prelate,. Sir J. Frank
Gammell; Senior Warden, Sir Wm. F. Chester;
Junior Warden, Sir Josiah Bryant; Treasurer,
Sir Joseph M. Russell; Recorder, Sir George
Phippen, Jr.; Standard Bearer, Sir George W.
Gay; Sword Bearer, Sir Albert N. Blodgett;
Warder, Sir George M. Hosmer.
All the above officers were re-electod, the
Junior Warden and Warder excepted. The of
ficers were installed by E. Sir J. W. Dadmun,
assisted by E. Sir W. F. Davis. After the in
stallation of officers the commandery repaired
to the banquet hall and passed an hour of so
cial enjoyment.
CCEUR DE LION, NO. 23.
Quite a pleasing gathering assembled at the
asylum of this commandery last Friday evening
to witness the inspection and work of this staid
old body of chivalry. E. Sir Samuel T. Water
house, the Assistant Grand Inspector, accom
panied by a large delegation from De Witt Clin
ton Commandery, paid his official visit, and was
heartily welcomed by Eminent Henry Herkner,
the commander. After the labors of the asylum
were over, a brief season was spent in the ban
quet hall, which was very enjoyable.
PERSONAL.
Zenas C. Priest, best known throughout the
State as superintendent of the middle division
of the New York Central Railroad, is no stranger
among the Knights Templar. He is now in his
eightieth year, hale and hearty, and on the Bth
of October completed fifty years of service
with the Central. His residence is at Little
Falls, but away back in 1859 he was Eminent
Commander of Utica Commandery, No. 3, and
subsequently Grand Commander of this grand
jurisdiction.
Sir Alfred Henning, of De Witt Clinton Com
mandery, isjhereby enjoined to observe the fact
that next to Sir Frank Vick, of Monroe Drill
Corps, he stands the best-marked guidon bearer
in the State. Having some time ago received a
medal as chief masher, he now wants a compet
itor, not exactly in the shape of crinoline, but an
exact counterpart of his weight and size. Who
speaks? The columns of the Dispatch are
open.
PERSONAL.
Bro. Richard White, of Architect Lodge,
was in our sanctum a few days ago, looking
very thin and pale and careworn, lu answer to
our interrogations as to the cause of his de
moralized appearance, he replied that he had
been a “ constant reader ” of the Dispatch ever
since its foundation, and in all that time he has
never failed to read the “ Masonic Depart
ment” “ Bpt 91 latej” he says, “ I notice with
ffiuou regfet the absetide Of any intelligence
from my old friend Gander Green. Hine ilia
lacrymai! I have inquired of the Masonic edi
tor as to the cause of this omission, and the
only excuse he can offer is that there is a cer
tain ‘ fleshy carrier ’ connected with the post
office department, who has been accused of
neglecting the delivery of letters from Gander
Green, and that is all the satisfaction I can get
out of him.” We heartily sympathize with
Bro. White, and we will do all in our power to
compel the fleshy carrier to attend to his duty,
so far as Gander is concerned. Otherwise he
beats all creation.
Bro. S. H. Merrill, of Dawson Lodge, Co
lumbia Chapter and Columbia Commandery,
Washington, D. C., was in the city a few days
ago on a brief vacation. Bro. Merrill is the
chief of the money order department of the
Washington post-office, and having worked hard
for several months without any vacation, he felt
the need of rest. The genial captain has hosts
of friends wherever he is known, and we want,
him to understand that he must never miss vis
iting our sanctum whenever he comes to New
York.
Frank L. Stowell.—This well-known and
highly esteemed brother has returned from a
business trip to Washington and the South and
we are pleased to state that not only were his
business matters arranged to his satisfaction,
but also he is much improved in health as a re
sult of the trip. The genial Frank has been
somewhat out of health recently and hia many
friends are glad to know of hia improved con
dition.
W. Bro. Jack Callender, of True Craftsmen
Lodge, the veteran of many years, has kindly
remembered us in the thought that comfort and
convenience on a journey is a desideratum
worthy of consideration. Aa we look out on the
phases of Autumn aa it presents itself in the
sered leaf of a variegated hue, we shall think of
you, dear brother, on the way that gray hair
goeth, which, like the Autumn leaf o! the sturdy
oak, tailing hither and thither, and knowing not
where it may go. The curling amok© of the
fragrant Havana, old man, closely imitates our
lives, and while we shall enjoy the gift let ua
pray that the end of our mortal career will be
aa consoling and enjoyable to us as now.
QUESTIONS—THOUGHTS—IDEAS.
A. B. C.—The only relation of the Order oi
Eastern Star to Masonry is that its members
must be either near female relatives of Master
Masons or Master Masons themselves. The
work of the Stars is peculiar, and not like any
thing else on the earth or under it, nor is a
Master Mason in any way supposed to recog
nize the lady members unless he is a member
of their order.
Greenhorn.—At a regular lodge night a
number of the members are present, but the
Master and both Wardens are absent. A Past
Master opens the lodge, transacts business and
confers a degree. Please state how that action
places the lodge and the candidate.
Answer.—The Grand Lodge has decided
that a lodge having been illegally opened by a
Past Master, in the absence of the Master and
Wardens, could not transact business of any
kind without being again and regularly opened;
that the conferring of a degree in Masonry
under such circumstances was illegal, and that
it will be necessary again to confer said degree
on the candidate before he can be acknowl
edged as a regularly made Mason. Trans. 1875,
p. 32. This precisely covers your case.
Anglo-Saxon Lodge, No. 137. — A
regular meeting of this lodge was held in its
rooms Monday evening, October sth, at eight
o’clock. Wor. Bro. Samuel E. Weaver, one of
the most perfect ritualists, and, moreover, one
of the very best workers in Brooklyn, conferred
the First degree upon two gentlemen who, from
their appearance, promise to confer credit upon
the lodge. Wor. Bros. Penney and Gril took
respectively the positions of Junior Deacon and
Junior Warden, while Wor. Bro. R. F. St@bo, by
special request, delivered his rendition of the
apron presentation. Wor. Bro. Kenworthy pre
sented the W. T.’s, and Wor. Bro. Vermeulo de
livered the charge. Wor. Bro. Weaver save
that Masons are always welcome at Jlje doors of
Anglo-Saxon, and such has always been our ex
perience,
Polar Star Lodge, No. 245.—At the
last communication of this lodge, on the 7th
inst., there was a goodly attendance of the
members and visiting brethren. The Second
degree was conferred in excellent style, with
W. Bro. John P. Dallimore presiding, W. Bro.
Samuel Holmes acting as S. W., and Bro. Geo.
A. Harkness, the S. W., acting as S. D. The
usual social reunion followed the labors of the
lodge. Among the brethren present were W.
Bros. Miller, Hicks, Merritt, Little, Culgin, and
Stone, of Polar Star ; Hanna, of Independent,
and delegations from Independent, Piatt, Ze
rubbabel, and other lodges.
Sylvan Grove Lodge, No. 275, on
Tuesday evening next, will work the Second
Degree, on which occasion Bro. Theodore C.
Wildman, of York Lodge, will take the part of
the Senior Deacon. We would say to those
who have never heard Bro. Wildman in this
role not to miss the opportunity. W. Bro.
Kirby, the Master, extends a hearty welcome to
all who may wish to spend an agreeable even
ing with the brethren, being assured that none
will go away dissatisfied.
Dirigo Lodge, No. 30.—T0-morrow
evening this lodge will work the First Degree.
The emblems of the degree are to be illustrated
by stereopticon illusions. The Master, W. Bro.
Morris, aided by a corps of well read ritualists,
thoroughly understand the need of variation to
attract yet preserve the language of the ritual
intact Brethren of sister lodges are frater
nally invited to join Dirigo on this occasion.
Eureka Lodge, No. 39, of Newark,
N. J., will hold its next communication on
Tuesday evening, October 13th, at their room in
the State Bank building, when the Third Degree
will be conferred in full costume. All members
of the fraternity are cordially invited to attend.
Cambridge Lodge, No. 662, works
the Second Degree on three candidates to
morrow (Monday;, evening. W. Bro. Theodore
Thieler, Senior Deacon of St. Cecile Lodge, has
consented to deliver the M. C. lecture.
KANE LODGE, NO. 454.
Kane Lodge held its eight hundred and thir
ty-fourth communication last Tuesday in the
Austin Room, and the elegant quarters were
crowded. A Bright, Worshipful Brother, from
Connecticut (and who is one of the prominent
ministers of that State), paid a fraternal visit,
and was received in due form, and escorted to
the East. It is a noted fact that when any
prominent Mason from abroad or other juris
dictions is in the City, if it is Kane Lodge night,
they always go up and see them work.
There were five candidates for the sublime de
gree of Master Mason, and after an examination
in open lodge before a large number of Brothers,
they received the degree in full force and effect,
Worshipful Master of Astor .Lodge presenting
the working tools. We wish every Mason in the
United States who loves the fraternity could see
Kane Lodge work the degrees ; they would have
an enlarged and more inspiring view of the
work. Kane Lodge, since the first of the year,
and before it called off for the Summer, had in
itiated and affiliated forty-eight new members,
and now has over 350 names upon its roll. Bro.
Little and his staff deserve credit for the suc
cess and spirit with which they administer its
affairs.
At its next meeting, on the 20th inst., the
Third degree will be worked again, when it is
expected that a large delegation from Peekskill
Lodge will be present, and also Root Omadon
Aspinwall will bo raised to the sublime degree
of Master Mason. He took his First and Second
degrees twenty years ago in Kane, but absence
from the city and pressure of business affaire
have prevented him from being present.
Hon. Chauncey M. Depew will probably be
present. There will be a fourth degree, at which
the eloquent gentleman may hold forth in his
kappy, reflective way, is expected. Bro. Frank
Lincoln, if iu the city, will also entertain the
brothers with some of his observations during
the past Summer season at the most fashion
able watering places. Keep up life and interest
in a lodge, and it is bound to flourish. The
illustrious Arctic hero whose name the lodge
commemorates, if he could learn of earthly
affairs, would be proud of his namesake. We
wish Kane every success in raising Kane.
EZEL LODGE.
Sometimes it is said that a particular lodge is
favored with circumstances that possibly are
denied to others, which make it a lavorite with
the members of the craft, thereby creating a
specialty, resulting in good attendance and re
markable enthusiasm.
It is not many years ago since Henry Clay
Lanins, the moving spirit, established this lodge
on the hill, and for a long time it was known
undex’ the sobriquet of “ Buttonhole Bouquet
Lodge,” as the members of that date appeared
clothed with the button bouquet of flowers at
each communication.
Henry died, but he left a series of successors
who caught his spirit of emulation and never
lost sight of the fact that if a lodge desired to be
known the Masonic press was the medium to
accomplish that end. Ezel has been universally
kept before the public by this means, and she
reaps the reward—her communications are well
attended and her members are public spirited.
The work is well done, which gives satisfaction
to all, thus attractive and pleasing. Last Mon
day night, from a simple announcement in the
Dispatch, a large number of brethren assem
bled to witness the work of the Third Degree,
which work was ifot only cleverly rendered by
tho Master and his officers, but was in conse
quence thereof supplemented with a banquet of
no ordinary merit, at which speech ana song
congratulatory in every respect, added greatly
to the pleasures of the evening and the instruc
tion of the brethren.
AURORA GRATA’S “OPENING.”
As this is the season for openings in many of
the famous business houses, Aurora Grata
Lodge, No. 41 Court street, of the city pf Brook
lyn, desires to be in the fashion, and will, on
Wednesday evening, have its opening, and such
a one that it will put completely in the shade its
elder sister. Everything will be brand, span
new, and of the finest and latest design. Ex
pense ha? not for a moment been considered,
but the very best the market could produce has
been provided. Wardrobe, paraphernalia and
properties surpass anything we have ever wit
nessed, either at home or abroad. Add to tho
foregoing the crowning fact that she is officered
by a bright and intelligent set of gentlemen who
understand their duties. Under such auspices
a bright future is in store for this lodge. Thrice
potent Waylaud Trask, in his rambles about the
country, lias been takin? notes, and he intends
that Aurora Grata shall be in the front of the
front rank and take a back seat to nono. Noth
ing succeeds like success. H ; s membership
heartily a-jquiesce in and applaud his every
move. To make success doubly assured, he is
backed up by the “O. G.s,” who will be out in
full feather on Wednesday evening, for verily,
be it said, “He hath asked them”
MASONIC LODGES IN THE CHIEF CITIES.
From the “ Masonic Directory and Cyclope
dia of History of the World,” compiled by
Messrs. Macoy and Simonson, wo extract the fol
lowing comparative statement, which is of in
terest to the craft. London, England, with four
millions of inhabitants, has 321 lodges. Assum
ing that the membership will average fifty to a
lodge, would give a gross number of 16,050 Ma
sons in that city, or about one Mason to every
250 souls of the population.
Paris, France, 78 lodges of all rites, with an
average membership of 150 to a lodge, or about
1 to every 170 of the population.
Dublin, Ireland, 34 lodges, or 1 to every 125
of its population.
Liverpool. England, 32 lodges, or Ito 446 of
the population.
Glasgow, Scotland, 23 lodges, or 1 to 240 of
the population.
Berlin, Prussia, 18 lodges, or 1 to 277 of the
population.
Manchester, England, 18 lodges, or 1 to every
300 ot the population.
Birmingham, England, 16 lodges, or 1 to every
312 of the population.
Hamburg, Germany, 14 lodges, or 1 to 360.
Melbourne, Victoria, 11 lodges, or 1 to every
225.
Sidney, N. 8. W., 11 lodges, or 1 to every 200.
Newcastle, Eng., 10 lodges, or 1 to every 150.
Madrid, Spain, 7 lodges, or 1 to every 400.
Havana, Cuba, 25 lodges, or 1 to every 800.
Bombay, India, 9 lodges, or 1 to every 1,000.
Calcutta, India, 7 lodges, or 1 to every 715.
Edinburg, Scotland, 11 lodges, or 1 to 250 of
the population.
Bristol, England, 8 lodges, or 1 to 200 of the
population.
To group these items together it would foot
up 653 lodges in eighteen leading cities sustain
ing a population of 13,500,000, which averages
one Freemason to every 2,768 souls of that
population. In contrast to the above, sixteen
cities in the United States, bearing a population
of 7,000,000, and having 527 lodges within their
limits, with a membership of nearly 61,000, or
an average of one Freemason to every 114 of the
total population, viz:
New York, 155 lodges, 15,500 Masons to a
population of 1,500,000.
Philadelphia, 57 lodges, 8,000 Masons to a
population of 800,000.
Brooklyn, 57 lodges, 7,000 Masons to a popu
lation of 800,000.
Chicago, 35 lodges, 5,000 Masons to a popula
tion of 600,000.
Baltimore, 30 lodges, 3,000 Masons to a popu
lation of 400,000.
New Orleans, 29 lodges, 2,000 Masons to a
population of 300,000.
Boston, 27 lodges, 3,000 Masons to a popula
tion of 500,000.
St. Louis, 27 lodges, 2,500 Masons to a popu
lation of 600,000.
Montreal, 18 lodges, 2,000 Masons to a popu
lation of 200,000.
Washington, D. C., 17 lodges, 2,200 Masons
to a population of 200,000.
Newark, N. J., 16 lodges, 2,000 Masons to a
population of 150,000.
San Francisco, 16 lodges, 2,500 Masons to a
population of 250,000.
Jersey City, 14 lodges, 2,000 Masons to a
population of 180,000.
Cincinnati, 13 lodges, 2,500 Masons to a popu
lation of 300,000.
Charleston, 11 lodges, 1,200 Masons to apopu
tion of 100,000.
Richmond, 10 lodges, 1,500 Masons to a popu
lation of 100,000,
show with what greater rapidity the craft has
grown on this side of the Atlantic under the im
petus of free institutions.
Eastern Star Lodge, No. 227, held a
very pleasant communication on last Wednes
day evening. In the absence of tho Master and
Senior Warden Bro. James M. Geery wielded
the gavel, and as he is the Junior Warden of
the lodge, he thought the brethren should enjoy
all the beauties of the refreshment season.
There was no work, so the evening was devoted
to pleasant chatting, singing, and recitations, in
which Bro. Geery took the lead. W. Bro. Meyer
holz read an elaborate essay on “The Ancient
Scribes.” Bro. Charles McCormack did some
fine singing, while Bro. McKeon delivered a
comic lecture on the advantages of early clos
ing hours. Altogether it was a very pleasant
affair, although entirely impromptu, and there
were not as many brethren present as would
have been 'had they known what was in store
for them. But Eastern Star can repeat this af
fair with advantage and profit.
Chancellor Walworth Lodge, No.
271.—Wednesday evening, October 14, the
First, or Entered Apprentice Degree, will be
conferred upon five candidates. This lodge
has several new and entertaining features to in
troduce upon this occasion. Their regular quin
tette’s services having been called into requisi
tionto do up the city of Rochester during the en
campment of the Conclave of the Grand Com
mandery, in connection with Columbian Com
mander? No. 1, K. T., to which they also are
attached, the famous Knickerbocker Quar
tette have volunteered to vocalize as substi
tutes. It is proposed to hold special communi
cations to keep up with the demands for ad
mission of good men and true who are alarming
their outer portals.
Tecumseh Lodge, No. 487, will co.nfer
the Third Degree on next Thursday evening in
full form. W. Bro. Hall, the eloquent and gift
ed Master, will preside, and will be assisted by
several distinguished and well-known crafts
men, both from Tecumseh and sister lodges. A
cordial invitation is extended to all Master Ma
sons,who are always sure to meet with a hearty
greeting in this live lodge.
THE ROMAN GUILDS.
The Roman Colleges, or Guilds of Craftsmen,
were part and parcel of their general and muni
cipal system. They were in full vigor in Italy,
and accompanied the Roman legions, and were
re-developed in the Roman colonies. They
seem to have existed for several purposes. As
Guilds of Craftsmen (collegia opificum), they
were governed by distinct laws and special en
actments. They had a head who was probably
elected for five years, and a large array of offi
cers. whose official names are recorded in the
inscription preserved by Gruter and Soon and
in other works, and which it is needless to re
peat here. In all state processions and proceed
ings, they took a share, and may be said to
have formed part in an official relationship with
the great body politic of the Roman Govern
ment. They also had a system of mutual relief
and aid. They seem to have had colleges for
the instruction of the young, and pensions for
the solace of the old. They had days of regu
lar meeting and special seasons of assembly
and commemoration. These legal bodies, as
otten happens, either by the strictness of their
laws of admission or other causes, gave rise in
the process of time to illegal bodies, and the
Roman laws refer to tne collegia licita and illicit a
as an existing fact.
In Trajan’s letter to Pliny often quoted, evi
dence is found of the jealousy and fear then en
gendered either by the power or interference of
these colleges, not only in respect of their own
special work, but as a focus ol conspiracy and
mutiny against the State. Originally they
probably settled their own arrangements, lor
labor and remuneration, and, being numerous
and organized, a sort of trades union, in fact,
they would be able to demand and obtain what
they themselves asked for. Their meetings
were apparently secret, but as nightly assem
blies were forbidden by the laws, so their
feasts and festivals were probably alone noc
turnal. But here we stop; avail" hangs over
their inner life and organization, which it
seems now impossible to lift. Some rules re
main, but they are principally sumptuary,
pointing, indeed, to the fact of the existence of a
powerful organization, but giving us no
glimpses of any secret ceremonial or inner
usages. We think, lor instance, they prove to
day, that there were honorary and actual mem
bers, a system of mutual help and pecuniary
relief, attendance at funerals, and certain com
pulsory assemblies for the rejoicing or recep
tion of members. It has been said by others
that they had ceremonies and rude forms of
initiation, but no certain authority for such a
statement remains. They adopted the working
tools of Masonry for their tombstones, and
both the Pentalpha and Hexapla have been
found. .
It is said that at Pompeii the square Masonic
cipher is found, all apparently pointing to an
esoteric system. If these rules prove, as we
said before, apparently, the system of secrecy in
their official gatherings, this fact has been con
troverted by some, on this ground, that the se
crecy was only the normal usage of similar so
cieties, and the expression and representation
of actual membership. If the theory be correct
which represents Lombardic, Gaulish, and Teu
tonic Guilds, all proceeding from a common
stock, the Roman colleges, and after the fall of
the Roman Empire, migrating and settling.in
other localities and reproducing a system of se
crecy, relief, and fraternity, it would be most
interesting, if it were possible, to identify such
a state of things with that of the old colleges,
just as it would be important to ascertain,
whether, under the influences ol Christianity,
the guilds took a new departure, assumed new
features, and, under the rising influence of the
conventual system, then taking a great spring,
adapted themselves to the needs of the times,
and the new conditions of life in the world. On
this point very little seems clear, and we have
to rely, lor the most part, on the ingenious theo
ries of able writers, or a fancy picture of what
their history probably was, or ought to have
been. The Roman occupation of Britain may
be said to have finally ceased in the fourth
century, and we know they .had colleges of
craftsmen in England, traces of which have
been found in Bath and Chichester, and equally
too, guilds were both of Saxon and Danish use.
In the seventh century Gaulish Masons, to do
Roman work in the Roman way, came from
Gaul, and it is probable, as has been averred,
that both Augustine and Benedict Biscop and
Wilfred and others brought Roman workmen
also direct from Rome. But what their connec
tion with the old Roman colleges was, is quod
vrobandUm esf. We may believe they came from
a common origin, from bodies of craftsmen or
ganized and assembled in the special form of
colleges, with definite laws, a legal existence
and an admitted corporate constitution. But
we cannot say more, and any arguments based
on the continuity and perpetuity of the Roman
colleges as absorbed by or transformed into the
early building guilds, must be put forward
cautiously, as resting for the most part only on
supposition and probability. Assuming the fact
of this descent and connection, a curious ques
tion has always supervened here for those who
have thought over the subject. How did the
Roman guilds, if they had them, obtain that
Hebraic coloring and those Hebraic traditions
which so conspicuously mark the guild tradi
tions ? Findel saw the “ crux” and, while ad
mitting the similarity, claimed the twelfth cen
tury for the rise of the Masonic legends, as con
trolled and developed by the Monastic order and
principally the Reveder force. Oliver, at an
early period, had found what a difficulty ex
isted—scientifically and historically—as to the
connection between these sodalities and the
mysteries, and so propounded his famous
theory of true and spurious Freemasonry; but
as he did not care apparently to decide where
the true, in contradistinction to the false, was
preserved and how, bis ingenious attempted
solution of an admitted crux fell to the ground
at once.
Before the fall of the Roman Empire many
forms of religion, extern to Roman mythology,
had found admission and a jus vivendi at Rome.
The temples of Isis and the caverns of Mithras
were there amid the peregrines religlones toler
ated by the State. There was a large colony of
Hebrews from Palestine, and as it is more than
probable that there was a meeting point as be
tween Hebrew and other bodies of builders in
some mysteries more than othera, which pre
served more distinctly the prtnueoa religio.
After the fall of Rome these bodies probably
received a new direction, and adapted them
selves to new conditions of teaching and object,
and thus these biblical legends naturally be
came, by the mere process of acceptation, adap
tation and assimilation, the distinctive, if se
cret, teachings of these reformed and reorgan
ized colleges, guilds and confraternities. But
still, as we said before, much even of this is
only probability and possibility, not certainty
or actuality, as demonstrable by the accurate
and safer facts of actual and expert history.
There is much to be said pro and co/?, and it we
cannot speak aflirmatively or decidedly, with
out some necessary caution and reticence, we
gain another proof, if proof be required by any
student, how remarkably interesting is that
wide expanse over which the history of Free
masonry travels, and how much there is in
such considerations and studies to interest the
student, the archeologist and the historian.
FREEMASONRY AND FREE THOUGHT.
The sacred writings of every nationality and
religion are on the altars of Masonry. They are
the beacon lights that lead us up to God, the
ever living Father, the Grand Architect of the
Universe, and points the way to Heaven.
The mortality taught therein, the grand truths
in them revealed, are self-evident propositions,
and, like the “ axioms of Euclid ” or the multi
plication table, require no argument. The sa
cred writings are “fixed lights.” No Mason
disagrees with another upon the main truths
revealed, though widely differing in forms, cere
monies, beliefs and the thousand different creeds
into which mankind are led by a net-work of cir
cumstances, education, surroundings, etc.
As there are no two blades of grass alike and
no two men alike, it is perfectly consistent that
there can be a multitude of differences in the
construction placed upon the sacred writings of
every nation. But when we look upon it from a
broad plane of thought the conclusion is irre
sistible that they are but the outgrowth of the
human heart, with its wants, yearnings, and as
pirations to something higher, purer and holier;
something affecting us in the great hereafter
beyond the tomb. An old saying, “all roads
lead to Rome ” illustrates the proposition that
back of all and underlying every different shade
of religious opinion is the hope of immortality,
and the desire to find the celestial road that
leads tp the higher and better life, and there it
is far better to leave the subject.
Masonry has existed through all the ages by
the innate force of its precepts and principles.
It seeks no aid, asks for no recognition from
the rich, the powerful, or great, nor does it seek
for converts or proselytes, but steadily perse
veres in its mission of “ brotherly love, relief
and truth,” uniting in a universal brotherhood
“ good men and true,” among all nations, sects
and climes; suffering persecution in silence
from arbitrary priestcraft and kingly rule in all
the ages, and even in this nineteenth century
actively and secretly opposed by some of the
leading denominations of the thousand sects
and creeds of Christian and other religions, who
from “ignorance ridicule it,” or because rich
and powerful, seek to use it and compel its
members to believe in their peculiar creeds.
It pursues the even tenor of its way, and by its
very silence has for the greater part compelled
respect.
Its grandest victories have been those of
peace, unity and harmony. It never has in the
past, nor should it now, or ever, attack any one.
Let the priests and preachers wage a war of
creeds against each other, tear down and de
molish the different beliefs that others enter
tain; persecute and denounce the sacred writ
ings and beliefs of other nationalities, proclaim
themselves only right, holy and pure to their
hearts content, fight infidelity, agnosticism,
universalism, Catholicism, or any other “ ism,”
and we individuals with our own private be
liefs, if so disposed, can aid the fight, (though
we think the Gospel of Him of Nazareth “ peace
and good will to men” far preferable), but as
an institution, as a body, we say, hands off, at
tend to our own business, respect the right of
every Mason to worship and adore the great
Creator in his own way and according to the
dictates of his conscience. We are convinced
that the institution will be introducing a fatal
innovation when attempting to discuss any
question’outside of a belief in Deity, which i< the
only thing required to be believed in.—free
mason t Michigan.
Piatt Lodge, No. 194, will confer the
I Second Degree at its next regular communic.i
--’ tion, Thursday evening, October 15. Brethren
j of sister lodges cordially invited.
EARLY MASONS OF LIMA.
The following scrap of Masonic history may
be of interest: In the month of February, 1809,
a dispensation was granted by the Grand
Chapter to hold a Mark lodge in the town of
Lima. Subsequently at the annual convocation
of the Grand Chapter held at Albany, February
6th, 1810, a warrant was granted in these
words:
** To Brethren Benjamin Cook, Asahel War
ner and Cyrus Wells, to hold a Mark lodge at
Lima, County of Ontario, by the name of
Trinity Mark Lodge, No. 59.”
This is the earliest Masonic body of which we
have any record in this town. Its meetings
were held in the lodge room in the attic of the
house then occupied by Hon. Asahel Warner,
now occupied by W. I. Johnson. This room has
never been disturbed and remains in the same
condition as when first used seventy-five years
ago. Its curious construction and quaint ap
pearance belong to a more primitive time, and
are interesting to the visitor of to-day, as relics
of the past. We have no record as to how long
this lodge continued its existence, but on the
11th day of June, 1816, Union Lodge, No. 261,
was instituted by Rev. Smith Weeks, Dr. Justin
Smith, Hon. Asahel Warner and others. This
body whose present title is Union Lodge, No.
45, has survived adversity and persecution, and
from the date of its organization has preserved
a continuous existence to the present time. Up
ward of 350 applicants have here been initiated
into the mysteries of Freemasonry and it may
be truly said that the landmark which tlje
fathers set, has not been removed—Lima Re
corder,
Washington Chapter, No. 212.—0 n
Tuesday evening next the above-named chapter
will hold its regular convocation at No. 2c9
Bleecker street, on which occasion the Mark
Degree will be conferred on several candidates.
Washington Chapter, with its able corps of
officers and elegantly furnished rooms, extends
to all companions a most cordial greeting and
assurances of a most generous welcome. Come,
see and feast.
Mecca Temple, O. N. Mystio Shrine.
—Commandery Room, Masonic Temple, 29th of
October has been set apart for the Shrine’s
first meeting. Seventy-tour candidates are in
waiting lor the privilege of crossing the hot
sands upon the sterile shores.
Manahatta Lodge, No. 489.—This
lodge will confer the First Degree on three ap
plicants on Wednesday evening, October 14th.
W. Bro. Sundmacher extends a hearty welcome
to all who desire to honor the lodge with their
presence.
Council of Princes of Jerusalem.—
This body will meet in Consistorial Chambers of
Masonic Temple, on Saturday evening, 17th,
when the Fifteenth Degree will be conferred in
full form.
Crescent Chapter, No. 220, on Tues
day evening next, 13th instant, will work the
Mark or the Royal Areh Degree. Visiting com
panions are welcome.
Tabernacle Lodge, No. 598, will con
fer the First Degres Thursday evening next,
15th inst. Visiting brethren will be made cor
dially welcome.
Architect Lodge, No. 519, will confer
the Second Degree on Wednesday evening next.
Brethren of sister lodges are cordially invited to
be present.
EAUOit .EXCHANGE.
Wanted.—A situation by a K. T., as
salesman, collector, porter, driver, or anything to be use
ful J. M., No. 665 East 141sc street.
WAKING & HUBBARD,
No. 22 FOURTH AVENUE. NEW YORK CITY.
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
and other SOCIETY UNIFORMS a specialty.
Our system of self-measurement and samples of goods
sent free on application.
COATS, $15,00 to $20.00. CAPES, SIO.OO to $16.00.
William H. HeaUi&ote,
WATCHES, JEWELRY AN J DIAMONDS.
Masonic Jewelry a Specialty.
No. 31 PARK ROW, WORLD BUILDING (opp. Post Office)
and
No. 184 CHATHAM SQUARE, above street.
MYSTIC SHRINE BADGES.
WILLIAM H. GAMMON,
No. 43 CHATHAM STREET,
(Eighty feet north of Bridge entrance).
Price, $8 to sls, GENUINE TIGERS’ CLAWS,
Warranted 14-carat gold.
N. B.—Goods sent to all parts of the United States, C. 0-
D. Also old gold and silver bought.
DR. B. H. DUPIGNAC, No. 159 BOWERY, five doors
above Broome street. Forty-five years of active practice.
Extracts, Inserts, and Fills Teeth without pain.
A Specialty: Artificial Teeth, $4, $6, SB, $lO, and up.
Repairing, sl, and up. Gold Filling, sl, and up. Clean
ing and beautifying natural teeth, 50 cents, up.
Open Sundays and evenings.
Lady Dentist in attendance.
JAMESWEEX,
MANUFACTURER OF
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR’S,
MASONIC,
AND
ALL KINDS OF SOCIETY GOODS,
No. 133 GRAND STREET, CORNER OF CROSBY.
NOTARY AND COMMISSIONER
FOR JILL THE STATES,
Henry C. Banks.
LAW AND COLLECTION OFFICES of BANKS & BANKS
Nos. 3 JOHN ST. and 192 BROADWAY.
House ; Ko. 131 East 127th st., cor. Lexington ave.,
NEW YORK CITY.
MASONIC DIRECTORY.
NEW YORK..
ACACIA, No. 327, meets first and Third Tues
days, Clinton Room, Masonic Temple. Twenty-third
street, and Sixth avenue. Howell Vail, M.
William Boeckel, Treas. Henry Rabbage, S. W.
Frank A. Hovoy, Sec. James Guest, J. W.
ADELPHIC, No. 348.—The regular communi
cations are held on the first and Third Tuesdays of each
month, at 8 o’clock, P. M., in lonic Room, Masonic Tem
ple. P. C. Benjamin, M.
J. W. Sandford, Treas. R. H. Foote, S. W.
Wm. H. Innet. Sec. W. E. Marrenner. J. W.
ALBION, No. 26, meets second and fourth
Wedne>days in each month, Doric Room. Masonic
Temple. John Stewart, M.
Edward Taylor, P. M., Treas. E. S. Cooper, S. W.
C. Van Keuren, M. D., Sec. Jeff. E. Thum. J.W.
ANCIENT, No. 724, meets second and fourth
Tuesdays of each month in Tuscan Rooms, Masonic
Temple. Edward S. Post, M.
H. H. Crane, Treas. Charles T. Dunwell, S. W.
Clare W. Beames, Sec. Rufus Smith, J. W.
No. 232 East 33rd Street
ARCTURUS, No. 274.—Regular communications
of Arcturus Lodge are held at Miller s Hall, No. 202 E.
86th street. S. E. cor. 3d avenue, on the first and third
Tuesday of each months. John E. Wangler, M.
Charles Kurz, Treas. William Kurz, S. W.
David T. Williams, Sec. Charles A. Stevens, J. W.
BUNTING, No. 655, meets first and third Mon
days ot each month, corner 124th street and Third
avenue, Harlem. Harry C. Harney, M.
Cyrus O. Hubbell, Treas., Thomas A. Jasper, S. W
Z. T. Benson. Sec., Fred. M. Randell, J. W.
CHANCELLOR WALWORTH, No. 271, meets
first and third Thursdays of each month, Doric Room,
Masonic Hall, 23d street and Sixtn avenue.
Wright D. Pownall, M.
Geo. W. Millar, Treas., Wm. M. Leggett, 8. W.
F. W. Herring, Sec., Andrew H. Kellogg, J. XV.
No. 841 Broadway, N. Y.
CHARITY, No. 727, meets first and third Fri
days ot each month, at their rooms, Boulevard and
West Seventy-fourth street. Thomas Back, M.
Charles Eisemann, Treas, H. P. Nieouhr, S W.
David Taylor, Sec., W. G. Owens, J. W.
10th ave., bet. 99th and 100th sts.
CITY, No. 408, meete second and fourth Mon
days, lonic Room, Masonic Hall, Twenty-third street
and Sixth avenue. Henry Muller, M,
H. P. Muller, Treas. A. A. Cauldwell, S. W,
Alex. Mack, Sec. Geo. H. Pladwell, J. W,
COPESTONE, No. 641, meets every second and
fourth Wednesday, at 8 P. M.. in the Corinthian Room,
Masonic Temple. John H. Grant, M.
Martin Kalb, Treas. William McFaul, S. W
H. T, Qlbpon. Sec. William J. Mathews, J. W.
CORINTHfAJi, No, 488, meets second and
fourth Thursdays, at Grand Opera House, 23d street
and Bth avenue, at 8 P. M. Oscar G. Ahlstrom, M.
Geo. Stone, Treas. Fred. K. Van Court, S. W.
Geo. F. Thornton, Sec. Thomas Bonner, J. W.
DIRIGO, No. 30, meets second and fourth Mon
day of each month, at Koster and Bial’s, Sixth avenue
and 23d street. Aaron Morris, M.
H. H. Nestrock, Treas. John Jl Sampson, S. W.
William R. Oidroyd, Sec. S. Blant, J. W.
EMANUEL, No. 654, meets second and fourth
Thursdays each month, Koster & Bial s Hall, No. 117
West Twenty-third street. Gustave Baum, M
M. Laski, Treas. Myer Goodman, S.W.
Leonard Leisersohn, Sec. A. 11. Fleischer, J, XV.
ENTERPRISE LODGE, No. 228, meets the first
and third Tuesdays of each month, Gran 1 O; era Louse,
corner of Eighth ave. and West Twenty-thiid st.
Joseph Graham, Treas. C. G. Bunell, Sr., M.
John Foster, Sec., Jno. G. Hoffman, S. W.
Res. 608 Tenth ave. Thos. Burkhard, J. W.
GEORGE WASHINGTON, No. 285, meets first,
third and fifth Fridays of each month, at Eastern Stax
Hall, corner Seventh street and Third avenue.
Adolphus D. Pape, M.
A. H. Bradley, Treas. R. Sommers, S. W.
Jared A. Timpson, Sec. W. P. Kent, J. W.
GIRARD, No. 631, meets first Friday iu each
month, Livingston Room, Masonic Temple.
Thos. P. Clench. Sec. Chas. H. Luscomb, M.
Julius Blankenstein, Treas. Peter G. Arnott, BW.
Andrew Stewart, J. XV.
GREENWICH, No. 467, meets the second and
fourth Fridays of each month, Grand Opera House,
Twenty-third street and Eighth avenue.
John H. Kocher, Sec. Ralph Mayers, M.
John Geagen, Treas. Geo. M. Skene. S. W.
Russell G. Burroughs, J. W.
HOPE, No. 244, meets first and third Tuesdays of
each month, Tuscan Room, Masonic Temple, Twenty
third street and Sixth avenue.
SAMUEL J. CAMPBELL, M.
Wm. E. Lawrence, Treas. Alfred L. Ryer, S. W.
Chas. Miller. Jr.. Sec. Isaac Fromme. J. W.
HOWARD, No. 35, meets in the Doric Room,
Masonic Temple, second and fourth Fr days.
Geo. 11. Fitzwilson, M.
Alfred B. Price, Treas. Chas. H. Heyzer, S. W.
Horace Metcalf, £ec. Chas. S. Ward, J. W.
INDEDEa DENT, No. 185, meets first and third
Mondays of each month, at German Masonic Temple,
East Fifteenth street. Arthur Flecknoe, M.
William Hanna, Treas. Isaac S. Gilbert, S. W.
George M. Johnson, Sec., John W. Hunt, J. XV.
No. 91 Bedford street. .
JOHN D. WILLARD, No. 250, meets first and
third Wedne-days of each month, Grand Opera House,
Eighth avenue and Twenty-third street.
William M. White. M.
WilliamH. Hawks, Treas. Waldo H. Richaid-on, S.W.
Thomas J. Drew, Sec., George A. Cole, J. W.
No. 129 9th ave. Visiting brethren welcomed.
KANE, No. 454. —Regular uommumcuiiona of
Kane Lodge are held on the first, third and litth Tues
days in Austin Room, Masonic Temple.
Joseph J Little, M.
Chas. A. Whitney. Treas. Thos. E. Stewart. S. W.
Henry W. Penoyar, Sec. Cornelius Way dell, J. W.
METROPOLITAN. No. 273, meets second and
fourth Thursdays of each month, (except July and Au
gust*, Corinthian Room, Masonic Temple, Sixth avenue
and Twenty-third street. Louis Stamper, M.
Thos. Carter, Treas., A. W. Royal, 8. W.
J. B. Russell, Sec. Jamos F. Hughes, J. W.
No. 242 E. 25th st,
MONTGOMERY, No. 68, meets in the Dorie
Room, Masonic Temple, every first and third Monday
evenings, at 7:30 o’clock.
F. O. Woodruff, Treas. W. P. Worster, M. D. M,
F. W. McGowen, Sec., J. Wesley Smith, S. W.
Box No. 68, Masonic Temple. Thos. J. Pardy, J. W.
MUNN, No. 190, meets on the second and
fourth Thursday evenings, at Livingston Room, Ma
sonic Temple. S. A. Harwood, M.
John Maguire, Treas. Joseph Abrams, S. W.
Ezra B. stock vis, Sec Robert Neeley, J. W.
LIVINGSTON, No. 657, meets first and third
Mondays, at Tuscan Rooms. Masonic Temple. Music by
the Livingston Lodge Vocal and Instrumental Quar
tettes J. M. i'urdy, M.
Wm - Scott, Treas. J. H. McCarthy, S.W,
Wm. E. Green. Sec. A. M Willis, J. W.
LODGE OF ANTIQUITY, Na. 11, meets the
second and fourth Thursdays each month, Clinton
Room, Masonic Hall, Twenty-third street and Sixth
avenue. Adolph C. Wolf. M.
Francis Vogel, Treas. Henry Steffens, 8. W.
Isaac Simonson, Sec., Wm. E. Bergmann, J. W.
Room No. 65 Astor House.
MARINERS’, No. 67, meets first and third Mon
days eaeh month, at German Masonic Temple, No. 220
East Fifteenth street. Robert J. Poynter, M.
Jacob Ewald, Treas. John W. Ferrier, S. W.
A. R. Wilson, Sec. Henry Hood, J. W.
MYSTIC TIE, No. 272, meets first, third and
fifth Tuesdays, at Eastern Star Hall, cor. Seventh street
and Third avenue. - James A. Westerfield, M.
James P. Snyder, Treas. Henry G. Edwards, S.W.
George Smith, Sec., William Lathers, J.W.
No. 354 Second ave
NAVAL, No. 69, meets on'the Second and
Fourth Wednesdays of each month at Eight, P.M.,in
Clinton Room Masonic Temple.
Matthew Hettrick. Treas. Washington Mullin, M.
Thos. J. Keyes, Secretary, John J. Bar, S. XV.
No. 312 E. 46th St. James Berry, J. W.
NATIONAL, No. 209, meets in Clinton room.
Masonic Temple, 23d street and 6th avenue, second and
fourth Fridays each month. James R. Canniff, M.
J. L. Voorhees, Treas, David Newmark, S. W.
E. Percival, Sec., Hugh Hawthorn, J. W. 1
Res. 1579 2d avenue.
NEW YORK, No. 330, meets the first and third
Wednesdays each month, Austin Room, Temple,Twenty
third street and Sixth avenue.
_ John Jay Griffin, M.
Chas. D. Shepard, Treas. E. B. Valentine, S. W.
E. W. Bradley, Sec. Vai Schneider, J. W. i
PARK, No. 516, meets first and third Tuesdays.
at Turn Hall, No. 341 West Forty-seventh street.
_ George W. Cregier, M.
Charles Lehritter, Treas. Wm. W. Seymour, 8. W. 1
Horatio Sands. Sec. E. Winterbottom, J. W.
PERFECT ASHLAR, No. 604, meets first and
third Thursdays, in the Doric Room, German Masonic
Temple, Fifteenth street, east of Third avenue.
_ John B. Hunter. M.
Louis Greenbaum, Treas. XV. L. Darmstadt, S. W.
Henry Willson, Sec. Edward Tucker, J. W.
PIATT, No. 194, meets first and third Thurs
days of each month, Com posi'e Rooms, Masonic Tem
ple, 23d street and Sixth avenue.
~ o r’ . m George McAlear, M.
Smiths. Eaton, Treas. Allan Mason, S. W.
Wm. J. Jessup, Sec., Chas. Emmett, J. XV.
Residence, No. 11 Norfolk street, City.
PIONEER, No. 20, meets first, third and fifth
Mondays, at Eastern Star Hall, Third avenue, corner of
Seventh street. John W. Rowan, M.
David W. Higgins, Treas. L. W Duessing, S.W. ‘
C. E. Duganne, Sec. T. F. Rudolph, J.W.!
Res dence, Np. 42 Scamm I sire it.
PRINCE OF ORANGE, No. 16, meets second
and fourth Saturdays, in Doric Room, Masonic Temple.
XX m. T. Wardwell. Treas. Lewis H. Raymond. JC
John F. Graham, Sec., James B. Taylor. S. W.
No. 368 Eighth st. Garrett Roach, J. W.
PRUDENCE, No. 632, meets second and fourth
Fridays each month, German Masonic Temple, No. 220
East 15th street. John H. Conway, M.
Henry Bopp, Treas. Thomas Tij per, S. W.
B. I. Corley, Sec. Isaac Brenner, J. W.
REPUBLIC, No. 690, moots first and third Fri
days of each month. Doric Room. Temple, Twenty-third
street and Sixth avenue, at 7:45 p. m. Z
_ _ B. C. Williams, M.
B. Brown. Treas. George P. Molleson, S. W.
J. XV. Stopford, Sec. Archibald George. J. W.
ST. CECILE, No. 568, meets the first, third and
fifth Tuesday afternoons each month, at 1:30 P. M., at
Tuscan Room, Masonic Temple. Visitors are always
weicome. A Han Latham. M.
Henry Tissington, Treas. David H. Agan, B.W.
Laurence O’Reilly, Sec. Michael Schlig, J. XV.
STRICT OBSERVANCE, No. 94, meets second
and fourth Tuesdays of each month, at No. 953 Third
avenue, corner Fifty-seventh street.
r „ Levi Gibb, M.
James F. Bragg, Trea’. 8. D. Smith, S. W.
Jackson Bell, Sec., Harry Hall, J. W.
Address. No. 1.035 Third av.
SYLVAN GROVE, No. 275, meets second and
fourth Tuesdays of each month, al eight o’clock P. M.,
hi Livingston Room, Masonic Temple, Sixth avenue and
Twenty-third street
Theo.lore Reeves, Treas. Richard Kirby, M.
Edgar Kirby, Sec. Wm. Madara, 8. W.
For. Dept. N. Y. P. O. XVm. Helms. J. W.
TECUMSEH, No. 487, meets first and third
Thursdays of each month, at Eastern Star Hall, Third
avenue and Seventh street
XVm. Kemble Hall, M.
James Stone, Treas. Joseph Hoffman, 8. W
F. E. Davis, Sec., DavidE. Allen, J. W.
No 207 East 19th street
TEMPLAR, No. 203, meets first, third, and fifth
Fridays in each month, at No. 161 Eighth avenue, cor«
ner of Eighteenth street.
Geo. Banfield, Treas. Charles N. Jones, M.
James 8. Stitt, Sec. W. J. L. Maxwell, 8. W.
Thos. Loughrey, Tyler. Geo. W. Heirnel, J. XV.
UNITED STATES, No. 207, meets in Clinton
Rooms, Masonic Temple. Twenty-third street and Sixth
avenue, first and third Mondays.
C. S. Howell, Treas. Jas. C. Baldwin, M.
John Salt. Sec., Wm. F. Walker, 8. XV.
Res., 39 Harrison av., Miles W. Goodyear, J. W.
Brooklyn, E. D.
VERITAS LODGE, No. 734, men's every second
P. M. John XV Sok el. Sec. John C. Koopman, J. W.
and fourth Tuesdays, at Grand Opera Hoive, 23d street
and Bth avenue. Dennis Redmond, M.
P. M. Ric sard Koch. Treas. Jas. N. Johnson, S. W.
ZERUBBABEL, -No. 329, meets second and
fourth Tuesdays of each month, at Doric Rooms. Ger
man Masonic Temple, No. 220 East Fifteenth street.
Nathan Greenbaum, Treas. Solomon Littenberg, M.
Thos. Cody, Sec., Isaac Greenbaum, S. W.
No. 25 Chambers st., city. Abraham Dennison, J. W
CHAPTERS.
ADELPHIC, No. 158, meets 2d and 4th Wed
nesdays of each month, iu Egyptian Room, Masonic
Temple. p. c. Benjamin, H. P.
J. V. Kirby, Treas. R. G. Larason, K.
Wm. H. Innet, Sec., H. J. Emerson, Scribei
Res., 102 Sixth avenue.
AMERICUS CHAPTER, No. 215, meets the
fourth Friday of each month, in the Egyptian Rooms,
Masonic Temple, Twenty-third street and Sixth avenue
Harry G. Kimber, Treas. Oscar G. Ahlstrom, H. P.
Anthony Yeomans, Sec., Henry Kornahrens, K.
New York Post-office, John H. Ehnuss, S.
COMMANDERIES.
ADELPHIC, No. 59 (mounted), meets in con
clave second Thursday of each month, at Masonic Tem
ple, Twenty third street and Sixth avenue.
Wm. Wallace Walker, C.
J. W. Sanford, Treas. J. O’Neil. G.
• XV. H. Innet, Rec. V. Molt, C. G.
COLUMBIAN, No. 1, assembles in conclave
third Tuesday, each month. Masonic Temple, Twenty
third street and Sixth avenue.
Charles A. Benedict, 0.
Alfred B. Price, Treas. Joseph E. Miller, G.
Fred. W. Herring, Rec. Charles H. Anderson, 0. G.
CCEUR DE LION, No. 23, assembles in conclave
second and fourth Fridays of each month, at Masonic
Temple, Twenty-third street and Sixth avenue.
Henry F. Herkner C.
Edwin R. McCarty, Treas. John Byers, G.
Charles XV. Sy, Rec. Thos. B. Inness, C. G.
IVANHOE, No. 36, assembles in conclave third
Friday each month, Lank building, Fourteenth street
and Fourth avenue. James McGrath, E. C.
XVm. D. Peckham, Treas. John Gaunt, G.
Wm. H. Armfield, Rec. H. S. Sanderson, C. G.
PALESTINE, No. 18, assembles in conclave
first and third Mondays of each month, at the asylum.
Masonic Hall, 23d street and Sixth avenue.
James W. Bowden, C.
Wm. R. Carr, Treas., Wayne Litzenberg, G.
C. 8. Champlin, Rec., Charles H. Gillespie, C. G.
YORK COMMANDERY, No. 55, assembles in
regular conclave on the first Wednesday of each
month, at Masonic Temple, corner Twenty-third street
and Sixth avenue. Geo. W. Anderson, E. G.
H. Hutchison, Treas. James S. Manning, G.
Alexander W, Murray, Rec., Robert L. Warke, C. G.
Residence, 259 Humboldt st., Brooklyn, E. D.
ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE.
(Four Bodies.)
THE LODGE OF PERFECTION OF NEW
YORK CITY meets at Consistorial Chamber, Masonic
Temple, on the first Tuesday of every month at 8 P. M.
Charles S. Ward, D. M. Joseph B. Eakins. M.
N. Ponce de Leon, Treas. Geo. W. Van Buskirk, S. W.
Wm. S. Paterson, Sec. Geo. H. Fitzwilson, J. W.
No. 455 Fourth avenue.
THE COUNCIL OF PRINCES OF JERUSA
LEM OF NEW YORK CITY meets at Consistorial
Chamber, Masonic Temple, on the third Saturday of
every month at 8 P. M.
Steph. D. Affleck, D. M. Wm. J. Lawless, M.
Edwin Bouton, Treas. Oscar G. Ahlstrom, 8. W.
Wm. S. Paterson, Sec., James M. Fuller, J. W.
No. .455 Fourth evenae.
THE CHAPTER OF ROSE CROIX OF NEW
YORK CITY meets at Consistorial Chamber, Masonic
Temple, on the fourth Saturday of every month, at 8 P.
M. George W. Millar, M.
Seranus Bowen, Orator. Alfred B. Price, 8. W.
N. Ponce de Leon, Treas. Arthur B. Townsend, J. W.
Wm. S. Paterson, Sec., No. 455 Fourth avenue.
THE CONSISTORY OF NEW YORK CITY, S. P.
R. S., meets at Consistorial Chamber, Masonic Temple,
when specially convened. C. T. McClenachan, Com.
Charles H. Heyzer, Ist L. C. George W. Millar, 2d L. C.
Joseph M. Leavy, Treas. XVm. D. Garrison, M. State.
Wm. S. Paterson, Sec., No. 455 Fourth avenue.
COUNCILS, R. 3 M.
ADELPHIC COUNCIL, No. 7, R. and S. M.—
The regular assemblies are held on the first Saturday of
each month, in the Council Chamber, Masonic Temple,
Sixth ave. and 23d st. P. C. Benjamin, TI M.
John W. Coburn, Rec. Alex. Butts, D. M.
Royal E. Deane, Treas. Fred. Kanter, P. C. XV.
NOBLES OF THE MYSTIC SHRINE.
MECCA TEMPLE, A. A. 0., holds its sessions
at Masonic Temple, New York city on the .east day of
every Mohammedan month, of which due notice wi|l
be given. Walter M. Fleming, Grand Potentate.
A. W. Peters, Chief Rabban.
Philip C. Benjamin, Assistant Raobau.
Charles H. Heyzer, High Priest.
Joseph B. Eakins, Director.
XVm. S. Paterson, Grand Recorder
BROOKLYN.
EZEL, No. 732, meets every first, third and fifth
Mondays, In Adelphi Hall, No- 157 Adelphi Btree.,
corner Myrtle avenue, Brooklyn, at 8 P M.
Geo. W. Powell, Treas. Herthbert T. Ketcham M.
R. Perrott, Sec., Henry A.. Taylor, b. W.
No. t»o8 Nostrand a :e. A. P. Higgins, J W.
COMMANDERIES.
DE WITT CLINTON, No. 27, meets in assem
bly on the second, fourth, and fifth Tuesdays of each
month, at Nos. 87, 8J and 91 Broadway, Brooklyn,
E D. Juan B. Arci, C.
T. J. Scharfenberg. Treas. Wm. H. Bryant, G.
S. T. XVaterhouse, Rec. Geo. B. Clatliu, C. G.
ST. ELMO, No. 57, assembles in stated con
c ave first and third XX’ednesdays ot eaca month, at
Masonic Hall, corner Manhattan and Meserule avenues,
E. D Charles E. Stockford, C.
Henry A. Heuschkel, Treas. Valentine Ham maun, G.
James 11. Wbitehorne, Rec. Jas. L. Drummond, C. G.
a, bj i fpewagnai i ■ w—w ■ ■ im ■
Advice to Masonic Obatobs.—ln pro
mulgating your esoteric cogitations or articu
lating your superficial sentimentalities and ami
cable, philosophical, or psychological observa
tions, beware of platitudinous ponderosity. Let
your conversational communications possess a
clarified conciseness, a compact con.prehensi
bleness, coalescent consistency, and a concate
nated cogency. Eschew all conglomerations of
flatulent garrulity, jejune babblement, nd asi
nine affectation. Let your extemporanc. >us de
scantings and unpremeditated expatiatm is have
intelligibility and veracious vivacity, without
rho lomontade or thrasonical bombaci. Sedu
lously avoid all polysyllabic profundity pomp
. ous prolixity, peitaneous vacuity, vein ioqiual
! verbosity, and vaniloquent rapidity. Shun
<’o ible entendres, prurient jocosity, a .3 pestif
reous profanity, obscurant and appar it. In
other words, talk plainly, briefly, natural tv, sen
sibly, truthfully, purely. Keep from “slang;”
don’t put on airs: say what you mean; mean
■what you say, and don’t use big words ii-a.
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