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Jtooniv Matter. * ***** ****** M. W. JOHN W. SIMONS, P. Q. M., Editor. Advertisements for tß.e Masonic De >ABTivrENT, to eecure their insertion, must be rent in by TWO O’CLOCK, P. M., Friday. VICTORY. WHILE THE MINUTE GUNS WERE SOUNDING, FEBRU ARY 13th, 1386. BY EMILY THATCHER BENNETT. *»WftS be a Mason ?” one asked in gentle accents of another. *‘Ho is a Mason,” proudly answered a Masonic bro ther. ‘•Ho lives, by One Great Name; He lives in deeds and fame 1” “O pity her— his widow, left upon that island rock 1” Now spoke again a happy wtfe, while boomed an other shock Of farewell gnns that morn, When from it he was borne. <• Ay,” answered her the brother, •• sho is reft, and weak and weeping; Bwt Hancock in his brave and blameless rest is only Bleeping: And when she, too, departs She will find her heart of hearts 1” •‘ Poor lady !” softly sighed the humble Mason’s gen tle wife; •‘What wealth and honors would she give to bring him back to tile ! And could she bear him speak. How strong would be the weak 1” ••Yes, dear; but would you not that I should like brave Hancock, march, A Mason true, a soldier firm, beyond life’s glory arch. And all-triumphant time— Leaving a track sublime ?” •‘Not so, beloved, if mid shadows dark I left to stray. Might nev?r reach your arm again, in all the dreary way I How sad !—alone to roam In search of love and homo I’* ♦ ♦ * * * ♦ ♦ The last memorial gun sounds o’er the wintry bay, Whose troubled tide has borne the soldier Term away. While tearful thousands sighed for noble Hancock dead,” And all the vast metropolis had tears to shed ! * * * * * * * What magnanimity of soul was his ! What strength protective! Sacred mysteries Were honored well—were safe and free with him 1 And now he rests from every earthly dream. — Voice of Masonry, MAKE HASTE SLOWLY. Society, from its earliest foundation, has been moving forward and upward in obedience to the manifest design of its Creator, but not without a continuous struggle against the evil contained in its nature. As the elements are ever break ing forth in storms, and in their periods of seeming rest but preparing to renew the con flict, so man has ever been engaged with the in herent vices of his nature in an endless battle, dow breaking out in vigorous strife, and again seemingly resting to gather strength and energy for a renewal of the conflict, ever leading him onward to the end and narrowing the space be tween him and perfection, and they are the true philosophers who, keeping this end in view, seek to lead men in the paths to it. Every government, every community, every true man is interested in this progress and ought, by all lawful means, to encourage and assist it; henco it appears to us that society in general is interested in the cause of Free masonry. and if this be the case with the profane, how much more ought we, as members of the Craft, to be interested, how carefully should we survey our onward course and with earnest zeal strive to make its enlightenment commensurate With its speed 1 From this standpoint it appears to us that we should largely gain if every lodge door in the world were closed against further accession of members till those who have already gained admission are made to comprehend the great aim of our noble institution, and by careful education constitute so many apostles to go out into the highways and byways of life preach ing those great truths of our doctrine that shall ultimately, prevail when all men are prepared to assume the ties of fraternity designed for them from the beginning. We are evidently going much too fast for this, at present; but, as we have remarked in rela tion to the general community, it would be of service to us if the safety-valve of Masonry were raised a little and our velocity reduced in a corresponding degree. THE SIXTH MASONIC DISTRICT. The Grand Master, M. W. Frank B. Law rence, attended by the Grand Lodge officers, will make an official visitation to the lodges of this district on Friday, April 2d. Putnam Lodge, No. 338, has been selected, and will hold Bhcir stated communication, for this occasion, in the Commandery Room, Masonic Hall. We can assure the brethren that the event will be one of unusual and peculiar interest, and as certain to linger long in the memories of those who are so fortunate as to be present. Past Grand Masters Roomo and Simmons will accompany M. W. Bro. Lawrence, and will ad dress the craft. Other distingished brethren are expected. The music will be of a high or der of excellence, and will contain some spe- Bial features which we do not feel at liberty to divulge. The District Deputy, R. W. William H. An drews, has caused notices to be sent to each in dividual brother in the district, and it is ex pected that the various lodges will attend as delegates. But it will, of course, be understood that a cordial invitation is extended to the craft generally. The Grand Tyler will be in attendance. We would advise all to come, and to come early, as seats may be at a premium. CUR GERMAN BRETHREN. It seems quite unnatural to make invidious distinctions as to race or color in this enlight ened day, but as it has grown into a custom to distinguish one class of brethren from that of another by prefixing the nationality, we may be pardoned for the anti-Masonic expression which is our caption lor this paragraph. There are many persons who have been un charitable in declaring that, our German breth ren are not in sympathy with the efforts of our Grand Master to wipe out so much of the debt upon our Temple as ho can by aid of the chari table inclinations of every one. As a proof of their aid in a practical way, which speaks more effectually than words, several of the German lodges have contributed sums aggregating nearly throe thousand dollars at date, with active committees yet to hear from, beside fur ther contributions from individual lodges that have signified their intention to help aid and assist the M. W. Grand Master in this laudable work. We hope that in the future, from this showing, our English-speaking brethren will be more careful in their asseverations, since the labors of the German district are far in ad vance of many of those who lay claim to greater sympathy, and would vainly make us believe that they alone were doing all and giving all. CRESCENT LODGE, NO. 402. This lodge “ welcomed” Kane Lodge, No. 454, on Thusday night last, in the royal and fra ternal manner for which the fraternity is noted. 3?bo ceremony took place in the rooms of Kane Lodge, at the Masonic Temple. The degree of Master Mason was conferred with all due solemnity, and then the attention of those pres ent was turned to an elaborate banquet. There was much speech-making. Members from Astor Lodge, Excelsior Lodge, and Lodge of the Mystic Tie, were present. Over 200 in all sat iown to the table Among those who spoke or were present were Edmund B. Harper, Master of Crescent Lodge; Senior Warden William J. Walker, Junior War den Francis H« Wall, J, J. Little, Master of Kane Lodge; WorsbipfuL Taot Masters George F. Lawno, William H. Francis and Joseph A. Lackey, of Crescent Lodge; Fast Master Clark son, of Kane Lodge; the Grand Master of the £tate of Now York. Fraud R. Lawronco; Grand Beijretary, E. M. L. Ehlers; Stewart R. Brad- J)urn, Maeter of Excelsior Lodge; Past Masters William R. Carr and James W. Bowden; District Deputies W. H. Andrews, from tho Sixth Dis trict, and W. D. Parnell, from the Fifth District; Fast Master George H. Fitzwilson, of Howard Lodge; James If. Bailey, Charles Crawford, Samuel P. Lehane, Clarence D. Townsend, and licv. Dr. Jahn Al. Worrall, of Crescent Lodge. Girard Lodge, No. 631, will confer the Third Degree on three candidates at its next rogmar communication Friday evening, April tho 2d, in the Livingston iloom of the Masonic U’emplo. Brethren tre cordially invited, PERSONAL. M. W. John W. Simons, the venerable con ductor of this department of the Dispatch, now suffering from malarial sickness, has accepted the invitation of his long-time medical adviser, Bro. James F. Ferguson, M. D., to spend a few davs in the umbrageous solitude of the doctor e rustic residence on the banks of the beautiful Hudson, where we trust the invalid will speedi ly recover from his temporary indisposition. Meanwhile, brethren, please remember that there -is ‘‘A chief amang ye takin notes, And faith—hull prent ’em.” M. W. J. Edward Simmons, 33°, Past Grand Master of Masons in New York, and for the past two years President of tho Stock Exchange in this city, will go abroad in May, accompanied by his family. “Full sails and prosperous weather. And a health to tho outward bound.” Bro. Joseph P. Horner has been elected M. W. Grand Master of Masons of Louisiana, and Bro. Dr. James C. Batchelor reelected Grand Secretary. Comp. Denison Stocking is the pres ent M. E. Grand High Priest of the Grand R. A. Chapter of Louisiana, and Comp. Dr. Batchelor, Grand Secretary. At the thirty-eighth annual convocation of the Grand Chapter, held in New Orleans on February 9, 1886, the following reso lution, we observe, was adopted : Resolved, That all Masonic intercourse, of every nature whatever, between the Grand Chapter of the State ot Louisina, its subordi nates and members, and the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of England and the Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons of England and Wales and their subordinates and members, be and the same are hereby suspended and prohibited, until the latter Grand Bodies relinquish all their claims to any Masonic jurisdiction within the territory now occupied by the Grand Chap ter of Quebec. Bro. James Kempster, of Chancellor Wal worth Lodge, exhibited rare histrionic ability in the work of the Third Degree on Wednesday last. We were surprised to learn that it was a maiden effort, and it may be assumed that the future has within its womb, many|and brilliant triumphs for this modest aspirant. We shall watch his upward course with responsive sym pathy. R. W. James E. Morrison will please accept our acknowledgement for courtesies extended at the Capital on a recent visit to the ancient city. Ft is indeed a pleasure to be indebted to one for kindness to whom it gives such pleasure to extend it, and such an one is our distin guished brother, the subject of this notice. Bro. Dr. Le Plongeon, the veteran explorer of Peruvian and Central American antiquities, we understand has prepared a work on “Sacred Mysteries Among the Mayas and the Quiches,” showing their relations to the mysteries of Egypt, Greece, Chaldea and India. The author demonstrates the origin of Freemasonry in times anterior to the Temple of Solomon. The work will be dedicated to Bro. Pierre Lorillard, the generous patron of antiquarian exploration in America, and shortly published; thus we see that year by year Masonic students are drawing aside tho curtains of time, and revealing the increased antiquity of the origin of our fra ternity. 111. Bro. Robert B. Talfor, 32°, of Galveston, Texas, has kindly presented us with a Masonic relic of no little interest; no less than a piece of yellow parchment, which, though almost illegible by reason of careless usage and the ravages of time, is readily seen to be what is left of a certificate of General Samuel Hous ton’s membership in the Craft; tho date and name of the lodge are obliterated. Can any brother give us light on these points : The Lone Star State has furnished history with many dietin' ’‘shed heroes, and it is a well-known fact that most—if not all—of them, were mem bers of our time-honored fraternity. 111. Bro. William J. Lawless, 33°, for seve ral consecutive terms presiding officer of New York Council, 16°, P. of J., was presented at its last assembling with an elegant and costly gold jewel indicative of tho office and in token of the high appreciation in which he is so justly held by the members of the Scottish Bite in this jurisdiction. Tho presentation speech was made by 111. Bro. C. T. McClenachan in that cultured eloquence for which he is popularly distinguished, while the modest recipient was felicitous in responsive utterances, and at the last meeting of Rose Croix Chapter, 18°, of New York, 111. Bro. Joseph B. Eakins, was also hon riwod with » Elfl HP fcep'' tUo fjoldox* tla-_ sues of the fragrant weed. We were not before aware that our handsome Bro. “ Joe” had any small vices. 111. Bro. Frank L. Stoweu., 33°, who has been for many weeks confined to his home in the rural districts by painful indisposition, is, vie are pleased to learn, on the improvement, and hopes to bo in our city in a few days. This will be good tidings to hosts of friends who will be glad to return his genial smile and once again extend the right hand of fellowship. John Richardson, an impostor, falsely rep resenting himself to be a member of Orion* Lodge, No. 229, of Hume, N. Y., has been de tected in Philadelphia plying his vocation. He is about forty-five years of age, heavy set, five feet ten inches high, with smooth face and hair slightly gray. Look out for him ! Xu.. John Hodgb, 33°, Junior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of New York, vis ited our city on Monday last, and honored our sanctum with his princely presence. Bro. H. gives a cheering account of the craft at Lock port and vicinity, and surely no one is more entitled to credit for its prosperity than Bro. Hodge, who has for years been a tireless toiler in the quarries of Masonry. We bespeak for him, in the early future, deserved advance ment in dignity and station. Buo. A. H. Brunino, P. M. of Worth Lodge, gave a birthday reception at his splendid hotel, No. 206 East Eighty-sixth street, which called together a large gathering on Bunday last. Bro. Isaac A. Moran and Captain Wm. Fowler were Masters of Ceremonies. Of course, in such a case, “all went merry as a marriage bell.” Bao. Jacob A. Cantor, of Architect Lodge, our distinguished Member of Assembly from the Twenty-third District, this city, has kindly forwarded us a copy of the “ Bed Book” or manuel oi the Legisla ture, of the current session, for which we return warm tbanks; tho document is replete with information of much interest in the way of reference and data. This rising young states man fails not to remember old friends, and has the virtue of making hosts of new ones. 111. Bro. William J. Duncan, 32°, Past Emi nent Commander of De Molay Commandery, stationed at Louisville, Kentucky, is temporarily sojourning in our city, and has availed himself of the opportunity of witnessing the beautiful work of the Scottish Bite as faithfully exempli fied in the several bodies in this city. Bro. D., expressed himself highly pleased, and will carry back home to the Sunny South moat pleasing memories of his Northern visit. Sib Knight President Diaz, oi Mexico, has assured the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar in the State of Texas, oi a cordial and courteous reception in the homo of the Monte zuma’s in May next, when the Grand Body pro poses to make a pilgrimage to the Mexican Capital. “ The busy note of preparation” is al ready heard, and it is presumed that the affair will be a splendid success, as many Sir Knights outside the confines of tho “ Lone Star State” have expressed a wish to participate. Sir Knight, Philip C. Tucker, of Galveston, has kindly complimented us with an invita tion to join the pilgrimage; age and dis tance may prevent, but wa should be de lighted to make one ot the party. Bro. William L. Drummond, tho distin guished surgeon-dentist ot our city, and son of our 111. Bro. the late Malouzo J. Drummond, 33°, of respected recollection with New York Masons, has recently given us practical evi dence of hie. cunning, by relieving a painful aching and largely adding to our facility of mastication. The eon reminds us much of his good father in appearance and expression, while the genial smiles eome Lack to us like “Green spots iu the dim waste of memory-” Coair. Robert Hislop, musical director of Ancient Chapter, No. 1, 11. A. M., lias kindly furnished us with the score of bis new music to bo used in capitular werk We are not ex perts in sweet sounds, but one at piir elbow, who is, says the composition is quite equal to Meudelssvbn, of ancient fame, NEW YORK DISPATCH, MARCH 28, 1886. Bro. Augustus Wakelbe, 18°, of L. M. Op penheimer Chapter, Bose Croix, Galveston, Texas, who was lor a time invalided in our city, writes us a fervent letter of thanks in recognition of attentions extended him here during his long and tedious illness. Bro. W. will please remember that the brethren per formed only a willing duty, and while his recol lection of his sojourn among ns awakens pleas ant memories, it is enough to say that if any of us were stranded in the South, we should not want for kindly courtesies. Bro. Isaac F. Bates, of Aurora Grata Lodge, who is an humble disciple of the late Isaak Walton, has kindly sent us a beautiful sample of sturgeon, tho same being proof of his prow ess on a recent piscatorial excursion. Much thanks, dear brother 1 John Devins.—The last tribute of respect was paid this good brother by Eastern Star Lodge, No. 227, on last Thursday. The interment was at Greenwood Cemetry, and a large number of friends and brethren gathered at the grave to say a final and eternal farewell to the departed brother and friend. Bro. John Devins was a member of Eastern Star for nearly twenty years, and had served several times as secretary, and in quiet and unostentatious ways was a good and active member of the fraternity. He had been with Arnold, Constable & Co. for over a quarter of a century, and as in all other walks of life he proved a true and efficient man. Peace to his ashes. Bro. Major-General Winfield S. Hancock. of Charity Lodge, No. 190, Norristown, Pa., whose death a nation now mourns—the superb soldier, an esteemed Freemason, and a noble man—one of nature’s noblemen, died suddenly at the department headquarters, Governor’s Island, New York, on Tuesday, February Sth. All the world knows his military fame, but only his brethren and intimates knew the extent of his charities. He was an honor to Charity Lodge, No. 190 (of which he was admitted a member on October 31, 1860), and is another example ot a Pennsylvanian who was at once a great man—one of the greatest, as the world es teems greatness, and a distinguished Freema son. Our brother was also a member of Norris town R. A. Chapter, No. 190, of Norristown, Pa., and of Hutchinson Commandery, No. 32, sta tioned at Norristown, so that all through he was a Norristown and a Pennsylvania Mason. Little did we think when we met our brother only three weeks ago, at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania’s celebration of the Bi-Centen ary of Printing in this Commonwealth, and when we saw again, and always to admire, his mag nificent physique, and heard his fluent and elo quent words in a charming after-dinner speech, little did we think that this robust man, this brave soldier, this beloved Freemason, would so soon be called hence, and his body lie under the acacia. Peace to his ashes, and perpetual memory to his glorious deeds lor his country and the craft. — Keystone. 11l .Bro. Frederic Speed, 33°, of Vicksburg, Miss., wishes to obtain by purchase or ex change the following Masonic publications; Bibliopotists will find it of advantage 'to com municate with this distinguished craftsman, as he may be of assistance in furnishing dupli cates : Advocate.— Vol. 111, Nos. 8, 10, 11, 12; Vol. IV. 1,2, 3,4, 5, 6,7,8,9,10,11,12 ; Vol. V, 1,2.3, 4,5, 6,7, 8, 9,10, 11; Vol. VI, 1.2, 3,4, 5,6, 7,8, 9, 10, 11, 12 ; Vol. VII, 1,2, 3,4, 5,6, 7,8, 9, 10,11,12; Vol. VIII, 1,3, 4, 5. 6,7, 9, 10, 11, lx; Vol. IX, 2,6, 7,10, 11,12; Vol. X, 1,2, 7, 8’ 9 ; Vol. XI, 2,3, 5,7, 9, 10, 11; Vol. XII, 1,2, 5> 6,7, 8,9; Vol. XIII, 7,T0, 11, 12 ; Vol. XIV, all. Am. Freemas. (L’Ville). —Vol. V, 3,4, and No. for Nov. 15, ’57. Same.— By Brennen, (3 Vo.) No. for July ’SB and No. 37. Chronicle, (N. Y, 1859.)—V01. I, 4,11. Conventions—Washington, 1822; Balt.more, 1847. Freemason’s Repository.— No. 26; Vol. V, 2, 5, 10,11, 12; Vol. VI, 11, 12; Vol. VII, 1, 5 ; Vol. VIII, 7,12; Vol. IX, 4,8, 9,10, 11,12; Vol. X, 3, 5,6, 7,8, 9, 10, 12. Gouley’s Freemason.— Vol. 111, 1, 6. Kentucky Freemason—Vol. IV., 6,7, 9,10,11, 12; Vol V., 3, 9,11,12; Vol. VI., 1, 2,4, 5,6, 7,8, 9, 10, 11. Kentucky Freemason—lTieing Vol. I. of Amer ican Freemason, Louisville) Vol. 1., 1,2, 3,4, 5, 6,7, 8. Masonic Jewel (Memphis)—Vol. 1., 8; Vol. 11., 1. T Masonic Jewel (Mobile)—Vol 1., 1, 2. Masonic Mirror (Covington, Ky.)—Vol. 1., 2, 4,5, 7,8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Vol. 11., 2,3, 6,7, 8,9, 10, 11, 12; Vol. 111., 1,2, 6. Masonic Messenger (New Orleans) —Vol. 1., 4. Masonic Messenger (N. Y.) —-Vol. 1., 2,3, 5,8; Vol. 11.. 1.7; Vol. 11l- 1. 3.4. 6. 8. 9. 10. 11; Vol iv‘, 1,3, io' ’11, 12; Vol. V., 1,2, 6,7, 8,9, 10, and any after 11. Masonic Review (Cin.) —Vol. 1., 1,2, 3,4, 5,6, 8,9, 10,11,12. My sue Circle— Edition of 1860. Mystic Star— Vol. 11., 1,2, 3,4, 5; Vol. 111., 1, 2,3, 4,5, 6; Vol. IV., 2,4, 5,6; Vol. V., 1,2, 3,4, 5,6; Vol. XVI., 2,3, 4,5, 6; Vol. XVII., 1,2, 3,4, 5,6; Vol. XVIII., 1,2, 3,4, 5, 6. Masonic Union— Vol. IV., 12. National Freemason (McMurdy)—Vol. 11., 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Proceedings Grand Lodge Mississippi— lß36. Signet and Mirror—Vol. 1., 4, 11; Vol. 11., 1 (May, 1849,) ; Vol. V., 2 ; Vol. VI., 1,2, 6 ; Vol. VII. 2; Vol. IX., 3; Vol. X., 1,3, 5, 6. Signet and Journal (N. S.)—Vol. 1., 12 ; No. for Dec., ’73. Southern and Western Masonic Miscellany— Vol. IV., 1,2, 3,5, 6,7; Vol. V., 2, 3. Sun (Wilmington, N. C.)—Vol. 1., 6,7, 8 and any after 10. Temple (Carlise, Pa.) —Vol. 11., 1,3, 4,5, 8,9, 11, 12. Trowel—Vol. 111., 1,5, 6; Vol. VII., 10 ; Vol. VIII. 5,7, 8. Vermont Mason —All published except No. 1, Vol. 11. Voice of Masonry (Chicago)—Vol. IL, 3,4, 6, 7, 10,11, 12; Vol. IV., 3,5, 9, 10, 12 ; Vol. V., 8 ; Vol. VI., 11; Vol. VII., 4,7, 9 ; Vol. VIII., 1,7, 8; Vol. IX., 10; Vol. X., 2, 5 ; Vol. XI., 2,5, 6. 9,10. Same (Louisville)—Vol. I, 10 ; Vol. 111., 6. MASONIC EMBLEMS AMONG SAVAGES. Bro. B. P. Lascelles, in a letter to the London Freemason, writes : The Creek, Chickasaw, Choctaw and Cherokee Indians termed a group of tribes ranging over the greater part of Georgia, Alabama and Miss issippi, with Northern Florida. Of these the first three were united by bloo’d and language; the Cherokees belonged to a different stock, but were joined with the others in a federation, oi which the Creek tribe was leader. During the War of Independence these tribes took different sides —the Creeks joined the Americans, while the Cherokees sided with the English. Of the other two tribes I have no infor mation; but it is certain that all four were com pelled to submit to the United States govern ment in 1785-6—that is, about seven years be fore the appointment of Bro. W. A. Bowles as their provincial Grand Master, which office he held, according to contemporary calendars, from 1792 to 18U6. After 1800 we find these four nations being gradually removed from their old haunts to the Indian territory, where they now reside, and, according to late reports, are the most settled and civilized of the aboriginal races. We must now turn to the Tuskarora tribe, from whom came the Masonic emblems which gave rise to this correspondence. This nation originally inhabited the centre of North Carolina; but in 1712 moved North into New York State (where they are now), and joined that powerful federation of tribes which we know as the Iroquois nation. If the Tuska roras, the Creeks, and their allies all received Masonry from a common source, it must have been before the exodus of the former tribe in 1712, and long before the advent of Bro. Bowles in about 1775, when he first took up his abode among the Creeks; nor have we any reason to believe that the Tuskaroras and tho Creeks ever came into contact, as their territories were, at least, 150 miles apart. The balance ol proba bility goes to show that the Creeks and Tuska roras became acquainted with Masonry from independent sources. My attention has lately been called to the fol lowing passage from the “Freemasons’ Maga zine” for 1858, p. 555: “ The Rev. Leander Ker, G. Chap, of the G. Lodge of Kansas, in his re port on foreign correspondence, states that he was informed ‘ by a worthy brother Mason and a worthy minister of the Methodist Church, who had been for many years a missionary among the Chippeway Indians, that he found Masons among tho Chippeways, and was him self in their lodges ; and that their signs, tokens and passwords were the same as ours, and that they could not tell when, or by whom, Masonry was introduced among them, but it was beyond the memory of tho r lathers.’ ” lliis tribe inhabits the country about Lakes Michigan and Superior, a tract about 250 miles from the present settlement of the Tuskaroras, and at least 80) miles from the Creeks. From these facts I think we may infer that we have, at least, three independent centres of Masonry among the American Indians; but when or how the era.t was introduced is lost in obscurity. Tecumseh Lodge, No. 487, works the Second Degree on next Thursday evening. Brethren are fraternally invited to be present and participate in the hospitalities of the oc casion. Mount Moriah Lodge, No. 27, will confer the Third Degree on feur candidates on Monday evening, March 29, 1687, to which all the fraternity are invifed. Dead.—Brother G. Woodbury, of Corinthian Lodge, No. 4881 Funeral from Grand Opera House this clay, at 11’. M COMMANDERY NEWS. (bmmanders, Recorders, or Sir Rnights are requested to send their items for 'publtoation direct to the N. Y. Dispatch Office, indorsed: ’* Conxmandery News.” Aldbmab. PEACE REIGNETH. The Order of Knights Templar in the United States, in fact the Canadas included, was never in so healthy a state as the records of the seve ral subordinate and Grand bodies exhibit to day. The dark spots, if any, are so small and insignificant that to notice them or give them prominence would be in effect to say that a clown was in the ring mocking and poking fun at the solids and trying to make people laugh at tho expense of folly. Everywhere throughout the length and breadth of the land peace and quietude reigns supreme and no labors, save that of progress in fortifying tho several citadels and making our cause one of respect and honor wherever the fraters may meet the foe is in contemplation. Thus far the Order has been successful inlay ing a foundation in public opinion which is just and proper and to the end that all mon may look toward the great Captain for sustenance and deliverance in time of need. The tenets and profession-s, with rare exceptions, are in consonance with truth and forbearance and are not lost sight of in the great scramble of human life for wealth and power. The heart is soft ened, the purse quickened, the hand out stretched, while the pulse beats responsive to all calls ol a deserving character and none want for the necessaries of life that wo are aware of, which fact illustrates the glories ot peace and marks the work as beautiful in every particular. Our local bodies, as well as those in the in terior of the State, seem to study iu what way they can be useful to the world at large, or in what way they can prolong happiness or respite the evils of our sinful natures. In this laudable work they stand not on the order of going, but go at once to the ehrino and convert disorder into love and tenderness and bring from dis cordant elements, joy and pleasure. How dif ferent to-day appeals against that of yesterday. The church is now open, and its ministrations tendered to the Knight, while yesterday the doors were closed and each open acknowledged frater was driven from the chalice as an enemy to God and man. Persevere in your present course, Sir Knights, and the reward of the valiant Templar is in the new name written upon the white stone, and in our solemn injunction iu this pleasant hour of Knightly greeting, may we be pardoned by say ing, “If you fail later on, it is by jtour own fault and with your eyes wide open.” IVANHC.E, NO. 36. We had almost forgotten that such a com mandery as Ivanhoe was in existence—that is, from any personal knowledge by reason of a visit to its hospitable asylum or a personal ren contre with any of its fraters upon any subject, either for or against the welfare of tho organi zation. Cn Friday, the 19th Inst, we broke the ice and offered ourself for admittance, and was agreeably surprised that there were so many gallant Templars within who were willing to stand sponsor to our legitimacy as a Templar. E. Sir McGrath, the Commander, and E. Sirs Joseph F. Waring and Wm. H. Peckham, also Sirs Harry Sanderson and Knapp, and many others were handsomely entertaining E. Sir Thomas B. Rand, who was making his official visit as A. G. Inspector. The Dispatch received a fair share of the courtesies of the occasion, and it seemed that every Sir Knight present was engaged in mak ing each other welcome as special guests, a cer emony at once genial and becoming. The Order of Red Cross Knighthood was conferred, and ere the labors of the asylum was finished the Order of the Temple was conferred also, thus doing in one evening, and within a seasonable hour, the work with dispatch. We are glad, heartily so, that this Commandery has put on a new dress and brushing, or more properly ren ovating, J»t the Spring tide. CLINTON NO. 14. On Friday evening, the 19th inst., this Com mandery held a social levee at their asylum, in Brooklyn, at which several grand officers were present, as well as present and past command- Sir George F. Loder, G. Swd. Br., of Rochester; Robert Maooy, Grand Recorder, and Eminent Sirs George W. Anderson and Wilson G. Fox, of York, No. 55; John B. Hill, of Man nattan, No. 31; Henry F. Herkner, of Conor de Lion, No. 23; Charles E. Stockford and John H. Bonnington, of St. Elmo, No. 57; George J. Har dy and Stephen G. Condit, of Greenwood, No. 58; Juan B. Arci, Theodore E. Green, Westly J. Cambell and George B. Claflin, of De Witt Clin ton, No. 27; James W. Bowden, of Palestine; William H. DeGraaf and Morris D. Myers, of Constantine; Charles E. Benedict, George Nich olson, Harry Smith, A. W. Shadbolt, Robert Harper, William Saunders, James Luker, Wil liam Trask, Frank Thorne and A. E. Leach, of Clinton, were among the number enjoying them selves within the hospitable mansion of this old and well-deserving commandery. A banquet followed the exercises within tho sanctum, at which speech and song ‘ enlivened the company and kept all well in hand for the merry making. At an early hour iu the evening the banquet broke up, and each Sir Knight went on their way rejoicing that again the old men and the new of the command were in a fairway to meet upon the level and part upon the square. DE WITT CLINTON, NO. 27. On last Tuesday evening another of those fas cinating and genial conclaves was held, for which this commandery certainly bears off the palm—and to interest and instruct—the open ing exercises, in full form, were indulged in to the evident delight ot all. Although candidates for the orders were in waiting, the commandery preferred to spend the evening in drill, as they have been requested to aid Monroe Drill Corps on the occasion of the latter’s exhibition drill, in May next, for the benefit of the Hall and Asy lum Fund. These candidates were sent away to await the next conclave. The drill corps of the commandery will present sixty swords at the Madison Square Garden, and act as the special escort to Monroe, as well as to assist in forming and completing some intricate figures where the same require more than the sixty swords, the quota which Monroe Drill Corps will bring with them at that time, to finish. The fraters of De Witt Clinton understand their business and will without doubt form a very attractive feature as well as by their en ergy and pluck aid greatly to swell the proceeds for so glorious an object. On the afternoon of the day, upon which the conclave was held, we regret, as well as they, that they were called upon to follow one of their number to his last resting place upon earth. Sir Wm. Fruedel, a noble man in every particular was buried that day With Masonic and Templar honors. The Commandery, under the guidance of ite Com mander who was ably assisted by Rev. Sir O. L. Twing, the Prelate and E. Sir John Z. Johnson, the Assistant Prelate, rendered the beautiful service of the order at the late residence of Sir Fruedel, while the lodge and chapter, (Manual and De Witt Clinton) performed the service of Symbolic Masonry at the grave, in Lutheran Cemetery. Wo cannot add anything to the merit of the deceased companion other than to say what is universally known of him by his acquaintances that he was a man in every sense of that term. Day and Night, iu season and out of season, his heart and purse was open lor the poor and weary, his relations with all were that of peace, and his words were always such that breathed love and respect. That fell disease, consumption, took him away from a loving com munity and now he sleeps with not an enemy left behind to speak harsh or chide his memory. PALESTINE, NO. 18. This commandery having seen the absurdity of celebrating the natal day of our Saviour, as Templars, have appointed a committee, con sisting of E. Sir John F. Baldwin, Sir Wm. R. Carr and James A. Rich, to make proper ar rangements to observe “ Ascension Day,” with due respect to its importance and relation to the Order of Knights Templar. Ascension Day of this year occurs June 3d, and from the known ability and prompt response on the part of the fraters of Palestine, the exercises will be of a character reflecting credit to the commandery and the order at large. This is a step in the right direction, and we heartily congratulate E. Sir Bowden, and the commandery, for thus moving to honor the principle of immor ality rather than wasting their substance upon mortal propositions. The nearer we get as Knights Templar to doing things that are in consonance with our creed the better it will be for our honor and consistency. MONBOE DRILL COBPS. Grand Commanders’, Knights Temtlar, 1 State of New York. > New York, March 22, 1886. ) To the Em. Commander, Officers and Sir Knights of the Commanderies of the State of New York. Sir Knights: —Monroe Commandery Drill Corps, of the city of Rochester, have tendered their services to’the M. W. Grand Master and Grand Commander, free of all expense, for an' exhibition drill in the city of New York, for the benefit of the Masonic Hall and Asylum Fund. The Most Worshipful Grand Master and Right Eminent Grand Commander have accepted the services of Monroe Drill Corps. Madison Square Garden has been engaged lor this pur pose en Monday evening, May 17th. The 11. E. Grand Commander intends making this display a State affair, and one of the finest ever wit nessed and worthy of the cause. All tho net proceeds to be given to the M. W. Grand Mas ter, for the Hall and Asylum, in tho name of the Knights Templar of the Empire State. The Grand Commander wishes every commandery in the jurisdiction to interest itsc-if in this good work, and also to be represented on this occa sion. You are earnestly requested to attend a meet ing in person, or by proxy, to be held in Ma sonic Hall, Twenty-third street and Sixth ave nue, on Monday evening, March 29th, at eight o’clock sharp, lor the purpose of organization for this display. A full attendance is earnestly desired. By the Grand Commander, Robert Macoy, Grand Recorder. ST. LOUIS. Grand Commandery, Knights Templar, 1 State of New York. > New York, March 23d, 1886.) To the Commanderies, K. T., State of New York : Several commanderies and a number of Sir Knights in this jurisdiction have intimated their intention to visit St. Louis, Mo., during the triennial conclave of the Grand Encamp ment of the United States, in September next. In view of this fact, a State Battaiion has been organized to make the pilgrimage to St. Louis, under the command of Sir Theodore E. Hasle burst, Em. Grand Captain General. The bat talion will leave from some prominent point in this state, on the same train, and enter St. Louis as a Templar organization. The plan will be specially creditable to the Grand Commandery ; also, the party so formed will act as an escort to the Grand Officers of the State, and to M. E. Sir Charles Roome, Acting Grand Master of Templars of the United States. The above method ot proceeding has the ap proval of Sir Peter Forrester, R. E. Grand Com mander, who requests the co-operation of the commanderies and Sir Knights on the occasion referred to. Arrangements have been made for transporta tion from New York to St. Louis and return for $65 00. This price guarantees first-class trans portation and sleeping coaches, with a double berth to each Sir Knight (or a full section to a Sir Knight and wife); meals en route, and hotel accommodations while sojourning in St. Louis. Commanders and Sir Knights intending to visit St. Louis daring the triennial conclave, and wishing to participate in the low rates ot transportation and other reduced expenses, will communicate with Sir James McGee, No. 64 Duane street, New York city, who has been selected as manager. By the Grand Commander. Robert Macoy, Grand Recorder. PERSONAL. E. Sir Geobge W. Anderson, the popular Commander of York, No. 55, has laid us under obligation to him by one of those unobtrusive acts so natural to the man, that we cannot for bear to make mention of him at this time and award our humble appreciation of so gallant a soldier. The E. Sir follows the profession of cutting dies, plates, stamps, Ac., and being in need of work in his line, we naturally turned toward him lor the same, and, to our utter as tonishment, he not only finished the work in good style and in time, but utterly refused pay for it. We concluded that we had found evi dence of another generous soul, and when our heavily-laden ship from India arrives we shall return evil for good by presenting him with the entire cargo and let him pay the duty. Our d—l pertinently asks, “ What will you de with the ship ?” The question is too serious to lose much sleep over it. Sir B. H. Dupignac, of dentistry fame, whoso advertisement may be found in another column, exhibited to us a few days ago, a curiosity of rare genius in his profession. It is impossible for us to describe it so as to be intelligently un derstood by our readers; therefore, we will not attempt it, but say to all who are fond of view ing freaks of human nature to call upon him at his studio and see for themselves what art, study and expert practice can accomplish. "Jim” Luker, as ho is familiarly called by the fraters far and near, is never at rest while the field of novelty and cheap production of good wares is open to his marvelous conception and scope of ingenuity. " I never saw trie beat ot a sword I got from Jim the other day,” said a fra ter to us in the asylum of one of our command eries. “ Why, look !”—taking a pretty blade from its scabbard—“ I can make the hilt and point nearly touch each other 1” Others gath ered to witness the miraculous temper of the sword, and said, as one voice, “ Jim has not got a compeer in the business 1” We concur in the sentiment. Sir Wk. H. Gammon, the quiet and unassum ing Shriner, is in possession of a now invoice of tigdfs’ elaws of elegant symmetry and beautiful color. The yellow shades, so translucent and yet so marvelously distinct in lines diagonal, clearly point to their genuineness, and make them a valuable adjunct to the Shriners charm by reason of their fitness to symbolize the burn ing sands of the desert. Sir Gammon will have several pairs mounted in pure gold and finished with exquisite care with the design (latest) which hae become so fashionable in this partic ular line of goods for the special use of Nobles. Waring & Co.—Our old friend and Sir Knight, Joseph F. Waring, is completing a batch of Templar coats, presumably for the use of Sir Knights on the evening of the grand drill at the Madison Square Garden, in May next. The garments are unexceptionably pretty, and, to use his own language, “ they are perfect fits,” for each coat has been inspected and accepted by the owners, and they feel satisfied they will on that occasion put to the test of trial an hon est conviction that Waring A Co.’s is just the place to have a Templar coat made. SCOTIA AND THE ORIENT. We learn from the (London) Freemason that at the meeting of the Grand Lodge of Scotland, in August last, the Grand Master, before pro ceeding to the ordinary introduced Bro. Darasha B. Chichgur, Honorary Substitute Grand Master of all Scottish Freemasonry in India, who, it will be remembered, was, on the eve ot his departure from Bombay for England, the recipient of many hearty good wishes for a pleasant and successful journey, and who, after acknowledging the kind reception accorded him by his brethren in Grand Lodge, delivered the following address, which, we doubt not, will prove interesting to our readers: Bro. Chichgur, addressing the Grand Master, said: “ I come from a distant country called India, and one of its towns, Bombay. I belong to the Provincial Grand Lodge of India, and being a native of India, it will be a surprise to you that I have attained so high a Masonic position un der the Scottish constitution. I have to con gratulate myself at being able to be present at the Quarterly Convocation of this Grand Lodge during my travels in England. I am thus ena bled to pay my respect, and show loyalty and fidelity to the fountain head from which we in the East have received the benefits of Freema sonry. It is true Masonry had its origin in the East, but owing to the decay and downfall ot civilization, and consequent spread of the spirit of religious intolerance, it left its shores, and entered on a far mere congenial sphere in the West. “When the great eons of Caledoniacame down for tho purpose of trading in tho East, they brought with them this noble plant, and planted it on the fertile ground ot India. The soil be ing eongenial, the plant, under the guidance and care ot the British, developed once more, and soon came to maturity. The sons of the East, on whom the rays of education were then just beginning to dawn, same forward to culti ■ vate the tree which once belonged to them. It was with great difficulty and hesitation this right was given to them. The chief advocate for spreading th® benign inuuence of Freema sonry among the natives was Dr. Burnes, a rel ative of your renowned poet Burns. The first native gentleman who urged to get the Masonic portals opened to us was Bro. Manockjee Cur setjee, who has made a name as the foremost advocate of female education in India. Lodge Rising Star was thus started under the Scottish banner as the first native lodge. It has up to now held its own against many others, and is reckoned one of the best lodges in Western India. “ In illustration of this, I may be allowed to mention a few distinguished names which have been connected with this lodge, which of itself will show that it has admitted the best and lore most men of Indian society: Bro. Manoek.ee Cursetjee, an cx-judge; Bro. K. R. Cama,” a great Oriental scholar; Bro. Pestonjee C. H. Cama, a wed-known merchant of ‘Bombay, whose liberality was lately shown by his giving in charity £20,000 for building an hospital lor the sick and infirm of all denominations, and whose son is a member of the Grand Lodge of England; Bro. M. C. Murzban, the well-known executive engineer of Bombay; Bro. Pheero r shah M. Mehta, barrister-at-law, twice elected as Chairman ot the Municipal Corporation of Bombay; Bros. Nowrojee Furdooniee and So rab ee S. Bengalee, eminent citizens of Bombay, on whom, for their distinguished public serv ices, the government con erred the title of Com panions of the Indian Empire; Bro. Dadabhoy Nowrojee, agentleman of great renown and rep utation, who estalished in London the East In dian Association; Bro. Jamsetjee D.Wadia, mas ter builder in her Majesty’s Dockyard; Bro. Dos sabhoy F. Kurraka, the author of the •• History of the Parsees,” a magistrate of Bombay, who was lately made a Companion of tho Star of India by Her Majesty’s Government; Bro. Doctor Atmaram Pandoorang, an eminent medical practitioner, ex-Sheriff of Bombay; Bro. RhaimtoolaSayani, solicitor, the present Sheriff of Bombay; Bro. Hormusjee Dadabhoy, a dis tinguished pleader and ex-Judge; Bro. M. M. Bhownnggree, barrister-at-law, agent to his Highness tho Thakoreshaeb of Bhownugger, and an officer of this Grand Lodge; and many others who belong to the noble profession of medicine and law, with various university hon ors attached to their names. The present Mas ter of this lodge is Bro. Rustem M. Chichgur, a chip of the old block to which I have the honor to belong. It speaks well of a brother, who now holds the Hiram of India, on behalf and under the Grand Lodge of Scotland, to have intro duced into his Provincial Grand Lodge some of tho above distinguished Masons, and given them the highest positions, without dis tinction of caste or creed. “ Under the judicious management of Bro. Captain Morland and the conspicuous sup port of this Grand Lodge,lodges in Indiaflour ish. Being an Executive Ofiieer of the Indian Grand Lodge ot Scottish Freemasonry, I cannot bnt testily, on the present occasion, to the kind support and good advice tendered to us from time to time by your worthy Secretary, Bro. Murray Lyon. It depends much upon the tact and judgment of the Executive Officer to pro mote or mar the interests of the craft. I take this opportunity of congratulating the craft in having such a worthy Secretary to represent the Scottish constitution. If I may be allowed to make a remark here, I would venture to say—let the efforts of the Grand Lodge be to givens few lodges under its constitution, and they should be constituted, supported and ruled by brethren of real culture and ability, as by so doing the stability of our craft will increase ten fold and induce many more good men to join the crait, and thereby the institution will be better able to spread the doctrine of humanity and sympathy hundredfold in time to come. “ These cultured men will be able to expound the beautiful teachings of Freemasonry in a manner that will tend to make Masons more tolerant of one another, and more sympathetic in their hearts toward their fellow-creatures. With narrow mind and blind zeal, the working of the ceremonials will never bring good re sults. It is, therefore, better for our brethren to give way to the educated and cultured men of the craft in assuming high offices in the lodge whenever they are available. Now, Most Worshipful Sir, as long as this Grand Lodge continues to administer justice without fear or favor, the Pro vincial Grand Lodge of India, and the daughter lodges working under it, will re main firm, staunch and faithful to their mother Grand Lodge, and will over try to enlist her sympathy and good-will by upholding the pres tige of the Scottish Constitution in India. “ In conclusion, I have personally to thank you most warmly and sincerely for the hearty reception given to me, by you, sir, in particular, and by the brethren of the Scottish Constitu tion, individually and jointly. This act of kindness and courtesy, I have no doubt will be reciprocated by my Indian brethren in display ing their allegiance and loyalty on all occasions. It shall be my earnest endeavor, so long as I am a member of the Indian Grand Lodge, to promote friendly feelings between the fountain head and the daughter Grand Lodge.” Twentieth Annual Reunion—Orient of Rochester.— Rochester Lodge of Perfection, German Lodge of Perfection, Rochester Council Princes of Jerusalem, Rochester Chapter Bose Croix de H. B. D. M., Rochester Sovereign Consistory, S. P. R. S., co-ordinate bodies of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, working in the Valley of the Genesee, will hold a special convo cation, in New Consistory Hall in the city of Rochester, for the conferring of the Ineffable, Historical, Doctrinal and Philosophical Grades, from 4th to 32d inclusive, on Tuesday, Wednes day and Thursday, April 13th, 14th and 15th, 1886. AB brethren possessing the Sublime Grades are respectlully and fraternally invited to be present. Rockland Lodge, No. 723, at Nyack, N. Y>, celebrated their 300th regular communi ..cation Wednesday evening, March 24. The rooms were full. The refreshment tables were loaded with all tliat was tempting to any kind of an appetite. After the usual routine of busi ness the lodge was called from labor to refresh ment, and there was not one that did not enjoy such a table as was spread in the banquet hall attached to their rooms. At the sound ot the gavel order was restored, and the remainder of the evening was filled up with addresses, read ings, recitations and music, until a late hour, yet none of those who partook or participated ha d any headache the next morning. Grand Lodge of Manitoba. —We are indebted to the courtesy of R. W. William G. Scott, Grand Secretary, for the transactions of the last annual communication held at Portage, on the 11th of August last. William H. Heathcote, WATCHES, JEWELRY ANT DIAMONDS. Masonic Jewelry a Specialty. Na St PARK BOW, WORLD BUILDING (opp. Post Office) and No. 184 CHATHAM SQUARE, above Worth Street. CREDIT! MEN’S, YOUTHS’, BOYS’ AND CHILDREN’S CLOTHING and HATS. 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ACACIA, No. 327, meets first auS third Tuea days, Clinton Room, Masonic Temple, Twenty ihhd street and Sixth avenue. Adam G. Vail, M. George D. Sauer, Treas. James D. Outwater, S.W. Frank A. Hovey, Sec. Wm. H. Ferre, 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 Jena- Pie. E. s. Inner, M. R. H. Foote, Treas. W. W. Wai Ker, S. W. Wm. H. Innet. See. W. E. Marrenner. J. W. ARCTURUS, Me. 274.—Regular communications of Arcturus Lodge are held at Miller’s Hall, No. 202 E. b6th st., 8. E. cor. 3d avenue, on th? first and third Tuesdays of each month. Geo Campbell, M. Henry H. Dahnke, Treas. William Kurz. S. W. B. W. Hough, Sec., address John A. Paradise, J.W. No. 415 East 87th st. BUNTING, No. 655, meats first and third Mon days of each month, corner 124th street and Third av enue. Harlem. Harry C. Harney, M. Cyrus O. Hubbell, Treas. Theodore A. Jasper, S. W. Z. T. Benson, Sec. Fred. M. Randell, J. W. CHANCELLOR WALWORTH, No. 271, meets second and fourth Wednesdays ea h month, in Austin and Commandery Room, Masonic Hall, 23d street and Sixth avenue. Wright D. PownalL M. Geo. W. Millar, Treas., ‘John W • e ro-i. 8. W. F. W. Herring, Sec., Andrew H. Kellogg, J. W. No. 841 Broadway, N. Y COI'EsToNE, No. Sil, maeta every second and fourth Wednesdays, at 8 P.M.. in the Corinthian Room, Masonic Temple. William Me Kaul, M. Martin Kalb, Treas. William J. Mathews, S. W. H. T. Gibson, Sec. Joseph J. Moen, J. W. CORINTHIAN, No. 488, meets second find fourth Thursdays, at Grand Opera House, 23d street and Bth avenue, at 8 F. M. Oscar G. Ahlstrom, M. Geo. Stone, Tieas. Fred. K. Van Court, S. W. Geo. F. Thornton, Sec. Thomas Bonner, J. W. CRESCENT, No. 402, meets second and fourth Th r. davs.in \ustin R< om, Masonic Tempie. Strangers in tl.e city, and others of the craft, are cordially invited. Edward B. Harper, M. Wm. H Francis Treas. Wm. J. Walker. S. W, Jas. H. Bailey, Sec, F. H. Wall, J. W. DIRIGO, No. 30, meets second and fourth Mon days of each month, at Koster and Blal’s, Sixth avSnud and 23d street Aaron Morris, M. D Wyman. Treas. L. Jacobson, 8. W. William R. Oidroyd, Sec., A. Crozier, J. W. No. 67 Charlton st. EMANUEL, No. 654, meets second and fourth Thursdas each month, Koster* Bial’s Hall, N0.'117 West Twenty-third street. Gustave Baum, M. M. Laski, Treas. Jere. H. Goldman, S.W. Leonard Leisersohn, Sec. Edward F. Smith', J.W. ENTERPRISE, No. 228, meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month, Grane Opera House, corner of Eighth avenue and West Twenty-third street Joseph Graham, Treas. John G. Hoffman, M. John Foster, Sec., Del’ orrest Nichols, 8. W. Res.. No. 608 Tenth ave. Dr. Molesworth, J.W. GEORGE WASHINGTON, No. 285, meets first, third and fifth Fridays of each month, at Eastern Star Hall, corner Seventh street and Third avenue. Adolphus D. Pape, M. A. H. Bradley, W. P. Kent, 8. W. Jared A. Timpsorf, Sec. Ralph Bogart, J. W. GIRARD, No. 631, meets first Friday in each month, Livingston Room, Ma onio Temple. Thos. P. Clench, Sec. . Thos. W. Janies, M. Chas. Clark, Treas. Peter G. Arnott. S. W. John Mead, J. W. INDEPENDENT, No. 185, meets first and third Mondays of each month, at German Masonic Temple East Fifteenth street. C. B. Parker, M. , W. Lindemeyer, ITeas. G. M. Johnson. 8. W. E. R. Brown. Boe. C. R. Trumbull, J. W. KANE, No. 454.—Regular communicaflona of Kane Lodge are held on the first, third and fifth Tues days in Austin Room, Masonic Temple. Joseph J. Little, M. Chas. A. Whitney, Treas. Thos. E. Stewart, S. W. Henry W. Penoyar, Sec. Charles F. Ulrich, J. W. MARINERS’, No. 67, meets first and third Mon days of each month, at German Masonic Temple, No. 220 East Fifteenth street. Robert J. Poynter, M. Robert W. Pain. Treas. Henry Wood, S. W. John W Ferrier, Sec Thomas Lennox, J. W METROPOLITAN, No. 273, meets second and fourth Thursdays of each month, (except July and Au guest. Corinthian Room. Masonic Temple, Sixth avenue and Twenty-third street. Alfred W, Royal, M. Thos. Carter, Treas. Harry G. English. 8. W. J. B. Russell, Sec. Chas. L. Dimon, Jr., J. W. No 242 E. 25th st MONTGOMERY, No. 68, meets in the Dorio Room, Masonic Temple, every first aud third Monday evenings, at 7:30 o’chxik. 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. I‘JU, meets on the second and fourth Thursday evenings, a. Livingston Room, Mason ic Joseph Abraham, M. John Maguire, Treas. Thos. Maguire, S. V- Ezra B. Stookvis, sec. W. E. Harwood, J. W. MYSTIC TIE, No. 272, meets first, third and fifth Tuesdays, at eastern Star Hall, cor. Seventh street and Third avenue. Henry G. Edwards, M. ( has. W Kattel. Treas. Henry C. Dougherty, S. W. Geo. Smith, Jr., Sec. James P. Styles, J. W. Residence, 354 Second av. NATIONAL, No. 209, meats in Clinton room, Masoi ic Temple, 23d street and 6th avenue, second and fourth Fridays each month. David Newmark, M. J. L. Voorhees, Treas. Hugh Hawthorn, S.W. E. Percival, Sec. Max Boremsky, J. W. ■Res. 1579 2d avenue. NEW YORK, No. 330, meets the first and third Wednesdays each month, Austin Room, Temple, Twen ty-third street and Sixth avenue. John Jay Griffin, M. Chas. Heizman, Treas. John J. Brogan, 8. W. -E. W. Bradley, Sec. Vai Schneider, J- W. PACIFIC, No. 233, meets first and third Thurs days of each month, in the lonic Room, Masonic Balk Sixth avenue and Twenty-third street. John T. Lee, M. Henry T ea. Treas. William J. Conway, 8. W. James Hyde, Sec. William Irvine, J. W. Address. No. 869 Green ave., Brooklyn. PARK, No. 516, meets first and third Tuesdays, at Turn Hall, No. 341 West Forty-seventh street Georgo W. Cregier, M. Charles Lehritter, Treas. Wm. W. Seymour, g. W. 1 Horatio Sands. Sec. E. Winterbottom, J. W. PERFECT ASHLAR, No. 604, meets first and third Thursdays in tue Dane Room, German Masonic Temple, Fifteenth street, ea«t of Third avenue. John C. Miller, M. L. Greenbaum, Treas. Wm. L. Darmstadt, S. W. S. Bibo, Sec. Chas. H. Jackson, J. W. PIATT, No. 194, moots first and third Thnrs days of each month, Composite Rooms, Masonic Tem pi©, 23d street and Sixth avenue. « t, . m George McAlear, M. Smith S. Eaton, Treas. Thos. R. Gray, 8. W. Wm. J. Jessup, Sec., Robert Malcolm, J. W. Residence, No. 11 Norfolk st., City. PRINCE OF ORANGE, No. 16, meets second and fourth Saturdays, in Doric Room, Masonic Tempi*. Wm. T. Wardwell, Treas. Lewis H. Raymond, M. John F. Graham, Sec. James B. Taylor, S. W. No. «68 Eighth st. Richard V.W. Dußois, J.W. ST. CECILE, No. 568, meets tho first, third and fifth Tuesday afternoons each month, at 1:30 P. M., at Tuscan Room, Masonic Temple. Visitors are always welcome. David H. Agan, M. Henry Tissington, Treas. Michael Schlig, R W. Lawrenee O’Reilly. Sec. John E. Morse, J. W. STRICT OBSERVANCE, No. 94, meets second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, at No 953 Third avenue, corner Fiity-seventh street. t - „ „ Levi Gibb, M. James F. Bragg, Treas., 8. D. Smith, S. W. Jackson Bell, Sec., Robert Kopp, J. W. Address, No. 1,035 Third av. SYLVAN GROVE, No. 275, moots second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, at eight o'clock* P. M., in Livingston Room, Masonic Temple, Sixth avenue and Twenty-third street. Theodore Reeves, Treas. Wm. Madara, M. Edgar Kirby, Sec. Wm. -Helms, S. W. For. Dept. N. Y. P. O. Wm. S. Merritt, J. W. TECUMSEH, No. 487, meets first and third Thursdays of each mouth, at Eastern Star Hall, Third avenue and Seventh street. James Stone, Treas. Joseph Hoffman, S. W. F. E. Davis, Sec., J. Theodore Tunstall, J. W. No. 207 East Nineteenth street. TEMPLAR, No. 203, meets first, third and fjfth Friday evenings, at No. 161 Bth av.. corner of 18th st- „ z. « W. J. L. Maxwell. M., George Banfield, Treas. 805 Broadway. James S. Stitt, Sec., Robert Graham, a W. 424 West 19th. Benjamin More, J. W. Thos. Lougbrey, Tyler. 447}£ West 17th. VERITAS LODGE, No. 734, meets every second and fourth Tuesdays, at Grand Opera House. 28d street and Bth ave. Richard Koch, M. Dennis Redmond, Treas. John C. Koopman, S. W. P. M. John W. Sokel, sec. Dan. C. Springsteel, J.W. WASHINGTON, No. 21, meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month, at No. 289 Bleecker street (Dixon's Building). Irving Hazelton, M. R. B. Uoprins, Treas. John J. Kelley, S. W. « J. H. Malees. Seo. L. F. W. Seifert, J, W. ZERUBBABEL, No. 329, meets second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, at Doric Rooms, Ger man Masonic Temple, No. 220 East Fifteenth street. Morris Kempe. Treas. Solomon Littenberg. M. Thos. Cody, Sec., Emanuel Pisko, 8. W- No. 25Chambers st., city. Henry Lebowltz, J. W. CHAPTERS. ADELPHIO, No. 158, meets 2d and 4th Wed- nesdays of each month, in Egyptian Room, Masonic c - Benjamin, H. P. L V. Kirby, Treas. R. G. Larason, K. Wm H. Innet, Sec., H. J. Emerson, Scrlba. 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 avenu© Harry G. Kimber, Treas. Oscar G. Ahlstrom, H. P. Anthony Yeomans, Sec., Henry Kornahrens, K. New York Post-office. John H. Ehnuss.R WASHINGTON, NO. 212, meets in convoca tion the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, at 289 Bleeoker street. A. B. Haines. Treas. J. B Mockabee, H. P H. D. Seward, Sec. B. H. Dupignac, K. Address, 62 Jefierson Mkt. Henry Wells, S. COMMANDERIES. ADELPHIO, No. 59 (mounted), meets in con clave second Thursday of each month, at Masonic Tem ple, Twenty-third street and Sixth avenue. Wm. Wai luce.Walker, 0. J. W. Sanford, Treas. J. O’Neil, G. W. H. Innet. Rec. V. Molt, C. G. CONSTANTINE, No. 48, assembles in stated conclave the fourth Tuesday of each month, at their asylum, 130th sti eat and Third avenue. William H. De Graaf, 0. A. M. Underhill, Treas. Jarnos Cochrane, G. J. I. Conklin, jr., Recorder. C. P. Pierce, C. G. CCEUR DE LION, No. 23, assembles in conclave second and fourth Fridays of each month, at Masoni© Temple, Twenty-third street and Sixth avenue. , Henry F. Harkner C. Edwin R. McCarty, Treas. John Byers, G. Charles W. Sy, Rec. Thos. B. Inness, C. G. IVANHOE, No. 36, assembles in conclave third Friday each month, bank building, Fourteenth street and Fourth avenue. James McGrath, E. (X Wm. D. Peckham, Treas, John Caunt, G. Wm. H. Arm field. Rec. H. S. Sanderson, 0. G. PALESTINE, No. 18, assembles in conclave first and third Mondays of each month, at the aaylunk Masonic Hall, 23d street and Sixth avenue. James W. Bowden, O. Wm. R. Carr, Treas., Wayne Litzenberg, G. C. S. Champlin ,Kec., Charles H. Gillespie, C. G. ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH'RITE. (Four Bodies.) THE LODGE OF PERFECTION OF NEW YORK CITY meets at Consistorial Chambers, Masonic Temple, on the first Tuesday of every month, at 8 P. M. Chas. S. Ward, D. M. Joseph B. Eakins, M. N. Ponce de Leon, Treas. Geo. W. Van Buskirk, B.W. Wm. 8. Paterson, Sec., Geo. H. Fitzwilson, J. W. No. 455 Fourth avenue. THE COUNCIL OF PRINCES OF JERUSA SALEM OF NEW YORK CITY meets at Consistorial Chambers, Masonic Temple, on the third Saturday ol every month, at 8 P. M. E. Porter Cooley, D. M. Stephen D. Affleck, M. Martin Kalb, Treas. George Wood, S. W. Wm. S. Paterson, Sec., G. W. Van Buskirk, J. W. No. 455 Fourth avenue. THE CHAPTER OF ROSE CROIX OF NEW YORK CITY meets ai Consistorial Chambers, Masonic Temple, on the fourth Saturday of every month, at 8 P. M. George W. Miliar, M. G. W. Van Buskirk, Orator. Jamez McGee, S. W. N. Pouce de Leon, Treas. John S. King, J. W. Wm. S. Paterson. Sec.. No. 455 Fourth avenue. THE CONSISTORY OF NEW YORK CITY, S. P. R. 8., meets at Consistorial Chambers, Masonic Tempi®, when specially convened. C. T. McClenachan, Com. Charles H. heyzer. Ist L. C. George W. Millar, 2d L. 0, Joseph M. Levey, Treas. Wm. D. Garrison, M. Btat* Wm. S. Paterson, Sec., No. 455 Fourth avenue. COUNCILS, R. 8 M. ADELPHIO COUNCIL, No. 7, *R. and S. M.-r The regular assemblies are held on the first Saturday oi each month, in the Council Chamber, Masonic Sixth ave. and 23d st. P. C. Benjamin, TIM. John W. Coburn. Rec. Alex. Butts, D. M. Royax E. Deune. Treas. Fred. Ranter, P. d W. NOBLES OF THE MYSTIC SHRINE. MECCA TEMPLE, A. A. 0., holds ita sessions at Masonic Temple, New York city on the feast day of e-very Mohammedan month, of which due notkjo will be given. Walter M Fleming, Graud Potentate A. W. Peters, Chief Rabban. Philip C. Beniamin, Assistant Rabban. Charles H. Heyzer. High Priest Joseph B. Eakins, Director. W T in. S. Paterson, Grand Recordee BROOKLYN. COMMANDERIES. DE WITT CLINTON, -No. 27, meets in assem bly on the second, fourth, and fifth Tuesdays of each month, at Nos. 87, 89 and 91 Broadway, Brooklyn, • E. D. Juan B. Arci, C. T. J. Scharfenberg. Treas. Wm. H. Bryant, G. S. T. Waterho tse, Rec. Geo. B. Claflin, (X G. *■ ST. ELMO, No. 57, assembles in stated con c ave first and third Wednesdays ot each month,' at Masonic Rail, corner Manhattan and Meserole avenues, E. D Charles E. Stockford, C. Henry A. Heuschkel, Treas. Valentine Hanrmann, G. James IL Whltehorne. Rec. Jas. L Drummond, C» G. ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE. AURORA GRATA LODGE OF PERFECTION, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley 3: Brooklyn. Regular communications are held on the second Wednes day oi each montn at N s 38 and 40 Court street. W yland Trask, T. P., G. M., <i0..0 W. Richardson, Deputy. Mark Mayer, Treas. E. D. Washburn, S. W. G. H. Koeneeke, Sec., her. Warren C. Hubbard, J.W. No. 4u2 Dean street. What Masonry Enjoins. —“ Thon shilt love the Lord thy G od.” Masonry enjoins it. To Him her temples are erected. Without an abiding trust in Him the bright Temple of Masonry must be torever shut. He who has not this must pause at tho outer door—hie foot steps can never resound in her halls. “ Thou ehalt love thy neighbor as thyself.” He who neglects this is no Mason. Cover him with the gorgeous paraphernalia of our fraternity, placs him on tho topmost pinnacle of our column, if his heart is not filled with this, he is no Mason. In vain would all our learning and tradition* and mysteries How from his longue glibly a* oil, if, in his heart of hearts, he is not imbued with this principle.— Bro, Ceo. ReynoUe, 3