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M. W. JOHN W. SIMONS, P. G. M., Editor.
BROTHERLY LOVE.
A FABLE, BY BRO. JOEL BENTON.
The Rabbi Judah, so the scribes relate,
s«t with his brethren once in warm debate
About those things which each considered best
To bring on earth immunity and rest.
Then said the one requested to begin:
“Rest comes from wealth, if there be peace with
in."
The second said: “ It springs from honest fame.
And having all men magnify your name.”
Tlie third said: " Rest is being truly great.
Coupled with power to rule some mighty state.*'
The lourth said: "Such a rest as we presage
Beach men only in extremes! age,
When wealth and power and fame unite to go
To children —and onto their children flow."
The fifth said: "AU these various things are vain;
B- st comes to those who all the law maintain."
Then said the Rabbi Judah, grave-and old,
Ths tallest of the group with him enrolled:
*' You all speak wisely, but no rest Is deep
To him who the traditions fail to keep."
Now spake a fair-haired boy up from the grass—
A toy of twelve—who beard these words repaas,
And dropped the lilies from his slender bands:
" Nay, lather; none among you understands.
True rest he only finds who evermore
Looks not behind, but to the things before;
Who, scorning fame, and power, and home, and pelf,
Loveth his brother as be loves bimsef."
—Repository,
FIFTY CENTS.
There has been one thing in connection with
the effort to pay off the debt ot the Hall and
Asylum that has been a surprise to us, and that
is the complaint against the miserable pittance
of fifty cents a year taxation. And the same
cry comes irom every other quarter where an
assessment is made for a charitable purpose.
There seems to be a most flagrant inconsistency
in the profession of charity when such items as
afitty-cent tax a year is called a burden. The
lodges are called upon sometimes, to be sure,
to aid a worthy distressed brother, but that
amounts to but little compared with the sums
paid out for other purposes. There are lodges
in the city of New York that pay out more at a
single "spread”, to gratify the appetite, than
they do in charity during a whole year. We are
and have been suprised to hear the expressions
against this little tax of less than one cent a
week, to be applied to practical charity. To our
mind this is the best part of the Grand Lodge
dues. We never hear a word said against the
annual dues that are to pay mileage and per
diem; it is only against the charity part of the
contribution. Well, perhaps that is human na
ture, and Masons are human beings, and want
to give as little as possible; but it certainly is a
very insignificant amount to require of every
Mason in the State.
Would it not be more in keeping with the
epirit of Masonry, and with our professions to
make this tax a permanent one, to be applied
solely to the cause of charity ? Doos it look well
ier a body of men as strong and intelligent as
the Masonic fraternity of New York to fail to do
something year after year for sweet charity’s
sake ? Does it not look like a miserly spirit, un
worthy of any brother in the order ? This little
one cent a week —what a sum I—from each mem
ber yields a good round amount in the aggre
gate, that, if applied toward relief, would make
many a heart glad, and give food to many a
hungry mouth. Would any brother refuse the
contribution for such a purpose? If he would,
he is not fit for membership in the order. His
soul is so email that the strongest misroscope
would fail to find it. Then, the closing up of the
bowels of mercy is unhealthy. The man who
goes through the world, year after year, not aid
ing in any way his fellow-man, is year after year
dwindling away to nothing, and at last, when
the sad rites of burial are to be performed,
there will be none so poor as to do him rever
ence. No evergreen will be planted at his grave,
no tablet will record his deeds of mercy, but the
surviving passer-by will say: “Here lies one
who died irom hardening of the heart, caused
by too tight drawing of the purse-strings. He
was a Mason in name; but, alas I fifty cents a
year for the Hall and Asylum killed him. Rest
to his stony heart, and peace to his petrified
body.”
In the proceedings lest year, there are seven
hundred and twelve lodges reported in good
standing. In the report of the amounts given
toward the payment of the Hall and Asylum
debt, presented at the late session of the Grand
Lodge, there are some curious figures. The
handsome amount of $73,318.85, at that time re
ported, is from a large number ot brethren, and
is a good work, but of the seven hundred and
twelve lodges, only three hundred and ten have
contributed anything at all. The largest
amount given was by Kane Lodge, No. 254,
$3,382, the smallest, was sl, from Rodman
Lodge, No. 508. Eighteen chapters, including
the Grand Chapter, which gave $2,500, con
tributed $3,790. The largest amount given by
a chapter was SSOO, and the smallest was $5.
The Commanderies gave $175, the largest
amount from any one commandery was from
Columbian, No. 1, SIOO.
These figures need no comment. They
show that more than half of the lodges in good
standing have not contributed one cent, except
the burdensome fifty cent assessment, that they
complain of. More than half of the lodges, are
either dried up at the core, and doing no good,
or are indifferent to the earnest appeals of
Grand Master Lawrence. Why is it? What is
the matter with these laggards ? Have they not
heard of the movement? Has the Master re
ceived the circulars, and carefully pigeon-holed
them ? Are the hearts of these brethren so cal
lous, that the cry for relief does not move them ?
Are they dead? If so, they ought to be buried,
for the decaying corpse will become offensive,
and it will take more than the hands to protect
the nostrils from the offensive effluvia. Yes,
tenderly and softly lay them away in the grave
of indifference, and above the tomb plant the
prickly thorn bush, that the passer-by may be
warned not to approach too near, else ho may
be lost in a vacuum, for there was nothing
bnrled there, only the semblance, not the sub
stance. These lodges, these four hundred and
two lodges, may have some reason for not re
sponding, but no excuse is made. They
have a common interest with the whole frater
nity, and should do their part. We venture
that they have regularly collected their mile
age and perdeim, until this year, and would
have done so then, had not the brethren who
were born with souls in them led the way and
given their pay, and thus shamed the others
into it. Let us hear from these brethren. Let
us have the filty cent tax continued without
grumbling. Don’t let these lazy lodges come
in and say boastingly, “ see What we have
done,” when they lent no helping hand at all.
There is a good deal of credit taken for work
performed by others; the whole body receives
the praise; the loudest boasters are those who
do nothing.
DEAD.
111. Bbo. Thomas A. Doylb, 83°, Mayor of
Providence, R. 1., died in that city on Wednes
day last. Obituary notice in our next issue.
GRAND CHAPTER OF DAKOTA.
This baby Grand Chapter, our youngest little
sister, met in Bismark on last Monday, 7th inst.
Of course we cannot give any detail of their
doings, only the following telegraphic corres
pondence took place:
"New Yobk, June 7th, 1886.
New York sends greeting to the Grand Chap
ter of Dakota, through Grand Representative,
E. Loewenstein.”
In a short time, incredibly short, consider
ing the great distance, the answer came back:
“Bismabk, Dakota, June 7th, 1886.
Greeting received with joy, and are hereby
most heartily and fraternally returned.
Wm. Blatt,
Grand High Priest of Dakota.”
We shall take great pleasure in laying before
our readers the full details of the proceedings,
at some future day, feeling assured that our
companions in the distant territory are working
harmoniously to carry out and practice the
grand principles of our beloved institution.
Eascibn Stab Lodge, No. 227.—This
lo meets next Wednesday, 16th inst, when
Second Degree will be conferred.
Tickets for the annual picnic, June 21, are
ready and are in great demand by the breth
ren. Those desiring to procure them had bet
ter see about it early, as the committee have
determined to limit the issue of tickets to avoid
evercrowding; only the comfort and enjoyment
of the guests will be considered. A tirst-class
band has been engaged, and everything apper
taining to a first-class affair will be attended to,
only we beg brethren and friends to procure
tickets early, which can be done by coming to
the lodge, and from any one ot the members.
Lebanon Lodge, No. 191. —The next
regular communication of this lodge will take
place Tuesday evening, June loth. Visiting
brethren are cordially and fraternally invited to
Attend.
TIDINGS FROM THE WEST.
Minneapolis, May 29th, 1886.
This has been an eventful public day in the
history of the metropolis of the Northwest —a
day long to be remembered by the citizens and
by the craft in particular; corner-stone day—
the laying of the corner-stone of the great Min
neapolis Exposition Building. The principal
features of the day were the grand street pa
rade and the ceremonies attending the laying
of the corner-stone. An invitation had been
extended to the Grand Lodge of the State of
Minnesota to lay the stone with the impreesive
ceremonies of the order, and to the Governor,
S. P. Hubbard, Mayor and Council of St. Paul
and Minneapolis, and to all the civic and mili
tary organizations in the State to participate in
the same.
The parade formed in three divisions, S. S.
Kilvington, Grand Marshal of the Grand Lodge,
as Chief Marshal; W. M. Brackett, Assistant
Marshal.
First Division—Sir W. M. Brackett, Marshal.
Corps mounted police. Detachment of police
on foot. Danz's Minneapolis Military Band,
thirty pieces. R. E. Grand Commander W. D.
Cornish and officers of the Grand Commandery
of the State of Minnesota. E. Commander John
A. Schlener and J. W. Nash, Generalissimo of
Zion Commandery, No. 2. Banner of Zion Com
maudery, carried by Sir Knight Simone and
Guards. Zion Commandery, No. 2, Drill Corps,
A. M. Shuey, Captain, and F. B. Kiddef and
R. D. Brown, Lieutenants. Sir Knights Chest
nut and Kirkwood, Right and Left Guides.
This fine-looking body of Sir Knights is made
up of the members most proficient in the drill.
The drill corps was followed by seventy-two
Sir Knights of Zion Commandery, J. L. Dobbin,
Capt.-General, in command. Tischen’e Band,
twenty pieces. Darius Commandery, No. 7, 60
swords, A. Z. Levering, E. C., commaading.
Damascus Commandery, St. Paul, 62 swords,
W. A. Sanborn, commanding. Blue Lodge, No.
3, St. Paul, T. R. Holmes, W. M., 120; Minne
haha Lodge, No. 165, G. W. Drew, W. M., 125;
Huron Lodge, No. 112, C. E. Hoyt, W. M., 75;
L. P. Plummer Poet, G. A. R., Drum Corps, 12;
Minnneapolis Lodge, No. 19, Schlener, W. M.,
75; G. N. Morgan G. A. R. Drum Corps, 15;
Hennepin Lodge, No. 4, J. Breyer, W. M., 160,
and Cataract Lodge, No. 2, J. E. Moore, W. M.,
86. Officers ofGrand Lodge—R. H. Gove, G. M.;
A. T. C. Pierson, G. See.; J. H. Thompson,
G. Treas.; C. H. Denny, P. G. M.; C. H. Ben
ton, D. G. M., and Rev. L. V. Ernhart, G. Chap
lain.
The Second Divison consisted of the First
Reg’t. N. G. 8. of Minn., Col. W. B. Bend com
man ding. Knights ot Pythias, uniformed, rank
60 men. Grand Canton W. C. Wheeler com
manding, 75 mon. Normania Infantry, 140 men.
The Turners, Scandanavia and other societies
with a band from Fort Snelling, U. S. A. Band
(colored) forty pieces.
The Third Division consisted of Aid. F. F.
Gibson, Marshall; Chiet F. C. Stetson, Minne
apolis Fire Department, and assistants in car
riages, followed by the entire City Fire Depart
ment; members of the City Council Minneapolis
and St. Paul city officials; the Commanding
Officer at Fort Snelling and staff; Gov. Hubbard
and staff, and citizens in carriages. The pro
cession reached the exposition grounds about
4:30 P. M. Hon. W. D. Washburn, President of
the exposition made the opening address.
The Rev. W. 0. Roberts, of New York city,
followed with an impressive invocation.
The President introduced Governor Hubbard
to the vast audience, who was greeted with ap
plause. The Governor, in his brief remarks,
said that this could not be called a Minneapolis
enterprise, as the entire Northwestwould be
interested in it and would be benefited by it.
It is not entirely local, for it is bound to become
Known as a Northwestern Exposition. I con
gratulate you upon the auspicious promise of
the undertaking ana its certain benefit to the
city and to the entire State.
Mayor Rice, of St. Paul, tendered his con
gratulations to the people of Minneapolis, and
predicted for the exposition a wonderful suc
cess.
Mayor Rice was followed by Acting Mayor
Clough, ot Minneapolis, who remarked that
this was not a local institution. Its design was
to bring together specimens of the industries
of the world, to stimulate the growth and pro
mote the prosperity of the great Northwest.
Grand Secretary Pierson then read the letter
of invitation. The ceremony of laying the cor
ner stone then proceeded according to the
ritual of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted
Masons. At the close of the ceremonies, the
Grand Marshall made the ancient proclama
tion, viz.:
“In the name of the Most Worshipful Grand
Lodge of the State of Minnesota, I now pro
claim that the corner stone of the Industrial
Exposition, here to be erected, has this day been
proved square, level and plumb, true and
trusty, ana laid according to our ancient craft
by the Grand Master of Masons.”
The stone measured 4x4 and 3 feet high, and
weighed 6,100 pounds. The Inscription was
deeply cut and the letters gilded. On the front
were the words “ Minneapolis Industrial Expo
sition.
The stone is 34 feet above the ground, and
the main tower will rise 230 feet above. The
ritual used by the brethren was made up prin
cipally irom that used at the laying of the cor
ner-stone of the first capitol at Washington,
September 18, 1791, by George Washington.
President Cyrus Northrup, of the State Uni
versity, was the orator of the day, and addressed
the brethren and people Assembled in an elo
quent and befitting style. At the close of hie
remarks the band played and the audience sang
the Doxology, “ 1 raise God from whom all
blessings flow,” and departed for their respect
ive homes to await the ongoing of the Exposi
tion, August 23d, 1886. Tne Masonic fraternity
were served with a bountiful repast before re
tiring, at the several halls and asylums in the
city.
On the 18th inst., a delegation of Knights
Templar from St. Paul and Minneapolis de
parted for Duluth to participate in the organi
zation of a commandery at that city. The party
was in charge of R. E. G. Commander W. D.
Cornish, and consisted of Sir Knights R. C.
Munger, J. C. Stout, A. F. C. Pierson, A. Allen,
J. T. Black, L. T. Rogers, George Lawson, John
B. Everard, Wm. Combs, A. G. DeVoe, J. G.
McFarland, W. M. Bushnell, C. L. Spaulding, J.
E. Terry, Wm. Rodgers and Wm. Lampiere.
The party reached Duluth at 2:40, and was met
by members of the Duluth Commandery and
escorted to the St. Louis Hotel. The afternoon
was pleasantly passed by the visitors in viewing
the sights of this prosperous City of the Lakes.
Sir A. F. C. Pierson is the Grand Bee., and
the oldest Mason in the State, and is P. G. M.
L. F. Rodgers is a Past Commander. J. G. Mc-
Farlane is Grand Treas. of the Grand Com
mandery. The Knights baggage filled a large
express wagon, and considerable curiosity was
excited among the Duluth brethren as to the
make-up of the knapsack ot a traveling Sir
Knight. Sir John R. Everard, one of the vete
ran officers of Zion Commandery, was surprised
at the growth ot the city. The delegation vis
ited the asylum ot the Duluth Commandery, to
inspect the working of the organization, for
which a large number of invitations had been
issued. The work was excellent, and would
have done credit to an old commandery. As
the time of the triennial conclave draws nigh,
the interest of the fraters of Minneapolis seems
to increase. The commanderies have weekly
drills. The veterans are putting on the “ war
f taint,” and there is certainly a prospect of a
arge attendance Irom the twin cities.
Bro. John R. Everard reports the organiza
tion of a commandery of Knights Templar at
Miles City, Montana, and in which he partici
pated, doing the work of Prelate. This will be
named Damascus, and is the third in the Terri
tory. The organization starts under quite fav
orable auspices, the members are an active and
intelligent body of Masons, and it will in time
be one of the best commanderies in the W’est.
“ Weary pilgrims ” from the far East are always
welcome. Caledonia.
THE MASONIC VETERANS OF NEW YORK.
Over one hundred of these venerable crafts
men assembled on the 2d of June to celebrate
their annual reunion and partake of the annual
feast. Great was the rejoicing as they grasped
each other by the hand, renewing their friend
ship, renewing the vows of their youth in the
presence of each other, and in the presence of
the giants of Masonry. There was John L.
Lewis, the Nestor of the craft; Clinton F. Paige,
the Demosthenes of our day; our own Mc-
Clenachan, Collins, Hubbell, John D. Williams,
the little Hercules of Elmira ; Hermann Cantor,
the worker among our German brethren ; Ed
win Gates, Joseph M. Leavy, George H. Fish,
E. Loewenstein, Freddy Davis, Dr. Ringer, and
the two grandfathers of the Veterans, John
Moon and Pop Andreas, and countless others
whose names cannot be mentioned here, simply
for want of space, but who are all honored,
all beloved by that true and faithful band of
brethren, who gathered together on that night
to rejoice with one another.
The banquet itself was superb, and Bro. Ter
hune deserves credit for the very fine spread.
But the speeches and toasts were eminently
fitted for the intellectual span of the Vets.
The first toast was to “Our Absent Presi
dent, Most Venerable Albert G. Goodall,” who
was then on the high seas; next to “ Our His
torians,” replied to by M. W. John L. Lewis,
who was in excellent trim; then, in rapid suc
cession, M. W. Clinton F. Paige, Collins, Gates,
John D. Williams, Cy. Hubbell, and others
spoke, and .were listened to by all with the
utmost attention. It was long after low twelve
when the old boys adjourned, wishing each
other a hearty good-by, and parting in the hope
to meet again and be on hand at the next an
nual least.
CORNER STONE LODGE, NO. 367.
Last Wednesday evening, notwithstanding the
heavy rain, the rooms of this gallant lodge
were well filled. There being no candidates on
hand, the principal topic ot conversation was
the excursion, which ii to take place on the
28th ot July. The steamer “Blackbird” and
two barges have been chartered, which looks as
ii the brethren expect to ba>e a goodly com
pany on board. Judging the future by the
past, this is likely to be the case. At the next
communication the First Degree will be con
lerred, and those brethren who wish to see
good work will do well to be on hand. The
Dispatch representative was the recipient of
special couriesies from W. Bros. Goodbody,
Carpenter and Wheeler; Bro. Cliff (J. W.), Bro.
Haswell (8. D.), Bros. Andrew Maurer and
Yates, and others, to whom he extends thanks.
The excursion will doubtless boa pleasant
affair, and the Dispatch proposes to participate.
NEW YORK DISPATCH, JUNE 13, 1886.
HONOR to WHOM HONOR IS DDE.
BY BRICKS, JR.
Th® following is from & local paper of June
3d inst.:
“The Grand Lodge of Masons yesterday re
elected, without opposition, the entire bodv of
Grand officers. It was done by a showing of
hands. Nevertheless the real sentiment of the
Masons of New York was voiced by the distin
guished Mason, who said : * The one-tefm
policy is the only one that can find favor in the
country. There are too many qf us Who want
to hold aa elective office in the Grand Lodge
for these offices to go around.’ ”
The proposition that the interest and wel'are
of 70,000 Masons in this State should be made
subservient to a small number of individuals,
who aspire to official Masonic honors, is a doc
trine so monstrous m its conception, tendencies
and scope, as to give rise to the thought that
the “ distinguished Mason ” alluded to, has
lamentably failed in his efforts to grasp the
grand principles of our institution.
The strength of character, energy and vitality
developed duiing the administration of Grand
Master Lawrence, for a time surprised the fra
ternity by its boldness. His convictions of duty
and his courage and ability in enforcing them
at once challenged the admiration of the broth
erhood and insured success.
Nor must his able staff be forgotten in the
triumph achieved. R. W. Washington E. Con
nor Grand Marshal, the indefatigable and
staunch friend R. W. John M. Boyd Grand
Treasurer, the true and earnest worker in the
good cause R. W. E. M. L. Ehlers Grand Secre
tary, whose reliability, strict attention to duty,
ability and personal popularity has endeared
him to the Masonic world ; and many others
have performed an amount of physical and
mental labor incalculable. “ Well done, good
and faithful servants,” etc.
POLAR STAR LODGE, No. 245.
At the regular communication of this lodge
on the 2d inst. there was a large and enthusiastic
gathering of the members and visiting breth
ren, among whom were W. Bros. Dallimore.
Hicks, Miller, Merritt and Little, of Polar Star;
Raleigh, of Stuyvesant; Judge, of Putnam;
McKay, of Columbian; Madara, of Sylvan
Grove, and represenlives from various other
lodges. The Third degree was conferred in
ample form and excellent style, as usual in this
lodge. The committee having charge of the ex
cursion which is to be given on the 15th of July
reported progress. At the next communication,
next Wednesday, the 16th inst., the First degree
will be conferred. W. Bro. Holmes extends the
usual condial invitation to visiting brethren.
THE WOLF ON THE FOLD.
The Columbus Chronicle says that the Key
stone must be converted to the public installa
tion and Eastern Star doctrines to be a just and
upright Mason. To this the Keystone replies
that its contemporary is the best of wits and
humorists, but the Philadelphia paper “cannot
possibly sympathize with either male-and-fe
male Masonry, or making pure Masonry a show
to the profane.” The editor says he plays the
part ot the Assyrian, and quotes as follows to
show how
•‘The Assyrian came down like a wolf on the fold,
And its cohorts were gleaming in purple and
gold.’*
We never would have suspected our Brother
Keystone oi being a wolf m his Masonic lamb
skin clothing, and will not believe it now; be
cause a wolf is a cowardly beast, and even when
pressed with hunger will howl lor his cruel,
coward friends before making an attack. True
the Keystone is hungry for more friends in bis
opposition, and has howled for aid in his at
tacks upon the ancient customs of the fraterni
ty, but it has kept up the fight “on the fold”
almost single-handed; yet we deny that he is a
wolf, notwithstanding his claim.
If his “ purple and gold” is not “ show for
vanity’s sake,” what is it? But his “ cohorts’
—where, oh, where are they ?— Masonic Horne
Journal,
We agree heartily with our Bro. Grant, of the
Journal, in his expressions of disbelief that our
Bro. Keystone is a wolf. No, we do not believe
that our brother of the Keystone meant to arro
gate to himself any such character. A wolf in
sheep’s clothing ?—that is, in lambskin cover
ing ? There is no greater curse in Holy Writ
than is pronounced against just such charac
ters, and we do not want to think that the Key
stone, with its great profession ot Mosonio puri
ty, is really hiding a .hungry, cowardly, wolfish
disposition behind a meek and lowly lamblike
mask. He may keep up the fight against error,
but surely he does not think that in himself
alone is all of the right and purity of Masonic
action. Oh, no, Bro. Keystone, do not, like the
wolf, come down on an innocent fold, but come
in among them, where you will soon feel at
home, and the devouring desire will give way
to fraternal and kindly acquiescence m the will
of “the fold.”
PERSONAL.
Dr. D. F. Pennington, ot Baltimore, Md. We
are glad to even receive a slip with the name of
this Eminent Sir Knight and brother upon it.
We had the pleasure of grasping his friendly
hand and partaking of his princely hospitality
some months ago. His efforts in the Relief
Board are well known throughout the whole
country. We will be glad to exchange with the
valued' publication of which the gallant doctor
is the Masonic Editor.
R. W. Bro. Jacob H. Med airy, Grand Secre
tary of the Grand Lodge of Maryland, will ac
cept thanks tor favors. We hope the time may
not be tar distant when the fund provided for
'a Home for Widows and Orphans in that juris
diction will be greatly increased, and the wishes
of the brethren in Maryland be carried out.
Brother Daniel Patterson, mine host of
“ The Oriental,” corner Ludlow and Grand
streets, has on exhibition at his popular
hostelry, two baseball bats, upon whieh are
silver plates bearing the following inscription:
“ Presented by Constitution Lodge, No. 278, F.
and A. M., to the Mutual Baseball Club of New
York, for the greatest number ot bases made by
their respective members. Messrs. L. Pike,
“ Hy ” Hatfield and T. Deveyer m the picked
nine match tor the benefit of 'the Masonic Hall
and Asylum Fund, August 8, 1867.” These in
teresting mementoes, we trust, will finally be
placed with other curios in the already growing
collection in our beautiful Masonic Hall.
Bro. Richard A. Lewis, the veteran artist in
photos, is rapidly adding to his Masonic por
trait gallery. During Grand Lodge he was kept
busy, and made some excellent pictures, nota
bly those of Judge John L. Lewis, 33°, of Penn
Yan; Wm. 8. Paterson, 33°, Secretary of Mystic
Shrine, and Thomas Leigh, 32°, the veteran
actor, more familiarly known among his inti
mates as “Our Tom.” Of this brother the pic
tures were in character, and most admirably
done. Brethren will remember that Bro. Lewis
makes no o'large for Masonic sitters, and pre
sents each with a picture. Call at 160 Chatham
street.
The late Gen. John Lawson Lewis, 33°.—At
the regular session of Albert Pike Lodge oi
Perfection, on Tuesday evening, a tribute from
the venerable Albert Pike, head of the Scottish
Rite bodies of the Southern jurisdiction, was
received, conveying his regrets at the demise
of General John Lawson Lewis, emeritus mem
ber of the Supreme Council of the Southern
jurisdiction. The esteemed dignitary stated,
in his usual exquisite language, the merits oi
the deceased, aptly terming him a preux cheva
ier of the heroic Norman type, “of that strict
honor whieh a Knight ought to keep at the cost
of his life a Knight like one of those who were
charged to be liign-minded, open-hearted, gen
erous, superior and firm ; high-minded in ad
versity, open-hearted in his connections, gener
ous in honor, superior in courtesy, and firm in
manly honesty. He loved honor and revered
God.— Times-Democrat, New Orleans, June 7tb.
Bro. John 8. Lytle, Junior Warden of Re
chab Lodge, No. 677, Belfast, Ireland, is on a
jaunt to this country, and is visiting Bro. Robert
Worthington, o Harlem Lodge, whose acquaint
ance he made when in Belfast last year. “ Re
chab” Lodge is organized as a temperance lodge.
A notice of the opening appeared in a former
edition of this paper. We are happy to learn
that the new lodge is in a prosperous condition.
Bro. Lytle proposes to visit several lodges be
fore bis return home, when we will wish him a
bon voyage.
Arcana Lodge, No. 246.—The regu
lar communication ot this lodge, on Tuesday
evening, the Ist inst., was one of exceeding in
terest. Three candidates were initiated, and
the work was of the highest order, R. W. Bro.
Richardson, S. G. D., presenting the working
tools, and R. W. Bro. Andrews, D. D. G. M.,
giving the charge. Beside the distinguished
brethren above mentioned we noticed W. Bro.
Desmarets, of St. Nicholas; Bro. Blackman, of
Hudson River Lodge, Newburg; Bro. Zutter, ot
Architect; the W. M. of Sagamore, R. W. Bro.
L. Belloni, Jr.; Bro. Rufus Smith, of Ancient;
W. Bros. Fisher, Banks, Cooke, Tu thill, and
many others. On the 15th inst. the M. C. will
be exemplified by W. Bro. John T. Logan, and
we would advise all who are pleased with fin
ished work to go early.
Mecca Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S.—
By special and particular request, the Direc
tory have been prevailed upon to bold one
more session previous to calling off—and allow
the sands to cool. All who have traveled the
desert are aware of the scorching heat of the
noonday sun, during the months ot June, July,
August and September; all seek shelter under
the protecting dome of some goodly temple in a
country or seaside resort— that can stand the
press upon their wallets—others oan’tget away,
and therefore jeopardize their lives and labor
in the cause for common humanity and paltry,
sordid gold. Upward of fifty sous of the
desert will stir their lethargy and be permitted
to proceed in the rites and ceremonies of the
Mystic Shrine, notwithstanding the rays of the
hot, flaming sun upon the sterile shores of the
Red Sea. Tuesday evening, June 29th, will be
the final meeting until the Fall, therefore all
who desire to be of the number oi those who
bathe in the fountain of incorruptible waters
should take advantage of this occasion and
present themselves under the protecting dome
of the Masonic Temple, Twenty-third street
and Sixth avenue. There their character will
be canvassed, and if they come within the
bounds of good report they will be allowed to
pass the ordeal of the secret ballot and have
their reception sanctioned.
Kane Lodg'% No 454.—The next reg
ular communication of this lodge will be held
in the Austin Room, Masonic Temple, on Tues
i day evening, icth inst. Work: Third Degree.
COMMANDERY NOTES.
GRAND ENCAMPMENT, U. 8.
Be It known that at a stated conclave of the
Grana Encampment, held in the city of Ban
Francisco, in the State ot California, on Tues
day, August 21st, 1883, and the days following,
a resolution was unanimously adopted, desig
nating the city of St. Louis, in the State of Mis
souri. as the place, and the third Tuesday, the
21st of September, A. D. 1886, as the time for
the next (the twenty-third; triennial stated con
clave of the Grand Encampment of Knights
Templar of the United States of America.
In pursuance to the aforesaid resolution and
the order of the Right Eminent and Acting
Grand Master, these are therefore to summon
you, and each of you, in accordance with yOur
constitutional obligation, unless tfxcuiea by
the terms oi your vow, to attend the said twen
ty-third triennial conclave, to be boldeu at the
time and place aforesaid, at twelve o’clock noon
of the said day, and then, the Grand Encamp
ment having been regularly opened to transact
such business as is required by the constitu
tion and code o statutes oi the Grand Encamp
ment, and as the good of the order may require.
The notices of amendments proposed to the
constitution and statutes, required to “be in
serted in the summons,” are, for convenience,
issued on separate pages, and accompany this
summons and are made a part ot the same.
Done at New Yqrk city, New York, this twen
ty-first day of May, anno domini—one thousand
eight hundred and eighty-six.
By the Acting Grand Master,
Charles Roome,
D. G. M. and Acting Grand Master.
Attest my hand and the seal of the Grand En
campment, at lowa city, lowa, this twenty
first day of May, A. D. 1886, A. O. 768.
T. 8. Parvin, Grand Recorder.
MONROE COMMANDERY DRILL CORPS.
At a meeting of the drill corps held May 28th,
ulk. the following resolutions were adopted :
Whereas, Monroe Commandery Drill Corps
being a body always zealous to do service in aid
of any charitable object, especially relating to
the tenets of Masonry or the principles upon
which templarism is founded;
Whereas, At a meeting of said drill corps
held in the Masonic Asylum, Jan. 19th, 1886, it
was resolved to tenaer our services to most
Worshipful Grand Master Lawrence and Right
Eminent Grand Commander Forrester ot the
State of New York for the purpose of giving an
exhibition drill or entertainment to be held at
Madison Square Garden, May 17th, 1886, with the
express understanding and stipulation that the
drill corps should defray all their expenses at
tending such trip and exhibition drill, and that
the total net proceeds of such entertainment
and drill should be turned over to the Hall and
Asylum Fund; and
Whereas, Our generous offer was accepted
and the drill and entertainment given as adver
tised and stipulated, and- our drill corps re
ceived all the courtesy and attention expected
under our offer ; therefore, be it
Resolved. That this drill corps do not approve,
but strongly disapprove of the tenor and lan
guage of the article published in the Rochester
Democrat and Chronicle, Friday, May 21st.,
1886, relating to our reception and treatment
while in New York city; also, the article pub
lished in the Elmira Tekram. of Sunday, May
23d, 1886, both of fchiclT were signed “ Rank
and File,” and commonly accredited to mem
bers of this drill corps ; also
Resolved, That while the members of this
drill corps accord each member full expression
of speech tor himself, we strongly disapprove
of any article appearing in print compromising
this drill corps "beore the public, and signed in
such a manner that it appears to emanate from
the file; and that the publication and
circulation of the article referred to will tend to
make us appear dissatisfied and perhaps ridicu
lous in the estimation of the Sir Knights of New
York city; also
Resolved, That an immediate and suitable ex
planation of the reasons for publishing such ar
ticle for the benefit ot the public and the disad
vantage ot this drill corps is due us from the
authors of such article,
ASCENSION DAY SERVICE.
Thursday evening, June 3d, the Command
ery room, between the hours of seven and
eight, was pretty well pressed for space to ac
commodate the vast number of Sir Knights as
sembled at the call of Palestine, No. 18, to at
tend Divine service at St. Mark's Episcopal
Church, corner of Tenth street and Second ave
nue. At 7:30 th© column left the Temple, con
sisting" of Palestine, No. 18, E. Sir James W.
Bowden, Commander, preceded by twenty-five
pieces of Cappa’s military band, and by a large
number of Commanders, Past Commanders and
Council officers of the several commanderies of
this city; E. Sir Charles H. Housley and quite a
large delegation of Morton, No. 4, escorting
Columbian, No. 1, E. Sir Charles A. Benedict,
Commander, with twenty pieces of the Sev
enth Regiment Baud. The Old Guard turned
out remarkably strong in numbers, and, as staff
to their Em. Commander, had twelve Sir
Knights jn full court Knights’ dress. They
were r th« cynosure of all eyes as they e with
martial step, under leadership of E. Sir Wm. D.
May, Grand Inspector of the Grand Command
ery, entered the church. With them paraded
P. E. Sir P. Bliven, of the mounted com
mandery, Adelphic, No. s:\ and sir William De
Graaf, Commander of Cons:antine.No t 4B,
The line of march was through Twenty-third
street. Filth avenue, to Tenth street. After the
customary passing salute, all entered the
church, the main portion of which having been
reserved for the Templars, the balance being
filled by ladies and regular attendants of the
church. The Sir Knights, under command oi
E. Sir James W. Bowden, arranged in two col
umns up the centre aisle, and formed an arch
of steel. The procession then entered in the
following order: Cross-bearer, Sir Knights by
twos with banner, Standard Bearer with Beau
seant, officers of the command, and the officiat
ing ministers, headed by the Rev. Dr. Rylance.
The Sir Knights repaired to the seats reserved
or their use, each being supplied with a very
complete, neatly gotten-up Ascension Day Serv
ice, specially arranged for the occasion, facili
tating unison of action and that all might famil
iarize themselves with the forms and ceremo
nies.
Tne music of the choir was excellent, the
service finely rendered, and the sermon of Rev.
Dr. Rylance appreciated by all. Although not a
Templar, his heart went forth to them, he be
lieving that his and their hearts beat in unison
upon the great subject dear to all -the religion
of Christ. The manipulation of ©very detail
reflects great cred it upon Palestine's Committee,
which consisted of Sir Knights William R. Carr,
James A. Rich and John F. Baldwin. At the
completion of the service the lines were again
lormed, and after a short street parade through
Tenth street, to Fifth avenue, to Twenty-third
street, to Madison avenue, to Thirty-fourth
street, to Filth avenue, and as the head of the
line reached Twenty-third street the large
atereoptican threw out an exceedingly fine mas
sive bust of M. W. Frank R. Lawrence, the
unanimously re-elected Grand Master, who re
ceived a salute by a present swords. The Tem
ple was reached about eleven o’clock, in the
banquet room of which Palestine had prepared
a something lor the inner man in the shape of a
bounteous repast, to which all did justice after
E. Sir Bowden had invoked divine blessing.
Thus ended another lemplar reunion, wherein
members of the several commanderies of the
Metropolitan District, under the auspices ot
Palestine, No. 18, joined issue for the common
weal and good of all. These interchanges of
Anightly courtesies should be encouraged, as
they are productive of much good.
MORTON, No. 4.
To-morrow evening (Monday), 14th inst., the
regular conclave will be held. It is expected
before the year has been o.ne-quarter spent this
commandery will have regained its former effi
ciency. E. Sir Charles H. Housley means busi
ness, and the wondrous effects of his energy
and zeal has already developed rapid strides in
the right direction; the attendance and change
for the better condition is the result of his la
bors. He knows what is wanted and how to do
it. His many years experience in Templar life
stands him well in hand. His officers and
membership are with him. There is a Knightly
greeting for fraters of sister commanderies
whenever they choose to enter Morton’s tent.
COLUMBIAN, No. 1.
On Tuesday evening, 15th inst., the Old
Guard assemble in regular conclave at their
asylum —the commandery room of th© Masonic
Temple. E. Sir Charles A. Benedict, the Com
mander, will then announce his staff of ap
pointed officers for the ensuing year and will
then proceed to install them in their respective
positions. The Order of Red Cross will be con
ferred. The past year has been fraught with
success, numerically and financially, and the
material added of the right snap. All pull
harmoniously in this happy family. The con
claves are anxiously looked forward to by the
membership and visiting fraters who are in
variably made welcome in the asylum as well as
at the festive board. No conclave is complete
of this old commandery without its feast, for
which caterer Sir Knight Terhune has a stand
ing contract.
PALESTINE, NO. 18.
E. Sir George McGown, Grand Standard
Bearer of the Grand Commandery of this State,
officially visited this commandery on Monday
evening, June 7th, and was received with the
honors due his rank. The command turned out
in goodly numbers and the Order of Red Cross
was conferred in full form upon three companions
in a very impressive manner, by E. Sir James
\V, Bowden ; Generalissimo Charles Gillespie ;
Capt.-General Charles Lansing and balance of
staff, all robed in historically correct costumes
of the period. There was quite an array of
Templars of prominence of sister commanderies
present. Th© Commander announced the in
tention of the commandery to make an excursion
to Mauch Chunk, Saturday, June 19th, over the
Lehigh Valley railroad. Having been over the
ground, we can a sure all who are fortunate
enough to be of the party, that it is a trip that
pays. The commandery closed and all ad
journed to the banquet hall, where berries and
cream, and so forth, were enjoyed by all.
ST. ELMO, NO. 57.
A stated conclave of the above commandery
will be held at the asylum, corner of Manhattan
and Meserole avenues, Greenpoint, next Wed
nesday evening, when the Order of the Temple
wifi be conferred in full form by the newly
elected Commander, E. Sir Valentine Hammann.
A cordial invitation is extended to all Sir
Knights. The ferry from the foot Tenth or
Twenty-third street. East river, will bring visit
ors within a few blocks of the place of meeting.
This will be the last opportunity of fraters of
sister commanderies to visit this season.
Westchester, no. 42.
The officers elect were duly installed on May
28th, by E. Sir James W. Bowden, of Palestine,
No. 18, the retiring Commander E. Sir Robert
M. Lawrence officiating as Grana Captain-
General. The incoming Commander, Sir Henry
McCord was elected while sojourning in
Europe, returning in time to accept and be in
stalled, Quite a delegation of Palestine’s Sir
Knights accompanied E. Sir Bowden, and re
turned to this city well pleased with the treat
ment received at the hands of the Sing Sing
Templars.
ST. BERNARD, NO. 35, (Chicago.)
This commandery is making great prepara
tions for their St. Louis pilgrimage in Septem
ber next. They leave Chicago by one of the
finest special train of coaches that ever left that
city. Their headquarters are to be at the
Southern Hotel. They take a military band of
forty-two pieces. The drill corps Of St. Ber
nard made their mark at San Francisco in
1883.
MARY, NO. 36 (Philadelphia),
are making active preparations tor St. Louis, to
attend the Grand Encampment conclave. They
propose an extended trip to Yellowstone Park.
MARYLAND.
The various commanderfes of Baltimore are
making extensive preparations to visit St. Louis
in September next and participate in the de
monstrations of the triennial conclave of the
Grand Encampment. The drill corps of Mary
land and Baltimore Commanderies.meet weekly
and much zeal is manifested.
Maryland Commandery Drill Corps have
grown in numbers so rapidly that the asylum is
too small for a satisfactory handling of the pla
toons by the Commander, and other quarters
have been secured.
The committee of Maryland Commandery drill
corps, in charge of the Spring social to be held
on the 31st inst., report that arrangements are
complete, and that fully two-thirds of the mem
bers of Maryland Commandery will be present,
in addition to a large number of invited guests.
The drill corps will give an exhibition drill.
Several ladies and gentlemen of literary note
will be present and assist in the entertainment.
THE CROSS IN CHINA. «■
M. E. Robert E. Withers, Grand Master of
Knights Templar of the United States and our
Government’s Representative at the Court of
China, remembered his American fraters by
drinking their health at twelve o'clock, Christ
mas Day, in that far off land.
GRAND COMMANDERY OF MASSACHU
SETTS A*ND RHODE ISLAND.
At the annual conclave held at Providence,
R. 1., May 21st ult., among the visiting Sir
Knights were Sir John A. Logan, of Chevalier
Bayard Commandery, of Chicago, 111.
“IMMORTALITY.”
This is the title of a sermon delivered in the
city of Boston, on Sunday June 6th, to Knights
Templar, by Rev. H. B. Smith, E. Commander
of St. George’s Commandery.
GRAND COMMANDERY OF TENNESSEE.
At the annual conclave held at Tallahoma,
May 18th, the following officers were duly' ,lelect
ed and installed:
Frater H. C. Hensley, Nashville, Grand Com
mander; C. W. Mosly, D. G. C.; G. B. Wilson,
G. Gen.; Rev. J. J. Mauker, G. Prel.; William
C. Smith, G. Capt. Gen.; N. 8. Woodward. G. S.
W.; R. Pillow, G. J. W.; J. H. Bullock, G. Treas.:
Wilbur F. Foster, G. Rec.; T. O. Morris, G. St.
B. H. B. Cullen, G. Sw. B.; D. J. Chandler, G.
War.; Edw. Burney, G. Grd.
In the evening a Lodge of Sorrow^was at
tended, commemorative of the virtues of P. G.
C. John McClelland.
The programme for the second day was ex
hibition drill, concert and banquet.
IMPERIAL COUNCIL A. A. 0., NOBLES MYS
TIC SHRINE.
Last evening (Saturday), 12th inst., quite a
happy party left this city in special private
sleeping and parlor oar “Jerome Marble,” via
the Erie Railway, for Cleveland, Ohio, where
the triennial meeting of the Imperial Council of
the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine hold forth.
Great preparations have been made by Al Ko
ran Temple, of Cleveland, which is under the
potentateship of that prince of wits and good
fellows known the railroad world over as Sam.
Briggs. This is to be an unusual session, for
the success of order during the past six
years is unprecedented in the annals of society
history. Delegates will be there from every
point of the compass. Officers are to be elected
for the ensuing three years. Imperial Poten
tate, Dr. Walter M. Fleming, 33° ; Imperial Di
rectors, George W. Miller, 33°, and Joseph B.
Eakins, 33°; Imperial Treasurer, Joseph M.
Levey, 33°: Imperial Recorder, William 8. Pat
terson, 33 6 ; Imperial Oriental Guide, James
McGee, 32°; and 111. Nobles Charles T. Mc-
Clenachan, 33°; Charles H. Heyzer, 33°; Charles
T. Griffiths, 32°; Edwin M. Chapin. 32°; Colonel
T. .Alston Brown, 82°; George Van Buskirk,
32°; B. H. Dupignac, 32°; Edward Williams,
32°; Thomas Burkhard, 32°; Ed. B. Jordan,
32°'; Joseph Wright, of Philadelphia, and Bos
ley, of Boston, were the occupants of the special
car, which with a piano and a party
of Arabian beluiingers.
LAUREL CHAPTER, NO. 44, 0. E. 8.
In crossing the great desert of Sahara, the
weary traveler is relreshed by the green oasis
that he comes to here * and there in
bis way, and the journey is made possi
ble by these refreshing resting places. The
delights of the sojournf or a brief pe
riod beneath the shade ot the tall palms, and
the rest upon the green grasses that there
Nourish in such gorgeous profusion, and the
slaking of thirst at the cooling streams that
bubble up in the shaded grove, are enhanced
a thousand fold by the desert waste over which
he has passed. 8o to man, weary man, travel
ing through the desert of life, is the society of
woman. It is beneath the smile of female puri
ty and loveliness that man is enabled to bear
the trials ot the desert journey of life. What is
there in the struggle day after day for a mere
livelihood, or even for the accumulation of
wealth, to rest or refresh one ? Nothing, and
but for the pleasant relaxation in the society of
beautiful woman, life would be a burden that
we would hasten to lay down. And so to the
Master Mason is a meeting of a chapter of the
Eastern Star. Te him it is an oasis ~in his Ma
sonic life, and he who wearily plods along,
month after month, and year after year, tread
ing the sauds, the same old hot sands of his mo
notonous lodge life,and never rests in the ambro
sial atmosphere ot woman’s society in Mason
ry, loses much ot the rest that his toilsome pil
grimage needs, and he is really entitled to. A
visit to Laurel l hapter, with its bevy of beauti
ful sisters, its cordial, social greeting to every
Master Mason, is a real pleasure.
At the meeting held on the 29th ult. there was
a large attendance of brothers and sisters. The
Matron, Sister Emma L. Acker, presided with
the dignity that is so characteristic of this es
timable lady. Her grace and e egance, and the
beautiful precision with which she performed
the duties of her office, and the pleasant greet
ing she extended to her honored guests, won
the admiration and praise ot every one. The
same grace and ease of manners was shown by
the other officers of the chapter. The Associate
Matron, Sister Abbie Hays; the Conductress,
sister Mary 8. West, and the Associate Con
ductress, Sister Greacean C. Everall, were par
ticularly pleasant in their positions.
But we cannot speak too highly of this pros
perous body and its excellent officers. They
do good work, and inculcate, in a very impres
sive manner, the beautiful lessons of the five
pointed star and the language of the Floral de
gree, This last degree was conferred upon
seven candidates, and each one received the
lovely flower tributes with a feeling that every
work of the Creator, even the humble blue
violet that hides its head in the grasses, and
the fragrant lily of the valley, hiding its
purity within itself, was for some good purpose
and should be highly esteemed. Would that
we could all learn the lessons taught by the
beautiful flowers.
The Worthy Grand Matron, Sister Mary E.
Blanding, and the Worthy Grand Patron, Bro.
Hibbard, with other grand officers were pres
ent. Pleasant things were said by many breth
ren and sisters, and the good wishes expressed
by all for the continued prosperity ot this pros
perous chapter showed how deeply it was en
grafted into the affections of all.
•‘The laurel crown for duty done,
For good achieved and honors won;
For all of natural gift and art,
That thrills and fills an earnest heart
With generous thoughts and stirring words,
Struck from its own electric chords;
On these your modern muses irown,
Yet these deserve the laurel crown.’*
Odd Fellows Register and Masonic
Journal.— We have on our table the Odd Fel
lows Register and Masonic Journal, of Port
land, Me., and bid Bro. Wm. H. Smith, its ac
complished editor, a cordial welcome. May the
name of this illustrious brother be remembered
and honored in the days to come, when the good
brethren of his jurisdiction realize the necessity
for a Home tor the helpless and needy, and a
tablet be inscribed to the memory of that broth
er who first proposed such a movement in the
Grand Lodge of Maine.
Council of Princes of Jerusalem of
New York City.— Saturday evening, June 19th,
the Fifteenth Grade of the Ancient Accepted
Scottish Rite will be conferred in full form, 111.
Stephen Affieck, 32°, officiating, ably assisted
by ill. Bros. William J. Lawless, 133°, Thomas
Moore, 32°, and a corps of officers that cannot be
excelled. Following the labors of the degree
will be the customary feast.
Surprise Call with Joyful Wishes.
—The Medinah Shriners and their ladies, of
Chicago, icitk floral offerings, made a call upon
Mr. and Mrs. 111. Noble Wayland Track, 32°, at
their quarters in the Grand Pacific Hotel, while
they were sojourning in that western city last
week, and showered their congratulations and
God speeds upon the newly-wedded couple.
Annual Feast of the Lodge of Per
fection.—This will occur after the exemplifica
tion of the Degree of Prince of Mercy by the
Consistory of New York City, on Saturday even
ing, June 26th, in the Banquet Hall of the
Masonic Temple.
Financial Feed Furnished. —s7s,ooo
was subscribed in aid of the Royal Masonic
Benevolent Institution at a banquet held in
London, England. Four or five spreads like
that would knock our Temple debt endways.
MASONIC RELICS.
At the end of the corridor, on the right, at
the window, on the Twenty-third street front,
on the third floor of the Masonic Hall, is a
large and conveniently-arranged case, prepared
for the reception of Masonic curiosities and
relics. This case has been devoted to the con
tributions of M. W. Bro. John W. Simons, P. G.
M. It is impossible to give a description of the
many valuable objects that Bro. Simons has
presented to the museum. We give, however,
a list of them, and know that every brother will
be amply paid by a visit to this case and an ex
amination of the valuable relics that this vener
able brother has, in his long and useful career
as a Mason, gathered together. They will be
pyized as a rich legacy from one of the most
zealous of the many illustrious Grand Masters
that the State of New York has produced. The
following is a list of this brother’s valuable con
tribution :
MEDALS AND COINS.
Three medals—Masonic Fair, Executive Commit
tee Grand Lodge, and Temple Commandery, Albany;
Bronze decoration of rare value, Napoleon I.; Bronze
medal, Williamsburg Board of KeMef; Medal, Ma
sonic Temple, Philadelphia; Medal, Brooklyn
Bridge; Medal, Obelisk (Central Park); Medal, Mary
Commandery, Knights Templar Anniversary, Declar
ation of Independence; Bronze mnApl, St. John's
Commandery, No. 4, K. T.,
ver medal, Socrates Lodge, No. 595. Instituted
June 28, 1866; Stiver medal, St. John baptizing
Christ. Legend—Who believes in baptism will
surely be saved; Silver medal, Orient of Bouen.
Logo des arts reunis; Silver medal, Lodge of the
three Hirams. Orient of Havre, 5313; a number of
curious and interesting coins.
MASONIC JEWELS.
Four elegant jewels; Past Master jewel, by Benevo
lent Lodge to Christian White; S. Warden Knight
Templar jewel; Master Mason jewel (silver); Silver
and gold jewel. Fessler Lodge, No. 576. Orient,
N. Y. Feb. 27, 1865; Silver and gold jewel, Py
tbagorae Lodge, No. 86; Silver 32° A. A. Scottish
Rite*jewel.
COLLARS, APRONS AND SASHES.
Knight Templar collar and apron; Collar and
jewel, Q. Orient, France; Knight 'lemplar baldric;
Knight Templar apron; Rose Croix apron, collar
and gloves; Grand Lodge apron; 33° A. A. Scottish
Rite baldric (French); Master Mason apron (French);
two Knight Templar belts; pair Knight Templar
gauntlets.
DIPLOMAS, CERTIFICATES AND WARRANTS.
English R. Arch and Irish Rose Croix Certificates;
French Rose Croix Certificates, 1823; French Rose
Croix Certificate, 1806.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Silk Banner; Proceedings of the Grand Lodge
Connecticut, 1811; package Confederate bills and
coupons; package of “ Scrip of Promise ” of N. J.,
1776; package U. 8. Currency; menu of banquet,
dedication of N. Y. Mason c Hall. 1875; mallet, com
memorative of election as G. Master of M. W. Robert
D. Holmes; Piece of Stone from the original founda
tion of the Egyptian Obelisk; Original Cement, laid
in the ground for 3,000 years, under the Egyptian
Obelisk, Presented to M. W. John W. Simons, by
Commander Henry H. Gorringe; Cross made of
pulp of redeemed U. 8. Currency.
Included in the above, among a number of
curious and interesting coins are the following:
A rouble of Catharine of Russia; a rouble of the
late Czar Alexander, who it will be remembered was
blown up; a token issued by Dr. Feutswanger,
made of a composition, like nickel, of his own in
vention; a copper coin of A. D. 36; a number of
tokens issued at the beginning of the late war; an
Assignat of the French Revolution of '9B; a French
coin—aliard, issued in 1798, with many others,
rare and valuable. This collection of coins and
tokens alone, makes an invaluable addition to the
museum.
Pyramid Lodge, No. 490.—0 n Fri
day, June 25th, thia lodge celebrates ita twenty
sixth anniversary by an excursion to lona Isl
and, with saloon steamer, barge, band, bar and
all the etceteras which go with a first-class
“ racket." Pyramid is celebrated for the very
fine, orderly and enjoyable affairs they are al
ways holding, and no doubt the coming excur
sion will be worthy of the good name of this
worthy lodge.
Lafayette Lodge, No. 64.—A regu
lar communication will be hold at the Tuscan
Room on Monday evening, 14th inst. As mat
ters ot special interest will be brought up at
this communication, it is the request of the W.
Master that brethren will attend. Visitors are
cordially invited. Work: Third Degree.
Consistory of New York City, A. A.
8. R.—Saturday evening, 26‘th inst., has been
selected for the conferring of the Twenty-sixth
Degree, or Prince of Mercy, in all its elegance
and splendor, in Consistoral Chambers ot the
Masonic Temple. Preparations on a grand
scale arc going forth for its perfect rendition.
Greatest of These is Charity.—
Ground has been purchased in the city of
Chicago, Illinois, for the purpose of erecting a
State Masonic Widows and Orphans Home. One
ot the first to lend a hand toward the building
is Medinah Temple, A. A. O. N. Mystic Shrine,
who announce a benefit July 6, to be given at
the Academy of Music of their city, the use of
which has been kindly tendered to them free Of
all expense by “ Dan. Shelby." 111. James H.
'JKhompson and his cohorts are at the wheel, and
if SI,OOO is not the result for ths Home we miss
our guess.
Rouse’s Point. —This delightful Sum
mer resort has a hotel called the Windsor that
has passed into the hands ot E. Sir Charles F.
Beck, Past Commander of Manhattan Co.m
mandery, No. 31. Who of the members of the
Knights Templar Association visiting Earle’s
Hotel that does not know the hospitality and
courtesy of E. Sir Charles F. Beck ? Those of
the craft who love to angle in the waters, or
when bagging game delight in the revelry of
genuine sport, may go to the Windsor and fish
from the porch and catch the tricky bass and
plucky pickerel at will and pleasure, or they
may climb the spurs of the Adirondacks and
sport with the fox, bear, pheasant and smaller
game to their heart’s delight. E. Sir Charley
will make all welcome.
EXCHANGE.
A Brother and Companion desires a
positisa in a mercantile house, to make himsef gener
ally useful. Can attend to correspondence and keep a
set of books. Salary moderate. Address E. P., Ne.v
York Dispatch.
Third Annual Excursion and Picnic
OF
Lebanon Lodge Association,
3F. and A., M.,
TO
IDLEWILD GROVE,
TUESDAY, JULY 20th, 1886.
A commodious steamer and the barge “ Walter Sands”
will leave U. S. Barge Office. Battery, at 9A. M.; South
Fifth street, Brooklyn, E. D., at 9:30 A. M.; and foot of
East Thirty-second st., E. R., at 10 A. M. sharp.
TICKETS, FIFTY CENTS EAQH,
to be had ot members of the lodge and on the dock on the
morning of the excursion.
William H. Heathcote,
WATCHES, JEWELRY ANT DIAMONDS.
Masonic Jewelry a Specialty.
No. SI PARK ROW, WORLD BUILDING (opp. PostOfflce)
and
NEW No. 2 CHATHAM SQUARE, above Worth street.
CREDIT!
MEN’S, YOUTHS’, BOYS’ AND CHILDREN’S
CLOTHING and HATS.
SOLD ON WEEKLY OR MONTHLY PAYMENTS.
STOCK ENTIRELY NEW; LATEST STYLES; FIT
GUARANTEED.
MEN’S SUITS AND OVERCOATS FROM 94.75 UP
WARD.
BOYS’ SUITS AND OVERCOATS FROM 54.75 UP
WARD.
STAUNTON & WHELAN,
26 FOURTH AVEOTE,
OPPOSITE COOPER INSTITUTE.
OPEN MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY.
UNTIL 10 P. M.’
DENTXSTRT.
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: Art.fleial Teeth, $4, $5. 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.
JAMES LUKEK,
MANUFACTURER OF
KNIGEPLS TEMPLA.R’B,
MASONIC,
AND
ALL KINDS OF SOCIETY GOODS,
No. 133 GRAND STREET. CORNER OF CRQgBY.
WARING & HUBBARD,
No. 22 FOURTH AVENUE. NEW YORK CITY.
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
and other SOCIETY UNIFORMS a specialty.
Our system of relf-measurement and samples of goods
sent free on application.
COATS, $15.00 to $20.00. CAPES, SIO,OO to $16.00.
MYSTIC SHRINE BADGES.
WILLIAM 11. 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, 0. O-
D. Also old gold and silver bought.
" MASONIC DIRECTORY.
NE.V YORK.
ACACIA, No. 327, meets first and third Tues
days, Clinton Reborn, Masonic Temple, Twenty-third
street and Sixth avenue. Adam G. Vail, M.
George D. Sauer, Treas. James D. Cutwater, 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 Tem
ple, E. 8» Inne-, M.
R. H. Foote, Treas. W. W. Wihtf, & W.
Wm. H. Innet. Sec. W. E. Marrenner. J. W.
ARCTURUS, No. 274.—Regular communications
of Arcturus Lodge are held at Miller’s Hall, No. 202 E.
86th st., S. E. cor. 3d avenue, on the first and third
Tuesdays of each month. Geo Campbell. M.
Henry 11. Dahnke, Treas. William Kurz, S. W.
James All wood, Sec., John A. Paradise, J. W.
No. 58 Sands st, Brooklyn.
BUNTING, No. 655, meets first and third Mon
days of each month, corner 124th B.reet and Third av
enue. Harlem. Harry C. Harney, M.
Cyrus O. Hubbell, Treas. Theo lore A. Jasper. S. W.
Z. T. Benson, Sec. Fred. M. Randeft, 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, Treaa., John W .Jeuw 8. W.
F. W. Herring, Sec., Andrew H. Kellogg, J. W.
No. 841 Broadway, N. Y
COPESTONE, No. 641, meets every second and
lourth Wednesdays, at 8 P.M., in the Corinthian Room,
Masonic Temple. William Mc- aul, M.
Martin Kalb, Treas. William J. Mathews, S. W.
11. T. Gibson, Sec. Joseph J. Moen, J. W.
CORINTHIAN, 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.
CRESCENT, No. 402, meets second and fourth
Thursdays,in Austin Room. Masonic Temple. Stronger#
in the 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, in Composite Rooms. Masonic
Temp e. >ixth avenue and 23d »tre« t.
D. Wyman, Treas. Aaron Morris. M.
William R. Oldr >y< ! , Sec., L. Jacobso.i, S. W.
No. -. 7Ch triton st, A. Cr ;zier, J. W.
EMANUEL, No. 654, meets second and fourth
Thursdas each month, Koster 4 Bial’s Hall, No. 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 men th, Grane Opera House,
corner of Eighth avenue and West Twenty-third street.
Joseph Grab aril, Treas. John G. Hoffman, M.
John Foster, Sec., DeForrest Nichols, S. 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, Treai. w. P. Kent, S. W.
Jared A. Timpson, Seo. Ralph Bogart, J. W.
GIRARD, No. 631, meets first Friday in each
month. Livingston Room, Masonic Temple.
Thos. r. Clench, Sec, Thos. W. James, 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, Treas. G. M. Johnson. S. W
E. R. Brown. Sec. C. R. Trumbull, J. W.
KANE, No. 454.—Regular communications of
Kane Lodge are held on the first, third and fifth Tues
days in Austin Boom, Masonic Temple.
Joseph J. Little, M.
Chas. A. Whitney, Treas. Thos. E. Stewart, S. W.
Henry W. Penoyar, Sec. Charles F. Ulrich, J. W.
METROPOLITAN, No. 273, meets second and
fourth Thursdays of each month, (except July and Au
guest, Corinthian Room. Masonic Temple, Sixth avenue
an 1 Twenty third street, Alfred W, Royal, M.
Thos. Career, 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 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. Weslev Smith, 8. W. 1
Box No. 68, Masonic Temple. Thos. J. Pardy, J. W.
MUNN, No. 19U, meets on the second and
fourth Thursday evenings, a: Livingston Room, Mason
ic Temple. J seph Abraham, M.
John Maguire, Treait. 1 hos. Maguire, S. W.
Ezra B. stock vis, 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 ar.
NATIONAL, No. 209, meets in Clinton room.
Maso? ic Temple. 23d street and 6ih avenue, second ana
lourth 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. Heizxnan, Treas. John J. Brogan, S. 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 Hall.
Sixth avenue and Twenty-third street.
»» t ... John T. Lee, M.
Henry Lee 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.
N. W. corner of Seventh avenu" and F -tv ninth street.
_ , , m <l eor ? e w ‘ Cregler, M.
Charles Lehritter, Treas. W T m. W. Sevmour, S. W I
Sec - R Winterbottom, J. W.
PERI EC 1 ASHLAR, No, 604, meets first and
third Thursdays in t ut Lorie Room. German Masonic
Temple, Fifteenth street, of Third avenue.
t r, ~ John C. Miller, M.
L. Greenbaum, Treas. Wm. L. Darmstadt, S. W.
_£• Bibo, Sec. Chas. H Jackson. J. W.
PIATT, No. 194, meets first and third Thurs
days of each month, Composite Rooms, Masonic Tem
ple, 23d street and Sixth avenue
O .1- r. -r- . m George Me A tear, M.
Smith S. Eaton, Treas. Thos. R. Gray, S. W.
Wm. J. Jessup, Sec., Robert Malcolm, J? W.
Residence, No. 11 Norfolk st., City.
POLAR STAR, No. 245, meets first and third
Wednesday of each month, in lonic Room, German Ma
sonic Temple, No. 220 East Fifteenth street.
Samuel Holmes, M.
George W. M<x>re. Treas. George A. Harkness, aW.
W. S. Lightbody, Sec. William H. Miller, Jr., J.W.
PRINCE OF ORANGE, No. 16, meets second
and fourth Saturdays in Doric Room, Masonic Temple.
Wm. T. Wardwell, Tr4as. Lewis H. Raymond, M.
John F. Graham, Sec. James B. Taylor, S. W.
No. 368 Eighth st. Richa dV. W. Dußols, 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
welcome. David H. Agan, M.
Mari n Pap«L Treas Michael Schlig, 8. W.
Lawrence 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 Fifty-seventh street.
Levi Gibb, M.
James F. Bragg, Troas., S. D. Smith, S. W.
Jackson Bell, Sec.. Robert Kopp, J. W.
Address, No. 1,035 Third ar.
SYLVAN GROVE, No. 275, meets 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 month, at Eastern Star Hall, Third
avenue and Seventh street.
Wm. Kemble Hall, M.
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 fifth
Friday evenings, at No. 161 Bth av., corner of 18th
st. W. J. L. Maxwell, M.,
George Banfield, Treas. 805 Broadway.
James S. Stitt, Sec., Robert Graham, 8. W.
424 West 19th. Benjamin More, J. W.
Thos. Loughrey, Tyler.'447% West 17th.
VERITAS LODGE, No. 734. meets every second
and fourth Tuesdays, at Grana Opera House. 23d street
and Bth ave. Richard Koch, M.
Dennis Redmond, Treas. John C. Koopman, S. W.
P. M. John W. Sokel, Rec. 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. Copy ins, Treas. John J. Kelley, S. W.
J. H. Malees, Sec. L. F. W. Seifert, J, W.
chapters.
ADELPHIC, No. 158, meets 2d and 4th Wed
nesdays of each month, lu Egyptian Room, Masonic
Temple. P. C. Benjamin, H. P.
J. V. Kirby, Treas. R. G. Larason, K.
Wm. H. Innet, Sec., H. J. Emerson, Scribe
Res., 102 Sixth avenue.
AMERICUS CHAPTER. No. 215, meets ths
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, A
MANHATTAN CHAPTER, No. 184, meets on
the first and third Wednesdays ot each month, in the
Egyptian Rooms, Masonic Temple, 23d st. and 6th ave.
F. O. Woodruff, Treas. William H Smith, H. P.
Frank Magee, Sec., S. M Per Kins, K.
No. 238 Greenwich st. M. W. Goodyear, S.
WASHINGTON, NO. 212, meets in convoca
tion the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, at
289 Bleecker street.
A. B. Haines. Treas. J. B Mockabee, H. P
H. D. Seward. Sec. B. H. Dupignac, K.
Address, 62 Jefierson Mkt. Weils, S.
CoMMANDEKIES.
ADELPHIC, No. 59 (mounted), meets in con
clave second Thursday of each month, at Masonic Tem
ple. Twenly-thira street and Sixth avenue.
Wm. Wall: ce.Walker, C.
J. W. Sanlord, Treas. J. O’Neil, G.
W. H. Innet. Rec. V. Molt, C. G.
CONSTANTINE, No. 48, assembles in stated
conclave the fourth Tuesday ot each month, at their
asylum, 130th stieet and Third avenue.
William H. De Graaf, C.
A. M. Underhill, Treas. James Cochrane, G.
J. I. Conklin, jr., Recover. C. P. Pierce, C. G.
CCEUR DE LION, NSV23, assembles in conclave
second Friday of each month, at Masonic Temple,
Twenty-third street and Sixth avenue. -r
Henry F. Herkner, 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 stree)
and Fourth avenue. James McGrath, E. C.
Wm. D. Peckham, Treas. 'John Caunt, G.
Wm. H. Armfieltl. 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. S. Champlin .Rec., 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. 100 Read street.
THE COUNCIL OF ITUNCES OF JERUBA
SALEM OF NEW YORK CITY meets at Consistorial
Chambers, Masonic Temple, on the third Saturday of
every month, at 8 P. M.
E. Porter Cooley, D. M. Stephen D. Affleck, M.
Martin Kalb, Treaa. George Wood, S. W.
Wm. S. Paterson, Sec., G. W. Van Buskirk, J. W.
No. 100 Reade street.
THE CHAPTER OF ROSE OROIX OF NEW
YORK CITY meets at Consistorial Chambers, Masonic
Temple, on the fourth Saturday of every month, at 8
P George W. Millar, M.
G W. Van Buskirk, Orator. Jamez McGee 8. W.
N. Ponce de Leon, Treas. John 8. King, J. W.
Wm. S. Paterson, Sec., No. 100 Reade street.
THE CONSISTORY OF NEW YORK CITY, S. P.
R. 8. meets at Consistorial Chambers. Masonic Temple,
when specially convened. C. T. McClenachan, Com.
Charles H. Heyzer, Ist L. C. George W. Millar, 2d L. C.
Joseph M. Levey, Treas. Wm. B. Garrison, M. State
Wm. 8. Paterson, Sec , No. 10> Reade street.
COUNCILS, R. S. 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 Tem
ple. Sixth ave. and 23d st. P. 0. Benjamin T. I. M.
Joh iW. Coburn, Rec. Alex. Butts, D M
Royal E Deane, Treas. Fred Ranter, P. C. W.
NOBLES OF THE MYSTIC SHRINE.
MECCA TEMPLE, A. A. 0., holds its sessions
at. Ma. onic Temple, Ne v York city, on the feast day of
everv Mohammedan month, of wh.ch due notice will
be given. Waiter M. Fleming, Grand Potentate.
A. W. Peters, Chief Rabban
Philip C. Benjamin. Assistant Rabban.
Charles H. Heyzer, High Priest.
ir\KAnh R Eakins. Director
Wm 8 Patersen, Grand Recorder, No. It’O Reade st.
BROOKLYN.
COMMANDLRIES.
de WITT CLINTON, No. 27, meets in Assem
bly on the second, lourth, and ifjh Tuesdays ol each
mouth, at Nol 87, 8J aud 91 Broadway, Brooklyu.
re n Juan B. Arci, c.
T. J. Scharfenberg. Treas. Win. H. Bryant, a.
S. T Waterhouse, Rec- Geo. B. Damn, G. G.
ST ELMO No. 57, assembles in stated oon
ave first and third Wednesdays ot each month, at
Masonic Hall, corner Manhattan and Meserole
re n Charles E. Stock ford, C.
Henry A Heuschkel, Treas. Valentine Hammann, G.
James H. Wbitehorne. Rec. Jas. L. Drumm md, C. G.
ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH KHE.
AURORA GRATA LODGE OF PERFECTION,
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite. Valley of Brooklyn.
Rucular communications are held on the second Wednes
day of each month at Nos. 38 and 40 Court street,
uay ui Wayland Trask, T. G. M.,
JohnW. Richardson, Deputy.
Mark Mayer, Treas. E. D. Washburn, S. W.
GH. Koenecke, Sec., Rev. Warren C. Hubbard. J, W-
No. 492 Dean street,
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