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M.W. JOHN W. SIMONS. P. G. M., Editor.
Advertisements for the Masonic De
partment, to eecnre their insertion, must be
lent in by TWO O’CLOCK, P. M., Friday.
WHAT OF THE DAY 1
If wo sit down at set of sun, «•
And count the things that we have done,
And, counting find,
One self-denying act, one word
That eased the heart of him that heard;
One glance most kind.
That fell like sunshine where it went,
Then we may count that day well-spent.
But if through all the live-long day
We’ve eased no heart by yea or nay;
If through it all
We’ve done no thing that we can trace,
That brought the sunshine to a face;
No act most small.
That helped some soul, and nothing cost
Then count that day as worse than lost
PERSONAL APPEALS.
It is not always that the Mason who makes a
personal appeal for aid, whether to a Masonic
hotly, or to a brother, should be assisted, but
there are circumstances under which such ap
plications should receive very careful and
prompt attention. It there were no frauds in
the world, if there were none even in Masonry,
then every appeal for help ought to receive a
cordial response, and ready assistance. Alas
for the frailty of humanity, there are imposters
in the world, in the church, in Masonry, every
where. This makes the act of giving to -worthy
objects a difficult one; but it is better to give to
a dozen unworthy applicants, than that one
really needy brother should go unhelped.
We owe to each other an obligation, in Ma
sonry, above that of the outside world. We have
voluntarily gone into a society, banded together,
ostensibly for the purpose of practicing charity,
cultivating brotherly love, and disseminating
pure morality; so far as we can we are bound
together to carry out these fundamental prin
ciples of the order. Our connection with Ma
sonry, is a matter of our own choosing alto
gether. We were not coerced into it, and if
after wo started we found there was anything
to which we could not give our hearty assent,
we should, as men, as true men, have an
nounced the fact, retired from the room, and
proceeded no further.
Having, then, assumed certain obligations, of
®ur own free will—they having been given to us
upon our own request—we should be careful to
fulfill those pledges to the uttermost. The Cre
ator does not require of His creature anything
that he cannot perform; neither does Masonry.
In every degree, from the Entered Apprentice
to the last, care is taken to circumscribe the
boundary of duty, so that none maybe expected
to perform impossibilities. The length of the
cable tow is measured by the ability we possess
to go to that extremity. The distance from the
post of duty, with the conditions requring at
tention to it, are all protected by our own judg
ment of ability to take the journey, no matter
how urgent the call. Thus in every way the
voluntary obligations we assume are not bur
densome, but they are binding, and to our con
fidence and our God we must answer for the
failure to do our duty.
Personal appeal comes sometimes when we
may feel just a little pressed, and we pass it by
lightly, not taking the time to examine into the
merits of the case, and oftentimes the worthy,
really distressed brother has to bear the burden
alone,* when we, by a little attention, could have
relieved him. Masonry, if it means anything,
means sympathy for one another and assistance
in time of need. There are some who are inde
pendent, and the wealthy man of the
who refuses aid to a poorer brother may find
the same treatment some day, when the smiles
of fortune have changed to the frowns of advers
ity.
Prosperity is not lasting. Poverty steals on
slowly sometimes, and unnoticed, until we are
caught in its clutches. You never know the
strength ot a man financially until he is dead,
and his estate is to be settled up. How many
times do we hear the expression of surprise
that some one whom we thought wealthy had
left behind him a legacy of debt to be settled
by bis executor, and the estate itself worthless.
Bo that we cannot count upon what we now pos
sess always remaining with us, and never grow
ing less. So if we are in “ easy circumstances,”
as the world says, we should be the more
ready to give heed to the personal appeal that
comes to us, looking forward a little to the day
when we may have to make a personal appeal
ourselves.
A real worthy brother is not going to make a
personal appeal unless he has pressing need to
do so, and the personal appeal from one who is
known to be an upright Mason, an honest man
—he could not be an upright Mason without
being “ the noblest work of God onght never
to be unheeded. The help asked should be
rendered. If we cannot do it ourselves, our
duty to our brother is to present the matter to
others who are more fortunately situated than
ourselves, and keep on until the required as
sistance is rendered. Personal appeals are not
always for pecuniary aid. Many are for help
in securing employment.
To these appeals, which, wo grant, may be
frequent, there is too often turned the deaf ear.
Carelessly the matter is cast aside, and we do
not feel under the least obligation to even think
of the person making the appeal. We take no
trouble to ascertain that Bro. B. has a vacancy
that this brother can fill, but, unmindful of his
pressing need, we express sorrow at our ina
bility to give him work, and thus dismiss the
subject. If Masonry means anything, it means
Just this sort of brotherly aid. The very high
est charity is often to find for our less fortuuate
brother some employment that will enable him
to support himself and those dependent upon
him. This is the true spirit of Masonry. Ma
sonry, it is true, is not an employment agency,
and should not be, but it should be the pleas
ure, as it is the obligated duty of every Mason,
to aid a member of the craft in this way. In no
better way can the true spirit ol brotherly love
be exemplified. Let us not boast of charity and
the practice of that virtue until we fulfill our
obligations iu this regard.
Wo heard the other day of a case that shows
how little is thought of this part of our obliga
tion in Masonry—that ot aiding a worthy
brother. A brother, known as the very soul of
honor, whose word was as good as his bond,
whose honesty could never be questioned, lost
a member of his family by death. As sickness
always does, it depleted bis treasury, and when
the sad funeral was over he found himself in
need of a little ready money. He had a busi
ness and attended to it closely, but just at this
time it was unproductive. He made out a note
tor fifty dollars, payable in thirty days, and en
closed it to a brother blessed with much of this
worlds goods, a high official in Masonic circles,
who boasted of his charity and of that of his
ancestors before him, and in a few words re
quMtsd tbs loan. The answer, short and sort,
came buck to the brother bowed down with
grief, “It is not my business to loan money.”
The brother (like the darky in taking up a collec
tion, when the hat was returned empty was
thankful to get the hat back), might have been
thankful to get his n®te back. Now, if this high
official had not had fire money, he should have
Wi »», rad not tbangbldmily and DM'ilntli
wounded the leelings of one who had peeu a
warm personal friend for years by such unfeel
ing a refusal. This was a personal appeal, that
demanded in Masonry a very different treat
ment. But there are many such. We should
be careful to see to it that our brother’s blood
is not on our hands.
The North river has swallowed many a despair
ing heart that might have been saved to a useful
life had some thoughtful friend but spoken a
kindly word or performed a kindly act of bro
therly love. Let us remember that we are
brethren, and that the ties that bind us are not
to be easily broken. If the tie ie not a pleasant
one, if we are unwilling to fulfill its obligations,
then sever the tie and get out from under the
burden. As long as we are Masons we should
meet our obligations to the best of our ability.
"Jfe are all born, but not buried. ’ and we do
not know what another moon may bring to us.
The sunshine is bright to-day, but the storm
may come to-morrow.
Zerubbabel Association will give a
grand picnic and midsummer night’s festival at
Sulzer’s Harlem Biver Park, on the 14th inst.
Bro. Monheimer will accept our thanks for
sards.
HIGHT AN© MORNING.
•• Truth is stranger than fiction."
They are all gathered around hie bed.
The doctor is there and says it will be but a
short time before the change comes. Already
the death damp is gathering on the brow of
Martin Crawford. The eye is fixed and has a
glassy appearance, so certain a forerunner of
death. His breathing is very low, his pulse
scarcely perceptible.
The doctor is holding the hand, trying to feel
the pulse beat. There is a flutter. The breath
has stopped. Now the gutteral sound. All is
stilled. Again a flutter of the pulse—so ieeble,
like the last flicker of the dying ember. The
friends around the bed are hushed iu the solemn
silence of the death struggle. One more feeble
breath. All is over. I?e is dead. The doctor
has laid the pulseless hand gently on his breast
His offices are needed no more. He has gone.
There is a widow there, beside that bed.
There are two orphan children kneeling with
that widow. Their hearts are torn and bleed
ing. The hot tears chase each other rapidly
down their cheeks. Their’s is a sad grief.
A little removed from the death bed are two
men. They have been watching all night long,
and now as the first dawn of day appears, their
labor of love is completed, and they await the
opportunity to speak words of comfort to the
sorrowing family. They are Masons. They
have watched by the bedside of their brother
for many nights, and remained until their
services could no more help him.
They have spoken to the widow, afid have
prepared the body for the grave. They have
gonetoattend to other matters necessary to the
proper burial of their brother.
There is the smell of varnish in the house. It
is the first coffin that was ever brought into
Martin Crawlord’s house. Tenderly the body
is lifted into its last bed. Several ladies have
been at the house all day. They have made
mourning gowns for Mrs. Crawford and the two
little girls.
The Master of the lodge has been there, and
all arrangements are complete for the funeral.
Mrs. Crawford is alone with her children and
her dead husband. She bends oven the coffin,
and the tears flow freely, and the pmfi-up grief
gives way. Tears are a relist. The scene ot
such sorrow is too sacred to be readily intruded
upon. We turn away and let the fountains of
grief overflow.
There is a large turnout of the lodge. The
little parlor ie full of sorrowing friends. The
members of the lodge are on the outside, await
ing the conclusion of the religious ceremonies.
The procession is formed, and followe the
body to the grave. The Master reads in a very
impressive manner the beautiful ritual. The
sprig of acacia has been deposited in the grave.
The consignment of “ dust to dust” has been
made.
The grave is filled—the mound complete.
Martin Crawford, the loving husband and
doting father, is buried.
After the funeral, the Master made some in
quiry as to the condition of the family of thair
deceased brother, and found that they were in
very needy circumstances. It became neces
sary that Mrs. Crawford should do something to
support herself and her two little children.
The Master asked her what she would like to
do. She signified her willingness to do any
thing in her power. After consulting together,
it was determined that Mrs. Crawford should
open a boarding-house.
The Master and Senior Warden of the lodge
secured a house—a three-story brown-stone
front. Bro. Watkins, a member of the lodge,
kept a large carpet store; he furnished the car
pets for the house. Bro. Morris gave some of
the furniture, and other brethren gave liberally
until the whole house was furnished. The la
dies had taken the matter in hand, and deter
mined that the house should be completed in
every respect, and not only in furniture, but in
boarders also. They secured enough to occupy
every room, and some of them were members
of the lodge. The Master and bis wife, the
Junior Warden, Past Master Walters, and sev
eral other members, became boarders. Ser
vants were hired, and the larder well provided
with edibles.
When all was done, the Master’s wife, who
was to be a boarder, had the table set in the
dining-room and spread for tea. The boarders
were all safely lodged in the house, their bag
gage being already in their rooms.
When everything was ready, the Master called
for Mrs. Crawford, and requested her to go with
him to take tea with his wife.
“ Bring the children, too,” said he, “ and lock
the house up securely.”
They were soon in front of the brown-stone
house, brightly lighted from top to bottom.
They went into the house, and when Mrs. Craw
ford had laid aside her wraps, she was ushered
into the dining-room. The boarders were all
seated at the table. The servants were stand
ing near, ready to obey orders. There were va
cant seats lor four. One at the head of the ta
ble, and one at the right, and two for the child
ren.
The Master of the Lodge escorted Mrs. Craw
ford to the head of the table and bade her take
it His seat was at her right, He then turned
to Mrs. Crawford, and said :
•• Mrs. Crawford, this is your house, this ie
your furniture, these are your boarders, and
these are your servants.”
Of course, it is impossible to portray Mrs.
Crawford’s surprise. She burst into tears, and
could do nothing but cry her thanks to the kind
friends who had done so much tor her.
The evening meal was enjoyed, as perhaps no
other had ever been by any of the company
there assembled.
It was a complete surprise, and was a noble
work, nobly done. It was true Masonic charity
performed in an unostentatious way, and was
helping others to help themselves. This is a
true story. It is not often that such a munifi
cent act is done, but sometimes the great heart
of Masonry overflows, and pours its flood of
blessing into the homes and lives of the needy.
It is such a scene as this that raises the broth
erhood to its proper level. “Ho is truly great,
who is great in charity.”
To say that Mrs. Crawford fully appreciated
the acts of the brethren of the lodge to which
her husband belonged, would be but feebly to
express her gratitude, and iu a short time eho
returned every dollar that had been expended
in her behalf. That family of boarders became
a happy family, indeed, and the bond of affec
tion grew stronger and stronger as the months
went by. Nothing that the hostess could do for
the comfort and pleasure of her guests was
spared. Her house was often gladdened by vis
its from members of the lodge, who came to pay
social visits to the lodgers and to present their
respects and best wishes to her. These fre
quent visits were made the occasion of pleasant
reunions, and were enjoyed by all.
Among the boarders who greeted Mrs. Craw
ford at the flrat meal, was Bishard Condon, the
Junior Warden of his lodge. He had been a
warm friend of Mr. Crawford, and none had
been more earnest iu efforts to assist the widow
of his friend than he. He was a bachelor of
forty, and it seemed that he had settled down
to a life of bachelorhood. Even the callous heart
of a bachelor may sometimes bo wounded by the
arrows lititt Oapii's how, lifem ki not a haarl
go hard, nor a life so degenerate, that cannot be
reached by the gentle spirit of pure womanly
love. The crust may be thick, but the continued
shots from the arrow of love will penetrate and
bring the wounded heart to repentance and lead
it to seek repose at the feet of its captor. And
so, as the days and weeks rolled by, and the
months began to number with the years, it was
noticed that Richard Condon, the hard-hearted
old bachelor, was remaining at his boarding
house more than usual. He had even requested
the pleasure of the widow’s company to church
on Sunday evenings, and occasionally to con
certs during the week days. There seemed,
too, be a sort of friendly feeling on the part of
the hostess for her boarder, and there were sly
remarks and winks, and some of the ladies had
even once in a while alluded to weddings as
very pleasant occasions.
So matters weut for nearly three years, when
one day the boarders were invited to be at
home on a certain evening, as the landlady
wished to give them a pleasant surprise.
The evening came, aud of course every
boarder was present, as also a number of
friends, aud many of the leading brethren of
old Antiquity Lodge.
Everything had been managed very quietly,
NEW YORK DISPATCH, JULY 11, 1886.
but not fio carefully as to conceal from the
quick perception of woman what was to be
done, and therefore the ladies of the house
were ready for the occasion.
When the company were all assembled,
Richard Condon came into the parlor, with the
blushing Mrs. Orawlord on his arm. They
walked directly to the centre of the room, where
the minister pronounced the words that made
them man and wife.
The happy company passed around to wish
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Condon a long and
happy life. To make the occasion more enjoy
able, if possible, the friends had brought many
very handsome presents, to the great sur
prise of the newly-wedded couple.
This is a true sketch, and the parties con
nected with it are living to-day, happy and in
comfort, and bless the kind hand of Masonic
charity for all their good fortune. They live not
a thousand miles from the centre oßone of the
most fashionable portions of Boston.
EMPIRE CHAPTER, NO. 170.
The announcement that the Royal Arch De
gree will be conferred, brought together an
unusually large number of companions on last
Thursday evening—that is, unusually large
even for Empire. The night was excessively
hot, yet some sixty or seventy brethren assem
bled to assist or witness the conferring of this
sublime and beautiful degree by R. E. Comp.
Frank Magee, and a very agreeable surprise
was in store lor the companions, as not only
Bro. Magee and Doctor Worster were on hand,
as announced in the Dispatch, but they brought
also that prince of Principal Sojourner’s, the
Right Excellent John B. Harris, Past P. S. of
the Grand Chapter of the state. We have of
course seen this degree conferred time without
number, but we confess it was like a revelation
to hear R. E. Comp. Harris in his favorite role
ot P. S. New and interesting points were made
during the passage of the candidates, and at
every turn some eloquent quotation or some
lines of poetry were interspersed and were list
ened to with the utmost attention by the inter
ested companions. The climax was reached,
however, when the candidates were brought to
the East and the dialogue between the P. S.
Harris and the High Priest, Magee followed. It
was conceded by all present that it could not be
surpassed, and there were those present who
were competent to judge.
Beside the R. E. John B. Harris, R. E. Frank
Magee, M. E. Ahlstrom, M. E. Maxfield, Doctor
Worster, E. Comp’s Fitch, Collins, Parsloe and
others were present. Replies to invitations
and telegrams from various companions
were received. M. E. Comp. Wm. H. Smith
wired that only a serious illness prevented his
being present; a beautifully written and well
composed and cordial letter of M. E. Comp. Ed
Adams was also received, in which he apolo
gized for his absence, and says that although
the loss is his, yet he is willing to pay the usual
fine of the absentees.
The work was fully and carefully gone
through with, yet the chapter closed early, and
the companions marched to the banquet hall
up stairs, where a most enjoyable hour was
spent.
The "Quintette Quartette” sang to the music
of a fine piano, presided over by Comp. Bollas;
the songs as well as the music were greatly en
joyed by all.
The first toast the "Grand Chapter,” was
answered by R. E. Frank Magee; to “ Manhat
tan Chapter,” replied to by Dr. Worster; the
toast to “ Empire ” was responded to by E.
Comp. Adolph Muehsam; then our sister chap
ters was answered by M. E. Comp. Ahlstrom;
then our sister "Grand Chapters” was pro
posed in connection with the Grand Chapter of
Dakota, which was answered by M. E. Comp.
E. Loewenstein, the High Priest a»d the Grand
Representative of Dakota.
Then more singing. Some very fine songs by
E. Comps. Jere Tuomey. Bollas and others. It
was very, very late when the happy party sep
erated, highly pleased with the evening’s work,
and well satisfied with Empire.
CRESCENT LODGE, NO. 402.
Ninety degrees in the shade.
Third Degree.
Hot work.
Poor candidates I
Perspiring brethren.
About fifty enthusiastic Masons assembled in
the Austin Room, at the Temple, on last Thurs
day evening. It was the closing meeting for the
season of Crescent Lodge.
W. Bro. E. D. Harper was in the East, as
usual, with W. Bro. Joseph A. Lackey iu the
West and Bro. Francis H. Wall in the South.
The routine business was transacted.
W. Bro. Alfred Taylor announced the fact
that the Grand Master had appointed the Mas
ter of Crescent Lodge one of the Grand Stew
ards of the Grand Lodge, whereupon he desired
a record to appear of the distinguished honor,
and also that it was duly appreciated by the
lodge. The resolution was adopted, when Bro.
Harper, in his usual modest way, thanked the
brethren for their expression, and thought the
honor was intended to be conferred upon the
lodge, not upon its Master.
He had to “ catch a boat,” so he departed,
having called Bro. Taylor to the East.
The Third Degree was conferred upon two
Fellow Crafts, who happened to be in waiting.
They were Bros. John R. Emery and Charles E.
Davison. They were properly treated by a
brother in the South, then by another in the
West, and lastly by a faithful workman in the
East. The W. M. gave them the usual instruc
tions—for hot weather; they signed the By-
Laws, and became full-fledged Master Masons.
Bro. Taylor was easy in his work, and proved
himself a skillful workman.
The lodge was closed and "called off” until
the second Thursday in September, to which
meeting the brethren present were cordially
invited.
NOTES AND QUERIES.
W. H. P.—At the last regular Communication
of my lodge, it was summoned to take action on
the proposed amendment to the Grand Lodge
Constitution, as also other business. After hav
ing the amendments read through twice, the
lodge—by a majority vote -rejected the same,
and the Master—after making proclamation to
that effect—ordered the secretary to communi
cate with the Grand Master (or Grand Secre
tary) and inforn} him that our lodge had reject
ed, or voted against, the proposed amendment.
After going .through the regular order of busi
ness, the lodge proceeded to work the Third
Degree. After conferring the first section, and
while at refreshment—preparing for the second
—the Master called the lodge on again, enter
tained a motion to have the above action recon- •
sidered—which was “ carried ’’—and thereupon
a brother moved the adoption of the amend
ment, which was "carried.” All this, alter
several brethren, who had voted against it, had
left the lodge, and while in the middle of the
conferring of the degree. Please state whether
the action was legal and constitutional, and con
fer a favor on a number of Masons in our sec
tion, who can’t agree.
Answer.— We are of opinion that the action
was clearly within the power ot the lodge, aud
therefore legal.
PERSONAL.
M. W. John W. Simons. -The host of friends
of this venerable brother will be gratified to
know that he will repair to-morrow to Central
Valley, New York, where he will enjoy the
solitude and shade, which, just now, may bene
fit his impaired health. Good wishes go with
you—Uncle John!—and believe that warm
hearts at home will await tidings of your en
joyment and hope that you will in time return
With renewed health,
Morris Godchaud, the aged parent of R. W.
Samuel Godchaud (in his seventy-fourth year),
died in this city on Wednesday, the 7th inst.
The immediate cause ot death is ascribed to
Bright’s disease of the kidneys. The old gen
tleman had lived many years in this’city in
peace and prosperity, aud his long association
with the affairs of the city and its marvelous
advancement, gave to him a prestige as truly a
patriarch of truth and veneration. We sin
cerely sympathize with our dear brother in his
bereavement, and commend his sorrows to the
Giver of all good.
Dr. Chas. W. Torrey, 33°.—We are pleased
to notice that this distinguished brother is in
lull sympathy with the collection of " curios”
connected with the Masonic Library, and visit
ors will be plsased te notice a pair of magnifi
cent elk horns, superbly mounted, adorning the
argh of the folding-doors leading through the
library rooms. Our handsome and gallant
donator is entitled to special acknowledge
ments.
Bro. Edwin Bouton, of the yacht " Fig
Leaf,” gave an “outing’ to a few of the at
taches of the Dispatch last Thursday, and sailed
his beautiiul craft around Staten Island in
beautiful style, We noticed areueug gimtß
XXrw. Richard Jaasss F. iLraij, tienry
C. Banks, and others of note, who came to
business on Friday in good condition.
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Manhattan Chapter, No. 184.—The
Past and M. E. Degrees were worked last Wed
nesday in this chapter, the latter was in charge
of Right Excellent Com. Worster, Assistant
Grand Lecturer, and was of course conferred
in strict accordance with the present ritual and
in Dr. Worster’s happy and eloquent style.
There were present M. E. Comp. Paul Keis, of
Corinthian; Cooley, of Metropolitan; E. Loewen
stein, ot Empire; Fitch, of Metropolitan, and
many others. On the next convocation the
Royal Arch will be worked, and M. E. Comp.
Smith, the High Priest, says—look out for a big
time.
Emanuel Lodge, No. 654. — This
prosperous body of tireless craftsmen will en
tertain their friends and invited guests with a
“ Summernight’s Festival ” at Empire City Co
losseum (Jones’ Woods, Sixty-eighth street and
Avenue A,) on Tuesday evening, July 2D, inst.,
and, though we are in the midst of the “ heated
term,” it is said that, in this locality, the sea
breezes alternate with pleasing rapidity, and
give assurance of a delightful reunion in
which jt will give us much pleasure to partici
pate.
Polar Star Lodge, No. 245.—A1l the
brethren who can possibly do so will do well to
participate in the grand excursion of this gal
lant lodge on Thursday next, the 15th inst,,
when they may be sure of a good time.
TEMPLAR NOTES.
TIDINGS FROM THE WEST.
The Grand Commandery of the State of Min
nesota met in annual conclave at Owatonna, on
the 24th ult, and the members from this city,
Minneapolis, report a very interesting session.
The officers of the Grand Commandery were
met at the railway station by Cyrene Com
mandery, 40 strong, E. C. Sir J. M. Diment, and
escorted to headquarters. Eighteen command
eries were represented. The delegates from
this city were Sir A. M. Shueg, P. G. C.; Sir
John A. Schlener, E. C.; Sir J. W. Nash, Gen.;
Sir J. L. Dobbin, C. Gen , of Zion Commandery,
No. 2; Sir A. Z. Levering, E. C.; Sir J. F.
Smith, Gen.; W. A. Miller, C. Gen., of Darius
Commandery.
The Grand Commandery was called to order
by R. E. G. C. W. E. Cornish. At the election
of officers for the ensuing year the following
Sir Knights were chosen :
R. E. G. C„ Henry Birkett, ot Owatonna; E.
D. G. C., Sir Thomas Montgomery, of St. Peter;
Gen., Sir Thomas Mee, Fariabault; C. Gen.,
Sir John A. Schlener, of Minneapolis ; E. G. P.,
Sir P. H. Hubbell, of Winona; G. Treas., Sir
J. G. McFarlane, of Minneapolis ; G. Rec., Sir
R. G. Pierson, of St. Paul; G. S. W., Sir C. A.
Hubbard, Lake City; G. J. W„ Sir C. T. Spauld
ing of Brainerd; Q. S. 8., Sir A. J. Levering,
of Minneapolis.
The Commandery adjourned to meet next
year at Lake City, located on Lake Pepin.
The Sir Knights report as being well cared
for by “Cyrene,” and are lavish in their praise
of the hospitality of Owatonna.
Sir John A. Schlener has been the recipient
of numerous congratulations sinee his return
from the conclave, and all feel that he should
be in the line of promotion henceforth in the
order. In this State he is an enthusiastic Tem
plar and worker, and is now at the head of the
Temple of the Shrine in this city. The Blue
Lodges will seek refreshment and test in a
picnic next month at Lake Minnetonka.
Zion Commandery Drill Corps, at the last
meeting, voted unanimously to tender the ser
vices of the corps to the committee at St. Louis
to take part in the exhibition drill on “ Charity
Day.” The drill corps is commanded by a very
efficient officer, A. M. Shuey, Past G. C. of
Minnesota, and in due time will be appre
ciated by all Sir Knights interested in an intel
ligent (from a military standpoint), well disci
plined and well drilled organization ot Knights
Templar. Perhaps it may be for the benefit of
Commanderies in general to make a note of the
fact that Past Commander Shuey is the author
and publisher of a Manual of Tactics for the use
ot Knights Templar. It is written and put up in
a neat form and well adapted for private in
struction, very concise and easily understood,
and although intended perhaps for the benefit
of his own command, we believe it will eventu
ally take the place of other publications now
in circulation. A well drilled commandery
sneaks volumes for the order. With this idea
alone, every Sir Knight will appreciate intelli
gent work in this direction. Caledonia.
THE GRAND ENCAMPMENT.
The Grand Master’s summons for the twenty
third triennial conclave of the Knights Templar,
to be held at St. Louis, beginning Sept. 21st, is
out, and has been mailed throughout the coun
try to the various Grand and subordinate com
manderies. The summons contains the amend
ments submitted at the conclave in 1883, in San
Francisco, and those offered since that time.
Many ol these amendments are of great import
ance to the Grand Encampment. It will be re
membered by those who attended the San Fran
cisco conclave that the fact that no summons
had been issued, and, as a result, no amend
ments to the Constitution could be made then,
caused considerable discussion and ill-feeling,
and made it necessary to defer the amend
ments then offered until the present conclave.
The Grand Master was, apparently, derelict in
his duty that time, and the Grand Recorder,
T. 8. Parvin, got a good share of blame from
those whoj desired to secure the passage of
amendments at that session. The Grand Re
corder has taken care that no such mistake
shall occur this time, and that all amendments
submitted shall be in shape to be acted upon.
This fact is made very evident from the follow
ing, which is incorporated in the summons :
“And to the end that there may be no cavil
(for we are fully of the opinion, as we always
have been, that no amendment to the Constitu
tion can be acted upon which has not been ‘in
serted in the summons’) we here and now in
sert those of 1883 in this summons of 1886, inas
much as they have never been so * inserted.’
“ And further, having in 1880 tried to arrange,
systematize and condense the numerous ‘ mo
tions relative to changes,’ and being grossly
abused therefor in open conclave by parties un
rebuked by the Grand Master, we* resolved to
‘ sin no more ’ in that line, and so present all
the papers just as they came to our hands.”
Numerous amendments have been submitted
from time to time, and these have been consoli
dated by the Grand Recorder, as appears from
the following in the summons :
“Offered by several Sir Knights, members,
etc. Received and filed at various times and
consolidated May 13, 1886.
“Constitution, Article I. Add to said arti
cle :
“ Section 24. Parades.—lt shall be a misde
meanor for any officer or member of the Grand
Encampment to accept or join iu any Templar
escort or parade in the city where, and during
the days in which, the Triennial Conclave is
held. The penalty for such offense shall be the
forfeiture of office and membership in the Grand
Encampment.
“It shall also be a misdemeanor for the Grand
Commander (or Sir Knight acting as such) of
the jurisdiction in which such conclave is held,
to authorize or permit a Templar parade to be
held in such city during such time by the Sir
Knights of his or any other jurisdiction. The
penalty therefor shall be forfeiture of office and
membership in the Grand Encampment, and
ineligibility to hold either in the future.”
The younger members of the order, those
who believe in enjoying life, will vote against
the adoption of this amendment, and if it
passes it will only be after a lively parliamentary
fight.
The enrollment goeth forth very rapidly for
the New York Battallion's Pilgrimage to St.
Louis. Sir Jeames announces responses from
Maine to Pennsylvania. Connecticut will have
of the party an exceedingly large delegation of
her Past Grand Commanders, of course R. E.
Sir Fred. Waldron, the present, is one of the
partv, and is actively at work swelling the num
bers from the Nutmeg State.
YORK, NO. 55.
The heat did not deter rather a large delega
tion of Sir Knights of this fine commandery
from meeting in regular conclave on Wednes
day evening last, at their asylum, in the Com
mandery Room of the Temple. E. Sir Davis in
tends to have a good record for work and suc
cess during the coming year. In this he is
ably supported by his staff and membership.
IN MEMORY.
Our heartfelt sympathies go forth to R. TV
Bro. and Sir Knight Allred B. Price, 32°, the
trusty treasurer of Columbian Commandery,
No. 1, in the great loss he has sustained by rea
son of the demise of his aged father, Mr. Cyrus
W. Price, who died at his late residence, No.
134 Washington Place, at the good old age of
eighty-two.
VIRGINIA TEMPLARS.
The recent visit to Providence of Richmond
and St. Andrew’s Commanderies, of Richmond,
was pleasant and succeeslul in its social fea
tures, as indeed in all respects. A more than
ordinary significance seemed to attach to the
pilgrimage and gave importance to the occasion.
Remembrance was strong of the ancient friend
ship existing between the Knights Templar of
the two localities, of the visits previously made,
with the abundant lavish hospitalities that thus
had been called forth, and hence an added in
terest was given to the recent meeting of the
Templar bodies representing two jurisdictions
widely separated by distance, but between
which run so many lines of accord and sympa
thy. The most cordial and fraternal relations
have long existed between the Knights Templar
of Richmond and those ot Providence.
In 1858 Richmond Commandery made a
Northern pilgrimage and received a hearty
greeting both in Providence and Boston. The
year following, De Molay Commandery, of Bos
ton, and St. John’s Commandery, of Provi
dence, paid a return visit to Richmond Com
mandery, and the occasion is a memorable one
in the annals of the three organizations. There
was then an outpouring of patriotic and Ma
sonic feeling, the like of which is rarely wit
nessed. In 1875 Richmond Commandery again
made a pilgrimage to Providence and Boston,
receiving a warm, heartfelt welcome in both
cities. Among the distinguished citizens and
Knights accompanying the commandery at that
time were R. E. Wm. B. Isaacs, a Past Com
mander of Richmond Commandery. and then
Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery
of Virginia; E. William E. Tanner, Commander
of the visiting body; ex-Governor Walker, a
member of the Richmond organization, who of
ten responded for them iu eloquent speech, and
others of honorable tame and large influence.
The visiting body numbered about seventy-five
mask ■»W ban 4,
Calvaly Cdfsitnahdefies were the ’
hosts in l§7o, and did their best to give hospi
table greetings to the Virginia Knights. That
season of good-will and festivity has a bright
and pleasing remembrance for those who were
active at the time.
In May, 1881, St. John’s Commandery was
again in Richmond, being received with a cor
diality and enthusiasm going beyond any ex
pression before made. The visitors were taken
to the hearts and homes of the Richmond
Knights, and everywhere greeted as brothers
and trionds. Both Richmond Commandery and
St. Andrew’s Commandery—a child of the for
mer organization—were profuse in their atten
tions and courtesies. The Providence pilgrims,
alter a most delightful stay in Richmond, re
turned to their homes, realizing that the bonds
were indeed strong and blessed that united the
Masons and Templars of the two cities, and re
solved that in due time there should be another
glad meeting in the land of Roger Williams.
Thus it came about, in response to an invita
tion from St. John's Commandery, that Rich
mond and St. Andrew’s Commanderies visited
Providence on the 15th, 16th and 17th of June,
1886. Both organizations came with full ranks,
a goodlv proportion of the Knights being ac
companied by their wives and daughters. The
presence of the ladies made the visit specially
notable and interesting. The entire pro
gramme of reception exercises and festivities
was arranged with a view to their comfort, and
Providence ladies contributed essential help in
carrying out the plans of the committee in
charge.
The parade through e?me of the principal
streets attracted much attention, and the digni
fied, soldierly movements of the three com
manderies called forth deserved commenda
tion, The Grand Commander of the Grand
Commandery ot Massachusetts and Rhode
Island, Right Eminent George H, Burnham, re
viewedFthe line, having by his side in the per
formance of this pleasant duty Grand Master
Newton D. Arnold, and E. Sir Wm. B. Smith, of
Philadelphia. It may be mentioned that there
was another less formal review by the ladies,
who, in some fifty or more barouches, met the
line on Broadway and were duly recognized.
After the parade came a lunch at Freemasons
Hall, with plenty of sociability and good fellow
ship.
The formal reception at Freemason’s Hall on
the evening of Tuesday was a pronounced suc
cess. A brilliant concourse of Knights and
ladies, with inspiring music and excellent ad
dresses, gave grace and character to the oc
casion. Eminent Sir Stillman White presided.
With earnest and felicitous words he intro
duced the several speakers, among whom
were Governor Wetmore, Mayor Robbins,
Grand Master N. D. Arnold, Grand Com
mander Geo. H. Burnham, E. Commander
John Heathcote, R. E. Nicholas Van Slyck, Hon.
W. B. Smith, of Philadelphia, E. Commander J.
H. Capers and Major A. R. Courtney, of Rich
mond. Sir Knight Cunningham, of Richmond,
conferred a favor by singing “ The Blue and the
Gray,” and, in a response to a persistent encore,
“ The Sword of Bunker Hill.” Then followed
music and dancing in one of the halls, an in
strumental and vocal concert in another hall,
while all the time refreshments were being
served in the banquet room. Arrangements
had been made to meet the different tastes, and
to minister to comfort, sociability and entertain
ment.
A sail down the bay, a drive about Newport,
an instrumental concert and several lunches on
the boat, comprised the leading features of the
second day’s entertainment. Charming weather
put everybody into the best of spirits, and the
eight hours devoted to the sail and the drive
went quickly by. Returning to Providence at
six P. M., the hosts and the guests repaired to
Infantry Hall, at a somewhat later hour of the
evening, where an elaborate banquet was
served. Upward of five hundred Knights and
ladies were seated around the tables, enjoying
the good cheer provided, the artistic decorations
and embellishments, the excellent music fiir
tnished by the Adelphi Quartette and the Na
ional Band, and the speaking, which came at
rather a late hour.
E. Sir Geo. H. Rhodes officiated as toast
master and introduced the several speakers.
R. E. Sir Nicholas Van Slyck, E. Sir James H.
Capers, E. Sir E. C. Walthall, Sir W. O. Eng
lish, R. E. Sir Frank Reed, Sir J. Allston Caball
and Sir S. B. Witt gave addresses replete with
eloquence, chivalry and patriotic sentiments.
The banquet programme was not completed
until a late hour.
Thursday, the concluding day of this Rich
mond and Providence fellowship meeting, was
devoted to an excursion to Roger Williams
Park and Oakland Beach. In the park, ranged
about the Roger Williams Monument, an ad
dress pf much beauty and eloquence was made
by E. Sir J. Thompson Brown, who, in behalf of
the visiting commanderies, placed a handsome
wreath of flowers upon the memorial. Then
came “ addresses ot presentation,” as one and
another were made the recipient of valued me
mentoes. After a lunch at What Cheer Cottage
the party took cars for Oakland Beach whore a
shore dinner was served in a satisfactory man
ner. With the dinner came the presentation of
unique souvenirs to the ladies and Sir Knights
of Richmond, in the form of silver clams at
tached to neat badges. A concert followed, at
the close of which, just before taking the cars to
return to Providence, a series of interesting
and affecting presentations took place.
We may not attempt to particularize the gifts
or report the speeches. Suffice it to ssy an
ardent enthusiasm ruled the hour, devoted to
the interchange of beautiful suggestive tokens.
All hearts were touched by the words spoken
and scenes enacted, and thus the spirit of fra
ternity found such happy expression.
The return from Oakland was at so late an
hour in the afternoon as to allow of little more
than the interchange of farewell words before
the time of leaving for their homeward journey.
The visitors were attended to the point of their
departure by their friends and hosts, who
cheered them as they passed on board the boat,
while the ladies waved their handkerchiefs, and
the people generally united in the farewell
demonstrations. One of the most impressive
testimonials of the fraternal relations existing
between the Richmond and Providence Tem
plars was manifested just as the boat was leav
ing, when Past Commander Wright, of Rich
mond Commandery, handed to E. Stillman
White, Chairman af the Committee of Recaption,
a sealed envelope, which, on opening, was
found to contain a donation of one hundred and
fifty dollars as a contribution from St Andrew’s
Commandery to the fund now being collected
tor a monument to E. Sir Thomas A. Doyle,
whose funeral took place the dsy immediately
preceding the arrival of the Richmond friends
in Providence. This act, betokening a knightly
regard and remembrance for an illustrious
brother departed, is significant both of the
character of the Richmond Knights and the
close bonds of feeling that unite them to their
fellow Knights in Providence. We have given
more space to this pilgrimage than is our cus
tom to accord to such matters, because it has
seemed to be worthy of special mention and
emphasis, as serving to Illustrate the spirit of
Freemasonry and the hospitality so peculiarly
characteristic of the Templar Order; and be
cause, likewise, it shows how the North and
South—the people of two distinct sections—are
joined together by close bonds of Masonic,
patriotic and friendly feeling, which we trust
may never be sundered.— Repository,
OUR FRATERS OF ILLINOIS.
There was a great gathering of belted and
plumed Knights at Ottawa, 111., Thursday, July
Ist, upon the occasion ot the official visit of E.
Sir Knight George M. Moulton to Ottawa Com
mandery, No. 10, for the purpose of inspection.
The Eminent Sir Knight was accompanied from
Chicago by a detachment ot the famous drill
corps of St. Bernard Commandery, No. 35, un
der the leadership of Commandant H. G. Pur
inton. They were invited to participate in con
ferring the orders, the brilliancy and precision
of their maneuvers on the floor of the asylum
exciting the warmest admiration. Blaney Com
mandery, No. 5, of Morris, was present in force,
with E. Commander L. Irons in charge. E. Sir
Kirk, of Englewood, and staff were also pres
ent, together with other distinguished Knights
from various parts of the jurisdiction. A large
number of Eminent Sir Knights forwarded
their regrets. Thirteen Companion Royal Arch
Masons were created Illustrious Knights of the
Red Cross in the afternoon conclave, and two of
the class were dubbed Knights Templar at the
evening conclave.
Eminent Sir Knight William L. Milligan, ably
assisted by his official staff, and Right Eminent
Sir Knight John F. Nash, seconded by the hos
pitable Sir Knights of Ottawa, were untiring
and indefatigable in rendering the occasion
pleasant in every respect to all participants. It
is even asserted that the genial William, who is
noted for the thoroughness of his preparation
and attention to every detail, had made a spe
cial contract with the “weather bureau,” so
that nothing should be lacking that might be
necessary to insure a “ warm ” reception for
the visitors. Two sumptuous banquets, pre
pared by the ladies of Christ Episcopal Church,
of Ottowa, were spread for the delectation of
those present, and it is unnecessary to add that
the Sir Knights did ample justice to the goodly
viands prepared and served by the hands of
their fair caterers. Verily, last Thursday was
a gala day in Templar matters in Ottawa.
A ROYAL INSTALLATION.
The installation of the Duke of Connaught as
Provincial Grand Master of Sussex, by his
brother, the Prince of Wales, Most Wor. Grand
Master of England, proved a great success, and
all who had a hand in perfecting the arrange
ments necessary in the case of so important a
Masonic gathering must be gratified at the re
sult ot their labors. It is by no means an easy
task so to arrange matters that everything from
first to last shall proceed smoothly, with every
one told off to his appointed duty, and prepared
to carry it out-effectively. The task, too, is tar
greater where a considerable portion of those
invited, or entitled to be present, must be gath
ered together from a number of widely-scatter
ed places all more or less distant from the gen
eral trysting place. In such cases as these the
powers of organization of Provincial Grand
Secretaries and Provincial Grand Director of
Ceremonies are subjected to an unusually se
vers test, and our Sui*bx brethren must be
proud indeed ot an executive which has
emerged from so trying an ordeal with so large
an amount of credit.
But a successful gathering on an extensive
scale is by no means a rare experience in the
annals ot the craft, nor on this account only
should we have thought it necessary to lay so
much stress on the proceedings of Tuesday.
There are other considerations which eannot
bf lost sight of, and among the more important
at fowii the evidt»w proceeding!
ford of the progressive iaierest which is taken
in the concerns of Freemasonry by the general
public, its greater popularity with the world
at large, as well as the steady and determined
consolidation of its strength within its own
borders. In the last particular it may justly
be said ot Masonry, as it has been said of a
mighty river which keeps on increasing in
volume as it flows onward, “ vires acquirit
eundo,” while, as regards those previously re
ferred to it is comparatively but a few years
since the influence of the craft was hardly felt
in the outer world; and now there is scarcely
a prominent or unusual event happening in
our midst which does not attract to itself the
notice of the community generally.
This isipartly owing to the character of our
society, which, though it scrupulously guards
certain things secret from the unitiated, is the
reverse of secret in its laws and regulations ;
and partly to its constitution, being, as it is,
composed of men of all grades of society, pro
vided only they are reputable. Every one must
feel an interest in a body to which every one —
be he prince or peasant—may belong, and
whose highest ambition is to win the sympathy
ot the world by its benevolence and good
works. It is ? no doubt, in great measure owing
to these considerations that the ceremony in the
Royal Pavilion, Brighton, on Tuesday, attracted
so large a measure of public notice, and the
brethren of Sussex will be all the better pleased
at knowing that the excellence of the local
arrangements, for which they alone were re
sponsible, has been recognized on all sides as
worthy of themselves, the occasion and the
fraternity.—Zondon
THE CLUB OF " TWO.”
This famed organization celebrated its ma
turity, by holding its twenty-first annual festi
val, on Monday last, at the ancient hostelrie of
the ever-popular Bro. David Hanson, on Third
avenue, near 125th street.
The club consists, as its name implies, of
only two members—Bros. William Fowler, the
“custodian” of the famed “Thirteen Club,”
and Edwin Bouton, 32°, commodore of the
celebrated yacht, “ Fig Leaf ” —who, being
mutually fond of creature comforts, and espe
“hot Scotch,” have met at precisely
“high twelve,” on “Independence day,” for
twenty and one years, and indulged in the
steaming libation almost to satiety.
It must not be supposed that there are no
guests on these convivial occasions. Those
lately present at this were Bros. Isaac A. Mo
?» aD ln ». Dr y Banks, Isaac B. Conover, Robert
B. Talfor (of Texas), Theodore Reeves, Dr.
Charles W. Torrey, Augustus W. Pago, August
S’ , uning, Samuel E. Hendricks, Frank
Kanel, Edward Batchelor Hendricks and the two
members of the club, in all the mystical num
ber THIRTEEN.
Let it be remembered that Bros. Fowler and
Bouton, alternate officially, in the positions of
president and secretary. At this meeting the
former called the goodly company to Order
around the hospitable board, when the latter
announced Brother Moran would read the
Declaration of Independence, which (after thir
teen red-hot “tobies” appeared) he accom
plished in his well-known graceful and pathetic
manner; then came “The Day We Celebrate,”
which found an eloquent defender in Captain
Toasts and tobies followed in flowing se
quence, while song and sentiment most be
witchingly intermingled. A synoptical history
of the club, by Captain Fowler, was interrupted
by a bowl of “Webster Punch,” labelled “to
be served cold,” when Bro. Banks, in a few per
sonal remarks, called upon Theo. Reeves for
the “Star Spangled Banner,” which he gave
with great effect, the entire company (standing)
joining in the chorus.
After the consumption of thirteen rounds of
steaming tobies and several “ tigers ” of Web
ster Punch, the goodly company separated, just
before the great fire occurred at next corner,
125th street and Third avenue, wherewith we
are not informed that the club or any of its
guests had any connection.
ILLINOIS MASONIC HOME.
A magnificent entertainment was given at the
Academy of Music, Chicago, on Thursday even
ing last, for the benefit of the Illinois Masonic
Orphans’ Home. Among other attractions, Mr.
A. M. Palmer’s Mad son Square company ap
peared in a choice comedy, Miss Clara Eliel in
a recitation, the Chicago Lady quartette, the
Mandolin quartette, Miss Katharine Van Arn
heim, Mr. P. C. Shortis, the banjoist, and Others.
The purpose of the Grand Lodge of Masons,
long discussed, is to provide “ a home for the
nurture and intellectual, moral and physical
culture of indigent children of deceased Free
masons of Illinois, and a temporary shelter or
asylum for sick or indigent widows of such de
ceased Freemasons.” It was incorporated early
in 1885, and the spacious residence and grounds
of the late 8. S. Hayes, at Carroll avenue and
Shelton street, have been selected for the pur
pose. This entertainment was under the aus
pices of Medinah Temple, A. A. O. N. M. 8.,
whose committee in charge was composed of
Messrs. John E. Norton, John J. Badenoch,
Frank M. Luce, and Daniel Shelby. Manager
Shelby tendered the use of the Academy with
out charge, and everything was done to make
the occasion the source of a munificent benefit
to a most noble charity.
Eastern Star Lodge, Na 227.—The
Third Degree was worked here, winding up the
work of the season, before “ calling off,” W.
Bro. Johnson m the East, and assisted in the
work by W. Bros, Hunt and Judge, ot Putnam.
The working tools were presented by W. Bro.
Robert R. Bowne, and the floor work was in the
hands of W. Bros. Sam. Frankfort, of Dirigo,
and Hawkins and Panberthy, of Eastern Star,
and many other brethren combined to work the
degree very effectively. The picnic committee
reported very favorable progress—that is, all
the bills are paid and yet money for tickets is
coming in. Brethren still in debt to the com
mittee are requested to communicate with the
Secretary.
Arcana Lodge, J?o. 246.—A midsum
mer communication of this lodge was held at
its rooms, Grand Opera House, on Tuesday
evening, July 6th, on which occasion the Third
Degree was conferred. It was a communication
ot more than usual interest, Bros. Logan and
Tuthill, of Arcana, and Webb, of Lafayette, tak
ing part in the drama. On the 20th met. the
First Degree will be conferred on two candi
dates. The work in this old lodge accumulates
so fast that meetings will be held on the first
and third Tuesdays during the Summer months.
A cordial invitation is extended to brethren of
other lodges, whose Masonic homes are closed
for the Summer, to meet with them.
Constitution Lodge, No. 241.—This
lodge still keeps up its former reputation for
good work and good deeds. Worthy Brother
•isosway, whom the lodge called to the East for
the third time in December last is supported by
an able staff, among whom we notice Wor. Wm.
Townsend, Treasurer, and Wor. A. Edward
Taylor, Secretary. This is one of the lodges
where Past Masters keen up their interest after
leaving the chair. R. W. Bro. Wyckoff and W.
Bro’s. Schouten, Yaeger, Maxfield, Taylor, Reid
and Townsend are always to be found at the
lodge. Unfinished work will probably prevent
the lodge from calling off this Summer.
Crescent Chapter, No. 220, R. A. M.»
of which E. Comp. Wm. H. Barber is High
Priest, will meet in the chapter room, Masonic
Temple, next Tuesday night. The Mark and
Past Degrees will be worked. Visitors are al
ways welcome. The chapter room is as cool as
such a room can be in hot weather.
Washington Chapter, No. 212, will
meet at No. 289 Bleecker street on Tuesday
night next. A cordial invitation is extended to
visiting companions, and those who attend will
find a hearty welcome and good work, even if
the weather is hot.
Tecumseh Lodge, No. 487, will work
the Second degree next Thursday night, July
15th.
Knights Templar Tactics, School of
the Knight, Sword Manual, Commandery and
Display Drill, by A. M. Shuey, 32°, Past Grand
Commander Minnesota Knights Templar. Pub
lished by A. M. Shuey, Minneapolis, Minn.
Price 75 cents.
This is a very neat and handy book of tactics.
It is gotten up with care, and contains much
that is of importance to every Templar who de
sires to be a military Knight. It will be found
a valuable assistant'to the officers.
"Oub Societies” is a neat little
paper, having a Masonic page, published at Ir
vington, N. J. We are glad to welcome it to our
table, and hope its visits may be regular.
LABOR
A man aged thirty-eight years, of good
address, requires a situation in an office, store or any
position of trust; highest referencesand security it de
sired. C. F., Box 1775, Dispatch office.
Third Annual Excursion and Picnic
OF
Lebanon Lodge Association,
JF. and A.
TO
IDLEWILD GROVE,
TUESDAY, JULY 20th, 1886.
A commodious steamer and the barge “ Walter Sands’’
will leave U. S. Barge Office. Battery, at 9 A.M.; South
Fifth street, Brooklyn, E. D., at 9:130 A. M.; and foot ot
East Thirty-second st., E. R., at 10 A. M. sharp.
TICKETS, FIFTY CENTS EACH,
to be had ot members of the lodge and on the dock onthe
morning of the excursion.
William H. Heathcote,
WATCHES, JEWELRY AN? DIAMONDS.
Masonic Jewelry a Specialty.
No. 31 PARK ROW, WORLD BUILDING (Opp. Post Office,
and
NEW NO. 2 CHATHAM SQUARE, above Worth street
DENTISTRY.
DR. B. H. DUPIGNAC, No. 159 BOWERY, five doors
above Broome street. Forty-fivd’years of active practice.
Extracts, Inserts, and Fills Teeth without pain.
A Specialty: Artificial Teeth, $4, $6, SB, $lO, and up.
Repairing, sl, and up. Gold Filling, sl, and up. clean
ing and beautifying natural teeth, 50 cents, up.
Open Sundays and evenings.
Lady Dentist in attendance.
JAMES LI7KER, ~“
MANUFACTURER OF
KTSTIOHTiS TJSMJE»UAJEVIS,
MASONIC,
AND
ALL KINDS OF SOCIETY GOODS,
No. 133 GRAND STREET, CORNER OF CROSBY.
WARING & HUBBARD,
No. 22 FOURTH AVENUE. NEW YORK CITY.
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
and other SOCIETY UNIFORMS a specialty.
Our system of self-measurement and samples of goods
sent free on application.
COATS, $15.00 to $20.00. CAPES, SIO.OO te $16.00.
NOTARY AND COMMISSIONER
FOR JLL THE STATES,
Henry C. Uanks.
LAW AND COLLECTION OFFICES of BANKS 4 BANKS
Noe. 3 JOHN ST. and 192 BROADWAY.
House . No. 131 East 127th st., cor. Lexington are.,
NEW YORK CITY.
MASONIC DIRECTORY.
NEW YORK.
ACACIA, No. 327, meets first and third Tues
days, Clinton Room, Masonic Temple, Twenty-thii<
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. \V.
ADELPHIC, No. 348.—The regular communi
cations are held on the first and Third Tuesdays of each
month, at 8 o’clock. P. Al., in lonic Room, Masonic Tern
nie. E. 8. Inner, M.
K H. Fo >te, Treas. W. W. WaUer, S. W.
I Wm. 11 Innet, Sec, W. E. Marreuner, 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 tljlr4
Tuesdays of each month. Geo Campbell, If.
Henry H. Dahnke, Treas. William Kurz. S. W.
James Allwood, 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 street and Thitd av
enue. Harlem. Harry C. Harney, M.
Cyrus O. Hubbell, Treas. Theo lore A. Jasper, S. W.
Z. T. Benson, Sec. Fred. M. Kandell, J. W.
CHANCELLOR WALWORTH, No. 271, meets
second and fourth Wednesdays each month, In Austin
and Commandery Room, Masonic Hall, 23d street and
Sixth avenue. Wright D. PownalL M.
Geo. W. Millar, Treas., John W JeaxinxS. W.
F. W. Herring, Sec., Andrew H. Kellogg, J. Wi
No. 841 Broadway, N. Y.
COPESTONE, No. 611, meets every second an#
fourth Wednesdays, at 8 PTM.. in the Corinthian Room,
Masonic Temple. William McFaul, M.
Martin Kalb, Treas. William J. Mathews, S. W.
H. 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. Stranger!
in the city, and others of the craft, are cordially invited!
Edward B. Harper, M.
Wm. H. Francis. Treas. Wm. J. Walker, S. Wl
Jas. If. Bailey, Sec, F. H. Wall, J. W.
DIRIGO, No. 30, meets second and fourth Mon?
cays of. each month, in Composite Rooms, Masonic
Temple. and 23d street.
Moritz N. Sil er t-i: , Treas. Aaron Morris, M.
William R. Oldroyd, Sec., L Jacobson, S. W,
No. 67Charlt' nst A. Crozier, J. W-* \
EMANUEL, No. 654, meets second and fourth
Thursdas each month, Koster & Bial’s Hall, No. 117
West Twenty-third street, Gustave Baum, M.
M. Laski, Treas. Jere. H. Goldman, 9. w.
Leonard Leisfersohn, See. Edward F. Smith, J.W.
ENTERPiWSE, 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. J
John Foster, Sec., DeForrest Nichols, S. W,
Res.. No. 608 Tenth nve. 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. n. Bradley, Treas. W. P. Kent, 8. W.
Jared A. Timpson, Sec. Ralph Bogart, J. W.
GIRARD, No. 631, meets first Friday in each
month, Livingston Room, Masonic Temple.
Thos. P. 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 Templi
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 ot
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.
MONTGOMERY, No. 68, meets in the Doria
Room, Masonic Temple, every first and third Mondav
evenings, at 7:30 o’clock.
F. O. Woodruff, Treas. W. P. Worster, M. D. M.
F. W. McGowen, Sec., J. Wesley Smith, 8. W.
Box No. 68, Masonic Temple. Thos. J. Pardy, J. W.
MUNN, No. 190, meets on the second an#
fourth Thursday evenings, at Livingston Room, Masoa
tC Joseph Abraham, M.
John Maguire, Treas. Thos. Maguire, S. W.
Ezra B. Stockvis, 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.
Chas. W. Kattel. Treas. Henry 0. Dougherty, S. W.
Geo. Smith, Jr., Sec. James P. Style#, J« W. ; ®
Residence. 354 Second av.
NATIONAL, No. 209, meets in Clinton rdOttL-
Masonic Temple. 23d street and 6th avenue, second and
fourth Fridays each mouth. David Newmark, M
J. L. Voorhees, Treas. Hugh Hawthorn, S.W.
E. Percival, Sec. Max Boremsky, J. W. ,
Res. 1579 2d avenue. i *
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, S. Wj 4 »
E. W. Bradley, Sec. Vai Schneider, J- W. ; £
PACIFIC, No. 233, meets first and third
days of each month, in the lonic Room, Masonic HallJ
Sixth avenue and Twenty-third street. ' • * 4
tt r « J °bn T. te6, Ir.
Henry T.ee Treafl. William J. Conway, S. W.
James Hyde, Sec. William Irvine. J. W.
Address. No. 869 Green ave., Brooklyn. r
PARK, No. 516, meets first and third Tuesdays/
N. W. corner of Seventh avenue ninth street.
i t i .x, n. George W. Cregier, M. v
Charles Lehritter. Treas. Wm. W. Seymour, S. W A
E - Winterbottom, J. W.
PERIECT ASHLAR, No. 604, meets first and
third Thursdays in the Lorie Room, German Masonic
Temple, Fifteenth street, east of Third avenue. . ” .
_ v ' John C. Miller, M.
L. Greenbaum, Treas. Wm. L. Darmstadt, S. W
S. Bibo, Sec. Chas. H. Jackson, J. W.
POLAR STAR, No. 245, meets first and third
Wednesday of each month, in lonic Room, German Ma
sonic Temple, No. 220 East Fifteenth street.
„ w Samuel Holmes, M.
George W. Moore, Treas. George A. Harkness, 9. W,
W. S. L’ghtbody, 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, Treas. Lewis H. Raymond, M.
John F. Graham, Sec. James B. Taylor, S. W.
No. 363 Eighth st Richa d V.W. Dußois, J.W.
ST. CECILE, No. 568, meets the first, third and
fifth Tuesday afternoons each mouth, at 1:30 P. M., at
Tuscan Room, Masonic Temple. Visitors are always
welcome. David H. Agan, M.
Mart.n Papit, Treas Michael Schlig, S. W.
Laurence o’Reiily, Sec. John E. Morse, J. W.
STRICT OBSERVANCE, No. 94, meets second
and fourth Tuesdays of each month, at No. 953 Thira
avenue, corner Fifty-seventh street
t « Levi Gibb, M.
James F. Bragg, Treas., S. D. Smith, S. W.
Jackson Bell, Sec., Robert Kopp, J. W.
Address, No. 1,035 Third av.
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, 8. 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.
JamesS. Stitt, Sec., Robert Graham, S. 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 Grand Opera House. 23d 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. Copi ins, Treas. John J. Kelley, 8. W.
J. H. Malees, Sec. L. F. W. Seifert, J, W.
CHAPTERS,
ADELPHIC, No. 158, meets 2d and 4th Wed/
nesdays of each month, in Egyptian Room, Masoma
Temple. P. C. Benjamin, H. F-
J. V. Kirby, Treas. R. G. Larason, K. i
Wm. H. Innet, Sec., H. J. Emerson, Scrlbft
Res., 102 Sixth avenue.
AMERICUS CHAPTER, No. 215, meeifl thd
Third Tuesday of each month, in the Egyptian
Masonic Temple, Twenty-third street and Sixth avenue*.
Wm. H. Adams, Treas. Oscar G. Ahlstrom H, P. >
Hairy G. Kimber, Sec., James S. Fraser. K< 4. ■
221 East 52d street. Geo. W. Hallock, &
MANHATTAN CHAPTER, No. 184, meets
the first acd third Wednesdays ot each month, in tha
Egyptian Rooms, Masonic Temple, 23d st. and 6th ave.
F. O. Woodruff, Treas. William H. Smith, H, P,
Frank Magee, Sec., S. M Perkins, K. ’’ aL .
No. 238 Greenwich st. M. W. Goodyear, 9.
WASHINGTON, NO. 212, meets in cenvOeA*
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 f. '
Address, 62 Jefferson Mkt. Henry Wells, 9.
COMMANDERIES.
APELPHIC, No. 59 (mounted), meets in eon*
clave second Thursday of each month, at Masonic Tenjk
pie, Twenty-third street and Sixth avenue.
Wm. Wallace. Walker, QL
J. W. Sanford, Treas. J. O’Neil, G. ..
W. H. Innet, Rec. V. Mott, C. G.
CONSTANTINE, No. 48, assembles in stated
conclave the fourth Tuesday of each month, at their
asylum, 130th stieet and Third avenue.
William H. De Graaff C. <
A. M. Underhill, Treas. James Cochrane, G. 4
J. I. Conklin, jr., Recorder. C. P. Pierce, C. G. T
CCEUR DE LION, No. 23, assembles in conclave
Second Friday of each month, at iMatonic Temple,
Twenty-third street and Sixth avenue.
Wm. Otis Munroe, C.
Edwin R. McCartj r , Treas. Thoma’ B Inness, G. •
Charles W. Sy, R c. Corelius Waydell, C. G.
IVANHOE, No. 36, assembles in conclave thii-J
Friday each month, bank building, Fourteenth st. oeft
and Fourth avenue. James McGrath, E. U.
Wm. D. Peckham, Treas. John Caunt, G.
Win. H. Armfield, Hec. H. S. Sanderson, C. G.
PALESTINE, No. 18, assembles in conclave
firstand third Mondays of each month, attheasy in.
Masonic Hall, 23d street and Sixth avenue.
James W. Bowden, C.
Wm. R. Carr, Treas., Wayne Litzenberg, G.
C. 8. Champlin .Rec., Charles H. Gillespie, C. G.
ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE.
(Four Bodies.)
THE LODGE OF PERFECTION OF NEW
<ORK CITY meets at Consistorial Chambers, Ma-o iio
Temple, on the first Tuesday of every month, at 8 I'. .1.
Chas. 8. Ward, D. M. Joseph B. Eakins, M.
N. Ponce de Leon, Treas. Geo. W. Van Buskirk, S "» r .
Wm. 8. Paterson, Sec., Geo. H. Fitzwilson, J. W.
No. 100 Read ■ street.
the COUNCIL OF PIiINCES OF JERUSA
SALEM OF NEW YORK CITY meets at Consistor.al
Chambers, Masonic Temple, on the third Saturday oft
every month, at 8 P. M. _
E. Porter Cooley, D. M. Stephen D. Affleck, M.
Martin Kalb, Treas. George Wood, 8. W. t w .
Wm. S. Paterson, Sec., G. W. Van Buskirk, J. W
No. 100 Reade street.
THE CHAPTER OF ROSE CROIX OF NEW
YORK CITY meets at Consistorial Chambers, Masoma
Temple, on the fourth Saturday of every month, at S
PM George W. Millar. M.
G. W. Van Buskirk, Orator. Jamez MeGee. S. W.
N. Ponce de Leon, Treas. John 9. King, J. W.
Wm. S. Paterson, Sec., No. 100 Reade street.
THE CONSISTORY OF NEW YORK CITY, S. P.
R S meets at Consistorial Chambers, Masonic Temple>
when specially convened. C. T. McClenachan, Com.
Charles I? Heyzer, Ist L. C. George W. Millar, ML. O.
Joseph M. Levey, Treas. Wm. p. Garrison, M. State
Wm. S. Paterson, See., No. 100 Keade street. ■
COUNCILS, B. S. M.
ADELPHIC COUNCIL, No. 7, R. and S. M.—
The regular assemblies are-held on the first Saturday
of each month, in tiie Council Chamber, M asonic Tern,
pie. Sixth ave. and 23d st. P. C. Benjamin, T. I. M.
Tnlin W Coburn, Rec. Alex butts, D. M.
Royal E Deane, Treas. Fred Kanter, P. C. W.
NOBLES OF THE MYSTIC SHRINE.
MECCA TEMPLE, A. A. 0., holds its sessions
at Masonic Temple, New York city, on the least day off
every Mohammedan month, of which due notice wifi
be given. Walter M. Fleming, Grand Potentate. •
A W Peters, Chief Rabban.
Philip C. Benjamin, Assistant Rabban.
6KX H. Hoyzer High Pnest.
J^m' 1 S. Pater&on, Grand Recorder, No. 100 Reade st,
bbooklyn.
COMMANDERIES.
de WITT CLINTON, No. 27, meets in assem
bly on the second, iourtli, and fifth Tuesdays of each
mentii, at Nos. al, so and 91 Broadway, Brooklyn,
jf i) * Juan B. Arci, v.
T. J.' Scharfenberg, Treas. Wm. H. Bryant, 9.
S. T. Waterhouse, Rec. Geo - CJaflin, U. G.
ST ELMO, No. 57, assembles in stated con
c ave first and third Wednesdays ot each month, at
|a S ni« Hau, corner Manhattan avenues.
ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH BITE.
AURORA GRATA LODGE OF PERFECTION,
RegidM etmmumcafi'mis we held on the second Wednet
W-h month at N-SSand^ Court
JobnW. Richardson, DepuCjf.
Mark Maver, Treas. E. D. Washburn, S. W.
e . H. Sec., j)ea ßWauen V, hubUarO, J. IR.
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