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IU.W. JOHN W. SIMONS, P. G. M., Editor.
Advertisements for tho Masonic De-
TAlitment, to (secure their insertion, roost bo
ret in by TWO O’CLOCK. R M„ Friday.
A MASONIC CONGKESS.
Under thia caption we published some few
weeks since an article in which we took ground
against this or any similar gathering. But as
we wrote then on information and belief, we
deem it fair to publish the official call, which wo
have just received, that our readers may see
for themselves precisely what is expected to be
accomplished:
GENERAL MASONIC CONVENTION.
FROM THE GRAND EAST
OF THE
Most Worshipful Grand Lodges, A. F.
and A. Masons,
OF THE STATES OF
MINNESOTA, ILLINOIS, OHIO, IOWA AND
INDIAN TERRITORY.
To the Present and Past Most Worshipful Grand
Masters of Masons in the United States of
America, the Territories thereof t the District
of Columbia, Canada, Quebec, Prince Ed
uard's Island, Manitoba, British Columbia,
Eova Scotia and New Brunswick:
Greeting: Health, Peace and Prosperity.
Most Worshipful Brethren— ln November last
the Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons
in Minnesota addressed letters to all the Grand
Masters in the above named Grand Jurisdic
tions, making inquiries of them as to their views
on ’be subject of a General Masonic Convention
for tho purpose of consultation and advioo on
subjects oi general interest to the craft whereso
ever dispersed. From the nearly unanimous
favorable response to such interrogatory, and
from the very great importance of such meeting,
it has been thought to be wise and prudent to
call such convention—not for the purpose of
legislation, nor for the purpose of forming a
General Grand Lodge, as may be feared, but
s’mply and solely for the purpose of consulta
tion and advice.
The undersigned Grand Masters are jealous
of the rights, integrity and perpetuity of inde
pendent sovereign Grand Lodges, as the only
taw.ul governing bodies over Ancient Cra.'t Ma
sonry, and under no circumstances would either
eonsent that such lawful authority should be
divorced from its proper source.
It is well known that there are associations,
other than Independent Sovereign Grand
Lodges, claiming the right to establish lodges
and exercise authority over the first three de
grees of Freemasonry, viz: Entered Appren
tice, Fellow Craft and Master Mason, and this,
too, in total disregard of the fact that Grand
Lodges, the only lawful source of authority,
already exercise jurisdiction over the territory
in which it is proposed to establish such unlaw
fully organized bodies.
This and many other subjects of general in
terest, including jurisprudence and Grand
Representatives, may properly be discussed.
}n :act it is intended that the discussion shall
take a wide range, and cover any and all sub
jects of general interest to tho craft.
It has been deemed best to fraternally invite
you to attend such convention for the purposes
specified, to be held in the city of Chicago,
Illinois, commencing on Wednesday, the 22nd
day of June. A. D. 1887 t A. L. 5887, at ten o'clock
A. M., and to continue in session at least three
days, including the Festival of St. John the
Baptist, June 24th. The convention to be
governed by such rules and regulations as it
may see proper to adopt.
Now wo do most cordially and fraternally in
vite you to be present to assist with your coun
sel and advice to the end that-great good may
be accomplished, a better understanding of
many vexed questions arrived at and closer
fraternal relations established. It is very de
sirable that all the American Grand Lodges bo
fully represented. In order that hotel and
other accommodations may be provided lor all
those who attend, you arc requested to advise
M. W. Alex. T. Darrah, Bloomington, Illinois,
on or before the first ot May, ot your intention,
or otherwise, to attend.
(Signed)
Alex. T. Darrah, G. M. of Masons in Illinois.
8. Stacker Williams, G. M. of Masons m Ohio.
William P. Allen, G. M. of Masons in lowa.
Florian H. Nash, G. M. of Masons iu Indian
Territory.
A. H. Gove, G. M. of Masons in Minnesota.
Those who recall our remarks in the former
article will find that the grounds of opposition
then stated were not far out of the way, and
that wo were right in concluding that no possi
ble advantage to the craft could be expected to
grow out of the meeting.
The proposition to form a General Grand
Lodge needs no consultation; it is so dead that
its very bones have vanished into thin air. The
spirit of independent sovereignty is as thor
oughly grounded in our Masonic governments
and brethren as is the National independence
in the hearts of the people. It is always well
to provide as far as possible against a probable
danger, but the general and jealous watchful
ness of the craft in behalf of the rights of their
respective Grand Lodges is a bulwark so thor
oughly steel-clad that it can never be punc
tured while the fraternity remains true to its
present organization and sense of duty. con
vention to emphasize these facts would be as
useful as a meeting of college professors to re
assert the multiplication table.
Masonic Jurisprudence is not yet what it
should fie, but it is in far better shape than it
was twenty years ago, and the same agencies
which have brought about so much agreement
on essential points are still at work, and will
accomplish better and better results in educat
ing the craft than any isolated effort could pos
sibly achieve.
To our mind, however, there is one danger
likely to grow out of a congress or convention
which can hardly be over-estimated, and that
is, that in coming years, when the participants
have gathered up their working tools and laid
them down to the final rest, the result of their
cogitations will be quoted as law, and Grand
Lodges be vexed and hindered in their labors
by reference to authority which wo know in ad
vance cannot be any authority whatever.
The Representative system, as long as it is
kept where its founders intended it to bo, sim
ply an interchange of fraternal regard by a per
son, instead of in words alone, comes under the
head of “well enough/’ and as far as the
ground is visible, needs no repairs.
With every possible deference to the Grand
Lodges and distinguished brethren promoters
of tho convention, we are firm iu the belief that
the best moans of consultation are the Press
and tho Post Offices. Their capabilities are end
less ; tho benefits they have already conferred,
innumerable. With these potent engines at
hand, it will be folly to expect that tho consulta
tions of individuals, however distinguished, can
either promote or stay tho healthful, steady, on
ward progress o-f the fraternity.
We trust that all concerned will think better
and more thoroughly of the hopeless nature of
the proposed undertaking and wisely resolve to
stay at home.
VARIETIES.
In the current issue of the Liberal Freema
son, we find a very full report ot a compliment
ary banquet tended to M. E. Comp. Alfred F.
Chapman, Fast General Grand High Priest, by
the companions of . Boston. It was a splendid
affair, worthy alike of the givers and the re
cipient, and we heartily congratulate him upon
this pleasant crowning of a lengthy and most ac
ceptable career as an officer and worker in the
Royal Art.
If they wait to give us a banquet till we are
done working, they will have to spread the
tables over our grave.
Reception.—Clinton Commandery has fol
lowed our advice and decided to give a recep
tion at the Palace Rink, Clermont avenue, Fri
day evening, 18th inst.
That it will be a brilliant affair goes without
saying, and if the winds will only sing them
selves to sleep for a day or two, we shall take
our helpmate and best girl under our wing,
and open out on the boys in full, feather.
Adytum Lodge, No. 640.—At the com
munieation of this lodge, of which we gave
special notice in our last issue, there was a very
large attendance of brethren, including R. W.
Bros. Richardson, Fuller, Wight and Robt.
Black, with many Masters and Past Masters of
other lodges.
R. W. Theo. A. Taylor paid his official visit,
and after the close of labor a bountiful collation
was served to the delectation of all present.
At the next meeting, Tuesday, the Bth inst.,
the Second Degree will be conferred. Brethren
are cordially invited.
Benevolent Lodge, No. 28, will hold
their next communication on Wednesday even
ing, 9th inst., in the German Masonic Temple,
on which occasion the Second Degree will be
conferred. A well-known S. D. will assist in
the M. C. W. Bro. Hillson extends a cordial in
vitation to all to visit him on this occasion.
Orescent Lodge. No. 402, will meet
in the Austin Room, Masonic Temple, Thurs
day evening, February IGtb, at eight o’clock.
The Second Degree will be conferred. Visitors
are cordially invited to be present.
Citizen’s Lodge, No, 628, will confer
the First Degree on Friday evening, February
11th, at Livingston rooms, Masonic Temple
Sixth avenue and Twenty-third street.
Independent Lodge, No. 185, will
meet to-morrow evening, February 7, and confer
the Second Degree. Visiting brethren will be
cordially welcomed as usual.
Thanks.— To lonic Lodge, No. 486,
and Independent Lodge, No. 185, for copies of
their lodge sards.
LEXINGTON LODGE, NO. 310.
On the seventh page of the Dispatch of last
Sunday, January HO, was printed an article
headed, “ A New Word Wanted/’ That is just
the position we are in at this time—wo are at a
loss for an adjective that will adequately ex
press our meaning in what wo are about to de
scribe. The best thing we can do is to fall back
on an old stand-by, and say that Monday,
January 31, 1887, should be recorded in the
annals of Lexington Lodge as a Red Letter Day.
The immediate occasion was the official visita
tion of the District Deputy Grand Master of the
Third Masonic District, and it will long be re
membered by all who were so fortunate aa to
participate. There were present seven Grand
Lodge officers, nineteen Masters and Past Mas
ters, and nearly three hundred brethren ot va
rious lodges, some of which sent large dele
gations. A notable feature was the entrance of
a delegation of twenty-two members of Brook
lyn Lodge, No. 288, escorting W. Bro. Charles
M. Stafford, the Master ot the lodge, the dele
gation being in two sections, headed respectively
by Bros. James Mitchell and Harry Smith,
those two stalwart disciples of “ Old Tubal
Cain, the man of might”
R. W. Bro. Theodore A. Taylor, D. D, G. M.,
was announced and received with the honors
due his station, by R. W. Bro. John Miller, the
Master of Lexington Lodge, who welcomed him
not only as the presiding officer of the “ banner
district ” of the Empire State, but also as a
member of tho “banner lodge” oi that district.
Bro. Taylor responded in an eloquent address,
in the course of which he congratulated Lex
ington Lodge on having paid their quota of the
Hall and Asylum Fund, and he offered a hand
some tribute to the fervency and zeal displayed
in the cause by his immediate predecessor, R.
W. Bro. John Kendall Dunn, P. D. D. G. M. of
the district and chairman of the H. and A. com
mittee of the lodge. Bro. Taylor then made the
official announcement of tho appointment of R.
W. Bro. John Miller as Representative of the
Grand Lodge of South Carolina near tho Grand
Lodge of New York, and received him with the
honors duo his station. Bro. Taylor stated,
with a justifiable degree of pride, that there are
only two lodges in his district that have not
paid their quota, and those two will complete
tho record before the next session of tho Grand
Lodge.
After the lodge closed, the brethren assem
bled informally in the lodge room and enjoyed
an intellectual’treat in the shape of recitations
and vocal and instrumental music. Bro. Jarnos
H. Warwick, the veteran elocutionist, showed
that he has lost none of the fire of youth, and
displayed the versatility of bis talent by his
admirable rendition of “BantyTim,” “Whoa,
Nebuchadnezzar/’ and “Robert of Sicily.” Bro.
Fred Preston presided at tho organ, and in his
rich tenor voice sang “ Mary of Argyle ” in
exquisite style. Bro. Breen sang a Scotch
song; Bro. McMullen sang “Tom Bowling,”
and Bro. John Smith rendered an aria from
Italian opera, and being encored, sang the dole
ful ditty of “ A Poor Married Man.” Bro.
Miller, the Master, was unremitting in his efforts
to make every one happy, in which he succeeded
to the satisfaction of all.
Among tho distinguished brethren present
were R. VV. Bros. Henry J. Smith, Grand Stew
ard ; Reuben Riley, Past Grand Steward ; J.
Kendall Dunn, J. B. Jones, and F. H. Wight,
Past District Deputy Grand Masters. Also, W.
Bros. Walters and Schofield, of Delta ; Gill and
Craig, of Fortitude ; Bohen, Olarko and Morn’s,
of Long Island ; William Smith, of Lexington ;
John W. Evans, G. F. E. Pearsal and J. T. Palmer,
of Commonwealth ; Charles N. Elliott, of Cove
nant; William A. Bennett, of Zeredatha; Wil
liam Beatty, ol Hohenlinden; MacKellar, of
Minerva; George H. Reed, of Crystal Wave ;
A. W. Murray, John C. Lang and John Taylor,
of Star of Bethlehem; Bro. Crandall, “ the
child’s benefactorßro. Albert F. Geerken, of
the /knnex Hotel, and a number of others whose
names it was impossible to obtain. The com
pany dispersed at a seasonable hour, and it is
safe to say that none went away dissatisfied.
ARCANA NO. 243.
Ono of tho most agreeable communications it
has been our pleasure to attend, was that of
this lodge, on the evening of the Ist inst. The
F. C. Degree was conferred on three candi
dates. The M. C. work was rendered by W.
Bro. John T. Logan, and it was artistic in every
particular. We noticed present many dis
tinguished brethren. The 15th inst., it is ex
pected, will be a gala night. The M. M. Degree
will be conferred on five. The East will be oc
cupied by W. R. Bro. Wright D. Pownall, D. D.
G. M. of the Fifth Masonic District, and he will
be assisted by some of the most celebrated and
accomplished members ot the Grand Lodge.
The W. M.» Wardens, and members of Saga
more Lodge, No. 371, delegations from Piatt
Lodge and others will be present. A cordial
invitation is extended to all to visit Arcana on
that evening.
BEETHOVEN LODGE, No. 661.
An unusually interesting communication was
held last Tuesday in this lokge, working in the
German language, and according to tho old
country rites. The W. M., Bro. Kahn, worked
the M. M. degree for the first time, and it was
acknowledged that he did justice to the high
station he occupies. Five Fellow Crafts were
raised, but the feature of the evening was W.
Bro. Latz, a Past Master of Darcy Lodge and
honorary member of this lodge,* assisting in
the work in Gorman for the first time, he trans
lating his part from the English in the course
of delivery. No less than twenty-five Masters
and Past Masters from the German districts
visited the lodge, and the Masonic L edertafel
Society took part in the solemnity of the work
by singing several choice pieces. After fhe
work, this really hospitable lodge entertained
their own and the visiting brothers in the re
freshment hall, where banqueting and speech
making was indulged in till early morn. This
lodge contemplates holding a lodge of sorrow
in memory of the brethren who have departed
this life and gone to the Great East since its
existence of twenty years.
BROOKLYN LODGE, NO. 283.
This lodge held a regular communication on
Friday, 28th ult., and had a goodly attendance
ot members and visiting brethren. Among
those present beside the regular officers were:
R. W. Bro. Henry J. Smith, Grand Steward; W.
Bros. Wm. McCoombs, J. H. Dykeman and M.
D. Moxley, Past Masters of Brooklyn Lodge:
W. Bro. Charles N. Elliott, Master of Covenant
Lodge, and W. Bro. Berry, P. M. of Zeredatha.
The Second Degree was conferred in full form
on five candidates, W. Bro. Chas. M. Stafford,
the Master, presiding, and W. Bro. Charles N.
Elliott conducting the M. C. work in most ex
cellent style.
Next Friday, February 11th, the Third De
groe will be conferred on five candidates, and
as an evidence of the popularity ol the lodge, a
number of brethren residing on Staten Island
have chartered a small steamer to bring them
up and take them home again, in order that
thej* may be sure to be present on the occasion.
The lodge has completed arrangements for a
grand reception at Everett Hall on Wednesday
evening, February 16th. Tickets are not for
sale, but can be obtained from the members of
the lodge. At the door a nominal sum will be
charged for a hat check. The music will be
furnished by Bro. Deverell’s First Regiment
Band, and an enjoyable time may be confident
ly expected.
COPESTONE LODGE ASSOCIATION.
The preparations for the grand reception and
ball of this live body of Masons are nearly com
pleted, and are progressing toward completion
very rapidly and very favorably, with a single
exception, and that is in the matter of tickets.
These are iu such great demand that a very
animated discussion took place at the last
meeting of the association as to the advisability
oi buying a large Hoe printing press to supply
the increasing demand-. W. Bro. Tom Moore,
ever on the lookout for “economizing,” said
that all tickets could be printed on an ordinary
largo printing press if the men would only work
nights. W. Bro. McFaul objected to paying for
overwork/ It was finally agreed to’give the
contract of printing out in sections. We advise
our readers to apply early for tickets. Another
mysterious matter in this connection is the ru
mor that some great surprise is in store for the
members; we tried to “pump” a number of
the boys, but ignominiously failed to find out
anything. We shall put “ Nigg,” the office cat,
on the track, the greatest “noser” known.
Shall report results next Sunday.
COVENANT LODGE, No. 758.
Notwithstanding the fierce storm of snow,
rain and sleet which prevailed last Wednesday
evening, 2d inst., there was a goodly attend
ance of the brethren at the meeting of thia
lodge. The Second Degree was conferred in
full form. W. Bro. Charles N. Elliott, the Mas
ter, presided, and was ably assisted by Bro.
John Chadwick, tho 8. W. of Anthon Lodge,
who acted as 8. D. and performed the M. C.
work in a manner that stamped him as not only
an earnest and zealous Masonic student, but,
also, as an educated gentleman who knew what
he was talking about. There were present
W. Bros. Fred. Walker and John W. Reed,
P. M.’s, to whom, together with Bro. Elliott, the
Master: Bro. E. D. Davis, tho Secretary; Bro.
James Shultis, the Chaplain; Bro. Chadwick, of
Anthon Lodge, and Bro. A. J. Driver, the J. D.
of Mistletoe Lodge, the Dispatch representative
is indebted for special courtesies. At the next
meeting of tho lodge, on the 16th inst., the
Third Degree will be conferred and a number
of distinguished brethren will be present.
COMMONWEALTH LODGE, NO. 409.
This lodge met on Tuesday last, the Ist inst,
and conferred the First Degree. We are free to
say, and we say it boldly, that in a Masonic ex
perience ol a great many years we have never
seen a degree conferred in a more pleasing
manner or with a more perfect knowledge ot
tho work than was displayed by W. Bro. John
W. Evans, the Master, an*d Bro. R. Waycott, the
Senior Deacon. This is not to bo wondered at,
however, when we reflect that Commonwealth
Lodge bears.the reputation of being the “Ban
ner Lodge of the Third District,” and includes
in its membership such distinguished craftsmen
as R. W. Bros. E. W. Richardson, the S. G. D.,
and Theodore A. Taylor, the D. D. G. M. Both
of these brethren were present, as were also W.
Bros. J. M. Fuller, J. T. i aimer and G. F. E.
i earsail, P. M’s. of Commonwealth; T. March
ant, ot Minerva, and VV. Carter, of Mechanics
Lodge.
Commonwealth Lodge was the first lodge in
tho Third Masonic District to pay into Mie Hall
and Asylum f und the per capita tax provided
lor at the last session of tbo.Grand Lod fc ,e.
NEW YORK FEBRUARY 6, 188
ROYAL ARCH ITEMS.
We cordially call the attention of High Priests a-nd Sec
retaries and oompanions from everywhere, to this col
umn, and respectfully and fraternally invite them to
send us notice of work on hand, or any items of especial
interest to Royal Arch Masons.
THE GRAND CHAPTER OF NEW YORK.
The ninetieth annual convocation of thia
august body occurred on last Tuesday at the
city of Albany, M. E. Richard H. Huntington in
the East, his full staff of officers present, to
gether with the life members and representa
tives of one hundred and ninety-four subordi
nate chapters. The Grand Chapter was opened
in due and ample form, and with prayer by the
Grand Chaplain, Rev. Byron Murray.
The annual address of the Grand High Priest
was then read, and listened to by the assembled
companions with marked attention. It is a
thorough business paper, without “floral deco
rations.” The address goes right to the point,
and recites the doings of the Royal Craft
throughout the State. The decision of the
Grand High Priest, given on various points, as
brought before him, were sustained by the
Grand Chapter.
We quote only a few points at this date, but
shall refer to the address and proceedings at
some future day.
ADDRESS.
Companions: On this dav as we meet in the
Nintieth Annual Convocation ot the Grand
Chapter of the State of New York, I bid you all
a brotherly welcome. We have already, by the
appropriate ceremonies of our order, recognized
our dependence upon and trust in the Great I
Am, who knows our every thought, movement
and action, whose all-seeing eye penetrates the
deepest and innermost recesses of our hearts.
We have besought His guidance and super
vision of the work we are about to commence
and place our dependence upon Him alone.
Let us remember that to Him only belongs all
due praise that so many of us have been spared
another year, that by His kind hand wo have
been safely guided over tho rough paths that
present themselves on all sides while journey
ing through this world of troubles and tribula
tions, and that we are still in the enjoyment of
life and health, and indebted to Him only, for
the many comforts and blessings that He in His
infinite mercy sees fit to bestow upon us.
As I look around me and see the familiar
faces of my companions hero assembled, it
seems but as yesterday since last we met in this
home of Royal Arch Masonry, but, alas, how
many changes have occurred; how many sor
rows and affiictions have wo beop called upon
to endure during tho past year; how many of
our most loudly cherished hopes have been
frustrated; how many of our plans and expecta
tions have we failed to carry into effect? We
miss the familiar faces of some who in former
years were privileged to meet with us: death,
that great destroyer, has terminated their
earthly career. Their seats are vacant, their
lights extinguished and their voices will be
heard no more in our council chambers. They
have passed the vail that interposes between
this lite and the life to come, and have gone to
try the realities of life eternal, and to receive
the reward that is promised to the faithful.
“ Passing away,” is written on all earthly ob
jects, and year after year wo miss some com
panions, with whom we have held sweet com
munion. Companions, we have this day clasped
bands around our sacred altar and have joined
in adoration to Him who is our Great High
PriGHf. have formed a living chain, the
symbol of Royal Arch Masonry, which links the
companions together wheresoever dispersed
upon the face ot this terrestrial globe. But there
are links missing in our chain since we last met in
annual convocation, and they very forcibly re
mind us that we are all traveling “ to that un
discovered country from whose bourne no
traveler returns,” and in the years to come the
companions who survive us will with pleasure
recall those pleasant associations, only to be
mingled with sorrowful emotions for those who
have fallen as the leaves fall.
Leaves have their time to fall,
And flowera to wither at the North wind’s breath.
And stars to set, but all.
Thou host all seasons for thine own, O Death.
DISPENSATIONS.
As required by resolution adopted by the
Grand Chapter, at the last annual convocation,on
Februsry 9,1886,1 issued my letter of Dispensa
tion to M. E. James E. Morrison, Fast Grand
High Priest, empowering him as my proxy to
install Comp. William Sherer, Deputy Grand
High Priest-elect, he being necessarily absent
from the Grand Chapter at the time of installa
tion of other grand officers. Returns were made
to me that on February 20, at a convocation of
Constellation Chapter, No. 209, in the City of
Brooklyn, in the presence of the representatives
o ' twenty chapters, this ceremony was duly
performed.
GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER.
The Twenty-sixth Triennial Convocation of the
General Grand Chapter of the United States
was held at Washington, D. C., commencing
September 23, 1886, and continued four days.
The Grand Chapter of New York was fully rep
resented by M. E. Richard H. Huntington,
Grand High Priest; M. E. William Sherer, D.
G. H. P.; R. E. George McGown, proxy for G.
K., and'R. E. J. Leavitt Lambert., G. 8. There
were also present from this jurisdiction M. E.
Darius A. Ogden, P. G. H. P. ; M. E. James E.
Morrison, P. G. H. P.; 11. E. William J. Mc-
Donald, G. O. of the H. ; M. E. Frank Magee,
and M. E. John W. Coburn. The hospitality of
the Grand Chapter of the District of Columbia
was unbounded and lavishly displayed, making
our visit to the capital of the nation an occasion
long to be remembered.
The next Triennial Convocation will be held
at Atlanta, Ga., 1889.
SISTER GRAND CHAPTERS.’
From the reports of the proceedings of the
various Grand Chapters which I have had the
pleasure to examine, I find that Capitular Ma
sonry is in a prosperous and flourishing condi
tion, and that our Grand Chapter remains in
undisturbed harmony with ail our sister Grand
jurisdictions.
RITUAL.
After the close of the last annual convocation
of this Grand Chapter, R. E. George
McGown, Grand Lecturer, to hold conventions
for exemplification ahd instruction in the stand
ard work, wherever and whenever he could con
veniently do so for the best interests of the sub
ordinate chapters. For a more extended ac
count I refer you to his annual report.
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES.
February 8, 1886, 1 received from R. E. Chris
topher G. l ox, Grand Secretary, a commission
from the Grand Chapter of Nebraska, appoint
ing Comp. John H. Wood, of New York, as Rep
resentative of the Grand Chapter of Nebraska,
near this Grand Chapter.
March 23, 1886, I received from R. E. Thomas
J. Wilder, Grand Secretary of the Grand Chap
ter of Dakota, a commission appointing M. E.
Comp. Emanuel Loewenstein, of the city of New
York, vs the Representative of the Grand Chap
ter of Dakota, near the Grand Chapter of New
York.
These appointments having been made by M.
E. Jae. E. Morrison, during bis term as Grand
High Priest, and the commissions not having
been returned until alter the last annual convo
cation of the Grand Chapter, I most cheerfully
approved the same, forwarding them to the
companions as above named, and their receipt
was duly acknowledged.
February 24, 1886, 1 received a communica
tion from M. E. William Blatt, Grand High
Priest of the Grand Chapter of Dakota, asking
for the appointment ot a Representative near
the Grand Chapter of Dakota, for the Grand
Chapter of New York, in which he gave me the
name of M. E. Sj’lvester J. Hill, of Fargo,
Dakota, and suggested his appointment, in
forming me that Comp. Hill hailed from New
York, where he received Masonic light before
removing to that Territory ; that he was well
known and highly esteemed by his Masonic
friends. 1, therefore, on March 4th, forwarded
to M. E. William Blatt the commission appoint
ing M. E. Sylvester J. Hill, as our representative
near the Grand Chapter of Dakota. Under date
of March 12th, 1886, M. E. Comp. Hill advised
me of the receipt of bis commission from the
Grand High Priest of Dakota, thanking me for
the honor conferred, and, as he said, “prizing it
more highly, as iu the grand old State of New-
York I first saw Masonic light, and, now as its
chosen representative, it requires an additional
inducement on my part to endeavor to promote
the growth of friendship and draw closer the
bond of love between one ot the oldest and one
of, if not, indeed, the youngest Grand Chapters
in the land.”
March 19th, 1886, I was advised by R. E.
Christopher G. Fox that by the deaths of R. E.
Comp. John 8. Dickerman and Comp. John 8.
Bowen, vacancies existed in the Representation
of the Grand Chapters of West Virginia and
Canada, near our Grand Chapter, and on March
22d, 1886, I wrote M. E. Odell 8. Long, Grand
High Priest of the Grand Chapter of West Vir
ginia, regarding the same, expressing the hope
that the friendly relations which now existed
between the Grand Chapter of Now York and
that of West Virginia might long continue, and
presented the name of Comp. George O. Baker,
of Clyde.
In reply to the above, on June 18th, 1886, I
received the commission, approved ot the ap
pointment, and forwarded, it to Comp. Baker,
the receipt of which was acknowledged.
March 22d, 1886, I wrote to M. E. Thomas
Sargeant, Grand of tho Grand Chapter of
Canada, in orming him of the death of Comp.
John 8. Bowen, and the vacancy of the Repre
sentative of the Grand Chapter of Canada, near
the Grand Chapter of New York, asking that he
commission Comp. Horace G. Hopkins, of Wil
lard, as the Representative of the Grand Chap
ter of Canada, near this Grand Chapter. On
March 27th, 1886, the commission was recieved,
duly approved and forwarded to Comp. Hop
kins and its receipt duly acknowledged.
October stb. 1886, I wrote M. E. Charles
Eelcher, Jr., Grand High Priest of New Jersey,
that by the death of M. E. Past Grand High
Priest William T. Woodruff, the Grand Chapter
of New Jersey was not represented near the
Grand Chapter of New York, and desiring that
Manhattan Chapter of New York might still re
tain the representative, I asked that M> E. Frank
Magee, a member of that chapter, be appointed
such representative. I received the commis
sion, approved it and forwarded it to Comp.
Magee, the receipt ol which was acknowledged.
November 1 th, 1886, 1 received from R. E.
John H. Brown, Grand Secretary of the Grand
Chapter of Kansas, a communication informing
me that the Grand Chapter of Kansas, at its
annual convocation, held February, 1834,
adopted the three-ycar term of office of Grand
Representatives, and that the terra of office of
those then commissioned, would expire October
! gie-t, .18?;.and every three years thereafter.
I In accordance with the icregoing rule, the
commission of the Representative of the Grand
Chapter of Kansas, near the Grand Chapter of
New York, had expired as above stated ; and
being desirous of continuing the friendly rela
tions which have so long existed between our
Grand Chapters, requested me to name a com
panion to whom a commission as their Grand
Representative, near our Grand Chapter, might
be issued for the triennial term from date of
commission. I, therefore, forwarded the name
of R. E. William J. McDonald, of New York, and
in due time received the commission, approved
of same, and delivered* it to Comp. McDonald.
The same communication asked for the ap
pointment of M. E. Erasmus T. Carr as our
Grand Representative, near the Grand Chapter
of Kansas, which request was complied with,
and November 17th, 1886, the commission for
warded, and its receipt duly acknowledged.
November 15th, 1886, I received a communi
cation from the M. E. Grand High Priest of the
Grand Chapter of the State of lowa, informing
me that by a resolution adopted by the above
mentioned Grand Chapter, a vacancy occurs in
the office of Grand Representative of the Grand
Chapter of lowa, near our jurisdiction. And
that in future all such representatives will be
appointed only for the triennial period of the
General Grand Chapter, and asking me to name
a companion to fill the vacancy. On examining
the list, I could not, in my own judgment, sug
gest a more competent and efficient companion,
one who I felt had the interest of the Masonic
fraternity more at heart, devoting his time and
labors to Masonry, than tho one who has so
creditably filled the position up to the time that
the resolution was adopted, than M. E. Edward
M. L. Eblers, the Grand Secretary oi the Grand
Lodge of F. and A. Masons of the State of New
York. I therefore asked that he be recommis
sioned by tho Grand Chapter of lowa as their
Representative near this Grand Chapter. De
cember 22, 1886, I received the commission, ap
proved, and forwarded it to Comp. E. M. L. Eh
lers, who duly acknowledged the same.
November iJtb, 1886, communication from Geo.
W. Curtis, the M. E. Grand High Priest of tho
Grand Chapter of Illinois, advised mo that the
Grand Chapter of Illinois has also adopted the
resolution that the commissions of Grand Rep
resentatives . near their own and other Grand
Chapters should expire with the date of each
triennial convocation of the General Grand
Chapter. That, accordingly, the commission
issued to M. E. Comp. James F. Ferguson, M.
D., as their representative near cur Grand
Chapter, had expired, and expressing his satis
faction with the services of Comp. Ferguson,
asking that I recommend the name of some
companion to whom he may issue commission
as representative near our Grand Chapter.
I, therefore, by return mail, asked that M. E.
James F. Ferguson, M. D., of the city of New
York, be re-commissioned as such representa
tive. November 30th, 1886, the commission was
received, approved and forwarded to M. E.
Comp. Ferguson, and its receipt acknowledged.
He also advised me that under the same stand
ing regulation, the commission of our repre
sentative near the Grand Lodge of Illinois,
had also expired, and assuring me of the
pleasure it would be not only to himself,
but tho Royal Arch Craft of the Grand Ju
risdiction of Illinois, to have M. E. Companion
DeWitt C. Cregier, of Chicago, appointed as the
Grand Representative of our Grand .Chapter
near the Grand Chapter of Illinois. I, there
fore, under date of December Ist, approved and
dnly forwarded the commission of M. E. Comp.
Cregier, which was acknowledged.
November 30, 1885, I received, approved and
forwarded to M. E. John W. Simons, of New
York city, commission as Representative of the
Grand Chapter of Maryland near this Grand
Chapter, which was acknowledged.
CONSTITUTION OF PULASKI CHAPTER.
February 22, 1886, at Pulaski, N. Y., I consti
tuted Pulaski Chapter, No. 279, and installed
its officers. In the discharge of’this pleasant
duty I was aLly assisted by B. E. J. Leavitt
Lambert, Grand Scribe; R. E. John L. Norton,
M. E. Alanson W. Kilby, M. E. Timothy W.
Skinner, and officers and companions of Adams
and Mexico Chapters.
PRESENTATION.
Agreeably to the instructions of the Grand
Chapter, the committee appointed at the last
annual convocation, procuied a suitable me
morial token and presented it toM. E. James E.
Morrison, Past Grand High Priest, as an expres
sion of the fraternal good fooling, esteem and
respect of his companions. Tho ceremony of
presentation took place at a regular convocation
of Union Chapter, No. 180, at their Tabernacle,
turner Eighteenth street and Eighth avenue in
the city of New York, on the evening of March
13, 1886.
Among those present with me on the occasion
as Representatives of this Grand Chapter were:
M. E. Wm. Sherer, Deputy Grand High Priest;
R. E. Herman H. liuss, Grand Treasurer; R. F.
Wm. J. McDonald, Grand Captain of the Host;
R. E. Erskine Dickey, Grand Principal Sojourn
er; R. E. Ulysses Baker, Grand Royal Arch
Captain; M. E. Thomas C. Cassidy, Past Grand
High Priest, together with the High Priests of
twenty-four chapters, also the members of
Union Chapter, and other visiting companions.
The occasion was one of pleasant festivity in
honor of our esteemed Past Grand High Priest
James E. Morrison, assuring him, as it did,
that, for his many years of ardent and zealous
services in the cause.of Royal Arch Masonry, he
was worthy, and fully entitled to this expression
of recognition, and the token presented to him
on this occasion from his companions oi the
Royal Craft, which he now wears. The large
hearted hospitality, so lavishly bestowed by
Union Chapter ou’this occasion, rendered tho
convocation a season of enjoyment to those
whose privilege it was to be present.
VISITATION.
Carrying out the instructions contained in the
resolution adopted at the last annual convoca
tion, “requiring the Grand High Priest and the
officers of the Grand Council to devise and
carry into effect a system of visitation by them
of the subordinate chapters of this jurisdic
tion,” I convened the officers ot the Grand
Council and the Grand Lecturer, iu New York,
in June last, for the purpose of consulting with
them in regard to this matter. The resolution
adopted by the Grand Chapter regarding this
matter, literally construed, limited the visita
tion to the Grand Council, but as that could
hardly have been the intention of the commit
tee, the only lair construction to be placed upon
the resolution is a request for the *Grand High
Priest and other officers of the Grand Council
“to devise and carry into effect a system ot vis
itation by the officers of the Grand Chapter to
tho subordinate chapters of this jurisdiction.”
After a careful consideration of the matter, it
■was found that any system to be complete and
effective, should be confined to a certain positive
number of officials chosen from the present offi
cers of the Grand Chapter. Excluding the
Grand High Priest, Treasurer, Secretary, Chap
lain and Grand Lecturer, we have the eymbollic
number “ Nine,” available active line officers,
and this suggested that as an appropriate
number of districts. The question then arose
in regard to tho formation of districts, so as to
be convenient to the residences of the officers.
It was found practically impossible to devise a
plan that would be perfectly convenient for all,
and accordingly arranged the nine districts, and
assigned the several officers to poaitions in
charge. My own view of the matter is that
an officer in charge of a district should be the
representative oi the Grand High Priest,
authorized to exercise a general supervision
over the several Chapters, visiting them when
necessary, or when invited, install officers if de
sired, and, by advice and assistance, to aid and
encourage those in need thereof. The Grand
High Priest should not be among the available
officers for ti.e charge of a part, when tho whole
is under his care and supervision.
The Treasurer, Secretary and Chaplain are
not usually considered eligible for such serv
ice, and the nature of the Grand Lecturer’s du
ties is such that it would not be advisable to
confine his attention to any one locality in pref
erence to others. I, therefore, in October,
issued a circular letter to the subordinate
chapters, and advised the officers of this Grand
Chapter of the districts assigned to them, as
designated therein. •
In per.ecting this plan and many of the sug
gestions therein contained, I am largely indebt
ed to R. E. George McGown, Grand Lecturer,
lor his valuable aid and assistance, and the
Grand High Priest and other officers of the
Grand Council, to whom this duty was as
signed, now submit the above action, trusting
it will meet your approval. The expenses ot
the Grand Officers incurred in the performance
of this duty, I consider, should be reimbursed
to them at this annual convocation.
CONCLUSION.
And now, companions, after a representation
of eighteen years in this Grand ( hapter, ten of
which, by your suffrages, have exalted me far
beyond my highest expectations by annually re
turning mo to a seat in the grand council, dur
ing which time the highest honor at your dis
posal has been conferred upon me, I feel that I
should now lay aside the emblems of authority
and again take my place as a craftsman on the
floor, ready and willing to work in the quarries;
returning and expressing to you, one and all,
my grateful acknowledgements for the contin
ued confidence and honors you have so willingly
bestowed upon me; hoping and trusting that
you generously believe that any error I may
have committed in endeavoring to discharge the
high responsibilities of tho trusts and duties
imposed on me have been those of the head
rather than of the heart, hoping and believing
that you will cover the same with the broad
mantle of charity and brotherly love. I trust
that the same confidence you have placed in me
since I first entered this grand body, and espe
cially during the years of my official responsi
bility, may still be continued and transferred to
my suc?essor in office, and while I am permit
ted by the Great I Am to continue with you at
your annual convocations, or while called from
labor to refreshment, may my love and interest
in Royal Arch Masonry never waver or lesson.
From the reports about to be presented to
you from my associate grand officers and the
Committee on Foreign Correspondence, I leave
you at peace with all the Grand Chapters,
brotherly love and harmony prevailing. At
this time I desire to return to my associate
grand officers and the officers and members of
subordinate chapters with whom it has been
my duty and pleasure to meet, my hearty thanks
for the many kindnesses and courtesies which
they have at* all times extended to me, both so
cially and in the performance of the responsible
duties placed upon me as your chief officer.
To our Grand Secretary, not only myself, but
one and all, are greatly indebted for his watch
ful eye and willing hand. He has done much
to aid me and lessen the cares of my official po
sition, always on the alert, ready and willing, in
fact doing more than could reasonably be re
quired from him. May he.long be spared to give
us his valuable services, and in this I know I
speak the wishes and desires of all my com
panions.
The business of our ninetieth convocation is
now at your disposal.
Tho following are the names of the officers of
the Grand Chapter for the year 1887:
M. E. William Sherer, Grand High Priest,
Brooklyn.
R. E. Richard H. Parker, Deputy Grand H.
P., Syracuse.
R. E. J. Leavitt Lambert, Grand King, Hoosic
Falls.
R. E. Marwin F. Greenwood, Grand Scribe,
Newark.
R. E. Herman H. Russ, Grand Treasurer, Al
bany.
R. E. Christopher G. Fox, Grand Secretary,
Buffalo.
R. E. Rev. James B. Murray, Grand Chaplain,
Waverly.
R. E. Wm. J. McDonald, Grand C. of H.» New
York.
R. E. Erskine H. Dickey, Grand P. S., Brook
lyn.
R. E. Ulysses Baker, Grand R. A. C., New
York.
R. E. Willard 8. Bradt, Grand Master 3d Vail,
Rochester.
R. E. Andrew Tromblee, Grand Master 2d
Vail, Port Henry.
R. E. Philip Nast, Jr., Grand Master Ist Vail,
Hornells ville.
R. E. William H. Gladding, Grand Tyler, Al
bany.
R. E. George McGown, Grand Lecturer, Pal
myra.
Darius A. Ogden, ) Committee
E. Loewenstein, > on
Cbas. W. Carpenter,) For. Correspondence.
The election was most satisfactory to every
body, as was shown by the unanimity with
which each officer was elected. The Grand
Chapter closed on Wednesday afternoon, after a
very harmonious and pleasant session. In con
clusion we desire to say that we hope the Grand
Chapter will return to the practice of holding
three days’ sessions. The hurly-burly of the
closing hour is not healthy or pleasant to the
many, and certainly not conducive to good
legislation.
CONSTITUTION, NO. 230.
We had the good fortune to be present at
Constitution Chapter, on Tuesday evening, the
Ist inst., and notwithstanding the annual convo
cation of the Grand Chapter at Albany, and the
absence of so many bright lights of the craft,
we have never met a more jolly company. In
the absence ol the fl. Priest, Ex. Comp. C. D.
Disosway, King of the Chapter, assisted by
many members of the craft, opened the chapter
at 8 o’clock sharp, and proceeded to work the
Royal Arch Degree. Among those present and
assisting in the work we noticed, Adams, oi La
fayette; Fitch, oi Metropolitan; Davis, o'
Mount Zion; Keller, of Phcenix;. Delo, Yaeger,
Colby, Maxfield, Goerck, Leggett, Kirk and
Blumenthal, ot Constitution. We have seldom
seen the degree conferred better.
It is almost unnecessary to inform our
readers that the chapter closed in time to
give all the companions an opportunity to
reach home before"lo o’clock, even alter the
usual symposium.
This chapter is progressing and advancing,
and we doubt not the return of the newly
elected High Priest, M. E. Comp. Taylor, will
be signalized by a renewed effort of all
the companions, especially after all tho
wisdom he drank in, in Albany. We met M. E.
Comp. Taylor on the train and again in Albany,
and can say for him he was A. R. and S,
- EMPIRE CHAPTER, NO. 170.
The Royal Arch Degree will be conferred
here on next Thursday by the newly-elected
Grand High Priest, M. E. Wm. Sherer. This
will be the first chapter tho distinguished com
panion visits in his official capacity as tho head
of the Royal cralt in this city, and we doubt not
that a most hearty welcome awaits the compan
ion as well as all Royal Arch Masons who may
visit Empire on that evening.
CRESCENT, NO. 220.
This chapter will convene on Tuesday even
ing next, February Bth, at half-past seven
o’clock, for the purpose of conferring the Royal
Arch Degree, and other important business.
Companions are cordially invited to attend.
TEMPLAR NOTES.
DE WITT CLINTON, NO. 27.
On Thursday evening, February 17th, De Witt
Clinton Commandery, No. 27, will hold a full
dress reception in connection with Co. K.,
Forty-seventh Regiment, N. G. S. N. Y., at the
new armory, Marcy avenue and Lynch street,
Brooklyn.
Knowing the Dewitt Clinton fraters as wo do,
we are sure a very enjoyable entertainment may
be expected, and in conversation with one of its
members we were informed there will be no ex
pense spared to make it the event of the season
in the E. D., of Brooklyn. The Dispatch will
be there, even if we are too old to trip it on the
“lightfantastic too.”
ADELPHIC, NO. 59 (Mounted),
will commence thoir mounted drills at Dur
land's Riding Academy, corner of Fifty-ninth
street and Eighth avenue, on Monday evening,
Feb. 7th, at eight o’clock.
Sir Knights intending to ride will please com
municate with Em. Sir Chas. J. Bliven, Inspect
or of Cavalry. No. 146 West Thirty-fourth street,
or report to nim at the Academy that evening
at eight o’clock sharp, in order that suitable
horses may bo provided.
A meeting will be held in private office at ten
o’clock.
City. Lodgtt, No. 408.—Last Wednes
day, tho 2d, this lodge conferred the Second
Degree on three candidates, under the able
leadership of W. Bro. Hartenstein, the present
Master. This Worshipful Brother dotes on the
correctness of bis work, and it was indeed very
ably exemplified. Since W. Bro. Hartenstein has
ascended to the East, the lodge shows signs of
great improvement. There was present W. Bro.
Albert Stevens, Master of Justice: W. Bro.
. George Lawrence, Master of lonic ; W. Bro. M.
Frankel, Master of Darcy Lodge, and many
other distinguished brethren.
LABOR EXCHANGE.
A M. M., thorough book-keeper and
correspondent in English, French and Spanish, is iu a
great need of a situation. Best references. Address
P. M., N. Y. Dispatch.
Tenth Annual
RECEPTION AMD DRILL
OF
York Commandery,
KNIGHTS ’ TEMPLAR,
AT COSMOPOLITAN HALL,
Bread way and 41st Ft.,
MONDAY EVENING. FEB. Slit.,
(Washington’s Birthday Eve).
Sir Knights and Military guests are requested to appear
in uniform. Tickets, $2.00, to be obtained from any
member of the Commandery.
William H. Heathcote,
WATCHES, JEWELRY AN) DIAMONDS.
Masonic Jewelry a Specialty.
No. 31 PARK ROTT, WORLD BUILDING (opp. Post Office;
and
NEW No. 2 CHATHAM SQUARE, above Worth street.
STAMTOS & WfiEUH
SELL CLOTHING ON CREDIT
TO
MEN .AIN'T) BOYS,
AT CASH IPItICtES.
SMALL WEEKLY OR MONTHLY PAYMENTS TAKEN.
Men’s Suits, - - $5 to S3O.
Boys’ Suits, - - s2to sls.
Overcoats, - - - $3 to S3O.
We are the Only Practical Credit Clothiers
in tiie City.
STAUNTON & WHELAN
26 FOURTH AVENUE,
OPPOSITE COOPER INSTITUTE.
OPEN EVENINGS UNTI.L 10.
NOTARY AND COMMISSIONER
FOSS. TOE ST./ITES,
C. Banks.
LAW AND COLLECTION OFFICES of BANKS & BANKS
Nos. 3 JOHN ST. and 102 BROADWAY.
House ; No. 131 East 127th st., cor. Lexington ave.
NEW YORK CITY.
WAROG & HUBBARD,
NO. 22 FOURTH AVENUE, NEW YORK CITY.
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR, PATRIARCHS’ MILITANT and
other Society Uniforms a specialty.
COATS EMBLEMATICALLY TRIMMED, sl2 to S2O.
_C APES, $8 to sl6.
~ JAMES AWKESI,
MANUFACTURER OF
KMGHTS J’ ILMP r.AH’S,
MASONIC,
AND
ALL KINDS OF SOCIETY GOODS,
No. 133 GRAND STREET. CORN £l4 OF CROSBY.
MASONIC DIRECTORY.
NEW YORK.
ACAOIA, No. 327, meets first and third Tues
days, Clinton Room, Masonic Temple, Twenty-third
street and Sixth avenue. Adam (i. Vail, M.
George D. Sauer, Treas. James D. Out water, S.W,
Frank A. Hovey, Sec. Wm. H. Ferre, J. W.
ADiiLPJEIIU, JSo. 348.—rvguJ.ar commu
nications are held on the first and third Tuesdays of
each mouth, at 8 o’clock, P. M., in lonic Room, Mason c
Temple. Wm. Wallace Walker, M
J. W. Sandford, Treas. 11. J. Emerson, S. W.
Wm H. li.net, Sec. R. 11. Foote, J. W.
AMERIGO’S, No. 535, meets first and third
Thursday evenings ot each month, in Tuscan Room,
Masonic Temjle, Sixth avenue and Twenty-third st
Daniel T. Samson. Tie ;s. James S. Fraser. M. ’
William R. Reljea, Sec., Samuel Pickfoid S W-
No. 3 Willett st., City. L. H. Decker, J. W.
ARCTURUS, No. 274.—Regular communi
cations of Arcturus Lodge are held at Miller’s Hall, No.
202 E. 86th st., S. E. cor. 3d avenue, on the first ami
third Tuesdays ot each monCh. C.hus. a. Stevens M
Albion T. Stevens. Treas. Ben;. F. Ferris. S. w. ’
John J Becker, Sec., Bernard W. Hough, j W.
Residence, 1,293 3d avenue, city.
BUNTING, No. 655, meets first and third
Mondays ei each month, corner 124ih street and Tim!
avenue, Harlem. Theodoie A. Ja>per M
CyrusO. Hubbell,Treas. Geo. D. l.cecl>, s. W.’
Z. T. Benson, Sec. Hubert Alullany. j. \v.
COPESTONE, No. 641, meets second and
fourth Wednesdays of each month, at Corinthian
Roqms, Masonic'Temple, Twenty-third street and Sixth
avenue. Wm. McFaul, M.
Martin Kalb, Treas. Wm J. MatlrewaS. W,
H. T. Gibson. Sec., .Joseph J. Moen, J. W,
Residence, No. 203 West 48th street
CORINTHIAN, No. 488, meets second and
fourth Thursdays, at Grand Opera House, 23d street
and Bth avenue, at BP. M. Fred. K. Van Court, M.
Geo. Stone, Treas. Thomas Bonner, 8. W-
Geo. F. Thornton, Sec. Alonzo M. Robertson, J.W.
CRESCENT, No. 402, meets second and
fourth Thursdays, in Austin Room. Masonic Temple.
Strangers in the city and others of the craft are cor
dially invited. Edward B. Harper, M.
Julius W. Krafft, Treas. F. H. Wall, S. W.
Jas. H. Bailey, Sec. Chia. B. Pearse, J- W.
DARCY, No. 187, meets second find fourth
Mondays of each nibnth, at German Masonic Temple,
Fifteenth street, east of Third avenue.
Max Frankel, M.
Berthold Lipman, Treaa. Geo. W. Boskowitz, S. W.
M. Kolasky, Sec. Dr. A. M. Lesser, J. W.
• Residence: 945 First avenue.
DIRIGO, No. 80, meets second and fourth Mon
days of each month, in Composite Rooms. Masonic
Temple. Sixth avenue and 23d street.
Moritz N. Silberstein, Treas. Aaron Morris, M.
William R. Oldroyd, Sec., L. Jacobson, 8. W.
No. 67 Charlton st. A. Crozier. J. W
EASTERN STAB, No. 227, meets on the first,
third and fifth Wednesday of each month, on N. E
corner of Third avenue and Seventh street.
E. Loewenstein, Treas. Samuel K. Johnson, M.
John H. Meyerholz, BAc..8 A c.. Joseph Frankfort, S. W.
410 E. 791 h street Van Wyck Crozier, J. W
EMANUEL, No. 654, meets second and
fourth Thursdays each month, at Koster <t Bial*B Hall,
No-117 West Twenty-third street.
Jere. H. Goldman, M.
M. Lask’, Treas. Henry H. Wilzin, 8. W.
Leonard Le serohn Sec. Win. M. Watson. J. W.
ENTERPRISE, No. 228, meets the first and
third Tuesdays of each month, Grane Opera House,
corner of Eighth avenue and West Twenty-third street.
Joseph Graham, Treaa John G. Hoffman, M.
John Foster, Sec., DeForrest Niehols, S. W.
Res., No. 608 Tenth are. Dr Molesworth, J. W.
GIB ABD, No. 631, meets first Friday in each
month, Livingston Room, Masonic Temple.
Peter G. Arnott, M.
Thos. P. Clench, Sec. E. 8. King. S. W.
J. Blankenstein, Treas. U. L. Washburn, J. W.
HIRAM, No. 449, meets first and third Fri
days of each mouth, at Clinton Rooms, M isonic Ttm
pie, Twenty-third street and Sixth avenue.
C. A. Winch, M.
J. E. Connor, Treas. G. H. Rudolph, 8. W.
J. Farrell, »ec. F. J. Feeney, J. W.
INDEPENDENT, No. 185, meets first and
third Mondays of e ich month, at German Masonic Tem
ple, East Fifteenth street. C. B. Parker, M.
Lemuel Russell. S. W.
W. Lindemeyer, Treas. Geo. B. Hebard, J. W.
E. R. Brown, See., P. O. Box 3,551.
KANE, No. 454.—Regular
of Kane Lodge will be held on the first, third and filth
Tuesdays In Austin Room, Masonic Temple.
• T.ios. E. Stewart, M.
Chas. A. Whitney. Treas. Charles F. Ulrich, 8. W.
Henry W. Penoyer, Sec. Rollin M. Morgan, J. W.
MONTGOMERY, No. 68, meets in the Doric
Room, Masonic Temple, every first and third Monday
evenings, at 7:30 o’clock.
F. O. Woodruff, Treaa W. P. Worst**, M. D. M.
F. W. McGowen, Sec., J. Wesley Smith, S. W.
Box No. 68, Masonic Temple. Thos. J. Pardy, J. W.
MUNN, No. IVO, meets on the second and
four h Thursday evenings, at Livingston Room, Ma
son c Temple. Joseph Abraham, .M.
U. F. Huntemann, Treas. W. E. Harwood, 6. W.
Ezra B. Stockvis, Sec. Jas. A. Delehey, J. W.
No. 413 West 18th street.
MYSTIC TIE, No. 272, moots first, third and
fifth Tuesdays, at Eastern Star Hall, cor. Seventh street
and Third avenue. Henry G. Edwards. M.
Chas. W. Kattel, Tre.as. Henry C. Dougherty, S. W.
Geo. Smith, Jr.. Sec. James P. Styles, J. W.
Residence, 354 Second av.
NATIONAL, No. 209, meets in Clinton Room,
Masonic Temple, 23d street and 6th avenue, seooud and
fourth Fridays each month. Davia Newmark, M.
J. L.Voorhees. Treas. Wm Schlesinger, B.W.
E. Percival. Fee., Ben Van Lecnwen, J.W.
Residence, No. 304 E. 85th street.
NEW YORK, No. 330, meets the second
and fourth Tuesdays each month, Tuscan Room, Tem
ple, Twenty-third street and Sixth avenue.
John J. Brogan, M.
W. M. Thomas, Treaa. G. W. Anderson, S. W.
J. J. Fox, Sec. Wm. H. Smith, J- W.
PACIFIC, No. 233, meets first and third
Thursdays of each month, in the lonic Room, Masonic
Hall, Sixth avenue and Twenty-third street.
W. John Pullman M.
Francis McMulkin, 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 Tues
days, N. W. corner of Seventh avenue and Forty-ninth
street., William W. Seymour, M.
Charles Lehritter, Treas. James Ferguson, S. W.
Horatio Sands'Sec. John H. Bellas, J. W.
PERFECT ASHLAR, No. 604, meets first
and third Thursdays, in the Doric Room. German Ma
sonic Temple, Fifteenth street, east of Third avenue.
Moses Greenbaum, M.
L. Greenbanm, Treas. Henry Willson, S. W.
8. Bibo, Sec. Henry Konig, J. W.
PQLAR STAR, No. 245, meets first and third
Wednesdays of each months, in lonic Room, German
Masonic Temple, No. 220 East Fifteenth street.
George A. Harkness, M.
Guy Culgin, Treas. Wm. H. Miller, Jr. B.W.
W. 8. Lightbody, Sec. B. A. Carlan, J. W.
SHAKESPEARE LODGE, No. 750, meets
first and third Thursdays in each month, at Composite
Room, Masonic Temple, Twenty-third street and Sixth
avenue.
8. J. Brown, Treaa Moses Harlam, M.
Ed. Gottlieb, See., Chas. Rosenthal, S. W.
104 Second street, city. ’ Asher Morris, 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. Myron A. Decker, M.
Martin Papst, Treas. John E. Morse, S. W.
Lawrence O’Reilly, Sec. Wm. H. Livingston, J. W.
STRICT OBSERVANCE, No. 94, meets
first, third and fifth Wednesdays of each month, at No.
953 Third avenue, corner of Fifty seventh street.
James F. Bragg, Treas. Sylvester D. Smith, M.
Jackson Bell, Sec.. Robert Kopp, 8. W.
Address, 1035 Third av. Wallace Duryea, J. W.
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. Helms, M.
Edgar Kirby, Sec. Chas. Davis, 8. W.
For. Dept. N. Y. P. O. T. F. Russell. J. W.
TECUMSEH, No. 487, meets first and third
Thursdays of each month, at Eastern Star Hall, Third
avenue and Seventh street. Joseph Hoffman, M.
James Stone, Treas. J. Theodore Tunstall, S. W.
F. E. Davis, Sec., Chas. A. Lieb, J. W.
No 207 East Nineteenth street.
TEMPLAR, No. 203, meets first, third and
filth Friday evenings, at No. 161 Eighth avenue, corner
of Eighteenth street.
George Banfield, Treas. Robert-Graham, M.
James S. .Stitt. Sec., W. J. L. Maxwell. S. W.
No. 421 West 19th st. Robert S. Graham, J.W.
Thomas Loughrey, Tyler, No. 447*q West 17th st.
VERITAS, No. 734, meets every second
and fourth Tuesdays, at Grand Opera House, 23d
street and Sth ave. Jgmes N. Johnston, M.
Richard Koch, Treas. Dan. C. Springsteel, S. W.
P. M. John W. Sokel, See. Dunham Emery, J. W.
WASHINGTON, No. 21, meets on the first
and third Tuesdays of each month, at No. 289 Bleecker
street (Dixon’s Building).
Jos. Morrison, Treas. Irving Hazelton, M.
Jas. S, Foote, Sec., J. H. Malees, S. W.
74 Broadway. H. J. Freeman, J. W.
CHAPTERS.
ADELPHIC, No. 158, meets 2d and 4th
Wednesdays of each month, in Egyptian Room, Ma
sonic Temple. P. C. Benjamin, H. P
J. V. Kirby, Treas. R. 8. Larason, K.
Wm. H Innet, Sec., H. J. Emerson, Scribe.
Res., 102 Sixth aventie.
AMERICUS, No. 215, meets the third
Tuesday of each month, in the Egyptian Rooms, Ma
sonic Temple, Twenty-third street and Sixth avenue.
Wm. H. Adams, Treas. Christopher Johnson, H. P.
Oscar G. Ahlstrom, Sec., Barnard A. Carlan, L.
162 William street. Fred. D. Clapp, 8.
MANHATTAN, No. 184, meets first and
third Wednesdays of each month, at Masonic Temple,
Twenty-third street end Sixth avenue.
Wm. Henry Smith. H. P,
F. Oscar Woodruff, Treas. Sam’l M. Perkins, K.
Frank Magee, Sec., Miles W. Goodyear, s,
238 Greenwich street.
NASSAU, No. 109, meets first, third and
filth Wednesdays of each month, at Masonic Hall,
304 and 306 Fulton street, Brooklyn.
P. Fred. Lenhart, H. P.
Robert Black, Treas. Wm. A. Bennet, K.
C. P. Marrat, Bec., P. A. J. Rusreli, B.'
26 Vesey st., N. Y.
STANDARD, No. 252, meets first, third and
fifth Saturday of each month, at Decker Building, No
33 Union Square.
J, P. Clark, King. E. Ringer, H. P.
Wm. Stoll, Scribe. A. P. Lockwood, Sec.,
Residence, No. 719 Fifth st., city
COMMANDSRIES.
ADELPHIC, No. 59 (mounted), meets in con
clave second Thursday of each month, at Masonic Tem
ple, Twenty-third street and Sixth avenue.
Wm. Wallace. Walker, 0.
J. W. Sanford. Treas. J. O’Neil, G.
W. H. Innet. Rec. V. Molt, C. G.
CONSTANTINE, No. 48, assembles in stated
conclave the fourth Tuesday of each month, at their
asylum, 130th street and Third avenue.
William H. De Graaf, C.
A. M. Underhill, Treas. W. L. Che ter, G.
J. T. Conklin, Jr., Recorder- J B. Lawreaee, C. G.
CvEUll DE LION, No. 23, assembles in conclave
Second Friday of each month, at Masonic Temple
Twenty-third street and Sixth avenue.
Wm. Otis Munroe, C.
Edwin R. McCarty, Treas. Thomai B. Innes's, G.
Charles W. Sy. R-.c. Ccre’.ius Waydell, C. G.
IVANHOE, No. 36, assembles in conclave third
Friday each month, bank building, Fourteenth street
and Fourth avenue H. S. Sanderson, E. C.
E. C. IJaiwood, M. D., Q
Joseph F. Waring, Q, Q,
William H. Peckham, Treas.
William S. Hemming, Rec., No. 77 E. 86<h street.
PALESTINE, No. 18, assembles in conclave
first and third Mondays of each month, at the asylum.
Masonic Hall, 23d street and Sixth avenuu.
■ JamefiWFowdon.Com.
W. R. Carr, Treas Chas. H. Gillespie, Gen.
C. S. Champlin, Rec. Chas. E. Lansing. 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. 8. Ward, D. M. Joseph B. Eakins, M.
N. Ponce de Leon, Treas. Geo. W. Van Buskirk, fl. W.
Wm. S. Paterson, Sec., Geo. H. Fitzwllson, J. W.
No. 100 Read 3 street.
THE COUNCIL OF PRINCES OF JERUSA
SALEM OF NEW YORK CITY meets at Consistorial
Chambers, Masonic Temple, on the third Saturday at
every month, at 8 P. M.
E. Porter Cooley, D. M. Stephen D. Affleck. M.
Martin Kalb, Treas. George Wood, S. W.
Wm. S. Paterson, Sec., G. W. Van Buskirk, J. W.
No. 100 Reade street
THE CHAPTER OF BOSE CROIX OF NEW
YORK CITY meets at Consislorial Chambers, Masonic
Temple, on the fourth Saturday of every month, at 3
p. M. George W. Millar, M.
G. W. Van Buskirk, Orator. Jamez, McGee, S. W.
N. Ponce de Leon, Treas. John S. King, J. W.
Wm. S. Paterson, See., 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. McClenaehan, Cam.
Charles H. Heyzer, Ist L. C. George W. Millar, 2d L. 0.
Joseph M. Levey, Treas. Wm. D. Garrison, M. State
Wm. S. I‘alerson, Sec., No. 100 Reade street.
NOBLES OF THE MYSTIC SHRINE.
MECCA TEMPLE, A. A. 0., holds its sessions
at Masonic Temple, New York city, on the feast day of
every Mohammedan month, of which due notice wiU
be given. Waiter M. Fleming, Grand Potentate.
A. W. Peters, Chief Kabban.
Philip C. Benjamin. Assistant Rabban.
Charles H. Heyzer, High Priest.
Joseph B. Eakins, Director.
Wm. S. Paterson, Grand Recorder, No. 108 Readeat
i>ROOK L Y N .
COMMANDERIES.
DE WITT CLINTON, No. 27, meets in as-
F. on ti e second, fourth, and fifth Tuesdays of
each month, at Nos. 87, 89 and 91 Broadway. Brook
lyn E. D. Juan B, Arci, C.
T j. Scharfenberg, Treas. Wm. H. Bryant, G.
S. T. Waterhouse, Rqc. Geo. B. Claflin, C. G.
ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE.
AURORA GRATA LODGE OF PERFEC
TION, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Brook
lyn. Regular communications are held on the second
Friday of each month at Nos. 38 and 40 Court street
Wayland Trask. T. P. G. M.
John W. Richardson, Deciitv
Mark Mayer. Treas. E. D. Washburn, S. W.
G. li. Kocnecke, Sec., Rev. Warren O. Hubbard. J.W
Ao. 4j2 Dean street
FROM “ UNCLE JOHN,”
Up in the Mountain, (
February 2, 1887. J
Dear Dispatch: We are having another changd
in the weather; it snowe—not the common
every-day snow with, flakes as big ae flap-jaeke,
accompanied by gales sufficient to take the
curls off a bronze statue, and screaming
through the air like a pack of demons making
New Year ealls; no, nothing of that kind, but a
high-toned, genteel, kid gloved article, suitable
fer a parlor, with flakes about like sand, and fall
ing gently as the shades of a Svmmer evening, aa
if Coney Island had been luted spin the air and
were treating us to a detachment of its shores
through a silken sifter. Watching it for a time
has a decidedly somnolent effect, and you feel
unequal to work, as
••When Ajax strives some rock’s vast weight to
throw,
The line too labors and the words move slow.”
If th© mental strain were not so great, I
should feel inclined to pity yen city folks,
who know that if it snows over so slowly
you can only see a mitigated slice ot it at a
time, your vision being limited by the six story
walls across the way, while here the eye looks
for miles till its vision rests upon the everlast
ing hills which surround us, and from which
anon will descend April showers and May
flowers, and the green fields whorein we get our
wealth. Don’t speak all at once, but now really
wouldn’t you li*ke to be here ?
Had a pleasant experience the other day. It
was a brief period of sunshine and I thought it
would be a good plan to stretch my logs and
take a dose of fresh air. Let me remark just
here that our style does not permit ua to say
“ roads ” or “streets ” any more than it would
sanction ‘‘boiled shirts” or swallow tail coats.
Our principal thoroughfare is Tho Boulevard
and the lesser avenues are lanes, tho first being
considered exceedingly bonq ton and the other
sweetly bucolic. Weil, sauntering along tho
Boulevard I saw a lady—l knew sho was a lady
because she had a package under her arm and"!
have never seen a more woman do that in my
life —and as wo met she looked at me with &
smile seven-eighths honey and the rest chewing
gum, and she said: “Excuse me, sir, but—
“ Yes’m/’ said I; “you are excused, this is &
free country.” “But I wanted to show fi
“ Yes’m,” 1 again interrupted, “wo have a Jialj
in this place, and if your show is truly moral
and no intoxicating——” “I wanted to show
yon ” “Madam, I can be seen at any rea
sonable hour and my fee is ” “You misun-
derstand me, sir; I want to show you the latest
work on applied science as regards buttejj
color.”
Thj mystery was out; I knew she was a book
agent, and she began to undo the package
previously noticed. “Pardon me, madam,” I
said, “ I am in the business myself, and I don’t
allow any color to be used .in my foun-dry, not
even rouge on my wife’s cheeks, for she is just
too handsome without it, and s© tf my butter*
Good day, marm.” a
And then she called mo a white-headed/’
knock-kneed, splay-footed, hnmp-backed,croßß
- stub-nosed old country bumpkin. Think
of that for a lady I 1 looked as solemn as a
judge and passed on, ssailiag as a basket of
chips, >
The Boss and I are having it hot and heavy
on a question of bucolic economy. Sho wants,
as soon as this storm is over, to dig up a patch
and plant string beans. Beans, she says, ara
early birds. I advise delay for a month or two,
and she rejoins that delays are dangerous. I
am inclined to let her have her own way, on
condition that when the beans are ready for the
table, she wakes me in the morning early, moth
er deaj. Whatdoyou J. W. S.
PERSONAL.
Bro. itotfiir R. Burkf, ot Keystone Lodge, will
permit us to congratulate him upon the mar
riage of his lovely and accomplished daughter,
Adeline, to the gallant James H. Shevlin, at St.
Alphonseje Church, on the 12th ult. Tho wed
ding reception supplimonted the marriage cere
monial, at the splendid residence ©f Bro. 8., at
which Bro. James J. Jordan, of Munn Lodge,
the festive husband of “Lizzie,” an elder sister
of the bride, officiated aa “ besi man,” and did
tho honors at the hospitable table, which groan
ed with the choicest of solids and fluids that
tend to make this life enjoyable. It was in
deed '
“A feast of joy and flow of souk”
The Dispatch was not omitted on this festal
occasion, and in addition to sweetest answering
smiles from the gentler sex, w’as not forgotten
when “ the cake” and sparkling champagne
were disposed.
111. Bro. Harry Jewett Richardson, 32°,
the popular commercial tourist, and a promi
nent member of Boston Consistory, A. A. S. R.,
and of Aleppo Temple A. A. O. N. M. 8. of Bos
ton, visited our sanctum last week, (accom
panied by his friend W. Bro. David M. Drury,
P. M., ef Progressive Lodge of Brooklyn,) and
cast a beam of sunshine in our den. A contem
porary has well said of him, “his face is sun
shine itself.” Bro. Harry has just recovered
from a severe illness, but will soon buckle on'
his armor again, by going on the road. He will
be beat remembered as “Happy Harry,” the
“No chestnut man,” that accompanied De Witt
Clinton Commandery of Brooklyn on their pil
grimage to Rochester, October, 1885. Come
again frater Richardson, and we will bespeak
thee a kind greeting.
Bro. Oran W. Gross, Senior Deacon of Eure
ka Lodge, has more than justified our anticipa
tions. At the last communication of this popu
lar lodge, ho flushed his maiden sword and ac
quitted himself with all the grace of a veteran
ritualist. R. W. Pownall complimented Bro. G.
upon his splendid success, an-d remarked that
in all his experience he had never seen a better
rendering of the role. Bro. William S. Clin
hugh, also of this lodge, the well-known drama
tist, is credited with e caching the new Senior
Deacon, and should likewise not be forgotten,
when compliments are in order.
M. E. Christopher Johnson, High Priest of
Americus Chapter, has tempted us from the
walks of sobriety with a very liberal sample of
“ Old Monongahela,” which camo just in season
to meet our appreciation, and lend its spiritual
influence to
“Drive dull enre away.”
We beg to return our kindly thanks for the
timely and thoughtful remembrance, and cor
dially tender to Companion J. and his associate
“merry-cusses” our best wishes, and express
the hope that Americus Chapter may continue
iu her present unexampled prosperity.
MASONIC DESTINY.
Great and momentous revolutions, full of des
tiny, are going on around us. In these silent,
powerful conflicts what part does Masonry per
form ? Is Masonry a real, living, active power,
whose influence is felt in shaping and control*
ling these revolutions, in whose wtfmb sleep the
destinies of generations yet unborn? What afe
we doing, as an institution, to control and prop
erly direct tho still, broad, deep current of
human destiny which is swiftly flowing past us ?
Out upon the plains of Egypt, anchored to a
granite foundation, built with a mathematical
skill, demonstrating an accurate knowledge of
astronomy, stands, in all its magnificent, unap
proachable grandeur, the great Pyramid, the
first of the “ seven wonders of the world.” For ■
more than four thousand years tho storms of
sand and dust and heat have beat about its base
in vain ; for more than four thousand years it
has stood a silent spectator of the conflicts of
the ages, and looked down with an undisturbed
serenity upon the rise and fall of Nations, Em
pires and Kingdoms. Although of origin so
remote as to be uncertain, yet the skill and
accuracy displayed in its erection, surpass the
skill and accuracy of the best work of bur day.
There it stand:), coming up out of an unknown
past, hoary with age, yet fresh with beauty,
venerated for its antiquity, yet new in its accu
racy and skill; a study of to-day; a model of
architecture ; a monument of genius ; firm, im
movable, abiding forever.
So, brethren, out upon the plains of this
active, restless, changeful, dangerous age, there
arises, amid this unrest, doubt, perplexity and
Agnosticism, like the groat Pyramid, the Ma
sonic order, built upen the idea of a Supreme
Ruler, beginning and ending in the Great Archi
tect of the Universe, coming up out of the deep
unknown past, hoary with age, yet new and
fresh with thought and principle ; eonservativ-e,
yet progressive; old, yet always young with
truth ; formal, yet vital; profound, yet simple ;
symbolic, yet clear; silent, yet speaking with
power, in and through all the avenues of
thought and feeling—permanent, changeless,
abiding forever. Against its foundations tile
waves of Atheism are broken and dashed back
into a sea of confusion, like the waves of the
Levant when they strike the immovable granite
of Gibraltar.
Amid this wild storm ot change, when everv
ship upon life's sea is hard pressed,when every
little batteau, with its precious freight, is.swing
mg up and down upon the wavelets which roll
beneath it—ah I when amid all this prest-uro
upon the weary, anxious' toil-worn hurried hu
man heart and brain, a morbid desire fox ex
citement usurps the place of duty, when liberty
is fast drifting into license, when sober reflec
tion is about to cease, when character is be
coming weak and plastic, when love of money
roots out the love of truth, when dissipation be
comes tho alternative to labor, when this lever
of modern life is praying upon modern integri
ty, then, as if built lor the hour, as if predes
tined for the times, and foreordained to cope
with these evils, the Masonic temple rises in its
stately beauty and grandeur, bright, calm and
serene, reflecting the iridescent rays of her
Great Light, buttressed upon the existence of
the “ one true and living God,” and girded with
the iron girders of truth to the eternal princi
ples of right.
These waves of sacreligious change fall harm
less at its base; these storms of mutability roar
around its columns without effect; the mutter
ings of Agnosticism die away in its corridors,
without a resounding echo in its halls. The
flood-tide of these new, false, destructive ideas,
doctrines and teachings is stayed against this
barrier. Masonry is indeed one of the great
conservative forces ot our times; not only mold
ing the character and lives other members, but
exerting a world-wide influence promotive of
the welfare of millions of our race who never
saw its “light”
And thus has Masonry stood, powerful and
conservative, checking the wildest passions of
men in the darkest hours ot the most fearful
revolutions of the past; thus Masonry stands
to-day, holding, or helping to hold, in check the
evil tendencies of our times; making men more
thoughtful, earnest and true; binding them with
her beautiful symbolic cords to that which is
changeless; projecting their lives out' on the
basis of an immortality; teaching, at all times,
benevolence and charity; fraternity and fidelity.
—Jf, James IF.
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