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M.V. JOHN TT. SIMONS, P. G. M., Editor.
/ DVEBTISJtMKNTS fOT the MASONIC I>E
TAH'iMENT to secure tlicir insertion, must be
i<n in by TWO O’CLOCK. P. M., Friday.
THE VICTORIES OF PEACE.
Grand Master Lawrence, in opening hisanlM
al address last year, said:
•• The year has been one of prosperity. Peace
has been within our walls; under the blessing of
Almighty God wo have been permitted to pur
sue our labors, as for generations past, in nar
aueny and in happiness.”
A review of the Masonic year now drawing to
a close will reveal a similar state of affairs, and
demonstrate that not only has the year been
peaceful and happy, but that under the vigilant
and judicious direction of our Grand Master
the benefits to be expected, when, in harmony,
the vast brotherhood of the State devotes its en
ergies to the accomplishment of a worthy cause,
are ours.
Crippled, in a measure, by the depressing ef
fects ol an enormous debt, the less energetic, like
the indifferent, were becoming disheartened and
disposed to let bettor days and brighter hopes
come or stay away, as fate might determine. At
this juncture, when the fraternity most needed
a faithful and energetic leader to marshal our
hosts out of the gloom of debt, doubt and dis
tress, God set him in the lore-front, and through
him we have tn the briel period of two years re
lieved the cra t of at least two-thirds of its accu
mulated financial responsibility, and the pharos
that points the way to freedom from money
claims on our Temple is in sight, burning fer
vently, and assuring us that with the same
steady hand nt the helm, and a continuance of
the same harmony and devotion, we shall soon
enter upon the second phase of our work with
such willing hands and loving hearts as shall
make the end crown the beginning, with a tri
umph beyond the hopes of the most sanguine,
when M. W. Bro. Lawrence began his self-im
posed task.
Shall we stop now at the very turn of the tide
that so evidently leads on to fortune ? Shall we
chill the ardor of the workers and dash from the
lips of the aged, the widow and the little ones
the cup which cheers them with fond anticipa
t one and show to the world that our fraternity,
having put its band to the plow.ie now to cease
its operations and leave them to be only the
children of hope ? God forbid 1
Peace reigns; all our relations with the outer
world and with our peers within the brother
hood are of the most satisfactory nature, and
therefore nothing need turn ns from the steady
forward motion which pervades our ranks and
presages the success of our undertaking.
Steady on the right,” brethren; no waver
ing, no lagging, no change of direction, but for
ward, ever forward, until the angel of victory
awards us the laurel wreath and the still, small
voice of approving conscience says, “Well
done 1”
Like thousands of others who have long
wrought in the quarries of Masonry, the writer
et these lines feels that a somewhat lengthened
life is now drawing to a close: the signs are in
the Western Sky that betoken the coming ol
rest, and when the order comes he trusts to
obey as becomes a man and a Mason; but mean
while he will be found in the ranks side by side
with those who forget all minor considerations
that the cause may not be hindered or impeded
and that the Great Architect may be glorified
and M'asonry exalted.
Be urged then, brethren, to see to it that there
bo no breaking of ranks, no change of purpose,
no listening to the siren voice that suggests
iailure.
“In the lexicon ot youth which fate reserves
lor a bright manhood, there’s no such word as
fail. ’
Column forward I
INDEPENDENT LODGE, NO. 185.
The regular communication of this lodge last
Monday evening, the 2d inst., was an unusually
pleasant affair. There was a lull attendance of
members and a large number of visiting breth
ren. First came R. W. Bro. Frederick A. Burn
ham, Chief Commissioner of Appeals of the
Grand Lodge, followed by R. W. Bro. John F.
Collins, D. D. G. M. of the Fourth District.
Then came a largo delegation of brethren from
Hiram Lodge, No. 17, of Jersey City, headed by
W. Bro. Dixon, the Master, and W. Bro. Leath
ers, P. M., together with several officers of the
lodge. B. W. Bro. Burnham addressed the
brethren in eloquent terms on the subject of
the Hall and Asylum Fund, and was much
pleased to learn that the lodge is actively and
earnestly engaged in the good work, having is
sued bonds which are being rapidly taken up by
the brethren.
As a proof of his appreciation of the efforts of
the brethren, R. W. Bro. Burnham purchased
and paid for one of the bonds; and after in
specting it, he presented it to the lodge and re
quested that it be canceled. This generous and
praiseworthy action ot the distinguished broth
er was greeted with applause, and had the ef
fect of stimulating the sale of bonds, for in the
course of a few minutes nearly every brother
in the room was the possessor of one.
The First Degree was conferred in full form
on four candidates. The L. 8. was presented by
R. W. Bro. Burnham, and the W. T. by R. W.
Bro. Collins, in the eloquent style for which
both of these brethren are distinguished.
Alter the lodge closed the brethren repaired
to Bro. Chris Vootb’s hotel, where a collation
had been prepared, to which ample justice was
done, and a pleasant hour was passed in the in
terchange of fraternal sentiment, music, recita
tions, Ac., including some very amusing illus
trations by one ol the Jersey brethren, Bro. Bar
bour, the celebrated ventriloquist.
At the next communication, on May 16th, the
Third Degree will be conferred, on which occa
sion W. Bro. William Harrison, one of the old
Past Masters, will preside.
POLAR STAR LODGE, NO. 245.
R. W. Bro. Wright D. Pownall, D. D. G. M. of
the Fifth Masonic District, on Wednesday, the
4th inst., wound up his official duties, previous
to the expiration of his term, with a visit to
Polar Star, and he made this a memorable
event by inviting all the W. M.’a and P. M.’s to
accompany him on this occasion. Twenty re
sponded.
W. Bro. George A. Harkness, the Master, after
receiving R. W. Bre. Richardson, Grand Senior
Deacon, and extending to him the honors due
his distinguished rank, attended to the District
Deputy, and headed by the Masters ot the Dis
trict, who were marshaled by W. Bro. Brad
burn, P. M. of Excelsior, standing in rows on
each aide of the altar. A short welcome, and
the Deputy also received the attention due him
as the representative of the Grand Master. He
addressed the lodge in his finely modulated
voice, which necessarily draws his listeners to
ward him with undivided interest, saying that
be ended his ofiieial duties for the term, with
this visit; that he was glad that his efforts were
so successfully crowned, and extending his ac
knowledgements to the brethren of this lodge
and to the Masters of the district. He also
spoke of the matter of the Hall and Asylum
Fund, stating that in this district, out of
twenty-nine lodges twenty-four had paid up,
four bad promised to de so within a few months,
and but one has unequivocally decided not to
participate in the benefits accruing thereby, but
ho hoped even that one lodge would look to
iheir own interest and fall into line, so that by
ths ending of the year the district be like the
Third in Brooklyn, free and clear. As a matter
of figures, $34,000 is the amount in the district,
of which $23,000 has been paid, and about $2,600
above the quota as extra contributions by breth
len and lodges.
R. W. Bro. Pownall concluded his very able
address with an injunctive prayer to the breth
ren to be charitable in their words and actions
relating to Masonic and fraternal matters, inas
much as charity is the great capstone of the
institution we so much love.
W. Bro. Harkness then conferred the First
Degree upon a candidate seeking light, and he
did it with unsurpassed perfection. R. W. Bro.
Richardson presented the apron very impres
sively, and R. W. Bro. Pownall the working
tools. It is useless to say that this brother
hardly finds his peer in any work which be is
called to perform.
There were present W. Bro. Carter, Master,
and W. Bro. Freeman, P. M., ot Mechanic
Lodge, and the following Masters and Past
Masters of the district: George Burnham, Jr.,
ot Excelsior; J. W. Jenkins, of Chancellor Wal
worth; H. 8, Herman, ot Mt. Neboh; Charlea
Emmett, of Piatt; Joseph Abrams, of Munn;
A. Edward Taylor, of Constitution; R. Graham,
ol Templar; John J. Burchell, of Worth; John
G. McKirdy, of Cyrus; Max. Frankel, ot Darcy;
Corneliue B. Parker, of Independent; James
Rutter, of Charter Oak; Robert Lee, Jr., of
Lebanon, and Past Masters Bagbeo, Maxfield,
Thompson and Bradburn.
The lodge, after the close of this very instruc
tive and interesting communication adjourned
to refreehments, with which they were amply
supplied.
COMMONWEALTH LODGE. NO. 409.
Last Tuesday, the 3d Inst., this lodge con
ferred the Second Degree in full form, W. Bro.
Evans, the Master, presiding. There were pres
ent R. W. Bro. Theodore A- Taylor, the D. D. G.
M ; R. W. Bro. James M. Fuller, P. D. D. G. M.;
W. Bros. Palmer and Pearsall, ot Common
wealth, and Harper, of United States Lodge.
On next Tuesday, May 10, R. W. Bro. Theo
dore A. Taylor, D. D. G. M., will make his
official visit to Commonwealth Lodge. This will
be his last official visit prior to the meeting of
the Grand Lodge in June, he having previously
visited all the other lodges in his district and
reserved his own lodge for the last. This being
the case, there will be no work on that occasion,
but the evening will be devoted to social inter
course and the interchange of fraternal cour
tesies. Elaborate preparations have been made
with a view to making the event an enjoyable
one. W. Bro. John W. Evans, the genial and
courteous Master, has extended a cordial invi
tation to visiting brethren, and it is expected
that every lodge in the Third Masonic District
will be represented by their officers and delega
tions, together with brethren from other dis
tricts and several officers of the Grand Lodge,
who will join with Old Commonwealth in doing
honor to the faithful brother who has labored
so energetically and so suocess ully to make his
own lodge and his own district the banner lodge
and district of the Empire State.
EMANUEL LODGE, No. 654.
On Thursday, April 23th, W. Bro. Jeremiah
Goldman had a very gratifying attendance in
his lodge, which convenes at Koster & Bial’s,
opposite the Masonic Temple. The work was
the Third degree, which was given in a fluent
and commendable manner.
R. W. Bro. George Hayes, D. D. Grand Master
of the Eighth District, paid his official visit, and
expressed his satisfaction that this lodge had
resolved to pay the debt, but, owing to the pro
tracted absence of the two trustees, the money
could not be drawn from the bank, but is, no
doubt by this time in the bauds of the Grand
Master.
There were present on thia occasion W. Bro.
Hirsch, Master of Mount Moriah Lodge; W.
Bro. McGrath, Master of Concord ; W. Bro.
Charles Emmett, Mister of Piatt; W. Bro. Fred.
Hartenstein, Master of City; W. Bro. Law
rance, Master of lonic; W. Bro. M. Frankel,
Master of Darcy, and the Master of a lodge in
West Hoboken, N. J. As usual with this lodge,
after their labors they enjoyed elaborate and
cheering refreshments, on which occasion the
witty element that abounds in this lodge had its
full sway. _ _
EUREKA LODGE, NO. 243.
After the opening exercises by Bro. Sellers,
the Senior Warden, the W. M., Bro. George
Baker, who had been detained by illn.es, was
announced, and conducted the lodge in its fur
ther work. The Second Degree was conferred
in that masterly style for which our distin
guished Bro. Baker is so well known in the cir
cles oi the mystic tie. W. Bro. George Burn
ham, oi Excelsior Lodge, was there on a visit,
as also W, Bro. Louis Stumps, of Metropolitan,
and Max Mankel of Darcy, and Bro. Fellow
Craft Trueman, A. Merriman and Morrison
Smith, an electrician with the great Edison,
both of Metropolitan Lodge. Bro. M. is the re
nowned member of Congress from New York,
and will make the occasion of his receiving the
Third Degree in Metropolitan Lodge, next
Thursday, one of the memorable events of his
Masonic and personal life. Several well-kuown
high officials from Washington have, we under
stand, promised to be on hand.
HUMBOLDT LODGE, NO. 512.
An emergent communication on Wednesday,
the 4th inst., informed the brethren of this
large lodge, that their W. M., Bro. H. Stein
berg, died after a short illness of a few days.
Vigorous and strong as the deceased always
was, this news took the members by surprise.
Hie funeral services were conducted by R. W. D.
D. G. Master Intemann, of the German district.
With solemn words he announced to those pres
ent, the fact of the bereavement of not only
this lodge, but also to the bereaved widow
and her eight sorrowing children, and impor
tuned the Past Masters to hold the hand of fos
tering care over the desolate mourners. With
these words he ordered the salute for the mem
ory of the dead, a funeral dirge was sung, aud
the Ifov. Bro. Waterman, Chaplain of King Solo
mon’s Lodge, spoke very feelingly. The breth
ren were moved to tears, and, in closing, offered
up a prayer to the Almighty God for the lodge,
the brethren and the bereaved family in this,
their hour of sorrow. R. W. Bro. Intemann,
arm-in-arm with W. Bro. Steeg, of King Solo
mon, and W. Bro. Motz, of Goethe Lodge, in a
procession of 150 brethren, moved to the house
of mourning and from thence accompanied the
remains of the good Master to the grave. There
were present Masters of most of the German
and also of several English-speaking lodges,
and the Dispatch condoles with the officers and
members of Humboldt Lodge for their sad and
irreparable lose.
ST. CECILE LODGE, NO. 568.
This well known lodge at its stated communi
cation on Tuesday last, conferred the E. A.
Degree on three candidates, in the Tuscan
Room, Masonic Temple. The ceremonies were
the more interesting from the fact that one ol
the candidates was the sou of W. Bro. Myron A.
Decker, the present Master. The new quartette,
assisted by Bro. Castle, under the able leader
ship of Bro. Chase, the director of singing,
chanted their part of the service, together with
the aria from Hayden’s “ Creation." In addi
tion to fine recitations by Bro. Govan, W. Bro.
Latham, a viola solo by W. Bro. Jaceby, the
Halleluiah Chorus was beautifully rendered by
a lull military band, and organ accompaniment
by Bro. G. W. Morgan. The brethren, especi
ally the numerous visitors, expressed their
satisfaction in the strongest manner possible,
and hoped they would be as well entertained at
future communications, of which there is no
doubt.
The Second Degree will be conferred upon
four E. A‘e. on Tuesday, May 17, when a great
musical and dramatic treat may be expected.
Visitors are at all times welcome. We say,
prosperity to St. Cecile, and may it centinue to
thrive as it has from the beginning of this year.
TRUE CRAFTSMAN’S LODGE, NO. 651.
Alter fifteen years’ occupation of the prem
ises in West Twenty-third street, this popular
lodge has changed its locale to the new rooms
in East Fifty-seventh street, between Second
and Third avenues, adjoining the "Cafe
Loegling,” where, on Wednesday next, at 5:30
P. M., a special communication will be held,
and in the evening, at eight, the work will be
continued.
W. Bro. M. J. Lichtenberg, who has so nobly
earned, and will doubtless attain high grand
honors in the near future, will extend the right
hand of fellowship in that "right royal greet
ing” which pertains only to the faithful in the
grand mission of “Peace on earth and good
will toward men.” W. Bro. L. is one pi the low
to whom we beg to acknowledge devotion and
loyalty in all that pertains to the “ Brotherhood
of Man.”
MECHANIC LODGE, NO. 31.
This lodge will meet at their new quarters on
next Tuesday, 10th inst., when the First Degree
i will be conferred. R. W. John F. Collins will
! preside in the third section, and the Master,
W. Bro. Carter, cordially invites brethren to at
tend. This being the first night in their new
rooms, extra efforts will be made to make things
pleasant for visitors.
Mechanic Lodge is entering upon a new era
of prosperity, and we trust will be suesessml in
their new lodge rooms at the old " Chimney Cor
ner.”
NEW YORK DISPATCH, MAY 8, 1887.
ARCANA, NO. 346.
This fine eld lodge last evening met at its
new quarters, the Clinton Room, Masonic
Temple, on which occasion there was a goodly
assembly of the brethren, During the pro
ceedings of the initiation of candidates, the
Grand Muter, M. W. Bro. Frank B. Lawrence,
accompanied by R. W. Bro. W. D, Pownall and
B. W. Bro. L. I. Belloni, Jr., was announced.
Work was suspended and a cordial greeting
accorded to the visitors by the W. IL, Bro. Van
Benschoten.
After eengratulating the lodge on its pros
perity, the Grand Master expressed his thanks
or the cordial support given him in hie great
effort to liquidate the debt on the Hall and
Asylum Fund. He was followed by R. W. Bro.
Pownall, also in a congratulatory spirit. After
they had retired work was resumed.
We congratulate Arcana upon their return to
the Temple, and hope they may advance in the
future as they have done in the last two years,
“ only more so.” They have changed their
night of meeting from the first and third Tues
days to the first and third Mondays. Brethren
will take notice and govern themselves accord
ingly.
At the next communication the Second De
gree will be conferred, and perhaps also the
Third Degree. Brethren are cordially invited.
BROOKLYN LODGE, NO. 288.
Last Sunday, the Ist of May, this lodge per
formed the solemn duty of paying the last
tribute of respect to a deceased member, Bro.
James A. Palmer, a prominent lawyer, and for
merly secretary of the lodge for several years.
The brethren assembled at the lodge rooms
and proceeded to the late residence of the
brother, and from thence to Cypress Hills
Cemetery, where the Masonic funeral services
were conducted by W. Bro. Charles M. Stafford,
the Master, with Bro. Richard Dykeman acting
as chaplain.
On next Friday, May 13, this lodge will con
fer the Third Degree. Visitors are cordially in
vited.
PERSONAL.
Charles Rooms We are happy to announce
the return ot General Itoome from his Southern
trip in greatly improved health and spirits. His
reception by the brethren of all degrees, at all
peints visited, was cordial jn the extreme, and
will lend a pleasant flavor to his memory of the
trip. May the All Father continue to be gra
cious unto him.
R. W. Bao. Wrioht D. Pownall, the D. D. G.
M. of the Fifth Masonic District, has been a
bard worker in the cause of the Hall and Asy
lum Fund. He has visited, argued, and written
for it, aud in some cases has contributed ot his
own means funds of lodges, in order to
help them to pay their quota of the debt and to
stimulate them to greater exertions. Many o'
the lodges acknowledge that but for his visits
and his urgent and eloquent appeals, they
would still be behind in their payments. It is
pleasant to note that he has been so far suc
cessful, that it is expected nearly every lodge
in his district will have paid their quota before
the meeting of the Grand Lodge in June.
Bro. Andy Horn, the genial proprietor of the
Cosmopolitan hotel, corner of East Broadway
and Catharine street, one evening last week en
tertained a number of well-known brethren
with a luxury known as “ bock sausages,” with
the liquid concomitants thereunto belonging,
all ol which wore pronounced good, as is every
thing which ho dispenses. Alter a pleasant
hour or two, the guests separated, with the
unanimous opinion that Bro. Andy knows how
to keep a hotel.
Bn-'. George Bechtel, the well-known Staten
Island brewer, expects to be a "grass wid
ower ” for a lew months to come, his family
having sailed for Europe yesterday, in the Bre
men line steamship '• Werra,” accompanied by
Miss Maggie, the charming daughter of Bro.
Andrew Horn. It is hoped that Bro. Bechtel’s
friends will rally to his support and use all
their efforts to prevent him from becoming per
manently inconsolable.
R. W. Bro. Frederick A. Burnham, Chief
Commissioner of Appeals of the Grand Lodge,
was formerly D. D. G.M. ior the Filth Masonic
District, and was very popular with all of the
lodges. Occasionally he visits unofficially some
of the lodges in his old district, where his wel
come presence is always the signal for hearty
applause and a cordial greeting from the breth
ren.
W. Bro. Walter Lindbmeybb, the genial P.
M. and Treasurer of Independent Lodge, has
returned Irom a long business tour, in the
course of which he traveled over a large ex
panse of territory, extending from Minnesota
to Texas, and taking in the Southern States on
his return homeward. Judging by his appear
ance, traveling must agree with him, for he
looks the very picture of health. He was
heartily welcomed by the brethren of the lodge,
with all ol whom he is very popular.
Appointed.—E. W. Bro. John R.
Schlick, formerly Grand Junior Deacon, Past
Grand Marshal and P. D. D. G. M. of our Grand
Lodge, has been appointed Trustee ot the Hall
and Asylum Fund, in place of R. W. Bro. V\ il
liam D. Nichols, resigned. This appointment
seems to give great satislactiou, as the brother
named is well-known for his urbanity, kindness
and readiness to do any duty which would fur
ther the interest of our great institution, and
we congratulate the Graud Master, not only lor
finding the right man for the right place, but
also for the fact that all appointed offices at
his command have been successfully filled with
very efficient and painstaking craftsmen.
Excelsior Lodge, No. 195, over which
W. Bro. Geo. Burnham, Jr., presides in so able
a manner, announces that to-morrow (Monday)
he will confer the Master Mason Degree on lour
F. C., on which occasion many distinguished
brethren will be present. In W. Bro. Burnham
we recognize one ol those iaitbtul workers in
the crait who deserve well ol the good wish of
every Mason who rejoices in the glory of our
great institution.
Darcy Lodge, No. 187, will pass to the
Second Degree on Monday.(to-morrow) Sth inst.,
on five Entered Apprentices. W. Bro. M.
Frankel, the Master, invites all his friends irom
sister lodges, and calls attention to the fact that
the Senior Deacon. Bro. Thomas E. O’Brien,
after a severe illness, will make this a special
occasion to recite the M. C. work in an unex
celled manner.
Worth Lodge, No. 210, will hold a
regular communication to-morrow evening,
May 8, and will probably confer tho First De
gree. At every communication of this gallant
old lodge there may be found a certain coterie
of genial gentlemen, who are always happy to
extend a cordial welcome to visitors. Brethren,
take notice and govern yourselves accordingly.
Chancellor Walworth Lodge, No.
271, will again work the Master Mason’s Degree
on Wednesday, May lltb, on five F. C.’e. This
lodge is one of the busiest in the jurisdiction,
and has work enough ahead for many months ;
but there is hardly a Master in the city who
takes grsater pride in the affaire of his lodge
than our good friend, W. Bro. J. W. Jenkins.
Beethoven Lodge, No. 661, will, on
Tuesday, the 17th inst., hold a lodge of sorrow,
in the German Masonic Temple, Brothers who
have notryet witnessed the solemn rites of this,
but very rarely occurring service, are informed
that the Worshipful Master, Bro. O. Cahn, will
try to accommodate all who wish to be present.
Copestone Lodge, No. 641.—0 n Wed
nesday evening, May 11th, Copestone Lodge
will confer the Third Degree, and expect to
have their new costumes in readiness lor the
occasion. A gala time is expected, and visiting
brothers are cordially invited.
Voice of Masonry. —The May numbar
of this excellent periodical comes to us full laden
with good things tor the brethren and their lami
lies. We are glad to know Bro. Brown is
achieving au enviable position in Masonic jour
nalism.
Citizens Lodge, No. 628, will confer
the Second Degree at Livingston Rooms, Ma
sonic Temple, o.i Friday evening, May 13. W.
. Wilder will officiate in the M. C.
BOY AL ARCH ITEMS.
We cordially call the attention of High Prleats apd Sec
retaries and companions from everywhere, to this col
umn. and respectfully and fraternally Invite them to
send us notice or work on hand, or any items ot especial
Interest to Royal Arch Masons.
TRANSACTIONS, GRAND CHAPTER.
We are indebted to R. E. Comp. Christopher
G. Fox, Grand Secretary, for a copy of the
transactions of our Grand Chapter at its annual
convocation at Albany, in February last.
It is proper to say right here, that in all the
details of arrangement and printing, Comp. Fox
fully maintains his long established reputation
for accuracy and good taste. The volume is
further adorned by steel plate engravings of
retiring Grand High Priest, R. H. Huntington,
and the late William T. Woodruff, P. G. H-,
which for accuracy of likness and artistic execu
tion we have never known to be surpassed.
In addition to M. E. Comp. Huntington pre
siding, and his associate officers and permanent
members, there were present the representa
tives of one hundred and seventy-nine chapters
and many visitors.
The annual address is much too lengthy for
reproduction in this place, but it is a noteworthy
paper, filled with details of business transacted
and valuable suggestions looking to a continu
ance of th© unity and prosper ty of the craft in
this jurisdiction. Lo ing tribute is paid to the
memory of the late Wm. T. Woodruff and others;
various decisions are reported, but generally of
local interest. Dispensations, orders, corre
spondence, and in fact all matters requiring the
attention of the executive are fully considered
and th© whole is summed up in the assurance
of peace, love and unity.
Th© reports of th© accounting officers are full
and satisfactory, and Comp. McGown reports
excellent conditions in ritualistic matters.
The Grand Lecturer, assisted by local chap
ters, exemplified the Royal Arch Degree in full.
The Grand Chapter decided that the suspen -
sion of a lodge warrant by the Grand Master,
places the members under such disability as to
prevent them from becoming petitioners ior the
chapter degrees.
From this proposition we respectfully dissent,
because, among other reasons, it inflicts pun
ishment without trial. The suspension of a
warrant by the Grand Master is a summary
proceeding, intended to prevent further proceed
ings, whatever the matter may be, until inquiry
can be made by the Grand Lodge and until the
result of that inquiry is made known no other
fiunishment than temporary deprivation of
odge privileges can be lawfully declared.
The report on correspondence by M. E. Da
rius Ogden is a lengthy aud carefully prepared
document giving evidence on every page oi his
painstaking attention to duty. If read by sec
tiorfs in the chapters, it will be found an excel
lent means ol educat on.
Itev. Jas. B. Murray delivered a scholarly ad
dress, his subject being “Architecture.” It
seems a pity it could not have a circulation and
study equal to its merits.
M. E. Wm. Sherer was elected Grand High
Priest; Grand Secretary Fox continued.
RIDGEWOOD, No. 263.
The regular convocation of this chapter, on
Friday, the 2i th ult., was one which will long
be remembered by all who were so fortu
nate as to be present. There were a large num
ber ot distinguished craftsmen preeent; there
was a large amount of work done, and the
entire evening passed in a most enjoyable man
ner. •
M. E. Comp. Andrew B. Martin, the present
IT. P. of Ridgewood, is working with a deter
mination to place this chapter in the front rank
where she belongs, and he is heartily supported
by the members, and especially by his prede
cessors in office.
At the convocation on the 2?th ult., a novel
feature was introduced, consisting of a set ol
book-marks, ior use in the Bible on the altar.
They are lour in number, and of the four
colors appertaining to the degrees. They are
made ot tine gros-grain ribbon, with the appro
priate emblems ot the different degrees embroi
dered in gold and silver and colors. This new
seaiure was much admired and approved by
those present.
The royal Arch Degree was conferred on six
candidates—first in a short way, and afterward
in lull form. M. E. Comp. William Sherer,
Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of the
State of New York, presided, and was assisted
by a number oi other grand chapter officials
and officers ot various chapters. After the
chapter closed, the companions, to the number
of more than a hundred, proceeded to the com
modious banquet room of Ridgewood Hall,
where they found prepared lor them a sumptu
ous repast, to which ample justice was done.
Among the distinguished visitors present were
M. E. Comp. William Sher r, Grand High Priest;
R. E. Comp. Erskine H. Dickey, G. P. S.; R. E,
Comp. John W. Nutt, Assistant General Lec
turer; IL E. John B. Harris, P. G. P. S., and
the following M. E. companions of the chapters
named: P. F. Lenhart and C. P. Marratt, oi Nas
sau, and a delegation: John Laird and Frank T.
Nolan, of Evening Star, aud a delegation of
twelve members. Charles W. Carpenter, of Pro
gressive aud a delegation: John W. Keeler, oi
orinthian; John C. Heinemau, of Gate of the
Temple; Robert J. Dickie, of De Witt Clinton,
aud a delegation; J. Cornelius, of Orient: Mul
holland, oi Iriune; H. I* Cornell and Valentine
Hammann, ot Altair, and W. Harper, of Green
wood. There were also present M. E. Comps.
George G. Brown, Obadiah Earned, Charles T.
Corby, William Fullerton, and Joshua Crandall,
Past High Priests, and a largo number of mem
bers of Ridgewood.
ANCIENT, NO. 1.
The H social •’ given by Ancient on last Wed
nesday evening in the Coramandery Room, was
a complete success j.nd lully realized the very
sanguine expectations of the promoters of this
latest innovation in the ways of old Ancient.
M. E. Companion Wilder, the High Priest,
welcomed the assembled guests in a short ad
dress, stating the object and motive of this
gathering. He welcomed the ladies to the home
of Ancient haptcr,and said he hoped they would
enjoy the evening’s entertainment, but if they
came expecting to see any degree worked they
would have to wait, as they never beg.n real
work until after twelve o’clock when ladies are
around, and tho goat is never allowed to have a
look at the fair sex, which makes him so wild
when engaged in working the Third Degree.
The object of the evening’s gathering was
first to entertain and further to bring our
friends, wives and relatives in closer contact,
so that they can become better acquainted with
each other, and to remove the impression that
seems to prevail among the ladies, that the Ma
sons are a bad and selfish lot, aud that they
meet in dark and dingy dungeons.
He then introduced Mr. Thomas Hibbett, who
sang some very pretty English ballads; also Mr.
Harry Braham, who was very entertaining in
h:s facial changes; Miss Filverberg, a sweet
young miss, a decided blonde, favored the au
dience witn a piano solo; the performance ot the
two Misses De ilosa was very pleasing, as was
the singing ot Mrs. Robert Fordham. The fin
ish was by the excellent ventriloquist, Mr. Fred
W. Millis, who elicited roars of laughter and ap
plause.
Thu ladies were then escorted to the banquet
hall opposite, where re.reshments were served,
and upon returning to the commandery room
sets were :ormed and dancing was indulged in
by the younger portion ot the assembled
guests.
ihis was a very euccess’nl affair. Too much
credit cannot be given to the committee, espe
cially to Comp. Richard Fitzgerald, who mm
aged the most of tho enterta ning. We are in
debted to M. E. Comp. Wilder, iriend Jack
. ussell, the efficient secretary ot Ancient Chap
ter; Comps. Beckhardt, Stamper, Fowler and
others tor courtesies shown.
Ancient knows how to do these things, and is
always doing them.
EMPIRE, NO. 170.
This chapter will meet m regular convocation
on next Thursday, 12th inst., when a very inter
est ng meeting will take place. The High Priest
has issued a su hiikhis to every member, and ex
pects a very full attendance Important changes
in the by-laws of the chapter are to be discussed
aud voted on, and many weighty topics will be
brought beiore the companions to decide nro or
c /m, and it is desirable that every member who
has the welfare and prosperity of Empire Chap
ter at heart will be on band 10 express his opin
ion upon the proposed amendments.
Visitors are cordially invited, and a special in
vitation is extended to High Priests and Past
High Priests to assist, and to shed the lustre of
their experience upon the matters to be brought
before the chapter. The gavel will sound
promptly at 8 o’clock, so as to give ample time
lor work and for a full, fair and tree discussion
of all the important matters and changes to ne
voted on by the companions
Bear it m mind—Thursday, 12th inst., at Em
pire Chapter, No. 170.
FORESTVILLE CHAPTER, NO. 136.
The wisdom of the action of the Grand Chap
ter at its recent annual Convocation, in adopt
ing the report of the committee on warrants
sanctioning the removal oi l orestville Chapter
to its present home at Gowanda, is shown and
proven by the renewed activity and new life
which has been infused among the members,
and the additional number which have already
been added to the rod. On last Tuesday, April
2bth, the R. E. Grand Master of the First vail,
Como. P. M. Nast, Jr., accepted an invitation to
visit this chapter officially and c >n er the Royal
Arch Degree, 'ibis was accordingly done, in
the presence o r a \ery large gathering oi com
panions. The High Priest, M. E. Comp. A. M.
De Long, handed the gavel to the distinguished
guest, saying that he and his brethren oi the
Royal Craft are pleased to greet and welcome a
Grand Officer, and hoped that the visfc will be
repeated again and again, and that other officers
ot the Grand Chapter will lollow this example
and visit the chapters in turn. Companion W.
F. L. F. f eed, of Steuben Chapter, : o. 101, was
also present and assisted in the work. The
chapter was well attended and the work was
well done.
Ader close the companions repaired to a ho
tel close by and partook of a sumptuous ban
quet, where a pleasant hour was enjoyed by all.
Success to our sister chapter at Gowanda.
CONSTITUTION, No. 230.
A luge number of companions gathered in
this chapter last Tuesday night, the main at
traction being to eee the "maiden effort" of
M. E. Companion Taylor, the High Priest, and
we saw that many of these present ware disap
pointed at the manner the work was done.
Most of them expected a halting, stammering
work, but were very agreeably disappointed in
finding M. E. Comp. Taylor well posted, and
Soing on with the ceremony like a veteran. The
egrees conferred were the Mark and Past Mas
ter’s, and both were well and skillfully rendered.
B. W. Comp. William H. McDonald, Grand
0. of H., paid the chapter an official visit. There
were also present M. E. Comp. Hall, of Union ;
Livermore, of Jerusalem; Loewenstein, of Em-
Sire; Ed. Adams, of Phoenix, and Dr. Colby,
[axfield and Yaeger, of Constitution.
This chapter is in good and prosperous con
dition, and will continue so under the regime
of M. E. Comp. Taylor and with the aid and
active assistance of hie predecessors, the Past
High Priests of Constitution.
PHOENIX, NO. 2.
This chapter is making rapid strides to the
front in Hoyal Arch Masonry, and is fast recov
ering the lustre it once held among the chapters.
On next Monday, nth inst. (to morrow), the
Past and M. E. Master’s degrees will be con
ferred, and a full attendance is expected. M. E.
Comp. Ed. Adams will preside in. the former,
and the genial and courteous High Priest ol
Pha nix, M. E. Waldo F. Ltichardeon, will con
fer the M. E. Master’s degree, in which he is
particularly bright and well posted. Compan
ions ot sister chapters are cordially invited, and
will do well to attend, as a most hearty and
fraternal greeting awaits all.
We are pleased to note a renewed activity in
the Hoyal era t, and we are always ready to an
nounce the fact through these columns, and
Phoenix deserves a full share of all praise.
UNION, NO. 180.
This chapter meets on next Saturday, when
the Past Master’s degree will be worked. M. E.
Comp. William Hall, the High Priest of Union,
extends a cordial greeting to all visitors. Com
panions who have vetted In ion know lull well
of the cordial welcome always extended to them
by the brethren of Union Chapter.
ORESCENT, NO. 220.
On next Tuesday, 10th inst., the regular con
vocation, always so well attended, will take
place, and on this evening an additional attrac
tion will be offered by the ever-active High
Priest, M. E. Comp. Barber. What this is to be
we are not at liberty to say, but can assure all
Royal Arch Masons that a visit to Crescent is
always in order. On next Tuesday the Royal
Arch Degree will be con erred, and it is sa e to
say will be conferred creditably alike to Cres
cent and to the Royal craft.
CONSTELLATION, NO. 209.
This chapter meets to-morrow evening, but
we are not informed what work is on band ; in
fact we have heard nothing from them recently,
and why is this thus, and if so, why not? And
who is to blame? Not the Secretary, for they
are all infallible and never err or go astray, but
somebody must bear the blame. Let us bear
from you before soon.
TYRIAN, NO. 219.
On Thursday evening last, April 28, the de
gree ot Mark Master was con erred in Tyrian
Chapter, No. 219, R. A. M., at their Tabernacle,
West New Brighton, Staten Island, by B.'Ex.-
Companion Wili am J. McDonald, G. C. of H. of
the Grand Chapter of the State of New York, in
his usual Impressive manner.
At the conclusion ot the degree the Chapter
was closed, a.ter which the 34° was worked to
the satisfaction ol all the Companions present.
R. Ex.-Companion McDonald was accompanied
by Ex.-Companion Alex. W. Murray, ot Union;
Companion George B. French, and others.
The Companions ot Tyrian intend to return a
fraternal visit to Union Chapter, No. 180, very
soon.
NASSAU, NO. 109.
This chapter met last Wednesday, the 4th
inst., M. E. Comp. Lenhart, High Priest; E.
Comp. Bernett, K„ and P. A. J. Russell, Scribe.
The Past Masters Degree was conterred by
M. E. Comp. Ed. Adams m his usual ready
way, and in the presence a very large gather
ing of companions.
The next convocation occurs on May 18, when
the Mark Degree will be conferred on eight
candidates. Visitors are cordially invited.
EVENING STAR NO. 225.
There was a goodly attendance of the mem
bers ot thia Chapter last Thursday evening, sth
inst., and the mooting was a very pleasant one.
There was no work on hand, but the Chapter
transacted some important business, and re
ceived a new member by affiliation. After clos
ing the Chapter the companions proceeded to
Companion Chris. Muller s hotel, and passed a
pleasant social hour.
At the next convocation, on the 19th, there
will probably be work on hand. M. E. Comp.
John Laird extends a cordial invitation to visit
ing companions.
Covenant Lodge. No. 758, met last
Wednesday evening, 4th inst. and conferred
the First Degree. W. Bro. Charles N. Elliott,
the Master, presided : and being assisted by
his able 8. D., Bro. William E. Burton, and the
rest ot the officers and some ot the visitors, the
work was well done. Among those present
were W. Bro. John W. Reed, of Common
wealth ; W. Bro. Loftin Love, of Hobenlinden ;
and W. Bro. Marion Grimes, of Acanthus.
Ocean Lodge. No. 156, will work the
First Degree, Thursday, May 12th, in their
rooms. Grand Opera House. Brothers should
not lorget their musical and literary entertain
ment, lor the benefit of the Hall and Asylum
Fund, in Grand Lodge Room, May 18th.
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NEW YORK.
ACACIA, No. 327, moots first and third Tues
days, Clinton Room, Masonic Temple, Twenty-third
street aud Sixth avenue. Adam G. Vail, M,
George I>. sauer. Treas. James D. Cutwater, S. W.
Fraux A. Hove/, Sec. Wm. LL Ferre, J. w.
AJio. 348.r-ane ietfa.a.r commu
nications are held on the first and third Tuesdays of
each month, at 8 o clock, I*. M., In lonießoom. Masonic
leraple. Wm. Wallace Walker, M.
J. W. Sandford, Treas. H. J. Emerson, S. W.
Wm H. lunet. Sec. R. H. Foote, J. W.
AMERICUS, No. 535, meets first and third
Thursday evening* of each month, in Tuscan Room,
Manon.c Temple, Sixth avenue and Twenty third st.
Daniel T. Samson. Tie if?. James S. Fraser, M.
William R. Keiyea. Sec., Samuel Picklord, 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.
2u2 H. 86th st., S. E. cor. 3d nsenue. on the first and
third Tuesdays oi each month Chas. A. Stevens, M.
Albion T. Si evens. Treas. Beni. F. Ferris. S W.
John J Becker, Sec., Bernard W. Hough, J. W.
Kes.dence, 1,293 3d avenue, city.
BUNTING, No. 655, meets and third
Mondays of each month, comer 124th Street and Third
avenue, Harlem. Theodore A. Jasper, M.
Cyrus O. Hubbell, Treas, Geo. D. Leech, S. W.
Z. T. i.enson, Sec. Hubert Mullany, J. W.
CITY, No. 408, meets first and third Wed
nesdays of each mouth, at No. 33 Union Square (Decker
Building)
H. P. Muller, Treas. Fred. Hsirtennein, M.
Francis Clary, Sec., M. D.itenhoeier, S. W.
52 hast 33th street. Simon Bower, J. W.
COPESTONE, No. 641, meets second and
lourth Wednesda s of each month, at Corinth.an
Rooms, Masonic Temple, Twenty-third street and .sixth
avenue. Wm. Me. am, m.
Martin Kalb, Treas. Wm J. AUtiiew.s. S. W
H, T. Gibson. Sec., Joseph J. Muen, J. W.
Residence, No. 203 West 48th street.
CORINTHIAN, No. 488, meets second and
fourth Thursdays, at Grand Opera House, 23d street
and Sth avenue, at BP. M. Fred. K. Van Court, M.
Geo. Stone, Treas. Thomas Bonner, S.W.
Geo. F. Thornton, Seo. Alonzo M. Robertson, J.W.
CRESCENT, No. 402. meets second and
fourth Thursdays, in Austin Room. Masonic Temple.
Stranger* In the eity and ether* of the craft are cor
dially invited. Edward B. Harper, M.
Julius W. Krafft, Trea*. F. H. Wall, S. W.
Jas. IT. Bailey, Sec. Chas. B. Pearse, J. W.
DARCY, No. 187, meets second and fourth
Mondays of each month, at German Masonic Temple,
Fifteenth street, east of Third avenue.
„ Max Frankel, M.
Berthold Lipman, Treas. Geo. W. Boskowitz, 8. W.
M. Kolasky, Seo. Dr. A. M. Lesser, J. W.
Residence: 945 First avenue.
DIRIGO, Nd. 30, meets second and fourth Mob
days of each month, in Composite Rooms. Maseni*
Temple. Sixth avenne and 23d street,
Moritz N. Silverstein, Treas. Aaron Morri*. M.
William R. Oldroyd, Seo., L. Jacobson, S. W.
No. 67 Charlton st. A. Crozier. J. W
EASTERN STAR, No. 227, meets on the first,
third and fifth Wednesday of each month, on N. E
corner of Third avenue aud Seventh street.
E. Loewenstein, Treaa Samuel K. Johnson, M.
John H. Meyerholz, Sec,. Joseph Frankfort, S. W.
410 E. 79th street. Van Wyck Crozier, J. W.
EMANUEL, No. 654, meets sscond and
fourth Thursday* each month, at Koster <t Bial’s Hail,
No-117 West Twenty-third street.
„ Jere. H Goldman. M.
M. Laski, Trea*. Henry H. Wilzin, S. W.
Leonard Le ser ohn. Sec. Win. M. Watson. J. W.
EVANGELIST, No. 600, meets first and
third Tuesdays of each month, at Masonic Temple,
Twenty third street and Sixth avenue
... , J. M. Layman. M.
Mitchell Halliday, Treas. Wm. P. Mitchell, S. W.
W m. J. Camier, Sec. J. Oscar Morgan, J. W.
Address, 263 West 17th street.
GIRARD, No. 631, meets first Friday in each
month, Livingston Room, Masonic Temple.
Peter G. Arnott, M.
Tho*. P. Clench, Sec. E. S. King 8. W.
J. Blankenstein Trea*. U. L. Washburn, J. W.
HIRAM, No. 449, meets first and third Fri
days ot each month, at Clinton Rooms, Masonic Tern
pie, Twenty-third street and Sixth avenue.
J. E. Connor Treas. G. H. Rudolph, 8 W.
J. Farrell, sec. F. j. Feeney. J W.
INDEPENDENT, No. 185, meets first and
third Mondays of each month, at. German Masonic Tcm
pie, East Fifteenth street. C. B. Parker. M.
Lemuel Russell. 8. W.
W. Lindemeyer, Trea*. Geo. B. Hebard, J. W.
E. R. Brown. Sec., P O. Box 3.551
KANE, No. 454.—Regular communications
of Kane Lodge will be held on the 1 rs‘. third and fifth
Tuesdays in Austin Room, Masonic Ttm >le.
K . Toomas E. Stewart, M.
Chas. A. Whitney, Trea*. Charles F. Ulrich, 8. W.
Henry W. Penoyar. Sec. Rollin M Morgan, J. W.
LAFAYETTE LODGE, No. 64, meets sec
ond and fourth Mondays of each month, in Tuscan
Room, Masonic Temple, Twenty-third street and Sixth
avenue.
F. Ackerman, Treas. Jas. P. Clark. M.
F. J. Milligan. Sec., David McKeisey, 8. W.
No. 73 East 124th st. Philip Bardons, J. W.
MONTGOMERY, No. 68, meets in the Doric
Room, Masonic Temple, every first and third Monday
evenings, at 7:30 o’clock
K O. Woodruff. Trea*. W. P. Worater, M. TJ. M.
F. W. McGowen. Sec., J. Weslev Smith, SI W. •
Box Na 68, Masonic Temple. Thou. J. Pardy. J. W.
MUNN, No. 190, meets on the second and
fourth Thursday evenings, at Livingston Room, Ma
Temple. Joseph Abraham, M
H. F. Huntemann, Trea*. W. E. Harwood, 8. W.
Ezra B. Stockvls, Sec. Jas. A. Delehey, J, W.
No. 413 West 18th street.
NATIONAL, No. 209, meets in Clinton Room,
Masonic Temple, 23d street and 6th avenue, second and
fourth Fridays each mouth. David Nfewmark, M.
J. L.Voorbees. Treas. Wm Schlesinger, S.W.
E. Percival Sec.. BenVanLeenwen, J.W.
Residence, No. 304 E. 85th street.
NEW YORK, No. 330, meets the second
and fourth Tuesdays each month, Tu-can Room, Tem
ple, Twenty-third street and Sixth avenue.
John J. Brogan, M.
W. M. Thomas, Treas. 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, Masaaic
Hall, Sixth avenue aud Twenty third street.
W. John Pullman M.
Francis McMulkin, Treas. William J. Conway. S. W.
Jame* Hyde, Sec., William Irvine, J. W.
Address, No. 839 Green ave., Brooklyn.
PARK, No. 516, meets first and third Tues
days, N. W. corner of Seventh avenue and Fortj’-ninth
street. William W. Seymour, M.
Charle- Lehritter, Treas. James Ferguson, S. W.
Horatio Sands, Sec. John H. Bollas, 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 Wil son, S. W.
S. Bibo, Sec. Henry Konig, J. W.
POLAR 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, Trea*. Wm. H. Miller, Jr. B.W.
W. 8. Lightbody, Sec. B. A. Oarlan, J. W.
SHAKESPEARE LODGE, No. 750, meets
first and third Thursdays in each month, at Composite
Room, Masonic Temple, Twenty-third street aud Sixth
avenue.
8.. J. Brown. Treas, Moses Harlam, M.
P2d. Gottlieb. Sec., ( has. Rosenthal, S. W.
104 Second street, city. Asher Morris. J. W.
ST. CECILE, No. 568, meets the first, third
and filth Tuesday afternoons each month, at 1:3O P.M..
at Tuscan Room, Masonic Temple. Visitors are always
welcome. Myron A. Decker, M.
Martin Papst, Trea*. John E. Morse. 8. W.
Lawrence O’Reilly, Sec. Wm. H. Livingston, J. W.
STRICT OBSERVANCE, No. 94, meete
first, third and fifth Wednesdays of each month, at Ke.
9.>3 Third avenue, corner of Fifty seventh street.
James F. Bragg, Trea*. Sylvester D. Smith, M.
Jaolcson Bell, Sec.. Robert Kopp, S. W.
Address, 1035 Third av. Wallace Duryea, J. W.
VERITAS, No. 734, meets every second
and fourth Tuesdays, at Grand Opera House, 23d
street and £th ave. James N. Johnston, M.
Richard Koch, Treas. Dan. C. Sj rlngs,eel, S. W.
P. M. John W. Sokel, Sec. Dunham Emery, J. W.
WASHINGTON, No. 21, meets on the first
and third Tuesdays of each month, at Na 289 Bieeeker
street (Dixon’s Building).
Jos. Morrison, 'Jreas. Irving Hazelton, M.
Jas. 8. Foote, Sec., J. H. Malees, S. W.
74 Broadway. H. J. Freeman, J. W.
WORTH. No. 210, meets second and fourth
Mondays or each month, in Doric Room, German Ma
sonic Temple, No. 220 East Fifteenth street.
, John J. Burchell, M.
Edward J. Fearon, Treas Thomas P. Bolles, S. W.
Geo. W. Connor, Sec., Elmer E. Feistel, J. W.
Care of Fearon & Jenks, No. 158 South street.
CHAPTERS.
ADELPHIC, No. 15S, meets 2d and 4th
Wednesdays of each month, in Egyptian Room, Ma
sonic Temple. P. C. Benjamin, H. P
J. V. Kirby, Treas. R. S. Larason, K.
Wm. Il Innet, Sec., H. J. Emerson,Scribe.
Res., 102 Sixth avenue.
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 John.'ioa, H. P.
Oscar G. Ahlstrom, Sec., Bernard A. Carlan, K.
162 William street. Fred. D. Clapp, S.
MANHATTAN, No. 184, meets first and
third Wednesdays of each month, at Masonic Temple,
Twenty-third street and Sixth avenue.
Wm. Henry Smith. JL P,
F. Oscar Woodruff, Treas. Sain’l M. Perkins. K.
Frank Magee. Sec., Miles W. Goodyear, S.
238 Greenwich street.
STANDARD, No. 252, meets first, third and
fifth Saturday of each mouth, at Decker Buildiig, No.
33 Union Square.
J. P. Clark, King. E. Ringer, H. P.
Wm. Stoil, Scribe. A. P. Lock wood. Sec.,
R. J. Black, Treas. No. 719 Fifth st., city.
UNION CHAPTER, No. ISO, stated convo
cations second and fourth Saturdays, at the Taber
nacle, No. 161 Eighth avenue, noitheast corner of
Eighteenth street.
Wm.gJ. McDonald, Treas. Wm. Hall. H. P.
John Hoole, sec , Alex. W. Murray, K.
No. 63 Bleecker street. George Miller, 6.
COMMANDERIEB.
ADELPHIC, NO. 59, meets in eonclave sec
ond Thursday of each month, at Masonic Temple, Twen
ty third street and Sixth avenue,
Valentine Com.’
J. W. Sanford, Treas, J. H. Down-, G.
W. H. In net. Rec. Geo. W. Corliss, C. G.
CONSTANTINE, No. 48, assemblea in stated
conclave the fourth Tuesday of each month, at their
asylum, 13uth street and Third avenue.
William H. De Graaf, C.
A. M. Underhill, Treas. W. L. Che ter. G.
J. I. Conklin, Jr., Recorder- J B. Lawrence, C. G.
CCEUK DE LION, No. 23, assembles in conclave
Second Friday of each month, at Masonic Te»ple
Twenty-third street aud Sixth avenue.
Wm. Otis Munroe, O.
Edwin R. McCarty, Treas. Thomas B. Inness, G.
Charles W. Sy, Rec, Corel! us Way dell, C. G.
IVAN HUE, No. 36, assembles in conclave
third Friday each month, bank building, Fourteenth
street aud Fourth avenue.
E. C. Harwood, M. D., E. C.
Harvey Benjamin, Generalissimo.
H. D. Menxles, C. G.
William H. Peckham, Treas.
William 8. Hemming, Rec., No. 77 E. 86th street.
PALESTINE, No. 18, assembles in conclave
first and third Mondays of each month, at the a.ytam,
Masonic Hall, 23d street and Sixth avenuu.
James W. Bowden, Com.
W. R. Carr, Trea* Chas. H. Gillespie, Gen.
C. S. Champlin, Rec. Chas. E. Lansiag, 0. G.
ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE.
(Four Bodies.)
THE LODGE OF PERFECTION OF NEW
YORK CITV, meets at Consistorial Chambers, Masonic
Temple, on the first Tuesday of every month, at 8 P. M.
G. H. Fitzwilson, D. M. Joseph B. Eakins, M.
N. Ponce de Leon, Trea*. Geo. W. Van Buskirk, 8 W.
Wm. 8. Paterson, Sec., Charles A, Benedict, J. W.
No. 100 Reade street.
THE COUNCIL OF PRINCES OF JERU
SALEM OF NEW YORK CITV, meet* at Consistorial
Chambers, Masonic Temple, on the third Saturday «
every month, at 8 P. M.
E. Porter Cooley, D. M. Stephen D. Affleek, M.
Martin Kalb, Trea*. George Wood, 8. W.
Wm. 8. Paterson, Sec., G. W. Van Buikirk, J, W.
No. 100 Reade street.
THE CHAPTER OF ROSE CROIX OF
NEW YORK CITY meets at Consistorial Chamber*,
Masonic Temple, on the fourth Saturday of evear
month, at 8 P. M. James W. Bewd*n. M.
Charles A. Benedict. Orator. John S. King. 8. W.
N. Ponce de Leon, Treas. Thoma* Moore. J. W.
Wm. S. Paterson, Sec.. Na 100 Reade street.
THE CONSISTORY OF NEW YORK
CITY. S. P. R. S., meets at Consistorial Chambers, Ma
tonic Temple, when specially convened.
Charles H. Heyzer, Ist L. C. C. T. McClenachan, Com.
Joseph M. Levey, Trea*. Geo. W, Millar, 2d L. C.
Wm. 8. Paterson, Sec., Wm. D. Garrison, M. 8.
No. 100 Reade st
NOBLES OF THE MYSTIC SHRINK.
MECCA TEMPLE, A. A. 0., holds its ses
sions at Masonic Temple, New York city, on the least
day of every Mohammedan month, of which due notice
will be given. Walter M. Fleming, Grand Potentate.
a. W. Peters/ Chief Rabban.
Philip C. Beniamin, Assistant Rabban.
Charles H. Heyzer, High Priest.
Joseph B. Egkins, Direc or.
; Wm. S. Paterson, Grand Recorder, No. 100 Reade st.
; BROOKLYN.
COMMONWEALTH, No, 409, meets every
Tuesday, at eight o’clock, at Commonwealth Hall, No.
317 Washington street, over the Brooklyn Post office.
Theo. . Taylor, Treas. John W. Evans, M.
E. J. Campbeil, Sec., E. F. Gordon, 6. W.
P. O. Box No, 161, Ed>m Knowles, J.W.
CHAPTERS. \
NASSAU, No. 109, meets first, third and
filth Wednesdays ot each month, at Masonic Hall,
301 and 306 Fulton street, Brooklyn.
P. Fred. Lenhart, H. P,
Robert Black, Treas. Wm. A. Bennet, K.
C. P. Marrat. See., P. A. J. Ruaseli, 8. •
26 Vesey st., N. Y.
COMMANDEBIES.
DE WITT CLINTON, No. 27, meets in as
temlly on tl.e second, lourth, and fifth Tuesdays of
eaeh 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, Rec. Geo. B. Clafiin, C. G.
ANCIENT CDEPTED SCOTTISH RITE.
AURORA GRATA LODGE OF PERFEC
TION, Ancient Accept’d Scottish Rite. Valley o! Brook
lyn. Regular conimtiuiCiftions are be don the second
I litlay of each month, at Nos 28 and 4:» Court street.
Wayland Trask, T. P. G. M.
Mark Maver. =reas. John W. Richardson Deputy.
1 rank B. Jack on, Sec., Edwin Knowles, 8. W.
i2-> l earl su, N.Y.City. James Stuart Gillen, J. W
BORROW.
YVa take a melancholy pleanere in reproduc
ing the following from the Grand Enet of the
Supreme Council, 33° L tor tha Northern Juris
diction of the United States:
Mr Dear Brethren: When nt the list meet
ing of the Supreme Council a kindly and frater
nal letter from 111. Bro. Albert Gallatin Goodall.
33*, was read, giving the reason, why bo cOilla
net be present, the thought did not come to any
of ns that we were listening to the last commu
nication we ehould ever receive Irom our well
beloved brother. It was known that his physi
cal strength had been depleted and hie health
had been impaired by close and long continued
application to the vast business interests com
mitted to bis care, and that at the date of his
communication, written on shipboard, be was
upon an extended sea voyage lor rest and recu
peration; yet none doubted that he would re
turn to his home, with restored health and re
newed vigor, to again resume his station and
duties in social life, among hie brethren, and in
the business community.
How sadly have all been disappointed I The
expectations of his friends aud brethren were
not realized. These hopes proved fruitless.
111. Bro. Goodall did indeed returnffo hie home,
but not with restored health. Disease had
firmly fastened her tangs upon him, and death
bad already marked him lor his own. He lin
gered for a few mouths until on the l >th of Feb
ruary last, he obeyed the summons which called
him to “ that rest prepared irom the foundation
of the world.”
Bro. Goodall received the 3 d Degree on the
16th of September, 1864, and was crowned as an
active member of this Supreme Council on the
llilh of May, 1867, and remained a faithful, hon
ored and valued member ol it until his decease.
He was the representative near this Grand
Orient of several ot the Supreme Councils ot
foreign nations with which we hold fraternal re
lations, and his decease will prove a gre t sor
row to them as well as a great loss to the rite in
this jurisdiction.
Bro. Goodall was an active, intelligent, ener
getic and honored bus ness m n, one who hon
ored and elevated the business ;<i which he was
engaged. Although always faithful and dili
gent in business, he was a devoted Mason, and
by not sparing himself, Imtud time to attend to
all the duties of Masonry. He was a member
ol lodge, chapter, council and commandery as
well as of all the bodies o: the Aucient and Ac
cepted Bite, and in all was au active working
member. He was honored with high official
position in ail, and woll deserved all the honors
bestowed upon him by his brethren. Ho ” rests
Irons bis labors,” aud it remains for us, who
survive him,while we mourn our loss, to revere
his memory and manifest tbe sincerity of our
love lor him by imitating his virtues.
Mourning hie loss, iu token e ! onr reepectfer
his memory, it is directed that these letters be
read and entered on record in all bodies of the
rite in this jurisdiction, at tbe next meeting’at
ter they shall be received by each bodies, and
that the altars and working tools bo draped
with the violet badge oi mouruisg ler the space
of sixty days.
Unite wnh me, brethren, also in wearing tho
personal violet badge for the like space.
Given at the Grand Orient tins 23th day ot
the Hebrety month Nisan, A. M. 5647, corre
sponding to tho 2,.d day of April, 1887, E. V.
11. L. Paemeii, B. G. Coin.
TEMPLAR NOTES.
RECEIsT~ELECTIONS.
York, No. 55.—James 8. Moaning, Comj
James 8. Fraser, Gen.; George B. French, 0. G.t
George R. Bevans, Prelate ; James Milligan, 8.
W.; Ferd. L. W. Serven, J. W.; Henry Hutchi
son, Treas.; Alex. W. Murray, Rec.; William
Hall, Standard Bearer; John G. Belknap, Sword
Bearer; James H. Roe, Warder; Thomas Har
rison, Ist Guard; William Brown, 2d Guard:
•James M. Singleton, 3d Guard ; Wm. J. McDon
ald, Joseph Nash, George W. Anderson, Trus
tees ; Donald Mclnroy, Sentinel.
Adelfhic, No. 59.—Valentnu Mott, E. Com.!
J. H. Downs, Gen.; Geo. W. Corliss, Capt; Gen.;
J. W. Sanlord, Treas.; W. H. Inuet, Recorder.
THE “OHIO PLAN.”
In the March number of the Masonic Review
it is stated that Rt. Em. Jehu D. Lyle, Grand
Commander of Knights Templar in Kentucky,
was recently escorted from the Asylum of Cin
cinnati Commandery, and dented the privileges
of a visitor on the ground that he is reported to
hold membership in a Scottish Hite body not
recognized by the Grand Commandery ot
Ohio. If this be true, it was not only a gross
insult to a distinguished Sir Knight, but it was
an indignity to tbe Grand Commandery of Ken
tucky, unparalleled in the history of Christian
Knighthood. It is one of the fruits of the “ Ohio
plan” of fighting Scottish Rite battles in York
Rite bodies. Under the action of the Grand
Commandery of Ohio there is some show of
right (if not of justice) in expelling otherwise
worthy members of commandories in that juris
diction for disobeying an edict of their Grand
Commandery, even though such edict is un
just and tyrannical; but when Ohio closes the
doors of her asylums against worthy Knighte
Templar from other Grand Jurisdictions who
do not deem it wise to indulge in her folly, she
may learn, to her sorrow, that she has built a
fence along her borders that will keep her
Knights Templar at home. The rule can work
both ways in this case, and If Ohio can stand it,
the rest ot the world may be able to do bo.—
Masonic Advocate.
EAST MASTERS.
A useful Past Master is one'who is dHigent
m his attendance at tho lodge, one who did not
go through the chairs merely proforma, but was
in truth as well as in name a Master. His
growth as a Mason continues until the day of
his death. He is a teacher who is always a
learner. His education as a Mason he feels is
never completed. He watches with the closest
Interest, all the proceedings •: the lodge, speaks
whenever he can impart wisdom, and is silent
when he has nothing to say. He aids the Master
rathe skillful governmentof the lodge. He tem
porarily takes tho chair for him whim request
ed. and always is able to perforin the work.
Buch a Past Master is both uselul and orna
mental.
The purely ornamental Past Master is ono
who loses not his interest in the lodge suffi
ciently to be induced to remain absent from it;
but who, when present, is satisfied to sit in tbe
army of his confreres of like grade, be perfectly
quiet when business is under discussion, and
exceedingly noisy while work ie in progress.
Such a one may be a “good follow,” but he is
only an ornamental Past Master. He occupies
his place, but he does not fill it. He visits bis
lodge for his own amusement, not for the wel
fare of the fraternity. He wears his jewel and
wears his title, but he never wears himself.
The Past Master that is neither uselul nor or
namental is one whose name graces the lodge
rolls as one of the P. M.’s, but who is never
present at a lodge meeting. He likely never
should have been Master, and the result is that
practically he is not a Past Master. He is never
seen in the “ noble army” to which he belongs.
The fewer the craft have of these the better for
its welfare and reputation.— The Keystone.
Blot Them Out. —Would that it were
feasible to blot out of existence in Borne of onr
lodges a class of brother whose sole aim is to
annoy and worry, not only the W. M., but tho
brethren in the lodge. He ie perhaps an old P.
M., or a very fresh W. M. He takes advantage
•t the W. M.’s good nature or want of knowl
edge, and is on his feet continually, raising
questions, either on points in the constitution or
the work. Perhaps he is an ancient P. M., who
imagines that he still runs the lodge and that
his word should be law and gospel to the W. M.,
er perchance be is an old-time growler, whose
business it is to come down to tbe lodge to find
fault, and when business routine is over scurry
home without taking partin the work.—Toronto
Freemason,
La Fai’etth Lodge, No. 64.—T0-mor
row evening the Second Degree will be confer
red in this lodge, with W. Bro. James P. Clark in
the East, and W. Bro. Wta. L. Green as Senior
Deacon.
We have never had the pleasure ol hearing
W. Bro. Green in this role, but are Informed
hy creditable witnesses and those who know
what they are talking about, that be has no
sunerior in the Middle Chamber work. Thia is
saying a great deal, considering the many tai
euted Senior Deaoona we have now; but the,
oily way to judge about this is, by going to’
hear him at La Fayette Lodge, to-morrow eve
ning.
Piatt Lodge, No. 194. will work tho
First Degree on Thursday, tha 19th inst. We
have to apologize to Wor. Bro. Charles Emmett
and the members of this lodge lor the accidental
omission to report the grand meeting on April
Slot last, when Wor. Bro. McAleer received
such a handsome jewel, and the good time thia
lodge had on that occasion. We are yet in the
dark, how it came about that tbe report did net
reach our office, but will aay that we will in the
future make amends for apparent neglect.
Franklin Lodge No. 447.—W. Bro.
Barthman, last Monday, had his work In the
Second Degree, which indeed was very ably ex
emplified. This lodge, otter the many diffictfl
tiea in former times, is now on its way to excel
lence, and it proves in this instance again that
the Master of a lodge has its welfare in his
hands, and, by showing a good example, ie enro
to be followed by his brethren in tbe endeavor
to elevate and to make pleasant such gatherings
as we witnessed on that evening.
Mount Neboh Lodge, No. 257, meet
ing at Alma Lodge Rooms, corner Fifty-seven th
street and third avenue, and of which eur eld
but good friend W. Bro. Harry 8. Herman is
the energetic and greatly appreciated Master,
will on Monday (to-morrow) work tho M. M.
Degree, and as he expects then to welcome sev
eral members of tho staff of the Grand Master,
there is no doubt of a glorious time in this
good lodge, where fellowship and brotherly
love so largely abound.
Anthon Lodge, No. 769, will, to-mor.
row evening, May 9, confer the Second Degree,
The M. C. work will be conducted by Bro. John
Chadwick, who is a bright Mason and an edu
cated gentleman, and knows what be is talking
about, every time. Those brethren who desira
to hear the lecture delivered in a pleasing and
entertaining manner, will do well to visit Anthon
Lodge to-morrow evening, and they will be
cordially
Adeifhic Lodge, No. 348.—A special
communication ot this lodge will be held Tues
day evening, May 10, at eight o’clock. Work-
Third Doerea
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