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>T.W. JOHN W. SIMONS, P. G. M., Editor.
Advertisements for the Masonic Dn>
tartment, to eecure their insertion, mnet be
test in by TV\O O’CLOCK, P. M., Friday.
THE FREEMASON’S APEON.
BY BRO. GEORGE MARKHAM TWEDDEUL.
Zs spotless as the Aprons which we wear,
As innocent as iambs, our lives should be;
l or we are marching to Lternity,
And from our souls must all defilement tear.
Our ancient brethren, building Temples rare.
In honor ol the Almighty Architect—
Whose skill and love hath rear’d and does protect
The universe with more than Father’s care—
Should teach us all to square our actions, so
That we may each become as living Stones
In His immortal Temple, though our bones
Are crumbled into dust. Thea let us go
Through life not slipshod, nor blindfolded quite,
Bnt as true Masons who have seen the Light.
Nor Golden Fleece, nor Garter and its Star,
Thistle, nor Coronet, nor Crown (to win
Which men too oft have steep d their souls in sin)
By me are deemed so honorable far
As our white badge of spotless purity.
The Bond of Friendship be it to us all,
It Sons of Hiram we would dare to call
Ourselves. Mere Signs and Passwords ne’er can be
The baud that binds in Bonds of Brotherhood —
Too strong for priestly craft or despot’s power,
Or all the evil passions of the hour,
'Jo rent asunder—ao many wise and good.
Of every creed and climo, on neutral ground.
Where Peace and Love and Charity abound.
NON-AFFILIATES,
Has a non-affiliate any rights ? Ought he to
be allowed the privileges of the lodge room ?
Is it right that one who does not contribute to
tiie support of the lodge should be permitted to
visit aud participate in the social features and
the ritualistic work of the lodge ? The great
light of Masonry teaches that “ho that puttoth
his hand to tlie plow and looketh back is not
worthy ot the kingdom.” In the early history
o! this country there were no “gentlemen of
elegant leisure.” The colonial law, “Hethat
does not work shall not oat,” was a wise one,
and was not only the salvation of the colonies,
but of the man, too. Non-affiliates do not con
tribute to the support of the lodge—do not aid
in auy of the works of charity, but are like
those in the early times who wanted to live
without labor. Masonry, in its true sense, is a
society of brethren, banded together for mutual
relief and assistance. Its works of charity, its
brotherly love, its feeling of sympathy for the
distressed in the world, is as widespread as the
brotherhood ot man, and its arms of loving
helpfulness are outstretched to the needy in
every clime. This does not apply only to those
who have passed through the mystic ceremo
nies, but the great heart of true Freemasonry
beats for all mankind, and in this class is in
cluded the non-affiliate. “Once a Mason, al
ways a Mason,” is an old adage, true in one
eenso, but very false in another.
It is true that when the attentive ear has re
ceived the words, and the man has been passed
through the ceremonies, they cannot be taken
away from him. The memory will retain the
Outward form and show, and thus far ho is
always a Mason. But if the oar hears the sound
and it does not stir the heart and lead to a bet
tor life, nobler desires and higher assptrations,
the man is not a Mason. There are many mem
bers of the fraternity who are not Masons.
A non-affiliate neglects the very first duty ho
is taught—to be ready to answer the call of his
brethren and help when his aid is needed. He
certainly should not bo allowed to enjoy the
social privileges of the lodge, nor should he be
received as a brother. He has chosen to separ
ate himself from those who are willing to re
main as co-workers in the great cause, and he
Should uot expect, when distress comes upon
him, to receive from those he has deserted l any
help or assistance.
It IB often requested by the friends of mon
who have once been members of the fraternity,
that the honors of Masonic burial be given, and
in some instances it has been done. Of course
the friends are not to blame. They know not
the neglected duty, the refusal, by action, to
bear any of the burden of the lodges. They
only recognise the fact that the Masonic frater
nity is an honorable institution, and they think
that the beautiful ceremony is fitting to close
the-career ol the loved one, and they desire to
show all tho respect they can to his remains.
A man should not be buried by the fraternity
who has bad no association with it in lifetime.
Thon tho family afterward thinks the lodge
ought to be ready to dispense charity to them
at any and all times. They are not aware, per
haps, that the head, once a Mason in name, was
not one in life. His heart was not with his
brethren—he had no treasure there. In the
report of tho Masonic Widows and .Orphans
Home, of Kentucky, the President fittingly re
marks, speaking of. applications for the admis
sion to tho Homo of widows and orphaned
children of non-affiliates: “They appeal loudly
to the feelings, because they need the protec
tion ot the Home equally with the children of
tho departed brother who had the interest ot
true Masonry enough at heart to remain actively
in the support of the order through life. The
Board ot Directors very regretfully feel that
they can not violate the rule governing the ad
mission ot beneficiaries. The reasons tor this
rule are sell-evident, as it would be unjust to
the affiliated Mason and do great injury to the
order and the Home were it otherwise. A
dimittod Mason voluntarily shuts himself and
those dependent upon him off from all the
privileges and blessings of Masonry.”
The great work of charity can only be properly
advanced by the united effort of the fraternity,
and it a member withdraws his sympathy and
material aid, ho says in action, if not in word,
“I am not of you,” aud should be so treated.
BOARD OF BELIEF.
The annual meeting of this Board was held
last Saturday evening and officers for the year
chosen. John R. Pope was elected President;
Tom Moore and G. C. Arnold, Vice Presidents ;
Wm. Delamater, Secretary: W. R. Denham,
Treasurer, and F. E. Davis, C. N. Brinkerhoff
and J. McKelvey, Finance Committee.
The report ot the doings ot the past year were
read and showed a very favorable result, both
as to the charity done aud that omitted. AU thia
was submitted to the Grand Lodge during its
session, and we refrain st this writing to dis
cuss them in detail, but shall refer to this mat
ter again. We may say, however, that, under
the present management, the Board ot Relief is
doing excellent work, not only bestowing its
charity upon the worthy applicants, but also
protecting the funds of the fraternity from that
pest-tho Masonic fraud and tramp. Every
lodge in tho si l / Should be a contributor to this
Board as the only organized body for dispens
ing charity to strangers. More anon,
POLAR STAR LODGE, NO. 245.
At the regular communication of this lodge,
last Wednesday, 15th inst, the Second Degree
was conferred in that masterly manner for
which Bro. George Harkness, the Master, and
Bro. Harry Dallimore, the Senior Deacon are so
eminently distinguished. There was a full at
tendance of the members, among whom were
W. Bros. Gilbert Smith, S. S. Merritt, Wm. H.
Miller, John S. Little, Guy Culgin and John P.
Dallimore, Past Masters of the lodge, each of
whom is looked upon as a reliable old “ stand
by,” as they are nearly always present, taking
as much interest in the welfare ot the lodge as
they ever did. Among those present was our
old friend Robert Jemmerson, who, although a
veteran brother, is just as active as any of the
young fellows, and is always around when
there is anything to be done. He is credited
with bringing in some of the best material of
which the membership is composed. His
gonial presence la always welcomed by the
brethren.
At the next communication, July 6, the Third
Degree will be conferred, and final arrange
ments will be made for the excursion, alter
which the lodge will be called off for the
Summer.
QUESTIONS-THOUGHTS-IDEAS.
Geougb H. Jackson.—You will probably re
ceive the desired information by addressing
George S. Hallmark, Grand Master, Pensacola,
or D. C. Dawkins, Grand Secretary, Jackson
ville, Florida.
Acanthus Lodge, No. 719.—The next
stated communication of this lodge will be held
On Monday evening, June 20, at eight o’clock
at the lodge rooms, corner of Bedford avenue
and Fulton street, Brooklyn. The Grand Mas
ter, M. W. Bro. Frank 11. Lawrence, and other
distinguished brethren will be present. The
Third Degree will be conlerred on five candi
dates. A full attendance is desire J, and visit
ma are cordially invited.
REMORSELESS DEATH.
Wo learn with a grief to which we cannot
give adequate expression, of the sudden death
of our dear friend and companion, James B.
Mokbison, Past Grand High Priest of Royal
Arch Masons in the State of New York. But a
few days since, while in tho city, we saw him
at his own homo, the very picture of manly
health and strength; and as we saw him and
his wife with their pleasant surroundings, we
thought that Heavenly favor had never been
more worthily bestowed, for he was a man
only to be seen once in a lifetime. Endowed
with every grace that belongs to a perfect man
hood, hie death-all untimely—is a loss to the
craft and to society which we can hardly appre
ciate at its real importance. Tears blind us,
and wo cannot write as we would, but what
ever justice we can do to his memory shall be
done; and when we, too, shall join the hosts
of departed brethren, we shall hope to meet
and love him as we have done on earth.
To the stricken partner of his life we tender
all the warmest sympathies of our heart, and
pray that the All Father may have her in His
gracious keeping, to enable her to bear her
great sorrow.
An extended obituary will appear hereafter.
AMONG OUR WORSHIPFUL MASTERS.
Louis P. Wabth is very tall, is winning and
captivating alike in his address to strangers and
acquaintances, an admirable worker, and pre
sides over Manhattan Lodge.
Jebbmiah Goldman graces the East of Eman
uel Lodge; is proud of bis position and treats
tho boys like a prince when work is over. He
is about forty, strong and stout, and tips the
beam at 200.
Fbbd. Habtenstein dotes upon the standard
work; is very criticizing, a first-class Masonic
scholar, modest and hard working, and returns
visits with punctuality. He is of medium size,
blonde hair and ditto chin whiskers, aud a total
abstainer. City Lodge, of which he is Master,
has gained considerably through his influence.
Chables Emmett has an imposing exterior, is
stout and gray whiskered, with a benevolent
countenance, ever ready to do a good turn tor a
brother. He is very earnest in his delivery,
which he gives with an interesting German ac
cent. Piatt Lodge possesses in him an attract
ive Master. Members and visitors are always
numerous at the meetings.
William Fisheb is small in stature, full dark
brown beard and kindly looking eyes. He is
very punctual and always on the alert for extra
occasions for Empire City Lodge, ot which he
became the Master but three years after his ini
tiation.
0. A. Stevens occupies the East of Arcturus
Lodge tor the second term. He is an able
worker and distinct in the lectures. He is of
medium size, fine looking, with jet black hair,
heavy mustache, and dark, piercing eyes.
J. W. Jenkins is a careful, painstaking Mas
ter, and the embodiment of politeness and gen
tlemanly bearing. In his work he tries hard to
follow tho footsteps ot his illustrious predeces
sor, and succeeds well. Chancellor Walworth
Lodge more than prospers under his regime.
He is in the prime of life and sports small side
whiskers and mustache ot a bright chestnut
color,
Henry 8. Hbbbman is of medium size, ro
tund and of German descent; he is admirably
adapted to the command of Mount Neboh Lodge,
which boasts of a membership .of 300. He
works well, receives his visitors well, and is a
favorite when representing his lodge in others.
W. P. Wobsteb, M. D., is a wise-looking Mas
ter, with a full beard and spectacles; is well
liked, and generally finds good workers to bear
the burden tor him; he himself, however, pre
fers the chapter work. Nevertheless, Montgom
ery Lodge is-justly proud of him.
Emanuel Pisko is the Master of Zerubbabel;
is small in stature, and has a light-colored, full
beard; he is smart, active and expressive in his
work.
James Rutteb is of medium size, and his hair
and mustache tinged with gray; he is a Master
of the old school, true to his work and word,
and dotes on a bright son, whom he taught the
Masonic work so well as to venture placing him
temporarily in the presiding chair after but two
months of membership. This looks well for
Charter Oak Lodge.
William Helms is the presiding spirit of
Sylvan Grove Lodge, of medium height, dark
brown mustache; his hands prove his honest
toil; he is a reliable officer and a true friend.
John Pullman is a model Master; he is tall,
with long, flowing, light brown full beard, in
which time has put its mark of gray. His bright
face is beaming over with good nature, and he
is a favorite with every brother of Pacific Lodge,
their ladies and children included, especially
on entertainment occasions. “ Old Pacific ”is
doing well under his care.
Joseph Abbahams is easy going, rotund and
rosy-cheeked, with brown chin whiskers; re
elected in “ democratic ” (as he calls it himself)
Munn Lodge. There can possibly be no fault
found with him, as he lets the brethren have as
much their own way as they want, and they all
like him.
Captain John J. Brogan, who commands the
Fifteenth Police Precinct with as much distinc
tion as he does New York Lodge, is a tall, hand
seme man, with round, florid face and a black
mustache. He is a strict disciplinarian, yet is
well liked.
James E. Little is medium sized, light hair
and mustache, with blue eyes and a thoughtful
face. He possesses all tho social qualities that
can be expected of one who stands so well in
the estimation of his members. He is con
nected with the Petroleum Exchange, and Saga
more Lodge prides itself on this presiding
genius.
Robert Lee, Jr., at the head of Lebanon
Ledge, is tall and full-whiskered, looks every
body straight into the eyes, and is a genial,
open-hearted brother, whom, once met, longs to
meet again.
Aaron Morris, tho most youthful-looking
Master in the city, has a smooth, open face, and
owes his re-election in Dirigo Lodge to his
many good qualities, which have gained him
hosts of friends. He is a fine worker, and his
intellectual wife greatly aids him by promoting
Masonic Fair matters.
Albert Stevane is the Master of Justice
Lodge—a good-looking specimen of the “ Pillar
of Wisdom.” He is as true as steel, and in pro
fane life sweetens existence by dispensing cart
loads of candies into the avenues of that trade.
George Lawbance gains his living by the
sweat ot his brow as an engineer, and it is said,
when others read the news of the day, he is in
deep study upon Masonic works, the lectures
of which he has on the tips of his fingers. He
is a good brother and a good Master, and de
serves praise for his readiness to assist other
lodges. lonio Lodge is fortunate to be presided
over by such an untiring craftsman.
Moses Greenbaum loves fun and fishing ex
cursions. He is for the third time Master of
Pefect Ashlar Lodge, and is held in love and
esteem by the brethren he presides over. His
hair, of the tint of old gold, is matched by a
mustache of like shade and of large dimen
sions.
George Burnham, Jr., is the best-looking
Master in the Filth District, tall, with mutton
chop side whiskers and mustache of a dark
blonde color. His work in Excelsior Lodge is
well commented on by all who witnessed it, and
the high-titled brethren of the Grand Lodge are
always within range in his lodge when it meets.
Cornelius B. Parker is a strong, heavy-built
man, wearing a large, dark-brown mustache.
His benevolent-looking face is always wreathed
in an abundance of smiles. The shake ot his
hand is with double-covered pressure. He has
a nack of making one his confidant in a patron
izing way, and glorifies in lending a helping
hand any and everywhere. Independent Lodge
has the honor to possess him as master.
David Newmark is the easy-going master of
easy-going National Lodge, and nothing can
possibly occur which would ruffle the equanimi
ty of his complacent temper. He is ol small
stature, with blonde side-whiskers and a lace
betokening business cunning and ability. Be-
NEW YORK DISPATCH, JUNE 19, 1887.
ing in the chair for the second term, he now de
votes his evenings to his family, visiting lodges
being a thing of the past with him.
John J. Bar is a very social personage. He
is of medium hight, with brownish hair tinged
slightly with gray, and a brown mustache. He
takes life easy, enjoys refreshing hours after la
bor, and is witty and jocular with his colleagues
when welcoming them to his lodge. Naval
Lodge,through hie genial ways,enjoys an envia
ble reputation for hospitality and fraternal
courtesy.
Oscar Cahn is tall, slightly stooping, with
black hair and side whiskers, with mustache of
like color. Ho is a German, and presides ably
over Beethoven Lodge, a body that entertains
elegantly well, not only the members but very
often their ladies, whom they call “sisters.”
Adolph Steeg, for the fifth time unanimously
placed in the East of King Solomon’Lodge, the
most numerous German lodge in this city, is a
gentlemanly looking, medium sized man of
about forty-five, with a slightly blonde gray
“Henry quatre.” He is often visited by his
comrades of this district working in the Ger
man tongue, but rarely reciprocates. The lodge
is largely indebted to him and his indefatigable
work for the success it has attained.
PARK LODGE, NO. 516.
W. Bro. William W. Seymour, the able and
courteous Master of this popular body of the
craft, placed us under obligations for a personal
invitation to accompany the lodge on its twenty
fifth anniversary, to Oscawana Island, on the
17th inst. Pressure of business compelled us
to forego the pleasure it would have given us to
join the happy throng,
While enjoying our after dinner cigar, pleas
ant memories crowd upon us of
" The days when we went gypsying,
A long time ago."
Of tho many pleasant occasions we have spent
in old Park. Visions of old friends, sarsonic
beverages and adventures by moonlight, not
aioae, that crowd thick and fast upon us. In
our vision we see flitting before us the brilliant,
versatile Cassidy, the irrepressible Roberts,
the judicial Cregier, the conservative Billinger,
the impetuous Hutcheson, the studious Wade,
the clerical Sands, the melodious Goldthwaite,
the dignified Adams, the genial, whole-souled
Edward Winterbottom, and finally, the “Baron
Munchusen” Barry, with that “ last request”
of his, which has traveled from “ Dan to Beer
sheba.”
Now, if there is any one perambulating tins
earth “on two legs,” who could not enjoy him
self among such a coterie, he would have to be
classified by the eminent scientist, Prof. Hux
ley, under the order of the race called “ pypo
chondriacs.”
We tender to W. Bro. Seymour our hearty
thanks for his kind remembrance.
It is the sincere wish of the writer that when
Park Lodge celebrates its golden wedding, the
same faces may share in the general enjoyment,
and from under their benign countenances
while gazing on the festive scene.
God bless you, my children. L.
COMMONWEALTH LODGE, NO. 409.
At the regular communcation of this lodge,
on the 7th inst, there was no work, which was
in accordance with a custom of this lodge not to
work any of the degrees during the time the
Grand Lodge is in session. The brethren some
how have got in the habit of fooking for a re
port of the transactions of the Grand Lodge
from the Master of their lodge, and Bro. John
W. Eyans did not disappoint them in this in
stance.
The lodge closed early, to accompany R. W.
Bro. Theo. A. Taylor, the D. D. G. M., to Delta
Lodge, where he conferred the Third Degree on
two candidates, one being the son of the Master
of Delta Lodge.
Among the distinguished brethren present
were W. Bros. John T. Palmer and G. F. E.
Pearsall, of Commonwealth, and G. A. Harri
man, of Anthon.
INDEPENDENT LODGE, NO. 185.
At the regular communication of this lodge,
on the Cth inst., there was a large attendance ot
the members and visiting brethren. The First
Degree was conlerred in full form, and a num
ber of petitions were received. The brethren
reported the sale of quite a large number of
bonds, showing that the work is progressing
satisfactorily. At the regular communication
to-morrow evening, June 20, the Second Degree
will be conferred, and a number of distinguished
brethren are expected to be present. Visitors
are always welcome.
PURITAN LODGE, NO. 339.
Last Wednesday this lodge conferred the
First Degree on two candidates, Wor. Bro. Mc-
Millan, the Master, doing the work with all the
officers in a commendable manner. Wor. Bro.
Charles Emmet, of Piatt Lodge, presented the
L. S.
There were present R. W. Bro. Bowden, P.D.
D. G. M., Fourth District; W. Bro. George Law
rence, of lonic, and W. Bro. Frankel, of Darcy.
Among the Past Masters of the lodge, R. W.
Naething, P. G. Standard Bearer, and W. Bro.
J. T. Willis distinguished themselves in mik
ing the guests and visitors comfortable. The
lodge was numerously attended and is in a
flourishing condition. Work being ahead, the
Master intends to keep right on during July,
when most other lodges take their vacation.
TEMPLAR NOTES.
A COMMENDABLE ACTION.
The joint committee ot the seven command
eries of Philadelphia having in charge the ar
rangements for the thirty-fourth annual con
clave of the Grand Commandery of Pennsylva
nia, held in this city two weeks’ago, completed
their labors to the entire satisfaction of all in
terested. The report of the finance committee
comprised every detail of the receipts and ex
penditures, with the gratifying and unusual
conclusion that there was a balance in the
hands of the treasurer. This was equally di
vided among the seven commanderies. Phila
delphia Commandery, No. 2, at their conclave
Ou Monday evening last, resolved that their
share ot the surplus be presented to the Mason
ic Home. This action was praiseworthy, and
worthy of being followed by their iraters of
other commanderies.— Keystone, 11th inst..
Crystal Wave Lodge, No. 638, with
the friends of its members, will go on a days
" outing ” into the mountains aud glens of
Mauch Chunk, on Thursday, June 23d. A
special train with drawing-room car attached
and with attendants to take care of the lunch
baskets will help to make the occasion one ot
perfect comfort and enjoyment. Among the
rustling of the leaves and the singing of the
waterfalls one should be able to record a day of
perfect happiness. Tickets may be obtained at
Chandler’s, and every detail will bo in perfect
accord with the requirements of a select social
party. '
Ancient Lodge, No. 724.—Tn the
Grand Lodge Room ot the Masonaic Hall fune
ral services were held on Wednesday evening
over the body of Clare W. Beams, M. D., the
Secretary of the lodge, who died at the ripe old
age of seventy-five, after serving faithfully for
a great number of years. The silver mounted
ebony casket was literally covered with flowers,
and the clerical and Masonic services wore im
pressively performed by the Master, W. Bro.
Rufus Smith and officers. Present on this sol
emn occasion was R. W. E. M. L. Ehlers, the
Grand Secretary, and several Masters of other
lodges, as well as many ladies, related to mem
bers ot Ancient Lodge.
Brooklyn Lodge, No. 288, held a
regular commuuioatiou on Friday, 10th inst.,
and conferred the First Degree. Bro. James
Mitchell, the Junior Warden, presided, and it
is needless to say that the work was well done.
There were present, as usual, a large number
of distinguished brethren. The committee on
the excursion to be given by the association con
nected with the lodge made a report, the par
ticulars of which will be given as soon as the
arrangements are complete.
Pyramid Lodge, No. 490.—Pyramid
is going to have an excursion. There’is noth
ing particularly striking or sensational about
this, as other lodges also have excursions as well,
and Pyramid is having them every year; but
here is the secret of tho excursions of this par
ticular lodge—that babies cry for them, ladies
sigh for them, and men—well, all the gentle
men who go to these excursions sigh the next
day. See advertisement.
Washington Lodge, No. 21.—A regular
communication of this lodge will be held at
their rooms, No. 289 Bleecker street, on Tues
day evening, June 21. Work—Second Degree.
The M. C. work will be rendered by a dis
tinguished brother. Visitors are always wel
come.
Crescent Lodge, No. 402. —The quar
terly communication of thia lodge will be held
at eight o’clock, ou Thursday evening, June
2Sd, inst. The First Degree will be conferred.
Citizens Lodge, No. 628, confers the
Third Degree on Friday evening, June 24, in
Livingston Room. Symposium at 10:30.
ROYAL ARCH ITEMS.
We cordially call the attention of High Priests and Sec
retaries and companions 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.
GRAND CHAPTER OF PENNSYLVANIA.
The quarterly communication was held in
Renaissance Hall, Masonio Temple, Philadel
phia, on Thursday evening, June 2d inst., M. E.
Grand High Priest, Comp. Matthias H. Hender
son, presiding. After the usual routine ot
business the Most Excellent Master’s Degree
was exemplified by the Grand King, Comp. Jas.
8. Barber, assisted by the Grand Officers. This
was listened to with rnneh attention by all the
companions present. M. E. G. H. P. Comp.
Henderson announced that at the next quarterly
communication, m September, the Royal Arch
Degree will be exemplified.
GRAND CHAPTER OF DAKOTA.
The youngest Grand Chapter in the world —
“ the baby”—met in the city of Huron, Dakota,
on last Monday. The following telegrams pass
ed between New York and Huron.
“ New York, June 13th, 1877.
“The Grand Chapter of New York, the largest
in the world, greets its “baby” sister, the
Grand Chapter of Dakota, the youngest in tho
family. E. Loewenstein,
“ Grand Representative.”
This reply came flashing back:
“The • baby’ has doffed her short clothes,
and greets the biggest sister in the world, clad
in garments ot regulation length.
“Thomas J. Wilder, Grand Secretary.”
By this it would appear that Dakota is a fast
growing young miss. We are waiting for a re
port ot her doings, and hope she has done well,
and will give a good account of herself.
AMERICUS, NO. 215.
At the next convocation of this popular chap
ter, Tuesday evening, June 21st, the Mark Mas
ter’s Degree will be conferred on several candi
dates. M. E. Comp. William Sharer, Grand
High Priest of the State of New York, will, it is
understood, be present and participate in the
pleasant ceremonies on that occasion. M. E.
Comp. Christopher Johnson, the genial presid
ing officer of “ old Americus,” extends a cordial
iavitation to all companions of the Royal Arch.
A little angel that sits up aloft, has whispered,
or else we dreampt it, that something relating
to a certain “birth-day” will transpire. We
propose to satisfy our cariosity by participating
on this, doubtless to be, most memorable occa
sion.
UNION, NO. 180.
The work presses very closely upon this chap
ter, and three degrees were conlerred hereon
last Saturday. R. E. Comp. William J. McDon
ald conferred the Mark Degree in his usual
ready way. The Paet and M. E. Degree was
also conferred, and at the next regular convo
cation, 25th inst., the Royal Arch, in lull form,
is promised.
M. E. Wil!am Hall, the present High Priest
of Union, is especially desirous to make this
“one of the nights.” We don’t see how he is
going to succeed in this, as every meeting of
Union is “one of the nights at least the com
panions always make it so. However, let every
body be on hand next Saturday, 25th inst., and
witness the conferring of the Royal Arch in
Union ; it will pay to attend.
CONSTITUTION, NO. 230.
On Tuesday last Constitution dressed up, put
on her “Sunday-go-to-meetingl’ clothes, and
invited all the notable Royal Arch Masons in
town to come np, help, aid and assist, and work
the Royal Arch Degree for them. Constitution
makes a splurge at least once a year, Grand
Lodge week, and then they are up and doing.
M. E. Comp. Taylor opened the Chapter, and
that is all he had a chance of doing. There were
so many “great lights ” present it dazzled tlie
eye ot the ordinary companion. Nearly all the
city chapters were represented, and the Grand
Chapter of the State by M. E. William Sherer,
Grand High Priest, M. E. James E. Morrison,
Past Grand High Priest; George MeGown,
Grand Lecturer; William J. McDonald, Grand
Captain of the Host; Ulysses Baker, Grand Royal
Arch Captain; Hall of Union, Livermore of Je
rusalem, No. 8; the only Barber, of Crescent,
Davis and Loewenstein of Empire, Harper of
Greenwood, Brooklyn; Smith and Worster of
Manhattan, Ed. Adams and Ed. Ayers, Clark of
Standard, Richardson of Phenix, Paul Kies of
Corinthian, the Brooklyn Collins of everywhere,
and so many more that we became tired when
the courteous secretary, Dr. Colby, read off all
the names.
The Grand Lecturer presided daring the con
ferring of tho degree, with R. E. John B. Harris
to do the floor work, and those who have seen
those two worthies working together need not
our word for it that the work was never better
done.
It was listened to with constant and unflag
ging interest, for both these distinguished
brethren can arouse and rtvet the attention of
those present by their exact and flowing work.
After the degree was conferred, the Grand Lec
turer kindly “ held over ” to explain and answer
many questions put to him by the companions,
which, of course, cannot be repeated here.
At the close, some of the brethren adjourned
to have a chat, and they chatted to the wee
hours, wishing Constitution Chapter “many
happy” returns, success and prosperity, aud
we most heartily join them all.
DUNKIRK, NO. 191.
This chapter is in a very flourishing condi
tion and doing good and square work. At the
last convocation, June 14th, the Mark Master’s
Degree was conlerred on three candidates, R.
E. Comp. Nast, Grand Master ot the First Vail,
presiding. He was assisted by the High Priest
of Dunkirk Chapter, M. E. Comp. F. B. Bar
nard, Comp, lleed, of Steuben, No. 101, and the
officers of the chapter.
Immediately after the reopening of work, in
the early Fall, it is proposed to invite the Grand
Lecturer, R. E. Comp. MeGown, to exemplify
the Capitular degrees. Due notice as to the
time will be given in these columns, and we
doubt not it will be a very enjoyable and satis
factory affair. The companions know how to
do these things, and we will be pleased to hear
from them often.
. EMPIRE, NO. 170.
On next Thursday this chapter will meet.
Their meetings are models of harmony and
sociability. After working, the usual symposium
takes place, which everybody enjoys so hugely.
Companions invited.
EVENING STAR, NO. 225.
This enterprising chapter held a pleasant
convocation on Thursday evening last, the 16th
inst., and discussed matters of importance to
the crait in general and Evening Star Chapter
in particular. There was a goodly attendance
of members and visitors, several chapters being
represented. After the chapter closed the com
panions were entertained by Comp. Charles
Leopold at his cosy little hotel, where a pleasant
hour was passed In social intercourse. At the
next convocation, on the 30th inst., a number ot
distinguished companions are expected to be
present.
BANNER, NO. 214.
The last convocation of this gallant chapter,
the pride ot Long Island City, was an unusu
ally pleasant one. There was a large attend
ance of the members, together with delegations
from Ridgewood, Evening Star, Nassau aud
other chapters. Several petitions were received
and candidates elected.
After the chapter closed, the companions were
entertained in a princely manner by that prince
of good fellows, M. E. Comp. Harrington, the
H. P. ol the chapter.
At tho convocation on next Wednesday, June
22, the degree of M. M. will be conferred,
and a number of distinguished craftsmen will
be present. M. E. Comp. Harrington is always
pleased to welcome visitors.
CRESCENT, NO. 220.
The Royal Arch Degree was conferred on
two, or several, teams. Some one asked the
High Priest if Crescent is going to call off. M.
E. Comp. Barber called upon the Secretary for
an answer, and this important official began to
reel off propositions until eight were read off,
and then the man who wanted the chapter to
call off during the Summer lelt in a hurry.
M. E. Comp. Barber says ho will keep on
working even if Old Sol marks 100° in the top
story. And ho is right. While there is work
to do, go ahead and do it.
Obituary.—Bros. Lewis Casper and
J. Ray Shephard, both members ot Pacific
Lodge, died within a few days. They were
good and active brothers, and their demise is
greatly regretted by the members of this lodge.
The funeral services of the first named were
conducted by R. W. Isaac Teichman, at Bro.
Casper’s late residence, in this city. Bro.
Shephard met instant death through an acci
dent, being run over by cars on the railroad at
Germantown, near Philadelphia, where he was
interred.
Ezra was sent from Babylon into
Judea by King Artaxerxes during the seventh
year of hie reign, and was a bearer ot letters
from that king, and a commission to correct the
errors in the church aud state. The last four
chapters of Ezra gives an interesting account of
this embassy. It was thought by some that he
was also with Zerubbabel at the building of the
Temple, and returned to Babylon to represent
the condition ot the people, though this is
doubted by others. His important mission was
to correct the abuses in church and state, and
his mission first was with the leaders of the
people. Ezra vn. vni. ix. and x.;B, where he
shows the result of a council with the princes
and elders. He then “ had the principal
authority in Jerusalem, and was the director of
the church and state for thirteen years."—
Beharre.‘s Bib. Blog.
Another oubious relic, in the shape
of a glass bowl, has just been unearthed near
the “Foro Iraiano,” iu Rome. On one eide can
be seen the “square,” over which is a “blazing
sun,” and letters “J. N.” Underneath the
square are two pillars on a Mosaic navement.
The bowl is in a good state of preservation.
Was it a loving cup from which our ancient
brethren pledged each other ’
The Masonic Temple, now building
at Orange, N. J., is expected to be ready for
dedication next St. John’s Day, June 24th, and
a large gathering of the craft is anticipated on
that occasion. The building will provide long
needed and excellent aceoinmodations for the
crait in that vicinity.
Fifth Avenue Tailors’ Misfits sell
ing at half value at Shea’s, corner Broome and
Crosby streets.
Dress Suits loaned.
PERSONAL.
Dn. Charles W. Tobret, 33°, is a deserter
from the Empire City, and has pitched his royal
tent on what Kosseth styled, that “fair but ex
posed island ” called Staten, and may be found
by “ weary pilgrims'from afar” at his hospital
ble home in the beautiful village ot Stapleton,
to which he has thoughtfully invited us. We
propose to take pot-luck with the gallant doctor
this P. M. Our distinguished brother, in every
sense, may be styled a “ Knight ot Labor,” for
several years he has held a highly important
and responsible office in the famous “ Thirteen
Club;” was a tireless toiler in the wonderful
“ Arabic Order of the Mystic Shrine,” and not
less active in the attractive work of our beauti
ful Scottish Hite. He retires to the shades of
his island-home, where he now enjoys merited
relief. We most cordially commend him to the
good graces ot our fraters of the craft in the
ancient county of Richmond.
Bro. A. Leonhard, the commander of the
gallant bark “Jose E. More,” is again in port,
alter a pleasant and prosperous voyage to the
West Indies. In the words of the song :
" Our Jack's corns home from sea to-day.
And all brown and bronzed is he,”
The gallant captain is looking the very pic
ture ot health, and it serves him right, for a
nobler man never trod the quarter-dock of a
good ship. He was warmly welcomed by his
many friends, the brethren of Brooklyn and
other lodges, ail of whom are always glad to
greet him.
M. E. Comp. J. Pritchard, aP. H. P. of Eve
ning Star Chapter, showed his genial counte
nance last Thursday evening, at the chapter
meeting, and afterward at Bro. Charlie Leo
pold s, and was warmly welcomed by the breth
ren, all of whom were glad to see him in the
enjoyment ot good health.
Biio. Gilbert F. Robbins, Mayor of the city
of Providence, B. I. (succeeding the late Bro.
Doyle, who was Mayor lor so many years), was
born in 1838, and is a member of St. John’s
Lodge, of Providence. A fine steel engraved
portrait of our brother graces the May issue of
the Freemasons’ Repository.
The Rev. Bro. Robert Piggott, D. D., Past
Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge of Pennsyl
vania, is now in the ninety-fourth year of his
age, living in good health near Sykesville, Md.
Ho is an enthusiastic Freemason and Templar,
having been knighted in St. John’s Command
ery, No. 4, stationed at Philadelphia, in 1826,
and is perhaps the oldest Templar in the United
States.
R. W. Bro. Alex. G. Abet.i,, the venerable
and highly esteemed Grand Secretary of the
Grand Lodge of California, has jusf lost by
death, his only remaining son. Our distin
guished brother has the sympathy of the entire
craft.
R. W. Bro. the Earl of Moira, afterward the
Marquis of Hastings, acting Grand Master of
the G. L. of England, was for nine years Gov
ernor-General and Commander-in-Chief of In
dia. By him the supremacy of the British em
pire in India was finally established. On his
passage thither, in 1813, the vessel on which he
embarked called at Mauritius, and at the head of
the Masons of that island hie lordship laid the
first stone of the Roman Catholic Cathedral at
Port Louis 1 Times have changed since then.
Bro. Major Ben: Perley Poobe was one of
the best known and best liked men at the na
tional capital. His acquaintance with public
men and events was wide and intimate since the
early days of Bro. Henry Clay. His memory
will be kept in fraternal remembrance.
E. Comp. Phil A. J. Rvssell, the accomplish
ed King of Nassau Chapter, No. 109, R. A. M.,
and also a member of Mecca Memple, N. M. 8.,
will accompany that illustrious Arabic body to
Indianapolis,-Ind., to be present at the annual
session ot the Imperial Grand Council of the
Nobles ot the Mystic Shrine. Invitations have
been extended to the visitors by “ Murat
Council” of that city to partake of its hospitality.
King llussell will no doubt avail himself of the
extended kindness of the “Murats.”
Bro. Gen. War. R. Davie, Grand Master of
Masons of North Carolina, at the close ot the
last and beginning of the present century was
one of the most knightly figures on this conti
nent. Tall and handsome in person, graceful
in manner, eloquent in speech, a brilliant jury
lawyer and a diplomat, he combined a multitude
of abilities. He laid the corner-stone ol the
State University of North Carolina with Ma
sonic ceremonies in 1793, an institution which
still flourishes in undiminished vigor, and has
educated many distinguished men throughout
the South.
PEBBLES FROM THE STREAM.
The knife-and-fork Mason should be kept ont
of lodge rooms. He is generally an unaffiliate,
or a member a long way in arrears of dues.
Shield the young initiate from danger—a
timely word, kindly spoken, will often stand as
a way-mark in the life of a learner, to which he
can look back with pleasure, profit and satis
faction.
The blessings of Masonic privileges are ines
timable. We ought, therefore, to appreciate
them, and show those without our gates that we
live our lives so that when tried we will not be
found wanting.
Some brethren are always ready to find fault
with the work if a word is" missed or a sentence
twisted. These fault-finders, as a rule, are not
very perfect themselves, and cannot perform
even the duties of a minor office without the
assistance of a prompter.
If you are in the wrong with a brother make
it right. Don’t wait and hesitate and discuss
with yourself the matter of dignity, but assured
that you have made a mistake, do your best to
rectify the error. It’s all over in a moment. A
word, a friendly greeting, and the interrupted
friendship of years has been renewed, and un
happy memories are blotted from the mind for
ever.
Past Masters who leave lodge meetings after
the business routine is over, and don’t wait to
take part in the work, should stay at home.
They only come down to find fault, clatter in
the ante-room, and then show up at refresh
ments. Yes, you always find them laying in
sandwiches and beer, talking about the beauties
of Masonry, as if they were exemplars of the
craft, and as if gorging themselves was acting
up to a leading landmark.
The bond of perfect fraternity may be found
in many associations, but in none are the strands
woven so closely as under the covering of a
Cralt Lodge. Friendships have been formed
within the portals of a lodge, that death only
has severed, and, despite the bum of a busy
world, the ups and downs of life, its joys and
disappointments, its sunshine and its sorrow,
the friendly greeting on the checkered floor
brightens our sunshine and makes our sorrow
lighter.— Royal Craftsman.
J.VUOK EXCHANGE.
A Master Mason in good standing is
desirous of obtaining a situation at anything. First
class reference. Address M. B. P., No. 204 Eighty-third
street.
Excursion and Anniversary of
Pyramid Lodge No. 490, F.& A ,M.
ON
MONDAY, JUNE 27, 1887,
TO
IDLEWILD GROVE.
Steamer NEPTUNE and barge SUSQUEHANNA leave
foot West Twenty-first street at 8:30 A. M.
Tickets, 50c. each; children under 12 years, free.
WARING & HUBBARD,
NO. 22 FOURTH AVENUE, NEW YORK CITY.
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR, PATRIARCHS’ MILITANT and
other Society Uniforms a specialty. *
COATS EMBLEMATICALLY TRIMMED, sl2 to S2O.
CAPES, $8 to sl6.
Ykel~b. h. . DUFXGNAC,
FRENCH DENTIST, No. 159 BOWERY.
45 YEARS’ ACTIVE PRACTICE AT DENTISTRY.
Gas, 50c.; children’s teeth extracted, 25c.; sets on rub
ber plate, $6 and upward; repairing, $1 and upward;
gold, platinum and silver fillings a specialty, $1 and up
ward; polishing teeth, s'Jc. Silver, platina and gold
plates bought. Open evenings and Sundays. Lady in
attendance;
JABEES lUKER,
MANUFACTURER OF
KNIG JHL'X’ K O? JE Ml PL AR’S,
MASONIC,
AND
ALL KINDS OF SOCIETY GOODS,
No. 133 GRAND STREET. CORNER OF CROSBY.
NOTARY AND COMMISSIONER
FOR .11. L THE STATES,
Henry C. Hanks.
LAW AND COLLECTION OFFICES of BANKS BANKS
Nos. 3 JOHN ST. and 192 BROADWAY.
House. No. 131 East 127th Rt., cor. Lexington are.,
NEW YORK CITY.
MASONIC DIRECTORY.
NEW YORK.
ACACIA, No. 327, meets first ami third Tues
days, Clinton Room, Masonic Temple, Twenty-tbir4
street and Sixth avenue, Adam G. Vail, M.
George D. Sauer, Treas, J ames D. Cutwater, 3, W.
Frank A. lluvey, Seo, Wai. H, Ferre, J. w.
ADELPHIC, No. 343.—The regular commu
nicationsare held on the first and third Tuesdays of
each mouth, at 8 o'clock, P. M., in lonic Room, Masonic
Temple. Wm. Wallace Walker, M.
J. w. Sandford, Treas. H. J. Emerson, S. W.
Wm H. In net, Sec. R. H. Foote, J. W.
AMERICUS, No. 535, meets first and third
Thursday evenings of each month, in Tuscan Room,
Masonic Temple, Sixth avenue and Twenty-third st.
Daniel T. Samson, Treas. James S. Fraser, M.
William R. Relyea, Sec., Samuel Pickford, S. W.
No. 3 Willett st., City. L. H. Decker, J. W.
ARCTURUS, No. 274.—Regular communi
cations of Arcturns Lodge are held at Miller's Hall, No.
2u2 E. 86th st., S. E. cor. 3d avenue, on the first and
third Tuesdays ot each month. Chas. A. Stevens, M.
Albion T. Slovene. Treas. Ben;. F. Ferris. S. W.
John J Becker, Sec., Bernard W. Hough, J. W.
Residence, No. 20 East 134 street.
BUNTING, No. 655, meets first and third
Mondays of each month, corner 124th street and Third
avenue, Harlem. Theodore A. Jasper, M.
Cyrus a Hubbell, Treas. Geo. D. Leech, S. W.
Z. T. Benson, Sec. Hubert Mullany, J. W.
CITY, No. 408, meets first and third Wed
nesdays of each month, at No. 33 Union Square (Decker
Building)
11. P. Muller, Treas. Fred. Hartenstein, M.
Francis Ciery, Sec., M. Dittenhoeier, S. W.
52 East 3uth street. Simon Bower, J. W.
COPESTONE, No. 641, meets second and
fourth Wednesdays of each month, at Corinthian
Rooms, Masonic Temple, Twenty-third street and Sixth
avenue. Wm. McFaul, M.
Martin Kalb, Treas. Wm J. Mathews, S. W
U. T. Gibson, Sec., Joseph J. Moen, J. \Y.
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, S. 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. f
Jas. H. Bailey. Sec. Chas. B. Pearse, J. W. f
DARCY, No. 187, meets second and fourth 1
Mondays of each month, at German Masonic Temple, j
Fifteenth street, east of Third avenue.
Max Frankel, M.
Berthold Lipman, Treas. Geo. W. Boskowitz, S. W. <
M. Kolasky, Sec. Dr. A. M. Lesser, J. W. 1
Residence: 945 First avenue. j
DIRIGO, No. 30, meets second and fourth Mon- 1
days of each mouth, in Composite Rooms, Masonic
Temple. Sixth avenue and 23d street, ,
Moritz N. Silbersteln, Treas. Aaron Morris, M.
William R. Oldroyd, Sec., L. Jacobson, S. W. 1
No. 67 Charlton st. A. Crozier. J. W i
EASTERN ST AR, No. 227, meets on the first, '
third and fifth Wednesday of each month, on N. E. 1
corner of.Third avenue and Seventh street. ;
E. Loewenstein, Treas. 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 second and 1
fourth Thursdays each month, at Koster A Bial'a Hall, 1
No- 117 West Twenty-third street.
. Jere. H. Goldman, M.
M. Laski, Treas. Henry H. Wilzlii, S. W.
Leonard Le ser ; ohn. Sec. Wm. M. Watson. J. W.
EVANGELIST, No. 600, meets first and 1
third Tuesdays of each month, at Masonic Temple,
Twenty thud street and Sixth avenue
Mitchell Halliday, Treas. Wm.'p. Sitcheil, 8. W.
Vim, 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.
v Peter G. Arnott, M.
Thea. P. Clench, Sec. E. S. King, S. \V.
J. Blankenstein Treas. U. L. Washburn, J. W.
HIRAM, No. 449, meets first and third Fri
days ol each month, at Clinton Rooms, Masonic Tem
ple, Twenty-third street and Sixth avenue.
, „ „ C. A. Winch. M.
J. F. Connor. Treas. G. H. Rudolph, S. W.
J. rarr»-11. sec. F. J. Feeney, J W.
INDEPENDENT, No. 185, meets first and
third Mondays of each month, at German Masonic Tem
ple, East Fifteenth street. C. B. Parker, M.
Lemuel Russell, S. W.
W. Lindcmeyer, Treas. Geo. B. Hebard, J. W.
E. R. Brown, Sec.. P. 0. Box 3.551.
KANE, No. 454.—Regular communications
of Kane Lodge will be held on the frsc, third and fifth
Tuesdays in Austin Room, Masonic Temple.
. „„ . Tnomas E. Stewart, M.
Chas. A. Whitney, Treas. Charles F. Ulrich, S. W.
Henry W. Penoyar, Sec. Holi n 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 McKelScv, 8. W.
No 73 East 124th st Philip Bardens, J. W.
MONTGOMERY, No. 68, meets in the Doric
Room, Masonic Temple, every first and third Menday
evenings, at 7:30 o'clock r
F. Q Woodruff, Treas. W. F. Worster. M. a
*• W. McGowen. See., J. Wesley Smith, 3. W.
Box No. 68, Masonic Temple, Thos. J. Pardy. J. W.
MUNN, No. 190, meets on the second and
fourth 'lbursdav evenings, at Livingston Room, Ma
son c Temple. Joseph Abraham. M
D. I*. Huntemann, Treas. W. E. Harwood, S. W.
Ezra B. Stockvis, 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 month. David Newmark, M.
J. L. Voorhees. Treas. Wm Schlesinger, K.W. <
E. Percival. Sec.. Ben Van Leenwen, J.W.
Residence, No. 304 E. 85th street.
NEW YORK, No. 330, meets the second
and fourth Tuesdays each month, Tuscan Room, Tem
p.e, Twenty-third street and Sixth avenue. 1
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, Masonic
Hall, Sixth avenue and Twenty third street. 1
W. John Pullman M. (
Francis McMulkin, Treas. Wriham J. Conway, 8. W. .
James Hyde, Sec., William Irvine, J. W.
Address, No. 66 Lynch stree , Brooklyn.
PARK, No. 516, meets first and third Tues- ;
days, N. W. corner of Seventh avenue and Forty-ninth •
street. William W. Seymour M. i
Charlo - 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 Wil son, S. W.
S. Bibo. Sec. Henry Konig, J. W. !
POLAR STAR, No. 245, meets first and third J
Wednesdays of each month, in lonic R<o.n. German 1
Masonic Temple, No. 220 East Fifteenth street.
George A. Harkness, M. i
Guy Culcin, Treas. v\ lu . h. Miner, Jr , S. W.
W. S. Liihtbody, See. 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 1
avenue. |
S. J. Brown. Treas. Moses Harlam, M. .
Ed. Gottlieb, Sec., < has. Rosenthal, S. W.
104 Second street, city. Asher Morras. 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 I
welcome. Myron A. Decker, M. ' ;
Martin Papst, Treas. John E. Morse. 8. W. I J
Lawrence O’Reilly, Sec. Wm. H. Livingston, J. W. j'
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, S. W.
Address, 1035 Third av. Wallace Duryea, J. W. 1
VERITAS, No. 734, meets every second
and fourth Tuesdays, at Grand Opera House, 23d
street and Bth ave. James N. Johnston, M.
Richard Koch, Treas. Dao. C. Springstecl, 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 No. 289 Bleecker
street (Dixon’s Building).
Jos. Morrison, Treas. Irving Hazelton, M.
Jas. S. Foote, Sec., J. 11. Malees, S. W.
74 Broadway. H. J. Freeman, J. W.
WORTH, No. 210, meets second and fourth
Mondays of each month, in Doric Room, German Ma- i
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. Fe’stel, J. W.
Care of Fearon & Jenks, No. 158 South street.
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 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 Johnson, 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. IL P,
F. Oscar Woodruff, Treas. Bam’l M. Perkins, K.
Frank Magee. Sec., Miles W. Goodyear, 8.
238 Greenwich street
STANDARD, No. 252, meets first, third and
filth Saturday of each month, at Decker Building, No.
33 Union Square.
J. P. Clark, King. E. Ringer, H. P.
Wm. Stml, Scribe. A. P. Lock wood, Seo.,
R. J. Black. Treas. No. 719 Fifth st., city.
UNION CHAPTER, No. 180, stated convo
cations second and fourth Saturdays, at the Taber
nacle, No. 161 Eighth avenue, northeast corner ol
Eighteenth street.
Wm.jJ. McDonald, Treas. Wm. Hall, H. P.
John Hoole, Sec , Alex. W. Murray, K.
No. 63 Bleecker street. George Miller, S.
COMMANDERIES.
ADELPHIC, NO. 59, meets in conclave sec
ond Thursday of each month, at Masonic Temple, Tvren
ty-third street and Sixth avenue,
Valentine Mott,
J. W. Sanford, Treas. J. H. Down.-, G.
W. H. Imet, Rec. Geo. W. Corliss, C. G.
CONSTANTINE, No. 48, assembles in stated
conclave the fourth Tuesday of each month, at their
asylum, 180th street and Third avenue.
William H. De Graaf; 0.
A. M. Underhill, Treas. W. L. Chester, G.
J. I. Conklin, Jr., Recorder. J. B. Lawrence, C. G.
CCEUR DE LION, No. 23, assembles in con
clave second Friday ef each month, at Masonic Temple,
Twenty-third street and Sixth avenue.
William Otis Munroe, C.
Edwin R. McCarty. Treas. Cornelius Way dell, U.
George W. Thorn, Rec. Claudius M. koome, C. G.
IVANHOE, No. 36, assembles in conclave
third Friday each month, bank building, Fourteenth
street and Fourth avenue.
E. C. Harwood, M. D., E. G.
Harvey Beniamin. Generalissimo.
H. D Menzies, C. G.
William H. Penkham, 'Treas.
William S. Hemming, Rec., No. 77 E. 86th street.
YORK COMMANDERY, No. 55, K. T.,
assembles in regular conclave, fourth Wednesday o
each month, at their Asylum, Ma. onic Temple, <omer
Twenty-thira street and Sixth avenue.
James s. Manning, Com.
Henry Hutchison, Treas. James 8. Fraser, Gen.
Alexander W. Murray, Rec., Geo. B. French, Oapt. Gen.
259 Humboldt street, Brooklyn, N. Y.
ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH BITS.
(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.
G. H. Fitzwilson, D. M. Joseph B. Eakins, M.
N. Ponce de Leon, Treas. Geo. W. Van Buskirk, S. W.
Wm. 8. Paterson, Sec., Charles A. Benedict, J. W.
No. 100 Reade street.
THE COUNCIL OF PRINCES OF JERU
SALEM OF NEW YORK CITY, meets at Consistorial
Chambers, Masonic Temple, on the third Saturday of
every month, at 8 P. M.
E. Porter Cooley, D. M. Stephen D. Affleck, M,
Martin Kalb, Treas. George Wood, 8. W.
Wm. S. Paterson, Sec., G. W. Van Buskirk, J. W.
No. 100 Reade street.
THE CHAPTER OF ROSE CROIX OF
NEW YORK CITY meets at Consistorial chambers.
Masonic Temple, on the fourth Saturday of every
month. atBP. M. James W. Bowden, M.
Charles A. Benedict, Orator. John S. King, 8. W-
N. Ponce de Leon. Treas. Thomas Moore, J. W.
Wm. S. Paterson, Sec.. No. 100 Reade street,
THE CONSISTORY OF NEW YORK
CITY. S. P. R. 8.. meets at Consistorial Chambers, Ma
sonic Temple, when specially convened.
Charles H. Heyzer, Ist L. C. C. T. McClenaohan, Com.
Joseph M. Levey, Treas. Geo. W. Millar, 2d L. C.
Wm. 8. Paterson, Sec., Wm. D. Garrison, M. 3.
No. 100 Reade st.
NOBLES OF THE MYSTIC SHRINE.
MECCA TEMPLE, A. A. 0., holds its ses
sions at Masonic Temple, New York city, on the feast
day of every Mohammedan month, of which due notice
will be given. Walter M. Fleming, Grand Potontate.
A. W. Peters, Chief Rabban.
Philip C. Beniamin, Assistant Rabban.
Char'es H. Heyzer, High Priest.
Joseph B. Eakins, Director.
Wm. S. Paterson, Grand Recorder, No. 100 Reade st.
BROOKLYN.
COMMONWEALTH, No. 409, meets eveyy
Tuesday, at eight o’clock, at Commonwealth Hall, No.
317 Washington street, over the Brooklyn Po.st office.
Theo. a. Taylor, Treas. John W. Evans, M.
E. J. Campbell, Sec., F-. F. Gordon, S. W.
P. O. Box No, 161, Edwin Knowles, J.W.
CHAPTERS.
NASSAU, No. 109, meets first, third and
filth Wednesdays ot 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, Sec., P. A. J. Russell, Sc
26 Vesey st., N. Y.
COMMANDERIES.
DE WITT CLINTON. No. 27, meets in as
‘-emblv on the second, fourth, and fifth Tuesdays of .
each month, at Nus. 87, 89 and 91 Broadway, Brook- ;
hn HD. Juan Arci « °-
T J. Scharfenberg, Treas. Wm. H. Bryant, G.
& T. Waterhouse, Rec. Geo. B. Claflin, C. G.
ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH BITE.
AURORA GRATA LODGE OF PERFEC
TION, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Brook-
Ivn Regular communications are held on the second
Iridav of each month, at Nos. 38 and 40 Court street.
Wayland Trask, T. P. G. M.
Mark Mayer. Treas. John W. Richardson. Deputy,
trank B. Jackson, Sec., Edwin Knowles,S. W.
Ix6l earl st., N. Y.Ciiy. James Stuart Gillen, J. W.
SCOTTISH SITE NOTES.
HOUSE OF THE TEMPLE SUPREME COUNCHk
SOUTHERN JURISDICTION U. S.
Or, of Washington, Wth June, 1887.
Unto the Bodies and Brethren OF OUJI
Obedience : We turn to you, longing for your
sympathy in the sharpness of a new and greater
sorrow. Our greatly beloved Brother Henry
Buist, of South Carolina, a man ot right royal
nature, a king among men, firm triend, wise
counsellor, efficient co-worker, ready respond
ent to every call of duty, is dead, and there is
another seat in our Supreme Council in which
no one sits, and the office of Grand
held by him for many years, is vacant.
Yesterday, in the forenoon, we were suddenly
startled bv a message from his brother, the ab
rupt announcement that he was hopelessly ill,
and as the dusk of the evening drew near, an
other mossage informed us that he had died,
his end being a triumphant one, at five minutes
after four of the clock that afternoon. The city
papers of this morning announced bis death,
with honorable mention of him, and to-day, at
noon, a letter from a devoted friend ot him andj
myself, written yesterday when he was dying,
told me that he was stricken on Thursday, thd
_d inst., with typhoid pneumonia, and his heart
having become seriously implicated, his physi
cians had declared his case hopeless. “ lie is, ’
this brother wrote, '‘perfectly conscious, and
his mind clear and active. His entire family
has surrounded his bedside, and he has, calm
ly, lovingly and impressively, taken leave of
them.”
“Every death,” it has boon said, “preaches
a short but startling sermon to the soul;” and
to me and the other inspectors who have known
him and had his friendship for nearly thirty
years, no sermon spoken by mortal lips could
be so impressive as his unexpected death. Re
peat to ourselves ns we may, that one should
never be taken unaware by sad chances, “be
ing always mindful ot the frailty of man’s flesh
always declining, the necessity of death con
tinually approaching, and the uncertainty of
his dissolution suddenly stealing on him,” yet
it will seldom be that one will not be taken by
surprise by the death of an absent friend, or
not astonished when the conviction is forced,
upon him that final sentence has been pro
nounced upon himself.
“There is not one,” it has been said by sev
eral, “ who knows whether he shall see the
coming morrow: no one hath seen it; no one
knows what will come with it. It may never
come to us: we do not live in it; but only in to
day. No one owns a single moment ot it; it is a
mysterious possibility not yet born; it lies un
der the seal ot midnight, behind. the vail of
glittering constellations.” And yet we count
with certainty, always, upon its dawning upon
us and our friends; and are shocked and start
led when we, without forewarning, learn that
while we were working or feasting, unconscious
ot ill befalling or threatening one of these,
death had laid his icy hand upon him, anti
while we yet thought ot hfm and loved him ae
living, only the memory of him was loft to us.
Henry Buist was born in Charleston on the
2.th ot December, 1829, I have cherished the
hope that, being twenty years younger than 1,
he would live after me and takemypbce as
Grand Commander. \ ain hope! deliisiso ex
pectation ! like all the rest of our dreams.
He graduated from the South Carolina Col lege
in 1847, and was admitted to the bar in 1851. £
do not remember that I met him before the year
1859, in March ot which year, when I tor the first
time sat in the Supreme Council, he was made
Inspector-General Honorary of the 33d Degree.
In 1861 he was Grand Master of Masons ol South
Carolina. Eight Inepectors-General, active and
emeriti members of the Supreme Council, have
died since then in that State, and now, though
long entitled to five members, she has not one.
South Carolina is rich with a long array of dis
tinguished dead—magistrates, statesmen and
soldiers—and yet she may with just pride count
Henry Buist also among her immortals.
Brother Buist entered the Confederate serv
ice at the beginning of our civil war as a pri
vate, and afterward raised and became captain
of a company of the 2;th South Carolina Regi
ment of Hagood's Brigade. He was captured
in 1864, charging tho breastworks at Petersburg
in Virginia, and “ held as hostage ” afterward on
Morris Island, under fire of the Confederate
guns.
He had been crowned an active member of the
Supreme Council on the 4th of April, 1861, and
was elected Treasurer-General in 1866; and it
being proposed at that session to make the lees
for degrees payable in gold, or in Treasury notes
of the United States at their value in gold, he,
cherishing no ignoble anger, opposed it, declar
ing that it was not fit that the Supremo Council
should no anything to discredit the paper issued
by the government ot the country, and his ob
jection was sustained by the Supreme Council
with no dissenting vote
In May, 1870, he was elected Grand Chancel
lor, and this station he occupied with groat
honor until his death.
He was elected State Senator for Charleston
County in 1865; but he was not ambitious of
political honors, and so sought no other office
afterward, but continued to practice his profes
sion and to benefit his city and State as a public
spirited private citizen during the last twenty
years of his life.
As we travel the road th t stretches from
Life’s sunrise to its sunset, those who set out
upon the journey with us as bur companions,
and those who camo to us from time to time to
be such afterward, hai e one by one gone from
our side into the lengthening shadows of the
evening of their own lives, leaving us to lament
(he loss of their companionship; until, as we
begin to see in the distance the trees beyond
the river, behind which the suu is setting, only
a few of those who were with us in the begin
ning or came to join us afterward, still toil on
ward with us, footsore and weary, to rejoin the
lost friends and be at rest.
And when one of these, who has been by out
side, faithful and loyal, good and true and
staunch and trusty, uptight, chivalric, generous,
honorable for many years, is ot a sudden caught
up and carried away from us by the dark-winged
angel of Death into the deep shadows beyond
tho sunset, it is not his death only that atflicta
us, but the afflictions caused l y former losses
are renewed and all the old wounds of the heart
are reopened. In losing him we lose again,
also, those who were lost to ns beioroe
For, as has been written, “ We are stricken by
memory sometimes, and old affections rush
back on us, as in the time when they were our
daily talk, when their presence gladdened our
eyes, when their accents thrilled in our ears,
wheu, ivith passionate tears and grief, we flung
ourselves upon their hopeless corpses.”
“Mourn,” says the Talmud, “for those WhO
are left 1 Mourn not for the one taken by God
from earth ! He has entered into the Eternal
rest, while we are bowed down with sorrow.”
“I would rather choose,” it has been said, “a
sentence of death, than a sentence of too long a
life. Death cannot come to him untimely, who
is fit to die. It is the end ol those only who
have done nothing to cause their names to live
after them.”
“ Let the boys be allowed a holiday on each
anniversary of my death,” was the injunction
of Anaxagoras the Philosopher, dying; and
surely this is better than a statue or a monu
ment.
I am oppressed by a great sense of desola
tion, being made to sorrow anew, by the death
of this dear friend, /or many others, dearly be
loved and long lamented, who wait for me be
yond the river. “There are voices from the
tomb,” it has been said, “sweeter than any
songs ; there are remembrances of the Dead, to
which we turn, even from the charm of tho
living.”
And all who were honored by the esteem and
friendship of Henry Buist will always have and
cherish those remembrances of him—of his
stately dignity of manner, his grave courtesy,
his sententious wisdom; and, as well, of bis
generosity and kindly sympathy with the needy
and unfortunate. Poverty was not, lor him, a
bar sinister, making an honest man unworthy
of his friendship, or not his equal; nor vulgatf
and pretentious wealth a title to his esteem*
When he was abroad, two or three years ago,
he was received with marked honor by the Su
preme Council of France; arid has ever since
been mentioned with enthusiastic admiration
by the distinguished brethren who met him
there and elsewhere.
He is gone away from us; but he is not lost to
us. We shall only miss his company for a little
while, and that conversation with him which, in
the words of St. Guerin, was such “ that youth
might therein find improvement, women mod-r
--es ty, the aged respect, and men civHity,”
“ One place,” it has been said, “is nearer the
human heart than even home is—the church
yard which holds our friends.” And death bq
shoots his shafts at random, as if blind or mad,
smiting the young and old, the infant and the
graybeard alike, that the graves of our loved
ones soon become numerous, and nearer and
nearer to us than home, as we grow older. And
so, indeed, it should be, for we are all the time
going toward that home, to wander away from
it no more.
“The Disciples found Angels at the grave of
him who loved them; and we should always find
them, too, when a friend dies, but that our
eyes are too full of tears for seeing.”. “The
heart’s broken utterance of reflections of past
kindness, and the tears of grateful memory, are
of greater worth than the most costly ceno
taph,” and “ of every tear that sorrowing mor
tals shed on green graves, some good is born,
some gentler nature comes.” The graves of
our dead friends are, indeed, sacred and holy
unto us, and it is a pious duty, if a gracious
Providence gives us the privilege and opportu
nity, to plant flowers upon them and water
those with our tears, to mingle with those which
Heaven drops upon them in dews and rain.
J/orsjanwa vita: Death is the gateway of Eternal
Life.
Let this letter, with the copy accompanying
it, be read aloud, upon its being received, by
each Body of our Obedience. Let the altar and
working tools of each be draped in mourning
for the term of sixty days, and during the same
time let each brother wear the proper badge of
mourning lor an Inspector-General.
Albert Pike, 33°, Gr. C.
Excursion to the Sandwich Islands,
—A party of excursionists, consisting of Free*
masons and their families, are preparing to visit
the Sandwich Islands. They expect to be gone
about five or six weeks. The scheme seems to
i have originated in Sacramento, though the party
will include Grand Master Atkinson and family,
all other Grand officers and many prominent
members of the order scattered over the State.
King Kalakaua is himself a member of the
order, and ft is believed that he will take great
pleasure in extending a cordial welcome to the
J visitors. A splendid time is anticipated and
• there is no apparent reason why it should HQ|
! be realized.—CaZ. .Record*
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