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M. W. JOHN W. SIMONS, P. G. M», Editor.
Advep.tisbments for the Masonic De
rABTWEST, to secure their insertion, must be
lent to by TWO O’CLOCK, P. M., Friday.
BANGERS AHEAD.
A general survey of the present condition of
the Institution of Freemasonry throughout the
English speaking nations will show a state of
peace and harmonious progress that would
seem to be all that need bo desired. Differences
over local difficulties, and even smaller matters,
exist here and there, but time and the naturally
amicable relations or the craftsmen to one
another will cause those sooner or later to be
healed as they have been in the past; nor do wo
just now call to mind any of such overpowering
importance as to keep even the leaders in our
Israel from a fair proportion of sleep at night.
Nevertheless, those who most desire the pros
perity and unity of the craft; those who think,
not so much for themselves as for the brother
hood; those whose days are growing few by
degrees and evidently less, can hardly fail to
recognize that there are dangers in store for us
which we may lessen if not altogether avoid.
Ono of these is the very natural inclination of
the generation now coming into activity, to look
with a mild contempt upon the old fogies and
to-think out plans by which the whole matter
can be sot on a better footing than ever before,
just as the elders now retiring would have done
in their day but for the restraining influence of
those who were then the elders, and whose
teachings and remonstrances the veterans of
to-day now perceive to have been the very safety
and continuance of the craft.
The disposition to multiply lodges and grand
lodges, and through the latter to make laws,
amend old-time usages, and generally to re
vamp the old mansion, is a great danger, against
which we earnestly and faithfully warn the
young men who soon will only know us and
others of our day by hearsay and as one of those
who, in the very course of nature, must soon
enter into rest andfsilenee. We remind them
of. the saying, not too often to be repeated
. in this changeful and changing world, "Stand
on the old ways, and then make progression.”
- Still a more pressing danger is to be found in
the disposition of the Latin nations to manufac
ture a Masonry of their own, having but little,
or, in some cases, no resemblance at all to the
staid, earnest and faithful brotherhood known
to those we more especially address. Through
carelessness and probably lack of examination
and, worse still, of knowledge, some of these peo
ple have secured recognition by regular Grand
Lodges m this country through which others
are liable to be deceived, and thus in time a
branch may bo grafted on the old tree which
may prove a snare and stumbling block in the
future. Move slow, brethren, and keep a bright
lookout ahead.
VETS.
Among the many pleasant gatherings and re
unions which usually occur during “ Grand
Lodge week,” none are more interesting or
looked to with more eagerness than the annual
banquet of the Masonic Veteran Association.
Once a year these old boys stay out late o’
night and talk Over the old days when they
were young and active, and when they accom
plished wonders in the craft and out of it. Oh,
to hear these fellows talk, there is no Master
now who knows halt as much as "wo did when
we were young 1” and as to all the new-fangled
ideas, why, " Bosh I”—with a great big B.
But lot any outsider say aught against their
Master or their lodge, or breathe anything dis
paragingly against their beloved fraternity, and
then stand aside, or rather from under, for the
entire association will rise up in indignation.
Al the last meeting several new names were
added to the already very large roll, and a very
pleasant time they had at the banquet. Most
Venerable Collins spoke words of welcome;
Gates, in memory of the old boys. Most Yen.
Bro. Fish road a very interesting statement.
He said, in 1872, eight Masons assembled to
form the Veteran Association, and to-day over
six hundred and fifty members are on the
books, and similar bodies are springing up
throughout, the Union. Cyrus 0. Hubbel
responded to the toast "The Young Men.”
He eaid that sixty is the youth of old age
and the ago of youth Moses, the wisest
law-giver, only dragged his people up and
down the wilderness, until a young mau,
Josiah, brought them finally to the promised
land. Tom Lee, Robert Roberts and Ed.
Walker sang very fine solos and duets. The
late lamented Bro. Morrison also spoke to the
toast "Fraternal Greeting,” in his eloquent
way.
About one hundred and fifty venerable breth
ren were at the banquet, among them P. Grand
Masters Lewis, Paige, Simmons, Rooms, and
many other distinguished craftsmen.
FROM “ UNCLE JOHN.”
Ur in the Mountains, 1
. June 24, 1887. f
Deab Dispatch: For some time past the
pressure of matters in connection with the wel
fare of the Grand Lodge and the fraternity un
der its jurisdiction has caused a suspension of
these interesting communications; but now that
the weightier matters of the law are serenely
adjusted for another year, and that our es
teemed Grand Master is to continue the work
so eminently well began for ns by him and the
brethren under his direction, I propose to re
sume what one of my Utica admirers very fra
ternally calls “ the senseless drivel from up in
the mountains;” this, all the more that I have
been urged on all sides to recommence. I re
spectfully take occasion to say that, notwith
standing my driveling and impoverished intel
lect, the Grand Lodge unanimously approved
every suggestion made by me, and tacitly gave
credit to the Dispatch lor its earnest endeavor
to serve the craft and promote its best interests.
Like the boy who was too excited to contain
himself because his father was having a new
coat made out of the old blue blanket and he a
new one out of his lather’s old one, we are in'
high feather up here in discussing our early
strawberries, peas and beans, just as if we had
never tasted any before. The sun and the rain
and God’s overlooking have given us a plenty,
such as enables us to think over our neighbors
Who do not] is rm it, and cheerfully divide with
them the good things old Mother Earth so
bountifully dispenses te us who “tickle her
face with a hoe.” Then the roses ! Oh, how I
would like to have the readers of the Dispatch
form a [procession and look through this val
ley, bearing everywhere the inexpressible glory
of the Lord’s smile; to sit under our vines and
fig trees and unite with us in praise.
We are making preparations to celebrate the
approaching jubilee of the nation on a scale of
splendor worthy of the best days of the Re
public. We shall fire a national salute at sun
rise, have a procession, brass band, oration,
ice cream, fireworks at night and all the inci
dents going to make people feel glad that
Fourth of July only comes once a year, because
they didn’t cut a wider swath while it was go
ing, and because they didn’t feel refreshed
text day.
Have you any particular vanity in regard to
Bummer pruning of grape vines ? If so, please
let me hear from you, being careful to write on
one side of the paper only.
The Dispatch staff is respectfully Invited to
come up, and seeing this place, form an idea of
what the Garden of Eden was and what Para
dise will be when we all meet there and join
the chorus of the saints.
It has been raining like all possessed for a
few days, but don’t be discouraged,|fer it is dry
enough otherwise. Youn Loving Uncle.
THE CONSISTORY OF NEW YORK CITY.
The final rendezvous for the season of the
Consistory of New York City, Scottish Rite,
Northern Jurisdiction, will be held on Thurs
day evening, June 30th, in Masonic Temple, on
Which occasion the Twenty-sixth Degree, Prince
Of Mercy, will be conferred, with full service,
but in evening attire—except in second section,
Which will be given in costume. All business
pf the year will be closed and candidates car
ried to the conclusion of their journey.
Fifth Avenue Tailo :s’ Misfits sell
ing at half value at Shea’s, corner Broome and
Crosby street?
A>raas Suits loaned.
CHANCELLOR WALWORTH LODGE AND
THE FAIR.
Whatever progress is made by any of the
lodges toward the anticipated fair to be held
under the auspices of the ladies in November
next, is a subject of interest to all who will par
ticipate in the coming undoubted success;
therefore we take pleasure in making public
what we have gathered m relation to the doings
of the ladies of Chancellor Walworth Lodge,
No. 271. In all matters where the interests ot
Masonry are involved this lodge has made itself
prominent, and the activity shown by its pres
ent executive committee, which has held two
meetings, have borne excellent fruit. The la
dies are|in earnest and have under consideration
many unique plans for the accomplishment of
their object. Many desirable gifts of consider
able value—and promises of a very varied na
ture are already booked to make up their store
of gifts and enterprises from which there may
be realized a handsome sum. The executive
committee consists of Mrs. C. T. McClenaehan,
chairman, appointee of the Master, John W.
Jenkins; Mrs. A. H. Kellogg, Mrs. H. Krewolf,
Mrs. F. B. Herring, Mrs. H. J. Farrington, Mrs-
J. F. Riday, Mrs. Samuel Terhune, Miss Maggie
Pownall, Miss Agnes Leeds, Mrs. W. M. Elsef
for, Mrs. H. T. Gratacap, Mrs. Charles O. Hay
den, and Miss Gertrude Edgerton, secretary.
The ladies of the lodge,and members general
ly, are evincing their desire for the obtainment
of an excellent showing in the result.
PYRAMID LODGE, NO. 490.
Ths arrangements lor the grand excursion of
this popular lodge are completed, and to-mor
row (Monday) morning the boats and barges,
bands and baskets, will start out with the boys
to have a day of sport, fun. and pleasure. The
excursions of Pyramid are always very enjoy
able and very successful, and there is every
reason to believe that this one will eclipse all
former efforts, especially as to-morrow’s affair
is under the direct control of W. Brown, Past
Master of Pyramid, who says he will allow no
one to get away with bis laurels, not even the
W. Master, James Atchison.
The Dispatch will be on board with the ex
cursionists and will record all their doings, be
side trying to crowd as much fun into one day
as we can hold. But there is, one sad thing con
nected with all this. We have received three
invitations to help empty three different bask
ets, and eat three different dinners with three
distinguished brethren and their several wives,
and it puzzles us how to manage and how to
get around; but we will make a heroic effort,
even be a martyr to the good cause. To-mor
row, then, brethren, at Pyramid's excursion.
For particulars as to time and place of start
ing, see advertisement in another column.
TABERNACLE LODGE. NO. 598.
W. Bro. George Wiley is a Past Master of this
lodge and very active. For some years he has not
been missed at any meeting of the lodge, and
his brethren look upon him as an “oracle.” It
is but natural that such a good brother should
receive recognitiou, and it was resolved to sur
prise the brother previous to his journey to the
old country. Last Thursday, the ICtb, when
the Master, W. Bro. E. Reid, opened his lodge
for the regular routine work, and managed to
spirit the said brother out of hearing distance,
he stated to the assembled forty brethren that,
as soon as the lodge was closed, they would re
pair to the house of Bro. Wiley, and there to
await events. The wives of the members were
already assembled in the house when they ar
rived, headed by the Master, and he, address
ing Bto. Wiley, told him, in the most flattering
terms, what his brethren thought of him, and
handed him a fine gold-headed cane, duly en
graved, and a handsome traveling bag lor his
wife.
The brother, surprised, opened wide his
eyes, and could at first hardly say more than
thanks. He, however, managed in a while to
express his feelings for himself and wife for the
beautiful token of friendship and brotherly love.
The worthy wife of Bro. Wiley then hastily
prepared a collation for the friends and breth
ren, which they enjoyed ever so much, it being
like a family affair, and it was long after mid
night before they separated.
The lodge had a committee appointed to bid
the brother and his wife bon voyage on the
steamer on which they sailed with the fervent
wishes of the brethren of Tabernacle Lodge for
their sale return.
CHANCELLOR WALWORTH LODGE, Nq, 271.
There is no doubt that the hardest work per
formed in any lodge during the last six months
was in this, and last Wednesday, the 22d. so fat
was the crowning event.
In the afternoon and evening seven brethren
were made Master Masons. The work was per
formed in costume, and in the presence of a
very large assemblage of members, W. Bro. J.W.
Jenkins, the accomplished Master, doing the
work well; W. Bro. Taylor. Master ot Constitu
tion Lodge, assisted in a few of the usual fea
tures ; the Senior Deacon, Bro. Chas. H. Heyzer,
with the corps of officers and the costumed Fel
low Crafts deserving special memtion for the
excellent rendition of the several parts assigned
to them.
The music on the organ, and in care of Bro.
Johnson and the celebrated Temple quartet,
consisting of Bros. See, Gorham, Eddy and
Hill, contributed largely to the solemnity of the
occasion.
After the labor, the Master took occasion to
thank the officers and members for their devo
tion to the lodge for the six months just passed,
and said that they deserved recuperation
andjprepare with renewed vigor for the fresh
work that awaited them in September, until
which time the lodge stands adjourned, and at
the same time invited them to the banquet hall
across the Hall, where Bro. Sam Terhune had
one of his bountiful spreads prepared, to which
the many members and visitors took very
kindly.
During and after the time of refreshing the
inner man, Bro. Bergman, one of the newly
made members, and a professional actor, re
cited several interesting pieces ; a new quartet,
consisting of Bro. G. W. Millar, Hugh McEwen,
James McGee and Chas. P. Heyzer gave the
song of the “Tale of Woe,” and the “Shriners,”
which was loudly applauded. This impromptu
entertainment concluded with Bro. James
Smith, of Knickerbocker Lodge, giving his
quaint recitation of the "Porker,” which evoked
continuous laughter.
Present were R. W. Bro. George Hayes, R.
W. Bro. W. D. Pownall and a great number of
Masters and Past Masters of sister lodges,
whoso names we failed to ascertain.
Thanks are due to the Master, W. Bro. J. W.
Jenkins, on the part of the representative of the
Masonic part of the Dispatch, for the over
whelming kindness and courtesies shown on
this occasion, which, indeed, was worthy of the
fame of this well deserving lodge.
TYRIAN LODGE, NO. 618.
Wednesday evening last this lodge held its
regular communication at Masonic Hall, corner
of Atlantic and Butler avenues. East New York,
Worshipful Master George D. Short presiding.
Seated in the East were W. Bros. Van Cott, of
Ridgewood; Snelling, Acker, Richards and Han
cock, of Tyrian, and Excellent High Priest A.
B. Martin, of Ridgewood Chapter, and many
visiting brethren. Wor. Bro. George D. Short
conferred the Fellow Craft Degree on three
candidates, in his usual brilliant stylo, and re
ceived the congratulations of all present lor the
masterly manner in which he did the work.
It is said that the members of Tyrian will
elect Wor. Master George !•>. Short for another
term. During the short term in which he has
held office he has done that which was never
known to exist m any other lodge—added new
members, increasing the financial condition,
bringing back delinquent members, and doing
other work for the interest and advancement of
Tyrian Lodge.
Worshipful Master George D. Short is an ex
cellent elocutionist, possessing great power in
oratory, and in speaking or conferring the de
grees has few or any equals in the fraternity.
Worshipful Master George D. Short is univer
sally admired for his many good and noble
qualities,seldom if ever found in man—particu
larly is he noted for h s many acts of kindness
to the poor, always willing to give a helping
hand to the needy—in fact he is known as the
good Samaritan. In on r nex t issue we will pub
lish an account of the or-lolration of Tynan’e
twentieth annl'. ers rv.
NEW YORK DISPATCH, JUNE 26, 1887.
At the next communication of Tyrian Lodge,
the Third, or Master Mason’s Degree will be
conferred on three candidates.
Worshipful Master George D. Short extends a
cordial invitation to members of the fraternity
to be present.
ST. CECILE LODGE, NO. 568.
On Tuesday last thia lodge conferred the E.
A. Degree in the presence of a numerous as
semblage, notwithstanding the extreme heat. A
notable feature of the work was the beautiful
rendition by St. Cecile quartet when the candi
date was about to take the obligation, of a
prayer, adapted from Chawtai, by Bro. Chase,
the musical director ot the lodge, The words
were as follows:
" Here, before Thine altar bent,
Humbly I implore Thee, kneeling,
Father, Thou Thyself revealing,
Just and holy, free from sin,
O make and keep me pure within.”
W. Bro. Agan presented the L. S. in a truly
eloquent manner. W. Bro. Decker announced
the death and funeral of W. Bro. Morrison, who
was an honorary member of this lodge, and
suitable resolutions were ordered to bo sent to
the widow, and also to Atlantic Lodge, which
per'ormed the last sad rites.
Some very fine piano and organ music was
played by Bro. George W. Morgan.
After a parting address by the W. M., the
lodge was called off until Tuesday, Sept. 20tli,
when the Second Degree will be con'erred.
MONTGOMERY LODGE, NO. 68.
On Monday, the 20th, the brethren were spe
cially summoned for the Third Degree and to
decide whether they wished a vacation from
their arduous labors. W. Bro. Worster, the
Master, occupied the East, and attended to the
work himself. W. Bro. Thomas Moon, P. M. of
Copestone Lodge, occupied the West, and W.
Bro. M. Frankel, ot Darcy, the South. The spe
cial feature was the completion of his member
ship, of Bro. F. C. Hiram A. Woodruff, a son of
R. W. Bro. Wm. T. Woodruff, deceased, of this
lodge, by being made a Master Mason.
With such well-versed brethren in the sev
eral stations, the work performed this evening
was indeed interestingly well done, and was
attended and listened to by the many members
present, to the last. Montgomery Lodge will
recuperate during the mouths of July and
August.
GRAMERCY LODGE, NO. 537.
W. Bro. Robert F. Johnston, the genial Mas
ter of this lodge, on Wednesday last had occa
sion to preside over a fair numbered audience,
notwithstanding the sultry atmosphere. The
work was the Third Degree, which the Master
conferred, assisted in the delivery of the tools
by W. Bro. Frankel, Master of Darcy, aud in
the second section by W. Bro. E. Reid, Master
of Tabernacle Lodge, who was accompanied by
several ot his members.
Gramercy Lodge seems to do well under the
care of W. Bro. Johnston; at least it was ap
parent at this meeting that the members vied
with each other in furthering the interests of
the lodge in every possible way.
EASTERN STAR LODG”, NO. 227.
This popular and very prosperous lodge
tneets on next Wednesday, the 29th inst., when
the Third Degree will be conferred in full form.
There is always a good attendance in Eastern
Star, and the work is well done; W. Brother
Johnson, the Master, is always eager to greet
and welcome visiting brethren. Feeling assured
of the hearty support of the entire membership
he can well afford to devote his time and at
tention to the “ stranger who may enter thy
gate.” But brethren are not long strangers
after entering the gates o! Eastern Star; they
are made welcomn and at home by all the mem
bers. Wednesday evening, Eastern Star, No.
227, Third Degree.
BROOKLYN LODGE, NO. 288.
This gallant lodge will give their fourth an
nual complimentary excursion on next Wednes
day, June 29, to Shippan Point, on the Connecti
cut Shore ot Long Island Sound. The steamer
"Crystal Stream” and barge "Susquehanna”
will leave the Brooklyn Bridge dock at 8:39 A. M.
sharp. With such a Committee of Arrange
ments as Bros. Henry J. Smith, James H. Dyke
man, Albert F. Geerken, Robert Galloway’ and
Richard Cuthbert, it is needless to say that an
enjoyable time may be confidently expected.
FOURTH MASONIC DISTRICT.
The Masters and Wardens of the twenty-four
lodges in this district compose an association
with the above title, with R. W. Bro. John F.
Collins, the D. D. G. M. at the head. They meet
on the third Saturday evening of each month,
for social intercourse and interchange ot cour
tesies. The meeting on the 18th inst., was an
unusually pleasant one. W. Bro. Wm. Bergman,
the Master of Antiquity Lodge, No. 11, presided,
and there were also present R. W. Bro. Col
lins, the D. D. G. M.; W. Bros. Wm. Ballin, of
Adelphi; E. S. Cooper, of Albion; Thomas Hill
son, of Benevolent; L. P. Warth, of Manhattan;
W. H. Carter, ot Mechanic; Alexander Mc-
Grath, of Concord; John W. Ferrier, of
Mariners; W. P. Wooster, of Montgomery;
James P. Clark, of Lafayette; Thomas Moore, of
Copestone, and representatives of various other
lodges, both in and out of the Fourth District.
The meeting was enlivened with vocal and in
strumental music, recitations, addresses, &0.,
in which several prominent and well-known
brethren participated, among whom were those
two accomplished and popular musicians, Pro
fessors Richard Steirly and Richard Senior,
affectionately known as “ the two Dicks,” to
gether with Bros. Collins, Loewenstein, Quinn,
Vail, Fairbrother, Warth, Moore and others, all
of whom seemed to vie with each other in their
efforts to make the affair an en oyabfe one, in
which they succeeded ao the utmost perfection.
The example set by the brethren of this asso
ciation is one which we would like to see fol
lowed by the brethren of all the other districts,
as we believe it would have a tendency to ad
vance the interests of our beloved Institution.
WE HOMOLOGATE.
M. W. Theodore S. Parvin, in his report as
Grand Secretary and Grand Librarian to the
Grand Lodge of lowa, says:
HALF A CENTURY A MASON.
Should our life be spared to see the “ides of
March,” we shall have then rounded out a full
half-century of Masonic service—more extensive
and varied than has ever fallen to the lot of
man. Becoming a Mason in the third lodge or
ganized west of the Allegheny Mountains (1791)
in March, 1838, we were, the night we became a
Master Mason, elected secretary of the lodge,,in
which we were the only youthful member
under thirty-five years ot age. From that night,
save the two years interregnum till the organi
zation o: Des Moines Lodge, No. 1, Burlington,
lowa, in 1849, of which we were a charter mem
ber and officer, we have held a prom nent office
and reeved. the brethren. Forty-eight years of
active and official service in I‘owa, A member
ol the conventions which organized the Grand
Lodge, Grand Chapter, and Grand Command
cry o! Iowa; first Grand Secretary and later
Grand Master; first Grand High Priest, and
first Grand Commander; we have never missed
a session of tlie first, and only two (when ab
sent from the State) ot the latter, in all these
years.
We became a member of the national bodies
—General Grand Chapter, and the Grand En
campment—in 185l>, aud for fifteen of these
years an officer in the latter, and serving on im
portant committees in both.
Whether our labors in these and other fields
have served in any way to enrich our brethren
and the order, “deponent saith not,” but we
do say we have impoverished eurself and sacri
ficed therein time and talent which, had they
been devoted to the profession (law) of our
early manhood, would have enriched us and
those now dependent upon us. In some re
spects our life has been a signal failure, and it
is too late in old age to remedy the follies of
youth.
Shake, old friend, and be certain that what
ever betides, there is one heart whose sympa
thies are always with you and whose latest
memories will include you and our long and
always pleasant companionship.
Darcy Lodge, No. 187, will next
Monday (to-morrow) wind up its labor, previous
to vacation, with a “love feast,” by presenting a
testimonial to a well-known brother, who has
rendered valuable services to the lodge. The
Master, W. Bro. Max Frankel, invites his and
the friends of the lodge to participate. An extra
cooling breeze is ordered for the evening, and
it is promised that there will be a social and
pleasant time.
Excelsior Lodge, No. 195.-To-mor
row, Monday, the 27th, th® announcement is
made that the Third Degree will be worked in
this lodge, to which occasion, and also taking
leave tor two months, W. Bro. Geo. Burnham,
Jr., the Master, invites all who wish to honor
him with their presence. Every visitor may be
sure of a hearty and cordial welcome.
Adytum Lodge, No. 640.—The next
communication of this lodge will be held on
Tuesday next, 28th June, when the Second De
gree will be worked. The Worshipful Master
extends a cordial welcome to brethren of other
lodge,.
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.
JAMES E. MORRISON AST GRAND HIGH
PRIEST.
The sudden notice of the death of this bril
liant and gilted brother came upon us like the
lightning bolt from a clear sky. The sad news
traveled rapidly in all the Masonic circles,
where he was so well known and beloved. His
friends were legion; enemies he had none. He
may have had opponents, as all men of superior
mind have, but even those loved and respected
him for his honest zeal, his true devotion, and
his sound opinion and decisions in Masonic
and all other transactions of lite.
R. W. Brother Morrison was born in this city
in 1848. When only one year old he lost his
father, but was very fortunate in having a good
and devoted mother, who determined to sacri
fice every thing, and devote her entire life to
the education and training of her only son. How
well she succeeded in this is shown by the dis
tinction Brother Morrison had achieved, al
though he was yet only a young man.
Young Morrison was sent to the public
schools where, through all the various grada
tions he distinguished himself. He gradu
ated with the highest honors from the New
York College, class ’6l, and later became one of
the teachers in that institution of learning. It
was the wish of bis venerable mother that he
should become a minister of his church, but
not evincing any desire toward that calling he
remained as tutor of elocution in the Academy
until in 1878, when Edward Cooper was elected
Mayor of New York and called Mr. Morrison to
his side, and made him his private secretary
and chief clerk, in which capacity he served
until Mayor Cooper appointed him a Police
Commissioner. But he soon tired of this trouble
some and turbulent position and returned to the
aid of the Mayor as private secretary.
Hon. James E. Morrison was elected to the
Assembly from the Sixteenth Assembly District,
and served in that body with honor and distinc
tion. After this he was appointed Superintend
ent of Public Instruction, aud held the respon
sible position of Chief Examiner in the Board of
Civil Service Commissioners of the State of New
Yojk at the time ol death.
James E. Morrison was initiated in Atlantic
Lodge, No. 178, in May,- 1866 ; became its Mas
ter in 1872; was re-elected several times, and
appointed Grand Junior Deacon in 1873 ; was
District Deputy Grand Master of the Fifth Ma
sonic District iu 1874, 1875, and Grand Marshal
in 1876, and again District Deputy Grand Mas
ter in 1877, and was the Grand Representative
oi the Grand Lodge of Illinois.
In Capitular Masonry, M. E. Companion
Morrison had especially achieved distinction.
Ho was Grand Captain of the Host from 1878 to
.1881, inclusive; Deputy Grand High Priest,
1882 and 1888, and finally reached the highest
honors that could bo conferred upon him by bis
companions, who unanimously elected him
their Grand High Priest in 1884, and again in
1885.
He was received and greeted a Royal and
Select Master in Union Council, No. 2, and was
a member of Adelphic Commandery, No. 58, at
the time of his death.
in the A. and A. Rite Brother Morrison re
ceived the degrees, up to the 14th, in this city,
and by permission of the local Lodge of Rejec
tion, was advanced to the 32° in the Consistory
ot Albany, and was made a lite member.
He was elected a member of the Masonic Vet
erans at their last annual meeting, June 8,1887,
and participated in the annual feast. We quote
the words ot Most Venerable Brother John F.
Collins, when he welcomed and greeted Ven.
Bro. Morrison. We little thought then how
soon his words would become true: “We wel
come you here among these venerable brethren
as one who has made his mark in our beloved
crait, and has left his stamp upon its history:
and long after the dust o- James E. Morrison
shall have been laid away the works of your
mind will still be visible in the pages of our
fraternity, and when that history will be writ
ten, no page will shine with greater lustre than
the one which will bear the name of James E.
Morrison.” Ven. Bro. Morrison epoke to the
Veterans at the banquet, and was lull ot manly
vigor and seemingly in the best ot health. Tru
ly “ The old must die, the young may die, the
wisest knoweth not how soon.”
We echo but the sentiments of his legion of
friends when we express our deep sympathy
with his bereaved family. Words fail to express
our grief, our sorrow, at their loss, at our loss
ot so good and true a brother. To the bereaved
widow, the grief-stricken mother, what can we
say to them!
“ Thought is deeper than all speech,
Feeling deeper than all thought.”
Words are not made to heal wounds of such
a nature, yet when we look around for balm to
pour into their broken and wounded hearts, we
are reminded ot the deep religious feeling ex
isting among them, and we point to a higher
Being, to whom all earthly grief may safely be
confidea, who doeth all things well.
It becomes not the creature to question the
motive or wisdom ol the Creator. We can only
pray for consolation, and hope that the great
Father ot all will strengthen those who are
bowed down, and those who are stunned by
this sudden and terrific blow. His family have
lost a jewel; we all have lost a true friend and
brother; the Grand Chapter oi th© State of New
York has lost one of its brightest lights, one of
its wisest counsellors. A bright and shining
star has fallen from the firmament of our fra
ternity, and the Sta'o has lost a treasure in a
true and faithful servant, an honest, upright
citizen. We say not too much by declaring we
never met a better or truer man, a manly man.
Mentally, morally and physically, he was as
near perfect as it is given to humanity to be,
and those who were honored with his friend
ship will never, never forget the true and sincere
friend and brother James Edward Morrison.
R. W. Bro. Morr son was a devoted, consist
ent and earnest Mason ; he loved the fraternity
for its worth, for the charity, the universal
toleration it teaches; never, in his twenty-one
years of active Masonic life, did the thought en
ter his mind, “ what can I make out of it.” He
was ever ready to advise and aid less gifted
brethren, and his superior knowledge and
training made him peculiarly fitted to be a
teacher of those who' had not attained to the
experience and learning possessed by him. Tru
ly, indeed, was he a “Teacher in Israel.” Of a
kindly and disinterested disposition, he never
failed to impress all who came in contact with
him with the feeling that he was sincere in all
his ways, and that whatever he said camo from
his heart.
No one came in contact with him, or was as
sociated with him, without learning to love and
respect him. To the young he was a shining
and bright example; to the middle-aged a
pride, who delighted to praise him ; and to the
old he was a joy and a consolation, for they felt
that the affairs o f the fraternity could safely be
trusted in hands like his ; and as one by one the
elders pass away, it was said that men like
Morrison will ever cherish and uphold the dig
nity of the craft. Bnt, alas I he is no more.
Men, like ourselves, whose faces are turned to
ward the setting sun, will not meet another
James Morrison, unless it be permitted us to
meet him on the golden shore beyond, where
there is no parting.
On Saturday last, June 18, the last sad rites
were performed, in the Church of the Holy Com
munion, Sixth avenue and Twentieth street, in
the presence of many of his Masonic and politi
cal friends. Hundreds were obliged to stand
outside of the church as they could not gain ad
mission to the crowded edifice. The Episcopal
service was read by Rev. Henry Mottet, and the
Masonic ceremony was performed at the grave
by Atlantic Lodge, W. Bro. Thomas F. Main
Master, and W. Bro. Mapes acting as chaplain.
The ceremony throughout was very impressive,
and all felt the solemnity of the occasion.
Many of the Grand Lodge officers were pres
ent. as were also Pyramid, Americus, Mont
gomery and Pacific Lodges. The Grand Chapter
was convened in emergent convocation by M.
E. Wm. Sherer, Grand High Priest at the
Temple, and then marched in a body to the
church. The Veterans were also well repre
sented, to show respect to their newly-elected
brother. The very large number present show
ed the high esteem in which Bro. Morrison was
held by all who knew him.
Peace, peace to his ashes, and peace and con
solation to his loved ones.
••Go to thy rest in early manhood's prime,
Not burdened with the crushing weight o,f years;
With brow unmarked by furrowing band oi time,
And sparkling eye undimm’d by sorrow’s tears—
'Mid hopes of promise and bright visions blest,
Go to thy rest!
“Go to thy rest, and tranquil be thy sleep,
All calm and peaceful in thy dreamless bed;
While o’er the twilight dews so gently weep.
And fragant blossoms wave above thy head—
With dew-gomm’d turf laid lightly on thy breast.
Go to thy rest I
‘•Go to thy rest while stricken kindred sorrow,
And fond affection's tears so freely flows;
No loving voice may wake thee on the morrow,
Nor sighs, nor tears disturb thy soft repose—*
Heedless of wailings deep from hearts oppressed.
Go to thy rest!
•‘Go to thy rest, but death could never hold thee
A lifeless tenant of the moldering clay,
For Heaven’s celestial joys e’en now enfold thee.
Safe in the blissful realms of endless day—
Then, since the tomb leads to those mansions blest.
Go to thy rest!”
AMERICUS, NO. 215.
The Grand High Priest, M. E. Wm. Sherer,
paid an official visit to this chapter on last Tues
day evening. He was accompanied by R. E’s.
Wm. J. McDonald, G. C. of H., Ulysses Baker,
G. R. A. C., and the Grand Representative of
the Grand Chapter of Dakota. There were also
present M. E.’s Taylor and Maxfield, of Consti
tution; Hall, ot Union; Paul Kies, and Adams,
of Phcenix; Charles Lansing, of Amity; Kings
bury, of Zetland; R. E. Alfred B. Price, and
many others.
M. E. Comp. Johnston, the High Priest of
Americus, welcomed and cordially greeted his,
guests, giving honor where honor is due. He'
inquired whether the candidates elected for the
Mark Degree were present and ready. It was
found that they were non est. Here the irre
pressible Tony Youman arose and charged the
secretary, M. E. Comp. Oscar G. Ahlstrom, with
dereliction of duty in not sending for these can
didates, and furthermore, that charges ought to
be, and hereby are, preferred against the said
Oscar G., and here the irrepressible Tony
handed the Grand High Priest a large envel
ope.
M. E. Comp. Sherer opened the envelope, and
said if he could safely leave the room he would
pocket tho charges. Calling up M. E. Comp.
Ahlstrom, be told him that, under the circum
stance, he would allow the charges to go by do-
fault, or allow him to pocket them, and with
them, “thia brilliant jewel” (a diamond stud
button). M. E. Comp. Sherer further said :
“ The companions of Americas Chapter have
watched your career for the past fourteen
years, and found you always faithful,, always
ready and always reliable, and they now,
through me, hand you this costly diamond, and
rely upon you to accept it.”
M. E. Comp. Ahlstrom did accept, and
thanked the companions in feeling words, not
only for the costly and brilliant jewel, but more
for the kindness always shown him by the
companions of Americus Chapter.
After closing,the companions gathered around
the festive board, where a pleasant and very
agreeable time was spent. Speeches were made
and toasts replied to by M. E. Comp. Sherer,
R. E. Comps. McDonald, Baker and Lowen
stein, and M. E.s Lansing, Adams, Price, Hall.
A'C. The toast to Americus was answered by
M. E. Comp. Johnston.
The meeting was a very agreeable one, and
everything was very pleasant and harmonious.
AMITY, NO. 160.
M. E. Comp. Charles E. Lansing, High Priest
of Amity, had a very pleasant programme pre
pared lor the Grand High Priest of the State,
who had accepted an invitation to make an offi
cial visit to this chapter; but alas ! a gloom was
cast over the proceedings by the death of M. E.
Morrison, which was announced from the East.
Eulogies were pronounced by M. E. Comps.
Sherer, Lansing, Delamater and others. A com
mittee was at once appointed to draft suitable
resolutions, who reported forthwith, and the
resolutions of sorrow over the death of this il
lustrious brother and of sympathy for his be
reaved family were adopted by a rising vote,
the companions standing around the altar with
heads bowed down in sorrow. It was ordered
to forward the resolutions to Mrs. Morrison at
once.
Amity is in a very flourishing condition; re
ports good work and plenty of it, and we are
sure, under the regime of Charley Lansing, it
will not suffer in reputation or in the good
work he is so well able to do. M. E. Comp.
Lansing is active and full of energy, and prizes
the honor of being High Priest very highly.
Success to him and to Amity.
NASSAU AT ANCIENT.
The invitation of Ancient was accepted by
Nassau, and on Thursday, the 16th inst., the
Brooklyn companions came over in a body,
headed by M. E. Comp. Lenhart, High Priest,
Charles Marratt, P. H. P. and at present Secre
tary; P. A. J. Russell, S., and forty-two others.
They were received most cordially and heartily
by the High Priest of Ancient, M. E. Comp.
Wilder, who also greeted the many visiting
companions who were present.
M. E. Comp. Jones, P. H. P. of Ancient, arose
and announced in feeling terms the death of
M. E. Comp. James E. Morrison. In eloquent
and burning words he eulogized the departed
companion, it was moved to drape the altar
and the jewels in mourning and attend the
funeral in a body.
The Royal Arch Degree was conferred in the
usual fine and Ancient style.
GATE OF THE TEMPLE, NO. 208.
At the next stated convocation of this chapter,
which will be held on Monday evening, June
z7th, at Adelphi Hall, corner of Myrtle avenue
and Adelphi street, Brooklyn, the Royal Arch
Degree will be conferred by M. E. Wm. Sherer,
Grand High Priest of the State of New York.
Visiting companions are cordially invited to be
present.
BANNER, NO. |214.
At the convocation on last Wednesday, 2?d
inst., the degree of M. M. was conferred in full
form and impressive , style. Notwithstanding
the storm, there was a large attendance of mem
bers and visitors, among whom were M. E.
Comp. Paul Keyes, P. H. P. of Corinthian, and
representatives of Ridgewood, Nassau and other
chapters. M. E. Comp. Harrington presided,
and it is needless to say the work was well
done. At the next convocation the degree of P.
M. will be con'erred.
PERSONAL.
Worshipful George Baker, Master of Eure
ka Lodge, is called to mourn the death of his .
venerable father, Harvey Baker, who passed
from earth last week, at the advanced age of
seventy-two. The parent and son have been
professionally associated for many years and,
apparently, considering their mutual devotion,
might have passed for elder brothers. Most
deeply do we sympathize with the sorrowing
survivor,and feel assured that the great heart ot
the fraternity goes out to him in warmest con
dolence in this, the hour of his affliction.
Bro. James Kempster, of Chancellor Wal
worth Lodge, the famous printer of Cedar
street, indulged his sixty employees yesterday in
their second annual coaching club excursion to
College Point, L. I. The bon vioants left the
city in tally-ho coaches at 9 A. M., and had not
been heard from when we wont to press. We
are compelled to deer until our next issue in
teresting details of the
“Moving accidents by flood and fielej?’
Dr, George MiNeil, 32°, one of the most
faithful veteran toilers in the crypts oi our
beautiful Scottish Rite in this immediate juris
diction, has removed his dental atelier- to No.
405 East Eighty-sixth street, where we recently
enjoyed the fascinating presence of the gallant
professor and his accomplished lady. Bro.
George has not forgotten that native genial.ty
and bonhontmie which have always marked his
social relatione, and make of his new home a
palace of old-fashioned hospitality.
Naval Lodge, No. 69, closed its la
bors last Wednesday, with the work ot the
Third Degree, W. Bro. John I. Bar performing
the work in bis usual good style, W. Bro. Brack
ett, of Ocean Lodge, occupying the West. The
genial hilarity for which the brethren of this
good old lodge are well known, was indulged
in after the hot temperature in the lodge room,
with the aid of cooling beverages, and when de
parting for their homes, the hand-shaking and
leave-taking was in the most friendly and bro
therly way, promising each other to be on hand
in September, with renewed strength, for the
awaiting work.
Putnam Lodge. No. 338.—Last Fri
day Putnam Lodge wound up its work this side
of the heated term with the work of the Third
degree, which was conferred on two Fellow
Crafts by the Master, W. Bro. Michel, assisted
by R. W. Bro. John Stewart, P. D. D. G. M., in
the second and last sections. Present were W.
Bros. Robert Lee, jr., Master of Lebanon ; Geo.
Burnham, jr., Master of Excelsior, and W. Bro.
Frankel, of Darcy. After the work, which was
exemplified in a very smooth manner, the breth
ren enjoyed an hour of relaxation.
Piatt Lodge, No. 194.—The Master
of this lodge, W. Bro. Charles Emmett, will on
Thursday, July 7th, confer the Third degree, to
which he especially invites brethren. The lodge,
after this, w.ll have the usual vacation.
Excursion and Anniversary of
Pyramid Lodge N 0.490, F.& A.M.
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MONDAY, JUNE 27, 1887,
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Tickets, 50c. each; children under 12 years, free.
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COATS EMBLEMATICALLY TRIMMED, sl2 to S2O.
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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, sc. Silver, platina and gold
plates bought. Open evenings and Sundays. Lady in
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MASONIC DIRECTORY.
NEW YOKE..
ACACIA, No. 327, tueoia first and third Tnea
days, Clinton Room, Masonic Temple, Twenty-shied
street and Sixth avenue. Adam G. Vail, M.
George D. Sauer, Trews, James D. Cutwater, 8. \y.
Frank A. Hovey, sieq. Wm.il Ferre, J. w.
ADELPHIC, Ng. 348.—The regular commu
nications are held on the first and third Tuesdays of
each month, 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. Innet, Sec. R. H. Foote, J. W.
AMERICUS, No. 535, meets first and third
Thursday evenings of eack month, in Tuscan Room,
Maeo&ic Temple, Sixth avenue and Twenty-third st.
Daniel T. Samson, Tte.is. James S. Fraser, M.
William R. Reiyea, Sec., Samuel Pickford, S. W.
No. 3 Willett st., City. L. H. Decker, J. W.
ARCTURUS, No. 274.-—Regular communi
cations of Arcturus Lodge are held at Miller’s Hall No
202 E. 86th st., 8. E. cor. 3d avenue, on the first and
third Tuesdays ot each month. Chas. A. Stevens, M
Albion T. Stevens. Treas. Bea;. 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 ©f each month, corner 124th street and Third
avenue, Harlem. Theodore A. Jasper M
Cyrus O. Hubbell. Treas. Geo. D. Leech, S. W*
Z. T. Benson. Sec. Hubert Mullany, J. *W.
CITY, No. 403, meets first and third Wed
nesdaysofeach month, at No. 33 Union Square (Decker
Building)
H. P. Muller, Treas. Fred. TTartenstem, M
FrancisOlery, Sec., M. Dittenhoeier S \V
52 East 3uth street. Simon Bower, J. W.
COPESTONE, No. 641, meets second and -
lourth Wednesdays of each month, at Connth an -
Rooms, Masonic Temple, Twenty-third street and .-.ix'tii
avenue. Wm. Me. aul
Martin Kalb, Treas. Wm J. Mathew* S W
H, T. Gibson, Sec., Joseph .1. m ... > i it- ’
Residence, No. 203 West 48th street. 1
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. AlonzoM. Robertson J.W
CRESCENT, No. 4.02, meets second and
fourth Thursdays, in Austin Room, Masonic Temple.
Strangers in the city and others of the craft are cor
dially invited. Edward B. Harper, M.
Julius W. Krafft, Treas. F. H. Wall, S. W.
Jas. 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, S. W.
M. Kolasky, Sec. Dr. A. M. Lesser, J. W.
Residence: 945 First avenue.
DIRIGO, No. 30, meets second and fourth Mon
days of each month, in Composite Rooms. Masonic
Temple, Sixth avenue and 23d street
Moritz N. Silberstein. Treas. Aaron Morris, M.
William R. Oldroyd, Sec., L. Jacobson, S. W.
No. 67 Chariton 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 and Seventh street.
E. Loewenstein, Treas. Samuel K. Johnson, M.
John 11. Mey.erholz, Sec.. Joseph Frankfort, S. W.
410 E. 79th street. Van Wyck Crozier, J. W.
EMANUEL, No. 654, meets second and
fourth Thursdays each month, at Koster A Bial's Hail,
No 117 West Twenty-third street.
Jere. H. Goldman, M.
M. Laski, Treas. Henry 11. Wilzin, S. W.
Leonard Le'spr-ohn, Sec. Wm. M. Watson. J. W.
EVANGELIST, No. 600, meets first and
third Tuesdays of each month, ax Masonic Temple,
Twenty thud street and Sixth avenue
... J. M. Layman. M.
Mitchell Halliday, Treas. Wm. P. Mitchell, S. W.
Wm. J. Cam lev, 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.
Th ns. P. Clench, Sec. E. 8. King. 8. W.
J. Blankenstein Treas. U. L. Washburn, J. W.
HIRAM, No. 449, meets first and third Fri
days ot each month, at Clinton Rooms, Misonic Tem
pie,twenty-third stfceet and Sixth avenue.
, C. A. Winch, M.
J. F. Connor Treas. • G H. Rudolph. S. W.
-r’VjTarrolh sec. F. J. Feeney. J W.
I2nDEPENDENT, No. 185, meets first and
third Mondays of e ich month, at German Masonic Ttm
ple. East Fifteenth street. C. B. Parker, M.
Lemuel Russell. S. W.
W. Llndemeyer, Treas. Geo. B. H ebard, J. W.
E. R. Brown, Sec.. P. O. Box 3.551.
KANE, No. 454.—Regular communications
of Kane Lodge will be held on the first, third and filth
Tuesdays in Austin Room, Masonic Tvm le.
„ Toomas E. Stewart, M.
Chas. A. Whitney, Treas. 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 S.xth
avenue.
F. Acke man, Treas. Jas. P. Clark. M.
F. J. Milligan, Sec., David McKeis ,8. W.
No. 73 East 124th st. Philip Bardens’, J. W.
MONTGOMERY, No. 68, moots in tho Dorio
Room, Masonic Temple, every firstand third Moadw
evenings, at 7:30 o’clock.
F. 0. Woodruff, Treas. W. P. Worster, M. D.
f. W. McGowen, Sec., J. Wesley Smith, 3. W.
Box No. 68. Masonic Tempi®. Thos. J. Pardy, J. W.
MUNN, No. 190, meets on the second and
fourth Thursday evenings, at Livingston Room, Ma
Fon c Temple. Joseph Abraham, M
li. F. Huniemann, Treas. W. E. Harwood, 8. W.
Ezra B. Stock vis. 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. 8. W.
E. Perci al Sec., Ben Van Leenwen, 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 Sixtn avenue
John J. Brogan. M.
W. M. Thomas, Treas. G. W Anderson, S. W.
J. J. Fox, See. Wm. 11. Smith, J W.
PACIFIC, No. 233, meets fir t and third
Thursdays of each month, in the Tonic Room, Masonic
Hall, Sixth avenue and Twenty-third street.
W. John Pullman M.
Francis McMulkln, Treas. W.lham J. Conway, S. W.
Jame< 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 Seven'h avenue and Forty-ninth
street. William W. Seymour, M.
Charle : Lehritter, Treas. James Ferguson, S. W.
Horatio Sands, Sec. John 11. Bollas, J. W.
PER FECI’ ASHLAR, No. 601, 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 ion, S. W.
8. Bibo, Sec. Henry Konig, J. W.
POLAR STAR, No. 245, meets first and third’
Wednesdays of each month, in lonic Rco.n, German
Masonic Temple, No. 22<J East Fifteenth street.
George A. Harkness, M.
Guy Culp in, Treas. w in. H. Miller, Jr., S. W.
W. S. Lipht .'ody, Sec. B A. Carlan, J. W.
SHAKESPEARE LODGE, No. 759, meets
first and third Thursdays in each month, at Composite
Room, Masonic Temple, Twenty-third street and Sixth
avenue.
S. J. Brown. Treas. Moses Rarlam, M.
Ed. Gottlieb, Sec., < has. Rosenthal, S. W.
104 Second street, city. Asber Morris, J. W.
ST. CECILE, No. 568, meets the first, third
and filth Tuesday afternoons each month, at 1:30 P.M.,
at Tuscan Room, Masonic Temple. Visitors are always
welcome. Myron A. Decker, M.
Martin Papst, Treas. John E. Morse, S. W.
Lawrence O’Reilly, Sec. Wm. H. Livingston, J. W.
STRICT OBSERVANCE, No. 94, meets
first, third and filth Wednesdays of each month, auNo.
9u3 Third avenue, corner of Fiity seventh street.
■ James F. Bragg, Treas. Sylvester D. Smith, M.
Jackson Bell, See.. 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 Sth ave. Janies N. Johnston, M.
Richard Koch, Treas. Lan. C. Springsieel, 8. ,W.
P. M. John W. Sokel, Sec. Dunham Emery, J. W.
WASHINGTON, No. 21f meets on the first
and third Tuesdays of each month, at No. 289 Bleecker
street (Dixon’s Building).
Jos. Morrison, Treas. Irving Hazelton, M.
Jas. S. Foote, Sec., J. H. Malees, S. W.
74 Broadway. H. J. Freeman, J. W.
WORTH, No. 210, meets second and fourth
Mondays of 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. 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. S. Larason, K.
Wm. H Innet, Sec., H. J. Emersou, Scribe.
Res., 102 Sixth avenue.
AMERICUS, No. 215, meets the third
Tuesday ot each month, in the Egyptian Rooms, Ma
sonic Temple, Twenty-third street and S.xth avenue.
Wm. H. Adams, Treas. Christopher Johnson, H. P.
Oscar G Ahlstrom, Sec., Bernard A. Carlan, K.
162 William street. Fred. D. Clayp, S.
MANHATTAN, No. 184, meets first and
third Wednesdays of each month, at Masonic Temple,
Twenty-third street and Sixth avenue.
Wm. Henry Smith. H. P,
F. Oscar Woodruff, Treas. Sam’l M. Perkins. K.
Frank Magee. Sec., Miles W. Goodyear, S.
238 Greenwich street
STANDARD, No. 252, meets first, third and
fifth Saturday of each month, at Decker Building, No.
83 Union Square.
J, P. Clark, King. E. Ringer, H. P.
Wm. Stoil, Scribe. A. P. Lockwood, Sec.,
R. J. Black, Trea a . No. 719 Fifth st., city.
UNiON CHAPTER, No. 180, stated convo
cations second and fourth Saturdays, at the Taber
nacle, No. 161 Eighth avenue, noitheast corner’ot
Eighteenth street.
Wm.j|J. McDonald, Treas. Wm. Hal], 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, Twen
ty-third street and Sixth avenue,
Valentine M >tt, Com,'
J. W. Sanford, Treas, J. H. Dowus, G.
W. H. In let, Rec. Geo. W. Corliss, C. G.
CONSTANTINE, No. 48, assembles in stated
conclave the lourth Tuesday of each month, at their
asylum, 130th street and Third avenue.
William H. De Graaf, 0.
A. M. Underhill, Treas. W. L. Che ter, G.
J. I. Conklin, Jr., Recorder. J. B. Lawrence, C. G.
CCEUR DE LION, No. 23, assembles in con
clave second Friday of each month, at Masonic Temple,
Twenty-third street and Sixth avenue.
William Otis Munroe, C.
Fdwin R. McCarty. Treas. Cornelius WayUell. G.
George W. Thorn, Rec. Claudius M. Roome, C. G.
IVANHOE, No. 36, ass ambles in conclave
third Friday each month, bank building, Fourteenth
street and Fourth avenue
E. C. Harwood, M. D., E. C.
Harvey Benjamin. Generalissimo.
H. D. Menzies, C. G.
WilVam H. Peckham, Treas
William S. Hemming, Rec., No. 77 E. 86th street.
YORK COMaMANDERY, No. 55, K. T.,
assembles in regular conclave, fourth Wednesday o
each month, at their Asylum, Ma onic Temple, corner
Twenty-thira street and sixth avenue.
James s. Manning, Com.
Henry Hutchison, Treas. Jame< S. Fraser, Gen.
Alexander W. Murray, Rec., Geo. B. French, Capt. Gen.
259 Humboldt street, Brooklyn, N. Y.
ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE.
(Four Bodies.)
THE LODGE OF PERFECTION OF NEW
YORK CITY, meets at Consistorial Chambers, Masonic
Temple, on the first Tuesday of every month, at 8 P. M.
G. H. Fitzwllson, 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 BP. M.
E. Porter Cooley, D. M. Stephen D. Affleck, M.
Martin Kalb, Treas. George Wood. S. W.
Wm. S. Paterson, Sec., G. W. Van Buskirk, J. W.
No. 100 Reade street.
THE CHAPTER OF ROSE CROIX OF
NEW YORK CITY meets at Consistorial Chambers,
Masonic Temple, on the fourth Saturday of every
month, at 8 P. M. James W. Bowden. Al.
Charles A. Benedict, Orator. John S. King, S. W.
N. Ponce de Leon, Treas. Thomas Moore, J. W.
Wm. S. Paterson, Sec.. No. 100 Reade street.
THE CONSISTORY OF NEW YORK
CITY. 8. P. R. 8., meets at Consistorial Chambers, Ma
sonic Temple, when specially convened.
Charles H. Hoyzer, Ist L. U. C. T. McClenachan. Com.
Joseph M. Treas. Geo. W. Miliac, 2d L. G.
Wm. S. Paterson, Sec., Win. D. Garrison, M. S.
No. 100 Reade st.
NOBLES OF THE MYSTIO 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 Al. Fleming, Grand pjtontate.
A. W. Peters, Chief Rabban.
Philip C. Beniamin, Assistant Rabban.
Charles H. Heyzer, High Priest.
Joseph B. Eakins, Direcior.
k Wm. S. Paterson, Giand Recorder, No. 160 Reade st.
BROOK L Y N.
COMMONWEALTH, No. 409, meets every
Tuesday, at eight o’clock, at Commonwealth Hall, No.
317 Washington street, over the Brooklyn Post Office.
Theo. A. Taylor, Treas. John W. Evans, M.
E. J. Campbell, Sec., E. F. Gordon. S. W.
P. O. Box No, 161, Edwin Knowles, J.W.
CHAPTERS.
NASSAU, No. 109, meets first, third and
fifth 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. S. ’
26 Vesey st., N. Y.
COMMANDERIES.
DE WITT CLINTON, No. 27, meets in as
sembly on the second, lourth, and fifth Tuesdays of
each month, at Nos. 87, 89 and 91 Broadway, Breok
hn E. D. Juan B. Arci, C.
T. Scharfenberg, Treas. Wm. H. Bryant, G.
S. T. Wauihou e, Rec. Geo. B. Claflin, G. G.
LLA’i’S > HCOTi’IBH itli'E.
AURORA GRATA LODGE OF perfec
tion, Ancient Accepted Scotti h Kite, Valley oi Breok
hn. lieguiar cominunicatiMis are held o» the second
1- liday of each month, at Nos 38 and -io Court -treet.
Wayland Trasx, T. P. G. M.
Matk y.ayer. •rcas. John W. Richardson Deputy,
j r.iiti. i». Jack 0.., sec.. r.dwj-n nmvles.S. W.
, m . i.'- y. James Stuart Gillen, J. W. i
LIBRARIAN’S REPORT TO GRAND LODGE.
The fifth annual report of the Grand Libra-*
rian shows a great amount of labor. Three
classes of a catalogue have been added to the
large collection of Masonic works. We com
mend to our readers a perusal of the following
extracts from the report:
Since the last annual communication of the
Grand Lodge there have been bound and added
to the Grand Lodge Library one hundred and
nineteen volumes, consisting of many valuable
old works re-bound, the proceedings of the
Grand Bodies of the craft, and the monthly Ma
sonic magazines, which have been obtained*
completed to the close of the Masonic year, and
bound.
Chief among themany valuable Masonic works
which have been added to the library is the
“Masonic Records, 1717-1886,” by John Lane*
F. C. A., and William James Hughan, Torquay*
England. The book is dedicated to His Royal
Highness, Albert Edward, Prince of Wales,
Most Worshipful Grand Master. The work
comprises a list of all the lodges, at home and
abroad, warranted by the tour old Grand Lodge®
and the “United Grand Lodge” of England.
During the past year many valuable dona
tions of books have been made to the Grand
Lodge Library and Free Reading Room by dis
tinguished craftsmen, and due acknowledg
ment and thanks are hereby tendered to R. W a
Bro. Wm. James Hughan, Past Senior Grand
Deacon, England; M. W. Bro. John W. Simons,
M. W. Bro. Ellwood E. Thorne, K. W. Bro.
Albert G. Goodall, R. W. Bro. Robert Macoy,
R. W. Bro. Chas. T. McClenachan, R. W. Bro.
John G. Barker ; from Bro. Thomas Holman,
Excelsior, No. 195, Masonic Works ; from Har
per Brothers, the Monthly Magazine and Har
per’s Weekly; Masonic Work from Bro. Edwin
Adams, Past High Priest of Lafayette Chapter ;
Masonic Work from Bro. Thomas R. Lombard,
Chancellor Walworth Lodge ; Masonic Work
from Bro. N. N. Barritt, Collinsville, Conn.;
Masonic Work from Manitou Lodge, No. 106;
Masonic Work from Bro. Henry Hohenstein,
Concord, No. 50; Masonic Work from Bro.
Wm. FoilloD, Continental, No. 287 ; Personal
Memoirs of Gen. U. S. Grant (2 vols;), from
Bro. A. R. Walsh; works from Bro. J. H r
Weisse, M. P., Howard Lodge, No. 35.
THE FREE READING ROOM.
The Free Reading Room has, during the past
year, more than redeemed its promise of suc
cess. Night after night it has been thronged
with members of the craft, who call for the
works of our best writers, which is an evidence
that there is a growing tendency on the part of
the brethren to take advantage of the oppor
tunity here offered them to improve themselvea
not only’ in Masonry, but in all that pertains to
the history and current literature of the present
day.
The opening of the Free Reading Room, in
connection with the Grand Lodge Library, will
ever be remembered W;tii gratitude by the craft
in this jurisdiction, as one of the events that
will perpetuate and commemorate the name of
M. \V. Bro. Frank It. Lawrence, for all coming
time.
Visitors from other jurisdictions, including
many of prominence in the fraternity, have been
numerous, and most flattering in . their com
ments on the inviting appearance of the rooms,,
as well as the wealth of Masonic and other
literature contained therein; and the general
verdict is, that this leature oi our Masonic Hall
is one to be encouraged and fostered.
The rooms are open daily from 3% to P.
M.; and from 7 to 10% P. M. (except Sundays,
and holidays), and the number of visitor-* and
reader b is increasing d Jly. For those w o' iiv >
correspondence, convenient tables and wntmg
materials are provided, and the daily morn mu,
and evening newspapers of this city, a?id lie
monthly magazines oi all countries arc fully
suppl.ed,
THE GRAND LODGE LIBRARY.
Freemasonry has a high and exalted literature.
The pens of some ot the finest scholars and
most skuul ih t ni uans in America and Europe
have been exercised, with good results in the
service of the fraternity. To the student ot Ma
sonic history, jurisprudence, and symbolism,
the intellectual treasures of the craft are now
available through the Grand Lodge Library,
‘‘Books are each a world; and books we know.
Are a substantial world, both pure and good;
Round these, with tendrils strung as flesh and
blood,
Our pastime and our happiness will grow.”
Nothing is a greater cred.t to Masonry than
its literature, r.ch as it is with the best thoughts
of savants, philosophers and poets, and form*
ing, as it does, a last ng monument to the enno
bling and civilizing influence of our order on
mankind. The science, the philosophy, the his
tory of Masonry, are the topics which the ablest
minds of our order, the #men of genius and
learning, have devoted to its investigation. Its
, leading principles, and its system, have become
matters of study and research to the student of
Freemasonry. The results of their labor havo
been given, and etill continue to l e promulgated
to the world at large in the form of treatises on
Masonic science and history; and the more .that
i is written and published and brought before
the minds of the craft, and rendered accessible,
the more will their value be increased, and the
institution, of which they constitute the founda
i tion, will become elevated and ennobled. ‘
In this country, especially, Freemasonry has
a noble literature. Interesting and ably-edited
periodicals, devoted to the dissemination of use
ful knowledge among the craft, are placed with
‘ in the reach of our whole brotherhood, and
greater interest is taken in the history and lit
erature of our institution by the brethren oi
the present day.
“WAY-UP MASONS.”
We often hear it said that a certain brother is
“ way-up” in Masonry; that he is exceedingly
bright in all the secret work and-mysteries.
The expression is most usually very improper
ly used. A very intelligent Mason is rare and
bard to find. A bro the..’ may be able to easily
work his way into strange lodges, chapters or
commanderies, and readily repeat all tho
words and give all the grips and signs, and yet
be as ignorant of the fascinating charm and
t eauty of Masonic literature as one who reads
- the orations of Cicero in Latin without under
standing the language. And this lamentable
ignorance of Masonry is not strange.
The neophyte is rushed rapidly through the
degrees, and as a rule is merely taught to recite
1 the work. Very olten the Master is himself a
mere ritualist, who has never read a line of
Masonic history, jurisprudence or philosophy
in his life, and regards money subscribed for a
Masonic journal as good as thrown away. Such
parrot-like incumbents of the oriental chair
p do more harm than good. They make parrot
like Masons.
Masonry has a rich literature. We have
works on every branch, rite, doctrine and
symbol of the order; a vast mass ot literature,
stored with imperishable truths, beautifulßenti
■ merits, a history as thrilling as the moat fasci
nating fiction. Surely every brother may; find
much here for edification.
Let the rulers of our lodges set the example.
Let them be impressed that it is not only an ac
[ complishment, but a duty for the overseers of
the craft in the quarries to be thoroughly equip
ped in Masonic lore. Let it be solemnly im
pressed upon the neonhyte from the hour of his
initiation that he should study Masonic history,
jurisprudence, the meaning ot its imposing
t symbols, and especially that he should take a
journal, read the proceedings of the Grand
Lodge, and keep pace with the current Masonic
news.
’ The journals in this country, as a rule, are a
' credit to the order, and should receive better
1 patronage. They are laden with facts and topics
ot special interest that are transpiring in all
parts of the world. Thrn a rich mine of infor
mation may be found in the reports ot foreign
correspondence usually attached to the orand
Lodge proceedings.
There can be no excuse for ignorance of the
current news and grand literature of this, the
most ancient and unique brotherhood in the
world.— Masonic Advocate.
Bjro. Hammond finds some names in
our proceedings which he eays, “ are unusual
in this latitude.” But wh/ unusual? Are we
not living in a progressive age ? Are we not in
communication with all parts of the world?
We have railroads and telegraphs and tele
phones and writing machines and printing
presses and a postal system in Mississippi, just
like other people. We also have a little sea
board, and vessels from almost every clime
c under the sun buy their lumber from us. The
telegraph poles of Mexico, many of them, were
sawed at Moss Point Mills. The building ma
terials of France, Germany and, if we are cor
rectly in ormed, Russia also, were a few years
since obtained from the same place, to a large
extent. England, to-day, is wafting her ship
timber down the waters of the Tibbee (said to
be the finest oaks for the purpose that the world
affords), and these timbers are cut from forests
not exceeding twenty miles distant from our
present abode.
Our lands are among the best, and our cli
mate unsurpassed, and we welcome to our
midst men of steady habits and industry. Now
with all these means of communication, with
such facilities for travel and transportation,
bo h by rail and water, and with such indus
tries to bring strangers among us, it should
not be thought strange or unusual that some
of the many who visit our shores should be so
well satisfied with our lands and advantages as
to take up their permanent abode among us,
and that in time the good and true among them
should knock for admission to the mysteries oi
Freemasonry, and that now and then a name
should be found on our lodge registers that
none save those well versed in gutturals would
bo able to pronounce.—Cor. (/. L. of Missis
sippi.
The Grand Lodge of lowa, conform
ing to a custom that has long prevailed among
Masonic bodies of commemorating important
events by the striking ot appropriate medals,
Lae caused a medal of beautiful design to be
struck, as a memorial of the laying of the cor
ner stjne of the Masonic Library Building, at
Cedar Rapids, la. The date of the event thus
commemorated is May 7,1884. The medals are
in sil er and bronze. On one side of the medal
an excellent view of the Library Building is
1 shown ; on the other, the faces oi Bros. G. B.
Van Saun, 6r. Master, and T. 8. Parvin, Gr.
Secretary.
Th l -' Symboli m of Masonry is the
soul of Masonry. Every symbol of the blue
lo ge is a religious teacher—the mute teacher,
also, of morals and philosophy. It is in its
ane’ent symbols, and in the knowledge of their
j true meanings, that the pre-eminence Of Mfc*
! sos’-v ovex all other orders consist.
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