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WELCOME TO TOWN! GREAT FALLS GIVES HEARTY GREETING TO THE GRAND LODGE. A Distinguished Party Arrives In a Spe- 1 ili Traiu-Busloess of the Mlasnic OGramnd Lndge in Progress. [From Wednesday'sDaily.] This is a memorable day for Great Falls. Today this young city enjoys the honor of a visit from the Grand Lodge of Masons. Her growth, hospiahty and beautiful surroundings have secured for Great Falls this honorable distinction. 'iThe special train, chartered by tihe Grand Lodge left Helena today at 7 a. m., and made such good time that it arrived here at 0:85, making the run of 908 miles, in 2 Iours and 35 minutes, which is the fastest time on record bring at the rate of a fraction less than 40 miles an hour. ''i'e locomostive was decorated splen didly with Masonic emblems and every olnt'er connectedl sithi th3 trail helonged to, the order. A warm spontaneous welcome awaited the visitors who were greeted by the Free and Accepted Masons of Cascade Lodge as well as by muanly personal friends. The corridor of the Park hotel was quickly crowded with the visitors who were received by Mr. Horst and Mr. Lockhart, who without confusion or de lay provided them with rooms in the spacious hotel. The visitors include many old timers who have note worthy careers and have won distinction in business, mining or professional life. They are all jolly, good-humored people who are resolved to do the work of the order efficiently and at the same time enjoy the relaxation from "business cares which these holidays afford. That Montana is well represented may be judged from the fact that the following named towns are each represented byone or more Masons: Helena, Deer Lodge, Livinigton, White Sulphur Springs, Mis soula, Dillon, Virginia City, Billings, Corvallis, Miles City, Townsend, Fish creek, Shdridan, Stevensville, Butte,Glen dale, Phillipsburg, Anacoda, Utica, Grantsdale, Bozeman. Appended is a list of the visitors. It will be seen that some are accompanied by their wives or other ladies. Chas H Gould, Chicago; H J Haskell, R O Hickmasl,Virginia City; D D Lambie, Helena; J A -Munsen and wife, Living ston; J A Hyde, Deer Lodge; J K Baker and W C Fowler, Livington; S W Lang horno and daughter, F F Webb and wife, G T'Brewn, R G Young, H E Buech, Helena; D E Folson, White Silphur Springs; J Anderson, Missoula; J T Paul, D)llion; A Warmington, Virginia City;G MI Hays, Billings; DrS Pope, Corvwllis; CR liddletonT J Thompson, Geo B Silberberg, MIlen City;, JE Hunt C E Ramsay, John Ramisay, Billings; 4 Fritz and wife, W W Brown, H R Comly;, ' Lockroe, JJ Rohreough. anti wife, Miss 'E VWarehein Helen J; Jn, .G.eston, A Dean, W White, W GeorgeYTwhsend; Harrison Jordan and wife; Fish creek; Frank Foster, wife and child, Fish creek; W R Gilbert,Missoula; P Lovell and wife, Dillon; S Duncan, Sheridan; W T Ford end wife, White Sulphur Springs; H Buck, wfe and son, Stevensville;J A J Chapman, Stevensville; H Condonand wife, Helena; CA Jackson, Butte; H S teed and wife, Deer-Lodge;, M Alle haugh, White SBueipir Springs; G E Par bell, Glendale; J Norton, Phillipsburg; James Hansen, Phillipsburg; J Warner, Phllipsburg; Miss E Hansen Phillips burg, EO R0allabach, Helena; F P Sterl ing and wife, Helena' A H Barrett, wife and child, Butte; A O Hammer, Helena; J McNulty, Anaconda; J C Keppler, An aconda; N A Witme and wife, Helena; W F Boardman and wife, Helena; M Mix, Missoula; -C B Mahony, Missoula; F R Warren, Utica; M L Stone, Helena; H H Grant, Grantsdale; C Hedges and wife, Helena; TM Jones, Bozeman. Grand Master Logan said that work was the watchword. Accordingly in less than an hour after their arrival the Grand Lodge had assembled in convocation at the Masonic hall. The proceedings be gan impressively and continuied until near noon, when there was a recess for dinner. In the afternoon the Grand Lodge re assembled in full strength. Grand Mas ter Logan, whose successful administra tion is about to close, rose and addressed the assemblage as follows: Brethren of the Grand Lodge: I bid you welcome, thrice welcome to this our 25th annual convention. Another Mason Ic year characterized by prosperity and peace among the craft, has drawn to a close, and its joys and sorrows are records of the past. Let us with greatful hearts return thanks to Almighty God for divine protection vouchsafed ind privileges en. joyed sinceourlast communicatibn,' and humbly invoke His counsel audguidance in tiis our'prsesent convention, while with cheerful hearts and willing hands we re sume our labors of reviewing the past and legislating for the future. As we survey the faces before us and recognize the forms of those true and zealous hearts who assemble year after year to participate in our labors, and as we witness the fraternal greetings and experience a thrill of exqullsite pleasure in Ihe renewing of old ties and the form ing of new ones, we find ourselves look ing itvrain for the absent ones and as we pause and contemplate the scene we are reminded by the mute langusge of those sombre draperies that, so significently circle the choit of the S. G. Deacon, that one of our number at leasthas oined that clestial lodge atbve, where the Supreme Grmnd Master forever presides, and we "sigh for the tuch of a vanished hand and the sound of a voice that is still." OUR DRA. While the Grim Tyrant has been unus ually sparing in his ravages,yetourranks have been invaded and Brother John Ma ginnis, 8. G. Deacon, was the first to fall a victim to his remorseless hand. At our last communication, recognizing the Ma sonic ability and sterling qualities of our deceased brother, he was appointed S. G. Deacon of this Grand Lodge, but within a few short weeks from that date he was summoned "to that bourne from whence so traveler returns," having died at his home in Billin's on the 5th of'December at the age of 40 year, out down in the full strength and vigor of manhood, leav ing a wife and two helpless children. The sudden announcement of his death cast a gloom over the entire community. 1 at tended his funeral on the 8th and at the request of Ashlar Lodge, of which he was a member and at the time of his death Grand Master, 1 conducted the. funeral services. His funeral was large-: ly attended and as a mark of the respect and high esthem in which he was held in the place in which he lived,. every busi ness house in the city was closed. In his death Masonry has lost one of its ablest champions. During the six years, that he resided in our midst he exercised: a great influence for good and thesuccess of Ashlar Lodge is mainly due tb his labor. The lofty principles wich actsu atedhim in Masonry were carried in his private life, for he was a good citizen, a kind neighbor and a lovina husband and' father. Irecommend that a memorial page be inscribed to his memory. DISPENSATIONS. During the year I have received nucma erous petitions to confer degrees upon candidates without waiting the prescribed time, but with one exception all have been refused. October 5th I granted a dispensation to Livingston Lodge No. 82 to confer degrees upon a brother without waiting the usual time. The reasons assgned seemed to justify the act. I believe that dispensatio: - h]i -bld not be granted or asked for except is oFe.emo cases, as it requires time to na.l:e a gi ,d Mason. They cannot be made on sigh:. January 28th I granted to a constitu tional number of brethren at Grantsdale a dispensation to form a lodge to be known as Ionic Lodge. April 28th, upon petition of a number of Masons at Cor vallis I granted a dispensation for a lodge at that place to be known as Corvallis Lodge. I hope the returns from these lodges will attest to the wisdom of my acs. VIBItATION OF LODGES. During the year I have visited many of the subordinate lodges, I found the attendance usually good and the work and condition in most instances satisfac odge I fully expected to visit every oe in the jurisdiction, but sickness prevented me from carrying outmy plans but was consoled by knowing that every lodge in the territory was visited by ou0 Grand Lecturer. EDICT. December 5th I addressed the follow. ing edict to the craft: July 10th 1889, I issued a circular letter to the craft upon discovering that our annual communication would occur on the morning following the time set apart for the general election, postponing the communication from4the first to the last Wednesday of October. I trust my actions in the matter may commend itself to the Grand Lodge. LODGWES CONSTITUTED. Oct. 7th in company with and assisted by Past Grand Master Jos. A. Hyde and Brother W. D. Smith, I visited Grai ite and constituted Ruby Lodge and installed its officers. It was a memorable occasion We found about 40 of the brethren as sembled awaiting our arrival. After the ceremonies of the evening we were in vited to partake of a sumptuous repast prepared by the brethren of Ruby Lodge that would have done credit to any oc casion. We left there feeling the future of Ruby Lodge was safe in the hands of its officers and the enthusiastic brethren present, but subsequent events have not confirmed our predictions. MASONIC CHARGES. On 'Aug. 11th during my temporary absence from the territory charges were preferred by several of the brethren of Ruby Lodge against the W. M. of said lodge, the matter coming to Deputy Grand Master Anderson, he suspended the W.'M. and cited him to appear for trial at the next meeting of the Grand Lodge. The matter will now come up for your consideration. Upon my return home, I learned that the records and funds of Ruby Lodge were in the hands of the suspended brother who refused to deliver them to proper officers. I visited Granite, called upon the suspended brother who welcomed me cordially and upon demand delivered all papers and funds into my bands, and they were re stored to the lodge. Grand Master Logan then referred to Masonic matters in detail. No decisions he said, worthy of special notice have been rendered dtring the, year. The corner stone of the Episcopal church at Phillipsburg has laid bythe{ryan Lodge in a very gratifying mani.et.: The corner stone of theIMasolsic templb'bt Glendive was laid also with due ceremony. All difficulties ih adopting the3Webb work as the standard for this'juridiction are dis appearing. The time of meeting of the Grand Lodge might be changed with ad vantage from the 1st to the 2nd Wednes day so as to accommodate business men. In conclusion, Grand Master Logan oaid: One year ago I acceptedfrom your hands the high office of.Grand Mas ter, and while I was deeply sensible of the responsibility attached and my untit ness for the position, I have labored faith fully to discharge with fdelity the duties as I interpreted, how well I have suc ceeded you are best able to judge. The universal kindness shown me and the courtesies extended and assistance ren dered in acts, as well as counsel, have made the labors labors of love. " To our worthy Grand Secretary I am under last. ing obligations, as his wise counsels and patience have been taxed on many occas ions. And now, dear brethren, as I am abou to return to you this emblem of authority with which you vested me and resume my position with the craft, my heart is filled with emotion for the high honor conferred and the confidence reposed in me and the debt of gratitude I owe can perhaps best be repaid by pledging the; remainder of my life with its feeble el forts to the gendial good of the craft. MASONIC NOTEs. Grand banquet and ball tomorrow night. Visit to the Giant spring and Rainbow falls, Friday morning. The Masons return home by the regu lar train, Friday. Assistant Superintendent Green came with the special train and was untiring in his attention to all. Engineer Fisher was on the engine. The railroad officals on the train were W. B. Green, J. M. Beard, M. T. Fisher,' P. M. Collin, Harry Bell and Frank Wells. They were all Masons. General sdmiration was expressed for the tasteful Masonic decorations on the coaches and engine. The silk flags were beautiful. May all the ladies enjoy this visit. Sam Langhorbe has received a warm welcome from many friends. Mr. Carrier is active in welcoming his his brother Masons. The "fast'time" referred to means of excursion trains an the Montana Central road. Prof. Swallow has been 52 years a Ma son. He feels as jolly as any of the brothers. Jidge Hedges has laid aside the editor lal pen to come here. Mrs. Hedges has come with hilm. Commendable. All claims not consisteut with the high character of Syrup of Figs are purposely avoided by the Cal. Fig Syrup Company. It acts gently on the kidneys, liver and bowels, cleansing the system effectually, but it is not a cure-all and makes no pe tenseoss that every bottle will not sa.u stantiate, AbSOIUktelPa're. This Powder liever varies. A marvel of purity than the ordinary kinds, lnd cannot be sold in competition with the multitude of low test, short weight, alum or phosphate powlers. Sold only in cons. ROYAL Bkxo.o POWDER C(o., 107 Well street, New York. o y Z f _ 1 d . . s t - " H Just opened to the publio one of the Largest andYBstStook ofD igs EVER B.OUGQT TO MONTANA., Also a futll line of books, Statilqry- and Toilet Articles, Andthe celebrated Sweet Pff nd-other brands A.*A. . El.PaProp. Seoond BS. Drug Store. Great Falls;Most e itit j 'a.s, M. T. ,This. e lth e 'e in ;the Territory dols a S dfi* l heap,..ba retiiulroso* the 8h~ or ouoob osnoult the ,Lbattl. ell And .,.]irbet,; lins Willi St. toeir intl r t iot onr t St correetontneetotiliSted. 4.. : . "KENNEDY. The:C I.iegb a :ontana. Full course i" the elassics, sclgaces, music and rrt." Intruments, ap}l Otue and furniture new and complete. Every reasonable "omfort in the boardin de partment a cost. Both sexes admitted on equal terms. For catalogue atud in formation, addtess the president,, Rev. D, J. McMILLAN, 0. D. Deer Losle, Motqana, h eeto : of o Hor #et for SaleT " all tSe:l oeasmery end uwpeeUrw otiplcadee' toneldsWs k.dense5..l~ !,', y5*, bu`- wrlo. t o -.: 0 ralyI ed sond: o.n , GUID, which w b i on Horse 'for Saelm 4ei iformFpb ell m Opukd 1! T W. B. RALEIGH. F. H. EIR *t. J6 t'. EBLLIS W. B. RAL 86If &00 The Leading Dry G'6ddS 'H66. GRAND CLOING OUT ,lal of Capa, For cash only we will close out o-ir entire stock of CARPETS. RUGS and OILCLOTHS at cost to make room for other goods. We still havei the largest and most complete line.it the city, and kBybne in need of these, articles at piresent or in the near future will profit largely by giving us an! early call. W. B. RALEIGH & CO., OENTNAL AVE.. - - - - GREAT FALLS RIGHT THIS WAY FOR "AEPGANS Don't be backward in coming forward, and don't fall over yourslelves in the rush. We are no robbers, so we won't 'hold you up. Don't let any body hold you down. What do we meau'? We mean that its about time for everybody to know that we are on deck again with a SUPERB STOCK OF WINTER GOODS. In Ladies', Misses' and Children's Cloaks we have a most complete line. We start them at $2 to $80. Don't, buy Cloaks elsewhere at 25 per cent more money. Boots, Shoes and Rubber Goods. We have a most complete line. The celebrated Rochester Seminary Ladies Fine Kid Shoes at $8.50 cannbL be duplicated for:$5. In Dress Goods, Hosiery, Notions, etc., it will pay you to look us over awe are a sLft we'~Apnsave you moneusy. In Millinery we have a most ,mQdiete line, and, with an experienced trimmer we can please the most .astldious. M~IL ORDERS SOLICITED. R. D. BECKlON-Prop'r New York Cash Bazaar, Great Falls. OREGON .AND NATIVE, -ALSO- Wood and Coal. A large and well assorted, sook of all pinds of Lumber, La'th, Shingles,, DOors, ,Windows and Building Material coistant ly on hand. G. H. Goodrich. H. NALBACL,. Leading Merchant Tailor, OF THRE NORTHWEST All the latest styles in OVERCOATING, :UITINGS and .1PANTS in stock. A portion of your patronage respectfully solicited. S."* EaTupi e . lio antid prices bef6re buying elsewhere. Neat-door to the Postoffice Great .Fals, Mont'. JOSEPH L. SILVERMAN. I. L.:IqB 'L w. SILVErqMAN ia nin Bros. & Co. WHOLESALE DEALEIR IN WINES, 'LIQUORS AND CIGARS CENTRAL AVENUE, CEAT FPALLS, MONTANA M ON~NA_ WOOLGROWERS The 2,)000 Delaine Merino Rams we have told to Hon. ePare Gibson quring the lint ta~ years 'have done mohi to improve ~oantnan wools, until now thy.7 a veaey hig.reputation. We hae arrived at our raiwh in Sand Coulee, nine miles from Great Falls (inquire at Kigg's briok yard with TWO 7 CARLOADS OF 'RAMS that will helpayo to keep on improvin. your fks. Sof e$ to Pat tera9n Bros. thef reday peer unloading. Thy mbpi 1* e1d poon as Im bat return et+.0e a sfsfrs ao sadrite:r oto4e$ýi aisba permanent r4in hor~the b'og and sale of tho..ugbr:iedxet gpring. Call early-before-the aelection is broken. : -. . y' EX. O b .I w Has just received an enormous stook of Fall- and - Winter OVERCOATS ----In Kersey, Chinchilla, Etc., Etc, Storm Coats of latest patterns, Fur Trim med and. Ftir, Lined. Fur Coats in, endless variety from $10 up. My figures will coistantly 1b the '1oest consistent with the quality of the goods. Mail orders solicited. A. NATHAN, The One Price- Clothier. J. H. McKNIGHT & CO., DEALERS IN Rshford Steel Skein and Tubular ,xle Wagons SPRING WAGONS, BUGGIES, Buck-Boards, Road Carts, John Deere Plows, Harrows and Farming Implementi. Tents and Wagon Sheets, Wind Mills and Pumps,. Cooper's Bheep Dip. Team and Buggy Harness, Saddles and Whips. EXTRAS FOR MACHINERY. CO.ens.l Aov, near Third *Ir..t. . Grelt F.aI. 'i-" -- -- L _ _ ·__ _ . . - - - BACH, ORY & CO Great Falls, Montana. Groceries, Tardtar e, frockery, Stove and Tinware. We carry La. stook of Grpoeries and Hardwa''eibinNorther- 1Ionftpa." CROCERY IEPARSTMNT. This ason is aill nliew goods of the beest gradi eonly. We boy evesyoing in car lot from firpt hands npd qur prices cannot be met west of the Missouri river. Hadware heent. Thie'iotise 'ter est eoi dm.. FtP'le poý' coirted i n , ts o srittQp. f- the rtera ritooeiep s~ e z j oolxl e t, sip ies of assortment bifTih and Granite Ware.- : SHOES ! IS iE,! . .ES. B .dge & Kenkel, siENTRAL. AVENUE. Boats ! Bots! oots ! . ++'L Stnocia.l ;:-enLT wM e T Geierat t Merchandise Beat e , arices always pbad for grlipt and Coun ry 'Produce GRAND 'UNION MHOTEL (M0 WADING HOTgIa) JERN SULLIVAN, PROP'R, FORT BENTON . IONT