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V o l u m e 4. PORTLAND, ME., JAN. 15, 1903. No. 23.

Liberty, 111, Liberty. Albert I) Ram­ ham, m; Albert W Kimball, sw; Chas W Published quarterly by Stephen Berry, sey, Center Montville, m; Willis I Greely, Wheeler, jw; Ruel W Gerald, sec. No. 37 Plum Street, Portland, sw; Arthur Ritchie, jw; Ambrose P Car­ Solar, 14, Bath. N Gratz Jackson, m; gill, sec. Sanford L Fogg, sw; Henry R White, jw; '1'welve cts. per year in advance. Central, 45, china. Charles W Abbott, Albert L Strout, sec. Established March, 1867. - - 36th Year. m; Arthur B Skillin, sw; Willis E Ward, Ancient Land-Mark, 17, Portland. Chas jw; Willis W Washburn, sec. F Tobie, m; Frank C Allen, sw; P'red C Composite, 168, LaGrange. Chauncey Tolman, jw; John S Russell, sec. A dvertisem ents $4.00 per inch, or $3.00 for A Doble, in; Fred H Savage, sw; Maurice Mt. Tir’em, 132, Waterford. Clarence half an inch for one year. L Woodman, jw; Andrew H Dyer, sec. H Pride, m; Willard C Goodwin, sw; Chas No advertisement received unless the advertiser, Blazing Star, 30, Rumford Falls. Frank S Hamlin, jw; Isaac F Jewett, sec. or some member of the firm, is a Freemason in good standing. R Reed, in; Fred O Eaton, sw; Goodwill Aina, 43, Damariscotta. Wilbur G Douglass, jw; Fred A Porter, Sec. Knowlton, m; Geo W Singer, sw; Osina L Village, 26, Bowdoinham. Anson P M Sumner, jw; Walter M Barstow, sec. THE DKPAKTINfi YEAR. Given, m; Stephen C Snell, sw; Amasa O Tremont, 77, Southwest Harbor. Sam’l Williams, jw. S Moore, m; John C Ralph, sw; Merle E He came, he brought us meadow-bloom and Publicly installed 25th, by’ R W John W Tracy, jw; Wm R Keene, Manset, sec. grasses, ; Ballou, of Bath, assisted by P M Frank K And bird-songs caroling the heavens through; Jack as Marshal, many masons and their Temple, 86, Westbrook. Fred Benson, Now not a green blade flutters as he passes. in; Chas R Anderson, sw; Frank P Pride, Nor stays one thrush to hymn a sweet adieu. i families being present. jw; Oliver A Cobb, sec. Temple, 25, Wintlirop. Kdw’d R Jones, Dry, rattling stalks and clumps of frozen rushes Mount Kineo, 109. Guilford. Ralph H Are all that tremble to his parting tread; J 111; Charles F Kilbreth, sw : Lin wood B From cottage windows where the home-light Jones, jw; Levi K Jones, sec. Marsh, m; Lewis A Houston, sw; J S Mon­ flushes roe, jw; David Pearson, sec. No face looks out, no last farewell is said. Piscataquis, 44, Milo. Abiel E Leonard, no; Albert S Leonard, sw; Charles M Far- Bethel, 97, Bethel. Elmer II Young, m; Bare are the walls where blushed his garden roses, rer, jw; Albert W Murray, sec. H Merton P'arwell, sw; Albeit O Frost, jw; And bare the tree-boughs swaying o’er the lawn; Davis G Lovejoy, sec. The grape-hung lattice not a leaf discloses; Nollesemic. 205, Millinocket. Harry E And no late watcher sighs that he is gone:— i Reed, in: Wan J ileebner, sw; Dennis. H j Adoniram, 27. Limington. Jas F Pills- Uone witli tbe beauty of the Summer morning, Buckley', jw; John ii Stinchfieid, sec. oury, in; Andrew J Chick, sw; Benjamin The dreamy lovelin.-ss of vanished days, Small, jw; Hardy H McKenney, sec. The sky’s soft glory and tbe earth’s adorning, Wilton, 156, Wilton. Charles II Smart, June’s rosy light and Autumn’s mellow haze. m; Frank L Woodcock, sw; Win J Tre- Atlantic, 81. Portland. Frank W York, in; Arthur Merrill, sw; Wm G Newhall, I begged, when first he shone with lavish splendor feihen, jw; Fred E Trefethen, sec. A prince triumphant, come to rule bis own, jw; Daniel W Fox, sec. That lie some token of his grace would render Casco, 36, Yarmouth. Mads J Madsen, To me, a suppliant, on his bounty thrown. no; Wallace O Stoddard, sw; Alfred B Crescent, 78, Pembroke. Andrew B Cog- Small, jw; Herbert M Moore, sec. ! gins, m; Robert C Sturks, sw; Harry C He bent and proffered, without stint or measure, Wilder, jw; Eugene S Wilbur, West Pem­ The utmost that my daring words could crave; Cumberland, 12, New Gloucester. John broke, sec. With full arms closing round each hoarded treas­ I Sturgis, m; Cyrus S Witham, East Ray­ ure, Seaside, 144, Boothbay Harbor. Tliad- My lips forget to bless the hand that gave. mond, sw; Frank M Hawkes, North Ray­ mond, jw; Geo H Goding, Auburn, sec. deus L Montgomery, m; Merrill A Perkins, He made the evening glad, the sunrise golden, sw; David A Greenlaw, jw; Henry S Per­ And all existence richer that he came; St Paul’s, 82, Rockport. William L Bow­ kins, sec. Yet scarcely finds my spirit, thus beholden, den, in; Charles J Gregory, sw; Joseph P' The time to weave this chaplet in his name. Shepherd, jw; Everett E Fales, sec. Anchor, 158, South Bristol. Everett W O kingly giver, old and unattended. Garaage, m; P'rank W Jordan, sw; Edwin The world’s poor gratitude is not for thee; Portland, 1, Portland. Warren W Cole, S Gamage, jw; Walter II McP'arland, sec. It leaves unsung the reign so nearly ended, m; P'red J Ilsley, sw; Charles P' Sanborn, And turns to hail the king that is to be. jw; George P' Gould, sec. Bar Harbor, .185, Bar Harbor. Edgar J [Mrs. Abba Goold Woolson.') Trussell, m; William Quimby, sw; Thomas Hiram, 180, South Portland. P'red G Searls, jw; Benj L Hadley, sec. Hamilton, m; William PI Allen, sw; Wm II Older, Jr., jw; Geo 11 Weeks, Jr., Knight- Lafayette, 48, Readfield. Leon O Teb- MASONRY IN HA1NE. ville, sec. bets, m; Walter A Nickerson, sw; George C Hunton, jw; Arthur S Nickerson, sec. Crooked River, 152, Bolster’s Mills. Ed­ Iioilge Elections. ward A Wright, m; Sumner J Skillings, Hancock, 4, Castine. Roland B Brown, sw; IP1 Cobb, jw; Harry I Lowell, sec. m; Willis A Ricker, sw; Embert N Allen, Molunkus, 105, Sherman Mills. Isaac jw; Charles H Hooper, sec. Cushman, m; Alfred Cushman, sw; Board- Franklin, 123, New Sharon. Benj F man W Curtis, jw; John Gosnell, sec. Makepeace, m; Manley H Blaisdell, sw; Doric, 149, Monson. William A Mills, Edward L Russell, jw; Jas Ii Howes, sec. m; Roy M Hescock, sw; William II Lindie, Rural, 53, Sidney. J Emery Nash, m; jw; Edwin R Haynes, sec. Herman A Faught, sw; Charles B Blais- Amity, 6, Camden. Louis M Chandler, dell, jw; James F Warren, sec. m; Chas G Weaver, sw; Jesse PI Ogier, jw; Benevolent, 87, Carmel. Dexter D Rob­ Henry L Maker, sec. erts, m; Fred Bradford, sw; Everett S Mt. Bigelow, 202, Flagstaff. Benj E Ward, jw; Cainillus Iv Johnson, sec. Savage, in; Bruce P Viles, sw; Carroll Messalonskee, 113, Oakland. J Edward Viles, jw; Walter E Hinds, sec. Harris, m; Lester M Andrews, sw; Geo H Siloam, 92, Fairfield. Geo M Chapman, P'oster, jw; Orestes E Crowell, sec. m; Wm W Merrill, sw; Edw’d C Hooper, Unity, 58, Thorndike. Lincoln G Mon­ jw; Eugene C Herring, sec. roe, m; Wm Farwell, sw; Elden A Ward, Arion, 162, Goodwin’s Mills. Adelbert jw; Albert W Ward, sec. S Taylor, m; PT-eedom R Hill, sw; Oscar G Lincoln, 3, Wiscasset. Cha’s M Leavitt, Day Spring, 107, West Newfield. Ai Q Hanson, jw; J Burton Roberts, Dayton, m; Chas S Sewall, sw; James B Clark, jw; Mitchell, tn; Geo M Hill, sw; Albert J sec. Wm D Patterson, sec. Shepard, jw; Geo T Wilson, Newfield, sec. Sebasticook, 146, Clinton. Geo A Bing­ Caribou, 170, Caribou. Dana L Teague, 178 MASONIC TOKEN, JAN. 15, 1903. in; Howard Dow, sw; George W Irving, jw; Winthrop, 37, Winthrop. Lin wood B | at 8 o’clock the officers were installed. Ad­ Jones, h p ; Clarence P Rowell, k ; Edwin R j Arthur A Garden, sec. dresses followed from the Gr. Commander Mosaic, 52, Foxcroft. Fred G Warren, Jones, sc; Levi E Jones, s e c . m; Victor L Warren, sw; Bion B Ander­ Greenleaf, 13, Portland. Leroy F Tobie, and from Past Grand Commanders Joseph son, jw; James T Roberts, Dover, sec. h p ; Walter J Laughlin, k ; Frank H York, A. Locke and Horace II. Burbank. sc; Francis E Chase, s e c . Waterville, 33, Waterville. John II Bur­ Dedication. leigh, m; John E Nelson, sw: Francis M A past High Priest’s jewel was presented Wheeler, jw; Anson 0 Libby, sec. to the retiring High Priest, Frank B Fish. The new hall of Blue Mountain Lodge, at Harmony, 38, Gorham. Fred B Samp­ Drummond, 27, Oakland. Charles A Phillips, was dedicated Nov. 25th by Grand son, m; Ernest J Jeffrey, sw; Eugene I) •Ridley, h p ; George F Allen, k ; Jeremiah Master Kimball, assisted by Grand Chellis, jw; Edward W Guptill, sec. Tourjee, sc; Orestes E Crowell, s e c . Mt. Ivebo, 50, Bar Harsor. Andrew J Carney and local brethren. The hall is Pacific, G4. Exeter. Arthur F BusweU, well arranged with large and convenient m; Alton P Stillings, sw; George F Jewett, Babbidge, h p ; Edwin II Higgins, k ; Fred jw; David E Knight, Garland, sec. J Brewer, sc; Benj L Hadley, s e c . ante-rooms, all beautifully lighted with elec­ Pownal, 119, Stockton Springs. Frank Mt. Vernon, 1, Portland. Chas F Por­ tricity, and showing excellent taste. It will E West, m; Frank V Davis, sw; Henry S ter, i i p ; Geo II Allan, k ; Herbert N Max- not only accommodate the present needs, Park, jw; Albert M Ames, sec. field, sc; John S Russell, s e c . A past High Priest’s jewel was presented but will allow for future growth. Riverside, 135, East Jefferson. Charles to the retiring High Priest, Abner W Low­ Portland Masonic Trustees, I<>(>.'{. W Besse, m: Axel H Jackson, sw; Albert ell. W Nash, jw; Everett A Hofses, sec. Commandery Elections. Portland Lodge—William N. Prince, Orient, 15, Thomaston. Horatio G Cope­ Robert B. Swift. land, m; Samuel I' Miller, sw; George L St. Elmo, 18, Machias. Frank T Crane. Anc’t Land. Mark Lo.—Leander W. Fobes. Crockett, jw; Alanson 0 Tobie, sec. c o m ; Willis II Allen, g e n ; Ephia B Farns­ York, 22, Kennebunk. Wm II Little­ worth, c g e n ; Thomas G Albee, r e c . Millard F. Hicks. field, m; Leon B Rogers, sw; Charles W Blanquefort, 13, Ellsworth. John F Atlantic Lodge—George E. Raymond, Roberts, jw; Geo A Gilpatrick, sec.’ Knowlton, c o m ; Wm II Dresser, g e n ; Jos W Neally, c g e n ; James E Parsons, r e c . Thomas P. Shaw. Winter Harbor, 192, Winter Plarbor. Mt. Vernon Chapter—Stephen Berry. Hilliard G Smallidge, in; Albert Rand, sw; Pilgrim, 19, Farmington. Harry B Aus­ Frank E Weston, jw; Ellis F Baker, sec. tin, c o m ; Edward C Merrill, g e n ; Emery V Greenleaf Chapter—Charles Walker. Varney, c g e n ; Geo B Cragin, r e c - Pioneer, 72, Ashland. W E Hopper, in; Portland Commandery—William G. Davis. S S Thornton,’ sw; Geo II Mooers, jw; C A St. Oilier, 12, Waterville. Jos II Knox, St. Alban Com’dy—Aug. G. Schlotterbeck. c o m ; Cyrus W Davis, g e n ; Edw’d W Boy­ 'Carter, sec. Chairman—Stephen Berry. er, e g e n ; Thomas E Ransted, r e c . Tranquil, 29, Auburn Murray B Wat­ St. Aldemar, 17, Houlton. Geo A Gor­ Sec’y and Treas.—Leander W. Fobes. son. m; Charles L Turgeon, sw; John H Janitor—Warren O. Carney. Merrill, jw; Arthur C Sprague, sec. ham, c o m ; George A Hall, g e n ; J Warren Inman, c g e n ; Elbridge II Kidder, r e c . Somerset, 34, Skowhegan. Elwin E Sturdivant, m; J Wallace Blunt, sw; Chas Claremont, 9, Rockland. Clarence E Itookw, Papers, elc. Daniels, c o m ; Alex A Beaton, g e n ; Joseph R Viles, jw; Charles Milton Lambert, sec. — Maine Farmer's Almanac. We have F Norwood, c g e n ; Chas E Meservey, r e c . Greenleaf, 117, Cornish. L Murray Wat­ received from Charles E. Nash, of Augusta, kins, m; Chas H Badgley, sw; Wm J Par­ St. Alban, 8, Portland. Henry I Nelson, i ker, jw; Samuel G Sawyer, sec# c o m ; Wm F Bennett, g e n ; Arthur J Floyd, j Publisher, this venerable publication for c g e n ; Win N Howe, r e c . 1903, being the 85th annual number. Price Presumpscot. 127. No Windham. Benj 10 cents, on receipt of which Bro. Nash will Horsfall, in;. Clarence W Proctor, sw; Jos I.«

Piscataquis, 21, Foxcroft. Geo W Mc­ Constitution. — O ra tio n delivered before the Grand Clain, Henderson, h p ; Ralph W Hughes, Lodge of California by Edward H. Hart, k; W A Johnson, sc; James T Roberts, St. Ainand Commandery, No. 20, at Ken­ Dover, s e c . nebunk, was constituted by Grand Com­ Grand Orator, October, 1902. Eagle, 11, Westbrook. Edwin W Me- mander Frederick W. Plaisted, assisted by — Proceedings of the Grand Encampment serve, h p ; Geo B Swett, Cumberland Mills, his Grand Officers, November 24th, at 3 of Odd Fellows of Maine, October, 1902, k ; Charles W Carll, sc; Harlan P Babb, EC. p. m . At 6.30 a banquet was served, and from Benjamin C. Stone, Portland, Grand MASONIC TOKEN, JAN. 15, 1903 179

Scribe. Will C. Miller, Augusta, Grand for a joke, along with the other extrav­ Drum m ond's l.ast C'hnpfcr Statistics, Patriarch. agant utterances of these Shrine Circu­ 1 9 0 2 . lars, but the public judges us upon the — A Sketch of in Illinois, principle that ‘ from the abundance of Grand E xal­ by Geo. W. Warvelle, LL.D., Past Grand the heait the mouth speaketh.’ ” C hapters. M embers. tations. Died. Master, in 48 pages, gives a condensed his­ Your Imperial Potentate feels that all ref­ Alabama, 1,232 191 24 tory of the rite in that State, where it has erences to drinking, drunkenness, “ morn­ Arizona, 341 29 7 Arkansas, 2,032 148 31 been badly mixed, and needs a history to be ing thirst,” or low and vulgar suggestion of California, ^ 6,620 617 133 understood. any kind, should hereafter be carefully Canada, 6,533 560 61 avoided in the Shrine Circulars, and Re­ Colorado, 2,739 150 37 —Field-marshal Viscount Wolseley, K.P., Connecticut, 6,247 372 113 begins a very interesting series of four arti­ corders and Potentates are referred to stand­ Delaware, 745 22 11 cles on “ The Young Napoleon,” in the Jan­ ing resolution on page 19 of the Constitution District of Columbia, 2,702 273 43 and Law. Florida, 824 79 13 uary C osmopolitan . Field-marshal Wolse­ Georgia, 3,865 421 56 ley is to-day probably the ablest living mil­ We are now entering upon a new year. Illinois, 18,123 1,089 263 itary writer, and his work will be received Let it be said that during this year not a Indiana, 7,519 535 103 with a wide welcome, not only from those Shrine Circular was issued objectionable to Indian Territory, 1.248 200 15 any one. Iowa, 8,238 587 106 interested in Napoleon’s career but from all Kansas. 5,620 422 (‘>7 those who are interested in military affairs. If you truly love our great and noble Kentucky, 3,844 551 72 Three other features in the January C osmo­ Order, and desire to perpetuate it, heed Louisiana, 1,232 169 35 this warning. The Illustrious Potentate Maine, 6,974 4o7 9S politan will attract attention. The first is Maryland, 2,051 143 27 a sketch of Russell Sage and his methods will cause this circular to be read at the Massachusetts, 16,029 917 259 and the immense resources controlled by first regular session in January, 1903. Michigan, 14,410 836 122 him. The second, a very able paper on Yours in the Faith, Minnesota, 5,396 317 61 Mississippi, 2,044 272 46 Daniel Gray Reid and the men who have H e n r y C. A k in , Imperial Potentate. Missouri, 7.939 677 118 recently played so large a part in financial Montana, 888 65 12 affairs in connection with the Rock Island ScoIIikIi Kile IiOilgm. Nebraska, 3.032 196 34 Railroad. The third is by Representative In answer to a letter of enquiry anent the , 304 18 6 Walter P. Brownlow, of Tennessee, on the New Brunswick, 463 24 7 movement to build one hundred million dol­ status of lodges doing symbolic work under New Hampshire, 3,678 115 60 lars’ worth of good roads each year, one- Warrants in Louisiana, R. W. New Jersey, 3.739 307 50 third to be paid by the Government. Cos­ Bro. Richard Lambert, the Gr. Secretary, New Mexico, 462 30 8 New York, 23,289 1.970 386 mopolitan, Irvington, N. Y. Si year, 10c. writes the editor of the K e y s to n e , Philadel­ a number. North Carolina, 767 124 13 phia, as follows: Noith Dakota, 1,025 63 4 'I'lie Imperial Council Ancient Arabic D e a r S ir and B ro. :— Your favor of Aug. Nova Scotia, 698 33 10 Order tVoblew of the itlpmtic Mlirine, 2, 1902, is before me. You are quite cor­ Ohio, 17,187 1,383 233 rect in your opinion both as to the ritual Oregon, 1,509 118 27 FOU NOKTH AMERIC>. used and as to the masonic status of our Pennsylvania, 19,261 1.327 304 Ollice of Liie Imperial Potentate, Scotch Rite (?) Symbolic Lodges. Quebec, (544 72 12 Omaha, Nebraska. The ritual used by them is the French rit­ Rhode Island, 2,S09 157 57 ual, introduced during the early days of the South Carolina, 818 99 12 O m a h a , Dec. 15, 1902. craft in this State. When the present Grand South Dakota, 1,637 133 16 To all Temples Ancient Arabic Order No­ Lodge was formed, these lodges were in ex­ Tennessee, 2,812 179 62 bles of the Mystic Shrine, within the Ju­ istence, and with a view to harmonizing , 8,416 810 116 Vermont, 156 41 risdiction of the Imperial Council: differences and making possible the union of 3,087 all the lodges in one , it was Virginia. 3,216 358 48 Es Selamu Aleikurn! agreed that they should remain undisturbed Washington, 1,403 125 13 The Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine in the use of the ritual with which they West Virginia, 2,263 277 29 is composed of gentlemen taken from the were familiar. This has continued to this Wisconsin, 6,475 370 97 day. The ritual used is that of the old Gen. Gr. Chapter, 1,334 66 19 highest ranks of Masonry and banded to­ French Rite, modified to some extent many gether for sociability. years ago by a very earnest member named 245,763 18,589 3,597 The literature which emanates from such Lafon, and it is really the “ Ritual Lafon.” There is no lodge in this State that works The has a a body of men should, therefore, be such as the “Pike” ritual for the first three degrees. to convey nothing unworthy - of our high The following lodges use the “ Lafon,” or charter from the Grand Lodge of North character and standing. Yet thoughtless French ritual: Polar Star, No. 1, in French; Carolina, authorizing certain lodges to form Recorders frequently issue notices filled Perseverance, No. 4, in French; Cervantes, the Grand Lodge. The Sh ib b o leth gives a No. 5, Spanish; Kosmos, No. 171, German; with'stuff so rank, that it is small wonder Dante, No. 174, Italian; Germania, No. 46 f a c s im ile of it. As almost all the Grand that the name of Shriner is often made (German), works a combination of the Lodges of the world are self constituted, it synonymous with that of roysterer and bum­ French and American York rituals. All of will probably be a long time before a char­ these lodges are constituents of the Grand mer. The Masonic Standard says: Lodge and fully recognized as such. To ter will be considered necessary for the rec­ “ Why have the acquired these must be added Union, No. 172, work­ ognition of a Grand Lodge. such an unenviable reputation for ine­ ing an English translation of the French briety? From our personal association ritual and and one of the most active lodges with the Shriners, we believe them to in our jurisdiction. This may appear a pe­ The Masonic Home of Philadelphia is be no more addicted to conviviality culiar condition masonically, but it is not, quarantined on account of the watchman than the average run of respectable cit­ and the utmost harmony and good feeling and engineer developing the small pox. izens. Then whence the reputation? prevail among our “ Scotch” and York Probably it is due chiefly to the silly no­ lodges. The many visitors to our city who M o d e l B y-L a w s .—The addition to Sec­ tices sent out by the Recorders of some are of the craft make it a point to visit Temples, notices that induce the idea these “ Scotch” lodges, and are just as tion 117 of the Grand Lodge Constitution, that the wearers of the fez are a lot of warmly welcomed as in any other lodge. page 46, Proceedings 1900, necessitates a irresponsible bummers and Indians. It They constitute an interesting feature and change in the model by-laws in the Article is time for mature Shriners to discour­ their communications are well attended. of Membership, Section 41, and any lodge age this damaging form of idiocy. Shrin­ With sentiments of highest personal es­ ers understand that these references teem, I am, fraternally yours, desiring a copy can obtain one by applying which are so objectionable are meant R ic h a r d L a m b e r t . to the Grand Secretary. 180 MASONIC TOKEN, JAN. 15, 1903.

HAYDEN DHUIHIOND. distinguished in , partly by M asonic . T oken, Our beloved and honored brother Drum­ reason of the eminent stations he has held at PORTLAND, MAINE. mond suddenly dropped dead on Congress the head of the Supreme Council of the Nor­ thern Jurisdiction, the Gen. Gr. Chapter, STEPHEN BERRY, - - PUBLISHER. Street, at half past one o’clock on October 25th, of heart disease. the Gen. Gr. Council, the , as well as in all the Grand Bodies T en Years in a Volume. He was born in Winslow, Maine, August 30, 1827. His father was Clark Drummond, of the State of Maine, but still more by ESTABLISHED MARCH, 1867. a descendant of Alexander Drummond, one reason of his masonic writings in every de­ Volume 4 commenced July 15, 1897. of a Colony of Scotch-Irish Presbyterians partment of the order, which placed him as who settled near the mouth of Kennebec an authority on all subjects of Masonic Ju­ River in 1729. His mother was a Cynthia risprudence. His reports on Correspond­ Secretaries should instantly report Blackwell, an estimable woman, from whom ence were eagerly sought at home and the election of officers, if they have not he inherited many of his admirable traits abroad, and his Masonic Text-book was done so, that communications, &c., may He was named for Colonel Josiah Hayden, every where received as high authority. His be sent to the proper addresses. the father of his paternal grandmother, who various works in historical research respect­ had been a Major in the Revolutionary ing Masonry, are also held in high esteem Any lodge officer or member of the Grand Army. by the Brotherhood. Lodge can obtain a copy of the Constitution Bro. Drummond graduated at Waterville Bro. Drummond was initiated in Water­ by remitting the postage, a three cent stamp, College (now Colby College, of which he ville Lodge, Waterville, Maine, January 1, to the Grand Secretary. was a trustee and President of the board), 1849, of which lodge he continued a mem­ Any member of the Grand Chapter can in 1846. During his student days he taught ber. He was Grand Master of the Grand obtain the Constitution of that body in the school and was principal of both China and Lodge of Masons of the State of Maine in same way. Vassalborongh Academies. After graduat­ 1860, ’61 and ’62, and became Chairman of ing, he entered the law office of Boutelle the Committee of Correspondence in 1865, MAINE MASONIC TEXT BOOK. and Noyes in Waterville, and pursued the which post he continuously filled until his study of the law until his admission to the death. He was Grand High Priest in 1866 By J osiah H. D rum m ond, P. G. M. bar, when he went to California in 1850. and 1867, and took the Correspondence in After a brief stay there, he returned to 1865, which he held until the end, vyith the A new edition has been published, bring­ Waterville in 1851, and became successor to exception of 1873 and 1874, when he was at ing the decisions up to 1902. the firm of Boutelle & Noyes, his late pre­ the head of the Gen. Grand Chapter. He In leather tuck, $1.50 ceptors. He continued the business with was Grand Master of the Grand Council in In cloth for library, 1.40 much success until 1860, when his growing 1868, and took the Correspondence of that i reputation demanded a larger field. He body in 1865, which he gave up to Brother Sent postpaid on receipt of price. | then opened an office in Portland, where he Chase in 1895. STEPHEN BERRY, P u b l i s h e r , I continued to do a leading and prosperous He was Grand Commander of the Grand 37 Plum Street, Portland, Maine. J business until his death, lie had held the Commandery of Maine in 1878 and 1879, | position of Attorney-General of the State, and Correspondent from 1865 to 1873, in­ I and City Solicitor of Portland, and Solicitor clusive, when he resigned. GRAND LODGE OF MAINE. ! for the Maine Central and other railroads, In 1871 he was elected from the floor to | as well as General Counsel of the Union the head of the General Grand Chapter of A n n u al M e e t in g s . I Mutual Life Insurance Company. the , and in 1880 as Grand The Masonic Grand Bro. Drummond entered political life as Master of the General Grand Council of the Bodies in Maine will a Democrat, but in 1855 assisted in organiz­ United States, holding each office three hold their Annual Ses­ ing the Republican party in Maine, and was years. It was largely due to his exertions sions for 1903 at Ma­ always one of its most prominent leaders. that the General Grand Council was formed, sonic Hall in Portland, He became a member of the House, and in and he was deservedly selected as its first as follows : 1857 was elected Speaker. In 1860 he was Grand Master. Ctrand Lodge, Tuesday, May 5, a t 9 o’clock A. M. elected to the Senate, but resigned before Bro. Drummond received the degrees of Grand Chapter, “ “ 5, a t 7 o’clock p. M. the end of his term to take the post of At­ the Scottish Rite in 1861 and 1862, and in Grand Council, Wed’sdy, “ 6, a t 2 o’clock p. m . torney-General, to which he had just been the latter year was made a Thirty-Third. Gr. Com’dery, Thursday, “ 7, a t 2 o’clock p. m . elected. To this position he was annually He was immediately elected Lieutenant- Lodge officers, in making applications to re-elected until 1864, when he peremptorily Grand Commander, was re-elected in 1863 the Charity Fund for Relief, must be partic­ declined, in order to devote himself entirely and again in 1866. In 1867, upon the union ularly careful to comply with all the direc­ to his increasing professional business. In of the Supreme Councils which previously tions required in filling out blanks. See pp. 1868, however, he was again induced to ac­ 137 and 138, proceedings 1902. existed, he was elected Grand Commander cept the nomination and election as a Rep­ of the United Supreme Council, and was re­ resentative in the State Legislature, and was elected in 1870, 1873 and 1876, but declined To Secretaries: Blanks for Returns of again chosen Speaker of that body. further service in 1879. Throughout the Lodges will be sent first of February. If not Bro. Drummond married Elzada Rollins trying days of the Northern Supreme Coun­ received by the 15th, notify me, and give the Bean, a daughter of Benjamin Wadleigh cil he was its leader, and under his able proper address. If there has been a change Bean, on December 10, 1850. They had and wise administration the organization in the office of Secretary, call on the former four children, three daughters and one son, was triumphantly conducted to a condition one before writing me. to grace the family circle. The son, named of prosperity and power. STEPHEN BERRY, for his father, was his partner in business. The funeral was at the old First Parish Grand Secretary. Bro. Drummond, although widely known Church, Tuesday, October 28th, and was Portland, Jan. 15, 1903. in politics and the law, became still more largely attended by the Fraternity from all MASONIC TOKEN, JAN. 15, 1905. 181

over the state and from abroad, as well as H en r y L. F ish , Grand Master of Nevada The death is announced of Bro. Andrew by the Cumberland Bar, and other Associa­ in 1878, died in Reno, October 21st, aged Homan, of New York, at the age of 73. He tions, and by the citizens generally. Owing 68. He was born in Sandwich, Mass., July was the father of Bro. William Homan, our to the inclemency of the weather, the ma­ 22, 1834. Grand Representative to the Grand Council

sonic services were performed in the church A bra m H. E l lis, Junior Grand Warden of New York. The latter has recently suf­ by Grand Master Kimball and his officers, of the , died at To­ fered a severe illness. after which the body was conveyed to Ever­ peka Sept. 25th, aged 54. green Cemetery, where it is proposed to M ar sh a ll N. R ic h , the Secretary of tbe J am es R. H a y d e n , Grand Master of erect a monument to which the craft are all Board of Trade, dropped dead suddenly on Washington in 1874-5, died at Nov. invited to contribute $1 each, sending the Christmas evening. He was at the Christ­ 15tli, aged 66. He was a member of the amount to Marquis F. King, Portland, Gr. mas Observance at noon, and fifteen min­ Southern Supreme Council. Treasurer. utes before his death, he had told a friend, Maine has had many eminent men in its D a n ie l S e a g r a v e , of Worcester, Mass., upon whom he was calling, that he had masonic ranks, but no one so able and so died Nov. 21st. lie was Grand Secretary never felt himself in better health. widely known and admired as Bro. Drum­ of the Eastern Star, and was masonic libra­ He was born in North Yarmouth, and mond. And while he was so much esteemed rian. was long connected with the printing and newspaper business. He married Phoebe abroad, the best test of his character was J am es I). P o l l a r d , Gr. High Priest of the universal love and esteem in which he New York in 1882 and ’83,. died in Seneca Ulrick, who died last winter, and had six was held at home by those who knew him Falls Nov. 4th. He was born there July children, of whom four survive. intimately, as did all the masons of Maine. 22, 1840. He was initiated in Ancient Land Mark Lodge August 3, 1859, and was a member He was peculiarly kind and genial to all S a m u e l S. Y o iie, Grand Master of the of Mt. Vernon Chapter, Portland Council who approached him, and as his first im­ Gr. Council of Pennsylvania in 1898, died and Portland Commandery. He was High pulse was to grant any aid or assistance of apoplexy at Easton, Oct. 21, 1902, aged Friest of Mt. Vernon Chapter in 1869. asked of him, he not only obliged a great 50. He was also Grand Commander in His funeral took place from Congress number, but convinced even those whom he 1896. was unable to serve, that he strongly re­ Square Universalist Church, Sunday, Dec. W il l ia m R. W it iier o w , Grand High gretted his inability. 28th, Portland Commandery performing the Priest of South Carolina in 1891 and’92, burial service. We have had many, also, whose mem­ died at Winnsboro Oct. 19th, aged 75. ories are cherished for their goodness and Bro. Rich was always helpful and inter­ eminent services, but no other who will be We acknowledge, with thanks to Grand ested in masonic matters, and will be much remembered so long and so fondly, not only Secretary John Edgar Haines, an invitation missed and regretted by his fellow crafts­ by the present generation who have listened to attend the 50th annual re-union of the men. to him in Grand Lodge when he addressed Scottish Rite in Pittsburgh, Penn., Novem­ D enison E. S e y m o u r , Grand Master of the District Deputies after installing them, ber 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th. the Grand Council in 1890 and 1891, died at but by the coming generation, who will re­ We had the pleasure of a call Oct. 25th, Calais, after several years’ illness, Nov. 22d, fer to his decisions and discussions of ma­ from Bro. John Henry Shaw, Commander aged 76. He had been prominent in ma­ sonic law, and observe how he not only of Occidental Council Kadosh, Spokane, sonry for fifty years, and had been High filled the places of the eminent law-givers Priest of St. Croix Chapter and first Com­ who had preceded him, but had far exceeded Washington. mander of Hugh de Payens Commandery. them in ability; and not long, but more The Grand Lodge of Canada has notified He was a prominent physician and a man fondly, by his old associates who have faith­ other Grand Lodges of the withdrawal of of genial character. fully followed and loved him, and who will the charter of Royal Solomon Mother Lodge miss his kindly greeting and cheerful com­ of Jerusalem, Palestine. E ugene H u b e r t . When the T o k e n was panionship, and who wiil find none to fill young, a quarter of a century ago, one of his place. We are indebted to Bro. Gil. W. Barnard, its valued exchanges was the Chaine d’Un- Among the first messages sent over the Gr. Sec., for an invitation to the reception ion of Paris, France. Eu.ene Hubert, its new Pacific cable was an exchange of greet­ of Oriental Consistory at Chicago, Thanks­ editor, was an able masonic writer. When ings between the Grand Masters of Canada giving night, Nov. 27th. the Grand Orient struck out its recognition of Deity, he refused to give up his Creator, and Victoria. Albert L. Strout, Secretary of Solar Lodge and was obliged to give up his journal for Obitunrica. of Bath, reported at the annual meeting, lack of support. We have kept up his Dec. 1st, that all the dues were collected J ohn W. M ix , Past Grand Master and friendship ever since, and have heard from Grand Generalissimo of Connecticut, died except $17. him from time to time. We knew he must at New Haven Oct. 12th, aged 52. The at Laconia, N. II., be growing quite old, but did not know how IIiram Timoor G r a v e s , Grand Com­ was destroyed by fire and explosion in a old. We have just received back a Christ­ mander of California in 1876-7-8, and Past hardware store on the street floor Dec. 6th. mas invitation, which we sent him, marked Gr. Treasurer of the Grand Chapter, died It cost $90,000 in 1894. “ Retour a I'envoyeur,” from which we at Sisson Sept. 24th, aged 78. judge that he must have died. We regret A Consistory was established Nov. 8th at C linton F. P a ig e , Past Grand Master to lose an old friend and an able and good Honolulu, under the Southern Supreme of New York, and Past Sec.-Gen. of the champion of pure Freemasonry. Northern Supreme Council, died at Bing­ Council. hamton Nov. 13th. He was born at Dry- As usual, Gen. J. P. S. Gobin, Past Gr. The Sesqui-centennial anniversary of the den, Sept. 10, 1827. Master of the Templars, has successfully initiation of Washington was celebrated at Philadelphia, Nov. 5th, and was a notable W il l ia m R. H ighv, Gr. Master of the commanded the military of Pennsylvania Grand Council of Connecticut in 1863 and during the coal strike, and demonstrated his gathering. President Roosevelt was there ’64, died at Bridgeport Sept. 4th, aged 77. ability and prudence. and made an excellent speech. 182 MASONIC TOKEN, JAN. 15, 1903.

AT THE TURIV OF THE TIDE. There are besides some 23,000 negro masons ing had unanimous resolutions passed by in the United States which are not counted. the , A. F. & A. Old year, let us laugh as the goblet we quaff, In the cheer of the wine’s bright flowing! It will be noticed that North America has M., tbe Grand Chapter, R. A, M., and the And here by thy side, at the turn of the tide, Grand Commandery, K. T., with joint ap­ I’ll troll thee a song of Eternity wide, two-thirds of the masons of the world, omit­ Where ships of the Soul at their anchorage ride, ting Mexico and the islands. propriations aggregating $5,000. It is as­ Secure from the storms that are blowing. sured that the Grand Lodges of many other 0 oft in the strife and the folly of Life, Song swells from a heart that is aching! We have received Christmas and New states will also co-operate, Illinois having So up from the Calm there has stolen a charm Year’s greetings from already responded by an appropriation of That lures us away to the realms of the Palm, And uymphs of the isle have distilled us a balm Henry L. Palmer, , Sov. Grand $ 1, 000. To soften the pain of the waking. Commander. The song with a tear now is blended, Old Year, We learn from an English contemporary And white are the mists of the morning! James D. Richardson, Washington, Sov. that Masonry in Queensland, Australia, has The heart that was bold lietli silent and cold, Grand Commander. been a very powerful assistant in the mis­ As thy form to my bosom I tenderly fold; Thou sleepest for aye and the Bell it is tolled, Frederick Webber, Washington, Sec.-Gen. sionary work of the church in that portion At the turn of the tide in the dawning. of Australia. This is news which should be fRobert Rexclale.] Richard Lambert, N. Orleans, Gr. Sec. proclaimed among those religious enthusi­ Gilbert W. Barnard, Chicago, Gr. Sec. asts who unthinkingly criticise masonic 1903. IflaMoiiM in the World in Rev. Dr. J. C. W. Coxe, and wife, Knox­ lodges as being opposed to church work and Argentine Republic...... 60 3,000 church influence. We especially commend ville, Iowa. a perusal of this paragraph to the editors of Brazil,...... Ill 3,300 Roland B. Hall, Macon, Georgia. The Christian Cynosure, a most bitter anti- Belgium, ...... 19 1,550 for which we return our thanks and good masonic organ, who are always particularly Chili,...... 10 500 wishes. ready to denounce Masonry as anti-Chris­ Cuba,...... 31 1,874 tian and anti-religious. A meeting was re­ cently held in England in connection with Costa Rica,...... 7 188 Augustus Le Plongeon has loaned his the Society for the Propagation of the Gos­ Denmark,...... 27 4,243 splendid collection of Mural paintings from pel. At this meeting Archdeacon Halford, Dominica,...... 15 750 the walls of ancient Maya in Yucatan to the of Rockhampton, Australia, gave an in­ Iowa Masonic Library, for exhibition. teresting account of missionary work in Egypt,...... 19 200 Queensland. He said that during the years England,...... 2,371 120,000 in which he had been in Queensland and in France,...... 476 23,800 C h r is t m a s O b s e r v a n c e . In Portland the “ Bush,” he had seen only two men go Germany,...... 364 18,000 this was attended by an assembly which down on their knees, and knew of only Senior three families where family worship was ob­ Greece,...... 11 1,889 crowded the large banquet room. served. He was not, he said, a Freemason, Hayti,...... 40 1,000 Grand Warden Joseph A. Locke responded but in regard to the men who lived in his Holland,...... 86 4,398 for the Grand Master and gave his response. district, it was “ due under God to Masonry In other jurisdictions the reports show that they retained any faith in God at all.” Hungary,...... 49 2,781 They had among them masonic lodges, and Ireland...... 396 20,000 that it was very fully observed, with in- the religious services conducted in such Italy,...... 109 5,250 creasing attendance. lodges had been the means to numbers of men of enabling them to retain their hold Japan, ...... 3 250 upon God. — [American Tyler.] Luxembourg...... 1 71 following lodges pay $1 o r $ 2 a year, receiving 11 and 22 copies of the Mexico,...... 245 22,492 Another Ilanonic Temple Scaiidui. T o k e n respectively, to distribute to the Netherlands,...... 93 4,269 We have read a good deal lately in our members who are promptest in attendance: New South Wales,...... 185 8,186 Western masonic contemporaries about the C opies. “ Chicago Masonic Temple scandal.” Here New Zealand,...... 121 5,737 St. Andrew’s, Bangor, 2 2 is another “ scandal,” which we find in the Norway,...... 9 1,791 Evening Sun : Temple, Westbrook, 11 Paraguay,...... 8 200 C h ic a g o , Dec. 29.—He is from near Sag­ Hancock, Castine, 11 inaw, Mich., and his name is Henry Green. Peru,...... 550 Ira Berry, Bluehill, 22 At noon yesterday he stood in front of the Portugal,...... 2,850 ...... 70 Cumberland, New Gloucester, 22 Masonic Temple, looking up at the twenty- Puerto Rico,...... 15 396 story building. Rising Virtue, Bangor, 2 2 Queensland,...... 40 1,000 “ By jiminy fishhooks, she’s a whopper, Kenduskeag Lodge, Kenduskeag, 11 ain’t she?” he said to a young man with a Roumania,...... 24 1,200 Ira Berry Chapter, Pittsfield, 22 black mustache, who came up and stood Scotland,...... 540 27,000 beside him. “ There isn’t nothing like that Amity Lodge, Camden, 11 South Australia, ...... 43 2,485 over in Saginaw or Detroit, either. How Mariner’s Lodge, Searsport, 11 many feet might it be up to the top? Reck­ ...... 208 6,000 Spain,...... Pioneer Lodge, Ashland, 11 on it might be 500 feet, eh? ” Sweden...... 10,985 “ F'ive hundred and three and one-half Lincoln Lodge, Wiscasset, 22 ...... 31 3,058 feet to an inch,” said the young man with Switzerland,...... What lodge shall be next added? the black mustache. “ Somebody must Tasmania,...... 24 600 have told you or you couldn’t have guessed Turkey,...... 5 250 Bro. A. P. Routt sends us a little pain- so well.” Uruguay,...... 1,650 phlet entitled Reminiscences of a Virginian “ No sir,” said the man from Michigan, “ I never heard how high she was.” Venezuela, ...... 40 2,000 80 years of age—50 years an affiliated ma­ “ If you’ll wait here for an hour,” said Victoria,...... 177 8,385 son. All desirous of helping an aged and the young man, who introduced himself to Western Australia,...... 50 2,584 needy brother can obtain one by sending 25 Mr. Green as “ Mr. Powers,” an employee cents to A. P. Routt, 1205 Rhode Island of the Temple, “ I will have the engineer 6,232 326,712 turn it around. We move the building clear Ave., N. W., Washington, D. C. around every two hours for the benefit of British America, ... .. 630 41,840 sightseers from the country.” United States,...... 11,886 874,133 Bro. Wm. James Ilughan writes the The man from Michigan said he couldn’t American Tyler that in England three black wait that long. The stranger asked Mr. In the world, 1903, 18,748 1,242,685 balls reject a candidate. But a lodge may Green if he was willing to pay $2 to have Although these figures are not all official, the building turned right away, and Mr. make it two or one. Green said he was. He gave “ Mr. Powers” they are practically correct, and if any are a $10 bill, and the latter said he would have overstated, there are enough omitted, which The masons have endorsed the Fraternity to see the engineer to start the Temple re­ cannot be ascertained, to make the total up. Building at the St. Louis Exposition by hav­ volving. MASONIC TOKEN JAN. 15, 1903. 183

Mr. Green waited half an hour, and as Gr. Commandery Oct. 8, 1902, from John the building did not turn around and “ Mr. N. Bell, Dayton, Gr. Rec. Wm. T. Me-j Powers” did not return with the $8 change Lean, Sidney, G. Com. 59 commanderies, j , he decided that he had met one of “ them 9,918 members, 706 knighted. ■; city sharpers.” He reported the matter to Sergeant Mor­ gan, at the Central Police Station. P rem ium s.—Any brother who will pro­ cure subscribers for us, remitting not less Our Tliaukt). than $1 at a time, may retain one-fourth of ? A Teaspoonful A l a b a m a .—Gr. Commandery, May 14, 1902, from Geo. A. Beauchamp, Montgom­ the money for his services. Those who after a hearty meal prevents un­ ery, Gr. Rec. Geo. F. Wheelock, Birming­ wish to assist us, without caring for the pleasant effects. You can depend ham, Gr. Com. 9 commanderies, 510 mem­ premium, can gratify some indigent brother upon the True **L. F.” Atwood's bers, 61 knighted. by sending him a paper free. It is better C a n a d a .—Gr. Lodge July 16, 1902, from to take subscriptions for two years. Bitters to cure Acute or Chronic J . J. Mason, Hamilton, Grand Sec. J. E. Harding, Lindsay, G. Master. 28,421 mem­ Indigestion and Constipation. bers, 2,296 initiates. DIED. D e l a w a r e .—Grand Lodge Oct. 1, 1902, W ILLIAM W. ROBERTS CO., JOSIAH H. DRUMMOND, in Portland, Oct. 25, from Benj. F. Bartram, Wilmington, Gr. aged 75 yrs. 1 mo. 25 days. (See editorial.) Stationers, Sec. Harry J. Guthrie, Wilmington, G. M. FRANK A. ELWELL, killed at Oyster Bay, N. 21 lodges, 2,433 members, 120 initiates. Oct. 26th. Y., by the breaking of his motor bi­ Blank Book Manufacturers, cycle, aged 44. He was a member of Deering I d a h o .—Gr. Lodge Sept. 9, 1902, from Lodge and St. Alban Commandery. 193 MIDDLE STREET, Theophilus W. Randall, Bqise, Gr. Sec. GRANVILLE E. JORDAN, in Portland, Nov. 4, David F. Mason, Cceur d’Alene, G. M. 32 aged 61 y. 9 m. 8 d. A member of Ancient Land- Casco Bank Block. PORTLAND, ME. lodges, 1532 members, 142 initiates. Mark Lodge, Greenleaf Chapter, St. Alban Com- mandery, etc. Agents for The Underwood Typewriter. Dealers I llin ois. —Gr. Lodge Oct. 7, 1902, from JEREMIAH BUXTON, in Yarmouth, Nov. 4. in Typewriter Ribbons, Carbon Paper, Typewriter J. H. C. Dill, Bloomington, Gr. Sec. Geo. aged 67. He was a member of Casco Lodge and M. Moulton, Chicago, G. M. 724 lodges, Cumberland Chapter of Yarmouth. Paper, Legal Blanks, and Office Stationery. 63,034 members, 5,080 initiates. MARSHALL L. BABB, in Westbrook, Nov. 19, Gr. Chapter Oct. 30, 1902, from Gil. W. aged 66. A member of Atlantic Lodge and Barnard, Chicago, G. Sec. Alfred A. Whip­ Greenleaf Chapter of Portland, and Westbrook Pianos! Organs ! Music ! Council of Westbrook. Agents for the celebrated ple, Quincy, G. II. P. 185 chapters, 18,950 H EN R Y M. RAGON, in B ath, Nov. 22, aged 62 members, 1,532 exalted. A member of Solar Lodge. Gr. Council Oct. 29, 1902, from Gil. W. BLASIUS PIANOS, DENISON E. SEYMOUR, in Calais. Nov. 22, aged And other first class makes. Mail orders Barnard, Chicago, G. Rec. John C. Ilallen- 76. (See editorial.) promptly filled. beck, Chicago, G. M. 43 councils, 3,269 JOHN C. SUMMERSIDES. in Gorham. Nov. 21, members, 381 candidates. aged 71. A member of Harmony Lodge. CRESSEY and ALLEN, Gr. Commandery Oct. 28, 1902, from Gil. WILLIAM H. MILLIKEN, in Portland, Nov. 25, aged 65. A member of Ancient Land-Mark BAXTER BUILDING, W. Barnard, Chicago, G. Rec. Holman G. Lodge. 566 Congress St., Portland. Purinton, Chicago, G. Com. 66 command­ GEORGE H. WALDEN, in Portland, Dec. 13, eries, 10,239 members, 740 knighted. aged 64. K e n t u c k y .—Grand Lodge Oct. 21, 1902, GEORGE A. HEAD, in Chicago, Dec. 18, aged He was a life member of Ancient Land-Mark PREBLE HOUSE, from H. B. Grant, Louisville, _G. Sec. John Lodge, Past High Priest of Mt. Vernon Chapter W. Landrum, Mayfield, G. M. 475 lodges, and Past Generalissimo of Portland Command­ MONUMENT SQUARE, 21,819 members, 1,841 initiates. ery. GRAY & lHOMAS, n a n T r \ v n , . r, Gr. Chapter Oct. 21, 1902, from Henry HORATIO FOX, in Portlaud, Dec. 23. aged 87 v. Proprietors. PORTLAND, ME. B. Grant, Louisville, Gr. Sec. John W. 3 mos. Initiated in Ancient Land-Mark Lodge Landrum, Mayfield, G. H. P. 81 chapters, Sept. 1, 1845. Near Masonic Hall—in centre of City—and con­ THEODORE PRINCE, in Mechanic Falls, Dec. necting with all street car hues. 4,187 members, 408 advanced. A member of Tyrian Lodge and St. Andrew’s Chapter. Funeral 24th. M a n it o b a .—Grand Lodge June 11,1902, First Class. Newly Furnished. from James A. Ovas, Winnepeg, Gr. Sec. MARSHALL N. RICH, in Portland, suddenly, R. Hill Myers, Minnedosa, G. M. 73 lodges, Dec. 25, aged 72 yrs. 2 mos. (See editorial.) HIRAM T. PLUMMER, in Tucson, Arizona, Dec West End Hotel, 3,486 members, 311 initiates. 26, aged 62. A member of Portland Lodge. Opposite Union Station, M assachusetts.—Grand Lodge, June to MONROE BOYNTON, at Hiram, Jan. 16, aged 64. H. M. Ca s t n e r , Prop. PORTLAND, ME. A member of Greenleaf Lodge and Aurora Nov. 1902, from Sereno I). Nickerson, Bos­ Elevator to all floors. Electric Lights. Open ton, Gr. Sec. Chapter, Cornish, St. Alban Commandery, and day and idght. Steam heat in every room. Maine Consistory, etc. 3 ^ “ Electric cars straig h t to Masonic H a ll., .gat New Mexico.—G. Commandery Oct. 23, MARTIN HORN, in Gardiner, Jan. 19. aged 67• 1902, from Alpheus A. Keen, Albuquerque, A member of Hermon Lodge and charter mem­ G. Rec. C. N. Blackwell, Raton, Gr. Com. ber of Lebanon Chapter. ELBRIDGE G. HODGDON, in Clinton, Jan. 21. 7 commanderies, 319 members, 27 knighted. aged 79. President of Peoples Bank, Waterville. pEOKGE H. ALLAN, Attorney and N orth D a k o t a .—Grand Lodge June 24, A member of Sebasticook Lodge and St. Omer Counsellor at Law, (Casco Bank Block) 191 Commandery. 1902, from Frank S. Thompson, Fargo,-Gr. Middle Street. Probate Practice and Corpora­ Sec. Walter L. Stockwell, Grafton, G. M. CHARLES H. WATERHOUSF, in South Port­ land Jan. 22, aged 72 yrs. 10 mos. The veteran tions. Portland, Maine. 66 lodges, 3,998 members, 392 initiates. Tyler of Hiram Lodge. Gr. Chapter June 26, 1902, from same. Geo. II. Keyes, Ellendale, G. H. P. 14 chapters, 1,103 members, 99 exalted. Grand Commandery Jan. 29, 1902, from E d i s o n A marvelous invention for everyone who same. Thomas Baker, Jr., Fargo, Gr. C. 8 writes. Improves your handwriting O ne commanderies, 618 members, 22 knighted. H u ndred pe r c e n t , in a few days. Can be N o v a S co t ia .—Grand Lodge, June 11, 1902, from Thomas Mowbray, Halifax, Gr. Wr it in g used with pen or pencil. For man, woman Sec. Luther B. Archibald, Truro, Gr. M. or child. Endorsed by Boards of Education 63 lodges, 3,720 members, 268 initiates. New York, Philadelphia and . Sent O hio. —Gr. Lodge Oct. 22, 1902, from J. Ring Jjpf postpaid for io cents. H. Bromwell, Cincinnati, Gr. Sec. W. A. Belt, Kenton, G. M. 498 lodges, 51,374 members, 4,025 raised. COLLEGE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, Gr. Chapter Sept. 24, 1902, from Edwin Hagenbuch, Urbana, G. Sec. Nelson Wil­ liams, Hamilton, G. II. P. 18,212 mem­ WESTVILLE, NEW JERSEY. bers, 1,534 exalted. 184 MASONIC TOKEN JAN. 15, 1903.

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