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VoLUME 5. PORTLAND, ME., MAY 15, 1913- No. 24.

District Deputy Grand Masters. Published quarterly by Stephen Berry Co., discharged. He reported that he had caused $500 to be sent to the flood sufferers in Ohio. Districts. No. 37 Plum Street, Portland, Maine 1 Harry B. Holmes, Presque Isle. The address was received with applause. Twelve cts. per year in advance. 2 Wheeler C. Hawkes, Eastport. He presented the reports of the District 3 Joseph F. Leighton, Milbridge. Established March, 1867. - - 46th Year. Deputy Grand Masters and other papers, 4 Thomas C. Stanley, Brooklin. 5 Harry A. Fowles, La Grange. which were referred to appropriate com­ 6 Ralph W. Moore, Hampden. Advertisements $4.00 per inch, or $3.00 for half an incli for one year. mittees. 7 Elihu D. Chase, Unity. The Grand Treasurer and Grand Secre­ 8 Charles Kneeland, Stockton Springs. No advertisement received unless the advertiser, or some member of the firm, is a Freemason in tary made their annual reports. 9 Charles A. Wilson, Camden. good standing. 10 Wilbur F. Cate, Dresden. Reports of committees were made and ac­ 11 Charles R. Getchell. Hallowell. cepted. 12 Moses A. Gordon, Mt. Vernon. The Pear Tree. At 11:30 the called off until 13 Ernest C. Butler, Skowhegan. 14 Edward L. White, Bowdoinham. 2 o’clock in the afternoon. When winter, like some evil dream, 15 John N. Foye, Canton. That cheerful morning puts to flight, 16 Davis G. Lovejoy, Bethel. Gives place to spring’s divine delight, Tuesday Afternoon., May 6th. 17 Wm. II. Ohler, South Portland. When hedgerows blossom, jewel-bright, And city ways less dreary seem. The Grand Lodge met at 2 o’clock. Va­ 18 Augustus S. Colby, Denmark. The fairy child of sun and rain, rious committee reports were received and 19 Frank E. Robbins, Kittery. My neighbor’s pear tree flowers again. 20 John E. Clark, Winn. accepted. His plot is not so fair a thing 21 Archie L. White, Bucksport. As country gardens newly green, Of the 203 lodges 191 were reported as 22 Daniel B. Packard, Exeter. Where winds are fresh and skies are clean, There, like some gay-appareled queen, represented. 23 Albert R. Leavitt, Parsonsfield. In Broidered girtle walks the spring; At 3 o’clock the following officers were 24 Chester E. Chipman, So. Poland. But dust and smoke have soiled her gown 25 Fred R. Bailey, Patten. And dimmed her beauty here in town. elected: Grand Chaplains—Revs. Wm. H. Fultz, Yet so the tree is glorified, Gr. Master—Elmer P. Spofford, Isle. Portland; Harry H. Pringle, Milo; R’tbert More gracious for thy grimy wail Whereon the fragile petals fall, D. G. M.—Thomas H. Bodge, Augusta. B. Mathews, Ellsworth; Lewis D. Evans, And rows of houses, grim and tall, S. G. War.—Fred C. Chalmers, Bangor. Camden; John M Bieler, Machias; David That shade the garden’s farther side, More beautiful for growing here J. G. War.—Geo. A. Gilpatric, Kennebunk. L Wilson, Belfast; Arthur A. Blair, Bel­ Where even spring is almost drear. Gr. Treasurer—Millard F. Hicks, Portland. fast. Gr. Secretary—Stephen Berry, Portland. Gr. Marshal—Alan L. Bird, Rockland. Ethereal in the dawning light, A sun-kissed cloud in glow of day, Committee of Finance—Albro E. Chase, Gr. S. D.—Silas B. Adams, Portland. All rosy in the last red ray Portland; Hugh R. Chaplin, Bangor; Ed­ Gr. J. D.—Charles P. Hatch, Portland. When twilight spreads her mantle gray; mund B. Mallet, Freeport. •Gr. Stewards—Frank D. Fenderson, Lim­ And. like an angel tall and white. With murmurous wings and shining hair, Trustees for Three Years — Frank E. erick; Jas. R. Talbot, East Machias; Chas. By night the tree keeps vigil there. Sleeper, Sabattus; Howard D. Smith, Nor­ B. Davis, Waterville; Ralph H. Burbank, —[Dorothy I. Little in the Academy,'] way. Biddeford. Grand Sword Bearer—Moses D. Joyce, At 4:15 the Grand Lodge adjourned until Deer Isle. MASONRY IN HAINE. 2 Wednesday afternoon. Grand Standard Bearer—Arthur H. Sar­ gent, Sedgwick. Wednesday Afternoon, May 7th. Grand Pursuivants—Warren C. King, Grand Lodge. The Grand Lodge spent the afternoon in Portland; Edwin F. Clapham, Sullivan. G. Lecturer—Frank E. Sleeper, Sabattus. Tuesday., May 6, 1913. witnessing the work of Ashlar Lodge, No. G. Organist—Walter S. Smith, Portland. The Grand Lodge of Maine met in annual 105, of Lewiston, George R. Hall, Master, G. Tyler—Winslow E. Howell, Portland. session Tuesday morning, Grand Master on the Third degree. At 11:15 the Grand Lodge was closed. Elmer P. Spofford of Deer Isle, presiding. “ Thursday Morning, May Sth. There was the usual large attendance with The Grand Lodge met at 9 a. m. Various leading masons from all parts of the state committees reported. Grand Chapter. present. Ten past Grand Masters were in The question of a Masonic Home was attendance. postponed. Tuesday Evening, May 6th. The report on credentials was presented The petition for a new lodge at Limestone The Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Maine and left in the hands of the committee to was referred to the Grand Master. met at 7 o’clock, Grand High Priest Chas. insert later arrivals. A testimonial was voted to the Grand Sec­ B. Davis, of Waterville, presiding. Grand Master Spofford read his annual retary now in his 58th year of service, hav­ Fifty of the 62 chapters were represented, address. He reported a membership of ing commenced as assistant Grand Secretary and 13 Past Grand High Priests were pres­ 29,872, a gain of 527. The initiates were in 185G. ent. 1,281 and the deaths 553 or 19 to a thou­ Past Grand Master’ Charles I. Collamore, The annual address of the Grand High sand. of Bangor, installed the officers, the follow­ Priest was able and interesting. He re­ He ’.paid suitable tribute to the memory ing appointments being made: ported the membership as 10,151, being a of deceased members. His duties had been Corresponding Grand Secretary—Convers gain of 234. There had been 521 candi­ numerous and appear to have been diligently E. Leach, Portland. dates and 199 had died. 186 MASONIC TOKEN, MAY 15, 1913

The other Grand Officers reported and The Recorder was elected for the 50th G. Geno.—Arthur S. Littlefield, Rockland. reports of committees were received. year, which is the highest record for any G. C. Gen.—Edmund B. Mallet, Freeport. G. S. War.—Frank R. Redlon, Portland. The Grand Chapter of Western Australia State Grand Body, although Edwin F. Dil­ G. J. War.—J. Frederick Hill, Waterville. was recognized. lingham of Bangor is serving his 51st year G. Prelate—Rev. Jas. F. Albion, Portland. The following officers were elected: as Treasurer of St. Andrew’s Lodge, and G. Treas.—Leander W. Fobes, Portland. G. Rec.—Stephen Berry, Portland. Gr. High Priest—Frank J. Cole, Bangor. Theodore H. Emmons of Boston, Mass., is Past Grand Commander Frederick C. Dep. Gr. High Priest—Wallace N. Price, serving his 51st year as Secretary of his Richmond. Thayer of Waterville, Grand Warder U. S., chapter. Gr. K.—Albert W. Meserve, Kennebunk. installed the officers, the following appoint­ Gr. S.—James A. Richan, Rockland. ments being made: Gr. Treas. —Leander W. Fobes, Portland. Grand Council. Gr. Sec.—Stephen Berry, Portland. G. St. Bearer—Wilmer J. Dorman, Belfast. G. Sw. Bearer—James F. Bagley, Gardiner. Committee of Finance—Millard F. Hicks, Wednesday Afternoon, May 7th. Portland; Warren C. King, Portland; Her­ G. Warder—Melvin E. Sawtelle, Augusta. bert W. Robinson, Portland. The Grand Council of Royal and Select G. C. Guard—Winslow E. Howell, Portland. At 9:45 the Grand Chapter was called off Masters met at 2 o’clock, Harry E. Larra­ Military Instructor—Thomas H. Anderson, Portland. until 9 Wednesday morning. bee, Grand Master, of Gardiner, presiding. Fourteen of the 16 councils were repre­ Past Grand Commander of Mass, and Wednesday Morning, May 7th. sented, and 14 of the 19 Past Grand Masters Rhode Island Freeman J. Hersey assisted The Grand Royal Arch Chapter met at were present. as Grand Marshal in the installation. 9 o’clock. Reports of committees were re­ The address of Grand Master Larrabee A petition for a new commandery at San­ ceived. showed a prosperous year. ford was referred to the Grand Commander. The Grand Officers were installed by Past The report on returns showed 4,799 mem­ At 6 o’clock the Grand Commandery took Grand High Priest Thomas H. Bodge, of bers, a gain of 88. There were 211 candi­ a recess for supper, resuming business at Augusta, the following appointments being dates and 90 deaths. 7:30, when Portland^Commandery, Charles made: The following Grand Officers were elected: D. Boyd, Commander, exemplified the wocJr District Dep. Gr. High Priests—Frederic Gr. Master—Elvert E. Parker, Lewiston. in the Order of the Temple. O. Eaton, Rumford; Willis E. Swift, Au- D. G. M.—James A. Richan, Rockland. The thanks of the Grand Commandery gusta; Clifford J. Pattee, Belfast; John J. G. P. C. of W.—Chas. B. Davis, Waterville. were returned to Portland Commandery. Marr, Island Falls. Gr. Treas.—Leander W. Fobes, Portland. Gr. Chaplains - Revs. Ashley A. Smith, Gr. Recorder—Stephen Berry, Portland. At ten o’clock the Grand Commandery Bangor; David L. Wilson, Belfast; Leroy was adjourned. W. Coons, Augusta. The officers were installed by Past Grand Gr. Captain Host—James H. Witherell, Master Albert M. Penley of Auburn, the PAST MasteR’s AssociatioN. The Past Oakland. following appointments having been mad.e: Gr. P. Soj.—Fred C. Chalmers, Bangor. Masters of the !7th District formed an as­ Gr. Chap.—Rev. Ashley A. Smith, Bangor. Gr. R. A. Captain—Franklin P. Clark, sociation March 6th, with Joseph B. Reed G. M. Cer.—Thomas H. Bodge, Augusta. Portland. G. C. Guard—Wilmer J. Dorman, Belfast. as President, William N. Howe, Vice Presi­ Gr. M. 3d V.—Albert L. Atkins, Dexter. Gr. M. 2d V.—Sam’l B. Furbish, Bruns­ G. Conductor—Franklin P. Clark, Portland. dent, Herbert N. Maxfield, Secretary, and G. Steward—Edw. M. Wheeler, Brunswick. wick. Elmer A. Doten, Treasurer. Fifty were G. Sent.—Frank M. Hunnewell, Portland. G. M. 1st V.—Mark P. Smith, Vinalhaven. present at the Falmouth and a supper was Gr. Stewards—Silas B. Adams, Portland; The Grand Council was then closed. Harry S. Grindall, Waterville. provided. The annual meeting will be the Gr. Lect’r—Frank E. Sleeper, Sabattus. first Monday in December at the Masonic Gr. Sent.—Winslow E. Howell, Portland. Grand Commandery. Temple. The dispensation of Mt. Mansell Chapter at Southwest Harbor was continued for a Thursday, May 8th. St. Alban Commandeky. The mem­ year. The Grand Commandery of Knights Tem­ bers of St. Alban who made the Saguenay The petition for a new chapter at Waldo­ plar for the State of Maine assembled at 2 trip last fall had a reunion at Riverton Jan. boro was referred to a committee to report p. m., Grand Commander James P. Hutch­ 17th, at which time the program of the trip next year. inson of Auburn presiding. for 1913 was announced. It is proposed to At 11 o’clock the Grand Chapter was The representative of the Grand Master go to , Toronto and Lewiston, closed. of the United States, Past Grand Com- thence to Niagara Falls, and back, spend­ mander Stephen S. Jewett of New Hamp­ ing Labor Day in Toronto. Council of High Priests. shire was present and was received with due Isaac Ilsley of Portland, a great-great­ honors. A detachment of St. Alban Com­ Wednesday Evening, May 7th. grandson of Daniel Ilsley, the first man in mandery of Portland acted as military es­ Maine Council of the Order of High Priest­ Maine to receive the masonic degrees, was cort and formed the lines. hood met at 7 o’clock, President Alfred S. recently made a mason in the same lodge The attendance was large, 22 of the 23 Kimball of Norway, presiding. There was which conferred the honor on his ancestor. commanderies being represented, and 13 of a very good attendance. The work was in charge of Frederick Ilsley, the 20 Past Grand Commanders being pres­ Twenty-four candidates were received into father of the candidate, and great-grandson ent. the order. of Daniel. The event was made one of un­ The address of Grand Commander Hutch­ The following officers were elected: usual prominence because of its associations. inson showed a prosperous year, with a gain President—Alfred S. Kimball, Norway. of 72 in membership, the present number S. Vice Pres.—Albert M. Penley, Auburn. Centennial. York Lodge, No. 22, Ken­ J. Vice Pres.—Henry R. Taylor, Machias. 5,556; 247 had been knighted and 108 had nebunk, celebrated its centennial Dec. 28th, Treasurer—Millard F. Hicks, Portland. died. with an historical address by George A. Gil- Recorder—Stephen Berry, Portland. The other Grand Officers made their re­ M. of Cer.—James E. Parsons, Lubec. patric, Secretary and Past Master, and other Conductor—James H. Witherell, Oakland. ports, which were referred to the proper exercises. The President appointed: committees. Chas. Milton Lambert was installed Sec­ Chaplain- Rev. Ashley A. Smith, Bangor. The following Grand Officers were elected: Steward—Benj. L. Hadley, Bar Harbor. G. Com.—Charles W. Jones, Augusta. retary of Somerset Lodge, Skowhegan, for Warder—Wilbur A. Patten, Portland. D. G. Com.—Ralph W. Crockett, Lewiston. the 40th consecutive time Jan. 13th. MASONIC TOKEN, MAY 15, 1913. 187

Korah Shrine at Lewiston had a ladies’ Our Masonic Exchanges. China’s Great Wall. reception Feb. 13th, at which Governor American Freemason, Storm Lake, Iowa, Best known by repute of all the wonders Haines and Ex-Governor Plaisted were monthly $2. of the world, the great wall of China has remained for twenty-one centuries the most present with their wives, and 600 sat down Crescent, The, St. Paul, Minn., mo., $1.50. amazing construction of human hands. Ru­ at midnight to a banquet. On the 14th Duluth Masonic Calender, Duluth, Minn., ined and broken as it is, it is clear at first there was work. monthly, octavo, 20 pp. sight that the amount of human labor re­ Eastern , Indianapolis, Ind., mo., $1. quired to build this majestic barrier is with­ out parallel on earth. Fifteen hundred Maine Commandery of Gardiner formed Freemason, The, Toronto, Ont., , miles long, with additional loops that add a Past Commander’s Association in March, monthly, 50 cents. another 1,000 miles, there were originally with Henry S. Webster as President, Leroy Gavel, The, Portland, Ore., mo. octavo $1.50 25,000 watch towers upon it. W. Goodspeed as Vice President, and W. Globe, The, Gravette, Ark., mo., 25 cents. The wall was built at the end of the third century before Christ by the first, and per­ E. Brown as Secretary. Long Island Masonic News, Brooklyn, N. York, semi-monthly, $1. haps the greatest, of all Chinese emperors. Los Angeles Freemason, Los Angeles, Cal., Che-Hwang-te, prince of Tsin, succeeded as Ladies’ night in Portland Commandery monthly, $1. a boy to the throne of a comparatively small kingdom and at once began to put was celebrated Jan. 22d, with a reception, Masonic Advocate, Pendleton, Ind., mo. $1. into a state of order and defence a territory banquet, musical ^entertainment and dance, Masonic Bibliophile, Cincinnati, O., mo. $1. that had long been allowed to degenerate 275 being present. Masonic Chronicler, , Ill., w’kly, $1 into a mere prey to annual northern invad­ ers. /If ter a few years the young king as­ Masonic Herald, Kansas City, Mo., mo., $1. sumed the style of emperor and organized FiRE. The block in Millinocxet which Masonic Monthly, Philadelphia, Pa., $1. the forces of what for the first time in his­ contained the lodge rooms of Nollesemic Masonic News, Peoria, Ill., monthly, $1. tory was China. For he at once gave to the whole of this new empire the name of Lodge and Mt. Katahdin Chapter, was de­ Masonic Observer, Minneapolis, Minnesota stroyed ,by fire Jan. 15th. The charters his own small state. He then marched out weekly $1. against the Tartars, his hereditary and pe­ were in a safe and thus |preserved. The Masonic Review,Tacoma, Wash., quarterly. rennial enemies in the north. After rout­ aprons, swords, etc., were saved in a Masonic Standard, , N. Y., ing these marauding pests he was recalled drenched condition, but many other things for the usual Oriental need of crushing out weekly, $2. the seeds of rebellion at home. It was were lost. They were insured. Masonic Sun, Toronto, Ont., monthly, $1. probably in order that he should not again Masonic Voice-Review, Chicago, Ill., mo., find himself thus between two enemies that The block in Washington, occupied by $1.50. he conceived the gigantic defence of which the larger part remains to this day. Mt. Olivet Lodge, No. 203, and by Fond du Masonic World, Kansas City, Mo., mo., $1. Undeterred by the magnitude of the task Lac Chapter, Eastern Star, was burned New England Craftsman, Boston, Mass., monthly, $2. and the terrible loss of life that its construc­ Feb. 7th. Loss total. The charters and tion must involve, Che-Hwang-te gave the New Zealand Craftsman, Wellington, New regalia were saved, but the records are word and the huge structure slowly forged Zealand, monthly, 10s. =$2.50. its way from centers at along iost. many once Bulletin, Louisville, Kentucky, the entire northern boundary of what was monthly, 50 cents. then the Chinese empire. Che-Hwang-te St. John’s Day. enlisted the workers in many ways and Scottish Rite Herald, Dallas, Tex., mo. 50c. from many quarters. Some of his press Trinity Commandery of [Augusta will go Square and Compass, Denver, Col., mo., $1. to Skowhegan. gang work was hardly creditable, for it is , New Orleans, La., on record that the mere possession of a book De Molay Commandery of Skowhegan monthly, $1. condemned the wretched owner to four will entertain Trinity of Augusta and De Tennessee Mason, Nashville, Tenn., mo.,$l. years’ hard labor on the wall. Molay of Waterville. But as the Chesene proverb has it: "The Texas Freemason, San Antonio, Texas, annihilation of one generation has proved St. Omer Commandery of Waterville will monthly, $1. the salvation of others,” and for many cen­ go to Skowhegan. Trestle Board, San Francisco, Cal., mo., $1. turies the great wall served its purpose well. Tyler-Keystone, Ann Arbor, Mich., semi­ Disappointment generally awaits the mor­ Books, Papers, etc. monthly, $2. tal who has heard much about some cele­ brated object and does visit it; so seldom Robert Freke Gould, the Historian, is Victorian Freemason, Melbourne, Victoria, does the reality come up to the expectation. issuing a new book of Collected Essays and Australia, bi-monthly, 10 s. 6d., $2.64. But the great wall is not overrated. Behold Papers relating to , in demi Virginia Masonic Journal, Richmond, Vir­ it by starlight or moonlight, gaze on it in ginia, monthly, $1. twilight or in sunlight; view it through the quarto size in heavy buckram, price 21 What Cheer Trestleboard,Providence, R. haze of a dust fog, or the spendrift of a rain shillings ($5.31 for postal order) if ordered I., monthly, 50 cents. shower, or between the flakes of a snow­ before publication, 16 shillings uet. Pub­ storm, ever is the wall the one great, gray gaunt, still specter of the past, cresting the lishers, William Tait, 37 Dunluce Avenue, ?H^=The following lodges pay $1, $2 or $4 mountain peak or reposing in the shady Belfast, . There are 17 essays and a year, receiving 11, 22 and 44 copies of the valley. So vast is it that perhaps alone of the subjects are very interesting, like every­ all man’s handiwork it could be discerned Token respectively, to distribute to the mem­ from the moon. So vast is it that were thing from his pen. Six illustrations. bers who are promptest in attendance: its materials disposed around the earth at The Pantagraph Co. of Bloomington, Ill., Copies the equator they would provide a wall eight has issued its list of Regular Lodges for St. Andrew’s, Bangor, 22 feet high and three feet thick. When we reflect on the labor needed to 1913. It is up to date and very valuable. Temple, Westbrook, 11 Hancock, Castine, 11 erect it we slowly divine the toll exacted Price 75 cents. Ira Berry, Bluehill, 22 from countless thousands, the sweat and tears and blood that must have been shed, The story of the Crusades and their rela­ Rising Virtue, Bangor, 22 Kenduskeag, Kenduskeag, 11 and we are prepared to hear that after two tion to Knight Templarhood is the theme of Ira Berry Chapter, Pittsfield, 22 millenia the name of Che is cursed all along an exceptionally interesting folder just is­ Pioneer Lodge, Ashland, 11 the wall by the descendants of those who Lincoln Lodge, Wiscasset, 44 were driven to the hateful task, who labored sued by the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad in deathly fear lest when the flesh and blood in the interest of the Triennial Conclave to St. Aspinquid Lodge, York Village, 11 Olive Branch Lodge, Charleston, 11 failed to respond to the taskmaster’s scourge, be held in Denver next August. The pub­ Hiram Lodge, South Portland, 11 flesh and blood would be hurled into the lication is replete with Crusade illustrations, Casco Lodge, Yarmouth, 11 mass of concrete to provide more material Somerset Lodge, Skowhegan, 11 for the all-devouring monster. It is a wall pictures of Denver and Rocky Mountain of blood.—[The Flowery Kingdom—Square scenes. What lodge shall be next added ? and Compass.'] 188 MASONIC TOKEN, MAY 15, 1913.

a most able and efficient administrator, and Obituaries. MASONIC . TOKEN, the other presiding officers have won equal Tandy AllisoN Dunn, Gr. High Priest credit in their several places. of Missouri in 1906, died at Rochester, PORTLAND, MAINE. The year has been a prosperous one in Minn., Dec. 25lh, aged 60. He was born STEPHEN BERRY CO., PUBLISHERS. each department, and the new year com­ near Hodgenville, Ky., Feb. 14, 1853. He mences under most favorable auspices. was Treasurer of the Gr. Commandery. Ten Years in a Volume. JohN W. Coburn, Grand Master of the A lodge which built a new ball and put General Grand Council, U. S., 1894-’96, ESTABLISHED MARCH, 1867. on an extra assessment to reduce the debt, died in Demarest, N. J., Jan. 7th, in his 46th YeaR. lost 5 by dimitting and 8 by suspension for 72d year, having been born in New York non-payment of dues, while it had only 2 Volume 5 commenced July 15, 1907. City April 2, 1841. He was Gr. Master of initiates during the year. That is the nat­ the Gr. Council of New York in 1879 and ural result of high assessment, which is not MAINE MASONIC TEXT BOOK. necessarily unwise, for they have the prop­ ’80 and Master of the Gr. Council in 1885. erty to show for it and will be able to do Albert Edward Fugle, Gr. Master of By Josiah H. Drummond, P. G. M. more relief work in the future on account the Gr. Council of South Carolina in 1899 Sixth Edition, of it, and will probably make up their loss and 1900, died Nov. 5th. Revised by HERBERT HARRIS, P. S. G. W. in membership in consequence. But how John Bernard Haffy, Grand Master of many of the 13, who stepped from under Colorado in 1008, died in Del Norte Dec. A new edition, bringing the decisions up to the burden, will wish for relief in the future, 9th. Born in Chicago, Ill., May 6, 1845. 1910, and incorporating them in the Digest. or their families if they die. These are just He was Clerk of Courts and Judge. The first part is unchanged, but all after the ones liable to need relief, and they should Leander Burdick, Sen. P. G. Master of page 252 has been reset, including the in- hold on for their own sakes. Those who Ohio, died at Toledo Jan. 1st. He was born dex, so that it is the most convenient way can pay easily are not likely ever to need at Rockdale, Pa., March 14, 1835. to study the law. assistance from the lodge. But the desti­ Samuel W. Couktright, Gr. Master of In leather tuck, $1.50 tute families of the non affiliated will com­ Grand Council of Ohio 1875-6-7, died in In cloth for library, 1.40 plain bitterly that their claims are disre­ Circleville Jan. 2d. Born in Walnut Town­ garded. Sent postpaid on receipt of price. ship Dec. 9, 1842. He was a lawyer. den. Isaac Dyer. STEPHEN BERRY CO., Publishers, Samuel W. Waddle, Gr. High Priest of Of Skowhegan, died March 5th, aged 92. Illinois in 1879, died in Bloomington Feb. 37 Plum Street, Portland, Maine. He was born in Canaan Nov. 1, 1820, and lst. Born in Jassimine County, Ky., Aug. was a druggist. He served in the 15th reg­ Any lodge officer or member of the Grand 22, 1834. iment in the Red River campaign and un­ Lodge can obtain a copy of the Constitution Oscar Sherman Gifford, Gr. Master of der Sheridan in the Shenandoah Valley, by remitting the postage, a three cent stamp, South Dakota in 1882, died in Canton Jan. became Colonel and was breveted Brigadier to the Grand Secretary. 16th. Born in Watertown, N. Y., Oct. 20, General. He was Postmaster for 12 years 1842, aged 70 yrs. 2 m. 27 d. He served in Any member of the Grand Chapter, Coun- and had filled many other political positions. the U. S. Engineer Corps in the civil war, cil or Commandery can obtain the Constitu­ He was Department Commander of the and later was a lawyer. tions of those bodies in the same way. Grand Army for Maine in 1892. JoiiN Staple, Deputy Gr. Commander of He belonged to all the of South Dakota, died at Lead Jan. 2lst, aged Secretaries should instantly report Skowhegan and was Commander of DeMo- the election of officers, if they have not lay Commandery in 1873. 59 y. 7 m. 6 d. Born at Truro, Cornwall, done so, that communications, &c., may England, June 15, 1853. Warren Osgood Carney, be sent to the proper addresses. Edd Hayes, Gr. Commander of Kansas Grand Tyler, died in Portland March 9, in 1899, died at Butte, Montana, Dec. 2lst, The Annual Meetings. aged 73 yrs. 4 m. 9 days. He was born in aged 61. Ho was born in Platteville, Wis., Eine weather graced Grand Lodge week Alna Oct. 28, 1839. He served in the 7th Aug. 28, 1851. and added to the pleasure of meeting old Maine Battery during the civil war, after George W. CaRRINGton, Gr. Secretary friends. which he served ten years as Railway Pos­ of the Gr. Lodge of Virginia, died at Rich­ The Scottish Rite hall in the upper story tal Clerk. In 1867 he became assistant mond Feb. 4th. He was born in Richmond of the Temple, with its large seating ca­ Tyler and in 1882 Tyler and Grand Tyler. in 1838, was a Confederate surgeon in the pacity, made the Wednesday afternoon ex­ He was a Past Master of Ancient Land­ civil war and had been Gr. Secretary since hibit of work much more enjoyable, and mark Lodge and a Past Commander of 1895. the excellent ventilation of all the halls was Blanquefort Commandery. His funeral was noticeable. After enduring for 44 years from and was largely at­ Levi G. Bliss, Gr. High Priest of New the opening of the window over the secre­ tended. The Grand Officers were present Jersey in 1885, died at Long Branch Oct. tary’s desk for the benefit of those in the and Ancient Land Mark Lodge officiated. 16th, aged 73. He was born at Seymour, back of hall who did not wish the windows Conn., June 9, 1839. North CaroliNa. Alexander B. An­ there opened over their heads, it was pleas­ Harry Bailey, Gr. Master of Kentucky drews, Jr., of Raleigh, has been elected ant to get in a corner which had no window in 1901, was assassinated while on duty in Junior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge and yet was well ventilated. the streets of Cynthiana Jan. 27th. Born of North Carolina. The postponement of the question of a in Ruddell’s Mills Oct. 14, 1868. He was Masonic Home will be welcome to the Port­ North Dakota. The masons of Fargo Gr. High Priest in 1910. land members who are sufficiently taxed will have a Grand Masonic Home Coming William A. Cleland, Gr. High Priest just now without having $1500 a year added and Shrine Jubilee June 1st to 7th, 1913, | of Oregon in 1902, died in Portland Feb. to their burden. and every Fargo man is urged to return to 27th, having been struck by an automobile, Grand Master Spofford has proved to be that city on the occasion. i He was Gr. Commander in 1910, and Gr. MASONIC TOKEN, MAY 15, 1913. 189

Treasurer of the Gr. Lodge. He was born Natchez March 19th. He was born at divided among a total of 133 Temples. The in Center, Wis., June 22, 1855. Madison, Ind., August 3, 1854, and was a Imperial Council had funds on March 1, of §114,421. Joseph Hall, Gr. Master of West Vir­ physician. He was Gr. Treasurer of the ginia in 1898, died in Wheeling Jan. 25th. Gr. Commandery, Gr. Chapter and Grand Memphis and Atlanta are the only con­ He was born in Cosoley, England, May 18, Council for many years. tenders for next year’s conclave. 1842. He was Gr. High Priest and Grand GeoRge Newell HoughtoN, Gr. High Dallas, Tex., May 14.—What had been a Lecturer in the Grand Chapter. Priest of Minnesota in 1907, died in Minne­ custom was broken to-day, when the Im­ apolis March 21st, aged 51. Born at Car­ perial Council, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, LeROy B. ValliANT, Gr. Master of Mis­ voted for two nominees to the highest office souri in 1904, died in Greenville, Miss., ver Jan. 29, 1862. of the order, electing W. W. Irwin, of March 3d. He was born in Moulton, Ala., BeNjamin F. Turner, Grand Master of Wheeling, W. Va., Imperial Potentate. It June 14, 1838. He was a Confederate Cap­ Connecticut in 1906, died in Middletown had been the practice to advance each officer tain in the civil war, and later a lawyer and April 17th, aged 53. Born in Middletown one step in the rank and the highest office Justice. March 17, 1860. would have gone without contest to Deputy Edward T. Schultz, Gr. Commander of GeoRge Washington MonRoe, Gr. Mas­ Imperial Potentate Irwin. However, John Maryland in 1874, died at Baltimore March ter of Montana in 1880, died Dec. 22, 1912, Boyle, of Utica, N.Y., was nominated also, 11th, aged 85)^ yrs. He was born in Fred­ aged 75. Born at Stafford, Va., Sept. 7, although he received only 80 votes against erick Aug. 23, 1827. He had been Senior 1837, a physician, surgeon in the Confed­ 347 for Irwin. Gr. Warden of the Gr. Lodge, Deputy Gr. erate army four years, Mayor of Bozeman, Three ballots were taken before James High Priest of the Gr. Chapter, and Corre­ Montana. Sutton McCandless of Honolulu was chosen spondent of the Gr. Lodge since 1887 and from among the nine men nominated for Bro. John Yarker, a distinguished Eng­ of the Gr. Chapter since 1876. For the last Imperial Outer Guard. lish masonic writer, died in West Didsbury, fifteen years he was totally blind and bad Atlanta, Ga., was chosen for the 1914 Manchester, England, March 20th. to do his work with an assistant. His great­ convention city. The Imperial Council est work was the The Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master granted a dispensation to-day to the Mobile, in Maryland, published in 1888. and Grand Secretary of Massachusetts (with Ala., temple, and a charter to Montgomery, TheodoRe U. Lubbock, Gr. Commander their families) went to Canal Zone in Jan­ Ala. of Texas in 1886, died March 16th in his uary and constituted Sojourners Lodge. The convention was concluded to-night 72d year. He was born in Houston Dec. with an elaborate ball. 24, 1841. A new chapter was constituted in the Canal Zone Jan. 25th. Gustavus J. BahiN, Past Gr. High Priest Frank G. Stevens, of ‘Mississippi, died at Natchez Jan. 27th. By the recent death of its President, the Commander of Portland Commandery in He was born in Paris, France, in 1842, and late Commodore Lee H. Brooks, The Petti­ 1873-1874, died of tuberculosis in East Par- served in a Confederate battery in the civil bone Bros. Mfg. Co. of Cincinnati, O., has sonsfield February 14th, aged 72. He was a war. He was Treasurer of the Gr. Council lost not only a well known business man, member of Atlantic Lodge, Mt. Vernon for many years. but a long standing member of all the Ma­ Chapter, Portland Council and Portland R. M. Lusk, Grand Master of Texas in sonic Bodies. Commandery, and was a genial, interested 1900, died in Los Angeles, Cal., Feb. 21, His son, Mr. George A. Brooks, succeeds member, much esteemed by all. He left 1913. Born in Bradley County, Tenn., in him as President and General Manager. two sons and one daughter. 1851. He was lawyer and judge. He is also a prominent member of the va­ Council Chamber. A part of the room FRANCIS L. Crosby, Past Gr. Master of rious Bodies in Cincinnati, and was formerly in which the ceremonies of the Knights of Peru, died in Miraflores in the summer of Secretary of the Company. the Red Cross are performed.—[Encyclo­ paedia of Freemasonry—McClenachan.} 1912 in his 73d year, according to Bro. Mr. E. C. Jones, Manager of the Ma­ Wm. Homan of New York, who writes us sonic Department, was named as Secretary, June. that he spent several pleasant days with although he will still have direct supervision him in that spring, at which time Bro. of this department. Mr. Jones is a very " What is so rare as a day in June? Then, if ever, come perfect days; active Masonic worker in the Shrine, Com­ Crosby was very feeble. Bro. Crosby was Then heaven tries earth if if be in tune, very influential in having the Bible returned mandery and Scottish Rite, and has a large And over it softly her warm ears lay; to the altar, and he was our Grand Repre­ acquaintance with the Craft throughout the Whether we look, or whether we listen, country. We bear life murmur, or see it glisten; sentative. The cowslip startles in meadows green, Mr. James Pettibone, also known the James W. SoRRels, Gr. Master of Ar­ The butter cup catches the sun in its country over, retains the Vice-Presidency chalice kansas in 1890, died in Mansfield Jan. 14th. of the Company. And there’s never a leaf nor a blade too He was born in Scott County Dec. 6, 1842. mean To be some happy creature’s palace. He was a Confederate soldier in the civil Mystic Shrine Annual Meeting. war. Dallas, Tex., May 13.—More than 100 "Now is the high-tide of the year, ChaRles ChRistiaN Kneisley, Gr. Mas­ And whatever of life has ebbed away Temples of the Ancient Arabic Order, No­ ter of the Gr. Council of Oklahoma in 1906. Comes flooding back with a ripply cheer, bles of the Mystic Shrine, were represented Into every bare inlet and creek and bay; died in Guthrie March 28th. For many to-night in a brilliant parade. Besides these Now the heart is so full that a drop over­ years Correspondent of Chapter and Coun­ fills it, several thousand members of the order, not cil, and especially devoted to statistics. We are happy now because God wills it. in uniform, passed in review before the Im­ Asa Lewis Tyler, Gr. Master of the Gr. "For a cap and bells our lives we pay, perial Potentate, W. J. Curringham, of Bubbles we buy with a whole soul’s Council of Oregon in 1894, died in Portland Baltimore. tasking; March 18th. He was born in Watertown, The Imperial Potentate, in his formal re­ ’Tis Heaven alone that is given away, ’Tis only God may be had for the asking; N. Y., Sept. 2, 1832. port to-day at the first business session of No price is set on the lavish summer; James Clement French, Grand Com­ the conclave, announced a membership of June may be had by the poorest comer. mander of Mississippi in 1894, died in 185,446, a net gain for the year of 12,790, —[J. R. Lowell.} 190 MASONIC TOKEN, MAY 15, 1913.

Reciprocity of Smiles. stone was 8100, the customs duty was851-50 • Finds Wonderful Cavern. and cost of transportation from New York Vast Underground Chambers Discovered in to Washington 829.50. Arizona Mountains. Sometimes I wonder why they smile so pleasantly Probably 1,000 masons participated in at me, One of the most wonderful caves in the And pat my head when they pass by as friendly the ceremonies. The form was prepared as can be; by M. E. D. Lew Paramore, P. G. H. P., world has been found in Southern Arizona, Sometimes I wonder why they stop to tell me from “ his conception of what was done 3,000 Unnamed, incompletely explored and almost How-d’-do, unknown is the vast cavern, says the Chi­ And ask me then how old I am and where I’m years ago under the direction of King Solo­ going to; mon.” In his report to the Grand Chap­ cago Inter Ocean. Only a few persons And ask me can I spare a curl and say they used ter, M. E. Wesley C. Stone, Grand High have dared enter to view its grandeur and to know to study the wondrous work of nature. A little girl that looked like me, oh, years and Priest, who conducted the ceremony, thus years ago; described it, in part: The cave lies in the foothills of the Hun- And I told mama how they smiled and asked her “ The ‘ curiously wrought ’ stone was dis­ chua Mountains, about 40 miles north-west why they do, of Nogales, Santa Cruz County. Explor­ So she said if you smile at folks they always smile covered by the overseers in the rubbish at at you. some distance from the Temple. With ing parties have entered and spent days I never knew I smiled at them when they were much pomp and splendor the Grand Chap­ inside, but none has ever discovered the going by, end. They report passageways, rooms and I guess it smiled all by itself and that’s the rea­ ter, with a large retinue of companions and son why; brethren, led by a band of fifty pieces, and chambers innumerable, some enormous in I just look up from playing if it’s any one I know, accompanied by men and women singers, size, of transparent stalactite columns. One And they most always smile at me and maybe say repaired to the place where the stone was room has a level and smooth floor and they Hello; called it the dance hall, and others have un­ And I can smile at anyone, no matter who or found, and in grand procession it was borne where, on the shoulders of twelve craftsmen, to the fathomed pits and chasms. Because I’m just a little girl with lots of them to Temple, with singing and shouting and great One party returning here said that im­ spare; mense stalactite columns extending from And mama said we ought to smile at folks, and if rejoicing. Arriving at the Temple, it was you do elevated to a scaffold erected for that pur­ roof to floor may be seen on either side of Most always they feel better and they smile right pose, and there publicly subjected to the the entrances. As they proceeded on their back at you. downward journey the formations became —[J. W. Foley, in Collier's Weekly.] test of level, square and plumb and found well fitted for its honored position where it more interesting, until they found them­ was placed, completing the arch and the selves in a labyrinth of passages resembling Pkemiums.—Any brother who will pro­ Temple.” hall-ways, windows, or entrances into other cure subscribers for us, remitting not less From the elevated platform, Comp. E. H. rooms or chambers, in which appeared sta­ lactites in thin sheets, round, square, anS, than $1 at a time, may retain one-fourth of Van Patten, Grand Orator, delivered the dedicatory address. In the evening a re­ in fact, in almost all shapes conceivable, the money for his services. Those who ception was given by the Chapter. In order from a few inches to 30 feet in length. wish to assist us, without caring for the to reimburse themselves for the cost of pro­ In the first chamber a most beautiful sta­ premium, can gratify some indigent brother curing and placing the stone the compan­ lagmite rises from the door to about 20 feet, ions of North Yakima have prepared for in height and stands out independent and by sending him a paper free. It is better sale a number of watchcharm keystones alone in all its silent splendor. Others can to take subscriptions for two years. and keystones for Chapter use, cut from be seen and have their individual beauty, the stone.—[Square and Compass.] but they do not compare with this mon­ arch. MakiNG a Covenant.—In my search for Of the discovery little is known. Pat light I have discovered the following signifi­ In Modern Palestine. McCarty, of Canille, was, perhaps, the first cant explanation of making a covenant in Only those who have given real attention local explorer of the cave. On one of his the book of Jeremiah, 34:18: After an an­ to the subject can form anything like an idea trips he found the skeleton of a man lying imal had been selected, his throat was cut on a shelf, which readily crumbled on being across with a single blow, so as to divide of the stupendous change that is coming over the Holy Land. The land, the people handled. Some Indian pottery and beads the windpipe, arteries and veins, without have been found, samples of whicn are on touching a bone. The next ceremony was and all the conditions of life are undergoing a strange transformation. One fact alone exhibition at the Tucson University.—[Ma~- to tear the breast open and pluck out the sonic Sun.] heart; and if there was the least sign of im­ might convince a doubter as to metamor­ perfection, the body was considered un­ phosis of Palestine. In the year 1827, when clean. The animal was then divided into the late Sir Moses visited that Our Thanks. two parts and placed north and south, that country, there were only about five hun­ the parties of the covenant might pass be­ dred in all Palestine. Even that num­ Alabama.—G. Lodge Dec. 3, 1912, from tween them from east to west, and the car­ ber was supposed to be wonderful. Geo. A. Beauchamp, Montgomery, G. Sec. cass was then left as a prey to voracious an­ There are now over fifty thousand Jews Daniel A. Greene, Birmingham, G. M. 543 imals.—[Liverpool Freemason.] in and around alone. The little red houses that have sprung up by hundreds lodges, 25,471 members, 1839 raised. without the city present singular contrast to Grand Chapter Dec. 2, 1912, from Geo. Masons Buy McKinley <»old Plate. the ancient gray walls. A marvelous re­ A. Beauchamp, Gr. Sec. John B. Lyons, The solid gold plate that was presented to vival of industry is one of the causes of this to the late Bro. President McKinley, and wonderful influx. Another is to be found Opelika, G. H. P. 67 chapters, 3776 mem­ which was displayed in a Broadway pawn­ in the series of pogroms, or ruthless massa­ bers, 386 exalted. shop window, after having been sold by cres in Russia. Roumanian oppression of Mrs. Mabel McKinley Baer and her hus­ Jews has swelled the stream of emigrants. Grand Council Dec. 2, 1912, from Geo. band for 8700, was purchased on the lst Of late years the old and decayed towns A. Beauchamp, G. Rec. Joseph D. Mat­ inst. by a committee of New York masons of Galilee and Judea, such as , Heb­ tock, Birmingham, G. M. 10 councils, 622. for 81,000. ron, , etc., have become seats of in­ members, 102 candidates. The plate will be turned over to the ma­ dustry such as a generation ago would not sonic officials, who may in turn send it to have dreamed of. Who ever expected to ARkansas.—Grand Lodge Nov. 19, 1912, San Francisco Knights Templar who made see modern workshops in these sleepy and from Fay Hempstead, Little Rock, G. Sec. the presentation.—[Masonic Nun.] stagnant old cities, which seemed doomed Wm. T. Hammond, Quitman, Gr. M. 513 to be for all time but a mockery of their lodges, 18,692 members, 1153 initiates. A Novel Ceremony. own hoary antiquity ? It truly makes an extraordinary impression on one to see cab­ Connecticut.—Gr. Commandery March A novel ceremony was performed by the inet makers, carpenters, smiths, tailors and Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Washington other artisans—all Jews—toiling in such 18, 1913, from Eli C. Birdsey, Meriden, G. when it placed the capstone in the arch of surroundings. Rec. Arthur D. Chaffee, Willimantic, G. the new Masonic Temple at North Yakima. Strangest of all is the resurrection of the Com. 11 commanderies, 4041 members, The rough stone from which the keystone dead language, for in many of these col­ was cut was quarried at Jerusalem from the onies is spoken the tongue of Moses and 177 knighted. quarries where it is supposed the stone of David, just as it was current in Bible times. Kansas.—Gr. Lodge Feb. 19, 1913, from Solomon’s Temple was obtained. The This revival, which is a fulfillment of pro­ Albert K. Wilson, Topeka, G. Sec. Elrick Chapter ordered the stone through the phetic expectation, was derided at first; but American Consul, and it was forwarded by it is already an accomplished success. C. Cole, Great Bend, Gr. M. 402 lodges, way of New York. The original cost of the —[William Durban in Christian Herald,] 38,887 members, 2625 initiates. MASONIC TOKEN MAY 15, 1913. 191

MaRyland.—Gr. Chapter Nov. 21, 1912, cellent speech. 95 lodges, 68,607 members, from John H. Miller, Baltimore, Gr. Sec. 6283 initiates. Permanent fund $580,761.- The First Prize Gustav A. Eitel, Baltimore, G. H. P. 24 61. In life’s contest is robust health. For chapters, 3692 members, 261 exalted. Utah. Gr. Lodge Jan. 21, 1913, from sixty years, the true Charles B. Jack, Salt Lake City, Gr. Sec. Massachusetts.—Gr. Chapter Dec. 10, George H. Dern, Salt Lake City, Gr. Mas­ “L, F. ATWOOD’S BITTERS” 1912, from J. Gilman Waite, Boston, Gr. ter. 17 lodges, 2081 members, 136 initi­ have safeguarded the health of thou­ Sec. Eugene A. Holton, Boston, G. H. P. ates. sands of families. You can always 82 chapters, 23,487 members, 1300 exalted. DIED. depend on them to promptly relieve Gr. Council Dec. 9, 1912, from J. Gilman constipation, indigestion and bilious Waite, Gr. Sec. Edgar W. Evarts, West FRANCIS C. SIMONDS in Kennebunk Dec. 20. attacks. Try them; that is all we Somerville, G. M. 29 councils, 8678 mem­ Master of York Lodge in 1875, P. H. P. of Mur­ ask. Results will prove convincing bers, 488 candidates. ray Chapter and member of St. Amand Com­ enough. A large bottle for 35c. and mandery. Mississippi.—Gr. Lodge Feb. 18, 1913, only a teaspoonful to a dose. from Frederic G. Speed, Vicksburg, G. Sec. CHARLES M. P. STEELE, suddenly in Portland Jan. 21, aged 46. A member of Ancient Land­ Alfred H. Bays, Granada, G. Master. 358 mark Lodge. WE MAKE THE lodges, 19,103 members, 1135 raised. FRANK H. DEXTER in Springvale Jan. 23, aged Grand Chapter Feb. 20, 1913, from Fred 57. P. M. of Springvale Lodge. G. Speed, G. S. Wm. A. Johns, Corinth, HOWARD W. CARY in South Portland Jan. 27, Handsomest line aged 39 yrs. 11 m. 20 d. A member of Deering G. H. P. 77 chapters, 4327 members, 365 OF exalted. Lodge, Mt. Vernon Chapter and St. Alban Com­ Gr. Council Feb. 20, 1913, from Frederic mandery. Masonic G. Speed, G. Rec. John S. Brooks, Lula, ALBERT W. BUTLER in Rockland Feb. 11, aged 61. A member of Northern Sup. Council 33°. Gr. M. 47 councils, 2309 members, 212 Robes, HORATIO J. EMERY in Buxton Feb. 12, aged AND candidates. 62. A member of Buxton Lodge. New HampshiRE.—Grand Commandery FRANK G. STEVENS in East Parsonsfield Feb. Supplies, Sept. 24, 1912, from Harry M. Cheney, 14, aged 72. (See editorial.) AND Concord, G. Rec. Alonzo M. Foss, Dover, SEYMOUR W. PEREGRINE accidentally killed G. Com. 11 commanderies, 2715 members, in Portland Feb. 16, aged 58. He came from K.T. Uniforms 109 knighted. Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he was a prom­ inent mason. Separate Catalogues New Mexico.—Gr. Lodge Oct. 21, 1912, for all branches of RALPH B. BANCROFT in Mechanic Falls Feb. Masonry. Write for from Alpheus A. Keen, Albuquerque, G. S. 21. A member of Tyrian Lodge. ones desired. Marine R. Williams, East Las Vegas, G. M. WARREN O. CARNEY in Portland March 9, aged 40 lodges, 2948 members, 230 initiates. 73 yrs. 4 m. 9 d. (See editorial.) Tile PETTIBONE BROS. PIFG. CO., Gr. Chapter Oct. 24, 1912, from Alpheus PHILIP H. COOMBS in Bangor March 6, aged A. Keen, G. Sec. Clifton O. Young, Albu­ 56. Past Commander of St. John’s Command­ CINCINNATI. ery. querque, G. H. P. 15 chapters, 1017 mem­ HENRY H. FURBISH in Bath N. Y., March 12, bers, 52 exaltations. aged 78. A member of Portland Commandery.

Ohio.—Gr. Lodge Oct. 23, 1912, from J. HENRY W. MARRINER in Belfast March 26, H. Bromwell, Cincinnati, G. Sec. Edwin aged 72. Tyler for 20 years. S. Griffiths, , G. M. 534 lodges, JOSEPH JACKSON in Stonington March 14. A CINCINNATI REGALIA CO., 86,493 members, 5246 raised. member of Reliance Lodge. CINCINNATI, OHIO. Grand Commandery Oct. 16, 1912, from WALLACE J. BOOTHBY in Bangor April 2, John N. Bell, Dayton, Gr. Rec. Henry aged 49. A member of Waterville Lodge and THE FINEST REGALIA PLANT ON EARTH. St. Omer Commandery. Schaefer, Toledo, G. Com. 65 command­ eries, 16,100 members, 898 knighted. JAMES M. NEVENS in Dover, N. H., April. Grand High Priest of Maine in 1867 and 1868. Masonic Goods. .—Grand Chapter Dec. 27, GEORGE A. CALLAHAN in Portland May 2, aged 74. Formerly of Lewiston. 1912, from Charles Cary, Philadelphia, Gr Separate Catalogues for Sec. Geo. B. Wells, Phila., G. H. P. 294 BENJAMIN COFFIN in Portland May 11, aged chapters, 33,188 members, 1527 marked. 41, A member of Freeport Lodge. MASONIC LODGES, Texas.—Gr. Chapter Dec. 2, 1912, from KENDALL & WHITNEY, R. A. CHAPTERS, C. R. Phillips, McGregor, Gr. Sec. John COUNCILS, L. Terrell, Dallas, G. H. P. 262 chapters, PORTLAND. AGRICULTURAL. WABEH0U5E R. & S. M. 17,778 members, 1537 exalted. and SEED STORE, COMMANDERIES K. T. Dealers in United States. Grand Cross of Con-*' Agricultural Implements, Seeds, Wooden Ware, TEMPLAR UNIFORMS, stantine October 1, 1902, from Millard F. Dairy and Poultry Supplies, Corner of FedeRAL and Temple Sts., Hicks, Portland, Gr. Sovereign. Edward ORDER EASTERN STAR, Etc. Send for Catalogue. PORTLAND, ME. S. Wyckoff, Philadelphia, G. Reg. Gen. 37 Send for any desired Catalogue. Mailed free on members. SEND ALL ORDERS FOR application to Supreme Council N. M. J.. September 30, Crackers, Loaf Bread, Bis­ 1912, from James Codding, New York, Gr. cuit, Cakes and Pastry, THE GINCINNUI IEUUI &OMPARY, Sec. Gen. Barton Smith, Toledo, Ohio, Wholesale or Retail, to REGALIA BLOCK, Sov. Gr. Com. There were many foreign F. N. CALDERWOOD, Baker, guests and 800 were present at the banquet. 61 and 63 Pleasant St., PORTLAND, MAINE. CINCINNATI, OHIO. President Taft was present and made an ex­ And they wi 11 receive prompt attention. 192 MASONIC TOKEN, MAY 15, 1913.

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