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Published quarterly by Stephen Berry, Monmouth, 110, Monmouth. Otis K Pres- roughs, m ; Frank O Mariner, sw; Ernest cott, in ; John M Prescott, sw ; Everett F A Bodge, jw ; Oliver A Cobb, sec. No. 37 Plum Street, Portland, Maine Heath, jw ; Horace S Bent, sec. Aina, 43, Damariscotta. Lincoln H Chap­ Bethlehem, 35, Augusta. John G Rowe, Twelve cts. per year in advance. man, m ; Isaac C Stetson, sw; Frank L m ; Charles A Price, sw ; Charles B Adams, Smitbwick, jw; Edward E Philbrook, sec. Established March, 1867. 29th year. jw ; James E Blanchard, sec. Installed Jan. 1st, in connection with E B Saint Paul’s, 82, Rockport. Everett E French Chapter. Advertisements $4.00 per inch, or $3.00 for Fales, m ; George L Wentworth, sw ; Frank Atlantic, 81, Portland. Edwin G Jackson, half an inch for one year. E Achorn, jw; Charles W Jenkins, sec. In- m ; Fred II York, sw; James E Leighton, No advertisement received unless the advertiser, stalled Nov. 4th, by D D G M Fred M Rich- jw; Charles D Smith, sec. or some member of the firm, is a Freemason in ards. York, 22, Kennebunk. Edwin Parsons, good standing. Bethel, 97, Bethel. Eben S Kilborn, m ; m ; Paul I Andrews, sw ; Geo E Cousens, Albert W Grover, sw; James II Barrows, jw ; Geo A Gilpatric, sec. O CAPTAIN, MY CAPTAIN. jw ; Jarvis C Billings, sec. Bar Harbor, 185, Bar Harbor. Frank E St George, 16, Warren. Warren Morse, Whitmore, m ; Chas F Paine, sw ; Frank O O captain, my captain, our fearful trip is done ; in ; Edgar C Crawford, sw ; Edwin S Car- Alley, jw ; Benj C Hadley, sec. The ship has weathered every rock; the prize we roll, jw ; A M Wetherbee, sec. Installed Pine Tree, 172, Mattawamkeag. John E sought is won; Nov 18th by D D G M Fred M Richards, of Clark, in ; Thorndike A Ranney, sw ; Josiah The port is near, the bells I hear, the people all Camden, in the presence of the members, exulting, F Shedd, jw; Geo W Smith, sec. Installed While follow eyes the steady keel, the vessel grim their ladies, and the Chapter of the Eastern Dec. 28th. and daring. Star. A banquet followed, with addresses. But, O heart, heart, heart! Archon, 139, East Dixmont. C Hale Vernon Valley, 99, Mt Vernon. Wm M Oh, the bleeding drops of red Thurlough, East Dixmont, m ; Porter Luf­ Where on the deck my captain lies, Tyler, m ; Wm A French, sw ; George H Fallen cold and dead. kin, So Newburgh, sw ; Andrew J Mudget, Poole, jw ; Silas Burbank, sec. East Jackson, jw ; Benj F Porter, sec. O captain, my captain, rise up and hear the Pleasant River, 163, Brownville. Geo W Harwood, 91, Machias. Amos L Heaton, bells; McClain, m ; Edgar C Smith, sw ; John Lev- Rise up, for you the flag is’ flung, for you the m ; Stephen Hadley, sw; Willis H Allen, ensaler, jw; Edwin M Johnston, sec. In- t’-ills,___ , jw ; Cyrus W Beverley, sec. For you bouquets and ribboned wreaius, lor you A.-A a, the shores a-crowding, Benevolent, 87, Carmel. Frank E Stevens, For you they call, the swaying mass, the eager m ; George D Pinkham, sw ; John ~ faces turning. Blazing Star, 30, Rumford Centre. Jos E Wins- Here, captain, dear father, W Simpson, m ; Edwin P Smith, sw ; Cyrus low, jw ; Camillus K Johnson, sec. This arm beneath your head! P Eaton, jw; Henry M Colby, sec. King David’s, 62, Lincolnville. Nathan It is some dream that on the deck You’ve fallen cold and dead. Cumberland, 12, New Gloucester. Elisha D Ross, m; Leslie D Ames, sw ; Alton E A McCollister, Gray, m ; Ozias M Goff, East Andrews, jw ; Henry Crehore, sec. Officers My captain does not answer. His lips are pale publicly installed by Rodel A Packard, D D Gray, sw ; John W Rideout, Intervale, jw; and still. G M, and a very pleasant evening was en- My father does not feel my arm. He has no Geo II Goding, Lewiston Junction, sec. pulse nor will. joyed by a large number. The lodge has The ship is anchored safe and sound, its voyage Kennebec, 5, Hallowell. Geo A Safford, prospered during the past year. closed and done. m ; Lorenzo D Merchant, sw ; John M Rob- From a fearful trip the victor ship conies in, its inson, jw ; William Hosken, sec. Asylum, 133, Wayne. Clarence M Stev- object won. ens, in; B Frank Bradford, sw; Arthur W Exult, O shores, and ring, O bells, Moses Webster, 145, Vinalhaven. Fred Manter, jw ; Charles S Haynes, sec. But I with mournful tread A Grindle, in ; Freeman S Hamilton, sw; Walk the deck where my captain lies, W Frank Pierce, jw ; Winfield S Carver, Kenduskeag, 137, Kenduskeag. Wallace Fallen cold and dead. W Patterson, m ; Peter Barker, sw ; Hosea sec. —[Walt Whitman. B Emery, jw ; Win C Spratt, sec. Bingham, 199, Bingham. Arthur N Burke, m; Benj F Smith, sw ; Edwin O Vittum, Whitney, 167, Canton. Cyrus T Bonney, MASONRY IN HA1NE. jw ; Elmer II Dunton, sec. Jr., m ; George H Strout, sw; Charles H Randall, jw; Herbert J DeShon, sec. Ancient Land-Mark, 17, Portland. Chas Lodge Elections. P Costello, m ; George H Owen, sw ; Wins- Greenleaf, 117, Cornish. Harry B Ayer, m; James C Ayer, sw ; Ellsworth Ordway, jw ; Central, 45, China. John A Woodsum-,-m ; low E Howell, jw; John S Russell, sec. George H Parker, sec. Gustavus J Nelson,.sw; Everett B Besse, The retiring Master, Frank R Redlon, was jw; Willis W Washburn, sec. presented with a chain and Templar charm Naskeag, 171, Brooklin. Fred S Herrick, m; Eldorus H Bridges, sw ; Charles Johns- Sebasticook, 146, Clinton. Geo P Billings, by the 36 candidates raised under his ad- ton, jw ; Augustus G Blake, sec. m; Willard W Eastman, sw; Charles F ministration. Baker, jw ; Ruel W Gerald, sec. Doric, 149, Monson. Ambrose II Hard- Pownal, 119, Stockton Springs. Albert ing, m; Harold E Morrill, sw ; George W M Ames, m ; Clifford N Fletcher, sw ; Chas Davis, 191, Strong. Nelson Walker, m ; C Heath, jw; Frank II Cousens, sec. Charles F Thompson, sw ; Charles B Rich- Morrill, jw; Edwin R Haynes, sec. ardson, jw; Andrew J Norton, sec. Wilton, 156, Wilton. Fred J Ward, m; Webster Lodge, 164, Sabattus. Edwin Baskahegan, 175, Danforth. David C. Par- Cyrus N Blanchard, sw; Maurice E Ajlen, Woodside, in ; George W Jordan, sw ; Chas ker, in ; Leo H Tuck, sw ; Daniel J Floyd, jw ; Fred E Trefethen, sec. A Bagnall, jw; Judson Bangs, sec. jw; Martin L Porter, sec. Rural, 53, Sidney. Nathan A Benson, m ; Bristol. 74, Bristol. Oscar S Yates, m ; Oxford, 18, Norway. Bial F Bradbury, m ; Sewall A Clark, sw ; Wm A Shaw, jw ; Jas Calvin V Robbins, sw; Norris A Miller, Eugene E Andrews, sw ; Merton L Kimball, F Warren, sec. jw ; Edwin J Ervine, sec. jw ; Howard D Smith, sec. Felicity, 19, Bucksport. A Frank Ben- Tremont, 77, South West Harbor. Frank­ lin S Doliver, m; William L Gilley, sw ; Dresden, 103, Dresden. John IT Mayers, nett, m; Wm A Remick, sw; Howard F m ; L W Carlton, sw ; George II Colby, jw ; Gilley, jw ; Geo O Mitchell, sec. William W King, jw; William R Keene, Nathaniel F Leeman, sec. Hancock, 4, Castine. Frank V Grindle, sec. Forest, 148, Springfield. Jasper L Lewis, m; Walter S Brown, sw ; C Fred Jones, jw; Saco, 9, Saco. Abram T. Lord, m ; Her- m ; Charles D Chase, sw ; Herbert E Mur- Charles H Hooper, sec. bert H. Dame, sw; Fred B. Wiggin, jw; dock, jw ; Lysander W Trask, sec. Temple, 86, Westbrook. Albert H Bur. George A. Emery, sec. 292 MASONIC TOKEN, JAN. 15, 1896.

Chapter Elections. The lodge exercises were followed by a The annual report of this noble service for Dunlap, 12, China. Charles A Drake, hp ; banquet and sociable, and the occasion was 1894 is received. It shows a constant gain Josiah C Evans, k; Lot J Randall, sc; Wil­ one of great enjoyment to all present. in efficiency and work accomplished. The lis W Washburn, sec. The officers of Portland Lodge were pub- details of good deeds are long and interest­ Union, 36, Norway. William II Know- ing, and the appeal for still greater facilities land, hp; Bial F Bradbury, k; James O licly installed Dec. 3d by Deputy Grand Crooker, sc ; Howard D Smith, sec. Master Joseph A. Locke. A banquet fol­ should be generously responded to. As Greenleaf, 13, Portland. Edwin G Jack- lowed, at which 300 were seated. “ Many-harbored Maine” has an unusual son, hp; Frank R Redlon, k; Warren C‘ number of her sons upon the sea, our people King, sc ; Francis E Chase, Woodfords, sec. • New Hall. should take especial interest in the promo- The retiring High Priest, Millard F Hicks, The plans for the new masonic building was presented with a gold jewel. tion of this service. at Biddeford show a hall in the third story Hancock, 19, Bucksport. Parker Spof- —The Open Court, 324 Dearborn St., Chi- 35x66 feet, with anterooms. In the back is ford, hp; George H Emerson, k; Isaac cago, weekly, $1, is a champion of free Britton, sc; George 0 Mitchell, sec. a library, and an armory 33x35 feet. The thought, and has the ablest writers among Mount Vernon, 1, Portland. Frederick building is to be of brick with granite trim- its contributors. H Thompson, hp; Ermon D Eastman, k; mi ngs. Fred E Bickford, sc ; John S Russell, sec. Somerset, 15, Skowhegan. Harry A Dins- CONVENTIONS FOR Work.—Five conven- Answers to Correspondents. more, hp; George E Sampson, k; Alvirus tions have been held for teaching work. Lawful Age.—“The application of a Osborn, sc ; C Milton Lambert, sec. At Farmington, Nov. 26lh, 1 D. D. G. M. Aurora, 22, Cornish. Howard Brackett, candidate, less than twenty-one years of hp; John Bradley, k; Gilbert Chase, sc; was present, and 7 lodges were represented age, should not be received.” George H Parker, sec. by about 40 brethren. \Maine Masonic Text Book, p. 259.] King Solomon’s, 8, Rockland. Erastus P At Augusta, Dec. 3d, there were 5 I). D. We do not agree with this decision, Rollins, hp ; Charles E Meservey, k ; Frank G. M. s, and 11 lodges were represented by which was made in 1871, but it is law until A Peterson, sc; Asa P StClair, sec. 50 brethren. changed by the Grand Lodge. We do not Council Elections. At Houlton, Dec. 10th, there was 1 D. I). agree with it, because the ritual does not re- Westbrook, 15, Westbrook. Harlan P G. M. and 9 lodges were represented by 50 quire it; because the old custom of initiat­ Babb, m ; Charles J McLellan, dm; George brethren. ing sons of masons at eighteen shows that H Knowlton, pcw ; Oliver A Cobb, Rec. At Bangor, Dec. 12th, there were 7 there was nothing but expediency in fixing Portland, 4, Portland. Joseph S Gilliatt, m ; Warren C King,dm; George W Pennell, D. D. G. M.’s, and 15 lodges were repre- the age at twenty-one ; and because nothing pcw; Chas D Smith, Rec. ted by 75 brethren. would be more desirable than for a young

Commandery Elections. At Rockland, Dec. 17th, there were 3 man to apply earlier and to remain under D. D. G. M.’s, and 12 lodges were represented the watchful eye of the committee until he St. Omer, 12, Waterville. Arthur II Tot- by 80 brethren. man, Fairfield, c; John Phillips, g; Her- was of lawful age. We hope to see it bert M Fuller, cg ; Thomas E Ransted, hec. The working officers of the lodges were changed.

Claremont, 9, Rockland. Everett A present and they went very carefully through Dedication of Halls.—Although new Jones, c ; Frank Keizer, g ; Benj S White- j all the work. *^r.lr"choin(TDeaedicated as early as possi- house, cg ; Chas E Meservey, pec'. ble, it is not improper to occupy a new hall Palestine, 14, Belfast. James H Howes, Books, Papers, etc. c; Frank E Crowley, g; Elmer Small, cg ; while awaiting dedication, as is shown by — The Maine Farmer’s Almanac for 1896 Frank L Field, Rec. the permission given to occupy halls of comes in with the new cider, yellow pump- St. Alban, 8, Portland. Henry B Ben- other societies in case of necessity. (See kins, winter apples, and other good things nett, c; Frank R Redlon, g ; Chas E Snow, page 349, Me. Mas. Text Book.) cg ; Wm N Howe, Rec. of harvest time, and is as good and welcome Pilgrim, 19, Farmington. Geo C Puring- as it has been for seventy-seven years agone. SuSPENSioN FOR NON-PAYMENT OF DUES. ton, c; Charles E Marr, g; Seth E Beedy, For sale by all booksellers, or send 10c. to —One suspended from membership for non- cg ; Frank W Butler, rec. the publisher, Charles E. Nash, Augusta. payment of dues, re instates himself by pay- Scottish Rite. —Bro. Geo. W. Warvelle P. G. M., of Chi- ment of dues to date of suspension, (see de­ Portland Council Princes of Jerusalem, cago, favors us with an address delivered cision 9, page 20, Gr. Lo. Proc. 1894.) Dues Portland: before the fifth Mass Convention of R. and cannot be exacted for the time while he was G. Master—Millard I. Hicks. S. Masters, of Illinois, at Galesburg, Sept. 5, under suspension. D G. M.—Algernon D. Pearson. 1895, entitled “A Review of Cryptic Mason­ Unfair advantage might be taken of this Sen. G. W.—Frank D. Rogers. by dropping out in hard times and return- J. G. W.—Albert H. Burroughs. ry in the United States.” G. Sccretary—William N. Howe. —Bulletin of the Department of Labor, ing at pleasure. But the same thing could be done by dimitting, and the lodge can Maine Sovereign Consistory: No. I, Nov. 1895, received from Bro. Carroll deprive of membership, instead of suspend- Commander in Chief—Albro E. Chase, D. Wright, Washington, I). C., Commiss­ Portland. ioner. These bulletins are to be issued as ing in doubtful cases. Practically it works First Lt. Commander—Wm. J. Burnham, often as once in two months, and will thus well, as no complaints are made of such ad- Lewiston. vantage being taken. Second Lt. Commander—Edwin F. Vose, be well up to date. Portland. —New England’s Rural Winter : a poem Notices.—Notifications of meetings are Min. of State and G. 0.—Hugh R. Chap- by John Chick Murray, North Berwick, Me. for the convenience of members, and are not lin, Bangor. Grand Chancellor—Wm. M. Nash, Cherry- Transcript Co. Print, Portland. Small octa- indispensable to the legal election of officers field. vo, 32 pages. This is not equal to Whit- at the annual meeting held in strict confor­ Grand Treasurer—Albion Keith, Portland. tier’s Snow Bound, but is a very pleasant mity with the by-laws. While a member Grand Secretary — Samuel F. Bearce, Portland. and faithful description of New England may reasonably expect proper notice, he scenes. It has four illustrations which are cannot claim that the the election is null Lodge Notes. equally meritorious. because he did not receive it. Even in case Buckfield, Dec. 3.— Whitney Lodge, F. & —Proceedings Grand Encampment Odd of candidates elected al a special meeting, A. M., of Canton, made a visit to Evening Fellows, Maine, Oct. 1895, received from B. under authority of a dispensation which Star Lodge of this place last evening, com- C. Stone, Grand Scribe. 51 Encampments, directed every member to be notified, the ing by a special train. Several other lodges 5230 members, 195 initiates. initiation of the candidate would not be an- were also represented among the visitors — United States Life Saving Service. I nulled on account of a member having MASONIC TOKEN, JAN. 15, 1896. 293

failed to receive his notice, if no evidence Boston masons have decided to sell the dry, Frank L. Thompson, F. C. Barker, of bad faith in sending the notices was Masonic Temple and build elsewhere. The Fred. W. Givan, George W. Willett, E. W. found. loss on the building proved to be large, Givan, J. S. Benedict, S. E. Wilson, Alfred But in cases of trial, the failure of the ac- ■$89,000, while that on personal property Bishop, R. A. Borden. After the preceptory had concluded its organization about forty- cused to receive a summons, provided his was $21,300. The fine organ in Corinthian residence is known, is a reason for granting hall was a total loss, the pillars were warped, five members of the order sat down to a splendid supper. a new hearing. the frescoes ruined, and great holes were cut in the floors. Egyptian hall was in a The following were the principal toasts; Robes.—It is not permissible for officers still worse condition. The lot is considered all of which were enthusiastically respond­ of a lodge to wear robes, (see decision 1, p. too expensive for a masonic building as it is ed to, viz.: 176, Maine, 1895.) assessed at $561,000. This is a hint for , The Queen and the Craft. masons elsewhere. Since this was built in The President of United States and the LINCOLN, NEBRASKA, Nov. 15, 1895. 1867, it has proved to be an elephant on the Grand Encampment, responded to by Amer- My dear Sir Knight:—In the Masonic hands of the fraternity. ican Consul, Sir Knight J. S. Benedict. Token of Oct. 15th, you have a review of a The Supreme Grand Master of the Sov- History of the Secret Doctrines and Mystic ereign Great Priory of Canada, and the Rites of Ancient Religious and Medieval New Brunswick. Grand Chancellor, M. E. Sir Knight Daniel Secret Orders, 240 pages, paper, 50 cts.; this Union DeMolay Preceptory of Knights Spry, G. C. T. seems to be a small price, but the question Templar, No. 11, of St. John, N. B., under R. E. Sir Jas. B. Nixon, Special Deputy of is, is it worth even that suin'? special authority, opened a conclave of the Grand Master. Is it not a fact that the enmity of the Knights Templar, at the masonic hall, Char- R. E. Sir Knight Hon Robert Marshall, Church of Rome towards the Templars, lottetown, P. E. I, Nov. 12, when the Orders K. C. T., Provincial Prior, Province of New grew out of a difference in their religious were conferred upon twelve leading compan­ Brunswick. faith ? Some historian says, Sir Sidney ions of P. E. Island. Subsequently Prince The City of Moncton, coupled with the Smith was of opinion, that it was a battle Edward Island Preceptory of Knights Tem­ name of Eminent Sir Knight Hendry Blair between the followers of St. Peter and St. plar was duly instituted under dispensa­ Fleming. John. A war between the church of the tion from the Supreme Grand Master of the The Ivanhoe Preceptory and Sister Pre- west and the east, Rome and Jerusalem. Sovereign Great Priory of Canada. Right ceptories. That the Templars approached nearer to the Eminent Sir Knight James B. Nixon, of To­ The occasion was one long to be remem­ primitive Christians, than any sect then in ronto, Ont., acting as special deputy of the bered, and from it will surely date a new existence. The Gospel of St. John was the Supreme Grand Master, M. E. Wm. H. era of prosperity in Masonry in the prosper­ ground work of their faith, the Patriarch of Whyte, of Montreal. P. E. Preceptor James ous city of Moncton. Jerusalem their spiritual chief. That their H. Pullen represented the Union DeMolay The regular monthly meeting of St. large representation in the councils of the Preceptory on the occasion. Prince Edward John Council of Royal and Select Masters, church, by their bold dissent from Romish Preceptory will not be formally consecrated was held on Nov. 19th, at St. John, N. B., at dogmas, almost paralyzed the councils of until after the issue of the warrant, at the which the following officers were elected the Vatican. He was in a position to be ad- next annual assembly of the Sovereign and installed by M. P. Robert Marshall, vised on the subject. Great Priory of Canada, which takes place Past Grand Master for New Brunswick: Courteously, in London, Ont., in August, 1896. The offi- John A. Watson, T. I. M.; Andrew Me J. K. MaRlay. cers the Prince Edward Preceptory were duly appointed, the Most Worshipful the Nichol, R. I. M.; F. W. Wisdom, I. £1.; G. Gordon Boyne, Recorder. SOUTHERN SUPREME COUNCIL.----At the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of P. E. L, biennial session held in Washington, Oct. Roderick Macneill, M. D., being the first Expulsion.—That the expulsion of a 21-25, there were elected : presiding preceptor. mason is the undoing of what the lodge did Grand Commander — Thomas H. Cas- The new preceptory starts under splendid in making him, is a proposition which we well, San Francisco. auspices, and will shortly rank as the peer Lt. G. Com.—Odel S. Long, Charleston, never before saw or heard. If that is so, an W. Va. of any Encampment of Knights Templar in expelled mason can be restored only by Gr. Prior—Erasmus T. Carr, Leaven- the maritime provinces. Wednesday even­ being remade; and we never heard that one worth, Kan. ing the visiting Sir Knights were entertain­ Gr. Chancellor—Samuel E. Adams, Min- was ever thus restored. Moreover, we have neapolis, Minn. ed at a sumptuous dinner at the Hotel always understood that it is universally G. Min. State—Martin Collins, St Louis, Davies, Charlottetown. held that an expelled mason is still bound Mo. Ivanhoe Preceptory of Knights Templar by his obligations. Comp. Wait’s theory Sec. Gen.—Fred Webber, Washington, was instituted in Masonic Hall, Moncton on D. C. leads inevitably to the conclusion, that an Treas. Gen.—Gilmore Meredith, Balti" November 26tb, by Sir Knight James B. expelled mason, restored by vote, comes in more, Md. Nixon and Sir Knight Robert Marshall, K. unbound by any obligations ! Gr. Almoner—R. C. Jordan, Omaha, Neb. C. T., Provincial Prior. The officers were Gr. Auditor—S. M. Todd, N. Orleans, La. One reason which he gives is, that Mason­ duly installed as follows: H. B. Fleming, Every member, twenty-seven ir. number, ry recognizes two punishments, expulsion Presiding Preceptor; Geo. Ackman. Con- was present for the first time in its history. and indefinite suspension ; if he had added stable; Geo. M. Jarvis, Marshal; G. R. A committee was appointed to prepare for that, formerly almost everywhere, to restore Sangster, Chaplain; Edward Tweedie, the Centennial in 1901, also one to prepare an expelled mason a unanimous vote is re­ Treasurer; J. E. Masters, Sub-Marshal; and publish the official bulletins which have quired and to restore a suspended mason re- L. B. Archibald, Registrar; J. B. Sangster, been suspended since Bro. Pike’s death. quires only a two-thirds vote, he would have E. S. White, Standard Bearers; W. A. The 33d degree was conferred upon fifteen shown that his reason is no reason at all. It Davis, Sword Bearer; A. Y. Clarke, Almon- honoraries ; a large class was elected. is true that in some jurisdictions the same er; W. A. Metzler, Capt. of Guard; F. C. vote is required in both cases by recent enact- The Grand Commandery of Illinois, Oct. Barker, Organist; J Jonyce, Guard. The ments, part (as in Maine) requiring a unani­ 22d, elected Augustus L. Webster, of Dan­ other fratres of the new preceptory, which mous vote, and part only a two-thirds vote : ville, Gr. Com., Gil. W. Barnard, of Chicago, starts under most auspicious circumstances, this change makes the twro punishments pre­ Gr. Rec. Gen. John Corson Smith is corre- are: John L. Harris, Chris. P Harris, T. V. cisely the same to all intents and purposes. spondent. ( Cooke, F. N. Hall, James Barnes, L. T. Jou- [Drummond’s Chapter Corr., 1895. 294 MASONIC TOKEN, JAN. 15, 1896.

GRAND LODGE OF MAINE. ^^“Secretaries should instantly report GRAND ENCAmpment. — Grand Master the election of Officers, if they have not Thomas has assigned as visiting officer to

Annual MeetiNgs. done so, that communications, &c., may be the Grand Commanderies of New Hamp- sent to the proper addresses. shire and Vermont, Grand Warder Joseph The Masonic Grand Every Master who has served a full year A. Locke, of Portland, Me. Bodies in Maine will is entitled to a Past Master’s diploma, and As visitor to Maine, Connecticut and Del- hold their Annual Ses- his District Deputy will furnish one on ap- aware, Grand Sen. Warden Henry W. Rugg, sions for 1896 at Ma- plication. Providence, R. I. sonic Hall in Portland, Grand Recorder Mayo notifies that he as follows : ChRIStmas ObseRVANCe.—Christmas was has leased offices in the Security Building, Grand Lodge, Tuesday, May 5, at 9 o’clock A. m. .very generally observed by the Templars cor. 4th and Locust Sts., St. Louis, where Grand Chapter, “ “ 5, at 7 o’clock p. m. throughout the country. Most of the Grand visiting brethren are invited to make their Grand Council, Wed’sdy, “ 6, at 2 o’clock p. m. Commanderies issued general orders for the headquarters. The Grand Encampment Gr. Com’dery, Thursday, “ 7, at 2 o’clock p. M. observance, and the commanderies respond­ Lodge officers, in making applications to would be issued by Dec. 28th. ed cheerfully. The numbers must have the Charity Fund for Relief, must be partic­ A second edition of the Order of Malta been larger than ever. In Maine the com­ ularly careful to comply with all the direc- was ordered and will soon be ready. manderies nearly all assembled, and in tions required in filling out blanks. See pp. Proceedings from 1816 to 1868, reprint, many towns where there are no command­ 323, 324 and 325, proceedings 1895. will be sold at §3.50, and each year later at eries, the resident Templars bad meetings §1.65 by mail. for the purpose. This last is one of the To Secretaries: Blanks for Returns of pleasantest features of the occasion, because The Grand Chapter of Pennsylvania re- Lodges will be sent first of February. If not a Templar, though in the remotest ocean, elected Dec. 5th and installed 27th, Ezra S. received by the 15th, notify me, and give the feels that he is assembled with all the great Bartlett, G. H. P., and Charles Cary, G. Sec., proper address. If there has been a change fraternity when the exact minute comes, both of Philadelphia. in the office of Secretary, call on the former and he rises with the rest. one before writing me. Grand Secretary Parvin sends to his The Encampment of St. John, at St. John, STEPHEN BERRY, friends a New Year’s greeting which is N. B., preceded the toast by one to the Gr. Secretary. very tender and thoughtful. Portland, Jan. 15, 1896. Grand Master and Chapter General of Scot- land, and followed it by one to the Supreme We notice by the Keystone, that our old Grand Master and Great Priory of Canada. friend William Ross, formerly of Portland, MAINE MASONIC TEXT BOOK. The latter point is significant and gratifying, is Secretary of Lu Lu Temple in Philadel- as it indicates that no personal feeling pre- phia, and that he is so well appreciated that The fourth edition of Drummond’s Text vents the long desired union between them his brethren presented him with §100 in Book is now corrected to agree with the and that body. gold at its last meeting. monitorial reported by the committee in The most elegant program of ceremonies j 1894, and every lodge must have one to which has reached us is one from Cataract j Cbyptic Rite.—General Grand Recorder work correctly. The changes occur from Commandery, Spokane, WasnmgTon, sent Mnrdhnrst’s statistics for 1894 show in the page 24 to page 53, inclusive, so that thirty- United States, 537 councils, 38,653 members, by its Commander John Henry Shaw. six pages have been substituted. From Houston, Texas, comes from Bro. 2,998 candidates. Increase in membership It is also important that each lodge should J. C. Kidd, Grand Treasurer, an elaborate during the year, 1646. have the new edition on account of the new report of the meeting of Ruthven Com- constitution issued in 1893. We are grieved to learn that Dr. Denison mandery, which we wish we could publish. E. Seymour, of Calais, P. G. M. of the Grand Of course young officers studying the It contains the list of those present, (includ- work will want the correct monitorial. Council of Maine, is seriously ill from the ing B. F. Cragin, of St. John, N. B.) and a Grand Master BukbaNk said in his ad- effects of a hemlock splinter in the palm of list of all the toasts and responses. It will dress : his hand, which wounded the nerves. go on file, and be bound with the other let- “ A fourth edition of the “ Maine Masonic Text Book” (Drummond) has recently ters of the occasion in some great masonic Our friend J. C. Kidd, who was elected been issued. I cannot too strongly urge library. Bro. Kidd enclosed a bunch of Grand Scribe of the Grand Chapter of upon the lodges and officers the importance, violets, fresh from the garden. They come yes, the necessity, of having this work for Texas, Dec. 4th, was born in Cecil Co., Md., pressed but fragrant still. familiar use. but has resided in Houston since 1868. He “Not only would frequent reading of the is Grand Treasurer of the Grand Command- ‘ Ancient Charges and Regulations ’ afford Masonic messages of peace and good will profit and promote masonic intelligence, have been sent from England and Canada ery. For twenty-five years he was on the but those brethren who are directly respon- to this country, and we have no doubt the Houston and Texas Central Railroad, lat­ sible for the government and growth of terly as auditor. lodges could by reference to this work fa- masons of America will do everything in miliarize themselves and less informed their power to foster the same kind feeling The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts in­ members with the Constitution and law of towards our British brethren. Every kindly our Order, thereby imparting light and stalled officers in Sutton Hall, Dec. 27th, word spoken will bear a message of mercy, knowledge to those entitled to the benefits despite the fire, and had their annual ban­ of Masonry. Snch study should run on and kind words are never regretted, nor quet, but the latter was given at the Ex­ lines parallel with correct ritualism.” wasted. Blue cloth, library style, by mail, $1.40 change Club on Batterymarch St. Pocket edition, leather tuck, by mail, 1.50 The Boston Triennial Committee received We are indebted to Grand Prelate Cor­ Enclose cash with order to .*$81,357.37 ; expended §69,290.54; and re- nelius L. Twing, of Brooklyn, N. Y., for a Stephen BeRRY, Publisher, funded §12,060.83 to the contributing com- copy of his admirable report on necrology 37 Plum Street, manderies. to the Grand Commandery of New York. Portland, Maine. A Grand Council under the General J^=It is impossible to open accounts for Grand Council has been formed in Wash­ Salina, KaNsas.—The corner stone of these, and cash must be enclosed if to be ington, and Henry L. Kennan, of Spokane, the new masonic temple was laid Oct. 31st sent by mail. They can be sent C. O. D. is the Grand Master, Edward R. Hare, Ta- and a very interesting address was given by by express, but that increases the cost. coma, Gr. Recorder. .Prof. W. M. Jay. MASONIC TOKEN, - - JAN. 15, 1896. 295

The Masonic Advocate enters its 29th Lodge, King Solomon’s Chapter, Claremont Franklin Rex, P. G. H. P., and P. G. year with the January number, and Bro. Commandery and King Hiram Council. He Commander of West Virginia, died at Par­ Martin H. Rice, the editor, felicitates him- had been Junior Grand Warden of the kersburg, Oct. 18th, aged 58. He. was a na­ self that he has occupied the editorial chair Grand Commandery, and was elected Senior tive of Pennsylvania. twenty-six of these years, which exceeds Grand Warden in May last. GeoRge W. BlouNT, Past Grand Master the similar service of any mason now living, As a hasty burial was requisite, a memo- and Past Grand High Priest of North Caro­ and that only Cornelius Moore, who edited rial service was held in the Congregational lina, died at Wilson, Nov. 29th. the Masonic Review thirty-one years, had Church, on Sunday, Nov. 24th, which was Rev. Timothy 0. Paine, D. D., of East attended by the masonic bodies of which he exceeded it. Bridgewater, Mass., one of the most renown­ had been a member, by many from neigh- Will he not except the editor of the Ma­ ed linguists and Egyptian scholars in this boring towns, and by a large concourse of sonic Token, who has occupied the tripod country, died at the Massachusetts General citizens. since March, 1867 ? The Token is a few Hospital, Dec. 6th. Rev. John Pettengill of the Free Baptist months older than the Advocate. Dr. Paine was born in Winslow. Me., and Church, read the Scriptures, Rev. C. A. We congratulate Bro. Rice, and we can- bis education was received in the public Moore, of the Congregational Church, offered not speak too highly of his magazine, which schools of his native state and Colby Uni­ prayer. Rev. L. D. Evans, pastor of the is published monthly in Indianapolis at $1 versity, in the face of obstacles which would Congregational Church, Camden, preached a year. have discouraged less earnest students. He a very appropriate and impressive sermon, was brought up in the Orthodox faith, but Detroit had a great Masonic Fair com- which was the more fitting as be had been finding this belief distasteful, very early mencing Dec. 2d. the especial friend and former pastor of the embraced the teachings of Swedenborg. doctor and his family during their residence We acknowledge with thanks an invita­ He married Agnes, daughter of Rev. Adonis in Camden. Rev. C. W. Bradlee pronounced tion to attend the public installation of Gar- Howard, one of the founders and early min­ the benediction. The music was by the den City Lodge of Chicago, January 8th, at isters of the New Church. During his en­ Congregational quartette choir. It had been the Preceptory of Oriental Consistory, on tire life he was a zealous and devoted stu­ intended to have masonic services at the the 18th floor of Masonic Temple. dent, especially of Hebrew and the ancient doctor’s grave and the masons proceeded to languages. His entire leisure time was A lady in Cornish possesses a large white the cemetery for that purpose, but it was so spent in unravelling the mysteries of hiero­ pitcher covered with masonic emblems and late when they arrived there and the dark­ glyphics and ancient lore. His life work is inscribed “Bro. Marsh, sworn measurer of ness hastening on, a fervent prayer only was a book which will be long remembered. It timber, &c. in Liverpool, presents these offered by Rev. John Pettengill. is “ Solomon’s Temple,” and involved 25 trifles to Lincoln Lodge at Wiscasset, David years of study. In it he reconstructs com­ Silvester, Esq,, W. M., 1793.” IvoitY H. Robinson, Principal of Wash- ington Academy, died at East Machias, of pletely this temple. This book is especially Henry Clay Armstrong, Grand Secretary typhoid fever, Nov. 4th, at the age of 36 prized in masonic circles. and Grand Recorder of Alabama, was con- years, 8 months and 1 day, leaving a wife He was authority on Egyptian hierogly­ firmed as Secretary of Legation to Madrid, and two children. He was born in Augusta, phics and translated several, over which Spain, in the U. S. Senate, Dec. 18th. We March 3, 1859, graduated at Bowdoin Col- learned men had labored in vain. congratulate Bro. Armstrong, but shall miss lege in 1887, and was a member of the Del- Charles V. S. Levy, Grand High Priest him from his masonic posts. ta Kappa Epsilon Society. He was ap- of Maryland, in 1882, died at Frederick, pointed Principal of Washington Academy Dec. 8th, aged 51. Obituaries. in 1887, the year of his graduation, and suc­ Rees G. Williams, Grand High Priest William Caldwell Belcheb, Grand cessfully conducted it until his death. of New York, in 1871 and 1872, died at Commander of California in 1864, died at He was raised in Warren Lodge, Aug. 2, Utica, Dec. 23d, aged 67. He was a native San Francisco, Sept. 1st. He was Grand 1887, was Master in 1892, 1893 and a part of of Wales. Master in 1862-3-4, and was an eminent 1894, when he was appointed District Dep­ lawyer. uty Grand Master of the Third Masonic Dis- We have received cards from Bro. Wm. B. Melish, of Cincinnati, Grand Junior JohN Clark Hazlett, Grand Master of trict. He. was High Priest of Warren Chap- Nevada, died at his home in Dayton, Octo- ter at the time of his death, having been a Warden of the Grand Encampment U. S. A., ber 3d. He was born in Lewiston, Penn., charter member and the first Scribe under announcing the marriage of his daughter May 19, 1828, and was a physician. D. W. the charter. (He took the chapter degrees May to Mr. Benjamin F. Harris, Jr., of Virgin, of Geneva, becomes acting Grand in Washington Chapter, at Machias.) In Champaign, Illinois, at Cincinnati, Dec. 5th. Master. January, 1895, he was elected High Priest. The Token offers its congratulations. The He was also a member of St. Elmo Com­ wedding was very brilliant. De. William A. Albee, Senior Grand mandery, at Machias and was an enthusias- Warden of the Grand Commandery of The masonic temple at Purcell, Indian tic and valued member of the fraternity. Maine, died at his home in Rockland, Nov. Territory, was destroyed by fire Nov. 20th, He was an active member of the Congrega­ 2d, aged 57. He was chairman of the Board with most of the paraphernalia. The in­ tional Church. of Health, contracted the diphtheria in his surance will nearly cover the loss. efforts to suppress that disease, and after an ChaRles P. HuNt, Grand King of the illness of six days succumbed to it. He was Grand Chapter of Michigan, died at Jack- HermaN G. Carter, long Librarian of the Grand Lodge of New York, recently died. a native of Knox County, educated at Colby son, Mich, Oct. 24th, aged 37. He was a native of Livingston Co., N. Y., and was University, graduated at Bowdoin Medical We are happy to hear from Grand Secre­ Recorder of the City of Jackson at the College in 1866, at the age of 28, practiced tary John L. Power, of Jackson, Miss., that time of his death. sixteen years in Union, later in Camden, he has recovered from his late severe ill­ and for the past two years in Rockland. He Michael Shoemaker, Grand High Priest ness. He was prostrated while canvassing was first Vice President of the Maine Med- of Michigan, in 1853, 1854 and 1856, and for the nomination as Secretary of State, ical Association, a member of the board of Grand Master in 1886, died at Jackson, but his eldest daughter took up the work so medical examiners, and a leading physician Mich., Nov. 10th, aged 77. He was Colonel successfully, that in the convention August of the state. of the 13th Mich. Infantry during the late 17th he was nominated enthusiastically on In Masonry he was a member of Union war. the first ballot. 296 MASONIC TOKEN, JAN. 15, 1896.

Not in vain the distant beacons, he is actually able thus to receive the de­ The Ohio “CeRNEau” Case Decided. Forward, forward let us range, —The celebrated case of William A. Her­ Let the great world spin forever gree there is no room for question as to shiser and others vs. S. Stacker Willamsand Down the ringing grooves of change. Through the shadow of the globe whether his ability rests upon his natural others, having passed through all the lower We sweep into the younger day; powers or artificial aids. Comp. Long’s courts, finally reached the Supreme Court Better fifty years of Europe ■ of Ohio, and by that body has been decided Than a cycle of Cathay. suggestion that the degrees may be con­ in favor of the defendants. It is a decision —[Tennyson. ferred on “the mere remnant of a man,” is of much importance, not alone to Freema­ without force; for if there is enough of a sonry, but to all fraternal organizations, as The masonic temple in Duluth, Minnesota, it settles that the courts will not interfere was burned Oct. 13th. The loss was heavy. man to perform, at his own will, the work with the internal working, quarrels and of Royal Arch Masonry, there is enough of management of secret benevolent organiza­ MexicaN Capitular MasoNRY.— The a man to make a Royal Arch Mason. tions so long as they do not involve property Committee on Dispensations and Charters rights. The substance of the case is about [Drummond’s Chapter Corr. 189.5. as follows : recommendedjthat a charter be issued, and Some years ago, during the term of Bro. their recommendation was adopted. The Mauks.—“ We might add to the foregoing Williams as M. W. Grand Master of the status of the “Gran Dieta” was not dis- that the mark of a Mark Master Mason Grand Lodge, F. & A. M., of Ohio, the de­ should be composed of straight lines, and fendant, Bro. Williams, as Grand Master, cussed by the committee, and apparently should contain an odd number of ‘ points.’ ordered the expulsion of all members of the not in the General Grand Chapter. Con- The ends of lines and intersections of lines Order who belonged to what was known as sidering that’very few of our Grand Lodges are ‘ points.’ Thus the Gothic letter A has the Cerneau Jurisdiction of Scottish Rite. five points and is a ‘ proper ’ mark, while His order was made under a law passed by have recognized the Gran Dieta ” as a the Gothic letter N has four points and the Grand Lodge of Ohio. In compliance regular masonic body and especially that would be the mark of an apprentice, and with this order Mt. Vernon Commandery, quite a number have absolutely refused to not of a master workman nor of a Mark K. T., expelled about twenty-five members, Master.”—| Henry Robertson. and one of the Blue Lodges took the matter do so, and that others are'holding the mat- up and expelled a number of members. ter under advisement, because they are not Use of Ciphehs.—“ We would fain add a William A. Hershiser and others of those willing to recognize the Gran Dieta upon word on the subject of writing the ritual in who fell under the ban of the Grand Lodge the evidence thus far submitted as to its cipher. There was once a man, who we are brought injunction proceedings to overthrow taught was one of three ancient Grand Mas­ this effort. In the Court of Common Pleas regularity, we are disposed to regret this ters, whose integrity is exhibited to us as the Judge Evans passed on the questions raised action. To be sure, the statement of Comp. model for all masons, an integrity by which and in a general way held that the courts Chism, as to the reformation of the Gran they should seek to live and in which they would not interfere with the laws of secret should be ready to die. This man, the societies where they did not conflict with Dieta, is now, for the first time, so far as same masonic tradition informs us, com­ the laws of the state; that unless it could we have seen, made public ; but inasmuch i mitted to writing the most important ‘ se­ be shown that property rights were involved as the General Grand Chapter accepts the cret ’ of a mason—even the word. He did the equity court would not interfere. He it for the good of the fraternity, that future laid down the principle that the members status of bodies of the Symbolic Rite as de- generations yet unborn might find it, recog- of a lodge had no individual property rights, termined by the Grand Lodges, it seems to nize it and use it. He did not do it in such that their right in property was as a body us that action in establishing Royal Arch manner that the profane might become cog­ and declined to grant a perpetual injunction. nizant of it—this his obligation forbade. The case passed through the Circuit Masonry in Mexico, and authorizing the con- He did not do it in such manner that the Court, which sustained Judge Evans’ deci­ ferring of the degrees upon members of the secrets of Masonry might thereby be un- sion, and the decision of the lower court is obedience of Gran Dieta, should have been lawfully obtained. He did it in cipher; be now affirmed by the Supreme Court of did it in such manner that those entitled to Ohio. The question which was of most im­ postponed until, to say the least, there should the knowledge might thereby obtain it. portance to secret societies was the property be a more general consensus of decision that In this, Solomon and Hiram, of Tyre, joined question, wherein Judge Evans held that that body is a regular body of Symbolic Ma- and united with him, and became equal the individual member of a lodge held no property rights in the lodge except such as sonry. We do not perceive how a member of participants in his acts. Unless our three ancient Grand Masters had done what they the lodge itself might give him under its Chapultepec Chapter can be admitted as a did, write the pivotal secret of Masonry, laws. Another feature of Judge Evans’ de­ visitor in a Maine chapter, inasmuch as our the fear of the King of Israel would have cision in the lower court was, that it held that all of the remedies which could be ap- Grand Chapter follows the decision of our found its fruition, and the word would have been forever lost, and, even if found in the plied in the lodge itself must be exhausted Grand Lodge in relation to the status of per- future, could not have been recognized for before the controversy could be carried into sons claiming to be Matter Masons, and our what it was, and is, without the other the courts. This latter point has been Grand Lodge has declined to recognize the marks and indications which proclaimed it passed upon by couits in different portions masonic. The deposit was made in such of the country, and all have given the same Gran Dieta as a masonic body, or the mem- manner that the secrets could lawfully, and judgment—that all the remedies of the lodge bers of its obedience as regular masons. could not unlawfully, be obtained.” and order must be exhausted before the However, the technical law of the situation [Herman C. Duncan, of Louisiana. courts will interfere.—[Masonic Chronicle, Columbus. is, that a Maine Royal Arch Mason could sit in the chapter with a person with whom J^^The following lodges pay $1 or §2 a Juarez Funeral. he could not sit in a Maine lodge ; the con- year, receiving 11 and 22 copies of the Token, An idea of what a mason’s funeral is in Mexico may be obtained from the descrip­ sequence would undoubtedly be, that the respectively, to distribute to the members who tion of the services in honor of ex-President Maine mason would object to the admission are promptest in attendance: Juarez of that country on the night of July of the party into the chapter as a visitor. Copies. lblh. The ceremonies closed with the hold­ St. Andrew’s, Bangor, 22 ing of a white lodge in the cemetery of San What is true of Maine, is true of the large Fernando, the scene being especially pictur- majority of the other Grand Lodges. Temple, Saccarappa, 11 esque. Four hundred masons were present [Drummond’s R. A. Corr., 1895. Hancock, Castine, 11 and two hundred ladies of their families. Ira Berry, Bluehill, 22 A square was formed around the great mar­ ble tomb surmounted by an immense sym- Physical PERFECTION.—We have never Cumberland, New Gloucester, 11 bol of a female figure, representing Mexico subscribed to the doctrine that the physical Rising Virtue, Bangor, 22 supporting Juarez. Electric lamps in pale Kenduskeag Lodge, Kenduskeag, 11 blue globes threw a cold fantastic light on perfection rule applies to Royal Arch Ma- the scene. The masons were formed in sonry. But it does not follow that there is King Solomon’s, Waldoboro, 22 military order, while several of their com- no rule. It is a necessary consequence of What lodge shall be next added ? panies, wearing broad-brimmed black hats and carrying naked swords, guarded the conferring a degree under an established tomb. The masons were in full regalia and ritual, that the candidate must be able to re­ The chapters chartered in Victoria, Aus- bore fourteen standards embroidered with ceive the degree according to the terms of tralia, by the Grand Chapter of Canada gold. Several bands of music were sta­ tioned in the cemetery. The impressive that ritual. This ability must be the actual have united with the Grand Chapter of Vic- ceremonies lasted until midnight. ability of the candidate. It follows that if toria, and happily settled a vexed question. [Square and Compass, Denver. MASONIC TOKEN, JAN. 15, 1896. 297

Here in New Orleans there are ten Blue j Peemiums.—Any brother who will pro­ Lodges and Chapters and three command- j cure subscribers for us, remitting not less eries among the colored race, all of whom than $1 at a time, may retain one-fourth of seemingly are in a promising condition, there the money for his services. Those who are about 600 in good standing in Louisiana, j wish to assist us, without caring for the at last report with their W. Grand Master,, premium, can gratify some indigent brother E. A Williams and Em. Grand Com. James | by sending him a paper free. It is better You Have Heard Lewis, are very intelligent, courtly and affa­ to take subscriptions for two years. ble. Candidly we1 express the opinion that! Your Grandfather it is a question of time only, when the Colored Mason of Louisiana will and must RUDY’S PILE SUPPOSITORY Tell be recognized. They obtained their origi- s guaranteed to cure Piles and Constipation, or nal charter from England and not Erance, j money refunded. 50 cents per box. Send two Our Grand hailing sign of distress shows no stamps for circular and Free Sample to MARTIN How he always kept “ L. F.” Atwood’s Medicine or Bitters at hand in case of 1 distinction which we must not overlook. RUDY, Registered Pharmacist, Lancaster, Pa. No postals answered. For sale by all first- illness, at all seasons of the year. It is ■ —[Mew Orleans Square and Compass. class druggists, everywhere. Wholesale Agents, Cook, Everett & Penned, and John W. Perkins just as good for you now, today. It will & Co., Portland, Me. . cure dyspepsia. ' Our Thanks. DIED. 35c. a Bottle. CaNada.—Grand Chapter, July 16, 1895, from Thomas Sargent, Toronto, Gr. Scribe ABNER T. WADE, in Sangerville, Oct. 29, aged E. J. Ross Robertson, Toronto, Grand Z. 78. He was a shipmaster, was initiated in Mt. 98 chapters, 4,977 members, 680 exalted. Kineo Lodge, of Abbot, June 22, 1861, and was the first candidate. He was almost immediately COLORADO.—Grand Lodge, Sept. 17, 18, appointed Secretary, the lodge being then under 1895, from Ed. C. Parmelee, Denver, Grand dispensation, and in 1864-5-8-9 and ’72, was Mas­ ter. He was born in Woolwich, Nov. 1. 1817. Sec. Wm. D. Peirce, Denver, Gr. M. 87 He was author of the lodge history, published in lodges, 7,023 members, 394 initiates. 1889, and it shows marked literary ability. DERRY, STEPHEN, Book, Job and Card DELAWARE.—Grand Lodge, Oct. 2 and 3, WILLIAM A. ALBEE, in Rockland, Nov. 2, aged I) Printer,37 Plum Street, Portland. All kinds 57, (see obituaries.) of Printing done to order. Orders by mail prompt­ 1895, from Benj. F. Bartram, Wilmington, ly attended to. Gr. Sec. Joseph L. Cahall, Georgetown, IVORY IT. ROBINSON, in East Machias, Nov. 4, aged 36 y., 8 m., 1 d., (see obituaries.) JLANKS.—Masonic Blanks of all kinds always Gr. M. 21 lodges, 2,039 members, 86 in- > on hand. jgr’Send for a circular. itiates. ISAAC G. WILLIAMSON, in Wiscasset, Nov. 5. I He was County Treasurer and a member of )Y-LAWS.—Model By-Laws always in type, so FloRida.—Grand Council, May 23, 1895, Lincoln Lodge. ) that Lodges can have them at half price if few Ialterations are made. from John Carlovitz, Milton, Gr. Rec. Geo. ALBERT N. SNOW, in Bangor, Nov. 11, aged 45. S. Hallmark, Pensacola, Grand Master. 4 Freight Cashier Maine Central Railroad. 1ARDS of all kinds cut to any size, and sent by ) mail or express at wholesale prices. councils, 103 members, 14 candidates. CHARLES H. KENISTON, in Rockland, Nov. 12. C aged 66. I CERTIFICATES OF STOCK, Town Bondsand IlliNois.—Gr. Chapter, Oct. 24, 25, 1895, V every description of Ornamental Printing. GEORGE E. WALKER, killed at Boston, in ac­ from Gil. W. Barnard, Chicago, Gr. Sec. cident on B. & M. It. It., was buried at Kenne­ ' QHECKS, Drafts and all kinds of Bank Printing. George M. Moulton, Chicago, G. H. P. 186 bunkport, Dec. 22. Member Arundel Lodge. chapters, 16,414 members, 1,251 exaltations. JAMES C. RUNDLETT.in South Portland, Dec. ABELS of all kinds, very cheap. Apothecary’s Gr. Council, Oct. 23, 1895, from Gil. W. 31, aged 57 y., 8 m. Captain 128th Colored Reg’t J Recipe Blanks, Calendars, &c., &c. in rebellion. Past Master of Hiram Lodge. L Barnard, Chicago, Gr. Recorder. Marcus ODGE MUSIC, in Pamphlets, nine hymns—the J best ever issued. Per dozen $1.25. M. Lord, Chenoa, Gr. Master. 39 councils, OTIS HOWARD, in Lewiston, Dec. 30, aged 31 y. I 10 m. 12 d A. dearly loved member of Asylum PLACARDS & ORNAMENTAL SHOW CARDS 2,669 members, 237 candidates. Lodge, W.iyne. Buried at North Wayne with 1 in every style. Colored and Bronze work. Gr. Commandery, Oct. 22, 23, 1895, from masonic rites. ) ECORDS and other Masonic Blank Books fur- Gil. W. Barnard, Chicago, Gr. Rec. Aug. t nished or made to order. L. Webster, Danville, Gr. Com. 65 eom- I When you attend the Grand EALS.—Embossing Seals and Presses, very cheap manderies, 9,355 members, 598 knighted. S and of the finest workmanship, by the best Gr. Coun. High Priesthood, Oct. 24, 1895, Lodge Meetings I Seal Engraver in the country. from Gil W. Barnard, G. Steward. Loyal Stop at tlie L. Munn, Freeport, President. A beauti­ Pianos! Organs I Music ! fully illustrated sketch of the Order by Gen. ST. JULIAN HOTEL. John C. Smith, is given. Agents for the celebrated INdiana.—Gr. Chapter, Oct. 23, 24, 1895, Cor. Plum and Middle Sts., from Wm. H. Smythe, Indianapolis, Gr. BLASIUS PIANOS, R. W. UNDERWOOD, Prop’r, Portland. And other first class makes. Mail orders Sec. Henry W. Mordhurst, Fort Wayne, promptly filled. G. H. P. 56 chapters, 6,479 members, 406 The only Hotel in Portland on Underwood’s fiVSlltSltinTlQ Plan. CRESSEY, JONES & ALLEN, ' Gr. Council, Oct. 22, 23, 1895, from Wil- Nearest Hotel to Masonic Hall. 538 Congress St., Portland. liam H. Smythe, Inianapolis, Gr. Rec. Electric cars pass the door. Thomas R. Marshall, Columbia City, Gr. M. 46 councils, 2,457 members. Manitoba.—Gr. Lodge, June 12, 1895, from Wm. G. Scott, Winnipeg, Gr. Sec. Chas. N. Bell, Winnipeg, Gr. M. 55 lodges, 2,334 members, 154 initiates. Montana.—Gr. Lodge, Oct. 9, 1895, from I OUR REGALIA AND PARAPHERNALIA Cornelius Hedges, Helena, Gr. Sec. James I H. Mills, Helena, Gr. M. 39 lodges, 2,491 members, 189 initiates. Ohio.—Gr. Lodge, Oct. 23-4, 1895, from QUALITY, J. H. Brom well, Cincinnati, Gr. Sec. Wm. . DESIGN & B. Melish, Cincinnati, Gr. M. 493 lodges, 39,906 members, 2,373 raised. Grand Chapter, Sept. 11, 1895, from Chas. C. Kiefer, Urbana, Gr. Sec. Jacob II. Brom­ WE| LEAD, well, Cincinnati, G. II. P. S. Stacker Wil- OTHERS IMITATE. liaras, Correspondent. 146 chapters, 13,764 members, 920 exalted. Write for Catalogue and Discounts, PENNSYLVANIA. — Ceremonies in Com- memoration of the Dead, A. & A. S. R. from Frank M. Highley, Phila., Gr. Scc. HENDERSON-AMES CO., Kalamazoo, Mich. Washington.—Gr. Commandery, June Please mention this paper 7, 1895, from Yancey C. Blalock, Walla Walla, Gr. Reo. Horace W. Tyler, Spokane, Gr. Com. 9 commanderies, 585 members, 20 knighted. 298 MASONIC TOKEN JAN. 15, 1896.

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