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VOLUME 5. PORTLAND, ME., MAY 15, 1916. NO. 36.

Gr. Mar.—Frederick O. Eaton, Rumford. Published quarterly by Stephen Berry Co., at 3 o’clock the following Grand Officers were elected: G. S. D.—Ernest C. Butler, Skowhegan. No. 37 Plum Street, Portland, Maine G. J. D.—David E. Moulton, Portland. Gr. Master—Waldo Pettengill, Rumford. Gr. Stewards—Elmer A. Doten, Portland; Twelve cts. per year in advance. D. G. M. -Silas B. Adams, Portland. Charles B. Davis, Waterville; Ralph H. Bur­ S. G. W.—Ralph W. Moore, Hampden. bank, Biddeford; Arthur H. Baker, Kittery. Established March, 1867. - - 49th Year. J. G. W.—Albert H. Newbert, Rockland. Gr. Sw. Br.—Elmer F. Richardson, So. Gr. Treas.—Albro E. Chase, Portland. West Harbor. Advertisements $4.00 per inch, or $3.00 for Gr. Sec.—Stephen Berry, Portland. Gr. St. Br.—John N. Foye, Canton. half an inch for one year. Trustees Charity Fund for Three Years— Gr. Pursuivants—Warren C. King, Port­ No advertisement received unless the advertiser, Frank E. Sleeper, Sabattus ; Howard D. land; James B. Stevenson, Rumford. or some member of the firm, is a Freemason in Smith, Norway. Gr. Lec.—Frank E. Sleeper, Sabattus good standing. Committee of Finance—Hugh R. Chap- Gr. Org.—Walter S. Smith, Portland. lin, Bangor; Edmund B. Mallet, Freeport; Gr. Tyler—Winslow E. Howell, Portland. May. Elmer A. Doten, Portland. At 11:30 the was closed. At 4:40 the Grand Lodge was called off

The fair fields are smiling in garments of green until 2 o’clock Wednesday Afternoon. Where wander the feet of our magical queen; And all nature wakens in chorus to sing Wednesday Afternoon, Mag 3d. Grand . A glad song of praise to the fairy of spring She calls to the sunbeams and gentle-voiced breeze The Grand Lodge spent the afternoon in Tuesday Evening, May 2d. To unfold the leaf-buds, bring joy to the trees, witnessing the conferring of the Third de­ That soon will be coming in gorgeous array The Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Maine Their offerings to bring to our sweet, sunny May. gree by Atlantic Lodge of Portland, W. K. met at 7 o’clock p. m. , Grand High Priest Bright visions of beauty ! on each shining tress Herrmann, Master. Wallace N. Price of Richmond, presiding. The warm sunlight lingers with loving caress; Thou bringest the fragrance from under the snow The attendance was very large. Of blossoms we loved in the long, long ago. Thursday Morning, May 4th. General Grand High Priest George E. Sweet friend, ever faithful and loving and true The Grand Lodge resumed work at 9 a. m. Corson, of Washington, D. C., attended by The same happy face that in childhood we knew. Reports of Committees were received. While eyes have grown dim and locks have grown his of the Third Vail, Hamil­ gray, A dispensation was voted to the appli­ Thou still art our golden-haired laughing-eyed ton, of New York, made an visit and May. cants for a new lodge- at Old Orchard. —[S'. J. Stevens.] was received with due honors. Tne new officers were installed by Grand Grand High Priest Price presented an Master Bodge, the following appointments able and interesting address, and the other MASONRY IN HAINE. being made: Grand Officers made their annual reports. Corresponding Grand Secretary—Convers Members 10,577, exalted 454, gain 39, Grand Lodge. E. Leach, Portland. deaths 190. Portland, May 2, 1916. District Deputy Grand Masters. The following Grand Officers were elect­ Districts. The Grand Lodge of Maine met in Ma­ 1 Joseph W. Porter, Caribou. ed: - , Portland, May 2d, at 9 a.m., 2 Winfield F. Packard, Princeton. G. H. P.—James A. Richan, Rockland, 3 Grand Master Thomas H. Bodge of Au­ D. G. H. P.—Frederic O. Eaton, Rum­ 4 George E. Parsons, Castine. gusta, presiding. ford. 5 Erwin G. Ryder, Brownville Junction. Gr. King—Franklin P. Clark, Portland. George E. Corson, Gen. Gr. High Priest 6 Frank D. Weymouth, Charleston. Gr. Sc.—John H. Lancaster, Skowhegan. of the Gen. Gr. Chapter U. S., was present 7 Charles L. Jones, . Gr. Treas.—Albro E. Chase, Portland. 8 Wilmer J. Dorman, Belfast. as a visitor. He is a native of Lebanon, Gr. Sec.—Stephen Berry, Portland. 9 Emil Whitten, Rockland. Finance Committee—Franklin R. Redlon, York County, Maine. 10 Victor K. Montgomery, Ea. Boothbay. William N. Howe, Herbert W. Robinson, There was an average attendance at the 11 John H. McElroy, Winthrop. all of Portland. 12 Sanger S. Annis, Waterville. opening. 13 James M. Spence, Madison. At 10:10 the Grand Chapter called off Grand Master Bodge presented an able 14 Fred E. Ward, Freeport. until 9 a. m. Wednesday. and interesting address, detailing his labors 15 J. Blaine Morrison, Phillips. 16 Ernest J. Record, South Paris. for the past year, a fitting close to two Wednesday Morning, May 3d. 17 Edgar F. Caswell, Gorham. years of most efficient administration. 18 Fred R. Bradbury, East Brownfield. The Grand Chapter resumed work at 9 The other Grand Officers presented their 19 George M. Stevens, Kennebunk. A. M. 20 Daniel W. Ballantyne, Lincoln. reports. were granted to Bingham Chap­ 21 George Harmon, Southwest Harbor. ter at Bingham and Old Town Chapter at The Report on Returns showed 31,328, a 22 Augustus Dinsmore, Newport. gain of 444 ; 1,354 initiated, 654 deaths. 23 Frank D. Fenderson, Limerick. Old Town. At 11:50 the Grand Lodge was called off 24 George R. Hall, Lewiston. The officers were installed by George E. 25 Samuel R. Crabtree, Island Falls. Corson, General Grand High Priest U-JS., until 2 p. m. 26 John M. Holland, Dixfield. Gr. —Revs. W. H. Fultz, Port­ the following appointments being made: Tuesday Afternoon, May 2d. land; David L. Wilson, Bath; I. James D. D. G. H. Priests—Clifford J. Pattee, The Grand Lodge resumed work at 2 p.m., Merry, Kittery; Henry E. Dunnack, Ban­ Befast; Samuel B. Furbish, Brunswick; Reports of Committees were received and gor; Ashley A. Smith, Bangor. Fred C. Chalmers, Bangor. 282 MASONIC TOKEN, MAY 15 1916.

Gr. Chaplains—Revs. Ashley A. Smith, Grand Master Wilmer J. Dorman was in­ Bosto.N, Mass., February 21, 1916. Bangor; Pliny A. Allen, Rockland; David stalled May 5tb, by retiring Grand Master L. Wilson, Bath. Won. Bro. Stephen Berry, Charles B. Davis, who reports Comp. Dor­ Gr. Capt. Host—Thomas E. McDonald, Grand Secretary Grand Lodge of Masons man to be recovering rapidly. He will soon Portland. of Maine. Gr. Prin. Sojourner—Wilson D. Barron, return home and take up his duties. Camden. Dear Brother: Gr. R. A. Capt.—Lee M. Smith, Norway. At the Annual Communication of Pacific Gr. Master 3d Vail—Lincoln M. Harris, Lodge, No. 64, A. F. and A. M., Exeter, Boothbay Harbor. Maine, the following named officers were Gr. Master 2d Vail—Albert M. Pirigree, Grand . Augusta. elected to serve the lodge for the ensuing Gr. Master 1st Vail—Floyd A. Smith, masonic year: Caribou. Thursday Afternoon, May 4-th. Gr. Stewards—Silas B. Adams, Portland; The Grand Commandery of Tem­ Freeman Clark Hersey, M. D., W. M. Virgil E. Tucker, Old Town. Carl R. Smith, S. W. Gr. Lec.—Frank E. Sleeper, Sabattus. plar for Maine met at 2 p. m., Grand Com­ Arthur J. Trefethen, J. W. Gr. Sent.—Winslow E. Howell, Portland. mander Arthur S. Littlefield of Rockland, Alton Stillings, Treas. At 1:05 the Grand Chapter was closed. presiding. Daniel B. Packard, Sec. Garvin R. Magoon of Lancaster, Grand Joseph P. Eaton, Chap. of New Hampshire, as official Frank C. Barker, Mar. visitor from the Grand Encampment U. S., George G. Grinnell, S. D. was received with full military honors. of High Priesthood. Sylvester E. Prescott, J. S. Frederick C. Thayer of Waterville, Grand Wednesday Evening., May 3d. Charles B. Leathers, S. S. Standard Bearer of the Grand Encampment Walter A. Flanders, J. S .Maine Council of the Order of High Priest­ U. S., was received in similar form. Fred E. Avery, Tyler hood met at 7 p. m., the President Albert George E. Corson, General Grand High M. Penley of Auburn, presiding. At the regular communication of the Priest U. S., was also present as a visitor. lodge February 16, 1916, the above named Twenty-one High Priests from all parts Twenty-two of the 23 were officers were installed into their respective of the state received the Order. represented. stations by Wor. Bro. Daniel B. Packard, The following officers were elected: Graud Commander Littlefield presented Past Master of the lodge. After the instal­ President—Albert M. Penley, Auburn. an able and interesting address which was lation of the officers, except the Secretary, Sen. Vice Pres —James E. Parsons, Lubec. received with applause. the newly elected and installed Worshipful J. Vice Pres.—Tas. H. Witherell, Oakland. Treas.—Convers E. Leach, Portland. The reports of the other Grand Officers Master, Freeman C. Hersey, installed Dan­ Rec.—Stephen Berry, Portland. were received and referred to committees. iel B. Packard, Secretary, complimenting Mas. of Cer.—Wilbur A. Patten, Portland. him upon his long and faithful service as Conductor—Lester M. Andrews, Oakland. The Report on Returns showed 5,767 Worshipful Master, after having filled nearly Steward—Frank J. Cole, Bangor. members, 329 knighted, 116 deaths. Warder—Warren C. King, Portland. all of the subordinate offices in the lodge, Tne following Grand Officers were elected: —Rev. Ashley A. Smith, Bangor. and for the fourth year in succession, enter­ Gr. Com.—Edmund B. Mallet, Freeport. ing upon his official duties as Secretary. D. G. C.—Franklin R. Redlon, Portland. Gr. Geno.:—j. Frederic Hill, Waterville. Following the proclamation and charge Gr. Capt. Gen.—Wilmer J. Dorman, Belfast. to the officers, the Worshipful Master called Grand Council. Gr. S. War.—Edward W. Wheeler, Bruns­ Wor. Bro. George G. Grinnell to the East, wick. Gr. J. War.—Frank W. Bucknam, Skow­ and after complimenting him upon the dig­ Wednesday Afternoon, May 3d. hegan. nity and marked ability in which he had The Grand Council of Royal and Select Gr. Prel.—Rev. James F. Albion, Portland. conducted the affairs of the lodge for the Gr. Treas.—Albro E. Chase, Portland. Masters for Maine met at 2 p. m., Grand past year, presented him with a Past Mas­ Gr. Rec.—Stephen Berry, Portland. Master Charles B. Davis of WaterviUe, pre­ ter’s Apron. Worshipful Master Hersey The officers were installed by Past Grand siding. then addressed the members of the lodge Commander Thomas P. Shaw of Portland, General Grand High Priest Corson was a and their guests in attendancc at this pub­ the following appointments being made: visitor and was received with proper honors. lic installation, in part as follows: The Grand Master presented an excellent Gr. St. Br.—Frank P. Denaco, Bangor. " My Brothers of Pacific Lodge: In address and the reports of the other Grand Gr. Sw. Br.—Chas. W. Lucas, Kennebunk. Gr. Warder—Frank C. Allen, Portland. building this beautiful, commodious and Officers were received and referred to com­ Gr. C. Gd.—Winslow E. Howell, Portland. substantial masonic structure, you, like the mittees. Mil. Inst.—Geo. McL. Presson, Farmington. wise Solomon of Old, have, indeed, erected It was voted to restore its to St. The Grand Commandery adjourned and a Temple to the ‘ Most High God ’ and to Croix Council at Calais. proceeded to supper in the banquet hall, . The following Grand Officers were elected: after which they attended the semi-centen­ "To God as the Grand Architect of the Gr. Master—Wilmer J. Dorman, Belfast. nial celebration of St. Alban Commandery Universe, to whom we look for aid in all Dep. Gr. Mas.—Franklin P. Clark, Portland. of Portland. of our laudable undertakings, and to Free­ Gr. P. C. W.—Thomas H. Bodge,Augusta. masonry as having subsisted from time im­ Gr. Treas.—Albro E. Chase, Portland. Alban Commandery memorial, and by its excellent rules and Gr. Rec.—Stephen Berry, Portland. celebrated its 50th anniversary Thursday useful maxims, it has induced the greatest The officers were installed by P. G. M. evening, May 4th, by a brilliant reception and best men in all ages to take an active Albert M. Penley of Auburn, with the ex­ at the Exposition Building. The Grand part in its promotion, never deeming it de­ ception of the Grand Master who is ill at a Commandery members were escorted thither rogatory from their dignity, to level them­ hospital in Waterville. On account of his after the closing and supper by Saint Alban selves with the ; patronize their absence the appointed officers could not be Commandery. Tables with refreshments assemblies and not infrequently taking an announced. were spread during the whole evening, and active part in the work. The Council was closed. dancing completed the entertainment. "This new , that you MASONIC TOKEN, MAY 15, 1916. 283 have just completed, is also a splendid mon­ will have been a mason 57 years in July and our own. The commonwealth which ban­ ument to the past, the present and the fu­ A. C. Strout will have belonged to the lodge ishes the saloon and the brewery; that fos­ 55 years this month. Mason. ture attainments of Pacific Lodge, and to ters the church, the various institutions of the energy, perseverance and enterprise of learning and beneficence, creates a citizen­ Books, Papers, etc. its present members. ship best adapted to an intelligent under- We are indebted to Bro. Edwin C. Bur­ " I congratulate you, my brothers, upon standing of the fundamental principles of leigh, U. S. Senator, for two volumes of your success and am pleased to be able to Masonry, and most likely to seek member­ Messages and Documents 19/1. assist in the furnishing of this new lodge­ ship in an order whose cornerstone is the upbuilding of humanity. More and more room and again serve my old lodge in an Our Masonic Exchanges. official capacity. do men appreciate that the homely virtues Builder, The, Anamosa, Iowa, mo.. $2. "As Master of this lodge, it is not my in­ of truth, integrity and justice taught by the Crescent, The, St. Paul, Minn., mo., $1.50. tention to introduce any special measures Master while He walked beside the Sea of Duluth Masonic Calender, Duluth, Minn., or make any marked changes in the usual Galilee are the sum total of life; and that monthly, octavo, 20 pp. custom of conducting the affairs of Pacific the life and character of that Teacher made Eastern Star, Indianapolis, Ind., mo., $1. Lodge during my term of office. It is my His name imperishable whether He be Freemason, The, Toronto, Ont., Canada, earnest desire, however, to do all I can to deemed human or divine. monthly, 50 cents. promote the best interests of this lodge, and Mankind has placed many laws upon the Gavel, The, Portland, Ore., mo. octavo $1.50 with this new hall and these new surround­ statute books to suppress crime. They de­ Globe, The, Gravette, Ark., mo., 25 cents. ings let us strive to create a renewed inter­ ter crime, but do not raise the standard of Illinois Masonic Review, Arcola, Ill., mo., est among our members, that our conclaves $1.00 humanity. Mankind has sought by altruism may be largely attended and that the work, Interstate Freemason, Kansas City, Mo., to upraise humanity, but in vain. The only prosperity and growth of this lodge may be monthly, $1.50 grip by which man can be raised to a liv­ such as to merit the highest commendation Kansas City Freemason, weekly, $1. ing perpendicular is the strong grip of the of our sister lodges and receive the fullest Long Island Masonic News, Brooklyn, N. lion of the tribe of Judah. No society, sect recognition by the Grand Lodge of Masons York, semi-monthly, $1. or creed has so great an opportunity in this of Maine; that the Grand Lodge may real- Masonic Chronicler, Chicago, Hl., weekly, regard as Freemasonry. About her altars ize that Pacific Lodge is indeed one of the $1.50. the devotees of all societies, sects and creeds, very important lodges in its Grand Juris­ Masonic Home Journal, Louisville, Ky., the follower of Mahomet, of Confucius or diction.” bi-monthly, $1. the most orthodox Jew can join hands with Masonic Journal, Richmond, Va., mo. $1. the believer in the Divinity of the Master, Fire. A fire at Caribou Jan. 19th in the Masonic Monthly, Philadelphia, Pa., $1. meeting upon the common level of man’s early morning destroyed the hall and ma­ Masonic News, Peoria, 1)1., monthly, $1. duty towards his God, his country and his sonic property of Caribou Lodge and Gar­ Masonic Observer, Minneapolis, w’kly, $1. man. field Chapter. The charters were lost, but Masonic Review, Tacoma, Wash., quarterly. Freemasonry raises no issue and seeks.no the Secretary had the records of both lodge Masonic Standard, New York, N.Y., wky, $2. conflict with any sect or creed. Through all and chapter at his home and they were Masonic Sun, Toronto, Ont., monthly, $1. the centuries past since the Master Builder saved. Masonic Tidings, Milwaukee, Wis., mo. $1. stood beside the trestle board, the strength Masonic Voice-Review, Chicago, Ill., mo., of this Order has been the dignity of its Thomaston, Me., Feb. 20. 1916. $1.50. bearing when assaulted by ignorance, the DeaR Brother: Masonic World, Kansas City, Mo., mo., $1. freedom of creed of its membership and the I enclose a clipping from the Courier- New England Craftsman, Boston, Mass., cornerstone of love for our fellow man. So Gazette, Rockland, which will interest you monthly, $2. long as these continue to be the essentials a moment. There have been several report­ Bulletin, Louisville, Kentucky, required, this Order will continue to thrive ed as the oldest mason in the County. The monthly, 50 cents. in spite of anathema or prejudice. oldest is a man in Hope, Me., Payson I think Scottish Rite Herald, Dallas, Tex., mo. 50c. his name is, and belongs to Union Lodge I South Western Freemason, Los Angeles, German masonic authorities declare that think. Al Mather bobbed up as fifty years Cal., monthly, $1. even after the war fraternal relations with a mason, then Freeman Smith of North Square and Compass, Denver, Col., mo., $1. England, France and Italy Masonry will Haven as fifty-nine years as record and , New Orleans, La., never be resumed.—[The Masonic Sun.] called for one better, so I wrote the attached monthly, $1. Dreaming. and went him two better. Tennessee Mason, Nashville, Tenn., mo.,$l. Hoping you are as usual, I am, Texas Freemason, San Antonio, Texas, monthly, $1. Maiden of the dark blue eyes, fraternally yours, In whose trustful depth are dwelling Trestle Board, San Francisco, Cal., mo., $1. Golden dreams of by-and-by, Ed. G. WestoN, P. J. G. W. Blissful years to thee foretelling, Tyler-Keystone, Owosso, Mich., mo., $1. Oft the minstrel’s lute would wake Old Thomaston Masons. Virginia Masonic Journal, Richmond, Vir­ Strains that lure to realms of gladness, Did not pensive thought partake Thomaston, Feb. 6th. ginia, monthly, $1. Of the twilight gloom of sadness. Editor of The Courier-Gazette: " What Cheer Trestleboard, Providence, R Though the skies are bright to-day, I read with much interest in one of your I., monthly, 50 cents. Canst thou tell me of the morrow; issues of the past week, an article on the If the heart will still be gay, oldest mason in the county. Bro. Freeman Or shall weep alone in sorrow? Stand For The Highest. All in vain we strive to know Smith wants to know who will go him one Where these hopes of ours are tending, better. Orient Lodge will do so, with two Bro. Elrick C. Cole, G. M., Kansas. Ere the sunset colors glow members, Charles P. Redman, a mason 61 In the blue above us bending. The tendency of the age is progressive, years last July; Thomas S. Andrews, 60 So I cannot help but dream, years last May; both raised in Orient Lodge, and Freemasonry must ever stand for the In this sweet September weather, As beside the sunlit,stream Thomaston. The officers at that time were: highest thought of the time and place. In We are loitering together, Rev. 0. J. Fernaid, W. M.; E. B. Hinck­ every walk of life a higher individual stand­ Of the silent years to be, ley, S. W.; George F. Carr, J. W.; and R. Where the sluggish waves are flowing, ard is demanded than in the past, and in And I cry, “O Time! for me A. Lowell, Sec. Orient also has two more All too swift thy sands are going.’’ members well along in years. Gen. Cilley no is this more evident than in —[Robert Rexdale.] 284 MASONIC TOKEN, MAY 15, 1916.

Delaware. Harry J. Guthrie has been the New England Agent of a Pittsburg Glass MASONIC . TOKEN, appointed Grand Secretary of the Grand Firm. Lodge of Delaware to succeed Virginius V. He was a Past Master of Deering Lodge, PORTLAND, MAINE. Harrison, deceased. Past High Priest of Mt. Vernon Chapter, and STEPHEN BERRY CO., PUBLISHERS. was Commander ofi Portland Commandery Bro. Herbert Harris has resigned his in 1886 and 1887. Twelve officers of the TeN Years in a Volume. places as Grand Representative in Lodge, commandery attended his funeral here Feb. Chapter and Commandery on account of 2d, and performed the Templar burial ser­ ESTABLISHED MARCH, 1867. absence from Maine, and he will probably vice. 49th Yeak. make his home in Chicago with his kindred. Long association and friendship has shown Volume 5 commenced July 15, 1907. He has been an efficient worker in Masonry us the value of his sterling and fine charac­ in Maine and we have missed him and shall ter and we join those who mourn his loss MAINE MASONIC TEXT BOOK. miss him in the future both on that account and shall miss him from our ranks. and as an old friend. Augustus H. Humphrey, By Josiah H. Drummond, P. G. M. The veteran Secretary, died on Easter Sun­ Sixth Edition, A Grand Council has been instituted in day, April 23d, at his home in Yarmouth, Revised by HeRbeet Harris, P. S. G. W. North Dakota under the General Grand Council, E. George Guthrie of Fargo as aged 69 years. He was born April 25, 1847. He was a member of Casco Lodge, Cumber­ A new edition, bringing the decisions up to Grand Master and Walter L. Stockwell of land Chapter and Portland Council of R. & 1910, and incorporating them in the Digest. Fargo as Grand Recorder. S. M. He was an excellent secretary for The first part is unchanged, but all after many years until stricken by paralysis. He page 252 has been reset, including the in- Easter. For two years the weather has had presided in lodge and chapter. dex, so that it is the most convenient way been unfavorable for Easter. Last year it to study the law. was snow (on April 4th) and this year rain Pacific Lodge. Dr. Freeman C. Her­ In leather tuck, $1.50 on April 23d, and it was a vigorous rain. sey of Boston, who has been Grand Com­ In cloth for library, 1.40 Portland and Saint Alban Commanderies mander of Mass, and R. I., has been elected attended afternoon services at Williston Master of Pacific Lodge at Exeter, where he Sent postpaid on receipt of price. Church, turning out 96 men despite the was made a mason 50 years ago and served storm. STEPHEN BERRY CO., Publishers, as an officer up to Senior Warden, and has It would have astonished the old Puritans 37 Plum Street, Portland, Maine. accepted. The lodge has recently had its to have seen a Puritan Church preaching to lodge room refurnished, and we suspect that on Easter Sunday, but Any lodge officer or member of the Grand he contributed largely to the expense. Pro­ Time brings changes. Lodge can obtain a copy of the Constitution fessional duties prevented his taking the by remitting the postage, a three cent stamp, mastership in former days, and we applaud William R.

Council and had presided in all the Grand George E. Corson. all transcriptions and correspondence in Bodies of Iowa. He was Chapter Corre­ While never having filled the position of connection therewith, now known as the spondent, and Grand Recorder and Corre­ Grand Master, Bro. Corson has been for "Record Card File.” In 1894, upon the spondent of the Council. many years one of the most active, best recommendation of the " Dockery Commis­ StocktoN Bates, Grand Secretary of the known, and deservedly popular Masons in sion”—a commission created by Congress Grand Chapter of Pennsylvania, died in the District of Columbia, with a record of " to inquire into the business methods of Philadelphia March 12th. varied and distinguished service perhaps un­ the several Executive Departments”—this equaled in the history of the jurisdiction. system was put into force, by the orders of Samuel J. Way, Lieut-Governor and Possessed of a dignified yet pleasing pres- the Secretary of War, in the several bureaus Chief Justice of South Australia, and Grand ence, a genial, affable, and courteous dispo­ of the War Department, and made to apply Master from 1884 to 1889, and from 1896 to sition, a broad, intellectual and judicial to nearly all their correspondence, which, 1916, died in Adelaide Jan. 8th. mind, and an unflagging interest and energy by simplifying the work and substituting MaRSh 0. PerkiNS, P. G. M., P. G. H. in all the activities of local masonic circles, the "Record Card File” for the former nu­ P. and P. Com. of Vermont, died Feb. 10th, he has filled the many offices of trust to merous and expensive record books, has re­ at Windsor, after a long illness, aged 67. which he has been called with conspicuous sulted in the saving of much clerical work, He was a distinguished reviewer and a ability. and many thousands of dollars to the Gov­ highly valued mason. Bro. Corson was born at Lebanon, Me., ernment of the United States. Theophilus W. RaNdall, Past Grand July 30, 1842. He was raised in Harmony He is an alumnus of the George Washing­ Secretary of the Grand Lodge of , Lodge, No. 38, Gorham, Me., Feb. 9, 1871, ton , having been graduated from died April 6th, aged 82. and was Master of the lodge in 1877 and the Columbian Law School in June, 1871, 1878. with the degree of Bachelor of Laws, and Magazine Subscription Fakirs. He received the Capitular degrees in Po- was at once admitted to the bar and to For several months magazine subscrip­ tomac Chapter, No. 8, Georgetown, D. C., practice in the courts of the District of tion fakirs have been operating in sections June 20 to July 25, 1871, and the same year Columbia. of Maine, particularly in Penobscot and became Captain of the Host, and after filling —[ Washington National Tribune.'] Somerset Counties. These men usually the intervening stations was elected High claim that they are college students who are Priest for the year 1875, and was re-elected The Standard of Freemasonry. compelled to work their way through col­ in 1876. In 1886 he was elected Grand " Men do not fix the standard of the rose lege. A small deposit to bind the agree­ High Priest, and was Chairman of the Com­ by the dwarfed and worm-eaten bud; they ment is made by the subscriber and the mittee on Work in 1887, and has served in do not value the fruit by the immature and agent leaves a receipt for the same. Quite that capacity to the present time. unsightly scrub; nor should they measure often it is the case that neither the maga­ In 1891 he was elected General Grand the dignity and high calling of the ancient zine nor agent are heard from. Master First Vail of the General Grand and honorable Fraternity of Freemasons by In their willingness to assist a worthy boy Chapter, and General Grand High Priest in the unproductive and unprofitable lives of or girl wno is striving for an education the 1915, which position he now occupies. unworthy members, even though they call public should make sure that he or she is a He received the Cryptic degrees in Wash­ themselves by its name. But just as the bona fide student in some institution. If ington Council, No. 1, of Washington, D. excellence and the perfume of the matured the subscriber would insist on the agent ,C. in July, 1883; was elected Recorder in flowers mark the standard of quality for the showing a letter from the president of the 1886, and served in that capacity for 23 whole species, just as the perfect and fully institution in which the student claims to successive years. ripened fruit displays the possibility of the be enrolled such fakirs would soon do no He was Knighted in Potomac Command­ power that lies within every kindred germ, business. ery, No. 3, Georgetown, D. C., Nov. 10, so the lives of the many great men in every 1871, and was elected Eminent Commander generation, who have traveled the same road Do not be an accessory to a fraud. If in 1879, 1880 and 1881, and Grand Com­ that Freemasons know so well, give to the the agent states that he is a student in some mander of the Grand Commandery in 1902. world some of the light and power that institution insist on his showing a statement He has served as Chairman of the Commit­ radiate from and are enfolded within the Verifying that fact. tee on Correspondence since May, 1907. principles that the fraternity holds as its He is an Inspector-General in the Scot­ great and eternal secrets.”—[Thomas J, Franklin’s Creed. tish Rite. Turner Lodge.] Benjamin Franklin endured many insults He received the degrees of the Royal owing to his religious views and sectarians Fraternity. Order of Scotland, Dec. 12, 1887, at Wash­ often abused this great patriot, philosopher ington, D. C., under the jurisdiction of the and Freemason. On March 9, 1790, he If I could write one little word Provincial Grand Lodge; was appointed Upon the hearts of men, wrote in a Philadelphia (Pa.) letter he wrote I’d dip into the fount of love First Grand Marshal by Bro. Josiah H. And write with golden pen Dr. Stiles as follows: One little word, and only one, Drummond, the , And feel life’s work on earth well done; " Here’s my creed: I believe in one God, For every heart would speak to me July 1, 1894, and has been annually reap­ The children of Fraternity. the Creator of the Universe, that he governs pointed to that office to date. The angel throng would sing a song it by His Providence, that he ought to be He was appointed to a Clerkship in the The sweetest ever heard. If they could read in human heart worshipped. That the most acceptable ser­ War Department at Washington, where he That precious little word, vice we can render Him is doing good to For kindly thoughts and kindly deeds has continued in various positions of trust Are treasures more than crowns and creeds His other children. That the soul of man up to the present time, 1915. In the early In these the angel hosts would see The children of Fraternity. is immortal and will be treated with justice seventies, while Chief of the Endorsement A man will need no other creed in another life, respecting its conduct in Subdivision of the Board and Pension Divis­ To guide him on life’s sea this.” If he embarks upon the ark ion, Surgeon-General’s Office, he originated Of true Fraternity. a system which was at once adopted and For love divine will clasp his hand Bro. Thomas Jefferson stood likewise in­ And lead him to the promised land; sult from many soft-headed sectarians. put into practice, of recording requests for Love to his fellowman shall be His passport to eternity. —[Masonic Monthly.] ; information from the records and of filing —[Oriental Consistory.] 286 MASONIC TOKEN MAY 15, 1916.

Castle Yesterday. Live Up To To-day. meeting unless it is worth my while. Most Be the noblest man that your present certainly it is not worth my while if the In the Valiev of Contentment, just beyond the faith, poor and weak and imperfect as it is, business is only the conferring of a degree. Hills of Old, Where the streams are always silver and the sun­ can make you be. Live up to your present I have heard this scores of times, and have shine always gold, growth, your present faith. So, and so too much to do in my own affairs to listen Where the hour is ever morning and the skies are never gray, only, do you take the next straight step to it again unless there is some special rea­ In the yellow haze of springtime stands the Castle Yesterday. forward, as you stand strong where you are son. Oh, the seasons that we spent there when the now; so only can you think the curtain ' There you are, says the Standard! And whole wide world was young; all the arguments will not have much effect, The friends we’ve had as maid and lad, the songs will be drawn back and there be revealed to that we have sung! you what lies beyond.—[Phillips Brooks.} unless, as the brother says, there is "some The echoes of their music cannot quite have died away special reason.” But still must thrill the rooftree of the Castle The proceedings of the Grand Lodges of Yesterday. The one great fact that sticks out and Ohio state that the degree of Past Master And the loving hearts we knew there in the time minimizes the just worriment over extra of trust and truth was restored and a ritual provided for the benches is that the submerged 75 per cent, Surely still they wait behind us in the Pantheon of youth! conferring of this degree to the instal­ will turn out almost en masse if there is a But the angel of the valley at the portal bars our lation of the Worshipful Master. Several our way, "special reason” for them to do so. Let And a flaming sword forbids us from the Castle years ago the Grand Lodge considered that word be sent that a full attendance is de­ Yesterday. the conferring of this degree was no part of sired to consider some worthy masonic re­ When the pilgrimage is ended, may we turn then, may we change Symbolic Masonry and ordered it discon­ lief, or a matter affecting the Utica Home, To the vanished and familiar from the present tinued. But continued agitation for its and the strange; or the consideration of an important by-law Who so chooses to his heaven—-I shall be content restoration was kept up by several aggres­ change, or anything else specially worth to stay Where the ghosts of dead years wander through sive and persistent members and as a result while, and the benches are always filled, the halls of Yesterday. — [Saturday Evening Post.] at the last annual communication it was re­ and the man that cannot attend is sure to stored by a handsome majority.—[The Ma­ signify his attitude or offer his assistance if sonic Sun.] PREmiums.—Any brother who will pro­ it is needed. cure subscribers for us, remitting not less To comfort misfortune, to popularize There is probably no other organization than $1 at a time, may retain one-fourth of knowledge, to teach whatever is true and that will respond so generously and instantly the money for his services. Those who pure in religion and philosophy, to accus­ to a call for help. This is always so—and wish to assist us, without caring for the tom men to respect order and the propri­ of course it minimizes the importance of in­ premium, can gratify some indigent brother eties of life, to point out the way to genuine creased attendance at meetings where noth­ by sending him a paper free. It is better happiness, to prepare for that fortunate ing out of the ordinary is to be done. to take subscriptions for two years. period when all the factions of the human But Masters like to see a big crowd always family, united by the bonds of Toleration —and they will keep on exciting their wits 2^=The following lodges pay $1, $2 or $4 and Fraternity, shall be but one household to get it. a year, receiving 11, 22 and 44 copies of the —these are labors that may well excite zeal The social features of some lodges are a Token respectively, to distribute to the mem­ and even enthusiasm.—[.} help to increasing attendance, and it helps bers who are promptest in attendance: very materially if the Master can possibly Copies Masonic Charity. give some work to every member. Men St. Andrew’s, Bangor, 22 What story can be told of masonic char­ Temple, Westbrook, 11 are interested in things they have a hand Hancock, Castine, 11 ity which daily and hourly, in every city, in.—[The Kansas City Freemason.} Ira Berry, Bluehill, ■ 22 village and hamlet of our state, enters the Rising Virtue, Bangor, 22 abode of the poor, hears the wail of a child Was Buddha A Persian? Kenduskeag, Kenduskeag, 11 An American explorer, in the employ of Ira Berry Chapter, Pittsfield, 22 in hunger, regards the sob of a mother in Pioneer Lodge, Ashland, 11 distress, sees the anguish of a strong man the Archeological Department of the gov­ Lincoln Lodge, Wiscasset, 44 in his hour of desperation, and feeds the ernment of India, propounds the theory St. Aspinquid Lodge, York Village, 11 that the Buddha, who is worshiped by 138,- Olive Branch Lodge, Charleston, 11 starving, succors the afflicted, helps, sus­ Hiram Lodge, South Portland, 11 tains and strengthens the despairing. It is 031,000 persons in all parts of the world, Casco Lodge, Yarmouth, 11 such Masonry that makes the arid waste of was a Persian, and not a Hindu, as is the McKinley Lodge, McKinley, 11 desolation bloom into a garden of joy and prevailing belief. The savant in question, What lodge shall be next added ? yet leaves no record except for him who, Dr. David Brainard Spooner, is a New Eng­ refreshed by the fragrance and beauty of lander, who already has to his credit the A Word of Caution. the roses, feels that a mason has been unearthing of Buddha’s bones from a mound " I do not know of any quality which is there.—[Edwin S. Kriffiths.} near Peshawur, in Northwestern India. He more needed in our public life—than an ab­ has arrived at this conclusion as the result solute refusal to repeat unproved tales to The Attendance Problem. of the extensive excavation work that he has the detriment of others. Many a man who When will this question be solved? Not been carrying on in the province of Behar, would be ashamed to.Btart gossip or slander until a larger per cent, of lodge membership where the founder of Buddhism passed the is willing to repeat it. Many a man who begins to attend regularly. greater part of his life. We quote from a would scorn to strike his neighbor behind The New York Standard devotes a whole report of Dr. Spooner’s recent lecture at his back is content to stab his neighbor’s editorial column to this discussion. It is Simla, contained in "New India” (Madras): reputation by the utterance of half truths not new to the craft in New York, nor in "Dr. Spooner’s lecture * * * provesthat which are worse than lies in their effect, Kansas City. The Standard hints that only Pataliputra (Behar) was built 2,400 years straightforward enough to think no ill of 10 per cent, of the membership show up at I ago by the Persian invaders, who overran their neighbor, sound of judgment to value meetings. It quotes a good old mason as all Northern and Western India and found­ men and things for what they really are, follows: ed the Mauryan dynasty, bringing with them strong of principle to sink the idea of self in Why (said an old and good mason, who from Persia not only the architecture bu^ the ideal of duty.—[Missouri Freemason.} attends lodge irregularly) should I go to a also the faith and customs of the Zoroastrian MASONIC TOKEN, MAY 15, 1916. 287 fire worshipers of Persepolig. Dr. Spooner Albert K. Wilson, Topeka, Gr. Sec. Giles tells the fascinating story of how he traced H. Lamb, Yates Center, Gr. Master. 412 A BOON TO out the remains of the ancient Patna Palace lodges, 42,412 members, 2,948 initiates. SUFFERERS. of Chandragupta, built upon the precise Louisiana.—Gr. Lodge Feb. 8, 1916, plan of the great palace of Darius Hystaspes Topsfield, Me. from John A. Davilla, New Orleans, Gr. " We have sold the ‘L. F.’ Atwood’s Bit­ at Persepolis, and with ceilings supported Sec. Brittan B. Purser, Amite, G. M. ters for the past three years, and our cus­ upon the upraised hands Of collossal stone Gr. Chapter Feb. 8, 1916, from John A. tomers claim they have been greatly bene­ figures of Persian sculpture. Dr. Spooner Davilla, Gr. Sec. Solomon Levy, G. H. P. fited by their use.” Yours truly, Mrs. L. P. P. Pineo. goes on to point out Zoroastrian associations Gr. Council Feb. 10, 1916, from John A. not only in connection with Chandragupta "L. F.” Atwood’s Bitters are the unriv­ Davilla, Gr. Rec. H. F. Grimm, New Or­ alled remedy for just the ailments common and his grandson, Asoka, who followed the leans, Gr. Master. to men and women of all ages, all stations, matriarchal system in the court, where wo­ Minnesota.—Gr. Lodge Jan. 19, 1916, all walks in life. Their merit is in men were used as royal guards in accord­ their prompt and unfailing power to relieve. from John Fishel, St. Paul, Gr. Sec. Al­ ance with Magian customs, but also with 35c. at druggists. fred G. Pinkham, St. Paul, Gr. Master. 260 the Buddha, whose ancestors practiced the lodges, 31,903 members, 2,173 raised. KENDALL & WHITNEY, Magian rite of sister marriage, which ex­ Gr. Chapter Oct. 12, 1915, from John plains the Ceylonese tradition that Asoka PORTLSNB . AfiHlCULTURfit . WAREHOUSE Fishel, St. Paul, Gr. Sec. James R. Mor­ and the Buddha were of the same race. and SEED STORE, ton, Winona, G. H. P. 84 chapters, 9,496 Buddha, Dr. Spooner thinks, was not ‘ a Dealers in members, 549 exaltations. Agricultural Implements, Seeds, Wooden Ware, renegade from Hindu teaching, as the mod­ Dairy and Poultry Supplies, Mississippi.—Gr. Lodge Feb. 15, 1916, ern world has thought, but rather a rene­ Corner of Federal and Temple Sts., from Fred G. Speed, Vicksburg, Gr. Sec. gade from Zoroastrianism,’ which also ex­ Send for Catalogue. PORTLAND, ME. plains a reference to Buddha in the ancient George B. Power, Jackson, Gr. Master. Gr. Chapter Feb. 17, 1916, from Fred G. A Masonic Best Seller. Parsee scriptures as a heretic, a term which Why does the fight Freemasonry? One Speed, Vicksburg, Gr. Sec. John J. Mc­ million and a half Masons in America. Over one could not have been used had he not been hundred true stories of mercy, assistance at connected originally with Zoroastrianism. Intosh, Miss Point, G. H. P. 73 chapters, ‘•Distress Signals,” and history of wonderful part 4,272 members, 235 exalted. played by Masons in American affairs, appropri­ A similar argument applies to Asoka, of ate toasts ami speeches for all Masonic occasions, in handsomely bound highly illustrated book, whom it is said in the A vesta (Bible of NebRaska—Gr. Chapter Dec. 15, 1915, neariy four hundred pages, “ Jewels of Masonic from Francis E. White, Omaha, Gr. Sec. Eloquence and Stories.” Meeting with splendid Zoroastrianism) that ‘ those who do the success and approval; it should be in every Ma­ worst things are called beloved of the Devas Chauncey L. Wattles, Neligh, G. H. P. 56 son’s home. Exc’usive territory to approved (Hindu gods) ’ a phrase which Dr. Spooner chapters, 5,105 members, 339 exalted. Agents or Distributors, Price §2. Address, MASONIC RESEARCH SOCIETY, explains as due to the interesting fact that Oklahoma.—Gr. Lodge Feb. 14, 1916, Enid, Oklahoma. Asoka was an apostate from the Parsee from Wm. M. Anderson, Oklahoma City, faith.”—[Literary Digest.'] Gr. Sec. Almer E. Monroney, Oklahoma City, Gr. Master. CINCINmlEGALIfl CO., Our Thanks. Pennsylvaxia.—Grand Lodge Dec. 27, 1915, from Julius F. Sachse, Philadelphia, Alabama—To George A. Beauchamp, CINCINNATI, OHIO. Montgomery, Gr. Sec., for Gr. Lodge, Gr. Gr. Librarian. Louis A. Waters, Philadel­ Chapter and Gr. Council Proceedings for phia, Gr. Mas. 497 lodges, 120,576 mem­ THE FINEST REGALIA PLANT ON EARTH. 1915. bers, 7,337 initiates. Tennessee.—Gr. Lodge Jan. 26, 1916, AlbeRta.—Gr. Chapter, Organization and Masonic Goods. 1915, from M. M. Downey, Calgary, Gr. from Stith M. Cain, Nashville, Gr. Sec. Scribe E. Also document explaining con­ Charles Barham, Nashville, Gr. Mas. 28,- dition of R. A. Masonry in Alberta and 300 members, 546 initiates. Separate Catalogues for court decisions on same. Gr. Chapter Jan. 24, 1916, from Stith M. MASONIC LODGES, Cain, Nashville, Gr. Sec. Philip N. Mat­ Gr. Chapter March 8, 1916, from Melvin R. A. CHAPTERS, M. Downey, Gr. Scribe E. Frederick S. lock, Union City, G. H. P. 86 chapters, R. & S. M. COUNCILS, Watson, Edmonton, G. H. P. 7 chapters, 5,745 members, 372 exalted. 801 members, 36 exalted. COMMANDERIES K. T. DIED. CONNECTICUT.—Gr. Commandery March TEMPLAR UNIFORMS, 21, 1916, from Eli C. Birdsey, Meriden, Gr. JAMES EDWARD FICKETT in Portland Feb. 6, ORDER EASTERN STAR, Etc. Rec. Albert W. Mattoon, New Haven, Gr. aged 76. A member of St. Alban Commandery. Send for any desired Catalogue. Mailed free on Com. 11 commanderies, 4,267 members, FRANK E. ALLEN in Portland March 13, aged application to 197 knighted. 73. A Past Commander of Portland Command­ ery. DelawaRe.—Gr. Lodge Oct. 6, 1915, THE GINGlNNftTl 8EGKLIA COMPANV. SILAS H. MCALPINE in Portland March 13, from Virginius V. Harrison, Wilmington, REGALIA BLOCK, aged 77. A member of Portland Commandery. Gr. Sec. Walter W. Bacon, Wilmington, CAPT. OSCAR CHARLESON in Portland March CINCINNATI, OHIO. Gr. Master. 22 lodges, 3,541 members, 188 25, aged 67. A member of Atlantic Lodge. initiates. IRA P. BOOKER in Brunswick March. He was Established 1851. Incorporated 1898. Illinois.—Gr. Chapter Oct. 28, 1915, Treasurer of Bowdoin College and long a Ma­ J. A. MERRILL & CO. from George W. Warvelle, Chicago, Gr. sonic Secretary. JEWELERS. Sec. Harry W. Harvey, Chicago, G. H. JAMES F. DOUGHTY in Portland March 30, Watches, Clocks and Silver Ware—Gold and Sil­ aged 65. A member of Ancient Land-Mark ver —Past Masters’ Jewels—Masonic P. 211 chapters, 41,214 members, 3,077 Aprons —Lodge and Knights Templar Lodge. exalted. Goods—K. T. Costumes. AUGUSTUS H. HUMPHREY in Yarmouth April No. 503 Congress St. Kansas.—Gr. Lodge Feb. 16, 1916, from 23, aged 69. (See editorial.) PORTLAND. 288 MASONIC TOKEN, MAY 15, 1916.

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