MASONIC TOKEN.

WHEREBY ONE BROTHER MAY KNOW ANOTHER.

VOUME 2. PORTLAND, MAY 15, 1881. Ng. 16.

Published quarterly by Stephen Berry, MASONRY IN MAINE. exhibition of work by Deering Lodge, of No. 37 Plum Street, Portland. Deering. The third degree was given in an Annual Meetings. Twelve cts. per year in advance. Or* Postage admirable manner by W. M. Schlotterbeck prepaid. GRAND LODGE. and his officers. Advertisements $4.00 per inch, or $3.00 for The Grand Lodge of Maine met May 3d, Thursday Morning. half an inch for one year. at 9 a. m., Charles I. Collamore of Bangor, The Grand Lodge met at 9 o’clock. The No advertisement received unless the advertiser, or some member of the linn, is a Freemason in Grand Master, presiding. reports of various committees were received, good standing. Tbe committee of credentials reported 170 and the officers installed, the following ap- out of 182 lodges represented. The following poem was published in the Au­ poiutments being made: gusta Age, December 30, 1831, and I have not Grand Master Collamore made an able and DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS. met with it since, nor been able to find it in any interesting report, referring especially to the John F. Dyer, Presque Isle. 1 edition of Mr. Hervey’s works that I have met deaths of P. G. Officers F. Loring Talbot of Stephen D. Morrell, Calais. 2 with. I think it worth preserving. i. b. Henry R. Taylor, Machias. 8 Machias, Peleg Sprague of Boston, and E. B. 8iti»za» Written in a Cathedral. A. W. Cushman, Ellsworth. 4 French of Washington, D. C., who had died Lambert Sands, Sebec. 5 BY T. K. HERVEY. during the year. Peleg Sprague was the last Thomas W. Burr, Bangor. 6 How loud, amid these silent aisles, survivor of the original members of the Gustavus H. Cargill, Liberty. 7 My quiet footstep falls— • Robert W. Perry, Lincolnville. 8 Where words, like ancient chronicles, Grand Lodge in 1820. He reported the fra- Nathan Wiggin, Rockland. 9 Are scattered o’er the walls; ternity in good condition, but recommended T. Carlton Dole, Aina. 10 A thousand phantoms seem to rise Beneath my lightest tread, that few new lodges be chartered until the James J. Jones, Hallowell. 11 And echoes bring me back replies H. Owen Nickerson, Readfield. 12 From homes that hold the dead. old lodges are strengthened. Ben Moore, North Anson. 13 The report on returns shows 19,321 mem- W. Scott Shorty, Bath. 14 Death’s harvests of a thousand years mcviiauivraiis. XU The laborer was Sin.: The initiates are 595, against 614 last year, Albert W. Larrabee, New Gloucester, 17 The loftiest passions and the least but as two lodges have not made their returns Charles C. O’Brion, Cornish. 18 Lie sleeping side by side, Geo. II. Wakefield, South Berwick. 19 And Love hath reared its staff of rest the number may be very nearly the same. Beside the grave of Pride! Cor. Gr. Sec.—Geo. W. Deering, Portland. The deaths are 230, against 185 last year, Grand Chaplains—Revs. Charles C. Mason, Alike o’er each, alike o’er all, Kent’s Hill; Charles C. Vinal, Kennebunk; Their lone memorials wave; being a little over one per cent. The banner o’er the sculptured wall, The report of the G. Secretary showed that Edwin F. Small, Saco; Julian K. Smyth, The thistle o’er the grave— Portland; W. J. Murphy, Cape Elizabeth ; Each, herald-like, proclaims the style he had held the office a quarter of a century, W. G. Haskell, Lewiston; J. Kiley Bowler, And bearings of its dead; Rockland; Webster Woodbury, Skowhegan; But hangs one moral, all the while, since which time the lodges have increased Above each slumbering head. from 70 to 182 and the membership from Simon Goodenough, Belfast; William E. Gibbs, Portland; John Gibson, North Au­ And the breeze, like an ancient Bard, comes by, 3,211 to 19,321. And touches the solemn chords burn. Of the harp winch Death has hung on high, Routine business occupied the time until Grand Marshal—Geo. R. Shaw, Portland. And Fancy weaves the words; 11:20, when the Grand Lodge called off until S. G. Deacon—A. B. Marston, Bangor. Songs that have one unvaried tone, J. G. Deacon—H. II. Burbank, Saco. Though they sing of many an age,— 2 P M. And tales, to which each graven stone Grand Stewards—Rotheus E. Paine, Cam- Is but the title-page. den ; Edward M. Fuller, Bath ; Charles W. • Tuesday Afternoon. Haney, Belfast; Arthur W. Greeley, Ells­ The warrior hero hath sheathed his sword, The poet crushed his lyre, Met at 2 o’clock. Routine business occu­ worth. The miser left his counted hoard, G. Sword Bearer—Turner Buswell, Solon. The chemist quenched his fire. pied the hour until 3 o’clock, the time as- G. St. Bearer—Wm. H. Smith, Portland. The maiden never more steals forth To hear her lover’s lute; signed for-election of officers, when the fol- Gr. Pursuivants—Thomas W. Porter, Bur- And all the trumpets of the earth lowing officers were chosen : lington ; Howard D. Smith, Norway. In the soldier’s ear are mute. Grand Lecturer—T. J. Murray, Portland. G. Master—Marquis F. King, Portland. Here the pilgrim of the hoary head Gr. Organist—George M. Howe, Portland. Has flung his crutch aside, 1). G. .Master—W. R. G. Estes, Skowhegan. Grand Tyler—Warren Phillips, Portland. And the young man gained the bridal bed , S. G. W.—John B. Redman, Ellsworth. Where death is the young man’s bride: J. G. W.—Fessenden I. Day, Lewiston. In the Connecticut-New York matter, the The mother is here, whom a weary track G. Treasurer—William O. Fox, Portland. Grand Lodge affirmed the right of G. Lodges Led sorrowing to the tomb,— And the babe, whose path from heaven, back, G. Secretary—Ira Berry, Portland. to make any masons members of their lodges Was but its mother’s womb. Finance Committee—Oliver Gerrish, W. II. Smith and Albro E. Chase, all of Portland. by including them in the charter, but denied The Moonlight sits, with her sad sweet smile, O’er the heedless painter’s rest; Trustees of the Charity Fund for three that such action could sever membership in And the organ rings through the vaulted aisle, years—Charles I. Collamore, Bangor, Au- a lodge of another jurisdiction. But it stirs not the minstrel’s breast; gustus Bailey, Bangor. The mariner has no wish to roam No charters granted, and the Committee on From his safe an I silent shore,— At 5 o’clock the Grand Lodge called off un- And the woeping in tHe mourner’s home Dispensations and Cliarters felicitated the Is hushed for evermore. til 2 p. m. Wednesday. Grand Lodge that the old lodges were being • •••♦• My heart is as an infant’s still, strengthened without losing by the drafts for Though mine eyes are dim with tears; Wednesday A fternoon. new lodges. I have this hour no fear of ill 1 No grief for vanished years! The Grand Lodge met at 2 o’clock. Some A vote of thanks to retiring Grand Mas­ Once more for this wild world I set My solitary bark; reports of committees were received, and then ter Collamore was passed, and the Grand But like those sleepers, I shall yet the remainder of the day was devoted to an Lodge closed at 12.20. Go up into that "Ark.” 122 MASONIC TOKEN, MAY 15, 1881.

• GRAND CHAPTER. public interest was the ratification of the Con­ Eureka, 84, St. George. James M Smith, stitution of the General Grand Council, m ; Charles G Crocker, sw ; Joseph A Studly, The Grand Royal Arch Chapter met at 7 jw ; Sewel A Wheeler, sec. formed last year, by which this Grand Coun- o’clock, Tuesday evening, Joseph M. Hayes, Jefferson, 100, Bryant’s Pond. Albion P Grand High Priest, presiding. Forty-two cil becomes its constituent. Bowker, m; William Day, sw; A Mont. out of forty-four Chapters were represented. The following officers were elected and Chase, jw ; Alden Chase, sec. The following Grand Officers were elected: installed: Crescent, 78, Pembroke. John Mincher, in; James Little, sw; B A Campbell, jw ; G. H. Priest—Joseph A. Locke, Portland. G. Master—A B. Marston, Bangor. John C Campbell, sec. D. G. H. P.—Frank E. Sleeper, Sabattus. D. G. Master—Marquis F. King, Portland. Grand King—Manly G. Trask, Bangor. Grand P. C.—Horace LI. Burbank, Saco. Ionic, 136, Gardiner. Loring C Ballard, m ; G. Scribe—James M. Nevens, Bucksport. G. Treas.—Leander W. Fobes, Portland. Clarence S Jackson, sw ; Ansyl B Booker, G. Treasurer—Rufus H. Hinkley, Portland. G. Recorder—Ira Berry, Portland. jw ; Oliver B Clason, sec. Grand Secretary—Ira Berry, Portland. G. Chaplain—William E. Gibbs, Portland. Mariners’, 68, Searsport. Albert B Fergu­ Finance Committee — J. H. Drummond, G. M. of Cer.—C. C. Hayes, Portland. son, m; Marlboro’ Packard, sw ; Enoch W Portland, Oliver Gerrish, Portland, Nathan G. Capt. Guards—C. W. Haney, Belfast. Robbins, jw ; Chas E Adams, sec. Woodbury, Lewiston. G. Conductor—Wm. A. Barker, Rockland. G. Steward—Albert M. Penley, Auburn. Pythagorean, 11, Fryeburg. Tobias L The Grand Chapter then called off until 9 G- Sentinel—Warren Phillips, Portland. Eastman, m ; Seth W Fife, sw ; B W Mc- a. m. Wednesday. Keen, jw; Frank Y Bradley, sec. Messalonskee, 113, West Waterville. J Wednesday Morning. Wesley Gilman, m ; O E Crowell, sw ; Albert S Young, jw; William T Haines, sec. The Grand Chapter met at 9 a. m. / OKATO COMMANDERY. Buxton, 115, West Buxton. Willis Crock- Various committees reported. The Grand Commandery met at 7 i>. m., i ett, m ; John Berryman, sw ; Edward B A charter was granted for a newr Chapter Warren, jw; James Meserve, sec. 'Wednesday, John Bird, Grand Commander, at Liberty, Waldo County, to be called St. Wilton, 156, Wilton. Austin S Bump, m ; presiding. George’s Chapter. Permission was given for Thos M Hunt, sw ; Fred W Allen, jw ; Ed­ The following officers were elected : win R Sullivan, sec. the removal of Oriental Chapter from Bridg- G. Commander—E. P. Burnham, Saco. ton to Lovell. Olive Branch, 124, Charleston. James D. G. Com.—Isaac S. Bangs, Waterville. Knowles, m; Cassius B Braun, sw; John L The report on returns shows 4,090 mem- G. Generalissimo—John O. Shaw, Bath. Herrick, jw ; Oscar L Smith, sec. bers, 153 received during the year. G. Capt. Gen.—C. B. Morton, Augusta. Grand Prelate—Edwin F. Small, Saco. Benevolent, 87, Carmel. George E Dodge, The Grand Officers were installed by P. G. G. S. Warden—J. Fred Leavitt, Bangor. m; John F Dorr, sw ; Wendal O Sylvester, H. P. J. H. Drummond, the following ap- G. J. Warden—B. F. Andrews, Portland. jw ; Camillus K Johnson, sec. pointments being made by Grand High Priest Grand Treasurer—Chas. Fobes, Portland. Cambridge, 157, Cambridge. Charles C Grand Recorder—Ira Berry, Portland. Locke: Hale, m ; S A Buzzell, sw; OF Dore, jw ; G. S. Bearer—P. H. Winslow, Gardiner. George Mitchell, sec. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND HIGH PRIESTS. G. Sw.Bearer—W.P.Bailey, Skowhegan. . Grand Warder—JolvnC. Small, Portland.’ Mystic Tie, 154, Weld. Lyman L Jones, 5th Dist.—G. W. Goulding, W. Waterville ) G. Capt. Guards—W . Phillipa, Vortland. m.; Abel D Bussell, sw •, 3 S Howgliton, jw d tie I'EpUl 1. U’l rcnrrn,wot r.y E S Twaddle, sec. Grand Chaplains—Rev. Charles C. Mason, Mechanics', 66, Orono. II C Powers, in ; Kent’s Hill; Rev. William E. Gibbs, Port- ries, 1548 members, 99 candidates during the D B Tenney, sw ; S B Drew, jw ; A J Dur­ land ; Rev. Charles C. Vinal, Kennebunk; year. gin, see. Rev. Edwin F. Small, Saco. G. Capt. of Host—John O. Shaw, Bath. The Grand Commandery was closed. Meridian Splendor, 49, Newport. J D G. Prin. Soj.—John. C. Small, Portland. Robinson, m ; George W Stuart, sw; B C G. R. A. Capt.—Hotheus E. Paine, Camden. Lodge Elections. Truworthy, j w ; E W Devereaux, sec. M. 3d V.—Geo. H. Wakefield, So. Berwick. Dunlap, 47, Biddeford. Nahum Drown, M. 2d V.—Cailos E. Kempton, Turner. Timothy Chase, 126, Belfast. M T Mar­ m; George II Monroe, sw; John Garside, M. 1st V.—Charles W. Haney, Belfast. shall, in ; G F Harriman, sw ; F T Chase, jw; Tristram Hanson, sec. jw ; W B Washburn, sec. Grand Stewards—John S. Derby, Saco; Lewy’s Island, 138, Princeton. Andrew J Albert M. Penley, Auburn; Henry F. Excelsior, 151, Northport. Oscar Hills, Deuplizia, m; John H Hoar, sw; Joseph S Blanchard, Augusta; Albert W. Cushman, m; Thomas J Drinkwater, sw ; Austin E Farrar, jw ; Charles A Rolfe, sec. Ellsworth. Drinkwater, jw; William A Pendleton, sec. Grand Lecturer—T. J. Murray, Portland. Adoniram, 27, Limington. John F Moul- Amity, 6, Camden. Fred M Richards, m ; G. Sentinel—Warren Phillips, Portland. ton, m ; Leonard Abbott., sw ; James B Tutts, John G Trim, sw ; George II Cleveland, jw ; At 11:15 the Grand Chapter closed. jw ; Frank A Hobson, sec. Leander M Kenniston, sec. Bethel, 97, Bethel. W E Skillings, m; Tuscan, 106, Addison Point. Christopher W M Chandler, sw; WHammons, jw; WE Curtis, m; Benjamin F Cleaves, sw; Coffin Willard, sec. S Leighton, jw ; Amasa D Tracy, sec. THE ORDER OF HIGH PRIESTHOOD Ashlar, 106, Lewiston. Joseph II Fisher, Orient, 15, Thomaston. J C Levensaler, Met at 11-30 Wednesday forenoon, and the m; John Q A Jumper, sw ; Fred I Morrill, m ; A O Tobie, sw; N H Lenfest, jw; Fred- erck Cushing, sec. following officers were elected : j w ; John Winn, sec. Acacia, 121, Durham. Augustus H Par­ President—Oliver Gerrish, Portland. Hancock, 4, Castine. Geo L Weeks, ni; John F Rea, sw ; John W Gardner, jw ; IL ker, m ; Chas S Fenlason, sw ; True Tuttle, S. V. Pres.—J. 11. Drummond, Portland. jw ; Lora Newell, Sec. J. V. Pres.—Edward P. Burnham, Saco. Shepherd, sec. Treasurer—Levi H Gray, Portland. St. Andrews, 83, Bangor. Wm II Kirk­ St. Croix, 46, Calais. Robert B Tyler, m ; Recorder—Stephen Berry, Portland. patrick, m; J Fred Leavitt, sw ; James W Edward C Goodnow, sw; Millard D Law­ M. of Cer.—Horace H. Burbank, Saco. Woodman, jw ; Arlington B Marston, sec. rence, jw ; Stephen D Morrell, sec. Conductor—Fessenden I. Day, Lewiston. Mount Tire’m, 132, Waterford. Alfred S Hiram, 180, Cape Elizabeth. Thomas B Chaplain—Rev. W. E. Gibbs, Portland. Kimball, m ; Nehemiah D Faunce, sw ; James Haskell, m; F M Garden, sw; Stephen Steward—Rothens E. Paine, Camden. S Grout, jw ; William Douglass, sec. Scammon, jw ; William Wilson, sec. Warder—Albert M. Penley, Auburn. Ancient York, 155, Lisbon Falls. Simeon Warren, 2, East Machias. Geo D Cosse- At 1 o’clock the Council called off until 8 Stone, m ; Frank H Amback, sw ; Alonzo boom, in; Wm Rushton, sw ; Lewis S Cary, o’clock Thursday morning, at which time it Purinton, jw; William S Cotton, Jr., sec. jw ; J F T Greenwood, sec. completed its reception of candidates and Fraternal, 55, Alfred. Asa L Ricker, m; Deering, 183, Deering. E B Sargent, m; Otis R Whicher, sw; Luke H. Roberts, jw; closed. II H Nevens, sw; J E Sawyer, jw ; John S Willis J, Linscott, sec. Harris, sec. Unity, 58, Thorndike. J II Brown, m ; Saco, 9, Saco. Chas II Reynolds, m; GRAND COUNCIL. N M Ward, sw; J N Tilton, jw; Edwin Winfield S Hasty, sw; Warren W. Ford, jw ; Cornforth, sec. Geo A Emery, sec. The Grand Council met at 2 o’clock Penobscot, 39, Dexter. Edwin G Libby, Anchor, 158, South Bristol. Stephen H Wednesday afternoon, John S. Derby, Grand m ; Benjamin F Silver, sw ; Samuel MorriIl, Farrar, m ; Winfield S Gamage, sw ; Freeman Master, presiding. The only business of jw ; Newell H Bates, sec. II Davis, jw; Silvanus G McFarland, sec. MASONIC TOKEN, MAT 15, 1881. 123

. Oriental, 13, Bridgton. Micajah Gleason, Scottish Rite. out of debt, and are beginning to re-furnish m ; Alonzo L Richardson, sw; Horatio II MAINE SOVEREIGN CONSISTORY. our lodge room. We have had framed por­ Cole, jw ; Millard M Caswell, sec. traits of three of our I’ast Masters presented Marquis F. King, Com.; Henry L. Paine, Somerset, 34, Skowhegan. George W to the lodge during the past year, viz : T M. 1st Lt. Com.; John M. Caldwell, 2d Lt. Blakemore, Alexander McClain and D. S. Nash, m; Frank II Wing, sw; Augustus I Com ; Rufus II. Hinkley, M. of S.; J. A. Sawyer, jw; Charles M Lambert, sec. Chadbourne. Merrill, Gr. Chan.; Samuel F. Bearce, Sec.; Past Master Geo. W Smith had an elegant Mount Kineo, 109, Abbot. Marcell L Albion Keith, Treas.; George R. Shaw, G. Past Master’s Jewel presented to him on Sat- Hussey, m ; Charles W Morrill, sw ; Orrin B Eng. and A.; James H. Eaton, G. Hosp ; urday evening, Jan. 15, 1881, by the Brethren Williams, jw ; Llewellyn S Flynt, sec. Gordon R. Garden, G. M. of C.; Harrison B. of Horeb Lodge, No. 93, of which lodge he Monument, 96, Houlton. Henry F Collins, Brown, G. St. B. ; John C. Small, G. C. of was Master for two years. m; David O Floyd, sw; Charles E Robert- G.; Warren Phillips, G. Sent. The Ladies Masonic Sewing Circle pre­ son,jw; Charles II Wilson, sec. YATES LODGE OF PERFECTION. sented to Pine Tree Lodge, a very pretty black walnut book case, on Saturday evening, Granite, 182, West Paris. Leonard B Joseph A Locke, T. P. G. M. ; Gordon R. Swan, m ; Charles W Chase, sw ; Llewellyn February 12th, for which the lodge returned Garden, H. K. of T.; Sam’l F. Bearce, S. G. their most sincere thanks. A Pratt, jw ; Samuel B Locke, sec. W. ; Albro E. Chase, J. G. W.; Thos. P. Pacific, 64, Exeter. George M Bond, m ; Shaw, G. S. ; W. O. Fox, G. Treas.; John The item in last week’s Advocate, alluding John Q Adams, sw; Charles II Carpenter, II. Hall. G. Orator; Orlando Leighton, G. to Hon. James Bates as being the oldest sur- jw ; Charles E Merriam, sec. Hosp.; John M. Caldwell, G. M. of Cer.; viving member of Congress from Maine, Tranquil, 29, Auburn. Algernon M Roak, Geo. E. Raymond, C. of G.; Warren Phillips, G. SentineI. recalls the fact to mind, interesting to many, in ; Albert R Savage, sw ; Elbridge G Heath, that Dr. Bates was a charter member of jw; James F Atwood, sec. Installations. Somerset Lodge F. and A. M , instituted in Dayspring, 107, West Newfield. Ai Q 1820, and is the only charter member now Mitchell, m ; John T Wentworth, sw ; George Deering Lodge, at Deering, had a public living. O Hannaford, jw; John I’ Wood, sec. installation Feb. 28, with a collation. David Dr. Bates was the first Master of that Kennebec, 5, Hallowell. Hadley O Hawes, Moulton read some humorous selections. lodge. During a visit of that gentleman to m ; George F Bodwell, sw ; Ai C Harrington, Skowhegan a few years ago, many members jw ; Orlando Currier, sec The officers of Ashlar Lodge, of Lewiston, of that lodge bad the pleasure of seeing their Illustrious Brother seated in the East and Lafayette, 48, Readfield. Nelson D Gordon, were installed Feb 14th, by District Deputy Charles R. Whidden, assisted by Junior listening to his words of wisdom. It was an m; Phineas Morrill, sw; Sulleran S Williard, occasion long to be remembered by those jw; Chas H Millett, sec. Grand Warden Archie L. Talbot. A banquet present. The writer ventures to say that and then a musical programme followed. few lodges can boast of having a living Past Chapter Elections. Master that presided sixty years ago. The officers of Eagle Chapter, at Saccarap- [Advocate, N. Anton. A BROTHER. Oriental, 30, Bridgton and Lovell. A N pa, were installed by M. E. Marquis F. King, French, hp; Thaddeus Cross, k; Geo II Willard, s; Geo S Farnsworth, sec. Feb. 14th, after which 125 sat down to a fine An amendment to the Constitution of the Corinthian, 7, Belfast. J F Fernald hp; J collation. Musical selections followed. Grand Lodge of Kentucky, reducing the Grand Lodge dues to fifty cents, and another E Townsend, k ; II 11 Carter, s ; R G Dyer, Tranquil Lodge of Free Masons of Auburn, SEC. providing biennial sessions of the Grand Body had a public installation at their hall, Feb. 10. instead of annual, were both laid over for Eagle, 11, Saccaranpa. Alonzo Libby, hp ; A large company was present, and were further consideration at the next annual meet- H R Millett, k ; David W Babb, s ; H P agreeably entertained. Perkins’ orchestra iing. The biennial change in MI Grand Murch, sec. | played selections ; Coombs, with his cravons, Aroostook, 20, Houlton. Lyman S’ Strick- rzzmre fuugftaDm nniuK-ouaftrciAvt^nvof nruouai- W «¥W^ith the land, hp ; William L Boyd, k; Benj L Sta- ing his experience in undergoing the tortures —[ Phila. Chronicle-LIerald. of initiation ; remarks were made by Dr. ples, s ; John H Bradford, sec. We hold, on the contrary, that such a Harlow, Robert Martin and others. John B. Stevens, 28, Newport. II B Rackliff, hp; Jordan, P. M., installed the officers.—[Lewis­ change would inure to the injury of the Craft. Joseph Knight, k ; W L Parks, s ; E W Dev- ton Journal. The meeting together yearly of the officers ereaux, sec. of all the lodges increases their interest, and York, 5, Saco. George H Munroe, hp ; The officers elect, of Bethel Lodge, No. 97, at Charles T Reynolds, k ; Warren W Ford, s ; Bethel, were publicly installed by P. M. Good- induces them to give that attention to the Melville Woodman, sec. win R. Wiley, Tuesday evening, Feb. 1st. lodge without, which it suffers. Nothing in- The ceremonies were given in a very grace- King Solomon’s, 8, Rockland. Nathan ful and impressive manner. A quartette of jures the Order like dry rot. In addition to Wiggin, hp ; Oliver Starrett, k ; William A singers, comprising Mr. L. T Barker, Miss this, two years is too long to keep cases of Barker, s ; E T G Rawson, sec. Mason, Miss Chandler and Mr. P. E. Grover, grievtyice waiting over. Jerusalem, 4, Hallowell. II L Grindall, with Miss Sadie Mason, organist, gave some tip ; II O Hawes, k; G F Bodwell, s; Or- excellent music, and was highly appreciated. lando Currier, sec. After the services, the masons, with their Palestine Commandery, of New York Murray, 33, Kennebunk. Charles II Fer-1 wives and invited guests, repaired to the City, gave its third annual reception at the guson, hp; George B Littlefield, k ; Lewis E Bethel House, where all were highly enter­ Academy of Music, Feb. 15th. The dec- Hurley, s ; Edward W Morton, sec. tained by the fami/y and friends of the gen- tlemanly landlord, Mr. Barden. After supper orations were fine, the back of the stage Drummond, 27, West Waterville. George all lovers of music made their appearance in showing an Encampment of Templars. The W Goulding, hp; W 11 Wheeler, k ; 11 C the Hall, where dancing was in order till the officers of the Grand Commandery were Winslow, s ; George T. Benson, sec. small hours admonished them that it was time Council Elections. to commence the homeward ride. Chandler’s present. Tbe drill of the Commandery was Dunlap, 8, Lewiston. A M Penley, tim ; Band was present from Portland.—[Democrat. excellent, and the programme of dances C II Jumper, dm; A S Plumer, pcw ; Geo which followed, included twenty numbers. Bath Centennial.—Bath celebrated its A Callahan, Rec. We acknowledge, with thanks, an invitation hundredth birthday, March 19th, and the Alpha, 3, Hallowell. James J Jones, tim ; from manager James A. Rich. S W Lane, dm ; 11 L Grindell, pcw ; Or- festival was begun by a ball on the previous lando Currier, Rec. evening at the Patten Car Works, under the For Lists of Subscribers, Commandery’ Elections. management of Dunlap Commandery of We are indebted to Bros. Stark Webster, of Knights Templar, which was largely attend- j^”The Captain General of Portland Com- Mattawamkeag, I. L. Shepherd, Castine, ed by citizens and visitors from abroad. mandery was incorrectly reported in our last Geo. Peirce, Harrison issue. It should have been Osckr M Metcalt. Pittsfield—In the March fire, Masonic Toronto, Canada, sends a new Masonic Hall was burned. The Odd Fellows threw Bradford, 4, Biddeford. Horace H Bur- paper called 77/e Freemason, an eight page bank, c ; Tristram Hanson, g ; John Quinby, open their hall to Meridian Lodge. cg ; John Etchells, rec. paper published monthly at 50 cts. by Cowan & Co. We gladly welcome it to the list of Blanquefort. 13, Portland. Gordon R Gar- A friend in Mattawamkeag, writes :— den, c; Warren O Carney, g; Robert N Our lodge (Pine Tree, No. 172,) has been our exchanges, and trust it may grow old and Gould, cg ; George W Deering, sec. prospering finely for the past year. We are honored in the service. 124 MASONIC TOKEN MAY 15, 1881

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This charter was issued to Alexander Ross, although he still retains his affiliation in his cloth, or leather tuck, 2d edition,...... §1.50 a Scotch merchant, who was engaged in ship- old lodge at Waterville. The indexes are ex­ Memorial of Lieut. Fred. H. Beecher, 48 pp. quarto; tinted paper, gilt edge; cloth, $2.00. ping masts to England, but he died in 1768, cellent, and we congratulate Portland Lodge Grand Lodge of Maine, vol. 1, Reprint, 1820 and owing to his ill health, the lodge had not on the completion of a work which will make to 1847, inclusive, in sheets,...... $3.00 Vol. 6, 1867 to 1869, in sheets,...... $2 50 been organized. In 1769, a second charter it honored abroad as at home. Vol. 7, 1870 to 1872, in sheets,...... $2.50 Vol. 8, 1873 to 1875, in shoots,...... $2.50 was issued to his son-in-law, William Tyng, Vol. 9, 1876 to 1878, in sheets, ...... §2.00 tbe High Sheriff, by John Rowe, Provincial Jonathan Chase. Vol. 10, 1879 to 1881, in sheets,...... $1.80 Grand Master, and under this the lodge was Grand Chapter of Maine, Vol. 1, reprint, This veteran mariner, so well known as 1821 to 1864, in sheets...... $1.85 organized May 8th. At first there was one the proprietor of Jewell’s Island, which is Vol. 4,1868 to 1873, in sheets,...... $3.00 Vol. 5, 1874 to 1878 in sheets...... $2.50 ballot for the first and second degrees, (the the outermost in Casco Bay, and noted in Grand Council of Maine, Vol. 2, 1868 to Master’s lodge being separate), but after legend as a resort of Captain Kydd, died in 1875, in sheets,...... $3.00 1785, there was a separate ballot for each de- Grand Commandery of Maine, Vol. 2,1868 Westbrook, March 23d, at the venerable age to 1873, in sheets,...... 3.00 gree. The festivals of the two Saints John of ninety-one years and tine month. For Vol. 3, 1874 to 1879, in sheets,...... 3.00 were kept, with a sermon or address and a din­ over fifty years he has lived on that romantic Grand Chapter of Florida, Reprint 1861 and 1862, in paper, ...... 1.00 ner, and the brethren walked in procession island, and hospitably received not only all Masonic Token, Vol. 1, 1867 to 1877, with to and from the church, properly clothed in visitors, but such sailors as have been so Index and illuminated title, in sheets, $2.00 white aprons and gloves. unfortunate as to get cast away in the LODGE HISTORIES. It is noteworthy that in 1811, when an outer bay. He leaves three daughters and Lincoln Lodge, Wiscasset,...... 40 Lincoln Do., Wiscasset, Supplement, to 1870,..20 Entered Apprentice lodge was opened, it ap­ two sons. One of the sons resides on Harmony Lodge, Gorham,...... 40 Arundel Lodge, Kennebunkport,...... 30 pears by the record, that there were not the island, the other is master of ship Port­ Casco Lodge, Yarmouth,...... 40 enough Master Masons to open a Master’s land Lloyds. He was born in Newbury, Lewy’s Island Lodge, Princeton,...... 25 York Lodge, Kennebunk,...... 50 lodge, although four were present, showing Mass., February 3, 1790, and was initiated Eastern Frontier Lodgo, Fort Fairfield...... 25 that the ritual rule was not then recognized. June 18, 1817, and crafted and raised Decem­ Messalonskee Lodge, West Waterville,...... 35 Atlantic Lodge, Portland,...... 30 And in 1815 a Past Master, in the absence of ber 5, 1821, in St. Johns Lodge, No. 1, at Mt, Desert Lodge, Mt. Desert,...... 25 Hancock Lodge, Castine,...... 35■ the Master, took the Chair, at the request of Portsmouth, N. H. He had thus been a Paris Lodge, South Paris,...... 40' the Senior Warden. An excellent account is mason sixty-four years, although he did not Forest Lodge, Springfield,...... 25 Crescent Lodge, Pembroke,...... 30’ given of the Morgan excitement, which will date back far enough to come into our list of Cumberland Lodge. No. 12. New Gloucester,, so -laa YSux the most mteieslYng Rising Sun Lodge, No. 71, Orland,...... 25 Aina Lodge, No. 43, Damariscotta,...... 30 by the public. In 1862 the centennial anni­ thing in his masonic career was his capture Tremont Lodge, No. 77, Tremont,...... 20 versary of the lodge was celebrated. It was j Waterville Lodge, No. 33, Waterville,...... 90 by pirates, and release from them by means Sebasticook Lodge, No. 146, Clinton,...... 30 participated in by masons from all parts of (of masonry. We have often heard of such Howard Lodge, No. 69, Winterport...... 30 Somerset Lodge, No. 34, Skowhegan,...... 50 this State and of New England, and a long cases,( but had serious doubts whether lodges Crescent Chapter, No. 26, Pembroke,...... 30 and excellent account of it is given. Drummond Chapter. No. 27, W. Waterville, .35 were in the- habit of initiating embryo pirates, Meridian Lodge, No. 125, Pittsfield...... 40 The list of names of honored men borne so. that when we heard of a verified case we Mt. Vernon Chapter, No. 1, Portland, paper, .40 red cloth, .70 on the rolls is a long one. Among the oarly took the story down from Capt. Chase’s own Portland Lodge,No. 1, Drummond, cloth,.. 1.50 members are William Tyng, the High Sher- lips. He said: iff before the revolution, a notable man in the “ In 1821, I was in command of sloop Em- Druinmond's History of Portland early history of our town; Gen. Jedediah bargo, bound tor Port au Paix from Cape Lodge. Preble, a veteran of Louisburg, who would Hayti. On June 16th, I was captured by a Spanish privateer under Buenos Ayres colors. This history of our oldest lodge, by Bro. have been the General of the Continental They used my sloop to cut out a vessel, Josiah II. Drummond, is issued in a neat vol­ Army, if his age had not been too great; his formerly a consort of their brig, from the ume of 840 pages, in cloth binding, printed gallant son, Commodore Edward Preble, so i harbor of Maraboa. The attack was unsuc- I cessful. I was kept on deck with my crew by the Tucker Printing Co., and will be sold well known in American history ; Thomas during the fight, and received a ball in the at $1.50. It is the most valuable contribution Motley, the grandfather of the historian; pit of my stomach, which passed out at my which can be made to the masonic history of Ebenezcr Daveis, a distinguished Revolu­ back and disabled me. In this condition I was taken ashore. The Governor was a our State, as it gives a sketch of the earliest tionary officer; Simon Greenleaf, Law Pro­ mason, and on my making myself known as records of the Craft here, commencing in fessor at Harvard, and standard author on one, he was very kind, and sent me in a 1762, many years before any other lodge ex­ “Evidence”; Joseph M. Gerrish, Grand hammock to Baracoa. After I recovered sufficiently to proceed, be gave me my sloop isted, and it is gratifying that the work should Treasurer; Charles Nolcini, the composer; and allowed me to go. We were again over- be done by our ablest masonic writer, the one James B. Cahoon, our old Mayor; Samuel hauled by a Spanish privateer, the schooner who is best able to judge of and call attention Fessenden, father of the Senator, and him- Antonia, Capt. Joseph Martine. I was ordered on board the schooner, with my three to the difference in practice of masonic law in self for years leader of the Abolitionists; passengers, while seven privateersmen went other days. The biographies, too, of the men Rev. Stephen Lovell, the celebrated masonic on board the sloop and robbed the crew of of former times is a welcome addition to our lecturer, and a host of eminent citizens in all their clothbs. On getting on board the pri­ vateer, 1 made a masonic sign to Capt. stock ; and, in this branch, too much praise the walks of life. Coming down to the days Martine, who at once recognized it, and cannot be given to the table of membership, since tbe revival, we find Grand Master Free­ allowed me to proceed on my voyage unin­ prepared by the Secretary, Convers 0. Leach. man Bradford ; Rev. James Pratt, the Episco- j jured, excepting by the loss of the clothes which his boat-crew had taken.” It contains 1207 names, and answers thou- pal Rector; Thomas J. Sanborn, afterwards sands of questions which have been and will Grand Master of the Grand Council of New It will be seen that these gentlemen, who be asked by the historian and the reader. In Hampshire ; Moses Dodge, Grand High Priest for fifty years have enjoyed the reputation of the beginning the lodge met at taverns, and and Grand Commander; the Mayors, Augus­ pirates, and been often alluded to in print as evidently held table lodges, and the first de­ tus E. Stevens and Moses M. Butler; Charles such, even in Capt. Chase’s obituaries in the MASONIC TOKEN, - - MAY 15, 1881. 125

Portland papers, were sailing under letters of The Oldest Mason.—We learn from Bro. General Ctrand Council. Marque, and doubtless stood as well in their Rabardy, of Manchester, Mass., the Secretary Georgia ratified the Constitution of this Spanish homes as any of our American of his lodge, that Capt. John Knight, who new Supreme body, and now Maine has done masters who commanded privateers in the headed our list, is dead. This leaves Col. the same. war of 1812. We are, therefore, obliged to Nathan Iluntoon, Unity, N. H., initiated in In 1878, the Grand Council of Wisconsin surrender the claim of having found a verified 1803, the oldest Freemason in this country, dissolved and gave its subordinates up to the instance of masons being among genuine and we think in the world. Grand Chapter. In February, 1881, a con­ pirates. The old Captain, however, always The London Freemason has published our vention of Royal and Select Masters was spoke of them as pirates, and had a most list of old craftsmen and stirred up their peo- called and a new Grand Council formed. grateful appreciation of the Fraternity which ple to hunt up the elders. The oldest yet had befriended him on two such notable reported is William Eliot, P. P. G. M., of Chips. occasions. * Dorset, initiated in 1816. Younger than the —In England, in the absence of the Master, youngest of our list of twelve. the immediate Past Master presides ; failing Hugh Curtis. him, the first Master of the lodge, or Senior living Past Master succeeds. At banquets Our venerable brother died at bis home in Louisville.—In June there will be a cele­ Bowdoinham, Saturday March 12th, at the the immediate Past Master sits next the bration in Louisville, Ky., for the benefit of the Master, and the Senior'Past Master next to advanced age of fourscore years. When we Masonic Widows’ and Orphans’ Home. It I him. So says the London Freemason. greeted him at our Grand Lodge meeting in will continue three days, commencing June —The Colored Grand Chapter of "Oh io has 1880, he said, with a smile, that he bad 22d, and will consist of a parade by Military 18 subordinates, 445 members, 76 candidates come up to meet with the brethren once more in 1880, §319 revenue. The adoptive lite Templars and Knights Kadqsh, competitive flourishes among them. Lewis D. Easton, before he died. He was a worthy and re- drills of Military Companies and I’emplnr of Cincinnati, is Gr. High Priest, Jere. A. spected citizen, closely identified with the in­ Commanderies, etc. Prizes of §1,000, §500 Brown, Cleveland, Gr. Sec. It has existed terest of his town, and especially prominent since 1867. Other Grand Chapters exist in and §250, will be offered to the Militia. District of Columbia, New York, Virginia, in educational matters. He bad been a mason Missouri and Kansas. sixty years, and was the oldest Fast Master The proceedings of the Massachusetts —Cleopatra’s needle was placed on its of Village Lodge. Council of Deliberation are very elegant, and pedestal January 22d, in the presence of contain a fine steel portrait of Samuel C. 10,000 persons. Jonathan Smith. Lawrence, with a memoir. Benjamin Dean, —The Scottish Rite Masons of New York This venerable mason died at the residence send out a circular, denouncing the pretended Grand Master of Templars, is Com.-in-Chief, of his daughter, Mrs. D. F. Noyes, in Lewis- “ Cerneau Council.” and says in his address that he is going to re­ ton, March 2d, at the age of eighty-seven. —C. P. Utley, Gr. Recorder of Wisconsin, tain the place just long enough to get Bro. got a Past Commander’s jewel from St. He was born in Bridgton, but at an early age Lawrence back. John’s Commandery in February, and A. V. moved to Stroudwater village, in Westbrook. H. Carpenter made the address, which the He learned the trade of Currier with the —Henry L. Palmer, 33°, Sovereign Grand Milwaukee Telegraph gives in full. father of Neal Dow, and for a number of , Commander of the Supreme Council, was re- , —Past Gr. Commander Benton II. Lang- \ cently thrown from his sleigh at Milwaukee Iley, of Winona, Minn., favored us with an J---- • I...,,.. ,) pf Winnnn T-niliio initiated in Ancient Landmark Lodge, Feb. friends will be gratified to know that the in­ given .February 1st, m honor of the 82<1 21, 1821, and had consequently been a mem- jury was not serious. birthday of Fast Master P. 1*. Hubbell, for which we return our compliments and regrets, ber sixty years. Through the Morgan times Ghand Encampment Proceedings. — and our good wishes for the oldest mason in he was a faithful attendant, and in .his later These Proceedings were issued April 7th Minnesota. —Out of nine millions of votes thrown at days he came as often as his health would per­ No provision was made for supplying copies mit. In 1841 he represented the lodge in the the Presidential election of 1880, Phelps, the to masonic journals, so Grand Recorder anti-masonic candidate, received 403. endeavor to get the Grand Lodge back to Parvin is unable to send them. The price —The Grand Chapter of Ireland has just Portland. In 1860 he was elected to Honor- is §1.60. The Reprint, 1816-56, is still for been reorganized, with a larger membership ary membership. sale at §165, and as the edition is nearly than ever before. He was a member of both branches of the exhausted, we advise our readers to secure —In Germany there are eight Grand Legislature for ten years, commencing in Lodges, 439 lodges and 39,711 in a total pop­ them quickly by remitting that amount to ulation of 45,194,172. This is one mason to 1836, and was weigher and gaug n the T. S. Parvin, Iowa City. Vol. 2, containing I, 129 people, while in this country we have Custom House, under John Anderson. He 1859-68, will be issued this fall, and will be one in eighty-seven, or thirteen times as many was also a delegate to the Convention which masons in proportion to the population. Yet sold at $1.60. Reprints, like fish, must be the German masonic writers lay down the nominated Buchanan. As early as 1815 he taken when they are running. laws for us and think we are barbarians in was Captain of the Portland Light Infantry. Bro. Parvin complained, in the Repository, regard to tbe art. In 1845 he became a member of the Mechan- that the delay in publication was not due to —South Carolina Commandery, at Charles­ ic Association. After closing his tannery in ton, celebrated its hundredth anniversary him, as the Grand Encampment had taken the Dec. 29th. It is fair to say that it has no Westbrook, which he had carried on for many duty of publication away from him and given documentary evidence previous to 1823, its years, he engaged in the Belting business it to a committee. One of the committee records having been lost or destroyed. with his son-in-law, Henry M. Brewer, but replied in the March Repository, that the —The Grand Lodge of Colon y Cuba have re-elected Grand Master Antonio Govin and retired in 1864, and afterwards made his home change was made in accordance with an Grand Secretary Aurelio Almeida. with Mr. Brewer. amendment which Bro. Parvin proposed him- —'Ebe Colored Grand Lodge of Ohio has 37 As one of those faithful Giblemites who self, and which they supposed was in good subordinates, and 985 members. wrought at the building of the first temple, faith, when it was really “ rit sarcastical,” —ln the London Freemason we see adver­ and after the sad years of the captivity, re­ and intended to show the folly of not leaving tised “ Points for reference, or authorized cues turned, with his old time enthusiasm, to help the matter entirely in his hands. to the E. A , F. C., and M. M. degrees, and of the R. A.” build again the House of the Lord, and as a citizen, who for four score and seven years — Mr. Rgssam, who is carrying on the work The Knights’ Souvenir of the 2lst Trien- begun by tbe late Mr. George Smith, has dis­ has lived an upright life, and proved‘ever nial Conclave, is a Song and Chorus, by Chas. covered at, Babylon an octagonal cylinder, on constant, honest and true, the Craft should A. Sweetland, published by the Apollo Mu­ the sides of which are engraved a history of the campaign of Sennacherib against King hold his memory in reverence. His wife sic Co., of Cedar Falls, Iowa; 50c. The Hezekiah. This important find is to be sent Elizabeth, died Jan. 11, 1877, at the age of words and music are good, and it is elegantly to London for safe keeping in the British 81 years. engraved, with an illuminated title page. Museum. 126 MASONIC TOKEN, MAY 15, 1881.

Bro. C. C. Mason furnishes us with the Death of a Maine Man in WiscoNstn. Richard Lambert, G. Rec., for proc. G. Council La., 1881. following extracts from a paper published by —Dr. R. W. Bradeen died at Chippewa Falls, Geo. L. McCahan, G. Rec., for proc. G. Council a former Grand Secretary, Arthur Shirley, Wis., March 8th. He was born in Porter, in Md., 1880. in 1831: Chas. Inglesby, G. Sec., for proc. G. Lodge So. Oxford County, in 1847, and graduated at Carolina, 1881. [Extract from the Family Reader, published Bowdoin College in 1878. He began .prac­ DeWitt C. Dawkins, G. Sec., for proc. G. Lodge in Portland, 1831, by Seba Smith.[ tice at Goodwin’s Mills near Saco, and after Florida, 1881. Daniel Sayre, G. Seo., for proc. G. Lodge, Grand Anti-MasoNic State CONVENTION.—The practicing there two years removed to Massa­ Chapter and G. Council Alabama, 1881. anti-masons held a State Convention at chusetts. Afterwards he went West, first to Wm. G. Tonn, G. Sec., for proc. G. Lodge Wy­ Hallowell on Tuesday last. Henry Sewall, Bell Plain, Iowa, and then to Chippewa oming, 1880. of Augusta, was President, and Jonas White, Zeph. FT. Thomas, G. Sec., for proc. G. Chapter of Belfast, and Seth Sumner, of------, Sec- Falls, where he built up a good practice. He Mass., 1880. retaries. was a mason, and a subscriber to the Token. L. F. Cartee, G. Sec., for proc. G. Lodge Idaho, 1880. Five delegates were chosen to attend the Christopher G. Fox, G. Sec., for proc. G. Chapter Anti-Masonic National Convention, viz: Jacob Carter, the direct descendant of Eph­ N. Y., 1881. Henry Sewall, of Augusta, Hanes Learned, raim Carter, first settler of the name in Con­ of Gardiner, Levi Cram, of ------, James White, of Belfast, and John Ware, of Athens. cord, N. H., died in that city Sunday, aged You Can Make Your Fortune by The whole number "of ballots for the choice 85. He was a goldsmith by trade, a volun­ honest industry, perseverance, economy and temperance. If ill, first restoring your health of delegates was twenty-six, from which we teer in the Concord Artillery in 1812, was infer that the convention was not a very by the use of the “ true L. F.” Atwood’s numerous one. postmaster of Amesbury, Mass., under Presi­ Bitters, bearing patented trade-mark" L. F.” Several speeches were delivered, and vari- dent Jackson, and afterwards returned to “ L F.” Atwood has never sold his interest ous committees appointed to draft, hold cor­ Concord. He was postmaster of that city to one “ Wood,” nor to one “ Moses F. At­ respondence, &c., &c. The Hallowell Advo­ wood,” therefore, be not misled by their cate, from which we gather the proceedings, from 1853 to 1860, was in the New Hampshire signatures. says the resolutions and speeches were of Legislatures of 1845-6, was a trustee of St. rather a violent and proscriptive character. Paul’s school and the oldest Knight Templar DIED. A committee was appointed to consider the in New Hampshire. Two of his sons, Abiel expediency of nominating a candidate for In Portland, Jan. 26th, John J. Liscomb, aged Governor, which reported as follows : Carter and John Carter, are jewelers in this 60 y. 6 mos. He was a member of Ancient Land­ mark Lodge, Greenleaf Chapter. Portland Council, That considering there are already two city. St. Alban Commandery and the Scottish Rite. He candidates for Governor before the people was master of the steamer John Brooks. who are not masons, that the State is not William G. Tonn, Grand Secretary of In California, Ohio, Jan. 29th. Killian H. Van fully represented in the convention, and that Renssalaer, aged 79 y. He was Sov. Grand Com­ anti-masonic principles have had but a limited the Grand Lodge of Wyoming, died Jan. 24th, mander of the Supreme Council, N. M. J., from circulation, it is inexpedient to nominate a on the train, while traveling to Hot Springs, 1862 to 1867. In Cornish, Jan. 29th, Rev. Albert Cole, aged candidate for Governor ; but recommend the Arkansas. He was a lawyer of high position, appointment of a committee to correspond 63 y. A member of Greenleaf Lodge, one of the and Register in the Land Office. He was founders of Aurora Chapter, and its first King. with the present candidates, and solicit their In Portland, Feb. 11th, Edwin II. Hobbs, aged opinions of speculative masonry, apprising Chairman of the Correspondence Committee 48 y. 7 mos. He had been in the employment of them that their answers will be published in in the Grand Lodge of Wyoming. the Eastern Railroad for twenty-eight years, and was a member of Ancient Land-Mark Lodge, the Maine Free Press, and all other papers Greenleaf Chapter mid Portland Commandery. that will give them an insertion. Minneapolis has taken another of our val­ He leaves a wife and one child. In Standish, Feb. 18th, Bryan Paine, aged 82 y. The following comments were published ued citizens. Will. L. Keiler, the Fresco An old member of Standish Lodge. the next week : Artist, left here on March 12th to engage in In Lewiston. March 2d, Jonathan Smith, aged “ Whether it is in contemplation to with­ the same .business there. He is a skillful 87 y. [See editorial.] draw Mr. Clay from the field, or to second In Vassalboro’, March 3d, of heart disease, War­ the nomination of the Anti-Masonic Conven­ artist, and an excellent fellow, and we hearti­ ren Colby, aged 80 y. He was a prominent mason, tion in September, or what is to be done, we ly commend him to the people of Minnesota. and a member of Trinity Commandery of Augusta. have no means of jndging. We honestly In Lincoln, Neb., March 4th, Fratik S. Oxnard, believe, however, that it is in the power of 2^”We have now on hand blank notices of Norway, aged 38 y. He was a member of Port­ those who are opposed to a continuance of land Commandery. He left a widow. to delinquent members, prepared according In Fulsom, Cal., March 30th, of consumption, the present order of things to put a period to Francis S. Coffin, aged 48 y. He was a member of its existence by,a harmony of actions on the to form on page 243 of Text Book. Price Harwood Lodge and Washington Chapter, and 4th of March, 1831 ; and we as firmly believe 60 cts. per hundred. leaves a wife and two children in Machias. that without such harmony it is idle to dream In Bowdoinham, Meh. 12th, Hugh Curtis, aged of success. If Gen. Jackson is defeated, it We are indebted to Joseph O. Smith, Sec­ 80 y. 4 mos. [See editorial.] must be done by the people. If the election In Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, Meh. 8th, Dr. R. devolves upon the House of Representatives, retary of State, for a copy of the Census of W. Bradeen, aged 34 y. [See editorial.] there is no doubt of the result.” Maine. In Bryant’s Pond, Meh. 14th, David W. Davis, aged 61 y. A member of Jefferson Lodge. [From the Family Reader.] In Portland, Meh. 23d, Edw. I. Farr, aged 48 y. Our Thanks To A member of Portland Lodge. PORTLAND, Aug. 30, 1831. Rob’t Brewster, G. Sec., for proc. G. Chapter In Kennebunk, Meh. 23d, John W. Lord, aged “A bright looking, neatly dressed colored Texas, 1880. 32 y. A member of York Lodge. man came into our office (A. Shirley, Ex. Willis N. Brent, G. Master, for proc. Colored In Deering, Meh. 23d. Capt. Jonathan Chase, St.) to-day, and civilly asked if we ever pub­ Gr. Lodge Missouri, 1880. of Jewell’s Island, aged 91 y. I mo. [See editorial.] lished poetry. He said he had been looking Chris. Diehl, G. Sec., for proc. G. Lodge Utah,’81. In Portland, Meh. 25tb, Mrs. Maria, widow of round our town, as he was a stranger here, Wm. B. Isaacs, G. Sec., for proc, G. Lodge, G. Ira Witham, aged 47 y. 6 mos. and liked the looks of the town so well he Chapter and G. Commandery Va., 1880. In Lisbon, Mch. 25th, Augustus Callahan. wanted to publish something about it. We Tracy P. Cheever, G. Sec., for proc. G. Lodge In Washington, Mch. 29th, of pneumonia, Rev. could not decline the compliment to our Mass., 1880, Specials and Quarterly, Jan. and Mar. John L. Ashby, formerly of Saccarappa, aged 70 y. town, nor be so rude to a civil stranger as to 1881. In Rockport, April Sth, Joseph H. Bowers, aged refuse his manuscript, so here it is, word and W. T. Boyd, for proc. Col. G. Lodge and Grand 63 y. A member of St. Paul’s Lodge and Key­ letter.” Chapter Ohio, 1880. stone Chapter. Fred. Speed, for addresses and reports G. Lodge In Rockport, April 9th, Austin Sweetland, aged POETRY ON THE TOWN OE PORTLAND. Miss., 1881. 74 y. Postmaster, and a member of St. Paul’s Lodge. Geo. P. Cleaves, G. Rec., for proc. G. Command­ I have been a round ery N. H., 1880. In Boston, April 13th, William C. Tower, aged This your portland town, 40 y. He was a well-known member of the Temple And saw her swift increase. Chas. E. Meyer, G. Sec., for proc. G. Chapter Quartette. May all within the bounds Penn., 1880. In Brunswick, April 15th, Cyrus W. King, aged Unite in love and peace, Wm. P. Innes, G. Sec., for proc. G. Lodge and Use no Deception with 62 y. He was a son of our first Governor and first G. Chapter Michigan, 1881. Grand Master. Great nor small, H. B. McIntire, G. Sec., for proc. G. Chap. Dela­ Det equal right be free to all, In Portland, April 25th, Leader Dam, aged 65 y. ware, 1881. When blessings will upon A member of Portland Lodge. L. E. Barber, G. Sec., for proc. G. Lodge Arkan­ You rest. In Portland, April 29th. Henry II. Coe, aged 46 y. No heathern dast to sas, 1881. A member of Atlantic Lodge, ami grandson of Me molest. John Haigh, G. Rec., for proc. G. Council Mass., Deacon John Coe, a leading mason at the begin­ By Jaoob C. Dickson, Boston, Mass. 1881. ning of the century. MASONIC TOKEN, MAY 15, 1881. 127

Our Masonic Exchanges. >ETNA SWAN & BARRETT, Masonic Review, Cincinnati, Ohio, §2.00. Bankers and Brokers, La Acacia, Buenos Aires, Monthly. Life insurance Comp’y Warden, Providence, R. I., bi-monthly, 50c. OF HARTFORD, CONN. No. 186 Middle Steeet, Freemason, Sydney, N. S. W., 6s. 6d. PORTLAND, ME. The Keiet, Budapest, Hungary, Monthly. Assets January 1,1881, $26,403,440.68 DEALERS in Investment Securities. Buletin Oftcial Colon y Cuba, Havana, §7. Surplus Mass. Standard, 3,923,965.78 Rufus H. Hinkley. The Freemason, London, Weekly. Surplus New York Standard, over 5,350,000.00 Liberal Freemason, Boston, Mass., §2. Masonic Eclectic, Washington, D. C., $2. A. G. Dewey, Gen’l Agt., B. F. WHITNEY & CO., Evening Chronicle, Phila., Dem. Daily, §6. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Keystone, Philadelphia, Weekly, §3. No. 180 Middle St., Boyd Block, Hebrew Leader, New York, Weekly, §5. Boots, Shoes, Leather and Findings, Craftsman, Port Hope, Ontario, §1.50. Nearly opposite the Post Office. Masonic Advocate, Indianapolis, §1.10. z 185 Middle Street, Portland, Me. Active and reliable Agents always wanted. Freemasons’ Repository, Prov., R. I., §1.50. B. F. Whitney. Wm. O. Fox. La Chaine d’ Union de Paris, Hubert, editor. -AtzsZra/tan Freemason, Sidney, N. S. W., 6s. The Freemason, Toronto, Canada, 50c. CURE YOUR CORNS! ATWOOD & WENTWORTH, Loomis’ Musical .Journal, N. Haveu, Ct., §1. BY USING arjgs’iTvaszjESEt.®, SchIctterbeck’s SILVER WARE MANUFACTURERS, GOLD Phemiums.—Any brother who will procure Gorn,Wart & Bunion Solvent, AND SILVER PLATERS. subscribers for us, remitting not less than at FINE WATCH REPAIRING. a time, may retain one-fourth of the money for Entirely harmless; is not a caustic. It removes 509 CONGRESS STREET, PORTE AND, ME. his services. Those who wish to assist us, Corns, Warts, Bunions and Callous, without leav­ ing a blemish. Brush for applying in each bottle. without caring for the premium, can gratify A CURE IS GUARANTEED. CITY HOTEL, some indigent brother by sending him a paper Congress Square, free. It is better to take subscriptions for two Price 25 Cents. For Sale by all Druggists. Try it and you will be convinced like thousands J. K. Martin, Prop’r. PORTLAND. years at a time. who have used it and now testify to its value. Ask for Schlotterbeck's Corn and Wart Solvent, Recently enlarged and refurnished. Terms and take no other. A. S. FERNALD, $2.00 a day. WILLIAM SENTER & CO., E. COREY & CO., Merchant Tailor, Chronometers, Watches, Clocks, Silver Ware, Dealers in IRON -Zk-TSTZID 13’1'33^X11. 237 MIDDLE ST. (up staibs), Jewelry, Nautical, Optical and. Math­ ematical Instruments, Carriage Hardware and Wood Work, PORTLAND, ME. Blacksmiths’ Tools, Manufacturers No. 54 Exchange Stheet, of Carriage Springs & Axles, BURNHAM & 1) Y E it , amtUr, jr.______l?oiurLAND, MR. 125 & 127 COMMERCIAL St., PORTLAND. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in All Premiums at State Fair, 1879. C. D. B. FISK & CO., LAMSON, Manufacturers and Retailers of NOS. 71 & 73 CROSS ST., PORTLAND. Artist Photographer, READY-MADE CLOTHING, ORDER8 PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. Opposite Falmouth Hotel, No. 233 Middle Street, PORTLAND, ME., (Up one flight only.) PORTLAND. F. A. LEAVITT, Awnings, Tents, Flags, JOHN W. PERKINS & CO., WILLIAM A. PEARCE, WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS, PRACTICAL PLUMBER, YACHT SAILS, &c., And dealers in Force Pumps and Water Closets, 491 Exchange Street, Paints, Gils and Dye Stuffs, No. 41 Union Street, (under Ealmouth Hotel), Portland, Maine. PORTLAND. 74 & 76 Commercial St., Warm, Cold and Shower Baths, Washbowls, Brass and Silver Plated Cocks, every description PORTLAND. of Water, Steam and Gas Fixtures for dwelling ETCALF & BRADSTREET, At­ Houses, Hotels and Public Buildings, ships’ closets, M torneys and Counsellors at Law, etc., arranged ami set up in the best manner, and S4 Exchange Street (first floor;, PORTLAND, Me. DANA WILLIS FELLOWS, M.D., all orders in town or country faithfully executed. O. M. Metcalf, A. G. Bradstreet. All kinds of jobbing promptly attended to. Constantly on hand Lead, Iron and Brass Pipe, S. C . ANDREWS, DENTIST, Sheet Lead and Plumbers’ Materials. LORING, SHORT & HARMON, Counsellor at Law, No. 244 Middle Stp.eet, 188 Middle St., Portland, Me. SOCKSELLERS, STATIONERS, PORTLAND, --- - MAINE. And jobbers of rummond a drumMOND,coun­ sellors at Law, No. 93 Exchange St., RANDALL & McALLISTER, Paper Hangings and School Books, D Manufacturer.s of Portland. ANTHRACITE & BITUMINOUS Josiah H. Drummond. 3EEO>C?Z£1JS, COAL, And Dealers in ITubber Goods! BY THE CARGO AND AT RETAIL, New and Second Hand Law Books, PORTLAND, ME. 110 Middle St., under Falmouth Hotel, OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Offices:—78 Exchange St. and 60 Commercial St. PORTLAND.

Engineers’ Supplies. The Centennial American OCKE & LOCKE, Attorneys and L Counsellors at Law, 176 Middle St., J. & E. R. BARBOUR, 8 Exchange St. TEA COMPANY, cor. Exchange street, Portland. Jos. A. Locke. No. 545 CoNGREss St., - - Poetland. ERBERT «. BRIGGS, Attorney and Solicitor' of Patents, Ko. 93 Ex­ TEAS AND COFFEES. PORTLAND EMERY WHEEL CO. Hchange Street, PORTLAND, ME. THOMAS POTTER, Agent. Box 1757. J. W. Stockwell. 128 MASONIC TOKEN, MAY 15, 1881.

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DRAIN PIPE AND STONE WORK, 21 Union Street, Portland, JOB PRINTING HOUSE, PLASTERER, STUCCO If MASTIC WORKER, 115 Exchange Street No. 1 Western Promenade. Whitening, Coloring, Cementing, fc. Brinters ’ Exchange. PORTLAND. ANDROSCOGGIN Contractor for Concrete Walks, Drives, Streets, &c. / A. M. KIMBALL, Manager. Jllasanic Rplicf ^.ssuciatimx OF LEWISTON, ME. THE SUNDAY TIMES Masonic Furnishing Store, DR. Nathan Woodbituy, President; F. W. Gives all the news, both at home POLLARD, ALFORD & CO., PARKER, Treasurer; M. E. D. Bailey, Sec’y. and from abroad. For blanks, by-laws, &c., address the Sec­ retary, Lewiston, Maine. Its large local circulation makes it a most valuable 104= Tremont St., Boston. advertising medium. Every description of goods for Office No. 31 Market Street, (opposite Post Office). J. A. MERRILL & CO., GILES O. BAILEY, Prop'r. Lodges, Chapters, Councils and Commanderies, Dealers in □Fl. T3. SWIFT, On hand and furnished to order. BANNERS AND FLAGS Masonic & Military Goods, Watches, CLOCKS, JeweLRY, Painted and made to order. WATCHES, JEWELRY, &c. SILVER WARE AND FANCY GOODS, \ No. 513 Congress Street, one door below Mechanics’ ESTABLISHED 1841. \ H.o.11, YOWTCAtUD, "M3&. A.H 1ci>i<1 s of Lodpe, Chapter, Coundlan t/omrnaneferf/ /iffint/n eofutcmtfy ( Special attention given Co repairing line nacelles. on hand. Wholesirle Druggist, Established in 1843. Junction Free and Middle Sts., KNIGHT TEMPLAR. UNIFORMS, &C. W. D. LITTLE & CO., PORTLAND. No. 239 Middle Street, tiq, ti[t ani Imiipt fenraft I. D. MERRILL, J. A. MERRILL. PORTLAND. ALBION KEITH. Office 81 Exchange St., Stanton Block, PLUMBER, TIN ROOFER, W. II. PENNELL, T. J. Little.______PORTLAND. and dealer in CHARLES M. RICE & CO., I*lximL>ers’ Materials* Healer in all the varieties of Engineer of Heating & Ventilation. No. 27 Union Street, Agent for Friedman’s Injectors, Lydie Steam PAPER, PAPER BAGS, & TWINE, Boiler, and Nathan & Dreyfus’ Lubricators and PORTLAND. Oil Cups. Heating by Steam and Hot Water. No. 14 EXCHANGE St., PORTLAND. Estimates free. WrNo. 17 Union St., Portland. BERRY, STEPHEN, Book, Job and Card Paper of any size or quality made to order. 13 Printer, 37 Plum Street, Portland. AU kinds Charles M. Rice. of Printing done to order. Orders by mail prompt­ SAWYER, FOSS & PEERING, ly attended to. “WOODMAN, TRUE & CO., LANKS.—Masonic Blanks of all kinds always B on hand. Jggr’Send for a circular. Wholesale Grocers, Importers and Dealers in )Y-LAWS.—Model By-Laws always in type, so r> that Lodges can have them at half price if few No. 1 CENTRAL WlIARF, DRY GOODS AND WOOLENS, alterations are made. 1ARDS of all kinds cut to any size, and sent by Woodman Block, cor. Pearl & Middle Sts., PORTLAND, MAINE. (J mail or express at wholesale prices. (CERTIFICATES OF STOCK, Town Bondsand O every description of Ornamental Printing. OWEN, MOORE & CO., OHECKS, Drafts and all kinds of Bank Printing Jobbers and Retailers of JOHN B. HUDSON, Jr., V Stamped or unstamped. Ladies’ and Gents’ Furnishings. ABELS of all kinds, very cheap. Apothecary’s Recipe Blanks, Calendars, &c., &c. Reliable and fashionable goods at moderate prices. SIGN & ORNAMENTAL PAINTER, L Largest stock Kid Gloves in the State. ODGE MUSIC, in Pamphlets, nine hymns—the No. 367' Middle SStreet, L best ever issued. Per dozen $1.25. 506 & 507 Congress Street. PLACARDS & ORNAMENTAL SHOW CARDS PORTLAND, ME. 1 in every style. Colored and Bronze work. Geo. M. Moore. Special attention paid to all kinds of Masonic p ECORDS and other Masonic Blank Books fur- ORD-F OHM ING. An intellectual game. Painting, and drawing and recording Marks. Jtt nished or made to order. Sets of -letters, with explanations, sent by Wmail, prepaid, on receipt of 25 cents. Stephen EALS.—Em bossing Seals and Presses, very cheap Berry, Publisher, Portland. H. H. NEVENS & CO., and of the linest workmanship, by the best SSeal Engraver in the country. Manufacturers and Wholesale Dealers in GRAND LODGE CERTIFICATES "VISITING CABDS printed in the latest styles, V sent post paid for 75c. per pack of 50. Money Can be had at the Grand Secretary’s office., accord­ COFFEE AND SPICES, must accompany the order. ing to vote of Grand Lodge in 1868. Price §1, (or in pocket book form $1.35). The quickest and best CREAM TARTAR, CAYENNE &c,, way is for Brethren wishing them to apply through Eagle Mills, Office 184 & 186 Fore St., N TO RICHMOND. A game. Sent post­ the Secretaries of their respective Lodges. paid for 5c. Stephen Berry, Publisher, Port­ IJRA BERRY, Grand Sec’y. PORTLAND, ME. Oland, Maine. »