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with a very pleasant excursion into Aroos­ Published quarterly by Stephen Berry Co., §650 insurance on the paraphernalia. The Council had insurance of §500 ; the East­ took County to the camp of M. W. Bro. No. 37 Plum Street, Portland, Maine. ern Star §150. The records were kept else­ Chase. Twelve cts. per year in advance. where and were saved. The collection of St. John’s Day. Established March, 1867. - - 43d Year. proceedings was burned. Portland Commandery spent the day on The Grand Master has made the follow­ Advertisements 34.00 per inch, or $3.00 for Great Chebeague Island in Casco Bay. half an inch for one year. ing changes in the 1st and 25th districts for St. Alban Commandery went to Hampton No advertisement received unless the advertiser, convenience in visiting : Beach, N. H., where it met Trinity of or some member of the firm, is a Freemason in good standing. 96 Monument, Houlton, and Manchester, N. H. 197, Aroostook, Blaine, Lewiston Commandery went to Augusta A CRUST. are transferred to the 1st district, and where it was entertained by Trinity. 72 Pioneer, Ashland, and Bradford Commandery of Biddeford went August waits with folded hands, 209 Fort Kent, Fort Kent, to Moosehead Lake 27th and 28th and Dreaming in the golden haze; Barley for the reaper stands are transferred to the 25th district. stopped at the Kineo Honse. Bronzing in the sun’s soft rays. Palestine Commandery of Belfast went to New Masonic Temple.—The Building On the ponds the lilies lie, Seal Harbor. Anchored just beyond the reeds; Committee of the new masonic temple are In tim hedges milkweed high St. Alderaar Commandery of Houlton Spins white pinions for its seeds. tearing down the buildings on the Boody went to Camden 23d, where it was enter­ Peaches in the orchards glow. lot preparatory to laying the foundations Ruddy with the suns sweet wine; tained 24th by Camden Commandery. Corn and melons lusty grow, for the new masonic building. Vying with the clustered vine. St. Amand Commandery of Kennebunk

Morning comes with wealth of dew, Waterville, June 20.—Over three hundred came to Portland and spent the day at Evening brings her restful cheer. Knights Templar from De Molay Command­ Peak’s Island. Knowing fruit and grain accrue For the harvest drawing near. ery of Skowliegan, Lewiston of Lewiston, Oriental Commandery of Bridgton went Seed has changed to fruit and flower, Trinity of Augusta and St. Omer of Water­ to Norway and had a picnic at Pennessee- Nature now her toil abates; ’Tis the season’s noontide hour, ville gathered at the First Baptist Church wassee Lake. Augusts folds her hands and waits. [New York Times.] this afternoon to hear the sermon by Henry Boston Commandery came down and W. Rugg, D. D., of Providence, R. I., passed the day at the Bay of Naples on MASONRY IN HAINE. Most Eminent Grand Commander of the Lake Sebago, going later to Poland Springs. Grand Encampment of the United States, Winslow Lewis Commandery of Salem Red Cross of Constantine. which was made the feature of the annual came to Portland June 17th, were escorted Maine Conclave, 1, Portland. Silas H. observance of St. John’s Day by the local to their quarters at the Congress Square Adams, Sovereign ; Harmon C. Crocker, commandery. Viceroy; Albert W. Meserve, Sen. Gen.; Hotel by Portland Commandery, went down The theme of the sermon was "Spiritual Llewellyn Carleton, Jun. Gen.; Samuel F. the Bay in the afternoon, and had a banquet Bearce, Recorder. Visions,” the importance of visions in the in the evening to which the principal officers past that have been strong enough to direct Princes of Jerusalem. of Portland and St. Alban Commanderies ambition in the right channels and produce Portland Council, 1, Portland. Silas B. were invited. the greatest good being emphasized and the Adams, m ; Albert W. Meserve, hp ; Leroy On the 18th they went to Riverton, where F. Tobie, sw ; Herbert N. Maxfield, jw; vision of Knights Templar-ideal Christian they dined; and at 6 p. m. started for Salem. William N. Howe, sec. manhood being explained and commended. After the service at the church the Sir The dispensation for the new lodge at Eastern Star. Knights went to Masonic Temple where a McKinley was issued June 2d under date Lewiston, May 25.—At the annual ses­ light luncheon was served and a social hour of May 6th. The officers are: sion of the Grand Chapter of the Maine enjoyed. Albert D. Moore, Bernard, m. O. E. S., officers for the ensuing year were George M. Wallace, Tremont, sw. Dedications.—Grand Master Edmund elected as follows: Fred J. Rich, Tremont, jw. B. Mallet dedicated the new masonic hall Grand matron, Mrs. Cora M. Putnam, Herbert P. Richardson, McKinley, sec. at Island Falls June 16th, assisted by Frank Houlton; grand patron, Albert Atkins, Dex­ ter; associate grand matron, Miss Edith PREsque Isle.—The destructive fire in J. Cole, Sen. Gr. Warden, Freeman M. Lenfest, Thomaston; associate grand pat­ Presque Isle in early June consumed the Grant, Gr. Marshal, and P. Gr. Master ron, Albert Carl; grand secretary, Annette masonic hall and most of its contents. The Albro E. Chase as Grand Tyler, and the H. Hooper, Biddeford; grand treasurer, charters were all saved, together with the local brethren. Mrs. EmmaV. Bodge, Augusta; grand con­ ductress, Miss Bertha Crane, Machias; as­ altar, officers’ chairs, station pillars and On June 21st he dedicated the new ma­ sociate grand conductress, Mrs. Mary A. pictures of prominent deceased masons. sonic hall at Kenduskeag, assisted by the Sears, Lewiston. There was §2000 insurance on the building, same officers. This evening a reception was tendered to which fully covered the loss. There was The Grand Officers combined these duties the grand officers in the new Kora Temple 66 MASONIC TOKEN, JULY 15, 1909. and the degree was exemplified by Mt. Oli­ the Mediterranean Pass). All candidates GRAND Lodge Cards.—One of the " in­ vet Chapter of Lewiston. About 1,000 were must be Royal Arch Free Masons.”—[Ma­ novations” which seems to be making a sonic S'wn.] rapid progress in Masonry is the adoption in attendance. by Grand Lodges of a card, or certificate Our Masonic Exchanges. system, a copy to be furnished to every Books, Papers, etc. member in good standing annually. Some Ashlar, Detroit, Michigan, monthly, 25 c. Annual Calendar of Universal Masonry, of them require an imprint of the seal of the Canadian Craftsman, Toronto, Ontario, 1909, Switzerland, Biichler & Co., Berne, Grand Lodge and a certificate that the lodge monthly, $1. issuing the same is legal and the card au- from Ed. Quartier-la-Tente, Neuchatel. An Eastern Star, Indianapolis, Indiana, month- thorized by the Grand Lodge. The old idea excellent list of foreign lodges, especially amongst masons used to be, that the only those of Germany. Of the United States, ’ ly, $L way of establishing masonic identity was Eastern Star Journal, Grand Rapids, Mich­ from mouth to ear, and although diplomas only the Grand Lodges are given. igan, monthly, 50 cents. have long been in vogue, they were not re­ garded as evidence of masonic standing, ex­ Wilfred E. Ricker, G. K. R. S., has is­ Freemason, The, Toronto, Ont., Canada, sued his proceedings, Knights of Pythias, cept in the lodge issuing the same, and were monthly, 50 cents. nowhere taken as evidence, that the party for May, 1909. There are 139 lodges, 16,- Globe, The, Gravette, Arkansas, monthly, holding the same was a mason. If such a 675 members, and 1043 initiates., practice were to be introduced, for instance, 25 cents. in this jurisdiction, and a card, or certifi­ The Fenix is a new monthly magazine, Lodge Record, Benson, Minnesota, month­ cate, were required by every lodge member, published in the city of Mexico as the of­ ly, 25 cents. it would take a considerable clerical force ficial organ of the Supreme Council and Los Angeles Freemason, Los Angeles, Cal., to prepare them and involve an expense al­ together disproportionate to any possible the Gran Logia Valle de Mexico. Santiago monthly, $1. good which would result. We think that S. Paz is the editor. Price §2 in gold. It Masonic Advocate, Indianapolis, Indiana, our Grand Lodge acted wisely when it re­ has an English department in addition to monthly, §1.50 fused, a couple of years ago, to put in force any such plan, for it would only have been the Spanish. Masonic Constellation, St. Louis, Mo., but a short time before every masonic tramp The Templar Order in Scotland. monthly, §1. would have managed to acquire his card and Masonic Chronicler, Chicago, Ill., weekly, then we would have frauds galore. As it By the courtesy of J. II. Balfour Mel­ is, wc have numbers of them, who personate §L ville, K. C. T., Secretary of the Great Pri­ lodge members by obtaining their names ory of the Religious and Military Order of Masonic Herald, Rome, Georgia, mo., §1. from the proceedings.—[Fred Speed, Grand the Temple in Scotland, we are enabled to Masonic Light, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Secretary of Missouri.'] publish the following information concern­ monthly, §1.50. ing the Templar body in that country : Masonie History. "The history of the Knights Templars Masonic Ashler, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, BY THE LATE MAJOR ALFRED BRATT. extends from the institution of the Order fortnightly, §2.40. in 1118, under the Mastership of Hugo de The years 1775'to 1778 proved to be a Masonic News, Peoria, Ill., monthly, §1. Pay ens, down to the period of their perse­ period of rest from the distractions which cution by Pope Clement V, in 1309, and Masonic Observer, Minneapolis, Minnesota, had continually torn Freemasonry in France. At the head of the principal lodges were the subsequent martyrdom of Jacques de weekly §1. many illustrious men, true philosophers who Molay, when the persecution instituted Masonic Review, Tacoma, Washington, silently prepared the minds of men for the against the unfortunate Knights were gen­ great revolution, the approach of which eral throughout Europe, and everywhere, quarterly. they foresaw. Amongst their number Vol­ except in Scotland, the Temple lands were Masonic Review, Johannesburg, South Af­ taire, Jean Jacques, Diderot, D’Alembert, confiscated and the brethren brought to rica, monthly, §5. Condorcet, Helvetius, and a hundred others, trial and condemned. The Scottish line of utilized all the powers of their intelligence descent is claimed to be the only authentic Masonic Standard, New York, N. Y., to stir the popular mind in that direction branch of the Order in existence, commenc­ weekly, §2. which should combat all privileges, lessen ing with Walter de Clifton, Grand Precept­ Masonic Sun, Toronto, Ont., monthly, §1. all social injustice, shake all superstition, or of Scotland in the year 1309. Previous Masonic Voice-Review, Chicago, Ill., mo., and restore the incontestable prerogatives to that period the Templars had possessed of human reason. At this period another lands in Scotland and engaged the special §1.50. new system came into vogue and penetrated protection and favors of her kings, and it New England Craftsman, Boston, Mass., rapidly throughout the Masonic Order. It is affirmed that the Templars joined the monthly, §2. was called Martinism, and was founded upon Standard of King Robert the Bruce, and a work entitled " Error and Truth,” by an fought in his cause until the issue of the New Zealand Craftsman, Wellington, New unknown philosopher. The Rite consisted Battle of Bannockburn. The fatal issue of Zealand, monthly, 10s. =§2.50. of ten degrees, divided into two classes. the Battle of Culloden extinguished the Palestine Bulletin, Detroit, Mich., monthly, Its motto was Liberty, Equality, Fraternity, hope of this brilliant revival of the Order which its author denominated " The Sacred in Scotland,’for the majority of the Tem­ 50 cents. Ternary ” ; and behind the symbols of its plars, along with Prince Charles, went into Scottish Rite Bulletin, Louisville, Kentucky, doctrine were hidden audacious revolution­ exile, and those who remained in this coun­ monthly, 50 cents. ary ideals. try could not, for fear of persecution, con­ Square and Compass, Denver, Colorado, In the attempt to produce some sort of tinue openly to practice the ceremonies of order out of the chaos produced by the in­ an Order so inseparably connected with the monthly, §1. troduction of such an enormous number of ruined Jacobite cause. It is to this period Square and Compasses, New Orleans, La., what are foolishly called " higher degrees,” that we must look for the real fraterniza­ monthly, §1. tion of the Scottish Templars with the ma­ a Convention was held in Baris in 1785, the sonic body, under shelter of whose privi­ Tennessee Mason, Nashville, Tennessee, object being to endeavor to clear the most lege they assembled their scattered frag­ monthly, §1. essential points of the doctrine and history ments. Such is the bare outline of the of Freemasonry, but petty indifferences and Scottish Templars. The Order is now, as Texas Freemason, San Antonio, Texas, personal interests made it barren of result, in its very earliest days, a poor, but yet and the same remarks apply to another monthly, §1. Convention which assembled two years later. pure body of Knighthood, which has un­ Trestle Board, San Francisco, California, German historians, as also some French dergone many a hard struggle, not only for masons, have tried to deny the influence its temporal possessions, which have van­ monthly, §1. that Masonry exercised on the revolution ished long ago, but even for existence. Tyler-Keystone, Ann Arbor, Mich., semi­ of ’89, but that influence is clear as the Their services to King Robert the Bruce, monthly, §2. mid-day sun. The illustrious Louis Blanc and the unflinching courage with which has well brought out the historical point on they clung to the broken fortunes of the Virginia Masonic Journal, Richmond, Vir­ which we now write, for, said he, " By the Stuarts exhibit a spectacle of heroism ginia, monthly, §1. very fact of the constitutive basis of its ex­ worthy of a more chivalrous age. The de­ What Cheer Trestleboard, Providence, R. istence Freemasonry tended to cry down grees confcrred in Scotland are Knight the institutions and ideas of the exterior Templar and Knight of Malta (including I., monthly, 50 cents. MASONIC TOKEN, JULY 15, 1909. 67 world. It is true that the masonic instruc­ out the disturbed period. De Montaleau | innovating body, and assumed control of tions implied submission to the laws and was himself arrested as suspected, and put all its rites. This agreement was signed on respect to the Sovereign. It is also true into prison, but was eventually released, December 3, 1804, the day following the cor­ that united at table masons drank to the and when peace was again restored, he, in ! onatibn of Napoleon as Emperor of France, King, but such measures were dictated by conjunction with Bro. Mercadier, re-organ­ Many of the lodges disapproved of the the prudence which warned them to beware ized the Grand Orient, and was instru­ | joining of the two powers, and on the sug- of offended governments, and were not in mental in bringing about the fusion between ! gestion of Rottiers de Montaleau a deputa­ themselees sufficient to annul the revolution­ that body and the Grand Lodge of France, tion waited upon Cambaceres, Grand Chan­ ary influences in their midst. Though in which was formally ratified on the 22d of cellor, to ask him to secure for the dissent­ profane life the members continued to be June, 1799. This happy event was soon ients the protection of the Emperor. Cam­ rich or poor, noble or plebian; the fact that followed by the publication of a new Con­ baceres replied to the deputies that Napoleon in the lodges they were equal and called stitution, under the title of " The Statutes had taken cognizance of the objects of Ma­ themselves brethren, was an indirect de­ of the Order of Freemasonry in France.” sonry, and knew that the moral tendencies nunciation of the iniquities and miseries of No sooner had the political differences been of the organization were worthy of his sup­ the social order; it was an active propagan­ settled than Freemasonry resumed its be­ port, he had therefore resolved to grant da, a living doctrine.” neficent work for the promotion of the true and give them as chief of the masons a principles of Fraternity ; and it is interest­ Concerning the high degrees the same au­ prince of his house, who was to be after thority said:—"Soon were produced inno­ ing to read on the authority of Kloss, that, the occasion of the fetes of installation of himself, the interpreter of the sentiments vations of a most questionable character. of fidelity, veneration, and attachment of lodges, or the feasts of the Grand Orient As the the three degrees of ordinary Ma­ the Grand Orient toward his person, and in breathed the burning brotherly love and sonry comprehended a large number of consequence he named Joseph Bonaparte the sympathetic motives which animated men opposed by their position and their Grand Master, with Cambaceres and Mar­ the brethren so long separated. No remin­ principles to any project of social revolution, shal Murat Grand Wardens. the innovators multiplied the steps of the iscences of former events broke the har­ mystic ladder. They created lodges limited mony ; the numerous poems which were It is reported that when the question of to the ardent souls of the party, and insti­ recited in the lodges reflected the absence | recognition of the Grand Orient came be­ tuted degrees whose-sanctuary doors were of all animosity, and showed the kindly fore the Council of State, Napoleon at once open only to the adepts after a long series spirit in which the brethren had accepted said: "No, no; if Freemasonry is pro­ of proofs, calculated in a manner to prove the calm which had now come amongst tected, it is not to be feared ; if it is au- the progress of their revolutionary educa­ them. thoized, it will become too strong and too tion and the constancy of their faith. But The so-called " high degrees,” which dangerous ; but as it depends upon me, I amongst this crowd of practices, at some­ had ever been the cause of difference ought not to depend on it.” Under this times childish, at others threatening, there amongst French Freemasons, proved once protection Masonry became the instrument was nothing which did not have reference more the means of creating dispute. The of strong power, it relinquished its own in­ to ideas of liberation and equality.” Count de Grasse-Tilly, lately returned from itiative, and became subservient to the Im­ perial pleasure. Nevertheless this was the It is admitted that the Grand Orient took America, introduced the degrees of the epoch of its splendor. The high favor no part in that movement, which began at Scottish Rite into France in 1804. He first which surrounded the Order caused an in­ the taking of the Bastille, and terminated sought adherents for the formation of a with the death of Louis XVI; no human Supreme Council, and produced in support flux of candidates, and in 180-5 the G. O. power could have foreseen such events, still of bis pretensions what he called the Golden exercised authority over 886 lodges and 338 less could it have attempted to direct them. Book, which was, however, nothing more chapters of the Rose Croix. Joseph Bona­ parte never attended one of its meetings, But, it is equally true that most of those than a volume of manuscript, containing a nor had he even been admitted a mason ; it who played the part of leaders of the great copy of the patent issued to Bro. Stephen was the same with Murat: Cambaceres revolutionary tragedy were also prominent Morin, by the G. L. of France and the Sub- in the lodges of Paris and the neighbor­ lime Councils of the Emperors of the East alone signed his name to all the measures hood. According to " Finde] ” the French and West, in 1761, authorizing him to erect which were adopted. lodges, obedient to their humanitarian ten­ lodges of the Royal Order of Masonry in In 1807 the primitive rite of the lodge dencies, limited themselves to the forma­ any part of the world. A second document and chapter of Philadelphes of Narbonne tion of wishes for the success of the revolu­ appointing himself Sovereign Grand In- was re-united to the Grand Orient, and tion, and did not accord more than their spector of the Scottish Rite, and a third three years later Bro. Hogue established a tacit approval, which was manifested by being a Patent issued by the Sovereign G. Supreme Council for the purpose of estab­ acts of benevolence. To support his opin­ Council, 33d degree, of Charleston, South lishing tne Scottish rite in all the posses­ ion the German historian leans upon the Carolina; authorizing him to constitute and sions of France. But the events of 1814, authority of a contemporary, which states, erect lodges, councils and consistories in the fall of Napoleon, and the restoration of however, that the news of the taking of the both hemispheres. These degrees excited the monarchy, produced a great reaction in Bastille was received at the Lodge of Reuns the greatest interest among French masons. masonic circles. Cambaceres resigned and with transports of enthusiasm, and who They were not clothed with that authentic the Supreme Council was dissolved ; many adds: "The movement of 1789 begun character which could justify their origin, other persons of note also retired, some in with a purely humanitary character and in but that irregularity did not hinder De sympathy with the new governing powers, the hope of creating harmony between the Grasse-Tilly from accomplishing his object. and some in order to escape from its perse­ King and the people, between the nobility, He rapidly conferred the thirty-three de­ cution. Scarcely had Gen. Beurnonville the clergy and the middle classes, was in grees upon a number of brethren, in the been installed in the chair of Grand Master great part the work prepared in the lodges, midst of whom he formed a provisional Su­ than trouble arose through a ridiculous though the masonic society could not be preme Council, and called a general meeting body styling itself the Order of Misraim, considered in any sense responsible for the in December of the same year, at which it’l which comprised ninety degrees, and terrible subversion provoked as much by was decided to establish the General Scotch claimed to govern all Masonry, on the pre­ the blind resistance of the monarchy, as by Grand Lodge of France, and to circularize text that all other known rites were merely the pride and egotism of the clergy and no­ the whole country announcing the forma­ offshoots from this the parent body, and bility.” tion of this new masonic power. that in making their claim of supremacy It could only be expected that during the To minimize the effect of this communi­ they were merely recalling their own au­ earlier part of the revolutionary period the cation the Grand Orient proceeded to re-or­ thority. This order was divided into 4 se­ lodges for the most part suspended their ganize its own governing body, and selected ries and 17 classes, thus : First, the sym­ labors, and the order lay dormant, many of a new council, composed of Joseph Napoleon, bolic series, which comprised 6 classes and its members were active in the great events Honorary Grand Master; Louis Napoleon, 33 degrees; second, the Philosophical, then being worked out, and some had suf­ Grand Master; Marshal Massena, Grand composed of 4 classes, and the degrees 34 fered the almost inevitable fate awaiting Administrator; the Duke de Choiseul-Bres­ to 66 ; third, the Mystic, including 4 classes, the individual whose qualities of mind led lin, Grand Conservator; and Marshal Murat, and the degrees 67 to 77 ; fourth, the Caba­ him to undertake a position of responsibili­ 1st Grand Overseer. Shortly afterwards, listic, in three classes, and the degrees 78 ty ; for as is well known, the French Revo- with a view to avoid showing a division in to 90. Tne Brothers Bedarride, merchants lution, while incubating a new order of Masonry, it was sought to unite the two at Avignon, were the initiators of this trav­ things, devoured its most earnest advocates bodies, and after much negotiation a con­ esty upon Masonry, and although they es­ and operators with a surprising impartiality. ference was arranged, with Massena repre­ tablished a mother lodge in Paris under the Upon the suggestion of Rottiers de Monta­ senting the Grand Orient and Marshall title of " The Rainbow,” and made much leau, who was president of the Chamber of Kellerman acting for the Scottish Rite, noise in masonic circles, it is pleasing to Administration of the Grand Orient, a few which arrived at a basis of unity, upon know that they never received recognition lodges continued to meet secretly through- ' which the G. 0. extended recognition to the of any kind from the Grand Orient. 68 MASONIC TOKEN, JULY 15, 1909.

I Mystic Shrine.—The Imperial Council this country, and should have done so else­ MASONIC . TOKEN, met at Louisville June 8th, and George L. where. Our beloved Sovereign never exercised Street, of Richmond, Va., was elected Im­ such supposed powers, while Grand Master; PORTLAND, MAINE. perial Potentate, and Benj. W. Rowell, of his brothers and son were initiated in reg­ Boston, Mass., Recorder. The member- ular lodges, and afterwards took the other STEPHEN BERRY CO., PUBLISHERS. degrees in due course as an ordinary gentle­ ■ ship was reported as 130,000, a gain of 13,- man. Ten Years in a Volume. . 000 for the year. Louisville hospitality I have no hesitation in saying that to , w’as profuse. The weather was hot and make a "mason at sight” in England by ESTABLISHED MARCH, 1867. sultry, and it must have been indeed a hot the Grand Master would be considered con­ trary to the " Book of Constitutions,” and Volume 5 commenced July 15, 1907. time, especially at the ball on Thursday no one in his senses would attempt it. night. The next session will be at New The paragraph of 1663 (circa) is from a Orleans, April 12, 1910, being made earlier copy of one of the "Old Charges” of Brit­ ish Freemasons, explained in my work on MAINE MASONIC TEXT BOOK. to avoid the hot weather. the subject in 1895. With all esteem and good wishes, By Josiah H. Drummond, P. G. M. Maj. S. Clifford Belcher. Yours fraternally, William J. Hughan, 32° Farmington, June 10.—Major S. Clifford The latest edition brings the decisions up The paragraph to which Brother Hughan Belcher, one of the oldest and best known refers is here given: to 1902. lawyers in Maine, died early to-day with "That no person of what degree (rank) In leather tuck, $1.50 apoplexy, aged 70 years. He graduated soever be made or accepted a Freemason, unless in a regular lodge, whereof one to be In cloth for library, 1.40 from Bowdoin College in 1857, served in a Master or Warden in that limit or division the civil war, and was commissioned major Sent postpaid on receipt of price. where such lodge is kept, and another to be by Governor Cony June 1, 1864. He es­ a Craftsman in the trade of Freemasonry.” STEPHEN BERRY CO., Publishers, caped from Libby prison with others and 37 Plum Street, Portland, Maine. managed to reach the Union lines. A Obituaries. widow and one daughter, Miss Fannie BiiadNER D. SlaughteR, Grand Master Secretaries should instantly report J Belcher, a teacher in New York city of Nebraska in 1891, died in Fullerton May the election of officers, if they have not schools, survive. Sth. He was born in Wayne Co., N. Y., done so, that communications, &c., may He was the Grand Representative of the Nov. 17, 1844. He was President of the be sent to the proper addresses. Grand Chapter of Indian Territory. Veteran Freemasons’ Association.

Thomas A. Cheigh, Grand Commander Any lodge officer or member of the Grand From the proceedings of the Council of of Nebraska in 1872, died in Omaha May Lodge can obtain a copy of the Constitution Deliberation of Vermont we learn that for­ 16th. He was born in Mercersberg, Penn., by remitting the postage, a three cent stamp, mer Grand Secretary Warren Giles Rey­ Oct. 6, 1840. to the Grand Secretary. nolds, died at the Western Hospital in Henry O. Warner, Grand Master of Any member of the Grand Chapter can Montreal, Canada, Oct. 13, 1908. He was Connecticut in 1894 and 1895, died at New obtain the Constitution of that body in the born in Winooski, Vt., Aug. 2, 1849, was a Milford May 8th. He was born there Aug. same way. successful business man and for many years 18, 1834, and his age was 74 years, 8 an accomplished Grand Secretary. months and 20 days. We were favored with an invitation to Edwin Howard Vosc. HaRRy S. OliveR, Grand Commander of the banquet tendered by St. John’s Premier North Dakota in 1906, died in Lisbon May Conclave to the Grand Imperial Council Bro. Edwin Howard Vose died in Calais 20th, aged 53 years, 9 months, 24 days, June Ilth at Chicago, from Bro. George W. June 27th, aged nearly 71. In the civil war he was a naval surgeon and since that time from cancer in the stomach. He was born Warvelle. a practicing physician in Calais. at Maysville, N. Y., July 27, 1855. He had an active legislative career, and was Bro. Henry H. Rogers, the financier, who He had been master of St. Croix Lodge, latterly post master at Lisbon. died in New fork May 19th, gave a hall to Pligh Priest of St. Croix Chapter, Master of the lodge at Fairhaven, Mass., his native the Council, Commander of Hugh de Payens ORION L. Hurlbut, Grand Commander place. His age was about 70. Commandery and Grand Prelate of the of Tennessee in 1895, died in Chattanooga, Grand Commandery. May 31st. He was born in Racine, Wis., Sons of Maine will take a prominent He was a devoted mason and active in March 8, 1856. part in the exercises incident upon the 31st good works all his life through. William N. Young, Gr. High Priest of Triennial Conclave Knights Templar of the He is survived by his wife Maria, daughter Maryland in 1892, died at Frederick May United States, to be held in Chicago in Au­ of Calvin R. Goodenow, and by one son and 2d. He was born in Baton Rouge, La., in gust, 1910. Col. Holman G. Purinton, a two daughters. September, 1839. He was Gr. Capt. Gen. native of Maine, has been appointed mar­ of the Gr. Commandery in 1896. shal of the grand parade, and has desig­ At Sight. Bro. Wm. J. Hugban writes William A. Hanway, Gr. Commander nated Gen. Harris A. Wheeler, a former Bro. John C. Kidd of Texas as follows : of Maryland in 1882 and 1883, died in Bal- resident of Orrington, as chief of staff. My dear Grand Secretary. There is a lot of absurd talk about making timore March 10th. He was born in Mor­ " Masons at sight ” by prerogative of the gantown, Va., Dec. 16, 1836. Harris A. Wheeler, Grand Recorder of Grand Master, which has also penetrated to the Grand Commandery of Illinois, has re­ the " Higher Degrees.” GeoRge R. CoffRoth, Gr. Commander moved his office from the Masonic Temple Undoubtedly in the l8th Century, par­ of Maryland in 1880, died in Baltimore ticularly in the early part, something ot the April 3d. He was born in Somerset, Pa., to Tacoma Building, room 214, at 131 La kind occurred in this country, but not by April 27, 1823. Salle St., Chicago. one brother, however exalted in rank, but in connection with several brethren called John T. Black, Gr. Generalissimo Gr. together by the Grand Master’s authority, The office of Oriental Consistory is now Commandery Minnesota, died at Duluth to make such meeting "perfect.” at 921 Dearborn Avenue. All this has long since passed away in May 28th. He was born at Montreal, Can- MASONIC TOKEN. JULY 15. 1909. 69 ada, Dec. 12, 1849. He was chief of the "body of Masonry,” the "true principles of debts incurred by a brother would have fire department. of Ancient Craft Masonry ” sometimes re­ most pernicious results, if only in inducing ferred to as the " Constitutions,” anterior reckless trading, as the merchant or store­ William C. WillistoN, Gr. Commander as to time and binding power, to all masonic keeper would not have much hesitation in of Minnesota in 1879 and 1880, died at legislative enactments. supplying any order if he had the comfort­ It ought not to be more difficult to ascer­ ing assurance that the G. L. of New Zea­ Red Wing June 23d. He was born at tain what constitutes a Landmark than it land was backing the bill.—[Australasian Cheraw, S. C.. June 22, 1830, and was a was to determine what was embraced in the Keystone.] captain in the federal army in the civil Common Law of England, which to use the words of Chancellor Kent, consisted of A Lodge Cow. war. He was a judge. " Those principles, usages and rules of ac­ Joh.N H. Babcock, Gr. Senior Warden tion applicable to the government of persons In a historical address before the Grand Lodge of Connecticut, Bro. Andrew C. of the Grand Commmandery of Missouri, and property, which do not arise for their authority upon any real and positive decla­ Hubbard. Past Grand Chaplain, related the died at Moberly June Sth. He was born at ration of the will of the legislature.” following in regard to one of the ancient Bristol, England, Dec. 10, 1843, and served At the reorganization of Masonry, if I lodges of the state : “It is of interest as showing the quaint throughout the civil war as private. He may use a term which some have pronounced misleading, because it implies that a new fashion in which charitable work was done was a banker. Masonry was made, whereas it was but the in ‘ye olden tyme’ to allude to one or two transactions of the lodge. In 1785 a worthy Du.NCan T. BacoN, Grand Commander old Masonry which was perpetuated, the fathers found certain fixed laws, usages and brother was helped to the value of five dol­ of Indiana in 1889, died in Indianapolis customs to have prevailed, precisely as the lars. Instead, however, of giving him the July 1st. He was born at Ogdensburg, Courts of England found that certain laws, money, some of the brethren were empow- N. Y., Sept. 24, 1842. He was military usages and customs had by immemorial ’ ered to spend it buying small shoes for his children. In aiding a poor woman, who telegraph operator under Fremont in the usage been the law of England. These they adopted as the law of Masonry, the Com­ does not appear to have been a relative of a civil war, and afterwards a railroad super- mon Law of Masonry and they became the mason, one brother agreed to board one of intendent. Landmarks. Anderson wrote them in the her children for one quarter of the school "Ancient Constitutions” or as he styled year, and another assumed the expense of his work, “The Charges of a Freemason, ex­ the tuition of one of the children for the The Common Law and Statute I.aw of tracted from the ancient Records of Lodges same time. It is shown from the records Mason ry. beyond Sea, and those in England, Scotland that it was the custom of the lodge to b .y a (By Frederic Speed.) and Ireland, for the use of " Lodges in cow occasionally and pass her around from London.” time to time to brethren who were in need The laws of Freemasonry are divisible It is not my purpose to inquire what por­ of lacteal sustenance. Whether the benev­ into two classifications, viz: tion of the General Regulations compiled olence of the order extended so far as to 1 Those of universal application, enun­ first by Mr. George Payne, Anno, 1720, appoint a brother to milk the cow does not ciating general principles. when he was Grand Master and approved appear. There are one or two instances 2 Those which relate to domestic rela­ by the Grand Lodge on St. John Baptist’s where the lodge voted to buy lottery tick­ tions and have only local application. Day 1721, are Landmarks, but as they con­ ets. In 1801 three tickets to the Episcopal Under the first classification should be tain numerous immemorial usages which church lottery were purchased. But, alas ! enumerated the Ancient Landmarks and were accepted at that time, as fundamental, they proved to be blanks. the usages and customs mainly to be found doubtless many of them come within a prop­ " In 1779 a vote appears authorizing the in the Ancient Charges, which constitute er definition of a Landmark, notwithstand­ purchase of ‘ a 1 ^-gallon or 2-gallon stone the common law of .Masonry and contain ing that the Grand Lodge had inherent jug for the use of the lodge.’ One brother certain fixed or general principles which power and authority to make new Regula­ was charged with the duty of filling the belong to the foundation upon which the tions or to alter them.” jug. The names of the brethren who as­ Craft is built. It is scarcely necessary to discuss what sisted in emtying the jug are not recorded. Under the second classification is to be laws of the Craft are to be denominated the Probably the jug containcd only milk from found those rules denominated "regula­ Statute Law, for it is manifest to even the the lodge cow, although I confess that this tions ” which may be said to be the statute commonest understanding, that what we charitable conclusion is a little beclouded law of Masonry. call the Constitution, Statutes, Regulations by a vote of the lodge accepting a bid of To my mind the foregoing is simply ele­ and By-Laws of Grand Lodges, which are one of the brothers to supply the lodge mentary. There can be no understanding alterable and repealable, are merely “ Stat­ with liquors at prime cost.” of the basis upon which Masonry is founded utes. ” —[Masonic Standard.] without a clear distinction being made of what is fundamental and what is of tem­ Votes Should Not be Made to Pay Debts. porary expediency. THE DAYS GONE BY. Among the laws of universal application The craftsman cordially congratulates the Board of Benevolence on its firm de­ are the Landmarks and to these should be Oh the days gone by I O the days gone by ! added the usages and customs which have termination not to vote money, ostensibly The apples in the orchard and tile pathway through been generally accepted by all Grand Lodges. for relief, but actually to pay debts. A the rye; brother suffering from impecuniosity and The chirrup of the robin and the whistle of the Let us inquire in the first place, what are quail, Landmarks? The Standard Dictionary old age incurred debts at a store, presum­ As he piped across the meadows, sweet as any gives a satisfactory definition of the term ably for the necessaries of life, which he nightingale, *itwhen says, they are, was unable to pay, and a vote of £20 was When the bloom was on the clover and the blue was in the sky, " Figuratively, a distinguishing or deter­ asked for to relieve the tension. The only And my happy heart brimmed over, in the days mining fact, event, era or limit, by which assumed benefit of such action might be to gone by. other circumstances or characteristics are place the brother in credit at this store, In the days gone by, when my naked feet were recalled in proper relations; as a historical which would scarcely be kindness to him. tripped landmard.” The board adopted the wise course of en­ By the honeysuckle’s tangles where the water Applying this to Masonry, they are the abling the Secretary of the lodge to provide lilies dipped, usages, customs and fundamental principles comforts from time to time for the dis- And the ripples of the river lipped the moss along the brink, of the Craft which derive their binding tressed brother and his wife. The requests Where the placid-eyed and lazy-footed cattle came power and force of law from long and im­ for votes to pay debts, which recur periodi­ to drink, memorial usage and their general acceptance cally, must arise from an entire misconcep­ And the ti ting snipe stood fearless of the truant’s wayward cry, as a rule or belief among Freemasons in tion of the purposes for which masonic And the splashing of the swimmer, in the days 1723 or before, and which can be proven by benevolent funds are raised and the nature gone by. the writings of the fathers and other recog­ of their application. When a brother be­ O the days gone by 1 O the days gone by ! nized authorities; thus they are the immut­ comes financially embarrassed as the result The music of the laughing lip, the lustre of the able laws and principles, which are char­ of calamity and misfortune, he is entitled eye! acteristic of the Craft; those which mark its to all sympathy, but there are no masonic The childish faith in .fairies and Aladdin’s magic funds provided to relieve his creditors, and ring, identity and admit of no changes or modifi­ The simpie, soul reposing, glad belief in every­ cations which would impair its unity as it any moneys so applied would be malversa­ thing 1 was at the beginning, is.now and as Masonry tion. Independently of the fact that G. L. When life was like a story, holding neither sob nor sigh, must ever remain, being beyond the control cannot be allowed to sink to the position of In the golden, olden glory of the days gone by. of masonic legislation. They are the vital j a debt collecting institution, the payment —[James Whitcomb Riley.'] 70 MASONIC TOKEN, JULY 15, 1909.

THE SUMMER DAMOSEL. Proceedings for Sale. Chapter—1879, 81, 2, 4. The following proceedings will be sent Council—1875, 8- Commandery—1876, 8, 9, 80, 1, 2, 7, 91, 3. The blessed Summer Girl leaned out ! postpaid on receipt of the price, viz: As the stage drew nenr at even; Indian Territory.—Lodge—1891, 3,4, Her lovely face was bright witli smiles, For Grand Lodge proceedings, each 60 cts. 1903. Her eyes were blue as heaven; " " Chapter " "50 cts. She had six rings on either hand Kansas.—Lodge—1875, 8, 87, 8, 95, 6, 7, And the combs in her hair were seven. " " Council " " 30 cts. 8, 9, I9OO, Iys2. " " Commd’y " "40 cts. Chapter—1883. Her outing skirt, from belt to hem, Was stiff and rather short; ALABAMA.—Lodge —1876, 81 to 85, 89, Commandery—1874, 6, 85 to 91, 8, 9, 1900, Her tie and shirtwaist were correct 90, 91, 1900, 1, 2. Kentucky.—Lodge—1878, 98, 9, 02 to 4. And savored of the sport; Her stockings were of silken plaid, Chapter—1873, 79 to 84, 91, 1900, 1, 2. Chapter—1897, 1901. With boots of the right sort. Council—1874, 5, 7, 8, 9, 80, 82, 3. Council—1882, 4, 92, 3, 1900, 1. Commandery—1874, 5, 6, 9, 82, 3, 4, 5, 8, Commandery—1871, 7, 80, I, 3 to 1903. It seems that she had been a week A guest at that hotel, 93, 4, 7, 1900 to 4. High Priesthood—1875, 6; 7, 8, 9, in one book; 82, 4. And not a man had yet appeared rkansas Within its doors to dwell— A —Lodge—1877, 8, 81, 5 to 82, Albeit to those she left at home 6, 7, 8, 9, 90, 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 1900, 2. Louisiana.—Lodge—1869, 72, 3, 9, 80, 1, She counted as a belle. Council—1873. 4 to 90, 2, 3, 5. 6, 7, 8, 9, 1900, 1, 2, 4. Commandery—1884, 87 to 94, 6, 1900 to 4, Chapter—1875, 86, 7, 9, 90, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, “ I wish some men would come up here; 6, 01. 8, 9, 1900, 1, 2. I fear tlmy won’t,” she said. Council—1878, 92, 3, 1900, 2. “ Have I not written twice a day Arizona,—Lodge—1888 to 90, 2, 4, 7, 8, To Harry, T>>m and Ned? Commandery—1872, 6; 77, 8, one book ; 1900. To Will and Jack and Reginald, 79 to 90, 91 to 99, 1900, 1, 2. To Roger, Dick and Fred ? ” Chapter—1893, ’900- Commandery—1893, 4’ 5> 6, 7, 8, 1900. Manitoba.—Lodge—1888, 9, 90, 1, 2, 3, I saw her smile. The creaking stage 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 1900, 1, 2, 3, 4. Was music to her ears. California.—Lodge— 1876. But not a man arrived in it Chapter—1902. Maryland.—Lodge—1881. To set at rest her fears I Council—1877, 8, 9, 02. Chapter—1880, 3. 5, 7, 8-9, 90 to 1901, 3. She raised her kerchief to her eyes And wept—I heard her tears. Commandery—1874, 80, 2, 4, 9, 91, 3, 4, 5, Council—92-94, in one book; 95, 6, one —[Town Topics.'] 1900, 1. book ; 97-99, one book. Consistory—1887, 90, 3. Commandery—1885. 6, 9, 91 to 97. New CuapteR.—In accordance with the Canada.—Lodge—1872, 8, 9, 87, 92, 3, Massachusetts.—Lodge—Annual, Quar­ 4, 6, 1900 to 3. terly, Special and Stated, 1880, 1. Quarterly order of the Grand Chapter, Grand High Chapter—1887, 8, 91 to 5. and Special, 82. Quarterly, Special and Priest Redlon has issued a dispensation to Commandery—1876, 9, 80, 1, 3, 6, 8, 81, 2, j Stated, 88, 9, 90. Quarterly and Special, 13 companions to form a chapter at Castine 4, 5> 6- 91, 2. Quarterly and Stated, 93, 4, 5, 6. Quarterly and Special, 97 to 1902. to be called Castine Chapter. Colorado.—Lodge—1871, 5, 6, 7, 8, 83, Chapter—1885, 8, 92, 94. High Priest—Willis A. Ricker. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 91, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 1900, 1, 4. Chapter—Org. 1875, 6, 9, 80, 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, Commandery—1882, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 90, 2, 3, King—William A. Walker. Council—1873, 5’ 6, 8, 9, 81 to 84, 86, 91. Scribe—John F. Rea. 9, 91, 8, 9, 1900, 1. Commandery—1876, 7, 8, 9, 81, 2, 3, 4, 6, MichigaN.—Lodge—1873, 81, 4, 5, 6, 7, It will meet on the first Wednesday of 8, 9, 90, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 1900, 2. 8, 9, 90, 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 1900, 2, 4. each month. Connecticut.—Lodge—1874, 83, 5, 92, Chapter—1848-98, in one book ; 75, 6, 80, 1901, 2. 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. 90, 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 1900, 1, 4. Council—1874-5, in one book; 6, 80, qi, PRemiums.—Any brother who will pro­ Chapter—1883, 4, 90, 91. 2, 3, 6, 1900. cure subscribers for us, remitting not less Council—1883, 90, 1, 2. Commandery— 1874, 5, 6, 7, 9, 80, 1, 2, 3, Commandery—1877, 8, 80, I, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 5, 6. 7, 8, 9, 90, 1, 2, 3. than 81 at a time, may retain one-fourth of 9, 90, 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 1900, 1, 2, 4. the money for his services. Those who Hist. Sketch Early Masonry in Michigan, Dakota.—Lodge—1884. and Proc. Gr. Lodge, 1826 to ’60, originals. wish to assist us, without caring for the Chapter—1886, 8. Commandery—1885, 6, 7, 8, 9. MinNesota.—Lodge—1874, 88, 92, 1900, premium, can gratify some indigent brother 1, 4; Lodge of Sorrow, 79. by sending him a paper free. It is better Delaware.—Lodge—1889, 90, 3, 4, 6, 7, Chapter—1883, 96, 04. 8, 9, 1900, 1, 2. to take subscriptions for two years. Council—1900. Chapter—1880, 1, 2, 91, 4, 5. Commandery—1875, 76, 3, 87, 8, 9, 92, 7. District of Columbia.—Lodge—1862, 93’ 5’ 7’ 8’ 9- Mississippi.—Lodge—1873, 5, 80, 3, 5, 6, 3^=The following lodges pay 81, 82 or 83 9, 90, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7~, 8, 1900, 1, 2, 4, 5. Commandery—1896. a year, receiving 11, 22 and 33 copies of the Chapter—80, 1, 4, 5, 9, 94, 6, 7, 8, 1900, Florida.—Lodge—1872, 3, 4, 8, 9, 80, 2, Token respectively, to distribute to the mem­ 1, 2. 4’ 7> 9°> T> 7- Council—94, 8, 1901, 2, 4. bers who are promptest in attendance: Chapter—1872-3, 4, 86. 8, 9. Commandery—1857-72, in one book; 5, Copies Commandery—1896. 6, 7, 84, 7, 9, 90 to 98, 1900, 1, 2, 4, 5. St. Andrew’s, Bangor, 22 Georgia.—Lodge—74, 93, 5, 8, 1900, 3. MissouRi—Lodge—74, 5, 6, 82. 91. Temple, Westbrook, 11 Chapter—1895, 7, 8. Chapter—1874, 5, 8, 87, 92, 6. *7 8, 9, Hancock, Castine, 11 Commandery—1884, 7, 8. 1900, 1, 2. Ira Berry, Bluehill, 22 Idaho.—Lodge—90, 9i, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 1900 Council—93, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9. Rising Virtue, Bangor, 22 to 3. Commandery—1885, 8. 88, 9, 91, 3, 5, 6, Kenduskeag, Kenduskeag, 11 7, 8, 9, 1900, 1, 2. Ira Berry Chapter, Pittsfield, 22 Illinois.—Lodge—1874, 5, 6, 7, 8, 83 to Pioneer Lodge, Ashland, 11 91, 96 to 1900, 2, 3, 4. Montana—Lodge—81, 6, 92, 5, 6, 7, 9, Lincoln Lodge, Wiscasset, 33 Chapter—1879 to 84, 6, 7, 8, 9, 91 to 96. 1900, 1, 3, 4. St. Aspinquid Lodge, York Corner, 11 8, 1900, 1, 2, 3. Chapter—96, 7, 8, 1900, 1, 2, 3. Olive Branch Lodge, Charleston, 11 Council—1883, 4, 91, 3, 5 to 1902. Commandery—1895, 6, 7, 8. What lodge shall be next added ? Commandery—1875 to 1903. Nebraska—Lodge—1873, 4, 82, 3, 4, 90, Council Deliberation—1890, 6. 1, 2, 9, 1900, 1, 2, 3, 4. Masonic Vet. Ass’n—1890, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Chapter—78, 81, 2, 3, 5, 93, 4, 5, 7, 9, Massachusetts. As the Egyptian Rite 1900, 1, 2, 3, 4. Indiana—Lodge—1873, 7, 8, 9, 80, 6, 8, is advertised in Massachusetts as having a 9, 90, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 1900, 1. Council-1873. man named Davis as Grand Secretary, the Chapter—1873, 9°> 2> 3> 4> 7, 8. Commandery—1872, 3, 5, 7, 8, 79, 80, in one book; 1 to 5, 9, 91 to 6, 1900 to 4. Craft are notified that the Grand Secretary Council—1873, 9^’ 7i 8. 9- Commandery—1875, 7, 8, 9, 81, 2, 3, 4, c, Nevada.—Lodge—1901, 2. of the legitimate Grand Lodge of Massachu­ 6, 7, 91, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 1900, 2. Chapter—1901, 2. setts is Thomas W. Davis, Masonic Temple, •k ‘£ ‘z T061 ‘66 04 Zg Tg 04 L ‘S New Brunswick.—Lodge—74, 5, 6, 9, Boston. *£‘iZ !>poq auo ‘gS-kSgi—aSpoq—wa\oi 80, 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 97. MASONIC TOKEN JULY 15, 1909. 71

Chapter—1888 to 93 inc., 96. from Robert F. Stevenson, St. Louis, Gr. New HampshiRe.—Lodge—1891, 8. Sec. Van Fremont Boor, Kansas City, Chapter—1892. 50 Years’ Council—1890. G. H. P. 129 chapters, 11,428 members, | Commandery—1878, 9, 80, 1, 3, 7, 8, 9, 90, 941 exalted. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. Gr. Council April 27, 1909, from Robert New JeRsey.—Lodge—1873, 84, 6, 7, 95, F. Stevenson, Gr. Rec. Wm. R. Brock, Experience 6, 7, 8, 9, 1900, 1, 2, 3, 4. Chapter—1874, 80, 1, 2, 3, 4. St. Louis, Gr. M. 16 councils, 1,823 mem­ CERING NEW ILLS. Council—1876, 7, in one book; 84, 5, 6. bers, 225 candidates. /A' Commandery—1875, 6, 7, 8, 80, 3, 4, 5, Gr. Commandery May 25, 1909, from 7, 8, 91, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9. Robert F. Stevenson, Gr. Rec. Arthur M. “L. F.” Atwood's Bitters New Mexico—Lodge—1889, 91, 2, 3, 5, Hough, Jefferson City, Gr. Com. 60 com­ 6, 7, 9, 1900, 1, 2, 3 4,. manderies, 5,962 members, 310 knighted. Chapter—1904. for Colds, Indigestion, and all con­ Commandery—1902, 3. 4. Montana. Gr. Lodge Sept. 16, 1908, gested conditions. New York.—Lodge—1878, 80, 2, 3, 4, 5, from Cornelius Hedges, Jr., Helena, Gr. 6, 7, 8, 93, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 1900, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Sec. Cornelius B. Nolan, Helena, Gr. M. OUR ARTISTIC DESIGNS Chapter — 1873, 5. 6, 7, 8, 80, 1, 2, 3, 4, 70 lodges, 5,091 members, 460 initiates. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 90, 1, 2, 3. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 1900, 1, 2, 4. Nebraska. Gr. Commandery April 22, ' IN MASONIC REGALIA, COSTUMES AND SUPPLIES Council—1873, 5. 1909, from Francis E. White, Omaha, Gr. Commandery—1876, 80, 2, 7, 8, 92, 3, 4, Rec. Robert McConaughy, York, Gr. 5, 6, 7, 1900, 3, 4. will surely meet Com. 26 commanderies, 2,357 members, , with your approval

Our Thanks. 120 knighted. Your testimonial PennsylvaNia.—Gr. Lodge 1908, from will follow as a nat­ Alabama. Gr. Com. May 12, 1909, ural consequence, Wm. A. Sinn, Philadelphia, Gr. Sec.- Geo. if you give us the from Geo. A. Beauchamp, Montgomery, opportunity to fill B. Orlady, Philadelphia, G. M. 475 lodges, Gr. Rec. Charles R. Patterson, Birming­ the next order. 88,126 members, 5,401 initiates. Any of the follow­ ham, Gr. Com. 18 commanderies, 1,085 ing catalogues free Texas.—Gr. Commandery April 21, 1909, members, 122 knighted. upon request: from John C. Kidd, Houston, G. Recorder. 727 Blue Lodge GEORGIA. Gr. Com. May 12, 1909, from Supplies. Harry A. Carpenter, El Paso, G. Command- ! 712 R. A. Chapter Wm. S. Rockwell, Savannah, Gr. Rec. Supplies. er. 52 commanderies, 4,635 members, 433 164 R. & S. M. Alpheus B. Simmons, Savannah, Gr. Com. knighted. Council Supplies. 211 K. T. Com’y 25 commanderies, 2,303 members, 253 Utah.—Grand Lodge Jan. 19, 1909, from Supplies. knighted. 713 Red Cross Christopher Diehl, Salt Lake City, Gr. Sec. Costumes. LouisiaNa. Gr. Lodge Feb. 1, 1909, Fred C. Schramm, Salt Lake City, G. M. 725 K.T. Uniforms. 708 Shrine Fezzes from Richard Lambert, New Orleans, Gr. 14 lodges, 1,525 members, 108 initiates. and Jewels. 705 Eastern Star. Sec. Lee E. Thomas, Gr. Master. 193 Vermont.—Council of Deliberation June ; 707, 720 Masonic lodges, 12,414 members, 993 initiates. 7, 1909, from Henry H. Ross, Burlington, Furniture. Gr. Chapter Feb. 2, 1909, from Richard G. Sec. Marsh O. Perkins, Windsor, Dep­ Lambert, Gr. Sec. Gus. D. Levy, New uty. 7 lodges, 832 members, 46 initiates. The Pettibone Bros. Mfg. Co. C%c^ati’ Orleans, Gr. IL P. 30 chapters, 2,700 Virginia.—Gr. Lodge Feb. 9, 1909, from members, 267 exalted. Geo. W. Carrington, Richmond, Gr. Sec. Gr. Council 1908, and Feb, 4, 1909, from Joseph W. Eggleston, Richmond, G. M. Richard Lambert, Gr. Rec. J. L. Weaver, 294 lodges, 19,589 members, 1,333 raised. Natchitoches, Gr. II. P. 9 councils, 511 CMMHEM CO., members, 75 candidates. DIED. Gr. Com. Feb. 4, 1909, from Richard CINCINNATI, OHIO. Lambert, Grand Rec. Joseph T. Young, IRVING E. HILL, in Portland, May 12, aged 46. A member of Somerset Lodge, Norwich’, Conn. THE FINEST REGALIA PLANT ON EARTH. Baton Rouge, Gr. Com. 9 commanderies, EDWARD A. NEWMAN, in Portland May 20, | 718 members, 81 knighted. aged 56. He was the manager of the Portland 1 Masonic Goods. Massachusetts. Gr. Lodge Dec. 20, Street Railroad and was a member of Deering : 1908, from Thomas W. Davis, Boston, Gr. Lodge. Portland Commandery, Maine Consistory and other bodies. Sec. Dana J. Flanders, Malden, Gr. M. Separate Catalogues for CHARLES W. PIERCE, in Bangor May 24. A ' 54,431 members, 3,082 initiates. member of Atlantic Lodge, Portland. MASONIC LODGES, S. CLIFFORD BELCHER, in Farmington June | MichigaN. Gr. Lodge May 25, 1909, R. A. CHAPTERS, from Lou B. Winsor, Reed City, Gr. Sec. 10, aged 70. (See editorial.) Arthur M. Hume, Owosso, Gr. M. 456 E. HOWARD VOSE, in Calais June 27, aged 70. ' R. & S. M. COUNCILS, lodges, 60,699 members, 3,313 raised. (See editorial.) COMMANDERIES K. T. MiNNesota. Gr. Commandery April 28, JOHN N. LADNER, in Portland July 7. aged 78. 1909, from John Fishel, St. Paul, Gr. Rec. A charter member of Deering Lodge and mem- ! TEMPLAR UNIFORMS, ber of Greenleaf Chapter. James R. Smith, Faribault, Gr. Com. 30 ORDER EASTERN STAR, Etc. commanderies, 3,934 members, 294 knight­ SEND ALL ORDERS FOR Send for any desired Catalogue. Mailed free on ed. Crackers, Loaf Bread, Bis­ application to Mississippi. Gr. Lodge Feb. 16, 1909, cuit, Cakes and Pastry, from Fred Speed, Vicksburg, Gr. Sec. Wholesale or Retail, to THE CINCINNATI HECALIJ COMPANY, Wiley H. Clifton, Aberdeen, Gr. M. 338 F. N. CALDER5VOOD, Baker, REGALIA BLOCK, lodges, 16,449 members, 1,459 raised. 532 CONGRESS STREET, PORTLAND, MAINE, CINCINNATI, OHIO. issouri M . Gr. Chapter April 27, 1909, And they wi >: receive prompt attention. 72 MASONIC TOKEN, JULY 15, 1909.

WILLIAM SENTER & CO.. Anderson, Adams & Co., The Boston Regalia Co.. Chronometers, Watches, Clocks, Silver Ware, Masonic. Odd Fellows, Jewelry, Nautical, Optical and Math­ Fire Insurance Agency, AND OTHER ematical Instruments, Removed to Society Hegalia and Jewels, 38 EXCHANGE STREET, COLLARS, JEWELS, AERONS, No. 51 ExchaNge StReet, William Senter, Jr. PORTLAND, ME. PORTLAND, ME. Eastern Star Jewels, Regalia and Pins. Knights Templar’s Uniforms, DANA W. FELLOWS, M. J)., C. M. RICE PAPER CO., BADGES, BANNERS, FLAGS, Dealers in all the varieties of Gold and Silver Trimmings. DENTIST, PAPER, PAPER BAGS, & TWINE, Gold Plate Button, 25c. Removed to 655 Congress St., Room 712, Solid Gold Button, 50c. I No. 14 EXCHANGE St., PORTLAND. No. 81. PORTLAND, Me. Paper of any size or quality made to order. K. T., Masonic and I. O. O. F. Charms mailed on receipt of price. SARGENT-DENNISON CO. JOHN BURR, Florist, Anthracite and Bituminous Coals FREEPORT, MAINE. BY THE TON, CAR OR CARGO. 174 COMMERCIAL St., PORTLAND, Me,

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casions. Society emblems of all kinds. Lodge Fu­ LAMBSKIN APRONS. LET US MAKE YOUR No. 7. White Lambskin, size 12x14 in., un­ neral emblems. Order by mail, telegraph or tele­ ENGRAVED CARDS. lined, white tape strings, made of finest select­ ed stock, first quality, per dozen, §5.00. phone. Plate and 50 cards. 81.50. Plate and 100 cards §2 00 Let us retain the plates, sub­ ject to your pleasure (we insure them). THE BOSTON REGAL'A CO.. You will always know where it is, and a postal card will bring the re-orders in a 387 WASHINGTON ST., BOSTON, MASS. ROBERT B. SWIFT, day’s time. Samples on request. Send for Catalogue. ABNER W. LOWELL, O T I CI A TSL STATIONER AIW ENGRAVER, Removed to THE HENDERSON-AMES CO. Particular attention paid to fitting spectacles, 608 CoNGRess St., PortlaND, Me. KALAMAZOO, MICH., and eye-glass frames, thus bringing the center of the lenses directly over the eyes, as otherwise per­ Manufacturers of fect vision cannot be obtained. Bffi 1MIC ffll BOOK. Regalias, Costumes, Uniforms, Removed to 561 y2 Congkess St., PORTLAND. EDITION 1902, For all Masonic Bodies and all Secret Societies. RUMMOND & DRUMMOND. At­ Cloth, $1.40 Tuck, $1.50 torneys at Law, Union Mutual Life In- D STEPHEN BERRY CO., Publishers, NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS, surance Building, Portland, Me. 37 Plum St., Portland, 202-203 Masonic Temple, Boston, Mass. E. C. Phillips, Manager. GRAND LODGE CERTIFICATES THE WELCH STENCIL CO. Catalogues for all Societies free. Send for the one you want. Successors to Can be had at the Grand Secretary’s office, accord­ ing to vote of Grand Lodge in 1868. Price in 1851. 1898. Established LNcokpoRated pocket book form $1.25. Brethren should apply J. A. MERRILL & CO. through the Secretaries of their respective Lodges. JEWELERS. STEPHEN BERRY, Grand Sec. Watches, Clocks and Silver Ware—Gold and Sil­ ver Badges—Past Masters’ Jewels —Masonic Aprons—Lodge and Knights Templar Goods—K. T. Costumes. RANDALL & MoALLISTER, No. 503 Congress St. PORTLAND. ANTHRACITE & BITUMINOUS COAL, DERRY, STEPHEN CO., Book, Job and Card OEORGE H. ALLAN, Attorney and D Printers, 37 Plum St., Portland. All kinds By the Cargo and at Retail, Counsellor at Law, (Casco Bank Block) 191 of Printing done to order. Orders by mail prompt­ ly attended to. Middle Street. Probate Practice and Corpora­ PORTLAND, ME. Offices:—78 Exchange St. and 60 Commercial St. JLANKS.—Masonic Blanks of all kinds always tions. Portland, Maine. I > on hand. *jE3FSend for a circular. JY-LAWS.—Model By-Laws always in type, so GEO. G. BABCOCK, 3ucce8BOrto ) that Lodges can have them at half price if few IRA BERRY, Jr., Ialterations are made. C. P. BABCOCK, /CERTIFICATES OF STOCK, Town Bondsand Bank & Safe Locksmith. Watches, ClOcks, V every description of Ornamental Printing. QHECKS, Drafts and all kinds of Bank Printing. Safes of all makes opened and repaired. AND NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS NO. 27 PREBLE STREET, ABELS of all kinds, very cheap. Apothecary’s Recipe Blanks, Calendars, &c., &c PORTLAND, ME. REPAIRED AND REGULATED. L ECORDS and other Masonic Blank Books fur­ Notice.—Special and immediate attention, by­ Room 7, nished or made to order. skilled workmen, given in answer to calls from R Banks troubled with defective doors, bolt work or EALS.—Embossing Seals and Presses, very cheap locks of any manufacture. No. 11 Exchange St., Portland. S and of the finest workmanship.