MASONIC TOKEN.

WHEREBY ONE BROTHER MAY KNOW ANOTHER.

VOLUME 2. PORTLAND, MAY 15, 1883. Nq. 24.

Published quarterly by Stephen Berry, detained at home by a broken hip. He spoke Petitions for new lodges at Monroe, Strong of the Grand Secretary, Ira Berry, who had and Bluehill were refused. No. 37 Plum Street, Portland. sufficiently recovered from his broken leg to Permission was granted to remove Mon- Twelve cts. per year in advance. 5^“ Postage be present. He recounted the various duties mouth Lodge from North Monmouth to Mon­ prepaid. of his position which he had fulfilled, among mouth Center, and for Cumberland Lodge to other things attending the admission to the meet alternately at New Gloucester and Gray. Advertisements $4.00 per inch, or $3.00 for A resolution of thanks to Rabboni Lodge half an inch fo.r one year. Order cf Gov. Robie. He stated that the initiations the past year were 805, a gain of for their excellent exemplification of work No advertisement received unless the advertiser, was adopted. or some member of the firm, is a Freemason in 123 ; the membership 19,469, a gain of 478. good standing. For some years the membership had not The Grand Officers were installed by Past advanced until this. He alluded to the un- Grand Master Drummond, the following ap­ The Song of the Prodigals. fortunate depletion of the income of the pointments being made: charity fund for the past year, in consequence DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS. BY AUSTIN DOBSON. of a large share of it having been taken for Albert Lovejoy, 2d, Houlton, 1 “Princess! and you, most valorous, taxes by a decision of the Supreme Court. Wilford J. Fisher, Eastport, 2 Nobles and barons of all degrees! Henry R. Taylor, Machias, 3 Hearken awhile to the prayer of us— The consequence is that many poor widows Beggars that come from over the seas! George A. Wheeler, Castine, 4 'Nothing we ask or of gold or fees! and destitute aged men will have to do with- James T. Roberts, Foxcroft, 5 Harry us not with the hounds, we pray; out their annual donation this year. The Hiram Stevens, Carroll, 6 So—for the surcote’s hem we seize— Benjamin Ames, Thorndike, 7 Give us—ah ! give us but Yesterday. address was able, and was received with Simon B. Littlefield, Stockton, 8 “Dames most delicate, amorous! much applause. Joseph O. Cobb, Union, 9 Damosels blithe as the belted bees! The Report on Finance showed a good Charles W. Stetson, Damariscotta, 10 Hearken awhile to the prayer of us— Henry F. Blanchard, Augusta, 11 Beggars that come from over the seas! condition of the finances. Nothing we ask of the things that please; H. Owen Nickerson, Readfield, 12 Weary we are, and worn and gray; A large amount of business was received Summer A. Patten, Skowhegan, It! Lo—for We clutch and we clasp your knees, F. C. Whitehouse, Brunswick, 14 Give us—ah! give us but Yesterday.” and referred to the appropriate committees, Nathan U. Hinkley, Phillips, 15

“Damosels—dames, be piteous! ” and at noon the Grand Lodge called off until James L. Bowker, Bryant’s Pond, 16 (But the dames rode fast by the roadway trees) two o’clock. Albert W. Larrabee, New Gloucester, 17 “ Hear us, O knights magnanimous! ” John Bradley, Cornish, 18 (But the knights pricked on in their panoplies) Tuesday Afternoon. Nothing they got or of hope or ease, Winfield S. Dennett, Saco, 19 But only to beat on the breast and say: The Grand Lodge called on at two o’clock. Cor. Gr. Sec.—William O. Fox, Portland. “ Life we drank to the dregs and lees; Grand Chaplains—Revs. Caleb Fuller, Hal- Give us—ah! give us but Yesterday! ” Routine business occupied the first hour. At lowell; Charles C. Vinal, Kennebunk; Ed- envoy. three o’clock the annual election of officers win F. Small, Saco; T. B. Gregory, Rock­ Youth, take heed to the prayer of these! commenced, and the following were chosen : land; John Gibson, Portland; George G. Many there be by the dusty way, Hamilton, Oakland; William G. Haskell, Many that cry to the rocks and seas, G. Master.—Wm. R. G. Estes, Skowhegan. “ Give us—ah! give us but Yesterday! ” Lewiston ; L. H. Bean, Skowhegan ; William D. G. M.—Fessenden I. Day, Lewiston. Walker, Thomaston ; George E. Forbes, New S. G. Warden.—Wm. H. Smith, Portland. Gloucester; A. F. Palmer, Lamoine; Tho’s . MASONRY IN MAINE. J. G. Warden.—Goodwin R. Wiley, Bethel. A. King, Portland. G. Treasurerer.—Frederic Fox, Portland. Grand Marshal—Horace H. Burbank, Saco. Annual Meetings. Grand Secretary.—Ira Berry, Portland. S. G. D.—Joseph M. Hayes, Bath. Finance Committee.—Oliver Gerrish, Port- J. G. D.-—Ben Moore, North Anson. GRAND LODGE. land ; Albro E. Chase, Portland ; S. Clifford Grand Stewards—Turner Buswell, Solon ; The Grand Lodge of Maine opened in Belcher, Farmington. Augustus Bailey, Gardiner; William A. Bar- Trustees of Charity Fund.—A. M. Weth- Portland, at nine o’clock Tuesday morning, ker, Rockland; Edward P. Hahn, Lincoln­ erbee, Warren ; E. Howard Vose, Calais. ville. May 1st, with a large attendance. Grand Master King and Grand Treasurer G. Sw. Bearer—Algernon M. Roak, Auburn. There were present of Past Grand Masters, G. St. Bearer—Samuel G. Davis, Denmark. W. O. Fox declined a re-election. Hiram Chase of Belfast, J. H. Drummond, G. Pursuivants—Frank E. Sleeper, Sa- batis ; Albro E. Chase, Portland. Wm. P. Preble and Timothy J. Murray of Wednesday May 2. G. Lecturer—Timothy J. Murray, Portland. Portland, Edward P. Burnham of Saco, and The Grand Lodge met at 2 p. m. The af- G. Organist—Geo. M. Howe, Portland. G. Tyler—Warren O. Carney, Portland. C. I. Collamore of Bangor. The venerable ternoon was mostly occupied in the exempli- An invitation from the City Government Past Junior Grand Warden Oliver Gerrish, fication of the third degree by Frank W. of Portland to lay the foundation stone of a of Portland, was also in attendance. Parker, Master of Rabboni Lodge, of Lewis- monument to George Cleeves, the first settler, Grand Master Marquis F. King, of Port- ton, and his officers. The work was finely July 4th, was accepted. land, presided, with his full attendance of done, and the hall was crowded with a deeply Grand Lodge closed at 12:30. officers. In his annual address he referred to interested audience. the deaths of Past Senior Grand Warden A charter was granted to Warren Phillips Isaac Downing, of Kennebunk; of Grand Lodge, at Cumberland Mills. GRAND CHAPTER. Steward R. E. Paine, M. I)., of Camden, and Tuesday, May 1. Thursday, May 3. Gordon R. Garden, a prominent member of The Grand Chapter of Maine met at seven the Order. He also spoke of Past Grand The Grand Lodge met at 8 o’clock in the p. m., Grand High Priest Joseph A. Locke Master Cargill, of East Livermore, who is morning. presiding. 186 .MASONIC TOKEN MAY 15, 1883.

In his annual address he alluded to the Grand Master—Marquis F. King, Portland. Cambridge, 157, Cambridge. John W Cole, m; John H Mitchell, sw; Frank L fraternal dead, and called attention to the D. G. Master—Horace H. Burbank, Saco. G. P. C. of W.—Charles W. Haney. Belfast. Chadbourn, jw; Charles C Hale, sec. jewels and altar which had been draped in G. Treas.—Leander W. Fobes, Portland. Jefferson, 100, Bryant’s Pond. William mourning for General Grand High Priest Grand Recorder—Ira Berry, Portland. Day, m ; A Mont Chase, sw; S L Ethridge, Bower, lately deceased in Iowa. G. Chaplain—Wm. J. Burnham, Lewiston. jw ; Alden Chase, sec. G. M. of Cer.—C. C. Hayes, Portland. The report on returns showed 4,107 mem- G. Capt. of G.—Wm. A. Barker, Rockland. Somerset, 34, Skowhegan. William H bers, being a gain of 67. G. Conductor—Albert M. Penley, Auburn. Fuller, m ; Geo A- Barnard, sw ; Charles V Richards, jw ; Charles M Lambert, sec. The following officers were elected : G. Steward—Joseph M. Hayes, Bath. G. Sentinel—Convers O. Leach, Portland. Day Spring, 107, W. Newfield. Thomas G. High Priest.—Frank E. Sleeper, Sabatis. Closed. B Stone, m ; Ai Q Mitchell, sw ; George W D. G. H. P.—Manly G. Trask, Bangor. Whitcher, jw; John P Wood, sec. G. King—James M. Nevens, Bucksport. G. Scribe—Archie L. Talbot, Lewiston. Lebanon, 116, Norridgewock. Fred G G. Treas.—Rufus H. Hinkley, Portland. Danforth, m; Charles W Farrand, sw ; O Grand Secretary—Ira Berry, Portland. GRAND COMMANDERY. F Hall, jw; William J. Haynes, South Nor­ ridgewock, sec. Committee of Finance—J. H. Drummond, Wednesday, May 2. Portland ; Oliver Gerrish, Portland ; Nathan Phoenix, 24, Belfast. Dr J M Fletcher, m ; Woodbury, Lewiston. The Grand Commandery of Knights Tem- C E Tibbetts, sw ; G R Sweetser, jw ; J C At 10:30 the Grand Chapter called off until plar met at 7 o’clock, Grand Commander Cates, sec. nine o’clock Wednesday morning. Edward P. Burnham, of Saco, presiding. Lewy’s Island, 138, Princeton. Charles A Hon. Benjamin Dean, of Boston, Grand ;Rolfe, m ; Charles F Heath, sw ; Samuel O Hoar, jw; Naaman Horsman, sec. PFerfnescfay, May 2. Master of the Grand Encampment of the Eureka, 84, St. George. Nathan Batch­ The Grand Chapter met at nine o’clock in United States, was present and received with elder, m; Charles G Crocker, sw; Joseph the morning. Permission was given to Union full honors. A Studley, jw ; Suel A Wheeler, sec. Chapter to continue at Norway, and for The business was routine. The following Bar Harbor, 185, Bar Harbor. A L Hig­ Oriental Chapter to continue at Lovell. officers were elected: gins, m; J S Lynam, sw; F M Connors, jw; Bryant Bradley, sec. The Grand Officers were installed by Past G. Com.—Isaac S. Bangs, Waterville. Warren, 2, East Machias. Austin F Kings- Grand High Priest Horace H. Burbank, the D. G. Com.—John O. Shaw, Bath. G. Gen—Charles B. Morton, Augusta. ley, m ; Austin Harris, sw ; William Rush­ following appointments being made : G. Cap. General—J. Fred Leavitt, Bangor. ton, jw; Charles W Johnson, sec. D. D. G. M. 5th Dist—George W. Gould- G. Prelate—Rev. Edwin F. Small, Saco. Amity, 6, Camden. George II Cleveland, ing, Oakland. G. Sen. War.—Benj. F. Andrews, Portland. m; John G Trim, sw ; Cornelius T Hosmer, D. 1). G. M. 6th Dist.—Walter F. Bradish, G. J. W.—Jos. Y. Hodsdon, Yarmouthville. jw; Leander M Kenniston, sec. Eastport. G. Treasurer—Charles Fobes, Portland. Washington, 37, Lubec. Geo F Townsend, Grand Chaplains—Rev. Charles C. Vinal, G. Recorder—Ira Berry, Portland. m ; E W Brown, sw ; William F Trott, jw ; Kennebunk; Rev. Edwin F. Small, Saco; G. St. B.—Albert G. Blunt, Skowhegan. James B Neagle, sec. Rev. John Gibson, Portland; Rev. Wm. IL G. Sw. B.—William II. Fogler, Belfast. Eastern Frontier, 112, Fort Fairfield. Jos Washburn, Lewiston. G. Warder—John P. Scott, Rockland. G. Capt. Host—John 0. Shaw, Bath. G. Cap. G.—Warren O. Carney, Portland. S. Hall, m; J S Stevens, sw; J L Ginn, jw; W C Burpee, sec. G Mitin. Soj.—Albert M. Penley, Auburn. The officers were installed, by Grand Mas- C. A. C.—Wm. N. Prince, Portland. Hermon, 32, Gardiner. L W Goodspeed, G. M. 3d V.—Charles I. Collamore, Bangor. ter Dean, who addressed the Grand Com- in ; George W Dow, sw; Samuel W Cutts, G. M. 2d V.—Carlos E. Kempton, Turner. mandery relative to the proposed Garfield jw ; Oliver B Clason, sec. G. M. 1st V.—Lorenzo L. Shaw, Yarmouth. monument at Cleveland. The subject was Grand Stewards—Albert G. Blunt, Skowhe­ Riverside, 135, East Jefferson. J J Bond, gan ; Cornelius T. Hosmer, Camden; Henry referred to the subordinates. m; S 11 Bond, sw ; W J Greenwood, jw ; E. Morriscy, Lewiston; Daniel Dolloff, Jr., On Monday evening, previous to the con­ J J A Hoffses, sec. Dexter. clave, a special meeting was held, at which Ocean, 142, Wells Depot. Lewis West, G. Lecturer—T. J. Murray, Portland. m ; C II Swasey, sw ; E J Getchell, jw ; T G. Sentinel—Warren O. Carney, Portland. St. Alban Commandery, of Portland, A. G. E Littlefield, sec. At 11 o’clock the Grand Chapter closed. Schlotterbeck, Commander, exemplified the Granite, 182, West Paris. G W Bryant, Order of the Temple in an admirable man- m ; C W Chase, sw ; FL Willis, j w ; F II ner to a large assemblage from all the Com- Packard, sec. manderies of the State. Buxton, 115, West Buxton. Abel G Smith, m; Edw B Warren, sw ; Oscar D ORDER OF HIGH I’RIESTHOOD. Closed at 10:40. Rand, jw ; James Meserve, sec. The Order of High Priesthood met at 11 Pacific, 64, Exeter. George AI Bond; m ; Lodge Elections. Charles H Carpenter, sw; Joseph P Oak, o’clock. Twenty-four High Priests from all Kenduskeag, 137, Kenduskeag. Ora M jw ; Charles E Merriam, Garland, sec. parts of the State received the order. The Harvey, m ; Peter Barker, sw; William K Mount Kineo, 109, Abbott. C R Small, following officers were elected : Nason, jw ; Wm C Spratt, sec. m ; Amos Beal, sw ; D II Buxton, jw ; A P President—Oliver Gerrish, Portland. Crooked River, 152, Bolster’s Mills. Fer- Race, sec. Senior Vice President—Josiah H. Drum- nald J Sawyer, m ; Albion M Hancock, sw ; Esoteric, 159, Ellsworth. Thomas E Hale, mond, Portland. James S Skillings, jw; Alpheus B Lovewell, m ; Orrin W Tripp, sw ; Frank W Billing­ Junior Vice President—Edward P. Burn- sec. ton, jw ; James A McGown, sec. ham, Saco. Mount Tire’m, 132, Waterford. Charles Trinity, 130, Presque Isle. Frederick G Treasurer—Levi A. Gray, Portland. L Wilson, m ; James S Grout, sw ; George Parker, m; Sidney Graves, sw ; Lewis F Recorder—Stephen Berry, Portland. C Wheeler, jw; Sylvanus W Cobb, sec. Carr, jw; William R. Piper, sec. M. of Cer.—Horace H. Burbank, Saco. Conductor—Fessenden I. Day, Lewiston. Pownal, 119, Stockton. Warren F Griffin, Adoniram, 27, Limington. Charles E Chaplain—Wm. J. Burnham, Lewiston. m ; Wilson Partridge, sw ; Charles S Ren- Chick, m; Charles E Small, sw; Asa G Steward—Albert M. Penley, Auburn. dell, jw ; Jere M Grant, sec. Wentworth, jw ; Leonard J Strout, sec. Warder—James M. Nevens, Bucksport. Aurora, 50, Rockland. Erastus P Rollins, Tranquil, 29, Auburn. Elbridge G Heath, m; Lorenzo 8 Robinson, sw ; Orlando S m ; Charles E Darling, sw ; William F Lord, Knowles, jw; Enoch Davies, sec. jw ; James F. Atwood, sec. Meridian, 125, Pittsfield. Albion Whitten, Unity,.58, Thorndike. John N. Tilton, m ; m ; Harrison W Gardner, sw ; Ira F Towle, G II Rich, sw ; L Penney, jw; R S Rich, GRAND COUNCIL. jw ; Ernest Maxfield, sec. sec. The Grand Council met at 2 p. m., Arlington Ashlar, 105, Lewiston. John Q A Jumper, St. George, 16, Warren. Charles A Perry, B. Marston, of Bangor, Grand Master, pre- m ; Fred I Morrill, sw ; Hiram Morrill, Jr, m; Roland Clark, sw; Fred H Jones, jw ; jw; John Winn, sec. siding. Business, routine. George E Stevens, sec. Palestine, 176, Biddeford.' John Etchells, The following were elected officers for the Star in the West, 85, Unity. W II J in ; Geo F Goodwin, sw ; Wm M York, jw ; Moulton, m ; James Libbey, Jr., sw ; Amaziah ensuing term : Jesse W Muttart, sec. T Woods, jw; Charles Taylor, sec. MASONIC TOKEN, MAY 15, 1883 187

Polar Star, 114, Bath. Charles W Arras, —Amity Lodge, Camden, has leased a por­ making, while he was Secretary of tlie lodge, m; Walter S Russell, sw ; Edward W Rider, tion of a block, now building, and will soon an abstract of the records, it would have been jw; Albert G Eaton, sec. impossible to write the history of the lodge. have one of the best halls in that part of the Lafayette, 48, Readfield. Nelson D Gor- With this abstract as a guide, the editor has, don, m; Phineas Morrill, sw; George W State. Amity Lodge is No. 6, one of the an­ with great diligence and labor, obtained the Cofran, jw; George W Manter, sec. cient and most honored lodges, chartered in materials for an exceedingly interesting and valuable history. Pioneer, 72, Ashland. John G Mosher, m ; 1801, and deserves to be well housed. “As the lodge was organized in 1806, the Leroy C Dorman, sw; Ebenezer R McKay, —Mdnroe Commandery, of Rochester, history covers a space of time, during which jw; W Lionel Watson, sec. exciting and important events happened. who visted Portland in 1865, propose to come Chapter Elections. The embargo, the war of 1812, the * Morgan again in late July. dark days,’ business revulsions, the late war, Aurora, 22, Cornish. Howard Brackett, and ‘ the great fire,’ all had more or less hp; Erank C Parker, k; Gilbert Chase, s; Books, Papers, etc. effect upon the lodge. Jarnes C Ayer, sec. “ The editor gives a brief sketch of Masonry Corinthian, 7, Belfast Russell G Dyer, Robert Hewitt Brown, the author of Stellar in Portland prior to 1806, containing many hp ; John Putman, k; C B Hall, a; Waldo Theology and Masonic Astronomy, is a resi­ interesting facts and incidents. The more B Washburn, sec. important events in the history of the lodge dent of Albion, Orleans Co., N. Y. The are narrated in a vivacious but concise style. Eagle, 11, Saccarappa. Asa W Pratt, hp ; price of the work is $2; D. Appleton & Co., “ One of the most important features of the R. II Grant, k; Abner L Hawkes, s; Fred New York, publishers. work is the large number of biographical Graffam, sec. sketches of leading members. Keystone, 24, Camden. C T Hosmer, hp ; The Grand Army Magazine is a new “ While this history is exceedingly inter­ L M Kenniston, k; EM Richards, s; TC monthly, published at Denver, Colorado. It esting to the members of the lodge and the At wick, sec. is just the thing to interest veterans and the I descendants of former members, it is very valuable to the general reader, especially if Acadia, 31, Ellsworth. Nathaniel J. Moore, I sons of veterans. hp ; Charles C Burrill, k ; James E Parsons, i interested in the history of our city.—[.Argus s; James A McGown, sec. Oliver Ditson & Co., music publishers, I March 16. King Solomon’s, 8, Rockland. Oliver Boston, send us a new song by E. A. Samuels, We are indebted to Bro. McCalla, of the Starrett, hp ; William A Barker, k; Erastus entitled “ My Darling Marie.” It is com- Philadelphia Keystone, for a most appreciative P Rollins, s; E T G Rawson, sec. monplace, but will probably be popular. and complimentary’ and three-column review Jerusalem, 4, Hallowell. Hadley O Hawes, in his paper of April 21st. He commends the hp; E C Stevens, k ; Ai C Harrington, s; Price 35c. arrangement of the work as a model, and ap­ Orlando Currier, sec. James Elverson, of Philadelphia, on April plauds the public spirit of the lodge in pub- Murray, 33, Kennebunk. Charles H Fergu- 14th, issued the first number of an elegant son, hp ; George B Littlefield, k ; Lewis E lishing so much valuable material. paper called the Illustrated World. It cannot Burley, s; Edward W Morton, sec. The Repository, of Providence, also favors fail to take a high place in the world of art us with a long review, and indeed all the ma- Commandery Elections. and literature, if it continues as it begins. sonic press, for which they will please accept Trinity, 7, Augusta. H F Blanchard, ec; The Liberal Freemason, of Boston, com­ our thanks. J W Rowe, GEN; C H Brick, cg; DM menced its seventh volume in April. It is Waitt, Rec. an admirable magazine. Light in the East, is a large octavo of 677 pages, by Rev. Henry K. Coleman, Grand Memoranda. The Biographer, Illustrated, is a new Chaplain of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky. —On March 13th, York Lodge, of Kenne- monthly, published at 23 Park Row, New He followed in the footsteps of Rob Morris, bunk, celebrated its 70th anniversary. There York, which gives sketches of distinguished and visited all the sacred places of the Holy was a long procession. Addresses were given people, with portraits. The first number, Land, noting their traditions, and suggesting by Past Grand Masters Edward P. Burnham published in May, contains thirty-five biogra- their masonic associations. It is profusely and Josiah H. Drummond, that of the latter phies. It will be a valuable work. $2.50 a illustrated, and contains fac similes of many being read by Grand Master King. year. ancient coins. Bro. Coleman, like Bro. Mor- —St. Alban Commandery will celebrate HISTORY OP ANCIENT LANDMARK. LODGE. ris, is a masonic enthusiast. He carried St. John’s day this year on Friday, June 22d. —Mr Stephen Berry, of this city, has pre- pared and published a valuable history of Morris’ masonic banner, and, like him, he left Invitations have been sent to St. John's Com­ Ancient Landmark Lodge, No. 17, Free and his mark, by inscribing the square and com- mandery, of Bangor, and Trinity, of Augusta, Accepted Masons, Portland, from its organ- passes, with a chisel, at the famous places to visit them on that occasion. ization in 1806 to 1880, inclusive. Mr. Berry is peculiarly well fitted to perform a work of which he visited. The book is sold only by —Dunlap Commandery, of Bath, had a five this kind, and perform it in the most satis­ Bro. Coleman; price $5.00. days’ carnival in February, to raise money factory manner. Probably no man of his age El Oriente is the title of a new masonic in Maine is better posted in matters masonic towards a new hall. The great day was that than Mr. Berry. In addition to this, his semi-monthly magazine, of 24 octavo pages of the ball, when 1,500 people were present style of composition is clear, accurate and each, published by E. R. Canalejo and T. F. at $2 a ticket. concise. We heartily endorse the following Garcia, Havana. Each number will contain notice of this history written by Hon. Josiah —April 28th was the silver wedding night II. Drummond, and printed in the Press a a fine photograph. No. 1 has Washington of Past Grand Commander John W. Ballou. few days ago: as a mason. The Bath masons held a meeting at their “Ancient Landmark Lodge of Masons, lo­ cated in Portland, has published its history, Bulletin Maconnique de la Grande Loge hall in honor of the event, where, with ap- edited and printed by Stephen Berry. It Symboliqu» Ecossaise Orient de Baris. We propriate speeches, were presented a silver makes a handsome octavo volume of 204 are pleased to receive, as we go to press, the tea service from Solar and Polar Star Lodges, pages, besides title page and table of contents. The text of the history takes up 120 pages, first number of the third year of this maga- of Bath, a velvet easy chair from Portland to which are added a roll of officers (six zine. It is published on the fifteenth of each Commandery, a silver service from Bruns- pages), roll of members (59 pages), an alpha- month, and the subscription is 8 francs a year wick and Topsham Knights, a silver punch- betical list of members, giving the number of each on the roll (12 pages), and an excellent to America. The address is Boulevard St. bowl from St. Omer Commandery, of Water­ index to the body of the work. Germain, No. 40, Paris, France. Mr. F. Du­ ville, a Past Grand Commander’s jewel from “The‘roll of members ’ gives the dates mouchel, agent. Bro. J. Cuenot conducts Knights of different Maine Commanderies, a when each took the several degrees, and other particulars of interest, making in many the foreign department. Past Commander’s costume, from Bath cases a concise biographical sketch. Knights, and other valuable gifts. If any “ In one respect, the editor labored under For Lists of Subscribers, should infer from this that P. G. C. Ballou is a serious difficulty. The records of the lodge We are indebted to District Deputy Winfield for forty-seven years, were burned in the S. Dennett, of Saco, Stark Webster, Matta- personally a favorite in this State, he would great fire of 1856, and had it not been for the wamkeag, Geo. Peirce, Harrison, C. II Alden, not be far wrong, provident care of his venerable father, in I Waterville, and I. L. Shepherd, Castine. 188 MASONIC TOKEN MAY 15, 1883.

age at the rate of 10 cts. a dozen, the di- How Shall we Preserve the Interest in PUBLICATIONS plomas will be sent by mail, thus saving the the Lodge ? more expensive express charges. It is a recognized fact, that not only in this SENT POST-PAID ON RECEIPT OF PRICE. IRA BERRY, Gr. Sec. country, but in England, there is a serious neglect of lodge attendance, and many plans have been suggested to remedy it. History of 1-10-29 Me. Regt, by Maj. J. M. The Grand Meetings. Gould, 720 pp. octavo; illustrated with cuts, The first thing to ascertain is the cause. and plans of Battle-fields and portraits of The Grand meetings were, as usual, most officers, cloth,...... $5.00 agreeable re-unions, all the Grand Bodies Some say it is because the lodge no longer Maine Masonic Text Book, Digest and calls to refreshment after labor, as in days of Monitor, by J. II. Drummond. 350 pp. 12 mo. being fully attended. The statement of cloth, or leather tuck, 2d edition,...... $1.50 Grand Master King, that the jurisdiction is yore. This cannot be, for not only do they Memorial of Lieut. Fred. H. Beecher, 48 pp. continue the banquet in England, but there quarto; tinted paper, gilt edge; cloth, $2.00. once more advancing in membership, having complain of most attractive Grand Lodge of Maine, vol. 1, Reprint, 1820 gained 478 during the year, will be received they one of its to 1847, inclusive, in sheets,...... §3.00 concomitants, the feast of reason, and say Vol. 6, 1867 to 1869, in sheets,...... $2 50 abroad with pleasure, for as Maine goes, so Vol. 7, 1870 to 1872, in sheets,...... $2.50 that the same old speech grows wearisome Vol. 8, 1873 to 1875, in sheets...... $2.50 goes the country, since Maine leads the world Vol. 9,1876 to 1878, in sheets,...... $2.00 in percentage of masons to population. after you have heard it forty or fifty times ; Vol. 10,1879 to 1881, in sheets,...... $1.80 A telegram of sympathy was sent to Past and in Portland Lodge, in 1806, when the Grand Chapter of Maine, Vol. 1, reprint, banquet was in its glory, the fact was certified 1821 to 1854, in sheets,...... $1.85 Grand Master Cargill, suffering from a broken Vol. 4,1868 to 1873, in sheets,...... $3.00 to Grand Lodge that they constantly found Vol. 5, 1874 to 1878 in sheets,...... $2.50 hip at his home in Livermore Falls. His re- difficulty in securing the attendance of enough Grand Council of Maine, Vol. 2, 1868 to ply stated that he was recovering and able to 1875, in sheets,...... $3.00 be about on crutches. The brethren were members to work the Master’s degree, yet Grand Commandery of Maine, Vol. 2,1868 their total membership could not have been to 1873, in sheets...... 3.00 glad to meet again their Grand Secretary, Vol. 3, 1874 to 1879, in sheets,...... 3.00 who had so far recovered from a similar acci­ short of 150. One of the great drawbacks to Grand Chapter of Florida, Reprint 1861 and the banquet and the flowing bowl, was the 1862, in paper, .. 1.00 dent as to be present at the opening and Masonic Token, Vol. I, 1867 to 1877, with again at the installation. having to pay for it on the spot. Clearly, Index and illuminated title, in sheets, $2.00 The presence of Grand Master Dean at the the restoration of the banquet will not save LODGE HISTORIES. Grand Commandery was exceedingly wel­ us. Now, the percentage of Templars to Lincoln Lodge, Wiscasset,...... „.4O come, not only on account of the respect for Master Masons in 1816, was If per cent. In Lincoln Lo., Wiscasset, Supplement, to 1870, ..20 1848, it was 2 per cent. In 1865, it had got Harmony Lodge, Gorham,...... 40 his high office, but because the Templars of Arundel Lodge, Kennebunkport,...... 30 up to 6, and in 1882, to 9|. It is gaining | Casco Lodge, Yarmouth,...... 40 Maine have a very great esteem and regard Lewy’s Island Lodge, Princeton,...... 25 for him personally. per cent, a year, and a simple equation will York Lodge, Kennebunk,...... 50 .show that in 364 years, at this rate, the Tem- Eastern Frontier Lodge, Fort Fairfield,...... 25 The retiring officers in ail four bodies have Messalonskee Lodge, West Waterville,...... 35 plars will be ahead. This gain shows that Atlantic Lodge, Portland,...... 30 been men of marked ability, their" adminis- Mt. Desert Lodge, Mt. Desert,...... 25 trations have been very successful, and their the higher branches offer the most attractions. Hancock Lodge, Castine,...... 35 Baris Lodge, South Paris,...... 40 successors are each men of such experience As we have shown that it is not the banquet, Forest Lodge, Springfield,...... 25 it follows that it must be the titles. Crescent Lodge, Pembroke...... 30 and masonic skill that they cannot fail to Cumberland Lodge, No. 12, New Gloucester,.. 50 carry on their work prosperously. The No, gentlemen, do not say we do not care Greenleaf Lodge, No. 117, Cornish,...... 30 Rising- Sun Lodge, No. 71, Orland,...... 25 brethren of the Grand Lodge will regret the for titles. Why do we always put Esq. on a Aina Lodge, No. 43, Damariscotta,...... 30 Tremont Lodge, No. 77, Tremont,...... 20 resignation of their Grand Treasurer, who letter, when we wish to please the receiver? Waterville Lodge, No. 33, Waterville...... 90 has been a most efficient and faithful officer, Why do men serve in ungrateful municipal Sebasticook Lodge, No. 146, Clinton,...... 30 Howard Lodge, No. 69, Winterport,...... 30 but the choice of a successor from the same offices ? Why do they go to Legislature, to Somerset Lodge, No. 34, Skowhegan,...... 50 Crescent Chapter, No. 26, Pembroke, ...... 30 family, so honored in Maine masonic annals, the neglect of business and loss of money ? Drummond Chapter, No. 27, W. Waterville, .35 is an assurance that the work of that depart- Why do they go to Congress, although they Meridian Lodge, No. 125, Pittsfield,...... 40 Mt. Vernon Chapter, No. 1, Portland, Berry, .40 ment will be carried on with equal fidelity. weary of it? Why strive to be President, Portland Lodge, No. 1. Drummond, cloth,.. 1.50 Hancock Lodge, Supplement to 1880,...... 25 In the Grand Commandery we missed the when they know that the place is disappoint­ Olive Branch Lodge,...... 20 ing and the after-fall disheartening? A title Lewy’s Island Lodge, Supplement to 1880,. .20 pleasant face of the Grand Treasurer, who Portland Commandery, Berry...... 75 of distinction fills a great aching void in the Crescent Lodge, 1870-’80,...... 20 still lingers in a sunnier clime, but his place Ancient Land-Mark Lodge, Berry,...... 80 was filled by his son, who skillfully discharged human breast. "Sir Knight” is an appella- his duties, although he narrowly escaped be- tion which maketh the heart to glow, and how much more so the title of “ Sublime GRAND LODGE OF MAINE. ing disabled in the morning by his horse running away and smashing his carriage. Prince of the Royal Secret 1 ” It need not be argued that it is not recognized outside Immediately after We missed, too, the genial presence of the the lodge halls, for here is the Detroit Free the annual election of Chairman of the Committee on History, Dr. Press, telling how fifty uniformed Sublime officers, the Secretary Paine, of Camden, who died so soon after the Princes of the Royal Secret went from should make a list of last annual meeting, and we shall long miss Chicago to Grand Rapids, and were guests of the new Master, War- his earnest labors in that department. This honor there; and Judge McCurdy said: dens and Secretary, and may remind us that the vacant seats are not “We welcome you with all the cordiality forward it next day to always to be those of the elders. But on the and enthusiastic pride which the presence of the Grand Secretary, whether the officers are whole, we may congratulate ourselves on the manly men and Princes Royal ever inspires.” installed or not The old Secretary should blessings and prosperity of the year. do this, and the new Secretary should see The proposed celebration in Portland, on THE REMEDY IS that it has been done. This is important, the fourth of July, on which occasion the for the lodge to raise its titles as high as the in order that communications, returns and Grand Lodge will set the monument in highest. Let it build out, so that instead of blanks may go to the new Secretary, and not memory of the first settler, will probably be the higher orders projecting like a prepbster- be sent to the old one, and in order that the largely attended. Arrangements will be made ous Mansard Roof, they shall taper off like a Grand Lodge may have official knowledge of for cheap fares, and a great number of the pyramid, and the foundation shall be the the election of the new®Secretary. fraternity may be expected. The Grand most prominent. We do not suggest the When Secretaries are ordering di- Commandery will be invited to furnish an nomenclature, but the glowing minds which plomas, if they will enclose stamps for post- escort. have furnished the titles for the higher orders MASONIC TOKEN, MAY 15, 1883. 189 are equal to the task. If it is a good thing then recorded as a merchant. He went as far in good repute for so many years, and that for the few, why may not the blessing be ex- as the Royal Arch, which he received in Mt. when they go where masons meet, they will tended to all the craftsmen? We all need Vernon Chapter in 1815. be justified in saying, “ We be of your something to lift us above the cold dull earth. brethren and kin.” Imagination does this. When we used to Selecting Marks. read tales of chivalry, did we not always The question is frequently asked us Gen. Charles Cruft. dream of rescuing distressed princesses ? “ Where shall we find designs to select marks We were startled and shocked March 23d, Knights errant did not waste their time on from ? ” It will save us time to answer in by receiving a telegram from J. \V. Cruft, bis village maidens, but always rushed in and print. Our ancient brethren used simple brother, saying “ General Charles Cruft died carried off a princess. Every man has the lines, such as could be quickly engraved with this morning.” His illness, which was dis- potentiality of greatness within him, even as a chisel and mallet, and their marks look ease of the heart, was so brief, (only three the acorn contains the stately oak, although something like short hand characters. Such days) that we had not heard of it. it does not always germinate. When we marks would, of course, be entirely proper Masonically, Bro. Cruft was known as the think how many Roman Emperors sprang now. Any masonic emblem is also suitable, veteran and accomplished Reporter on from obscurity to the empire of the world, we although it is preferable to confine oneself to Correspondence of the Grand Commandery feel that we are neglecting our opportunities. degrees already received. Emblems of one’s of Indiana, and as a Past Grand Commander It is true that some cynics may argue that profession or calling are also proper, and fre- of that jurisdiction. Personally he was known these be empty titles, but are they not as fill- quently used. If the Mark Master seeks as a dear friend, a genial companion, and a ing as the Barmecide feast to which our something else, let him choose a sentiment kindly and chivalrous man. He was born in Presidents sit down ? And is it not possible and represent it by' a fitting emblem. Thus, Terre Haute, Indiana, where his father was that the President would be happier if he secrecy may be represented by a rose, fidelity one of the earliest settlers, Jan. 12, 1826, and were styled “ Royal Highness ” than he is by clasped hands, constancy by a watch dog, was consequently fifty-seven years old. He thus stinted to a simple title that any little vigilance by a cock, truth by a fountain, etc. graduated at Wabash College in 1842, when club can bestow ? Perhaps some of these It is not easy to find books giving these only sixteen, studied law and became a very Sublime Princes of the Royal Secret slipped emblems, and the better way is to make a successful lawyer. From 1855 to 1858 he was off their uniforms the next day, and traveled memorandum of the device, and send it to president of the St. Louis, Alton & Terre around Grand Rapids to gather in a few or- the Chapter draughtsman to design. Several Haute Railroad. He went into the war as a ders; but if they did, they knew in their marks at a time can be sent to the artist, who Colonel of the 31st Indiana, and came out a own souls, and many of the Grand Rapidians can sketch them out and submit them for Major-General. When a Canadian frater knew, that they were Sublime Princes of the inspection. If approved, he can draw them objected to our “ bogus American military Royal Secret in disguise. Did not the great into the mark book. titles,” we expected to hear Bro. Cruft reply Haroun al Raschid put on the garb of the indignantly, but he only remarked that mili- humble fisherman and cast the nets himself? A Dying Dodge. tary titles should not be used at all in Masonry. True, he complained to the fisherman that Not long ago, we had occasion to search Curious then to get at his exact military the fleas in the borrowed garments troubled the records of a defunct lodge, and there record, we asked him about his service. fie him, but the wise, though humble fisherman, found what we suppose the records of all modestly replied that he was with the armies replied, “O, Caliph, mind them not, you will such lodges will show, evidence that it died of the West. Now we find that he won his get used to them 1 ” So with our Sublime hard. The work grew less and less, but the Brigadier’s star at Fort Donelson, that he Princes of the Royal Secret, when they put craftsmen tried to keep up the interest by was in the bloody fight of Shiloh, that he led on the garb of the world. The carking cares exemplifications and lectures. They got in columns of attack up Lookout Mountain, and of business may annoy them, and envy may debt and assessed themselves, and then mein- at the storming of Mission Ridge, and all traduce them, but the heroic soul rises to bers dimitted and the meetings grew thinner. through the war from Bull Run, in which he heights that dwarf the petty affairs of life, The faithful Secretary gave his salary to the volunteered to serve a field piece, to the and the Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret lodge. The District Deputy visited and close, he had an experience of fire and blood can truly say that encouraged them, and they had suppers to which any Knight of ancient or modern times “ His mind to him a kingdom is.” bring out the members. But it was useless ; might be proud of, and we think a title won the interest ceased, the lodge doors were in that way is one to be worn with honor. Capt. James B. Moore, closed, the debts paid and the records sent up His fellow citizens say of him : Was born at Vassalborough, Maine, July 1, to the Grand Lodge. With them came a set “ His great presence of mind and daring on 1791, and died at Lisbon, Maine, Feb. 26,1883, of Grand Lodge proceedings, faithfully kept, the battle field, soon gave him the command of a corps. He commanded more men, com­ aged 91 y. 6 m. 2nd. He went to sea from running back to the days of the institution of manded them better, was in more great battles Portland, in 1805, was second officer in the the lodge, some of them bound. The charter and rendered more important military service privateer ship Invincible in 1814, was captured shows that it was instituted in the flush time than any of the brave men who honored Indiana in the war, and during all these and confined in Dartmoor prison, whence he of the war in a seaport town, so that the mighty responsibilities no act of his was ever escaped by masonic assistance, but was re- general falling off was accelerated by the criticised by officer, private or civilian.” captured. He was also once aided by masons decline of shipping. And here is a copy of He never married. Two brothers and a in escaping from prison in Halifax. After the the address of David Ramsay, of South sister survive him. He was an old friend of war he was released from Dartmoor and re­ Carolina, during the rebellion, which Grand. President Garfield, as he wrote us in June, turning to Portland commanded the brig Master Preble admired so much for its fra-■ 1880, “ Garfield is an excellent nomination. Edwin in 1818, and subsequently several other ternal sentiments, at such a time, that he! He is an able—grand man. We campaigned vessels. Later he kept a grocery and shoe caused it to be printed at his own expense,, together happily years ago, and knew each store on the corner of Free and Market and presented it to each lodge in the State.. other wfell. I tried to convince him last Sun- Streets, in company with Moses I. Plummer. Surely, this was good work—square work—■ day that he was the ‘ dark horse ’ but he In the fire of 1866 he lost store and house, and although the lodge is closed in that littlel scouted the idea as preposterous.” consuming most of his property. He adhered town, and the wandering craftsman no longer• Christmas always brought telegraphic to the ancient fashion of dressing his long sees the light which shows where his brethrenl greetings from General Cruft, and when that white hair in a queue, tied with black ribbon, are in pleasant conclave met, we feel thatt genial’season comes again, we bespeak a kind long after the fashion was obsolete. He was they were good masons and true, that theyr remembrance from all, for a noble-hearted initiated in Portland Lodge in 1813, and was should feel glad that they sustained the lodgej man who was first to remember and pledge 190 MASONIC TOKEN MAY 15, 1883. the household of the faithful, and who has Old Mason. —Bro. Edward M. Patten sends us from gone out from us so untimely. We will The Kennebec Journal of February 27th, San Francisco, a broadside sheet, containing think of him as the kindly friend who loved said William Crane, of Warren, claims to be the speeches at a grand masonic banquet at us, and as the peerless Knight who in twenty the oldest mason in the State. Bro. A. M lolani Palace, given by his majesty King pitched battles had “ walked with death, and Wetherbee has looked up his record for us. Kalakaua, in honor of his brethren of the had not been afraid.” He was born in Warren Nov. 12, 1789, peti- mystic tie, at Honolulu, Dec. 27th, 1882. tioned St. George Lodge Jan. 10, 1816, was —John F. Burrill, former Grand Secretary Frederic Speed. initiated Feb. 7th, crafted Feb. 2lst, raised of Illinois, has been sentenced to five years The Jackson, Mississippi, Clarion publishes March 13, 1816, and admitted to membership in the penitentiary, for defalcation of $7,000 a portrait, and biography of retiring Grand April 30, 1817. He served in various offices of Grand Lodge funds. up to Senior Warden before 1820. Master Speed. lie was a son of John J. —The Grand Lodge of Indiana has reduced Speed, of Michigan, one of the associates of its debt $12,000 during the last year, and Morse in the telegraph business, was born at Editorial Items. now owes but $50,000. Ithaca, N. Y., Sept. 22, 1842, and received an —La Cadena de Union, of Vera Cruz, of —The Scottish Rite is building a fine hall academic education at Detroit. At the break- December 31st, appeared in mourning for in Indianapolis. ing out of the rebellion be was residing at Bro. Francisco Hernandez, who had been Gorham, Maine, with his father. He enlisted Governor of the State and Grand Master of —A lodge has been constituted at Man­ as a private and came out Assistant Adjutant the York Rite there. chester, England, named after Lord Wolseley. General. After the war he entered the legal It is established on temperance principles. —The proceedings of the Colored Grand profession, married a daughter of Past Grand Lodge of Ohio is a volume of 160 pp. There —The Cincinnati Masonic Relief Com- Master Giles M. Hillyer, of Mississippi, and are 42 lodges of colored masons in Ohio, mittee received $8,407.92 for the sufferers settled in Vicksburg. He was initiated in with 1,004 members. P. G. M. William T. during the flood of 1883; they expended Harmony Lodge, Gorham, Me., in February, Boyd’s report on correspondence shows that $5,885.55, and will return the balance to the 1866, and has filled nearly all the important they have on this continent 31 Grand Lodges, givers. masonic offices in Mississippi. with 649 subordinates and 17,122 members. —The fraternity will join us in tendering —And now Bro. H. W. Ryland has found our sympathy to Past Grand Commander A Proposition. an example of a gentleman being received as Joseph K. Marlay, of Nebraska, who lost his It is now sixteen years that we have fur- a Freemason in 1603, which sets the date son George W. Marlay, early in February, nished our paper free to every Lodge, Chapter, of speculative Masonry back one hundred at the age of twenty-three. Council and Commandery in this State. A years or more. few of these bodies have subscribed from —A complimentary dinner was given to Dr. —On March 28th, a detachment from time to time, and five of them are on our list Rob. Morris, at the Grand Union Hotel, New Palestine Commandery, of New York, pre- at the present time. If any of the others York, Thursday, Feb. 15, by his masonic sented an elegant bronze fac simile of the think it is about time for them to do a little admirers. The company included many of Warwick Vase to De Molay Commandery, towards the support of the paper and supply- the leading craftsmen, the speeches were of Boston. Grand Commander Burnham, of ing it to them, we suggest that an excellent evidently good and the menu excellent. way is for the lodge to send $1 each year, Maine, was present and spoke. for which they will receive eleven copies. —Aaron B. Webb, one of the oldest masons —Alexandria-Washington Lodge celebrated These can be taken to the first lodge meeting in Vermont, having been initiated in 1815, its centennial Feb. 22d. This lodge laid the after their reception, and distributed to the died early in February. corner stone of the Capitol in 1793, Wash- first-comers, thus serving as a premium for —William Brinsmaid has found the origi- ington acting as Master. In 1824 it received prompt attendance, as well as helping to nal charter issued by the Grand Lodge of Lafayette. It possesses a portrait of Lafayette make well-informed masons. We do not Vermont to Vermont Lodge, No. 18, in 1795. wearing a Templar apron, and one of Wash- suggest this so much for the profit to our- This lodge was formerly No. 1, having been ington wearing a Royal Arch apron. Among selves, although we should have no objections chartered by St. Andrews Lodge in 1781, but the names of visitors we find that of “ E. G. to a little more assistance in carrying our lost its precedency in the Morgan days. We Hight, of Atlantic Lodge, Me.” load, as to increase the usefulness of the have an older one in Maine, which was issued paper. Nothing will more thoroughly in- to Portland Lodge in 1769. Jj^’The administrator of the estate of the terest the craftsmen in Masonry than a little —We are indebted to Thomas Gliddon, late Bro. Paine offers for sale his masonic information about it. Recorder, for an invitation to a meeting of library, which contains a complete set of Monroe Commandery, Rochester, N. Y., Maine proceedings, of the Grand Encamp­ Why Ritual Changes. March 2d, when the Past Commanders of ment, and quite a full set of Northern Supreme Past Grand Commander Samuel Harper, that Commandery conferred the Order of Council. We shall be pleased to forward of Pittsburgh, in his report to the Grand the Temple. any offers for either of them. Commandery of Pennsylvania, gives an addi- The same Commandery observed Easter tional rendering of the verse heretofore re- by attending services at the Central Presbyte­ Our Thunks to ferred to: rian church. Recorder Glidden kindly sends James C. Munds, Gr. Rec., for proc. Gr. Com­ Eerey Orey, Ikerey Ann, mandery North Carolina, 1882. Phillison, Phohison, Nicholas John, us a programme. Queby, Quoby, English Navy, Bro. Glidden sends also a programme of George P. Cleaves, Gr. Sec., for proc. Gr. Chap­ Stingulam, StanguTum, Buck! ter New Hampshire, 1882. the Scottish Rite 17th annual reunion at Joseph K. Wheeler, Gr. Sec., for proc. Gr. Lodge And Joseph K. Wheeler, of Hartford, Gr. Rochester, May 8, 9 and 10th. Connecticut, 1883. Sec, adds this as the Connecticut work : Willis N. Brent. Gr. Sec., for proc. Colored Gr. —The two colored Grand Lodges of Penn- Lodge Missouri, 1882. Ery, fry, Ickery, Ann, Phillicy, Phollicy. Nicholas John, sylvania have united. W. L. Underwood, Philadelphia, for proc. Con­ Quever, Quiver, English niver, vention to Unite the two Colored Grand Lodges of Stincklum, Sankluin—Buck. —The colored Grand Lodge of Missouri Pennsylvania, Dec. 26 and 27, 1882. J. Emmett Blackshear, Gr. Sec., for proc. Gr. Let us have some more versions from other has 88 working lodges, with 2,103 members, Lodge Georgia, 1882. States, and see if any agree. This is not idle an average of 27. This is a net increase of James H. Wickersham, Gr. Sec., for proc. Gr. Lodge Idaho, 1882. 220 over the previous year, or about ten per nonsense. It will show just how oral tradition A. P. Moriarty, Asst. Gr. Sec., for proc. Supreme changes a thing. cent. Council N. M. J., 1882. MASONIC TOKEN MAY 15, 1883. 191

Chas. Inglesbv, Gr. Sec., for proc. Gr. Lodge is believed to have been the oldest mason in Oxford WILLIAM SENTER & CO., South Carolina, 1882. County. His masonic life covers the anti-masonic period, when it required some moral courage to Alfred F. Chapman, Gr. Rec., for proc. Gr. Chronometers, Watches, Clocks, Silver Ware, Council Massachusetts, 1882. face the strong opposition and prejudice wrought up by the Morgan excitement. Old Oxford Lodge, Jewelry, Nautical, Optical and Math­ William B. Isaacs, Gr. Sec., for proe. Gr. Lodge organized on Paris Hill, and now continued at Virginia, 1882. Norway, dwindled in the withering blast to small ematical Instruments, proportions, its sessions at one time being repre­ Sereno D. Nickerson, Gr. Sec., for proc. Gr. No. 51 Exchange StReet, Lodge Massachusetts, Sept., Oct. arid Annual, 1882. sented only try the Master, Maj. Rufus Stowell, and its Secretary, Zenas Maxim. James H. Neilson, Dublin, Ireland, for lists of William Senter, Jr. PORTLAND, ME. Dublin Lodges and Chapters, 1883. In Portland, Feb. 8th, Benjamin H. Jones, aged 50 y.; a member of Saco Lodge. Wm. S. Hayes. Gr. Sec., for proc. Gr. Lodge Delaware, 1882. In Lisbon, Feb. 26th, James B. Moore, aged 91 y. All Premiums at State Fair, 1879. (See editorial.) Chris. Diehl, Gr. Sec., for proc. Gr. Lodge Utah, 1883. In Deering, March 9, William A Pearce, aged LAMSON, 54 y. 11 m. He was born in London, England, Geo. Van Vliet, Gr. Rec., for proc. Gr. Council April, 1829. His father came to Boston, and was a New York, 1882. successful {dumber. The son came to Portland Artist Photographer, Z. H. Thomas, Gr. Sec., for proc. Mass. Council soon after 1850, and has been a leading plumber Opposite Falmouth Hotel, Deliberation. 1882, and Gr. Chapter, 1882. here ever since. He joined Ancient Land-Mark Wm. R. Bowen, Gr. Sec., for proc. Gr. Chapter Lodge in 1854, having been made in Boston, and PORTLAND, ME., (Up one flight only.) Nebraska, 1882. took the higher degrees in Mount Vernon Chapter and Portland Commandery. Richard Lambert, Gr. Rec., for proc. Gr. Com­ JOHN W. PERKINS & CO., mandery Louisiana, 1883. In Saccarappa, April 3d, John R. Babb, aged 59 y. He was a member of Temple Lodge, Eagle Donald W. Bain, for proc. Gr. Lodge North Car­ Chapter and Portland Commandery. WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS, olina, 1882. In Freeport. April 8th, George Randall, aged 83 And dealers in Daniel Sayre, Gr. Sec., for proc. Gr. Lodge, Gr. y. Buried by Freeport Lodge. Paints, Oils and Dye Stuffs, Chapter and Gr. Council Alabama, 1882. In Portland, April 22d, Capt. Christopher C. J. L. Power, Gr. Sec., for proc. Gr. Lodge Mis­ Dailey, aged 50 y. He was a member of Ancient 74 & 76 Commercial St., sissippi, 1883. Land-Mark Lodge, Greenleaf Chapter, St. Alban PORTLAND. John H. Isaacson, Gr. Sec., for proc Gr. 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J. A. MERRIbJL. PORTLAND. ALBION KEITH. Special attention given to repairing fine watches. Wholesale Druggist, E. COREY & CO., W. H. PENNELL, Dealers in Junction Free and Middle Sts., IRON JESTZEZEXj, Engineer of Heating & Ventilation. PORTLAND. Carriage Hardware and Wood Work, Agent for Friedman’s Injectors, Lydie Steam CHARLEsTl. RICE & CO., Blacksmiths’ Tools, Manufacturers Boiler, and Nathan & Dreyfus’ Lubricators and of Carriage Springs & Axles, Oil Cups. Heating by Steam and Hot Water. Dealer in all the varieties of 125 & 127 Commercial St., PORTLAND. I Estimates free. JSyy-Ho. 11 "UnionSt., Vomlxsd. PAPER, PAPER BAGS, 6c TWINE, No. 14 Exchange St., Portland. CITY HOTEL; SAWYER, FOSS & DEERING, Paper of any size or quality made to order. Charles M. Rice. CONGRESS SQUARE, Wholesale Grocers, ^VOODMAN,'TRUbr& CO., PORTLAND, ME. NO. 1 CENTRAL WHARF, Importers and Dealers in J. VV. ROBINSON & SON, - - PROPRIETORS. PORTLAND, MAINE. DRY GOODS AND WOOLENS, ATWOOD & WENTWORTH, LORING, SHORT & HARMON, Woodman Block, cor. Pear) & Middle Sts., Seth B. Hersey. J JEiNTV EJj 33 , dOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, Wm.C. Webster. PORTLAND. And jobbers of SILVER WARE MANUFACTURERS, GOLD ANDROSCOGGIN AND SILVER PLATERS. Paper Hangings and School Books, FINE WATCH REPAIRING. Manufacturers of Masunic Relief ^.ssaciation A-TNTJES. IBOOKS, 509 CONGRESS STREET, PORTLAND, ME. OF LEWISTON, ME. And Dealers in New and Second Hand Law Books, DR. Nathan Woodbury, President; F. W. Parker, Treasurer; M. E. D. Bailey, Sec’y. FALMOUTH HOTEL, Removed to 474 Congress Street, For blanks, by-laws, &c., address the Sec­ retary, Lewiston, Maine. PORTLAND. Established IN 1843. 212 Middle Street, OCKE & LOCKE, Attorneys and L Counsellors at Law, 176 Middle St., W. D. LITTLE & CO., J. K. Martin, Prop’r. PORTLAND. cor. Exchange street, Portland. Jos. A. Locke. 111;. lift Mil l^llt RANDALL & McALLISTER, GRAND LODGE CERTIFICATES Office 31 Exchange St., Stanton Block, ANTHRACITE & BITUMINOUS Can be had at the Grand Secretary’s office, accord­ T. J. Little. ______PORTLAND. C O A. L j ing to vote of Grand Lodge in 1868. Price SI> (or in pocket book form $1.25). The quickest and best y TUB CARGO AND AT RETAIL, H. H. NEVENS & CO., B way is for Brethren wishing them to apply through Manufacturers and Wholesale Dealers in PORTLAND, ME. the Secretaries of their respective Lodges. Offices:—78 Exchange St. and 60 Commercial St. IEA BERRY, Grand Sec’y. COFFEE AND SPICES, CREAM TARTAR, CAYENNE &c., SWAN & BARRETT, Rubber Goods! Eagle Mills, Office 184 & 186 Fore St., PORTLAND, ME. Bankers and Brokers, OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. No. 186 Middle Street, .J. W. J