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WHEREBY ONE BROTHER MAY KNOW ANOTHER.

VoLUME 5. PORTLAND, ME., MAY 15, 1915. No. 32.

Published quarterly by Stephen Berry Co., maul to be used in laying the corner stone 12 Sanger N. Annis, Waterville. of a new , and that its safe 13 Carl C. Piper, Fairfield. No. 37 Plum Street, Portland, Maine. 14 Fred E. Ward, Freeport. arrival was acknowledged, a noteworthy 15 Fred E. Trefethen, Wilton. Twelve cts. per year in advance. illustration of the efficiency of the postal 16 John M. Holland, Dixfield. Established March, 1867. - - 48th Year. service. He also said this was the 60th year 17 Edgar F. Caswell, Gorham. 18 James W. Eastman, Fryeburg. he had occupied the secretary’s desk, a strik­ 19 J. Burton Roberts, Goodwin’s Mills. Advertisements $4.00 per inch, or $3.00 for ing record. 20 Pitt H. Jones, Springfield. half an inch for one year. The report on returns showed 30,884 mem­ 21 Edwin F. Clapham, West Sullivan. N0 advertisement recei ved unless the advertiser, 22 Benjamin S. Mathews, Pittsfield. bers, a gain of 590. The initiates were 1,392 or some member of the firm, is a Freemason in 23 Frank D. Fenderson, Limerick. good standing. and the deaths 592. 24 William H. Hartshorn, Lewiston. At noon the called off until 25 Samuel R. Crabtree, Island Falls. Love and I. 2 P. M. Gr. Chaplains—Revs. William H. Fultz, Portland; David L. Wilson, Bath; I. James Tuesday Aftemoon, May 4th. Merry, Kittery; Henry E. Dunnack, Au- Love and I went wandering all on a summer day, gusta; Ashley A. Smith, Bangor. The red rose gave us greeting, the lilies lit our The Grand Lodge met at 2 o’clock. Re­ way, Gr. Mar.—L. Elwood Jones, Winthrop. And high above each lucent pool a mated bird ports of committees were received and at 3 G. S. D.—George F. Giddings, Augusta. sang clear; G. J. D.—Chas. LeRoy Jones, Waterville. “ Love is the lord of life and death at the flowering o’clock the following were elected: of the year.” Gr. Stewards—Elmer A. Doten,^Portland; Gr. Master—Thomas H. Bodge, Augusta. Charles B. Davis, Waterville; Ralph H. Love and I went wandering an Indian summer D. G. Mas.—Waldo Pettengill, Rumford. Burbank, Biddeford; David E. Moulton, day, S. G. W.—Fred Raymond, Livermore Falls. Portland. In every orchard apples burned, and every wood was gay; J. G. W.—Frank B. Arnold, Dexter. Gr. Sw. Br.—George R. Hall, Lewiston. Yet in a sheltered nook we heard a laggard robin Gr. Treas.—Albro E. Chase, Portland. Gr. St. Br.—John N. Foye, Canton. flute: Gr. Sec.—Stephen Berry, Portland. Gr. Pursuivants — Warren C. King, Port­ “ Love is the lord of life and death when flowers Committee of Finance—Hugh R. Chap­ have come to fruit.” land; J. Irving Hayden, Raymond. lin, Bangor; Edmund B. Mallet, Freeport; Gr. Lect.—Frank E. Sleeper, Sabattus. L..vo <1,11. ± fareu forth again all on a bitter day, Elmer A. Doten, Portland. Gr. Org.—Walter S. Smith, Portland. The good green world that laughed before all grim Trustees Charity Fund for Three Years— and icy lay; Gr. Tyler—Winslow E. Howell, Portland. And low, beside a cottage hearth we caught a Archie L. Talbot, Lewiston; Leander M. fleeting breath: Kenniston, Camden. After dispatching other routine business “ Love that has gone through life with me abides Trustees for Two Years—Edmund B. the minutes, were read and approved and with me in death.’’ Mallet, Freeport; Ashley A. Smith, Bangor. the Grand Lodge closed at 11:15. Love and I go faring on through fine or stormy At 4:45 the Grand Lodge was called off weather, Or smooth the way or rough the way we follow it until 2 Wednesday Afternoon. together. And ever from the shining heights a fairy voice we hear: Wednesday Afternoon, May 5th. “ Love ruleth life and time and space—and love Grand Chapter. is always near.” The Grand Lodge spent the afternoon in —[Martha McCulloch-Williams in Ainslee’s.'] witnessing the conferring of the third de­ Tuesday Evening, May 4th. gree by Bethlehem Lodge of Augusta, John The Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Maine MASONRY IN HAINE. C. Arnold, Master. met in its 90th convocation at 7 o’clock, Thursday Morning, May 6th. Grand High Priest Wallace N. Price of Richmond, presiding. Grand Lodge. The Grand Lodge met at 9 a. m. The Fifty-five of the 63 chapters were repre­ Tuesday, May 4, 1915. petition for a new lodge at Old Orchard was sented and 13 of the 17 living Past Grand The Grand Lodge met in its 96th annual postponed. High Priests were present. communication Tuesday at 9 a. m., Grand The Grand Officers were installed by Past Grand High Priest Price presented an ex­ Master Thomas H. Bodge of Augusta, pre­ Grand Master Frank E. Sleeper of Sabattus, cellent address and the other Grand Officers siding. the followihg being appointed: reported, all showing the Rite to be in a The Grand Lodge mourns the loss of Corresponding Grand Secretary—Convers most prosperous condition. three Past Grand Masters during the year, E. Leach, Portland. The report on returns showed 10,536 mem­ Collamore of Bangor, Spofford of Deer Isle District Deputy Grand Masters. bers, a gain of 179. There were 486 candi­ and Kimball of Norway, leaving only ten Districts. 1 William S. Davidson, Fort Fairfield. dates and 206 deaths. living, of whom five were present. 2 Winfield F. Packard, Princeton. Gold jewels were presented to all the liv­ Grand Master Bodge presented an inter­ 3 William C. Irons, Addison. 4 Julian N. Hooper, Sedgwick. ing Past Grand High Priests, 14 being pres­ esting address detailing his doings for the 5 Erwin G. Ryder, Brownville. ent to receive them. year, which was listened to with close at­ 6 Ralph W. Moore, Hampden. The following officers were elected: tention. 7 Charles W. Jones, China. The Grand Secretary reported that a piece 8 Edward Goodwin, Lincolnville. G. H. P.—Wallace N. Price, Richmond. 9 Albert H. Newbert, Rockland. D. G. H. P.—James A. Richan, Rockland. of mast pine had been sent by parcel post to 10 Victor K. Montgomery, E. Boothbay. Gr. King—Frederick O. Eaton, Rumford. South Australia to form part of a setting 11 W. Leslie Maloon, R. F. D. 2, Sabattus. Gr. Scribe—John J. Marr, Island Falls. 250 MASONIC TOKEN, MAY 15, 1915.

Gr. Treas.—Albro E. Chase, Portland. Fourteen of the 15 councils were repre­ Grand Officer Young. Owing to the ab- Gr. Sec.—Stephen Berry, Portland. sented, and 11 of the .19 living Past Grand sence of the newly elected Grand Command­ Committee of Finance—Franklin R. Red­ lon, William N. Howe and Herbert W. Masters were present. er, who was at his brother’s funeral, the five Robinson, all of Portland. Grand Master Richan reported the Rite remaining officers were not appointed. At 10 o’clock the Grand Chapter was in good condition, although he had arrested At 6 o’clock a recess was taken for sup­ the charter of the council at Calais, which per. called off until 9 a. m. Wednesday. bad been in a dying condition for some The supper lasted until 8 o’clock, many Wednesday Morning, May 5th. years. excellent speeches being made, including The Grand Chapter met at 9 o’clock. A The report on returns showed 4,952 mem­ one by U. S. Senator Johnson of Maine. dispensation was granted for a new chapter bers, a gain of 43; 234 had been admitted At 8 o’clock the Grand Commandery re­ at Bingham. and 99 had died. sumed work. Routine business was disposed The Grand Officers were installed by Past The following officers were elected: of, and at 8:15 the Grand Commandery ad­ Grand High Priest Thomas H. Bodge of G. Mas.—Charles B. Davis, Waterville. journed to attend the concert at City Hall to Augusta, the following appointments being D. G. Mas.—Wilmer J. Dorman, Belfast. which all were invited by Convers E. Leach, made: G. P. C. W.—Franklin P. Clark, Portland. Generalissimo of Portland Commandery. G. Treas.—Albro E. Chase, Portland. D. D. G. H. Priests—Clifford J. Pattee, G. Rec.—Stephen Berry, Portland. Gr. Commander Littlefield will appoint: Belfast; L. Elwood Jones, Winthrop; Sam­ G. St. Bearer—Elisha Pratt, Rumford. uel B. Furbish, Brunswick; Franklin P. The officers were installed by Past Grand G. Sw. Bearer—Alfred Saunders, Calais. Clark, Portland. Master Albert M. Penley of Auburn, the G. Warder—Edward K. Gould, Rockland. Gr. Chaplains—Revs. Ashley A. Smith, following appointments having been made: G. C. Gd.—Winslow E. Howell, Portland. Bangor; David L. Wilson, Bath; Pliny A. Mil. Inst’r—Thos. H. Anderson, Portland. Allen, Rockland; Wm. H. Mousley, Port­ G. Chap.—Rev. Ashley A. Smith, Bangor. land. G. M. Cer.—Thomas H. Bodge, Augusta. St. Croix Council. Gr. Capt. Host—Fred C. Chalmers, Ban­ G. Capt. Gd—Edward K. Gould, Rockland. gor. G. Con.—Fred C. Chalmers, Bangor. On January 14th Grand Master James A. Gr. Prin. Soj.—Thomas E. McDonald, G. Stew.—Geo. H. Plummer, Skowhegan. Richan of the Grand Council arrested the Portland. G. Sent.—Frank M. Hunnewell, Portland. charter of St. Croix Council, No. 11, at Gr. R. A. Captain—Wilson D. Barron, Camden. After other routine business the Grand Calais, as he was authorized to do, and sent Gr. Mas. 3d Vail—Harry S. Grindall, Council was closed. it to the Grand Treasurer for safe-keeping. Waterville. Gr. Mas. 2d Vail—MarkP. Smith, Vinal- At the stated meeting of Atlantic Lodge baven. in March, 20 Past Masters of Deering Lodge Gr. Mas. 1st Vail—John A. Webber, Au­ burn. Grand Commandery. visited in a body. There are 27 living Past Gr. Stewards—Silas B. Adams, Portland; Masters of Deering Lodge in all. Russell V. Matthews. Boothbay Harbor. Thursday Afternoon, May 6th. Gr. Lect.—Frank E. Sleeper, Sabattus. Bro. Leander M. Kenniston and wife cele­ The Grand Commandery of Knights Tem­ Gr. Sent.—Winslow E. Howell, Portland. plar for Maine met in the 64th conclave at brated their golden wedding April 19th, at At 11 o’clock the Grand Chapter was the home of their daughter in Camden. 2 p. m., Grand Commander Ralph W. Crock­ closed. ett of Lewiston, presiding. The attendance St. John’s Day. was large. A detachment of Portland Com- On St. John’s Day, June 24th, Trinity mandery acted as escort and conducted the . Order of High Priesthood. Commandery of Augusta proposes to enter­ visiting officer, E. Bentley Young of Boston, tain Maine Commandery of Gardiner, St. Wednesday Evening, May 5th. representing the Grand Master of the Grand Alban of Portland, Claremont of Rockland, The Council of High Priesthood for Maine Encampment, U. S., with his suite into the De Molay of Skowhegan, Saint Omer of met at 7 o’clock, Vice President Albert M. asylum. Waterville and Palestine of Belfast. There Penley of Auburn presiding, President Al- Frederick C. Thayer, Grand Standard will be a big parade and a review by the fred S. Kimball of Norway having recently Bearer of the Grand Encampment, was also Grand Commander and the Governor. died. received with full honors. Twenty-two candidates from all parts of Twenty-one of the 23 commanderies were Books, Papers, etc. the state were received into the order. represented. The reports of Grand Officers A Sketch of the Life and Character of The following officers were elected: were received and referred to the several Constantine the Great, by Geo. W. Warvelle President—Albert M. Penley, Auburn. committees. Sen. Vice Pres.—James E. Parsons, Lubec. of Chicago, is a 12 page octavo pamphlet. J. Vice Pres.—Jas. H. Witherell, Oakland. The report on returns sho wed 5,621 mem­ While written in the interest of the Red Treas.—Convers E. Leach, Portland. bers, a net gain of 12. There had been 233 Cross of Constantine, this is an impartial Rec.—Stephen Berry, Portland. knighted and 130 died. Mas. of Cer.—Wilbur A. Patten, Portland. statement of the faults as well as the virtues Conductor—Lester M. Andrews, Oakland. A pending proposition to change the time of the Emperor and therefore is instructive Chaplain—Rev. Ashley A. Smith, Bangor. and place of meeting was indefinitely post­ as well as interesting. Steward—Frank J. Cole, Bangor. poned, Warden—Warren C. King, Portland... We have received from Gr. Commander The following officers were elected: Wm. F. Bowe of Augusta, Ga., a 32 page At 9:40 the Council closed. G. Com.—Arthur S. Littlefield, Rockland. pamphlet entitled The Masonic Christian D. G. Com.—Edmund B. Mallet, Freeport. G. Geno.—Franklin R. Redlon, Portland. Degree or the Order of the Temple by Rev. G. C. Gen.—J. Frederick Hill, Waterville. M. Ashby Jones, an attempt to show the G. S. War.—Wilmer J. Dorman, Belfast. connection between Templary and Masonry. Grand Council. G. J. War.—Edw. W. Wheeler, Brunswick. G. Prel.—Rev. James F. Albion, Portland. George W. Warvelle, Grand Secretary of Wednesday Afternoon, May 5th. G. Treas.—Albro E. Chase, Portland. Illinois, sends us a 30 page pamphlet of ob­ The Grand Council of Royal and Select G. Rec.—Stephen Berry, Portland. servations in the Order of High Priesthood, Masters of Maine met in its 61st annual as­ It was voted to procure gold jewels for all a subject he is qualified to treat ably. sembly at 2 o’clock, Grand Master James Past Grand Commanders. MasoNic STANDARD. Charles C. Hunt A. Richan of Rockland presiding. The officers were installed by visiting has relinquished the editorship of the Mar- MASONIC TOKEN, MAY 15, 1915. 251 sonic Standard of New York in order to visitations are usually made as individuals, Our Masonic Exchanges. devote himself to his duties as Grand Secre­ but occasionally lodges interchange visits and receive no little pleasure and profit Crescent, The, St. Paul, Minn., mo., $1.50. tary of the Grand Chapter, and is succeeded therefrom. Duluth Masonic Calender, Duluth, Minn., by Charles W. Jennings. . Now comes the Grand Master of Missis- | sippi with a new idea on this old subject. monthly, octavo, 20 pp. MadisoN, Wis., Feb. 25, 1915. New ideas in our time worn fraternity are Eastern Star, Indianapolis, Ind., mo., $1. My deaR Bro. BeRRy: so rare as to excite our curious attention Freemason, The, Toronto, Ont., Canada, when they are really new. Grand Master I just called on Uncle David H. Wright Robert A. Carson, who presided over the monthly, 50 cents. and found him very well and quite active at Craft of Mississippi in 1914, conceived such Gavel, The, Portland, Ore., mo. octavo$1.50 95 years of age. Last week he was elected a good opinion of the benefits of exchanging Globe, The, Gravette, Ark., mo., 25 cents. lodge visits that he issued a letter to all the the 45th time Grand Treasurer of the Grand lodges of the jurisdiction, calling attention Illinois Masonic Review, Arcola, Ill., mo., Chapter of Wisconsin, and 44th time Grand to the advantages to be derived from such $1.00 Treasurer of the Grand Council of Wiscon­ visits, and particularly from the working of Kansas City Freemason, weekly, $1. sin. degrees by the officers of the visiting lodges. Long Island Masonic News, Brooklyn, N. Following his argument in favor of visita­ York, semi-monthly, $1. At the present time he is Prelate in the tions he springs his new idea: Commandery and Captain of the Host in I therefore call upon every member of the Masonic Chronicler, Chicago, Ill., weekly, $1.50. Chapter, attends all the meetings and per­ Craft in this jurisdiction to assist me in mak- ing the following official order operative and Masonic Home Journal, Louisville, Ky., forms the masonic burial service for both effective: bi-monthly, $1. lodges here. It is my order that the subordinate lodges Masonic Journal, Richmond, Va., mo. $1. Last Tuesday he went eight miles in the of this jurisdiction exchange official visits some time during the months of September, Masonic Monthly, Philadelphia, Pa., $1. country to perform funeral services for a October or November, at which time the Masonic News, Peoria, Ill., monthly, $1. brother 88 years old of his acquaintance. visiting brethren shall confer the Third De­ Masonic Observer, Minneapolis, w’kly, $1. He also installed for both lodges here. gree upon a real candidate for the benefit and instruction of the visiting lodge, using Masonic Review,Tacoma, Wash., quarterly. He spoke of his visit to Maine ten years none but their own members in the work. Masonic Standard, New York, N. Y., wky, $2. ago next May, and said that was one of the It shall be understood that the lodge visited Masonic Sun, Toronto, Ont., monthly, $1. most pleasant times of his life, and wishes will be required to return the visit and ex­ Masonic Tidings, Milwaukee, Wis., mo. $1. to be remembered to you all. emplify work in a similar degree for the visiting lodge. Masonic Voice-Review, Chicago, Ill., mo., Fraternally yours, The each lodge shall degree team from $1.50. James H. Witherell. consist of at least six brethren. He requested the Master of each lodge to Masonic World, Kansas City, Mo., mo., $1. Exchanging Lodge Visits. " notify the Grand Master at once upon re­ New England Craftsman, Boston, Mass., ceipt of this order, advising hearty co-opera­ monthly, $2. One of the pleasures and advantages of tion and support,” and directed that details membership in a is the op­ be arranged for and carried out by the Dis­ New Zealand Craftsman, Wellington, New portunities it affords for visiting other lodges, trict Deputy Grand Lecturers. The Grand Zealand, monthly, 10s. =$2.50. enjoying the delights of masonic intercourse Master reported to the Grand Lodge that Bulletin, Louisville, , and extending one’s acquaintance with ma­ the response to his order was " both prompt monthly, 50 cents. sons and Masonry. As travel broadens the and cordial on the part of the lodges,” and mind by its varying views of men and man­ that he was greatly pleased with the support Scottish Rite Herald, Dallas, Tex., mo. 50c. ners,'so masonic travel enlarges our knowl­ his idea had received. He had received South Western Freemason, Los Angeles, edge of all matters masonic, brushing away many letters testifying to the pleasure and Cal., monthly, $1. the narrow provincialisms which result from benefit derived from the plan. sticking close to our own masonic fireside. The "new” part of this idea is not the Square and Compass, Denver, Col., mo., $1. In this jurisdiction the average lodge exchanging of visits among lodges, but the , New Orleans, La., meets twice a month, but the mason who is compulsory exchange of such visits by order monthly, $1. particularly interested in the work, or who of the Grand Master, and placing the ar­ Tennessee Mason, Nashville, Tenn., mo.,$l. desires to spend his spare evenings in ma­ rangements in the hands of a Grand Lodge sonic company, or who is prevented by officer, whose duty it is to see that the lodges Texas Freemason, San Antonio, Texas, more serious matters from attending on the comply With the order. monthly, $1. evenings of his own lodge communications, If the exchange of lodge visits is of bene­ Trestle Board, San Francisco, Cal., mo., $1. is free to visit other lodges whenever it fit in Mississippi, it ought to be worth while Tyler-Keystone, Owosso, Mich., mo., $1. pleases him to do so. Owing to the spirit in this state. That it tends to promote in­ of masonic courtesy which prevails, and the terest in the lodges and sociability among Victorian Freemason, Melbourne, Victoria, universal custom of the Craft, he will be a the brethren, widening the scope of their Australia, bi-monthly, 10 s. 6d., $2.64. welcome visitor wherever he may choose to masonic vision and enlarging the familiarity Virginia Masonic Journal, Richmond, Vir­ go. If he be a stranger, he will be wel­ with masonic work and customs, there can ginia, monthly, $1. comed and clothed and made to feel that he be no doubt. What Cheer Trestleboard, Providence, R. • is among brethren. If he he a former vis­ Our lodges have exchanged visits to a I., monthly, 50 cents. itor, he will be received as one of the house­ limited extent for many years. The more hold. And so for the man who is socially general, and perhaps systematic, exchange inclined, and enjoys the sort of work in of such visits is a practice to be recom­ In Blossom Time. which Masonic Lodges engage, the Masonic mended and encouraged. It would cure Fraternity is better than any club. that tired feeling which afflicts many of the The importance of visitation is recognized brethren.—[Masonic Standard.] (Prize poem by Elizabeth Mitchell Dukes (age 11), by the Grand Lodge of England, in the fol- in June St. Nicholas.) lowing general regulation: The brooklet sings a lullaby, to buttercups and 149. The Master and Wardens of a lodge Grand Master Colding, of Georgia, ruled clover; are enjoined to visit other lodges as often as The south wind, to the cloudlets high, a drowsy that a lodge by-law providing for the ap- song hums over; they conveniently can, in order that the pointment of a Finance Committee of three The valley lilies ring their bells, same usages and customs may be observed And dreamily the music swells. throughout the Craft, and a good under­ members, to hold office for three years, one Strawberries, round-faced topers red, Drink sun-wine, in the garden bed, standing cultivated amongst Freemasons. term expiring each year, was illegal, as an While on a mossy table green The custom of visitation is so thoroughly infringement on the prerogative of the Their fairy goblets may be seen. understood and so generally practiced in To “ Larkspur Inn ” comes from the sky Master to appoint all committees. Under A pilgrim—’tis a butterfly. this city and throughout this state, that So calm, the waters of the lake there is no need to urge it upon our read­ such a by-law the Master would appoint Against the shore no ripples break, ers. Not only the Masters and Wardens, A primrose petal, like a boat only one of the members of the Finance ’Midst water-lilies white, would float: but the lay members understand its advan­ While ’round the sun-dial roses climb, tages and receive its benefits. With us the Committee.—[Masonic Standard.] And wait for their sweet “ blossom time.” 252 MASONIC TOKEN. MAY 15, 1915.

notice when heard, and we were attracted Richard Lambert, the veteran Grand Sec­ MASONIC . TOKEN, to him many years ago when we met him retary of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, at a Templar excursion in the mountains. has been retired by electing him Grand Sec­ PORTLAND, MAINE. Later association when he was Grand^Mas- retary Emeritus with a salary of §1,200 a STEPHEN BERRY CO., PUBLISHERS. ter and twelve years association with him year. He had served 40 years as Assistant as President of the Council of High Priests and as Grand Secretary. John A. Davilla Ten Years IN a Volume. had brought us closely together. Past Grand succeeds him. Commander Hutchinson was an able and ex­ ESTABLISHED MARCH, 1867. Thomas White Davis, Grand Secretary of cellent officer. With Grand Treasurer Fobes the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, who died 48th Ye AR. we had been associated closely for a genera­ Dec. 28th, as stated in our last issue, was Volume 5 commenced July 15, 1907. tion, as our fathers had been before us, and born in Michigan City, Ind., Nov. 1, 1844, we were very dear friends. These we missed, he was therefore 70 years old. His illness but many old friends were here, and new was pneumonia and it was very brief. He MAINE MASONIC TEXT BOOK. ones are added yearly. was a very efficient and a very courteous By Josiah H. Drummond, P. G. M. The business went through promptly and officer. Sixth Edition, the craft were shown to be in good condi­ tion. Revised by HERBERT Harris, P. S. G. W. The Grand Lodge of Kentucky has adopt­ The Templar supper which completed the ed a regulation that all who take the Mas­ A new edition, bringing the decisions up to sessions was crowned by an admirable ter’s degree must learn a lecture and pass 1910, and incorporating them in the Digest. speech from U. S. Senator Charles F. John­ a satisfactory examination in it before being The first part is unchanged, but all after son, who is a Past Grand Master of the allowed to vote or hold office. This would page 252 has been reset, including the in- Grand Lodge, and much beloved by the be a valuable plan if all could learn, but dex, so that it is the most convenient way craft, and Bro. Convers E. Leach’s invita­ many cannot remember, and it is not fair to study the law. tion to the whole Grand Commandery to or expedient to deprive them of privileges attend the municipal concert, sent them In leather tuck, $1-50 for the failure. away pleased and happy. In cloth for library, 1.40 The repudiates the At the 50th anniversary of Hugh de Pay­ National McKinley Birthplace Association Sent postpaid on receipt of price. ens Commandery of Melrose, Mass., cele­ in its soliciting of subscriptions from lodges, STEPHEN BERRY CO., Publishers, brated March 27th, Grand Commander and especially condemns the use of chain 37 Plum Street, Portland, Maine. Crockett produced a strong impression. letters for that purpose. The Melrose Free Press says of him: Any lodge officer or member of the Grand It is saying nothing derogatory to other The highest lodge in the world is a Scot­ speakers to state that the real orator of the Lodge can obtain a copy of the Constitution evening was Eminent Sir Ralph W. Crock­ tish lodge at Cerro de Pasco in the Peruvian by remitting the postage, a three cent stamp, ett, of Lewiston. Grand Commander of the Andes, at an altitude of 14,200 feet. It is to the Grand Secretary. Grand Commandery of Maine; he was, and called Roof of the World Lodge, No. 1094. always is, a real orator in every sense of the Any member of the Grand Chapter, Coun­ term. He brought a cordial message from cil or Commandery can obtain the Constitu­ the Sir Knights of Maine and spoke for half Obituaries. tions of those bodies in the same way. an hour at the end of a long session with John Borough, Gr. Master of Gr. Coun­ such eloquence that never a man moved, cil of Indiana in 1899, died in Mishawaka excepting at intervals to express approval Secretaries should instantly report ly applause; but every man present felt a Dec. 31st, aged 71. Born in Ohio March the election of officers, if they have not new pride, a greater power in himself be­ 17, 1843. Served in U. S. Signal Corps in done so, that communications, &c., may cause he was one of the valiant band of a civil war, and became a homeopathic phy­ quarter of a million Knights Templar in be sent to the proper addresses. the United States. sician. James H. Price, the veteran Gr. Secre­ We missed Past Grand Master Henry R. Annual Meetings. tary of the Gr. Chapter of Delaware (since Taylor of Machias for the first time for Grand Lodge week was favored with fairly 1887), died in Delaware Hospital, Wilming­ many years. He sent a letter of excuse and good weather and the attendance was large. ton, Dec. l2th, having been struck by an the Grand Lodge telegraphed greetings to We sadly missed the three Past Grand Mas­ automobile while crossing a street Dec. 7th. him. ters and Past Grand Commander who had His age was 65, he having been born in died during the year, as well as Leander W. John W. Ballou, of Bath, Senior Past Brandywine Hundred near Wilmington Fobes, Grand Treasurer of Chapter, Coun­ Grand Commander, was detained at home Feb. 19, 1850. His successor is Stuart J. cil and Commandery. Charles I. Collamore by illness, and his absence was much re­ Horn of Wilmington. was the Senior Past Grand Master, and for gretted, for he has been present for half a Thomas P. Satterwhite, Jr., Gr. Com­ half a century had been prominent in Ma­ century until this year. mander of Kentucky in 1913, died in Louis­ sonry. As Chairman of Grievances and ville Jan. 4th. Born June 7, 1862. Appeals his awards had been strict and Dr. Bial F. Bradbury, of Norway, Past William Wente, Gr. Treasurer of the severe but were never questioned. Past Grand Master of the Grand Council, was Gr. Lodge of Michigan and Gr. Represent­ Grand Master Spofford was only in middle kept away by the death of his wife. He ative of the Gr. Lodge of Maine, died in life, but had proved himself wise and able hurried home from Germany, where he was Manistee Feb. 25th. and he was much esteemed. In parting with engaged in Red Cross work, on account of him in the Spring, we both felt that on ac­ her illness, but came in time only to bid her Orestes B. Senter, Gr. High Priest of count of my age we might not meet again, farewell. Ohio in 1893, died at Eustis, Fla., Feb. 21st, but neither dreamed that the dread disease aged 71. Born in Boston, Mass., Dec. 17, cancer would remove him in the prime of It is stated that there were over 6,000 1843. He was Gr. Master of the Gr. Coun­ life. Past Grand Master Kimball was a man masons in the first Canadian Contingent to cil in 1878, and Gen. Gr. Master U. S. Gr. whose strong, deep voice attracted instant 1 the war. Council 1891 to 1894. MASONIC TOKEN MAY 15, 1915. 253

Henry M. Wateus, Gr. High Priest of British Columbia (1871), died in Victoria orary Member of the Supreme Council 33° Kansas in 1883, died Feb. 22d. Born Jan. Feb. 25th, aged 78. since 1906, having been Commander of

17, 1841. He was also Gr. Commander in James Callan, Gr. High Priest of Con­ Maine Consistory. 1883. necticut in 1901, died in Waterloo March He was an able man, genial and much HeNRy W. LoNG, Gr. Master of Florida 14th. Born in Douglas, Scotland, April esteemed and beloved by his associates. in 1889, died at Mastel Jan. 2d, aged 84. 12, 1841. Harrison B. Brown, Born in Cedar Creek, S. C., Feb. 3, 1831. John B. Garrett, Gr. Secretary and Re­ The landscape painter, died at the home of Was a 2d lieutenant in the Confederate ser­ corder of Tennessee, died in Nashville March his daughter in , England, March vice throughout the civil war. Was Gr. 26th, Born Oct. 7, 1854. He was Gr. High 10th, at the age of 85. He was born in High Priest in 1870. Priest in 1892, and was President of High Portland, learned the trade of house painter Joseph A. MilleR, Gr. Master of Nevada Priesthood. Stith M. Cain of Nashville was of Charles Fobes and developed into an ar­ in 1900, died at Oakland, Cal., Dec. l2th, appointed to his place. tist soon after graduating. His marine aged 09. Born in New York City Feb. 7, Alsop P. Woodward, Gr. Commander views first attracted attention to his work, 1846. He served in the 12th New York of Georgia in 1894, died in Atlanta March but he did some excellent mountain pic­ infantry in the civil war. 17th. Born in Bluffton, S. U., May 4, 1847. tures. He was a member of several of the FkaNk Burkitt, Gr. Master of Missis­ George H. Jenkins, Gr. Commander of Portland bodies, including Portland Com­ sippi in 1879, died Nov. 18th, aged 71. He Kansas in 1898, died in Kansas City, Mo., mandery, which for many years he drilled was Gr. Commander in 1904. March 26th. Born in Illinois Aug. 21, 1849. and was one of the six members of Portland

Joseph R. Johnson, Gr. High Priest of FRANK C. Holmes, Gr. Commander of Commandery who became charter members Connecticut in 1905, died in Essex Dec. Michigan in 1905, died at Alpena March of Bradford Commandery of Biddeford in 29th, aged 68. 14th. Born at Milford April 7, 1858. 1857, to help start it, only one of whom now survives, the Grand Recorder. William Jones Terrill, Gr. Command­ Ralph C. ChRistiance, Gr. Master of er of Missouri in 1882, died in Burlington, Gr. Council of New York in 1888, died in Robert Freke Gould. N. Jersey, Oct. 30th, aged 80. Born Nov. Ithaca Dec. 16th. Born in Medina Jan. This eminent historian and venerable and 11, 1834. 29, 1836. kind brother died at his home in Woking, OweN B. Hannan, Gr. High Priest of John R. Wilkinson, P. G. H. Priest and England, Friday, March 26th, at the age of Ohio in 1904, died in Canton Dec. 27th, P. G. Master of Council of Georgia, died in 78 years. His last letter to us dated St. aged 61. Atlanta April 7th. Born in Newman June John’s Day in December indicated great EdwiN H. DuNNING, Gr. Master of Gr. 20, 1856. illess of which he spoke, hoping for the Council of Indiana in 1892, died in Goshen Augustus C. Golden, Gr. Commander of best, however, and that he might see the Feb. 1st, aged 76. Connecticut in 1882, died at Norwalk April 60th anniversary of his initiation, and we Alpheus B. Simmons, Gr. Commander of Sth. Born in Greenwich Nov. 23, 1853. had been anxious on bis account.

Georgia in 1909, born in Irwinton Oct. 19, Anson Bartlett, Gr. High Priest of He had been an army officer, a Barrister 1864, died in Little Forest near Savannan North Dakota in 1911, died at Brainerd, and finally a masonic historian. His work Feb. 11th. Minn., April 17th. Born at Winnebago, was very valuable and he was the acknowl­ John Leslie, Gr. Master of Manitoba in Minn., Dec. 13, 1859. edged authority on masonic history. Fol­ lowing the conservative example of Hughan, 1899, died in WinnepegFeb. 13th. Born in Henry Hurlbert Ingersoll, Gr. Mas­ he discarded the myths and sought only Scotland Aug. 16, 1852. He was also Past ter of Tennessee in 1888, died in Knoxville ascertained facts. Gr. Z. of the Gr. Chapter. March 12th, aged 71. Born in Oberlin, We shall miss him sadly. William J. Milligan, Gr. Commander Ohio, Jan. 20, 1844. He was lawyer and

of Pennsylvania in 1908, died in Philadel­ judge. As a Templar Correspondent he Samuel Fessenden Bearce, phia Jan. 18th, aged 63. was considered brilliant. Born in New Gloucester Feb. 25, 1839, and John McCrackeN, the ninth Gr. Master named after an honored member of the of Oregon, and Gr. Representative of Maine, Alfred Sanders Kimball. Craft, died of Bright’s disease in Deering died in Portland Feb. 15th. Born in Lon­ Grand Master in 1899 and 1900, and Presi­ district of Portland March 22d, aged 76 don, England, July 11, 1826. He was Gr. dent of the Order of High Priesthood, died years, 25 days. He was a merchant for High Priest in 1861-2-3. in Norway April 12th, aged 72“ yrs, 3 mos. half a century, succeeding Dana & Co. in Wm. L. Kuykendall, Gr. Secretary of and 23 days, having been bom in Waterford the salt and fish business, and married Miss Gr. Lodge of Wyoming, died in Denver, Dec. 20, 1842. He was a leading lawyer, Julia H. Brown, who survives him. Col., at the home of his son, March 8th. an influential democratic leader, Represent­ He was a member of Ancient Landmark John J. Mercer, Gr. Master of Nebraska ative to the Legislature in 1874-6-8, State’s Lode, Greenleaf Chapter, Portland Council, in 1889. died at Omaha Feb. 25th. Born at Attorney, 1880-1-2, Custom Appraiser in Portland Commandery, and all the Scottish New Bethlehem, Pa., Jan. 1, 1833. He was Portland, 1894-98, and President of the Rite bodies, and was made a 33° in 1888, Gr. High Priest in 1898, and Gr. Master of Norway Savings Bank. one of the 25 of that grade in Maine. He the Gr. Council the same year. He .married Florence A. Houghtou of had been Recorder of the Red Cross of Waterford in 1866, and leaves one son, Mer­ Constantine for 40 years, since its organiza­ MartiN Dunham, Gr. Master of Nebraska tion. He had held many other offices in in 1873, died in Omaha Feb. 18th. Born at ton L. the various bodies and was an active and Clarks, Pa., Nov. 10, 1836. He was Grand Master of the Grand Lodge in 1899 and 1900, Grand Scribe of the Grand popular member of the fraternity. He be­ Wm. Chapman Jenness, Gr. Commander Chapter in 1909, Grand Master of the Grand longed to other organizations and his genial of Maryland, died suddenly in Baltimore Council in 1907, and President of the Order disposition made him a favorite. He was Feb. 28th. Born in Abingdon March 10, of High Priesthood from 1903 until his buried from Masonic T emple by Ancient 1850. death, succeeding Comp. Drummond. Landmark Lodge, the Rev. Dr. Albion Israel W. Powell, first Gr. Master of. In the Scottish Rite he had been an Hon­ officiating. 254 MASONIC TOKEN, MAY 15, 1915.

Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep. The Mystic Shrine. tors, professors and antiquarians, joined the A trip to the summit of Mouut Rainier, Society in increasing numbers. As early as Rocked in the cradle of the deep junket to the Strait of Juan de Fuca on an 1646, we learn from the autobiography of I lay me down in peace to sleep; Secure I rest upon the wave, ocean-going steamship; midsummer floral Elias Ashmole, the "gentlemen” were in For thou. O Lord ! hast power to save. dream and allegorical pageant; barbecue a majority in the lodge at Warrington. I know thou wilt not slight my call. For Thou dost mark the sparrow’s fall; and monster Mardi Gras covering the entire In the "Charges” published in 1663, we And calm and peaceful shall I sleep, Rocked in the cradle of the deep. downtown section, will be the principal en­ find the rule that no one can be received as tertainment features of the 41st annual ses­ a mason unless in the body of a lodge con­ When in the dead of night I lie And gaze upon the trackless sky, sion of the Imperial Council, Nobles of the taining at least five masons, of which one The star-bespangled heavenly scroll, The boundless waters as they roll, Mystic Shrine, to be held at Seattle, Wash., only must be " a Workman of the trade of I feel Thy wondrous power to save From perils of the stormy wave; July 11-17 inclusive. The Imperial Coun­ .” In 1670 the Lodge of Aber­ Rocked in the cradle of the deep, cil meeting will begin Tuesday morning, deen only had eight or ten Operative Masons I calmly rest and soundly sleep. following a brilliant pageant through the out of a membership of forty. The W. M. And such the trust that still were mine, was a tutor. Though stormy winds swept o’er the brine, streets with all bands, patrols and marching Or though the tempest’s fiery breath bodies in line. During the afternoon a lawn At the beginning of the following century Roused me from sleep to wreck and death. the Lodge of York was recruited entirely In ocean cave, still safe with Thee fete will be given in Volunteer Park for the from the ranks of Speculative Masons. The germ of immortality ! And calm and peaceful shall I sleep, wives of the nobles. A side trip will be During all that period Freemasonry seems Rocked in the cradle of the deep. taken to the Puget Sound navy yard to per­ to have been most attractive to men of edu­ —[Emma Hart JTilliard.] cation.—[New England Craftsman.] mit the inspection of battleships and a mon­ ster dance with five bands providing the PRemiums.—Any brother who will pro­ The Sprig of Acacia. cure subscribers for us, remitting not less music will be held in the evening. The The acacia is one of the most beautiful than $1 at a time, may retain one-fourth of second big parade will come Wednesday evergreens of Palestine. It is often found the money for his services. Those who when all bands, patrols and nobles will be growing in the dry bed of some extinct wish to assist us, without caring for the reviewed by the Imperial Potentate and his brook, where all other trees have died out. The wood is fine grained and hard, of a premium, can gratify some indigent brother divan. A strawberry festival will be he'd brown color. The leaves are small and by sending him a paper free. It is better in the afternoon and the nobles and their pinnulate, and its blossoms are li.ttle tufts* to take subscriptions for two years. wives will be entertained at Alki Point of yellow fiber-like hair; the seeds are in bathing beach. On Thursday, when the pods. The largest acacias in Palestine are those growing near the fountains of Eugeni, Jl^^The following lodges pay $1, $2 or $4 Imperial Council will close its deliberations, on the west shore of the Dead Sea, several a year, receiving 11, 22 and 44 copies of the the bands and patrols will be guests at a of which are from six to eight feet in diam­ Token respectively, to distribute to the mem­ barbecue at Woodland Park, at which field eter. They are found growing all along the coast of the Jordan, south of the Sea of bers who are promptest in attendance: sports, regimental review, exhibition drills Galilee. Its use by the Masonic Fraternity Copies and massed band concert will be features. is well known. It is an evergreen and there­ St. Andrew’s, Bangor, 22 A water cruise along the entire Seattle water fore a very appropriate emblem of life be­ Temple, Westbrook, 11 yond the grave.—[Masonic Mews.] Hancock, Castine, 11 front will be another entertainment event Ira Berry, Bluehill, 22 for the and their wives. Two spec­ The Shamrock’s Turning Red. Rising Virtue, Bangor, 22 ial excursions, one to Mount Ranier and one Kenduskeag, Kenduskeag, 11 on Puget Sound, will occupy all of Friday. The Irish heart is tender and the Irish lass is true, Ira Berry Chapter, Pittsfield, 22 With lips that dare the roses and eyes that shame Pioneer Lodge, Ashland, 11 The latter trip will extend almost to the the blue. Lincoln Lodge, Wiscasset, 44 But her laughing voice is silenced; her eyes are Canadian border, and will include visits at filled with dread, St. Aspinquid Lodge, York Village, 11 numerous cities, inspection of salmon can­ For the dear old Isle is shadowed, and the Sham- Olive Branch Lodge, Charleston, 11 rock’s turning red. Hiram Lodge, South Portland, 11 neries and a journey through the scenic San Dark days for struggling Ireland, and darker still the cry Casco Lodge, Yarmouth, 11 Juan Islands. The week will close Satur­ Of her maidens as they wander with downcast Somerset Lodge, Skowhegan, 11 dewey eye. day with a decorated automobile and float McKinley Lodge, McKinley, 11 And scan tlie long war bulletins that register the parade during the afternoon and a second dead. What lodge shall be next added ? For her lover’s in the trenches and the Shamrock’s pageant in the evening, headed by the Tili- turning red. kums of Elttaes, a booster order founded What to her is King or Kaiser or President or Well Known English Mason Dead. queen? on the Indian legendry of the Northwest. What to her the orange, yellow or the “ wearing American Masons will learn with deep —[Masonic Standard.] of the green? ” When the air is filled with mystery, and voices regret of the death on February 20 of Bro. overhead Clement E. Stretton, Secretary of the York The Origin of the Grade Master Are whispering a requiem for Ireland’s silent dead. Division, No. 8, Operative Masons, Eng­ Mason. Weeping on the banks of Shannon where the Irish lilies grow; land. Brother Stretton passed away after By Count Goblet. D’Alviella. Where her brave, young soldier laddie first told her he must go; a very short illness at the age of sixty-four. Towards the end of the sixteenth century With the fighting blood of Ireland bravely shining He was one of the best known masons of a new element began to appear in the lodges in his eye, She is clinging to the memory of her laddie’s last England, an earnest student and capable in Scotland, and shortly afterwards in Eng­ goodbye. gentleman. His death will be a severe loss land. They began to open their doors to Brave, bonny maid of Ireland with a love so deep and true, to the fraternity.—[ Tyler-Keystone. ] those who had nothing to do with the build­ God grant in gracious mercy that your lad come ers’ art. These honorary members, also back to you; But if war’s cruel fate decree in foreign land he —The Grand Chapter of Ireland has styled speculative, theoretic, geometric, as rest, May they find a sprig of Shamrock to lay upon amended its Constitution so that the title contrasted with masons operative, practical, his breast. Brave, bonny lass of Ireland with your face as of " Most Excellent ” shall be applied to dogmatic, were at first landed proprietors, white as snow, elective officers of the Grand Chapter, clergymen, officers and noblemen whose Weeping on the banks of Shannon where the Irish lilies grow; "Very Excellent” to appointive officers, patronage would be of service to the Cor­ No wonder that your heart is crushed and lowly hangs your head, and "Excellent” to the three principal of- poration. When we get well on to the six­ When all light has turned to darkness and the ficers of subordinate chapters.—[Masonic tieth year of the seventeenth century we Shamrock’s turning red. fra C. Edwards, 224. Standard. ] find that men of letters, and of science, doc­ —[Masonic Observer.} MASONIC TOKEN, MAY 15, 1915. 255

The Grand Master of Florida proposes to Sec. Raleigh F. Hare, State College, G. M. keep the square and compasses out of pol­ 41 lodges, 3361 members, 269 initiates. this FAMILY itics. He found that a candidate for public Gr. Chapter Oct. 22, 1914, from Alpheus office issued a campaign card, with his pho­ A. Keen, Gr. Sec. Amos W. Pollard, Dem­ RECOMMENDS THEM tograph placed inside the square and com­ ing, G. H. P. 18 chapters, 1137 members, passes. The Grand Master called the mat­ Richmond, Me. 92 exalted. ter to the attention of the campaigner’s "Your Bitters have been used fora Gr. Commandery Oct. 23, 1914, from Al­ lodge and asked them to take action. great many years in the family, and pheus A. Keen, Gr. Rec. Lewis H. Cham- Charges were preferred, the brother was we highly recommend them.” berlain, Albuquerque, Gr. Com. 12 com­ tried and found guilty of unmasonic con­ Yours truly, L. A. Thurlow. manderies, 708 members, 52 knighted. duct and sentenced to suspension for six Every one can enjoy good health by tak­ months.—[Masonic Standard.] New Yokk.—Council for Deliberation for ing an occasional dose of "L.F.” Atwood’s 1914, from William Homan, New York, Bitters. They keep the stomach well, the Deputy. A handsome volume finely illus­ liver active, and the bowels regular. They Our Thanks. dispel sickness and restore health. Try Alabama.—Gr. Lodge Dec. 2,1914, from trated. 1152 candidates. them to-night. 35c. Geo. A. Beauchamp, Montgomery, Gr. Sec. Ohio.—Gr. Chapter Oct. 7,1914, from Ed­ Henry C. Miller, Birmingham, G. M. 550 win Hagenbuck, Urbana, Gr. Sec. Charles ESTABLISHED 1851. INCORPORATED 1898. lodges, 27,548 members, 2139 initiates. L. Harrod, Columbus, G. II. P. 176 chap­ J. A. MERRILL & CO. Gr. Chapter Nov. 30, 1914, from Geo. A. ters, 37184 members, 2854 exalted. JEWELERS. Watches, Clocks and Silver Ware—Gold and Sil­ Beauchamp, Gr. Sec. Norman Gunn, Jas­ Pennsylvania.—Gr. Chapter Dec. 27, ver Badges—Past Masters’ Jewels—Masonic per, G. H. P. 67 chapters, 4149 members, 1914, from Stockton Bates, Philadelphia, Aprons —Lodge and Knights Templar Goods—K. T. Costumes. 463 exalted. Gr. Sec. Porter W. Lowry, Butler, G. H. No. 503 Congress St. Gr. Council Dec. 1, 1914. from Geo. A. P. 298 chapters, 35,118 members, 1855 PORTLAND. Beauchamp, Gr. Rec. Woolsey Finnell, candidates. Tuscaloosa, G. M. 11 councils, 767 mem­ -pp Texas.—Gr. Commandery April 7, 1915, bers, 76 candidates. from John C. Kidd, Galveston, Gr. Rec. ARKANSAS.—Gr. Lodge Nov. 17, 1914, Wm. G. Newby, Fort Worth, Gr. Coin. 61 GINCINNATI REGALIA CO., from Fay Hempstead, Little Rock, Gr. Sec. commanderies, 6553 members, 496 knighted. Charles E. Rosenbaum, Little Rock, G. M. CINCINNATI, OHIO. VictoRia.—Gr. Lodge 1914, from Chas. 562 lodges, 20,962 members, 1512 initiates. James Barron, Melbourne, Gr. Sec. Hon. THE FINEST REGALIA PLANT ON EARTH. CONNECTICUT.—Gr. Commandery March Charles Carty, Salmon, Gr. Master. 16, 1915, from Eli C. Birdsey, Meriden, Gr. Rec. George H. N. Johnson, Bridgeport, DIED. Masonic Goods. Gr. Com. 11 commanderies, 4171 mem­ FRANCES O. KING in Portland Jan. 21, aged 79. bers, 162 knighted. Separate Catalogues for Widow of Marquis F. King. Kansas.—Gr. Lodge Feb. 17, 1915, from FRANK M. HIGGINS in Limerick Jan. 26, aged MASONIC LODGES, Albert K. Wilson, Topeka, Gr. Sec. Wm. 67. A member of Portland Commandery. R. A. CHAPTERS, L. Burdick, Lawrence, G. M. 411 lodges, DAVID H. KNOWLTON in Farmington Feb. 10, 42,412 members, 2813 initiates. aged 70. R. & S. M. COUNCILS, MXine.—Gr. Chapter Eastern Star 1913 NEWLAND BISHOP in Portland March 2. A COMMANDERIES K. T. and 1914, from Mrs. Annette H. Hooper, member of Portland Commandery. Biddeford, Gr. Sec. 161 chapters, 18,487 HARRISON B. BROWN in London, England, TEMPLAR UNIFORMS, March 10, aged 85. (See editorial.) members, 1294 initiates. HORATIO S. BLANCHARD in Waterville Feb. ORDER EASTERN STAR, Etc. Massachusetts —Gr. Council Dec. 7, 23, aged 84. A member of Waterville Lodge and 1914, from J. Gilman Waite, Boston. Gr. a charter member of Teconnet Chapter. Send for any desired Catalogue. Mailed free on application to Rec. Wm. H. L. Odell, Dorchester, G. M. SAMUEL F. BEARCE in Portland March 22, 82 councils, 9262 members, 589 candidates. aged 76. (See editorial.) ALFRED S. KIMBALL in Norway April 12, aged TIE CINGINNMI lECIlll COMPANY, Iowa.—Gr. Chapter Oct. 8, 1914, from 72 yrs. 3 mos. 23 days. (See editorial,) W. F. Cleveland, Harlan, Gr. Sec. John REGALIA BLOCK, OSCAR D. RAND in West Buxton April i4th, W. Cory, Spencer, G. H. P. 128 chapters, CINCINNATI, OHIO. aged 64. Dist. Dep. Gr. Master 23d District. 13,248 members, 1040 exalted. FRANK L. BUKERin Wells March 29, aged Minnesota.—Gr. Lodge Jan. 20, 1915, The veteran secretary of Ocean Lodge. JAMES C. FOX, from John Fishel, St. Paul, Gr. Sec. Harry CHARLES R. 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Mississippi.—Gr. Lodge Feb. 16, 1915, 180^ MIDDLE STREET, from Fred G. Speed, Vicksburg, Gr. Sec. and CRESSEY ALLEN, PORTLAND, ME. Jesse M. Brooks, Clarksdale, G. M. 373 No. 534 Congress Street, lodges, 20,073 members, 1416 raised. KENDALL & WHITNEY, P. M. & B. BUILDING, Gr. Chapter Feb. 18, 1915, from Fred G. PORTLAND. AGRICULTURAL. WAREHOUSE Speed, Gr. Sec. Clarence S. Cullens, New and SEED STORE, Albany, G. 11. P. 75 chapters, 4447 mem- Pi&N°S! MVSidi Dealers in bers, 367 exalted. Agricultural Implements, Seeds, Wooden Ware viO^orSS ! Dairy and Poultry Supplies, New Mexico.—Gr. Lodge Oct. 19, 1914, Corner of FedeRal and Temple Sts., from Alpheus A. Keen, Albuquerque, Gr. Complete stock of Victor Records. Send for Catalogue. PORTLAND, ME. 256 MASONIC TOKEN, MAY 15, 1915.

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