MASONIC TOKEN.

WHEREBY ONE BROTHER MAY KNOW ANOTHER.

VOLUME 2. PORTLAND, MAY 15, 1882. Nq. 20.

Published quarterly by Stephen Berry, At 11:30 the Grand Lodge called off until Edward F. Stevens, Mechanic Falls, 16 2 o’clock. Albert W. Larrabee, New Gloucester, 17 No. 37 Plum Street, Portland. John Bradley, Cornish, 18 Tuesday Afternoon. Geo. II. Wakefield, South Berwick, 19 Twelve cts. per year in advance. Postage prepaid. Grand Chaplains—Revs. Caleb Fuller, Hal­ The Grand Lodge called on at 2 o’clock. lowell ; Charles C. Vinal, Kennebunk; Ed­ Reports of committees and routine busi- win F, Small, Saco; W. J. Murphy, Port­ Advertisements $4.00 per inch, or $3.00 for ness occupied the time until 3 o’clock. land ; W. G. Haskell, Lewiston; J. Riley half an inch for one year. Bowler, Rockland ; Simon Goodenough, Bel­ No advertisement received unless the advertiser, A regulation was adopted permitting lodges, fast; John Gibson, Portland; George G. or some member of the firm, is a Freemason in under certain regulations, to occupy halls in Hamilton, Yarmouth ; William H. Washburn, good standing. connection with other societies. Lewiston ; Thomas Tyrie, Auburn. Gr. Marshal—George R. Shaw, Portland. At 3 o’clock the election of officers took Day Dawn. S. G. D.—Horace H. Burbank, Saco. place and resulted as follows : J. G. D.—Joseph M Hayes, Bafh. Grand Stewards—Rotheus E. Paine, Cam­ BY HENRY W. LONGFELLOW. G. Master.—Marquis F. King, Portland. D. G. M.—W. R. G. Estes, Skowhegan. den ; Levi Leroy, Trescott; Edward M. Ful­ S. G. W.—Arlington B. Marston, Bangor. ler, Bath; Samuel G. Davis, Denmark. A wind came up out of the sea, G. Sword Bearer—Turner Bus well, Solon. And said, “ O mists make room for me.” J. G. W.—Charles W. Haney, Belfast. G. Treasurer.— William O. Fox, Portland. G. St. Bearer—William H. Smith, Portland. It hailed the ships, and cried, “ Sail on, G. Secretary.—Ira Berry, Portland. G. Pursuivants—Orel Dexter, Newport; Ye mariners, the night is gone.” Committee of Finance.—Oliver Gerrish, Alfred S. Kimball, Waterford. And hurried landward far away, Wm. H. Smith, Albro E. Chase, all of Port- G. Lecturer—T. J. Murray, Portland. Crying, “Awake! it is the day.” land. G. Organist—George M. Howe, Portland. It said unto the forest, “ Shout! Trustees Charity Fund.—Edward P. Burn- G. Tyler—Warren O. Carney, Portland. Hang all your leafy banners out.” ham, Saco, and Archie L. Talbot, of Lewiston. The surrender of its charter by Ionic Lodge, It touched the wood-bird’s folded wing, A charter was granted to Bar Harbor Lodge, of Gardiner, was accepted. And said, “ O bird, awake and sing.” in the town of Eden, Mt. Desert. Permission was granted to Tranquil Lodgf And o’er the farms, “ 0 chanticleer, of Auburn, to appear at the ’ Your clarion blow, the day is near.” Petitioners for a lodge at Springvale had It whispered to the fields of corn, leave to withdraw. soldiers' monument on Decoration day, and “Bow down and hail the coming morn.” At 5:30 the Grand Lodge called off until for other lodges to join them. It shouted through the belfry tower, At noon the Grand Lodge closed. “Awake, O bell! proclaim the hour.” Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock.

It crossed the churchyard with a sigh, And said, “Not yet! in quiet lie.” Wednesday Afternoon. The Grand Lodge called on at 2 o’clock. GRAND CHAPTER. MASONRY IN MAINE. Routine business occupied the session until The Grand Royal Arch Chapter met at 7 2:40, when S. E. Root, Master of Temple Annual Meetings. p. m., Tuesday, May 2d, Grand High Priest Lodge of Saccarappa, with his officers, en­ GRAND LODGE. Joseph A. Locke presiding. A large number tered, and assuming their station exemplified of delegates were present. The Grand Lodge of Masons of Maine met the first degree in an excellent manner. At The Grand Chapter was opened with at 9 a. m. Tuesday, May 2d, Grand Master 4:40 the Grand Lodge called off until 8 o’clock prayer by Rev. Charles C. Vinal, Grand Marquis F. King presiding. Past Grand Thursday morning. Chaplain. Masters Drummond, Cargill, Burnham and The Committee on Credentials reported 39 Collamore were present, with the regular Thursday Morning. out of 44 Chapters represented. officers and representatives from lodges The Grand Lodge called on at 8 o’clock. Grand High Priest Locke, in his annual throughout the State. It was opened with Routine business and installation of officers address, reported the Older active and pros­ prayer by Grand Chaplain Rev. W. J. Mur- occupied the session. The following appoint­ perous, and alluded in fitting terms to the phy- ments were made: fraternal dead. Grand Master King delivered his annual Corresponding Grand Secretary—George The following officers were elected : address, which represents the Order in a pros- W. Deering, Portland. perous condition throughout the jurisdiction. G. H. P.—Joseph A. Locke, Portland. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS. D. G. H. P.—Frank E. Sleeper, Sabattus. He paid a fitting tribute to President Garfield, John F. Dyer, Presque Isle, 1 G. King—Manly G. Trask, Bangor. and reported the deaths of Grand Officers Wilford J. Fisher, Eastport, 2 G. Scribe—James M. Nevens, Bucksport. Wm. 0. Poor, of Belfast, Rev. Charles C. Henry R. Taylor, Machias, 3 G. Treasurer—Rufus II. Hinkley, Portland. George A. Wheeler, Castine, 4 Grand Secretary—Ira Berry, Portland. Mason, Asahel Moore, and the Grand Tyler, James F. Roberts, Foxcroft, 5 Committee of Finance—J. H. Drummond, Warren Phillips. He reported that Ionic Thomas W. Burr, Bangor, 6 Oliver Gerrish, Portland ; Nathan Woodbury, Lodge at Gardiner had surrendered its char- Benjamin Ames, Thorndike, 7 Lewiston. ter, and that one new lodge had been formed. Robert W. Perry, Lincolnville, 8 Nathan Wiggin, Rockland, 9 Called off until 9 o’clock Wednesday The Committee on Credentials reported Charles W. Stetson, Damariscotta, 10 morning. 167 of the 181 lodges represented. James J. Jones, Hallowell, 11 The usual official reports were received. H. Owen Nickerson, Readfield, 12 Wednesday Morninq. Benjamin Moore, North Anson, 13 The report on returns showed 18,991 mem- F. C. Whitehouse, Brunswick, 14 Met at 9 o’clock, and reports of committees bers; 682 initiates; 223 deaths. Algernon M. Roak, Auburn, 15 were presented. That of the committee on 154 MASONIC TOKEN MAY 15, 1882. returns showed the membership to be 4,040; Commander Edward P. Burnham, of Saco, Ashlar, 105, Lewiston. John Q A Jumper, candidates 223; deaths 57. presiding. m; Fred I Morrill, sw; Hiram Morrill, Jr, jw ; John Winn, sec. At 10 o’clock, Past Grand High Priest The Grand Commander’s address reports Amity, 6, Camden. Fred M Richards, m ; H. II. Burbank was called to the East, and the Order in excellent condition, and gave an John G Trim, sw; Geo II Cleveland, jw; proceeded to the installation of officers. The interesting sketch of the history of the Grand Leander M Kenniston, sec. following appointments were announced : Commandery, this being the thirtiethanniver- Greenleaf, 117, Cornish. Howard Brackett, sary of its organization. m; James C Ayer, sw ; Gilbert Chase, jw ; D. D. G. H. P. 5th Diet. — George W. Preston Durgin, sec. Goulding, West Waterville. The following officers were elected : D. D. G. H. P. 6th Dist.—E. Howard Vose, Mount Kineo, 109, Abbot. Chas N Rand, Calais. G. Com.—Edward P. Burnham, Saco. m; Amos Beal, sw ; David II Buxton, jw; Grand Chaplains—Rev. Charles C. Vinal, D. G. C.—Isaac S. Bangs, Waterville. Llewellyn S Flynt, sec. Kennebunk; Rev. Edwin F. Small, Saco; G. Gen.—John O. Shaw, Bath. Pacific, 64, Exeter. George M Bond, m ; Rev. John Gibson, Portland; Rev. W. G. G. Capt. Gen.—C. B Morton, Augusta. Justus H Jackman, sw ; Chas H Carpenter, Haskell, Lewiston. G. Prelate.—Edwin F. Small, Saco. jw; Chas E Merriam, sec. G. S. W.—J. Fred Leavitt, Bangor. G. Capt. Host—John O. Shaw, Bath. Somerset, 34, Skowhegan. Sumner A G. Prin. Soj.—John C. Small, Portland. G. J. W.—Benj. F. Andrews, Portland. G. Treasurer.—Charles Fobes, Portland. Patten, m ; Charles F Jones, sw ; Join. L G. R. A. Capt.—Rotheus E. Paine, Camden. Tenney, jw ; Charles M Lambert, sec. G. M. 3d V.—G. H. Wakefield, S. Berwick. G. Recorder.—Ira Berry, Portland. G. M. 2d V.—Carlos E. Kempton, Turner. G. St. Bearer.— W. P. Bailey, Skowhegan. Tranquil, 29, Auburn. Albert R Savage, G. M. lst V.—Albert M. Penley, Auburn. G. Sw. Bearer.—W. F. Bradish, Eastport. m ; Elbridge G Heath, sw; Charles E Dar­ Grand Stewards—H. F. Blanchard, Augus- G. Warder—Albert AI. Penley, Auburn. ling, jw ; James F Atwood, see. ta; Charles I. Collamore, Bangor; William G. C. G.— Warren O. Carney, Portland. Unity, 58, Thorndike. J H Brown, m; J N. Prince, Portland; David 11. Knowlton, A charter was granted to Palestine Com­ N Tilton, sw; G 11 Rich, jw; Benjamin Farmington. Ames, sec. mandery at Belfast. Grant’s tactics were G. Lecturer—-T. J. Murray, Portland. Pownai, 119, Stockton. Wm D Colcord, G. Sentinel—Warren O. Carney, Portland. adopted. Closed. m ; Warren F Griffin, sw ; Wilson Partridge, No charters were granted. At 10:50 the jw ; Jeremiah M Grant, sec. Lodge Elections. Grand Chapter closed with prayer by Grand Ancient York, 155, Lisbon Falls. Alonzo Buxton, 115, West Buxton. Abel J Smith, Purinton, m ; Thomas B Fish, sw ; Millard Chaplain Gibson. tn; Edward B Warren, sw; Oscar D Rand, C Webber, jw; William S Cotton, Jr., sec. jw ; James Meserve, sec. Chapter Elections. Tremont, 77, Tremont William L Gilley, ORDER OF HIGH PRIESTHOOD. m; John E Billings, sw ; John C Harmon, Piscataquis, 21, Foxcroft. Asa S Davis, jw ; J T R Freeman, sec. hp ; Thomas N Lord, k ; Timothy L Jenni- The Council of High Priests met at 11 Washington, 37, Lubec. Alfred Small, m ; son, s; Elihu B Averill, sec. o’clock. Fourteen presiding officers of vari- George F Townsend, sw ; John Thayer, Jr., Keystone, 24, Camden. C T Hosmer, hp ; ous Chapters were received into the Order. jw ; E W Brown, sec. L M Kenniston, k; II L Shepherd, s; Wm G Adams, sec. The following officers were elected : Rockland, 79, Rockland. John P Scott, m ; John F Singhi, sw ; Hiram Berry, jw ; Edwin Oxford, 29, Bethel. Jarvis C Billings, hp ; President—Oliver Gerrish, Portland. )T G Rawson, sec. iE G Wheeler, k ; E S Kilburn, s; L T S. V. Prea -t Vt. ’.Xvixunna'wl, Portland. Caribou, ITO, Caribou. Cyrus W Hendrix, \ barker, sue. __ vs.—Edward P. Burnham, Saco. m ; Robert MeCubrey, sw; William 11 Har­ / King Solomon’s, 8, Rockland. Oliver 'Treasurer—Levi A. Gray, Portland. ris, jw; Alonzo W Boynton, sec. Starrett, hp; Wm A Barker, k; Joseph Recorder—Stephen Berry, Portland. Ham, s ; E T G Rawson, sec. M. of Cer.—Horace II. Burbank, Saco. Naskeag, 171. Brooklin. AdelbertP Kane, Conductor—Rotheus E. Paine, Camden. m; Roland A Flye, sw; Roscoe 11 Bridges, Somerset, 15, Skowhegan. Geo W Nash, Chaplain—Lemuel Bradford, Bangor. jw ; Augustus G Blake, sec. hp; Greenlief A Wilbur, k; Harry G Ken­ Steward—Albert M. Penley, Auburn. Ocean, 142, Wells. L A Stevens, m ; Lew- dall, s ; C M Lambert, sec. Warder—James M. Nevens, Bucksport. is West, sw ; CHSwasey,jw; Geo. Getchell, Corinthian, 7, Belfast. James F Fernaid, sec. up; Jos O Townsend, k; 11 II Carter, s; The Council was then closed. Oxford, 18, Norway. Clarence M Smith, W B Washburn, sec. m ; Jonas W. Swan, sw; Sam’l L Crockett, Commandery Elections. jw; Howard D Smith, sec. GRAND COUNCIL. Palestine, 176, Biddeford. Melville Wood- Bradford, 4, Biddeford. Tristram Hanson, The Grand Council of Royal and Select man, m ; Leonard C Harmon, sw ; Henry A c ; John Quinby, g ; Melville Woodman, cg ; Chadbourne, jw ; Jess W Muttart, sec. Edwin A Coffin, p; Thomas C Bradbury, Masters met at 2 p. m., Wednesday, May 3, sw ; Albert C Sawyer, jw ; John Etchells, Union, 31, Union. Oscar A Bartlett m ; Grand Master Arlington B. Marston, of Ban- REC. H S Moore, sw ; A P Robbins, jw ; Cyrus R gor, presiding. Morton, sec. Lewiston, 6, Lewiston. Albert M Penley, c; F E Sleeper, g; W F Wood, pG; D The following officers were elected : Hermon, 32, Gardiner. George L Towle, Cowan, p ; AM Roak, sw ; A L Talbot, jw ; m; David Landers, sw; Stephen Cobb, jw; G. Master.—Arlington B. Marston, Bangor. F I Day, rec. D. G. Master.—Marquis F. King, Portland. William J Landers, see. G. P. C. of W.—Horace II. Burbank, Saco. Hancock, 4, Castine. John F Rea, m; Portland Board of Masonic Trustees. G. Treas.—Leander W. Fobes, Portland. John N Gardner, sw; Frank Hooper, jw; G. Recorder.—Ira Berry, Portland. Isaiah L Shepherd, sec. Portland Lodge—Jos. A. Locke, Wm. O. G. Chaplain.—Wm. J. Burnham, Lewiston. Riverside, 135, East Jefferson. J J Bond, Fox. G. M. of Cer.—C. C. Hayes, Portland. m ; S H Bond, sw ; W J Greenwood, jw ; J Ancient Land-Mark Lodge—Geo. L. Swett, G. C. of G.—Charles W. Haney, Belfast. J A Hoffses, sec. Leander W. Fobes. G. Conductor.—Wm. A. Barker, Rockland. Mount Tire’m, 132, Waterford. Charles Atlantic Lodge—Daniel W. True, R. H. G. Steward.—Albeit M. Penley, Auburn. L Wilson, m; James S^ Grout, sw ; George Hinkley. G. Sentinel.—Convers O. Leach,Portland. A Miller, jw; William Douglass, sec. Mt. Vernon Chapter—Stephen Berry. They were installed by Josiah H. Drum- Delta, 153, Lovell, Isaac Davis, m ; E L Greenleaf Chapter—Benj. F. Andrews. mond, Grand Master of the General Grand Bell, sw; David Coffin, jw ; Daniel W True, Portland Commandery—William G. Davis. sec. Council of the United States. St. Alban Commandery—Charles M. Rice. Crooked River, 152, Bolster’s Mills. O V No other business of importance, and the Edwards, m ; R H Cobb, sw ; L C Maxfield, Chairman—Stephen Berry. Grand Council closed. jw ; AB Love well, sec. Sec. and Treasurer—Rufus H. Hinkley. Mechanics’ 66, Orono. H C Powers, m ; C M Vinal, sw ; Albert White, jw ; A J Dur­ Presentation. gin, sec. GRAND COMMANDERY. At a meeting of Atlantic Lodge, Feb. 15th, Meridian, 125,Pittsfield. Dennison Walker, The Grand Commandery of Knights Tem­ m ; Joseph P Tuttle, sw ; Ira M Libby, jw ; a Past Master’s jewel was presented to Al­ plar met at 7 p. m., Wednesday, May 3, Grand Jos H Walker, sec. gernon D. Pearson, the retiring Master. MASONIC TOKEN, MAY 15, 1882. 155

New Hal]. morning the Master of Weld Lodge furnished —The Keystone rejoiced to think that Oscar Reuel Washburn Lodge, at Livermore a team, with a spirited horse, to take the par- Wilde is not a mason; but the London Free­ ty to Phillips. The driver started at a gait Falls, have got into their new hall, which that probably would not have held out, and, mason says he was initiated in Apollo Uni- gives them ample accommodations, and is turning the first corner, he threw his passen- versity Lodge February 23, 1875, subse­ neatly furnished. They are hoping to have gers into a big snow-drift, at the same time quently joined another lodge, and finally smashing bis sleigh. There was a sharp Androscoggin Chapter, now at Canton, locate search for buried persons and property for a retired because his aesthetic tastes were of­ with them. short time, ami several Masonic dignitaries fended by receiving an official coinmunica- were seen shaking themselves out of a frigid tion on a postal card. regalia.—[Lewiston Journal, Jan. 18. Lightning. —Grand Master Brent, of the Colored The Masonic Hall at Freeport, was struck Taxation of Charity Funds. Grand Lodge of Missouri, kindly furnishes by lightning April 2d, but not materially In the case of Bangor vs. Rising Virtue us with a copy of their Proceedings, from damaged. Masonic Lodge, the decision of the Supreme which we find that they have 83 lodges and Court judges is in favor of the city. 2,026 members, an average of 24 to a lodge. Festivities. This lodge, with other lodges, owning a block of stores assessed as of the value of —The Grand Lodge of Colon and Cuba —Portland Commandery gave the Red §15,000, claims that this property, a small has accepted jurisdiction over the two Vera Cross to ten candidates, and entertained dele- portion of which, in value, is used for masonic Cruz lodges, “ Lumen ” and “ Obreros del gations of visitors from Augusta, Bath and purposes, should be exempted from bearing its proportionate share of the burdens which Templo,” as we learn from the Vera Cruz Waterville January 23d. are imposed for the support of government “ Cadena de Union.” —Rising Virtue Lodge, of Bangor, cele- on the general property of the community, brated its eightieth anniversary Jan. 31st, on the ground that it is a public charitable —On St. John’s day, Dec. 27, 1881, the institution. The decision affirms “ that the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts held its an- with appropriate exercises. distinctive features of a public charity are, —Bethel Lodge had a public installation that its funds are derived from gifts and nual feast, and there were present seven sur- Feb. 7th, followed by a supper at the Bethel devises, and not from fees, dues and assess­ vivors of the 1,500 brethren who signed the ments, and that it is not confined to priv- House, and then a ball. famous masonic declaration of 1831, of which ileged individuals, but is open to the indefinite —Solar Lodge, of Bath, entertained the public. A masonic lodge is not a charitable this was the fiftieth anniversary. The members of United Lodge of Brunswick, Feb. or benevolent institution, within R. S. ch. 6, speeches were very interesting, especially 13th. § 6, part second. Its real and personal estate those of the veterans. is subject to taxation, and must bear its just —Lewiston Commandery entertained a and proportionate share of the expenses re­ —Grand Master Frederic Speed, of Mis­ large number of Templars from Portland, St. quired for the support of the government.” sissippi, issued an edict Feb. 20th, calling upon Alban and Blanquefort and other Command- his lodges to contribute to the relief of suffer- GeN. William SuttoN died at his resi­ eries, Feb. 16th. Red Cross—ten candidates dence in Peabody, Mass., April 18th, in the ing Jewish Masons in Russia. —fine banquet. 82d year of his age. He was a native of —The ladies of Milwaukee presented a —Tremont Lodge, at Southwest Harbor, Salem, where he was born July 26, 1800, and had been connected from early manhood banner to St. John’s Commandery, Feb. 15th, had a public installation Feb. 9th, a crowded with the manufacturing and agricultural in- and Miss Belle Brown said some very pretty hall and a good time. terests of Massachusetts. He rose from a words to the members, in presenting. The —Phenix Lodge, Belfast, had a public in- I Lieutenancy in the militia of his State to the I response was by Past Grand Commander A. stallation and supper Jan- 30th, and enter­ ' rank of Major General, served two terms each in the House of Representatives and V. II. Carpenter, who was inspired to elo­ tained King David’s Lodge, of Lincolnville. Senate of Massachusetts, and was for many quence by the occasion. —Tranquil Lodge, Lewiston, had a public years active as a trustee in several institu- installation Feb. 1st. Supper—music—over tions. He was a Director of the First Na- —An organized “ anti-masonic movement ” tional Bank of Salem for forty-five years, and has been started in Maine, having its head­ 800 present. for most of the time acted as President. —St. Alban Commandery gave the Red General Sutton was a prominent Mason and quarters in Pittston. The leaders propose to Cross Feb. 24th, and entertained twenty-five a Commander of Knights Templar, and a have public meetings in all parts of the State. lodge of masons is named after him. He guests from Lewiston Commandery, forty leaves a widow, three sons and three daugh­ —By a fire at Lake City, Minn , on April from Bath and many others. ters. 22d, the Masonic Hall was completely de­ —At the annual election of Bradford Com- stroyed. The previous night the Knights Chips. mandery, Biddeford, March 9th, a large num­ Templar met and installed their officers, fol- ber were present of the membership from ad­ —The Grand Lodge of Florida has decided lowed by a banquet, which was just closing that any mason who uses or refers to any joining towns. After supper, Grand Com- written or printed books or manuscripts, said when the fire broke out. The hall was three mander Edward P. Burnham presented a to contain masonic work of a secret character, blocks distant from the origin of the fire, but sword and belt to the retiring Commander, shall, upon conviction under charges, be dis­ so rapid was the spread of the flames that ciplined by his lodge. [Chronicle Herald. Horace H. Burbank. The newly elected none of the uniforms or fixtures were saved. officers were publicly installed March 22d. —W. T. Boyd, Chairman of Committee of The wife of J. C. Stout, Past Grand Com­ —Polar Star Lodge, Bath, had a sociable Correspondence, kindly furnishes us a copy mander, returned to the hall in search of her at the masonic rooms January 13th, two hun- of Proceedings of Colored Grand Lodge and husband, and was imprisoned. Her cries dred ladies and gentlemen being present. Grand Chapter of Ohio for 1881. The returns were heard, and the door was broken down Music, recitations, a supper and dancing of Grand Lodge show 41 lodges, 927 mem­ and the lady rescued in an almost unconscious formed the programme. bers, an average of 22. Grand Chapter, 17 state from the heat and smoke. A Knight —The Freemasons around Rumford Cen- Chapters, 399 members, an aveiage of 24. who went back for his uniform, was also im­ ter, with their sons and daughters, brought —There are 14 Colored Grand Lodges that prisoned, the door closing with a spring lock. out Uncle Tom’s Cabin successfully, in Feb­ we hear of: Arkansas, Colorado, Dominica, He succeeded in breaking the door and mak­ ruary. Illinois, Indiana, Liberia, Mississippi, Mis­ ing his escape. —Greenleaf Lodge, of Cornish, held a souri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, social gathering March 15th, at which many Ontario, Pennsylvania, South Carolina. For Lists of Subscribers, ladies were present. A supper and concert —The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of We are indebted to Bros. T. L. Eastman, were included in the entertainment. Massachusetts for 1881 contain fine steel Fryeburg, A. W. Larrabee, New Gloucester, plates of P. G. M. John T. Heard, President Isaiah S. Webb, North Bridgton, R. G. Smith, Mr. A. M. Roak, of Auburn, on his tour of inspection as District Deputy, visited the Ma­ Garfield, and the late Grand Secretary Tracy Cornish, W. L. Underwood, Philadelphia, M. sonic Lodge at Weld last week. The next P. Cheever. M. Caswell, Bridgton, J. G. Rich, Bethel. 156 MASONIC TOKEN MAY 15, 1882

ately call the attention of Masters and lodges one daughter. His funeral took place from PUBLICATIONS to the Grand Lodge order. Masonic Hall, April 8th. The ceremonies The sessions were well attended, and very were performed by the Grand Lodge, Grand SENT POST-PAID ON RECEIPT OF PRICE. harmonious. The reports showed the fra­ Master King presiding. The First Parish ternity prospering in every branch, although Choir sang the music, and short addresses History of 1-10-29 Me. Rest, by Maj. J. M. no absolute gain in numbers is yet apparent, were made by Past Grand Masters Drum­ Gould, 720 pp. octavo; illustrated with cuts, and plans of Battle-fields and portraits of owing to the process of weeding not being yet mond and Burnham. The officers of Ancient officers, cloth,...... $5.00 over. Land-Mark Lodge and the mourning friends Maine Masonic Text Book, Digest and accompanied the body to Evergreen Ceme- Monitor, by J. H. Drummond. 350 pp. 12mo. Josiah II. Drummond was re-appointed cloth, or leather tuck, 2d edition,...... $1.50 Chairman of the Committee on Correspond- tery. In his many years of service, Bro. Memorial of Lieut. Fred. H. Beecher, 48 pp. quarto; tinted paper, gilt edge; cloth, $2.00. ence in Lodge, Chapter and Council, and Phillips had won the esteem of the Crafts­ Grand Lodge of Maine, vol. 1, Reprint, 1820 Stephen Berry in the Commandery. men far and wide. He was ever courteous to 1847, inclusive, in sheets...... $3 00 Vol. 6, 1867 to 1869, in sheets...... $2 50 The historical resume of Grand Comman- and kindly to all who approached him, and, Vol. 7. 1870 to 1872, in sheets...... $2.50 der Burnham will prove very interesting. It as Bro. Drummond remarked, his distinguish­ Vol. 8, 1873 to 1875, in sheets,...... $2.50 Vol. 9. 1876 to 1878, in sheets...... $2.00 received that very unusual tribute from ma- ing characteristic was devotion to duty. Bro. Vol. 10,1879 to 1881, in sheets...... $1.80 sonic bodies, a round of appiause at its close. Burnham alluded to those leading masons Grand Chapter of Maine, Vol. 1, reprint, 1821 to 1854, in sheets,...... $1.85 who had preceded him in death, and we find of Vol.4,1868 to 1873, in sheets, ...... $3.00 John Dean. the members of the Grand Lodge in 1864, Vol. 5, 1874 to 1878 in sheets...... $2.50 Past Grand Commander John Dean, so Grand Council of Maine, Vol. 2, 1868 to when he was first elected, the following in the 1875, in sheets,...... ’...... $3.00 well known and so much beloved here, died at ranks of death : Samuel Fessenden, Beuel Grand Commandery of Maine, Vol. 2,1868 his home in Worcester, Mass., Feb. 7th, at the to 1873, in sheets...... 3.00 Washburn, 2\bner B. Thompson, John C, Vol. 3, 1874 to 1879, in sheets,...... 3.00 age of fifty-seven. He was born in Clitheroe, Humphreys, Freeman Bradford, Timothy Grand Chapter of Florida, Reprint 1861 and Lancashire, England, Aug. 30, 1822, and came 1862, in paper, ...... 1.00 Chase, Jabez True, John H. Lynde, Peleg Masonic Token, Vol. I. 1867 to 1877, with to this country with his father’s family, when Sprague, Ezra B. French, William Kimball, Index and illuminated title, in sheets, $2.00 twelve years old. He learned the trade of John Williams, Joseph Covell, Francis L. LODGE HISTORIES. engraver, but went to California in 1849, one Talbot, Moses Dodge, Cyril Pearl, Asahel Lincoln Lodge, Wiscasset,...... 40 of the pioneers, where he remained three Moore and others. Lincoln Lo., Wiscasset, Supplement, to 1870,..20 Harmony Lodge, Gorham,...... 40 years. In 1858, he went to Worcester, where Arundel Lodge, Kennebunkport...... 30 he engaged in the manufacture of photo- Isaac Downing. Casco Lodge, Yarmouth,...... 40 Lewy’s Island Lodge, Princeton,...... 1... .25 graphic goods. The local papers speak of We missed the gigantic form of our vener­ York Lodge, Kennebunk...... 50 Eastern Frontier Lodge, Fort Fairfield,...... 25 him as a generous and public spirited citizen, able Brother Isaac Downing, of Kennebunk, Messalonskee Lodge, West Waterville,...... 35 a genial and upright man, a kind father and a from the East of the Grand Lodge at our May Atlantic Lodge, Portland,...... 30 Mt. Desert Lodge, Mt. Desert,...... 25 faithful friend. He had served in the City meetings, and inquiries showed that his health Hancock Lodge, Castine,...... 35 Paris Lodge, South Paris,...... 40 Council and Legislature. He was in Portland was too feeble to permit him to be present. Forest Lodge, Springfield,...... 25 in the summer of 1880, with his two brothers, On May 6th, a letter announced his death Crescent Lodge, Pembroke,...... 30 Cumberland Lodge, No. 12, New Gloucester,. .50 and then looked the picture of health, which that morning, and that he would be buried Greenleaf Lodge, No. 117, Cornish,...... 30 Rising Sun Lodge, No. 71, Orland,...... 25 seemed to promise many years of life, and by his Brethren Tuesday, May 9th. Brother Aina Lodge, No. 43, Damariscotta,...... 30 last Christmas he joined his brethren far and Tremont Lodge, No. 77, Tremont,...... 20 Downing was one of those veteran masons Waterville Lodge, No. 33, Waterville,...... 90 near in the remembrance of the day. Now who joined before the evil days of Mor­ Sebasticook Lodge, No. 146, Clinton,...... 30 Howard Lodge, No. 69, Winterport,...... 30 we have only his memory left, but it is that gan, and continued faithful when so many fell Somerset Lodge, No. 34, Skowhegan,...... 50 of a most charming and kindly man whom Crescent Chapter, No. 26, Pembroke, ... 30 away. He was made in old York Lodge Oct. Drummond Chapter, No. 27, W. Waterville, .35 all delighted to honor. 9, 1826, served as J. D. 1828, ’32,’33; Secre­ Meridian Lodge, No. 125, Pittsfield...... 40 Mt. Vernon Chapter, No. 1, Portland, paper, .40 tary 1834-5-6-7-’47-8; J. W. l849-’5O; S. (Stephen Berry,) red cloth, .70 Warren Phillips. Portland Lodge, No. 1, Drummond, cloth,..1.50 W. 1851; Master 1852; was District Deputy Hancock Lodge, Supplement to 1880...... 25 Our Grand Tyler, Warren Phillips, so well in 1855; and Senior Grand Warden of the Olive Branch Lodge...... 20 Lewy’s Island Lodge, Supplement to 1880,..20 known to the fraternity, died of apoplexy at Grand Lodge in 1856. his residence in North Yarmouth, Wednes- In 1847, he was one of four to assume the GRAND LODGE OF MAINE. day night, April, 5th, aged 68 years. Some expense of a hall for York Lodge, when it re­ years ago he had a premonitory stroke, since sumed work in that year, the lodge having NOTICE TO LODGES. which time we have felt uneasy in regard to met in private for thirteen years, and simply At the last session of the Grand Lodge, his health, but when the blow came it was elected officers. changes were made in its Regulations, in unexpected. He was initiated in Ancient For fifty-five years he was constant and de­ relation to Joint occupancy of Halls, and Land-Mark Lodge, March 3, 1852, and in voted to the fraternity, and in return he was loved and respected by them. to appearing in public PROCEssions. For 1857-8-9 was Master of it. During that time, particular information, apply to the District fJune 14, 1859,) he initiated Grand Master Deputy Grand Masters. King, a circumstance to which the Grand C. C. Mason. Master so felicitously alluded when installing A telegram to Grand Master King, March Per order, him last year. He was High Priest of Mt. 22d, brought the sad intelligence of the death Vernon Chapter 1861-2, and was a member that day, at Hallowell, of the Rev. Charles IRA BERRY, of all the other organizations which meet here. C. Mason, Grand Chaplain, at the age of 65 Since 1864 he had been Grand Tyler of all years and eight months. He had been a min­ the Grand Bodies, a place for which he was ister in the Methodist church for forty years, G. Sec’y. remarkably well qualified, having an excel- and for the last four years Presiding Elder in lent memory of faces. He had, also, for the Lewiston district. His illness had been many years, been the Tyler of e subordi- long and painful, having lasted twenty-four The Grand Meetings. nate Bodies, of Portland, previous to which weeks, bis complaint being Bright’s disease Two important changes in Grand Lodge time he was a furniture painter in the employ of the kidneys. As Chaplain of the Grand regulations are noted above, and Secretaries, ot Walter Corey & Co. He had been married Lodge he had been for many years well on receiving this, are requested to immedi- three times, and left a widow, two sons and known by masons throughout the State, and MASONIC TOKEN, MAY 15, 1882. 157 his interest in the Order and his kindly feel- with Bro. Taylor as well as a majority of the of the numerous Grand Masters are as often ings towards his Brethren had much endeared Brethren. Indeed, we think the more the conflicting as they are curious. But we ten- outside community is brought within the at- der heartily warm congratulations to our him to the craft. He was also a favorite lec- mosphere of Masonry the better it will be for American Brethren, knowing their ‘thor­ turer, having delivered many addresses be- the community, and for the fraternity as well. ough’ work in and for Freemasonry.” fore the lodges. The funeral took place The fraternity will follow out the generous And yet we venture to say that the prac­ teachings of the craft with more of Zealand March 25th, and Grand Master King conduct- consistency, while conscious of the watchful tice in lodges in the most remote States of ed the masonic services. eye of public scrutiny ; and there is every America will be found nearer each other, in reason to trust that the high thoughts, the no­ law and in ritual, than between two British ble aspirations, the beautiful moralities pre- Charles F. Stansbury. lodges taken by lot. In its own columns we sented in our public installations, will impress Past Grand Master Stansbury, of Wash- themselves measurably upon those of the un- continually see practices mentioned which are ington, D. C., so well known in Portland, initiated who may be permitted to hear and obsolete here, and in matters which are plain­ died February , and was buried on the 3d, see an installation service. The tendency is ly tending toward our ways, such, for instance, in the right direction, and we trust that the with masonic ceremonies conducted by the day will shortly come when the California as the matter of jurisdiction over candidates, Grand Lodge. He was one of the best known decision will be the only exception to a uni- and that of jurisdiction over lodges. But we among the craft in Washington, and his loss versal expression in favor of public installa- most heartily reciprocate the good wishes and tions.” will be mourned throughout the country. congratulate British Masonry that it is ad­ Why Ritual C hanges. vancing faster than ever before in morale and Publicity. In the correspondence report to the Grand in numbers. While the English Freemasons of 1717, in Commandery of Ohio, in 1880, were quoted their zeal for secrecy, burned many valuable the following cabalistic lines from memory : New Brunswick.—Grand Secretary Wil- documents, tvhose loss is notv bitterly lament­ “ Winnery, Orrey, Hickory Ann, liam F. Bunting has resigned his office to Phillisand Ph'aJIas, Nicholas John, ed, the craft of to-day are going to the other Quevy, Qnavcy, English navy, take the place of Chairman of the Board of extreme and exposing too much of the inner Stincluin, Stanclum,—Buck! ” Assessors of St. John, and the Grand Lodge In Maine we used to hear it— life of the fraternity to the public gaze. In has published complimentary resolutions Onery, ury. ikery a, Latin countries, they publish the discussions Fillisy, follisy, Nicholas Jay, upon the occasion. His successor is Edwin Queby, quoby, Irish Mary, J. Wetmore. in lodges, full descriptions of the baptisms of Stinkllum, stankilum, buck.” infants and adoption of children, and our dis- We cannot discuss the manner in which AffiliatioN. — The Columbus Masonic tinguished contemporary, the Boletin Mason- ritual changes, but this will illustrate it, and Chronicle suggests the propriety of taking ico of the city of Mexico, with amiable con- we should like to hear the variations in other away the right of balloting on affiliation, sideration for the natural curiosity of the localities. Doubtless this is as old as any­ because sometimes a mason dimitting cannot public, is giving the ritual nearly in full. In thing we are acquainted with. Perhaps the get back again into his former lodge. The this country much is published which had little boys of the first city which stood on the idea that any mason can go out and into better be left unsaid. A wise reticence about windy fields of Troy, used it in counting lodges at his own sweet will, is opposed to private business is much to be commended. out, or farther back, the little Aryan boys on i the whole system jaf lodge organization. It l the plains of Central Asia. Time has probably ] might happen that a man of irreproachable JPuhlic Maifitnllntiona. wrought a hundred changes, yet kept some morals should have a disagreeable disposition Pennsylvania masons are indignant and traces of the original. We shonld like to get which disturbed the harmony of a lodge. If surprised at the custom in other States of other versions before arguing the possibilities. such a mason should choose to dimit, it cer­ installing officers in public. English and tainly is just that the lodge should decline to French masons have the same objections. Great Priory of Canada. receive him back if it did not want him. We had supposed it to be an old practice in Great Prior Moore publishes a letter in the the East, but Bro. John W. Simons, of New Canadian Craftsman, objecting to the impres- In the glossary to the life of Edward the York, says he inaugurated it in 1844, and it sion given by the Grand Chancellor in the Confessor, published under the authority of Proceedings, that in accepting an election the Master of the Rolls, edited by Mr. Luard, seems to have been but rarely practiced here the date of the MS. being 1245, or thereabouts, before 1857, from which we think he may be from the Great Priory, which he considered the words Maeiuns or Macuns are used for correct. Still, as Bro. Drummond shows, a a useless form, he had disowned the commis- Masons. The word Franc is used for a Free­ form fpr public installations has been given sion of the Prince of Wales which appointed man, Meistre for Master, and the word Gar- dein seems to be in use, no doubt also used in Monitors since Webb’s of 1805, and the him permanently. He holds, that although as Gardiani. Maistrie and Mestrie seem em­ officers of the Grand Lodge of Maine were 1 the Convent General has ceased to exist, the ployed to mean mastery, skill, authority, as installed in public by the Grand Lodge of Grand Master has power to call it together pur Maistrie of right, or by authority, lt ap- pears that Franc-Macon, may, therefore, after New Hampshire as far back as 1820. He again, and consequently retains his office and all, be good Norman French, and mean a also points out that in 1776, a masonic hall power over them. Freeman Macon, and hence Freemason. So was dedicated in London by the Grand Lodge Grand Chancellor Spry replies, taking an far, however, no early use of Franc-Macon has been discovered. of England, in the presence of 160 ladies. opposite view, and in answer to the censures But it is well to consider if we may not be in of the Great Prior, intimates that he may get We have received a copy of the report of the wrong. Social meetings may be held in removed if he opposes the progress of the Herman L. Emmons, Jr., Grand Master of lodge halls without dragging in lodge cere- Great 1’riory. The reply of the Great Prior, the Grand Consistory of Maryland, which monials. The ancient Persians were dis­ some time ago, to an envoy of the Prince of defends that Grand Consistory from censures gusted at seeing the Greeks strip for wrest- Wales, looked as if his authority was disowned of Sovereign Grand Commander Pike. Grand ling, but the Greeks could not understand as Grand Master. Commander Pike charges that they would their fastidiousness. Perhaps we should The London Freemason, in its New Year’s admit only Templars to their membership. agree with the Persians. This the Grand Consistory denies. summing up, says: Public Installations.—Here is a liberal “ In America our great Order seems ma- Nathan Bowen, who died at his home in opinion from a Pennsylvania source, the Co­ jestically marching onward, and sweeping all detractors and maligners before it. We wish North Bennington, Vt., February 12th, aged lumbia Cowranl: it every happiness. Its one great weakness, 88, was made a mason in Tabernacle Lodge, “ It appears that Grand Master Taylor of seems at present irremovable, its want of a now extinct, at Pownal, Vt., in 1814, and California, has decided ‘ that the installation central authority to define the law of Masonry of the officers of a lodge in public is not per­ accurately and definitely. Each State Grand had consequently been a mason nearly sixty­ missible.’ Many of our Grand Masters differ Lodge is a * law to itself,’ and the decisions eight years. 158 MASONIC TOKEN MAY 15, 1882.

Kitty of Coleraine. British Freemasons have established a Life- In July, 1881, we published an excellent As beautiful Kitty one morning was tripping Boat called the “Albert Edward ” at Clacton- memoir of Albert G. Mackey, copied from With a pitcher of milk from the fair of Coleraine, When she saw me she stumbled—the pitcner it on-Sea. On Oct. 23d the crew of the boat the Keysto ie, giving due credit. This has tumbled, And all the sweet buttermilk watered the plain. saved sixteen Frenchmen from a wreck. A been extensively copied in proceedings, giv­ fund of $800 was raised as a present to the ing credit to Ira Berry, which is incorrect. “ Oh, what shall I do now ?—’twas looking at you, now! crew, and on Dec. 26th, it was publicly pre- Sure, sure, such a pitcher I’ll ne’er meet again I Wiillam S. Power.—We are grieved to ’Twas the pride of fny dairy! Oh Barney McCleary, sented to them. You’re sent as a plague to the girls of Coleraine.” learn, from the Jackson Clarion, of the sudden I sat down beside her and gently did chide her, The Cedars of Lebanon are in future to be death, January 18th, of the eldest son of Bro. That such a misfortune should give her such protected. It is full time. We possess a cross J. L. Power, Grand Secretary of Mississippi. pain; A kiss then I gave her, and ere I did lave her made from one, and should judge that they He had just attained his majority, and was a She vowed for such pleasure she’d break it again. have been distributed quite widely through bright journalist and most promising young ’Twas hay-making season, I can’t tell the reason— Misfortunes will never come single, ’tis plain; the world. man. For very soon after poor Kitty’s disaster The devil a pitcher was whole in Coleraine. BurlingtoN, Vt., May 6, 1882. Chaine d’Union de Paris—This excel- Dear Sir and Brother:—After a long search lent magazine has several interesting articles GENERAL ObdeR No. 5.—Grand Master I have got some of the masonic data of the in the January and February numbers. One De AN, of the Grand Encampnent, has just Rev. Simeon Parmelee. He died February point is the proposed organization in Paris of issued a general order relative to the question 10, 1882, aged 100 years and 24 days. He an American lodge, under the jurisdiction of of tactics, directing that no Grand Commander was made a mason in 1825, and appointed one of the American Supreme Councils. issue orders commenting upon, or in opposi- Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge of Ver- This will not be done, because our Supreme tion to any order of the Grand Master, with- mont in 1825-26-27, and re-appointed for Councils will not undertake to meddle with out first obtaining his consent, and that the 1828, but not present. He was installed over the blue lodge degrees, and none of our State Grand Recorder of the Grand Encampment the Congregational Society at Westford in Grand Lodges will charter a lodge there be­ must issue no more circulars commenting 1808. Aaron Beaman Webb was born in cause it would conflict with our American upon the Grand Encampment, its Grand 1793; made a mason in 1815; is now in the 89th law’ of Grand Lodge jurisdiction. Master or Committees. He also appoints year of his age; an old Past Master of Friend- It states also that a project is proposed to Thomas A. Doyle his private Secretary. ship Lodge No. 24. He is bright in the old re-organize Masonry by giving the Supreme work and charges now, and a remarkably Council of France control over all the higher MasoNic Mysteries.—Several years ago well preserved veteran of the old time. degrees, and the Grand Orient control over Captain T., of Portsmouth, was overhauled Fraternally yours, all symbolic lodges. by pirates. Officers and men were taken to Wm. Brinsmaid, 32°. An account is given of a discussion in Loge the piratical craft to swing from the yardarm. La Justice on the conflict between Labor and Captain T.’s description of the scene, as the Our Thanks To pirates adjusted the nooses about himself and Capital, with the design to array the ciaft G. W. Barnard, Gr. Sec., for code of by-laws his men, is very thrilling. All efforts to Scottish Kite Illinois. against capital. This, Bro. Hubert correctly soften the hearts of the cutthroats, or gain a W. B. Langridge, Gr. Rec., for proc. Gr. Com- suggests, is not Masonry. brief respite, were useless. The captors inandery Iowa, ’81. acted on the theory that dead men tell no Geo. Van Vliet, Gr. liec., for pro. Gr. Council It states that the Loge Libres Penseurs, at tales ; they had no time to lose. Captain New York, ’81. Pecq,’which initiated Mademoiselle Maria T. was in despair, and above all the scenes Ed. C. Parmelee, Gr. Sec., for proc. Gr. Chapter Deraismes, is an illegal lodge, it having been of his life which passed before him in that Colorado, ’81. moment of agony, rose the picture of his James Nesbitt, Gr. Rec., for proc. Grand Com­ stricken from the register. It was formerly wife and children awaiting his return in their mandery Ohio, ’81. a Scottish Rite Lodge. Portsmouth home. Prayers for mercy had A. F. Chapman, for proc. Gr. Council Mass., ’81. Half a page is given to an account of a availed him nothing, and he resigned himself Washington Commandery, Washington, D. C., to the doom which was to launch him in- for address of Alfred A. Freeman before the Com­ wonderful cave found in Kentucky filled with stantly into eternity. Suddenly an inspira- mandery January 14th. Egyptian mummies and masonic emblems. tion flashed to his mind. He gave a certain Fay Hempstead, Gr. Sec., for proc. Gr. Lodge Arkansas, ’81. This was a pure invention, and a hoax. masonic sign. The pirate chieftain sprang forward and tore the noose from his neck. Wm. B. Isaacs, Jr., for proc. Gr. Lodge of Vir­ ginia at Yorktown celebration; proc. Gr. Com­ PALESTINE Commandery.—The fourth In a voice of thunder he ordered his men to mandery, ’81, Gr. Chapter, ’81. annual reception of Palestine Commandery release the captive crew. Dumbfounded and Nicholas Weekes, • r. Sec., for proc. Gr. Lodge bewildered, they found themselves the guests New South Wales, ’81. of New York city, was given at the Academy of the pirate crew, and recipients of their Loyal T. Munn, Gr. Sec., for proc. Gr. Lodge of Music Feb. 15th, and was very brilliant hospitality, while the captain and his officers Illinois, ’81. were treated to the best the corsair could Willis N. Brent, G. M., for proc. Colored Gr. and successful. We were favored with an in- offer. They were finally taken back to their Lodge Missomi, ’81. vitation from James A. Rich, of the commit­ own vessel, and Captain T. used to repeat W. T. Boyd, Cleveland, for proc. Colored Gr. tee with a hearty relish the words of the pirate Lodge and Colored Gr. Chapter Ohio, ’81. boatswain, when he handed him from the Sereno D. Nickerson. Gr. Sec., for proc. Grand Lodge Massachusetts, ’81. Horace 11. Burbank, of Saco, Me., boat to the vessel: “ Thank your God you will pay $3 for a copy of the Proceedings of fell into such good hands ! ” Richard Lambert, Gr. Rec., for proc. Gr. Com­ mandery Louisiana, ’82. Father McKinstry said that on the Hudson, the Grand Commandery of Maine for 1858. Zepli. H. Thomas, Gr. Sec., for proc. Gr. Chap­ his grandfather, Captain McKinstry, was ter Massachusetts, '81. Silas Alden, of Bangor, Me., will give two taken by Indians in a battle, the name of Joseph K. Wheeler, Gr. Sec., for proc. Grand dollars each for Grand Lodge of Maine, 1849- which 1 forget. By order of their chief, the Lodge Connecticut, ’82. 50-53. One dollar each for Grand Council of famous Brandt, he was bound to a stake, W. R. Bowen, Gr. Sec., for proc. Gr. Chapter fagots were piled about him and fired. As a Nebraska, ’81. Maine, 1855-8-61. drowning man will catch at a straw, so did Cornelius Hedges, Gr. Sec., for proc. Gr. Lodge Henry 11. Dickey, of Lewiston, Me., will the doomed captain give the masonic sign. Mont na, ’81. He said that Brandt leaped upon him like a Col. Carroll D. Wright, for Report Statistics of give two dollars for a copy of Grand Chapter crazy man, and scattering the burning fagots Labor Massachusetts, ’82. of Me., 1856. with his foot, he cut the cords, and embraced Wm. S. Ilayes, Gr. Sec., for proc. Gr. Lodge him after the fashion of a savage. Brandt, Delaware. ’79. Premiums.—Any brother who will procure as well as the pirate, was a mason. [Boston Henry B. McIntire, Gr. Sec., for proc. Gr. Chap­ subscribers for us, remitting not less than $1 at Jiaveller. ter Delaware, 1882. a time, may retain one-fourth of the money for D. W. Bain, Gr. Sec., for proc. Gr. Lodge North Probably the pirates were South American Carolina, ’81. his services. Those who wish to assist us, without caring for the premium, can gratify or Mexican Privateers, like those who cap- Daniel Sayre, Gr.Sec., for proc. Gr. Chapter and some indigent brother by sending him a paper tured Capt. Jonathan Chase, of Portland. Gr. Council Alabama, ’81. Geo. P. Cleaves, Gr. See., for proc. Gr. Chapter free. It is better to take subscriptions for two The story about Brandt is probably correct. New Hampshire, ’81. years at a time. MASONIC TOKEN MAY 15, 1882 159

Our Masonic Exchanges. State Refohm School.—During my con- WILLIAM SENTER & CO., nection with the State Reform School, as a Mystic Tie, Beverly, W. Ya., mo , §1 25. teacher, “ L. F.” Atwood’s Bitters were in- La Cadena de Union, Vera Crux, Mexico. Chronometers, Watches, Clocks, SilverWare, troduced there, and used with marked suc­ Boletin Masonico, Mexico, monthly, $3. Jewelry, Nautical, Optical and Math­ Masonic Review, Cincinnati, Ohio, §2.00. cess, particularly in Bilious affections. ematical Instruments, A. P. Hillman. La Acacia, Buenos Aires, Monthly. Be not misled by the signature of one Freemason, Sydney, N. S. W., 6s. 6d. No. 51 EXCHANGE STREET, "Wood,” nor of one “ Moses F. Atwood,” The Kelet, Budapest, Hungary, Monthly. William Senter, Jr. PORTLAND, ME. as they have no knowledge of the true form­ Buletin Oficial Colon y Cuba, Havana, $7. ula. 7 he Freemason, London, Weekly. Liberal Freemason, Boston, Mass., §2. All Premiums at State Fair, 1S79. DJED. Masonic Eclectic, Washington, D. C., $2. Eveninq Chronicle, Phila., Dem. Daily, $6. LAMSON, In Oldtown, December, 1881, Hon. George P. Keystone, Philadelphia, Weekly, §3. Sewall, a member of Star in the East Lodge. Hebrew Leader, New York, Weekly, $5. Artist Photographer, In Matamoras, Mexico, Jan. 5th. Miguel de Sa- t anoth’anCVo/tsman, Port Hope, Ont., $1.50. Opposite Falmouth Hotel, trustegui, formerly a Portland mason. Masonic Advocate, Indianapolis, $1.10. In Prescott. Canada, Jan. 13tl», Thomas Dong- Freemasons’ Repository, Prov., R. I., § 1.50. lass Harington, Treasurer of the dominion of PORTLAND, ME., (Up one flight only.) Canada, Sov. Grand Commander of the Supreme La Chains ci’ Union de Paris, Hubert, editor. Council, Past Grand Master, etc. j4«s(ra/tan Freemason, Sidney, N. S. W., 6s. JOHN W. PERKINS & CO., At Leeds Junction,. Jan. 20th,------Williams, The Freemason, Toronto, Canada, 50c. aged 66 y. He was depot Busier. and was run Loomis’ Musical Journal, N. Haven, Ct., $1. WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS, over by the train. Masonic funeral on 27th, by Masonic Chionicle, Columbus, O., $1. And dealers in Monmouth Lodge, P. G. Master Cargill officiating. Masonic Tablet, Orillia, Ont., $1. In Portland, Feb. 4th, John Swett, aged 67 y. Paints, Oils and Dye Stuffs, He was the senior proprietor of Swett’s Express, and was formerly City Marshal. Masonic funeral 1SS1 MVERS’ TACTICS. I SSI 74 & 76 Commercial St., by Ancient Land-Mark Lodge, of which he was a The Templar Manual, containing a compre­ PORTLAND. member. hensive system of Tactics and Drill, with all cere­ In Gardiner, Feb. 6th, Hon. John Berry, aged monies appertaining to the Orders of Knighthood, 65 y. He was a prominent lumber dealer, and had to which is added the Constitution, Code of Stat­ BACON & FELLOWS, been Past Master for twenty years. A member of utes, a Digest of Decisions on Templar law, also Ionic Lodge. the new Forms for constituting Commanderies, Installations, and for Templar Trials, as approved In Worcester. Mass., Feb. 7th, Past Grand Com- and promulgated by the Grand Encampment. DENTISTS, niander John Dean, aged 57 y. (See editorial.) Eighteenth edition ; 32 mo., 300 pages. In cloth, In Portland, Feb. 8th, Fred. T. Mealier, aged 32 $1.00; Red Russia, flexible, gilt-edges, $2.00. NO. 23 FREE STREET, y. 7 m. Mailed on receipt of price. A liberal discount to PORTLAND, --- - MAINE. In Washington, D. C., Feb. —, Chas. F. Stans • Commanderies. ***The Grand Encampment has recently or­ bury. (See editorial.) Dana W. Fellows, M. D. dered 1,200 copies. In Belfast. Feb. 7th, Adelphus B. Mathews, published by aged 47 y. He was Captain in the 2d Maine Cav­ E. B. MYERS & CO., Law Booksellers, Chicago. alry, and had been Aiderman of Belfast. He was A. L. DENNISON, a member of Phenix Lodge, Corinthian Chapter, ERBERT «. BRIRRS, Attorney Gen’l Agent for King Solomon Council and Claremont Command­ H and Solicitor of Patents, No. 93 Ex­ ery, having presiiled in the three former. He was change Street, well known and much esteemed in our Grand PORTLAND, ME. Walter A. Wood’s Mower Bodies, where he was a frequent representative. AND OTHER STANDARD IMPLE­ In Portland, Feb. 16th, William IT. Ayers, aged MENTS, 64 y. T iu. He was a member o£ Ancient Land- F. A. LEAVITT, Mark Lodge. 27 Pbeble St. - - Portland, Me. In Portland, Feb. 20th, Alfred M. Kimball, aged Awnings, Tents, Flags, 43 y. He was manager of the Tucker Printing Office. • YACHT SAILS. &C.; BERRY & FERNALD, In Portland, Feb. 21st, Simon Cole, lumber dealer. He was a member of Gorham Lodge, 49| Exchange Street, N. H. Watches, Clucks, Chants, In Yarmouth, Feb. 25th, Dr. James Bates, aged PORTLAND. AND NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, 92 y. 5 m. He was made a mason in 1817, was a No. 48 Exchange Street. charter member of Somerset Lodge, at Norridge­ DERRY, STEPHEN, Book, Job and Card Special attention paid to repairing. wock, in 1820, and several years Master. In 1814 D Printer, 37 Plum Street, Portland. All kinds he was surgeon on the frontier, and was a leading of Printing done to order. Orders by mail prompt Ira Berry, Jr. Maine physician for fifty years. ly attended to. In Dixfield, Feb. 25th, Samuel Holmes, aged DLANKS.—Masonic Blanks of all kinds always 85 y. He was a soldier in the war of 1812, and an 1) on hand. Jgg^Send for a circular. A. S. FERNALD, old member of Oriental Star Lodge, at Livermore. Y-LAWS.—Model By-Laws always in type, so In North Anson, Feb. 26th, Alonzo P. Allen, that Lodges can have them at half price if few M. D., aged 60 y. Buried with masonic honors. Balterations are made. Merchant Tailor, In Portland, Feb. 27th, Charles J. Barbour, aged / 1ARDS of all kinds cut to any size, and sent by 72 y. 4 m. \J mail or express at wholesale prices. 237 MIDDLE ST. (up stairs), In Lisbon, March 12th, Silas Plummer, aged 60 / CERTIFICATES OF STOCK, Town Bonds and y. Masonic funeral. C every description of Ornamental Printing. PORTLAND, ME. In Waterville, March 17th, Edwin R. Lynde, eld­ /.HECKS, Drafts and all kinds of Bank Printing est son of our former Grand Master, John H., V Stamped or unstamped. Lynde, aged 28 y. ABELS of all kinds, very cheap. Apothecary’s S . C . ANDREWS, In Hallowell, March 22d, Rev. C. C. Mason, aged Recipe Blanks, Calendars, &c., &c. 65 y. 8 mos. (See editorial.) L ODGE MUSIC, in Pamphlets, nine hymns—the Counsellor at Law, In Castine, March 29th, Samuel K. Whiting, best ever issued. Per dozen $1.25. 188 Middle St., Portland, Me. Master of Hancock Lodge in 1862-3-4. He was a L prominent citizen, and a valued member of the PLACARDS & ORNAMENTAL SHOW CARDS X in every style. Colored and Bronze work. craft. RUMMOND & DRUMMOND, Coun­ ) ECORDS and other Masonic Blank Books fur- In Hallowell, Meh. 30th, Stephen Lord, aged 85 No. 93 Exchange St., L nished or made to order. sellors at Law, y. Past Master of Kennebec Lodge and P. H. P. 1 DPortland. of Jerusalem Chapter. EALS.—Embossing Seals and Presses, very cheap Josiah H. Drummond. In North Yarmouth. April 5th, Warren Phillips, S and of the finest workmanship, by the best aged 68 y. (See editorial.) Seal Engraver in the country. In Searsport, April 6th, Capt. G. W. Colson, T7ISIT1NG CARDS printed in the latest styles, Rubber Goods! aged 69 y. He was the last but one of the charter V sent post paid for 75c. per pack of 50. Money members of Mariners’ Lodge, and the oldest ma­ must accompany the order. son. OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. In Needham, Mass., April 16th, Rev. Asahel ORD-FORMIJJG. An intellectual game. Moore, aged 71 y. 5 m. He was a Methodist min­ W Sets of letters, with explanations, sent by ister, and was formerly Grand Chaplain of the mail, prepaid, on receipt of 25 cents. Stephen Engineers’ Supplies. Grand Lodge of Maine. Berry, Publisher, Portland. Killed on the Rochester Railroad, May 4th, by J. & E. R. BARBOUR, 8 Exchange St. falling beneath a train, Cornelius O’Brion, aged GRAND LODGE CERTIFICATES 41 y. 6 m.; he was the oldest conductor on the Can be had at the Grand Secretary’s office, accord­ road. Masonic funeral Sunday, 7th, at Rochester, ing to vote of Grand Lodge in 1868. Brice $1, (or OCKE & LOCKE, Attorneys and N. H. 3’5 craftsmen present, and an equal num­ in pocket book form $ 1.35). The quickest and best ber of railroadmen. Counsellors at Law, 176 Middle St., way is for Brethren wishing them io apply through Lcor. Exchange street, Portland. In Kennebunk, May 6th, Isaac Downing, aged the Secretaries of their respective Lodges. Jos. A. Locke. 85 y. (See editorial.) IRA HERBY, Grand Sec’y. 160 MASONIC TOKEN MA.Y 15, 1882

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