*iV .1-1 ' ' TT*. r I* J' r 5- S;J:''«o'feii^^^J!) (^arnell JltttnerHttg ffitbtarg FROM THE BENNO LOEWY LIBRARY COLLECTED BY BENNO LOEWY 1854-1919 BEQUEATHED TO CORNELL UNIVERSITY Cornell University Library HS387 .B87 + + Souvenir ramme. 3 1924 030 274 025 olln.anx Overs Cornell University Library The original of this book is in the Cornell University Library. There are no known copyright restrictions in the United States on the use of the text. http://www.archive.org/details/cu31924030274025 § g> ouvenir c/rogramme JarooKlv^n _yllasomc Quild air vJ*or ti>e Jdencjfit of ti>e vJen>ple vTui^a ^prif 13tS to 25t^ 1903 Ak2±m CopyriKht, I'lnl, by Rorkwood THEODORE ROOSEVELT BENJAMIN B. ODELL, JR. Governor of the State of New York Copyrifilit, lOOl, by Marceau SETH LOW Mayor of the City of New York ELBERT CRANDALL New York City Grand Master State of New York the: grand lodge W.-. W. J. ALLEN HE GRAND LODGE of the State of New York was or- ganized as a Provincial Grand Lodge, by authority of a warrant emanating from the Grand Lodge of Eng- land (Ancient), at Rou- belet's Assembly Hall, in the City of New York, De- cember 5, 1782, with the 'following warrant officers : Rev. William Walter, Grand Master; John StudbolineBrownrigge, Esq., Senior Grand Warden, and Rev. John Beardsley, Junior Grand Warden, and representatives from Lodge 52, in the 37th Reg. ; Mount Moriah Lodge, 133, in the 22d Reg.; Lodge 213, in the 4th Bat- talion Royal Artillery; Lodge 215, in the 2d Reg. of Brandenburgh Anspach; Lodge 441, in the 39th Reg.; Zion Lodge, under dispensation, in the 57th Reg., and Lodges 169, 212 and 210, Ancient York Masons, meeting in New York City. The Military Lodges were all under the Grand Lodge of Eng- land except No. 441, which was under the Grand Lodge of Ireland. After the warrant of constitu- tion had been read, the Grand Master made an ad- dress and then appointed Bro. James McCuen, Past Master of Lodge 169, Deputy Grand Master, and the following Grand Officers were then elected: William Cock, of 212, Grand Secretary; James Clarke, of 169, Deputy Grand Secretary; Joshua Watson, of 210, Grand Treasurer; John L. Cheva- lier Roome, of 169, George Clarke, of 210, Collom Homfries, of 212, Charles Morris, of 213, Grand Deacons, and Archibald McNeil, of 169, Oliver Buclet, of 210, Huggeford, of 212, and Alex- ander Melvil, of 213, Grand Stewards, and then d cided to meet the first Wednesday of every month at the Assembly Hall, at six o'clock in the afternoon. The officers of the several lodges present surrendered their warrants to the Grand Master, who returned them until the Grand Lodge should issue others in their stead. There were a number of lodges scattered through- out the State holding warrants from various sources, and it was several years before they all made their submission to the Grand Lodge. At that time, and for a number of years after- ward, all claims for charity were presented to and passed upon by the Grand Lodge, and the records are an imperis'hable monument to the fidelity with which that duty was performed. In 1809 a fund was created to support and educate fifty children of indigent Masons, which number a few. years later was increased, with the added feature of clothing as well as educating them ; this was prac- tically the first free school established in New York. Like the premier Grand Lodge, as it grew in years and numbers, dissensions arose at various times, and resulted in schisms, which, while they lasted, engendered much bitter feeling, but after they were healed, strengthened the craft and in- creased the power of the Grand Lodge for good. Early in the life of the Grand Lodge there was felt the need of a suitable building for the Grand Lodge to meet in, that would not alone be a home for the craft, but would furnish a revenue that could be employed in charitable relief. The first step toward that end was made at an extra session of the Grand Lodge, held May 14, 1802, when a committee appointed at a previous meeting to se- cure suitable rooms to meet in, recommended the formation of a stock company among the craft, with a capital of ^15,000, in shares of %2h each, for the purpose of erecting a suitable building. Noth- ing, however, seems to have come from this report, and the matter was apparently lost sight of until'at a session held September 2, 1818, when a com- mittee was appointed, with power, to apply to the Legislature for authority to raise sufficient funds by means of a lottery, and, in 18i9, a committee was appointed to recommend a site to build upon, which resulted in the presentation of three sites — one on the corner of Grand and Elizabeth Streets, one on the corner of Beekman and Nassau Streets, and one on the corner of Broadway and Grand Street. This probably fell through owing to the dissensions which arose and shortly after (in 1823) resulted in the formation of the City and County Grand Lodges, which was succeeded by the Mor- gan excitement, which at one time threatened to exterminate Masonry in the State. While the de- sire remained uppermost in the thoughts of a num- ber of the craft, no further active steps seem to have been taken until 1842, When the Hall and Asyliim Fund was started by the subscription of one dollar by Worshipful Brother Pote, Grand Tiler. The grain of mustard seed sown by Brother Pote grew until in 1866 a fund had been created sufficient to purchase a church property on the corner of Broome and Crosby Streets, in which during the winter of that year a fair was held to still further increase the fund. In 1867 the an- nual report of the trustees of the fund showed the assets to be ;?204,552.18, including this property, which cost $120,000 and which was afterward sold for 1163,000, and in 1868, six lots were bought at the corner of Sixth Avenue and Twenty-third Street, where the present Temple building was erected, the corner-stone of which was laid June 8, 1870. Bonds were issued and freely taken by the lodges and individual brethren throughout the State, always bearing in mind the erection in the near future of a home where the aged, indigent brother c6uld retire and spend his declining years. In 1873 another fair was held in aid of the Fund which, after continuing four weefes, added forty thousand dollars toward the erection of the building, which was dedicated June 2, 1875. In addition to the revenue from the Hall, a per capita tax of fifty cents per member was placed upon the lodges to aid in paying the interest on, and re- demption of, the bonds. But it was slow work, and the brethren at times despaired of accomplish- ing the desired result; hope was renewed, however, when M. W. Frank R. Lawrence, on his elevation to the Grand East in 1885, after a careful con- sideration of the matter with his advisors, issued an edict emJDodying an amendment to the constitu- tion exempting lodges paying an amount equal to six dollars f6r each member on their roll on the 31st day of liecember, 1885, from all further pay- ment of the ^er capita tax for the Hall and Asylum Fund. The lodges immediately took up the work and by the year 1889 the Grand Master was en- abled to pronounce the craft out of debt, and April 24th of that year was dedicated to a Grand Jubilee throughout the State in honor of that important event. The Third District has the proud distinc- tion of being the first in the State to earn its ex- emption. November 28, 1887, the Ladies' Masonic Fair Association opened a fair in the Grand Lodge room for the purpose of creating a fund to build the Home, which proved most successful, and after three weeks hard work turned over to the Trustees of the Hall and Asylum Fund $75,000 for that purpose. The debt wiped out, the brethren looked forward with bright anticipation to the culmination of their endeavors, the establishment of the Home at Utica, and a brighter, happier body of men probably never appea.red than that which marched through the streets of Utica Octo- ber 5, 1892, under the leadership of M. W. James Ten Eyck, to where on an eminence commanding a view of the country for miles around it, they dedicated one of the finest Homes in the world, the corner-stone of which was laid by M. W. Will- i aui ' Ohufcr , May 21, 1891. Som6 of those who took part in the ceremonies of the day have since found a quiet resting place there for their old age; more may follow them. It is not a charity, it be- longs to them, they created it. Four of Brooklyn's gifted sons, brethren of whom the craft feel proud, have graced the Grand East. M.W. Joseph D. Evans, in 1854-5; M.W. Joseph J. Couch, in 1877; M.W. William Sherer, in 1891, and the present Grand Master, M.W. Elbert Crandall; earnest faithful brethren, whose influence for the good of the craft will be felt long after they have gone to their reward, and whose names will stand forth with prominence in the history of the craft as representing all that is good, wise, and ju- dicious. The present Constitutional Officers of the Grand Lodge are : M. W. Elbert Crandall., Grand Master; R. W. Frank H. Robinson, Deputy Grand Master; R. W. S. Nelson Sawyer, Senior Grand Warden; R. W. Charles Smith, Junior Grand Warden; R. W. Theodore A. Taylor, Grand Treasurer, and M. W. Edward M. Ehlers, Grand Secretary. CHARLES SMIT4 Junior Grand Warden Oneonta, N. Y. \^^ i ^Kr 1 ^^^K > ' ' 1 HK^ |M^pi \ ^Tm 4< ^^^^^^|BMip^ ll^^ ' ^•^^^r ^M ^^^^^HBdt. '»!> W*." H jp,/ "^igj B I^Ki^Sl "^,-. '^ - \ \ |[^_ j« a^^^H ^ ki^l 1 III S. NELSdM SAWYER Senior Grand Warden Palmyra. N. Y. FRANK H. ROBINSON Deputy Grand Master Hnrnellsville, N. Y. THEODORE A. TAYLOR Grand Treasurer Brooklyn, N. Y. E. M. L. EHLERS Grand Secretary New York City CoNSTrruTiOxXAL Officers of the Gkaxd L(.idge, F. & A. M., of the State of New Y ORK ROiTER. OF GRAND MAiTERJ William Walter 1781-1783 William Cock 1783-1784 Robert Livingston 1784-1800 Jacob Morton 1801-1805 DeWitt Clinton 1806-1819 Daniel D. Tompkins 1820-1821 Joseph Enos : 1822-1824 Stephen Van Rensselaer . . . . 1825-1829 Morgan Lewis 1830-1843 Alexander H. Robertson . . . . 1844-1845 John D. Willard 1846-1849 William H. Milnor 1850 Oscar Coles 1851 Nelson Randall 1852 Reuben H. Walworth . . . . 1853 Joseph D. Evans 1854-1855 John L. Lewis, Jr 1856-1859 John W. Simons 1860 Finlay M. King 1861 John J. Crane 1862 Clinton F. Paige 1863-1864 Robert D. Holmes 1865-1866 Stephen H. Johnson 1867 James Gibson .. ' 1868-1869 John H. Anthon 1870-1871 Christopher G. Fox 1872-1873 Ellwood E. Thorne 1874-1875 James W. Husted 1876 Joseph J. Couch 1877 Edmund L. Judson 1878 Charles Roome 1879 Jesse B. Anthony 188^- Horace S. Taylor 1881 Benjamin Flagler 1882 J. Edward Simmons 1883 William A. Brodie 1884 Frank R. Lawrence 1885-1888 John W. Vrooman 1889-1890 William Sherer 1891 James Ten Eyck 1892 Frederick A. Burnham . . . . 1893 John Hodge 1894 John Stewart 1895-1896 William A. Sutherland . . . . 1897-1898 Wright D. Pownall 1899 Charles W. Mead 1900-1901 Elbert Crandall 1902 R.-. W.-. EDWARD F. MARSH District Deputy Grand Master Third Masonic District, State of New York R. ■. W.-. HENRY A. POWELL District Deputy Grand Master Second Masonic District, State of New York History of the Brooklyn Masonic Guild HE BROOKLYN MASONIC GUILD is the outcome of nearly forty years of spasmodic efforts to provide in Brooklyn a temple for Masonic bodies. In 1868, some of the active members of the Fraternity in Brooklyn organized the " COMMONWEALTH ASSOCIA- TION, " purchased a plot of ground at the corner of Cumberland Street and Greene Avenue, prepared a building design and received sub- scriptions. The plan was to issue certificates in the sum of Ten Dollars each ; the holders to receive such dividends as might be realized from the management of the building when completed. The venture failed, the property was sold, and the subscribers received back their subscriptions with a profit arising from the sale. The purchase of the site of the Masonic Hall in New York City, and the per capita tax upon the Fra- ternity for. the benefit of the Hall and Asylum Fund, and the fear that the New York Masonic Hall and the proposed Utica Home would prove burdensome to the Fraternity had much to do with the failure of the Brooklyn undertaking. The Brook- lyn lodges have since met in scattered lodge rooms, most of which are illy adapted for the purpose. As the Fraternity has grown the lodge accommodations have been insufficient, and the buildings in which the bodies meet have deteriorated and have become in some respects unsafe. On April 13th, 1901, exactly. tzvo years before the crpening day of the f resent Masonic Fair, a meeting of delegates from lodges of the Third Masonic District was held at the Johnston Building. It was presided over by R. W. Wilmon Whilldin, then Deputy Grand Master of the Third Masonic District, Wor. James A. Doyle acting as secretary. After discussion, a committee, consisting of Wilmon Whilldin, Theodore A. Tay- lor, Robert J. Kenworthy, Charles A. Tonsor, B. V. W. Owens, T. W. Franklin, John E. Sparrow, James A. Doyle, Abel Crook and William H. Cochran, was appointed to con- sider and report a plan and scope of organization with power to recommend a site for the proposed building. On April 18, 1901, the committee met at the Church Club Room at the junction of Fulton and Clinton Streets, Brooklyn, and a sub-committee consisting of Abel Crook as chairman and Benjamin V. W. Owens and William H. Cochran as asso- ciates was appointed to consider and report upon such plan and scope. This sub-committee reported back to the Conven- tion of Lodges on December 28, 1901, among other matters the following : " Several sites have been suggested, but in our opinion be- ' ' fore selection of location, the plan and scope of organization "should be determined, because upon this will depend the ' ' character and cost of the land to be purchased. While " scattered and comparatively small buildings in a manner ' ' now accommodate our lodges, in the future many may pre- ' ' fer to be under one roof and enjoy the superior accommoda- ' tions to be furnished. In the Third Masonic District we ' now have thirty-four lodges meeting as follows : First Second Third Fouth Fifth Week Week Week Week Week ' ' Monday ... 3 3 3 3 3 ' ' Tuesday 7 3 7 3 6 ' ' Wednesday . 4 S 4 S 1 ' ' Thursday . 6 3 6 3 2 ' ' Friday . 2 2 2 2 1 " Saturday . " The Chapters of the whole Borough of Brooklyn meet as ' follows : " Two on each 1st, 2d, 3d and 4th Mondays. ' ' One on the 1st and 3d Wednesdays. " One on the 1st, 3d and Sth Thursdays. " Two on the 2d and 4th Thursdays. ' ' One on the 1st, 3d and 4th Thursdays. " Two on the 2d Thursday. ' ' One on the 1st, 3d and 4.th Fridays. " Two on the 2d Friday. " Commanderies meet; ' ' One on the 1st, 3d and Sth Mondays. " One on the 2d and 4th Tuesdays. " One on the 2d and 4th Wednesdays. " One on the Sth Saturday. " In the Borough of Brooklyn are about seventy Councils of the Royal Arcanum, many of which meet in the same ' rooms as our lodges. " We contemplate a building of five stories above the base- ' ment, making an elevation from 8S to 90 feet. In the base- ' ment will be a banquet room, a kitchen and facilities for ' heating and lighting and power for ventilation and operation ' of two elevators. The first floor, about four steps above the ' sidewalk, will provide an assembly hall with gallery and '.stage, with seating capacity, according to the size of the ' building, from 750 to 1,200 persons. Above the assembly ' hall will be two floors each provided with two lodge rooms, ' and an additional or top floor arranged for the Comniandery ' and for large bodies, and having a gallery and dome. Com- ' modious ante rooms, coat rooms, committee rooms, prepara- ' tion rooms, tilers' rooms, toilet rooms, lockers and all the ' necessities of a thoroughly equipped modern building for the ' purpose will be provided. It will be absolutely fire-proof ' with exits so arranged that if necessary the building can be ' cleared in a few minutes. It is intended to be superior to ' any building now erected for such purpose, and with the ' site will cost about $300,000. " Incorporation upon the benevolent plan is recommended. ' We hope the initial funds to purchase a site will be obtained ' by voluntary donations for which purpose direct appeal is to ' be made to the members of the lodges through their respec- ' five lodge representatives. "The membership of the Third District is over 6,000, ' and this must be considered in calculating whether enough ' can be realized by donations from this source to justify a loan of the necessary balance upon a bond issue so that work on the structure may be prosecuted at an early date. It should be stipulated that unless the amount donated shall within a reasonable time prove sufficient, the donations will be cancelled and the money returned less the incidental and strictly necessary expenses incurred. " Bonds for the balance required above donations will be issued in multiples of $10, ranging from $10 to $100 at not to exceed 4 per cent, interest, and to run ten years with the right reserved of redemption meanwhile in reasonable amounts. The bond subscriptions will be independent of the donations. •' Individual members should have the first option to pur- ' serve as Trustees during the first year of incorporation. ' They should meet and select from their number a President ' and Vice-President to serve until the next annual election. ' The officers should consist of a President, Vice-President, ' and a Secretary and Treasurer. One person might fill ihe ' position of Secretary and Treasurer who need not be a ' Trustee, and whose office should depend upon the will of the ' Trustees, by which means a satisfactory officer would be re- ' tained, and if unsatisfactory could be removed without the ' necessity of an election. An annual meeting should be held, ' at which the President, Vice-I'resident and Trustees sho\ild ' be annually elected in place of those whose terms then ex- pire. By this menns each Trustee would serve for ihiee HON. JOHM R.AINEY Member of Assembly, VK>2 From Tenth Assembly District HON. ARTHUR J. AUDETT Senator, l')02 From Fonrth Senatorial District ' chase bonds for a limited period from the opening of the ' books, at the expiration of which the unsubscribed balance, ' if any, should be opened to outsiders. Social events, such ' as entertainments, fairs and the like, would be legitimate in ' addition to the income from rentals to retire the bonds. " The possibility of providing a means of relief to worthy ' indigent Masons and their dependents without the necessity ' of the application of lodge funds to such purpose should ' prove a potent appeal to our lodges and their membership. "The control of the building and the entire enterprise should be by those who donate the initial fund to be known as 'Donors. ' We find no law on the statute books precisely meeting our wants and therefore recommend a special char- ter. The charter should name eleven persons who should ' years, thus preventing any revolutionary change of plan and ' yet placing it in the power of the donors to control the policy ' of the corporation through the ballot box. " The annual meeting should be held: " (1) To receive a report of the transactions of the preced- ' ing year. " (2) To elect officers and trustees in place of those whose ' terms are about expiring. " (3) To make and amend the by-laws. " (4) To recommend generally such matters as may seem beneficial. " Each dollar donated should represent one vote to be cast, not by the donors directly, but through the lodge of which the donor is a member, whereby each lodge would have a ' ' voice equal to the aggregate number of dollars donated by " its members. The vote should be cast by the lodge of the ■ donor. ' ' First, because all matters of policy should be " discussed in the respective lodges before the meet- " ing to insure conservative and wise action. " Second, in the event of lapse of membership of " the donor by death or otherwise, his vote would " not be lost, but would still remain to his lodge. " If the lodges actively exert themselves a sufficient sum " ought to be secured by donations to purchase the land and " advance the building to a stage justifying an application for ' ' a loan for its completion to be represented by a bond issue. " Bear in mind the holders of bonds will not have any " voice in the management of the property by reason of such " loan, but the donating members ai;e to have entire control " through their respective lodges at the annual meeting. " It will thus be seen that the plan contemplates that the " Masonic Fraternity manage the affairs and inspire the policy " of this benevolent undertaking. To assure recognition and " moral support a duplicate copy of the report to '^he annual " meeting, showing the financial condition and the operations " of the preceding year, should be presented to the Grand " Lodge at its Stated Communication. In a measure this " would place us under the supervision of the Grand Lodge, " which may be proper, in view of the fact that some lodges ' ' may desire to become holders of our bonds ; and further, by ' ' Article XIV, Section 89, of the Constitution of the Grand " Lodge, it is provided that upon the surrender or forfeiture of " a charter of a lodge, its property becomes the property of ' ' the Grand Lodge, and provision should be made for such an "event, even though the occasion for its exercise may never " arise. " We trust that every lodge in the district will assist in " this matter, and do all in its power to make a success of this " undertaking, which will reflect credit upon our district, even " though some of the lodges may not now anticipate becoming " tenants of the building. " When completed, the superior accommodations of the " building ought to assure a net income sufficient to retire the " bonds, and when they are disposed of a surplus will be ac- ' ' cumulated. The rent of the lodges could then be reduced, "still leaving a surplus which could be used to relieve the " lodges from the burden of caring for their indigent members " and dependents, or even to establish a local home for our " members, or if deemed advisable could be applied to our " Hall and Asylum Fund." This report was unanimously approved, printed and sent to various lodges in the District for consideration. On March 4, 1902, the proposed Charter of the Brooklyn Masonic Guild, which had been drawn by Bro. Abel Crook and approved by the officers of the Grand Lodge, was intro- duced in the Assembly by Hon. John Rainey, (a member of St. Albans Lodge), to whose indefatigable efforts its passage was largely due. A duplicate was introduced at the same time in the Senate by Hon. Arthur J. Audett, a member of Anglo Saxon Lodge. The bill passed both houses of the Legislature unanimously and was appproved by Governor Benjamin B. Odell (Past District Deputy of the 13th District), and became a law on the 10th day of April, 1902, and is now known as Chapter 481 of the Laws of 1902. The following is a copy of the Charter: A N AC T To Incorporate the Brooklyn Masonic Guild The People of the Stale of A' civ Voi-k, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows: Section 1. Wilmon Whilldin, Theodore A. Taylor, Rober Judson Kenworthy, Charles A. Tonsor, Benjamin V.W. Owens, Thomas W. Franklin, John E. Sparrow, James A. Doyle, Abel Crook, William H. Cochran, George Freifeld, and all other persons who shall hereafter be associated with them, are here- by created a body corporate under the name of Brooklyn Masonic Guild. And the said corporation is formed and here- by authorized to acquire, construct, maintain and manage a hall, temple, or other building within the borough of Brook- lyn, New York city, for the use of Masonic bodies and other fraternal associations and benevolent organizations and for social, benevolent and charitable purposes, and generally to promote and cherish the spirit of brotherhood among the mem- bers thereof. And out of the funds derived from rents or in- come thereof, or other sources, to acquire, construct, establish, maintain and manage or contribute to the maintenance of an asylum, a home or homes, a school or schools, for the free ed- ucation of the children of Masons, and for the relief, support and care of worthy and indigent Masons, their wives, widows and orphans, and to render direct relief to worthy and indigent Masons, their wives, widows and orphans. S 2. Said corporation shall have power to take and hold real and personal estate by purchase, gift, devise, bequest, subject to the provisions of law relating to devises and be- quests by last will and testament or otherwise, and to hold, lease, transfer and convey all or any of such real and personal property as may be necessary for attaining the objects and carrying into effect the purposes of such corporation. And for such purposes to borrow money and issue bonds therefor, and secure the same by mortgage, and it shall and may be lawful for any masonic or other fraternal body, association or organiz- ation, to purchase the bonds authorized by this Act, and to in- vest its funds in the same. § 3. The number of the trustees of the corporation thereby created shall be eleven, who .phall be elected in such manner and at such times as may be prescribed by the by-laws to be adopted by said corporation, which is authorized to alter, mod- ify and change the same from time to time, as shall be pre- scribed therein. ti 4. Such corporation shall hold within the Borough of Brooklyn, a stated annual meeting, in such manner and sub- ject to such regulations as its by-laws may provide, at which meeting a specific report shall be made of its financial con- dition and its operations for the preceding year. A duplicate copy of such report shall be presented to the Grand Lodge of Free .and Accepted Masons of the State of New York at its an- nual communication. g 5. At the annual meeting for the election of officers or trustees of such corporation, a majority of the persons entitled to vote at such meeting shall not be necessary to constitute a, quorum. 55 6. This corporation shall possess the powers, and be subject to the liabilities prescribed by the general corporations law, so far as the same are not inconsistent with this act, t; 7. This act shall take effect immediately. On March IS, 1902, representatives of twenty-eight lodges met in convention. At this meeting letters were read from the then Grand Master, Charles W. Mead, and the then Deputy, now Grand Master, Elbert Crandall, and from Grand Secre- tary Edward M. L. Ehlers, approving the proposed plan and offering their services in the movement. On May 28, 1902, the incorporators named in the charter met and considered by-laws and elected Wilmon Whilldin President, Theodore A. Taylor, Vice-President, and Charles A. Tonsor, Treasurer. On June 10, 1902, the main features of the present by-laws were adopted, and the trustees were divided into three classes Class 1, term expiring 1903~Messrs. Kenworthy Owens and Doyle. Class 2, term expiring 1904-Messrs. Cochran, Sparrow Freifeld and Franklin. Class 3, terra expiring 190S-Messrs. Whilldin, Taylor Tonsor and Crook. and had discussed the matter with Bro. Abel Crook, who was his counsel and a friend of many years standing. His will was admitted to probate by the Surrogate of Kings County on the 9th day of February, 1903, and Bro. Abel Crook was ap- pointed Executor. The estate will be settled during the present year and it is estimated that about $100,000 will be paid over to the treasurt^r of the Guild. .This gift made certain the suc- cess of the project and should serve as an incentive to others who are able to contribute to this beneficial undertaking. In the near future some appropriate recognition will be made of this noble bequest, which has stimulated the craft to renewed efforts. The Trustees resolved that the bequest of Wor. Bro. Stuart should not have any voting power and that such power should not be given to any similar endowments, but be confined to WOR. WILLIAM A. STUART Benefactor On June 17, 1902, William H. Cochran was appointed Sec- retary, and an Executive Committee was appointed, consisting of Abel Crook, chairman, John E. Sparrow and Robert J. Kenworthy. On July IS, 1902, the trustees met with Wor. Noble F. Martin, of Utica, to consider the question of a Fair. In August an arrangement was made with Bro. Martin whereby he was to manage the proposed Fair under the super- vision of a committee consisting of the President, Vice-Presi- dent, Treasurer and Secretary and the Executive Committee. On September 30, 1902, Wor. William A. Stuart, Past Master of Lafayette Lodge and a member of Orion Lodge, died leaving a will, whereby he bequeathed to the Brooklyn Masonic Guild all the rest, residue and remainder of his es- tate, after payment of certain specific legacies. Wor. Bro. Stuart was greatly interested in the proposed plan of the Guild the donations made by members while living and accredited to Brooklyn Masonic bodies. On December 22, 1902, a committee was appointed to con- fer with the brethren of the Second Masonic District relative to their participation in the Fair. A conference was held be- tween the Trustees of the Guild and R. W. Edward P. Marsh, District Deputy of the Third District: R. W. Henry A. Powell, District Deputy of the Second Masonic District; and R. W. James H. Roll-.ns, R. W. Philip Herrschaft, and others repre- senting the Second District. Subsequently the Masters of the Second Masonic District in convention agreed to co-operate, and their zealous efforts ensure the most cordial fraternal relations between the two districts. Due credit should be given to Wor. Bro. William T. Bather, of Commonwealth Lodge, for his design of the Seal accepted RIGHT EMINENT SIR WILLIAM J. MAXWELL Grand Commander Knights Templar State of New York by the Guild, and which appears upon the cover of the pro- gramme. It is symbolic and possesses significance. ALL SEEING EYE. Searches the inmost recesses of our minds and observes the work of the Guild. ELEVEN RAYS FROM EYE. The number of incorporators in charter granted, 1902. COMPASSES. The work to be circumscribed within appropriate bounds. TWENTY-FOUR INCH GUAGE. The work to be carefully laid out. ONE POINT OF THE COMPASS BELOW AND ONE POINT ABOVE THE SQUARE ■Indicates work accomplished and to be accomplished. FLAMING SUN AND MOTTO "LUX FIAT." The work must be open and free from unjust criticism. SQUARE. Guild's actions must be "on the square." ELEVEN LEAVES TO LOWER WREATH AND THE ELEVEN STARS IN THE LEFT GLOBE. The eleven trustees of the Guild. FIFTEEN LEAVES TO UPPER WREATH. Indicate various Orders of Architecture and Science to be observed in the Temple. TWO COLUMNS. The column on the right denotes establishment. The column on the left denotes strength. The chapiters denote peace, unity and plenty. THE GLOBES. Celestial and terrestrial denote the universality of the Guild's work. The several District Deputies of the Metropolitan District have rendered efficient aid, as a result of which the Guild has received and is receiving great support and encouragement from the combined efforts of the bodies represented by them. The first annual meeting of the Guild will be held on May 2, 1903, to elect three Trustees in the place of those retiring during the present year and to elect a President and Vice- President for the ensuing year. The following Masonic Bodies have qualified as Founders by contributions directly or through their members to the Temple Fund, and will, by their votes, control this first an- nual meeting and direct the management of the Guild ; LIST OF FOUNDERS ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED Acanthus Adytum Altair Anglo Saxon Aurora Grata Bedford Brooklyn Cambridge Central Commonwealth Cosmopolitan Covenant Crystal Wave Day Star Delta Ezel Fortitude Greenwood Kismet Temple, Joppa Kedron Kings County Lexington Long Island Montauk Minerva Nassau Orion Sanctorum A. A. O. N. M. St. Albans Sandalphon Star of Bethlehem Stella Zeradatha Brooklyn Chapter Constellation Chapter Nassau Chapter Orient Chapter S. It is proposed that a site be selected and that ground be broken during the year 1903, and every effort will be made to speedily complete the building, which will be appropriately named "Guild Hall, " and will furnish a place not only for meetings of Masonic bodies, but also for social events, an ac- commodation so much needed in Brooklyn. Funds to complete the proposed building have been promised by leading financial institutions at a very low rate of interest if it shall be necessary to make a temporary loan for such purpose. Upon a conserva- tive estimate, it will not be long before an income from this building against which there will be no permanent debt, will enable the carrying into full effect the charitable purposes of the BROOKLYN MASONIC GUILD. i"f ^-'-'i' ^ " -41*3 ';.:>%^ fe.-.i ^ - • . . . • ' sS' MASONIC HOME, UTICA, N. Y. MOiT WORiHIPFUL GRAND riAiTER. ELBERT CRANDALL WHEN writing of a Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons of the Slate of New York, one cannot help looking backward at the rare galaxy of noted men who have filled this most exalted position in the gift of the grandest fraternity on the earth — all of them men noble in purpose and giants in good deeds, whether they are viewed as citizens and Americans or as Masons. In this gallery of great Masons stands out in bold relief the present incumbent of the office. Most Worshipful Grand Master Elbert Crandall. To him to do rightfully at leisure is not the aim of life, but to do it until the end. His mind is tempered as it ought, it aims to come to the temper it ought to have, and measures out at all times a just proportion of confidence and esteem for men of in- variable rectitude, of principle, steadfastness in friendship, moderation in language, and a perfect freedom from all ambi- tion, duplicity and revenge, all estimable qualities that are his own in an admirable degree. Masonry is like a fountain watering the earth and spread- ing f*;rtility, and none has looked with more incessant care or more exemplary love after the fountain than Grand Master Crandall. His zeal has been an inspiration to old and young, but they have also learned from him that if you wisll success in life, in the words of Addison, make perseverence your bosom friend, experience your wise counsellor, caution your elder brother, and hope your guardian genius. Grand Master Crandall's presence in the Masonic Hall of Fame is the Apex of a climax of success seldom seen. But his rise was as dignified as is his manner of presiding over the Grand Lodge, while his geniality seems to have been inherited from the smiling valleys of his native Wayne County. Following is a brief sketch of the Grand Master: Elbert Crandall was born in Wayne County, State of New Y^oik, January 4, 1858. Was educated in the common schools and Newark Academy, at Newark, New Y'ork. Studied law in the office of Camp & Dunwell at Lyons, N. Y. Admitted to the law practice in October, 1883, at I^ochester, N. Y. Re- moved to New York in April, 1884, and became a member of the law firm of Truax & Crandall, having practiced his profes- sion in New York City since that time. Was raised in Ridge- wood Lodge, 710 F. & A. M., Brooklyn, in November, 1887. Was Senior Deacon of the Lodge in 1888, Senior Warden in 1889, Master 1890 and 1891, Was appointed District Deputy Grand Master of the Second Masonic District in June, 1892, by M. W. James Ten Eyck. Was appointed Commissioner of Appeals of the Grand Lodge of the State of New Y'ork in June, 1894, and served as Commissioner three years. Was appointed Chief Commissioner in June, 1897, and served as Chief Com- missioner three years. Was elected Deputy Grand Master by acclamation in May, 1900, and again in 1901. Is a member of Ridgewood Chapter No. 263, R. A. M., of Brooklyn, N. Y. ; also of DeWitt Clinton Coramandery No. 27, K.T., Brooklyn, N. Y'. : Aurora Grata, Scottish Rite bodies, and Kismet Tem- ple A. A. O. M. S., of Brooklyn, N. Y. Officers of the Brooklyn masonic Guild WILMON WHILLDIN, President THEODORE A. TAYLOR, Vice-President CHARLES A. TONSOR, Treasurer WILLIAM H. COCHRAN, Secretary ABEL CROOK, Chairman Executive Committee ndditional trustees ROBERT JUDSON KENWORTHY BENJAMIN V. W. OWENS THOMAS W. FRANKLIN JOHN E. SPARROW JAMES A. DOYLE GEORGE FREIFELD Executive Comttiittee ABEL CROOK, Chairman ROBERT J. KENWORTHY JOHN E. SPARROW Committees on fair Invitation eommittee Theodore A. Taylor, Chairman Wilmon Whilldin Robert J. Ken worthy Reception Committee Abel Crook, Chairman Wilmon Whilldin James A. Doyle Benjamin V. W. Owens Charles A. Tonsor Theodore A, Taylor John E. Sparrow Robert Judson Kenworthy William H. Cochran George Freifeld Thomas W. Franklin Supervision Committee Wilmon Whilldin, Chairman Theodore A. Taylor John E. Sparrow Refreshment Committee John E. Sparrow, Chairman Benjamin V. W. Owens James A. Doyle nuditina Committee Charles A. Tonsor, Chairman John E. Sparrow Theodore A. Taylor JIdvertisina Committee William H. Cochran, Chairman Thomas W. Franklin Wilmon Whilldin Press Committee Robert J. Kenworthy, Chairman Abel Crook William H. Cochran Jlssignments Officers of the Day Monday, April 13th Grand Lodge Night Abel Crook Tuesdav April 14th Third District Night William H. Cochran wTdneJda7April isih. Fraternal Orders' Night Theodore A Taylor Thursdav Aoril 16th Eastern Star Night Wilmon WhiUdin Friday Apwf 17th Commandery Night John E. Sparrow ^ riday, April ^ ' tn ■ ■ qhrinp Nieh t Charles A. Tonsor Saturday, April 18th Ihapter Night .' . . Thomas W. Franklin TuTsS' IS^lst ••■•:::: : : . : : : iSd D^^frlct Night George Freifeld Tuesday, April ^J-si • • Manhattan Nieht Theodore A. Taylor Wednesday April 22d e ksS" ■ ' ' ' R°bert J. Kenworthy COL. NOBLE F. MARTIN Masonic Fair Expert BRO. NOBLE F. MARTIN, the Masonic fair expert, who has secured a success that surpasses that of all fairs for any purpose held in Brooklyn for a generation, is a native of this State, having been born in Stittville, Oneida County, in 1847. He was made a Mason in Utica Lodge, June 8, 1874, and in October of that year was Knighted in Utica Commandery, becoming Eminent Commander of that body in 1884. He is a member of Ziyara Temple A. O. Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, and got his thirty-second degree in New York Consistory. Five years ago he directed the Masonic fair in Utica, New York, and was so successful as a manager of such enter- prises that his services have been in constant demand ever since. He is thoroughly practical in his methods, and has introduced some plans for raising funds for fairs which are entirely original and exceedingly popular as money makers. His knowledge of human nature is an instinct which never fails and wins the confidence of all. He has a keen judgment of human nature and withal a courtesy that never fails, and which wins him the hearty co-operation of all with whom he comes in contact. These qualities have been shown markedly in his conduct of the fair in Brooklyn. His reputation for fair dealing and for wisdom has been honestly won, for of the many fairs he has had charge of none have been a failure, and some have won a victory out of apparent defeat. He has conducted fairs to success in Oswego, N. Y. ; Oklahama, Lincoln, Neb.; Peoria, 111.; Chat- tanooga, Tenn. ; Atlanta, Savannah and Columbus, Ga. ; Lansing, Mich.; Spokane, Wash.; and Los Angeles, Cal. In the two latter places his success was notable. He won a financial and social success at Los Angeles, succeeding a fair which had been a failure in both respects. At Spokane he carried through the most successful fair ever held in the Northwest in the face of what promised to be overwhelming opposition, winning the favor of the Masons and the general public. At all these cities he has been wined and dined, and he has any number of souvenirs given him by grate- ful Masons for the good he has done the order. He wears the title of Colonel, but does not boast of it, though the military precision with which he carries out his plans suggests a military instinct. He has won the entire hearty help of all those who are interested in this fair, and the co-operation of the Masons in other than the Third District, is largely due to his missionary work among them. Hundreds of thousands of dollars has been secured throughout the country through his efforts and methods, and Brooklyn has felt the effects of them such as they have never felt before. He de- serves every credit for his activity and his originality, "With the aid of those interested in the fair it will be an extroardinary winner. WOR. EDWIN McELVERY Master Kings County Lodge No. 511 WOR, CLARENCE W, WILLETS Master Acanthus Lodge No. TU* WOR. HARRY G. MORRIS Master Cosmopolitan Lodge No. 585 WOK. LOUIS ARNOLD Master Long Island Lodge No. 382 A Group of Masters of the Third Masonic District, State of New York COMMITTEBi ndytum Committee DR. SOUTHERLAND, chairman, 450 Nostrand Ave. Miss Helen Barker, Morristown, N. J. Mrs. F. Tietjen, 428 Tompkins Ave. Mrs. John Fox, 117214 Bedford Ave. Miss Fox, 1172J4 Bedford Ave. Mrs. F. F. McKelvei', 1126 Fulton. Miss Boerman, 1053 Bedford Ave. Miss Crespi, 231 CUfton PI. Mrs. John Morrison, 325 Putnam Ave. Miss F. E. Smith, 354 Putnam Ave. Mrs. I. B. Lambert, 344 Putnam Ave. Mrs. I. W. Lambert, 344 Putnam Ave. Mrs. P. L. Gressitt, 268 Prospect PI. Mrs. A. B. Brown, 519 Halsey St. Mrs. E. M. Howe, 105 Schermerhorn St. Mrs. *E. Shiltz, in Hall St. Mrs. J. Springsteen, 49 Halsey St. Miss Leona Pullem, Fulton, cor. Wyo- na Ave. Misses Watts, 1414 Herkimer St. Mrs. R. L. Royce, 120 E. 31st St., New York. Mrs. J. T. DeBell, 380a 6th St. Mrs. G. Butcher, 1079 Bedford Ave. Misses Adams, 246 Sumner Ave. Mrs. J. L. Russell, 100 Lincoln PI. Mrs. Louis People, 183 Tompkins Ave. Mrs. L B. Kimball, 1442 Bedford Ave. Mrs. W.H. Hamilton, 674 Wythe Ave. Mrs. W. W. McGill, 228 S. 9th St. Jlltair Committee MRS. J. M, ROBBINS, Chairman, 312 Sumner Ave. Mrs. Jacob W. Archer, 103 Bainbridge St. Mrs. John T. Dyas, 172 Warwick St. Mrs. Rufus T. Griggs, 65 8th Ave. Mrs. Morris A. Hulett, 402 Monroe St, Mrs. W. J. Morgan, Jr., si6a Macon St. Mrs. J. W. Richardson, 105 Herkimer a. Mrs. R. L. Scott, 430 Greene Ave. Mrs. Daniel Wescoat, 189 Prospect PI. Mr.S. Howard Rushmore, 109 Cam- bridge PI. Miss E. Schulz, 828 St. Marks Ave, Mrs. Robert H. Ernst, 189 Jeflferson Ave. Miss Visscher, 427 Clermont Ave. Miss F. A. Visscher, 427 Clermont Ave. Mrs. John T. Woodruff, 520 Nostrand Ave. Miss Alderton, 173 'MoDougall St. Mrs. Kate Burgess, 163 Monroe St. Mrs. Chas. Christenson, 113S Bedford Ave. Mrs. M. A. Yorkey, Richmond Hill, L. L Mrs. Daniel Stewart, 8 Stanhope St. Miss McKenzie .388 Cumberland St. Miss Molly B. Moore, Lafayette Ave. Mrs. Bennett. !\Iiss Shultz. Mrs. Yorkey. Mr. Ralph Robbins. JIurora 0rata Committee MRS. HENRY SPURDLE, Chair- man, Brooklyn Truants' School. Mrs. Walter S. Baker, 810 Washington Ave. Mrs. A. M. Bary, 19 Flatbush Ave. Mrs. Wm. H. Clark, 70 West 99th St,, New York. Mrs. F. W. Dillingham, 542 East 24th St. Mrs. Wm. Dolph, 574 Decatur St. Mrs. E. Hoogland, Guion PI., Rich- mond Hill, N. Y. Mrs. Geo. H. Miller, 437 Bainbridge St. Mrs. Wm. McMurray, 444 Bainbridge St. Mrs, Chas. G. Niedner, 142 Rodney St. Mrs. M. S. Place. 647 Humboldt St. Mrs. Milton L, Reeves, 674 Jeflferson Ave. Mrs. W. N. Tufts, 205 Ross St. Mrs, Geo. A. Niedner, 66 Grove St. Mrs. L. Fredricks, 307 Hewes St. Mrs. Geo. W. Williams, 600 Bedford Ave. Bedford Committee M'RS. LEVI B. CASE, Chairman, 448 Washington Ave. Mrs. I. Lyons, 39 Hawthorne St. Mrs. Geo. W. Whitbeck, 1124 Bedford Ave: Mrs. A. T. Burnett, 526 Greene Ave. Mrs. Percy Kirkland, 407 McDonough St. Mrs. Harry McGee, 149 Hayward St. Miss Van Wicken, care Mrs. Whitbeck, 1 124 Bedford Ave. Miss Mary Van Wicken, care Mrs, Whitbeck. 1124 Bedford Ave. Mrs. McDermott, 456 s6th St. Mrs. Chas. Gausman, 514 7th St. Mrs. Geo. S. Smith, Lincoln Ave., Richmond Hiil, L. L Mrs. Samuel Johnson, 1139 4th Ave. Mrs. J. E. Sleight, Jr.. 4 Virginia PI. Mrs. Carrie Mills, 411 Greene Ave. Mrs. Walter Heasley, 241 Quincy St. Miss T. C. Brooks, 1634 New York Ave. Mrs. W. D. Muirlin, 408 Monroe St. Mrs. Lilian E. Merkle, 683 Putnam Ave. Mrs. Edw. Pigeon, 1181 Dean St. Miss F. M, Leich, 314 Monroe St. Mrs. Dr. Braider, Jeflferson Ave., cor. Bushwick. Mrs. W. R. Clark, 2.34!/^ Macon St. Mrs. H. D. Parker, Hackensack, N. J. Miss L. Wing, 234^ Macon St. Cambridge Committee MRS. A. BLOCH, Chairman, 253 Bridge St. Miss Sadie Draper, 247 Bridge St. Miss Maggie Draper, 247 Bridge St. Mis? Bertha Bloch, 253 Bridge St. Miss Lottie Bloch, 253 Bridge St. Mrs. Essie Levy, 376 Sackett St. Miss Katie Cohen, 189 Sands St. Mrs. Lenz, 130 Myrtle Ave. Miss Alice Beardall, 26 Coney Island Ave. Miss Selnia Rosenberg, 213 Bergen St. Mrs. Hoedel, 149 7th St., Union Course, L. I. Mrs. Fuhrnian, 424 Evergreen Ave. Mrs. Zaun, 1125 Green Ave. Mrs. Hogsted, 262 Floyd St. Miss Lulu Zimmerman, 8g Lewis Ave. Miss Range, 200 York St. Miss L. Rowan, 140 Concord St. Miss K. Rowan, 140 Concord St. Miss K. Collins, 29 St. John's PI. Miss Florrie Bloch, 944 Kent Ave. Miss Belle Kennedy, 252 Bridge St. Miss Marx, 1330 4Sth St., Borough Park. Central Committee MRS. W. t' COLYER, Chairman, 35 Pineapple St. Mrs. A. S. WilWigg, 513' Herkimer St. Mrs. R. B. Austin, 2709 Newkirk Ave., Flatbush. Mrs. E. J. Hall. ,126 Park PI. Mrs. A. H. Lincoln, 465 Sumner Ave. Mrs. Mary ter Meer, 353 14th St. Miss Beatrice E. IVforrison, 523 12th St. Miss Lucy G. Evans, 523 12th St. Miss Ida Aldrich, Daly Lane and Boulevard, Flatbush. Miss G. L. Yauch, Hempstead. L. I. Miss Lulu Biggers, Hempstead, L. I, Mrs. A. C. Lewis, 112 ist PI. Mrs. G. C. Plate, 6 Bainbridge St. Mrs, E, T, Rippier, 354 9th St. Mrs. Belle Holbrook, 703 Ave. D.. Flatbush, L. I. Mrs. Arne Dehli, 1414 President St Mrs..T > «■ A V , £S«W;i:.v' ^ ,^_;! JtrSS 's*' <<.