047576 (flornell Mniuersity ffiiibraty 3tJ)ara, Nem ^ork FROM THE BENNO LOEWY LIBRARY COLLECTED BY BENNO LOEWY 1854-1919 BEQUEATHED TO CORNELL UNIVERSITY Cornell University Library HS539.P54 C72 1916 Historical sl _i o o LU o < _1 I ID LJ I 1- 1801 X9X6 Mistottcal Shetcb of Columbia Xobge, IWo. 9 1 READ AT THE STATED MEETING HELD MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1916, CELEBRATING THE ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY ALSO THE GOLDEN MASONIC JUBILEE 1866-1916 OF BROTHER P. M. JULIUS F. SACHSE Librarian and Curator Right Worshipful Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania PHILADELPHIA 1916 Six hundred copies have been printed from type, of which this is No, : _r.. /..... PRESS OF THE NEW ERA PRINTING COMPANY LANCASTER, PA. R. W. GRAND MASTER, 1916-1917. @;r^S^.^M2j^?m.my QC, iRo. 91 ever, the storm assumed larger proportions and par- took of a political natui-e, which for a time almost threatened to bring about a social revolution. The storm broke over Pennsylvania with great severity. The dark clouds of bigotry and ignorance for a time tlireatened to obscure the bright firma- ment of Freemasonry. But thanks to a number of brethren of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, among whom was our honored member, Samuel H. Perkins, who in spite of the tlu-eats of an Anti- INIasonic Legislature refused to be sworn, the op- ponents of Freemasonry accomplished nothing. During the whole period of Anti-lNIasonic excite- ment Columbia Lodge, No. 91, does not appear to have passed a single meeting. It is true at times there Avas a slim attendance, yet there appears to have been a fair amount of work done by the Lodge during these dark daj's of persecution and trial. By the wise and conservative course pursued by the offi- cers and brethren Cohmibia Lodge, No. 91, stood firm M'ithin the loyal ISIasonic column, while sister Lodges of oiu" jurisdiction were suspending meet- ings, and talks were rife of yielding to popular clamor, and the surrendering of warrants was actu- ally done to so gi-eat an extent that on INIarch 27, 1835, the Grand Lodge sent to Colmnbia Lodge, No. 91, an official hst of vacant Lodges. Never for a moment did the brethren of Columbia Lodge waver in their fealty. •'>9 Ibistorical Sftetcb This turbid current of ignorance, bigotry, super- stition and political blindness then loose upon our community unfortunately had its reflex upon our financial condition, as well as upon that of our Grand Lodge, who in 1835 felt constrained for financial reasons to sell their hall on Chestnut Street to the Franklin Institute, and removed for the time being to the Washington Hall on the west side of Third Street above Spruce Street. Early in the year 1831, Brother Thomas Manning, Secretary of Columbia Lodge, No. 91, first printed and issued his Masonic Register, an annual which has continued down to the present time. Of this first issue the Lodge bought four dozen at $1.25 per dozen. Perhaps the most interesting incident at the meet- ing, held December 24, 1832, was the reading of the report of Brother John M. Read, Grand Secretary, in which he says: " The minutes are very neatly and correctly kept and show the labor of the Lodge in a very advan- tageous point of view. They attest the prosperity and usefulness of Lodge No. 91, which ranks among its members some of the most valuable Brethren of the order." During this year (1832) when the Anti-Masonic fever was at its height, the city and portions of the state were visited by the cholera scourge, and in an epidemic form claimed many victims. 30 Columbia %ot>QC, IRo. 91 In contrast to the idle vaporings of the Anti- Masonic press of that day, we will quote the follow- ing extract from the committee report made to Co- lumbia Lodge, No. 91, at the stated meeting, Jan- uary 28, 1833: "Your Committee in closing their report, would thankfully acknowledge the mercy of the Supreme Architect of the Universe in preserving every indi- vidual member of this Lodge during a season of un- usual mortality. " (Signed) Samuel H. Perkins, "J. Y. Black, "James Baker," The Grand Lodge vacated the Chestnut Street Hall in December, 1835, and dedicated the Third Street Hall with the usual Masonic procession and services, in both of which Columbia Lodge partici- pated, resplendet in new collars, jewels, and aprons. The Lodge now installed in its new quarters was hardly settled when the great financial panic of 1837 broke over the country. This also seriously affected the investments of Columbia Lodge, 'No. 91. At the February meeting, 1843, we have the un- usual spectacle of a Past Master, Brother John R. Tatem, asking to be suspended for non-payment of dues. His prayer was granted. A communication from the R.W. Grand Lodge was received December 25, 1843, relegating all of 31 Ibistortcal Sketcb the work and business of the Lodge to the Master Masons' Lodge. The Frankhn Institute made strenuous efforts to retain the Chestnut Street Hall, which they had pur- chased from the Grand Lodge, but the panic of 1837 coming on they were unable to make their payments ; they even went so far as to issue fractional notes or Shinplasters for 121/^ cents, specimens of which are on exhibition in the Library. In 184-1, the Frankhn Institute having defaulted in its payment to the Grand Lodge, the property on Chestnut street was retransferred to the fraternity. But it does not appear to have been occupied nor again used by the fraternity for JMasonic purposes, until 1853, when, upon November 21, in the midst of a downpour of rain the corner stone was laid for a new and imposing structure, which was to be used exclusively for ^Masonic purposes, the only exception being four stores facing on Chestnut Street.* This Hall of chaste Gothic design, so well remem- bered by many of us of the older generation, was dedicated with considerable pomp and ceremony September 26, 185.5, at which Columbia Lodge, No. 91, was prominently identified. Upon this festive occasion the Brethren of Columbia Lodge, No. 91, assembled at the Musical Fund Hall on Locust Street, above Eighth Street, and were conspicuous * A Daguerreotype of this Ceremony was taken. An enlargement of same is now in the Library, No. 5813. 32 Columbia Xo&qc, IRo. 91 in the Procession by reason of every member wearing white kid gloves. The most important event of note during our so- journ in the new Chestnut Street Hall was the with- drawal early in the year 1871, of thirty-five members at the instigation of P.M. R. Lloyd Lee to form a new Lodge. The new Lodge was warranted July 7, 1871, under the name of Crescent Lodge, No. 493. It proved a healthy scion of Old Columbia and is now a bright luminary in the Masonic galaxy. The Blue Lodge room in the Chestnut Street Hall was our home until the year 1873, when our Lodge was transferred to the Ionic Hall of the New Temple, then the finest in the world. The various incidents connected with the life of this Lodge during its sojourn in this great Masonic Temple are too new and fresh in the memory of all for the writer to recount here. Most of the Brethren know how the Centennial of Columbia Lodge, No. 91, was celebrated, September 7, 1901. There are a few other important matters, not gen- eraly known to the Brethren of Lodge No. 91, that should revert to the glory of Columbia Lodge, No. 91, viz.: It was a member of Columbia Lodge, No. 91, who found the evidence of Franklin's connection with Pennsylvania Freemasomy, thereby establishing the existence of Freemasonry in Pennsylvania prior 33 Ibistorical SKetcb to 1730, thus ending the century-old contention of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts for priority. Then again it was a Brother of Columbia Lodge who unearthed the Minute Book of the Tun Tavern Lodge from 1749-1755, and compiled the History of our Old and Extinct Lodges, both Moderns and Ancients from 1730 to 1800. Further it was a member of Columbia Lodge, who under the direction of the Committee on Library, gathered together from all parts of the world, the great Collection of Masonic Antiquities in our Mu- seum which now is the greatest and most complete in the world. In conclusion let me impress upon the younger members of the Lodge, to keep in mind the ideals of the founders and early members of Columbia Lodge, No. 91, familiarize themselves with its early history and that of the prominent members, three of whom, Samuel Badger, Samuel H. Perkins and Samuel C. Perkins, became Grand Masters and one, Peter Le Barbier Duplessis, who served as Deputy Grand Master for five years, while a member of this Lodge. Learn what is between the covers of the Ahiman Rezon ; therein is the law that governs every subordinate lodge in this jurisdiction. The personnel of a Lodge virtually changes in about seven years; new candidates, month after month knock at our well-tyled portals. It is here 34 Columbia XoDoe, IRo. 9X where caution is to be exercised; quality and not numbers should be your watchword, quoting the words of Right Worshipful Past Grand Master George W. Guthrie, when addressing this Lodge November, 1911: " The secret ballot is one of the great safeguards of Freemasonry. It may at times be misused; but I believe that as much if not more, harm has been done in the past by the careless and ill-advised use of the white ball than by the improper use of the black ball." Ten years hence the 125th Anniversary of Colum- bia Lodge, No. 91, will be celebrated; may those who come after us and are present upon that festal occa- sion look back with equal pride upon those who have gone before. That harmony and prosperity may continue dur- ing the next decade is the fervent wish of your an- cient Brother, Julius F. Sachse. At the close of above Historical Sketch Judge NoERis S. Bakeatt P.m., Lodge No. 2, said: Worshipful Master and Brethren: It affords me special pleasure to be here this evening and bring you the greetings of the Mother Lodge No. 2 of Ancient York Masons in Pennsylvania upon this your cele- bration of our Brother Doctor Julius F. Sachse's 35 Ibistorical Sketch 50th anniversary as a member of Colmnbia Lodge, No. 91. I know Doctor Sachse well. I may say without exaggeration intimately. I know his history of this Lodge and his many historical articles setting forth the claims of the Pennsylvania Germans, in which he is also regarded as an authority. This is attested by his membership in the American Philo- sophical Society, The Historical Society of Pennsyl- vania and his degree of Litt.D., which was well merited. As Librarian of the Grand Lodge of Penn- sylvania and Curator of its Museum, he has done yeoman service for Pennsylvania Freemasonry. As a member of the Conmiittee on Library for several years past, no one better than myself realizes the debt Pennsylvania Freemasonry owes to him for his ht- erary labors. Then I must not forget to say a word about Freemasonry in Pennsylvania, two volumes of which have been published, of 500 pages each, which we did together and which will remain as his monu- ment when he is no more. No one here tonight understands the great amovmt of labor involved in such an undertaking — gathering the material, writing it, convincing the Right Worshipful Grand Master of its absolute correctness (because not one word can be printed about Freemasonry without it is first sub- mitted to the Right Worshipful Grand Master and has his approval), obtaining portraits, and illustra- tions of all kinds for the text, examining and correct- 36 Columbia XoDgc, IRo. 91 ing proofs, etc., is a task of much nicety requiring knowledge and judgment as well as hard work. But he never faltered and did his full part to which I de- sire to here bear witness this evening. He was a con- stant inspiration to me and he is so thorough I do not think while I spent three years on it before I asso- ciated him with me in the work that he let me lose sight of anj'thing relating to the subject. He was simply invaluable as collaborator, and it aifords me great pleasui'e and satisfaction to say it publicly to you his bretliren upon this his Fiftieth anniversary. He joined this Lodge when I was foiu* years of age. This time of night I would have been in bed at least four hom'S ago, as I was then upon a strictly milk diet. The American Civil War has come and gone. We have had twenty-eight Presidents of the United States. Electricity has performed wonders in the telegraph and telephone. War is now fought in the air and under the sea and changes of all sort, too many to relate, have occiuTed. And our Brother Sachse full of years and honors and vigorous as can be is among us fifty years a jNIason. If it were pos- sible I should like to celebrate his 100th anniversary with him. He has done much for this Lodge and Freemasonry, and he is known and recognized as an authority in ^Masonic history, not only in America but in the old world — a distinction obtained by but few in the LTnited States, and I hope and pray he 37 Ibistorical Shctcb may be long spared to his brethren to continue his most valuable and excellent work. Addresses were also made by some of the Visiting Brethren among whom were Brothers: James M. Reeves, P.M., Lodge No. 51; Thomas H. Fenton, P.M., Lodge Xo. 51; J. Lee Patton, P.M., Lodge Xo. 444; I. E. Linton, W.M., Lodge No. 432; Tho- mas W. AjTcs, P.]M., Lodge No. 2; Rev. James Gray Bolton, P.M., Lodge No. 59; George R. Pan- coast, W.INI., Covenant Lodge No. 161, New Jersey. The Lodge was then closed and the members and invited guests adjourned to the Grand Banquet Hall. 38 r €tt\um\xm 'gnb^t ^tt. 91, |fl. ^ ^. 1B66 0f 1916 |[ibinrian sab Curator, ^. U. (ftraoJl ^oiije of ^rnnsglktanin (6nt«Ei> 3ulg 23i:ii, 1066 fttiigb ^tpitmbei ZM\x, 1666 ^RaiBtii ©rlober 22ui>, 1866 ^ouiiag ttoriiinj, ©ctobtt 23rii, 1916 PROGRAM (GRAND BANQUET HALLl. MENU OYSTER COCKTAILS CKLERY OLIVES (JHERKINS STEWED SNAPPER VIENNA ROLLS TENDERLOIN OF BEEF BROWN SAUCE SWEET AND WHITE POTATOES PEAS LETTUCE AND TOMATO SALAD HARLEQUIN ICE CREAM FINE CAKES COFFEE APPENDIX. ScRANTON, Pa., October 21, 1916. J. Waener Hutchins, 1328 Walnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. On return to office I find your letter. Sincerely regret that previous engagements make it absolutely impossible for me to be with you on the twenty-third. Please extend my very best wishes. Louis A. Watkes, B.W. Grand Master. October 16th, 1916. J. Waeeen Hutchins, Esq., 1328 Wahiut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Dear Brother Hutchins: Regret that I cannot be present at the Golden Masonic Anniversary of Brother Julius F. Sachse, as a member of Columbia Lodge, No. 91 F. & A. M., on the 23d inst. Am pleased that the brethren of Columbia Lodge were thoughtful enough to honor Brother Sachse upon his arrival at such an important period in his 39 Ibistorlcal Sl^etcb Masonic career. Indeed Columbia Lodge can well feel proud of having such a distinguished jNIasonic co-worker as a member, and permit me, therefore, to congratulate you all upon the appropriateness of the occasion. Brother Sachse during his long ]Masonic life has been a worthy brother, devoted to the Fraternity, and untiring and capable in his field of labor to per- petuate for all time the history of the Fraternity. His department of Grand Lodge is highly im- portant, and he takes care of it well. Give him a warm greeting and God's speed. Fraternallj^ yours, James B. Keause, R.W. Dep. Grand Master. Philadelphia, October 23, 1916. Dear Sir and Brother: I had hoped to be able to be with Columbia Lodge tonight to join in honoring our distinguished Brother Julius F. Sachse, for whom I entertain so much respect and affection, but I find that I cannot. Dr. Sachse has by his zeal and learning made the Masonic Library of Pennsylvania known throughout the nation. It is unique among libraries. The last time I visited Europe Dr. Sachse was on the steamer I crossed on. He and I spent a con- siderable part of our leisure time together and our talk naturally touched on his work for the Library. 40 Columbia Xot)0e, Mo. 91 In fact, he was then planning to visit various places where he could obtain interesting material for the museum or hbrary. Elbert Hubbard said : " Blessed is that man who has found his work." If he was right, then indeed is Dr. Sachse blessed, for he has found his work. Will you kindly give him my sincere congratula- tions and say to him that I hope he may be spared for many years to come, with vigor undiminished and faculties unimpaired, to carry forward the great work he has been doing? Thanking you and Colimibia Lodge for the invita- tion extended me and wishing you and all your mem- bers and guests a most enjoyable evening, I am. Sincerely and fraternally yours, Abraham M. Beitlee, R.W. Junior Grand Warden. Me. Haeey G. Kammeeee, 3714 N. 8th St., Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia, October 15, 1916. Me. Haeey G. Kammeeee, W.M., Columbia Lodge, No. 91. My Dear Sir and Brother: I thank you for the invitation to be present at the Golden Anniversary of Brother Sachse and other members of your Lodge. It would give me great pleasure to do so, but a pre- 41 Ibistorical Shetcb vious engagement which will probably take me away from the city will prevent. Will you please convey my heartiest congratulations to Brother Sachse, whom I have known for a great many years and whom I regard as one of the most useful members of the Craft in this jui'isdiction, with the best wishes for a long-continued activity in the work he has so zealously taken upon himself for the benefit of Ma- sonry throughout the world. Also extend my congratulations to the other Ma- sonic veterans of 50 years' standing and hope they may celebrate many anniversaries in good health. Sincerely and fraternally yours, Wm. B. Hackenbueg, E.JV. Grand Treasurer. October 14, 1916. JNIe. Haeey G. Ka:mmeeee, 3718 North 8th Street. Dear Sir and Brother: ]\Iany thanks for your kind invitation to attend the meeting of Columbia Lodge on October the 23rd. I do not know the others who are celebrating, but the fact that Brother Sachse is to do so would be sufficient for me, and I would only be too glad to come there and do him honor. I am sorry, however, that I cannot speak posi- tively, but if you will be kind enough to let me come 42 Columbia XoDge, mo. 9X without a definite statement, I will be glad to do so, if it is possible. With best wishes for a successful meeting. Fraternally yours, Thomas H. Fenton, Senior Grand Deacon. Philadelphia, October 13, 1916. Mk. Haeky G. Kammeker, 1328 Wahiut Street, Philadelphia. My dear Sir and Brother: Yours of October 12 to hand. I take pleasure in confirming my oral ac- ceptance of yoiu* kind invitation to be with you on October 23, in Ionic Hall, Masonic Temple. Fraternally yours, Geo. B. Oelady, P.R.W. Grand Master. October 23, 1916. Mk. Harey G. Kammeeer, 1328 Wahiut Street, Philadelphia. Dear Brother: I had hoped to have been able to arrange to attend the Columbia Lodge No. 91, F. and A. M., at its meeting tonight, when it will ob- serve the Golden Anniversary of Dr. Sachse's mem- bership, in Ionic Hall. I greatly regret to find myself so locked up with other engagements that I cannot do so. I send this 43 Ibistorical Sl^etcb to congratulate the officers and members of Colimibia Lodge on having in Dr. Juhus F. Sachse the OHver Cromwell of Masonic membership in the sturdy old puritanic soldier Julius F. Sachse. I write this, first, as a brother Mason, and second, as Chairman of the Library Committee, where the knowledge, experience and faithfulness has been of a service that is beyond any value that might be com- puted for it. His work in the gathering of books of the history of Freemasonry and his indefatigable exertions to excavate in every direction for the old relics that are being stored in our INIuseimi, is more than remark- able, as he ranks with Columbus as a discoverer in treasure, seeking to rebuild the citizenship of America with true Brother JNIasons and to educate them in the history and principles of the great fra- ternity to which we belong. I remain, Very fraternally yours, John Wanamaker. Chairman, Committee on Library. Pheladelphia, Pa., October 18, 1916. Mr. Harry G. Kammerer, 3714 N. 8th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Dear Sir and Brother: It gave me great pleasirre to receive yours of the 13th inst. inviting me to at- 44 Columbia Xo&ge, IRo. 91 tend the Golden INIasonic Anniversary of Brother Julius F. Sachse, on the 23d inst. As I am in the same class with Brother Sachse and value him as a near friend, it will give me great pleasure to accept the kind invitation contained in your letter provided my engagements in Court on the 23d inst. will permit me to attend. I regard him not only !Masonically. but as a citi- zen, as without a superior amongst men and his fel- lows, and you do well in honoring liim thus. Xot only is tliis a Golden Anniversary, but the object of your consideration is of the purest metal huBself. Very fraternally yom-s. Haemax Yebkes, Committee on Library. PHrLADELPHiA, October 19, 1916. Beother Haeey T. Kammeeee, Worsliipful blaster, Columbia Lodge, Xo. 91, F. and A. M,. 3714 X. 8th Street, Philadelphia. Dear Sir and Brother: It will afford me great pleasure to attend the meeting of Cokmibia Lodge. Xo. 91, on Monday evening, October 23, to assist in doing honor to Brother Juhus F. Sachse and other bretliren who are celebrating their golden Masonic anniversary. Thanking you very kindly for your invitation and 45 Mistoricat Sftetcb trusting that all the brethren may have as pleasant a time as I anticipate, I remain Fraternally yours, J. Lee Patton, Committee on Temple. October 14, 1916. Colonel J. Warner Hutchins, 1328 Walnut Street. Dear Sir: Mr. Harry G. Kammerer writes me concerning the Golden Anniversary of Mr. Juhus F. Sachse as a Mason, and requests my presence on that occasion in the Ionic Hall, Masonic Lodge. It will give me great pleasure to accept the invitation, and be present on that evening, Monday, October 23, at 7 o'clock. I should address this to Mr. Kammerer, but his address is not on the kind invitation, hence I send it to you. Very fraternally yours, J. Gray Bolton, Grand Chaplain. October 18, 1916. Mr. Harry G. Kammerer, Worshipful Master, Columbia Lodge, No. 91, F. & A. M., Masonic Temple, Broad and Filbert Streets, Philadelphia. Dear Sir and Brother: I regret exceedingly that it will be impossible for me to meet with Columbia 46 Columbia Xo&ge, 1Ro. 91 Lodge on October 23. Just at this time I am taking part in the campaign and called from one place to another, and I could not make an appointment for Monday night because of this condition. Regretting exceedingly that I cannot be with you, and wishing Brother Julius F. Sachse long life and prosperity, and felicitating him upon his Golden Masonic Anniversary as a member of Columbia Lodge, I beg leave to remain, Fraternally yours, Geo. S. Graham, Trustee of Title to Temple. Philadelphia, October 16, 1916. Col. J. Warner Hutchins, Philadelphia, Pa. Dear Sir and Bro. : I am in receipt of a letter from Brother Harry G. Kammerer, Worshipful Master of Columbia Lodge, to attend a meeting of the Lodge on the 23d inst., for which I am much obhged. I did not answer Brother Kammerer's invitation direct, as he did not give any address in his letter, and trust that you will extend to him my thanks. Unless something unforeseen happens to prevent, it will afford me great pleasure to be present at your Lodge, and witness the presentation to Brother Sachse of the pleasant surprise in store for him and several of the other brethren. 47 Ibistorical Sl?etcb Again thanking you for your invitation, I am, Yours fraternally, Thos. W. Ayees, Grand Lodge Charity Fund. Philadelphia, Pa., October 14, 1916. Mr. Harey G. Kammeree, W.M. Columbia Lodge, F. and A. M. My Dear Bro. Kammerer: Your very kind invita- tion to be present on the occasion of the Fiftieth An- niversary of Dr. Julius F. Sachse's Masonic life re- ceived. I contemplate with great pleasure the priv- ilege of meeting with the Brethren of Columbia Lodge and sharing in the congratulations of these "good and worthy" Brethren. I will (D. V.) be with you. Fraternally yours, Wm. B. Chalfant, Grand Chaplain. 20th October, 1916. Col. J. Waenee Hutchins, 1328 Wahiut Street, Philadelphia. My Dear Col.: I am in receipt of your kind invi- tation to visit Columbia Lodge No. 91 on the occa- sion of the golden anniversary of P.jNI. Bro. Julius F. Sachse. It will give me much pleasure to accept and offer my congratulations to one whom I feel has been the most important factor in gathering together books and data, thus producing the best Masonic 48 Columbia XoDge, Bo. 91 library and collections of emblems extant, and pro- viding much knowledge and information to those in- terested and being of incalculable benefit to Free Masons in general. With assurances of fraternal regards, believe me my dear Col. to be yours sincerely, Joseph M. Reeves, Past Master of Lodge No. 51. October 19, 1916. Me. Haeky G. Kammerek, 1328 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Dear Sir and Brother: I have your very kind let- ter of the 12th inst., inviting me to attend a meeting of Columbia Lodge, No. 91, on the 23d inst., when the golden Masonic Anniversary of Brother Julius F. Sachse will be celebrated. I appreciate most highly your cordial invitation to be present upon this most interesting occasion, and it is with great regret that I am compelled to decline because of other pressing engagements. Fraternally yours, J. Whitakee, THOMPSoisr, Grand Lodge Charity Fund. October Nineteenth, Nineteen Sixteen. Dear Sir and Brother: I have much pleasure in acknowledging receipt of your favor of October 17, 49 Ibistorical Shetcb 1916, and note that Brother Juhus F. Sachse will celebrate his golden Masonic Anniversary, as a mem- ber of Columbia Lodge, No. 91, on Monday, October 23, 1916. In reply I have to advise you that a meeting of om* Executive Committee on that evening will pre- vent me from being present, but I wish to thank you for your invitation, and at the same time extend my hearty congratulations to Brother Sachse, upon the completion of his Fiftieth Anniversary, and to wish for him many years of continued usefulness to the Fraternity, and of health and happiness for himself. With kind regards, I remain. Fraternally yours, N. Feanklin Heckler, Superintendent Masonic Homes. To Mr. Harry G. Kammeeer, 3714 North Eighth Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia, Pa., October 13, 1916. Dear Sir and Brother: Thank you very much for your kind invitation for Monday, 23d, and it will give me great pleasure to be the guest of Columbia Lodge on that auspicious occasion, unless I am pre- vented by absence from town being there. I had expected to be away, the last week of the month, but I think I can arrange it so as to be here, and I cer- 50 Columbia Xo59e, mo. 91 tainly hope to be present on that evening. Thank you very much for the kind thought. Your fraternally, Clement B. Newbold, Chairman, Committee on Finance. Habry G. Kammeeee^ Worshipful Master, Columbia Lodge, No. 91, F. and A. M. ]Me. Julius F. Sachse, Care Columbia Lodge, No. 91, F. & A. M., Masonic Temple, Philadelphia, Pa. Worshipful Sir and Dear Brother: From the above letter-head, it may interest you to know that there is another Columbia Lodge F. & A. M., located in Newark, and that in it there is also a Julius Sachs, its Secretary for the past fourteen years. This co-incidence is brought to my attention by a notice sent to me by a former member of Columbia Lodge, No. 91, of Phila. (Mr. Morris Scheck, now a member of Columbia Lodge 176 of Newark) in which it is stated that Brother Julius Sachse P.]M. will read a short historical lecture, etc. on this date, being the 50th Anniversary of his raising. I desire to send my felicitations and hearty congratulations to Worship- ful Brother Julius F. Sachse of Philadelphia, sincerely hoping that he may live a long life of happiness and that the Grand Master of the Universe may grant him many more years to enable him to further cele- 51 Ibistorical Sftetcb brate his advent into Masonry, of which the writer is a sincere adherent. I hope it may be the pleasure in the near futiu-e of Juhus Sachs of Columbia Lodge of Newark to per- sonally meet W. Bro. Julius F. Sachse of Columbia Lodge of Philadelphia. With kindest fraternal regards, I am Julius Sachs, Secretary Columbia Lodge, No. 176, Newark, N. J. Regrets and congratulations were also received from P.G.M. Hon. J. Henry WiUiams, Bros. Tho- mas B. Smith, Mayor of Philadelphia, Charles E. Roberts, J. Willson Smith, Thomas R. Patton, An- drew H. Hershey, Lancaster, Joseph E. Morcombe, Storm Lake, Iowa, H. M. M. Richards, Lebanon, Pa., and Alexander B. Andrews, R.W. Grand Mas- ter of North Carohna. 52 ^ ^s^ ^^ 'WMM ^ ^^mmf