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B. Frank Breneman. P.M. Chairman. Joshua L. Lyte. W.M. Secretary. Charles &. Wenty P.M. Samuel H. Reynolds, .M. William O. Marshal,P.M .- Junius. B. Kauffman, Ill. David N.Russell. Pl. John Hull. P.M. Chas. M. Howel. PM Adam J. Ringwalt, Pul. Eliphalet Oram Lyte!Ul. John Molalla, Kell George K. Reed, P.M. Joel S. Eaby, PU.
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William A Wilson, PU.
George A Marshall. YOU. Jannes B. Strine, Pul.
John Latec. Fr. Pl.
George MiKline. P.M. G.o.R. Welchans. P.M.
8.9. Hat. Pl. Jove Rohrer, P.M. John B Warfel PU. John C. Carter, S.W. George R. Willson, J.W.
SmaugAtlee, P.M. James PWickersham. M. Charles A. Heinitsh, Treas. Henry Carpenter, P.M.
Henry" Eichler, P.M.
Hugh S. Gara, Sec.
CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE.
CHAPTER XI.
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION.
T HE following is an account of the preparation for the Centen- nial Celebration of Lodge No. 43, F. & A. M., and the manner in which it was celebrated.
At the stated meeting of the Lodge held October 8, 1884, on motion of Bro. P. M. George R. Welchans, it was unanimously resolved, that a Committee consisting of the Past Masters and present officers of the Lodge, be appointed to make all the necessary arrangements for the celebration of the approaching Centennial of Lodge No. 43.
The committee consisted of the following Brethren:
CHARLES E. WENTZ, P. M., JUNIUS B. KAUFFMAN, P. M., CHARLES M. HOWELL, P. M., JOHN MCCALLA, P. M., J. J. SPRENGER, P. M., E. D. HURST, P. M., JOHN L. ATLEE, JR., P. M., GEO. M. KLINE, P. M., WM. AUG. ATLEE, P. M., HENRY CARPENTER, P. M., SAMUEL H. REYNOLDS, P. M., DAVID N. RUSSELL, P. M., ADAM Z. RINGWALT, P. M., GEORGE K. REED, P. M., WILLIAM A. WILSON, P. M., JERE. ROHRER, P. M.,
B. FRANK BRENEMAN, P. M., JOHN B. WARFEL, P. M., GEO. R. WELCHANS, P. M., JAMES P. WICKERSHAM, P. M., HENRY P. EICHLER, P. M., WILLIAM O. MARSHALL, P. M., JOHN HULL, P. M., ELIPHALET O. LYTE, P. M., JOEL S. EABY, P. M., GEORGE A. MARSHALL, P. M., JAMES B. STRINE, W. M., JOSHUA L. LYTE, S. W., JOHN C. CARTER, J. W., CHARLES A. HEINITSH, Treas., HUGH S. GARA, Sec.
The Committee met and organized by electing Bro. P. M. B. Frank Breneman, Chairman, and Bro. S. W. Joshua L. Lyte, Secre- tary.
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It was resolved to have the celebration on April 21, 1885, it corresponding to the date of our warrant, viz .: April 21, 1785.
On motion of Bro. P. M. Geo. K. Reed, a Committee consisting of Bros. B. Frank Breneman, Joshua L. Lyte, Hugh S. Gara, Charles M. Howell, and Chas. E. Wentz, was appointed to prepare a programme of exerciese.
The programme adopted was as follows:
AFTERNOON.
I. Opening of the Lodge at 2 o'clock, P. M.
2. Address by the Worshipful Master.
3. Sketch of the History of the Lodge by the Historian, P. M. George R. Welchans.
4. Addresses by members and others.
5. Closing.
EVENING.
The members and visiting brethren to meet at the Lodge-room in full Masonic dress, at 7:00 o'clock, and proceed in a body at 7:15 to Maennerchor Hall, where the banquet would take place at 7:30 o'clock.
The following sub-committees were appointed to carry out the programme which had been adopted.
Committee on Banquet: Bros. Jere. Rohrer, Chairman; Geo. B. Willson, John B. Warfel, Geo. R. Welchans, Geo. A. Marshall, Wm. Aug. Atlee and James B. Strine.
Committee on Printing: Bros. Joshua L. Lyte, Chairman; Wm. O. Marshall, Joel S. Eaby, H. S. Gara, and Wm. A. Wilson.
Invitations were extended to the Grand Officers and Past Grand Masters of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, the officers and members of Lamberton Lodge, No. 476, the Masons residing in Lancaster who were not affiliated with either of the two Lodges, the Worshipful Masters of the remaining Lodges in Lancaster county, and to a number of distinguished members of the fraternity throughout the country.
The invitation to the celebration was printed on a heavy card
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LODGE No. 43, F. and A. M.,
LANCASTER, PA.
CENTENNIAL MEETING:
- On Tuesday, April 21st, A. D. 1885. 9
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ORDER OF EXERCISES -
AFTERNOON,
1. Opening at 2 o'clock, P. M.
2. Short Address by the Worshipful Master,
3. Sketch of the History of the Lodge by the Historian, George R. Welchans, P. M.
4. Short Addresses by Members and others,
5, Closing,
EVENING,
The Members and Visiting Brethren will meet at the Lodge Room in full Masonic Dress, at 7:00 o'clock, and proceed in a body at 7:15 to Maennerchor Hall, where the Banquet will take place at 7:30 o'clock,
LODGE NO. 43, F, and A. If).
LANCASTER, PA,
Brother :
A Special Meeting of Lodge No. 43, F and A. M., will be held at Masonic Hall,
On Tuesday, the 21st Day of April, A. L. 5885,
At 2 o'clock, P. M., to Celebrate the Centennial Anniversary of the Lodge,
By order of JOSHUA L LYTE, W. M.
HUGH S, GARA, Sec'y.
OFFICERS.
JOSHUA L. LYTE, Worshipful Master.
JOHN C. CARTER, Senior Warden.
GEORGE B. WILLSON, Jun. Warden.
CHARLES A. HEINITSH, Treasurer. HUGH S. GARA, Secretary. WILLIAM O. MARSHALL, Chaplain.
GEORGE H. ROTHERMEL, S. D. FRANK H. COBLE, Jun. Deacon.
JACOB P. SHIRK, S. M. of C.
WM. D. WEAVER, Pursuivant.
JOHN W. LANSINGER, J. M. of C. GEORGE LUTZ, Tyler.
TRUSTEES.
C. WIDMYER, JOHN REES, P. M. JERE. ROHRER.
CHARITY COMMITTEE.
P. M. GEORGE R. WELCHANS, P. M. JOEL S. EABY, P. M. WILLIAM O. MARSHALL.
PAST MASTERS.
CHIARLES E. WENTZ, JUNIUS B. KAUFFMAN, CHAS. M. IIOWELL, JOHN MCCALLA, J. J. SPRENGER, E. D. HURST, JOHN L. ATLEE, JR., GEORGE M. KLINE, WM. AUG. ATLEE,
HENRY CARPENTER,
SAMUEL H. REYNOLDS, DAVID N. RUSSELL, ADAM Z. RINGWALT, GEORGE K. REED, WILLIAM A. WILSON, JERE. ROHRER, B. FRANK BRENEMAN, JOHN B. WARFEL,
GEO. R. WELCIIANS,
JAMES P. WICKERSIIAM, IIENRY P. EICHLER, WILLIAM O. MARSHALL, JOHN HULL, ELIPHALET ORAM LYTE, JOEL S. EABY, GEORGE A. MARSHALL, JAMES B. STRINE.
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in a very attractive style, a fac simile of which is given at the opening of this chapter.
The Worshipful Master issued a notice for the meeting of the Lodge, a fac simile of which is here given.
Accompanying the invitation and the notice of the meeting was 1 the following circular:
CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY. 1785-1885.
LODGE 43, F. A. M., LANCASTER, PA., MARCH 30, 1885.5
Dear Sir & Brother: In order that a seat may be assigned to you at the Banquet, you are earnestly requested to let us know whether you will be present or not. Please reply so that we may receive your answer not later than April 10, 1885.
Yours fraternally, JOSHUA L. LYTE, W. M., Secretary Centennial Committee.
The following letters and telegrams were received in response to the invitations:
FROM THE RIGHT WORSHIPFUL GRAND MASTER.
PHILADELPHIA, PA., APRIL 21, 1885.
JOSHUA L. LYTE, Esq., Worshipful Master, Lodge 43.
Am in the midst of a jury trial, and very sorry not to be able to join you. Best wishes for your renewed prosperity.
E. C. MITCHELL, Grand Master.
FROM THE RIGHT WORSHIPFUL DEPUTY GRAND MASTER. PITTSBURGH, APRIL 3, 1885.
JOSHUA L. LYTE, Esq., Lancaster, Pa.
Dear Sir & Brother: The invitation to attend the Centennial Anniversary of Lodge No. 43, has been received.
Owing to other engagements about that time I shall not be able to be present, and very much regret that such is the case. Thanking you for the courtesy, and hoping you may all have a most enjoyable occasion, I am
Yours fraternally, Jos. EICHBAUM.
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FROM THE RIGHT WORSHIPFUL JUNIOR GRAND WARDEN.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS, HARRISBURG, APRIL IIth, 1885.
JOSHUA L. LYTE, W. M., Secretary Centennial Committee of Lodge No. 43, F. & A. M., Lancaster, Pa.
Dear Sir & Brother: Temporary absence from this city prevented me from replying by the 10th instant, as requested, to the fraternal invitation to be present at the Centennial Anniversary of your Lodge, to be held on Tuesday the 2Ist instant. I regret to say that on examining my calendar I find the stated meeting of our Board of Pardons to be fixed for 37/2 o'clock on that day; I also find a subpoena to appear as a witness in a land case in one of our County courts that week. I am anxious to be present, but as matters look now it seems that I shall be deprived of the pleasure of meeting my Lancaster brethren on that occasions.
Thanking your Committee for your kind consideration, I am, Fraternally yours, J. SIMPSON AFRICA.
FROM PAST GRAND MASTER THOMSON.
PHILADELPHIA, APRIL 7, 1885.
JOSHUA L. LYTE, Esq., W. M., Secretary Centennial Committee.
Dear Sir & Brother: I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your fraternal invitation to be present at the Centennial Anni- versary of Lodge No. 43, F. & A. M., on Tuesday, April 21, 1885. I sincerely regret that I am physically unable to attend, and I desire to express to the members through you, my sincere and hearty good wishes for the continued prosperity of the Lodge. Very truly and fraternally yours, JOHN THOMSON.
FROM PAST GRAND MASTER LAMBERTON.
THE LEHIGH UNIVERSITY, SOUTH BETHLEHEM, PA., PRESIDENT'S ROOM, APRIL 13, 1885.
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JOSHUA L. LYTE, Esq., W. M., No. 43, Secretary Centennial Committee, Lancaster, Pa.
Dear Sir & Brother: My absence from home for the past month has prevented an earlier acknowledgment of your fraternal invita- tion to be present at the celebration of your Centennial Anniversary on the 2Ist inst. To my great regret, I cannot be with you. I thank you for the invitation.
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You have my earnest wishes for a successful celebration, and for the continued welfare and prosperity of your Lodge.
Yours fraternally, R. A. LAMBERTON.
FROM PAST GRAND MASTER DAY.
PHILADELPHIA, APRIL 15, 1885. J. L. LYTE, Esq., Lancaster, Pa.
Dear Sir & Brother: Since I accepted the invitation to your Centennial Anniversary on the 21st, my cold has developed into bronchitis, and I am used up for the present. The Doctor says I must not go to Lancaster under any circumstances, nor go out at night, hence I am reluctantly compelled to stay at home.
I hope you may have a good time, however, and I feel sure you will. I had looked forward with a great deal of pleasure towards participating with you, as I desired very much to meet some of our Brethren of your Lodge and city again. I have delayed writing as long as possible, hoping to be better, but I am sorry to say I do not feel able to be with you.
Fraternally yours, CONRAD B. DAY.
FROM PAST GRAND MASTER NISBET.
OFFICE OF THE GRAND SECRETARY, GRAND LODGE OF PENNSYLVANIA, F. & A. M., MASONIC TEMPLE, PHILADELPHIA, APRIL 15th, 1885. ) My Dear Sir & Brother: I regret that in consequence of the sudden death of a sister I will not be able to attend the Centennial Anniversary of Lodge No. 43, on the 21st instant.
Yours fraternally, MICHAEL NISBET, Grand Secretary .. To JOSHUA L. LYTE, W. M., Secretary Centennial Committee.
FROM GRAND CHAPLAIN WHITEHEAD.
BISHOP'S HOUSE, ELLSWORTH AVE., PITTSBURGH, MARCH 31, 1885.
JOSHUA L. LYTE, W.M.
Dear Sir & Brother: Your courteous invitation to take part in the exercises commemorative of the Centennial of Lodge No. 43, F. & A. M., is received, and I hereby gratefully acknowledge your fraternal kindness.
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It is with regret that I find myself debarred because of previous engagements from accepting the invitation so kindly given.
I trust that the occasion may be for all concerned a most joyous and satisfactory one.
Fraternally yours, CORTLANDT WHITEHEAD.
FROM GRAND CHAPLAIN GETZ.
WEST PHILADELPHIA, PA., APRIL 6, 1885. JOSHUA L. LYTE, W. M., Lodge No. 43.
Dear Sir & Brother: Thank you very much indeed for the kind invitation to attend the Centennial Anniversary of your Lodge.
It would give great pleasure, I can assure you, to be present on that most interesting occasion, but I regret sincerely that it will not be possible to do so.
I trust you may have a profitable and joyful time, and that prosperity may continue to favor the Lodge, as well as every individual brother belonging to it.
With statements of personal regard and esteem, I am,
Fraternally, HENRY S. GETZ.
FROM GRAND CHAPLAIN ROBINS.
PHILADELPHIA, APRIL I, 1885.
Dear Sir & Brother: I desire to acknowledge the receipt of your courteous invitation to participate in the Centennial Anniversary of Lodge No. 43, Lancaster, Pa.
It would give me very great pleasure to be with you upon this occasion, but, very much to my regret, I shall be unable, on account of pressing engagements to be absent from Philadelphia on the 21st instant.
Will you tender to the Lodge my congratulations upon the event which they, with very proper pride, now celebrate, and my earnest wishes for its continued prosperity?
Be assured that I entirely appreciate the honor which has been «done me in extending me an invitation to your festivities, and of the esteem and regard with which, I am,
Sincerely and fraternally yours,
JAMES W. ROBINS, Grand Chaplain.
JOSHUA L. LYTE, EsQ., W. M., Lodge No. 43.
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FROM GRAND CHAPLAIN HIRSCH.
PHILADELPHIA, APRIL I, 1885. TO JOSHUA L. LYTE, W. M., Lancaster, Pa.
Dear & Respected Brother: Your kind invitation to be present at the Centennial Anniversary of Lodge No. 43, F. & A. M., is at hand.
Grateful for your fraternal courtesy, I beg leave to express my deep-felt regrets, that bodily ailments, and other obligations for- bid me to respond personally to your kindness. My prayers are, may the Gr. Ar. of the U. grant your respected Lodge a new seculum of prosperity and continued brotherly love.
Truly yours, DR. SAMUEL HIRSCH.
FROM GRAND CHAPLAIN DELO.
CLARION, PA., APRIL 8, 1885.
JOSHUA L. LYTE, W. M., Secretary Centennial Committee, Lodge No. 43, Lancaster, Pa.
Dear Sir & Brother: I thank your committee for your fraternal invitation to be present at your Centennial Anniversary. I am sorry circumstances prevent my presence.
I congratulate you on your successfully building a century column in the history of this our truly ancient fraternity. I wish you all prosperity. May your lights be always trimmed and burning and yourselves ready to do the Master's work.
Fraternally, B. F. DELO, P. M., Clarion Lodge No. 277.
FROM GRAND CHAPLAIN MILLER.
EASTON, PA., MARCH 30, 1885.
JOSHUA L. LYTE, W. M., Secretary Centennial Committee.
Dear Sir & Brother: Accept my thanks for the invitation to attend the Centennial Anniversary of Lodge No. 43, F. & A. M. I regret to say that my engagements are such that it will be im- possible for me to be present. Wishing you and the Brethren a very pleasant meeting, I am
Yours sincerely, FRANK D. MILLER.
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FROM JUNIOR GRAND DEACON PATTISON.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, - COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, HARRISBURG, MARCH 31, 1885. ]
JOSHUA L. LYTE, W. M., Secretary Centennial Committee, Lodge No. 43, F. & A. M., Lancaster, Pa.
Dear Sir & Brother: I am in receipt of your kind invitation to attend the Centennial Meeting and Banquet of your Lodge of F. and A. M., for which you have my sincere thanks, but I very much regret that my engagements cover the 21st of April-the time fixed-and that I shall be obliged to be absent.
I am, my dear sir,
Fraternally yours, ROBERT E. PATTISON.
FROM GRAND SWORD BEARER CHASTEAU.
PHILADELPHIA, APRIL 4, 1885.
JOSHUA L. LYTE, Esq., Secretary, etc.
W. Dear Sir & Brother: Your kind invitation found me an invalid. Truly do you preside over ye ancient and honorable Lodge. It would afford me great pleasure to be with you, but sickness prevents.
Trusting you may have every enjoyment, I am
Fraternally yours, LOUIS M. CHASTEAU.
FROM ROB. MORRIS, P. G. M.
ASTOR HOUSE, NEW YORK, MARCH 30, 1885. JOSHUA L. LYTE, Esq., W. M., Lodge No. 43, Lancaster, Pa.
Wor. & Dear Brother: The reception of your kind invite to your Centennial causes mingled pain and pleasure. Pride at feeling I am so graciously remembered at your venerable place, is blended with profound regret that my engagements absolutely forbid my presence. It will be an occasion for you all to be proud of, and I know enough of Lancaster Masons to feel sure your proceedings will be crowned with success.
If there is room for my contribution* I shall be happy to offer it as an humble token of my admiration and esteem.
With cordial good wishes, Your obliged Brother, ROB. MORRIS.
*Bro. Morris' contribution, "Centennial Poem," will be found on page 224.
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FROM JOHN W. SIMONS, P. G. M.
NEW YORK, APRIL I, 1885.
W. BRO. JOSHUA L. LYTE, Lancaster, Pa.
Dear Sir & Brother: I am in receipt of your very kind invitation to participate in the exercises at the Centennial of Lodge No. 43, and should be delighted to accept were it in my power.
But alas, the treadmill of duty holds me fast; but you have my best wishes for a pleasant time, and my hope that the existence of your lodge may continue into centurial years.
Fraternally, JNO. W. SIMONS, P. G. M.
FROM JOHN MILLS BROWNE.
NAVY DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, APRIL 3, 1885.S
B. FRANK BRENEMAN, Esq., P. M., Chairman etc., etc.
Dear Sir & Brother: I have the pleasure to acknowledge the receipt of an invitation to be present at the Centennial Anniversary of Lodge No. 43, F. & A. M., Lancaster, Pa., on the 21st instant.
I have deferred its reply until the present, hoping to be able to accept, but having been ordered as a member of a general court- martial, which presumably will be in session at the time, I have, with much regret, to declare my inability to participate with the B. B. at the memorable festivity.
Convey to the B. B. my due appreciation of the courteous atten- tion, and accept assurances of my high fraternal consideration.
Faithfully yours,
JNO. MILLS BROWNE.
FROM HENRY R. COLEMAN.
LOUISVILLE, KY., APRIL 6, 1885. J. L. LYTE, Esq., Secretary Centennial Anniversary Committee.
My Dear Sir & Brother: Permit me to thank you most heartily for the cordial and fraternal invitation to join you in the Anniversary Celebration of the Centenary of your Lodge, No. 43, F. & A. M., Lancaster, Penn. It would give me great pleasure to be there, but duties which are absolute at this time, preclude the pleasure. I can therefore only send you my warmest wishes for the entire success of the occasion.
I lay the elegant card of invitation, &c., away with my other Masonic treasures.
My absence from home delayed my answer.
With fraternal esteem,
H. R. COLEMAN.
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FROM EDWIN G. MARTIN, P. M.
ALLENTOWN, APRIL 4, 1885.
BRO. B. FRANK BRENEMAN, Chairman Committee of Arrangements.
Dear Brother: I am sorry that I cannot accept your kind invita- tion to be present, to join with you in celebrating the Centennial Anniversary of Lodge No. 43, F. & A. M., on Tuesday, April 21, 1885.
Be kind enough to present my compliments to the officers of Lodge No. 43, and to the Brethren of the Committee. Fraternally yours, &c., EDWIN G. MARTIN.
FROM H. STANLEY GOODWIN, P. M.
SOUTH BETHLEHEM, PA., APRIL 21, 1885.
MASTER OR SECRETARY OF MASONIC LODGE, 43.
I greatly regret that I am hindered from going to Lancaster. Please accept my best wishes for future centuries.
H. S. GOODWIN.
FROM BROTHER CHARLES F. REES, LODGE NO. 43.
MILLERSVILLE, APRIL 6, 1885. J. L. LYTE, Esq.
Dear Sir & Brother: While I return my sincerest thanks to the Honorable Lodge No. 43 for their kind invitation to their Centennial Anniversary, I deeply regret to say that it is impossible for me to be present, as I am, and have been, sick for five months and unable to leave the house. O how much would I have liked to attend this festival in the midst of my Brethren of our Lodge, as I did attend a similar one forty-five years ago, namely, the Centennial Anniver- sary of the National Grand Lodge of Prussia, called "The Three Globes," which was held at Berlin in 1840. But at that time I was a young robust man, while now I am an old man, sick and crippled.
Wishing all the respected Brethren the greatest pleasure and enjoyment, I remain with much respect
Your obedient servant and Bro., CHAS. F. REES.
Regrets were also received from the following named Brethren: David Conyngham, Paradise, Pa., Lodge No. 43.
Samuel Eby, Elizabethtown, Pa., Lodge No. 43.
John H. Grove, Philadelphia, Pa., Lodge No. 43.
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Christian J. Hiestand, Florin, Pa., Lodge No. 43. Francis A. Lyte, Minneapolis, Minn., Lodge No. 43. John W. Myers, Philadelphia, Pa., Lodge No. 43. Charles H. Nauman, Haulover, Fla., Lodge No. 43. Jacob Stoner, Jr., Lancaster, Pa., Lodge No. 43. George W. Wood, Grand Marshal, Philadelphia. Rev. Luther F. Smith, Grand Chaplain, Mount Union, Pa. S. Kingston McCay, Grand Steward, Philadelphia. George W. Kendrick, Jr., P. M., Philadelphia, Lodge No. 59. Edgar A. Tennis, P. M., Thomspontown, Lodge No. 371. J. Willis Westlake, P. M., Millersville, Pa., Lodge No. 476. John V. Montgomery, Millersville, Pa., Lodge No. 476. Rev. C. F. Knight, Lancaster, Pa., Winslow Lewis Lodge, Mass. Milton J. Brecht, Lancaster, Pa., Lodge No. 551. William B. Hall, Lancaster, Pa., Lodge No. 25, Conn.
Coe Mulock, Lancaster, Pa., Lodge No. 407, New York.
THE MEETING OF THE LODGE.
The Lodge was opened at 2:15 o'clock p. m., with the following officers present:
Joshua L. Lyte, Worshipful Master.
John C. Carter, Senior Warden.
James B. Strine, P. M., as Junior Warden.
Charles A. Heinitsh, Treasurer.
Hugh S. Gara, Secretary.
William O. Marshall, Chaplain.
George H. Rothermel, Senior Deacon.
Frank H. Coble, Junior Deacon.
Jacob P. Shirk, Senior Master of Ceremonies.
John W. Lansinger, Junior Master of Ceremonies.
William D. Weaver, Pursuivant. George Lutz, Tyler.
A letter was read from Bro. George B. Willson, Junior Warden, stating that he could not be present at the Centennial on account of the serious illness of his brother at Bradford.
This Centennial meeting of Lodge, No. 43, was one of the largest and most successful meetings the Lodge ever held. Nearly two hundred and fifty Masons occupied seats in our beautiful Lodge Room.
The Right Worshipful Senior Grand Warden, Bro. Clifford P.
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MacCalla, the Right Worshipful Grand Treasurer, Bro. Thomas R. Patton, of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, and District Deputy Grand Master, Bro. William A. Morton, honored the Lodge with their presence.
Among the distinguished visitors were Bro. Charles E. Meyer, P. M., of Lodge No. 295, also Bro. William A. Sinn, P. M., of Lodge No. 19, and Grand Tyler of the Right Worshipful Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania.
The visitors present represented the following Lodges:
Montgomery, No. 19, Philadelphia.
Lodge No. 51, Philadelphia.
Concordia Lodge, No. 67, Philadelphia.
Union Lodge, No. 121, Philadelphia.
Washington, No. 156, Drumore Centre.
York, No. 266, York.
Bellefonte Lodge, No. 268, Bellefonte, Pa.
Mountain, No. 281, Altoona.
Columbia, No. 286, Columbia.
Melita, No. 295, Philadelphia.
Barger, No. 333, Allentown.
Goddard, No. 383, Coatesville.
Apollo, No. 386, Philadelphia.
Perkins, No. 402, Philadelphia.
Robert Burns, No. 464, Harrisburg.
Lamberton, No. 476, Lancaster.
Union, No. 479, Morgantown.
Casiphia, No. 551, Mount Joy.
Trenton, No. 5, Trenton, N. J.
Mercer, No. 50, Trenton, N. J.
Ashlar, No. 75, Trenton, N. J.
Column, No. 120, Trenton, N. J.
Eureka, No. 82, Concord, N. H.
Lafayette, No. III, Baltimore, Md.
Lowville, No. 134, Lowville, N. Y.
The following address of welcome was delivered by the Worship- ful Master, Joshua L. Lyte.
Brethren of Lodge 43, Free and Accepted Masons-This special meeting has been called to celebrate the Centennial Anniversary of our Lodge. One hundred years ago, on the 21st day of April,
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1785, the Right Worshipful Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, in extra session assembled, considered "a petition from a number of Brethren from the borough of Lancaster, praying for a warrant," and directed that the "Secretary prepare a warrant, No. 43, with the name of Stephen Chambers, Master; John Doyle, S. W .; and Henry Stuber, J. W .; " by this act creating a Lodge that has had an uninterrupted existence of a century, and to-day stands upon the threshold of its second century, full of life, vigor and hope. It is highly gratifying to the officers of Lodge 43, that so much interest has been mani- fested by its members in this meeting and so many Brethren are here to participate in its exercises on this anniversary occasion.
Brethren, officers and members of the Grand Lodge of Penn- sylvania, and of the various Subordinate Lodges, who are here to join us in these exercises, in the name and on behalf of Lodge No. 43, I extend to you a welcome, a cordial Masonic welcome, to this the Centennial Anniversary of the Lodge.
This is an interesting and important meeting in the history of Lodge 43, and the members are to be congratulated that the Lodge that was organized by a few Masons a hundred years ago, has outlived the gnawing tooth of ten decades, and is now in the full tide of Masonic prosperity, with hundreds of members, a neatly furnished hall, a well filled exchequer, and a standing second to none in the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania.
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