Attention called to fact that Trenton Lodges had been infringing upon the territorial jurisdiction of Mount Moriah over Broad St. Park and White Horse. Such infringement had been entirely innocent, but waivers will he asked in the future. November 24th was Past Master’s Night. “Remarks being called for from Past Masters the Senior Past Master, William H. Wilson, led the van with reminiscences and was followed in turn by each of the Old Guard.” 1916 W.M. - Frank N. Thompson S.W. - LeRoy Atkinson J.W. - Arthur Dyson There was a funeral service for Brother John Watson at his residence on South Warren Street in Trenton, to which the Lodge proceeded by trolley. Visiting officers from Column Lodge No. 120 conferred the Fellowcraft Degree on four candidates. There was a funeral service in Allentown, to which the Lodge proceeded by auto. This is the first reference to a car used as a means of transportation. There were nine candidate rejections. Some territorial waivers were granted, and some refused. October 11th was Veterans Night. Fellowship and speech making followed with adjournment to Bordentown House for a banquet. “And then wended their way homeward, well pleased with the first recognition of the old members and hoping that all might be present at the next Veterans Night.” 1917 - America Enters World War I W.M. - Leroy Atkinson S.W. - Arthur Dyson J.W. - Elmore F. Furth We assisted St. Cecile Lodge of New York with a funeral service held at a local cemetery for one of its members. We later received a very fine letter of appreciation from the Worshipful Master of St. Cecile. Ten visitors from True Craftsman Lodge No. 202, of Trenton, were present on May 23rd.
Attention called to fact that Trenton Lodges had been infringing upon the territorial jurisdiction of Mount Moriah over Broad St. Park and White Horse. Such infringement had been entirely innocent, but waivers will he asked in the future. November 24th was Past Master’s Night. “Remarks being called for from Past Masters the Senior Past Master, William H. Wilson, led the van with reminiscences and was followed in turn by each of the Old Guard.” 1916 W.M. - Frank N. Thompson S.W. - LeRoy Atkinson J.W. - Arthur Dyson There was a funeral service for Brother John Watson at his residence on South Warren Street in Trenton, to which the Lodge proceeded by trolley. Visiting officers from Column Lodge No. 120 conferred the Fellowcraft Degree on four candidates. There was a funeral service in Allentown, to which the Lodge proceeded by auto. This is the first reference to a car used as a means of transportation. There were nine candidate rejections. Some territorial waivers were granted, and some refused. October 11th was Veterans Night. Fellowship and speech making followed with adjournment to Bordentown House for a banquet. “And then wended their way homeward, well pleased with the first recognition of the old members and hoping that all might be present at the next Veterans Night.” 1917 - America Enters World War I W.M. - Leroy Atkinson S.W. - Arthur Dyson J.W. - Elmore F. Furth We assisted St. Cecile Lodge of New York with a funeral service held at a local cemetery for one of its members. We later received a very fine letter of appreciation from the Worshipful Master of St. Cecile. Ten visitors from True Craftsman Lodge No. 202, of Trenton, were present on May 23rd.
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