History of the Third Masonic District Grand Lodge of the State of New York
C Company, Sixth N. Y. Heavy Artillery
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| C Company, Sixth N. Y. Heavy Artillery. He was attached to the 5th Army Corps and with it participated in some of the most important engagements of the war, among which were the battles of Spottsylvania C. H., Bethesda Church, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, and the Fall of Richmond. His regiment also participated in the battle of Cedar Creek, in the Shenandoah Valley, described in the scene of Sheridan's famous ride: he also participated with his regiment in the engagements in and around Harper's Ferry; it held Crampton's Gap during the battle of Gettysburg, and was employed on the skirmish line. He was promoted to sergeant, and continued in service to the close of the war, and was honorably discharged with the rank of sergeant. He continues his connection with his old comrades-in-arms as a member of Lafayatte Post No. 140, G. A. R., Department of New York.
Soon after the close of the war he obtained a position with E. & H. Anthony Co., New York, continuing for about four years; he left them to join the house of Louis Pattberg & Bros.; with which he has been connected for the past twenty years. He has been a resident of Brooklyn since 1865. FREDERICK B. RICHARDSON. Bro. Frederick B. Richardson has reached the pinnacle of his ambition in Freemasonry. The same push and energy and spirit of investigation that have always characterized him in his business efforts led him to pursue his journey from the ground floor of the Temple to the highest point attainable in the Order. He took his first step as an Entered Apprentice in Nassau Lodge No. 536, on June 29, 1886; he passed to the degree of Fellowcraft September 9th, and was raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason Sept. 20, 1886. He affiliated with Altair Lodge in January, 1887. He was exalted a Royal Arch Mason in Constellation Chapter No. 209; explored the vaults of Cryptic Masonry in Brooklyn Council No. 4, R. & S. M.; was exalted and dubbed a Sir Knight in Clinton Com- mandery No. 14; thence in the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite through Aurora Grata Lodge of Perfection, Oct. 8, 1886; Aurora Grata Council Princes of Jerusalem, Oct. 22, 1886; Aurora Grata Chapter Rose Croix, January 26,1887, and was made Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret, 32d degree, in New York Consistory February 20, 1881, and became a charter member of Aurora Grata Consistory at its organization ; he crossed the burning sands in Kismet Temple, Ancient Arabic Order, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine; he holds a Life Membership in all these Bodies except that of Clinton Commandery. Bro. Frederick B., youngest brother of H. T. Richardson, of Altair Lodge, was born in Brooklyn, 12 Feb 1859. He was educated at the Polytechnic Institute, but left school at the age of seventeen to enter upon a business career with the firm of Richardson He made for himself an honorable record in the National Guard, having served five years, from 1877 to 1882, as a member of Company C, Twenty-third Regiment. Two severe sunstrokes from exposure while on duty necessitated his resignation. He is a genial companion and has a wide circle of friends in Brooklyn. He is a member of Hamilton Club, of Peconic Council No. 631, Royal Arcanum; of Brooklyn Council No. 800, A. L. of H., and of the Northwestern Mason Aid Association. T. JEFF. STEVENS. Bro. Stevens was proposed for membership in Altair Lodge by Bro. George Nicholson, the present Senior Warden, and received his Master Mason's degree in June, 1887; he was soon after exalted a Royal Arch Mason in Constellation Chapter and is now Master of the 2d Veil. He has reached the 32d degree in the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, through the Aurora Grata Bodies, and is a member of Aurora Grata Consistory. He crossed the burning sands in Kismet Temple, Ancient Arabic Order, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. He was for five years Commander of Winona Council No. 905, A. L. of H., and is now its Treasurer; he is Past District Deputy Grand Commander of the 22d District of the State of New York of the same Order. He is also a member of Lafayette Council No. 28, Provident Union. Bro. Stevens was born in Troy, 7 Jan 1844, but was raised in New York city. He attended the old Fifth Street School, familiar to many business men of the present day, who were educated at that school. Bro. Stevens completed his "schooling " at thirteen years of age, and started out to "paddle his own canoe." He obtained a position as errand boy with the old well known firm of Raynolds, Devoe & Pratt, remaining until the breaking out of the war. In 1862 he accepted a warrant in the U. S. Navy, being then eighteen years of age, and was appointed Captain's Clerk under Captain Marchand, of the U. S. Steamer Lackawanna, attached to the West Gulf blockading squadron, and stationed off Mobile and Galveston. Capt. Marchand was Flag Officer until the arrival of Admiral Farragut. After two years' service as signal officer, Bro. Stevens resigned on account of the illness, by yellow fever, of his father, who was Assistant Engineer attached to the Frigate Colorado, attached to the same fleet. In 1864 he entered the Market Bank, now the Market & Fulton National Bank, as clerk, and, during his twenty-five years' service, has filled temporarily every position in the bank except that of cashier and president; for the past seven years he has been Receiving Teller.
U.S.S. Lackawanna Bro. Stevens joined the Twenty-third Regiment, N.G.S.N.Y., in 1862, the first year of its organization, as a member of C Company and served for upwards of fifteen years; was promoted through the several grades to the rank of Captain of his Company. He is a charter member of the Twenty-third Regiment Veteran Association, of which he has been Trustee for the past five years; he is also Secretary and Treasurer of the Twenty-third Regiment Officers' Association. He has been a resident of Brooklyn since 1861. F. W. FINLAY. The early training of Bro. Finlay had much to do with his subsequent course in life, and influenced to a great extent his actions. His father was a prominent Mason, who received his degrees at a Lodge in Glasgow, Scotland, and afterwards affiliated with a Lodge in St. Johns, Newfoundland, where he became quite prominent as an officer. Bro. Finlay was initiated an Entered Apprentice in St. John's Lodge No. 579, English Register, on June 6, 1884; passed to the degree of Fellowcraft October 3d; and raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason on November 14th of the same year. He was proposed for affiliation in Altair Lodge by Bro. H. Waterman and accepted in January, 1889. Although he has never held office, there are few brethren who have ever been more deeply impressed with the teachings of Masonry than Bro. Finlay, and he will doubtless prove a valuable acquisition to Altair Lodge. He received the same hearty welcome that has greeted every brother on his entrance into this Lodge. Bro. Finlay was born in St. Johns, Newfoundland, 16 Jan 1862. He received his preparatory education in his native city, and subsequently pursued his studies abroad for four years in England, France and Switzerland. He profited by his travels on the Continent, which offered him a good field for observation and study. Soon after his return he engaged in business with his father, continuing for some four years. He came to New York in March, 1888, and engaged in the shipping business, and soon after became a member of the Produce Exchange. His courteous manner and strict business integrity have made him many friends among his business associates, and he starts out in his new field of enterprise with a promise of a successful business career. CRYSTAL WAVE LODGE NO. 638. A Petition for a Dispensation to erect a Lodge to be known as Crystal Wave No. 638 was made to the Grand Master in the winter of 1867. The following named brethren signed the Petition, some of whom withdrew before the Dispensation was received: Henry E. Day, Henry S. Foote, James A. Beardsley, J. Windle Fowler, John Creighton, Jacob W. Buckbee, Wm. McBride, Lawrence Tower, Alfred G. Bishop, Samuel Hall, R. W. Champion, H. Sanford Wells, George Follett, Chas. C. Graves, Jr., Horace Tarrant, Joseph H. Willets, Wm. Scott, John Blakely, John C. Davis, Leonard J. Huking, John S. Davenport, E. O. Burling, Benj. Cromwell, W. B. Dayton, J. E. Rockwell, C. C. Converse. The Petition was indorsed by Long Island Lodge No. 382 and Amity No. 323. The officers named in the Petition were Henry E. Day, Master; Henry L. Foote. Senior Warden; James A. Beardsley, Junior Warden. The Dispensation was granted February 9, 1867, by Most Worshipful Grand Master Robert D. Holmes. The first meeting, U. D., was held in the Halsey Building, No. 355 Fulton street, on 13 Feb 1867. The Lodge was started with twenty-two charter members, only nineteen of whom completed their membership. This was organized as a temperance Lodge, and no one who dealt in intoxicating liquors was to be eligible for membership. The first one proposed for initiation and membership was Wm. McConaughy (subsequently drowned in the Hackensack river, NJ). The Lodge was constituted and instituted under warrant dated 6 Jul 1867, and the officers duly installed. From 13 Feb to 16 Dec 1867, there were held 48 communications, 21 U. D., 14 regular, 7 special, and 27 under warrant, of which 25 were regular and 5 special; 22 communications were held at which the E. A. degree was worked on 61 candidates; and 13 communications in which the F. C. degree was worked on 53 candidates; the same number were raised, and 6 joined by affiliation. The receipts from Feby. 9 to Dec. 9, 1867, were' $2,902.19. The following year a room was rented at 159 Fulton street and fitted up at an expense of about $2,500, with a rental of $800. This was sub-let to other Lodges. The Lodge continued to meet at this place until 1880, when the place of meeting was changed to the present location, No. 317 Washington street. The growth of the Lodge will compare favorably with that of other Lodges in this District, and Crystal Wave has given her full share for the support of worthy and distressed brother masons, their widows and orphans, as well as to other benevolent objects. The first death occurring among its members was that of Bro. N. F. Webb, on June 21, 1869, and since then many others have passed to that undiscovered country. A sad event occurred in August, 1871, in the death of Bro. WTm. Conaughey, a charter member of this Lodge, who was supposed to have committed suicide by drowning in the Hackensack river, NJ. The body was buried in the Potter's Field at Wiehauken, NJ. The brethren of this Lodge on learning the fact, had the remains disinterred and brought to Brooklyn, and buried in Greenwood Cemetery, with the usual ceremonies. On December 4, 1884, the Lodge celebrated its 638th Communication, corresponding with the Lodge number. A grand banquet was given at the Clarendon Hotel, Brooklyn, which was attended by a number of distinguished brethren of this Masonic District, among whom were Most Wor. Bro. Jos. J. Couch, Rt. Wor. Edwin E. Gates, Rt. Wor. Rufus T. Griggs, Rt. Wor. William Sherer, also Past Masters and brethren of Brooklyn Lodges. The occasion was enlivened with music by the Aurora Grata Quartette; addresses were made by Most Wor. Bro. Couch, Rt. Wor. Bro. Gates, and others, and a recitation given by Dr. James L. Farley. In the efforts to liquidate the debt of the Hall and Asylum Fund, Crystal Wave took prompt measures to meet her per capita tax of $1,008. Coupon certificates were issued, payable in one, two and three years, and these were to be received in payment of Lodge dues. The certificates were taken by the members, and the balance was paid from the funds of the Lodge. The Lodge has been fortunate in its selection of presiding officers, all of whom have left an honorable record. From 1867 to 1888, inclusive, a period of twenty-one years, there have been twelve Masters; of these, Wor. Bro. Day served two terms; Wor. Bro. Davenport, three; Wor. Bro. Reed, three; Wor. Bro. Kendall, three; Wor. Bro. Huking, two; Wor. Bro. Tandy, two; the others one year each. About the usual proportion of members have deceased, dimitted, and been dropped from the roll, leaving the total membership as per the Annual Report to the Grand Lodge for 1888, as 168. Ten Lodges in the District have a larger and twenty-one a smaller membership.
Henry L. Foote, 1869 George H. Reed, 1870 John S. Davenport, 1871-72 George H. Reed, 1873-74 John S. Davenport, 1875 L. J. Huking, 1876-77 John F. Tandy, 1878-79 C. F. Graves, 1880 Henry Rogers, 1881 S. M. Perkins, 1882 N. W. Kendall, 1883- 85 George R. Brown, 1886 George H. Reed, 1887 Harry M. Gardner, Jr., 1888.
Senior Warden.—Henry L. Foote, 1867-8; John S. Davenport, 1869-70; Wm. McConaughey, 1871; Henry Rogers, 1872; Henry Biggart, 1873-4; L. J. Huking, 1875; Henry Rogers, 1876-7; N. W. Kendall, 1878; C. F. Graves, 1879; John A. Humphrey, 1880; S. M. Perkins, 1881; Wm. McNeil, 1882; R. H. Dumbleton, 1883-4; Geo. R. Brcwn, 1885; S. R. Onstead, 1886; Harry M. Gardner, Jr., 1887; David Ellis, 1888. Junior Warden.—Jas. H. Beardsley, 1867-8; Geo. H. Reed, 1869; Henry Biggart, 1870; Thos. M. Tuberty, 1871; C. H. Darrow, 1872; John W. Mott, 1873; David Seals, Jr., 1874; W. E. Austin, 1875; Wm. McNeil, 1876; John F. Tandy, 1877; C. F. Graves, 1878; John A. Humphrey, 1879; S. M. Perkins, 1880; Wm. Pagan, 1881; R. H. Dumbleton, 1882; Geo. R. Brown, 1883-4; S. R. Onstead, 1885; Wm. Pagan, 1886; W. J. Allen, 1887; Walter Bell, 1888. Treasurer.—Wm. McBride, 1867; John S. Davenport, 1868; A. P. Higgins, 1869; S. F. Washburn, 1870-71-72; L. J. Huking, 1873-4; John F. Tandy, 1875-6; C. F. Graves, 1877; John W. Fowler, 1878-81; John F. Tandy, 1883-4-5; C. F. Graves, 1886-7-8. Secretary.—Benj. Cromwell, 1867 to 1878, inclusive; John S. Davenport, 1878 to 1888, inclusive. WOR. JOHN S. DAVENPORT, Charter Member, Secretary, And Past Master Of Crystal Wave Lodge. Wor. Bro. Davenport won golden opinions from the brethren of Crystal Wave Lodge for his uniform kindness, urbanity of manner, and exemplary conduct as a man and a Brother Mason. He has been identified with the Lodge from the date of its erection, and has been untiring in his efforts to build up and extend its influence. Although his present residence is nearly 45 miles distant, he is regular and prompt in his attendance at all stated Communications. As Master he presided with dignity and honor, and in his twelve years service as Secretary, he has obtained a hold on the hearts of his brethren that death alone can sever. His books are a model of neatness and system. He spent nearly two years in completing an historical record of its membership, which is invaluable as a work of reference. He was brought to light in St. John's Lodge No. 6, of Norwalk, Conn., in 1861. He subsequently took his dimit and assisted in organizing Crystal Wave Lodge. He was Senior Deacon in 1868; Senior Warden in 1869-70; Master in 1875, and Secretary from 1878 to 1888, inclusive. He was exalted a Royal Arch Mason in Gate of the Temple Chapter, Brooklyn. He is a member of Arcanum Lodge, Knights of Honor, and is Regent of Stamford Council No. 999, Royal Arcanum. Bro. Davenport was born in New York City, 20 Jun 1836. He was early in life thrown on his own resources, and commenced to "paddle his own canoe" at the early age of thirteen. He was mainly self taught, and worked his way up in life by his own exertions. He was engaged in mercantile affairs for a time, and was for several years in the New York Custom House. He removed to Stamford in 1881, and accepted a position with the firm of Gillispie & Thayer, lumber dealers. He has recently passed the twenty-first anniversary of his wedding day, having married, in 1867, Miss Rebecca N. Christmas, of Brooklyn, NY. Three Christmas gifts have been added to their household during that period, which has greatly enhanced their comfort and happiness. WOR. LEONARD J. HUKING, Past Master Of Crystal Wave Lodge. The administration of Wor. Bro. Huking was one of the most prosperous and successful of any ever enjoyed by Crystal Wave Lodge, and its influence was felt long after he laid aside the gavel. He was raised in Stella Lodge No. 485, in 1862, and dimitted in 1867 to assist in organizing Crystal Wave Lodge. During the first year of its existence he served as Organist. He was Senior Warden in 1875, and Master in 1876-7. At the beginning of his administration the Lodge treasury was almost depleted, but owing to his close application, materially assisted by his fellow officers and brethren, in sweeping away the influences of disaffected parties, he succeeded in re-establishing harmony, and in bringing the Lodge to that pinnacle of fame for its excellent work and high degree of social standing, enjoyed by but few Lodges in the entire Third Masonic District; and when he ceased his labors as presiding officer of Crystal Wave, he had the satisfaction of leaving as a legacy to the Lodge a handsome balance of over $2.000, deposited in several banks of Brooklyn. Twenty candidates were entered, passed, and raised, and the most perfect harmony and good feeling prevailed. At the close or his second term, the brethren showed their appreciation of his efforts by presenting him with a beautiful Past Master's jewel. He has served as Trustee of this Lodge for the past ten years. He was exalted a Royal Arch Mason in Orient Chapter No. 138, but subsequently dimitted. In the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite he reached the 32d degree, in the Aurora Grata Bodies, with which he is still connected. He is a member of Amaranth Council, R. A., and of Royal Arcanum Lodge, Knights of Honor. Bro. Huking was born in Germany, 22 Mar 1832. He received a collegiate education and entered upon a mercantile career. He came to this country in 1848, and engaged in the importing business. He is at present a stockholder in one of the largest iron manufactories of this country. He became a resident of Brooklyn in 1849, and united with the Fleet street M. E. Church in 1857. He has been for twelve years its Treasurer, and has held almost every official position. He has taught a Bible class in the Sunday school for twenty-five years, some of his original pupils being still connected with the class. While he is a firm believer in the teachings of Freemasonry, and has been the recipient of distinguished honors from the Fraternity, he holds the teachings of the gospel as paramount to all else, and has devoted the best years of his life to the work of imparting to others, a knowledge of the Word of God. WOR. CHANDLER F. GRAVES, Past Master Of Crystal Wave Lodge. Wor. Bro. Graves was proposed for membership in this Lodge, U. D., March 3, 1867, and was raised July 15th following. He has for many years officiated at the funerals of deceased brethren, and has been conspicuous for his visits to the sick. He was chairman of the Board of Trustees; was Treasurer in 1877; Junior Warden in 1878; Senior Warden in 1879, and Master in 1880. In the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite he passed through the Aurora Grata Bodies, receiving his 32d degree in New York Consistory, and became a charter member of Aurora Grata Consistory, also of Aurora Grata Club. He was born at Seneca Falls, NY, 1 Jan 1836, and educated for the dental profession, which he has practiced for several years past in the city of Brooklyn. WOR. N. W. KENDALL, Past Master Of Crystal Wave Lodge. The energy, determination and perseverance which have characterized Wor. Bro. Kendall throughout his whole life, were manifested to an unusual degree in his connection with Crystal Wave Lodge. He was initiated Oct. 30, 1873; passed Nov. 13th, and raised on the evening of December 11th. At the following Communication he was appointed Senior Deacon, and, to the surprise of all the brethren who did not believe it possible, he took the candidate successfully through the work of the Middle Chamber, a feat almost unprecedented in the annals of masonry. He served again as Senior Deacon in 1876, was Senior Warden in 1878, Senior Deacon in 1881-2. On his election as Master in 1883 he threw his whole soul into the work and proved himself a Master Workman. Thoroughly familiar with every detail, with a perfect knowledge of the ritual, possessing administrative qualities of an unusual degree, he entered upon his labors with an assured success, and the growth, development and prosperity of the Lodge during his three years' administration are matters of record. The second and third terms, 1884-85, he received the unanimous vote of the Lodge. On retiring from the East at the close of his third term, the brethren, desiring to show their appreciation of his able administration of the affairs of the Lodge, and of his many noble qualities as a man and a Brother Mason, presented him with an elegant gold watch and chain, containing the following inscription: "Presented to Wor. Bro. N. W. Kendall, by the members of Crystal Wave Lodge, No. 638, F. d' A. M., December 19, 1885." While a resident of Brooklyn his time and energies were devoted exclusively to Crystal Wave Lodge; he had neither time nor inclination for anything beyond Blue Lodge and Capitular Masonry. He was exalted a Royal Arch Mason in Constellation Chapter No. 209. Bro. Kendall was born in Augusta, Oneida County, NY, 12 May1848. After receiving a good common school education he removed to New Bedford, Mass., and engaged in the manufacture of stationery articles. He came to Brooklyn in 1872, where he established the same business, which he subsequently sold, and engaged in the sale of malt and hops under the firm name of A. B. Richardson & Co. He dissolved his connection with this firm in 1885, and removed to New Haven, Conn. He is now the principal owner of one of the largest brewing establishments in the State. He was married in 1870 to Miss Dora A. Forbish, of Boston. His success in life is due to his untiring energy and his indomitable will and perseverance. In his new field he has already commenced his labors with the Fraternity by trying to harmonize the discordant elements in that locality. WOR. GEORGE R. BROWN, Past Master Of Crystal Wave Lodge. Wor. Bro. Brown was made a Mason in a Lodge at Mound City, Illinois, in 1864. He affiliated with Crystal Wave Lodge in 1875, and served for a time as Trustee; he was Junior Warden in 1883-4; Senior Warden in 1885, and Master in 1886. He was exalted in Mound Chapter No. 70, R. A. M., of Mound City, Illinois. He is also a member of the Northwestern Masonic Insurance Company. Bro. Brown was born in Brooklyn, 11 Feb 1839. During the war, from 1862 to 1866, he was employed in the U. S. Ordnance Department and stationed at Mound City, Illinois. He has since been engaged in the book business for some years past. WOR. ROBERT F. STOBO, Past Master Of Republic Lodge No. 690, Marshal Of Crystal Avave Lodge. When Bro. Stobo received his Master Mason's degree in Ivy Lodge No. 397, Elmira, NY, in March, 1866, he dedicated his life to the fraternity, and for twenty-three years he has continued the work with unabated zeal and enthusiasm. While a resident of Elmira he completed his Masonic course, and was exalted a Royal Arch Mason in Elmira Chapter No. 42; explored the mines in Southern Tier Council, R.& S.M., of Elmira, and was created and dubbed a Sir Knight in St. Omar Commandery No. 19, of Elmira, NY; affiliated with Republic Lodge No. 690, New York city, in 1872, one of the best working Lodges in the State. He was its Senior Deacon in 1874; Senior Warden in 1875, and Master in 1876. He entered with his whole soul into the work and fully maintained the reputation that this Lodge had hitherto borne. He was the centre of a bright array of Masonic lights. He assisted in organizing Republic Chapter, R.A.M., and was its C. of H. On his removal to Brooklyn he looked for a Lodge where he could be most useful, and finally decided on Crystal Wave, with which he affiliated in 1886. One of his first efforts was to organize a school of instruction, of which he was made Chairman. Its effects were soon apparent, and there has been since then a marked improvement in the work. He was repeatedly urged to accept the nomination for a seat in the East, but declined, in order to afford an opportunity to the younger members. He accepted, however, the appointment of Marshal, and one of his first innovations was to insist on the Lodge being opened promptly at 8 o'clock. One of the best efforts of his life in connection with the Fraternity was the introduction into the monitorial work of the symbolic description of the lambskin, or leather apron, when presented to the neophyte; it is couched in the most beautiful language, is very impressive, and conveys to the candidate a clear idea of its symbolic uses. This has become a part of the standard work and has been adopted by the Grand Lodges of other States. Bro. Stobo was born in Chatham, Canada, 6 May 1836. His father moved to the United States soon after Bro. Stobo was born, and in 1850 removed to Scotland. Young Stobo was prepared for College in the High School of Glasgow, and was graduated from the University of Edinborough in 1855. He returned to America the same year, and was for some years connected with the wholesale silk business. In 1876 he became connected with the Pennsylvania R.R. Co., and since 1886 has represented one of its branches of the Lehigh Valley R.R., in New York city.
The Brooklyn Daily Eagle – 16 Jan 1890. At the last communication of Republic Lodge No. 690, which holds its meetings on the first and third Saturdays of every month, in the Masonic Temple, New York, there occurred one of the happiest incidents that it has been our pleasure to record for many months. At the conferring of the First Degree by Rt. W. George L. Montague, assisted by Worshipful Brother Warren H. Burgess, the announcement was made that Worshiprul Brother Robert F. Stobo, an old time master of Republic, was at the outer door craving admission. Upon his entrance he was received with an ovation which would have satisfied the ambition of the most aspiring candidate for fame, and, labor being suspended, he became the recipient of the warm congratulations and earnest welcome of the entire body of brethren present. Republic Lodge is noted for its strict conformity to the ritual, and brethren ambitious of perfection in that line should avail themselves of the opportunity to visit there as often as possible.
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W. J. ALLEN, Junior Warden-elect. During his twenty years' experience Bro. Allen has served the Craft in many ways that are worthy of special mention in the history of his own Lodge. He received his E. A., F. C. and Master Mason degrees in Crystal Wave Lodge in 1868. He has been a Trustee; was Junior Deacon and Junior Warden, and has always taken an active part in the work. During the Ladies' Masonic Fair held in the Masonic Temple in the fall of 1887, he rendered great service in aid of that undertaking. He was one of the representatives of his Lodge on the Executive Committee, and was a member of the committee on badges and medals, and designed the medal commemorative of the Fair, and the badge worn by the Executive Committee. He remained on duty most of the time during the several days on which the fair was held. He was elected Junior Warden for 1889 at the Annual Election in December, 1888. Bro. Allen was born in England, 28 May 1847, but has been a resident of this country from his earliest childhood, so that he knows no other. His parents resided in Philadelphia for a number of years. He removed to Brooklyn in 1863. He learned the trade of machinist and engineer, which he followed for some years. He has been for the past nine years engaged in the business of bakers' supplies. Having a natural taste for geology and numismatics, he has for a long time made these subjucts a special study, and has a large and valuable collection. He has upwards of twenty-five hundred coins and medals, together with a great'variety of rare and. valuable minerals and fossils. His social and domestic relations are of the pleas- antest. He has an interesting family, consisting of a wife and five children; he was married in January, 1867, to Miss Cecilia Jones, of Brooklyn. WILLIAM FOSTEE, Senior Deacon For 1889. Bro. Foster was formerly a member of, and highly honored by, Cambridge Lodge No. 662, where he was brought to Masonic light, April 10, 1882. He was taken from the floor and elected Senior AVarden in 1884. He affiliated with Crystal Wave Lodge, and at the annual election in December, 1888, was appointed Senior Deacon. He is a bright mason, an accomplished Craftsman, and thoroughly familiar with the ritual. He ascended to the 32d degree in the Ancient Accepted Scottish Eite through Aurora Grata Lodge of Perfection, Aurora Grata Council Princes of Jerusalem, and Aurora Grata Chapter Rose Croix. He was formerly connected with the New York Consistory, but recently affiliated with Aurora Grata Consistory. Bro. Foster was born at Castine, Me., 8 Sep 1850. His early life was spent on a farm, to which he is indebted for his strong, rugged constitution. He came to New York in 1876, and entered the employ of the Union Ferry Company in a subordinate position, but has since been promoted to a position of trust and responsibility. JAMES H. FERGUSON. Bro. Ferguson is at present one of the oldest members of Crystal Wave Lodge, having been raised in 1868 by Wor. Bro. H. E. Day, the first Master of this Lodge. While fully competent, and frequently solicited to accept official position, he has invariably declined, believing he could be more useful as an humble member of the Craft. Conscientious in the performance of all his duties, ready and willing at all times to assist worthy distressed brethren, and to assist in every good work, he has won the esteem and confidence of his brethren of this Lodge and of the Fraternity in general. He ascended to the 32d degree in the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite; is a member and Treasurer of Brooklyn Consistory No. 24. Bro. Ferguson is descended from an old and well known New England family. He was born at West Boylston, Mass., 7 Jul 1836. He became a resident of New York in early life, and was educated at the Mechanics' Society School, a prominent institution of learning in New York forty years ago. He served his time at the machinists' trade with the Putnam Machine Company, of Fitchburg, Mass., commencing in 1855, continuing for three years. He afterwards removed to Kansas. Soon after the breaking out of the Civil War he was employed at the Springfield, Mass., Armory, continuing until it close, when he returned to New York and engaged in the business of electrotyping. He has been for some years connected with, and is now treasurer of The Lovejoy Company, Electrotypers, No. 45 to 51 Rose street, New York, one of the largest establishments of the kind in this country. He has been a resident of Brooklyn for the past twenty-five years. THOMAS K. SHARP. Bro. Sharp has never been an aspirant for office, satisfied that he could serve his brethren to better advantage as an humble Craftsman. Certain it is that he has rendered effective service and labored for more than twenty years in his own quiet way for the support of the principles of Freemasonry. He was entered, passed and raised in Sharon Springs Lodge No. 634, Sharon Springs, NY, in 1868. He contributed liberally to this as well as to the Fraternity in general. In 1883 he affiliated with Crystal Wave Lodge. He was elected Trustee to serve for 1888, and re-elected the same year for 1889. Bro. Sharp was born at Sharon Springs, Schoharie Co., NY, 9 Jun 1837. He came to New York in 1853 as clerk for John A. Platt, continuing for seven years. He afterwards carried on the storage business for two years; he next started in the grocery business at 903 Third Avenue, New York, with his brother, under the firm name of H. & T. K. Sharp; this continued about two years, when he returned to Sharon Springs, his native place, and opened a country store, which he carried on for two or three years, when he sold out and started the meat business. He returned to New York in 1875 and opened a commission house, and has carried on the business successfully for the past thirteen years. During ten years of this time he held the position of night inspector in the custom house; he resigned in 1885, and has since given his whole attention to the commission business. CAPT. G(eorge). E. WICKS. T Bro. Wicks was born at Perth Amboy, NJ, 11 Feb 1847, but was raised and educated at Islip, L. I. His early surroundings led him to adopt a seafaring life, and his name has since become familiar to yachtsmen in almost every part of the globe as the winner of some of the most important races ever sailed in American waters, and as the commander of some of the most famous yachts. He has followed the sea for twenty-three years, fifteen of which he has commanded different vessels. He commanded the Gracie, built by Commodore Voorhis; was five years in command of the Dauntless [at left]; he had charge of James Gordon Bennett's steam yacht Polynia, and has more recently been in the employ of Commodore Gerry's steam yachts, the Pastime and the Electra. He is a thorough navigator, a man of good judgment and always reliable. He is a genial companion, and a man of great personal popularity. He died 10 Mar 1923 in St. Petersburg, FL. Directory: sites -> default -> files -> history files -> Nstructions for Acquiring Excess Equipment online, through the 1033 Program files -> Occupational health and safety files -> The Black Panther Party’s Ten Point Program files -> International programs roel profile files -> Fermi Questions a guide for Teachers, Students, and Event Supervisors Lloyd Abrams, Ph. D. 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here is no class of people that have a higher appreciation of the teachings of masonry or more conscientiously observe their masonic obligations than "those who go down to sea in ships, who do business on the great waters." Bro. Wicks, the subject of this sketch, has never neglected any opportunity to show his interest in the work and his appreciation of the teachings of Symbolic Masonry, and never fails to visit his own and other Lodges when in port. He was entered, passed and raised in Cambridge Lodge in 1881, and affiliated with Cyrstal Wave Lodge in 1883. He is a member and Chaplain of West End Council, Provident Union.