Oneida County NyArchives History .....Grand Lodge Of Free And Accepted Masons Of The State Of New York November 10, 1900
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Grand Lodge of
Free and Accepted Masons
of the State of New York
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26th Masonic District
EDWIN HUGHES,
            District Deputy Grand Master.
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Trenton, N. Y. Nov. 10th, 1900
 
            Notice is hereby given that a Convention of the Lodges composing the
Twenty-sixth Masonic District, will be held in Masonic Temple, Utica, N, Y.,
Thursday and Friday, December 13th and 14th, 1900, at which time R. W. William H.
Whiting, Grand lecturer, will be present and give instruction in the standard Work
and Lectures, as adopted by the Grand Lodge of the State of New York. The program
will be as follows:
            Thursday, December 13th, at 8 P. M.   – First Degree.
              Friday, December 14th, 2 P. M. – Second Degree.
              Friday, December 14th, 8 P. M.  – Third Degree.
               
              No event of the Masonic year is of more general importance to the
craft than the District Convention, and it is strongly urged that each Lodge in the
District be represented by as many of it officers and members as can be arranged to
attend.
              The work of a Lodge is always improved by having its officers attend
the sessions of the District Convention where each can pay special attention to the
work which he is engaged. In this way they derive greater benefit, and are better
able to retain the Grand Lecturer's instructions than when a single representative
is depended upon to cover the entire subject.
              The record of this District in point of interest and attendance at
conventions is a creditable one, and is reflected by the proficiency of the several
Lodges in the Standard Work.
              It is hoped that a still more generous effort will be made during the
coming Convention, to arrive at a more perfect knowledge of the beautiful and simple
ritual adopted by the Grand Lodge, as exemplified by our efficient Grand Lecturer.
              A cordial and fraternal invitation is extended to all Master Masons in
good standing to be present at this Convention. Lodges at a distance should, if
possible, provide for the expenses of at least one representative.
              Please acknowledge receipt of this communication and advise me at the
earliest date possible, of the arrangements by which your Lodge will be
represented.
              Thanking you for past favors and trusting to be able to greet you
December 13th and 14th. I am
              Fraternally yours,
              EDWIN HUGHES
              D. D. G. M.
 
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Additional Comments:
Thanks to John S. Wilkinson of Rome, NY for this transcription.  Edwin HUGHES,
1861-1932, was my maternal great grandfather, and married Mary E. GOUGE, 1863-1944. 

Janice Jordan <jnrose@webtv.net>


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