The Masonic Grand Lodge

Close of the Annual Sessions and Election of Officers

Beatrice, Neb.; Dec. 14.—{Special to The Herald}—The grand council of Royal Arch Masons and annual convention of the grand chapter, and other masonic organizations which have been in session here the past three days, have adjourned.

Fully 50 prominent Masons of the state were in the city during that time.

The grand convention, Order of High Priesthood of Nebraska, elected the following officers:

M. E. President- James A. Tulleys,  Red Cloud

E. Vice President – Samuel  P. Davidson

F. Chaplain – Frank Young

M. Treasurer - Charles   A. Holmes, Tecumseh

E.. Recorder - William R. Bowen, Omaha

Comp. Master of Ceremonies – James Taylor, Lincoln

Comp. Conductor  - Robert E. Franch

Comp. Herald – Charles J. Phelps

Comp. Steward – Edwin R. Richardson

Comp. Sentinel - Charles A. Holmes

The grand council of Royal and Select Masters elected the following officers:

M. P. Gand Master – Franck H. Young, Custer

R. D. Deputy Grand Master – Samuel P. Davidson, Tecumseh

Comp. Principal Conductor Work – James Gilbert, Omaha

Comp. Grand Treasurer – Milton J. Hull, Edgar

Comp. Grand Recorder – William R. Bowmen, Omaha

Comp. Grand Chaplain – Jeff H. Foxworthy, Lincoln

Comp. Grand Captain of Guards – Charles C. Rittonhouse, Hastings

Comp. Grand Conductor of Council – Robert E. French, Kearney

Comp. Grand Steward – Lucian D. Richards, Fremont

Comp. Garnd Sentinel – Jessee Richards, Beatrice

The grand chapter elected the following officers:

M. E.G. H. P. – Charles A. Holmes, Tecumseh

R.E.D.G.H.P – Milton J. Hill, Edgar

R.E.G.K. – Frank H. Young, Custer

Grand Soribe – J. H. Dinsmore, Sutton

Frand Treasurer – H. G. Clark, Omaha

Grand Secretary – William R. Bowen, Omaha

Chaplain – Jacob A. Hood, Schuyler

Lecturer – E. R. Richardson, Crete

Captain of Hosts – Robert E. French, Kearney

Prin. Sojourner – A. W. Crites, Plattsmouth

Royal Arch Captain – James Tyler, Lincoln

Master Third Vail – E. E. Loweman, McCook

Master Second Vail – JohnS. McClary, Norfolk

Master First Vail – Chris E. Pierce, Plattsmouth

Grand Steward – C. C. Rittenhouse, Hastings

Under dispensation of the Grand Council, Raboni Council of Royal and Select Masters was organized in this city, and the council degrees conferred upon several companions. 

The following officers were elected and duly installed by Most. Pulssant Grand Master Frank H. Young of Custer:

Thrice Illustrious Master – Henry M. Blake

Right Illustrious Deputy Master – Gilbert L. Cole

Illustrious Principal Conductor – James E. Cobbey

Treasurer – Ed C. Salisbury

Recorder – John P. Downs

Captain of the Guards – Ellet G. Drake

Conductor of the Council – William E. Ryan

Steward – Harrison F. Cook

Sentilnel – Charles G. Cole

After the officers of the grand chapter had been installed the chapter adjourned.

The meeting next year will be held at Fremont

Omaha Herald – December 15, 1888