The Eureka Lodge A.F. & A.M. held an inspirational meeting at the Masonic Temple Monday night at which time special honors were given to Charles Bembury. The address conferring these honors was delivered by C.R. Pugh in which he called particular attention to the faithful discharge of the duties of the office of tiler for the Masonic bodies, which office he has held, seldom missing a meeting, for the last 25 years. Mr. Bembury, to whom this was a complete surprise, was so thoroughly overcome by emotion that he was unable to respond. Charles Griggs introduced the new Masonic band which made its debut on this occasion, Rev. G.F. Hill, Christ Church, delivered an address most appropriately on the subject, “Inspiration Derived from Masonry.” This address was followed by Rev. F.H. Scattergood, Cann Memorial Church, who spoke upon the subject of “Putting In and Taking Out.” “The greatest good derived from any institution is only made possible by putting oneself into it,’ sounded the keynote of this address. Dr. John Griggs spoke very effectively on the Masonic Home at Oxford. Following this there was a general reception to Mr. Bembury. An offering was received of considerable sum for the benefit of the Oxfrod Orphanage. The ladies of the Eastern Star prepared and served a delicious oyster supper.
Mr. Walter Wood delivered his famous address on “Innocents Abroad” with apologies to Mark Twain, in which he described his trip through Spain. This address was a very welcome innovation and was thoroughly appreciated by all. At a late hour the meeting adjourned.
From the front page of The Elizabeth City Daily Advance, Dec. 17, 1924
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