New York, 1895
Jamaica lodge, F. & A. M. met at their room in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening for the last time before the summer recess. There was a large attendance of members of the home and visiting lodges. The first degree was conferred on Hon. John Lewis Childs, Frederick R. Deremer and Ward H. Tilton. The various stations were filled by R. W. Townsend Scudder, R. W. John S. Denton, R. W. Charles L. Phipps, R. W Charles T. Dunwell, R. W. John Kendal Dunn, R. W. Robert A. Davison, R. W. Wright D. Pownall, R. W. George M. Gale and Porter D. Ford, master. A collation was served.
School Closing Exercises.
The closing exercises of the Jamaica public schools began Tuesday afternoon with the primary department. A large number of the relatives and friends of the pupils attended. Diplomas were presented at the close of the exercises. Wednesday afternoon The grammar department held their exercises. The scholars showed much proficiency in their studies.
Last evening commencement exercises were held in the Jamaica Opera House. This evening a reception will be given the graduating class at Union Hall Seminary.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 8.
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