Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 40, Number 27, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 December 1907 — The Masonic Banquet. [ARTICLE]

The Masonic Banquet.

The Masons of Rensselaer had a fine time last Saturday night, when the third degree was conferred on Richard Crowell. He was raised in and 28 members of the order came over from his old town to assist in the initiation. After the degree work was completed, the members repaired to the armory, where quite an eloborate turkey supper was served. Seventyfive took part in the banquet and it was followed by several speeches by both local and visiting members. A very enjoyable time Is reported.