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JUDGE PALMER'S reply in accepting the gift was eloquent; in part he said: "Worshipful Master and My Brethren: He who has represented you upon this occasion has wisely and truly said that my visit here to-night must be accompanied by conflicting emotions. He could have said nothing truer than that, and he has given the reason for it. I have to regret that I do not possess the control of language sufficient to enable me to adequately express my appreciation of the kindness of your Lodge in restoring me once more, in a modified form, to its roll of membership, for, if there is one thing that I desired, that would be more agreeable to me than another, in connection with my Masonic services, it was this graceful act of yours of again connecting me, now near the close of my pilgrimage, with that Lodge in which, as you have truly said, I first took the first three degrees in Freemasonry. I will accept most gratefully the honor you have thus conferred, and the evidence of that membership which you have presented. “ * * * you have well said that it is not probable that we shall ever again gather together on this side of that shore which separates us from the eternal life. It is absolutely certain that this concourse of dear brethren into whose faces I now look will never be gathered in life again all together. I may meet some of you—I hope many of you—but already in the western sky the signs bid me prepare to gather up my working tools and part upon the square. " * * * You have- spoken referring to the assaults which have been made upon the institution, of which Evening Star Lodge is an honored component part. The history of Evening Star Lodge is an illustration of the truth of what you have said. Scarcely was the signature upon its charter dry before that awful storm appeared upon the scene which closed up the Lodges in the State. There is no record of any work being done under its charter from 1820 until after it was revived in 1840. Upon every Masonic Lodge throughout this State and county most fearful and unjust and cruel attacks were made upon men of the highest character and reputation in the State; the leaders of the Fraternity in most of the Lodges in this State were threatened. Lodges were closed. Few there were of the whole number of four hundred and .some odd that maintained their existence. Such storms like this must have their close. It spent its fury, but it required years and years to forget the prejudice which had been created by that terrible contest. This grand old institution of Freemasonry, of which we all have the honor to be members, and of which we are proud, and justly proud, met this attack upon her integrity as she meets all similar attacks. She is again and still teaching the great truth which has its source in Him who created the universe, teaching mankind by her acts more eloquently than anything else. She has left her record to speak for her, and it has spoken for her, until the world has become satisfied that the grand old institution of Freemasonry is after all one of the greatest, and one of the best organizations of human origin. It does not assume to be of divine origin; it never attempted to assume the place of religion of the Almighty, but it is a wonderful aid of any true religion. We can say this for her, that she has taught no truths save those which tend to the well-being of mankind; she has inculcated among her votaries the duty to practise every virtue which may determine and beautify human character, and to flee from every vice that sullies or disgraces. She has convinced the world that it is a beneficial institution designed for the benefit of mankind and administered for noble, just and honorable purposes. '' * * * The mission upon which Freemasonry started has not yet been accomplished. It will not be until that time shall come when this earth shall be made a temple for the dwelling place of a God of infinite love. We can well imagine that that period will be a long time coming, but let me say to you that this institution will continue in the performance of regular duties in accordance with her theory and her creed. "Men may come, and men may go, "but this old institution, like Tennyson's brook, shall 'go on forever.' " * * * Now, my brethren, thanking you most cordially, most sincerely for the kindly greeting you have extended to me this evening, and for the great honor you have done me in reuniting me to Evening Star Lodge as an honorary member, both of which I can highly appreciate, I beg to express to you my sincerest wishes for the future success and welfare of Evening Star Lodge, and every member of it, and every member of this great Fraternity now here present." The historical address delivered by R.'. W.'. DANIEL W. TALLCOTT furnished valuable information, much of which is included in this sketch, and in closing he gave some wholesome advice and offered suggestions well worth preservation; he said: "Now brothers of Evening Star Lodge, it is for you to determine what the future of your Lodge shall be. You have the record of the experiences of seventy-five years before you; inasmuch as in your power profit by them; improve upon the past. " * * * Build a memorial in every home of sorrow and want, where the prayers of the widowed and orphan may be offered up daily for your health and prosperity, for long after you have passed into the land of the unknown will the performance of good deeds live in the memory of mankind. Elevate and cheer each other, to gather renewed vigor for the combats that await us all in our journey through life. " * * * Let not the sun rise or set without reflecting brighter and more lustrous the honorable estimation you are held in by your fellow citizens. And in your Lodge let your brother be a brother indeed; his circumstances, his feelings, his sorrows and his joys, regard them in the spirit which his intimate relation deserves, and in prosperity or adversity let his emotions awaken within you a sympathetic impression. "Finally, my brothers, let us ever have the maxim and saying of our patron, the aged St. John, present with us; let us remember those last days of his life, as the great teacher of Masonry, when he came into the assembly of the faithful, too feeble to walk—was supported by his brethren—too feeble then to raise his voice in prayer or exhortation— spread out over the assembled flock his aged hands and gave to them the maxim—the maxim and command of Masonry—the one great law of our order, 'Love one another.' Obey this command, my brethren, and then when we shall receive the final summons we may stand the test of the Grand Master's square and have a right to the Tree of Life and be admitted through the gates into the city." Before the festivities closed W.'. MORRIS S. MACKENZIE, who had compiled a history of the Lodge, was, upon the suggestion of R.'. W.'. BROTHER TALLCOTT, unanimously elected permanent Historian of the Lodge. Henry L. Palmer was born at Mount Pleasant. Wayne County, PA, 18 Oct 1819. He was made a Mason in Evening Star Lodge in 1841; he was Master four years, from 1845 to 1848 inclusive: he removed to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1840. Soon after he affiliated with Wisconsin Lodge. No. 13. then called Tracy Lodge: he was Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin in 1852-53 and again in 1871-72. He has also gained prominence in public life; he was a Member of Assembly in 1853, 1860, 1862 and 1873, serving as Speaker during the session of 1853 and an extra session in 1862: he was State Senator in 1867-68. In 1873 he was elected County Judge of Milwaukee County, but retired in 1874 to accept the office of President of the North Western Life Insurance Company of Milwaukee. 154
The Lodge has had upon its roll of membership others who have obtained prominence in public life. Lorenzo D. Collins, State Senator, Member of Assembly. George B. Mosher, Member of Assembly. Waters W. Braman, State Senator, Member of Assembly. Thomas G. Ross, Member of Assembly. Thomas D. Liddle, Member of Assembly. Joseph M. Lawrence, President of Village. William D. Sunderlin, Member of Assembly. William C. Durant, Post Master. Charles A. Benjamin, Supervisor. James Forsyth, Member of Assembly. Henry A. Retallick, Supervisor. Robert S. Turner, Alderman. Edwin W. Joslin, Alderman. Douglass Y. Harrington, Alderman. Charles L. Oothout, Alderman. Henry Calboun, Alderman. John J. Thompson, Alderman. Fayette B. Durant, Water Commissioner. James Trimble, Electric Light Commissioner. William C. Baxter, Coroner. George S. Haswell, Coroner. George H. Smith, Superintendent of Streets. GRAND LODGE OFFICERS. Daniel W. Tallcott, Grand Steward, 1871; Grand Sword Bearer, 1874-75; Dist Deputy Grand Master, 1880; Grand Representative. William H. Kirkpatrick, District Deputy Grand Master, 1900. Henry Calboun, District Deputy Grand Master, 1902-1904. MASTERS 1826. Joseph Hayward. 1840. Jacob Gingrich. 1841. Jacob Gingrich. 1842. John S. Perry. 1843. Carey Murdock. 1844. Eleazer Jenks. 1845. Henry L. Palmer. 1846. Henry L. Palmer. 1847. Henry L. Palmer. 1848. Henry L. Palmer. 1849. Ezra I. Higgins. 1850. Ezra I. Higgins. 1851. James H. Brisbin. 1852. James H. Brisbin. 1853. Daniel C. Stewart. 1854. Daniel C. Stewart. 1864. Daniel W. Tallcott. 1865. Daniel W. Tallcott. 1866. Daniel W. Tallcott. 1867. Daniel W. Tallcott. 1868. Daniel W. Tallcott. 1869. Daniel W. Tallcott. 1870. Daniel W. Tallcott. 1871. Daniel W. Tallcott. 1872. Horace M. Barnes. 1873. David Erskine. 1874. Robert H. Miller. 1875. Robert H. Miller. 1876. Robert P. Tunnard. 1877. Robert P. Tunnard. 1878. Daniel W. Tallcott. 1879. John McBain. 1880. Fayette B. Durant. 1881. Fayette B. Durant. 1882. Ralph Moore. 1883. Ralph Moore. 1884. William W. Lindsay. 1885. John McDonald. 1886. Arthur B. Stewart. 1887. Arthur B. Stewart. 1888. Samuel Andrews. 1889. William B. Sabin. 1890. Matthew H. Lee. 1891. Robert Trimble. 1892. W. H. Kirkpatrick. 1893. George E. Hayford. 1894. Solomon Lang. 1895. Simon C. Fort. 1896. Simon C. Fort. 1897. Morris S. MacKenzie. 1898. Edward W. Rogers. 1899. Henry Calhoun. 1900. Chas. C. Richenecker 1901. Charles A. Richardson. 1902. John McLaren. 1903. George S. Haswell. 1904. Chas. E. Swatling. 1963. Edward I. Buhrmaster 2007-08 Joseph F. Bernstein 2010-11 Jeffrey C. Kuhne Biographies Some of the following biographies are from Landmarks of Albany County, New York (1897), by Amasa Junius Parker. http://archive.org/details/landmarksofalban00parker [pages as noted]: ----- http://funeralplan.com/obits/view.html?action=view&id=156301 Walter Andrew Bachteler, b. 1927 in Watervliet; d. 2 Feb 2009, age 82, a son of the Frank H. Bachteler and Louisa S. Sallans, and was a graduate of Watervliet High School. Walter was a resident of Latham for all of his adult life. He was employed by the State of New York in Sep 1949 and retired 25 Feb 1982 as a draftsman and civil engineer with the State Department of Transportation. Dedicated to Freemasonry, Walter was well known in local Masonic circles. He was a member and Past Master of the Evening Star Lodge No. 75 F&AM, Past Master Councilor, Past Advisor and Chevalier of Troy Chapter, Order of DeMolay, Past Honored Dad of Ionic Triangle, member and Past High Priest of Hudson River Chapter No. 168 RAM, Past Illustrious Master of Bloss Council No. 14 R&SM, Sir Knight of the Apollo Commandery No.15 K. T., Past Commander’s Association of the Knights Templar of Central NY, member of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Troy, Past District Deputy Grand High Priest of the Tenth Capitular District of New York State, Past Worthy Patron of Wiletta Chapter No. 213 OES,Trinity Priory – Knights of the York Cross of Honor, and Past President and District Deputy of the former Steinbach Lodge, Scandinavian Society of America. He was a dedicated member of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Latham, where he served as a member of the Vestry, Lay Reader and was president of the former Men’s Club. He was a former member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Watervliet. Walter was involved in Scouting and was a former assistant Cubmaster (Pack 62), Scoutmaster (Troop 62) and Troop Chairman in Latham. He was a Scouting Unit Commissioner and District Committee member for Colonie District, Gov Clinton Council, BSA. He was a brotherhood member of the Order of the Arrow, Nischa Nimat Lodge. Walter enjoyed life-guarding and was an authorized Senior Life Savor and Water Safety Instructor for the Albany Chapter of the American Red Cross. He was a member of the NYS Association of Transportation Employees and was a former Representative of the Civil Service Employees Association. In retirement, Walter enjoyed home-life, family, reading, solving crossword puzzles, collecting stamps and coins, driving and traveling, especially to Canada and Germany. He was blessed to see the arrival of his first great-grandchild. He was the beloved husband of the late Hilda Karlson Bachteler; loving father of Walter Bachteler, Jr. of Philadelphia and Hilda “Heidi” Galster 155
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