could see you ; I can hear you and you sound fine. I have always wanted to come to Lancaster and I am going to do so sometime in the daylight and see the home of President Buchanan. I have a personal interest in the Buchanan home ; many years ago, my father was secretary to James Buchanan when he was

-citizen, James Buchanan, in introducing him to public attention as a suitable candidate for Vice-President of the United States ; and believe that a time has arrived when it would be culpable to withhold the expression of the sentiments of Lancaster county on this important subject. They, therefore, give

G. Helm, on "Buchanan, the Mason." The response was delivered by Worship- ful Master Martin W. Witmer, after which the tablet was unveiled by Simon W. Raub, the oldest member of Lodge No. 43, and one of the few who was present at the funeral of Mr. Buchanan. It bore the following inscription: �James