Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-06-25

Masonic CELEDRATIoN.-The Festi-
val Of st. John the Baptist, was celebra-
. ted in this town yesterday, by the Grand
Lodge Of Rhode Island, and the various
Subordinate Lodges throughout the
State, and several Lodges from Massa-
chusetts. 1t being the annual meeting
ofthe Grand Lodge, that body me, at
ST. Johns Lodge No. l, Immediately
upon their arrival (about half-past 9 A.
NJ and proceeded to transact the Gus
tomary business, and to elect its officers
for the ensuing year. A much larger a.
mount Of business than usual coming be-
fore the Grand Lodge, at this annual
meeting, It was hall: past ~ o'clock be-
fore they adjourned, when tho procession
was formed by the Grand Marshal s. pro-
ceeded from The Lodge down Spring and
Mill streets, up Thames and North Bap-
tist streets, TO the North Baptist Meet
ing House. On their way to tho meet
ing House large concourse Of Ladies,
who had assembled at the Town Hall,
Joined the rear Of the procession, and, as
might have been expected, were well
taken care Of and provided for by the
Brethren.
The services at the meeting House
consisted of Singing by tho Choir, (un-
der the direction Of Alessrs. b. Marsh Jr.
and Il. Stacy, Jr. )--Prayers by the
Grand Chaplain of the State, (Rev. G.
w. Hathaway, and an Address by Rev
GEORGE M. RANDALL, Of Boston--the
whole interspersed and enlivened by
Band, from New York. The Address
was mastery defence Of the institution
Of Free Masonry, and must have carried
conviction to the minds of all who heard
il, that il was formed and instituted for
wise and good purposes. We regret
that our limits compel us TO omit further
notice OF the Address at the present
time, but we presume it will be publish
ed, and when it is, we will transfer it to
our columns entire.
The services being over at the Meeting
House, the procession was again formed, and
marched up Fare well down Thames to Bowery,
IL, afr a., tl,n
where between five and six hundred of the
Brethren with their Ladies, partook of a most
sumptuous Dinner, expressly prepared for the
occasion by the indcfatigahlc host, Mr.. John
G. Weaver.
Owing to the la,eness of the hour at which
the procession sat down to dinner, and the UNI
finished business before the Grand Lodge, to.
gether with the anxiety of many of the mem
bcrs to return to their respective homes in the
boat which left at 5 O'Clock, the arrange
ments for an interchange Of sentiment, usua
on such celebrations, were greatly interrupted
The following are the regular toasts pre-
pared by the Committee for that purpos,
for the occasion -
J.. The day acc. celebrate. e.--Commcmorativ,
of the voice in the wilderness, which came :,
give light to those who sit in darkness, and I,
guide our feet into the ways ofpeace.
.. .Masonry-NIay its borders be enlarged
and may the three great rounds of its ladde
(Faith, Hope and CharityD always distinguish
its members.
3. The Rcrcrend Clergy
With Farm their guide, and humble hope,
Warm Charity and LOVE,
May they at last be rails to share
The perfect Light above.
a. The Grand L0dge Of Rhode Isiand.-Ii
her members we see proofs of the hourishin!
condition of Masonry within its limits ma!
she keep her JEWELS bright
8. Washington, The Father Of his Country
who laid aside honors which his grateful coun
trymcn showered upon him, but still continue
to wear the APRON of our Graft.
q. The Ladies,-whosc presence adorns an
cheers the festivities of the day AS in opera
tive Masonry, their fair hands are not made {
WELD the TRowEL so in speculative Masonry
they need no GAyEL to divest their hearts
the common vices Of life.
T. The enemies Of Free -.,faSonry: Let the,
see of a truth, that il is not cunningly d,
viscd fable--lct them see and feel how goo
and how pleasant it lis for brethren TO dwell {,
gethcr in unity.
7. Rcr. Geo. W. RandaH The Orator of u,
day. BY his eloqucnce this afternoon, W
trust that he has added ono more link to th
chain of our time -honorcd lnstitution.
Q. Secrecy: One of tine ancient landmark
of our Order the worthy seek, and find whe
they knock it is opened unto them.
10. Our apsd brothers Although their light
have nearly expired, their iervcnt interest !
n bav
their WORN has been well done, and that It wi
merit the approval of the Grand Master OF tl'
Universe.
II. Our abscn, hrt,hrtr Although ncccssli
separates them from MS, personally, to-day
r'Ill We are oSr IN spirit
~. II. h,tiiut'cE # .xasor,y II has bee