Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-07-04
From the Hamburg Republican.
ST. JOHNS DAY.

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This lime honureJ Masonic Anniversary
falling on Sunday, was celebrated on Sat-
urduy The 23l, by Harmony Lodsc Of this
place. assisted by numerous visiting
brethren.
About 12 o'cleck the Lodge was organ
lied. formed in procession and marched to
The Bridge. where they met Social Lodge.
No. j, Of Augusta, Georgia. aud The whole
being formed in procession. was marched
through several Of our streets, making a
hae display, with flying banners aud their
rich regslia, until they arrived at the Bap-
list Church where ii large audience had
assembled to hear al address from VI.
Gray. Esq, member Of The Order. Ser.
vices al The church were commenced by
rhe Chaplain, the Rev. Mr.. kennerIy offer,
ing Prayer. lulom ed by The singing Of an
Ole prepared lut the occusun. The Ora
tor then rose oud addressed lhe audience
in very chaste. impressive and approprl.
ale manner, after which the services oI
The church were cInsed Ivy singing another
Ode, and benedictina from the Chaplain.
The members of The Masonic Order were
then marched TO the Hall Of Harmony
Lmlge, anu called from labor 10 relrcsh-
ment.
At half past 2 o'clock moth lodges. with
q number uf transient brethren, marched
in procession to KrtrIlams American lio.
tel. aud pnrinok of most sumpiuous dln-
ner. Mr.. Kclcham. on this OCCASION, dis
played his usual good taste and Iihrrali,y.
by providing everything that :he most fas.
lidinus cnuId desire 10 constitute a dinner
pleasing alike to The cpicurian eye or pa
late. After all present had displayed III Il
most brc"ning manner their appreciation
Of The vands. The clpIh heing removed,
The fullowins regular and volunteer Ioas's,
with many Others, we have moi been able
To obtain, were olftrrd aud drank with en-
thusiusIic applause.
REGULAR TOASTS.
!. Our Patron Saint-his sterling virtue
and II,c moral beauty of his character. ron-
ders his ,larne dear 10 allIrue I'rnlhers nf
the 'rlf. May we this DAY celebrate his
festival in Il Iii aud becoming II amer.
2 FREQ Masonry. lime honnred and
glorious lnsI'utiuu-ils noble principles
will live. he hnnored and cherished when
the names of its enemies shall DC forgot
ten. and losi in The laps u( time.
3. The Widows Snn-rhe spniless puri-
Is nf his character and the honest Integrity
| Of his Lille. will ever he held in sacred esIi-
marnn by all genuine Free alasuns.
4. The Masuns LadJcr-Fuirh in Gnj.
Hope for Immortality. and Charity to all
mankind. May we steadfuslly adhere TO
lhi. Sacred Ladder.
5. Our invited Brethren nf other Lnhgcs
we hail them with nnleigned feelings Of
Brn,herly Lnvc. aud bid them we!cumc.
thrice welcome to our festive Board.
6. The Memory of The Brave and Gen.
ernus Col. p. NJ. Butler. whilst we admire
his gallanrry as snl,lier ami his patriot.
ism ns ci, ,zep. Yet we deeply dePlore
his Inss as Brohpr Masnc. His noble
and palrinIic deeds in the field and his mild
nmiable virtues as Mason. endcars his
memory 10 The Masonic Fraternity.
7. The Grand characteristic principles
of our Or'Icr-l'rorhcrIy- Love. Rrlir', "nd
Truth. May we ever square our actions
by their immortal principles.
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
By 4. ~ Benson. (.Hasfer IF Harmony
Lodge. 1.-The Point within the Circle
May every brother remember that he is
Ihal point. aud bear in m nd hnw that
circle is bounded. So that, in the enjoy.
| ment nf this frs'ival nccasinn he may not
nver.slep the boundary marked Out by the
first cardinal vir'nr-Tfmprrancc.
By Wii'iam HM.-lhe ever 10 he le-
mrnlhprpd Icnens Of our On!er-brnllery
love, relief and ruth.
BIZ UiHium Milirr.-Thc Ladies'
Although excluded from our fraiernity.
yet they occupy the hishes, station in a
lrur Alason'S heart.
BY C. e. Leris.-Charity,-The chief
of every snriaI virtue. The distinguishing
CHARACTERISTIC "f our Order.
By Lery ELECTROMAGNETIC
the lnlty Oak wI'nse towering s"mmiI is
! seen in tIle mulst The Trees If The furresl
that surround il. Il lallirs with The winds
of persecution AMI dei"s Imposition.
By Dir. Mon'agne.-The memory Of
the Marquis DrLnfayrl,e.-'rIe early
friend Of our country. tho patron Of our
Order and Honorary member of Social
Lodge No !. Augusta. Georgia.
By Leacis Lery.-Our lIos', Mr.. kcl.
cham--rerummenleh by the Chn,miIIee
Of Arrangements of llrrlnony Lndse. M.
81. found worthy and well qualified by
Sorinl L"dge. No. l. Of Augusta.
By John .Harsh.-Our ll"sess-hl.
though our Host was recommended by
Harmony and found wnrIhy by Social. the
light by which he shines is only borrowed.
as our table shows the work of woman
hands.
BIZ Mr.. Hnrdman.-The Blacksmith,
Kin. SuIomons right hand man.-Wh hen
Snlnmnns wisdom is found ai the head oil
the fcsri@c board The Blacksmith will be
found among the guests.
By NJ. Gray.-Onr Principles.-The
more cIusely lhsy are investigated, the
more hean'ifuI they appear.
By j. D. Bmt-Tho Fair Sex.-Al.
though they cannot be made Masons they
are often made the better halves Of Ma.
sons.
By ~ Fl. Maharry-Harmon Lodge
No 81 and S"cinI Lodge NJ. |, Parici
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