Columbia gazette., 1853-12-31

~~~~>-~ ''SAO AS~HV'~Ne eAAN sASh SOuA0
menced the t.sfeast of reason and flow of
SOUL" Col c. K. Gillespie was called
to preside, assisted by r. A. Robinson
and W:S. Hayes. The Pres. arose and
announced the following Regular Toasts:
l. The day we celebrate, (drank
standing, in silence.
2. Christianity and Masonry, twin
sisters, divine in origin, may these
precepts encircle the whole earth.
3. Our honorable institution, ,-vener-
able in antiquity, charitable in its de-
sign, and God-like in its enterprise.
a. Faith, Hope and Charity, = the
three principle rounds in our Masonic
ladder.
5. Master Mason's wives, daughters
and sisters,-may they be remembered
and protected by the unbounded chari-
ty Of our order.
6. The friendship existing among
Masons, being solid. it forms cube
and comprehends the whole.
7. The Most Worshipful Grand Mas
ter Of the State of California.
s. The mystic tie that has, and will
survive, the downfall of kings and the
wreck of empires.
9. George Washington, the father of
his country, advocate of Masonry and
friend of the poor.
10. To the success of Masonry, in
California, = its past progress gives
brig ghtening encouragement for the fu-
ture.
II. The Worshipful Master, War
dens and Brethren Of Tuolumne Lodge,
No. s.
IL. To all the Fraternity around the
globe; our visiting Brethren.
The various toasts were received with
great enthusiasm, and loud cheering.
The Worshipful Grand Master of the
State responded to the 7th regular toast,
in few beautiful, eloquent and happy
remarks.
After reading the regular toasts, the
President, Col. Gillespie, made a few
appropriate remarks, and concluded, by
offering the following toast:
"The Orator of the day, Rev. NJ.
Evans.''
This was received with three times
three cheers. Mr.. Evans responded to
this, in his usual eloquent and able man.
ner, and at the conclusion Of his re-
marks, offered an appropriate sentiment,
which We regret we were unable to OBJ
tain.
Several other volunteer toasts were
given, and were received with every
demonstration of applause.
| At the conclusion of the festivities
the Marshal again formed the brothers
into line, and after escorting the Sonora
Lodge to their room, on Fulton street
the Columbia Lodge returned to theil
Hail, and adjourned to prepare for the
grand final of the festival
THE BALL
The Ball Room.-Fancy to yourself
the most enchanting scene in the Ara.
bian Nights, and you have a fac semiz,
of the Assembly Room ofthe Exchange
on the evening of the 9th. The bril-.
liant light from the chandeliers was re.
tiected back from the frescoed walls and
pillars of green, gold and blue; anc
the numerous mirrors but reproduced
the scene Of more than oriental macni.
fiicence. Around the Room and sus.
pended from the walls, hung heavy
wreaths and festoons of evergreens and
flowers.
| On decorated elevation, at the
west end of the room fine cotillon band
was filling the hall with delightful and
soul inspiring melody.
All the bellies and beauty of the coun.
ty were present, and the flashes from,
their bright eyes and sallies from their
rosy lips, sent thrill of delight and
pleasure through the heart of many a
dispairing and love- -lorn swain.
About eighty ladies were present,
and upwards Of one hundred and fifty
gentlemen. At one time there were
twelve sets on the floor. Every one
enjoyed themselves to the utmost, and
were loud in their praise of the arrange
ments and good management displayed
on the occasion.
Too great credit cannot be awarded
to the Masonic brethren of Columbia,
who with commendable spirit made it
their pleaeurc to'see that the visitors and