The semi-weekly mountain Democrat., 1860-12-29

b. Il Dorado LOdge M. IS +. y. VI. -
May 1t survive t0 see progeny as numerous
&c that which sprzDg frUm the seed Of Abra-
ham: Heaven bless It's members Wheresocver
dispersed around the globe.
Responded TO by VIM. \. January.
9Th. Sierra Nevada Council No 1, Of Royal
and Select Masters: May the Companions
fidelity IL their trust be ever inspired BY the
example Ot their ancient brethren: Let them
never be found asleep at their post.
Responded to by NJ. Borowsky.
9Th. Fl Dorado Commaudery No. 4, knights
Templars-Tbe right hand If the Masonic
Chivalry of this State: May its knights as
bravely war with wrong and error - did the
founders Of the Order " iih the Inidel
Lay down the sword and spear,
Resign the bow and shield,
Forget the arms Of warfare here,
The arms Of peace to WELD.
For ali that SRRK and seek Alright,
Are welcome to our feast tonight"
Responded to BY L. W. Rumsey.
77tf. Past High Priest Companion J. d. Bu
ker-The Father Of our Chapter: Though ab.
seut mol forgotten: May bcalib, happiness and
prosperity attend him.
Life 10 . weary journey alang,
Blythes the road hen We wend wither,
Mutual gi'ing 10 mutual gain,
Ae GUIDE turn deserves anither,'
Responded to by Ike S. Titus.
sth. Our guests-B Brethren of every order
WIN have hOnOred us with their presence on
this occasion: May their Qualification at thus
meeting US be a. complete Us ours 10 greeting
them.
"We have met them upon the Level,
We have acted by the Plumb,
The Square makes parting pleasant,
Where strife does never come"
Responded to BY ID. Z. Mckinney.
9th. The Grand High Priest, H. H. Hartley
The Constitutional head Of our Order in Cali
fornis: Ever faithful to his ro.i, and to bis
duties to the Order.
Responded to by A. Kahn.
10th. The Press: The luminous center from
which continually radiates More Light" to
the world: May its benign influence in behalf
Of our Order never cease while Typo is in ex-
iStcnce.
Responded to by D. W. Gclwicks.
llIh. WOmen--The Mothers, Wires and
Daughters Of Aasons We protect and defend
them as we do the Jewels Of the Order.
Responded to by T. b. Wade.
18th. Our Ancient Craft-The only institu.
ton which has stood since tradition had .
name: As itS beginning was IN the earliest
ages OF the world. NJ may its ending only come
when that dread word Eternity --is pronounced.
Responded to by A. II. L. Dias.
Most Of The responses were Singularly
elegant, appropriate and feeliDg-soInc Of
them amusing, all of them kind and un-
exceptionable. After the regular, innu.
mcrable volunteer toaSts were given,
many Of which, sparkling with wit,
pleasantly and originality, elected peals
Of laughter and kept the merry company
chained to their seats, regardless Of an
ticipated curtain lectures and the etceieras
that usually follow . late supper. Good
feeling, brotherly love, lively and humOr.
Gus remarks, gave zcst to the entertain.
ment at once cheering and exhiIArating.
Not sentiment was proposed, not word
spoken to mar the harmony Of the even.
ing. We never attended more pleasant
party, or one that was enjoyed with more
unalloyed pleasure by all present. At q
scnsonablc hour the company dispersed,
with hearty grasp OF the hand and q
whispered "GOd bless you," and hope
to be spared to spend many more even.
ings as agrecably and satisfactorily. Were
such reunions more frequent better and
kindlier feeling would prevail and society
would glide along more smoothly.