The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-11-23


Still risiI 6 by the plummet's law,
Till order bright completely shine,
Shall be my prayer when far sWa.
AIast request, permit me here
When yearly ye assemble a,
One r. und, I ask 1t with tear,
To him-the bard that's far ava
1t was then moved that Brother Chichester
yacate the chair, and that Brother P. G. W.
Henry Buist be called to preside, which being
carried, Brother Buist took the chair, when
Brother F. Horsey, S. w., arose, and after
few pertinent remarks, introduced the follow
ing preamble and resolutions:
Whereas, Our W. NJ Brother c: F. Chiches-
ter has announced to this Lodge his Intention
o. removing at on early day from our midst to
O distant jurisdiction; be 1t
ReSolued, That we learn with regret the loss
We are called upon to sustain, but trust that
the virtues and Accomplishments that have en-
dearel him to US may make him speedily
home and as warm friends among o1r brethren
Of the West as he leaves behind in his mother
Lodge.
Resolued, That his services and example be
ever cherished by us As an incentive to those
who shall follow in his footsteps, and that IN
his new sphere OF duty he possesses our hearty
wishes for his material prosperity and Masonic
progress.
Resolucd, That committee Of three be ap-
pointed to procure o suitable jewel to be pre-
sented to our esteemed brother as slight
memorial OF our high appreciation Of his
| character as man, Mason and as Master
Of this Worshipful Lodge.
Brother Froneberger. P. NJ. of the Lodge,
seconded the resolutions and spoke with feel
ing and earnestness of the able and Jealous
manner in which brother Chichester had per-
formed his duties as Master, and the los the
Lodge would sustain in his departure.
The resolutions were then unanimously
adopted and ordered to be spread on the
minutes, and the following committee ap-
pointed; Brother F. Horsey, P. W.; Brother j..
G. Martin, P. NJ; Brother s. E. Welch, SD,
Brother P. NJ. Buist thon begged leave to
speak few words Of farewell to their depart
ing brother brother to whose energy not
only this Lodge, but also that Lodge of another
Rite, which was there 30 strongly represented,
were so deeply indebted for their present pros
perity. That he felt they were losing from
their midst one who had few, if any, superiors
in Masonic skill, and that he only expressed
the sentiments of every individual present, in
giving utterance to the deep regret they expe-
rienced in the loss OF one 80 endeared to them
| all.
The committee being then in readiness to
report, Brother Horsey as chairman, said
that the duty which had been assigned them
by the Lodge was to express the deot of graft
tude they felt 10 Brother Chichester for tho
dligent and faithful performance Of the ardu-
GUS duties of his position during the past year.
That to him they were indebted for much,
very much of their present prosperity, and that
tho Lodge was unwilling that he should enter a
foreign jurisdiction without bearing upon his
person some mark OF their love and esteem
In the name of tho Lodge he then presented
an exceedingly handsome Past Masters jewel
and begging Brother Chichester to wear it as
an emblem of their regard, concluded by e1-
pressing the regret of the Lodge at his depar-
| ture and we'll wishes for his future.
In q few brief words Brother Chichester re-
turned his thanks, assuring thom OF his appre-
citation Of the gift, and that as long as life last
| ed he would wear and cherish it.
The jewel is very handsome cold Past Mas
ter's jewel, attached to beautiful collar, hav-
ing on it the inscription, November 2lss, 1858
Presented to Past Master G. Z. Chichester by
Pythagorean Lodge, No. 81, a. L. ~, Charles
ton, S. c."
A committee Of Delta Lodge Of Perfection,
consisting Of Brothers N. Levin, Styles and
Bedford, then came forward, when Brother
Lovn, for the committee, read the following
preamble and resolutions
Whereas. We have heard with the sorrow
that great loss ever causes, that our Thrice
Pulssant Grand Master is about to leave his
Masonic station in the East to better his for
tune in the West. ana such sorrow seeks some
relief in the acknowledgement Of obligation and
of gratitude; be it
Resolved, That the heartfelt thanks of Delta
Lodge OF Perfection, No. l, arc hereby returned
to their Pulssant Grand Master G. E. Chiches-
ter, for his untiring energy, for the exsraordl-
| nary ability and true Masonic zeal be has dis
played in the discharge of the duties of his
Office.
Resolued, That Delta Lodge owes to him its
present healthy condition, for without him the
life that was communicated would have long
since expired.
PesoIsed, That our prayers for his health and
prosperity go with bim and his family. May
his gain bo commensurate to our loss. Great
indeed will 1t then be.
Resotued, That we elect our Thrice Puissant
| Grand Master ife-member of this Lodge OF
| Perfection.
Rssolued, That suitable testimonial be pre-
sented to our brother as an expression OF our
| high appreciation, and that committee Of
three be appointed for the purpose.
Brother Levin then said:
! Thrice PUissGnt GrOthe,' Chichesier-The
gratifying duty has boon assigned me, by your
| brethren of Delta Lodge of Perfection, No. /.
| to present you with III en- orial OF their regard
| and esteem, aud I am about to discharge that
duty with miRgled emotions Of pleasure aud
pain.
It is q source Of much pleasure to mo to be
permitted to stand in this presence, and tender
| to you in behalf OF my brethren OF Delta Lodge
the earnest aud sincere assurances OF their
high appreciation OF the services that you
have rendered them, and it is proper that
should refer to those services.
The "Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite,"
first established in this city in the year 1762,
had, by combination Of untoward circum
stances, fallen into decay; Its temple was in
ruins, its altars we're demolished, its vestal
fires extinguished, and ITS beautiful and i'm
pressive ritual had become q dead language,
unknown, except to q privileged few who had
received the highest degrees. With an ardor
and zeal only exceeded by your intelligence and
virtue, you became the chief builder in recon-
stIuctlng that temple, in rebuilding its affairs,
and rekind.ing its sacred fires. thas been re-
! built, sir, by the conception OF your ,olSdon,
maintained by the strength Of your zeal and en-
! ergy, and gracefully adorned by the beauty OF