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

| your teachings. You have impressed upon our
minds the great importance Of cultivating the
hearts best affections, and improving and per-
fecting them for all the great duties of life, 30
that we may become bright, intelligent and
worthy exemplars in the great cause Of human
me to state why this joyous occasion
is marred by emotions of sorrow, pain and
r,eretp Lcok around you, sir, and you will be-
hold the countenances OF your brethren sad
and sorrowful These silent and touching in
dications speak more eloquently than can
words from my lips. for they tell you that we
have assembled to bid you an affectionate fare
we'll, and tot wish you IL God-speed on your
journey. TheseveraDce OF the tie of ordinary
| friendship is painful enough, but when the
sacred bond of brotherhood is broken, around
which cluster the higher, purer and holier
sympathies OF our nature, the pang OF sepa-
ration is more intense, the feeling of sorrow
more po;epant. I will not dwell longer upon
This sad theme, but turn to the more pleasant
task tfbegeing YOUR acceptance of this slight
| but sincere testimonial OF the love and e. ieem.
the regard and friendship OF your brethren Of
Delta Lodge.
When you shall have reached your future
distant home on the banks OF the Father OF
Waters" this simple memorial will speak to
YOU in yoiceless but eloquent tones. 1t will re.
mind YOU that your bI othren of the "City by
| The Sea" (of whom this cane is a significant
emblem, being the heart OF the palmetto), will
ever cherish these feelings for you in their
''hcart of hearts" and that time cannot effacc
nor absence diminish them.
Allow me. sir, in conclusion to offer, in your
behalf. that grelt blessing which the High
Priest of the Temple invoked for his people. I
| feel assured that my brethren OF York and
Scottish Rites will cordially, earnestly and sin
cerely unite with me in this sacred invocatlon.
Brother Levin then closed his remarks by re-
peating this blessing in Hebrew and English
in an impressive manner.
Brother Chichester in reply, in few Git re-
marks promised them that this staff should be
his support through life. and should ever be
considered by him as proof Of the practical
efficacy Of the beautiful tenets OF the order.
Brother Bruins, Grand 81. P. of South Caro-
lima, then arose and in the namo, and as the
representative OF Royal Arch Masonry rendered
him the regrets Of that Masonry at his de-
parture, and their well wishes for his welfare,
while, at the same time they could not but
deeply deplore the loss his departure would in
f1lct upon their order.
Brother A. T. Smythe thsn as the repre-
sentative of the Masters and Masons of the
city, bade him good by and God-speed.
The Lodge was then closed in due form and
harmony.
The stick presented by Dslta Lodge is q
beautiful specimen of workmanship. Made
out of the heart Of the palmetto, it is orna-
mented with very heavy god head on which
is the following inscription: Presented to
Th. PIT. Or. Mr.. c. E. Chichester, by the men,
bers OF Delta Lodge OF Perfection, No. 1,
Charleston SO. Ca. Kiesler 9TH, 5629. Nov.
21st, 1863"
The occasion is one that will be long remem-
bered by every Brother whose good fortune it
was to be present. There we're many moist
eyes, as one after another grasped their dearly
loved Master and friend by the hand and bade
him good-by. Brother Chichester may rest
assured TINT he carries with him to his new
home the well wishes Of every Mason Of
Charleston.
PRESENTATION AT UNION cHAPTEB.
At IN extra communication OF this Chapter,
held on yesterday afternoon, the following
resolutions we're unanimously adopted =
Resoiued, That the members of Union Chap
ter No. 8, r. A. NJ, exceedingly regret the
impoverished condition OF our beloved city,
which we presume compels our worthy Com
papion and NJ. E. II. p, c. e. Chichester,
to seek for moro lucrative employment in the
far West.
Reso.ued, That we still more sincerely regret
our loss-but hopo that our loss may be his
gain, and that his success in life may far ex-
ceed his most sanguiue expectations.
ReSolued, That this Chapter loses the SER
vices Of one whom we have long known, who
has taught US that to know him is to respect
and love him, to pay proper attention to our
dutles and to admire our time honored insti-
tuton.
Resoiued, That while such is the ordeal
through which we havo to pass, our Chapter
not bong in position to make any great dis
play of Its generosity, we most sincerely, and
do heartily tender to our NJ. E. q. p, O. T..
Chichester, our hearts best thanks for the
past aud our best wishes tor the future, which
on our part We promise ever to cherish, Where-
ever our lot Gay be cast, until life shall end.
The committee then presented in few fit
remarks, to Captain Chichester, two very heavy
silver goblets, inscribed as follows: present
cd to P. H. P. c. e. Chichester, by the MEM
bers Of Union Chapter, No. 8, R. A. NJ,
Charleston, S. c., November 81, 1868" as q tes-
tlmonial of the respect and esteem entertained
by the Chapter for their departing High
Priest.
Brother Chichester replied in his usual hap
py manner, assuring them that their kindness
and friendship should ever be among his most