The national Republican., 1868-11-26

upon the same day as Lafayette. Like the
Slamese twins, may they ever be united, and
Response by NJ. L. II. Priest L. ID. Mac.
arotty, who was pleased to see that the mem
bers present were able to sit down to partake
OF their banquet with all difficulties settled
and prepared to enjoy themselves. Hc, would
now propose that Brother Young, of Eureka,
would fsvSr them with song;
another Scotch melody.
Past High Priests-As the Ivy clinge to the
mouldcring tower for support, so our chapters
cling to their Past High Priests.
Response by Past High Priest Hancock. lie
was pleased 10 know that Lafayette Chapter
had done her duty, and had done II noblyI and
he was proud of the membership Of that noble
Companien John o. Goodrich hero proposed:
Lafayette r. A. @. No. 8! may the hearts OF
Ito companion, ever toniss gs ana 'ne'r re-
Responded 10 BY Z. King, d. S. Jones, Of
Lafayette ohsptef in y very happy ,sap yeiP' roo,
men love and bad men fear,
Response BY Brother L. A. whiteiey, editor
OF the National Inien'geneer. He believed that
that his speech should be replete with wit on
that principle. He noticed that those who
make the shortest speeches attain to the
Ghs.s GSs Ss .,, hPtSsa have no fe. of the
press; for the press and Masonry went hand in
hand, and SO well established was Masonry,
60 Of
seotland.The birth place Of Masonry, the
o% poets; m may % her future % Masonic @ % Career eSus
her illustrious record In the past.
Response BY Rev. VIM; sharman, Of Aber.
deem, Scotland, now pastoI Of the unitstian
Mason he was not a Scotchman, but he could
not be blamed for that: He had not been In
Scotland long before he found that some OF
Sharman explained to q certain extent Scotch
Masonry. They had here tonight remem-
Ssred SeStsh%en sang scotch hs5o, songs and hs he
Germany; That beloved country that gave
| birth to the civil and religious liberty We now
forget the debt due the Fathe erisnd.
Response by Companion simon Wolf, OF La.
fsyette Chapter Companion Wolf said that
There 1t had been instilled into his mind, and
| here II had attained to its full development.
He hoped to see the day when the American
| flag would float proudly over Westminster
| Abbey, and he hoped to see the time when all
| the Chapters and Lodges would rest in one
frsternal bond OF brotheIhood lApplanse.l
Head had kindly volunteered his band for this
woman-Ihe only blessing never yet intro
Response by @. ". Grinu, E. Scribe of Mt.
Vernon, who was announced as ladies' man,
and he made a speech that would please the
Companion Secrctaries- They make little
noisetNoYRs)ln the world As MAsoSs, yet they
can FRy their own FIsH, and not burn IT.
(Burnett)
Response by all the secretaries.
The Grand Chapter OF the District OF Colum.
bia-Not working under the French rite, but
the Right French.
Proposed by Brother W. r. Singleton.
HeAld'B American Brasa Band-The pride o
Washington Masons. May their notes never
| need TO be healed.
The following were also proposed:
| BY Companion Bslloeh; Columbia Chapter
| Our old respected mother, May tshe ever
say, like the Roman matron, "Thesc are my
| jewels"
To the officers OF Lafayette, No. 5-A Noble
| High Priest, with righteous Daniel for King,
| and that same old Coon as scribe. How well
| (HorelD they may conduct themselves will be
seen, as among them all there is hut one
| Mason. Should they on this occasion be hun.
CRY, It is expected they will Pierce right and
left until they get Fuller, and afterwards call
| for Moore.
| The exercises closed near midnight, with a
| toast to the Grand Tiler, l.. Stoddard.
| Letters were received from 7. @. II. =. llol.
mead and others regretting their inability to
| be present.
We must not forget. In this connection, TO
| note the fine appearance OF the newly.htted
/ up dining-room OF Mr.. Bunker's hotel. 1t Ia
| handsome, convenient and roomy.