Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-04-08
Masonic Social.
/ PLEASANT ne UNION AT THE TEMpLE-PREsEN-
TArIoN AND BANoUET-ToAsTs OF THE EVE
MING.
Monday last was the occasion Of reunion

PLEASANT M UNION AT THE rEMpLE-pnEsES-
TArIoN AND BANoUET-roAsrs OF THE EVE
MING.
Monday last was the occasion Of . reunion
among masons which will long be remembered
by the fraternity in this city and the surround
ing towns. The special feature was the presen-
tation Of set Of silver service to an honored
member, and the bestowal Of this gift was
availed Of as an opportunity for tho carrying
out Of long intended purpose to hold social
reunion. About two hundred and fifty people
were present, including the wives OF the masons
and several invited guests from Philadelphia
AT 8 o'clock the gathering assembled in the
Blue Room Of the Temple, Market street above
9Th. Hare they were soon joined by the Com
mttee OF Arrangements, Grand Master Almond,
Past Grand Master McCliutock, Grand Chaplain
Israel and Deputy Degree Grand Master ebay.
tor, who entered from committee room in pro-
cesrion. d. G. NJ. McClintock and G. NJ. All.
mond presided, occupying seats in the East and
Past Grand Treasurer Watson, Of Newport, also
held post Of honor. few remarks OF intro
duction were made by ID. q. NJ. McClintock, af-
ter which he called upon Grand Chaplain Israel
to "invoke tho aid of Deity" l.,
After the invocation OF the blessing the pre-
sentation OF set of silver service was made to
Past Deputy Grand Master Chaytor. The pre-
sent was fully described in the COMMERCIAL
few days agol Grand Chaplain Israel made
the presentation Speech speaking OF the past
services Of DIR. Chaytor, Of the principles Of the
order-pnrtcularly of its social relations and in
fluence, its power over the character and con-
duct of meu-closing with some personal re-
marks concerning Masonry in Wilmington and
referring especially to the presence OF the wives
Of Masons on this occasion.
DIR. Chaytor himself responded, thanking in
handsome terms his fellow Masons for this tes-
timonial of appreciation, expressing thorough
devotion to the order and kindly feeling tow
ards all its members, and said that in all his
services in behalf OF Masonry he had only
sought to do what was right. His remarks were
very neat and appropriate.
A recess OF thirty minutes was then taken.
which was consumed by the guests in an exami-
nation Of the building, the parors and ali the
departments being thrown open Tor inspection.
The entire..company viewed the several rooms,
which were in excellent order, with pleasant
satisfaction, and fingered long IN their admira-
ton Of Masonic emblems and surroundings.
At 0. As the company proceeded TO the BAN
quet. The banquetting hall was found too small
for this occasion. 30 the tables four in number.
were spread in Prof. Krueger's Dancing Acad-
envy rooms, on the third floor. Henry p. Wea-
yer was the caterer, and under his mastery Of,
forts most excellent bill Of fare, the cuisine OF
OF which was admirable, was prepared. Meats,
turkeys. chickens, &c, done up in the very best
style, oysters, salads, pickles, cakes, creams,
fruits, nuts, and in fact everything which the
appetite could crave were spread in profusion
upon the tables which were handsomely decorat-
ed with an abundance Of flowers.
Past Grand Deputy McClintock presided, and
blessing was asked by Grand Chaplain Israel.
After the feast had been fully discussed, and
the appetite had been sufficiently satisfied with
the tempting yiands, toasts were announced and
responded to as follows
! General Washington-always first in the
hearts Of Masons. Response by p. d. g. M.
Chaytor.
2. The Masonic Generals of the Revolution.
Jno. A Sloan, a Master Mason, responded
8. Tho cardinal principles Of Masonry. Re-
sponsc by Worshipful Master Jacob \. Mynich.
4. Tle msnory OF deceased MAsons, Il.
preme and subordinate. Jas. P. Hayes, Mas
ter Mason, responded.
6. The widows and orphans Of Mascns Re-
Spouse by p. e. IT,, J. W. Ii. Watson, OF New
port.
G. The Grand Lodge Of Delaware, to which q.
M. Jno. T. Almond responded.
Z. Woman. Response by q. Q. Israel.
This ended the banquet, and it being neal
midnight tho company dispersed to their homes