The daily gazette., 1875-04-06
Presentation. and Bouquet.

rLhApANT EPISODE AMONG THE MA
soNs-DR. GEO. W. CHAYTsR RBcEIvEs
HANDSOME PRESENT FROM HIS MA
SONIC FRIENDS-A FINR BANQUET
ToAsTs, sPEEcHEs,.. ..&c.
Last night some of the Masons of
this city and their lady friends. num-
bering near two hundred, assembled
in the Blue Room, of the Masonic Tenn
pie, for the purpose of witnessing the
presentation to Geo. W. Chaytor, of a
fine testimonial from his Masonic
friends.
The present, which has already been
noticed in these columns, consisted of
a fine silver plated tea set, valued at
$130, and comprised of eleven pieces,
as follows
A large coffee urn, bearing the in :
scription, Presented to George w.
Chaytor, by his Masonic friends, April
o, lo70;' coffee pot, tea pot, water pot.
sugar bowl, slop bowl, cream pitcher,
syrup pitcher, spoon goblet and two
butter dishes. All these pieces were
arrayed upon table and covered by
cloth.
AT $50 o clock the company being
assembled, Ritchie's string band struck
up an inspiring tune. DR.. Chaytor was
then conducted TO seat at the upper
end of tho room by the following com-
mittce having the presentation in
charge:
p. q. NJ, Daniel McClintock, P. G.
J. W., James Crooks, p. M, Peter
Taylor, p. M, j. +. Mynich, Col.
Henry Buxbaum. John III. Graham,
Isaac Woodrow and William ]. JEFF.
ferris.
Mr.. McClintock presided, with John
+. Almond and j. F. Mynich on either
side.
The chairman annour,' ed that DR..
Chaytor's friends desir to testify
their esteem for him as u .nsonis iu.
ror, and their appreciation Of his ef-
forts for the benefit of the craft for
third of a century. They decided to
present him with set of silver, and to
prepare feast, and so far their efforts
had been successful. He said this was
the first time ladies' had been invited
to participate in Masonic feast In
Delaware, and hoped the occasion
would be most pleasant one.
Rev. Fielder Israel then offered an
appropriate prayer, and further, upon
the invitation of the presiding officer,
The Reverend gentleman said Il
gave him infinite pleasure to occupy
this position, and to represent the fra
ternity on 30 delightful an occasion.
He referred briefly to the principles of
Masonry, and assured the recipient
that this presentation was but mani
fcstation Of tho appreciation the Or.
der in general felt for the man who
had Gnlnf nf lah 10 .xx:x.
benefit the fraternity. 1t was but the
carrying oct of a cardinal principal of
Masonry-that it always seeks to honor
those who honor the institution.
The Speaker referred appropriately
to the great services the Doctor had
rendered Masonry in Delaware and in
conclusion formally presented him
with the silver, in a few touching re-
marks.
DR.. Chaytor arose and responded as
follows;
WoRsHIPFUL SIR
81 have not seen
So likely an ambassador of of love;
day III April never came so sweet"
Merchant Of Venice.
These lines convey a solid truth-they
mean exactly what they express. Oil that
possessed the power of language to do Justice
to my thoughts. What delight 1t would afford
me! But alasi / am not equal to the task,
ana shall not attempt anything more than
the expression OF most heartfelt thanks for
the magnificent present, or rather Offering of
love and friendship, which you have, in such
pleasing and fattering terms. rendered me
on behalf OF tho committee, and to request
you, Worshipml Sir, to accept from me- for
the committee and my Masonic brethren the
warmest and purest emotions OF my heart.
say acss was taken * by surprise IN the
be true, for, by the kindness OF tho commit
tee, nave had several days notice. Still 1t
Is surpr,se-a very great surprise. l never
thing may have done for tho craft was other
than duty. which any Mason should have
performed In similar positions. also know.
SIR, that, ordinarily, "men worship the rising
not the setting sum-" Having, for some
years, travelled the downward path on the
western side OF the hill of life, have lost the
aspirations which stimulate and excite the
more youthful to ambitious desires and hope
ful anticipations.
Tho strong lights and deop shadows OF a
busy life have been toned down by time, and
the softenlng influences thus produced have
settled into calm not easily disturbed. Yet
am free to admit that this expression of es-
TEEN and love on the part of my Masonic
brethren has excited in my soul emotions
strong and enduring, but OF the most pleas
ing and delightful Characterization which
can aply be effaced
"Wnen deaths ICY touch congeals the bound.
ing vein
And frees (me) from a life''-
OF pain and pleasures.
Renewing my expressions of gratitude and
thanks TO the committee and my Masonic
brethren, be pleased to accept, Worshipful
Sir, for yourself, my highest esteem.
A recess of about an hour was then
taken, while the preparations for the
banquet were completed. During the
interim, the guests present examined
the silver and visited the various lodge
rooms in the Temple.
THE BANQUET.
Shortly after 10 o'clock the company
adjourned to Prof. Krueger's dancing
room, which was transformed into
banquet hall, and filled with four large
tables, capable of accommodating the
entire company with ease and comfort.
The tables were filed with tempting
edibles, and obliging members Of the
f,.Il u NAn..I INl