The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-26
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to mention that two Brattleboro Sir
Knights attracted much attention by ap-
pearing 10 the full costume of their order
as worn one hundred years ago. The
knee brooches, silk stockings, silver buck
les, waisieoats and dress coats worn by
these gentlemen, as well as their masonic
regalia, including the old time golden and
silver skulls and cross bones, were genuine
relics of the last century.
THE BiNQUET.
AT midnight the grand banquet at the
| Brooks house took place, and Mr. Good
hue maxwell felctate himself on the hearty
compliments which his effort in this direc-
ton called forth from all who participated.
The tables with their profus!on Of bouquets
of choice flowers, and their snowy noun
! tains of cake covered with masonic en-
blems, to say nothing of the other Access
SORES, presented a very handsome appear
ance, while most essential of all, the cuisine
proved in every respect 10 be such as to
meet the requirements of the most exact
ing. Music by the orchestra welcomed the
guests. When seated at the tables the
party was called to order f.. \. Chittenden,
president of the union, and grace was sand
by the Rev. Thomas jefferson Taylor,
chaplain OF the occasion. AT the close OF
the repast, MIR. A. ). Wait, Of Newport,
| N. H., toast master of the occasion, in a
few happy and well chosen words grace
fully presented the following toasts, which
we're responded to by the gentlemen indi-
Gated
l. Free Masonry-As high as the heav-
ems, as deep as TO earths center, its bredth
from north to south, its length from farthest
east to utmost west-so extenslyei is masonic
charity.
Response by Ilttredge Haskins, esq
.. The past and the present of our ma
sonic union
Response by Z. A. Chittenden. pres
ident.
3. The true mission of our masonic
union.
Response 10y A. w. Baker, ex- president.
4. The Arts and Sciences Emanations
from living God, the foundations upon
, which our order rests
Response by 3. f. Bingham, esq.
5. The centennial year of American in
dependence-with the nations glory it
witnesses the highest prosperity and widest
usefulness of our order.
Response by the band in the absence of
Hon. H. w. Parker, of Claremont.
6. The working tools Of our profession.
When Solomon, with Plumb in hand,
Had badc the Temple upright stand.
with Square did all its angles try,
From East TO West, from base to SKY,
With Lsvel then us equal bearings found
And said, In symbols from the Holy Ground:
"All men are equal at their birth,
Heirs OF the earth and skies
All men are level when that earth
Fades from their dying eyes"
Response by Rev. Thomas Jefferson
Taylor, Windsor.
7. The Grand Commentaries of YER
mont and New pshire-while the Con-
necticut rolls to ocean may their banners
wave over its waters.
Response by NJ. X Paine of Windsor, in
bahslf the Grand Commandery of YER
mont
"And now to conclude this interesting,
and doubt not, profitable occasion, give
you sentiment in response to which let
us all join, with hearts and voices. give
you Aud Lang Syne, and let it be our
parting pledge that, when in distant years
our memories shall revert to the occasion
which has witnessed this happy gathering,
'werl take n cup O. klndnes yet
For aud lang syne.'"
The company joined heartily in singing
Aud Lang Syne, in compliance with this
request, and at its close returned to the
hall where the gay jewellers continued
their festivities, led by the charming music
of the combined bands. The mornings
northward trains saw the visiting members
of the fraternity on the their way home,
with their ladies, and so ended this fourth
annual reunion which, we are glad to
know, proved success financially as well
as socially.
GENERAL NOTES.
The Brattleboro members of the order
furnished the hall and its elaborate decora-
, tons at their own expense. The commit
tees of arrangements and of reception, an
der the efficient lead of their respective
, chairmen, worked zealously and effective
, ly for the success of the gathering, and it
was pleasant to hear the visiting strangers
{ SO unanimous in giving expressions to the
feeling that Bratteboro had done herself
great credit on this occasion.