Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-28
Masons Banqueting.

 D luinnipiac Lodge of Perfection CeIe- bratss St. JOhn's Day by . Banquet at | the Elliott HOuse-A Very Pleasant Oe- | casiOn. Last evening Quinnipiac lodge of Perfec, ton, A. & A. s. R., celebrated St. Johns day in the usual manner by banquet which was held at the Elliott House. Previous to the banquet the lodge worked the 14th de- gree in full form on two candidates and re- ceived several propositions The tables sst by mine host Crane were loaded with fine edibles and the gentlemen around the board enjoyed the occasion in brotherly converse, jokes, songs and speeches. The bill of fare was as follows:
 BIus Point oysters
 Soup
 Consomne 8 la Royal.
 Fish.
 Salmon boiled, Parsley Sauce.
 Fiiet de BoetfS Srbraise. Ia NornandIe.
 H'T!Sgt H4sssss .sf''
 Broiled Quail on Toast, Ia Maitre d. Hotel.
 Spanish Puffs, Vanilla Flavor.
 Salads
 Chicken. Potato. Celery, with Msyonasse.
 Coffee.
 The gentlemen present were, Q. F. Gra- ham, 83d degfee, deputy for supreme coun- cil; Henry L. Hill, 32d; E. F. Merrill, sgd; Lewis S. Mason, 32d: Daniel H. Yeader, S2d; General S. R. Smith, sgd; L. G. Costalez, 32d; W. l.. Thomas, 32d; Surgeon General E. l.. Bissell, 32d; E. s. Gaylord, 32d; H. w. Green, 32d; Walter R. Francis, 32d; A. 0. Traeger, 32d; E. A. Gessner, 32d; s. H. Crane sgd, James A. Howarth, sgd; Ed ward F. Mansfield 32d; Charles E.. Hull, 32d; Friend E. Brooks, 32d; L.. B: Hinman, 32d; A. L. Howard, 32d; Charles T. Carll, 32d.
 After the viands had been disposed of, Col. Graham arose and said that he had hoped to have some of the Supreme Council with the party to assist in celebrating the oc- casion. He read letter from Robert Fol ger, grand secretary, regretting that he could not be present. He called upon W. 1 R. Francis to act as toast master. MT | Francis said in response that St. Johns day should be celebrated, as he was the patror saint. He regretted that all the gentlemen were not present who should be. He called upon General S. R. Smith to make few re | marks.
 Gen. Smith said that although he had beer Mason for twenty six or twenty-sevel years, he was comparatively young mem Der, having had but little time to attend th' meetings. Ee didn't know much about th, order, but knew it was good. After other re marks about the order the General said h. could give way to some of those who wer better able to speak of the order. l The toaat m asteI eaI1a6 uT1np Mir Harhar W. Green for some music. After few re marks in which he related an anecdote tn moral of which was that Quinnipiac lodg possessed the two handsomest men in Ne1 Haven, he sang 'tBingen on the Rhine. This was loudly applauded.
 Mr. l.. B. Hinman said he was alway ready to say something when Masonry va the subject. He had always loved Masonr since he was little boy, when he saw hi | father cared for in sickness by Masons Masonry teaches men to uphold and sustain the Christian religion. It creates 8 goo } feeling among each and every brother. It 7 influence is calculated to make every man good citizen, a good husband, father an brother. God and justice was on the side o MasonEf.
 Mir. Green said his grandfather was Mason. In the early part of his life he wa , called to New Orleans. He died there an was buried by lodge of 32nd Masons. Tn lodge of which hs was member sent mes ssges to his relatives telling his experienc 1 with them. He also became impressed whe . 1 boy with the value of Masonry.
 MT. Henry l.. Hill sbcke of the history o Oerinnifee lodge and said he had made th subject of the Scottish site of masonry , careful study. The lodge stands where needs no defence. It would grow in popu Iarity. It's record is unbroken since it's star in America in the early part of this century H Mr.-y yanaes As -Howotth and 6ttots Ina1 short addresses and the banquet was mos pleasant occasion and highly successful.