Morning journal and courier., 1889-07-11
terest. They'toiled not in vain. The insti-
tuition has survived the wear and decay which

tersst. Theytoiled not in vain. The insti-
tuition has survived the wear and decay which
time works on ordinary affairs.
The glory of the "Brotherhood" is found
In the progressive character Of Masonic prin-
ciples. Masonry is progressive. Its pro-
gressive spirit lies in the fexibility
principles to this age of universal enlight- |
eminent. Free Masonry is not society-it |
is brotherhood. It assimilates and pre- |
pares mental and moral material for the |
needs Of men 100 years hence. There ia no |
room in Masonry for any false, gushing SEN
and dead wood: Every rib must be live oak, |
and every plank we'll seasoned. Masonry
is built for long voyage.
Our Joy springs from the truth that Ma
sonry is capable to deal with the new and
modern things. We may safely brush aside
the useless mythical, and yet the substantial
firm as Mount Washington, which, unmoved,
looked down upon fifty generations. Present
deeds give the institution it's present worth,
and prophesy of future usefulness crowns its
brow with glory.
into web of cloth and conceal them; 80 six
hundred thousand Masonic threads in the
web of our national life must make pattern
somewhere.
This is why the American people have an
increasing affection for the brotherhood. The
world has learned that Masonry builds up,
not tears down. As civilization advances, as
knowledge increases, as the wants of men
deepen, 1t will be found that Freemasonry
has kept pace with every phalanx of great
ideas, and has provided q holy retreat for the
men of q still grander period.
With infinite possibilities for self
aggrandizement before it, the Masonic broth
erhood has never been convicted of plotting
against the government of any land. Mason
ry has never been guilty of defeating the
ends of justice.
Freemasonry takes the cultured man of the
highest attainment, and the artisan of
humber sphere, and 1t brings these men to-
gether in mutual understanding, uniting
them in one aim and purpose. He in goodly
| apparel and with gold ring usurps no high
place. Masonic teaching recognizes worth,
| not wealth. A craftsman may labor at the
bench his clothes may be threadbare, but
Masonry spreads out its hands in loving bene-
diction, saying: "a mans a man for a.
| that" Masonic catholicity is 80 broad that,
| it covers men of all creeds.
| It recognizes the fatherhood of God and
the brotherhood of man. It has successfully
abolished the feud between the aristocracy
and democracy, showing the world how to
best provide, not privileges for the few, but
blessings for all.
hldhOuTy VOlCob SyupuOuy EcdCuos
the souls of men who have been at variance
in affairs of church and State. To do good
is the hub out of which come all the spokes
in the chariot wheels of our progress. 1t
teaches and blesses society in thousand
ways, and these blessings are not noticed,
they are done so unostentatiously. Thou
sands honor George Washington, but know
that Masonry mad a hand in the making of
his life. Continual contact with such an in-
stitution must make an impression on
such creature as man. The Bi.
BILE is the handspring of its
mechanism. Masonic manhood is that which |
is trus to God, true to his country, to his
neighbor and himself. Freemasonry Is not
gibberish of empty phrases, it is life in
which God dwells, and out of which pro-
family and unchastity have been cast; and
from which proceed deeds and words that
stand the square and plummet.
Grand Master Swartwout read a telegram
from the Grand secretary of New York con-
graduating the Connecticut Grand lodge and |
doxology closed the exercises.
THE BANQUET
AZ she HyperIon-A Brilliant Scene
Eloquent Addresses BY Many Lead
Ing Masons-An Interesting Pro-
gramme Throughout.
'None but Masons would ever thought of
such a pretty scene for banquet" exclaim-
ed many of the groups of ladies who sat in
the parquet and galleries of the Hyperion
last evening and looked down upon the elab- |
crate and beautiful banquet, arena which |
was spread out and occupied every corner of
| the broad stage, and, in truth, it was Pic
ture over which one could linger for hours
and still End a charming enchantment in the |
varied happenings, which were continually
coming to life.
Seven long banquet tables were stretched
from front to rear of the stage. They were
loaded with repast which would put even
old Epiourus himself to blush. Everything
| that could enter the most hidden corner of
| the mind of q connoisseur was spread
| out upon the brilliantly covered boards.
Delicacies of all sorts and fancies were piled
up In abundance ready for the attack of the
| fastidious Masons. Flowers in bouquets and
Masonic emblems studded every table. Be-
meath the proscenium arch where sat the
grand officers of the lodge, they were banked |
| in bewildering display of every color which |
partook of the most vivid and brilliant hue. |
The caterer of this notable occasion, Mr.. G. !
A. Bradley of this city, outdid himself, and |
the feast was undoubtedly conspicuous and
abundant success. The scenery surround
Ing tnlS euCuhHtluR IedSt-bceQ6 was
draped and decorated with flags
and Masonic emblems. Three enormous
American flags hung from the rear of the
stage. Upon the center of one of these was
| q square blue banner, upon which was in
| scribed in flowing letters of gold "17s9-
1885," At the left of the upper gallery
Colts military band of Hartford maintained
| at intervals flood of melody which descend
ed over the tables surrounded by their
| throng of bsnauetters. It was indeed o feast
which will live long In memory and its
records may be looked back to with pride by
those who participated.
The grand officers who wers seated at the
head Of thu tables near Grand Master John
Ii. Swartwout and Toastmaster John G. Root
| were: Deputy Grand Master Clark Bucking-
ham, Grand Senior Warden Arthur H. Brew
er, Grand Junior Warden Hugh Stirling,
Grand Secretary Joseph K. Wheeler, Grand
Senior Deacon w. w. Price, Grand Junior
Deacon w. e. Hyde, Grand Marshal, James
E. Coer, Grand Chaplain Rev. Beverley
Samuel Bassett, Grand Junior
Steward q. E. Prince, Grand
Tyler, E. T. Main. The district deputies
present were Gabriel Stewart OF New Haven,
Joseph K. Wheeler of Hartford, James H.
Welsh of Fairfield, Andrew G. Lippitt of New
London, n. o. Warner of Litchfeld, Chas N.
Daniels of Tolland AID Windhsm, L. o. Davis
of Middlesex. Others about the tables were
Past Grand Masters E. B. Rowe, Dwight
Phelps, Fred Waldron, E. s. Quintard,
Dwight Waugh, Past Grand Junior Warden |
John 81. Leeds, Past Masters G. II. Chesboro,
II. II. 8. Abel, Mayor Peck, II. Wales Lines
General Frank D. Sloat. Ex-Governor Thomas
II. Waller, Herbert E. Benton, Prof. Louis
Bail, DR.. Robert S. Ives, Attorney Harry
Asher and many others.
The attack upon the bountiful repast last
ed two hours. Everything was prepared
with the eye and taste of the artist. Es-
pecially did Mr.. Bradley receive much praise |
for the salmon which he had prepared in
New York for the occasion. They were
adorned and decorated with Masonic symbols
and notices. After this elegant repast had
been done full justice to, the toast responses
of the evening were made. Grand Treasurer
Right WoIshipful John G. Post was intro
duced as POSTMASTER by Grand Master John
H. Swartwout. He called upon John T.
Shryock, grand master of Maryland, as the
first speaker to respond to "Our Country
think, said the speaker, that never since
or before my school days have been unable
to speak for my country, for it is the grand
est country upon the broad earth. Let me
speak of the part Masonry has played in
American patriotism. The hrst president of
our country, George Washington, was Free
Mason and helped to form and train the sim
ews of the land. I am led to believe there
are bat two secret societies in the world: one
| the Roman Catholic church and the other
| the institution of Freemssonry. The first
the foe of religions liberty, the last the bull