The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1889-01-03

win DucEet on LnelT armS, anu IcguTn at
evening to enjoy the sweet sleep that only
toll can give. Labor is both dignified and
honorable. Better the hardened palms =
hardened in honest toll, than the soft
hands of him who fattens on the toll OF
other men. These are some of the lessons
which Masonry teaches us-lessons all
that ennoble mankind: and aid, at least. in
fitting them for q supreme lodge above.
Let him, then, who would honor, and be
rhonered by the institution, investigate
with untiring stry its profound prin-
ciples, and examine with close attention
the nature and design Of its symbols and
ritual. Linger not at the threshold, but
enter the inner sanctuary and you will
find increasing opportunities of wisdom
and development, and with each advance
in knowledge will come augmented love
for the order, while your own soul will be
expanded and lifted up into communion
with the Architect of the universe.
Grand Master and brethren, We were
called here to-day to lay the cornerstone
of hotel. You have done your work well.
Plumb and level the stone lies there to be.
the support Of the structure to be reared
above it. But believe you have done
more than now it seems. believe you
have to-day laid the cornerstone of q new
growth and development for this commu-
nifty. The energy and pluck displayed in
arranging to erect so costly hotel as this,
means the rejuvenation Of Our city-it
means new era of progress-the dawn Of
better day. This enterprise, with those
in contemplation, and which soon will
ripen into completion, the cotton factory,
the college for the education Of young
ladies, and yet others, are destined to
make of this city the gem Of upper Caro-
lima.
Before the whole South there lies o. bet-
ter day, the stream of emigration which
has been for years steadily pouring into
the West and building up its waste places,
will be turned South. The unemployed
capital Of New England viii be invested in
our mines and factories. The cry is
changing, and no longer is it Ego West
young man. but soqthward no South
ward ho! ] have an abiding confidence in
the future of our section, blessed as 1t is
over all lands in climate, fertility and re.
sources. The stir of Birmingham, Ann1s-
ton, Rome and Cartersville, is but the
beginning of tidal wave OF prosperity
and growth that will sweep over this acc.
benefited simply in proportion. to its
energy, pluck and preparation. This en-.
terprise puts the world on notice that We
are ready, and says come. ! believe, then,
Grand Master, you have laid the corner
stone of future greatness and prosperity.
So mote it be. .5
At the conclusion Of Mr.. Marshalls ad.
dress, the Masons marched back to the
Lodge Room, and thus ended the cerelno.
nies, which were most Interesting through
out.
THE BANQUET.
The afternoon was spent in various ways
by the brethren whetting up their appe-
tites for the Banquet, which was TO lake
place in the chapel of the Patrick Military
institute that evening. Hiram Lodge had
donated sufficient sum to make the occa.
sion success and placed the management
of it in the hands of energetic committees,
who, assisted by committee Of ladies,
went to work in earnest to make 1t sur
pass any banquet ever given in Anderson.
Shortly after dark groups Of both ladies
and gentlemen could be seen vending
their way to the Institute and upon their
arrival there would be nshered into recep.
ton rooms. The time was spent pleasant
ly until about 8 O'Clock, when the doors
Of the Banquet hall were thrown open and
each person who presented ticket OF ad-
mission was ushered in and seated at q
table, four OF which extended from one
end to the other Of the comm0dious hall.
Mayor Tribble presided, and as soon as
everything became quiet, called upon Rev.
B, M. Pack to ask. q blessing, and then ex-
tended q cordial welcome to the guests,
who were ordered to partake freely Of
what they saw before them. There seem.
ed to be nothing lacking In the way OF ed
ibleg. The substantials were served first,
and then came the hot coffee and oysters,
followed by the cakes, fruits, etc. We es.
timated the number of persons present at
about four hundred and fifty, and we be.
lieve every one did Justice to the bountiful
repast.
when everybody seemed to have in-
dulged in the feast to their hearts content,
Mayor Tribble arose and stated that 1t was
now in order to hear some speeches. The
following toasts were then proposed and
to in the order named:
1.-THE Grand Lodge Of Freemasons Of
South Carolina-May she ever dispense
true Masonic Light and knowledge, and
may her efforts to elevate and help man.
kind be rewarded" Proposed by Gen.
w. w. Humphreys and responded to by
DR.. r. F. Diver, Grand Master.
'Hiram Lodge, No. dS, A. F. M.-May
she continue to lead her sister Lodges in
numbers, and may her members ever live
true Masonic liyes." Proposed by Mr.. J.
O. Watkins, Master Of Pendlston Lodge,
and responded to by w. s. Brown, Esq.
1.-THE Master Mason-The cornerstone
Of all Masonry; the foundation of all Ma
sonic teaohinga.'" Proposed by Mr.. NJ.
3. McGee, Of Hodges. and responded to by
0ol. J; a. Hoyt, Of Greenville.
Hiram, the great architect-Though
we cannot all be architects, let none Of us
fail to be as perfect in our calling as was
Hiram, the architect" Proposed by Mr..
e. T. Berg, Of Columbia, and responded
to By @. p Sawyer, Esq, Of Aiken.
"The Anderson Hotel Company-En-
energetic and patriotic; may
their enterprise be not only profitable to
them, hut the beginning Of q new era Of
for the city" Proposed by
Rev. D. e, Frierson, D. D., and responded
to by Mr.. +. T. White, President of the
i.The Gity Of Anderaon-Young In age,
full Of energy, abonpding In progress
nay she grow IN enterprise and business
until Aef present limits will be too
small for her." Proposed by DR.. J. @.
Harris, Of Bolton, and responded to by J.
L. Tribble, ESQ.,, Mayor Of the city.
1.-THE Patrick Military Institute-Msy