Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-26
ROYAL ARCH MASONS.
Annual Session and Anniversary
of the Grand Chapter,


was held yesterday afternoon week,
in Masonic Temple. There was full
attendance and Grand High Priest
Francis Il. Carpenter presided.
For the ensuing year the following
officers were elected: George w. An
drews, G. II. r.; Thomas j. Day, d. G.
II. p; Harry Galbraith, G. k; Elias II.
Johnson, G. S.; George II. Mccall, G.
Treas; James II. Price, G.. Sec. w.
Stewart Almond, G. C.
The following appointments were
made: Charles NJ. Broadway, Q. of H.;
Roscoe r. Baylis, F. s.; Robert A.
Justis, r. A. c.; II. Harvey Day, G. NJ.
ID "; Il. Harrison Wier, G.. NJ. Cd ";
Alexander Boucher, G. NJ. 1st "; Will
liam K. Watson, c. Chap; George X.
Yates, Sen.
In theevening the Grand Chapter had
delightful celebration of its 25th ami
versary. The attendance, numbering
about 200, included many women. The
affair was held in the Grand Chapter
room and Past Grand High Priest
Carpenter presided,
The entertainment began with the
quartet, "Voices of the Night which
was beautifully sung by Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Benson Miss Mary K, Thiel-
man and II. Howard Carver Next
prayer was offered by Past Grand Chap
lain John S. Grohe. Miss Thielman
splcndidly sang "Where the Iindens
Bloom" This was followed by an en-
tertaining address by Past Grand High
Priest Jacob f.. Mynich, who spoke for
about 20 minutes aud reviewed the his
tory of the Grand Chapter. A violin
duet, with piano accompaniment, re-
ceived an encore. Miss Eva Davidson
and Alfred Dennis were the volnists
and Miss Belle Davidson was the pianist.
They eXcellently played wang and
"lnnOyation March" Edgar A. Tennis,
grand high priest of the Grand
Chapter Of Pennsylvania, gave a
pleasing address, in which he spoke
Of the early history of the Grand
Chapter Of Delaware and alluded to the
debt of gratitude which the latter owes
the former, from which it received its
existence. lie also spoke Of the great
| friendship which the two Jurisdictions
lear each other and touched on the en-
nobling principles ard teachings of
Masonry. This portion Of the pro-
gramme ended with the quartet, "SlGep,
my Darling"
Next the presiding officer called upon
Grand Treasurer Mccall to act rs grand
marshal and after a procession had been
| formed the asscmblage proceeded to the
| elegant new banquet hall, where deli.
cious spread was served by Grand Sen.
| tlncl Yates. tour large tables, hand
somGly set and profusely decorated with
choice plants, were occupied. The
menu was as follows:
Blue Points,
Broilcd oysters Fried Oysters,
Roast Turkey,
Chicken Salad, Chicken Croquettes
Cranberry Sauce, Celery,
Meringues, Ice Cream,
Fruit. Nuts,
Coffee.
The blessing was asked by Past Grand
Chaplain Grohe. The gathering remained
at table about two hours. Toasts fol
lowed the discussion of the dclicacies
Past Grand High Priest Carpenter occu,
pied the post Of honor and made happy
toast-master.
Past Grand High Priest John L. CLARK
responded to the toast, 1.-The Genera
Grand Chapter of the United States.
He said the first convocation of ROya
Arch Masons was held October 2lth
| 1897, iii Boston. In 1899 Il new consti
tuition was adopted and in 1906 the
| present name of the General Grand
Chapter was chosen. lie closed will
the suggestion that the success of the
General Grand Chapter be drank to
which proposition was heartily com
piled with.
w. Nash Young, Grand High Prizes
of the Grand Chapter of MARYLAND, re
sponded to "Our Sister Jurisdictions.
He said he came with greeting and con
gratulatiOns. He congratulated thi
jurisdiction on its harmony and pros
perity and said the same cordial DISPOSE
ton exists in Maryland. Delaware anC
Maryland, he remarked, have Away
been closely allied Each is a consti
tuent Of the IL original states and eacl
enjoys the proud distinction of having
broad stripe on the national banner
The General Grand Chapter, he con
tinued, now embraces nearly every stat
and he hoped the time is not far distan
when no state will he outside its juris
diction. The Jurisdictions Of Pennsyl
vania and Virginia have ever and con
tinuc to hold an independent attitude /,
the General Grand Chapter. The troop
of Delaware and Maryland were famou
on the fields of the Carolinas and Their
they carried Masonic affairs. Masonry
lie added, is an ancient and ennoblin!
institution. 1t was foremost in building
up the structure of this government AM
its influence is felt in civilization ant
the advancement of tine world. Moth
ing, except the church, has done s.
much for the advancement of morality
lie closed with reference to the cstim
able tcnets Of the order.
Past Grand High Priest Nlynich re
sponded to "rhe Grand Chapter Z
Delaware" He spoke Of the trials
had in its early history and said ther
are now many evidences of its pros
perity. 1t owes much to its sister iuris
dictioh of Pennsylvania. At one tint
} when il was almost impossible to get
Z quorum to open the chapters of thi
jurisdiction, the chapters of the iuris
, diction or Pennsylvania came TO thei
aid. lie paid special compliment to tn
Grand Chapter OF New Jersey and tol
, it to keep its lights burning and DGll
5 ware will stand by ii.
. Past Grand Secretary William MAJ
ollNll ACilShtlHllg responded 10 - / II
Ladies'" This concluded the programm
of toasts and subsequently there wei
Q brief but interesting addresses.
Grand High Priest Edward Mills {
, New Jersey said he was very happy
, bu present ON the pleasant occasion.
+. Masonry is to be considered a NOR,
! educator they should endeavor TO |,
. their lights shine and show the worl
: they are better men for being Mason
I, lie urged that they strive TO do SOM
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