New-York tribune., 1896-03-29
COPTNTHIAN CHAPTER NO. f59
OFFICIAL VISIT AND ENTERTAINMENT.

OFFICIAL VISIT AND ENTERTAINMENT.
The convocation Of this chapter Thursday after
noon perhaps the finest gathering of Royal
Arch Mosons seen In long time. The occasion
the official visit OF VI. T. George f. W. Stivers'
Grand High Priest, accompanied by his entire stan
The High Priest Robert Rocker. dispensed with
all work except the necessary routine business. IN
Guiding the receiving OF twelve propositions +.
Comp. Recker. in his address OF welcome TO the
Grand High Priest. spoke as follows:
"Cornhan. being comparatively n new chapter'
is yet an old one. II was constituted In 1856 For
many years large number Of companions. par
ticularly professional men. were deprived OF the
beauties OF our royal art. myself. with number
OF other Royal Arch Masons. judging from our
experience OF lodge meeting In the afternoon
which is always largely attended and one OF the
most prosperous IN the State conceived the Idea
OF organizing afternoon chapter. Myself. with a
number Of other companions. mostly professional
men. affiliated with Corinthian Chapter and. Most
Eminent Sir. behold the result of TWO years labor'
"a body OF companions, jealous IN the propagation
OF the truths OF our beautiful rite, loyal to me
o. the United States. and proud OF their con-
nect!on with the Grand Chapter OF the Empire
that has been presided over by the greatest men
in tho State and Nation: in its infancy by that
able juris; and statesman, Edward Lvingston,
a;terward Attorney General In the Cabinet o. Pres
iden' AIdrew IsekN3n W nmse ah Of
bic benefit 10 the people OF this State and Nation.
not outstanding his numerous official duties being
Governor OF the State. tnted States Senator.
Mayor OF this great metropolis the happicst mo-
ments OF his life were passed In eXpoundnS thc
broad and great principles of Holiness 10 the
Lord" In the dark days OF Masonry rom iso
20 1896 when many proved recreant to their VOWS
the Grand Cnapter OF the State OF New-i ork VAS
conspicuous by i,s dignity. and the manly way In
which II hurled back the !nnIendoes and ISLANDERS
OF lot o. d.rnagogues. encouraging the weak and
a beacon o. light 10 the faithful.
Most Eminent SIR. on bsha! OF the orcers ahd
member Of Corinth'an chapter have extended
you a hearty and fratcrnal welcome. also wish
10 welcome you personally. az Know you to ne
companion among companions. a man among men
and a prosperous and .cll-known business man
The Grand High Priest replied IN hting terms,
concentrating the chapter upon its phenomenal
success and wound up his address by presenting -
~ T. George ". Anderson the commission o.
Grand Representative OF the Grand Chapter ot
Florida. near this Grand Chapter The companion
called TO the East and the grand hoh0fhn
was given the newly created Right l-&cellcut.
The chapter was then closed. and the rer' % the
afternoon was devoted to tn" entertainment ot
the distinguished guests ard the many visitors. or
which the following are few OF the numbers
Recker's Harmonists played the overture Morn
Ing Noon and Night: Bro. Frank Harding sang
The Coastguaris Daughter and Messna,es
yohn spArgir PLAYED a violin solo. "Elhn Dance.
accompsnled By William Lorraine; Charles q. sey-
mour gave n humorous monoogue OF Wit. topical
songs and limitations OF Irving and others Bros.
trio serenade. by Tlttel Comp. Charles Richards
sang "If Was as Young as | Used To Be; bro'
william Logan sang several ballads. NJ carhoskl.
xylouhone and drum solos. William Hennlny cor
net solo How Fair Thou Art Comp, H. w; Roe
sang the Los, Chord" and II Fear No Foe"