New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-24
THE GRAND HIGH PRIEST.
THE cRAFTsMAN's CLUB Dimes NJ F. JOHN
WEBB. JR

THE CRAFTsMAN'S CLUB Dimes NJ. F.. JOHN
WEBB. JR.
The complimentary dinner rendered by the mem
bers OF the Craftsman's Club 10 the Grand High
Priest Of the State was held Thursday evening at
the clubhouse. and was in every way successful
and enjoyable affair. novel innovation was
made by the committee. first. in having separate
tables where the members and guests were
paired off" and second. in having the speeches
and tOasts sandwiched in between the courses.
This favorlbly commented on by those present.
Companion William II. Miller, the president of
the club. welcomed the guest of the evening in a
short address. saying that he greeted him. on be-
half Of the Craftsman's Club. the Grand High
Priest. as a friend and as John Webb. In reply
the distinguished companion said in part:
Il know ! am welcome. and fully realize this.
for see many friends here who stand high in my
estimation. II were orator could much bet
ter express the appreciation / feel for the honor
you pay me this evening. ] know there is a
sentiment behind all this-it is for the office. as
we'll for Grand High Priests come and go.
but John Webb remains; and when shall nave
passed out of the office. let John Webb remain
and occupy small space in your affection"
symbolic Masonry" very ably handled by
Companion Wright D. Pownall, Deputy Grand
Master of the State lie said: From the stand
loint OF hungry man. protest against this in
reva of being sandwiched in between the fish
and the removes II seems to me the truly crate
!s the man who has just enjoyed a good dinner.
-. esteem it great privilege TO Join you in
M 70 see the readiness with which the brehren
o. ne craft bow to our own constitute an'hory
Now, as 70 symbolic Masonry what would be
through the centuries and describe Masonry from
the BEGINNING? Let me say only that we an re-
Great minds and great men have practised its
tents; silver tongues have made melody in its
i
Icaptusr Masonry was chsmpiq9sd by n. E
Grand Chapter Of New-Jersey In few terse
words he made several good points saying 1t
man; It IS not refcrmatory institution; good men
within the ranks. and these will be made better
By the electric mystical chain which binds all to-
cys R Ne FSs You on s4s se1 Of FROM
syps R,s but il 9T b. q 2:
hing however. Is in favor Of crypiic Rite it Is
II. saudy trsppings Of the Tempisr, but it is the
eiowning step OF the York Rite"
co|Ra Mon Arthur MsApaqr G,snd
Orders was the toast. He WIS enthusiasically
vas Jolly P good w fsow V Which no6ody can " deny
Isnd no one present had the tsmeri Ill., to deny ID
n part: After this royal welcome from all these
!oly good fellows what Inspiration Is needed by
e rampant and we talk becomes happy
brethren and companions who are assembled 10
honor one of their number The Grand Chap
Yer OF the State Of New-York Is a grand institu-
non Of Masonry. We OF the Chivalric Orders pass
through Captular Degrees, and though wear
the treppings Of kniehthood" we must prepare
ourselves for them in the grand old school Of the
chapter" Companion George Whiefed Brown re-
pied 10 the toast. THE Ladies'" in a happy and
humorous speech. saying that. fortunately at gath
eilngs Ike this. iOasts are not given 10 follow
You are privileged sp,ak upon any subject
hence bachelor. can only speak OF the ladies'
y a IN hut 70 1isf
lhg The next speaker. congratulated the guest or
me evening and tho companions present upon the
Pleasant and harmonious spirit shown. and spoke
GENEROUSLY upon club Life" Companion William
Hsrer. =. G. ". p. also spoke. and was respect
ruily and attentively listened to. this dstin-
ings
Among the most prominent companions present
we're p. G II P.s Stvers. Barnes and Mcdonald.
sonn W. Palmer ] Harris Ralston. Adoiph Much
nm Swain. p. G. II p. OF Wisconsin. Charles
Little Haton. Bertholf. Kelly. George McGowen.
a-.l Iala.a I'm. II