The Comrade. (Winnfield, La.) 1890-1914, 1910-12-23
OUR MAYOR IS HIGHLY H0NORED
Hon. w. F. Cooper Retiring High Priest or Wl'1l1=
field Royal Arch Chapter, Is f1onored with
BANQUET and Presented With Valuable Token
of Esteem by His Companions.

the uninitiated and application was made for
a dispensation which was granted.
The central figure in all that had been done
leading up to this, the one who had always
been present doing his own part and assisting
others in doing theirs; the one who was never
called but that he answered and answered
cheerfu]ly whether the call was for time or
money, was made High Priest in the DISPENSE
ton.
The work had only begun. 1t was then ne
cessary to do more actual work than had been |
done Heretofore and In addition the respon-
sib;lity Of the success Of the work was fixed On
the High Priest and those assisting him. This
respon sibilty was by him accepted and how
well he has stood up under 1t and performed
every duty that was required OF him and many
not required is only too we'll known.
And Companions, we are not the only ones
who fully know OF and appreciate his work.
speak advisedly when l say that the Supreme
Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Louisiana
appreciate and recognize the work he has done.
For reasons sufficient unto himself. he has
determined to make business arrangements
that necessitate his retiring from the High
Priesthood OF our Chapter. 1t is no reflection
on the incoming High Priest to say that we
regret to lose him for he shares with US this
regret.
And we all join in this toast to the retiring
High Priest. Wherever he may go and what
ever may be his surroundings, he has the best
wishes, love and affection OF the Companions
Of Winfield Chapter No. SO Royal Arch Ma
sons. And when he shall have finally complet-
| ed the time allotted him on this earth, when
he shall have passed to the Great Beyond,
when he shall have reached the last vail and
| shall have said to St. Peter, II am that am"
may the answer be returned "Let Him Enter"
But between now and then Companion High
Priest, we desire that you have constant
\ reminder Of our esteem, love and affection and,
I now, at the request Of the assembled Com
panions and some who are absent, including
all the members OF Winfield Chapter and all
Companions in Winnfeld not members of our
local chapter, present to you this token-it is a
thing Of beauty, may it be a Joy forever. 1t Is
OF intrinsic value but valued chiefly by us be-
cause it will be constant reminder to you of
our true appreciation Of you.
| Truly Companion Cooper, you are The Man
OF the Hour.
The token presented to Mr.. Cooper
was a'beautitul gold watch and chain
with his monogram on the outside
case, and on the inside "From VIM
field Chapter No. SO, R. A. NJ"
| The recipient responded to the pre-
3entation in terms that touched the
hearts of his companions.
/ Mr.. Lancaster received many COM
pliments on the elegance OF the ban
quet and the excellence OF it's service.
}, It was an evening Of perfect enjoy
ment to all who participated and its
; recurrence next year will be eagerly
looked for.
One Of the touching incidents of the
occasion was the reception of Mr.. j
j. Dickerson, the oldest Mason il
our town, he being hale and hearty al
? the age of 81 years.
The only surviving charter member
: Of the Masonic lodge, chartered il
= 1858, Mr.. Philip Bernstein, was invit
t ed, but owing to sickness, could no
O attend.