Evening journal., 1921-12-17
Chapter MASONS
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ANnA AAANM ANAfHA~tAfNA Af0NlNs
The first speaker was the Grand
High Priest He delivered an inn
pressive address on Royal Arch Ma
sonry, it's symbolism and It's work.
which was received with hearty APP
plause.
That was followed by a memorial 4
address delivered by Chaplain Boh-
ner in honor OF 81. Johns Chapter
members who had died since the
last annual convocation.
George Carter. OF Washington and '
Lafayette Chapter. No. /, a guest
made an earnest appeal for Masonic
support FOR tho project looking TO ?
the public contribution OF books to
form reference library for the
Wilmington High School.
Mr.. Downs OF the Chester Chap
ter, also made brief address In
which he urged Masonic support OF
the cause OF public education
BY way OF compliment, Great
High Priest Little, who IS a member
OF ST. Johns Chapter. was presented
by J. Bayard Hearns on behalf OF
the chapter. with a bouquet Of hand
some yellow chrysanthemums held
/ together with red ribbon, emblematic
or their Royal Arch Association. Mr..
Little made a fitting response.
Immediately afterward. George
Carter In behalf Of the chapter. pre-
sented an equally handsome bou-
quet, similarly composed. 20 Mr.. Ed
mondson, the retiring High Priest.
The presentation OF the solid gold
Past High Priests Jewel 10 the re-
firing High Priest then was made by
Former Magistrate Lewis Sasse. who
spoke feelingly OF the affection OF
the members OF the chapter for Mr.
Edmondson and their appreciation OF
the big work he had done during the
last year In promoting the welfare
OF the chapter.
Mr. Edmondson thought that ended
the presentations. but Chaplain Boh-
ner sprang a surprise upon him by
giving TO him. as another parting
testimonial. a handsome travelling
bag with his initials. In gold, on the
outside.
High Priest Edmondson made a
general response in which ne OK
pressed his appreciation OF the gifts
and OF the loyal support he had re-
ceived from the officers and mem
bers Of the chapter during the year.
The big banquet hall was decorated
gracefully with American flags and
candorabra with red shades. the
Royal Arch colors.
The program and menu card car
ried with IL red cover on the front
OF which was a white keystone bear
ing the inscription: "Fifty-third
!, annual convocation, st. Johns Chap
, ter. No. 4. r. a. NJ"
On the inside Of the cover was a
e portrait Of J. r. Edmondson. the re-
firing Excellent High Priest. The
hy-leaf carried this sentiment;
1--WE wish you a Merry Christmas
a Happy New Year too;
Good store OF cheer throughout the
year,
Good luck in all you do"
The banquet was served by Clar
ence r. Holt. the menu being al
follows;
Oysters on half shell
Saltines
olives Celery Pickles
Roman Punch
Young Delaware Roasted Turkey
Giblet sauce Cranberry Sauce
Filling.
Creamed onions Green Peas
Mashed Potatoes.
Rolls Butter
Neapolitan Ice Cream
nrawurn fffrn
Coffee. Mints
Cigars.
The music for the banquet wa
furnished by the American Ne
chanics' Orchestra Hamilton l.
Harris led the choral singing an'
also sang a solo.
Excellent High Priest Edmondsoi
lpresided at the banquet The invoca
don was said by the Rev. Charles II
Bohner, chaplain OF the chapter ant
!, pastor OF Hanover Presbyterian
q Church. There were no addresses d
q the banquet hall, they and all tn
h other features OF that sort being re
IS served for the exercises In the chap
u ter room following the banque
" which really was In the nature Of
big Christmas dinner. With betwee
l. four and hve hundred companion
g dining and with the acoustics OF h
a. big hall defective 1t would have bee
Ie impossible for any speaker to hav
30 made himself heard in all parts {
& the immense hall Before the diner
J. separated to return to the chaptt
l. room they sang. under the leadershi
of Mr.. Harris and to the accompan
l. ment of the orchestra, GOD L
el with You TIL We Meet Again"
Is was one Of the largest and most eI
r joyable Masonic banquets ever hel
re in Delaware.
ut The annual election OF the chapt'
~ resulted as follows: Excellent Hig
IS Priest. Marshall NJ. Carpenter; Kin
= David II. King, Jr.; Scribe, ClarenS
4" b. Hess; Treasurer, Lewis Sass
Secretary, J. Bayarf Hearn.
i The committee on arrangement
te for this big Masonic affair was con
y posed OF l. e. Wickes, chairman; \
NJ. Carpenter, Lewis Sasse, Georl
ar 7. Sauter and II. l.. Harris.
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