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supplied by parties to whom the question was entire new matter ; yet they , with perhaps not so much knowledge of the case , would decide wbat their predecessors were judged incapable of doing . We hope the next Convention will be characterized by decision , by determining the matter at issue , should there be any to be decided , instanter , by an unanimous or two-third vote . Yet we confess we should deeply regret to see these bodies disbanded ; so many pleasant acquaintances are formed , which have ripened into friendship , characterized by esteem .
and mutual regard for those amiable qualities which men so mucb admire and respect , even when they cannot practise them ; interchanges of mutual civilities ; comparing notes on work and , perhaps not the least , men whose writings and character we admire , we meet ; we clasp the hand of friendship , and that is the first and last on this earth . Therefore , while we have spoken perhaps harshly of the proceedings , yet we hope and pray for better things . We hope to see the day when the Grand Bodies shall be looked up to with the respect and veneration which is always due to wisdom and gray hairs . —New Yorlc Masonic Messenger .
MORTON AND BALESTINE ENCAMPMENT SOIBEE . New-York Brethren have always been famous for their hospitality . No niggardly hand is ever manifested when the parties invited are worthy of the honour ; and it is needless to say , none but the worthy are invited . The Convention of the General Grand Bodies , at Hartford , Connecticut , would necessarily bring numbers of delegates from Oregon , California , South and West . New-York city being the focus , the Knightly Order deemed this a fitting opportunity to throw
open the doors of their Asylum for the reception and refreshment of the poor and weary pilgrims , and deputed a few of the humblest of the Knights , one of whom was ourself , to prepare entertainment for the warriors of the sunny South , bronzed veterans , to whom the word Dyspepsia was only known in the dictionary . As for ourself , we felt our unfitness . Pease on a trencher , and cold water , when nothing else offers , is our solace ; and yet envious people will say , a haunch of venison would better become our grinders . They said the same of Friar Tuck , peace to his ashes !
Ourself and the G . M ., John W . Simons , for even he does not deem it degrading to his dignity to inculcate the rites of hospitality , both by precept and example , had a conference with our confreres of Palestine Encampment—Sir C . Cornell , the G . C . Sir Knights , Philips and Crozier . The result was exceedingly gratifying . Scarcely had it been known that a simple repast was to be prepared for tbe poor soldiers of the temple , when tithes and donations flowed into the buttery , so plentifully that it made our French chef de cuisine display such ebullitions of joy , such emotions of feeling , such rapturous expression , as could only be equalled
by wrecked mariners who have fasted seventy-two long hours and see good food approaching them . It might be deemed invidious to name any , where all did their duty , but we must say the Encampments were deeply indebted to Sir Halsey Knapp , Sir I ) . H . Wagstaff , Sir W . Gurney , Sir Thomas R . Crocker , Sir J . F . G . Andrews , Sir H . Cro / der , Sir W . Bush , Sir S . P . Tohey , Sir H . Chace , Sir C . Church , for munificent donations . In fact , the committee were compelled to decline proffers of assistance . We will only say about one hundred sat down to one of the best-furnished tables it has been our lot to see—and we have seen
something more than dried pease . And there were present good appetites , and the most cordial , unaffected good humour : in fact , even the most stately unbended their dignity on this occasion : each Knight did his devoirs . No Saracen was attacked with more vigour and success than did our doughty warriors when they made the onslaught . Grace was offered by our Bev . Prelate , and the Makikoff was stormed , and victory crowned our banners . —Among the most prominent
speakers were Sir A . O . Sullivan , of Montreal ; Sir A . T . C . Pierson , of Minmgan ; Sir J . W . Simons , Sir R . Macoy , New York ; Sir A . Nidi , Texas ; Sir J . I ) . Green , Texas ; Sir Jas . Sorley , Texas ; Sir P . Brewer , New York ; Sir W . H . Drew , New York ; Sir 1 ) . S . Goodloo , Kentucky ; and Watson , Alabama . It is long since the halls of old Morton had audi a galaxy of talent ; and long will he impressed on each visitor ' s mind the cordiality and hospitality of the Companions of the Knightly Order of New York .- New York Masonic Messenger ^ VOL . II . 5 At
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supplied by parties to whom the question was entire new matter ; yet they , with perhaps not so much knowledge of the case , would decide wbat their predecessors were judged incapable of doing . We hope the next Convention will be characterized by decision , by determining the matter at issue , should there be any to be decided , instanter , by an unanimous or two-third vote . Yet we confess we should deeply regret to see these bodies disbanded ; so many pleasant acquaintances are formed , which have ripened into friendship , characterized by esteem .
and mutual regard for those amiable qualities which men so mucb admire and respect , even when they cannot practise them ; interchanges of mutual civilities ; comparing notes on work and , perhaps not the least , men whose writings and character we admire , we meet ; we clasp the hand of friendship , and that is the first and last on this earth . Therefore , while we have spoken perhaps harshly of the proceedings , yet we hope and pray for better things . We hope to see the day when the Grand Bodies shall be looked up to with the respect and veneration which is always due to wisdom and gray hairs . —New Yorlc Masonic Messenger .
MORTON AND BALESTINE ENCAMPMENT SOIBEE . New-York Brethren have always been famous for their hospitality . No niggardly hand is ever manifested when the parties invited are worthy of the honour ; and it is needless to say , none but the worthy are invited . The Convention of the General Grand Bodies , at Hartford , Connecticut , would necessarily bring numbers of delegates from Oregon , California , South and West . New-York city being the focus , the Knightly Order deemed this a fitting opportunity to throw
open the doors of their Asylum for the reception and refreshment of the poor and weary pilgrims , and deputed a few of the humblest of the Knights , one of whom was ourself , to prepare entertainment for the warriors of the sunny South , bronzed veterans , to whom the word Dyspepsia was only known in the dictionary . As for ourself , we felt our unfitness . Pease on a trencher , and cold water , when nothing else offers , is our solace ; and yet envious people will say , a haunch of venison would better become our grinders . They said the same of Friar Tuck , peace to his ashes !
Ourself and the G . M ., John W . Simons , for even he does not deem it degrading to his dignity to inculcate the rites of hospitality , both by precept and example , had a conference with our confreres of Palestine Encampment—Sir C . Cornell , the G . C . Sir Knights , Philips and Crozier . The result was exceedingly gratifying . Scarcely had it been known that a simple repast was to be prepared for tbe poor soldiers of the temple , when tithes and donations flowed into the buttery , so plentifully that it made our French chef de cuisine display such ebullitions of joy , such emotions of feeling , such rapturous expression , as could only be equalled
by wrecked mariners who have fasted seventy-two long hours and see good food approaching them . It might be deemed invidious to name any , where all did their duty , but we must say the Encampments were deeply indebted to Sir Halsey Knapp , Sir I ) . H . Wagstaff , Sir W . Gurney , Sir Thomas R . Crocker , Sir J . F . G . Andrews , Sir H . Cro / der , Sir W . Bush , Sir S . P . Tohey , Sir H . Chace , Sir C . Church , for munificent donations . In fact , the committee were compelled to decline proffers of assistance . We will only say about one hundred sat down to one of the best-furnished tables it has been our lot to see—and we have seen
something more than dried pease . And there were present good appetites , and the most cordial , unaffected good humour : in fact , even the most stately unbended their dignity on this occasion : each Knight did his devoirs . No Saracen was attacked with more vigour and success than did our doughty warriors when they made the onslaught . Grace was offered by our Bev . Prelate , and the Makikoff was stormed , and victory crowned our banners . —Among the most prominent
speakers were Sir A . O . Sullivan , of Montreal ; Sir A . T . C . Pierson , of Minmgan ; Sir J . W . Simons , Sir R . Macoy , New York ; Sir A . Nidi , Texas ; Sir J . I ) . Green , Texas ; Sir Jas . Sorley , Texas ; Sir P . Brewer , New York ; Sir W . H . Drew , New York ; Sir 1 ) . S . Goodloo , Kentucky ; and Watson , Alabama . It is long since the halls of old Morton had audi a galaxy of talent ; and long will he impressed on each visitor ' s mind the cordiality and hospitality of the Companions of the Knightly Order of New York .- New York Masonic Messenger ^ VOL . II . 5 At