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Indian allies , in * the north-western territory , and was slain bravely fighting on the hattle ground of Tippecanoe , Nov . 11 th . He still lies there in his forest grave , which is denoted by a large oak tree at its head , lettered J . H . 1 > . His sword was brought back to Kentucky , and fell into the hands of Bro . the Hon . Levi L . Todd , who removed with it not long after to Indiana . Recently , in his great age and infirmities , he bethought him of a place of security for so valued a relic , and came , accompanied by three of the chief members of the Grand Lodge of Indiana , to present it in person
to the Grand Lodge of Kentucky . We received him with every respect and attention , and appointed the Hon . Bro . C . G . Wintersmith , one of the most eloquent of Kentuckians , to respond to his presentation remarks . The ¦ whole affair went off with deep interest and feeling . It is now proposed to <^ rect a monument at the joint expense of the two Gran d Lodges , over the remains of the gallant Grand Master .
The members of the Grand Lodge refreshed themselves with a banquet at Bidlate's Hotel , at the conclusion of the communication , i , This was a grand affair . The presence of the Indiana delegation , the parting with Lexington and its associations , hallowed by the remembraiices of nearly sixty years , and other circumstances , impressed the saene deeply upon every participant . The regular toasts were delivered thus : —
1 . " Freemasons everywhere . " [ Response by . Bro . Henry Wingate , the oldest member of the Grand Lodge present . Followed by singing these original verses ( by Bro . Morris ) to the air of u Auld Lang Syne . '" In gladsome mood again we ' re met—How swiftly passed the year ! Begin the feast and Brothers ; drink To Masons , everywhere !
A Mason s love is unrestrained . Each others woes we share : Then lift the cup , and , Brothers , drink To Masons , everywhere ! " What would our mystic tie be worth—How little should we care For Masonry , did not its links Encircle . everywhere .
With JVlasons love , so unrestrained , Each others woes to share , Well may we fill the cup , and drink To Masons everywhere .
" Though some we loved have fallen on The . weary path of care ; What then—in heaven they ' re yet our own ; To Masons , everywhere . For Mason ' s love , so unrestrained , Eternity may dare ! Then , Brothers , fill and fondly drink nV \ TVTficii - vnc . OATfvmTxxrli £ npt >
" And so , when death shall claim , us too , And other forms he here , May we in memory ' s heart be held By Masons , everywhere . For Mason ' s love is unrestrained , Nor death the chain may tear ; O ' urflow the cup , and Brother , drink To Masons , every where !
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Tidings From The Graft In The Umted Stat...
Indian allies , in * the north-western territory , and was slain bravely fighting on the hattle ground of Tippecanoe , Nov . 11 th . He still lies there in his forest grave , which is denoted by a large oak tree at its head , lettered J . H . 1 > . His sword was brought back to Kentucky , and fell into the hands of Bro . the Hon . Levi L . Todd , who removed with it not long after to Indiana . Recently , in his great age and infirmities , he bethought him of a place of security for so valued a relic , and came , accompanied by three of the chief members of the Grand Lodge of Indiana , to present it in person
to the Grand Lodge of Kentucky . We received him with every respect and attention , and appointed the Hon . Bro . C . G . Wintersmith , one of the most eloquent of Kentuckians , to respond to his presentation remarks . The ¦ whole affair went off with deep interest and feeling . It is now proposed to <^ rect a monument at the joint expense of the two Gran d Lodges , over the remains of the gallant Grand Master .
The members of the Grand Lodge refreshed themselves with a banquet at Bidlate's Hotel , at the conclusion of the communication , i , This was a grand affair . The presence of the Indiana delegation , the parting with Lexington and its associations , hallowed by the remembraiices of nearly sixty years , and other circumstances , impressed the saene deeply upon every participant . The regular toasts were delivered thus : —
1 . " Freemasons everywhere . " [ Response by . Bro . Henry Wingate , the oldest member of the Grand Lodge present . Followed by singing these original verses ( by Bro . Morris ) to the air of u Auld Lang Syne . '" In gladsome mood again we ' re met—How swiftly passed the year ! Begin the feast and Brothers ; drink To Masons , everywhere !
A Mason s love is unrestrained . Each others woes we share : Then lift the cup , and , Brothers , drink To Masons , everywhere ! " What would our mystic tie be worth—How little should we care For Masonry , did not its links Encircle . everywhere .
With JVlasons love , so unrestrained , Each others woes to share , Well may we fill the cup , and drink To Masons everywhere .
" Though some we loved have fallen on The . weary path of care ; What then—in heaven they ' re yet our own ; To Masons , everywhere . For Mason ' s love , so unrestrained , Eternity may dare ! Then , Brothers , fill and fondly drink nV \ TVTficii - vnc . OATfvmTxxrli £ npt >
" And so , when death shall claim , us too , And other forms he here , May we in memory ' s heart be held By Masons , everywhere . For Mason ' s love is unrestrained , Nor death the chain may tear ; O ' urflow the cup , and Brother , drink To Masons , every where !