I n the Saturday, April 29, 1882 edition of the Donaldsonville Chief, a Masonic Celebration was captured as the Lodge had its installation of of- ficers. Prior to the installation, Brothers participated in a parade through the city of Donaldsonville, and impressed the spectators with their nice regalia and black and white Masonic attire. The Grand Lecturer, J. Henri Burch, received a last - minute request to fill in for the Deputy Grand Mas- ter, as he was unexpectantly detained in New Orleans and could not attend. With short notice, Brother Burch delivered the following speech, which was published in the newspaper:
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