The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-05-31
DR.. Kane OF the Arctic Expedition.

last evening in the Medical College in Greedy street.
tender him their respects the Of his de vaYure
the arctic regions. Dr. Kane has been for year
part member Of the fraternity Of Masons but this fac
not generally known,tili within q few days past b,
his brother Masons who, learning it, Immediately de
termined tesypg their high appreciation of his cha
Iacter end talents by public demonstraton rs
solution, presented in the Arcana Lodge having this Oh
ject in view was unanimously adopted 1t eigh
O'Clock before the meeting assembied-Joscph D. Evans
officiating Grand Mastor Oscar Coles putty Crane
Master, L. A. Sykes as Senior Grand WaId.n, judah
Barry as Junior Grand Warden, James W. Powell
Grand Secretary, Thomas Duean Grand Tressu, Tho
mas Fl Bemis Grand Chaplain, and G. W. T. Jonc,
Grsnd Organist Among those present were Nr. Henry
Grinnel, whose libsrality has provided the means
for this second expedition Judge Kane father of Dr.
Kane and his uncle Col W J. Ieeper
few minutes after the meeting organized, Dr.
Kans made his appearance, and was introduced by
Brothess Koppan and Underhill to the Deputy Grand
Master, Joseph D. Evans, beside whom he was seated
during the evening The following hymn from the Ma
sonic Lyre" was then sung by all the members Of the
lodge, accomi anied by melodeon =
From North to South from East to West,
Advance the m yrads Of the blest
From every cline OF earth they come,
And find with US q common home.
In ore immortal throne we view
Pagan and Christian, Greek and jew
Bat all their doubt and darkness per,
enc only God they here adore.
AT the conclusion of this hymn the Grand Master
Joseph D. Evans, made the following address =
Breihren:-Ip the history of Free Masonry may be
traced. from time immemorial the laudable custom of
sympahisng with and honorng those of our brethren
who may have distinguished thesevesin science or phi
anthropy and there is expression of heart that
we give vent TO more consoDan with the general prnci
pies Of order One Of the most prominent objects Of
Free Masonry to excite in the mind of every candidate
for Its mysteries desire for thorough knowledge and
investigation Of the sciences and although the most
interesting to US is the science Of geometry yet know
ledge OF all TO greater less degree form the acquis
tons the educated Mason Our ancient brethren
all lovers Of The arts and sciences There one the
enriched his mind abundantly with q general know.
ledge cf things, but especially in geometry or
masonry ma. and before & and since bis day there has
in this prominent and-as society-peculiar feature
Of ancient and honorable institution But while we
endeavor to enforce the necessity for the acquisition
Of this knowledge taught to lose sight of
the most beautiful tenets Of institution which are
friendship, morality and brotheryslove 1t by edu
eating our hearts in these virtues enabled to per-
ceive the utility and enjoy the happy results of
cations. Masonry untes men Of every country, sect
and opinion and concates true friendship among those
who might otherwise have remained ut perpetual dis
tance She binds by her sympathetic cords, and by
connections, and the heart and the tongue join in pro-
noting each others welfare and rejoicing in each others
prosperity. In view Of these cha acteistcs OF be-
loved institution, Grand Lodge, at recent special
communication, voted to worthy brother Dr. Z. K
Kanea brother Who has already distinguished himself
greater distnctions-resofatons of sympathy and an
address expressive of feelings in regard to the bold
and msgaanimous mi enterprise on which he is upon the
eve of embarkiDg We have assembled this evening,
agreeab with the expressed wish Of the Grand LODGE
that they may be formally and publicly presented they
carry with them the sentiments sympathies socitudes
and preyers OF his masonic brethren.
At tn conclusion Of the foregoing address, the Grand
Secretary read the following anthem, which was sung
py al me bret
The Lord is my shepherd therefore lack nothing
He shall feed in green pastures and lead me forth
beside the waters of comfort in the paths of righteous
ness for his sake Yea though walk in the valley Of
the shadow Of DEATH will fear evil for thou with
me; me thy rod and th, staG comfort me- Hallelujah,
The members, in accordance with the order of the
Grand Master sauted Brother Kane according to the
Masonic fashion, by clapping their hands nine times.
OSCAR Coles Deputy Grand Master then made the fol.
lowing addres, which he preaced by brief report of
the meeting Of the Grand Lodge at which the resolution
passed in favor of giving public expression of their
esteem for their distinguished brother
Most worshipful Grand Master and Brethren-At an
energent meeting OF the Grand Lodge convened the
10th ult, the following resolution unanimously
adopted
Grand Lodge to prepare suitable address, the
deep sympathy by his brethren toward Brother
search Of Sir John Franklin and that committee d.
him q Godspeed.
Your comwttee have undertaken the pleasing task as.
signed them although fully that they would fail
in properly expressing the feelings Of the masonic rster
nifty yet hoping that the result OF their labor would be
regarded with that true feeling of charity which should
ever be the prominent characteristic of the children Of
the mystic tie
Brother Kane-You within few days to bid adeu
to your native land to embark upon voyage full of
danger, hardship and privaton. No bright skies,
sunny climes, land marked by the history of the
past, lures you from your home. The dark stormy
ocean of the Noth the ice bound sea- whose ripple has
yet been parted by mans handiwork is your goal
No fanced pleasure seductive in its anticipation Is to
shorten lonely path but peris stern in their reality
Will encompass it every side. But your stout heart
will never quail, and in the hour Of danger you will
look upward to your flag, and YOU read mercy in
rcrbed upon its folds your cry will be onward still on
of the night with the thought that msay hearts
piratiens ascending to heaven invoking the God Of
sea and of land watch over the fearless Mariners to
guide them through the waste of waters and to return
them safe to the bosoms of their families and their
homes.
again embark upon voyage whose anticipated dangers
might appal the bravest, well known and deeply ap
pIeciated The world has long sympathized with her
who has for been abandoned by hope.
The little cherub perched aloft to buoy the fading
sprs Of the sailor has smiled upon the sailors wife;
and when others despaired she cung with all woman .
love to tho fond hope that her wandering mariner would
again staAd upon his native strand. England shared
her psefs and her hopes and England's gallant
have stren manfuy to from his icy prison Eog
lands adventurous voyager: Their efforts have been
and they have returned without tdngs of the lost
mystery has eDshroudsd Franklin and his panions
has but increased the admiration with which the world
regards the persevering energy which prompts you to
the attempt to carry aid to the lonely captves As
men, share with the world its sympathies Masons
We cherish deeper feeling. You are our brother you
are as are, member of that family whose chill
dren are bound together by an adamantne chain,
whose every link Is stamped with the impress
of brothery love- You like branch Of that tree
whose root is in the earh CENTRE and whose spreading
boughs overshadow the surface OF the globe We are
child en- OF the mother; have been taught the
same precepts; masonic lessons have been learned
from the holy book The duties enjoined upon US,
mutual dependence upon each other bind together
by mystic cord whose every thread has been woven in
the loom of affection Time cannot weaken that cord
distance cannot extend its length its centre is
truth Its surface of Gods hoiest attributes charity
To relieve the distesss Of brother to comfort his wife
in acon, of the first lessons we have been taught
And how deep is the impression 1t has made you
For you abandon the joys of home, the com
forts and pleasures Of kindred ntercourse-you sever,
for the time, the ties which bind you to those near
and dear to you-you grsppe with danger, to grasp,
with the true masonic grip the hand OF your suffering
brotherfor Franklin Is brother, he Is mason and
you who well appreciate your duties can appre-