The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-09-16

teresting ceremonial. os the presentation Of o
Past Masters jewel by Orange Lodge, No. Il
A. F. NJ, as briefly mentioned In our last issue
took plsce at the regular communication, held
on Monday evening" the 18th inst. The recipi-
ent was DR.. John a. Honour. Col. Zimmer-
man Davis, 8. W., and. chairman Of the COM
mittee to procure the testimonial, in present
ing it, spoke as follows
Brother Ronour.Next to the satisfaction e1.
;perleuced in the faithful discharge Of duty,
know OF no mtenser feeling OF happiness than
that produced by the approval OF others: Not
that one should covet applause ior the faithful
performance Of duty, but because none can be
found so Indifferent to the opinion Of others as
not to experience some degree OF pleasure
when that opinion is expressed IN praise and
conmendation; the moro especially when there
exists the sef- consciousness that it Is not alto.
gether undeserved. ..,.-..-...
No man, however, lives merely to please
others. Every one has his own individual
springs Of actlon, and it should be satisfaction
be able 10 look back upon life we'll spent and
duties we'll performed. But whenever, in the
discharge OF the duties Of life, one ls enabled to
contribute to the welfare OF others, it is proper
and becoming that those receiving the benefit
should show their appreciation and gratitude.
And it is for such purpose, Bro. Honour,
that appear before you this evening, as chair
man of committee from Orange Lodge, No.
IL.
! You: hays laborsd for US, my Brother, for
many years, and we realize that to you is due
much Of the present prosperity Of our Lodge,
and We would be recreant to every feeling of
gratitude were we to fnil to render you some
tribute of thanks. We feel the iull weight OF
the debt pressing upon us, and while we have
oil, fO of N
full, we do desire OF this timo to make public
acknowledgment or it, and to pay you por-
tion of the interest.
By q unanimous vote Of the Lodge, there
fore, this jewel has been prepared for you.
Wear 1t, my Brother, upon all convenient occa-
sions, in order that 1t may testify the esteem
in which you are held by US, and our CRATE
We know that you will wear it with honot to
yourself, as we'll as to the fraternity, and il
while wearing 1T you entertain feelings Of pride
and satisfaction, rest assured that we will feel
equal pride and satisfaction in seelIS it worn
by one who has deserved 1t 30 well at our
hands.
To which DIR. Honour responded, in sub
stance as follows:
WorshiptM Master and Brotters-I cannot
say have been taken by surprise In the pre-
sentation Of this beautiful jewel, yet it is,
neVertneIebS. eAceeuiuhiy uincuiI ioi he w
find suitable language to express my appre-
clation OF this fattering testimonial OF your
esteem, aud wish SIMPLY to acknowledge the
distinguished honor you have conferred upon
no, and thank you for this demonstration Of
it. Brothers, this ls to me. no ordinary occa-
sion. regard it as one Of the bright periods
IN my hfe's history, which, like o luminous
star. points out the path OF duty, and to which
I shall ever recur with feelings ;of pride aud
pleasure. With reference to the allusion you
have kindly made, Brother Senior, Of the SER
vices rendered by me to Orange Lodge, can
only say that I have simply done my duty,
and while + have life and ability hope to de-
vote whatever en- rgy may possess in advan-
cling the interest and prosperity Of that Lodge
in which first received my Masonic llgnt.
Permit me to say was, as it were, born Ma
who has occupied the highest stations in our
revered Order. and indoctrinated by him, from
my earliest recollection, in the beauties and
sacred precepts Of Masonry, would indeed be
On unworthy scion did Inot eXemplify them. in
my life with all the zeal and energy
commencement of my connection with
this Lodge, I have been the recipient of
kindness and undeserved honors, and L accept
this additional mark Of your fraterual feelings
with grateful acknowledgements, and assure
you that while memory holds its seat your
friendship will not be forgotten. | do not
prize this beautiful GIFT 80 much for its intrin-
sic value as an evidence of your esteem. 1t Is
this alone that stamps its value and gives
pleasure to the thought that in endeavoring to
do my duty I have given satisfaction; aud
will only add that whenever called upon to
serve this great fraternity, and my own loved
Lodge particularly, trust will be found IN
readiness, and as I look upon this Jewel,
bright and beautiful as it is, I shall be remind
ed that your approua.is is to me much bright
er one. Again, I ask you to accept my CRATE
full thanks.
The jewel. an exceedingly chaste and beauti.
full piece of workmanship, is from The skilful
hands Of Mr.. Joseph Book. end the engraving
was executed by MIR. William Fisher, all of this
city, and demonstrates what can be done by
Charleston workmen.