The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1873-01-02
masonic IsrcsenlasfOD.

wives to witness the presentation OF a costly
and elegant set of silver, consisting OF an
urn, cofee-pot, teapot, ever, Flop-bowi'
waterproof and salver, TO Geo. NJ. Barns,
Worshiptul Master of the Masonic Lodge OF
this city. The popular jewellers, Charlie
Weller d Co., GO, up the set, and it is beyond
question the fines; set ever gotten ND in this
city. On the urn was the following engrav-
ing: 20
Presented 10 George n. Barns, W. NJ.
OF Leavenworth Lodge, No. 2, a. F. q A.
NJ. by the Masonic fraternity of the city OF
Leavenwovth, this Path day of December,
A. ID. 1872, A. L. 5S12."
Mr.. John A. Hesselberger made the pre-
sentation speech, which elected the closest
of attention. Mr.. Barns responded in a neat
and appropriate manner, thanking the men-
bers truly for this high appreciation of his
efforts in the cause of their order. After
the speeches, members and guests met below
to enjoy sumptuous feast prepared for
them.
The presentation speech and the reply,
We publish below: -
BROTHER G. NJ BAKSs-lt is my agreeable
duty to present you with this token Of APP
probation from your Masonic friends.
In labor and refreshment you have been
the ever watchful master Of the craft. and
under your supervision The brethren have
become proficient in the Masonic art; yosr
labor has been of a trying character, but you
have discharged it with credit to yourself,
and with benefit to your fellow workmen in
the Masonic Temple. You have shown
yourself worthy successor of our renowned
master of former times, and we rejoice that
your labors have happier termination than
his.
This slight testimonial is presented you for
your devotion to Masonry, for your ability
as a master, for your worth as man.
Receive it in the iraternal spirit in which
it is presented. Treasure it up among your
family heir looms, and when your eyes rest
on it, remember that it is an honest testi-
monial from your admirers in the order
which in all ages has been the friend of
liberty and humanity.
BROTHER HEssELBERGER-To you and
through you to those of my dear brethren
and friends, who have, by thought, word or
deed contributed to this substantial, valuable
and beautiful token of your friendship and
esteem, 1 do mos; sincerely thank you.
The waole vocabulary of the English
l.nona,e we're i canable of condensiny i,
into ona he,p,;fnI ,icb and eJoouent sen.
,epce wopld ha ipadeoua,e N express m Won
the feel;nge az love and emotion which FIJI
INV verv soul a, This one of the bann;est
moments of my life.
Nv of 1--we hecause I know that tbis
action on your part has been prompted BY
the purest feelings of love. which calls forth
from the deem recesses of INV own heart thai
h;ch and boiy sen.iment in response.
sav Of emotion. because am summoned
N ,nnsar her. and find 10 INV surprise that
lam surrounded by circle Of friends Who
are near and dear 10 me. TO receive from
them this eutvard demonstration of their
hind and tender feelings WHICH are ;ndeI;blv
written unon the tablet of their hearts. and
Although yelled from human s;pht- have
hen made sensible of their existence bv the
many lind and fr;endlv ,okens which 7 have
hsreioCorr received from them "a W. have
iournev.d along through Iii. together.
No won6er ,1,n thai emotion should take
the Mace of tbouoht and feelings suoercede
action
n,rthren. I trust that fully appreciate
the great honor Won have conferred upon me
and that in the fp,ure as in the past I NAV
nrove mvself deserving of your confidence
md ,f..ct;on -
.nnrac;,,e This bssu,ifpl nresant M.
for ;,s Intrinsic worth or valne aIonc but
hecanse / feel tina, !, ia an expression on the
n.rt of INV brethren of their approval Of nv
a6;c;,I conduc, not only AZ n " M of the
Lode aver which I have the honor 10 pre.
.;de bu, "a a w If. in the great nowsrfnl
.chie and pIorior. order 81 & r add A nj
appreciate tbi. present. too. for The
rreson tb,, ace around me tbose who are
.ot members of nv own Ied,e vet have Inv
their presence. thoucht and ACT contrib
uted 70 their testiyities OF this ooca.
s;on tbus rendering me keenIy sensi-
he to the fact that / am the bapny
recipient of the outward demonstration OF
the fra,ernal friendship and esteem of the
Whole Masonic Fraternity of the civ of
Leayenworth. And. l receive from Won this
beautiful emblem more cheer.ullv. from the
fact II has always been INV greatest pleasure.
irrespective of organizations. to assist Won at
ali times and on all occasions when Won have
desired nv services. / therefore eniov the
h.ppv reflection that NV labors. such as they
we're. we're kindly appreciated by YOU.
appreciate this emblem. aiso. for the
reson that bv your foresight snd saeacitv Won
have selected that which can be used and
anurecia.ed nv them who are "a near and
Ar N me as life and which will serve as'a
dailv memento of your love and esteem.
which was incuIcated during many a watch
fnl and lonesome hour TO them in the mast.
Elected az I was to this high and hon
or.ble nosi,ion by your unsolicited suf-
tr,pe I have always in nv official
c,nsc;,v endeavored 10 FORGET NV own
;ndiv;dualitv and to the best of INV ability
;n,;,,te thai celebrated character whom We
.cknovledge "a the founder of our noble or
5er and emulate the example of him whose
v;saoD, r,s so d;spIaved 81 10 attract aston.
;.h and amaze the world. Ii has always
h.eo INV aim IN iudse with candor. admonisb
-;,h f-;snd.b;n m reprebend with iusfice.
and =. far ~ possible in the working. O; the
Todoe 70 trannc. business with celerity.
vorf correc,lv and decide promptlv. always
ts;n. c.rsf,,I ~ avoid vound;nu The FEELINGS
NJ ,1v and esnecially of those who tbrourh
,h.;, .c,Ior. I vas comnelIed 10 think IA
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