The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-16

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master, assisted by Evelyn Perpont, as
Marshal. The officers were installed rs fol
| lows
Hiram ......................,W NJ
CIV Rollins.................................SW
Thos G Robbins. observation-disclosures. w
BENZ W Marshall Treasurer
James II Dyer. Secretary
Geo L Russell. ID
l. Z Necdham.,.....,........ ID
Chas Il Ross e,,,
Joseph Pajeauj OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Amasa PoOlcr. Tyler
Il VI Edgerlon............... Marshal
On assuming the Masters chair the new
incumbent, Hiram y. Smith, expressed his
! acknowledgment for the honor conferred.
lie entered upon the duties of the position
with reluctance to take up the gavil which
his predecessor had SO ably and faithfully
welded. lie cravcd therefore the indul-
gencc, sympathy and charity of lis breth-
rem for any errors he might commit While
he whould endcayor to do his whole duty,
yet he should need the sympathy and as
sistance of those associated with him. He
cXhorted the members 10 a punctual attcn- |
dance upon the communications Of the
Lodge, that its work might be more i'm.
plcssive and the benefits Of the practical
teachings of the institution might be diff
fused among the craft and in conclusion
cXhorted the Lodge 20 a more diiTusive per-
sonal charity over thc foiblcs d erring
brethren
At the conclusion OF the installation
ceremony, NJ Edgerton, the Marshal, in
troduced l. W Relington. the youngest
member Of the Lodge, who approached
Henry II Smith, the Retiring Master
presenting him a past master jewel
and walking cane, in behalf of the men,
bcrs OF the Lodge rs a testimonial of their
appreciation of his services and of him as
q man and q Mason. In presenting them |
Mr. Redington addressed him in the follow !
ing graceful and fitting words
ME- rEDiNGToN's REMARKS.
BROTHER SMTn:-I have most pleas
ant duty to perform this cyening-thc per |
Torrance of which, might more properly. /
seem to be the especial privilege of some |
one of those who have been connected with |
this ancient Order and WHO have cnioved |
your presiding presence longer than have. |
yet there is an appropriateness in the sci ,
ection of myself for. the discharge Of this /
duty, inasmuch as ! was the last individual /
who was brought from the misery of the |
outer darkness into the rights lights and |
benefits of this high Order by yourself. |
Hence as the representative of the members |
of Center Lodge, No. 81, ! present you
this cane and this Past Masters level /
as slight altestations of our friendship |
and esteem for yourself as an exemplary |
christian gentleman and masonic brother, |
and also rs testimonials of oar hieh apprc-
citation of your services rs Worshipful |
Master OF this Lodge. For two years you |
have presided over our councils and con |
claves with justice, impartiaity and such Il
quiet case and dignity, and evident knOwl- |
edge of your duties, and strict fcalty to |
masonic requirements, as has won for YOU |
the esteem and commentator Of each |
member of the Lodge. With perseverance |
and determination you have labOrcd to cle- |
vatc the standard Of Masonry in the eyes |
of us ALL and to bring us up to a higher, Il |
nOhler appreciation of our duties rs Ma |
sons. And rest assured, sir, your efforts !
have not been for nought they will not |
be forgotten; their results, their fruits, |
have loon garncred up in the bosoms of Us |
all, there to remain as lasting mementocs |
of yourself and your devotion to Masonry. |
Here within these sacred portals, rcm0v- |
ed from the harsh gaze and busy scenes of |
the outer world we are justified in exhibit |
ing the softer, finer qualities of our nature;
hence | can, with fcrvor and heartfelt ear
nestness, assert, as ! hand you these trlb- /
utes to your WORTH that although they are /
of slight intrinsic value, yet in other res /
poets, cXtrnsically, they are of great. of /
incalCulabe valuation, as they are the hum |
bic opponents of the warm esteem, friend |
ship and affection which is beating in every
bosom here Tonight for yourself. That you |
may be spared Tor many years to enghtcn /
this hall with your presence and counscls, |
Is the sincere prayer OF us all
Mr.. Smith was taken by surprise, and in
response, said, fitting words did not come
at his bidding to suitably acknowledge this
testimonial. As far as it was common
daton of his course, any one must feel
proud of such a recognition and it was
enough for him to know that it came from
such body. 1t was not quite six years
since they had been associated together
and therefore if this beautiful jewel means
| anything it means great deal 1t is Of
gold-it was more than gold to him it was
the spirit which prompted the gifts that
gave it true value and he received it as
token of kindly friendship. In that spirit he
| accepted them and should eyer bear in re-
membrane from whom they came
We have not attempted to give Il YER
| batim report of Mr. Smiths response only
its spirit. He spoke in a felicitous man
ner, and at times quite humorously.
| The jewel is one appropriate to be worn
| by Past Master of a Lodge 1t is Of sol
id gold and beautiful design. 1t consists
OF solid gole, from the cross piece of which
is suspended a circle and star, upon which
| depend the square and compass. On the
reverse is the following legend Present
ed to Henry II, Smith, by the members of
Center Lodge, No "a.
1t was manufactured by Hayward IL
| Smith of Providence and obtained through
the well-known house Of Ben. * Chase
| After the ceremony OF presentation, the
Lodge was addressed by Henry Clark, b.
w. Marshall, o. II. Round, w. D. Marsh
and Judah Dana
The whole occasion was one Of interest
to the Lodge, and was a pleasant reunion
which will long be held in agreeable remcm-
hrance by its members and visitors.