The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-22

a fitting response for these beautiful
gift was made By Commander Clark.
ST. ANDREWS LODGE REMEMBERED.
Mr.. Isaacs then proceeded to perform
another pleasant duty and presented to ST.
Andrews lodge a series of resolutions, ex-
ecuted on parchment, expressive OF friend
ship and good will. Accompanying this
was painting, the design of which was as
follows Upon the damask cover of u table
lay clay tobacco pipe-the pipe of peace
and near it stood punch. bowl from be-
hind which rose standard, upon which
was fac smile of the jewel presented to
the Richmond commandery by their broth
ers of De Molay commsndery, and also the
roster of the Richmond commandery. The
banner staff bore the names Of the three
organizations named.
OTHER SOUVENIRS.
Mr.. Evans on behalf of the Richmond
commandery was next introduced and made
the following individual presentations:
First, To Alvin Adams, esq, he present
ed set of resolutions, engrossed on parch-
ment, and to Mrs. Adams beautiful call
bell. lined and ornamented with gold.
To Sir Knight Benz. +. Guild he also
presented a testimonial of resolutions, and
to bis lady heavy gold cross and chain,
suitably inscribed.
To Miss Feque, at whose hands in June
Last, was presented the jewel from the De
Molays'to the Richmonda, there was also
set Of resolutions presented.
To John M. Clark, commander and
Charles b. Lancaster, Generalissimo of
the De Molay encampment, similar testi-
monials were given, and each of these gen.
tlampY, WI inyaefaI
jewels, elaborate in design, bearing in mon
ogram ar. q. O." and being inscribed with
the name of the recipient and donor and
the occasion of the gift.
ADDRESS OF MIR. pARKMAN.
Mr.. William Parkman, Jr., Worshpful
Master of st. Andrews lodge, accepted the
tokens bestowed upon his organization and
conveyed his hearty thanks to the knights
Of Richmond. He concludes by introduce
ing his father, William Parkman, Sr.
former master Of St. Andrews lodge, who
said that these memorials would ever be
cherished as a precious remembrance of
friendship, not only in masonry, but in the
great brotherhood OF humanity. They
would be cherished as lock Of hair or a
jewel or any other treasure which had be-
longed to a departed friend, for they were
gifts from those who were loved and who
were many miles away. They would not
be valued because of their cost in money,
but because they we're tokens of heart an.
swering to heart, which only gave value to
presents. These interchapges of courtesies
were beneficial not only to those engaged
therein, but bore golden fruits of charity
and of love to all mankind.
RESPONSE OF SIR KNIGHT II. F. GUILD.
Sir Knight b. Z. Guild, a member of the
DeMoay commaudery, responded for him.
self and wife as follows:
"Sir Knights Ia behalf of Mrs. Guild
and De Molay commandery, thank you
heartily and sincerely as the representa-
uves OF Richmond commandery No. 2, fer
your beautiful gift. Personally, can but
feel highly honored by your distinction, but
must also acknowledge the compliment
as one paid 20 the rank and tile of De Mo-
lay commandery, with whom it has been
my pleasure and my pride 10 be associated.
am sure there Is NOT one among them but
feels, like plyselr, amply repaid for the at
tention we were able 10 show you, and to
all belongs share of the credit you have
so handsomely accorded US. Mrs. Guild
will hold and bear your GROSS as generous
Of her modest welcome
to the Richmond Knights, as well as the
trustee OF DeMolay commandery. Con.
corning the value OF this testimonial, gifts
are valued AS eivers are appreciated. This
being so, your souvenir will be of priceless
value to Va as Il reminder of the esteem of
your gallant commandery, and should the
night OF adversely ever fall upon Ia, we
snail always look hopefully to the South
ern Gross Sir Knights, you have como
to US loaded with gifts. You will not re-
turn empty banded, for you will bear with
you the harden OF our regard and affection
for Richmond conmandery, regard which
time shall strengthen, not effaee.'
ADDRESS OF COMMANDER JOHN NJ. CLARK.
Eminent commander John NJ. Clark
made the following eloquent address 'Nr.
Chairman and gentlemen of Rchmond-I
hardly know which feeling most strongly
possesses ME at this time; whether it is the
great pleasure which /, with all my asso-
niates here present, enjoy, in the oppor-
unity afforded to grasp your hands once
more, and, looking through your eyes, be-
hold the love which emanates from your
hearts, and is further manifested by the
circumstances that have caused you to leave
your homes at this Indictment season and
ravei a thousand miles with tokens of your
raternal good will, or whether the weight
II embarrassment which Expresses me, by
being made personally the recipient of a
present of any kind, more particularly
such distinguishing and valuable one as
his.
II could have prevented this so Ear as |
o myself relates my joy would be COM
1lete; but as in the tulness of your more |
han generous impulses you have done what |
,pirh l.,
,ept this beautiful emblem with emotions |
VI fraternal gratitude which no words at |
ny command can sufficiently express; |
promising to honorably preserve it for your |
axes, who have bestowed it upon me, re-
and never to forget the many
'esrs OF personal fraternal friendship which |
nave existed between us.
That you have seen fit to adorn me with |
PERSONAL honor is not my fault, but rather /
he misfortune of the position with which /
ny command honored me in placing me at |
heir head, thus obiging me to represent a |
'ody OF gentlemen, any one of whom stands
'eiore you as my peer, and most of whom
"uld more creditably discharge the duties
which have devolved upon me-so that per
onallY had no right to expect this rem
rous mark of esteem from the noble body
u gentlemen whom you represent, | have
rived at that time of life when true
becomes of more value than sill
er or gold, and the greater significance of
his is that you have marked an epoch in
ny history for faithfully attempted per.
jrmanee of an honorable duty that will an
nate and encourage all true and courteous
nights Templars TO greater deeds of hos
itality and moral chivalry.
God bless valiant and magnanimous Rich
lond commandery No. 2 of Richmond.
q, and each and every member thereof,
rod bless De Molay commandery and ev-
ry one OF its members. May 'unsullied
onor and universal benevolence, the great
rinciples of our Order, adorn the pathway
our lives, perennial and unfadlng.
My heart is in my hand, my hand ia open
} you, and both are yours"
pleasant response was made by Gen.
'alissino Charles b. Lancaster, and the
lmpany then pariook of an excellent sup.
ait lob !. -. |