The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-04-16
pYTHIAN PRESENTATION.

A Beautiful Jewel, Indicative Of His
Rank, Presented TO Past Grand
Chancellor Aunspauxh, in Ceur de
Leon Lodge, X. Off.
In Ceur de Leon lodge No. s,
Knights of Pythiss, on Thursday
night last the adrairing friends
ofPast Grand Chancellor R. P. Aunspaugh
took that gentleman completely by surprise.
During the progress of the business in the
lodge, under the head Of good of the ORDER"
a magnificent jewel, of massive gold and
silver, was presented to that gentleman. 1t
is indeed a fine specimen of workmanship,
and was q testimonial to Mr.. A. BY his par
tcular friends in the lodge, as token of the
esteem and friendship held for him by the
donors and in recognition of his long and
Jealous membership Of the lodge. Past
Chancellor Paul Furst, who originated and
carried out the movement, arose and said:
Brother knight Aunspaugh
During the course of every mans life there
are periods when his acts receive the condem.
nation or approval, as he may deserve, of
his fellow men. We know with what prone
ness human nature will observe and criticise
the errors and faults Of fellew. being and
how rare ones virtues and good deeds are
properly appreciated. 1t is indeed q fact TO
be deplored that words of praise and encour-
sgement are too often reserved until after
man has passed to that unknown realm be.
yond, when the ear is cold and deaf to all
censure or praise. With this predatory
thought, it is with unfeigned pleasure in
form you that this lodge has appointed this
evening to pay fitting tribute to yourself
for the fidelity and zeal you have at all times
manifested for our noble order, and more par,
tIculsrly the unwaveriDg interest felt for the
welfare of the lodge since its organization.
To those members who have for the past
seven or eight years watched the ebb and
flow of the welfare of the lodge, it is needless
for me to refer to your record as knight
and member in the past. To those who have
but recently been added to its membership,
if my personal testimony be not sufficient,
can but refer them to the records to find
that you have at all times displayed an un-
firing energy for the promotion Of the best
interests and used your every effort to main
tain the welfare and good name of the order.
In filling the exalted position of grand chan
celor in the grand lodge of our state, you
reflected honor and credit upon It's shield,
and in the hour of duty, when called upon,
you responded with knightly promptness
This lodge and your immediate friends in it,
recognizing and fully approaching these
facts desire through me to bestow upon you
fitting testimonial. Therefore, in the name
of CGur dc Leon Lodge No. and its men,
bers, permit me to present you with the past
grand chancellor's jewel, as slight token
Of their appreciation of yourself as knight,
and the esteem with which you are held
as friend. In after years, when
the shady side Of your life is
reached, may it serve to remind you of the
many pleasant scenes that have occurred in
this lodge room and the many faces of the
members Of Occur de Leon No. 8.
Mr.. Aunspsugh showed that he had been
completely taken by surprise, and in accept
ing the jewel said:
Brother Knight Furst and Members of No. g.:
1t has seldom been the case that you have
undertaken anything in connection with our
order in which have not taken an active
part with you, but in this instance you have
strangely avoided me-the result has been q
most complete surprise to me. And now
that desire to express my appreciation vf
the beautiful testimonial of your affection
and regard for me personally, words fail me.
If should say this act Of yours will bring
me more closely to our order were it poss-
BILE; if should say it united me more closely
TO the order-were that possible;were to say
these words, they would be but vain promises,
for you all know that my heart has been with
you. But can but say that 1
teel now that my heart is cemented, as it
were, with the heart of every member OF
this lodge-to sorrow when you sorrow. to
rejoice when you rejoice.
The engraving on the jewel may fade and
perish away, but there will be engraved on
my heart, SO long as memory sits upon her
throne, the name of every member of this
lodge. My brothers, l thank you.
Dallas Jockey Club