Sacramento daily record-union., 1882-05-06
PRESENTATION 70 A GRAND REPRE-
SENTATIVE.

At meeting Of Capitol Lodge, No. 81, L
o. o. r, held last night, beautiful Grand
Representatives collar was presented, during
the recess, to Grove L. johnson. Grand Rep.
resentative to the Sovereign Grand Lodge
The presentation speech was made by Ed. M
Martin, P. G., in which he said that all men
should take pride in that conduct which gaini
the goodwill Of their fellows and leads th en-
to place them in exalted positions. It is a
like spirit which actuates the brethren of an
organization to testify their appreciation Of
such in o material manner. Sympathy and
pleasure combine in that service for the
friend or brother who merits it by his zeal in
promoting the principles of the fraternity.
The brethren of the Lodge recognize such
an one in Brother Grove L. johnson, and
with glad hearts and joyful voices publicly
acknowledge his labors and sacrifices for the
Order, and in so doing simply believe that
they are paying but a just tribute. Looking
to his future in the light of his past, they felt
that from him they were yet to receive greater
benefits, and therefore invoked the Great
Ruler of the Universe to continue him in
health and strength. In recognition of these
things and Of the honorable position he occu-
pies as Grand Representative. his brethren
had prepared for him q physical token of
their regard and esteem. Whereupon Mr..
Martin presented Mr.. johnson with Grand
Representative collar, with the Injunction
to wear it as badge of distinguished honor
conferred upon him, and to wear it as token
OF fraternal regard, as q servant Of the Order
who, having been master over o few things,
his brethren hoped he might be ruler over
many.
Mr.. johnson. the Grand Representative,
in reply, said; Noble Grand, Past Grand
Martin and Brothers of Capitol Lodge: 1t
is not usual for me to be much at loss for
something to say on any occasion, bat TO-
night am. l am not different suppose
from other men. l am acutely sensible of
the pleasureable sensations which any man
experiences at receiving praise from these
whom he esteems, admires, respects aud
lives. 1 appreciate deeply the kind remarks
Brother Martin has made 10 presenting this
collar to me. wish that 1 could feel that
to deserve the good will which he has ex.
pressed, but 1 feel that I do 10.
deserve all the kindness expressed. 1
am certain you feel assured, that no
matter what errors / have committed,
and undoubtedly will commit, have and
will endeavor to DO my duty to the Lo ge, to
the Order, and to the brothers. l shall en-
deavor to wear this collar in the spirit
in which it has been given, not SO much az an
Insignia Of office, not because it marks my
having reached an honorable position in this
great brotherhood of ours-though to fill the
position do is honor enough for any man
but because it has been given to me by broth.
ers and friends who are more closely united
to me than any other people with
whom it has been my lot to meet
7 receiya IL feelipo that II will ha
exceedingly difficult for me to merit
in the future the same kiadness that has been
expressed tonight but feel that can but
try, and will try, to deserve your friend
ship and merit your esteem, and maintain
forever bright the links of friendship that
now unite US. can say, without Boosting,
that have always maintained the reputa-
tion and standing of Capitol Lodge,
and that it has suffered no stain
at my hands, and in the future,
whatever place may be called upon to fill in
this Order will endeavor, with heart and
brain, to Prove to the brothers of Capitol
Lodge and the Odd Fellows of Sacramento
that their kindness to me tonight has struck
responsive chord in my bosom IL ct will
vibrate strong, clear and full upon my heart
SO long as God gives me life. l can only In
conclusion say that arr thoroughly con.
viuced that in addition to myself there is q
sister of the Rebekah Lodge, who will be very
much pleased by this presentation, and while
she is not permitted to minele in the business
of Odd Fellowship, she takes an equal pride
with myself in the honors bestowed upon me
in the Order, and an equal pride in the prog
ress Of the Order and l know she will take
an equal, if not. . greater, pride and pleasure
than 1 when she n fleets on the kindness of
the brethren, as expressed here tonight.