Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-11-25

MAsoNIC.-The regular commu-
nication last Monday night Of Mystic
Circle Lodge A. It. q A. M, No. Io9
Of Baltimore, Md, was made mem :
orable event BY the presentation Of q
very handsome Past Masters Jewel
to 4 VIM. Snyder, of the Baltimore
firm Of B!andford, Fowler 4 Co., i
gentleman well aud very favorable
known iii this section. we give the
address delivered on the occasion in
full, feeling that It's perusal will not
only be interesting to Mr.. Snyder's
many friends In this city and vicin-
ity, but spur on the fraternity in
general to emulate Bro. Snyder's
conduct il deserving such a high ap
probation Of the good win of his
brethren. The presentation speech
was delivered 10y Past Master Isaac
II. Sc&tes as follows
"Bro. Past Master Snyder, among
the many pleasant recolleetions of
our association as Masoos, there Is
none we can look back upon with
greater pleasure or more genuine sat
isfacti0n than to feel that we have
even in q humble way been of
service TO SO ancient and honor
able an order, more especially to
our worthy mother lodges. To be
a Mason is To the apprentice an hon
or of which he feels Justly aud truly
proud, and as he advances in the
mysteries and beauties of the grand
principles, which were inculcated in
the various masonic lectures, he be.
comes more convinced OF the true
statuf OF speculative masonry, and
the brotherhood that exists among
all good mas0ns, he feels that ma
sonry has elevated him To Il noble
and better life. But what can be the
feeling Of him who has been selected
from among the members, and by
the members for advancement, to
know that his efforts IN behalf Of his
lodge are met with that preferment
which will confer upon hin the
highest honor in their gift. The
position which you my brother have
held and regularly filled IN this lodge
have required time, labor and at
tentiOn. Your regular advancement
from the minor to the highest posi-
lions were all merited, the duties OF
each faithfully and c0nsGientiOusly
performed. You have presided as
master; we feel that You have fully
appreciated the honor, and we now
find you upon the floor of lhe lodge
ready by your every effort 10 assist
with the same enthusiasm us when
you first came among us, with your
increased by the knoWl~
edge you have gained such efforts,
such services should not 20 unappre
preclated. Let me assure you Bro.
Past Master, since my admission TO
this lodge, no duty has ever fallen
to my lot which has given me greater
pleasure than this TO night, to be Sc
lected to convey 10 you in these few
remarks the feeling by which you are
by the members TO be-
associated SO closely TO you III your
recOllectiOns OF so pleasant an 0cca-
sion to be the messenger OF this
Mystic Circle 20 bear to You token
of their appreciation and TO present
YOU in their behalf this Past Master
Jewel, which we trust you viii wear
with pleasure t0 yOursef aud honor
to the fraternity. Words Of mine
cannot express our feelings, no tx
tended remarks upon tine lessons
taught would be in place from one,
except that you may never lose sight
of the masonic lessons, ana CHAT your
recollections OF and love fol masonry
and those who hold y0u dear among
its members may always be bright
and pure rs the Jewel
Brother Snyder Was very much al
fected ut this token of regard, being
entire unexpected He replied in
the following terms:
Brother Pass Master Scates,
Worshipful Master and Brethren of
Mystic Circle Lodge, | am ~ q loss
for words TO express ca you nay ap
probation OF your bfotHery Kind
ness in bestoWipg upon SO uuW9rt4y
an object such beautiful token III