Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-05-25

Bro. j. o. Troup had been selected to
make the presentation speech, had nc
copied. and was fully expected, but be-
ing afflicted with rheumatism on Monday
dare not venture out IN the storm. Not de
string TO leave the brethren III the lurch nj
he last moment, he put his thoughts on
the subject IN the type writer and ground
them out and sent over by mail 10 the Sen.
ior Warden, NJ. A. Trowbriige, for use II
desired. Bro. Trowbridge being III Toledo
until 6 p. NJ, and fully expecting Bro. Troup
didnot call at the postofiice, therefore the
address was not received until next day, aud
Bro. Oblinger was drafted into service on
moments notice. As Bro. Troup's remarks
so fihingly express the sentiments OF the
brethren we take the liberty of adding Them
below:
WoRsHrFUL MASTER I'm behalf oil
Phoenix Lodge, have, in the language of
st. Paul, somewhat TO say unto thee"
We have learned with regret that this is
probably the last time that you VIII preside
over our deliberations prior to your de.
par,ure for other lands
Ii is therefore NEE: that we should, on
this occasion, express to you in person our
appreciation OF your services as er, our
regard for you as Il brother, and our sincere
regret nj your separation from us.
We feel that in your government OF the
lodge, authority has been exercised with
discretion, enforced with iirmness, aud tenn.
Ieryd with kinlness. We also feel that IN
the noble work Of our profession US n,ssons,
yom have watched aud aided our progress
with the interest and pleasure which u
fiher feels IN the advancement of his
children; and that you have ever cas; over
| our individual short cOmings the "broad
mantle Of mason's charity"
We also feel that throughout your long
connection with this lodge, yon have, in
your daily life, practically illu trated ose
valuable doctrines and precept-, which you
have expounded from the masters seat
thereby strengthening precept by example.
| We believe the natural result has followed
Ench member ealizes more fully than he
did before, that the system of masonry il
not merely theory, aud the attendance nj
the odge y mere p.stime; but that it is n
means Of elevaiing its adheren,s to u purei
and nobler life.
| As token of the sincerity of these ex
pressions-expressions whi1h find re
sponse in the heart of every mem ber Of the
lodge-as token OF our love and esteem
for you Ms muster, nay more, Ms a token o
our love and regard for you MS friend ant
brother, present yon in behalf of IN,
lodge. u Past Masters Jewel.
| We hope you will accept il, not for il,
intrinsic value, whicn is small, but Nm
token of conhd nee, respect and love o
your bIeiheren. 1t il AN emblem of du,.
well done, of responsibility lonornnly dis
charged, than which, no higher emblem
con be worn by princes or kings.
Accept Il aud witt, it our hopes for you
safety and happiness while on your travel
abroad. When in distant lands, ami
strange scenes and foreign tongues, may
speak to your heart the language whic
none so well as masons understand. LIE
It remind you of hume, of your home i
Phoenix Lodge, where
coincidence and love and trust
Prevail DER angry wave and gust"
Take it, and with it the confidence, tn
respect, the love, and the earnest prayer
for your safe return, OF every member ,
I Phoenix Lodge.