The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-29
No. 1857

This act must always be considered by
ways treated us with the utmost lib
erality and indulgence, allowing us all
the license and independence she
could under good Masonic law.
All Masons ia the Republic of Ha-
waii should recognize and owe alleg-
lance to the Grand Lodge of Califor-
mia, which has done so much to make
Masonry what it is in these Islands
today.
May Hawaiian Lodge No. 21 ever in
the future, as she has in the past,
strive to be dutiful daughter of the
Mother Lodge; remembering what has
been done for us, do all in our power
to add luster to our distinguished par
ent.
Our Sister Lodges in these Islands
of the Sea-
We extend to them cordial and
fraternal greeting.
Response Bro. Jno. Phillips, r. w.
M.-Elect of Pacific Lodge.
Mr.. Phillips responded in a most
pleasant strain. He spoke of Lodge
lie Progress, the oldest of the Masonic
order in Hawaii; he was glad to see
new blood infused into it and predict
ed prosperous future for the old or
ganization. The speaker referred to
! Pacific Lodge, No. S22, of which he is
the Master-elect This lodge was es-
tablished but one year and a half ago,
and in that short time had made rapid
strides. He said that during the pres
ent year Masonry had received an i'm
petus unknown in the history of the
order in Hawaii and now, today, Ha-
waiian Lodge has a larger member
ship than ever before.
"Our Past Masters"
1t is their happy privilege to bear
witness to the steady growth and
prosperity of our Lodge.
Response-P. NJ. Theo. c. Porter
Worshipful Master and Brethren: -
| would have much rather some older
and eloquent Past Master were called
upon to answer this toast; one who
could do greater justice to the senti-
ment than it is possible for me to do;
but have never yet allowed Masonic
toast to "go a begging" and have al
ways been willing to express the Ma
sonic faith that is within me, even tho
it be plain and homely phrase. Yes;
Mr. Toastmaster, the Past Masters of
this lodge are pleased-h:ghly pleased
to witness the great prosperity of oGr
order-not only in Honolulu, but
throughout the length and breadth of
the civilized world. 1t was indeed.
great, wise and happy thought of him
who first conceived the idea of chang
ing Operative Masonry to Speculative
Masonry and making the perfection
of workmanship in materials APP
ply to the more noble and en-
during sphere of the human
intellect and soul of man
When this mighty change was
wrought our ancient brethren buildel
better than they knew, for their fond
est hopes and anticipations could
never have looked forward to a day
like this. 1t was then that modern
Masonry was born. This great house
of modern and intellectual Masonry
was not made of light and transient
material and resting upon the sand;
but it was solid, square and compact
edifice composed of a more enduring
materials of brotherly love, relief,
truth, mental and moral worth. Sec
tarianism, cant, caste and creed have
assailed it with all the blind fury of
religious fanaticism, but it stands to-
day without a stone defaced: not q
single landmark overturned and not Il
single golden truth obliterated; and
it stands today a perfect mon
itor to all worldly attack, and
we believe vital in every part
and cannot but by annihilatng
die" And we have met this evening
in common with thousands of our
fraternity, scattered throughout the
length and breadth of the civilized
world, to acknowledge the fatherhood
of God and the brotherhood of man,
to renew our brotherly love and affec-
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