New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-05
KANE LODGE no. iji.
NJ. w. J. EDWARD 81.

NJ. W. j. EDWARD SIMMONS PRESENTS A JEWEL.
Austin Room beautiful than on
Tuesday evening. the 3lst ult, when the hospta BILE
doors OF Kane Lodge opened 10 the large gath
ering OF MasOns who had assembled to do honor to
y. W.George ". White District Deputy OF the Sixth
Masonic District. and TO pay their respects 10 W
Joseph Morris Ward. upon the occasion OF the pres
entation to him Of testimonial on behalf OF the
lodge.
The District Deputy. who was accompanied by a
large delegation OF Masters and Past Masters OF the
sixth Masonic District, was presented to the Master
by X. w. Rollin NJ. Morgan. received a thrice
hearty welcome from W. George Whitfield Brown.
Jr. who expressed the pleasure OF the lodge at the
opportunity of greeting r. W. Bro. White. not only
individually, but as the representative OF the Most
Worshpful Grand Master and of the brethren OF the
sixth Masonic District. After receiving the grand
honors r. w. Bro White delivered most interest
Ing address, which received the close attention Of all
present.
Following the address OF the District Deputy NJ.
W. J. Edward Simmons. Past Grand Master and a
Past Master Of Kane Lodge. in most elegant and
finished speech presented to W. Joseph Morris
ward an elegant diamond studded Past Masters
Jewel, on behalf Of the brethren OF Kane Lodge.
In the course of his remarks NJ. W. Bro. Simmons
referred to tho conspicuous and influential position
which Kane Lodge occupied In the estimation of the
N'"it 'ioubhout Otatc, ana OF perfect peace
and harmony which continually reigned within It's
borders that 1t had always checrfuly opened its
doors to the members of sister lodges. and visiting
brethren had always met a cordial welcome. Re
lerring to the several masters who had filled the
oriental CHAIR. he said that each of them had left
MS impress upon the Lodge and added to its pres
uGe ana glory by figh character, purity of life and
answering loyalty 10 the interests Of the craft,
while every member of the Lodge had but one OBJ
Ject III view, ana that to he 4 Mason in fact
wei as in name. TO practice out of the Lodge the
duties taught In II. and TO adhere 10 the beautiful
tcnets of our fraternity. which teach the Father
hood OF God and the brotherhood OF man. Then
paying warm tribute To the ability and untring
devotion of BROTHER Ward To the welfare of the
Lodge 10 Its worth and purity " lie. and to hts
he presented 10 him. behalf OF the brethren.
beautiful Past Masters jewc, an expression OF
the regard for him by those In whose name 1t was
given.
In accepting the gift MIR. Ward spoke OF ihe
warm fraternal feeling which had always existed
within the lodge. OF the Kind constellation which
tina; he had been chosen to the highest ONCE within
tn, gift ~ the brethren. FOR. while he felt that 10
have been the Master Of Masonic .olgc was an
honor II which any man might we'll BE- proud.
in All this grand jurisdiction who's outer door "as
more closely guarded. In none a sirlcter exam
ranks and IN none a more conscientious selection OF
it, oficerr. II was inicel very great honor 10
hive been elected . Master Of Kane Lodge.
Following the pre- scnfafi u. Tho FIRST degree vas
conferred in kanc's usual excellent manner. the
musical portion OF the programme being UNUSUALLY
wcn rendered i. W. Joseph j. Lite presentcl
tools tho Master delivering a l"rtur" which snow -
close study and attention and was delivered ~ a
Pleasing and very effective manner iroihrr
lgr1wn was heartily concentrated ~ the finish. At
their custom. and spent social li,houf IN re-
Il. sinent. interspersed WITH music and speeches.