New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-24
OVATION TO GRAND TREASURER.
AN OUTPOURING OF THE CRAFT TO HONOR
r. w. GEORGE W WHITE.


FOR the sole purpose Of doing honor 10 It's distn
guished member and Past Master. George W
Nhite' but No. 3iS not permitted to do this
alone or In the quiet OF its own lodge. The Mas
tiers and Past Masters OF the Sixth Masonic Dis
trict and distinguished and prominent brethren
from all the metropolitan districts to par
ticipae In this pleasant function. The large
Doric room crowded TO OVERLOOKING with
truly brilliant gathering Of earnest and Jealous
Masons. who eager 10 assist I'm honorng
who. like themselves. has Tor years worked ear
nestly and faithfully in the quarres of Masonry.
W. William &. began. the Master. opened the
lodge I'm short :orm. and the brethren began troop
Ing in at once. First came the members Of CON
tinental Lodge Of which lodge Bro White Is an
honorary member Senior Warden Frank s. Baker
headed this large delegation. and with him were
k. w. William H. Johnston. Levi 5. IIuse. John
w Coburn. Pas. Master Shelton and about one
hundred OF the members X. W. J. Stewart VII
son introduced the guest OF the evening. who was
Pleasantly and felicltously received and welcomed
by the Master, aud escorted 20 the East. where
the grand donors were given with Will Then
the Grand Marshal. r. W. Isaac Fromme. intro
ducei the Deputy Grand Master. II. W Wright ID.
Pownal. who was also cordially ana heartily re-
ceved with the grand honors. after which the
Deputy said: "Worshpfu Master and Brethren:
1t cannot be denied this presence and these pro-
cecilngs are sufficient 20 claim and hold the atten-
ton OF all who participate Here met mer
who have earnest purpos" In llfc and such mer
do not assemble together cxcep' in obedience 10 an
Intelligent and well-Consijered Impulse II. there
fore. seek for the motive tina; has prompted
You. my brethren. TO brave the physical dscOm-
forts Of a confinement within the walls OF this
room upon this sultrv night. 10 forsake the free
dom and pleasures OF your own homes. and more
especially to disregard for the time being those
duties OF HE which are associated with the cease
less toll for existence and position. We SHAH ind
that motive 10 he no less noble one than uni
versal desire 10 do honor 10 OF our fellow
men. 10 assure him OF our sympaihies 70 say 10
him tina; appreciate the fidelity with which he
has performed every duty intrused 70 him. l", ia"
pathway Of that duty lead whore It may: that ""
appreciate his fidelity ks friends. and finally 20
ask him 10 accept at our hands u material tok II
that shall he ~ once the insignia 81 the ~
allied station I'm the craft to which he has Just been
called by the unanimous voice OF his brethren In
this State and symbol OF the respect. the esteem.
the loving affection Of his brethren.
1T IS not stranRe. then. my brethren. that tho
spirit OF these proceedings possesses This pres
ence In view OF It's purpose. IS the living emhodi-
men Of the essence. tn" AL and I'm all % orr
Masonic creed IN thu, Il hreathcs a willing obedl
ence TO the Divine commands. To thine own self
be true and Love thy neighbor as thyself'
appreciate. my brethren. iha, Il there SHOULD IN
from my lips tho inquiry Who Il he whom We
have met - honor Tonight then th's great
assemblage would rise &c one man. and turning 20
the honOred son - A1clphc Lodge. would say win
on voice Thou NJ the man
Right Worshipfui Str. yOrr Masonic friends
have selected me as The medium through whom
they convey 10 YOU his material expression ~
their regard and esteem. selection prompted ou
their pert. 'rust. not ou' OF desire 20 Dompi-
mont my official station. bui r.tA.r tr1~'. bc-
cause ;hev recognize that !. ,oo. nm your friend.
and Therefore share with them loving r~gard fer
yourself. and join with them in asking Your a,-
a.. l,t .flc off ntlg Of ,f'.
count II - rfi..'s" 20 AK. on behalf %: your
Office. FOR ! vel know. Bro Waite fh4t 10 50 u %.
worn with rnuife honor 80 Yourself Formed q
1t IL OF crossed and golden Ae,- - niIl be- an in-
dicator 20 friends ana strangers aD6e that goa
have been Inirust'd Win a most responsible" po~'-
ton These Keys ought non",~r 10 moan more
man "A l,dr. OF office 4, YOU ,tn. ON. h.. sid
thai a key is %" most opening thnK 'n thr world
Treasure OF love nov ioeKrd 10 The hearts - yoer
numerous ffrnd-. "nd Will cNp0s" 20 your E"r~
been The ontxfow,h 4 .n.i.l.a. a..oe.,t'.n VI,
brother. u - 20 re re'nomhcrod also. some ni-
cien, philosoph,r hs. said thhi mat ~ fg,'nl-
minded - lock carefully awAS MS great ir"Isi."
OF friendship. that 10 may never '%cap" Sou. II 3.
II priceless Inheritance FOR there vii come tim
10 unlock the cashet and .l'" ns"in me FRIENDSHIP.
the affection OF your f"Io"s j. f. ID treasure hat
II win smooth the troubled pathway % Ne AMI
help you through mnHJ u - dinruiiies
could add 10 The wealth o. appreciation which you
yourscl: mus, fei FOR this evidence % your friends
good Will. I therefore. Without further ada. beg
yor 70 accept YIN tne as.niancr 'hs, me s''crm
1 1si h%i ,b po rom o,yrr FL. enI I'f' ana s ""
Right Worshphl Brother George " White r~-
Right Worship'ul Deputy Grand Master have
listened win great attention 70 the very eloquent
remarks you hayc made ana tn Kind worl' IN your
address that alluded 70 me ;eoi indeed that the
warm personal frlcndshp that has existed bc'~e,n
FAR bcyorsl amy merit that might posser-
In acctpiing thls maSnin cnt jeAel am rejoi II
az the medium 10 convey 20 me IN" sood"il - the
brethren That WI y%9e s g., TG %nr fsy
beyond expression your allnsou 10 friendship. FOR
am con1 nc"d rha' tndsn Is one ~ GInT PEI
Is all DESTROYED II We prize f. FOR IT. commercial
thank God tonight hat have your esteem and
friendship and those of the brethren her ASSEM-
but the spirit that prompted the gi''. 49, long 80
Many OF The !essons that arc taught in our
Masonic lodges are taught silently hgi po'cntl' and
p sfra' "a t' mem occ@psn cr~nt stations in he
meeting common ground. Her" friendships are
rSt"T and with The widest differences OF creed Ia
tionaIties and intellectual attainments aud al OF
their prciudices Where better can they b. Overcome
than in the fusing and blending that take place al
our communications? Here ia our lodges another
important Lesson Is taught ~ from year 10 year
ana that is that there is no royal road 10 al
vancement In our frst"rnity. Thor" II a niche In
fashionng ones sef TO ~ these inches on" Is rarely
prepared by calculation or dir.ct"d ny wcth u -
almost always chance that takes man. as ~,
wind DOES The leaf and throws him into new ana
unknown pafhs. Nn@r', once 'Hl"t'' ~ y "Dik''
to b.. the superior force. aud while believing him
SELF free " but The slave % circumstances ana the
plaything OF events -
fright Worship'nl Sir and Brethren. J prize this
Jewel very highly. but even more do J pTize. ana
beyond any words IN my vocabulary 10 express.
the goodwill the friendship and esteem Of my
brethren | thank Won Right Norshlpful Sr, The
members OF the Grand Lodge tn" SIKH Drir'i
Associate the members % continental Lodge ana
the members Of Adclphic Lodge and those other
lodges for their presence here ms evening ana Tor
their most generous gin .
At the conclusion Of BROTHER whites remarks X
Hmm Iplf A
what beautiful excmplihcation We nave here
to-night of that prophecy made IN The nrst section
~ he 0rs, degree. | alludc 20 the time when
Right Worshipfu Brother White stood before the
sacred altar OF Free Masonry ma there received
hIs first present. the Lambskin.' He was told
by the Worshiptu Master that pendent from hs
L,.ast may hang Jewels ~ 10 grace IN" dlad'm or
IN Easiern pntcnfnfc. eNen The pmrne OF The VA