The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-07-05


states. In Spain II Is
exterminated. One is an en-
pnghtened land, the other one Of ignor-
ance, intolerance and bigotry. The In
fiuence Of Masonry is apparent because
II Is founded on the eternal race OF
truth and is for the highest good of
man and nation.
Higher Masonry-Brother Robertson
Of San Francisco. The visitor paid a
high tribute to the Masons of Homo
lulu. As inspector he had been asked
some years ago to come to the Islands
on Masonic mission, but was unable
to do so. He fnds that a year from
now he will be able to come II needed
and II he can be OF any service. His
heart had been won by the local Ma
sons. The speaker told Of his arrival
In San Francisco thirty years ago. He
became a school teacher and now faced
a number Of his old pupils. He told
OF one who was asked to spell guerilla
and wanted to know II there was
| meant a southern man or a monkey.
Mr.. Robertson said he was grateful
for the courtesy shown him by Homo
lulu Masons and that he was partic-
| ularly glad to meet Paul Neumann
after hearing so much OF the gentle
man. Mr.. Robertson spoke of the GER
tainty of annexation and said those
who were opposed to 1t would not find
1t SO bitter pill as he-a Southerner
swallowed years ago. There was ap-
plause for the statement that all was
unity now with the people Of the
United States.
Mr.. Neumann led up to the senti-
men. The Prosperity OF the Islands,
by referring to Mr.. b. +. Dillingham;
as the Colossus OF Roads. Mr.. Dilling-
ham responded briefly in his usual
earnest and sanguine style. the while
speaking Of Masonry and its lessons.
Mr.. Neumann spoke eloquently Of
the solid union now to be observed in
the United States, as well as the re-
latlons existing between the United
States and the mother country.
There are Others"-N. z. Gedge,
Pacific Lodge. The sentiments ex-
pressed by Mr.. Spalding were endorsed
and seconded. Mr.. Gedge was con-
vinced that the new union would fur
ther the interest OF all. 1t will be
seen how pleasant it is for brethren
to dwell together-in unity and cher
ishing the principle that the glory OF
one is the glory of all.
Visitor Robertson, who was in forty
battles OF the civil war, arose again
to say that Yankee Doodle" was now
Dixie Doodle" and that the country
would be incomplete without Hawaii.
The POSTMASTER called on Brother
Bulea, Of New Jersey, to offer some
thing for the good of the order. The
visitor presented kindly message
from his state and complimented the
Masons of Honolulu on their temple
and work and hoped for Crane
Lodge of Hawaii.
Worshipfu' Master Little, Of Hawa-
ian 81. was pleased TO welcome Lodge
lie Progress to the temple. He hoped
that all would cooperate IN assisting
the new members Of the house family
| The Eastern Star (The LADIES'
John Phillips told an amusing anec-
dote. The speaker admitted that he
was late, but that his sentiments were
sound nevertheless. THIS meeting oil
the three lodges marks the fruition oil
the long-cherisned hopes OF many
Masons.
Mr.. White announced that the form.
al program was at an end. when Mr.
Phillips proposed the health OF Pau
Neumann. who replied with witty re-
marke. This closed the evening.