Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-07

spoke OF the diversity OF mon h. s.u,
before him-professional mon c,orr,.
legal. substantial business mo-, e.,
resentatives Of all, showing Tho, T., ~
city. the institution of Masonry is re-
garded as an Institution of soliditv HI
spoke OF Masonry as one Of the rrcat
civilizing forces in the land whose nrin.
ciples cannot fail to make better men
better citizens. and better fathers in
all the walks Of life. :"
Mr.. kimpaii said that the fact that
Masonry had grown and Hour,s,,n,,
from the old ages, was evidence that q
IL an institution which Is founded on
principles which have reality. "The
, fact of antiquity is great evidence {"
he said. that there Is Divine inauenco
in those principles which we renresont J.
Clayton J: harrington, the, next
speaker. said that he felt It his duty
to be present When he heard that Cush-
noe Chapter was to honor one who had
honored the city and the State. He
come not only as a personal friend hut
as grand commander he brought the
good will OF every Sir Knight in his
jurisdiction. He complimcnted Col.
Plaisted highly and extended his
thanks for an enjoyable evening.
John w. Ballou spoke Of the ease
with which functions of the present
nature are prepared In Augusta, saving
that 1t was an education to him He
said he had always found Augusta Ma
sons meh Of high character and good
fellows and he could see In Frederick
w. Plaisted the ''noblest Roman OF
them ALL" He expressed the hope for
another similar function.
Hon. A. NJ. Spear of Gardiner. said
that the meeting was one Of ROYAL
Arch Masons. Knights Templars and
Lodge Masons, gathered to do honor
to one worthy of any honor which Au-
guSta or the State can exercise. He
said he thought he spoke with author
ity when he mentioned the great SER
vices rendered in the State to the Ma
sonic bodies by the guest of the even
ing. He has never failed to perform in
full measure his duties and with per-
feet Willingness.
Hon. OrVille d. Baker expressed
thanks for being permitted to be pres
ent at so enjoyable function by the
courtesy of the distinguished guest of
the evening. the one who had first in
troduccd him to Masonry. He spoke
of his pride in being a Mason, saving
that 1t is body composed of the pro-
gressive, go-ahead citizens of the
State.
Hon. J. II. Manley said that .. years
had elapsed since he joined the Ma
sonic order. He had known Col. Plais-
ted all his life and while at many
times they had differed. they had al
ways been friends and he had come to
congratulate him and to congratulate
those who had selected him. He con-
graduated him on his warm friendship,
noble companionship and true man
hood. In speaking of Masonry he said
he regarded it as the greatest organ
ization the world has ever produced
next to the church.
Rev. Charles A. Hayden spoke enter
tainingly, relating number of Incl
dents that were very amusing.
Hon. Herbert NJ. Heath, the last
speaker. said: II had rather have such
a reception from the hearts of the peo-
pie as Fred Plaisted is receiving, to-
night, than be elected to the high posi-
Manlcy and myself want" OF course
this produced much laughter and ap-
plause. Mr.. Heath then spoke of the
work of Mr.. Plaisted in building up
Cushnoc Chapter and his success in
Masonry. which. he said, shows what
4 man may accomplish with loyalty.
honesty of purpose and a gentlemanly
character.
Mr.. Plaisted said he was reminded of
an incident on the return of the great
Admiral Dewey from his victory. After
being congratulated he said, indicating
his men: These are the ones that did
it; they are the ones towhom the honor
belongs" And" Mr. PIaisted added.
las l look into the faces Of the Royal
Arch Masons. I feel and say: These
are the ones who did it; they are the
ones to whom the honor belongs"