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Foreign.
Brother Peltier then proposed the health of the Worshipful Master , Brother John O'Brien . " Mine is a pleasing task , and one that I feel assured any Brother who has known him for any time would joyfully undertake . 1 beg leave to propose the health and prosperity of Brother John O'Brien ; in doing so , I bespeak your kind indulgence while I say a few words . Our worthy Master , like myself , is a man of African descent ; like myself , he has never crossed the Atlantic , nor seen that
happy country Britain , from whence is dispersed , as a bright example to surrounding nations , those noble institutions which have in their end the moral and religious improvement of mankind—where flourishes the venerable and sacred institution of Masonry , which
' Time with sparing touch revere , A relict of her past career . ' Proud as our W . M . ought to be of his attainments in the noble Craft , he must feel the distinguished preference shown him in his election to ' sit in the East ; ' a circumstance of memorable importance , inasmuch as the Lodge has now changed its hitherto established mode of working , into a form consonant to its charter and constitution . And however
much we owe to the original pillars of this Lodge—however much they have displayed , in the great design , wisdom and strength , yet I feel an humble assurance that your hearts will respond the grateful acknowledgement , that in adopting the English language and forms of working , our present W . M . has added the remaining grand attribute of beauty to our labours . And as it is to ' aid and conduct every Mason , the Master holdeth the compass , limiting the distance , progress , and circumference
of the work , and uses the trowel' to spread the cement of brotherl y love and affection' amongst us . May all his energies be rendered effectual by the zealous co-operation of his Lodge ; and may the Great Architect crown his labours toward the fulfilment of the great ends of concord and universal love !" Several other appropriate toasts were proposed and drank ; that of Brother Doctor Court , an old and highly-talented Mason , in particular .
The Doctor appeared overcome by the peals of applause which accompanied the proposal of his health , much more so when the W . M . adverted to the trouble he had taken in preparing and completing the different transparencies , especially that of the arms of our Illustrious Grand Master . In conclusion , permit me to say , that it would be a gratification to the Brethren to know , that this service has been acceptable , and if thought worthy , this , as well as any other matter , the subject of my correspondence , may be duly noticed in the Freemasons' Quarterly Review .
I have the honour to be , with profound respect , Dear Sir and Brother , J . H . PELTIER , Sec . of Philanthropic Lodge , No . 585 . JAMAICA . —MONTEGO BAY , Feb . 22 . —To the Editor . —Sir , —F ' ully appreciating the especial claim to support , which your esteemed miscellany has on all worthy members of the fraternity , it embracing many valuable subjects deserving the attention of every discriminating Brother , being the only work which affords publicity to the Masonic intelligence of the United Kingdom ( which subjects naturally occupy a considerable
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Foreign.
Brother Peltier then proposed the health of the Worshipful Master , Brother John O'Brien . " Mine is a pleasing task , and one that I feel assured any Brother who has known him for any time would joyfully undertake . 1 beg leave to propose the health and prosperity of Brother John O'Brien ; in doing so , I bespeak your kind indulgence while I say a few words . Our worthy Master , like myself , is a man of African descent ; like myself , he has never crossed the Atlantic , nor seen that
happy country Britain , from whence is dispersed , as a bright example to surrounding nations , those noble institutions which have in their end the moral and religious improvement of mankind—where flourishes the venerable and sacred institution of Masonry , which
' Time with sparing touch revere , A relict of her past career . ' Proud as our W . M . ought to be of his attainments in the noble Craft , he must feel the distinguished preference shown him in his election to ' sit in the East ; ' a circumstance of memorable importance , inasmuch as the Lodge has now changed its hitherto established mode of working , into a form consonant to its charter and constitution . And however
much we owe to the original pillars of this Lodge—however much they have displayed , in the great design , wisdom and strength , yet I feel an humble assurance that your hearts will respond the grateful acknowledgement , that in adopting the English language and forms of working , our present W . M . has added the remaining grand attribute of beauty to our labours . And as it is to ' aid and conduct every Mason , the Master holdeth the compass , limiting the distance , progress , and circumference
of the work , and uses the trowel' to spread the cement of brotherl y love and affection' amongst us . May all his energies be rendered effectual by the zealous co-operation of his Lodge ; and may the Great Architect crown his labours toward the fulfilment of the great ends of concord and universal love !" Several other appropriate toasts were proposed and drank ; that of Brother Doctor Court , an old and highly-talented Mason , in particular .
The Doctor appeared overcome by the peals of applause which accompanied the proposal of his health , much more so when the W . M . adverted to the trouble he had taken in preparing and completing the different transparencies , especially that of the arms of our Illustrious Grand Master . In conclusion , permit me to say , that it would be a gratification to the Brethren to know , that this service has been acceptable , and if thought worthy , this , as well as any other matter , the subject of my correspondence , may be duly noticed in the Freemasons' Quarterly Review .
I have the honour to be , with profound respect , Dear Sir and Brother , J . H . PELTIER , Sec . of Philanthropic Lodge , No . 585 . JAMAICA . —MONTEGO BAY , Feb . 22 . —To the Editor . —Sir , —F ' ully appreciating the especial claim to support , which your esteemed miscellany has on all worthy members of the fraternity , it embracing many valuable subjects deserving the attention of every discriminating Brother , being the only work which affords publicity to the Masonic intelligence of the United Kingdom ( which subjects naturally occupy a considerable