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particularly called upon to mark those virtues with the strongest expressions of our estimation . " Precluded by the regulations of our brotherly association from blending with our public addresses auy observations of a political nature , it only remains for us to convey to your Excellency the assurances of our friendly regard , ancl a lasting recollection of your benovelent qualities , your honourable principles , and your generous philanthropy—and to express our heartfelt wishes , that on your departure from these shores ,
you may meet a safe , pleasant , and speedy passage to your native land , ancl may there long enjoy , in the bosom of your social ancl tlomestic circle , that repose and felicity which are the deserved meed of honour , rectitude and beneficence . "
( Here follow the signatures . ) " REPLY . " Gentlemen , —I am much gratified by the address you present to me on my retirement from this Government . I admire the sentiments it expresses , and the good principles it inculcates . " To your society I am a stranger , except by the knowledge I posits
sess of the charitable and peaceful conduct which has distinguished members in this colony . Your public processions have been orderly ancl well conducted . Your intercourse amongst yourselves , I am happy to learn , is conciliatory and friendly in a high degree ; ancl wishing you a continuance of the happiness ancl harmony that prevails among you , I sincerely reciprocate your kind expressions of good-will and regard . ' An address was also presented to his Excellency from the inhabitants , elders , and committee of the Sydney synagogue , on his retirement as governor ; to which a suitable reply was given by the private secretary .
GRENADA , June 25 . —CONSECRATION OF THE CALEDONIA LODGE . — At twelve o ' clock precisely , the Brethren having all assembled ; the Provincial Grand Lodge was opened with prayer , in due form . The R . AV . P . G . M . then addressed the Brethren as follows : — " Brethren , —It being enjoined by the laws and constitutions of the Most AVorshipful the Grand Lodge of Scotland , that all p laces set apart or appointed for Masonic meetings , or as Lodges , shall be consecrated , I
have therefore assembled you , at this time , in order that the ceremony of consecration might be performed ; and I do not think I could have fixed upon a more appropriate occasion than the present , when we are shortly about to meet for the very gratifying purpose of celebrating the festival of St . John the Baptist . " In my elevated station , then , of Provincial Grand Master for the AVest Indian Islands , to which the kind suffrages of my Brethren have raised me , I invoke the name of the Most High , to whom be all glory ancl honour !"
Response— " So mote it be . Amen ! " Great Architect of the Universe ! Maker and Ruler of all AVorlds ! deign , from thy celestial temple , from realms of light ancl glory , to bless us in all the purposes of our present assembly . AA'e humbly invoke Thee to give us , at this and all other times , wisdom in all our doings , strength of mind in all our difficulties , and the beauty of harmony in all our communications ! " Permit us , O Thou centre of light ancl life , great source of love and happiness , to erect this Lodge , and now solemnly to consecrate and dedicate it in Thy holy name , and to Thy honour and glory .
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particularly called upon to mark those virtues with the strongest expressions of our estimation . " Precluded by the regulations of our brotherly association from blending with our public addresses auy observations of a political nature , it only remains for us to convey to your Excellency the assurances of our friendly regard , ancl a lasting recollection of your benovelent qualities , your honourable principles , and your generous philanthropy—and to express our heartfelt wishes , that on your departure from these shores ,
you may meet a safe , pleasant , and speedy passage to your native land , ancl may there long enjoy , in the bosom of your social ancl tlomestic circle , that repose and felicity which are the deserved meed of honour , rectitude and beneficence . "
( Here follow the signatures . ) " REPLY . " Gentlemen , —I am much gratified by the address you present to me on my retirement from this Government . I admire the sentiments it expresses , and the good principles it inculcates . " To your society I am a stranger , except by the knowledge I posits
sess of the charitable and peaceful conduct which has distinguished members in this colony . Your public processions have been orderly ancl well conducted . Your intercourse amongst yourselves , I am happy to learn , is conciliatory and friendly in a high degree ; ancl wishing you a continuance of the happiness ancl harmony that prevails among you , I sincerely reciprocate your kind expressions of good-will and regard . ' An address was also presented to his Excellency from the inhabitants , elders , and committee of the Sydney synagogue , on his retirement as governor ; to which a suitable reply was given by the private secretary .
GRENADA , June 25 . —CONSECRATION OF THE CALEDONIA LODGE . — At twelve o ' clock precisely , the Brethren having all assembled ; the Provincial Grand Lodge was opened with prayer , in due form . The R . AV . P . G . M . then addressed the Brethren as follows : — " Brethren , —It being enjoined by the laws and constitutions of the Most AVorshipful the Grand Lodge of Scotland , that all p laces set apart or appointed for Masonic meetings , or as Lodges , shall be consecrated , I
have therefore assembled you , at this time , in order that the ceremony of consecration might be performed ; and I do not think I could have fixed upon a more appropriate occasion than the present , when we are shortly about to meet for the very gratifying purpose of celebrating the festival of St . John the Baptist . " In my elevated station , then , of Provincial Grand Master for the AVest Indian Islands , to which the kind suffrages of my Brethren have raised me , I invoke the name of the Most High , to whom be all glory ancl honour !"
Response— " So mote it be . Amen ! " Great Architect of the Universe ! Maker and Ruler of all AVorlds ! deign , from thy celestial temple , from realms of light ancl glory , to bless us in all the purposes of our present assembly . AA'e humbly invoke Thee to give us , at this and all other times , wisdom in all our doings , strength of mind in all our difficulties , and the beauty of harmony in all our communications ! " Permit us , O Thou centre of light ancl life , great source of love and happiness , to erect this Lodge , and now solemnly to consecrate and dedicate it in Thy holy name , and to Thy honour and glory .