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which he continued a Member until the regiment was disembodied , and the staff reduced , when he received a pension for his services and good conduct ; and afterwards , in consequence of the Lodge being made a Civilian Lodge , and removed to Haggerstone , from the increasing infirmities of age , and the great distance of the Lodge from the place he then resided , he retired from it , amidst the regret of all its Members ; but he continued a steady Memberof theMount Lebanon Lodge to the time of
his decease , and such was his disinterestedness , that although elected an Honorary Member , and received a vote of thanks for bis important services many years back , he never availed himself of his privileges until a short time since , when unable from illness to attend regularly his duties in the Lodge . He was also a Companion in the Mount Sion Royal Arch Chapter , in which he also served all the offices , until he retired from the Chair as a Past-Principal . Such was the sense which the Companions
entertained of his services in studying and communicating instruction in the various rites , ceremonies , and ordinances of that sublime degree , that many years ago they subscribed and presented him with a handsome silver Royal Arch Jewel ; and about two years since , when they observed that his constant attendance on the Chapter was injurious to his health , they unanimously elected him an Honorary Member for life , and presented him ivith a splendid written Testimonialrecording their opinion
, of his valuable services , which was likewise recorded in the Minute Book of their proceedings . Such , my Brethren , was the public Masonic career of our late worth y and much esteemed Brother , of which I have attempted this slight and imperfect sketch . You will all bear testimony to his worth , to his
invaluable services , to his zealous and indefatigable exertions in the cause of Masonry . In the sacred cause of Charity , how repeatedly has his plea been urged in behalf of bis distressed Brethren ; how earnestly has he pleaded the cause of the widow and the orphan , both at the Committee of Benevolence and in the Lodge . No impediment would he suffer to stand in the way of his exertions ; the severity of winter , the parching heat of summerthe weakness of bodily indispositionthe pressing avocations of
, , trade;—none of these would he suffer to impede his exertions in this holy cause . I have known him to walk many miles in the midst of stormy weather , to attend his duty at the Grand Lodge , and Lodge of Benevolence , even when that duty had ceased to be imperative upon him , after his retirement from office . I have sometimes ventured to remonstrate with him on account of his health , and the growing infirmities of age ; but
have received these replies : — "Brother , I am anxious that . the Lodge should be represented : by our attendance we show respect to the Grand Master , who suffers nothing but the most severe bodil y indisposition to prevent his attendance . AYe , who are old Past-Masters , should set an example to the junior members ; business of importance may be brought forward ; the distressed Brother ' s or the AVidow ' s petition must be supported . " He was also a member of the Committee for Excursions
to the Nore , in behalf of the School for educating the Sons of indigent and deceased Freemasons , for several years , and contributed his sub J scriptions , with the other members of the Lodge , to its support . From the foregoing statement I may be allowed to say , and I am sure you will agree with me , that he has at all times nobly and faithfully done his duty to the Society of Freemasons .
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which he continued a Member until the regiment was disembodied , and the staff reduced , when he received a pension for his services and good conduct ; and afterwards , in consequence of the Lodge being made a Civilian Lodge , and removed to Haggerstone , from the increasing infirmities of age , and the great distance of the Lodge from the place he then resided , he retired from it , amidst the regret of all its Members ; but he continued a steady Memberof theMount Lebanon Lodge to the time of
his decease , and such was his disinterestedness , that although elected an Honorary Member , and received a vote of thanks for bis important services many years back , he never availed himself of his privileges until a short time since , when unable from illness to attend regularly his duties in the Lodge . He was also a Companion in the Mount Sion Royal Arch Chapter , in which he also served all the offices , until he retired from the Chair as a Past-Principal . Such was the sense which the Companions
entertained of his services in studying and communicating instruction in the various rites , ceremonies , and ordinances of that sublime degree , that many years ago they subscribed and presented him with a handsome silver Royal Arch Jewel ; and about two years since , when they observed that his constant attendance on the Chapter was injurious to his health , they unanimously elected him an Honorary Member for life , and presented him ivith a splendid written Testimonialrecording their opinion
, of his valuable services , which was likewise recorded in the Minute Book of their proceedings . Such , my Brethren , was the public Masonic career of our late worth y and much esteemed Brother , of which I have attempted this slight and imperfect sketch . You will all bear testimony to his worth , to his
invaluable services , to his zealous and indefatigable exertions in the cause of Masonry . In the sacred cause of Charity , how repeatedly has his plea been urged in behalf of bis distressed Brethren ; how earnestly has he pleaded the cause of the widow and the orphan , both at the Committee of Benevolence and in the Lodge . No impediment would he suffer to stand in the way of his exertions ; the severity of winter , the parching heat of summerthe weakness of bodily indispositionthe pressing avocations of
, , trade;—none of these would he suffer to impede his exertions in this holy cause . I have known him to walk many miles in the midst of stormy weather , to attend his duty at the Grand Lodge , and Lodge of Benevolence , even when that duty had ceased to be imperative upon him , after his retirement from office . I have sometimes ventured to remonstrate with him on account of his health , and the growing infirmities of age ; but
have received these replies : — "Brother , I am anxious that . the Lodge should be represented : by our attendance we show respect to the Grand Master , who suffers nothing but the most severe bodil y indisposition to prevent his attendance . AYe , who are old Past-Masters , should set an example to the junior members ; business of importance may be brought forward ; the distressed Brother ' s or the AVidow ' s petition must be supported . " He was also a member of the Committee for Excursions
to the Nore , in behalf of the School for educating the Sons of indigent and deceased Freemasons , for several years , and contributed his sub J scriptions , with the other members of the Lodge , to its support . From the foregoing statement I may be allowed to say , and I am sure you will agree with me , that he has at all times nobly and faithfully done his duty to the Society of Freemasons .