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the advantages of a classical education , which were afterwards improved by extensive reading and study . There were few subjects of human knowledge whicli had escaped his attention , or on which he could not converse instructively , and he had studied men as thoroughly as books . Nature had endowed him with an intellectual capacity of uncommon strength and clearnessand not less with unfailing kindness of heart
, ; so that those who enjoyed an intimacy with him were constant witnesses of the ease with which he could disentangle a subject apparently involved in inextricable difficulties , and equally of the liberality and benevolence which marked his daily life . But there was still another characteristic which was observed b y all who knew him—it was the suavity and mildness of his manners . He rarely , if ever , lost his selfcontrol , even in moments of excitement or depression , and still more
rarely uttered a word to wound the most sensitive mind . He enjoyed a very extensive acquaintance ; all who knew him respected him ; and those who knew him best , most loved him . Brother Robertson was initiated into the mysteries of Masonry in St . John ' s Lodge , No . l , in this city , in the year 1 S 21 , when he was twentyfour years of age , and continued his membership in the same Lodge until the day of his decease . He was elected Master for the year 1830 ,
and at several subsequent periods . During the severe trials through which our institution has passed since he became a member , he never faltered in his duties ; indeed it was not in his nature to desert what he deemed to be not alone his duty , but the duty of every Mason , " to
belong to some Lodge , and to stand firmly by the Order . In June , 1843 , Brother Robertson was elected by the Grand Lodge , Deputy Grand Master ; and after the decease of the M . W ., Morgan Lewis , he was elected in June , 1844 , to fill the vacant Oriental Chair , to whicli he was re-elected in June , 1845 . In this office he exerted his efforts for the promotion of the best interests of the Craft . When his health and business permitted , he visited the Gvand Secretary ' s office dailyand kept himself constantlinformed of the of the
, y progress Institution , both at home and in foreign lands . His printed addresses to the Grand Lodge exhibit plainly , though briefly , his knoiyledge and ability , as well as the serious tenor of his views of the Institution . During his last illness , when he was aware that but a few days , perhaps but a few hours of life remained , he desired to perform some official duties to which his physical powers were inadequate , and it was one of his last requests to the Fraternity of his
jurisdiction , that they would " strive to do their duties as Masons , and live in harmony and love . " The last days of our M . AV . Grand Master were blessed . He strove to be " reconciled to God , " and his earnest prayers were answered by an assurance of pardon and acceptance through that " only Name given amongst men , whereby they may be saved . " As a token of respect to the memory of our departed Brother , the d Lod
Gran ge has directed that the Lodges of the jurisdiction be clothed in mourning for one year . Brethren ! May the last request of our Brother be recorded on our hearts , —may his wishes be realised , and his bright example be imitated .
I am , with fraternal regard , yours , JAMES HERRING , Grand Secretary Fib . 16 th , B 84 « .
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America—United States.
the advantages of a classical education , which were afterwards improved by extensive reading and study . There were few subjects of human knowledge whicli had escaped his attention , or on which he could not converse instructively , and he had studied men as thoroughly as books . Nature had endowed him with an intellectual capacity of uncommon strength and clearnessand not less with unfailing kindness of heart
, ; so that those who enjoyed an intimacy with him were constant witnesses of the ease with which he could disentangle a subject apparently involved in inextricable difficulties , and equally of the liberality and benevolence which marked his daily life . But there was still another characteristic which was observed b y all who knew him—it was the suavity and mildness of his manners . He rarely , if ever , lost his selfcontrol , even in moments of excitement or depression , and still more
rarely uttered a word to wound the most sensitive mind . He enjoyed a very extensive acquaintance ; all who knew him respected him ; and those who knew him best , most loved him . Brother Robertson was initiated into the mysteries of Masonry in St . John ' s Lodge , No . l , in this city , in the year 1 S 21 , when he was twentyfour years of age , and continued his membership in the same Lodge until the day of his decease . He was elected Master for the year 1830 ,
and at several subsequent periods . During the severe trials through which our institution has passed since he became a member , he never faltered in his duties ; indeed it was not in his nature to desert what he deemed to be not alone his duty , but the duty of every Mason , " to
belong to some Lodge , and to stand firmly by the Order . In June , 1843 , Brother Robertson was elected by the Grand Lodge , Deputy Grand Master ; and after the decease of the M . W ., Morgan Lewis , he was elected in June , 1844 , to fill the vacant Oriental Chair , to whicli he was re-elected in June , 1845 . In this office he exerted his efforts for the promotion of the best interests of the Craft . When his health and business permitted , he visited the Gvand Secretary ' s office dailyand kept himself constantlinformed of the of the
, y progress Institution , both at home and in foreign lands . His printed addresses to the Grand Lodge exhibit plainly , though briefly , his knoiyledge and ability , as well as the serious tenor of his views of the Institution . During his last illness , when he was aware that but a few days , perhaps but a few hours of life remained , he desired to perform some official duties to which his physical powers were inadequate , and it was one of his last requests to the Fraternity of his
jurisdiction , that they would " strive to do their duties as Masons , and live in harmony and love . " The last days of our M . AV . Grand Master were blessed . He strove to be " reconciled to God , " and his earnest prayers were answered by an assurance of pardon and acceptance through that " only Name given amongst men , whereby they may be saved . " As a token of respect to the memory of our departed Brother , the d Lod
Gran ge has directed that the Lodges of the jurisdiction be clothed in mourning for one year . Brethren ! May the last request of our Brother be recorded on our hearts , —may his wishes be realised , and his bright example be imitated .
I am , with fraternal regard , yours , JAMES HERRING , Grand Secretary Fib . 16 th , B 84 « .