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Colonial.
We are aware , Sir , that to your fostering cure and zealous exertions inay be attributed the formation of a new Lodge in tbe metropolis , viz ., the Sydney Samaritan Lodge , which we believe bids fair to add strength and stability to the ancient and honourable institution of Masonry in this remote colony . For the prompt and courteous attention paid to ouv communications to you in your capacity of Prov . Grand Secof New South AValeswhen
, , desirous to establish this Lodge , we beg to express our cordial thanks and gratitude , and to assure you that Ave look forward with pleasure to the time when you will again return amongst us to encourage and promote by your zeal the ancient and honourable institution of Masonry . AVishing yourself and family a prosperous and pleasant voyage , with the pleasing hope that we may yet live to meet you here in Brotherly love and harmony .
We are , Reverend Dear Sir and Brother , fraternally yours , ( Signed ) Wm . Ross , W . M . ; N . Miuidleson , P . M . ; David Patterson . S . AV . ; Edward Hillyard , 3 . W . ; Dennis Gillespie , S . D . ; S . Emanuel , J . D . ; J . Davis , Treasurer ; James Lyon , Sec ; AVilliam Dignan , J . G . ; Minian Teller , Tyler . Francis McArthur , Joseph Collins , Moss Menks , AVilliam Divvies , Philip Dignan , Lewis Jones . N . C . Philips , Robert AA augh , F . Webster , Jas . R . Styles , Robert J . Sierriff , S . Moses .
cloulbourn , 8 th August , 11150 . To the Worshipful Master , the Rev . Win . Ross , and the Officers and Brethren of the Gfonlbourn Lodge . —Dear Brethren , — Cnder the circumstances of my departure for England , the result of unsuccessful efforts on my part to be employed in my proper vocation as Her Majesty ' s Chaplain in this colony , ivhich for three years past I have been denied , it is deeply gratifying to me to receive the Testimonial presented personally hy Bro . Francis McArthur .
The manner in which you have been pleased to advert to my services , and the interest which I have taken to promote the cause of Masonry , is on your part expressive of a kindness too favourable ; on mine , permit me to assure you that in upholding the valuable principles of the Order , although it has exposed me to he called in question , I derive the best satisfaction in the " Mens sibi conscia recti , " and consolation in your approval . Believe me , that I respond to your wishes for my return amongst you with the utmost sincerity , since it is with regret that I leave this colony , to ivhich I have been attached for eleven years past , and am about to quit , with much sacrifice , from a bounden duty to my professional
position and other causes . Committing myself and family to the protection of the Great Architect and Ruler of the Universe , at whose divine command the waters were gathered together , I trust that your fraternal wishes for our prosperous and pleasant voyage may be realized . Accept my earnest prayer to Him for your individual and collective happiness . I remain , Dear Brethren , ever affectionately , fraternally yours ,
(' .. WOODWARP . Sydney , 1 th Sept , 1850 . Masonic Dinner . —On the evening of Friday , 27 th Dec , 1 S 50 , St . John ' s Day , about a hundred of tbe Masonic body dined together at Mr . Clarke ' s Rooms , Elizabeth-street . Tbe Brethren , however , had not so much in view on this occasion their ordinary celebration of the festival of St . John , us the bestowal of a mark of respect upon their Prov . Grand Chaplain , the Rev . C . AVoodivard , on his departure from the colony . The office of President was filled by the Prov . G . M . Capt . Tunis , and VOL . II . i . L
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Colonial.
We are aware , Sir , that to your fostering cure and zealous exertions inay be attributed the formation of a new Lodge in tbe metropolis , viz ., the Sydney Samaritan Lodge , which we believe bids fair to add strength and stability to the ancient and honourable institution of Masonry in this remote colony . For the prompt and courteous attention paid to ouv communications to you in your capacity of Prov . Grand Secof New South AValeswhen
, , desirous to establish this Lodge , we beg to express our cordial thanks and gratitude , and to assure you that Ave look forward with pleasure to the time when you will again return amongst us to encourage and promote by your zeal the ancient and honourable institution of Masonry . AVishing yourself and family a prosperous and pleasant voyage , with the pleasing hope that we may yet live to meet you here in Brotherly love and harmony .
We are , Reverend Dear Sir and Brother , fraternally yours , ( Signed ) Wm . Ross , W . M . ; N . Miuidleson , P . M . ; David Patterson . S . AV . ; Edward Hillyard , 3 . W . ; Dennis Gillespie , S . D . ; S . Emanuel , J . D . ; J . Davis , Treasurer ; James Lyon , Sec ; AVilliam Dignan , J . G . ; Minian Teller , Tyler . Francis McArthur , Joseph Collins , Moss Menks , AVilliam Divvies , Philip Dignan , Lewis Jones . N . C . Philips , Robert AA augh , F . Webster , Jas . R . Styles , Robert J . Sierriff , S . Moses .
cloulbourn , 8 th August , 11150 . To the Worshipful Master , the Rev . Win . Ross , and the Officers and Brethren of the Gfonlbourn Lodge . —Dear Brethren , — Cnder the circumstances of my departure for England , the result of unsuccessful efforts on my part to be employed in my proper vocation as Her Majesty ' s Chaplain in this colony , ivhich for three years past I have been denied , it is deeply gratifying to me to receive the Testimonial presented personally hy Bro . Francis McArthur .
The manner in which you have been pleased to advert to my services , and the interest which I have taken to promote the cause of Masonry , is on your part expressive of a kindness too favourable ; on mine , permit me to assure you that in upholding the valuable principles of the Order , although it has exposed me to he called in question , I derive the best satisfaction in the " Mens sibi conscia recti , " and consolation in your approval . Believe me , that I respond to your wishes for my return amongst you with the utmost sincerity , since it is with regret that I leave this colony , to ivhich I have been attached for eleven years past , and am about to quit , with much sacrifice , from a bounden duty to my professional
position and other causes . Committing myself and family to the protection of the Great Architect and Ruler of the Universe , at whose divine command the waters were gathered together , I trust that your fraternal wishes for our prosperous and pleasant voyage may be realized . Accept my earnest prayer to Him for your individual and collective happiness . I remain , Dear Brethren , ever affectionately , fraternally yours ,
(' .. WOODWARP . Sydney , 1 th Sept , 1850 . Masonic Dinner . —On the evening of Friday , 27 th Dec , 1 S 50 , St . John ' s Day , about a hundred of tbe Masonic body dined together at Mr . Clarke ' s Rooms , Elizabeth-street . Tbe Brethren , however , had not so much in view on this occasion their ordinary celebration of the festival of St . John , us the bestowal of a mark of respect upon their Prov . Grand Chaplain , the Rev . C . AVoodivard , on his departure from the colony . The office of President was filled by the Prov . G . M . Capt . Tunis , and VOL . II . i . L