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Metropolitan.
known in the Craft , who , although wearing on his breast many distinguished marks , jewels so much and so anxiously sought after by Brothers aspiring to high positions in the Fraternity , as showing how they had progressed in the Craft , still had set in his own true heart , that brightest of all jewels , " Charity ; " for never did there exist a more staunch or lvarm supporter of their benevolent Institutions , than Bro . Beadon , ivho was ever ready to respond to any call that might be made
upon him from childhood to old age ; who yet , from his arduous duties as a magistrate , which took up so much of his valuable time , could spare a portion of it for the cause and interest of Freemasonry;—indeed he could speak of him from knowledge , having been initiated into Masonry by him ; he therefore considered him as his Masonic father . He called upon the Brethren to fill bumpers to " the health of Bro . Beadon , and prosperity to his family . " The toast was drunk and responded to in the most warm and enthusiastic manner .
Bro . BEADON , in rising to return thanks , said it was most gratifying to him to preside over so numerous a company of distinguished Masons , and more especially on this occasion , when he had already spoken upon the merits of the Brother , to whom they had met to pay a mark of respect and esteem . He felt proud of the complimeut which Bro . Webster had been pleased to pass upon him , and the manner it had been responded to by the Brethren , and in return he begged to drink all their healths and prosperity . The Chairman gave " the Treasurer and Secretary . " Bro . Brydge 3 returned thanks .
The next toast was " Bro . Archer and the Committee . " Bro . Beadon in calling upon the Brethren , felt fully convinced thai it required but few words from him to state hoAvmuch they were endebted to the Committee in carrying out the Testimonial to Bro . Watson , more especially when they found among their number a hoary headed Patriarch , with the younger Members of the Fraternity , ready to pay that tribute of respect to Bro . AVatson . It only showed to those recently initiated , in what respect and esteem Brethren high iu the Craft are held by their Brothers , who think it a pleasing task to render honour to those who have done suit and service to the Order .
Bro . P . M . ARCHER in returning thanks , said he was really at a loss to find words to express his feelings , and to do justice for his Brother colleagues ; he wished it had fallen upon a more able Brother , but he would not shrink from his duty ; he would not trespass long upon their time ; he however could not help adverting to the AVorshipful Chairman ' s remark , upon a hoary-headed Patriarch ; he ivould not dilate long upon the subject , suffice it to state , that Bro . Beadon first introduced
him into Masonry ; then how old must be his father ? and again , here was his elder Brother B . Webster , likewise initiated by the AV . President . Bro . Archer in conclusion , said , on behalf of himself and the Committee , he felt that they had only been doing that duty which every Brother ought to do , to stimulate the rising Brethren in the Craft to follow the steps of Bro . AVatson , and on the part of himself and Brethren of the Committee , he returned them their sincere thanks .
Bros . F . Chatterton , F . Smith , and James Perring delighted the Brethren with their talent to a late hour , when every one left ivith the great principles of Freemasonry , brotherly love , and affection , deeply impressed upon their minds .
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Metropolitan.
known in the Craft , who , although wearing on his breast many distinguished marks , jewels so much and so anxiously sought after by Brothers aspiring to high positions in the Fraternity , as showing how they had progressed in the Craft , still had set in his own true heart , that brightest of all jewels , " Charity ; " for never did there exist a more staunch or lvarm supporter of their benevolent Institutions , than Bro . Beadon , ivho was ever ready to respond to any call that might be made
upon him from childhood to old age ; who yet , from his arduous duties as a magistrate , which took up so much of his valuable time , could spare a portion of it for the cause and interest of Freemasonry;—indeed he could speak of him from knowledge , having been initiated into Masonry by him ; he therefore considered him as his Masonic father . He called upon the Brethren to fill bumpers to " the health of Bro . Beadon , and prosperity to his family . " The toast was drunk and responded to in the most warm and enthusiastic manner .
Bro . BEADON , in rising to return thanks , said it was most gratifying to him to preside over so numerous a company of distinguished Masons , and more especially on this occasion , when he had already spoken upon the merits of the Brother , to whom they had met to pay a mark of respect and esteem . He felt proud of the complimeut which Bro . Webster had been pleased to pass upon him , and the manner it had been responded to by the Brethren , and in return he begged to drink all their healths and prosperity . The Chairman gave " the Treasurer and Secretary . " Bro . Brydge 3 returned thanks .
The next toast was " Bro . Archer and the Committee . " Bro . Beadon in calling upon the Brethren , felt fully convinced thai it required but few words from him to state hoAvmuch they were endebted to the Committee in carrying out the Testimonial to Bro . Watson , more especially when they found among their number a hoary headed Patriarch , with the younger Members of the Fraternity , ready to pay that tribute of respect to Bro . AVatson . It only showed to those recently initiated , in what respect and esteem Brethren high iu the Craft are held by their Brothers , who think it a pleasing task to render honour to those who have done suit and service to the Order .
Bro . P . M . ARCHER in returning thanks , said he was really at a loss to find words to express his feelings , and to do justice for his Brother colleagues ; he wished it had fallen upon a more able Brother , but he would not shrink from his duty ; he would not trespass long upon their time ; he however could not help adverting to the AVorshipful Chairman ' s remark , upon a hoary-headed Patriarch ; he ivould not dilate long upon the subject , suffice it to state , that Bro . Beadon first introduced
him into Masonry ; then how old must be his father ? and again , here was his elder Brother B . Webster , likewise initiated by the AV . President . Bro . Archer in conclusion , said , on behalf of himself and the Committee , he felt that they had only been doing that duty which every Brother ought to do , to stimulate the rising Brethren in the Craft to follow the steps of Bro . AVatson , and on the part of himself and Brethren of the Committee , he returned them their sincere thanks .
Bros . F . Chatterton , F . Smith , and James Perring delighted the Brethren with their talent to a late hour , when every one left ivith the great principles of Freemasonry , brotherly love , and affection , deeply impressed upon their minds .