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Provincial.
every mark of esteem , respect , and fraternal regard , "The health of their Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Brother Al in . Eliot . " Brother Eliot returned thanks . The P . G . M . then gave from the Chair "All poor ancl distressed Brethren throughout the world , " ancl inquired if any Brother in the 1 rovmce had solicited aid on the present occasion , when Brother Sydenham came forward and proposed to the consideration of the Meeting
the case of a very old Mason , who had served the office of Grand Tyler of the Province for fifty years , and was then living upon the bounty of a few friends , in the eighty-fifth year of his age : he paid this worth y old man a high compliment for moral worth and integrity , ancl said that if Tr 5 known throu S h the greater part of his life by the title of "John the Mason . " He was sure that whatever the Brethren were to subscribe would come with double effectand be received with double share of
, a thankfulness , being unexpected : it would prove to him that Masonry was not a mere profession of charity without its practice , but that wherever distress was known , ancl the individual " a good man ancl true , " there Masonry would extend her fostering hand . He begged to recommend him , and many in the room could vouch for the accuracy of his statement .
The R . AA . P . G . M . bore testimony to the correctness of the portrait drawn by Brother Sydenham , having always found "John" at his post upon all occasions , and he had but to name his wishes , and it was sure to be met with promptitude . John , had not only the name of Mason , but he could enter the Lodge as well as guard its portals , and could work as effectively as those who had better opportunities of stud ying the system . He had known him for years , but had lost sight of him since the appointment of his successor , and was not aware that so deserving an individual was at present in existence . He cheerfully seconded Brother Sydenham .
Brother Burkhardt said , that from what he had now heard , he was sure the Grand Lodge of England should be made acquainted with the merits of this case , and he was also sure that they ivould only want to be so acquainted to vote a handsome relief to so deserving a servant of the 1 rovmce of Dorset—for one who had so long , so faithfully , and so truly filled so respectable a situation , ought to be considered an integral part of the family of Freemasonsancl receive their individual and collective
, support . He should propose that a petition be forwarded to the Grand Lodge , and he would endeavour to be in his place ancl would support that petition when so presented , and would recommend , ancl doubted not but his recommendation would be met by an annuity for life to so worthy a character . * The healths of the P . G . Officers having been drunk , Brother Curme S . G . AV ., returned thanks .
The other usual Masonic toasts were given ; many Masonic songs were sung ; and the evening was passed in one uninterrupted flow of harmony and brotherl y love , the Members retiring from the festive board at half-past eight o ' clock . CORNWALL . — The De Dunstanville Memorial . —On July 27 th pursuant to notice , the foundation stone of the Dunstanville Memorial was laid on the summit of Carnbrea , very near the ancient rock of sacrifice .
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Provincial.
every mark of esteem , respect , and fraternal regard , "The health of their Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Brother Al in . Eliot . " Brother Eliot returned thanks . The P . G . M . then gave from the Chair "All poor ancl distressed Brethren throughout the world , " ancl inquired if any Brother in the 1 rovmce had solicited aid on the present occasion , when Brother Sydenham came forward and proposed to the consideration of the Meeting
the case of a very old Mason , who had served the office of Grand Tyler of the Province for fifty years , and was then living upon the bounty of a few friends , in the eighty-fifth year of his age : he paid this worth y old man a high compliment for moral worth and integrity , ancl said that if Tr 5 known throu S h the greater part of his life by the title of "John the Mason . " He was sure that whatever the Brethren were to subscribe would come with double effectand be received with double share of
, a thankfulness , being unexpected : it would prove to him that Masonry was not a mere profession of charity without its practice , but that wherever distress was known , ancl the individual " a good man ancl true , " there Masonry would extend her fostering hand . He begged to recommend him , and many in the room could vouch for the accuracy of his statement .
The R . AA . P . G . M . bore testimony to the correctness of the portrait drawn by Brother Sydenham , having always found "John" at his post upon all occasions , and he had but to name his wishes , and it was sure to be met with promptitude . John , had not only the name of Mason , but he could enter the Lodge as well as guard its portals , and could work as effectively as those who had better opportunities of stud ying the system . He had known him for years , but had lost sight of him since the appointment of his successor , and was not aware that so deserving an individual was at present in existence . He cheerfully seconded Brother Sydenham .
Brother Burkhardt said , that from what he had now heard , he was sure the Grand Lodge of England should be made acquainted with the merits of this case , and he was also sure that they ivould only want to be so acquainted to vote a handsome relief to so deserving a servant of the 1 rovmce of Dorset—for one who had so long , so faithfully , and so truly filled so respectable a situation , ought to be considered an integral part of the family of Freemasonsancl receive their individual and collective
, support . He should propose that a petition be forwarded to the Grand Lodge , and he would endeavour to be in his place ancl would support that petition when so presented , and would recommend , ancl doubted not but his recommendation would be met by an annuity for life to so worthy a character . * The healths of the P . G . Officers having been drunk , Brother Curme S . G . AV ., returned thanks .
The other usual Masonic toasts were given ; many Masonic songs were sung ; and the evening was passed in one uninterrupted flow of harmony and brotherl y love , the Members retiring from the festive board at half-past eight o ' clock . CORNWALL . — The De Dunstanville Memorial . —On July 27 th pursuant to notice , the foundation stone of the Dunstanville Memorial was laid on the summit of Carnbrea , very near the ancient rock of sacrifice .