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ciples , by adapting them to the exercise of moral improvement and social happiness . Several brochures have been circulated in reference to some explanations that were necessary . Among the most zealous of our Order may be reckoned the English Brother , Captain Fiott , who has just returned from a visit to his native country . AVRANCHES . —HANDSOME T ESTIMONIAL . —Bro . Rev . G . H . Maddisonof 327 PPGChaplain for Somersetlately rector of West
, , . . . , Monckton , near Taunton , has been recently officiating as the minister of the Protestant English community at Avranches , in Normandy . Being about to leave that part , a great number of his friends invited him to a farewell dinner on the 14 th ult . at Avranches , and before sitting down to table , presented to him this gratify ing address . "Sir , —We , the undersigned English residents at Avranches , feel it to be our duty , prior to your departure from this town with your family ,
to express our grateful sentiments at the exemplary manner in which you have discharged the various duties of a minister ofthe Gospel , a sincere friend , aud a gentleman . Be assured that we shall ever retain a lively recollection of the kindness and generosity which on all occasions have distinguished your connexion with us , and in expressing to you the deep regret which we feel at your departure , permit us to convince that and familwill carry with you our warmest wishes
you you your y for your happiness and welfare . " The testimonial was signed by nearly all the English resident at Avranches . After the dinner the most honourable testimonies to the worth of Mr . Maddison were presented by M . Hallard and M . de St . Brice , sub-prefect of the arrondissement , on behalf of the mayor and French inhabitants .
JAMAICA—MONTEGO BAY , March 17 , 1840 . Heads of Correspondence : January 3 , 1839 . —Brother Barnett Isaacs , P . M ., was again installed as W . M . by Brother G . L . Phillips , who delivered a most impressive address on the occasion . The several Officers were appointed and suitably addressed . Sixty Brethren afterwards met at banquet , and in the course of the evening some eloquent and forcible speeches were
delivered by Brother Barnett Isaacs and others . January 8 , 1840 —Brother Samah Gidelia Corinaldi was installed as W . M . by Barnett Isaacs . The appointment of Officers took place , and after the banquet , the splendid vase , which had been executed in London by desire of the subscribers , was presented to Brother Barnett . January 9 . —A dejeune-a-la-fourchette was given by the Members and their friends , at which 120 gentlemen partook , embracing the clergy , most ani
magistracy , and Fraternity of the district . The scene was - mated , and the most congenial delight was expressed by all . The want of a Provincial Grand Lodge is most severely felt ; and if one was appointed for the counties of Surrey and Middlesex , whicli at present has but three Lodges , with others that are dormant , and another for Cornwall , which has two working and nine dormant , with one Arch Chapterspeedrevival of would be certain . Travelling in this
, a y Masonry country is very inconvenient , and the distance between this and Kingston , where the late Prov . G . M . resided , although only 120 miles , is , from the badness of roads , & c , five times that distance ; and in case of a Masonic funeral being wanted , it would be impossible to obtain timely sanction , as a corpse in twenty-four hours would be a dangerous companion .
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ciples , by adapting them to the exercise of moral improvement and social happiness . Several brochures have been circulated in reference to some explanations that were necessary . Among the most zealous of our Order may be reckoned the English Brother , Captain Fiott , who has just returned from a visit to his native country . AVRANCHES . —HANDSOME T ESTIMONIAL . —Bro . Rev . G . H . Maddisonof 327 PPGChaplain for Somersetlately rector of West
, , . . . , Monckton , near Taunton , has been recently officiating as the minister of the Protestant English community at Avranches , in Normandy . Being about to leave that part , a great number of his friends invited him to a farewell dinner on the 14 th ult . at Avranches , and before sitting down to table , presented to him this gratify ing address . "Sir , —We , the undersigned English residents at Avranches , feel it to be our duty , prior to your departure from this town with your family ,
to express our grateful sentiments at the exemplary manner in which you have discharged the various duties of a minister ofthe Gospel , a sincere friend , aud a gentleman . Be assured that we shall ever retain a lively recollection of the kindness and generosity which on all occasions have distinguished your connexion with us , and in expressing to you the deep regret which we feel at your departure , permit us to convince that and familwill carry with you our warmest wishes
you you your y for your happiness and welfare . " The testimonial was signed by nearly all the English resident at Avranches . After the dinner the most honourable testimonies to the worth of Mr . Maddison were presented by M . Hallard and M . de St . Brice , sub-prefect of the arrondissement , on behalf of the mayor and French inhabitants .
JAMAICA—MONTEGO BAY , March 17 , 1840 . Heads of Correspondence : January 3 , 1839 . —Brother Barnett Isaacs , P . M ., was again installed as W . M . by Brother G . L . Phillips , who delivered a most impressive address on the occasion . The several Officers were appointed and suitably addressed . Sixty Brethren afterwards met at banquet , and in the course of the evening some eloquent and forcible speeches were
delivered by Brother Barnett Isaacs and others . January 8 , 1840 —Brother Samah Gidelia Corinaldi was installed as W . M . by Barnett Isaacs . The appointment of Officers took place , and after the banquet , the splendid vase , which had been executed in London by desire of the subscribers , was presented to Brother Barnett . January 9 . —A dejeune-a-la-fourchette was given by the Members and their friends , at which 120 gentlemen partook , embracing the clergy , most ani
magistracy , and Fraternity of the district . The scene was - mated , and the most congenial delight was expressed by all . The want of a Provincial Grand Lodge is most severely felt ; and if one was appointed for the counties of Surrey and Middlesex , whicli at present has but three Lodges , with others that are dormant , and another for Cornwall , which has two working and nine dormant , with one Arch Chapterspeedrevival of would be certain . Travelling in this
, a y Masonry country is very inconvenient , and the distance between this and Kingston , where the late Prov . G . M . resided , although only 120 miles , is , from the badness of roads , & c , five times that distance ; and in case of a Masonic funeral being wanted , it would be impossible to obtain timely sanction , as a corpse in twenty-four hours would be a dangerous companion .