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this trifle , I shall merely add—MY GOOD B ROTHER RIBBANS , GIVE ME YOUR HAND , AND GOD BLESS YOU !" The Treasurer , BROTHER MOSS , then rose , and after alluding to the contents of upwards of fifty letters from Brethren , expressive of their interest in this day ' s meeting ; and taking the watch in one hand , ancl the casket in the other , said , PresidentBrethrenand Gentlemen—However gratifying it
" Mr . , , , may be to my feelings to be selected this day to present a testimonial of regard and esteem to Brother Ribbans , the pleasure , great as it is already , would have been much enhanced had the choice fallen upon an individual more capable of doing justice to its merits . Abler , but not more zealous , advocates than myself in this cause mig ht have been found . I see around me those who would have embellished the subject which have met this day to celebratefar beyond the power of my
we , humble efforts ; for I consider it as no ordinary distinction , sir , to be selected as an instance of superior merit in a society whose rules and regulations are alike mild and pure . A society whose boundary is that of brotherly kindness extended to the remotest corners of the world , a body of kings and subjects so dignified and so renowned . I can say but little upon this matter ; and how much soever I may think upon it , its importance is not lessened in my estimation by this clay ' s proceedings . to t to
I have the honour and the pleasure , Brother Ribbans , presen you this watch and this casket , the produce of a little subscription by a few friends , who can appreciate your merits , and who feel delig ht in thus coming forward to declare to the world that they highly esteem the exertions you have made in the cause of Masonic charity . Like our worthy Chairman , I too , claim the privilege of your pupil in Masonry , and I have ever rejoiced that I have been thus privileged to become a and
member ofthe Order in whicli I behold much to admire , more particularly when I remember that you , my Brother , have taught me , by example , ' to shun all bitterness and wrath , and evil-speaking , and to come out from among such as may bear the name but not the love of a Brother . The charity which you advocate will redound to your glory when mortality shall be swallowed up in the fullness of beauty and of glory which shall be revealed to us in a better and a happier state of existence . You have also set us an example of modest perseverance ancl unshaken fidelity ; for so quiet have you yourself been in acts of usefulness and charity in Masonic matters , that in my capacity of
treasurer to this little fund , I have been asked , ' AVhat has Brother Ribbans ever done for Masonry ? ' and the only answer I am able to giveto such a question is , —he has been made an honorary member to this Charity , and to that , he has received presents from Brethren abroad and at home —from Ireland ancl from Scotland—on account of his exertions in Masonic Charity , and these coulcl not have been thus heaped upon him for doing nothing . In short , he never attends a meeting without reminding those around him of the title we assume as Masons ; and one old good and valued Brother in Birmingham , whose heart is with us to-day , candidly confessed to me , that he knew nothing of our chanties
until he knew Brother Ribbans . " In the names of the subscribers , permit me to express the hope that this watch may prove a faithful monitor of punctuality ; and may the contents of this casket afford you satisfaction whenever you shall peruse the valuable and affectionate letters it contains . Above all , may you long live in the enjoyment of good health , to retain them as hum bio
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Provincial.
this trifle , I shall merely add—MY GOOD B ROTHER RIBBANS , GIVE ME YOUR HAND , AND GOD BLESS YOU !" The Treasurer , BROTHER MOSS , then rose , and after alluding to the contents of upwards of fifty letters from Brethren , expressive of their interest in this day ' s meeting ; and taking the watch in one hand , ancl the casket in the other , said , PresidentBrethrenand Gentlemen—However gratifying it
" Mr . , , , may be to my feelings to be selected this day to present a testimonial of regard and esteem to Brother Ribbans , the pleasure , great as it is already , would have been much enhanced had the choice fallen upon an individual more capable of doing justice to its merits . Abler , but not more zealous , advocates than myself in this cause mig ht have been found . I see around me those who would have embellished the subject which have met this day to celebratefar beyond the power of my
we , humble efforts ; for I consider it as no ordinary distinction , sir , to be selected as an instance of superior merit in a society whose rules and regulations are alike mild and pure . A society whose boundary is that of brotherly kindness extended to the remotest corners of the world , a body of kings and subjects so dignified and so renowned . I can say but little upon this matter ; and how much soever I may think upon it , its importance is not lessened in my estimation by this clay ' s proceedings . to t to
I have the honour and the pleasure , Brother Ribbans , presen you this watch and this casket , the produce of a little subscription by a few friends , who can appreciate your merits , and who feel delig ht in thus coming forward to declare to the world that they highly esteem the exertions you have made in the cause of Masonic charity . Like our worthy Chairman , I too , claim the privilege of your pupil in Masonry , and I have ever rejoiced that I have been thus privileged to become a and
member ofthe Order in whicli I behold much to admire , more particularly when I remember that you , my Brother , have taught me , by example , ' to shun all bitterness and wrath , and evil-speaking , and to come out from among such as may bear the name but not the love of a Brother . The charity which you advocate will redound to your glory when mortality shall be swallowed up in the fullness of beauty and of glory which shall be revealed to us in a better and a happier state of existence . You have also set us an example of modest perseverance ancl unshaken fidelity ; for so quiet have you yourself been in acts of usefulness and charity in Masonic matters , that in my capacity of
treasurer to this little fund , I have been asked , ' AVhat has Brother Ribbans ever done for Masonry ? ' and the only answer I am able to giveto such a question is , —he has been made an honorary member to this Charity , and to that , he has received presents from Brethren abroad and at home —from Ireland ancl from Scotland—on account of his exertions in Masonic Charity , and these coulcl not have been thus heaped upon him for doing nothing . In short , he never attends a meeting without reminding those around him of the title we assume as Masons ; and one old good and valued Brother in Birmingham , whose heart is with us to-day , candidly confessed to me , that he knew nothing of our chanties
until he knew Brother Ribbans . " In the names of the subscribers , permit me to express the hope that this watch may prove a faithful monitor of punctuality ; and may the contents of this casket afford you satisfaction whenever you shall peruse the valuable and affectionate letters it contains . Above all , may you long live in the enjoyment of good health , to retain them as hum bio