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Article THE LONDON MEETING. ← Page 2 of 3 →
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The London Meeting.
In pursuance of the preceding circular , addressed to a large number of the metropolitan Brethren , a meeting was held at Radley ' s Hotel , New Bridge-street , Blackfriars , on Tuesday evening , the 20 th September , 1 S-t-2 , for the purpose of co-operating with the Lincolnshire Lodges , in the presentation of " some suitable testimonial of regard and esteem . " Bro . E . R . MORA . V , of the Grand Master ' s Lodge , in the chair . The CHAIRMAN having briefly explained the occasion of the meeting ,
and expressed his warm concurrence in its object , called upon the convener , Bro . J . Lee Stevens , to read the circular , and also a copy of the proceedings of the Lincolnshire Masons , held on the i 1 th August last , which having been done , Dr . CRUCEFIX , at the request of the meeting , read extracts from an extensive correspondence , which proved that the object met with universal approbation ; and from which it also appeared that the Masonic offering to Dr . Oliver was in contemplation in January last .
Bro . HENRY PHILLIPS , P . M . of the Moira Lodge , rose to propose the first resolution . He said it afforded him extreme pleasure to partake in such a duty as that the Brethren were assembled to perform ; for he thought that the true interests of Freemasonry , which very largely involved the well-being of society , were more likely to be served by the encouragement of Masonic excellence among each other , than by the rigid and too often excessive use of what many were pleased to term Masonic law . And to no one could the gratitude and affection of the
Fraternity be moreunitedly directed than towards the Rev . Bro . Dr . Oliver —• ( cheers ) . That most excellent Mason had done greater and more enduring services to the Craft than any Brother living , or than any who had lived before him —( renewed cheers)—and upon this there could be but one opinion . And he felt satisfied that every Freemason would contribute towards the " Masonic Offering to Dr . Oliver , " according to his means , whether a London or a Provincial Mason , or even of
whatever Lodge , country , or clime—( loud cheers ) . He would refrain from expressing his opinion on the recent attempt to lower Dr . Oliver in the esteem of his Masonic Brethren , for two reasons , first , because the attempt would be most abortive , and next , because he thought that the universally admitted merits of Dr Oliver should alone be considered in the effort then making , that but one feeling of gratification might prevail —( hear , hear , hear ) . Bro . Phillips then
moved" That entertaining the highest respect and veneration for the V . W . Brother the Rev . G . Oliver , D . D ., and duly appreciating the very important services he has rendered Fremnsonry , this meeting entirely approves of the proceedings that took place at a meeting of the Freemasons of Lincolnshire , of the J lth of August last ; and will most cheerfully co-operate with the Central Committee then appointed , in presenting to that excellent Mason some suitable testimonial of regard and esteem . "
Bvo . THOMAS PRYER , P . M . of the Oak Lodge , seconded the motion in a neat and very feeling address , chiefly re-echoing the sentiments expressed by the mover , which comprised , in fact , the opinions of all who were present ; and the resolution was carried unanimously . The following resolutions were then severally put , and carried without a dissentient voice or band : — Moved by Bro . Z . Watkins , Grand Steward , and seconded by Bro . J . Lee Stevens , Past Grand Steward—
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The London Meeting.
In pursuance of the preceding circular , addressed to a large number of the metropolitan Brethren , a meeting was held at Radley ' s Hotel , New Bridge-street , Blackfriars , on Tuesday evening , the 20 th September , 1 S-t-2 , for the purpose of co-operating with the Lincolnshire Lodges , in the presentation of " some suitable testimonial of regard and esteem . " Bro . E . R . MORA . V , of the Grand Master ' s Lodge , in the chair . The CHAIRMAN having briefly explained the occasion of the meeting ,
and expressed his warm concurrence in its object , called upon the convener , Bro . J . Lee Stevens , to read the circular , and also a copy of the proceedings of the Lincolnshire Masons , held on the i 1 th August last , which having been done , Dr . CRUCEFIX , at the request of the meeting , read extracts from an extensive correspondence , which proved that the object met with universal approbation ; and from which it also appeared that the Masonic offering to Dr . Oliver was in contemplation in January last .
Bro . HENRY PHILLIPS , P . M . of the Moira Lodge , rose to propose the first resolution . He said it afforded him extreme pleasure to partake in such a duty as that the Brethren were assembled to perform ; for he thought that the true interests of Freemasonry , which very largely involved the well-being of society , were more likely to be served by the encouragement of Masonic excellence among each other , than by the rigid and too often excessive use of what many were pleased to term Masonic law . And to no one could the gratitude and affection of the
Fraternity be moreunitedly directed than towards the Rev . Bro . Dr . Oliver —• ( cheers ) . That most excellent Mason had done greater and more enduring services to the Craft than any Brother living , or than any who had lived before him —( renewed cheers)—and upon this there could be but one opinion . And he felt satisfied that every Freemason would contribute towards the " Masonic Offering to Dr . Oliver , " according to his means , whether a London or a Provincial Mason , or even of
whatever Lodge , country , or clime—( loud cheers ) . He would refrain from expressing his opinion on the recent attempt to lower Dr . Oliver in the esteem of his Masonic Brethren , for two reasons , first , because the attempt would be most abortive , and next , because he thought that the universally admitted merits of Dr Oliver should alone be considered in the effort then making , that but one feeling of gratification might prevail —( hear , hear , hear ) . Bro . Phillips then
moved" That entertaining the highest respect and veneration for the V . W . Brother the Rev . G . Oliver , D . D ., and duly appreciating the very important services he has rendered Fremnsonry , this meeting entirely approves of the proceedings that took place at a meeting of the Freemasons of Lincolnshire , of the J lth of August last ; and will most cheerfully co-operate with the Central Committee then appointed , in presenting to that excellent Mason some suitable testimonial of regard and esteem . "
Bvo . THOMAS PRYER , P . M . of the Oak Lodge , seconded the motion in a neat and very feeling address , chiefly re-echoing the sentiments expressed by the mover , which comprised , in fact , the opinions of all who were present ; and the resolution was carried unanimously . The following resolutions were then severally put , and carried without a dissentient voice or band : — Moved by Bro . Z . Watkins , Grand Steward , and seconded by Bro . J . Lee Stevens , Past Grand Steward—