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Provincial.
On the opposite side is engraved the emblem of this particular Lodge , which is denominated the " Birth of Light , " and consists of a threepointed blazing star , issuing from the centre of a triangle ; the whole enclosed within a double circle , with the motto , " EX FUMO DARE LUCEM , " and the rank or number the Lodge bears on the registry of the Grand Lodge of England . It was presented to Bro . Lloyd bP . M . Bro . BROOMHEAD in nearl
y y the following words : — " Worship ful Past Master Lloyd , —Our esteemed W . Master has assigned to me a most pleasing duty ; and although it might have been more effectually performed by others who for a longer period than myself have had the pleasure of your acquaintance and friendship , yet no one more highly appreciates than I do , the value of those services you have at all times so cheerfully and ably rendered for the good of our noble and glorious institution . An institution so
venerable for its antiquity , so sacred in its character , and so benevolent in its purposes , surely ought not to be subject to the fluctuations of popular opinion , but should roll on in a course of undeviating prosperity , until the whole family of man were embraced in the mystic circle , and becamein a sense far more binding than the natural tie—one common brotherhood . Such , however , your own experience has taught has not been the case even in this town , for there was a time when , but for yourself ,
Freemasonry here would have ceased to have ' a local habitation and a name , ' and our sister Lodges , which are now so flourishing , would not be in existence . It is to you that the venerated and respected mother lodge of many of us , with whose members we have the gratification of
the most friendly intercourse , and whom we so frequently delight to welcome in the bosom of our Lodge , is indebted for its resurrection from a state of all but death . May the good old ' St . Paul's' long continue , as it is an ornament to the Craft , and a memento of your _ exertions for the holy cause . Our own Lodge , ' the Lodge of Light , ' was created by your zeal , and to your unwearied attentions and increasing care it owes its present proud position . But while you have been actively engaged in
promoting the spread of Masonry in the province of Warwick , you have not forgot a neighbouring province—and Staffordshire now bears witness to your industry . Hail ! thou rising star — young 'Lodge of St . James ! ' and as o ' ld Time jogs on , may he add a lustre to thy brilliancy , until thou shine as brightly as the most sanguine expectations of the present Worshipful Master can hope for . But Worship ful Brother , to recount all your labours were no easy task , and I must therefore
content myself by presenting to you , on the behalf of the members of the ' Lodge of Light , ' a more substantial proof of the estimation in which we hold your services , than my humble tribute of praise can give . I have , therefore , to request your acceptance of a silver coffee-pot ; and when you meet around the social board with the sharer of your joys and sorrows , aud the interesting pledges of your mutual affections , to partake of that beverage which ' cheers but not inebriates / I ferventl y
pray that no dregs of bitterness may be in the cup , but that the Almighty may of his infinite mercy grant unto you , and to those nearest and dearest to you , ' all the blessings of this life , ' and when summoned from this sublunary abode , you may , one and all , ascend to the Grand Lodge above , where the world ' s great Architect lives and reigns for ever . "
Bro . LLOYD made the following reply : — " Worshipful Past Master Broomhead and Brethren , —To say I have not words to convey my
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Provincial.
On the opposite side is engraved the emblem of this particular Lodge , which is denominated the " Birth of Light , " and consists of a threepointed blazing star , issuing from the centre of a triangle ; the whole enclosed within a double circle , with the motto , " EX FUMO DARE LUCEM , " and the rank or number the Lodge bears on the registry of the Grand Lodge of England . It was presented to Bro . Lloyd bP . M . Bro . BROOMHEAD in nearl
y y the following words : — " Worship ful Past Master Lloyd , —Our esteemed W . Master has assigned to me a most pleasing duty ; and although it might have been more effectually performed by others who for a longer period than myself have had the pleasure of your acquaintance and friendship , yet no one more highly appreciates than I do , the value of those services you have at all times so cheerfully and ably rendered for the good of our noble and glorious institution . An institution so
venerable for its antiquity , so sacred in its character , and so benevolent in its purposes , surely ought not to be subject to the fluctuations of popular opinion , but should roll on in a course of undeviating prosperity , until the whole family of man were embraced in the mystic circle , and becamein a sense far more binding than the natural tie—one common brotherhood . Such , however , your own experience has taught has not been the case even in this town , for there was a time when , but for yourself ,
Freemasonry here would have ceased to have ' a local habitation and a name , ' and our sister Lodges , which are now so flourishing , would not be in existence . It is to you that the venerated and respected mother lodge of many of us , with whose members we have the gratification of
the most friendly intercourse , and whom we so frequently delight to welcome in the bosom of our Lodge , is indebted for its resurrection from a state of all but death . May the good old ' St . Paul's' long continue , as it is an ornament to the Craft , and a memento of your _ exertions for the holy cause . Our own Lodge , ' the Lodge of Light , ' was created by your zeal , and to your unwearied attentions and increasing care it owes its present proud position . But while you have been actively engaged in
promoting the spread of Masonry in the province of Warwick , you have not forgot a neighbouring province—and Staffordshire now bears witness to your industry . Hail ! thou rising star — young 'Lodge of St . James ! ' and as o ' ld Time jogs on , may he add a lustre to thy brilliancy , until thou shine as brightly as the most sanguine expectations of the present Worshipful Master can hope for . But Worship ful Brother , to recount all your labours were no easy task , and I must therefore
content myself by presenting to you , on the behalf of the members of the ' Lodge of Light , ' a more substantial proof of the estimation in which we hold your services , than my humble tribute of praise can give . I have , therefore , to request your acceptance of a silver coffee-pot ; and when you meet around the social board with the sharer of your joys and sorrows , aud the interesting pledges of your mutual affections , to partake of that beverage which ' cheers but not inebriates / I ferventl y
pray that no dregs of bitterness may be in the cup , but that the Almighty may of his infinite mercy grant unto you , and to those nearest and dearest to you , ' all the blessings of this life , ' and when summoned from this sublunary abode , you may , one and all , ascend to the Grand Lodge above , where the world ' s great Architect lives and reigns for ever . "
Bro . LLOYD made the following reply : — " Worshipful Past Master Broomhead and Brethren , —To say I have not words to convey my