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feeling is a common-place observation—yet I find it impossible to give expression to those sentiments of gratitude created in my bosom for this kind and too flattering mark of your brotherly regards towards me . I have recently terminated my third apprenticeship to Freemasonry , and may say I have attained my Masonic majority ; and am now about to receive at your hands a token of approval of my Masonic conduct . This handsome testimonial is quite unmerited ; and although I value it hihl
gy , yet it is a higher gratification to me to feel that your good opinion has drawn forth this mark of your approbation . I accept this token with feelings of t ^ ie greatest gratitude and pleasure , because I am convinced it is not intended merely as a complimentary offering , but proceeds from feelings of the truest affection . For the manner in which you have been pleased to allude to my family , and your good wishes towards them , I beg you to accept my sincere thanks . I assure you , Brethren ,
that this is one of the proudest moments of my life . I feel my heart too full to proceed , or to thank you in adequate terms for your kindness ; so I must entreat you to take the will for the deed , and permit me to return you my most grateful thanks , and to assure you that it will always be my pride to cultivate your kind and brotherly regard . " The testimonial to Bro . Broomhead consisted of a splendid gold Past Master ' s Jewel . It was presented by Past Master Bro . Lloyd , in a very eloquent and impressive address . The Jewel bears this
inscription" Presented to Bro . WILLIAM BROOMHEAD , P . M . of the Lodge of Light , No . G 89 , Grand Registrar for the Province of Warwick , and E . in the Holy Royal Areh , Chapter of Fortitude , No . 51 , of Antient Free and Accepted Masons , by the members of the Lodge of Light , Birmingham , on his retiring from the Chair of that Lodge , as a testimony of their fraternal regard , fjr his unwearied exertions in the eau-e of their beautiful institution . ' June 21 st , 1043 . " "BI : LL FLETCHER , M . D , Worshipful Master . "
Bro . BROOMHEAD returned thanks in a neat speech , teeming with expressions of deep interest in the prosperity of the Lodge , for the sincerity of which professions his past services are most ample vouchers . A new Lodge near Birmingham is about to be held , under the most promising auspices of the very highest character . A Lodge of Instruction , to be held once a fortnight , has been established in this town , upon the plan of the London Lodges , viz ., the
entrance fee of one shilling each visiting member , and an annual subscription of five shillings for regular members . The most approved method of working will be attended to , and a renowned Craftsman will preside .
LEAMINGTON , Sept . 13 . —The report of the following interesting ceremony , reached us too late to give ample details ; indeed , the difficulty of making even a condensed report , will be considered as an earnest of our anxious desire to omit no intelligence of importance . Ceremony of Laying the First Stone of the Lantern Tower of the Parish Church at Leamington Priors . —Amongst the company assembled at the Regent-hotelwe observed the Earl of St . JermynLord
, , Somerville , the Hon . C . B . Percy , Sir John Mordaunt , Bart ., M . P ., H . C . Wise , Esq ., J . W . Weston , Esq ., & c . & c . Soon after ten o ' clock several members of the ancient and honourable society of Free and Accepted Masons assembled at the Music Hall , where they had shortly the gratification of receiving their muchrespected Brother , the Grand Registrar ( T . H . Hall , Esq . ) , into whose charge the province of Warwickshire has officially fallen , owing to the
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Provincial.
feeling is a common-place observation—yet I find it impossible to give expression to those sentiments of gratitude created in my bosom for this kind and too flattering mark of your brotherly regards towards me . I have recently terminated my third apprenticeship to Freemasonry , and may say I have attained my Masonic majority ; and am now about to receive at your hands a token of approval of my Masonic conduct . This handsome testimonial is quite unmerited ; and although I value it hihl
gy , yet it is a higher gratification to me to feel that your good opinion has drawn forth this mark of your approbation . I accept this token with feelings of t ^ ie greatest gratitude and pleasure , because I am convinced it is not intended merely as a complimentary offering , but proceeds from feelings of the truest affection . For the manner in which you have been pleased to allude to my family , and your good wishes towards them , I beg you to accept my sincere thanks . I assure you , Brethren ,
that this is one of the proudest moments of my life . I feel my heart too full to proceed , or to thank you in adequate terms for your kindness ; so I must entreat you to take the will for the deed , and permit me to return you my most grateful thanks , and to assure you that it will always be my pride to cultivate your kind and brotherly regard . " The testimonial to Bro . Broomhead consisted of a splendid gold Past Master ' s Jewel . It was presented by Past Master Bro . Lloyd , in a very eloquent and impressive address . The Jewel bears this
inscription" Presented to Bro . WILLIAM BROOMHEAD , P . M . of the Lodge of Light , No . G 89 , Grand Registrar for the Province of Warwick , and E . in the Holy Royal Areh , Chapter of Fortitude , No . 51 , of Antient Free and Accepted Masons , by the members of the Lodge of Light , Birmingham , on his retiring from the Chair of that Lodge , as a testimony of their fraternal regard , fjr his unwearied exertions in the eau-e of their beautiful institution . ' June 21 st , 1043 . " "BI : LL FLETCHER , M . D , Worshipful Master . "
Bro . BROOMHEAD returned thanks in a neat speech , teeming with expressions of deep interest in the prosperity of the Lodge , for the sincerity of which professions his past services are most ample vouchers . A new Lodge near Birmingham is about to be held , under the most promising auspices of the very highest character . A Lodge of Instruction , to be held once a fortnight , has been established in this town , upon the plan of the London Lodges , viz ., the
entrance fee of one shilling each visiting member , and an annual subscription of five shillings for regular members . The most approved method of working will be attended to , and a renowned Craftsman will preside .
LEAMINGTON , Sept . 13 . —The report of the following interesting ceremony , reached us too late to give ample details ; indeed , the difficulty of making even a condensed report , will be considered as an earnest of our anxious desire to omit no intelligence of importance . Ceremony of Laying the First Stone of the Lantern Tower of the Parish Church at Leamington Priors . —Amongst the company assembled at the Regent-hotelwe observed the Earl of St . JermynLord
, , Somerville , the Hon . C . B . Percy , Sir John Mordaunt , Bart ., M . P ., H . C . Wise , Esq ., J . W . Weston , Esq ., & c . & c . Soon after ten o ' clock several members of the ancient and honourable society of Free and Accepted Masons assembled at the Music Hall , where they had shortly the gratification of receiving their muchrespected Brother , the Grand Registrar ( T . H . Hall , Esq . ) , into whose charge the province of Warwickshire has officially fallen , owing to the