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guest , the Worshipful John Nunes . I assure you I feel that there is much sincerity in those heartfelt cheers you have so repeatedly given him here , ancl that it would be presumption in me , by any lengthened observation , to hope 1 could induce you to do additional honour to the toast I now propose . I cannot deprive myself of the gratification of assuring our distinguished guest that our esteem and respect for him are not confined within these wallsbut that they will be carried without
, , and accompany us wherever we go . I am satisfied nothing I may urge can strengthen or increase tbe feelings you entertain towards our friend ancl Brother ; I shall therefore conclude by saying , that in honouring the Worshipful John Nunes , you do honour to yourselves , and testify your love for Masonry , which I believe is uppermost in the bosoms of us all . As he is shortly to leave us ( only for a while ) and to cross the Atlanticmay the Great Architect of the Universe watch over , protect
, , and preserve him and his family . Cordially do we bid him farewell , but most cordially will we hail his safe return among us . I have now to propose health ancl long life to our esteemed guest , the Worshipful John Nunes . " The Worshipful JOHN NUNES rose and said , he felt overpowered by the kindness which had been shown to him . Such a testimonial of affection from the fraternity was unprecedented . " How ardentmy
, Brethren , must be your love—how steady and deep must be your desire . to see our institution prosper ! What have I done to merit so distinguished a mark of your esteem , is a question I have asked myself . The answer is , nothing that I know of . Whilst among you , I , have done nothing more than my duty . This I certainly have endeavoured to
perform to the best of my abilities . In those endeavours I have received your cordial co-operation . I assure you , in the sincerity of my heart , that you have convinced me of the existence . of a degree of brotherly love which I was quite unprepared for . The reception 1 have met with this evening will never , be obliterated from my memory—the feeling tof gratitude it has produced will only he extinguished with my life . — ( Great cheering . )—I thank you sincerely for the compliment you have
paid me , and as sincerely pray that God may bless and prosper you all . " Bro . Nunes sat down amidst great cheering . The CHAIRMAN proposed the Grand Master , the Earl of Zetland . .... The VICE-PRESIDENT . then gave the Sister Lodges . The Worshipful J . TRIMMER returned thanks in a neat and appropriate speech . The Masters of the'Sister Lodges , the Chairman , Vice-president , the
Ladies , and some other toasts , were then given . Some fine songs were sung , and the party broke up about midnight , quite delighted , Barbados , June 2 A : —The Brethren of the Scotia Lodge have much to be proud of in every instance connected with the Order ; of ivhich they are prominent members , and manifest a desire to please , ancl to do good 1 to ; the Craft ; this truly Masonic feeling appears visible to all who have hacl the pleasure of visiting their Lodge-roomfrom the worthy
, Master and his Wardens to the junior officer in the Lodge ; and no one who has been a spectator will contradict tbe assertion that " brotherly love" prevails , and is the motto most suitable to the " Scotia . " The Brethren of this Lodge held their first jubilee at Massiah ' s hotel , in celebration of the festival of St . John the Baptist . At six o ' clock dinner having been announced , the Lodge was opened , and . the Brethren proceeded in nrocession to a splendid banquet . The
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guest , the Worshipful John Nunes . I assure you I feel that there is much sincerity in those heartfelt cheers you have so repeatedly given him here , ancl that it would be presumption in me , by any lengthened observation , to hope 1 could induce you to do additional honour to the toast I now propose . I cannot deprive myself of the gratification of assuring our distinguished guest that our esteem and respect for him are not confined within these wallsbut that they will be carried without
, , and accompany us wherever we go . I am satisfied nothing I may urge can strengthen or increase tbe feelings you entertain towards our friend ancl Brother ; I shall therefore conclude by saying , that in honouring the Worshipful John Nunes , you do honour to yourselves , and testify your love for Masonry , which I believe is uppermost in the bosoms of us all . As he is shortly to leave us ( only for a while ) and to cross the Atlanticmay the Great Architect of the Universe watch over , protect
, , and preserve him and his family . Cordially do we bid him farewell , but most cordially will we hail his safe return among us . I have now to propose health ancl long life to our esteemed guest , the Worshipful John Nunes . " The Worshipful JOHN NUNES rose and said , he felt overpowered by the kindness which had been shown to him . Such a testimonial of affection from the fraternity was unprecedented . " How ardentmy
, Brethren , must be your love—how steady and deep must be your desire . to see our institution prosper ! What have I done to merit so distinguished a mark of your esteem , is a question I have asked myself . The answer is , nothing that I know of . Whilst among you , I , have done nothing more than my duty . This I certainly have endeavoured to
perform to the best of my abilities . In those endeavours I have received your cordial co-operation . I assure you , in the sincerity of my heart , that you have convinced me of the existence . of a degree of brotherly love which I was quite unprepared for . The reception 1 have met with this evening will never , be obliterated from my memory—the feeling tof gratitude it has produced will only he extinguished with my life . — ( Great cheering . )—I thank you sincerely for the compliment you have
paid me , and as sincerely pray that God may bless and prosper you all . " Bro . Nunes sat down amidst great cheering . The CHAIRMAN proposed the Grand Master , the Earl of Zetland . .... The VICE-PRESIDENT . then gave the Sister Lodges . The Worshipful J . TRIMMER returned thanks in a neat and appropriate speech . The Masters of the'Sister Lodges , the Chairman , Vice-president , the
Ladies , and some other toasts , were then given . Some fine songs were sung , and the party broke up about midnight , quite delighted , Barbados , June 2 A : —The Brethren of the Scotia Lodge have much to be proud of in every instance connected with the Order ; of ivhich they are prominent members , and manifest a desire to please , ancl to do good 1 to ; the Craft ; this truly Masonic feeling appears visible to all who have hacl the pleasure of visiting their Lodge-roomfrom the worthy
, Master and his Wardens to the junior officer in the Lodge ; and no one who has been a spectator will contradict tbe assertion that " brotherly love" prevails , and is the motto most suitable to the " Scotia . " The Brethren of this Lodge held their first jubilee at Massiah ' s hotel , in celebration of the festival of St . John the Baptist . At six o ' clock dinner having been announced , the Lodge was opened , and . the Brethren proceeded in nrocession to a splendid banquet . The