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Metropolitan.
any other cause , that this chapter owed its proud position . He had nor anticipated thai his poor services ivould have been so rewarded , and bethought that he owed this mark of their favour more to their generosity than to his oivn exertions . The obligation was not all on one side , for , while superintending the ceremonies and lectures of our beauteous Order , he was enjoying some of the happiest moments ofhis life , and cultivating friendships which he hopecl would terminate only with life
itself . He owed much to the kind forbearance of the members of the Chapter , who met his arrangements in the most courteous manner , and he was deeply indebted to several of its members for the many acts of kindness he had received at their hands . He could not suffer the occasion to pass without alluding to the zeal and generosity of Bros . Lemanski and Sigrist , in conceiving and carrying out this Testimonial ; he well knew how proudly they felt that the result of their labours had had so
happy a termination . He owed much to Alasonry , for it had not only introduced him to many friends whom he otherwise woulcl never have known , but had enabled him to do that which every right-minded individual would aim at—to obtain the approbation ancl esteem of those with whom he was connected . He felt himself deeply in debt , ancl he trusted
the Brethren would assist him in discharging that debt by making claim upon bis future services . He would conclude with an earnest desire that they may long live to enjoy those social feelings ivhich had been so happily exhibited on the present occasion . The testimonial was then handed round the table ; it is a very chaste ancl somewhat costly English gold watch , with a gold guard-chain , the watch has all the modern improvements and jewels . The workmanship reflects great credit upon Bro . Bankswho furnished it .
, The health of Bro . Lemanski was then proposed . He said he had nothing to add to the observations he had previously made , save to express the delight he experienced at the unanimity and good fellowship displayed throughout the evening . He thanked them for the compliment , and begged to offer the health of Bro . Sigrist , who had shown the greatest perseverance in bringing this matter to its happy conclusion . Bro . Sigrist said he could not conceal the satisfaction he felt on the
present occasion , lie had not laboured more in the proceedings of this evening , than Bro . Blackburn had in imparting Masonic instruction to him , and it was to that instruction he was indebted for his progress in Royal Arch Alasonry . He ivould advise all the Companions , who were looking up to office in their Chapters , to take advantage of the instruction whicli was now offered .
Prosperity to Chapters , and Lodges of Instruction . " Bro . AVatson , P . M . 23 , and P . Z . 25 , in returning thanks for the Chapters of Instruction , said he remembered the time when there was scarcely a good working Arch Alason to be found in the Order , and it was mainly owing to the Chapter of Instruction , No . 25 , that the working in the Royal Arch had made the progress now witnessed . It was a matter of pride to him , that Companion Blackburn , whom he had exalted to the Royal Arch Degreeand twice installed in the Alaster ' s
, Chair , should become the leader of the Domatic Chapter of Instruction . Nothing could speak more plainly of their utility , than the proficiency of Companion Blackburn , who had gained all his Arch Alasonry from No . 25 , where he claimed as much respect as he enjoyed in No . 20 G . He heartily wished the Domatic Chapter of Instruction every success .
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Metropolitan.
any other cause , that this chapter owed its proud position . He had nor anticipated thai his poor services ivould have been so rewarded , and bethought that he owed this mark of their favour more to their generosity than to his oivn exertions . The obligation was not all on one side , for , while superintending the ceremonies and lectures of our beauteous Order , he was enjoying some of the happiest moments ofhis life , and cultivating friendships which he hopecl would terminate only with life
itself . He owed much to the kind forbearance of the members of the Chapter , who met his arrangements in the most courteous manner , and he was deeply indebted to several of its members for the many acts of kindness he had received at their hands . He could not suffer the occasion to pass without alluding to the zeal and generosity of Bros . Lemanski and Sigrist , in conceiving and carrying out this Testimonial ; he well knew how proudly they felt that the result of their labours had had so
happy a termination . He owed much to Alasonry , for it had not only introduced him to many friends whom he otherwise woulcl never have known , but had enabled him to do that which every right-minded individual would aim at—to obtain the approbation ancl esteem of those with whom he was connected . He felt himself deeply in debt , ancl he trusted
the Brethren would assist him in discharging that debt by making claim upon bis future services . He would conclude with an earnest desire that they may long live to enjoy those social feelings ivhich had been so happily exhibited on the present occasion . The testimonial was then handed round the table ; it is a very chaste ancl somewhat costly English gold watch , with a gold guard-chain , the watch has all the modern improvements and jewels . The workmanship reflects great credit upon Bro . Bankswho furnished it .
, The health of Bro . Lemanski was then proposed . He said he had nothing to add to the observations he had previously made , save to express the delight he experienced at the unanimity and good fellowship displayed throughout the evening . He thanked them for the compliment , and begged to offer the health of Bro . Sigrist , who had shown the greatest perseverance in bringing this matter to its happy conclusion . Bro . Sigrist said he could not conceal the satisfaction he felt on the
present occasion , lie had not laboured more in the proceedings of this evening , than Bro . Blackburn had in imparting Masonic instruction to him , and it was to that instruction he was indebted for his progress in Royal Arch Alasonry . He ivould advise all the Companions , who were looking up to office in their Chapters , to take advantage of the instruction whicli was now offered .
Prosperity to Chapters , and Lodges of Instruction . " Bro . AVatson , P . M . 23 , and P . Z . 25 , in returning thanks for the Chapters of Instruction , said he remembered the time when there was scarcely a good working Arch Alason to be found in the Order , and it was mainly owing to the Chapter of Instruction , No . 25 , that the working in the Royal Arch had made the progress now witnessed . It was a matter of pride to him , that Companion Blackburn , whom he had exalted to the Royal Arch Degreeand twice installed in the Alaster ' s
, Chair , should become the leader of the Domatic Chapter of Instruction . Nothing could speak more plainly of their utility , than the proficiency of Companion Blackburn , who had gained all his Arch Alasonry from No . 25 , where he claimed as much respect as he enjoyed in No . 20 G . He heartily wished the Domatic Chapter of Instruction every success .