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Isle Of Wight.
contributing to the testimonial about to be presented to a most estimable man and worthy Mason . " Bro . Johnson then rose , and addressed Bro . Temple as follows : —¦ " AVe are this day met for the purpose of realising an anxious desire long felt by many of your Brethren to present you with an ' affectionate memorial and grateful acknowledgment of your Masonic
merit and private worth ; ' the value of a gift is greatly enhanced by tbe mode of presentation ; and , gratified as I am by the selection of my Brethren to convey to you , Avith this gold box , their united , most sincere , and heartfelt good Avishes , I deepl y regret that I do not possess the eloquence of many of the friends I see around you , or that one more competent to do justice to our feelings bad not been appointed . YetBrother Templeyou well know there is not one in
, , this room who feels more zeal for the cause of Masonry , or one who more truly desires to pay homage to true Masonic worth in your person , than myself . I had the honour and great pleasure to introduce you into Masonry . Your career , from the moment you entered the Lodge , has been one of ' fervency and zeal . ' You Avere unceasing in your desire to perform the duties of its several offices with propriety ; and when you were with acclamation elected to fill the honoured chair
ofthe Royal Cumberland Lodge , the confidence of your Brethren was rewarded by Avitnessing the most perfect Masonic rule . Both in the Lodge and out of it , those alone who Avere members of the Lodge at the time , can fully understand the effect and good your zeal , ability , firmness , and courteous manners produced ; but all here have felt and are constantly enjoying your untiring efforts to promote harmony , and to add comfort and happiness by your liberality and kindness to
aU our festive meetings . The records of your Lodges and Chapter prove that , at the time you so honourably and zealously performed the duties of the Chair , you Avere preceded and followed by many Brothers distinguished for their great Masonic ability , and for their happy and judicious rule . The Old Cumberland was then advanced to a proud position in number and in character ; and I sincerely hope it Avill long maintain its pre-eminence . To adopt the language of
an old Masonic friend used on a similar occasion to the present , I would say , — ' The object of this pleasing ceremony springs from a high source , —it is the most effective means your Brethren have of conveying to you their fraternal regard ; and in so doing , we fervently hope that in your path through life it will furnish you with the happiest reflections . ' " I Avill now , Brother Temple , read to you the inscription" PEESENTED BT SEVEEAL 33 EETHEEN TO
BRO . GEORGE MATTHEW TEMPLE , P . P . G . S . W . Somerset , P . M . Royal Cumberland Lodge , No . 48 , and P . M . Lodge of Rectitude , No . 420 ; also
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Isle Of Wight.
contributing to the testimonial about to be presented to a most estimable man and worthy Mason . " Bro . Johnson then rose , and addressed Bro . Temple as follows : —¦ " AVe are this day met for the purpose of realising an anxious desire long felt by many of your Brethren to present you with an ' affectionate memorial and grateful acknowledgment of your Masonic
merit and private worth ; ' the value of a gift is greatly enhanced by tbe mode of presentation ; and , gratified as I am by the selection of my Brethren to convey to you , Avith this gold box , their united , most sincere , and heartfelt good Avishes , I deepl y regret that I do not possess the eloquence of many of the friends I see around you , or that one more competent to do justice to our feelings bad not been appointed . YetBrother Templeyou well know there is not one in
, , this room who feels more zeal for the cause of Masonry , or one who more truly desires to pay homage to true Masonic worth in your person , than myself . I had the honour and great pleasure to introduce you into Masonry . Your career , from the moment you entered the Lodge , has been one of ' fervency and zeal . ' You Avere unceasing in your desire to perform the duties of its several offices with propriety ; and when you were with acclamation elected to fill the honoured chair
ofthe Royal Cumberland Lodge , the confidence of your Brethren was rewarded by Avitnessing the most perfect Masonic rule . Both in the Lodge and out of it , those alone who Avere members of the Lodge at the time , can fully understand the effect and good your zeal , ability , firmness , and courteous manners produced ; but all here have felt and are constantly enjoying your untiring efforts to promote harmony , and to add comfort and happiness by your liberality and kindness to
aU our festive meetings . The records of your Lodges and Chapter prove that , at the time you so honourably and zealously performed the duties of the Chair , you Avere preceded and followed by many Brothers distinguished for their great Masonic ability , and for their happy and judicious rule . The Old Cumberland was then advanced to a proud position in number and in character ; and I sincerely hope it Avill long maintain its pre-eminence . To adopt the language of
an old Masonic friend used on a similar occasion to the present , I would say , — ' The object of this pleasing ceremony springs from a high source , —it is the most effective means your Brethren have of conveying to you their fraternal regard ; and in so doing , we fervently hope that in your path through life it will furnish you with the happiest reflections . ' " I Avill now , Brother Temple , read to you the inscription" PEESENTED BT SEVEEAL 33 EETHEEN TO
BRO . GEORGE MATTHEW TEMPLE , P . P . G . S . W . Somerset , P . M . Royal Cumberland Lodge , No . 48 , and P . M . Lodge of Rectitude , No . 420 ; also