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engraved , by your desire , on the cover of this splendid testimonial , are such as must convince me , that to the generous feelings of your own bosoms , and not to my deserts , must they be attributed . By this mark of your esteem , you have indeed enriched me ; for , unlike the fabled box of Pandora , I feel it to be filled with every earthly good , and that a halo of hope and affectionate remembrance will ever surround it . It will have the to mitigate the disappointments that are
concomipower tant with human affairs , ami prove to me the best stimulant to virtuous exertion . " This , indeed , is the proudest moment of my life . Born amongst you , and brought up in this beautiful city , I have ever found friends who have felt a kindly interest in my welfare ; and , now that circumstances force me to seek fortune elsewhere , 1 find them unite to honour meand show to the world that humble exertions have met with
, my approbation , and that my character has been deemed worthy of esteem . Believe me , my earnest endeavour shall be to show that there are some grounds for the partial opinion you have here expressed . " I was scarcely a man when I became a Mason ; and my first impression , on receiving the Light of that science , was , that I had indeed found the best sphere for the exercise of benevolent feeling—all creeds ,
all countries , being alike accepted by the Brotherhood , to labour with them in promoting the happiness of mankind , by the practice of universal benevolence and brotherly love : whilst in the working of its admirable constitution I found that each Brother was anxious to advance even the humblest—who displays zeal for Masonry—to its highest places of honour . " I have contributed my mite of zeal and strength to carry out those princilesand the honourable distinctions—which I am proud to wear
p ; —prove that , amongst Masons , every earnest endeavour to promote the good of the Craft , is surely acknowledged and generously rewarded . " I know , however , that this practice—generous though it be—has , in my case , been far exceeded . A partiality , unexampled , has led you to select me as the recipient of your overflowing love for Masonry and good feeling . But , though I disclaim all title on the score of merit , still I deeplfeel the obligation of kindness have laced me
y you p upon ; and , believe me , my gratitude shall only increase with my length of days . " it is scarcely possible to express the effect this addiess had on the Brethren , spoken , as it was , by a Brother who was so shortly to leave them , and one to whom the Masonic body of Bath are so much indebted for a long period of zealous and able
services" Though young in years , yet among Masons old . " The usual banquet on the occasion of the installation , took place at the Castle , which was very numerously attended , and was most ably presided over by the AY . M ., who gave the customary loyal and Masonic toasts with appropriate honours . Bro . the Hon . Captain Jocelyn , in returning thanks for the health of " The Duke of Leinster and the G . Lodge of Ireland" related a most
, interesting anecdote of the Lodge , connected with the regiment to which he belongs . The healths of the W . M . and Bro . AVodderspoon , as might be anticipated , were honoured with the most rapturous applause . The latter , in acknowledging the kind favour of his Brethren , said : — " I might ,
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engraved , by your desire , on the cover of this splendid testimonial , are such as must convince me , that to the generous feelings of your own bosoms , and not to my deserts , must they be attributed . By this mark of your esteem , you have indeed enriched me ; for , unlike the fabled box of Pandora , I feel it to be filled with every earthly good , and that a halo of hope and affectionate remembrance will ever surround it . It will have the to mitigate the disappointments that are
concomipower tant with human affairs , ami prove to me the best stimulant to virtuous exertion . " This , indeed , is the proudest moment of my life . Born amongst you , and brought up in this beautiful city , I have ever found friends who have felt a kindly interest in my welfare ; and , now that circumstances force me to seek fortune elsewhere , 1 find them unite to honour meand show to the world that humble exertions have met with
, my approbation , and that my character has been deemed worthy of esteem . Believe me , my earnest endeavour shall be to show that there are some grounds for the partial opinion you have here expressed . " I was scarcely a man when I became a Mason ; and my first impression , on receiving the Light of that science , was , that I had indeed found the best sphere for the exercise of benevolent feeling—all creeds ,
all countries , being alike accepted by the Brotherhood , to labour with them in promoting the happiness of mankind , by the practice of universal benevolence and brotherly love : whilst in the working of its admirable constitution I found that each Brother was anxious to advance even the humblest—who displays zeal for Masonry—to its highest places of honour . " I have contributed my mite of zeal and strength to carry out those princilesand the honourable distinctions—which I am proud to wear
p ; —prove that , amongst Masons , every earnest endeavour to promote the good of the Craft , is surely acknowledged and generously rewarded . " I know , however , that this practice—generous though it be—has , in my case , been far exceeded . A partiality , unexampled , has led you to select me as the recipient of your overflowing love for Masonry and good feeling . But , though I disclaim all title on the score of merit , still I deeplfeel the obligation of kindness have laced me
y you p upon ; and , believe me , my gratitude shall only increase with my length of days . " it is scarcely possible to express the effect this addiess had on the Brethren , spoken , as it was , by a Brother who was so shortly to leave them , and one to whom the Masonic body of Bath are so much indebted for a long period of zealous and able
services" Though young in years , yet among Masons old . " The usual banquet on the occasion of the installation , took place at the Castle , which was very numerously attended , and was most ably presided over by the AY . M ., who gave the customary loyal and Masonic toasts with appropriate honours . Bro . the Hon . Captain Jocelyn , in returning thanks for the health of " The Duke of Leinster and the G . Lodge of Ireland" related a most
, interesting anecdote of the Lodge , connected with the regiment to which he belongs . The healths of the W . M . and Bro . AVodderspoon , as might be anticipated , were honoured with the most rapturous applause . The latter , in acknowledging the kind favour of his Brethren , said : — " I might ,