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in some measure , have expected that kind sentiment would have been expressed by you , in presenting me with the splendid testimonial which I have this day received ; but a repetition of that kindness was . totally unlooked for by me . None can conceive how painful , to me , is the knowledge that I cannot give expression to the feelings which animate my heart on this occasion ; still , I know your indulgence is as great as kindness is sincereand am confident that what I do will be
your , say received as heartfelt , and not mere lip-service . Thankfulness and gratitude are too trite , as expressions , to exemplify what I feel ; and my resource in this emergency must be , in sincerely wishing every happiness to you all . Bitter to me is the thought of parting from you , as 1 know that I never can experience such joy as I have felt amongst you , or find others who , like you , have ever been forgetful of my many failings in the few qualities your kindness has exalted to virtues . To
me , Freemasonry has been a beneficent genius , which has ever brought delight to my soul ; it has given me instruction and happiness . Before the Light of Masonry beamed upon me , I knew of Friendship but its name ; of heaven-born Charity , but as alms-giving , without aim or real purpose . Often have I since seen how blessed is judicious help in time of need , and felt how grateful to the feeling heart is the reciprocation of friendship and brotherly love . Believe me , I would sacrifice much
to remain amongst you ; and I shall ever blissfully look forward to a reunion with those I love , though long years may intervene . Allow me to take my farewell , in the words of one of the greatest poets and truest-hearted Brothers that ever Freemasonry can
own—** May freedom , harmony , and love . Unite you in the grand design , Watch'd over by that Eye above—The glorious Architect divine . A last request , permit me here . When yearly ye assemble a ' , One round , I ask it with a tear . To him , the Brother , that's awa \"
The harmony of the meeting was considerably enhanced by many beautiful songs and glees , delightfully sung by Bros . Temple , AVodderspoon , Keeling , Harris , and other amateurs . It is sufficient to say that the entertainment took place at Bro . Temple ' s , to warrant that the catering was , as is always the case , perfect . We understand that the testimonial—a richly-chased snuff-boxwhich has been much admired for elegance of desiand beauty of
gn workmanship , was manufactured by Bro . J . D . Harris , of Southgatestreet , in this city . " Lottery for drawing for the Masonic Furniture belonging to the late Bath Masonic Hall , Jan . 16 . —Meyler ' s Library . —Meeting held : Present , Bro . Harris , P . M . of 312 , in the chair , and eight other subscribers . Bro . Geary stated that , having only disposed of 200 shares , he should withdrawfifty for the benefit of the subscribers . No . 212
proved the prize , the number being held by Bro . Geary . " By a circular since issued , Bro . Geary offers again the entire lot at the reduced price of 100 guineas , or will divide the lots in proportionate sums .
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Provincial.
in some measure , have expected that kind sentiment would have been expressed by you , in presenting me with the splendid testimonial which I have this day received ; but a repetition of that kindness was . totally unlooked for by me . None can conceive how painful , to me , is the knowledge that I cannot give expression to the feelings which animate my heart on this occasion ; still , I know your indulgence is as great as kindness is sincereand am confident that what I do will be
your , say received as heartfelt , and not mere lip-service . Thankfulness and gratitude are too trite , as expressions , to exemplify what I feel ; and my resource in this emergency must be , in sincerely wishing every happiness to you all . Bitter to me is the thought of parting from you , as 1 know that I never can experience such joy as I have felt amongst you , or find others who , like you , have ever been forgetful of my many failings in the few qualities your kindness has exalted to virtues . To
me , Freemasonry has been a beneficent genius , which has ever brought delight to my soul ; it has given me instruction and happiness . Before the Light of Masonry beamed upon me , I knew of Friendship but its name ; of heaven-born Charity , but as alms-giving , without aim or real purpose . Often have I since seen how blessed is judicious help in time of need , and felt how grateful to the feeling heart is the reciprocation of friendship and brotherly love . Believe me , I would sacrifice much
to remain amongst you ; and I shall ever blissfully look forward to a reunion with those I love , though long years may intervene . Allow me to take my farewell , in the words of one of the greatest poets and truest-hearted Brothers that ever Freemasonry can
own—** May freedom , harmony , and love . Unite you in the grand design , Watch'd over by that Eye above—The glorious Architect divine . A last request , permit me here . When yearly ye assemble a ' , One round , I ask it with a tear . To him , the Brother , that's awa \"
The harmony of the meeting was considerably enhanced by many beautiful songs and glees , delightfully sung by Bros . Temple , AVodderspoon , Keeling , Harris , and other amateurs . It is sufficient to say that the entertainment took place at Bro . Temple ' s , to warrant that the catering was , as is always the case , perfect . We understand that the testimonial—a richly-chased snuff-boxwhich has been much admired for elegance of desiand beauty of
gn workmanship , was manufactured by Bro . J . D . Harris , of Southgatestreet , in this city . " Lottery for drawing for the Masonic Furniture belonging to the late Bath Masonic Hall , Jan . 16 . —Meyler ' s Library . —Meeting held : Present , Bro . Harris , P . M . of 312 , in the chair , and eight other subscribers . Bro . Geary stated that , having only disposed of 200 shares , he should withdrawfifty for the benefit of the subscribers . No . 212
proved the prize , the number being held by Bro . Geary . " By a circular since issued , Bro . Geary offers again the entire lot at the reduced price of 100 guineas , or will divide the lots in proportionate sums .