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divested themselves of their regalia and Masonic clothing , tea and coffee was served up , after which , the conviviality was resumed until twelve o ' clock , when the National Anthem was sung , ancl the company dispersed highly delighted with the very social proceedings of the clay .
Feb . 25 . —This meeting had more than ordinary attractions , for it was selected as a fitting opportunity to present to one of the oldest ancl worthiest members of the Loclge , Past Master Musgrove , a splendid Masonic Jewel , as a token of regard for his long ancl able services in the cause of Freemasonry . The AA'orshipful Master was assisted , not only by all his officers , but by a full attendance of the Brethren ; ancl every thing was conducted in a manner highly creditable to them . At the
conclusion of their labours , in the evening , the Brethren adjourned for refreshment , which was served up iu the banquet-room , ancl on the removal of the cloth , The AA ' orshipful Master , Brother JOBBER , proposed in suitable terms " The Queen and the Craft , " " Prince Albert and the rest of tbe Royal Family , " " The Grand Master of England , Earl Zetland , " " The Deputy Grand Master , Earl Howe , " "The Provincial Grand Master of
Oxfordshire , Bro . Charles Ridley , " all of ivhich were responded to most heartily . The AVORSHIPFUL MASTER then rose and saicl , the time has now arrived for the presentation on behalf of the Alfred Lodge , of this splendid testimonial as a mark of gratitude and esteem to P . M . Musgrove . " Brother Past Master Musgrove , in pursuance of a resolution unanimously passed by the Brethren assembled in full Loclge on the
21 st of January last , that in consideration of your long services in the cause of Freemasonry , some signal mark of respect was due to you from the members of the Alfred Loclge , in testimony of their esteem and regard . ( Cheers . ) I have now , Sir , the honour of presenting you with
this splendid Past Master s Jewel for your untiring zeal and fidelity to the Order of ivhich you are so distinguished an ornament . ( Cheers . ) To you , Sir , who have borne the heat ancl burden of the day , ancl who have for a series of years been the chief corner-stone in our Masonic building ( cheers ); to you , Sir , who have never swerved , either to the right hand or to the left , in the prosecution of the arduous duties you have been called on to perform ( cheers ) ; to you , who having once put
your hand to the plough , never looked back , I most emphatically declare is all the honour due on this most interesting ceremony . ( Cheers . ) It will considerably enhance the value of this testimonial , when I inform you of the exceedingly handsome manner in which it was voted to you without any previous notice to the Loclge . You have been identified with Freemasonry for a long series of years , and had the honour to be elected to fill the highest officesnot only in the Alfred Lod but also
, ge , in the Royal Arch Cliapter . The animus which has impelled you forward in the discharge of those duties does infinite honour alike both to your head and heart—you have achieved the laurels of our Order—you have won the prize , ancl won it nobly . May I venture to express a hope that this interesting ceremony may never be lost sight of by the Brethren present—may it awaken such emotions in their breasts as will lead them to emulate the good example you have shewn them . ( Cheers ) .
In conclusion , may the Great Architect of the Universe shed the rays of heaven upon you , and may He grant you uninterrupted health ancl happiness , long to live in the possession of the affection and esteem of the VOL . III . N
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Provincial.
divested themselves of their regalia and Masonic clothing , tea and coffee was served up , after which , the conviviality was resumed until twelve o ' clock , when the National Anthem was sung , ancl the company dispersed highly delighted with the very social proceedings of the clay .
Feb . 25 . —This meeting had more than ordinary attractions , for it was selected as a fitting opportunity to present to one of the oldest ancl worthiest members of the Loclge , Past Master Musgrove , a splendid Masonic Jewel , as a token of regard for his long ancl able services in the cause of Freemasonry . The AA'orshipful Master was assisted , not only by all his officers , but by a full attendance of the Brethren ; ancl every thing was conducted in a manner highly creditable to them . At the
conclusion of their labours , in the evening , the Brethren adjourned for refreshment , which was served up iu the banquet-room , ancl on the removal of the cloth , The AA ' orshipful Master , Brother JOBBER , proposed in suitable terms " The Queen and the Craft , " " Prince Albert and the rest of tbe Royal Family , " " The Grand Master of England , Earl Zetland , " " The Deputy Grand Master , Earl Howe , " "The Provincial Grand Master of
Oxfordshire , Bro . Charles Ridley , " all of ivhich were responded to most heartily . The AVORSHIPFUL MASTER then rose and saicl , the time has now arrived for the presentation on behalf of the Alfred Lodge , of this splendid testimonial as a mark of gratitude and esteem to P . M . Musgrove . " Brother Past Master Musgrove , in pursuance of a resolution unanimously passed by the Brethren assembled in full Loclge on the
21 st of January last , that in consideration of your long services in the cause of Freemasonry , some signal mark of respect was due to you from the members of the Alfred Loclge , in testimony of their esteem and regard . ( Cheers . ) I have now , Sir , the honour of presenting you with
this splendid Past Master s Jewel for your untiring zeal and fidelity to the Order of ivhich you are so distinguished an ornament . ( Cheers . ) To you , Sir , who have borne the heat ancl burden of the day , ancl who have for a series of years been the chief corner-stone in our Masonic building ( cheers ); to you , Sir , who have never swerved , either to the right hand or to the left , in the prosecution of the arduous duties you have been called on to perform ( cheers ) ; to you , who having once put
your hand to the plough , never looked back , I most emphatically declare is all the honour due on this most interesting ceremony . ( Cheers . ) It will considerably enhance the value of this testimonial , when I inform you of the exceedingly handsome manner in which it was voted to you without any previous notice to the Loclge . You have been identified with Freemasonry for a long series of years , and had the honour to be elected to fill the highest officesnot only in the Alfred Lod but also
, ge , in the Royal Arch Cliapter . The animus which has impelled you forward in the discharge of those duties does infinite honour alike both to your head and heart—you have achieved the laurels of our Order—you have won the prize , ancl won it nobly . May I venture to express a hope that this interesting ceremony may never be lost sight of by the Brethren present—may it awaken such emotions in their breasts as will lead them to emulate the good example you have shewn them . ( Cheers ) .
In conclusion , may the Great Architect of the Universe shed the rays of heaven upon you , and may He grant you uninterrupted health ancl happiness , long to live in the possession of the affection and esteem of the VOL . III . N