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Capt . DRUMMOND , in returning thanks , was sensibly affected , and his speech was most warm and eloquent . To the Union Lodge he owed everything as a Alason ; to the kind instructions of some , and to the cordial support of all , he had , he trusted , fulfilled the duties of his office to the best of his ability . He had not words to express his gratitude to them for their excessive kindness to him and his brother officers—his heart was too full nor could he omit to thank the Brethren of the
; other Lodges , St . John ' s and St . Paul ' s , and the Zetland , for the very liberal and handsome manner in which they came forward to support the members of the Union on this occasion , and concluded by trusting that the Lodges would continue thus united and Masonry flourish . Seventh— "The Brothers of the 42 nd , with the 42 nd fire , " which was suitably acknowledged . A fter which , the pipers of the regiment marched round the table
playing " Burns' Farewell . " Sir Lucius CURTIS , in the name of the Officers and Brethren of the Union Lodge , presented to Capt . Drummond a Past Master ' s Jewel , with a suitable inscription , as a token of their sincere respect for his
zealous exertions on behalf of the Craft , and their Lodge in particular . The presentation was preceded by a very able and truly Masonic speech , and which will not be forgotten for many a day by those present . Capt . DRUMMOND rose and said , that in acknowledging this unlookedfor addition to so many favours already conferred on him , he was still further at a loss how to thank them , but that he should treasure and wear near his heart the jewel that would remind him , when far away ,
of the many kind friends and Brothers he had left behind him ; and his only wish was , that the Great Architect of the Universe would bless and prosper them all . Many other toasts were proposed and responded to with true Masonic feeling . The Brethren are deeply indebted to the Stewards of the Union Club for their kindness in placing at their disposal everything that was necessary . To the Committee of Management the arrangements reflect the highest credit , not forgetting the worthyprovidore Gioacchino , whose skill is so well known , having excelled his former excellent endeavours .
KINGSTON , JAMAICA—Dec . 14 . —The members of the Sussex Lodge met for the purpose of installing the Master-Elect and the officers , at the Glenlyon Lotlge Rooms , in King street . There was a large attendance . The following are the officers who have been installed to conduct the business of the Lodge for the ensuing year : —Worshipful Master Henry Franklin ; Senior Warden , Bro . Thomas Breakspear ; Junior Warden , Bro . Thos . A . Cargill ; Treasurer , Worshipful J . K .
Fingzies : Secretary , Bro . W . B . Douglass , & c . The Worshipful H . Franklin , on his elevation to the chair , returned thanks for the distinguished honour conferred upon him . This was the second time that he had been called upon by the unanimous voice of the Brethren to rule over the 1 -edge , and they might depend that those exertions which he used during his administration of 1843 , to promote the well-doing of the Lodge , and for which , on his retirement
from office , he received a substantial mark of approbation from the Lodge , would be renewed in support of the due regulation , and in enhancing of the prosperity of the Sussex Lodge in particular , as well as of Masonry in general .
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Foreign.
Capt . DRUMMOND , in returning thanks , was sensibly affected , and his speech was most warm and eloquent . To the Union Lodge he owed everything as a Alason ; to the kind instructions of some , and to the cordial support of all , he had , he trusted , fulfilled the duties of his office to the best of his ability . He had not words to express his gratitude to them for their excessive kindness to him and his brother officers—his heart was too full nor could he omit to thank the Brethren of the
; other Lodges , St . John ' s and St . Paul ' s , and the Zetland , for the very liberal and handsome manner in which they came forward to support the members of the Union on this occasion , and concluded by trusting that the Lodges would continue thus united and Masonry flourish . Seventh— "The Brothers of the 42 nd , with the 42 nd fire , " which was suitably acknowledged . A fter which , the pipers of the regiment marched round the table
playing " Burns' Farewell . " Sir Lucius CURTIS , in the name of the Officers and Brethren of the Union Lodge , presented to Capt . Drummond a Past Master ' s Jewel , with a suitable inscription , as a token of their sincere respect for his
zealous exertions on behalf of the Craft , and their Lodge in particular . The presentation was preceded by a very able and truly Masonic speech , and which will not be forgotten for many a day by those present . Capt . DRUMMOND rose and said , that in acknowledging this unlookedfor addition to so many favours already conferred on him , he was still further at a loss how to thank them , but that he should treasure and wear near his heart the jewel that would remind him , when far away ,
of the many kind friends and Brothers he had left behind him ; and his only wish was , that the Great Architect of the Universe would bless and prosper them all . Many other toasts were proposed and responded to with true Masonic feeling . The Brethren are deeply indebted to the Stewards of the Union Club for their kindness in placing at their disposal everything that was necessary . To the Committee of Management the arrangements reflect the highest credit , not forgetting the worthyprovidore Gioacchino , whose skill is so well known , having excelled his former excellent endeavours .
KINGSTON , JAMAICA—Dec . 14 . —The members of the Sussex Lodge met for the purpose of installing the Master-Elect and the officers , at the Glenlyon Lotlge Rooms , in King street . There was a large attendance . The following are the officers who have been installed to conduct the business of the Lodge for the ensuing year : —Worshipful Master Henry Franklin ; Senior Warden , Bro . Thomas Breakspear ; Junior Warden , Bro . Thos . A . Cargill ; Treasurer , Worshipful J . K .
Fingzies : Secretary , Bro . W . B . Douglass , & c . The Worshipful H . Franklin , on his elevation to the chair , returned thanks for the distinguished honour conferred upon him . This was the second time that he had been called upon by the unanimous voice of the Brethren to rule over the 1 -edge , and they might depend that those exertions which he used during his administration of 1843 , to promote the well-doing of the Lodge , and for which , on his retirement
from office , he received a substantial mark of approbation from the Lodge , would be renewed in support of the due regulation , and in enhancing of the prosperity of the Sussex Lodge in particular , as well as of Masonry in general .