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wise than duly appreciate those kind but fervent wishes , so feelingly expressed by you on behalf of the Friendly Lodge-BARNETT ISAACS , P . M . Montego Bay , 10 May , 5838 ( 1838 . )
This affecting and joyful ceremony being concluded , the Worshipful Gentleman entertained the party at dinner ; and upon the removal of the cloth , many Mas ' onic and other toasts were given . Hilarity and harmony kept pace with each other ; and the company did not separate until a late hour , much delighted with the entertainment afforded them , and highly gratified with the courteous and attentive demeanor of their worth y host and amiable hostess , whose every desire was to see their
guests comfortable and happy , and which shone conspicuously during the whole evening . When about to separate , a mutual interchange of good wishes and fraternal constancy closed this cheering and sumptuous feast of mind and body , which was duly appreciated by all present , particularly by the humble instrument who affords this correct , but unobtrusive detail , which , he hopes , will be deemed a proper subject to become a matter of public record , by being inserted in the next number of your
Masonic Review , which will much oblige , " Sir , yours , fraternally , " A PAST MASTER . " Montego Bay , Jamaica , 1 st September , 1838 . "
The compliment was paid to us , in the shape of a request to inspect the vase before it left the hands of the workman , who has , we are bound to say , executed his task with exemplary fidelity . The donors and receiver are equally honoured . —ED . ST . GEORGE ' S GRENADA , September 13 . —This being the first stated meeting of the Caledonia Lodge , since the arrival of the splendid silver cup and salvervoted to Bro . William Stevensonthe R . W . Master of
, , this Lodge , by the Brethren thereof , it was agreed that the same should be presented , on this occasion , in open Lodge , and with due Masonic honours . There was a very full meeting of Brethren and visiting Brothers . A procession was then formed , and the Master saluted with all the honours , when Bro . Begg addressed him as follows : —^ handing him the cup filled -with Malmsey . " ]
Right Worshipful Master!—I have now to perform one of the most pleasing duties which has fallen to my lot to discharge . It is , Right Worshipful Sir , to convey to you , in some more substantial form , than in the expression of mere words , the very high sense we , as a Lodge , and as individual Members , entertain of your character and worth , both as a private gentleman , and as a Member of our Masonic Institution , and also of the very kind and effective manner in which you
have , for a period of ten years , discharged the very arduous duties of Master of this Lodge . Masonry , as you so well know , is a system of benevolence and brotherly-love , embracing , in an ample bond , the whole fraternity of every clime and nation ; to disseminate these principles , where we are now assembled , you have exerted yourself faithfully and effectually , and the results are before you . Right Worshipful Sir , we owe you much : when you first undertook the superintendance of our Order , Masonry was declining , but under your fostering care , it has not merely revived , but
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wise than duly appreciate those kind but fervent wishes , so feelingly expressed by you on behalf of the Friendly Lodge-BARNETT ISAACS , P . M . Montego Bay , 10 May , 5838 ( 1838 . )
This affecting and joyful ceremony being concluded , the Worshipful Gentleman entertained the party at dinner ; and upon the removal of the cloth , many Mas ' onic and other toasts were given . Hilarity and harmony kept pace with each other ; and the company did not separate until a late hour , much delighted with the entertainment afforded them , and highly gratified with the courteous and attentive demeanor of their worth y host and amiable hostess , whose every desire was to see their
guests comfortable and happy , and which shone conspicuously during the whole evening . When about to separate , a mutual interchange of good wishes and fraternal constancy closed this cheering and sumptuous feast of mind and body , which was duly appreciated by all present , particularly by the humble instrument who affords this correct , but unobtrusive detail , which , he hopes , will be deemed a proper subject to become a matter of public record , by being inserted in the next number of your
Masonic Review , which will much oblige , " Sir , yours , fraternally , " A PAST MASTER . " Montego Bay , Jamaica , 1 st September , 1838 . "
The compliment was paid to us , in the shape of a request to inspect the vase before it left the hands of the workman , who has , we are bound to say , executed his task with exemplary fidelity . The donors and receiver are equally honoured . —ED . ST . GEORGE ' S GRENADA , September 13 . —This being the first stated meeting of the Caledonia Lodge , since the arrival of the splendid silver cup and salvervoted to Bro . William Stevensonthe R . W . Master of
, , this Lodge , by the Brethren thereof , it was agreed that the same should be presented , on this occasion , in open Lodge , and with due Masonic honours . There was a very full meeting of Brethren and visiting Brothers . A procession was then formed , and the Master saluted with all the honours , when Bro . Begg addressed him as follows : —^ handing him the cup filled -with Malmsey . " ]
Right Worshipful Master!—I have now to perform one of the most pleasing duties which has fallen to my lot to discharge . It is , Right Worshipful Sir , to convey to you , in some more substantial form , than in the expression of mere words , the very high sense we , as a Lodge , and as individual Members , entertain of your character and worth , both as a private gentleman , and as a Member of our Masonic Institution , and also of the very kind and effective manner in which you
have , for a period of ten years , discharged the very arduous duties of Master of this Lodge . Masonry , as you so well know , is a system of benevolence and brotherly-love , embracing , in an ample bond , the whole fraternity of every clime and nation ; to disseminate these principles , where we are now assembled , you have exerted yourself faithfully and effectually , and the results are before you . Right Worshipful Sir , we owe you much : when you first undertook the superintendance of our Order , Masonry was declining , but under your fostering care , it has not merely revived , but