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Masonic Testimonial To Brother Robert Thomas Crucefix , M.D.
prerogative instead of the pro forma adoption of unconsidered motions in compliment to their proposers . " f ^ f "'""^ of the Asylum for Worth y Aged and Decayed Freemasons ; ™„ yyt- ? f i ° i ' ght ! P artial operation by conferring annuities on several destitute and deserving Brethren . "The distinguished ability displayed by him as a Member of the Board of general Purposes , during six years , for two of which he filled the office of V . ce-President ,-testified by the thanks of the Board when he retired from the Vice-Chair .
" The uniform and unwearied attention he has given , for several years , to the objects of the Board of Benevolence . " The first proposition of a Masonic offering to the most Worshipful the Grand master ; and the continued assiduity and exertion evinced by him in brineina that popular effort to its successful issue . " The benefits conferred by him in serving the office of Steward , and becoming a Governor by Subscnption , to the respective Masonic Charities ; and in assisting thexr proceedings , by frequently presiding at their Meetings and
" n T £ ° , e has § iven t 0 other Masonic Festivals in serving the office of Grand Steward , and filling two several Stewardshi ps on Anniversaries of the Grand Master's birth-day . " And the establishing and editing of the Freemasons' Quarterhi Review , and thus , by very great personal sacrifices , both of purse and time , producing a most comprehensive record of the transactions of the Craft—an extremely interesting medium for disseminating the erudite contributions of the best Masonic authorities-a fund of literary tertainment for Masonic families
en —an easy means by which the wants and wishes of the Fraternity may be made known , especially those of the Provinces and Colonies—and , in short rendering a perfect epitome of the progress of Freemasonry in England , Scotland and Ireland and m the East and West Indies , and every other Colonial possession of the British entire .
' Allow me to assure you that your prompt and fraternal co-operation , in acknowledging such important services , will be duly appreciated : and to remain , " Worshipful Sir and Brother , " Yours very faithfully , " J . LEE STEVENS , " Hon . Sec . "
The publication of this circular was preceded b y meetings of several members of the Masonic Fraternity , at Radley ' s Hotel , New Bridge Street , Blackfriars , on the 16 th December , 1839 , and subsequently ; nt which the following Resolutions were passed unanimously : " That the valuable and unremitting exertions of the Worshipful Brother Robert Thomas Crucefix , M . D ., Past Junior Grand Deacon , in favour of Freedeserving of the most marked and honourable
masonry , are notice of the Fraternity . " That subscriptions be entered into for the purpose of presenting him with an enduring Testimonial of Brotherly regard , and most respectful esteem . " lhat individual Subscriptions do not exceed Ten Shillings each . " That the preceding Resolution does not apply to Lodges or Chapters . " That Brother Richard Lea Wilson Past Grand Stewardbe to
, , requested officiate as Chairman at meetings of the Subscribers . " That Brother Z . Watkins , P . M ., Lodge No . 318 , be requested to act as 1 reasurer of the Subscriptions . " That Brother J . Lee Stevens , Past Grand Steward , be requested to undertake the duties of Honorary Secretary . "
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Masonic Testimonial To Brother Robert Thomas Crucefix , M.D.
prerogative instead of the pro forma adoption of unconsidered motions in compliment to their proposers . " f ^ f "'""^ of the Asylum for Worth y Aged and Decayed Freemasons ; ™„ yyt- ? f i ° i ' ght ! P artial operation by conferring annuities on several destitute and deserving Brethren . "The distinguished ability displayed by him as a Member of the Board of general Purposes , during six years , for two of which he filled the office of V . ce-President ,-testified by the thanks of the Board when he retired from the Vice-Chair .
" The uniform and unwearied attention he has given , for several years , to the objects of the Board of Benevolence . " The first proposition of a Masonic offering to the most Worshipful the Grand master ; and the continued assiduity and exertion evinced by him in brineina that popular effort to its successful issue . " The benefits conferred by him in serving the office of Steward , and becoming a Governor by Subscnption , to the respective Masonic Charities ; and in assisting thexr proceedings , by frequently presiding at their Meetings and
" n T £ ° , e has § iven t 0 other Masonic Festivals in serving the office of Grand Steward , and filling two several Stewardshi ps on Anniversaries of the Grand Master's birth-day . " And the establishing and editing of the Freemasons' Quarterhi Review , and thus , by very great personal sacrifices , both of purse and time , producing a most comprehensive record of the transactions of the Craft—an extremely interesting medium for disseminating the erudite contributions of the best Masonic authorities-a fund of literary tertainment for Masonic families
en —an easy means by which the wants and wishes of the Fraternity may be made known , especially those of the Provinces and Colonies—and , in short rendering a perfect epitome of the progress of Freemasonry in England , Scotland and Ireland and m the East and West Indies , and every other Colonial possession of the British entire .
' Allow me to assure you that your prompt and fraternal co-operation , in acknowledging such important services , will be duly appreciated : and to remain , " Worshipful Sir and Brother , " Yours very faithfully , " J . LEE STEVENS , " Hon . Sec . "
The publication of this circular was preceded b y meetings of several members of the Masonic Fraternity , at Radley ' s Hotel , New Bridge Street , Blackfriars , on the 16 th December , 1839 , and subsequently ; nt which the following Resolutions were passed unanimously : " That the valuable and unremitting exertions of the Worshipful Brother Robert Thomas Crucefix , M . D ., Past Junior Grand Deacon , in favour of Freedeserving of the most marked and honourable
masonry , are notice of the Fraternity . " That subscriptions be entered into for the purpose of presenting him with an enduring Testimonial of Brotherly regard , and most respectful esteem . " lhat individual Subscriptions do not exceed Ten Shillings each . " That the preceding Resolution does not apply to Lodges or Chapters . " That Brother Richard Lea Wilson Past Grand Stewardbe to
, , requested officiate as Chairman at meetings of the Subscribers . " That Brother Z . Watkins , P . M ., Lodge No . 318 , be requested to act as 1 reasurer of the Subscriptions . " That Brother J . Lee Stevens , Past Grand Steward , be requested to undertake the duties of Honorary Secretary . "