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cration of our Lodge , we now beg your permission to carry out the resolutions which the Brethren have deputed us to present to ' -you . ( Signed ) lt . Horrocks , W . M ., D . Buchanan , S . W ., R . B . Brett , J . W . A . Ramsay , iSec . Poonah , 3 rd Sept . 1 W 4 . '¦ - . ¦
Resolved unanimously—First , That , in order to indicate our feelings of brotherly love and respect for the Right Worshipful Brother James Burnes , K . H ., Provincial Grand Master of Western India , and to commemorate his late visit to Poonah , as well as the recent consecration of the Lodge St . Andrew ' s in the East , at which he presided , we present him ivith an appropriate badge or jewel . Second , —That such badge or jewel shall be a Knight ' s Cross of the Guelhic Orderhandsomely setand enriched with brilliantsand that
p , , ; it be presented to our Right Worshipful P . G . M . and Brother , in the name of the Worshipful Master , Senior and Junior Wardens , and all the Brethren of the Lodge St . Andrew ' s in the East , by a Brother hereafter to be appointed . Third , —That a letter be immediately addressed to our Right Worshipful P . G . M . and Brother , to be signed by the Worshipful Master , and Senior and Junior Wardens of the Lodge , accompanied by copies of these resolutions
, and requesting his acceptance of such badge or jewel ; and that ori the receipt of our R . W . Brother ' s reply , Brother Spencer Compton be asked to obtain the same from Calcutta . ¦ ' ¦ ¦¦¦ '¦ ' ' ( True copy ) ( Signed ) R . Horrocks , W . M .
Reply . —Worshipful Sir , and Worthy Brethren , —I have had the gratification to receive your communication of the 3 rd instant , announcing that , at a meeting held on the 21 st ultimo , your Lodge was pleased unanimously to vote to me , as a token of brotherly love , a Knight ' s Cross of the Guelphic Order , enriched ivith brilliants , and deeply indeed do I value this generous and splendid testimony of your fraternal affection and regard towards me . Youare kind h to that the ift is intended to commemorate
enoug say g our recent happy meeting at-Poonah ; but believe me , dear Brethren , no token was necessary to keep for ever alive within my breast the emotions excited by your kindness on that occasion , and that my heart will be cold indeed when it does not warm at the recollection of that kindness , or at the sight of those worthy Brethren , who , not content with having then- welcomed me with the most liberal hospitality , are now overpowering me with further , munificent proofs of . their respect and attachment | '!
.- , . .,, , ' ; , ,, ,-, ,, ,, ,,, , ,, ' „ ,, ; -,: , / , .. ,-I accept with pride , and , gratitude your handsome : and appropriate gift , requesting only to name one . condition , which I ; . enjoin you as good Masons to comply ; with ,, namely ,. that you will , in return , permit me to make a suitable present to your Lodge , I . shallthen wear your cross , not only as a valued gift . from beloved Brethren , but likewise with the gratification offeeling thatby ' accepting itI have not impaired
. , , , your means of contributing to the true and legitimate objects of Masonry . It is my purpose , accordingly , to obtain from home your Charter from the Grand Lodge , and to present it to you . This , and a Bible for your Lodge ,, you will accept as my tokens of love , and on this understanding I have consented to Mr . Spencer Compton ' s obtaining the cross from Calcutta , and shall gladly receive it from the hands of that esteemed Brother , as your representative , when it arrives .
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cration of our Lodge , we now beg your permission to carry out the resolutions which the Brethren have deputed us to present to ' -you . ( Signed ) lt . Horrocks , W . M ., D . Buchanan , S . W ., R . B . Brett , J . W . A . Ramsay , iSec . Poonah , 3 rd Sept . 1 W 4 . '¦ - . ¦
Resolved unanimously—First , That , in order to indicate our feelings of brotherly love and respect for the Right Worshipful Brother James Burnes , K . H ., Provincial Grand Master of Western India , and to commemorate his late visit to Poonah , as well as the recent consecration of the Lodge St . Andrew ' s in the East , at which he presided , we present him ivith an appropriate badge or jewel . Second , —That such badge or jewel shall be a Knight ' s Cross of the Guelhic Orderhandsomely setand enriched with brilliantsand that
p , , ; it be presented to our Right Worshipful P . G . M . and Brother , in the name of the Worshipful Master , Senior and Junior Wardens , and all the Brethren of the Lodge St . Andrew ' s in the East , by a Brother hereafter to be appointed . Third , —That a letter be immediately addressed to our Right Worshipful P . G . M . and Brother , to be signed by the Worshipful Master , and Senior and Junior Wardens of the Lodge , accompanied by copies of these resolutions
, and requesting his acceptance of such badge or jewel ; and that ori the receipt of our R . W . Brother ' s reply , Brother Spencer Compton be asked to obtain the same from Calcutta . ¦ ' ¦ ¦¦¦ '¦ ' ' ( True copy ) ( Signed ) R . Horrocks , W . M .
Reply . —Worshipful Sir , and Worthy Brethren , —I have had the gratification to receive your communication of the 3 rd instant , announcing that , at a meeting held on the 21 st ultimo , your Lodge was pleased unanimously to vote to me , as a token of brotherly love , a Knight ' s Cross of the Guelphic Order , enriched ivith brilliants , and deeply indeed do I value this generous and splendid testimony of your fraternal affection and regard towards me . Youare kind h to that the ift is intended to commemorate
enoug say g our recent happy meeting at-Poonah ; but believe me , dear Brethren , no token was necessary to keep for ever alive within my breast the emotions excited by your kindness on that occasion , and that my heart will be cold indeed when it does not warm at the recollection of that kindness , or at the sight of those worthy Brethren , who , not content with having then- welcomed me with the most liberal hospitality , are now overpowering me with further , munificent proofs of . their respect and attachment | '!
.- , . .,, , ' ; , ,, ,-, ,, ,, ,,, , ,, ' „ ,, ; -,: , / , .. ,-I accept with pride , and , gratitude your handsome : and appropriate gift , requesting only to name one . condition , which I ; . enjoin you as good Masons to comply ; with ,, namely ,. that you will , in return , permit me to make a suitable present to your Lodge , I . shallthen wear your cross , not only as a valued gift . from beloved Brethren , but likewise with the gratification offeeling thatby ' accepting itI have not impaired
. , , , your means of contributing to the true and legitimate objects of Masonry . It is my purpose , accordingly , to obtain from home your Charter from the Grand Lodge , and to present it to you . This , and a Bible for your Lodge ,, you will accept as my tokens of love , and on this understanding I have consented to Mr . Spencer Compton ' s obtaining the cross from Calcutta , and shall gladly receive it from the hands of that esteemed Brother , as your representative , when it arrives .