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you to us all . You are about to leave us , and although it is intended only for a short time , we cannot tell that we shall ever meet again , the present time only is our own , the future we cannot say what it may bring forth ; and with the wishes of the Brethren I now present you with a small token of our fraternal regard . It is , with feelings of gratitude that we beg your acceptance of it , and most earnestly trust that you may long
live to wear it . In the name of the Brethren , I wish you health and prosperity , and a satisfactory arrangement of the affairs which deprive us of your talent . " The Senior Warden here proceeded to invest the Worshipful Master with a most splendid and richly embossed Past Master ' s jewel , surmounted by a Royal Arch jewel in miniature , and bearing a suitable inscription ( manufactured by W . livans , 6 , Great Newportstreet , Long Acre ; . The Senior Warden explained to the Worshipful Master that the medal was procured from England , with the view of presenting it to him at the next election , when , in accordance with the
constitutions , he would be necessitated to vacate the chair , if only for twelve months ; but that his intended departure gave the Brethren the gratification of presenting it eariier . , The Worshipful Master in reply , addressed the Brethren in a very impressive and feeling manner , thanking them for their affectionate kindness . The Lodge then passed to the first degree , when the Brethren sat
down to a banquet . After enjoying the pleasures of the table , the Brethren again resumed their labours , and subsequently closed the Lodge in that brotherly love and social concord , which adds to the harmony of our Masonic meetings .
CANADA . —The following proceedings took place at the ceremony of laying the foundation stone of Freemasons' Hall at Montreal , on the 1 st October , 184 B . ' The procession moved from the Lodge-room at Tetu ' s Hotel , the band playing the Entered Apprentice ' s March . On arriving within a proper distance of the spot the procession halted , and the Prov . Grand Master having taken his station on the platform , delivered the following ancient charge : —
"Men , women , and children , here assembled to-day to behold this ceremony , know all of you that we be lawful Masons , true to the laws of our country , arid established of old , with peace and honour , in most countries , to do good to our Brethren , to build great buildings , and to fear Gbi ' l , who is the Great Architect of all things . We have among us , concealed from the eyes ' of all men , secrets which may not be revealed , and which no man has discovered ; but these secrets are lawful and
honourable to know by Masons , who only have the keeping of them to the end of time . Unless our craft were good , and our calling honourable ; we should not have lasted so many centuries , nor should we have had so many illustrious Brothers in our Order ready to promote our laws and further our interests . To-day we are here assembled , in the presence of you all , to build a house for Masonry , which we pray God may prosper , if it ' seem good to him that it may become a building for good men
; arid good deeds , and promote harmony and brotherly love , till the world it ' s * elf shall end . So mote it be . " _ . The l ? rand Chaplain then offered up a prayer of benediction , and subsequently an . elegant and appropriate address , which we regret our limits will not permit being given .
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you to us all . You are about to leave us , and although it is intended only for a short time , we cannot tell that we shall ever meet again , the present time only is our own , the future we cannot say what it may bring forth ; and with the wishes of the Brethren I now present you with a small token of our fraternal regard . It is , with feelings of gratitude that we beg your acceptance of it , and most earnestly trust that you may long
live to wear it . In the name of the Brethren , I wish you health and prosperity , and a satisfactory arrangement of the affairs which deprive us of your talent . " The Senior Warden here proceeded to invest the Worshipful Master with a most splendid and richly embossed Past Master ' s jewel , surmounted by a Royal Arch jewel in miniature , and bearing a suitable inscription ( manufactured by W . livans , 6 , Great Newportstreet , Long Acre ; . The Senior Warden explained to the Worshipful Master that the medal was procured from England , with the view of presenting it to him at the next election , when , in accordance with the
constitutions , he would be necessitated to vacate the chair , if only for twelve months ; but that his intended departure gave the Brethren the gratification of presenting it eariier . , The Worshipful Master in reply , addressed the Brethren in a very impressive and feeling manner , thanking them for their affectionate kindness . The Lodge then passed to the first degree , when the Brethren sat
down to a banquet . After enjoying the pleasures of the table , the Brethren again resumed their labours , and subsequently closed the Lodge in that brotherly love and social concord , which adds to the harmony of our Masonic meetings .
CANADA . —The following proceedings took place at the ceremony of laying the foundation stone of Freemasons' Hall at Montreal , on the 1 st October , 184 B . ' The procession moved from the Lodge-room at Tetu ' s Hotel , the band playing the Entered Apprentice ' s March . On arriving within a proper distance of the spot the procession halted , and the Prov . Grand Master having taken his station on the platform , delivered the following ancient charge : —
"Men , women , and children , here assembled to-day to behold this ceremony , know all of you that we be lawful Masons , true to the laws of our country , arid established of old , with peace and honour , in most countries , to do good to our Brethren , to build great buildings , and to fear Gbi ' l , who is the Great Architect of all things . We have among us , concealed from the eyes ' of all men , secrets which may not be revealed , and which no man has discovered ; but these secrets are lawful and
honourable to know by Masons , who only have the keeping of them to the end of time . Unless our craft were good , and our calling honourable ; we should not have lasted so many centuries , nor should we have had so many illustrious Brothers in our Order ready to promote our laws and further our interests . To-day we are here assembled , in the presence of you all , to build a house for Masonry , which we pray God may prosper , if it ' seem good to him that it may become a building for good men
; arid good deeds , and promote harmony and brotherly love , till the world it ' s * elf shall end . So mote it be . " _ . The l ? rand Chaplain then offered up a prayer of benediction , and subsequently an . elegant and appropriate address , which we regret our limits will not permit being given .