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The Reporter.
hearing ; but he did feel great interest in the cause of the widows which he had brought before the Grand Lodge , and was happy in having carried his motion . Song by Bro . Whitmore . The brethren were then requested to fill their glasses bumpers , when Bro . STEPHEN BARTON WILSON , rose , and addressing Bro . Mountain , said— " Bro . Mountain , the brethren of this lodge have elected youfor
, six successive years , to the office of Secretary , and you have been pleased , on each of those occasions , to accept the onerous duties willingly and cheerfully , and during the whole of the time have fulfilled the duties with infinite credit to yourself , and to the entire satisfaction of the brethren . Your indefatigable exertions on behalf of the lodge have created such a kindly feeling among the brethren as have induced them to unite in presenting to you a small testimonial of their gratitude and
esteem . They have , in order to carry their wishes and intentions into effect , appointed some of their number to form a committee—that committee , who are now standing about you , have had this jewel * prepared , with which I have now the pleasure to decorate you , to evince the high sense they entertain of the services you have rendered . They were also anxious that she who is more particularly entitled to your care and attention—I mean your 'better half , ' who must of necessity be deprived of your company on many occasions whilst you are attending to your
masonic duties—should also know the estimation in which you are held by your brethren ; they therefore tender for your acceptance the triflef which is now before you ; and although the value—the intrinsic value , I should say—may be but small , the intention with which it is given will , we hope , enhance it in your estimation . And that you may both live long and happy together , and enjoy the comforts of a good cup of tea , is , I am quite sure , the sincere wish of every brother present . " Bro . Wilson concluded his address by proposing the health of Bro . Mountain
, which was drunk with long-continued applause . Bro . MOUNTAIN rose to return thanks , and expressed himself to the following effect : — " W . Master and brethren , I feel highly honoured by the fraternal feelings of the lodge , and for the very handsome testimonials which you have presented to me . It has always been my desire to promote the prosperity of the Emulation Lodge of Improvement , and I have unceasingly endeavoured to perform my duties efficiently . For
several years I have acted as your Honorary Secretary . That my conduct in discharge of the duties of that office should have merited your approval , is a great comfort to me . Since I joined the lodge I have held that confidential office . On my first visit to the lodge , now more than six years since , and which was immediately after I had obtained the degree of Master Mason , I was requested to perform the duty of Secretary , pro tern ., and at the next meeting I was duly elected to the office , which I have now the honour to fill . That you have kindly enabled me to carry your expressions of good-will to my home , not only in a verbal
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The Reporter.
hearing ; but he did feel great interest in the cause of the widows which he had brought before the Grand Lodge , and was happy in having carried his motion . Song by Bro . Whitmore . The brethren were then requested to fill their glasses bumpers , when Bro . STEPHEN BARTON WILSON , rose , and addressing Bro . Mountain , said— " Bro . Mountain , the brethren of this lodge have elected youfor
, six successive years , to the office of Secretary , and you have been pleased , on each of those occasions , to accept the onerous duties willingly and cheerfully , and during the whole of the time have fulfilled the duties with infinite credit to yourself , and to the entire satisfaction of the brethren . Your indefatigable exertions on behalf of the lodge have created such a kindly feeling among the brethren as have induced them to unite in presenting to you a small testimonial of their gratitude and
esteem . They have , in order to carry their wishes and intentions into effect , appointed some of their number to form a committee—that committee , who are now standing about you , have had this jewel * prepared , with which I have now the pleasure to decorate you , to evince the high sense they entertain of the services you have rendered . They were also anxious that she who is more particularly entitled to your care and attention—I mean your 'better half , ' who must of necessity be deprived of your company on many occasions whilst you are attending to your
masonic duties—should also know the estimation in which you are held by your brethren ; they therefore tender for your acceptance the triflef which is now before you ; and although the value—the intrinsic value , I should say—may be but small , the intention with which it is given will , we hope , enhance it in your estimation . And that you may both live long and happy together , and enjoy the comforts of a good cup of tea , is , I am quite sure , the sincere wish of every brother present . " Bro . Wilson concluded his address by proposing the health of Bro . Mountain
, which was drunk with long-continued applause . Bro . MOUNTAIN rose to return thanks , and expressed himself to the following effect : — " W . Master and brethren , I feel highly honoured by the fraternal feelings of the lodge , and for the very handsome testimonials which you have presented to me . It has always been my desire to promote the prosperity of the Emulation Lodge of Improvement , and I have unceasingly endeavoured to perform my duties efficiently . For
several years I have acted as your Honorary Secretary . That my conduct in discharge of the duties of that office should have merited your approval , is a great comfort to me . Since I joined the lodge I have held that confidential office . On my first visit to the lodge , now more than six years since , and which was immediately after I had obtained the degree of Master Mason , I was requested to perform the duty of Secretary , pro tern ., and at the next meeting I was duly elected to the office , which I have now the honour to fill . That you have kindly enabled me to carry your expressions of good-will to my home , not only in a verbal