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Grand Festival Of The Order Of The Secret Monitor.
It was accompanied by a piece of paper bearing some mystic figures , which would enable him to purchase any article tint might commend itself to himself and his wife . They felt it would be difficult to choose a present for a brother whose home was already filled with articles of beauty . The mystic figures amounted to about ^ 80 , but there was some more money yet to come , but they desired that the testimonial should be taken as a measure and the
indexto their feelings . They felt how true the friendship of Dr . Zacharie had been and how trusty and faithful he had proved himself , and there was no member of the Order who did not feel a personal friendship towards him , and was conscious that in him they had a true and faithful friend . They had seen him under circumstances of difficulty trying to work the Order—often
in great physical pain—but on no occasion had they seen him unfaithful to his trust , and never uttering an unkind word , but those true principles on which this Order was founded had always influenced him and had won for him their high esteem and their love . Before the present was made Lord Halsbury would be prepared to say a few words .
Bro . Lord HALSBURY , P . G . C , said he felt that in a special degree he was indebted to his late chief for all the kindness shown towards him as one of those defaulting persons whose absence he had condoned . Everything that could be done for the Order had been done , and the P . G . S . R . had achieved a success , and won the confidence and friendship of every member . It would not be uninteresting' to mention that 07 members had contributed ro the
testimonial in sums varying from one rupee to eight guinea 1 ; . The fact that every brother had subscribed would be more pleasing to Dr . Zacharie than if the numbers were small and the amount larger . The fact that he had won their friendship , and that every member nad contributed must be a great gratification to him , as it was a testimony of his work . The Grand S . R . then made the presentation .
Bro . Dr . ZACHARIE , I . P . G . S . R ., said that words could not express his feelings . He was very grateful for their thoughtfulness in presenting to himor rather , he would say , to his wife—this memento . He was overwhelmed at the remarks made about him for he did not think he deserved them . He had done no more than his duty , and if he had been successful and gained their confidence and love he was amply repaid for what he had done in placing the Order in its present position .
Grand Conclave was closed in due form , and a banquet was afterwards held at Freemasons' Tavern under the presidency of Bro . the Earl of Warwick , G . S . R . The first toasts afterwards honoured were " The Queen and the Order of the Secret Monitor , " and " H . R . H . the Prince of VVales , M . W . G . M . of Freemasons . "
Bro . F . A . PHILBRICK , Q . C , Dep . R . O ., on rising to propose " The Health of their Grand Supreme Ruler , " said he did so with mingled feelings . He never , in proposing the health of the Provincial Grand Master of Essex , under whom he had had the honour of serving as Deputy for 12 years , rose with such mingled feelings before . They had that day lost the founder of their Order in England , and they had also welcomed as their new
head the holder of an historic title , the Mason who had at this juncture succeeded to the headship of the Order , a tried brother in the Craft , an experienced Mason in the higher Degrees , and one whose name , whether in Masonry or out of Masonry , had only to be mentioned where he was known to evoke'those sentiments of respect which that Order was ready to hail him with . It was no mean thing to have introduced an Order into this country
which had already many Masonic organisations in it . In succeeding to a title as direct as that by which he held the title of the Earl of Warwick , they felt that their new sovereign , while he came to a new kingdom—and during his year he might have to assert his reign as a sovereign—would be prepared to vindicate his title . Their new ruler was one who , by his personal qualities and his judgment , was able to rule wisely , and by his kindness would
earn the love and affection of all . This was in one sense a melancholy occasion , but mingled with the bitter was the sweet , for it was a proud day for the Order , L / KO avtilso non deficit alter . Although through circumstance of ill-health one had gone from them as their head , but he trusted not gone from them in person , and he was sure not in gratitude and respect , they were able to have at their head a brother and a nobleman and a man .
The Earl of Warwick , he was sure , would regard the interests of that Order and would preserve them in the way they all desired , and he was equally confident would not merely by his own personal character and the respect which he rightl y attracted , but by his zeal as a Mason and his judicious conduct in that Order , would bring it to a greater degree of prosperity in the
future than it had enjoyed in the past . He would not detain them further , but ask them to join with him in drinking the health of the Grand Supreme Ruler , in welcoming and congratulating him , wishing him long life and happiness and success to the Order ; and might he find in the exalted position which he had that day been called upon to assume a happy reign in the loyal hearts and united supnort of the brethren !
The GRAND SUPREME RULER said he rose with very great pleasure to reply , but he felt some difficulty in doing so , because , as they were well aware , from circumstances which he endeavoured to explain in Grand Conclave , he had unfortunately been a poor attendant at their meetings . He had , nevertheless , taken the greatest interest in the Order and in their Grand Supreme Ruler , and when he was asked to accept the position which they had greatly
honoured him by conferring , he had the greatest diffidence in doing so , because he thought there might be many others who would more worthily fill the post . If it was any qualification to be a Mason of some standing as regards time since he was first ^ initiated , he had been a Mason for 20 years , and had been taking , of recent years , some considerable part in Masonry in a province not far off . Hc was not unacquainted with Masonic matters , and
he hoped he was filled with the Masonic principles which the Craft upheld , To go back to the start of their Order , he could well remember about eight years ago when under the auspices of their Past Grand Supreme Ruler , and Bros . Lemon , Lewis Thomas , and the late Colonel Shadwell Clerke , he was extremely impressed with the ritual . It was one most interesting to him , as it had a great deal of novelty , and the manner in which it was explained by
the Past Grand Supreme Ruler impressed him most forcibly . Although he had not taken an active part , it was not for the want of kind invitations , and he must express his deep regret and apologies for not having been with them before , but they had so leniently judged him as to ask him to preside . He hoped to have the support of them all as they had given it in the past .
There might be questions arise , for he understood there was some slight difficulty between them and some other Masonic Orders in this country . He was quite sure that those difficulties were all such as were capable of rectification . They wished to act most fully up to everything that was Masonic , and they could trust him and Bro . Philbrick , who would support him in all that he had done in Masonic
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matters , to promote brotherly feeling as far as possible . He should always be far from acting in any manner whatever—and was sure the brethren would—which would be subversive of discipline and of the supreme control of their Order , which had established such a footing , and most worthily , for eight years , had had men of prominence—Lord Halsbury and others , whom it was unnecessary to name—and such names were sufficient guarantee ,
besides that of their P . G . S . R ., of their Order being one which was not to be passed over , but one worthy of support , and of the very highest support , among Masons in this country . He would not dilate longer , but he felt it was right he should allude to it , because there was no use in being silent ; but they could rely upon it that in anything that came within his control he
should endeavour to act with dignity as their representative , and in all matters for the benefit of the Order . As he had said before , whatever they did would be done in a thoroughly Masonic spirit , and he was sure the brethren they came into contact with would act in the same manner . He thanked them most heartily .
In proposing " The I . P . G . S . R ., " the G . S . RULER again expressed their deep regret that circumstances had compelled Dr . Zacharie to retire , for he felt sure that nothing but ill-health would have done so ; but having launched his vessel well , it was for others to carry on its affairs . Having experienced so many acts of kindness and hospitality from their late G . S . R ., they regretted losing him , and it was only right and just they should recognise those kindly acts . They would always listen to his advice , and keep up the traditions of the Order , and show him they were imbued with that Masonic spirit which he had endeavoured to inculcate .
Bro . Dr . I . ZACHARIE , the I . P . G . S . R ., thanked the G . S . R . for the kind expressions in his behalf which he really thought he did not deserve . However , he thanked them all for the kind manner in which they had always received the toast . This was one of the happiest moments of his life forthereison that he could congratulate them upon selecting so good , kind , and esteemed a S . G . R . as the Earl of Warwick . He had known their S . G . R . and
watched his career for the past 20 years , and flattered himself he knew him well and knew his good qualities—take him all in all he was a man—a man whom they could rely on , and a gentlemm in every sens » of the word , and would clo honour to himself and the Order . If he ( Dr . Zacharie ) had failed to carry out the duties he intended to do he had the satisfaction of knowing that he was not the only man who had failed in life , but if he had succeeded
in gaining their love and esteem he was amply repaid for the trouble he had taken in launching the Order . He wished it was in his power to deliver a speech like the brethren who had preceded him but he was not endowed with lhat eloquence . There was one thing he would ask them all . They were now passing through what might be an ordeal that but few Masonic Orders had passed through ; but he asked
them as men and Masons to be true to themselves , and all evil would be frustrated by the kind hand of Providence . He thanked them most sincerely for all the kind sentiments expressed towards himself and his dear wife . They did not forget the kindness they had received at the hands of the brethren , which would ever be engraven upon his heart . He felt very happy at being able to retire and leave the Order in such good hands as those of the Earl of Warwick .
The next toast , proposed by the G . S . R ., was " R . W . Bros . Lord Halsbury , Grand Chancellor ; J . Tickle . G . Treas . ; C . E . Keyser , J . P ., Grand Chamberlain ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past . " He said they all hailed the presence of Lord Halsbury with satisfaction , for as a public man he bad many duties to perform , and a trying ordeal to travel
all over the country . His presence was not only the duty he owed as a distinguished member of the Order , but meant also that he intended to support their Order in the future in the same kindly manner he had done in the past . They were proud of having so distinguished a member of the legal profession in that Order , and regretted that his duties prevented his attendance with them at the banquet .
Bro . J . TICKLE , G . Treas ., in reply , said the Order had had a glorious past under the guidance of the I . P . G . S . R ., and all present admired the manner in which his duties had been performed . If they had had a grand past , he ( Bro . Tickle ) looked forward to a grand future , and the fact that they had a Peer of the realm to preside would not detract from their success .
If their ruler would only come amongst the Lancashire and Yorkshire brethren where the Order had taken root , he could promise him a right royal reception . He felt it a great honour to have the distinction of G . Treasurer conferred upon him , and he could promise ihem that he would not be either extravagant or parsimonious . He complimented the Order on having as the Deputy G . Ruler so distinguished a Mason as Bro . Philbrick .
The GRAND SUI-REMU RULER next proposed " The Deputy Ruler of the Order , " and said there was no one into whose hands he would more gladly entrust the ollice , for none would more worthily uphold the Order . He had known Bro . Philbrick for many years , both Masonically and otherwise , and had always . found his judgment excellent in all Masonic
matters , and of his friendship he had been most proud . He felt that Bro . I'hilbrick's guidance would be of the greatest benefit to them in the future , for he would enable them to smooth over difficulties which threatened thero by his Masonic knowledge as Grand Registrar , his legal abilities , and his personal knowledge of Freemasonry .
Bro . F . A . PHILBRICK , Q . C , Deputy Ruler of the Order , said that the hrst thing a child was taught to say was "Thank you , " and the last thing at the close of one ' s life was to be able to say " Thank you " as one would wish to say it . The Grand Supreme Ruler had spoken of him in a way that he felt he did not deserve , but to one thing he could testify—that which he had been good enough to hope—that there was one present that night who had a keener
sense of this Degree and of its worth than he had . If he might be forgiven for referring to the graceful allusion to their dear friend gone from them but whose memory would be ever green—Colonel Shadwell Clerke—he would say that to him they owed in a very great measure the present form in which the Order existed in England , and that to his memory , if to nothing el > e or to no other cause , he should feel they were traitors if they did not
uphold the traditions of the Order . But be that as it might , and whether there might be a little difficulty for adjustment—and all difficulties were susceptible of adjustment—he knew that having served for many years under their Grand Supreme Ruler in another capacity , the general inspired into his officers the spirit which animated him , and they would bring their best efforts
to second his exertions . The interests of the Order he trusted would never be lost sight of , and the moment that he felt any other consideration w '' supreme , how could he look his brother Monitors in the face , or hold any position in the Order . He was quite sure that that feeling would imbue the high contracting powers with a proper sense of what was due to those in the Order , and he was certain that the discipline of the Order m
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Grand Festival Of The Order Of The Secret Monitor.
It was accompanied by a piece of paper bearing some mystic figures , which would enable him to purchase any article tint might commend itself to himself and his wife . They felt it would be difficult to choose a present for a brother whose home was already filled with articles of beauty . The mystic figures amounted to about ^ 80 , but there was some more money yet to come , but they desired that the testimonial should be taken as a measure and the
indexto their feelings . They felt how true the friendship of Dr . Zacharie had been and how trusty and faithful he had proved himself , and there was no member of the Order who did not feel a personal friendship towards him , and was conscious that in him they had a true and faithful friend . They had seen him under circumstances of difficulty trying to work the Order—often
in great physical pain—but on no occasion had they seen him unfaithful to his trust , and never uttering an unkind word , but those true principles on which this Order was founded had always influenced him and had won for him their high esteem and their love . Before the present was made Lord Halsbury would be prepared to say a few words .
Bro . Lord HALSBURY , P . G . C , said he felt that in a special degree he was indebted to his late chief for all the kindness shown towards him as one of those defaulting persons whose absence he had condoned . Everything that could be done for the Order had been done , and the P . G . S . R . had achieved a success , and won the confidence and friendship of every member . It would not be uninteresting' to mention that 07 members had contributed ro the
testimonial in sums varying from one rupee to eight guinea 1 ; . The fact that every brother had subscribed would be more pleasing to Dr . Zacharie than if the numbers were small and the amount larger . The fact that he had won their friendship , and that every member nad contributed must be a great gratification to him , as it was a testimony of his work . The Grand S . R . then made the presentation .
Bro . Dr . ZACHARIE , I . P . G . S . R ., said that words could not express his feelings . He was very grateful for their thoughtfulness in presenting to himor rather , he would say , to his wife—this memento . He was overwhelmed at the remarks made about him for he did not think he deserved them . He had done no more than his duty , and if he had been successful and gained their confidence and love he was amply repaid for what he had done in placing the Order in its present position .
Grand Conclave was closed in due form , and a banquet was afterwards held at Freemasons' Tavern under the presidency of Bro . the Earl of Warwick , G . S . R . The first toasts afterwards honoured were " The Queen and the Order of the Secret Monitor , " and " H . R . H . the Prince of VVales , M . W . G . M . of Freemasons . "
Bro . F . A . PHILBRICK , Q . C , Dep . R . O ., on rising to propose " The Health of their Grand Supreme Ruler , " said he did so with mingled feelings . He never , in proposing the health of the Provincial Grand Master of Essex , under whom he had had the honour of serving as Deputy for 12 years , rose with such mingled feelings before . They had that day lost the founder of their Order in England , and they had also welcomed as their new
head the holder of an historic title , the Mason who had at this juncture succeeded to the headship of the Order , a tried brother in the Craft , an experienced Mason in the higher Degrees , and one whose name , whether in Masonry or out of Masonry , had only to be mentioned where he was known to evoke'those sentiments of respect which that Order was ready to hail him with . It was no mean thing to have introduced an Order into this country
which had already many Masonic organisations in it . In succeeding to a title as direct as that by which he held the title of the Earl of Warwick , they felt that their new sovereign , while he came to a new kingdom—and during his year he might have to assert his reign as a sovereign—would be prepared to vindicate his title . Their new ruler was one who , by his personal qualities and his judgment , was able to rule wisely , and by his kindness would
earn the love and affection of all . This was in one sense a melancholy occasion , but mingled with the bitter was the sweet , for it was a proud day for the Order , L / KO avtilso non deficit alter . Although through circumstance of ill-health one had gone from them as their head , but he trusted not gone from them in person , and he was sure not in gratitude and respect , they were able to have at their head a brother and a nobleman and a man .
The Earl of Warwick , he was sure , would regard the interests of that Order and would preserve them in the way they all desired , and he was equally confident would not merely by his own personal character and the respect which he rightl y attracted , but by his zeal as a Mason and his judicious conduct in that Order , would bring it to a greater degree of prosperity in the
future than it had enjoyed in the past . He would not detain them further , but ask them to join with him in drinking the health of the Grand Supreme Ruler , in welcoming and congratulating him , wishing him long life and happiness and success to the Order ; and might he find in the exalted position which he had that day been called upon to assume a happy reign in the loyal hearts and united supnort of the brethren !
The GRAND SUPREME RULER said he rose with very great pleasure to reply , but he felt some difficulty in doing so , because , as they were well aware , from circumstances which he endeavoured to explain in Grand Conclave , he had unfortunately been a poor attendant at their meetings . He had , nevertheless , taken the greatest interest in the Order and in their Grand Supreme Ruler , and when he was asked to accept the position which they had greatly
honoured him by conferring , he had the greatest diffidence in doing so , because he thought there might be many others who would more worthily fill the post . If it was any qualification to be a Mason of some standing as regards time since he was first ^ initiated , he had been a Mason for 20 years , and had been taking , of recent years , some considerable part in Masonry in a province not far off . Hc was not unacquainted with Masonic matters , and
he hoped he was filled with the Masonic principles which the Craft upheld , To go back to the start of their Order , he could well remember about eight years ago when under the auspices of their Past Grand Supreme Ruler , and Bros . Lemon , Lewis Thomas , and the late Colonel Shadwell Clerke , he was extremely impressed with the ritual . It was one most interesting to him , as it had a great deal of novelty , and the manner in which it was explained by
the Past Grand Supreme Ruler impressed him most forcibly . Although he had not taken an active part , it was not for the want of kind invitations , and he must express his deep regret and apologies for not having been with them before , but they had so leniently judged him as to ask him to preside . He hoped to have the support of them all as they had given it in the past .
There might be questions arise , for he understood there was some slight difficulty between them and some other Masonic Orders in this country . He was quite sure that those difficulties were all such as were capable of rectification . They wished to act most fully up to everything that was Masonic , and they could trust him and Bro . Philbrick , who would support him in all that he had done in Masonic
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matters , to promote brotherly feeling as far as possible . He should always be far from acting in any manner whatever—and was sure the brethren would—which would be subversive of discipline and of the supreme control of their Order , which had established such a footing , and most worthily , for eight years , had had men of prominence—Lord Halsbury and others , whom it was unnecessary to name—and such names were sufficient guarantee ,
besides that of their P . G . S . R ., of their Order being one which was not to be passed over , but one worthy of support , and of the very highest support , among Masons in this country . He would not dilate longer , but he felt it was right he should allude to it , because there was no use in being silent ; but they could rely upon it that in anything that came within his control he
should endeavour to act with dignity as their representative , and in all matters for the benefit of the Order . As he had said before , whatever they did would be done in a thoroughly Masonic spirit , and he was sure the brethren they came into contact with would act in the same manner . He thanked them most heartily .
In proposing " The I . P . G . S . R ., " the G . S . RULER again expressed their deep regret that circumstances had compelled Dr . Zacharie to retire , for he felt sure that nothing but ill-health would have done so ; but having launched his vessel well , it was for others to carry on its affairs . Having experienced so many acts of kindness and hospitality from their late G . S . R ., they regretted losing him , and it was only right and just they should recognise those kindly acts . They would always listen to his advice , and keep up the traditions of the Order , and show him they were imbued with that Masonic spirit which he had endeavoured to inculcate .
Bro . Dr . I . ZACHARIE , the I . P . G . S . R ., thanked the G . S . R . for the kind expressions in his behalf which he really thought he did not deserve . However , he thanked them all for the kind manner in which they had always received the toast . This was one of the happiest moments of his life forthereison that he could congratulate them upon selecting so good , kind , and esteemed a S . G . R . as the Earl of Warwick . He had known their S . G . R . and
watched his career for the past 20 years , and flattered himself he knew him well and knew his good qualities—take him all in all he was a man—a man whom they could rely on , and a gentlemm in every sens » of the word , and would clo honour to himself and the Order . If he ( Dr . Zacharie ) had failed to carry out the duties he intended to do he had the satisfaction of knowing that he was not the only man who had failed in life , but if he had succeeded
in gaining their love and esteem he was amply repaid for the trouble he had taken in launching the Order . He wished it was in his power to deliver a speech like the brethren who had preceded him but he was not endowed with lhat eloquence . There was one thing he would ask them all . They were now passing through what might be an ordeal that but few Masonic Orders had passed through ; but he asked
them as men and Masons to be true to themselves , and all evil would be frustrated by the kind hand of Providence . He thanked them most sincerely for all the kind sentiments expressed towards himself and his dear wife . They did not forget the kindness they had received at the hands of the brethren , which would ever be engraven upon his heart . He felt very happy at being able to retire and leave the Order in such good hands as those of the Earl of Warwick .
The next toast , proposed by the G . S . R ., was " R . W . Bros . Lord Halsbury , Grand Chancellor ; J . Tickle . G . Treas . ; C . E . Keyser , J . P ., Grand Chamberlain ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past . " He said they all hailed the presence of Lord Halsbury with satisfaction , for as a public man he bad many duties to perform , and a trying ordeal to travel
all over the country . His presence was not only the duty he owed as a distinguished member of the Order , but meant also that he intended to support their Order in the future in the same kindly manner he had done in the past . They were proud of having so distinguished a member of the legal profession in that Order , and regretted that his duties prevented his attendance with them at the banquet .
Bro . J . TICKLE , G . Treas ., in reply , said the Order had had a glorious past under the guidance of the I . P . G . S . R ., and all present admired the manner in which his duties had been performed . If they had had a grand past , he ( Bro . Tickle ) looked forward to a grand future , and the fact that they had a Peer of the realm to preside would not detract from their success .
If their ruler would only come amongst the Lancashire and Yorkshire brethren where the Order had taken root , he could promise him a right royal reception . He felt it a great honour to have the distinction of G . Treasurer conferred upon him , and he could promise ihem that he would not be either extravagant or parsimonious . He complimented the Order on having as the Deputy G . Ruler so distinguished a Mason as Bro . Philbrick .
The GRAND SUI-REMU RULER next proposed " The Deputy Ruler of the Order , " and said there was no one into whose hands he would more gladly entrust the ollice , for none would more worthily uphold the Order . He had known Bro . Philbrick for many years , both Masonically and otherwise , and had always . found his judgment excellent in all Masonic
matters , and of his friendship he had been most proud . He felt that Bro . I'hilbrick's guidance would be of the greatest benefit to them in the future , for he would enable them to smooth over difficulties which threatened thero by his Masonic knowledge as Grand Registrar , his legal abilities , and his personal knowledge of Freemasonry .
Bro . F . A . PHILBRICK , Q . C , Deputy Ruler of the Order , said that the hrst thing a child was taught to say was "Thank you , " and the last thing at the close of one ' s life was to be able to say " Thank you " as one would wish to say it . The Grand Supreme Ruler had spoken of him in a way that he felt he did not deserve , but to one thing he could testify—that which he had been good enough to hope—that there was one present that night who had a keener
sense of this Degree and of its worth than he had . If he might be forgiven for referring to the graceful allusion to their dear friend gone from them but whose memory would be ever green—Colonel Shadwell Clerke—he would say that to him they owed in a very great measure the present form in which the Order existed in England , and that to his memory , if to nothing el > e or to no other cause , he should feel they were traitors if they did not
uphold the traditions of the Order . But be that as it might , and whether there might be a little difficulty for adjustment—and all difficulties were susceptible of adjustment—he knew that having served for many years under their Grand Supreme Ruler in another capacity , the general inspired into his officers the spirit which animated him , and they would bring their best efforts
to second his exertions . The interests of the Order he trusted would never be lost sight of , and the moment that he felt any other consideration w '' supreme , how could he look his brother Monitors in the face , or hold any position in the Order . He was quite sure that that feeling would imbue the high contracting powers with a proper sense of what was due to those in the Order , and he was certain that the discipline of the Order m