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could rery that tbe Broths Mason , and , indeed , he had observed in his visits to the Belvidere Lodge that no Brother performed the He had also remarked that Bro . Pike was never absent fro the meetings of the Grand , Lodge ; and he had ) therefore , great pleasure in
decorating him with ^ In investing Bro . ^ in this province ; -and just about fi ^ held in ^ much pleasure in appbinting you as G . R ., and I hope ttat for centuries jour fiunily may not be uurepresiente ^
In ihyestihg the G . O . > 'who is blind , the Prov . G * H . saidy---IJe wouli Venture to affirm t ^ standing the infirmity with ymich it verse to afHict him , had made as hgtuch progress in Masonry as any Brother who had the full possession of a ^^ prived himof one of his senses , h ^ had in some d him many good and amiable q ^ this , the Almighty h
Harmphy did hot consist Mmplyo £ music the representation of har ? ino ) n ^^ --but it Wfis by harmony that the Almighty ruled the universe ; and no mortal who was en by His grace to appreciate and adore Him couldt fail eventually to reach thai ; happy place where His wisdom and harniony are continually revealed fo ^ G . M . Xknew no Brother in whom he felt a deeper interest , and had great pleasure ih appointin ^^ After some o ^ er bu siness had been disposed of *'—¦¦> , '
The Proy . G . M . said he had now the pleasing dut ^^ Charles Isaaxjs the testimonial voted to him by the Grand Lodge for his long and foithfol services as G ^ of the Grand Lodge , swelled by many individual subscriptions , had taken the shape of the massive silver salver theysaw before them , a-tea and coffoe service , and a handsome Masonic jewel , the estimated value being more than # 200 . The inscription on them was as follows ..:-- '"'' -.:
" Presented to Brother Charles Isaacs , Past Master of Lodge No . 20 > Past Provincial Senior Grand Warden , and Provincial Grand Secretary , by the ProvincialGrand Master and Brethren of the Province of Kent , as a mark Of esteem and regard , and in grateful appreciation of his zealous and efficient services during a period of twelve years . " Provincial Grand Lodge of Kent , Canterbury , June 15 , 1857 .
It was not only necessary that the Prov . G . S . should possess those qualifications which ordinarily belong to an efficient Craftsman , but , being called upon to assist the Prov . G . M . with his advice in delicate and difficult questions , he ought to be a person of judgment and discretion . " When I ( said the Prov . G . M . ) was appointed Prov . G . M . for Kent , Bro . Isaacs was a complete stranger to me ; but I knew he had held the office of Secretary for many years , and from the inquiries I made I was satisfied he would discharge the duties of that Office in a perfectly
satisfactory manner if he would continue his services under me . He kindly consented to do so ; and now that four years have elapsed , I am happy to say that I never took any step on which I had more reason to congratulate myself . " ( Cheers . ) The R . W . Prov . G . M . spoke at some length in a like complimentary strain , dwelling particularly on the liberality Bro . Isaacs had always displayed in the cause of
charity , his exertions to extend the blessings of Freemasonry , the readiness with which he obeyed any call from the Lodges , and upon his known ability and expertness as a Mason . His remarks were received with warm applause , and he concluded by saying , —* " Bro . Isaacs , I have great pleasure in presenting you with this plate and this jewel ; may you live to wear the latter , and to enjoy the esteem and high consideration of the Craft for many , many years . " ( Lbud applause . )
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could rery that tbe Broths Mason , and , indeed , he had observed in his visits to the Belvidere Lodge that no Brother performed the He had also remarked that Bro . Pike was never absent fro the meetings of the Grand , Lodge ; and he had ) therefore , great pleasure in
decorating him with ^ In investing Bro . ^ in this province ; -and just about fi ^ held in ^ much pleasure in appbinting you as G . R ., and I hope ttat for centuries jour fiunily may not be uurepresiente ^
In ihyestihg the G . O . > 'who is blind , the Prov . G * H . saidy---IJe wouli Venture to affirm t ^ standing the infirmity with ymich it verse to afHict him , had made as hgtuch progress in Masonry as any Brother who had the full possession of a ^^ prived himof one of his senses , h ^ had in some d him many good and amiable q ^ this , the Almighty h
Harmphy did hot consist Mmplyo £ music the representation of har ? ino ) n ^^ --but it Wfis by harmony that the Almighty ruled the universe ; and no mortal who was en by His grace to appreciate and adore Him couldt fail eventually to reach thai ; happy place where His wisdom and harniony are continually revealed fo ^ G . M . Xknew no Brother in whom he felt a deeper interest , and had great pleasure ih appointin ^^ After some o ^ er bu siness had been disposed of *'—¦¦> , '
The Proy . G . M . said he had now the pleasing dut ^^ Charles Isaaxjs the testimonial voted to him by the Grand Lodge for his long and foithfol services as G ^ of the Grand Lodge , swelled by many individual subscriptions , had taken the shape of the massive silver salver theysaw before them , a-tea and coffoe service , and a handsome Masonic jewel , the estimated value being more than # 200 . The inscription on them was as follows ..:-- '"'' -.:
" Presented to Brother Charles Isaacs , Past Master of Lodge No . 20 > Past Provincial Senior Grand Warden , and Provincial Grand Secretary , by the ProvincialGrand Master and Brethren of the Province of Kent , as a mark Of esteem and regard , and in grateful appreciation of his zealous and efficient services during a period of twelve years . " Provincial Grand Lodge of Kent , Canterbury , June 15 , 1857 .
It was not only necessary that the Prov . G . S . should possess those qualifications which ordinarily belong to an efficient Craftsman , but , being called upon to assist the Prov . G . M . with his advice in delicate and difficult questions , he ought to be a person of judgment and discretion . " When I ( said the Prov . G . M . ) was appointed Prov . G . M . for Kent , Bro . Isaacs was a complete stranger to me ; but I knew he had held the office of Secretary for many years , and from the inquiries I made I was satisfied he would discharge the duties of that Office in a perfectly
satisfactory manner if he would continue his services under me . He kindly consented to do so ; and now that four years have elapsed , I am happy to say that I never took any step on which I had more reason to congratulate myself . " ( Cheers . ) The R . W . Prov . G . M . spoke at some length in a like complimentary strain , dwelling particularly on the liberality Bro . Isaacs had always displayed in the cause of
charity , his exertions to extend the blessings of Freemasonry , the readiness with which he obeyed any call from the Lodges , and upon his known ability and expertness as a Mason . His remarks were received with warm applause , and he concluded by saying , —* " Bro . Isaacs , I have great pleasure in presenting you with this plate and this jewel ; may you live to wear the latter , and to enjoy the esteem and high consideration of the Craft for many , many years . " ( Lbud applause . )