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had ever displayed the liveliest interest for the welfare of the Lodge . Only the other day he had gone up to town , and , in conj uncf ion with Bro . Henry Smith , P . M ., had been mainly instrumental in securing the election of Brother Buc ^ P . M ., to the benefits of the Masonic Annuity Fund . He had also represented them in Prov . G . Lodge , fPersonally , he ( Bro . Mawson ) had to thank him formany valuable
services , and , waiving further remark was so well known to the Brethren that he would ask them to drink to him long life and happiness , and might they often see his beaming , benignant countenance in the Lodge . The toast was received with acclamations and the usual honours . Bros . Jow ^ Ellison , and Taylor then sun g a glee accompanied on the piano by Bro . Woodhead , all of whom contributed much to the pleasure of ^ Bro . Waud , on rising to respond , said— W orshipful Sir , Bros . S . W . and J . W ., and Brethren , my heart is too fuU for me to give utterance to half my feelings . Were I to give you a history of the Lodge for the last twenty-eight years , I should weary you - but I can say that in 18 30 , When I was W . M ., we were by no means so numerous as at present . , We Avere often in difficulties , but Ave overcame them all , though in doing so we had many a long pull , and strong pull , and pull altogether . For four years I was W . M . of this Lodge chair in consequence of there being no one else to perform the duties . We are not likely
to be iii that position again , as thereare now so many able Brethren amongst us well qualified -for the post . Passing from that time to the present , I anl at a loss to kn ow whyr I am entitled to this testimonial and jewel at your bands . Many of you have not known me , for I have not been often with you of late , owing to a most painful domestic bereavement . Believe me , however , my heart has always been with you , and I have not been estranged from Masonry because I have not been present at the Lodge . In conclusion , let me assure you that if in previous days I have given you satisfaction , it is a great pleasure to me , and the impression of this evening will ever occupy a prominent place in my thoughts . ''
Bro . Farrar , in thanking the Brethren for the honour done him , said— - " Had I the ability to do so , I should be Avrong in detaining you at any length . I know of nothing more delightful to a man than the approbation of his felloAV-man . If I have at all contributed to the Welfare of this Lodge , I am Avell rewarded for my exertions . If I did anything , it Avas Avith a consciousness that Masonry was well qualified to benefit mankind . The testimonial to me was quite unlooked for ; but I esteem it most highly , and shall with pride hand it down to my children . Allow me to Avish health , prosperity , and harmony to the Lodge of Hope—may she ever be distinguished by Masonic principles . " i
Bro . Hill said : Brethren , I Avisli to thank you for the very handsome present you have made me . I thank you heartily for this manifestation of approbation of my endeavour to serve the Lodge . I have endeavoured to obtain a knoAvledge of Masonry , and shall always be proud to disseminate Avhat I know amongst the Brethren . ( Applause . ) Bro . Gath said : I am sure you Avill readily believe I am taken by surprise at the proceedings of this evening . I never imagined that I was to be singled out for this mark of honour , and cannot think what services I can
have rendered to deserve it . You W . M ., have explained your views on the subject , and I assure the Brethren that anything I have clone for Freemasonry has been more than compensated by the satisfaction I have felt in my own breast , and the kindness you have evinced towards me . Whenever I look upon this jewel I shall always feel a debt of gratitude , and shall ever be ncited to do Avhat I can for the Brethren and the Lodge to Avhich I have the honour to belong . I have Avatched the career of previous P . Ms ., and endeavoured to emulate their example , and I can assure you , sir ( addressing the W . M . ) , Avhen I undertook the office you
now hold I did so with trepidation ; but from the assistance I received from the Officers I had the p leasure to appoint , and the support of the Brethren , my year of office Avas a year of satisfaction and gratification . And when I retired from the chair , I found I had still much to learn , and I trust that for years to come I may mix with you Avith the greatest pleasure and profit . I cannot find Avords in which sufficiently to thank you for the honour conferred , and beg you to accept the will for the deed . " ( Cheers . ) Bro . C . Waud , P . M ., P . Prov . G . S . W ., proposed the health of tho W . M . in eulogistic terms . The W . M , said , that his name having been brought prominently
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had ever displayed the liveliest interest for the welfare of the Lodge . Only the other day he had gone up to town , and , in conj uncf ion with Bro . Henry Smith , P . M ., had been mainly instrumental in securing the election of Brother Buc ^ P . M ., to the benefits of the Masonic Annuity Fund . He had also represented them in Prov . G . Lodge , fPersonally , he ( Bro . Mawson ) had to thank him formany valuable
services , and , waiving further remark was so well known to the Brethren that he would ask them to drink to him long life and happiness , and might they often see his beaming , benignant countenance in the Lodge . The toast was received with acclamations and the usual honours . Bros . Jow ^ Ellison , and Taylor then sun g a glee accompanied on the piano by Bro . Woodhead , all of whom contributed much to the pleasure of ^ Bro . Waud , on rising to respond , said— W orshipful Sir , Bros . S . W . and J . W ., and Brethren , my heart is too fuU for me to give utterance to half my feelings . Were I to give you a history of the Lodge for the last twenty-eight years , I should weary you - but I can say that in 18 30 , When I was W . M ., we were by no means so numerous as at present . , We Avere often in difficulties , but Ave overcame them all , though in doing so we had many a long pull , and strong pull , and pull altogether . For four years I was W . M . of this Lodge chair in consequence of there being no one else to perform the duties . We are not likely
to be iii that position again , as thereare now so many able Brethren amongst us well qualified -for the post . Passing from that time to the present , I anl at a loss to kn ow whyr I am entitled to this testimonial and jewel at your bands . Many of you have not known me , for I have not been often with you of late , owing to a most painful domestic bereavement . Believe me , however , my heart has always been with you , and I have not been estranged from Masonry because I have not been present at the Lodge . In conclusion , let me assure you that if in previous days I have given you satisfaction , it is a great pleasure to me , and the impression of this evening will ever occupy a prominent place in my thoughts . ''
Bro . Farrar , in thanking the Brethren for the honour done him , said— - " Had I the ability to do so , I should be Avrong in detaining you at any length . I know of nothing more delightful to a man than the approbation of his felloAV-man . If I have at all contributed to the Welfare of this Lodge , I am Avell rewarded for my exertions . If I did anything , it Avas Avith a consciousness that Masonry was well qualified to benefit mankind . The testimonial to me was quite unlooked for ; but I esteem it most highly , and shall with pride hand it down to my children . Allow me to Avish health , prosperity , and harmony to the Lodge of Hope—may she ever be distinguished by Masonic principles . " i
Bro . Hill said : Brethren , I Avisli to thank you for the very handsome present you have made me . I thank you heartily for this manifestation of approbation of my endeavour to serve the Lodge . I have endeavoured to obtain a knoAvledge of Masonry , and shall always be proud to disseminate Avhat I know amongst the Brethren . ( Applause . ) Bro . Gath said : I am sure you Avill readily believe I am taken by surprise at the proceedings of this evening . I never imagined that I was to be singled out for this mark of honour , and cannot think what services I can
have rendered to deserve it . You W . M ., have explained your views on the subject , and I assure the Brethren that anything I have clone for Freemasonry has been more than compensated by the satisfaction I have felt in my own breast , and the kindness you have evinced towards me . Whenever I look upon this jewel I shall always feel a debt of gratitude , and shall ever be ncited to do Avhat I can for the Brethren and the Lodge to Avhich I have the honour to belong . I have Avatched the career of previous P . Ms ., and endeavoured to emulate their example , and I can assure you , sir ( addressing the W . M . ) , Avhen I undertook the office you
now hold I did so with trepidation ; but from the assistance I received from the Officers I had the p leasure to appoint , and the support of the Brethren , my year of office Avas a year of satisfaction and gratification . And when I retired from the chair , I found I had still much to learn , and I trust that for years to come I may mix with you Avith the greatest pleasure and profit . I cannot find Avords in which sufficiently to thank you for the honour conferred , and beg you to accept the will for the deed . " ( Cheers . ) Bro . C . Waud , P . M ., P . Prov . G . S . W ., proposed the health of tho W . M . in eulogistic terms . The W . M , said , that his name having been brought prominently