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This worthy Brother , P . D . Prov . G . M * and Prov . G . Sec . for Cornwall , died suddenly at Falmouth , on Friday , September 3 . Rising , by his industry , talent , and amiable qualities , from a very humble condition , Bro . Ellis , very early in life , took a position amongst his fellow-townsmen which for fifty years he has unde - viatingly maintained . On the formation of the local militia , he received an appointment as lieutenant of the Pendennis Artillery , and continued in its ranks until the peace of 1814 rendered his services no longer necessary . For many years
BRO . JOHN ELLIS
he presided in the select vestry , and knew every inhabitant of the town . On the introduction of corporate reform and the election of aldermen and town councillors , he was by a majority of suflrages placed in the office of alderman , the duties of which he has ever since continued to perform . He attained in due coursej and with the unanimous approval of his townsmen , to the distinction of the civic chair ; and when , some few years since , an addition was made to the borough justices , his name was placed amongst the foremost in the list of gentlemen recommended
for v the post , and he has been amongst the most diligent officials fillings this important office . In very early life he became a member of that honourable body the Free and Accepted Masons . He has always been so imbued with its spirit , and so deeply interested in his successful progress , that he raised himself to its highest honours , and with a zeal but rarely attained , he has for many years led its ranks , presided at the meetings of the various societies , and pursued the study of its mysteries in a way that but few of their body could either find leisure or have
inclination to copy . The unwearied attention he bestowed upon the interests of the town and port of Falmouth , may be said to be almost unequalled . Scarcely any meeting has been held for the last half-century , or any plan adopted , but he has taken a part init . In all the difficulties connected with the prosecution of the railway which is intended to connect Falmouth with other parts of England , he has borne a conspicuous share , from the first effort for its construction to the last meeting of the shareholders , which occurred a few days before his death , and at
which he moved a vote of thanks to the directors . Of the various philanthropic and . benevolent institutions of the town he was always a kind and generous supporter , and there was scarcely a public or private meeting called for any purpose connected with such matters , but his name was enrolled amongst its managers . Beiog well acquainted with business and a most accessible person , he was sought by all classes as an adviser in times of perplexity ; the poor calculated always upon his kind offices , and the widow and the orphan were sure of his friendly counsel .
Upon the death of Bro . Ellis becoming known , the Brethren , in consequence of his long connection with their Order , for upwards of fifty years , and his having held . almpst every post of honour in the province , determined that his mortal remains should be committed to the grave with the usual Masonic rites and cerempnies . The different Prov . Grand Officers , and the Masters of the various Lodges in the county were immediately communicated with , and an application was made to Sir Charles Lemon , Bart ., the Prov . G . M ., for a dispensation to allow
the wish of the Brethren to be carried into effect . Sir Charles Lemon most fully coincided with the wishes of the Brethren , and immediately granted a dispensation , and intrusted the carrying out of the arrangements to the P . D . Prov . G . M ., Brq . Bichard Pearce , of Penzance , assisted by some other Brethren of the province . Almost every arrangement had been made , when , on Tuesday morning , a very kind and considerate letter was received from the I ) . Prov . Gr . M ., Bro . Augustus Smith , ^ expressing his inability to attend , in consequence of other private arrangements . Also a letter was . received from the Prov . Grand Chaplain , Rev . Henry
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Obituary.
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This worthy Brother , P . D . Prov . G . M * and Prov . G . Sec . for Cornwall , died suddenly at Falmouth , on Friday , September 3 . Rising , by his industry , talent , and amiable qualities , from a very humble condition , Bro . Ellis , very early in life , took a position amongst his fellow-townsmen which for fifty years he has unde - viatingly maintained . On the formation of the local militia , he received an appointment as lieutenant of the Pendennis Artillery , and continued in its ranks until the peace of 1814 rendered his services no longer necessary . For many years
BRO . JOHN ELLIS
he presided in the select vestry , and knew every inhabitant of the town . On the introduction of corporate reform and the election of aldermen and town councillors , he was by a majority of suflrages placed in the office of alderman , the duties of which he has ever since continued to perform . He attained in due coursej and with the unanimous approval of his townsmen , to the distinction of the civic chair ; and when , some few years since , an addition was made to the borough justices , his name was placed amongst the foremost in the list of gentlemen recommended
for v the post , and he has been amongst the most diligent officials fillings this important office . In very early life he became a member of that honourable body the Free and Accepted Masons . He has always been so imbued with its spirit , and so deeply interested in his successful progress , that he raised himself to its highest honours , and with a zeal but rarely attained , he has for many years led its ranks , presided at the meetings of the various societies , and pursued the study of its mysteries in a way that but few of their body could either find leisure or have
inclination to copy . The unwearied attention he bestowed upon the interests of the town and port of Falmouth , may be said to be almost unequalled . Scarcely any meeting has been held for the last half-century , or any plan adopted , but he has taken a part init . In all the difficulties connected with the prosecution of the railway which is intended to connect Falmouth with other parts of England , he has borne a conspicuous share , from the first effort for its construction to the last meeting of the shareholders , which occurred a few days before his death , and at
which he moved a vote of thanks to the directors . Of the various philanthropic and . benevolent institutions of the town he was always a kind and generous supporter , and there was scarcely a public or private meeting called for any purpose connected with such matters , but his name was enrolled amongst its managers . Beiog well acquainted with business and a most accessible person , he was sought by all classes as an adviser in times of perplexity ; the poor calculated always upon his kind offices , and the widow and the orphan were sure of his friendly counsel .
Upon the death of Bro . Ellis becoming known , the Brethren , in consequence of his long connection with their Order , for upwards of fifty years , and his having held . almpst every post of honour in the province , determined that his mortal remains should be committed to the grave with the usual Masonic rites and cerempnies . The different Prov . Grand Officers , and the Masters of the various Lodges in the county were immediately communicated with , and an application was made to Sir Charles Lemon , Bart ., the Prov . G . M ., for a dispensation to allow
the wish of the Brethren to be carried into effect . Sir Charles Lemon most fully coincided with the wishes of the Brethren , and immediately granted a dispensation , and intrusted the carrying out of the arrangements to the P . D . Prov . G . M ., Brq . Bichard Pearce , of Penzance , assisted by some other Brethren of the province . Almost every arrangement had been made , when , on Tuesday morning , a very kind and considerate letter was received from the I ) . Prov . Gr . M ., Bro . Augustus Smith , ^ expressing his inability to attend , in consequence of other private arrangements . Also a letter was . received from the Prov . Grand Chaplain , Rev . Henry