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have since read with extreme gratification the hearty and gracefully expressed address , which was then put into my hand . It has always been , and will ever continue to be , my sincere desire to earn the good will and regard of those among whom , as neighbours ancl fellow-townsmen , it is my happiness to live ; and although I cannot but be aware that I am indebted for this mark of friendship , far more to
the regard entertained—and , I may be allowed to think , deservedly entertained- — for my parents , than to anything I have had an opportunity of doing to merit your personal esteem , yet was your welcome of yesterday not the less pleasing , both to Lady Katharine and myself , who will always value most highly , and be most anxious to return , that friendly feeling which you have shown yourselves so ready to offer to us .
.. "I have the honour to be , gentlemen , yours very faithfully , ^ ., . ¦ "Valletort . " ¦ € < To the Inhabitants of the Township of East Stonehouse . " The Lodge of Sincerity was convened by a notice issued on the day of the marriage , by Bro . . W , H . Evens , jun ., P . M ., P . Prov . S . G . D ., from which the following is an extract : — ¦
The marriage of pur W . Mi , Lord Valletort , having just been announced , it has occurred to me that it would be a particularly graceful and fraternal act on the part of the Brethren of the Lodge of Sincerity , over whom he presides , to join in presenting to him their congratulations pa the happy event , in an address which may serve to assure him of our brotherly love and form a pleasant souvenir of his yearof office in No . 224 . "
It was agreed to present an . address ., illuminated and emblazoned , at the regular meeting of the Lodge , on the 8 th instant ; but it being found , after the summons for the meeting was issued , that the address could not be got ready , a copy on vellum was made and presented . The Lodge was opened in due form , in the absence of the W . M ., by Bro . W . Hunt , P . M . ; assisted by the officers , as follows : —Bros . II . Robinson Bodd , S . W . ; Lord Graves , J . W . ; Robinson Ridley , S . D . ; tf . Emlyn Barton , J . D .: Rev . G . ICuowling , M . A ., Chaplain ; J . Cree Hancock , P . M ., Secretary ; there were upwards of forty Brethren present .
The arrival of the W . M . having been notified , he was received by the Brethren standing , and on receiving the gavel from the P . M ., was saluted in . proper order . Bro . W . Hunt , P . M ., then said : — " Worshipful Master , I am delighted to ' ^ seeyou again in that chair , and especially on this happy occassion . On behalf of the Brethren of your Lodge , I have to ask you to receive an address of congratulation on your marriage . But , in the first place , Worshipful Master , permit me to address a few words to the Brethren . Brethren—although I regret that the duty of
presenting to our Worshipful Master the address , of congratulation on his marriage has not fallen upon some more experienced and able Brother , I must say I deem myself fortunate that so distinguished an honour should have devolved on me by virtue of my position as the immediate Past Master of the Lodge ; and moreover , in some respects , I may be the most fitting person amongst us to perform this u labour of love , " for in addition to having stood sponsor to our worthy and noble Brothers admission into this Lodge , I think I may venture to assert that not one
of you has known " him longer , or had better opportunities of becoming acquainted with his many excellent qualities . The acquaintance of which I speak goes back to a period anterior to his admission into Preeniasonry , and is founded on observations and facts , having reference as well to his conduct as a son and a nobleman , as to his character as a member of our ancient and honourable order ; and I can with confidence acid , that the longer and better I know him , in any and every relation of life and society , the greater is the respect and esteem in which I regard him .
" As we only realize a fair idea of the value of a thoroughly good picture or highly finished work of art , by such a close , steady , and continued inspection as brings out its most delicate touches and recondite beauties , so are there true-hearted , sterling , ingenuous , anc | well ^ alancecj m & n * f ° whom pur admiration aud respect ' 3 s % .-. ¦ .
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have since read with extreme gratification the hearty and gracefully expressed address , which was then put into my hand . It has always been , and will ever continue to be , my sincere desire to earn the good will and regard of those among whom , as neighbours ancl fellow-townsmen , it is my happiness to live ; and although I cannot but be aware that I am indebted for this mark of friendship , far more to
the regard entertained—and , I may be allowed to think , deservedly entertained- — for my parents , than to anything I have had an opportunity of doing to merit your personal esteem , yet was your welcome of yesterday not the less pleasing , both to Lady Katharine and myself , who will always value most highly , and be most anxious to return , that friendly feeling which you have shown yourselves so ready to offer to us .
.. "I have the honour to be , gentlemen , yours very faithfully , ^ ., . ¦ "Valletort . " ¦ € < To the Inhabitants of the Township of East Stonehouse . " The Lodge of Sincerity was convened by a notice issued on the day of the marriage , by Bro . . W , H . Evens , jun ., P . M ., P . Prov . S . G . D ., from which the following is an extract : — ¦
The marriage of pur W . Mi , Lord Valletort , having just been announced , it has occurred to me that it would be a particularly graceful and fraternal act on the part of the Brethren of the Lodge of Sincerity , over whom he presides , to join in presenting to him their congratulations pa the happy event , in an address which may serve to assure him of our brotherly love and form a pleasant souvenir of his yearof office in No . 224 . "
It was agreed to present an . address ., illuminated and emblazoned , at the regular meeting of the Lodge , on the 8 th instant ; but it being found , after the summons for the meeting was issued , that the address could not be got ready , a copy on vellum was made and presented . The Lodge was opened in due form , in the absence of the W . M ., by Bro . W . Hunt , P . M . ; assisted by the officers , as follows : —Bros . II . Robinson Bodd , S . W . ; Lord Graves , J . W . ; Robinson Ridley , S . D . ; tf . Emlyn Barton , J . D .: Rev . G . ICuowling , M . A ., Chaplain ; J . Cree Hancock , P . M ., Secretary ; there were upwards of forty Brethren present .
The arrival of the W . M . having been notified , he was received by the Brethren standing , and on receiving the gavel from the P . M ., was saluted in . proper order . Bro . W . Hunt , P . M ., then said : — " Worshipful Master , I am delighted to ' ^ seeyou again in that chair , and especially on this happy occassion . On behalf of the Brethren of your Lodge , I have to ask you to receive an address of congratulation on your marriage . But , in the first place , Worshipful Master , permit me to address a few words to the Brethren . Brethren—although I regret that the duty of
presenting to our Worshipful Master the address , of congratulation on his marriage has not fallen upon some more experienced and able Brother , I must say I deem myself fortunate that so distinguished an honour should have devolved on me by virtue of my position as the immediate Past Master of the Lodge ; and moreover , in some respects , I may be the most fitting person amongst us to perform this u labour of love , " for in addition to having stood sponsor to our worthy and noble Brothers admission into this Lodge , I think I may venture to assert that not one
of you has known " him longer , or had better opportunities of becoming acquainted with his many excellent qualities . The acquaintance of which I speak goes back to a period anterior to his admission into Preeniasonry , and is founded on observations and facts , having reference as well to his conduct as a son and a nobleman , as to his character as a member of our ancient and honourable order ; and I can with confidence acid , that the longer and better I know him , in any and every relation of life and society , the greater is the respect and esteem in which I regard him .
" As we only realize a fair idea of the value of a thoroughly good picture or highly finished work of art , by such a close , steady , and continued inspection as brings out its most delicate touches and recondite beauties , so are there true-hearted , sterling , ingenuous , anc | well ^ alancecj m & n * f ° whom pur admiration aud respect ' 3 s % .-. ¦ .