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evening , whereupon the Brethren formed themselves in a semicircle round the Master ' s-Pedestal . Bro . Hope , who occupied that part of the arc immediately fronting the Pedestal , then requested the Right Worshipful James Kay Fingzies , D . Prov . G . M . of the Grand Lodge of Scotland , to invest the Worshipful John Arnett Cafor with the Jewel , whereupon the Worshipful James Kay Fingzies did so , with a few highly appropriate remarks . Bro . Hope then proceeded to read the following address to the Worshipful John Arnett Cator on the occasion : —¦

" Kingston , 7 th October , 1856 . *< Wceshipful Sir and Brother , —It was the pleasure of this Lodge , some time ago , on your being re-elected to the Chair , to pass a resolution voting a sum for the purchase of a Jewel , to be presented to you , as a mark of the high esteem in which you are held by the members of this Lodge , and in testimony of their

appreciation of your past services . This Jewel having arrived , it now devolves on us to present you with the same . In doing so , we would assure you that we consider it but a slight tribute for the many valuable services rendered . By you , we unhesitatingly declare , the landmarks of the Masonic Institution have been well preserved ; its Constitution and Bye-laws upheld ; Faith , Hope , and Charity inculcated ; to say nothing of your anxious desire to cherish , in the youngest of our members , that great Masonic virtue—brotherly love and affection . In offering this Jewel for your acceptance , we assure you we have been actuated by no other motive than rendering to you that which we think you are justly entitled to . and

have merited . May it be an incentive to a continuance of your valuable services when needed , and be ever a living proof that what you have done has been appreciated by those labouring with you , and be a distinguishing mark set up to others , —that to do well is praiseworthy , and that it forms part of man ' s destiny . And may the great Architect of the Universe shower down every blessing on you , during your probation here ; and , when summoned to the Grand Lodge in the Eternal Mansions above , may you receive the promised reward set up for those that do well , and ' which fadeth not away . ' We remain , " Worshipful Sir and Brother , " Yours Fraternally , & c , & c . "

To which the Worshipful Master was pleased to make the following reply : —¦ cc Dear Brethren " , —Nothing can be more gratifying to me than to receive so complimentary an address , together with so valuable a testimonial . Let me assure you that it is with considerable difficulty I can fully express the sentiments of my heart for the good feeling expressed towards me . The remembrance of them will be one of those reflections that will remain indelible on my mind . In feebly replying to your address , let me also assure you , with all sincerit }^ , that if I have been instrumental in disseminating those hisrh Masonic virtues and

nrinciples that you have been pleased to give me credit for doing , it has not been achieved through my individual exertions , but through your kind co-operation and assistance , in the discharge , respectively , of your and my duties . Truly do I accept the jewel proffered me , upon the assurance that you have made me ; whilst , at the same time , I must confess that you have overrated my humble services when you say I justly merit it . In conclusion , if my services , at any

future period , can be made available to this Lodge and the Craft in general , freely do I tender them . To do good is praiseworthy ; but to have the approbation and good-will of my fellow-men is a jewel highly to be prized . This I value beyond price ; and I will cherish the recollection of your kindness to the latest period of my existence . iC Believe me , Fraternally , Yours , & c . "

The reading of these documents was followed with considerable applause by the assembled Brethren . We may remark , that the W . Cator has earned his jewel , from the fact of his having raised the Glen Lion Lodge to a station which it had never before attained . The Lodge is now second to none in the Province , including not only the Scotch ,

“The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine: 1856-12-01, Page 62” Masonic Periodicals Online, Library and Museum of Freemasonry, 9 June 2025, django:8000/periodicals/mmr/issues/frm_01121856/page/62/.
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ON THE RELIGION OF THE CELTS, AND THE CUSTOMS THENCE DERIVED. Article 1
LA VENDEE. A DRAMATIC POEM. Article 7
REVIEWS OF NEW BOOKS. Article 10
A LOVE-TOKEN". Article 11
CORRESPONDENCE. Article 12
THE MASONIC MIRROR. Article 16
METROPOLITAN. Article 28
PROVINCIAL. Article 34
EOYAL ARCH. Article 49
THE ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE. Article 51
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR. Article 51
MARE MASONRY. Article 52
SCOTLAND. Article 52
IRELAND. Article 57
COLONIAL. Article 59
INDIA. Article 61
AMERICA. Article 63
SUMMARY OF NEWS FOE NOVEMBER Article 64
Obituary. Article 68
NOTICE. Article 71
TO COEEESPONDENTS. Article 71
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India.

evening , whereupon the Brethren formed themselves in a semicircle round the Master ' s-Pedestal . Bro . Hope , who occupied that part of the arc immediately fronting the Pedestal , then requested the Right Worshipful James Kay Fingzies , D . Prov . G . M . of the Grand Lodge of Scotland , to invest the Worshipful John Arnett Cafor with the Jewel , whereupon the Worshipful James Kay Fingzies did so , with a few highly appropriate remarks . Bro . Hope then proceeded to read the following address to the Worshipful John Arnett Cator on the occasion : —¦

" Kingston , 7 th October , 1856 . *< Wceshipful Sir and Brother , —It was the pleasure of this Lodge , some time ago , on your being re-elected to the Chair , to pass a resolution voting a sum for the purchase of a Jewel , to be presented to you , as a mark of the high esteem in which you are held by the members of this Lodge , and in testimony of their

appreciation of your past services . This Jewel having arrived , it now devolves on us to present you with the same . In doing so , we would assure you that we consider it but a slight tribute for the many valuable services rendered . By you , we unhesitatingly declare , the landmarks of the Masonic Institution have been well preserved ; its Constitution and Bye-laws upheld ; Faith , Hope , and Charity inculcated ; to say nothing of your anxious desire to cherish , in the youngest of our members , that great Masonic virtue—brotherly love and affection . In offering this Jewel for your acceptance , we assure you we have been actuated by no other motive than rendering to you that which we think you are justly entitled to . and

have merited . May it be an incentive to a continuance of your valuable services when needed , and be ever a living proof that what you have done has been appreciated by those labouring with you , and be a distinguishing mark set up to others , —that to do well is praiseworthy , and that it forms part of man ' s destiny . And may the great Architect of the Universe shower down every blessing on you , during your probation here ; and , when summoned to the Grand Lodge in the Eternal Mansions above , may you receive the promised reward set up for those that do well , and ' which fadeth not away . ' We remain , " Worshipful Sir and Brother , " Yours Fraternally , & c , & c . "

To which the Worshipful Master was pleased to make the following reply : —¦ cc Dear Brethren " , —Nothing can be more gratifying to me than to receive so complimentary an address , together with so valuable a testimonial . Let me assure you that it is with considerable difficulty I can fully express the sentiments of my heart for the good feeling expressed towards me . The remembrance of them will be one of those reflections that will remain indelible on my mind . In feebly replying to your address , let me also assure you , with all sincerit }^ , that if I have been instrumental in disseminating those hisrh Masonic virtues and

nrinciples that you have been pleased to give me credit for doing , it has not been achieved through my individual exertions , but through your kind co-operation and assistance , in the discharge , respectively , of your and my duties . Truly do I accept the jewel proffered me , upon the assurance that you have made me ; whilst , at the same time , I must confess that you have overrated my humble services when you say I justly merit it . In conclusion , if my services , at any

future period , can be made available to this Lodge and the Craft in general , freely do I tender them . To do good is praiseworthy ; but to have the approbation and good-will of my fellow-men is a jewel highly to be prized . This I value beyond price ; and I will cherish the recollection of your kindness to the latest period of my existence . iC Believe me , Fraternally , Yours , & c . "

The reading of these documents was followed with considerable applause by the assembled Brethren . We may remark , that the W . Cator has earned his jewel , from the fact of his having raised the Glen Lion Lodge to a station which it had never before attained . The Lodge is now second to none in the Province , including not only the Scotch ,

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