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N \ . 97 Callan , No . 205 ; Spencer , No . 320 ; Olliver , 1011 ; and Ardaseer Cursetjoe , of Bombay . On the removal of the cloth , the D . Prov . G . AI . gave " 'flic Queen and the Craft : " " " The Earl of Zetland , M . W ., Grand Alaster ; " "The I ' . AV . D . G . AL , Lord Panmure , and the Grand Officers Present and Past ; " ( responded to bv Bro . Slig ht , P . G . D , ) " Tbe Duke of Richmond , Prov . G . AL " Bro . Cordy then , in eulogistic terms , proposed the " A \ W ., the

Depnty-Prov . Grand Alaster , " which was received with great applause . Bro . DALBIAO responded , remarking that his Grace the Duke of Richmond was prevented attending through ill health . His Grace stood high in the estimation of all classes in the country , aud was ever ready in forwarding every good work . He ( the D . Prov . G . AI . ) fully appreciated their kindness , ancl felt it his duty to promote Freemasonry to the utmost of his power .

At the request ofthe Depnty-Prov . Grand Alaster , Bro . ED . UUXD FUIWEH , P . Prov . J . G . W ., claimed the indulgence of the meeting whilst he proposed the next toast . He said he felt a satisfaction in doing so , and , at the same time , some degree of diffidence—satisfaction , because the brother whose health he was aboufc to propose , ivas entitled to their love and esteem—and diffidence , because lie was not capable of expressing- those feelings which ho was sure was uppermost in their hearts . He claimed

their assistance to do honour to a brother who was a distinguished Mason in this county—a man who hail clone more towards aiding and assisting Freemasonry , he thought he was justified in saying , than any brother the county had ever yet produced . If they looked around them and watched the progress of Freemasonry , the rap > id strides it had made over this county , he thought he could say , without fear of contradiction , ifc was owing , in a groat measure , to the exertions of Bro . Gavin Poeock . Ho was a man

they revered ancl respected , and one to whom the province looked to in all matters relating to Freemasonry . Again , he had been so fortunate as to raise himself high in the society in which he was ever anxious to distinguish himself . His excellencies were not lost sight of ; ancl it was not onl y creditable to him , as an individual , but to the Craft , ancl to this province in particular . The distinction he had attained in Grand Lodge was a great honour to that brother , and it showed that the Burl of Zetland , the M . AV . Grancl Alaster , was ever watchful ancl anxious to award merit wherever it was due . The Grancl Alaster having distinguished

Bro . Poeock , it behoved them also to prove the respect in which the Masons of Sussex held him . In order to do so , several members of the Craft proposed that a testimonial of respect should be presented to their Prov . G . Secretary . A meeting was called—anil hero , let him observe , it was not a meeting got up by his friends in particular , but it was a spontaneous emanation of feeling , and brethren from every part of tbe county came forward heart and hand unanimously to display the kind feeling entertained towards him , and

the respect which they wished to show him , —a committee was formed , and he ( Bro . Furner ) had the honour to act as the chairman ; and it was in that capacity that he was called upon , by request of V . AV ., the Depnty-Prov . Grand Master , to present tin ' s testimonial to his friend Bro . G . Poeock ; and here he must be permitted to acknowledge the aid ancl assistance which he had received from Bros . John Scott , AVilkinson , and Smithers . In presenting such a testimonial , lie sincerely hoped that ifc might

prove a solace to Bro . Poeock in after life , that it would be a comfort to hini , and that he would have the great satisfaction of transmitting it to his descendants as an encouragement to virtue and honourable exertion . Another portion of the testimonial was ¦ a silver cup and a purse containing sterling coin of the realm , and which he begged Bro . Poeock to accept from the brethren of this province , as a mark of their respect , and not in airy way to consider it as at all equivalent for the services rendered by Bro . Poeock .

( Cheers . ) The speaker next referred to the exertions of Bro . Poeock in resuscitating lodges , instancing particularly the Lodge at Arundel , and his great assiduity in promoting lodges of instruction . He ivas always first and foremost in ' aiding all brethren who wove anxious to obtain Alasonic knowledge . " The brethren must bear in mind that all tin ' s was truly a labour of love , as Bro . G . Poeock was not a mau of independent circumstances , but was a member of a very arduous profession , the duties of

which could not bo performed by deputy , yet lie filled up his leisure hours in a manner highly creditable to ' him . Bro . Poeock ' .- ' health was not what they all could wish , but , despite all that , he was most energetic in the cause of Freemasonry . Bro . Funier concluded b y passing some most flattering and well-deserved compliments to Bro . Poeoclc , who , he hoped , might live long to enjoy their respect and esteem . ( Cheers . ) Bro . GAVIK POOOCIC , P . G . S . B . Prov , Grand Secretary , on rising was received with very great applause , which was reiterated again and again . H c Silia . __ ij ,.: ; c ., a > „ , v , je . . brethren , I hut at no period of my life did lever experience such irratci ' ul sensations in

nij- breast , in any respect to be compared with those which now - warm my heart towards you . Let me therefore earnest ]} - crave your indulgence whilst I endeavour to return you ni } r sincere thanks for this valuable proof of your fraternal regard . With every true Alasonic feeling I tender you , and I hope will accept from me my most grateful thanks , where 1 behold that cup ( hig hly valued as it may be as a truly elegant ancl splendid work of art ) , and when I observe that beautifully executed , ancl to me most valuable testimonial to

which is attached tbe signatures of so many kind ancl dear friends , I cannot but feel that my debt of gratitude to you all is indeed is very large but , brethren , the greatest source of gratification to me is , that tho good opinion of my masonic friends has called it forth . The brother who shall have obtained the approbation of those who have worked with him , in the cause we have all so much at heart , and whose good opinion he so much values , and will ever strive to preserve , must indeed have a cold heart if he did not feel

most grateful , and truly consider himself , as I now do , a most happy man . liro . Fumer , in presenting the testimonal , has passed upon me such a high eulogium that the small , still voice of conscience bas whispered me may very many important questions ; he has also kindly adverted to my humble services in promoting Freemasonry in Sussex . If the principles and important objects of our noble institution have been carried out satisfactorily , if our members hai'e increased , if old Lodges have been resuscitated and new formed , if

the working of our ceremonies , ancl the manner in ivhich the Craft has been conducted , bas been such as to gain the approval of the Af . W . the Grand Alaster , remember , it is not owing to the exertions of one or two individuals ; although , I will not perfcenil with any

false modesty to say that I have not zealousy and warmly used my best endeavours in the good cause , for ever since I was initiated ( ancl well do I remember the impressive manner in which our excellent P . AI . Bro . Langtrv performed the ceremony ) I have endeavoured tobecome acquainted with theprinciples of Freemasonry and you , my , brethren have this clay given your judgment on those exertions . But those exertions must ancl would have been of no avail without the efficient support and assistance of brethren whose

talents , experience , and knowledge , have been brought forward to assist mo . Aud why have wo thus acted in support of Alasonry ? Because we believe it is one of the most sublime and perfect institutions ever formed for the advancement of tho happiness ancl general good of mankind , creating , as it does , universal benevolence and brotherly love . If tbe principles were more universal , they would calm those angry storms which often agitate society , and man would no longer be the bitter enemy of his fellow man . ( Cheers ) .

I shall ever be ready to give every assistance to promote the success of our cherished institution , formed , as it is , upon the basis of religious truth ; let us , therefore , all endeavour to practice out the lodge those duties taught within it , and thus prove to the world the happy and beneficial effects of Freemasonry , so that when any one is said to be a member of it , the world may know that be is one to whom the distressed may prefer its suit , to whom the burdened heart may pour forth its sorrow , whose heart is guided by justice ,

and whose hand is extended b }* benevolence . Then , brethren , if we follow this course , and have full confidence in each other , wo must and let honour be our guide and" Let truth alone bo spoken , whatever may betide ,

Then , when winter time comes o ' er us , if some kindred breast we share , And have faith in one another , we shall never know despair !" Brethren , accept my thanks for the extraordinaril y battering reception with which you have greeted me , and that the God of li ght and truth may watch over , protect and prosper you in all 3-our public and private undertakings , will always bo my earnest and sincere prayer .

The next toast was "the Visitors , " responded to most abl y by Bro . Crew ; after which "the Provincial Grancl Officers present and past . " "The AV . Master and Brethren of the Lodges in Sussex ;" " The Provincial Grand Stewards ; " " The Tyler ' s Toast" followed , after which the Brethren separated , highly delighted with a pleasant evening .

In A ' ol 1 ( I 860 ) , page 216 , will be found copies of tbe resolutions , & c , passed for presenting a testimonial to Bro . Poeock ; Prov . G . Sec . for Sussex . Ifc consisted of a splendidly executed testimonial on vellum , handsomely framed , and signed by the subscribers , bearing the following inscription : — "This testimonial , with a silver cup , and a purse containing one hundred guineas , is presented , by the following lodges of the province of Sussexviz . Lodge of Union ( No . 45 ) , Denvent Lodge

, , ( No . 47 ) , lloyal Clarence Lodge ( No . 331 ) , the Brighton Lodge of Alasonic Instruction ( No . 338 ) , the lloyal York Lodge ( No . 3-1-9 ) , and the undersigned brethren , to Bro . Gaven E . Poeock , P . G . S . B ., Provincial Grand Secretary , Sussex , P . AI . 338 and 390 , to mark their sense of the untiring exertions with which be has promoted