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Provincial.
The healths of the Prov . S . and J . G . Wardens were then proposed , and Brother Tooks , P . S . G . W . returned thanks . The health of G . Officers of England . —Thanks were returned by Brother G . P . Philipe , P . G . S . B . The healths of Brother Jefferys , P . G . Secretary . —Brother Jefferys returned thanks . The health of Provincial Officers and other toasts followed .
We have preferred to take the version of the above proceedings from the public press in preference to the reports which have otherwise reached us , wherein there are some allusions to indiscipline , which , as we were not present by our own reporter , we cannot judge of ; that matters require mending in this province there is but little doubt , and the way to set about it is to cleanse the heart from all uncharitableness , and to act with decision and promptitude . London Masons have , in our opinion , quite enough to do in London ; and , although as visitors , their opinion may be of value , it should be asked for , not volunteered : there surel y is spirit enough in Kent to right itself .
DOVOR , 10 th April . —PEACE AND HARMONY , 235 , ALBION HOTEL . — Bro . Ismay was this day installed as Master for the ensuing year , after which he invested his officers . Bro . Offen , in an impressive speech , proposed a vote of thanks to the late W . M . Bro . Moses , for the many and great services he had rendered to the Lodge , and to the Craft in general , during a period of thirty years ; Bro . Vickers seconded the proposition , and it was unanimously agreed towhen the W . M . rose and spoke thus : — " Bro . Mosesyon have
, , heard the proposition that a vote of thanks be awarded you for the able manner in which you have so often presided over our Lodge ; believe me , Brother , this expression is not mere words , it is the genuine feeling of our hearts , as a testimony of respect for the many years you have presided over the Lodge of Peace and Harmony , and for the truly kind and fraternal manner which has at all times marked your behaviour , whether in your intercourse with our own members , or with the fraternity in
general ; ' and not less so for the very gentlemanly address with which you have upheld theLodge , and raised it to its present high rank among the other Lodges of the province . It is with these feelings of respect and gratitude we beg your acceptance of this memento of esteem and kind regard , and may you be blessed with every happiness which in this finite state we are capable of enjoying , and when summoned from this sublunary abode , may we meet in that Grand Lodge above , where all
distinctions shall cease from among us , —where the World ' s Great Architect lives and reigns for ever . In presenting you with this jewel , I should be doing injustice to my own feelings did I not express my unfeigned gratitude for the many services you have been at all times ready and willing to render me in learning the duties of the several stations in the Craft ; to you , Brother , I am in a measure indebted for the exalted station 1 now occupy , ( since without your assistance 1 should not have been qualified for it ); and I cannot forbear rendering you this public testimonial that you are at all times willing to give assistance to those
who seek it . " Brethren , I told you but now , when you called on me to preside over you , it was the proudest moment of my life ; but the knowledge of my present duty gave zest even to those feelings ; and although you might VOL . VI . II 11
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Provincial.
The healths of the Prov . S . and J . G . Wardens were then proposed , and Brother Tooks , P . S . G . W . returned thanks . The health of G . Officers of England . —Thanks were returned by Brother G . P . Philipe , P . G . S . B . The healths of Brother Jefferys , P . G . Secretary . —Brother Jefferys returned thanks . The health of Provincial Officers and other toasts followed .
We have preferred to take the version of the above proceedings from the public press in preference to the reports which have otherwise reached us , wherein there are some allusions to indiscipline , which , as we were not present by our own reporter , we cannot judge of ; that matters require mending in this province there is but little doubt , and the way to set about it is to cleanse the heart from all uncharitableness , and to act with decision and promptitude . London Masons have , in our opinion , quite enough to do in London ; and , although as visitors , their opinion may be of value , it should be asked for , not volunteered : there surel y is spirit enough in Kent to right itself .
DOVOR , 10 th April . —PEACE AND HARMONY , 235 , ALBION HOTEL . — Bro . Ismay was this day installed as Master for the ensuing year , after which he invested his officers . Bro . Offen , in an impressive speech , proposed a vote of thanks to the late W . M . Bro . Moses , for the many and great services he had rendered to the Lodge , and to the Craft in general , during a period of thirty years ; Bro . Vickers seconded the proposition , and it was unanimously agreed towhen the W . M . rose and spoke thus : — " Bro . Mosesyon have
, , heard the proposition that a vote of thanks be awarded you for the able manner in which you have so often presided over our Lodge ; believe me , Brother , this expression is not mere words , it is the genuine feeling of our hearts , as a testimony of respect for the many years you have presided over the Lodge of Peace and Harmony , and for the truly kind and fraternal manner which has at all times marked your behaviour , whether in your intercourse with our own members , or with the fraternity in
general ; ' and not less so for the very gentlemanly address with which you have upheld theLodge , and raised it to its present high rank among the other Lodges of the province . It is with these feelings of respect and gratitude we beg your acceptance of this memento of esteem and kind regard , and may you be blessed with every happiness which in this finite state we are capable of enjoying , and when summoned from this sublunary abode , may we meet in that Grand Lodge above , where all
distinctions shall cease from among us , —where the World ' s Great Architect lives and reigns for ever . In presenting you with this jewel , I should be doing injustice to my own feelings did I not express my unfeigned gratitude for the many services you have been at all times ready and willing to render me in learning the duties of the several stations in the Craft ; to you , Brother , I am in a measure indebted for the exalted station 1 now occupy , ( since without your assistance 1 should not have been qualified for it ); and I cannot forbear rendering you this public testimonial that you are at all times willing to give assistance to those
who seek it . " Brethren , I told you but now , when you called on me to preside over you , it was the proudest moment of my life ; but the knowledge of my present duty gave zest even to those feelings ; and although you might VOL . VI . II 11