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Article BROTHER PHILIP BROADFOOT. ← Page 4 of 6 →
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Brother Philip Broadfoot.
It is scarcely necessary to observe , that the toast was met by the most enthusiastic and cordial delight , and elicited loud and long-continued cheers . Brother Broadfoot then presented himself . He felt it , indeed , a proud moment to witness his humble exertions in Masonry thus appreciated , and one which ivould never be effaced from his grateful
recollection . From so unprecedented a mark of respect , he was willing to believe that his poor endeavours had been in some degree successful . He begged to assure the meeting that the remainder of his life would be employed in the same indispensable pursuits ; and though he was about retiring from the scenes of past happiness , he should derive consolation from the knowledge that he carried with him the kind wishes
of the Fraternity at large . The next toast was given by Brother Lythgoe , who , in a very elegant and appropriate speech , proposed " the health of the chairman . " He dwelt with truly fraternal warmth upon the many excellent qualities of that talented brother , and of his superior fitness for the station he then filled ; that the dignified , he would say , the proud , manner in which he ( Dr . C . ) had presided , had made them , as Masons , feel also proud ofhis society ; the remark , if a hearty and cordial response may form a
criterion , was felt and appreciated by every one present . The chairman briefly acknowledged the compliment . Brother Masson , G . S . B ., in reply to the toast of " The Grand Officers , " regretted there were not more present , " but , " said the worthy Brother , " they probably had not so powerful an inducement as I have , that of pay ing a mark of respect to my countryman and Brother . "
" Our Mother Lodges , " called-forth very animated satisfaction ; and the " Charities of the Fraternity , " afforded the chairman an opportunity of enlarging upon the necessity of supporting them by the utmost liberality . After observing that the Girl ' s School-house would require two thousand pounds to complete the repairs , it was impressively urged upon that meeting not to forget that on the 11 th of the month the
Festival of the Boy ' s School would be held , and that as the Lodges to whicli Brother Broadfoot was more especially attached were amongst its wannest patrons , he ( the chairman ) trusted the company ivould not
allow that charity to suffer from their absence on that occasion ' - ' . " Brothers Stevens and Anderson , " were next proposed , " and many thanks to them , as editors of the daily press , for their able advocacy of the princip les of our Order . " Brother Stevens returned thanks , and very happily adverted to our peculiar tenets , illustrating their force and power as a great moral means to good .
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Brother Philip Broadfoot.
It is scarcely necessary to observe , that the toast was met by the most enthusiastic and cordial delight , and elicited loud and long-continued cheers . Brother Broadfoot then presented himself . He felt it , indeed , a proud moment to witness his humble exertions in Masonry thus appreciated , and one which ivould never be effaced from his grateful
recollection . From so unprecedented a mark of respect , he was willing to believe that his poor endeavours had been in some degree successful . He begged to assure the meeting that the remainder of his life would be employed in the same indispensable pursuits ; and though he was about retiring from the scenes of past happiness , he should derive consolation from the knowledge that he carried with him the kind wishes
of the Fraternity at large . The next toast was given by Brother Lythgoe , who , in a very elegant and appropriate speech , proposed " the health of the chairman . " He dwelt with truly fraternal warmth upon the many excellent qualities of that talented brother , and of his superior fitness for the station he then filled ; that the dignified , he would say , the proud , manner in which he ( Dr . C . ) had presided , had made them , as Masons , feel also proud ofhis society ; the remark , if a hearty and cordial response may form a
criterion , was felt and appreciated by every one present . The chairman briefly acknowledged the compliment . Brother Masson , G . S . B ., in reply to the toast of " The Grand Officers , " regretted there were not more present , " but , " said the worthy Brother , " they probably had not so powerful an inducement as I have , that of pay ing a mark of respect to my countryman and Brother . "
" Our Mother Lodges , " called-forth very animated satisfaction ; and the " Charities of the Fraternity , " afforded the chairman an opportunity of enlarging upon the necessity of supporting them by the utmost liberality . After observing that the Girl ' s School-house would require two thousand pounds to complete the repairs , it was impressively urged upon that meeting not to forget that on the 11 th of the month the
Festival of the Boy ' s School would be held , and that as the Lodges to whicli Brother Broadfoot was more especially attached were amongst its wannest patrons , he ( the chairman ) trusted the company ivould not
allow that charity to suffer from their absence on that occasion ' - ' . " Brothers Stevens and Anderson , " were next proposed , " and many thanks to them , as editors of the daily press , for their able advocacy of the princip les of our Order . " Brother Stevens returned thanks , and very happily adverted to our peculiar tenets , illustrating their force and power as a great moral means to good .