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known , has recently received a most honourable appointment , and is ou the verge of leaving his native country to take upon himself the duties of Crown Solicitor in New South AVales ) , it is , sir , to convey to him , in some more substantial form than in the expression of mere words , the very high sense we as a Lodge , and as individual members , entertain of
his character ancl worth , botli as a private gentleman and as a member of our Masonic Institution , and also of the very kind and effective manner in whicli , during the past year , he has discharged his very arduous duties as Secretary to this Lodge . And whilst , Right AVorshipful Sir , I feel persuaded that this little memorial will , with pleasurable emotions , frequently recall to his mind , although at a distance
of some thousands of miles , his early associates and companions in Masonry , and convince him of the sincerity of our wishes for his welfare , and the interest ive take in his happiness and prosperity ; it will also , when placed on his bosom , proudly designate him as one of the Sons of our fair Science—as a citizen of the Old AA ' orld as well as of the New , ancl as a most worthy and very excellent Brother to every upright
and honest Freemason throughout the habitable globe . " Having , Right AVorshipful Sir , felt it my duty , in justice to our worthy Brother and Companion , to say thus much , I shall now present him with this small token of our regard and attachment , at the same
time preferring an humble but sincere prayer , ivhich I feel assured will meet with a fervent response in the hearts of the Brethren , that it will please the Great Architect of the Universe to watch over and to jirotect our Brother from every danger in his passage over the boisterous deep , that having arrived at the point of his destination , he may set his foot firml y ancl safely on his promised land , aud may there , in possession of
his new dignity , enjoy the full blessings of health , of happiness , ancl of prosperity , ivith an occasional and an affectionate thought for the Brotherhood , and for those whom he shall leave behind . " Brother Francis Fisher , I present to you , in the name of the AVorshipful Master , officers , and Brethren of the Scientific Lodge , and ivith the most sincere pleasure , this Royal Arch Mason ' s jewel , which has been awarded to you by the unanimous and spontaneous vote of the Lodge , in testimony of their high respect and esteem for your person ,
and for the services you have rendered to the cause of Masonry since your initiation and your connexion with this Lodge . " Brother Fisher replied to the fraternal compliment in a speech full of feeling and pathos , and concluded by observing , that the pleasure he felt in receiving such a mark of the affection of his friends cquld not be described , to part from such friends was a serious effort , and that in
a distant horizon , this incident and their kindness would cheer him ivith grateful recollection . This was not the only circumstance of a gratifying nature whicli we
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known , has recently received a most honourable appointment , and is ou the verge of leaving his native country to take upon himself the duties of Crown Solicitor in New South AVales ) , it is , sir , to convey to him , in some more substantial form than in the expression of mere words , the very high sense we as a Lodge , and as individual members , entertain of
his character ancl worth , botli as a private gentleman and as a member of our Masonic Institution , and also of the very kind and effective manner in whicli , during the past year , he has discharged his very arduous duties as Secretary to this Lodge . And whilst , Right AVorshipful Sir , I feel persuaded that this little memorial will , with pleasurable emotions , frequently recall to his mind , although at a distance
of some thousands of miles , his early associates and companions in Masonry , and convince him of the sincerity of our wishes for his welfare , and the interest ive take in his happiness and prosperity ; it will also , when placed on his bosom , proudly designate him as one of the Sons of our fair Science—as a citizen of the Old AA ' orld as well as of the New , ancl as a most worthy and very excellent Brother to every upright
and honest Freemason throughout the habitable globe . " Having , Right AVorshipful Sir , felt it my duty , in justice to our worthy Brother and Companion , to say thus much , I shall now present him with this small token of our regard and attachment , at the same
time preferring an humble but sincere prayer , ivhich I feel assured will meet with a fervent response in the hearts of the Brethren , that it will please the Great Architect of the Universe to watch over and to jirotect our Brother from every danger in his passage over the boisterous deep , that having arrived at the point of his destination , he may set his foot firml y ancl safely on his promised land , aud may there , in possession of
his new dignity , enjoy the full blessings of health , of happiness , ancl of prosperity , ivith an occasional and an affectionate thought for the Brotherhood , and for those whom he shall leave behind . " Brother Francis Fisher , I present to you , in the name of the AVorshipful Master , officers , and Brethren of the Scientific Lodge , and ivith the most sincere pleasure , this Royal Arch Mason ' s jewel , which has been awarded to you by the unanimous and spontaneous vote of the Lodge , in testimony of their high respect and esteem for your person ,
and for the services you have rendered to the cause of Masonry since your initiation and your connexion with this Lodge . " Brother Fisher replied to the fraternal compliment in a speech full of feeling and pathos , and concluded by observing , that the pleasure he felt in receiving such a mark of the affection of his friends cquld not be described , to part from such friends was a serious effort , and that in
a distant horizon , this incident and their kindness would cheer him ivith grateful recollection . This was not the only circumstance of a gratifying nature whicli we