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Provincial.
Brethren of the Alfred Lodge . ( Cheers ) . Allow me again , in the name and behalf of that Loclge , to present you with this testimonial of their regard . " Past Master MUSGROVE , on rising was greeted with loud acclamations , saicl he felt quite at a loss for words to convey to the Brethren how deeply sensible he was of tlieir kindness , and how highly he valued the splendid jewel which they had presented to him . He assured them
that he had not the slightest idea that such a thing was in agitation , and was taken quite by surprise when he heard of it ; but the unanimity which had prevailed respecting it was most agreeable to his feelings . ( Cheers ) . The kind way in which it hacl been done , ancl the high encomiums paid him by the Worshipful Master , and responded to by the Brethren , would never be obliterated from his mind . He had been for a quarter of a century a member of the Alfred Loclge ( cheers ) ; ancl
during that period had been called on five times to serve the office of AVorshipful Master ( cheers ) , in addition to his having filled all the other offices . The Loclge had also shown its confidence in him by electing him several times Treasurer , and at the present moment he hacl the honour to be Treasurer to two Masonic bodies . For many years past he had been identified with Freemasonry , and was warmly attached to it ; for it served to stimulate men to those offices of friendship , and acts of
charity which should never be lost sight of . If there was one circumstance more gratifying than another to him , as an old Mason , it was the present prosperous state of the Lodge , ancl the zeal and ability which distinguished the AA'orshipful Master and his officers . ( Loud cheers . ) In conclusion , he begged to tender his warmest thanks to the AVorshipful Master for the kind and eloquent eulogium which he had passed upon him , and to the Brethren for the warm and flattering manner in
ivhich they had responded to them ; it would make a deep ancl lasting impression on his mind , ancl encourage him to pursue that course of conduct which had already gained their confidence and esteem . Past Master HASKINS rose and said , that after the eloquent address of the AA ' orshipful Master in presenting the jewel , it was hardly necessary that he should make any observation , but he was desirous , as a Past Master , to bear his humble testimony to the valuable services rendered
by Past Master Musgrove , not only to the Alfred Loclge , but to Freemasonry generally . P . M . Haskins concluded by proposing the health of Past Master Musgrove , which was drank with all honours . Past Master MUSGROVE acknowledged the compliment paid him , and assured them that it was the sincere wish of his heart that health , happiness , and prosperity might be their lot ; and trusted that the reception which they hacl given him would be a stimulus to others to endeavour to win their good will , ancl live in brotherly love with all they came in contact with .
Past Blaster HASKINS proposed the health of the Worshipful Master , and complimented him not only on the eloquent and able manner in which he hacl presented the testimonial to Past Master Musgrove , but for his general efficient conduct in presiding over the Loclge . The AVORSHIPFUL MASTER responded , ancl assured them that his desire was to fulfil the duties , both in the Lodge-room as well as at the festive board , to their satisfaction . He proposed the health of the Worshipful Blaster , Officers , ancl Brethren of the Apollo University Lodge . Brother THOMPSON , treasurer of the Apollo Loclge , acknowledged the toast , and alluded to the good feeling existing between the two Lodges .
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Provincial.
Brethren of the Alfred Lodge . ( Cheers ) . Allow me again , in the name and behalf of that Loclge , to present you with this testimonial of their regard . " Past Master MUSGROVE , on rising was greeted with loud acclamations , saicl he felt quite at a loss for words to convey to the Brethren how deeply sensible he was of tlieir kindness , and how highly he valued the splendid jewel which they had presented to him . He assured them
that he had not the slightest idea that such a thing was in agitation , and was taken quite by surprise when he heard of it ; but the unanimity which had prevailed respecting it was most agreeable to his feelings . ( Cheers ) . The kind way in which it hacl been done , ancl the high encomiums paid him by the Worshipful Master , and responded to by the Brethren , would never be obliterated from his mind . He had been for a quarter of a century a member of the Alfred Loclge ( cheers ) ; ancl
during that period had been called on five times to serve the office of AVorshipful Master ( cheers ) , in addition to his having filled all the other offices . The Loclge had also shown its confidence in him by electing him several times Treasurer , and at the present moment he hacl the honour to be Treasurer to two Masonic bodies . For many years past he had been identified with Freemasonry , and was warmly attached to it ; for it served to stimulate men to those offices of friendship , and acts of
charity which should never be lost sight of . If there was one circumstance more gratifying than another to him , as an old Mason , it was the present prosperous state of the Lodge , ancl the zeal and ability which distinguished the AA'orshipful Master and his officers . ( Loud cheers . ) In conclusion , he begged to tender his warmest thanks to the AVorshipful Master for the kind and eloquent eulogium which he had passed upon him , and to the Brethren for the warm and flattering manner in
ivhich they had responded to them ; it would make a deep ancl lasting impression on his mind , ancl encourage him to pursue that course of conduct which had already gained their confidence and esteem . Past Master HASKINS rose and said , that after the eloquent address of the AA ' orshipful Master in presenting the jewel , it was hardly necessary that he should make any observation , but he was desirous , as a Past Master , to bear his humble testimony to the valuable services rendered
by Past Master Musgrove , not only to the Alfred Loclge , but to Freemasonry generally . P . M . Haskins concluded by proposing the health of Past Master Musgrove , which was drank with all honours . Past Master MUSGROVE acknowledged the compliment paid him , and assured them that it was the sincere wish of his heart that health , happiness , and prosperity might be their lot ; and trusted that the reception which they hacl given him would be a stimulus to others to endeavour to win their good will , ancl live in brotherly love with all they came in contact with .
Past Blaster HASKINS proposed the health of the Worshipful Master , and complimented him not only on the eloquent and able manner in which he hacl presented the testimonial to Past Master Musgrove , but for his general efficient conduct in presiding over the Loclge . The AVORSHIPFUL MASTER responded , ancl assured them that his desire was to fulfil the duties , both in the Lodge-room as well as at the festive board , to their satisfaction . He proposed the health of the Worshipful Blaster , Officers , ancl Brethren of the Apollo University Lodge . Brother THOMPSON , treasurer of the Apollo Loclge , acknowledged the toast , and alluded to the good feeling existing between the two Lodges .