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Masonic Intelligence.
Brethren . The Hebrew Brethren were accommodated at the end of one of the centre tables , that they might not be interrupted in their arrangements , which were entirely conducted by their own people . There were no lights upon any of the tables ; but numerous additional lights were suspended by brackets from the sides of the hall ; and the concourse of elegant ladies in the gallery gave a lustrous effect to the magnificent Hall—perhaps never before witnessed
. During the banquet , the Grancl Master rose , ancl regretting he could not take wine individually with every Brother , requested to be allowed the opportunity of drinking a glass to the health of all the company . After the removal of the cloth H . R . H . rose , and expressed his regret , that from the numerous assemblage of the Brethren who hacl that clay come there to pay him respect , many were compelled to dine in another room ; but the fault was not with the Stewards , nor with himself , and he it
was sure was not with the Architect who built that Hall , as he never could have contemplated that such a numerous concourse of Masons would have assembled in it ; he would then request the Brethren who had dined elsewhere , if they were present , to take their seats . Benedictus was then sung by the professional Brethren , Jolly , Robinson , Atkins , Francis , Fitzwilliam , and the two young gentlemen from the Chapel Royal . Sir George Smart presiding at the piano . The Grand Master proposed -- the Queen . " He said , " at all public meetings , and of course Masonic meetings , the first toast is a tribute of loyalty ancl affection to the Soverei gn whom Providence has appointed to
preside over the destinies of this country . At all times this toast must be a grateful one , but particularly so at this moment , when we are governed by a Virgin Queen . U p to the hour of the accession of her present Majesty , we had the happiness and good fortune to have in the Soverei gn a Member and Patron of our Society ; the same is not reserved for us now , but we have a good ancl gracious Queen , who is the daughter of a Mason , and who herself is favourable to our Order . In a breast so pure hers there be
as can no suspicion ; but she can learn that there was a queen who was jealous of our Order , but who , on a clear investigation of its principles and precepts , afforded it her protection . Like her great predecessor , our Queen will protect our Order ; and as all her relatives who are connected with the Order are also bound to be liege subjects , so I shall endeavour to bring it under her notice , and shall claim the patronage of the Sovereign , feeling satisfied that her Majesty will patronize
Masonry . " The Queen , ancl Gocl bless her . " Anthem and chorus , " God save the Queen . " THE GRAND MASTER . " The next toast I have to propose is the widow of a Mason , the consort of our late revered Monarch . Her Majesty has long been a kind patroness to the charitable institutions of our Order , and I believe it is her intention to continue so . I regret to tell you she is in ill health I ivill therefore ive
; g you . " "The Queen Dowager , and better health to her . " LORD JOHN CHURCHILL . " I am quite incompetent to do justice to the toast which I am now about to offer . I shall therefore content myself by proposing to you the health of our M . W . G . M ., an individual whom no eulogy of mine can affect , and who has so kindly presided over us for a quarter of a century . " His lordship here read the following address of the Committee of the Masonic Offering .
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Masonic Intelligence.
Brethren . The Hebrew Brethren were accommodated at the end of one of the centre tables , that they might not be interrupted in their arrangements , which were entirely conducted by their own people . There were no lights upon any of the tables ; but numerous additional lights were suspended by brackets from the sides of the hall ; and the concourse of elegant ladies in the gallery gave a lustrous effect to the magnificent Hall—perhaps never before witnessed
. During the banquet , the Grancl Master rose , ancl regretting he could not take wine individually with every Brother , requested to be allowed the opportunity of drinking a glass to the health of all the company . After the removal of the cloth H . R . H . rose , and expressed his regret , that from the numerous assemblage of the Brethren who hacl that clay come there to pay him respect , many were compelled to dine in another room ; but the fault was not with the Stewards , nor with himself , and he it
was sure was not with the Architect who built that Hall , as he never could have contemplated that such a numerous concourse of Masons would have assembled in it ; he would then request the Brethren who had dined elsewhere , if they were present , to take their seats . Benedictus was then sung by the professional Brethren , Jolly , Robinson , Atkins , Francis , Fitzwilliam , and the two young gentlemen from the Chapel Royal . Sir George Smart presiding at the piano . The Grand Master proposed -- the Queen . " He said , " at all public meetings , and of course Masonic meetings , the first toast is a tribute of loyalty ancl affection to the Soverei gn whom Providence has appointed to
preside over the destinies of this country . At all times this toast must be a grateful one , but particularly so at this moment , when we are governed by a Virgin Queen . U p to the hour of the accession of her present Majesty , we had the happiness and good fortune to have in the Soverei gn a Member and Patron of our Society ; the same is not reserved for us now , but we have a good ancl gracious Queen , who is the daughter of a Mason , and who herself is favourable to our Order . In a breast so pure hers there be
as can no suspicion ; but she can learn that there was a queen who was jealous of our Order , but who , on a clear investigation of its principles and precepts , afforded it her protection . Like her great predecessor , our Queen will protect our Order ; and as all her relatives who are connected with the Order are also bound to be liege subjects , so I shall endeavour to bring it under her notice , and shall claim the patronage of the Sovereign , feeling satisfied that her Majesty will patronize
Masonry . " The Queen , ancl Gocl bless her . " Anthem and chorus , " God save the Queen . " THE GRAND MASTER . " The next toast I have to propose is the widow of a Mason , the consort of our late revered Monarch . Her Majesty has long been a kind patroness to the charitable institutions of our Order , and I believe it is her intention to continue so . I regret to tell you she is in ill health I ivill therefore ive
; g you . " "The Queen Dowager , and better health to her . " LORD JOHN CHURCHILL . " I am quite incompetent to do justice to the toast which I am now about to offer . I shall therefore content myself by proposing to you the health of our M . W . G . M ., an individual whom no eulogy of mine can affect , and who has so kindly presided over us for a quarter of a century . " His lordship here read the following address of the Committee of the Masonic Offering .