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Masonic Intelligence.
forgotten all that passed , except those of good will with which I left it , and assure the Brethren , that as long as my services are at my own command , the Grand Lodge may claim them ; but they shall be given honestly , fearlessly , and faithfully . Again I sincerely thank the Brethren , and drink good health to all . " His Royal Highness resumed his seat amidst the warmest exhibit ou of gratified feelings ever witnessed in Freemasons' Hall .
The GRAND MASTER . "It is usual to drink to the Sister Grancl Lodges of Scotland and Ireland , and although it would not be Masonic to prefer any distinction or superiority , yet I will venture to challenge the Sister Grand Lodges to entertain a warmer feeling for us than we clo for them . "
The GRAND MASTER . " In mentioning the name of our honoured and industrious Brother , the Pro .-Grand Master , I have to express his regret that indisposition prevents him attending here to-day , to accept a mark of congratulation and affection . It is , however , gratifying to see his son with us to-day , because it proves that there has been three generations of that family good men and true . " The GRAND MASTER . " 1 know the Fraternity will hail with pleasure the next toastbut
— I am really exhausted , and must be very brief—this is not my ' will—but necessity—the heat of the room has quite overpowered me , and I beg after this toast that the Brethren will allow me to retire . The Deputy Grand Master will take my place , and as my parting toast I propose to you the health of my excellent friend Lord John Churchill , who does not like a long speech , because he likes to give a short and pithy reply . "
LORD JOHN CHURCHILL . " Brethren , I shall keep up my character by not detaining you long , especially as I know that you want your dessert , and that His Royal Highness wishes to be off . I thank you all . " The Grand Master then retired amidst great cheering , during which Lord John took the Chair , and gave " The health of the Prov . Grand Masters . " BROTHER LEWIS returned thanks , after many vain attempts on the
part of Colonel Wildman to do so . He thanked the Brethren for the compliment which had been paid to the P . G . M . ' s , and assured the Grand Loclge that it would ever afford them the liveliest gratification to merit its good opinion . The next toast was " Grand Wardens ancl other Grand Officers of the year . " LORD WORSLEY briefly returned thanks . He said that although but
a young Mason , he could not but feel the highest gratification at the conduct of their G . M . that day . " The Boys' and Girls' School . " BROTHER RAMSHOTTOM , M . P . returned thanks , and reminded the Brethren of the approaching Festival of the Female Charity on the lGth of May . " The Grand Stewards of the year . " BROTHER CHANTER , President of the Board , returned thanks . Lord John Churchill then retired .
It should be observed that all the addresses were received with great attention ancl the most cheering applause , as well as all the toasts . The following was the routine of the glees , & c . Grace—Bcncdictus—J . Reading , IBS I . God save the Queen—Glee , four voices—Spofforth .
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Masonic Intelligence.
forgotten all that passed , except those of good will with which I left it , and assure the Brethren , that as long as my services are at my own command , the Grand Lodge may claim them ; but they shall be given honestly , fearlessly , and faithfully . Again I sincerely thank the Brethren , and drink good health to all . " His Royal Highness resumed his seat amidst the warmest exhibit ou of gratified feelings ever witnessed in Freemasons' Hall .
The GRAND MASTER . "It is usual to drink to the Sister Grancl Lodges of Scotland and Ireland , and although it would not be Masonic to prefer any distinction or superiority , yet I will venture to challenge the Sister Grand Lodges to entertain a warmer feeling for us than we clo for them . "
The GRAND MASTER . " In mentioning the name of our honoured and industrious Brother , the Pro .-Grand Master , I have to express his regret that indisposition prevents him attending here to-day , to accept a mark of congratulation and affection . It is , however , gratifying to see his son with us to-day , because it proves that there has been three generations of that family good men and true . " The GRAND MASTER . " 1 know the Fraternity will hail with pleasure the next toastbut
— I am really exhausted , and must be very brief—this is not my ' will—but necessity—the heat of the room has quite overpowered me , and I beg after this toast that the Brethren will allow me to retire . The Deputy Grand Master will take my place , and as my parting toast I propose to you the health of my excellent friend Lord John Churchill , who does not like a long speech , because he likes to give a short and pithy reply . "
LORD JOHN CHURCHILL . " Brethren , I shall keep up my character by not detaining you long , especially as I know that you want your dessert , and that His Royal Highness wishes to be off . I thank you all . " The Grand Master then retired amidst great cheering , during which Lord John took the Chair , and gave " The health of the Prov . Grand Masters . " BROTHER LEWIS returned thanks , after many vain attempts on the
part of Colonel Wildman to do so . He thanked the Brethren for the compliment which had been paid to the P . G . M . ' s , and assured the Grand Loclge that it would ever afford them the liveliest gratification to merit its good opinion . The next toast was " Grand Wardens ancl other Grand Officers of the year . " LORD WORSLEY briefly returned thanks . He said that although but
a young Mason , he could not but feel the highest gratification at the conduct of their G . M . that day . " The Boys' and Girls' School . " BROTHER RAMSHOTTOM , M . P . returned thanks , and reminded the Brethren of the approaching Festival of the Female Charity on the lGth of May . " The Grand Stewards of the year . " BROTHER CHANTER , President of the Board , returned thanks . Lord John Churchill then retired .
It should be observed that all the addresses were received with great attention ancl the most cheering applause , as well as all the toasts . The following was the routine of the glees , & c . Grace—Bcncdictus—J . Reading , IBS I . God save the Queen—Glee , four voices—Spofforth .