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which they breathe throughout . " Surely then the Prince possessing such attainments , yet condescends to speak so as to be understood by men of low estate , will , forgive a child of the sun , a descendant of Africa , who appreciates the glory of being born in a country where England's banner is unfurled , and deems it no common honour that by the liberality of that Prince , he too , like his more favoured Brethren , have been taught morally to use the compassthe squarethe plumband the level .
, , , " I am confident that there are many present , who would join me in saying that words are too poor to convey to our illustrious Ruler the veneration in which we hold his royal person ; whilst we would assure him that the anxiety we feel for his welfare , and the desire that he may long continue to rule over us , are not lessened by our distance from him . " If , then , we sincerely wish to merit the approbation of the noble Prince , in honour of whom we are assembled this evening , believe me
my Brethren , the trowel must be kept bright in spreading the cement of brotherly love and affection , imitating the example of our illustrious Brother and Grand Master , who , though the son of a king , the brother of two kings , and the uncle of proud England ' s youthful Queen ,
" He is ne ' er ashamed , To hear himself named As a Free and Accepted Mason . " This toast was received with enthusiastic cheers , and drunk with grand honours . The next toast was the Deputy Grand Master , and the prosperity of the Grand Lodge . " The Worshipful Master here regretted that the
Brother whom he had selected to drink this toast ( a worthy P . M . ) was absent , more particularly as he had the honour of sitting in the Grand Lodge , and was consequently better calculated to do honour to it . And he remarked if there was a cause of envy , it is that of having the privilege of visiting the Grand Lodge ( which honour our worthy Brother had enjoyed ) , and he would appreciate it as the highest moment of his existence , if the privilege of beholding our illustrious Grand Master
preside , surrounded by rank and splendour , were reserved for him . " The Senior Warden , Brother Jobity , observed— " I have now the pleasure of addressing you on this pleasing occasion , and to propose to you a toast which I am sure you will receive with feelings of respect , pleasure and satisfaction , particularly as it is the wish of our illustrious Grand Master that the prosperity of the Sister Grand Lodges should never be forgotten . It is a toast in honour of the Grand Lodge of
Scotland . " It is , Brethren , with mingled feelings of pride and reluctance , that I approach this subject : pride , because I hold it as an inestimable honour to have been chosen by our Worshipful Master to discharge such a pleasing office , and reluctance , because in looking round this assemblage of Brethren I see many whose abilities and experience would do more justice to this toast than my limited abilities will allow . When we
recollect Brethren , that the Grand Lodge of Scotland is one of the most ancient on record , and that under its patronizing care Freemasonry has been preserved unsullied , I think that another feeling besides pleasure ought to attend the drinking of this toast , and that feeling is gratitude , and which I may , perhaps , be allowed to express is alive in my heart , particularly when I reflect that a high degree was conferred upon me by our esteemetl and venerable friend and Brother Doctor William Stephen-
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which they breathe throughout . " Surely then the Prince possessing such attainments , yet condescends to speak so as to be understood by men of low estate , will , forgive a child of the sun , a descendant of Africa , who appreciates the glory of being born in a country where England's banner is unfurled , and deems it no common honour that by the liberality of that Prince , he too , like his more favoured Brethren , have been taught morally to use the compassthe squarethe plumband the level .
, , , " I am confident that there are many present , who would join me in saying that words are too poor to convey to our illustrious Ruler the veneration in which we hold his royal person ; whilst we would assure him that the anxiety we feel for his welfare , and the desire that he may long continue to rule over us , are not lessened by our distance from him . " If , then , we sincerely wish to merit the approbation of the noble Prince , in honour of whom we are assembled this evening , believe me
my Brethren , the trowel must be kept bright in spreading the cement of brotherly love and affection , imitating the example of our illustrious Brother and Grand Master , who , though the son of a king , the brother of two kings , and the uncle of proud England ' s youthful Queen ,
" He is ne ' er ashamed , To hear himself named As a Free and Accepted Mason . " This toast was received with enthusiastic cheers , and drunk with grand honours . The next toast was the Deputy Grand Master , and the prosperity of the Grand Lodge . " The Worshipful Master here regretted that the
Brother whom he had selected to drink this toast ( a worthy P . M . ) was absent , more particularly as he had the honour of sitting in the Grand Lodge , and was consequently better calculated to do honour to it . And he remarked if there was a cause of envy , it is that of having the privilege of visiting the Grand Lodge ( which honour our worthy Brother had enjoyed ) , and he would appreciate it as the highest moment of his existence , if the privilege of beholding our illustrious Grand Master
preside , surrounded by rank and splendour , were reserved for him . " The Senior Warden , Brother Jobity , observed— " I have now the pleasure of addressing you on this pleasing occasion , and to propose to you a toast which I am sure you will receive with feelings of respect , pleasure and satisfaction , particularly as it is the wish of our illustrious Grand Master that the prosperity of the Sister Grand Lodges should never be forgotten . It is a toast in honour of the Grand Lodge of
Scotland . " It is , Brethren , with mingled feelings of pride and reluctance , that I approach this subject : pride , because I hold it as an inestimable honour to have been chosen by our Worshipful Master to discharge such a pleasing office , and reluctance , because in looking round this assemblage of Brethren I see many whose abilities and experience would do more justice to this toast than my limited abilities will allow . When we
recollect Brethren , that the Grand Lodge of Scotland is one of the most ancient on record , and that under its patronizing care Freemasonry has been preserved unsullied , I think that another feeling besides pleasure ought to attend the drinking of this toast , and that feeling is gratitude , and which I may , perhaps , be allowed to express is alive in my heart , particularly when I reflect that a high degree was conferred upon me by our esteemetl and venerable friend and Brother Doctor William Stephen-