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Ireland.
vouring to impress on you the necessity of your continuing to maintain those principles , which are not only in perfect unison with the feelings of even the most fastidious , but in strict conformity with the constitutions of Freemasonry . To do this effectually , you must be careful in preventing the admission of persons whose conditions , conduct , and characters , will not bear the searching light of investigation . To preserve the innate truth ancl indomitable spirit of charity which belongs to
our Order , you must never close your hand to the pressure of calamity , but on the contrary encourage each other , both by precept ancl example , to contribute to relieve the wants , and alleviate the misfortunes of your distressed and deserving Brother ( much applause ) . Those observations I respectfully submit , in the hope of their being considered worthy of attention , ancl in making them , I am certain my motives will not only be candidly interpreted , but paternally appreciated ( cries—they are ) .
I shall not , AVorshipful President and Brethren , longer interrupt your enjoyments , by continuing to dwell on a subject of so little importance as that which relates to myself ; but briefly , though sincerely , thank you for electing me unanimously to the distinguished station of Provincial Grand-Master , of one ofthe most peaceable , prosperous , ancl intelligent of the northern counties . It is an official appointment which woulcl confer honour on any man , no matter how exalted in rank , or prosperous
in the enjoyment of worldly possessions . It is an honour , enhanced by the manner in which it has heen bestowed—without solicitation on my part ; and during my absence from the county , the recollection of such kindness is indeed lastingly engraved
" On the living tablet of my memory . " Should the authorities in Dublin confirm your selection of a Provincial Grand-Master , I trust I shall not be found deficient in attention to the discharge of its responsible duties , ancl that I shall be enabled to evince , by an unremitting attention to your local interests , how deeply sensible I am of the value of a trust so unanimously and unhesitatingly reposed in me . Whetherhoweveryour choice is ratified or rejectedI shall
, , , ever consider it my paramount duty , as well as my pride and pleasure , to endeavour as far as in my power lies , to emulate the example of the distinguished nobleman who has so long and ably ruled the destinies of the Irish Masons—to follow the instructions of his much-esteemed Deputy , and to do all in my power , not only for the individual , but the general interests of the Brotherhood ( cheers ) . I cannot , AVorshipful Sir , sit down , without alluding to the zeal evinced by one Brother in
particular , at the numerous Meeting held at Armagh , in the month of May last . I allude to Joshua Barker , Esq ., of the Regimental Lodge , No . 888 , held at Market Hill . This gentleman has , for some time past , taken a praiseworthy part in the extension of genuine Freemasonry ; and I regret , that it is not in my power to refer to his observations before the County Meeting , ( more particularly against processions ) , which were in accordance with the opinions entertained bthe Grancl
y Lodge , and were , I understand expressed with sound sense , appositeness and talent , all in harmonious combination . AVith the permission of the Chairman , and believing the toast to be in unison with the sentiments of this Meeting , I beg to propose the health of Brother Barker . Great applause followed the announcement of this toast , which was spoken to b y Brother Oliver , P . M . of 601 , in a manner which gave much satisfaction .
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Ireland.
vouring to impress on you the necessity of your continuing to maintain those principles , which are not only in perfect unison with the feelings of even the most fastidious , but in strict conformity with the constitutions of Freemasonry . To do this effectually , you must be careful in preventing the admission of persons whose conditions , conduct , and characters , will not bear the searching light of investigation . To preserve the innate truth ancl indomitable spirit of charity which belongs to
our Order , you must never close your hand to the pressure of calamity , but on the contrary encourage each other , both by precept ancl example , to contribute to relieve the wants , and alleviate the misfortunes of your distressed and deserving Brother ( much applause ) . Those observations I respectfully submit , in the hope of their being considered worthy of attention , ancl in making them , I am certain my motives will not only be candidly interpreted , but paternally appreciated ( cries—they are ) .
I shall not , AVorshipful President and Brethren , longer interrupt your enjoyments , by continuing to dwell on a subject of so little importance as that which relates to myself ; but briefly , though sincerely , thank you for electing me unanimously to the distinguished station of Provincial Grand-Master , of one ofthe most peaceable , prosperous , ancl intelligent of the northern counties . It is an official appointment which woulcl confer honour on any man , no matter how exalted in rank , or prosperous
in the enjoyment of worldly possessions . It is an honour , enhanced by the manner in which it has heen bestowed—without solicitation on my part ; and during my absence from the county , the recollection of such kindness is indeed lastingly engraved
" On the living tablet of my memory . " Should the authorities in Dublin confirm your selection of a Provincial Grand-Master , I trust I shall not be found deficient in attention to the discharge of its responsible duties , ancl that I shall be enabled to evince , by an unremitting attention to your local interests , how deeply sensible I am of the value of a trust so unanimously and unhesitatingly reposed in me . Whetherhoweveryour choice is ratified or rejectedI shall
, , , ever consider it my paramount duty , as well as my pride and pleasure , to endeavour as far as in my power lies , to emulate the example of the distinguished nobleman who has so long and ably ruled the destinies of the Irish Masons—to follow the instructions of his much-esteemed Deputy , and to do all in my power , not only for the individual , but the general interests of the Brotherhood ( cheers ) . I cannot , AVorshipful Sir , sit down , without alluding to the zeal evinced by one Brother in
particular , at the numerous Meeting held at Armagh , in the month of May last . I allude to Joshua Barker , Esq ., of the Regimental Lodge , No . 888 , held at Market Hill . This gentleman has , for some time past , taken a praiseworthy part in the extension of genuine Freemasonry ; and I regret , that it is not in my power to refer to his observations before the County Meeting , ( more particularly against processions ) , which were in accordance with the opinions entertained bthe Grancl
y Lodge , and were , I understand expressed with sound sense , appositeness and talent , all in harmonious combination . AVith the permission of the Chairman , and believing the toast to be in unison with the sentiments of this Meeting , I beg to propose the health of Brother Barker . Great applause followed the announcement of this toast , which was spoken to b y Brother Oliver , P . M . of 601 , in a manner which gave much satisfaction .