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Grand Festival Of The Order.
GRAND FESTIVAL OF THE ORDER .
IMMEDIATELY after the especial Grand Lodge was closed , Lord Durham , with the Brethren , entered the Hall in Masonic procession , and were met by the most numerous assembly that had been known for some years—in all nearly three hundred . The ladies' gallery was graced by beauty antl fashion , and added greatly to the interest of the happy occasion . After the removal of the cloththe ladieswho had retired to partake
, , of an elegant collation , returned to the gallery ; they were greeted most enthusiastically , and gracefully acknowledged the cordial welcome , which was heightened by the beaming smiles that betokened their cheerfulness . The noble Chairman , the Earl of Durham , rose , and as the first toast , proposed "The King , " as Patron of the Craft ; "The Queen , " Patroness of the Female School ; both toasts were received ivith loyalty and respect .
The health of his Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex was the next toast . "Although , " observed the noble Earl , " our Grand Master is not present on this happy occasion to receive those accustomed marks of your affection , you , my Brethren , are well aware that nothing but the hand of Providence , ivhich has interposed , would have prevented him from mingling amongst you , and participating in the happiness of this meeting . His first care has ever been and continues to be devoted to
promote the welfare of the Craft , and by his personal attendance todignify its proceedings ; well do I know , and deeply do I feel how poignantly his Royal Highness regrets being compelled to delegate to other hands the investiture of those Brethren whom he has appointed as Grand Officers of the year ; but in carrying into effect the commands
of our illustrious Grand Master , I can but add the pleasure I have felt in humbly performing so gratifying a duty . I must also congratulate the Craft upon the condescension of his Royal Highness in continuing once more to preside over the Grand Lodge . Around the walls of this temple , my brethren , are displayed the portraits of many members of the Royal Family and other distinguished Freemasons , who have proved themselves foremost in supporting our rights and
privileges ; yet , amongst this noble illustration either as there depicted , or as elsewhere knoivn , where shines there one so pre-eminently conspicuous in upholding the Order of Freemasonry , as our illustrious Brother , His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex . " There was but one sentiment ivhich re-echoed the words of Lord Durham , and that sentiment was conveyed in a burst of natural feeling and acclamation , as an affectionate tribute to one so loved and venerated . The health of the Right Hon . Lord Dundas , the Pro-Grand Master , was then proposed , antl received with respectful approbation . The Provincial Grand Master for Canada , Simon M'Gillivray , Esq .,
addressed the meeting , and after drawing the attention of the Brethren to the inestimable value of the Masonic services of tlie noble Chairman : first a Provincial Grand officer of hi gh rank ; next , the dignified and talented manner in which he acted as Deputy Grand Master ; and lastly , to his very efficient and courteous conduct on the present festive occasion , proposed the health of " the Right Hon . the Earl of Din-ham . " The toast was received with the most significant marks of lively acclamation . VOL . 1 -J A
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Grand Festival Of The Order.
GRAND FESTIVAL OF THE ORDER .
IMMEDIATELY after the especial Grand Lodge was closed , Lord Durham , with the Brethren , entered the Hall in Masonic procession , and were met by the most numerous assembly that had been known for some years—in all nearly three hundred . The ladies' gallery was graced by beauty antl fashion , and added greatly to the interest of the happy occasion . After the removal of the cloththe ladieswho had retired to partake
, , of an elegant collation , returned to the gallery ; they were greeted most enthusiastically , and gracefully acknowledged the cordial welcome , which was heightened by the beaming smiles that betokened their cheerfulness . The noble Chairman , the Earl of Durham , rose , and as the first toast , proposed "The King , " as Patron of the Craft ; "The Queen , " Patroness of the Female School ; both toasts were received ivith loyalty and respect .
The health of his Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex was the next toast . "Although , " observed the noble Earl , " our Grand Master is not present on this happy occasion to receive those accustomed marks of your affection , you , my Brethren , are well aware that nothing but the hand of Providence , ivhich has interposed , would have prevented him from mingling amongst you , and participating in the happiness of this meeting . His first care has ever been and continues to be devoted to
promote the welfare of the Craft , and by his personal attendance todignify its proceedings ; well do I know , and deeply do I feel how poignantly his Royal Highness regrets being compelled to delegate to other hands the investiture of those Brethren whom he has appointed as Grand Officers of the year ; but in carrying into effect the commands
of our illustrious Grand Master , I can but add the pleasure I have felt in humbly performing so gratifying a duty . I must also congratulate the Craft upon the condescension of his Royal Highness in continuing once more to preside over the Grand Lodge . Around the walls of this temple , my brethren , are displayed the portraits of many members of the Royal Family and other distinguished Freemasons , who have proved themselves foremost in supporting our rights and
privileges ; yet , amongst this noble illustration either as there depicted , or as elsewhere knoivn , where shines there one so pre-eminently conspicuous in upholding the Order of Freemasonry , as our illustrious Brother , His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex . " There was but one sentiment ivhich re-echoed the words of Lord Durham , and that sentiment was conveyed in a burst of natural feeling and acclamation , as an affectionate tribute to one so loved and venerated . The health of the Right Hon . Lord Dundas , the Pro-Grand Master , was then proposed , antl received with respectful approbation . The Provincial Grand Master for Canada , Simon M'Gillivray , Esq .,
addressed the meeting , and after drawing the attention of the Brethren to the inestimable value of the Masonic services of tlie noble Chairman : first a Provincial Grand officer of hi gh rank ; next , the dignified and talented manner in which he acted as Deputy Grand Master ; and lastly , to his very efficient and courteous conduct on the present festive occasion , proposed the health of " the Right Hon . the Earl of Din-ham . " The toast was received with the most significant marks of lively acclamation . VOL . 1 -J A