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and ability , referred to tlie progress of Freemasonry in this present enlightened age . The ruins of St . Botolp h ' s Priory , ancl tlie imposing ceremony in which he had that clay been engaged , gave rise to the parallel between Cromwell and AA ren , in which lie very forcibly contrasted the effects of narrow-minded bigotry and intolerance , with the enlightened principles of science aided by Freemasonry . He then took a rapidbut faithfulview of Cromwell ' s bloody and destructive progress
, , through the kingdom—the evidences of which now remain in the many ivy-covered ruins , similar to the beautiful , though melancholy one , of St . Botolp h ' s Priory . He then , in a style of impressive eloquence , brought before the meeting the quiet and unobtrusive course of our AA ^ orshipful Grancl Master , Sir Christopher AA ren , calmly pursuing the paths of science ancl of Masonry amidst the din of civil war—his own college being at one time the quarters for soldiery . " . Andalthough "
, , said Brother Ciiffe , " Cromwell destroyed the architectural beauties of our country , Wren lived to raise those of greater elegance and magnificence . " He then endeavoured to show , and successfully too , that ice had been treacling in the steps of our W . G . M . AA ' ren , in assisting in the restoration of a sacred edifice , ancl had , at the same time , exhibited to
the world , that no difference in points of belief had separated us when a good work was to be performed . That many who voluntarily aided by their subscriptions , as well as b y their Masonic attendance , could not join in the form of worship that would be adopted when the churcli was finished . In drawing a parallel between tlie times of the Commonwealth ancl the present , Brother Ciiffe very happily proved , that although a great change had taken place in the guiding principles
of mankind in toleration of eacli other ' s opinions , yet no change had taken place , nor was required , in our Institution ; for the "Charges " delivered by Sir C . AAf-en breathed the same spirit of universal benevolence ancl charity as the "Charges" delivered in the Masonic Lodges at the present hour ! In his concluding remarks ( of which I regret this is but a brief summary ) lie very forcibly proved that Masonry was still iu advance of the most enlihtened communities ; and that not until
mang kind are ready to admit the fundamental principles of cur Order , " that man is accountable to his Creator alone for the manner in which he shall adore him , " can perfect civilization ensue ! The speech was received with loud and Jong continued cheering . Song by Brother Creek— " This is Mason ' s holiday . " The Master then proposed the health of Brother Nunii as Senior AVarden .
Brother Nunn , in a neat and appropriate speech , wherein he displayed his usual tact and ability , acknowledged the compliment paid him , and trusted his health would be spared to see the work they had that day commenced , brought to a happy completion . Song by Brother Lake of Chelmsford— "Tlie sea !" The Master rose and proposed the health of Brother Bowler , as Master of tlie Ceremonies , with thanks to liim for Jiis services on this occasion .
Brother Bowler expressed himself so overpowered at the kind manner in which his name iiad been introduced , that he could not sufficiently thank tliem for this fraternal mark of their esteem . He thought that the eulogiums which had just been paid to his conduct and services as Master of the Ceremonies , ought more properly to have been applied elsewhere . He was proud to acknowledge that the proceedings of the day had passed off with the greatest pleasantness , but lie attributed it
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and ability , referred to tlie progress of Freemasonry in this present enlightened age . The ruins of St . Botolp h ' s Priory , ancl tlie imposing ceremony in which he had that clay been engaged , gave rise to the parallel between Cromwell and AA ren , in which lie very forcibly contrasted the effects of narrow-minded bigotry and intolerance , with the enlightened principles of science aided by Freemasonry . He then took a rapidbut faithfulview of Cromwell ' s bloody and destructive progress
, , through the kingdom—the evidences of which now remain in the many ivy-covered ruins , similar to the beautiful , though melancholy one , of St . Botolp h ' s Priory . He then , in a style of impressive eloquence , brought before the meeting the quiet and unobtrusive course of our AA ^ orshipful Grancl Master , Sir Christopher AA ren , calmly pursuing the paths of science ancl of Masonry amidst the din of civil war—his own college being at one time the quarters for soldiery . " . Andalthough "
, , said Brother Ciiffe , " Cromwell destroyed the architectural beauties of our country , Wren lived to raise those of greater elegance and magnificence . " He then endeavoured to show , and successfully too , that ice had been treacling in the steps of our W . G . M . AA ' ren , in assisting in the restoration of a sacred edifice , ancl had , at the same time , exhibited to
the world , that no difference in points of belief had separated us when a good work was to be performed . That many who voluntarily aided by their subscriptions , as well as b y their Masonic attendance , could not join in the form of worship that would be adopted when the churcli was finished . In drawing a parallel between tlie times of the Commonwealth ancl the present , Brother Ciiffe very happily proved , that although a great change had taken place in the guiding principles
of mankind in toleration of eacli other ' s opinions , yet no change had taken place , nor was required , in our Institution ; for the "Charges " delivered by Sir C . AAf-en breathed the same spirit of universal benevolence ancl charity as the "Charges" delivered in the Masonic Lodges at the present hour ! In his concluding remarks ( of which I regret this is but a brief summary ) lie very forcibly proved that Masonry was still iu advance of the most enlihtened communities ; and that not until
mang kind are ready to admit the fundamental principles of cur Order , " that man is accountable to his Creator alone for the manner in which he shall adore him , " can perfect civilization ensue ! The speech was received with loud and Jong continued cheering . Song by Brother Creek— " This is Mason ' s holiday . " The Master then proposed the health of Brother Nunii as Senior AVarden .
Brother Nunn , in a neat and appropriate speech , wherein he displayed his usual tact and ability , acknowledged the compliment paid him , and trusted his health would be spared to see the work they had that day commenced , brought to a happy completion . Song by Brother Lake of Chelmsford— "Tlie sea !" The Master rose and proposed the health of Brother Bowler , as Master of tlie Ceremonies , with thanks to liim for Jiis services on this occasion .
Brother Bowler expressed himself so overpowered at the kind manner in which his name iiad been introduced , that he could not sufficiently thank tliem for this fraternal mark of their esteem . He thought that the eulogiums which had just been paid to his conduct and services as Master of the Ceremonies , ought more properly to have been applied elsewhere . He was proud to acknowledge that the proceedings of the day had passed off with the greatest pleasantness , but lie attributed it