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which I have taken the liberty to recommend , cannot fail to be permanent , and respected . It will disseminate amongst mankind a noble idea of our immortal Institution ; ancl while you secure to yourselves a rich succession of intellectual pleasures in this world , you will at the same time be preparing for an admission into the Grand Lodge above , where peace , order , ancl harmony , eternally preside . The D . P . G . M . then drew the attention of the Grand Lod to the Masonic Institutions in
ge London , which reflect so much credit on the Fraternity ; and earnestl y recommended to the Lodges the consideration , that by an annual subscription of the Masons , which they might afford without any sacrifice , they would contribute to give effect to the orphan schools , and the ASYLUM FOR DECAYED FREEMASONS , which have so nobl y illustrated that charity and beneficence , which are the crown ancl ornament of the Masonic profession .
The Brethren dined together at the Lion Hotel . After dinner the D . P . G . M ., with an appropriate introduction , proposed , "The King , the Patron of Masonry ; " which was drunk with the honours . " H . R . H . the Duke of Sussex , G . M ., " three times three . " Lord Dundas , Pro . G . M ., " three times three . " Lord John Churchill , D . G . M ., " three times three . " Lord Durham , PastD . G . M ., " three times thiee .
The D . P . G . M . then called the attention of the Brethren to a toast which he anticipated would be received with enthusiasm . The Brother whose name he was about to mention , was endeared to them by more than common ties . By the judicious exercise of his talents and influence , Freemasonry had made rapid strides in the county of Lincoln ; and in giving his feeble testimony to the merits of that distinguished individual , he knew he should strike a chord which would find a
responsive echo in every bosom present , " The Right Hon . C . T . D'Eyncourt , Prov . G . M . " This toast was received with tremendous cheering , and was drunk with the honours of Masonry . At this moment the D . P . G . M . was called out of the room , when Major Brackenbury , the Alce-President , rose , and observed , that he was rather taken by surprise by the sudden absence of the D . P . G . M . —He felt at a Joss to express in a mannerso as to correct idea
proper , convey a of his own feelings respecting the individual that he was about to name to them as a toast . He begged , however , to propose the health of Bro . the Rev . Dr . Oliver , which he was sure would be received with evei-y demonstration of pleasure , as from the time and talents which he had devoted to the cause of Masonry , he was entitled to their thanks and gratitude , ( great cheerina' ) .
On his return , the Rey . Doctor made an announcement which produced a considerable sensation of regret amongst the Brethren . After expressing his enthusiastic affection for the Craft , he briefly detailed the most prominent events of his Masonic career . He was initiated in his minority under a dispensation ; and very early imbibed a fondness for the Order under the tuition of his father , who was at that time Chaplain of St . Peter ' s Lodgein the city of Peterboroughand made considerable
, ; progress in a correct knowledge in the rites and ceremonies then in use amongst the Lodges , which was brought into practice in the year 1811 , about which time he succeeded in establishing the Apollo Lodge , at Grimsby , of which he continued the AA orshipful Master for several successive years ; and it is but just to add that during the period of his
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Provincial.
which I have taken the liberty to recommend , cannot fail to be permanent , and respected . It will disseminate amongst mankind a noble idea of our immortal Institution ; ancl while you secure to yourselves a rich succession of intellectual pleasures in this world , you will at the same time be preparing for an admission into the Grand Lodge above , where peace , order , ancl harmony , eternally preside . The D . P . G . M . then drew the attention of the Grand Lod to the Masonic Institutions in
ge London , which reflect so much credit on the Fraternity ; and earnestl y recommended to the Lodges the consideration , that by an annual subscription of the Masons , which they might afford without any sacrifice , they would contribute to give effect to the orphan schools , and the ASYLUM FOR DECAYED FREEMASONS , which have so nobl y illustrated that charity and beneficence , which are the crown ancl ornament of the Masonic profession .
The Brethren dined together at the Lion Hotel . After dinner the D . P . G . M ., with an appropriate introduction , proposed , "The King , the Patron of Masonry ; " which was drunk with the honours . " H . R . H . the Duke of Sussex , G . M ., " three times three . " Lord Dundas , Pro . G . M ., " three times three . " Lord John Churchill , D . G . M ., " three times three . " Lord Durham , PastD . G . M ., " three times thiee .
The D . P . G . M . then called the attention of the Brethren to a toast which he anticipated would be received with enthusiasm . The Brother whose name he was about to mention , was endeared to them by more than common ties . By the judicious exercise of his talents and influence , Freemasonry had made rapid strides in the county of Lincoln ; and in giving his feeble testimony to the merits of that distinguished individual , he knew he should strike a chord which would find a
responsive echo in every bosom present , " The Right Hon . C . T . D'Eyncourt , Prov . G . M . " This toast was received with tremendous cheering , and was drunk with the honours of Masonry . At this moment the D . P . G . M . was called out of the room , when Major Brackenbury , the Alce-President , rose , and observed , that he was rather taken by surprise by the sudden absence of the D . P . G . M . —He felt at a Joss to express in a mannerso as to correct idea
proper , convey a of his own feelings respecting the individual that he was about to name to them as a toast . He begged , however , to propose the health of Bro . the Rev . Dr . Oliver , which he was sure would be received with evei-y demonstration of pleasure , as from the time and talents which he had devoted to the cause of Masonry , he was entitled to their thanks and gratitude , ( great cheerina' ) .
On his return , the Rey . Doctor made an announcement which produced a considerable sensation of regret amongst the Brethren . After expressing his enthusiastic affection for the Craft , he briefly detailed the most prominent events of his Masonic career . He was initiated in his minority under a dispensation ; and very early imbibed a fondness for the Order under the tuition of his father , who was at that time Chaplain of St . Peter ' s Lodgein the city of Peterboroughand made considerable
, ; progress in a correct knowledge in the rites and ceremonies then in use amongst the Lodges , which was brought into practice in the year 1811 , about which time he succeeded in establishing the Apollo Lodge , at Grimsby , of which he continued the AA orshipful Master for several successive years ; and it is but just to add that during the period of his