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Provincial.
Master ( P V . Robinson , Esq ) . That worthy Brother had been called away from them in the morning by business ; but his zeal had induced him to return to join in tbe latter part of their proceedings . In consenuence of his absence , hoivever , a portion of their ceremonies bad been necessarily omitted—the investiture of the D . P . G . M . with the jewel of his office . The P . G . M . therefore called on the Past Deputy Provincial Grand Masterand now newlappointed P . G . Secretary , to bestow the
, y investiture , as he had done the others on his behalf . The health was drunk with loud applause . , n „ T , . , , ,. D P G M . R OBINSON thus returned thanks—' R . AVorshipful Master , and Brethren all , I beg to offer you my most sincere thanks for the honour you have conferred upon me in drinking my health in so distinguished a manner . I also beg to offer my grateful and respectful thanks to Most AVorshiful PGM . for the eulogy he has been
our p .. pleased to pass upon me . I also wish to express my gratification at the kind ancl complimentary manner in which my too indulgent Brother , Ellis , has invested me with the jewel I have now the honour of wearing . He himself , however , could better tell you that the merits he has been pleased to ascribe to me , should more justly be attributed to that spirit of Freemasonry which inculcates every Christian virtue , and induces us to unite in that bond of fraternal friendship which should always draw
man towards his fellow-man . I will admit , however , that my disposition in early life linked me in bonds of friendship with those of my associates whose sentiments were congenial to my own . Still , what merit is there due to me for this feeling ? I sought my own gratification and happiness I need not , I think , on this occasion , remark to you that happiness is sought after by every rational man , from the early budding of his maturity to the last clays of his earthly pilgrimage . Still the question is , hborn of ambition
where is it to be found ? Neither the hig - sons , nor the low-bred children of avarice , nor the slavish votaries of dissipation had ever yet found it . It is to be sought only in efforts to make others as happy as we would be ourselves . —( Applause . ) Self , my Brethren , is an idol that can no more contribute to its own well-being than could the idols worshipped of old . Take a man out of the world , and place him in solitudeand will see that all his hopes of felicity fail him at once .
, you The gifts of heaven itself would be unprofitable to him , if not diffused by him to others . —( Hear . ) Sentiments like these , my Brethren , first induced me to enter a Freemason ' s Lodge , in search of social happiness ; and I rejoice to say I have been amply successful in my search . — ( Cheers ) Here , all are on a level ; all unite in efforts to make each other happy . Each Brother sympathizes with hisfellow in his misfortunes , and reioices with him in his prosperity . Charity , benevolence , and
brotherly-love form the main-spring ivhich impels the whole system ot Freemasonry . —With these feelings , Right Worshipful Master and Brethren , I again beg to thank y ^ ou . for the honour you have paid me , and to drink your healths in return . " The P . G . M . proposed the health of the Masters , Past Masters , and other Officers of the Lodges in this Province . BroCORNISHas Master of the Mother Lodge of the Province—the
. , Lod ° -e of Love and Honour—returned thanks . The toast was also acknowledged by Brother Lakeman , of the One and All Lodge ; Brother Pearce , of the Mount Sinai ; Brother Edwards , of the True and Faithful ; by Brother Cornish , of the Lodge of Fortitude ; and by Brother Hodge , of the Lodge of Love and Harmony .
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Provincial.
Master ( P V . Robinson , Esq ) . That worthy Brother had been called away from them in the morning by business ; but his zeal had induced him to return to join in tbe latter part of their proceedings . In consenuence of his absence , hoivever , a portion of their ceremonies bad been necessarily omitted—the investiture of the D . P . G . M . with the jewel of his office . The P . G . M . therefore called on the Past Deputy Provincial Grand Masterand now newlappointed P . G . Secretary , to bestow the
, y investiture , as he had done the others on his behalf . The health was drunk with loud applause . , n „ T , . , , ,. D P G M . R OBINSON thus returned thanks—' R . AVorshipful Master , and Brethren all , I beg to offer you my most sincere thanks for the honour you have conferred upon me in drinking my health in so distinguished a manner . I also beg to offer my grateful and respectful thanks to Most AVorshiful PGM . for the eulogy he has been
our p .. pleased to pass upon me . I also wish to express my gratification at the kind ancl complimentary manner in which my too indulgent Brother , Ellis , has invested me with the jewel I have now the honour of wearing . He himself , however , could better tell you that the merits he has been pleased to ascribe to me , should more justly be attributed to that spirit of Freemasonry which inculcates every Christian virtue , and induces us to unite in that bond of fraternal friendship which should always draw
man towards his fellow-man . I will admit , however , that my disposition in early life linked me in bonds of friendship with those of my associates whose sentiments were congenial to my own . Still , what merit is there due to me for this feeling ? I sought my own gratification and happiness I need not , I think , on this occasion , remark to you that happiness is sought after by every rational man , from the early budding of his maturity to the last clays of his earthly pilgrimage . Still the question is , hborn of ambition
where is it to be found ? Neither the hig - sons , nor the low-bred children of avarice , nor the slavish votaries of dissipation had ever yet found it . It is to be sought only in efforts to make others as happy as we would be ourselves . —( Applause . ) Self , my Brethren , is an idol that can no more contribute to its own well-being than could the idols worshipped of old . Take a man out of the world , and place him in solitudeand will see that all his hopes of felicity fail him at once .
, you The gifts of heaven itself would be unprofitable to him , if not diffused by him to others . —( Hear . ) Sentiments like these , my Brethren , first induced me to enter a Freemason ' s Lodge , in search of social happiness ; and I rejoice to say I have been amply successful in my search . — ( Cheers ) Here , all are on a level ; all unite in efforts to make each other happy . Each Brother sympathizes with hisfellow in his misfortunes , and reioices with him in his prosperity . Charity , benevolence , and
brotherly-love form the main-spring ivhich impels the whole system ot Freemasonry . —With these feelings , Right Worshipful Master and Brethren , I again beg to thank y ^ ou . for the honour you have paid me , and to drink your healths in return . " The P . G . M . proposed the health of the Masters , Past Masters , and other Officers of the Lodges in this Province . BroCORNISHas Master of the Mother Lodge of the Province—the
. , Lod ° -e of Love and Honour—returned thanks . The toast was also acknowledged by Brother Lakeman , of the One and All Lodge ; Brother Pearce , of the Mount Sinai ; Brother Edwards , of the True and Faithful ; by Brother Cornish , of the Lodge of Fortitude ; and by Brother Hodge , of the Lodge of Love and Harmony .