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Br . C . E . DEACON , D . P . M . G . M ., returned thanks for the manner , in winds the toast had been introduced and accepted by the Brethren . Such a reception had been given to it as greatly diminished any difficulties that might beincidental to tho returning thanks in a large assembly : for it clearly showed how copious an amount of kindness and generosity existed among them . The difficulty in which he was placed was , that as a rich man might be poor in some things , so he felt poor in language suited to the true expression of his feelings on that occasion . He however did feel proud of possessing so large an amount
of their regard , and he hoped he was not deceiving himself when he ventured to think this was caused not alone on account of the dignified office he held . ( Choors . ) He could not refrain from saying , however , that at a meeting of that character something else than a personal feeling ought to influence him , and ho believed it did ( hear , hear ); and it was therefore with satisfaction that he regarded tho reception that had been given to the toast as an indication of the love of the Brethren for Freemasonry , ancl a desire to spread far and wide tho invaluable principles of the Fraternity . Freemasonry was not one of those idle obligations that were to he remembered to-day ancl forgotten to-morrow
( hear , hear ) ; it was a system that required tho strictest adherence to its tenets , whilst no talents coulcl be too exalted for its study . ( Applause . ) In the absence of the G . M ., he had felt it his duty to address a few observations , on such occasions , on the business of the Province , but he would then only say that it was the business of good Masons — and all good Masons must be good men ( hear , hear)—prominently to display the excellences of their Institution to their fellow-countrymen , in order to swell the stream of benevolence , and hasten the arrival of that day when , in the language of Bro . Oliver , all classes shall regard a Freemasons' Lodge as an institution w-here they may receive and impart
knowledge , and where they may learn that science wMch includes all others , — duty to their Maker , their neighbour , and themselves . ( Applause . ) It was the duty ancl privilege of Masons to soften the lot of humanity , and to prepare it for that life in tho future which was ever present to a Mason ' s thoughts . In conclusion , as far as he Mmself was individually concerned , it would always be
Ms endeavour to prevent any invasion of the institution of tho Order , to maintain their excellence and advantage unabated , and to diffuse those advantages to others . ( Applause . ) He hoped ho should continue to deserve tho esteem of the Brethren of the Province and of the Pr . G . M . ( Continued applause . ) The Pr . GRAND MASTER said , whilst they were enjoying themselves at that banquet , they must not forget there was one class of Masons wlio were prevented by necessity from joining them . ( Hear , hear . ) The Order was one that was active in charity ; and when they looked round ancl saw that many of their BretM-en were not in affluent circumstances , it behoved them not to forget
them on such an occasion as the present ; he therefore proposed the toast , "To all poor and distressed Masons tln-oughout the globe . " ( The toast was drunk in the usual Masonic manner . ) The Rev . Bro . B . MATURIN said , he had received a commission which ho readily and heartily responded to , and that was to return thanks for the toast , which it was so much their duty , as their privilege to drink on such an occasion . ( Hear , hear . ) He stood up to thank the Brethren for tho manner in wMch the toast had boon received , and he did it not only as a Mason , but as a minister of reliion . ( Hear . ) For himselfho would beg to be allowed to
exg , press his gratification at being present on that occasion , at again seeing tho face and presence of their R . W . G . M ., and of so many other dear Brethren . There was something in the very physiognomy of a Mason that was pleasing to his ( the speaker ' s ) eye ; . and how could it be otherwise , when they knew that the principles of Masons had been made the practice of Masons , and that Masonry was not a thing on tho tongue , but was rooted in the mind and heart , so as to make all of them of one kin ? ( Applause . ) Whilst they were enjoying the pleasures of life , they must remember there were many in all parts of tho world who had not even its necessariesancl these they must not forget .
, ( Hear . ) But they had not forgotten them ; they had mot that day in the house of T . G . A . 0 . T . U ., and had subscribed to then- needs . They took their Brother by the hand whether he was rich or poor ; in all parts of the earth he maintained his claim on their affectionate regard . For they remembered their poor Brother was as good as themselves ; the same sun and the same moon looked on Mm as on them , and there was a God of the poor and of the dis-
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Provincial.
Br . C . E . DEACON , D . P . M . G . M ., returned thanks for the manner , in winds the toast had been introduced and accepted by the Brethren . Such a reception had been given to it as greatly diminished any difficulties that might beincidental to tho returning thanks in a large assembly : for it clearly showed how copious an amount of kindness and generosity existed among them . The difficulty in which he was placed was , that as a rich man might be poor in some things , so he felt poor in language suited to the true expression of his feelings on that occasion . He however did feel proud of possessing so large an amount
of their regard , and he hoped he was not deceiving himself when he ventured to think this was caused not alone on account of the dignified office he held . ( Choors . ) He could not refrain from saying , however , that at a meeting of that character something else than a personal feeling ought to influence him , and ho believed it did ( hear , hear ); and it was therefore with satisfaction that he regarded tho reception that had been given to the toast as an indication of the love of the Brethren for Freemasonry , ancl a desire to spread far and wide tho invaluable principles of the Fraternity . Freemasonry was not one of those idle obligations that were to he remembered to-day ancl forgotten to-morrow
( hear , hear ) ; it was a system that required tho strictest adherence to its tenets , whilst no talents coulcl be too exalted for its study . ( Applause . ) In the absence of the G . M ., he had felt it his duty to address a few observations , on such occasions , on the business of the Province , but he would then only say that it was the business of good Masons — and all good Masons must be good men ( hear , hear)—prominently to display the excellences of their Institution to their fellow-countrymen , in order to swell the stream of benevolence , and hasten the arrival of that day when , in the language of Bro . Oliver , all classes shall regard a Freemasons' Lodge as an institution w-here they may receive and impart
knowledge , and where they may learn that science wMch includes all others , — duty to their Maker , their neighbour , and themselves . ( Applause . ) It was the duty ancl privilege of Masons to soften the lot of humanity , and to prepare it for that life in tho future which was ever present to a Mason ' s thoughts . In conclusion , as far as he Mmself was individually concerned , it would always be
Ms endeavour to prevent any invasion of the institution of tho Order , to maintain their excellence and advantage unabated , and to diffuse those advantages to others . ( Applause . ) He hoped ho should continue to deserve tho esteem of the Brethren of the Province and of the Pr . G . M . ( Continued applause . ) The Pr . GRAND MASTER said , whilst they were enjoying themselves at that banquet , they must not forget there was one class of Masons wlio were prevented by necessity from joining them . ( Hear , hear . ) The Order was one that was active in charity ; and when they looked round ancl saw that many of their BretM-en were not in affluent circumstances , it behoved them not to forget
them on such an occasion as the present ; he therefore proposed the toast , "To all poor and distressed Masons tln-oughout the globe . " ( The toast was drunk in the usual Masonic manner . ) The Rev . Bro . B . MATURIN said , he had received a commission which ho readily and heartily responded to , and that was to return thanks for the toast , which it was so much their duty , as their privilege to drink on such an occasion . ( Hear , hear . ) He stood up to thank the Brethren for tho manner in wMch the toast had boon received , and he did it not only as a Mason , but as a minister of reliion . ( Hear . ) For himselfho would beg to be allowed to
exg , press his gratification at being present on that occasion , at again seeing tho face and presence of their R . W . G . M ., and of so many other dear Brethren . There was something in the very physiognomy of a Mason that was pleasing to his ( the speaker ' s ) eye ; . and how could it be otherwise , when they knew that the principles of Masons had been made the practice of Masons , and that Masonry was not a thing on tho tongue , but was rooted in the mind and heart , so as to make all of them of one kin ? ( Applause . ) Whilst they were enjoying the pleasures of life , they must remember there were many in all parts of tho world who had not even its necessariesancl these they must not forget .
, ( Hear . ) But they had not forgotten them ; they had mot that day in the house of T . G . A . 0 . T . U ., and had subscribed to then- needs . They took their Brother by the hand whether he was rich or poor ; in all parts of the earth he maintained his claim on their affectionate regard . For they remembered their poor Brother was as good as themselves ; the same sun and the same moon looked on Mm as on them , and there was a God of the poor and of the dis-