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excellency of Freemasonry , by its precepts enforcing the practice of every social and public virtue , the study of the sacred volume of our faith , and a regular and constant attendance on public worship ; all their ceremonies were dedicated to the Great Architect of the universe ; and the divine precept of " Peace on earth and good will towards men" was the leading principle of the Order . In his own
, neighbourhood he had on every occasion asserted the claims of Freemasonry to the esteem and regard of the orderly , the sober-minded , and tho good , hy pointing out the superiority of the moral conduct and general good behaviour of its members . He then , addressing
the Brethren , charged them ever to follow the Christian virtues ot charity , piety , ancl kindness ; to be ever careful of the health of their immortal souls ; never to let immorality or sensuality tempt them from the straight path ; to " let their light so shine" that others might imitate it ; and finally , concluded by soliciting the contributions of the Brethren to a collection in aid of two Institutions —the National Schools of Folkestone , and the Asylum for Aged and
Distressed Freemasons and their Widows , which request was most liberally responded to . The Church was crowded ; excepting the Brethren , the attendants were chiefly of the fair sex . The Brethren then , in reversed order , returned to the Guildhall , ancl the Lodge was resumed . The Prov . G . M . then moved that a testimonial be presented to Bro . Gilbert Ashley , who had for thirteen years performed the duties of Dep . Prov . G . M ., which was
seconded by the S . Prov . G-. w . and carried unanimously , as was also a motion for appointing a Committee to carry that object into effect . The unanimous thanks of the Prov . G . L . was given to the Prov . G . M . of Surrey , for his services since the death of Bro . Humphry ; to the Prov . G-. Chap ., for his excellent discourse ; to the Vicar of Folkestone , for the use of the church ; and also to other officers for their several services . The Lodge was then duly closed ,
and the Brethren resorted to the Pavilion Hotel , there to partake of an elegant banquet , furnished in Bro . Breach's accustomed excellent style . The banquet exhibited every delicacy attainable ; and about 120 Brethren were assembled to partake of its enjoyments . The cloth being removed ,
The E . W . Prov . GEAJSTD MASTER then rose , and in eloquent terms proposed " The health of Her Majesty the Queen , " and expressed his hope that as the two preceding Princes of Wales had been members of the Craft , the heir-apparent would , at the proper age , follow their example ; it was well known that the Fraternity had her Majesty ' s good wishes , her father and uncles having all been , with but one exceptionmembers of the body ; he was informed
, on good authority that arrangements were at one time made for the initiation of her excellent consort , which was , however , frustrated by the rather sudden decease of the Duke of Sussex . " God save the Queen , " by Mr ., Miss , and Mr . W . Eansford , which was sang in a way that called forth loud cheers . In proposing the M . W . G . M ., the Earl of Zetland , the Prov . G . M .
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Provincial.
excellency of Freemasonry , by its precepts enforcing the practice of every social and public virtue , the study of the sacred volume of our faith , and a regular and constant attendance on public worship ; all their ceremonies were dedicated to the Great Architect of the universe ; and the divine precept of " Peace on earth and good will towards men" was the leading principle of the Order . In his own
, neighbourhood he had on every occasion asserted the claims of Freemasonry to the esteem and regard of the orderly , the sober-minded , and tho good , hy pointing out the superiority of the moral conduct and general good behaviour of its members . He then , addressing
the Brethren , charged them ever to follow the Christian virtues ot charity , piety , ancl kindness ; to be ever careful of the health of their immortal souls ; never to let immorality or sensuality tempt them from the straight path ; to " let their light so shine" that others might imitate it ; and finally , concluded by soliciting the contributions of the Brethren to a collection in aid of two Institutions —the National Schools of Folkestone , and the Asylum for Aged and
Distressed Freemasons and their Widows , which request was most liberally responded to . The Church was crowded ; excepting the Brethren , the attendants were chiefly of the fair sex . The Brethren then , in reversed order , returned to the Guildhall , ancl the Lodge was resumed . The Prov . G . M . then moved that a testimonial be presented to Bro . Gilbert Ashley , who had for thirteen years performed the duties of Dep . Prov . G . M ., which was
seconded by the S . Prov . G-. w . and carried unanimously , as was also a motion for appointing a Committee to carry that object into effect . The unanimous thanks of the Prov . G . L . was given to the Prov . G . M . of Surrey , for his services since the death of Bro . Humphry ; to the Prov . G-. Chap ., for his excellent discourse ; to the Vicar of Folkestone , for the use of the church ; and also to other officers for their several services . The Lodge was then duly closed ,
and the Brethren resorted to the Pavilion Hotel , there to partake of an elegant banquet , furnished in Bro . Breach's accustomed excellent style . The banquet exhibited every delicacy attainable ; and about 120 Brethren were assembled to partake of its enjoyments . The cloth being removed ,
The E . W . Prov . GEAJSTD MASTER then rose , and in eloquent terms proposed " The health of Her Majesty the Queen , " and expressed his hope that as the two preceding Princes of Wales had been members of the Craft , the heir-apparent would , at the proper age , follow their example ; it was well known that the Fraternity had her Majesty ' s good wishes , her father and uncles having all been , with but one exceptionmembers of the body ; he was informed
, on good authority that arrangements were at one time made for the initiation of her excellent consort , which was , however , frustrated by the rather sudden decease of the Duke of Sussex . " God save the Queen , " by Mr ., Miss , and Mr . W . Eansford , which was sang in a way that called forth loud cheers . In proposing the M . W . G . M ., the Earl of Zetland , the Prov . G . M .