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be humble , but he is nevertheless an example ; his peace the world cannot take away , his passage to the grave was eradiated by a holy light . The Craft antl Christianity were identical , in love to God and love to man . The merits of the National School of the town , anil the Masonic Benevolent Annuity Fund , were alluded to in a very forcible appeal to the benevolence of the congregation in their favour ; and the P . G . Chaplain closed a very admirable sermon with a benedictory prayer .
The collection at the church-door amounted to 12 / . 16 s ., which was divided between tbe two charities . The weather having become favourable , the procession was greeted by the presence of a vast concourse of the popular world , who lined the streets from the church to the Royal Hotel , and the windows of every house were graced by the ladies , who appeared to take a lively interest in the occasion .
On their return to the hotel the Prov . G . Lodge was resumed . Votes of thanks were passed to the Prov . G . Master ; to the Dep . Prov . G . Master ; to the Rev . G . Chaplain , for his able discourse ; to the Rev . Mr . Hoskins , for his services ; to the Vicar , for the use of the church ; and to Bro . Barrow , the W . Master , Officers , and Brethren , for their excellent arrangements and hospitality , more especially for their invitation to the ladies , and the arrangements for their entertainment and comfort . To these votes the Prov . G . Masterhis Deputythe G .
Chap-, , lain , Bros . Hunter , Hallowes , aud Barrow made suitable addresses and replies . The Prov . G . Lodge was then closed . The Banquet . —About three o ' clock the brethren , to the number of one hundred and twenty , sat down to banquet . The Prov . G . Master , Bro . L . C . Humfrey , in the chair , supported on either side by the Deputy , the Grand Chaplain , Bros . Crucefix , Blake , Sanders , Isaacs , WhittakerGravenor & c . & c .
, , The dinner , a cold collation , was as excellent as circumstances would permit ; the hotel offered the advantages of rooms appropriate for the Prov . G . Lodge , the banquet , with a gallery for the ladies and a room for their refreshment ; but unfortunately there was no cuisine , everything had to he prepared elsewhere—a hot dinner was out of the question . The musical department was most powerfully sustained by Bros . Genge and Sporl , and another brother whose name has escaped us .
The cloth being removed the ladies entered the gallery , and Non nobis Domine was chaunted . Th .- first toast was the "Queen , " the daughter aud niece of Freemasons , prefaced by observations in reference to the times , and concluding with a hope that although her Majesty was not the wife of a Mason , that she might become the mother of Masons—( great applause ) . The health of tbe " Queen Dowager" followedwith a powerful
, eulogium on her character as queen , the wife of a Mason-king , the fosterer of charity , and more especially of masonic benevolence —( much cheering ) . " Prince Albert" was then given , and appropriate remarks made on his conduct as a husband , father , and perfect gentleman . The " Prince of Wales ( with tbe hope of hailing him hereafter as a brother Mason ) , and the other members of the Royal Family , " were included in this toast —( equal cheering ) .
The health of the " Earl of Zetland , " the Grand Master , was then proposed , and accepted with great applause . The Chairman , in passing a warm eulogimn on the Grand Master , observed that he was unsurpassed for amiability of character , love for the Craft , knowledge of it &
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Provincial
be humble , but he is nevertheless an example ; his peace the world cannot take away , his passage to the grave was eradiated by a holy light . The Craft antl Christianity were identical , in love to God and love to man . The merits of the National School of the town , anil the Masonic Benevolent Annuity Fund , were alluded to in a very forcible appeal to the benevolence of the congregation in their favour ; and the P . G . Chaplain closed a very admirable sermon with a benedictory prayer .
The collection at the church-door amounted to 12 / . 16 s ., which was divided between tbe two charities . The weather having become favourable , the procession was greeted by the presence of a vast concourse of the popular world , who lined the streets from the church to the Royal Hotel , and the windows of every house were graced by the ladies , who appeared to take a lively interest in the occasion .
On their return to the hotel the Prov . G . Lodge was resumed . Votes of thanks were passed to the Prov . G . Master ; to the Dep . Prov . G . Master ; to the Rev . G . Chaplain , for his able discourse ; to the Rev . Mr . Hoskins , for his services ; to the Vicar , for the use of the church ; and to Bro . Barrow , the W . Master , Officers , and Brethren , for their excellent arrangements and hospitality , more especially for their invitation to the ladies , and the arrangements for their entertainment and comfort . To these votes the Prov . G . Masterhis Deputythe G .
Chap-, , lain , Bros . Hunter , Hallowes , aud Barrow made suitable addresses and replies . The Prov . G . Lodge was then closed . The Banquet . —About three o ' clock the brethren , to the number of one hundred and twenty , sat down to banquet . The Prov . G . Master , Bro . L . C . Humfrey , in the chair , supported on either side by the Deputy , the Grand Chaplain , Bros . Crucefix , Blake , Sanders , Isaacs , WhittakerGravenor & c . & c .
, , The dinner , a cold collation , was as excellent as circumstances would permit ; the hotel offered the advantages of rooms appropriate for the Prov . G . Lodge , the banquet , with a gallery for the ladies and a room for their refreshment ; but unfortunately there was no cuisine , everything had to he prepared elsewhere—a hot dinner was out of the question . The musical department was most powerfully sustained by Bros . Genge and Sporl , and another brother whose name has escaped us .
The cloth being removed the ladies entered the gallery , and Non nobis Domine was chaunted . Th .- first toast was the "Queen , " the daughter aud niece of Freemasons , prefaced by observations in reference to the times , and concluding with a hope that although her Majesty was not the wife of a Mason , that she might become the mother of Masons—( great applause ) . The health of tbe " Queen Dowager" followedwith a powerful
, eulogium on her character as queen , the wife of a Mason-king , the fosterer of charity , and more especially of masonic benevolence —( much cheering ) . " Prince Albert" was then given , and appropriate remarks made on his conduct as a husband , father , and perfect gentleman . The " Prince of Wales ( with tbe hope of hailing him hereafter as a brother Mason ) , and the other members of the Royal Family , " were included in this toast —( equal cheering ) .
The health of the " Earl of Zetland , " the Grand Master , was then proposed , and accepted with great applause . The Chairman , in passing a warm eulogimn on the Grand Master , observed that he was unsurpassed for amiability of character , love for the Craft , knowledge of it &