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sanctioned by her selection . It was man ' s fault and not woman ' s if he was otherwise than happy —( great and long continued cheering ) . The CHAIRMAN next proposed the health of " Bro . Ashley , " his Deputy , whose long and faithful services had been engraven on the hearts of a grateful province . Though no longer young , he was active , enterprising , and industrious . Time had made little change in him , and his heart was the faithful repository of kind thoughts . To Bro . Ashley he was deeply indebtedand he felt somewhat selfish in wishing that kind
, friend length of years and health to enjoy them —( loud cheering ) . Bro . ASHLEY felt truly grateful for the affectionate manner in which his health had been proposed and drank to—while health and strength remained he should continue his unremitting exertions to promote tlie masonic interests of the province . He had not the happiness to possess , as did the P . G . M ., a beautiful wife , whose presence induced so many lovely women to grace the gallery ; but he would endeavour next year to
prevail on the ladies of Chatham to follow the example set by those of Margate , and he hoped to keep this promise —( much cheering ) . The CHAIRMAN next gave the health of the visiting brethren , observing at the head of the list was Dr . Crucefix ; Bros . T . Blake , ( Oxford ); J . J . Blake , and Kincaid , ( Surrey ); Evans , ( Dorset ) ; and many other visiting friends . Although he most cordially , in the name of the Prov . G . Lodge , welcomed all , yet recent circumstances rendered it imperative
to name Dr . Crucefix especially , as one of the best Masons he ever knew . Still he differed from that brother in respect to subjects brought under consideration in the Grand Lodge , and he should probably differ again ; for he frankly confessed that he thought Bro . Crucefix was
wrong . He knew , however , that Dr . Crucefix would put the most liberal construction on this opinion . No one valued more independence of thought and action than did that brother ; and for this very reason he most cordially paid him a mark of respect , and sincerely wished him health and happiness , ( great cheering ) . DR . CRUCEFIX , in reply , observed that masonic etiquette demanded that he should acknowledge the fraternal greeting with which the health of the visitors was received . He was proud in doing so , for a kindlier
section of the masonic union could hardly have been associated than those whom he now humbly represented . They would carry with them to their respective provinces a lively recollection of the happiness they had been permitted to share ; antl he felt certain that they would use their best exertions to emulate the example set by Kentish brethren in making such praiseworthy endeavours to admit Kentish women to participate in the pleasures of a most delightful entertainment . The marked
manner in which his own name had been introduced , compelled him to be an egotist ; and be was grateful for a most unusual compliment , in being thought worthy of such an opponent as the Prov . G . M . for Kent . He would not shrink from doing his duty , antl woultl venture to break a lance even with so practised a debater . A difference of opinion was no proof that the weaker man was wrong , any more than that a majority was riht . He boldlstood outand could prove any where but at a
g y , social meeting , where nothing but kindness should prevail , that this was too often the case in the Grand Lodge . He was not desirous of throwing the apple of discord , antl therefore must abide his proper time and place . He had never regretted any course taken by himself ; and having entered into Masonry at that period of life , where a man was reputed to be either a fool or a physician , lie brought at once into the
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Provincial
sanctioned by her selection . It was man ' s fault and not woman ' s if he was otherwise than happy —( great and long continued cheering ) . The CHAIRMAN next proposed the health of " Bro . Ashley , " his Deputy , whose long and faithful services had been engraven on the hearts of a grateful province . Though no longer young , he was active , enterprising , and industrious . Time had made little change in him , and his heart was the faithful repository of kind thoughts . To Bro . Ashley he was deeply indebtedand he felt somewhat selfish in wishing that kind
, friend length of years and health to enjoy them —( loud cheering ) . Bro . ASHLEY felt truly grateful for the affectionate manner in which his health had been proposed and drank to—while health and strength remained he should continue his unremitting exertions to promote tlie masonic interests of the province . He had not the happiness to possess , as did the P . G . M ., a beautiful wife , whose presence induced so many lovely women to grace the gallery ; but he would endeavour next year to
prevail on the ladies of Chatham to follow the example set by those of Margate , and he hoped to keep this promise —( much cheering ) . The CHAIRMAN next gave the health of the visiting brethren , observing at the head of the list was Dr . Crucefix ; Bros . T . Blake , ( Oxford ); J . J . Blake , and Kincaid , ( Surrey ); Evans , ( Dorset ) ; and many other visiting friends . Although he most cordially , in the name of the Prov . G . Lodge , welcomed all , yet recent circumstances rendered it imperative
to name Dr . Crucefix especially , as one of the best Masons he ever knew . Still he differed from that brother in respect to subjects brought under consideration in the Grand Lodge , and he should probably differ again ; for he frankly confessed that he thought Bro . Crucefix was
wrong . He knew , however , that Dr . Crucefix would put the most liberal construction on this opinion . No one valued more independence of thought and action than did that brother ; and for this very reason he most cordially paid him a mark of respect , and sincerely wished him health and happiness , ( great cheering ) . DR . CRUCEFIX , in reply , observed that masonic etiquette demanded that he should acknowledge the fraternal greeting with which the health of the visitors was received . He was proud in doing so , for a kindlier
section of the masonic union could hardly have been associated than those whom he now humbly represented . They would carry with them to their respective provinces a lively recollection of the happiness they had been permitted to share ; antl he felt certain that they would use their best exertions to emulate the example set by Kentish brethren in making such praiseworthy endeavours to admit Kentish women to participate in the pleasures of a most delightful entertainment . The marked
manner in which his own name had been introduced , compelled him to be an egotist ; and be was grateful for a most unusual compliment , in being thought worthy of such an opponent as the Prov . G . M . for Kent . He would not shrink from doing his duty , antl woultl venture to break a lance even with so practised a debater . A difference of opinion was no proof that the weaker man was wrong , any more than that a majority was riht . He boldlstood outand could prove any where but at a
g y , social meeting , where nothing but kindness should prevail , that this was too often the case in the Grand Lodge . He was not desirous of throwing the apple of discord , antl therefore must abide his proper time and place . He had never regretted any course taken by himself ; and having entered into Masonry at that period of life , where a man was reputed to be either a fool or a physician , lie brought at once into the