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Bro . ROGERS , in returning thanks , said the day had been one of peculiar pleasure to them , and he hoped that assisted by Bro . Dixon , they had given satisfaction . He hoped also to obtain their approval in the office in which the P . G . M . had placed him . Since last year , circumstanceshad occurred showing the progress of Freemasonry . The Phoenix Lodge of Honour and Prudence , at Truro , had been revived , antl a lodge at Hayle had been consecratedbesides which there had been a great increase
, in the members of the lodges throughout the county . He then spoke of the excellent sermon delivered by the P . G . Chaplain that morning , on the morality of their order , and he was sure they coultl not do better than to carry out tbe principles which their chaplain had so ably expounded . ( Cheers . ) Bro . EDWARDS also acknowled ged the toast , trusting that he should discharge his duties to their general satisfaction and the credit of
Freemasonry . He also drew attention to the excellent discourse preached by the P . G . Chaplain . Bro . ROSCORLA then proposed in eulogistic terms , the health of " the D . P G . M . Bro . Ellis . " He spoke of the high estimation in which he was held by the brethren of the county , of the able services which he was always ready to render , and how greatly he had contributed to the union and good understanding that existed among the order throughout
the county . Bro . CORNISH said he had been nurtured in Masonry by the D . P . G . M . and could better speak to the services he had rendered to Freemasonry in the county at large than some of the brethren present . For forty years , the D . P . G . M . had beeu his masonic guide and friend , and he was always ready to impart masonic knowledge to any brother who sought it . He also bore testimony that as an inhabitant of Falmouth Bro . Ellis was always ready to do good in every position , from that of chief magistrate , through all important stations . The toast was drunk with musical honours .
Bro . ELLIS returned thanks with great emotion , remarking that he could not find language to express his feelings . He had , ' however , already that morning stated to them all that it was essential for him to say on the present occasion . The record he held in his hand was his speech of the day . The P . G . M . proposed " the health of the P . G . Chaplain . " ( Cheers . ) He thought they were bound to express their gratitude to him not only
for his excellent discourse that morning , but also for his readiness on all occasions to promote the welfare of Freemasonry , and to inculcate its moral and religious principles . ( Drunk with musical honours ) . Bro . GRYLLS , in acknowledging the toast , begged to disabuse the brethren of the idea that any part of his discourse was in aUusion to any particular person . But if any were under convictions that they had offended against the rules of morality , he trusted they would not leave
the room without being convinced that to be a good Mason they must be also good men . ( Cheers . ) He hoped they would also bear in mind the other principle he had endeavoured to inculcate , that they should go on to perfection , and give no occasion to the world at large for their good to be evil spoken of . ( Cheers . ) The PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER said they were indebted to the Clergy of Truro , who had not merely allowed them the use of tlie church , but had also given their personal attendance , which was an exhibition of kindness and good feeling that meritetl their cordial thanks .
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Bro . ROGERS , in returning thanks , said the day had been one of peculiar pleasure to them , and he hoped that assisted by Bro . Dixon , they had given satisfaction . He hoped also to obtain their approval in the office in which the P . G . M . had placed him . Since last year , circumstanceshad occurred showing the progress of Freemasonry . The Phoenix Lodge of Honour and Prudence , at Truro , had been revived , antl a lodge at Hayle had been consecratedbesides which there had been a great increase
, in the members of the lodges throughout the county . He then spoke of the excellent sermon delivered by the P . G . Chaplain that morning , on the morality of their order , and he was sure they coultl not do better than to carry out tbe principles which their chaplain had so ably expounded . ( Cheers . ) Bro . EDWARDS also acknowled ged the toast , trusting that he should discharge his duties to their general satisfaction and the credit of
Freemasonry . He also drew attention to the excellent discourse preached by the P . G . Chaplain . Bro . ROSCORLA then proposed in eulogistic terms , the health of " the D . P G . M . Bro . Ellis . " He spoke of the high estimation in which he was held by the brethren of the county , of the able services which he was always ready to render , and how greatly he had contributed to the union and good understanding that existed among the order throughout
the county . Bro . CORNISH said he had been nurtured in Masonry by the D . P . G . M . and could better speak to the services he had rendered to Freemasonry in the county at large than some of the brethren present . For forty years , the D . P . G . M . had beeu his masonic guide and friend , and he was always ready to impart masonic knowledge to any brother who sought it . He also bore testimony that as an inhabitant of Falmouth Bro . Ellis was always ready to do good in every position , from that of chief magistrate , through all important stations . The toast was drunk with musical honours .
Bro . ELLIS returned thanks with great emotion , remarking that he could not find language to express his feelings . He had , ' however , already that morning stated to them all that it was essential for him to say on the present occasion . The record he held in his hand was his speech of the day . The P . G . M . proposed " the health of the P . G . Chaplain . " ( Cheers . ) He thought they were bound to express their gratitude to him not only
for his excellent discourse that morning , but also for his readiness on all occasions to promote the welfare of Freemasonry , and to inculcate its moral and religious principles . ( Drunk with musical honours ) . Bro . GRYLLS , in acknowledging the toast , begged to disabuse the brethren of the idea that any part of his discourse was in aUusion to any particular person . But if any were under convictions that they had offended against the rules of morality , he trusted they would not leave
the room without being convinced that to be a good Mason they must be also good men . ( Cheers . ) He hoped they would also bear in mind the other principle he had endeavoured to inculcate , that they should go on to perfection , and give no occasion to the world at large for their good to be evil spoken of . ( Cheers . ) The PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER said they were indebted to the Clergy of Truro , who had not merely allowed them the use of tlie church , but had also given their personal attendance , which was an exhibition of kindness and good feeling that meritetl their cordial thanks .