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generally admitted ritual , and on referring to the names of the visiting Brethren , it was gratifying to assert the fact , that many composed the elite of the Order . He concluded his remarks by sincerely and humbly praying for the blessings of the Most High to be dispensed on the Lodge and its members , and thanked his Brethren for their renewed kindness and support on the present occasion . On proposing the healths of the visiting Brethrenthe VV . M .
ex-, pressed the pleasure he entertained , in conjunction with his fellows , at their presence on this interesting occasion , but especially referred to his aged and respected Brothers , who had in their declining years been successful in obtaining a home , through the instrumentality of Freemasonry , which they might justly consider their own ; thus proving that their labours as P . M . ' s and P . Z . ' s ., had been duly appreciated by their Brethren , who have thus conferred honour and favour on those to whom they were
due . ( May the G . A . O . T . U . enable the supporters of this branch of our valuable institutions , very soon to arrive at the goal of their ambition , its completion . )* He , theVV . M ., could not conclude , in proposing this toast , without also naming the other Masonic Charities , of which many now present were liberal supporters ; for he considered the whole of them as one grand component part of the '' Mystic tie , " founded on the principles of Brotherly Love , Relief and Truth , acting under the
combined influence of those heavenly beatitudes , Faith , Hope , and Charity , the summit of their profession . The toast was received with the most fraternal feelings of respect , and appropriately responded to by the Master of the Croydon Lodge , Bro . England , Bro . J . E . Carpenter , ( who added by his vocal abilities to the pleasures of the evening ) , and pathetically by the aged Brothers . The healths of the P . M . ' s were then toasted , and responded to by
Bros . Wynne and T . Vesper , who added to their remarks , that , whilst thanking the Brethren for their repeated proofs of friendship , they would never be forgetful of those substantial testimonies of Masonic esteem received from them , which woulcl be handed down to posterity as special marks of Masonic honour ; they considered it to he their bounden duty by unremitting exertions , to uphold the dignity , and promote the best interest of the Yarborough Lodge .
The healths of the officers were received with equal approbation , viz ., Bros . Dyer , Marguard , Purdy , AV . AV . Davis , Watts ,- & c , for which Bro . Dyer , S . AV ., returned thanks . The name of Bro . G . Biggs , P . G . S ., and acting Treasurer , was received with much applause ; to which he briefly replied , expressing his thanks for the honour conferred , and that he was much pleased to represent the Lodge as Steward at the late festival at the Royal Freemasons ' Institution for Female Children . As an Honorary Member , he would at all times endeavour to advance the interest of the Lodge .
The healths of Bro . Edinger , the Steward of the festival , and Bro . Bean , the worthy host , on being proposed , were received with feelings of respect , and appropriately replied to . The day was begun and concluded with perfect harmony , not easily to be forgotten by all who were present . WARWICKSHIRE . —RTJ GBY . — Grand Masonic Banquet to General Sir
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generally admitted ritual , and on referring to the names of the visiting Brethren , it was gratifying to assert the fact , that many composed the elite of the Order . He concluded his remarks by sincerely and humbly praying for the blessings of the Most High to be dispensed on the Lodge and its members , and thanked his Brethren for their renewed kindness and support on the present occasion . On proposing the healths of the visiting Brethrenthe VV . M .
ex-, pressed the pleasure he entertained , in conjunction with his fellows , at their presence on this interesting occasion , but especially referred to his aged and respected Brothers , who had in their declining years been successful in obtaining a home , through the instrumentality of Freemasonry , which they might justly consider their own ; thus proving that their labours as P . M . ' s and P . Z . ' s ., had been duly appreciated by their Brethren , who have thus conferred honour and favour on those to whom they were
due . ( May the G . A . O . T . U . enable the supporters of this branch of our valuable institutions , very soon to arrive at the goal of their ambition , its completion . )* He , theVV . M ., could not conclude , in proposing this toast , without also naming the other Masonic Charities , of which many now present were liberal supporters ; for he considered the whole of them as one grand component part of the '' Mystic tie , " founded on the principles of Brotherly Love , Relief and Truth , acting under the
combined influence of those heavenly beatitudes , Faith , Hope , and Charity , the summit of their profession . The toast was received with the most fraternal feelings of respect , and appropriately responded to by the Master of the Croydon Lodge , Bro . England , Bro . J . E . Carpenter , ( who added by his vocal abilities to the pleasures of the evening ) , and pathetically by the aged Brothers . The healths of the P . M . ' s were then toasted , and responded to by
Bros . Wynne and T . Vesper , who added to their remarks , that , whilst thanking the Brethren for their repeated proofs of friendship , they would never be forgetful of those substantial testimonies of Masonic esteem received from them , which woulcl be handed down to posterity as special marks of Masonic honour ; they considered it to he their bounden duty by unremitting exertions , to uphold the dignity , and promote the best interest of the Yarborough Lodge .
The healths of the officers were received with equal approbation , viz ., Bros . Dyer , Marguard , Purdy , AV . AV . Davis , Watts ,- & c , for which Bro . Dyer , S . AV ., returned thanks . The name of Bro . G . Biggs , P . G . S ., and acting Treasurer , was received with much applause ; to which he briefly replied , expressing his thanks for the honour conferred , and that he was much pleased to represent the Lodge as Steward at the late festival at the Royal Freemasons ' Institution for Female Children . As an Honorary Member , he would at all times endeavour to advance the interest of the Lodge .
The healths of Bro . Edinger , the Steward of the festival , and Bro . Bean , the worthy host , on being proposed , were received with feelings of respect , and appropriately replied to . The day was begun and concluded with perfect harmony , not easily to be forgotten by all who were present . WARWICKSHIRE . —RTJ GBY . — Grand Masonic Banquet to General Sir